Family Newsletter
Week of Respect (10/6-10/10)
The Week of Respect focuses on character development and bullying prevention.
Monday, 10/6, is World Day of Bullying Prevention. It is also our first day of "Shark Squads." Older classes will pair with younger classes to participate in community-building activities and a short activity about the importance of respect.
Spirit Days:
- Mon, 10/6: Blue Shirt Day or Woodcrest Spirit Wear - World Day of Bullying Prevention
- Fri, 10/10: Respect the Earth - Wear Green! - 30 min Lights Out Challenge
School Violence Awareness Week (10/20-10/24)
Students will participate in grade-level lessons with Mrs. La Gamba that focus on conflict resolution and the Peace Process.
Spirit Day: Wed, 10/22: Peace, Love & Happiness: School Violence Awareness Week (hearts, tie dye, peace signs)
Red Ribbon Week (10/23-10/31)
Red Ribbon Week is America's longest-running drug awareness program. Students will learn how to make healthy life choices.
Spirit Days:
- Fri, 10/24 : Our Future is Too Bright to Do Drugs
- Mon, 10/27: Dress for success, a life free from drugs is the best!; School Picture Day
- Tues, 10/28: Wear Red Day - Wear Red for Red Ribbon Week
- Wed, 10/29: Team Up Against Unhealthy Choice
- Thurs, 10/30: Put a Cap on Drugs
Halloween (10/31)
The Halloween Parade will begin at 1:45 (weather-dependent). Class parties will begin after the parade. More information will be shared closer to the date.
Alternate activities will be provided for students who do not celebrate Halloween.
Lost and Found
It's the third week of school, and our Lost and Found is starting to fill up! If you haven't done so, please label your child's jackets, water bottle, and lunch boxes. Labeling items allows staff to easily return them to your child if the items are lost.
The Lost and Found is located in the small APR. Students may ask permission to check for their belongings. Parents can stop by the main office to check the Lost and Found.
Student Attendance
When students attend school regularly, they gain more than just academic skills; they develop lifelong habits that set them up for future achievement.
As part of Cherry Hill’s commitment to reducing chronic absenteeism, letters will be sent home to parents of students with four, seven, or ten excused or unexcused absences. Please note that these letters are not intended to be punitive in nature, but only to alert families of their child(ren)’s absences.
We recognize that there are many factors that lead to absences, including illness, medical appointments, religious observances and family obligations, and we appreciate your support.
Breakfast and Lunch
Any student wishing to purchase breakfast at school may do so beginning at 8:45am. PLEASE talk with your child to tell them if they should or should not go to breakfast when they arrive. Lunch is also available daily for students to purchase. Your child's lunch number is the last four digits of their School ID.
September 15-October 15: Hispanic Heritage Month
October 6: Shark Family Day - Wear Woodcrest gear or Blue and White!
October 6: Family Night at Woodcrest - No Homework
October 7: PTA Meeting, 7pm in the Library
October 10: Respect the Earth - Wear Green!
October 13-17: Book Fair
October 15: Book Fair Family Night
October 20: School Closed for Teacher In-Service and Diwali
October 27: Picture Day
October 28-29: NJSLA Field Test, 4th & 5th Grades Only
October 31: Halloween Parade and Parties
November 6-7: No School, NJEA Convention
November 26: Early Dismissal, 1:00pm
November 27-28: No School, Thanksgiving
An updated District Calendar is available on the district website.
Mental Health Concerns for the Community
CHPS has partnered with Care Solace to provide free Mental Health Supports to our students, staff, and families. The Care Solace team can quickly connect you to verified providers in our community. Click Here to connect with a care provider or contact your school counselor for more information.
