Panda Pride Parent Publication
Midsummer Message ~Principal's Corner
🐾 💙 Panda Pride 🐾 💙
August 11, 2025
Dear CRS Proud Panda Parents,
We hope this newsletter finds you enjoying your summer and making wonderful memories with your family. As we approach mid August, we wanted to share some updates and reminders to keep you informed and engaged as we prepare for the upcoming school year.
1. Summer Skills Practice
As a reminder, students and families are strongly encouraged to visit our Summer Learning Page to keep skills sharp this summer in preparation for a new school year!
2. Back-to-School Preparations
As we start gearing up for the new school year, here are a few important dates to remember:
- First Day of School: September 4th. We look forward to welcoming all students back to a new and exciting year!
- Back-to-School Night: September 9th. Meet your child’s new teacher and learn about the exciting plans for the year ahead.
3. Health and Safety Reminders
As we prepare for the return to school, please remember to update any health forms and immunization records.
4. Stay Connected
Keep up with school news and events by following us:
On our CRS Instagram Page: @crspandas
On our school website: https://crs.franklinlakes.k12.nj.us
We’ll be posting updates and information to help you stay informed and involved.
5. CRS PTA
At CRS we are so fortunate to have such an active PTA to partner with in every aspect. Our PTA is
currently working on our Back to School Packet where parents will find crucial information for the upcoming school year, to include but not limited to the lunch program, PTA membership and meetings, how to volunteer and donate, as well as so many other ways to stay informed and support our CRS community.The Executive Board encourages all parents to become a member of the PTA community.
To stay tuned follow the CRS PTA
Facebook https://www.facebook.com/crspta
CRS Instagram @crs_pta
As you continue to enjoy your summer adventures, here are just a few time sensitive pieces of information to mark on your calendars:
- August 19th: PTA Back to School Packets Available
- August 22nd: Class Placement scheduled to open in Genesis
- September 4th: First Day of School
- September 9th : Back to School Night (Schedule to follow)
- September 11th: Class Parent Meeting 9:00am
- September 11th: PTA Meeting 9:30am
Reminder: If you have not viewed your child's 3rd Marking Period Report Card Progress from June 2025, log into Genesis to check it out.
Thank You
A big thank you to all our volunteers and supporters who helped make the last school year a success. Your contributions and dedication are greatly appreciated. We look forward to more exciting collaborations in the coming year!
Trying New Restaurants
Introducing~Pecorino
🐾 Help Name Our Puppy! 🐶
CRS Pandas, we need your creativity! Our new puppy, Pecorino is settling in wonderfully, but he still needs a middle name! We let Mr. Gagliardo choose his first name and now we need your help. Have a fun, friendly, or unique idea? Share your suggestion via an email to Mrs. Gagliardo and help us make Pecorino’s name complete. 🧀✨
Basketball & More Basketball
My daughters, Maeve and Olivia have been spending a lot of time on the basketball court this summer, shooting hoops, running drills, and probably trying to beat each other in one-on-one! It's been a fun and very active summer at our house.
Can’t wait to hear what you have been up to this summer! 🏀 ☀️
CRS Class of 2025
Exciting News, Panda Pride!
We are so excited to welcome a few amazing new teachers to our Panda Pride teaching family this year! They are bringing enthusiasm,
fresh ideas, and a whole lot of heart to our school. We can’t wait for you to meet them and make them feel right at home!
Let’s show them what Panda Pride is all about! 💙🤍
Helping Hands
Get a jump start on your Helping Hands membership by volunteering for some summer leadership opportunities. Stay tuned for information coming very soon via a communication to your parents. Sign Up for your chance to help spread your Panda Pride.
Be in touch over the summer!
Mrs. Christine Gagliardo ~Proud Principal
Email: cgagliardo@franklinlakes.k12.nj.us
Website:https://crs.franklinlakes.k12.nj.us
Instagram: @crspandas