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A Message from Ms. Curry

Howdy Sandshore families,

🍂 October Is Here! 🍂

What a great start to October! We are jumping into the month with lots of excitement, school spirit, and plenty of fun ahead!

🚶‍♀️ What a way to kick off October! Our SHSP Walk-a-Thon today was a HUGE success! A special thank-you to all of the parents who came out to walk with their children and help make this fundraiser such a wonderful event. Seeing our students smiling, walking, and having fun together was the perfect way to start the month. We are so grateful for our amazing Sandshore families! ❤️💛🖤

💙 Next week is our Week of Respect! We will be spending the week talking about what it means to be respectful, kind, responsible, and a good friend. We also have some fun dress-up days planned!

Monday: School Spirit Day ❤️💛🖤
Tuesday: Comfy Clothes Day 😎
Wednesday: PJ Day 💤
Thursday: Wear Blue 💙
Friday: Wear your favorite color, tie-dye, or a shirt from somewhere you love! 🌈

Be sure to check out the flyer in this newsletter for some great ideas on how to keep the respect going at home! Our first school assembly is also happening next week, and we are excited to welcome a special program focused on respect and good character for our students.

🏫 Monday, October 12 – School Closed
School will be closed for Columbus Day. Enjoy the long weekend!

📸 Tuesday, October 20 – Picture Day!
Get those smiles ready! We can't wait to capture this year's looks.

🎃 Friday, October 30 – Halloween Parade!
SAVE THE DATE! Our Halloween Parade will be held on Friday, October 30. More details will be coming soon, so stay tuned!

October is going to be a busy one, and we are ready for all the fun, learning, and school spirit that comes with it. Let's make it a month filled with kindness, respect, smiles, and lots of memories!

❤️💛🖤

Warmly,

Ms. Curry

Calendar of Events

October 5th - 9th: Week of Respect

Monday, October 12th: School Closed Columbus Day

Tuesday, October 20th: Picture Day

Thursday, October 29th: Free Child Health Clinic 4pm-9pm (see flyer in this Smore)

Friday, October 30th: Halloween Parade

Sandshore Regular Schedule:

8:50-3:50

Parent drop off is at 8:50 and pick up is 3:45.

Sandshore Delayed Opening Schedule:

10:50-3:50

Bus pick up times are two hours later than normal.

Parent drop off is at 10:50.

Sandshore Early Dismissal Schedule:

8:50-1:00

SEPAG (Special Education Parent Advisory Group ) meetings are held on the second Tuesday of the month. Please email mtolivesepag@gmail.com for more information.

BOE meetings will commence at 6:30 pm at the district administration office unless otherwise noted.

October 12th

October 26th

November 9th

November 23rd

December 14th

Superintendent's Spotlight meetings will be held at the BOE office from 6:30pm - 8:00pm on the following dates:

October 28th

November 18th

January 13th

February 10th

March 34th

April 14th

June 9th

OUTDOOR RECESS POLICY: Parents are reminded, any day where the wind chill/real feel is above 32 degrees Fahrenheit we will have our students participating in outside recess. Therefore please do not forget to send your child to school with a jacket, hat, and gloves to keep them warm while waiting for the bus on the cold winter and early spring mornings and/or for outdoor recess play.

2026-2027 School Year Calendar

Superintendent Spotlight

SEPAG

Questions About the Mt. View Roof Referendum? Check Out the Information Below

Week of Respect

K- 5 Bus Safety: A Parent and Student Guide

Parents, please review this safety flyer with your child and watch the video together as we work to improve student behavior and prioritize safety for everyone on the bus. Thank you for your help.

Be Respectful, Be Responsible, Be Ready to Learn

Last year, we introduced our school motto: Be Respectful, Be Responsible, Be Ready to Learn. This year, we're excited to build on that foundation by giving students clear, real-life examples of what each of these behaviors looks like in different settings around our school — from the classroom to the cafeteria to the playground. We recently held grade-level assemblies, where students had an opportunity to see and discuss what these expectations look like in action!

Attendance Awareness and Support

Attendance Awareness

Attendance Matters

Attend Today Achieve Tomorrow

Attendance Counts!

Attendance Matters

Attendance Counts - Spanish

Attendance Communication

Patriot's Day - 9/11/2026

Students in Ms. Day’s first grade learned about American heroes that keep us safe.

Mrs. Bremer and Mrs. Rocco's students discussed heroes and how important they are in our community and country by keeping us safe.

Their Patriots Day coloring book demonstrated how we show honor, courage and to be United! They planted their American flags outside of their classroom to celebrate Patriots Day!

Mrs. Bremer and Mrs. Rocco's students discussed heroes and how important they are in our community and country by keeping us safe.

Their Patriots Day coloring book demonstrated how we show honor, courage and to be United! They planted their American flags outside of their classroom to celebrate Patriots Day!

Mrs. Bremer and Mrs. Rocco's students discussed heroes and how important they are in our community and country by keeping us safe.

Their Patriots Day coloring book demonstrated how we show honor, courage and to be United! They planted their American flags outside of their classroom to celebrate Patriots Day!

