Greenbrook Elementary School

We can't wait to see your students on Thursday, September 3rd!

Class assignments are now available for Grades K-5. You must fill out all of your mandatory forms before you can see class assignments.

September 2nd, New Family Orientation 4:15-5 PM, "Sneak a Peek" Open House 5-6 PM. (Kona Ice Truck will be here!)

September 3rd, First day of school!

Gator Gathering, September 8, 5:30-7. Rain Date is September 9. (Kona Ice Truck will be here!)

September 15, Back to School Night, 6 PM (Kona Ice Truck will be here!)

See you soon,

Jodi Mahoney

Principal

We welcome some new staff members to our Greenbrook Family. You’ll also notice that some staff members have shifted positions or changed names (got married!). You may also be wondering who is teaching what grade levels. Please note that class placement has already been completed. Therefore, requests to switch teachers will not be accommodated. Here is our organization for this year:

K: Mrs. DaSilva, Ms. Jones

1: Mrs. McManus, Ms. Biancamano

2: Mrs. Colquist, Ms. Tidwell, Mrs. Freier (September - November)/Mrs. Fruncillo (December - June)

3: Mrs. Samarth, Mr. Berrios, Mrs. Sodon

4: Mrs. Nagy, Mrs. Caneja, Ms. LeMaster

5: Mrs. Tesauro (formerly Morgan), Mrs. Luce, Ms. Brothers

MD: Ms. Kraml, Mrs. Grandin, Mrs. Manno, Ms. Porrecca

SLLD: Ms. Griffin, Ms. Messina, Mrs. Swider and Mrs. Wheeler

Specialists:

PE: Mr. Korey, Mrs. DiCapua

Music: Mrs. Stanek, Mx. Margolis

Art: Mrs. Kipnis

Library: Mrs. Cosenza

World Language: Ms. Giron

Instructional Support and Title 1: Ms. Carson, Mrs. Beck

Last year we said goodbye to the following staff members who are moving on to new chapters in their lives: Mrs. Perschilli who took a job closer to her new home and Mrs. Selim who is spending time with her new baby. We wish them all the best.

Mrs. Fruncillo is on maternity leave until late November.

Order your Gator Gear here: store.createstreet.com/greenbrookpto

School Supply Lists can be found here: https://docs.google.com/document/d/14gB_voLmuNfF1dLfwo_tY_s3_90t6kHUTyRrt931Vy0/edit?usp=sharing

Need help with School Supplies, Clothing or Lunch forms? Please contact Aileen Beck at aileen.beck@sbschools.org

Please be sure to check all of your information each year.

• Check phone numbers
• Be sure that CELL number is listed as CELL or MOBILE so that you can receive TEXT notifications
• UPDATE any email address
• ENTER 2 EMERGENCY CONTACT names and numbers (these folks must be able to get to the school within 30 minutes if you are not available)

You'll need to complete ALL of the GENESIS forms in order to be able to see your child's placement.

Two forms that might need clarification:

MEDIA and WEB NON-CONSENT Forms

I AGREE: post child's information on staff or student designed web pages hosted by South Brunswick.

I DO NOT AGREE': post child's information on staff or student designed web pages hosted by South Brunswick.

FERPA Act and MEDIA RELEASE NON-CONSENT Form

I AGREE: grant permission to release child's name, photograph, audio or video recording (ex. YEARBOOK, class pictures, concert programs, etc.)

I DO NOT AGREE: my child CANNOT appear in YEARBOOK, class pictures, concert programs, etc.

Directions for parents for how to create a MY SCHOOL BUCKS account:

• Spanish - Creating a MY SCHOOL BUCKS Account

• Creating a MY SCHOOL BUCKS Account

Use the TRANSLATE key (see image below).

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hal taelam 'anah min alsahl qira'atan S'more fi aleadid min allughati? min alsahla! anzur alsuwrat 'adnah ealaa S'more to TRANSLATE.

Visit our new website:

https://sites.google.com/view/greenbrookpto

Want to help out our PTO and school community this year? We are looking for 1-2 parents to serve as Class Parents per classroom this year. Please complete this form if you are interested: https://forms.gle/tR3fuDss66FuxPsRA

Here is the QR code for the Zeffy signup for parents. The email link for parents is: https://www.zeffy.com/en-US/ticketing/greenbrook-elementary-ptos-memberships

Join us for a new student orientation on September 2nd at 4:15 PM for a quick orientation. This is for families that are new to the district or new to the building. Kindergarten families whose students attended the K orientation do not need to attend.

