November is all about giving thanks, this month will also correspond with our Mindset: Attitude of Gratitude! There is no greater means of reflection than thinking about all the wonderful things life has offered to us and being thankful for those blessings. There is always work to be done but we should always try and carve out some time to be thankful. Thanksgiving is so perfect at modeling that tenet for us and as we gear up for the holiday season, I hope all find respite in the traditions and family experiences that we all know and love. Here in school, Theater Week approaches! We are very much looking forward to this year's performance. A reminder that the weather has turned significantly colder and that necessitates appropriate clothing for recess and gym up until Thanksgiving. Coats, long sleeves, pants, and possibly gloves could be useful for your child in maximizing outside time while remaining warm.

Additionally, as our birthday/class party season heats up, I want to stress to all parents that several different allergies exist in our building. It is helpful to choose foods for your celebrations that are able to be enjoyed by all so that students do not need to have an alternative. Be on the lookout from your teachers for a list of foods that are generally tolerated by most students. Further, being able to address any foods that may not work for your class is dependent upon whether you let your teacher know in advance what food you plan to bring in. Please plan in advance for foodstuffs so that they can be confirmed by Nurse Mimi and your teacher. I look forward to continuing to make our celebrations more inclusive and conscious of all student needs.

If you are picking up your child or dropping them off in the private transportation line, it is imperative that you do so as quickly as possible. We would like to eliminate long wait times for our private transportation and we need your help!

Mr. Monafis

Please Note: This Newsletter contains important information, please read carefully.

We'll be wearing blue for World Diabetes Day on November 14th!

To learn more about Diabetes and a bit about one of our own students with Diabetes, take a look below and her social story.

Parent Teacher Conference begin November 3rd

Early Dismissal at 1:05 PM: November 3, 6, 7, & 8

November 7th is Makeup Picture Day and 5th Grade Photo

No School: November 9th & 10th

Theater Week is from 11/13-11/16 at 3:30 PM

Night Performance on 11/17 at 6pm

Please see Theater Week information letter for times of practice.

Early Dismissal: Wednesday, November 22nd

No School: Thursday, November 23th & Friday, November 24th

Tuesday, November 14th from 4-9 PM

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Monday, November 6th from 4-6 PM

Sky Zone, Ocean Twp.

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November 1, 2023

7:00-8:30 PM

WHS Cafeteria

Tuesday, November 14th

Wall Intermediate School

Public session starts at 7:30 PM

Saturday, November 18th

9:00 a.m.

Old Mill School

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Wall vs. Manasquan

Thursday, November 23, 2023

WHS Varsity Field at 10:00 AM

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Miss Rubin's 3rd graders participated in a "Flipped Classroom" approach to their math work. Students work in groups to work through their multiplication problems together, then the class came together to review their work. Students took learning in their own hands using this model!

Mrs. Chappel and Ms. Devine's first grade class worked together as engineers to plan, build, test, and improve bridge structures during STEM!

Ms. San Cristobal has been teaching for 23 years. Her favorite part about teaching 2nd grade is seeing the excitement on the students' faces when they learn something new. Her childhood superhero was her mother because she was a nurse and made a great example of always helping others. Her hidden talent is that her kids say she is the best baker. Something she wants her students to know is, "Always believe in yourself, you can do it!"

The months of November and December are dedicated to the exploration of the mindset, ATTITUDE OF GRATITUDE.

Through the ATTITUDE OF GRATITUDE Mindset, we are taught that we can use either the positives or negatives in our lives as a foundation on which to build. Choose the positives, and we are on our way toward extraordinary success! By focusing on the things we have, there is no time to be distracted by what we don’t have.

