Carusi Newsletter

Cherry Hill Public Schools is committed to the safety and security of all students. This includes ensuring that students and families have available resources and supports to access education. Considering the recent executive orders, CHPS and the New Jersey Department of Education have collected many resources to support our immigrant families. If you would like me to share these resources with you, please feel free to reach out.

Excitement filled the halls as teachers and students proudly showed their Eagles spirit, turning the school into a sea of green in support of their team. From decorations to team gear, the energy was undeniable as everyone rallied together in anticipation for the big game.

One of the highlights of the celebration was the Annual Teacher’s Soup-er Bowl, where faculty members brought in their best homemade soups, chilli and dips to for all to enjoy. Laughter and delicious aromas filled the air as staff enjoyed warm bowls of comfort while discussing the potential final scores.

In Ms. Owens’ math class, students combined school spirit with learning by plotting coordinate points to create an eagle. This creative lesson not only reinforced their understanding of graphing but also added to the excitement leading up to the game.

With high hopes and endless enthusiasm, our Eagles fans are ready for a Super Bowl victory. We’ve got the spirit—now we’re counting on our birds to bring home the win!

Congratulations to Carusi band students Jake Esposito, Acelya Caba, Emily Marshall, Sebastian Romero-Ramos, Nikolas Rein, Austin Yin, Adhurim Dobrova, Sam Lerman and Will Mandia on successfully auditioning for this year's All South Jersey Band. These students worked hard for many months and were selected among hundreds of other students from around the region! Congratulations again to all of these students!

On Friday 2/7 and Monday 2/10 Carusi eighth grade health students actively participated in a presentation from the Jewish Family and Children's Service of Southern New Jersey. The presentation directly aligns with the NJSLS for 8th grade health, including the characteristics of healthy and unhealthy relationships, signs of abuse, and consent. The presentation highlighted various types of abuse as well as provided local resources for students to reach out to if they ever experience a similar situation.

Next week, we’re kicking off our annual "Jump Rope for Heart" event in PE classes! We’re proud to partner with the American Heart Association to promote heart health and raise awareness about keeping our hearts strong. Get ready to jump, have fun, and support a great cause.

As we continue to journey through the winter months, I wanted to take a moment to remind everyone about important health issues that tend to circulate during this time (i.e. norovirus, C. diff, respiratory infections, and other common seasonal illnesses like the flu).

Norovirus, in particular, is highly contagious and can spread quickly in school settings. Symptoms typically include vomiting, diarrhea, and stomach cramps, which can lead to significant absenteeism if not managed properly. To help prevent its spread and ensure the health and safety of our students and staff, please keep the following tips in mind:

1. Encourage Hand Hygiene

• Remind students and staff to wash their hands frequently with soap and water, especially after using the restroom, before eating, and after coughing or sneezing.

2. Clean and Disinfect

• Ensure that high-touch surfaces (such as doorknobs, light switches, desks, and faucets) are cleaned and disinfected regularly to help minimize the spread of germs.

3. Stay Home If Sick

• If a child or staff member is experiencing symptoms of norovirus, they should stay home for at least 24-48 hours after symptoms resolve to avoid spreading the virus. For respiratory illnesses, stay home until 24 hours after being fever-free without any fever-reducing medication.

CHPS Spring Sports Registration is Open today January 17th

All CHPS High School and Middle School Registrations for the upcoming Athletic Season will be completed through the Genesis Parent Portal under the Forms tab. The Health History Update Form must also be completed.

Athletic Registration Page - Cherry Hill Athletic Registration

To be “Cleared” for participation in athletics students need the following:

• Completed Online Registration – Genesis Parent Portal
• Completed Health History Update – Genesis Parent Portal
• Student Activity Fee Paid - PaySchools -https://payschoolscentral.com/
• Medical Eligibility Form - Medical Eligibility Form

***NEW PROCEDURE** Please Read

Medical Eligibility Forms can be dropped off to the nurse’s office during the school day.

THE New Jersey Department of Education HAS CHANGED THE SPORTS PHYSICAL SUBMISSION PROCESS. THE SPORTS PHYSICAL EXAMINATION FORM NO LONGER NEEDS TO BE SUBMITTED TO THE STUDENT’S SCHOOL DISTRICT. A MEDICAL ELIGIBILITY FORM will still be required. The Medical Eligibility Form should be in the ORIGINAL form. Please do NOT EMAIL.

New Jersey State Law requires that all students that plan to participate in the after school Athletic Program in Middle School and High School have a physical exam. **THIS EXAM IS TO BE KEPT BY THE STUDENT’S HEALTHCARE PROVIDER WHO COMPLETES THE PREPARTICIPATION PHYSICAL EVALUATION. **

If you have additional questions please do not hesitate to contact the Athletic Office at the school.

• 2/10 Report Cards
• 2/12 Jazz Band Festival at Rosa at 7pm
• 2/12 All Star Middle School Basketball Game at East at 6:30 pm
• 2/13 Friendship Dance
• 2/17 School Closed

• The school day begins at 8:00 AM
• Students are dropped off by buses and family drop off between 7:30-7:55.

• The school day ends at 3:00 PM

Guardians will enter off Roosevelt, proceed to the right, and drop off their child on the right side of the building via Door 3. Staff members will be present to assist.

For our walking and biking students, Surrey Road remains available. However, please note it will not serve as a secondary drop-off location at this time.

We truly appreciate your cooperation and understanding as we work together to create a safe and welcoming environment for everyone.

Your child should be at the bus stop at least 5-10 minutes prior to the scheduled pick-up time. When notified in advance, the Transportation Department will attempt to send an automated message for individual route delays of 20 minutes or more. School buses are scheduled to depart approximately 10-15 minutes after the end bell time. Please allow for some fluctuation in pick-up and drop-off times, particularly during the first three weeks of school as students become familiar with boarding the buses and Drivers at the Middle, Elementary, and Preschools work to secure seating charts.

Throughout the school year, daily pick-up and drop-off times may fluctuate due to weather, traffic, construction, etc. We thank you for your patience and understanding. If you have any questions, please contact the Transportation Department at 856-489-5851. For late bus runs at the Middle and High School, please contact the appropriate transportation contractor for Late Route inquiries. (West, Beck, and Rosa are Hillman’s 856-753-1123/East and Carusi are First Student (Berlin) 856-753-0222)

• All visitors must enter through the main entrance
• Visitors may not accompany students to classrooms
• Visitors will need:
• student ID #
• Photo ID (guardian or authorized person as listed on Genesis)
• Campus Police: Officer Donlon