Potter News

Mr. McShaffrey and I would like to wish all of our families a happy and healthy 2026!

As the cold weather continues, please make sure that your child is sent to school with the appropriate gear such as a jacket, hat, gloves, etc. Students will go outside for recess/gym/gross motor if temperatures permit. If you are in need of any of these items, please contact Ms. Melanson or Mrs. Thompsen.

With cold, flu, and illness season among us, to prevent the spread of illness within the classroom and school, if your child is not feeling well please keep them home. In addition, please call the absent line (732) 269-5700 ext. 1 to report your child's reason for absence so we can monitor potential outbreaks within the classroom. If your child has a new medical diagnosis or medical condition, please call the health office to ensure our records are up to date.

On Friday January 9 we will be having our photo make-ups for new students and those who need a retake. If you need a flyer please contact the main office. If you are getting a photo retake please send in your original package on that day.

As winter weather approaches and the volume of students being dropped off/picked up increases, it is a good time to review our procedures for the Deal Ave. Walker Door.

Arrival:

All student drop off during arrival time (9:10-9:20) must take place on Deal Ave. This is the best way to ensure a safe arrival for all of our students. Drop off cannot take place before 9:10am as there will be no staff members available to supervise the children prior to that time. Do not drop your child off on Deal Ave. after 9:20 if there is no adult to receive them. Drop off after arrival time does need to take place in the Main Office.

Students in grades K-4:

We strive to have a steady flow of traffic during arrival. Please remain in your vehicle and pull up to the unloading zone (near Door 8). Students should be seated on the passenger side of the vehicle for quick exit. Refrain from letting your child out of the car before the unloading zone. Do not park in this area.

Students in Preschool:

Please pull up past the unloading zone for K-4 (past the crosswalk). Park on the right side of the street and escort your child to Door 5 where they will be met by their classroom aide. Please be patient.

Dismissal:

When picking up your child from Deal Avenue at dismissal please stay to the right, pull as far forward as possible in the loading zone, and remain in your vehicle. Your child will be escorted out by a staff member. Please remain in your vehicle and refrain from parking in the back parking lot. Do not exit your car on the right side of the road in the carline. If you must park, please do so past the crosswalk on the right side of the street.

If your child needs assistance buckling or getting into a car seat we ask that you pull forward past the loading zone and park on the right side of the street temporarily.

Even parents picking students up occasionally at dismissal time must use Deal Ave. Please call the Main Office or notify the teacher prior to 2:30 on the day of pick up so that your child will be directed to the Walker Door where you will follow the procedures outlined above.

Please note, all traffic laws must continue to be obeyed at all times. Deal Ave. is a one-way street during arrival/dismissal. No parking on the right side of the street between Red Bank Ave. and the crosswalk on Deal Ave. All parking must be in accordance with the law. Please do not block driveways or the entrance/exit of the parking lot. The parking lot is for staff only, and not to be used for drop off/pick up. Use the crosswalk at all times.

As always, thank you for your cooperation as student safety is our number one priority.

January 5: School Resumes

January 6: Board of Education Meeting, 7pm at BTES

January 9: Picture Retakes

January 13: PTA Meeting, 7pm APR

January 16: Spirit Day, Dress Your Best for Potter's 51st Birthday!

January 19: School Closed, Martin Luther King Jr. Day

January 20: End of 2nd Marking Period

January 21: Start of 3rd Marking Period

January 24: Report Cards Posted to Parent Portal

January 30: Spirit Day, Wear Potter Spirit Wear