4 Key Components:

• Treasure Yourself
• Be More Grateful
• Thank it Forward
• Elevate Your Perspective

Suggestions to stay healthy during cold, flu, and COVID season are helpful during this busy time of year. Habits like frequent hand washing, exercising, eating a balanced meal, and getting plenty of rest are the best ways to maintain a healthy immune system. If your child experiences symptoms of a cold, flu, or COVID, please keep them at home. If your child has a temperature greater than 100.0, he/she must be fever-free without fever-reducing medication for 24 hours before returning to school. Children diagnosed with COVID, whether it be symptomatic or asymptomatic, should be isolated for 5 days, beginning on the first full day of symptoms (or the day he/she was tested if asymptomatic), and may return to school on day 6 if symptom-free. If you have any questions, you can refer to the guidelines on the district website or speak directly with the School Nurse.

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Photos due by: Friday, November 17th

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Order by: December 15th

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Order by 1/26 for this price!

Central Elementary School boasts a strong PTO organization called CAPE (Central Association of Parents and Educators). If you are looking for ways to get involved with your school, this is a great place to start. Please click below for links to CAPE's website and Facebook pages.

Mr. Knight, Mr. Farrell, & Mr. LaFerlita would like to remind all that they should bring their jackets to gym until Thanksgiving. Maximizing outside time is a priority before the cold winter months.

We know that changes happen. We also know that they can happen last minute. However, please know that we dismiss over 500 students a day in many different ways. We can accommodate changes as they come, but do ask that calls to the office for transportation changes come in no later than 2:45pm. Please help us ensure the safety and secure dismissal of all our students.

Please be advised that during arrival and dismissal the south parking lot (across from the church) is not accessible to parent pick up or drop off. Our buses must have a safe area to depart from and we cannot have additional traffic in this area. Please refrain from entering this parking lot during arrival and dismissal times. Please utilize the private transportation line for that purpose.

Private Transportation operates at peak efficiency after a few weeks of school have passed. When parents/cars are recognized as regulars, the line moves much quicker. Thank you for your patience as we get acquainted with your vehicle/pickup person. Please note that the Private Transportation line moves much faster when the driver remains in the vehicle. If your child is capable of opening/closing their car door, sitting in their seat, and buckling in, please encourage them to do so. In this way, we can keep the line moving!

Please remember to check the transportation status sheet on the website to know if there are any buses running late. In the event of a change that takes place close to arrival or dismissal, I will send out a notification.

Our first through fifth grade students are so fortunate to have 1:1 Chromebooks at school. These devices are assigned to every child and will advance with the learner each year. Since students will have these devices for five years, we are encouraging our students to take care of their technology! In case a Chrome book is intentionally damaged, families will have to pay for repairs.

From time to time, teachers, mainly 4th and 5th grade, may assign homework assignments that require device access. In case your child needs a Chrome book at home, please contact our School Family Liaison Counselor Ms. Crepeau (screpeau@wallpublicschools.org/732-556-2556) or myself (emonafis@wallpublicschools.org).

Our Technology teacher will ensure that your child gets a device to borrow for the 2023-2024 school year. The borrowed device must be returned by May 31st.

• Shoes must be worn at all times. Shoes must have a back or support strap - NO FLIP FLOPS!

• The length of shorts, skirts, or dresses must be no shorter than mid-thigh.

• Athletic uniforms (padding, helmets, footwear) and bathing trunks are inappropriate attire. Boxer shorts, spandex shorts, or cutoffs are not permissible. All garments must be hemmed. Team jerseys are OK.

• Students may not wear tube, tank, halter, spaghetti-straps, or see-through tops. Off-the-shoulder tops and backless dresses may not be worn to school. Sleeveless tops will be permitted as long as the top of the shoulder is covered. Midriffs must always be covered.

• Clothing with large holes and tears in it may not be worn to school.

• Headgear may not be worn indoors. Hats will be confiscated.

• Words or pictures that are not appropriate for the school environment may not appear on clothing.

• Chains, choker studs, or any other similar adornments are prohibited.

• Students are to refrain from wearing sunglasses or tinted glasses of any type in school without a written doctor’s recommendation on file with the school nurse.