The Sandshore Scoop
Week Ending April 30, 2021
A Message From Ms. Curry
Wow it almost felt like summer this week! The students loved all of the sun at recess. As a reminder, Spring Pictures will be held on May 6th (with a rain date of May 7th). Bring your best smile.
We are looking forward to celebrating our teachers beginning May 3rd, during Teacher Appreciation Week.
The SHSP plant sale ends May 1st. Have a GREAT weekend.
Ms. Curry
Calendar of Events
May 1st: SHSP Plant Sale orders due (see information below)
May 4th: Bus Evacuation Drill
May 6th: Spring Pictures - Rain Date 5/7
May 10th: Board of Education Meeting, 6:30 pm at Mt. Olive Middle School
May 11th: Virtual SHSP meeting, 7:00 pm
May 24th: Board of Education Meeting, 6:30 pm at Mt. Olive Middle School
June 14th: Spring Band Concert @ MOHS PAC
Picture Day - Coming Soon!
On May 6th we will have our spring pictures. All students will take spring pictures and picture package purchases will be available. These pictures will be taken outside with a green screen to allow for a variety of background options. If you are a virtual student, you may attend during your homeroom's scheduled time slot.
Attention Fifth Grade Parents
The SHSP is running a 5th Grade Class of 2021 fundraiser to hopefully raise funds for a “5th Grade Celebration” in June. The SHSP will be ordering the lawn signs shown on the attached flyer. Please note that the order is time sensitive and we will need to place the order by the close of business day on May 14, 2021.
The sign is $15/order. Pick-Up will be at the school, early June 2021.
ORDER HERE: https://shsp.membershiptoolkit.com/home
Any questions please email: 5thgrade@theshsp.com
Thanks you in advance for your donations, we are also looking for any Sponsors, if you have a business and would like to sponsor a class gift, please reach out to Rich Vanatta (rvanatta@theshsp.com ) or Margaret Burns (mburns@theshsp.com) for guidance on how you can help our 5th graders feel special as they move on to MOMS.
Sandshore has a new lost and found! It is located in the main lobby near the security desk and Officer Stan.
Guidance Counselor's Corner
Elena Melekos, MA
School Counselor
Sandshore Elementary School
(973) 691-4003 ext. 3306
Twitter/Instagram: @SSCounselorMsM
April is Responsibility Month
Notes from our School Nurse, Mrs. Suzanne Herbst
To report your child absent : Please call the attendance line and state the reason for absence.
973-691-4003 x 3009
Should kids wear masks when playing sports?
Turns out, it's one of the best ways athletes can protect their teammates and themselves from COVID-19. Learn more here: http://ow.ly/cJ2h50Eos8c
It is easier than ever to reach out to Mrs. Herbst
Free and Reduced Lunch Update
Per N.J.A.C. 2:36-1.5(d), "Students are eligible for school meal benefits or free milk for the school year and up to 30 operating days in the subsequent school year". As of October 21, 2020, all students who previously qualified for free and reduced lunch in the 2019-2020 school year that have not submitted a lunch application for the 2020-2021 school year, have been reset to "paid" status. Although this has no immediate impact on any student because of the “free lunch for all”, when/if the” free lunch for all” status is lifted, students will be required to pay for their meals (breakfast and lunch) until an application has been received and processed.
To avoid an interruption in benefits please proceed to the Realtime Parent Portal to either fill out an application otherwise, please indicate that you do not wish to apply at this time. Please note that only ONE (1) application per FAMILY, is required to determine qualification status.
Earn Easy Money For Sandshore School
There are two easy ways to earn money for Sandshore right from your phone!
- BoxTops have gone digital! Just download the BoxTops app and scan your paper and digital grocery shopping receipts. Go to https://www.boxtops4education.com to download the app.
- AmazonSmile gives Sandshore money with each of your purchases! And we all know how much we spend at Amazon. Go to https://smile.amazon.com and select Sandshore Home and School Partnership as your charity of choice. It’s that easy!
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION AND UPDATES
Community News & Updates
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Please sign up for Twitter and follow the district @MountOliveTSD, Superintendent Zywicki @ZywickiR, and the schools:
MOHS – @PrincipalMOHS
MOMS – @mtolivemiddle
CMS – @CMSmtolive
Mountain View – @MtView07836
Tinc Road – @tincroadschool
Sandshore Elementary School
Ms. Jennifer Curry, Principal
email: jennifer.curry@motsd.org
Mrs. Kristy McFarlane, Instructional Supervisor
email: kristy.mcfarlane@motsd.org
Website: https://www.motsd.org/ss/
Location: 498 Sand Shore Road, Budd Lake, NJ, USA
Phone: 973.691.4003
Twitter: @MOSandshore