If there are specific custody arrangements, it is absolutely essential that you provide us with a copy of the most current court papers so that we can follow through on these requirements. Without such information, your child will be released to either parent. If you have any questions about this, please contact a member of the school administrative team. The school will need a copy of that part of your legal agreement (the most current) that specifies the custody and visitation rights of parents. If the legal agreement is updated, a new copy should be provided. This information will be kept confidential. The school needs this information in order to meet its legal obligations. We cannot honor written requests regarding custody from a parent.

Annual Reminders:

• Does your child have an Epi-Pen, this must be handed to Nurse Bethany with doctor's orders by an adult.
• Asthma Action Plan - must be updated and sent to Nurse Bethany (along with any inhalers)
• Any new medical issues (please email Nurse Bethany)
• Does your child need glasses? Can't afford them? Contact Nurse Bethany

Please read this document carefully if you will be dropping your student to school or picking them up in the afternoon.

If your child will be a parent pick up daily (not taking the bus), please fill out this form so that we know your expected pick up plans.

Watch these videos with your child to learn how to use the seatbelts on the bus!

Lap Seatbelt: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1dN0SYEOrawXNp00elVUAml9X3Fcm0pmy/view?usp=drive_link

3 Point Seatbelt: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1x_xajLef9xx1Ldzh8E0Iu2mGomSSu9t6/view?usp=drive_link

Breakfast and Lunch Costs:

Breakfast $2.80

Lunch $4.00

Free and Reduced Breakfast and Lunch Forms:

Families need to apply every year to receive Free or Reduced Breakfast and Lunch Benefits. If you need to apply for FREE or REDUCED BREAKFAST/LUNCH, you can find the forms in GENESIS.

Click Here for the full details

If you need assistance, please reach out to Mrs. Flint (pushpalatha.flint@sbschools.org) or Mrs. Beck (aileen.beck@sbschools.org)

This is an opportunity for our families to get together and socialize before the start of the year. Join us.

STUDENTS GRADES K-1

Students in Grades K-1 do not need Chromebooks or other devices for learning. Any devices needed will be provided by the school in their classrooms.

2nd Grade Families or New Students, if you need a device:

• Complete this form: https://forms.gle/iDg6qCha3RG7ZYox6

STUDENTS GRADES 3-5

If you have a district issued device already:

• Your child will need to turn on the Chromebook and sign in using the student email and password prior to the first day of school to allow for automatic installation of updates.The updates may take up to a half an hour.

• Your child's password is located in Genesis.

• The yearly insurance fee is $40 and due by August 30, 2026. This can be paid online through MySchoolBucks. This fee is waived for those receiving free or reduced lunch.

• If your Chromebook is damaged or not working properly at any time during the school year, please complete this form.

• If you have lost the charger, you’ll need to purchase a replacement through MySchoolBucks.

• If you've lost your device, you'll need to purchase a replacement through MySchoolBucks and pay the insurance fee.

This year a new NJ law mandates that all school districts implement a ban on internet-enabled personal devices during the school day. This includes cell phones and smartwatches that can receive calls or texts or access the internet. Our elementary schools have already been implementing these guidelines so this is not a major change for us.

Therefore, this is a reminder that students may not use cell phones and smartwatches during any part of the school day. These items must be in students' backpacks if they bring them to school and it will be considered a Code of Conduct violation if they are using them or have them with them during the school day. Please also keep in mind that bringing these devices to school is at your own risk. We cannot spend school time searching for devices that are missing or lost.

Please write your child's name in sweatshirts and jackets and on all water bottles.

Encourage your child to check the LOST and FOUND weekly.

Thank you in advance.

Ensure that in GENESIS that your number is listed as MOBILE.

Here are some ways to stay connected to our school:

1) District web page: www.sbschools.org and school webpage www.sbschools.org/gb (this will have a link to our school supplies, school hours, phone information, calendar and more!)

2) You are reading Principal's Newsletter via S'more. This contains valuable information to help you prepare your child for this school year and plan for upcoming important events. This newsletter is sent every 2 weeks or so via School Messenger.

3) Follow us at facebook.com/sbsdgb

4) Follow us on Twitter @sbsdgb

5) Also, often your child’s teacher will have a website, weebly or twitter page that they use to communicate and share with you.

Instagram: Greenbrook Elementary School

Email: jodi.mahoney@sbschools.org
Website: https://gb.sbschools.org/
Location: 23 Roberts Street, Kendall Park, NJ, USA
Phone: 732-297-2480
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/SBSDGB/