Mrs. France and Ms. Koslowers students read and discussed the book FIreboat. Students then created a newspaper article based on their favorite part of the book. Their students also planted American Flags outside of the school in honor of Patriots Day!

In honor of Patriot's Day, Ms. Kelly & Mrs. James' class reflected on the heroes in their own lives.

Students wrote about someone they admire and explained the qualities that make that person a hero. They also placed American flags around the school grounds as a meaningful tribute to the brave heroes of September 11th.

In honor of Patriot's Day, Ms. Kelly & Mrs. James' class reflected on the heroes in their own lives.

Students wrote about someone they admire and explained the qualities that make that person a hero. They also placed American flags around the school grounds as a meaningful tribute to the brave heroes of September 11th.

In honor of Patriot's Day, Ms. Kelly & Mrs. James' class reflected on the heroes in their own lives.

Students wrote about someone they admire and explained the qualities that make that person a hero. They also placed American flags around the school grounds as a meaningful tribute to the brave heroes of September 11th.

School Counselor's Corner

For the 2026-20207 school year:

Mrs. Roman will support the Kindergarten, 2nd, and 4th grade students.

Mrs. Velasquez will support the 1st, 3rd, and 5th grade students.

NPFH - Be Respectful, Be Responsible, Be Ready to Learn - Assembly

All students and staff participated in our annual school-wide assembly, where Ms. Curry, Mrs. Reyes, Mrs. Roman, and Mrs. Velazquez reviewed our school motto, the Caught Being Good positive behavior program, and our No Place for Hate initiative. As part of the assembly, all students made a shared commitment to helping make Sandshore a place where everyone feels welcomed, respected, and included.

Sandshore Shields of Honor - September Recipients

MOTSD Elementary Code of Conduct

Please click here to access the MOTSD Elementary Code of Conduct

Please click here to access the Sandshore Parent Handbook

Please click here to access the MOTSD Transportation Brochure

Cell Phone and Smart Watch Bell to Bell Policy

Cell Phone and Smart Watch Policy

Notes from our School Nurse, Mrs. Suzanne Herbst

Attendance and Illness

Regular school attendance is essential for your child's academic progress and social development. Prioritizing consistent attendance helps students stay on track with learning and build strong relationships with peers and teachers.

However, we also prioritize the health of our school community. If your child is feeling unwell or has a fever, please keep them home. Students should remain at home for at least 24 hours after their fever has ended without medication. This helps prevent the spread of illness and ensures your child can return to school ready to learn.

Thank you for your support in fostering both your child's education and well-being.

Contacting Mrs. Herbst

If you have any questions for our school nurse, Mrs. Suzanne Herbst you can email her at suzanne.herbst@motsd.org or call her at x3485. Additionally you can text her on her MO phone at 862-419-2776.

Please review the Spot Vision screening notification from Mrs. Herbst

FREE Child Health Clinic

October 29th from 4:00pm - 8:00 pm

204 Flanders-Drackestown Road

Registration is required

See flyer for additional information

Mr. Andres & Mr. Andrew - School Custodians

Andres Fuentes was nominated for the Above & Beyond Award for his consistent dedication and willingness to go the extra mile in supporting our school community! Andrew Moeller was nominated for the Collaboration & Teamwork Award for his contributions to supporting and working collaboratively with others in our school community.

Mr. Stone - Speech Pathologist

Mr. Stone was nominated for the Leadership Award for consistently stepping up to support arrival and dismissal, helping ensure smooth bus operations and keeping students safe.

Ms. Kelly - 2nd Grade Teacher

Kaitlyn Kelly was nominated for the Kindness, Compassion & Positive Spirit Award for welcoming and supporting a new colleague with kindness, collaboration, and a willingness to share ideas and resources.

Mrs. Watral & Mrs. D'Ascoli - Main Office Secretaries

Mrs. Watral and Mrs. D'Ascoli were nominated for the Going Above & Beyond Award for being the “unsung heroes” of our building and consistently going above and beyond to support students, staff, and the entire school community.

Mrs. Tischler - School Substitute

Nanci Tischler was nominated for the Kindness, Compassion & Positive Spirit Award for quickly stepping in to support the classroom, learning students’ names, and doing whatever she could to help.

Ms. Dauchert - 4th Grade Teacher

Danielle Dauchert was nominated for the Going Above & Beyond Award for remaining calm, compassionate, and professional during a student medical emergency while taking quick action to ensure the student’s safety.

Senora Anne Marsac - Spanish Teacher

Señora Marsac was nominated for the Everyday Excellence Award for creating an engaging and energetic first-day Spanish lesson that excited students about the year ahead.

Please Click Here for an IMPORTANT PSA on EBikes

Click Here for Information About Seasonal Colds, Allergies, and Pink Eye

Click Here for Information About Head Lice

Click here to access Snack Safely - Allergen free foods for school and home

Click here to access Food Allergy.Org's Back to School Checklists

Sandshore Parent Resources

Residency Questions? Click here to view resources!

Residency - Mount Olive Township School District

Please consider joining the SHSP and volunteering throughout the year to support the wonderful programming and events that the SHSP plans and runs for all of the Sandshore students.