NEPS October Newsletter

Dear NEPS Families,

What a wonderful start to the school year we have had at New Egypt Primary School! Our classrooms have been filled with smiles, laughter, excitement, and lots of learning as our students settle into their new routines.

Our Preschool and Kindergarten Orientations were a wonderful way to welcome our newest Wee Warriors and their families to NEPS. It was exciting to see our students explore their classrooms, meet their teachers, and begin becoming familiar with their new school environment.

We also had a wonderful Back to School Night! Thank you to all of our families who joined us, connected with teachers, and learned more about the exciting year ahead. Your involvement and partnership are such an important part of our school community.

Since the first day of school, our students have been busy learning classroom routines, making new friends, practicing kindness, and discovering all the fun that learning has to offer. Our Bubble Celebrations were a special way to kick off the year, and the smiles and laughter shared by our students made it a memorable experience for everyone!

Most importantly, we have loved watching our students begin to feel comfortable, confident, and connected. They are learning what it means to be part of our NEPS family: using kind words, helping one another, trying new things, and celebrating each other's successes.

Thank you to our families for helping make this transition such a positive one. Your encouragement, support, and partnership make such a difference each day.

We are so excited for all that is ahead and look forward to a year filled with learning, friendship, kindness, and lots of fun!

PTO Executive Board Officers

President: Lyndsey Gill

Co-Vice President: Kelly Fields

Co-Vice President: Colleen Kennedy

Treasurer: Stephanie Hagelstein

Secretary: Nicole Lane

Point of Contact

Neisey Vincent

Food Service Director

Plumsted Township School District

609-758-6800 ext. 1215

~ Free and Reduced Lunch ~

All parents must apply in the Genesis Parent Portal. Paper applications are no longer accepted.

If you need help filling out the Free and Reduced Lunch form, please contact Madyson Reilly at ecac@newegypt.us or the main office at 609-758-6800 X 5000

Birthdays: No food, please; pre-packaged non-edible items are acceptable

Snack: Please only send enough food to be eaten within a 5-minute timeframe; students are encouraged to bring a water bottle; no sugary drinks

Technology: Please do not send your child with an Apple/Android/V-Tech watch. They can be very distracting to your child.

Toys/Trading Cards: Please be sure these items stay home.

FIRST TWO WEEKS 3:05 PM Pick up time.

Parents should park their cars and wait in the designated area in the front of the school building.

100% ID Check all year You must have a photo ID and be in the Genesis Contacts

Once students become more familiar with their routines, the time will be closer to 3:10 PM

As we begin the school year, please remember that student safety is our top priority.

If your child normally takes the bus but there is a change in your child's dismissal plan, it is the parent's/guardian's responsibility to notify both your child's classroom teacher and the main office by email.

Thank you for helping us keep dismissal safe, organized, and running smoothly!

Early Dismissal Meals

• Breakfast will be served

• Lunch will not be served Please send your child in with a light lunch on those days.

Delayed Opening Meals

• Lunch will be served.

• Breakfast will not be served.

The partnership between home and school is one of the most important parts of a child's success. We value your questions, ideas, communication, and support throughout the school year.

Please know that our doors and our hearts are always open. We are committed to creating a school environment where every child feels safe, welcomed, valued, and excited to learn.

Please follow the following chain of command with regard to any question or concern about your child's educational program.

1. The Teacher – Each teacher has a voice mailbox. You may also leave a message with the office for a teacher to call you back. Message the teacher through Parents Square or send a direct email.

2. Early Childhood Education Assistant Principal – Once the teacher has been contacted and you still have some concerns, you should then contact the Early Childhood Education Assistant Principal at 609-758-6800 ext. 5110.

3. Director of Pupil Services, Technology, & Early Childhood -- Once the Assistant Principal has been contacted and you still have some concerns, you should contact the Director at 609-758-6800 ext. 5008.

4. The Superintendent of Schools – A conference with the Superintendent of Schools is most appropriately held if you feel that questions or concerns have not been addressed adequately at earlier levels. To make an appointment, you should contact the Plumsted Township Superintendent by dialing 609-758-6800 ext. 3-4.

5. The Board of Education – The last level of contact with the district about a question or concern is the Plumsted Township BOE.

Mr David Ytreboe

Superintendent

Mrs. Jessica Drucker

Director of Pupil Services, Technology, & Early Childhood Education

Mrs. Ginger White

Early Childhood Education Assistant Principal

Mrs. Sarah VanNess

Primary Building Secretary (609) 758 - 6800 ext. 5000

Mrs. Stacy Corby

Administrative Assistant to The Director of Pupil Services & Early Childhood

District Registrar (609) 758 - 6800 ext. 5009