Murray Avenue School

Dear Families,

It is hard to believe, but the first quarter of the year is officially coming to a close this week. Looking back, the time has truly flown by, filled with hard work, momentum, and shared milestones.

As we wrap up this first quarter, we are also exiting a wonderfully fun and festive Halloween season. I hope everyone had the chance to enjoy the creative costumes, community and PTA events, and plenty of well-earned treats over the past couple of weeks.

Turning the calendar to November marks a distinct shift in the year. It ushers in the beginning of the Thanksgiving season—a time naturally centered around gratitude, cherished traditions, and reconnecting with family and friends. As the weather cools and our focus begins to shift toward these upcoming holidays, it is a great time to reflect on what we are thankful for both personally and professionally.

Thank you for a fantastic first quarter. I look forward to moving into this season of gratitude and continuing our great work together.

Warmly,

Mr. Erin Stroup

Leave Your Pawprint!

September

• 11/5 Picture Retakes

• 11/6 First Quarter Ends

• 11/20, 23, 24 Early Dismissal

• 11/23-25 Parent Conferences

• 11/25-27 Thanksgiving Holiday/Schools Closed

We recognize that many students bring tech devices to school from home for multiple valid purposes. Please remind your students, however, that they are not to use phones or smart devices during the school day. All devices are required to be off and in their lockers. Thank you for your assistance.

Dear Parents and Guardians,

Just as a reminder, please take a moment to review the district’s policies and procedures regarding your child’s health.

If your child requires medication to be given during the school day, it is the policy of the LMTSD that:

-All medications to be administered must be brought to school by the parent/ guardian.

-All medications to be administered must be in the original container and prescription medication must be in the container with the prescription label attached, indicating dosage and dispensing information (https://www.boarddocs.com)

If your child has a fever of 100.4 or above, has vomited or has diarrhea he/she should not come to school. Your child may return to school when he/she has been fever free for 24 hours without medication, or has not vomited or had diarrhea for 24 hours.

Please refer to the Student Handbook for information regarding reporting student illness and documentation from a physician for absences.

If your child requires to stay in for recess for a medical reason, a doctor’s note must be provided. The note should include the reason and the specific dates he/she is required to not participate in recess.

If possible, please provide an extra set of clothing to keep in your child’s backpack/locker for emergencies.

Please remember to check your child’s head periodically for lice. Screening by parents on a regular basis allows for early detection.

If your child is in 6th Grade, and you have not provided a completed Physical Form, please do so as soon as possible.

Thank you for your help and cooperation.

Sincerely,

Mrs. Sharon Seefried RN, CSN sseefried@lmtsd.org

215-938-0230 ext. 4202

This is a reminder that Lower Moreland will utilize the Talking Points platform again this year. This will allow families to communicate with the district using whichever language they are the most comfortable with! You will receive communications via text message, however the experience is even better if you use the app, available for all platforms!

Lunch menus are posted on a new interactive website, Nutrislice. Our innovative and interactive site and mobile app make our school menus more convenient and informative than ever before! Download the Nutrislice App from the App Store or get it on Google Play and search Lower Moreland.

Friendly reminder that the universal free lunch has ended, however free breakfast will be continuing! Students that would like a free breakfast in the morning will walk straight to the cafeteria upon arrival. Students can eat breakfast in the cafeteria and granola bars, muffins, and cereal bars are also available if your student would like to save their breakfast for snack time.

Additionally, for the 2024-2025 school year, all students who are designated to receive “reduced” meals, will also be automatically qualified for free meals. There will be no reduced prices charged for the 2024-2025 school year.

The District is strongly encouraging families to fill out the Free and Reduced Applications if you believe your family will qualify. Information on income qualifications and paper applications can be found at : https://www.lmtsd.org/services/food-services-cafeteria-information

The PTA would love to surprise our amazing teachers and staff with a little pick-me-up by treating them to a coffee and snack during American Education Week November 16th.

If any parents would like to contribute, we would greatly appreciate a small donation of $2–$5 through Venmo to help us purchase these treats and brighten our teachers’ day.

Every little bit helps, and donations are completely optional! Thank you for helping the PTA show our teachers how much we appreciate all they do for our students!

Venmo: @LowerMoreland-PTA

• Murray Avenue Book Fair Volunteers needed! Sign up here.
• December 17: Cookie Day for staff! A sign up genius for volunteers and bakers will be shared soon!
• A reminder to all volunteers: clearances are required to participate and help at school events.
• Join us for the next PTA meeting on November 18 at 9:15am!

The Murray Avenue Fall Book Fair is here ...and in full swing!

Get ready for a reading adventure with the newest books, bestselling series, and kid-favorite characters. Plus, every purchase earns funds for our school.

During the school day, students visit during their library class. Some families set up an eWallet for their children for easy cash-free shopping. Some support students in need by contributing to ‘Share the Fair.' And some volunteer to help at the fair (thank you!)

The fair runs through Tuesday, November 10th, and you can find all the details here: https://sites.google.com/view/murrayavenuelibrary/fall-book-fair

Hope to see you at the fair!

Website: https://murrayave.lmtsd.org/
Location: 2551 Murray Avenue, Huntingdon Valley, PA 19006
Phone: 215-938-0230