News from the Lower School

It’s hard to believe that we are already welcoming the month of October! The leaves are beginning to change, the temperatures are cooling, and the days are getting shorter. Fall has officially arrived!

Over the past month, our teachers have been working hard to build strong classroom communities and get to know the unique needs of each of our students. We are incredibly proud of the effort, focus, and growth we have already seen. Thank you for your continued partnership and support. As always, please don’t hesitate to reach out if there is anything we can do to support your child or your family.

A Friendly Reminder: Please Arrive ON TIME, EVERY DAY!

Starting the school day on time makes a big difference! Arriving on time allows your child to settle in, prepare for the day, and begin learning with their classmates without missing important instruction.

Please make sure your child arrives at school no later than 8:15 a.m. each morning.

Thank you for helping us ensure that every student has a positive and successful start to their school day!

October 5th - 9th

Week of Respect (Spirit Week - see below)

October 7th

FIRST GRADE trip to Bullock Farms (more info to follow)

PTO meeting 6:30 at the Intermediate Building

October 9th

1/2 Day

Amerikick Assembly

October 12th

NO SCHOOL

October 14th

PINK OUT!

October 22nd

KINDER trip to Johnson's Corner Farm (more info to follow)

Trunk or Treat

October 23rd

1/2 day

Red Ribbon Week Kickoff - Wear Red!

October 26th

Picture Day - Students may dress down.

October 27th

SECOND GRADE trip to Safety Town (more info to follow)

October 28th

Fire Truck Visit

October 31st

Happy Halloween (Students may dress down - NO costumes!)

A new shipment of Iron-on Red Hawks has arrived! Logos are 2/$5, and include a barrier sheet and instructions. Please reach out to Mrs. Nero if you wish to order.

The first full week in October is recognized as the Week of Respect in New Jersey schools. Our school is excited to be observing this week with your child by providing age-appropriate activities and instruction focused on character building and bullying prevention. See below for information on our Dress Down days for the week.

For the fifth year in a row, our school is excited to participate in the Fresh Fruit and Vegetable Program! Through this special program, students will have the opportunity to try a variety of fresh fruits and vegetables throughout the school year as healthy, nutritious snacks.

We are especially proud to have been awarded this grant through the New Jersey Department of Agriculture, which was awarded to just over 200 schools across the state. This program gives our students the chance to explore new foods, learn about healthy eating habits, and discover different fruits and vegetables they may not have tried before.

We kicked off this year’s program with a of blueberries, broccoli, and plums! We look forward to introducing our students to many more choices throughout the year. We hope this program continues to encourage our students to be adventurous eaters and make healthy choices both at school and at home.

Email: wsmith@pacecharterschool.org
Website: www.pacecharter.com
Location: 528 South Olden Avenue, Hamilton Township, NJ, USA
Phone: (609) 587-2210
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