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A huge thank you to our amazing PTA for organizing a fantastic Trunk or Treat! Even with the rainy weather, Aaron Creek and the PTA team did an incredible job pivoting and making the event a success. Our students, staff, and families had an absolute blast. Thank you as well to all the families and staff who hosted tables—you helped make the night so special. I’m so grateful for this community. Wishing everyone a fun and safe Halloween!

Due to the effects of the unprecedented federal government shutdown, we have members in our own beautiful community who are at risk of immediate food insecurity. Although charitable holiday food drives are just around the corner, we have a need to act now.

Please join the ARK Community Exchange (ACE) to give or receive gift cards for food! This process is entirely anonymous. If you are able to donate gift cards to Aldi, ShopRite or any other grocery store, send them to school in a sealed envelope marked ACE. If you are in need of cards, please email jkotzen@chclc.org. We will arrange a private exchange. EVERYONE needs help at some point. If you are in a position to give or receive, please join ACE!

All for One and One for All!

The NJ Department of Education (DOE) is looking for input on the school funding formula. As a stakeholder, they are looking for your input.

More information can be found on the website at https://www.nj.gov/education/sfra.shtml

School Funding Survey: https://forms.office.com/Pages/Response

Please take the survey!

If you'd also like to send an email, please write a personal story how the loss of state aid has increased your taxes and so you are unable to pay for X or Y because of it. The more personal the better.

Emails should go to SFRAOutreach@doe.nj.gov.

Always copy fairfundingchps@gmail.com so we can track correspondence.

***Submissions Due: November 14***

Ilana Yares

she/her

Fair Funding Committee Chair

732.742.9941

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Cherry Hill Public Schools is running a District-wide Food Drive beginning on Monday, November 3rd through Friday, December 19. All items collected will be donated to the Cherry Hill Food Pantry on a weekly basis. Simply gather up your items and drop them off to the Lewis Administration Building | 45 Ranoldo Terrace | 08034 anytime, Monday through Friday, 8:00 am - 3:45 pm. A list of the most needed items can be found in the flier below, and a comprehensive list of all items can be found HERE. Please note donations will not be accepted when the District is closed on November 6 & 7, and also November 27 & 28. Thank you for your generosity.

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Dear Parents and Guardians,

As we’ve begun this school year, we’ve been fortunate to expand the ways we support our students. We’ve welcomed a new Basic Skills teacher, adjusted our Literacy Coach’s schedule, and are also tapping into the expertise of other staff within our building. These changes allow us to provide both intervention and enrichment opportunities for students across all grade levels.

You may hear your child mention that they are working with an adult who is not their homeroom teacher or a familiar paraprofessional. In some cases, teachers within the same grade level may be working with students not in their homeroom. For example, your child might move next door to work with another teacher in their grade for a short period of time. An example of a time when same grade-level teachers may share students would be if there were a specific math skill that students from several classrooms needed additional support with. In that case, it often makes more sense for one teacher to deliver that targeted instruction rather than each teacher repeating the same support in separate classrooms. This approach also allows each individual teacher to have additional time to engage with more students throughout the day.

Our goal is to use all of the talented adults in our building to meet as many student needs as possible.

Thank you for your continued partnership as we work together to support every student’s growth and success.

Mr. Park

Principal

We’ve noticed an increase in challenges related to SMART device use during the school day. These devices have become a growing distraction for students. For example, some students have been communicating through SMARTwatches and attempting to take cell phones out near dismissal. In some cases, SMARTwatches have gone off during class.

We completely understand that SMART devices can offer convenience and peace of mind for families. However, during the school day, these devices often interfere with learning.

If you believe your child must bring their devices to school, know that they must remain in their bags and not be used during the school day. This helps ensure that all students stay focused, engaged, and fully present in their learning, and that our classrooms remain free of unnecessary disruptions.

See the Family/Student Handbook for Additional Details (Go to "Telephone Calls and Smart Devices")

Thank you for your understanding and partnership in helping us maintain a focused learning environment for all students.

October:

Hispanic Heritage Month

Italian-American Heritage Month

• 10/29: PTA Meeting (7 - 8 pm)
• 10/30: ARK Trunk or Treat (5:30 - 7 pm)
• 10/31: Halloween Parade and Party (2:00 - 3:15 pm)

November:

• 11/6 & 11/7: School Closed - NJEA Convention
• 11/26: 1 PM Dismissal Day
• 11/27 & 11/28: School Closed - Thanksgiving Break

December:

• 12/5: PJ Day (Chop Fundraiser)
• 12/8 to 12/11: 1 pm dismissal days (parent/teacher conferences)
• 12/12: 1 pm dismissal day (Teacher In-Service)
• 12/18: Winter Concert for 4th and 5th Grade Families (1:30 pm)
• Door Open at 1:15 pm
• 12/23: Holiday Parties (10:30 to 11:30 am)
• 12/23: 1 pm dismissal day
• 12/24 to 1/2: School Closed for Winter Break

January:

• 1/6: School Closed --- Teacher In-Service

The district's calendar can be found here.

• December 8: 2:20 - 4 pm
• December 9: 6 to 8 pm
• December 10: 2:20 - 4 pm
• December 11: 6 to 8 pm

I would encourage all of you to join our PTA. We need all hands on deck to support our wonderful ARK community.

Anything PTA related can be found with a click of the button below.

Email: epark@chclc.org
Website: www.knight.chclc.org
Location: 140 Old Carriage Road, Cherry Hill, NJ 08034
Phone: 856-428-0830
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Knight's vision is to create a community where every member wakes up inspired and goes home fulfilled.

ARK Knights strive to live out the following core values: respect, responsibility, empathy, service, perseverance, effort, citizenship, and teamwork.