The Sandshore Scoop

Hi Sandshore Families,

Thank you all for attending our Back to School night. It was wonderful to see so many new and returning families. We hope you found the night informative and are excited about the new school year.

Our Start with Hello week begins on Monday. Students will be participating in a variety of activities both in and out of the classroom. Check out the flyer in this Smore for more information. We encourage all of our students to wear green on Thursday September 19th to coordinate with special school wide activities.

Please consider joining the SHSP this year at https://shsp.membershiptoolkit.com/. Simply follow the link to join and help support this wonderful organization that does so much for our students and school community. ALL of the flyers and links for current fundraisers including the yummy donuts and Spirit Wear can be found under the SHSP section of this Smore.

Have a wonderful weekend!

Warmly,

Ms. Curry

September 16th - 20th: Start with Hello Week

September 17th : SHSP Meeting @ 7:00pm

September 23rd: BOE Meeting

September 27th: PJ Drive

October 3rd: School Closed

October 7th: SHSP Meeting @ 9:30 am - Virtual

October 8th - SEPAG Meeting - 7:00 pm via Zoom

October 14th - School Closed

October 14th - BOE Meeting

October 18th: PJ Drive

October 27th: Trunk or Treat 3:00 pm - 4:30 pm

October 28th: BOE Meeting

October 31st: Halloween Parade

ALL BOE meetings will commence at 6:30 pm at the BOE Office unless otherwise noted.

SEPAG Meetings are held on the second Tuesday of the month via Zoom.

Click here to view the 2024-2025 District Calendar

We love to share classroom and school wide events! Stay tuned for posts throughout the 2024-2025 school year!

Sandshore Elementary School is committed to providing all of our students and staff with a safe and inclusive environment. This year we are excited to announce our participation in the No Place for Hate initiative.

The No Place for Hate initiative is developed by the Anti-Defamation League (ADL), one of the nation’s largest civil rights organizations. The initiative provides a model for creating a more inclusive and safe school environment. No Place for Hate incorporates new and existing programs with one consistent message and connects our school to a larger initiative taking place in other schools across the region and nation. To Learn more about the No Place for Hate initiative you can visit https://www.noplaceforhate.org/about.

Throughout the year we will be recognizing students who display the core SEL competencies of self control, self awareness, safety, teamwork, leadership, and empathy. We will recognize our first student recipients in October.

Mrs. Melissa Roman will be working with our students in grades K, 2 and 4.

Mrs. Christina Marchese Velazquez will be working with our students in grades 1, 3 and 5.

Regular school attendance is essential for your child's academic progress and social development. Prioritizing consistent attendance helps students stay on track with learning and build strong relationships with peers and teachers.

However, we also prioritize the health of our school community. If your child is feeling unwell or has a fever, please keep them home. Following these health guidelines from the NJ Department of Health and the CDC, students should remain at home for at least 24 hours after their fever has ended without medication. This helps prevent the spread of illness and ensures your child can return to school ready to learn.

Thank you for your support in fostering both your child's education and well-being.

NJDOH Respiratory Guidance for Schools

CDC Respiratory Virus Guidance

Each year, September sees more emergency room visits and hospital stays due to asthma than any other month.

Several factors contribute to this September Asthma Peak. Ragweed pollen, the most common fall pollen allergy, is peaking. Mold counts go up as leaves collect outside. Children return to school and may catch respiratory infections that then spread to families and the community. Extreme weather and wildfires also impact lung health.

Here’s what you can do to prepare:

• Visit your doctor or asthma specialist to review your symptoms and medicines

• Monitor your symptoms and follow your Asthma Action Plan

• Manage your allergies and your indoor air quality
  

• Wash your hands often, and stay away from sick people as much as possible

• Get rest, water, and healthy food

For more information on Asthma check out the Asthma and Allergy Foundation website at Asthma and Allergy Foundation

If you have any questions for our school nurse, Mrs. Suzanne Herbst you can email her at suzanne.herbst@motsd.org or call her at x3485. Additionally you can text her on her MO phone at 862-419-2776.

Please consider joining the SHSP and volunteering throughout the year to support the wonderful programming and events that the SHSP plans and runs for all of the Sandshore students.

To complete a free and reduced lunch application, please visit https://www.motsd.org/student-life/food-services-information.

Parents can also complete an application online using PaySchools

Attention Parents!

Our student information system from Realtime Inc. allows parents and guardians online access to their child's information. You can check on grades, attendance, discipline, communicate directly with a teacher and other information.

HOW TO USE REALTIME!

Please click on the link above for instructions on how to log in to REALTIME

* If you have forgotten your REALTIME login information please contact Mrs. Robinson in the Main Office*

Mt. Olive schools are partnering with Right at School to provide child care options for our community.

Click here to view the RIGHT AT SCHOOL website.

Regular Schedule:

8:50-3:50

Parent drop off is at 8:50 and pick up is 3:45.

Delayed Opening Schedule:

10:50-3:50

Bus pick up times are two hours later than normal.

Parent drop off is at 10:50.

Early Dismissal Schedule:

8:50-1:00

Please sign up for Twitter and follow the district @MountOliveTSD

Dr. Bangia - @SuptMOTSD

Mrs. McDermond - @AsstSuptMOTSD

MOHS – @PrincipalMOHS

MOMS – @mtolivemiddle

CMS – @CMSmtolive

Mountain View – @MtView07836

Tinc Road – @tincroadschool

Ms. Jennifer Curry, Principal

email: jennifer.curry@motsd.org

Mrs. Elena Reyes, Vice Principal

email: elena.reyes@motsd.org

Website: https://www.motsd.org/ss/
Location: 498 Sand Shore Road, Budd Lake, NJ, USA
Phone: 973.691.4003
X: @MOSandshore