The Sandshore Scoop
October 16th, 2026
A Message from Ms. Curry
Howdy Sandshore families,
We hope you all enjoyed the long weekend and managed to squeeze in some fall family fun between the raindrops! 🌧️🍁
We’ve had lots of exciting things happening around Sandshore over the past few weeks!
We celebrated our Week of Respect with wonderful lessons from our counselors and some extra kindness around our school, thanks to our Kindness Ambassadors and their Chalk the Walk activity! 💛
We also kicked off our first SHSP-sponsored assembly of the year and welcomed a special visit from the Budd Lake Fire Department — complete with a REAL-LIFE DALMATIAN! 🐾🚒
Next week, we’re shifting gears to focus on bus safety! 🚌 Our amazing transportation team will be visiting each grade level to provide hands-on safety sessions right on the bus. We love these opportunities to help our students learn important skills that keep everyone safe!
As always, there’s plenty of excitement ahead at Sandshore, so be sure to check out these upcoming events! 📅✨
📸 Tuesday, October 20 – Picture Day!
Get those smiles ready! We can't wait to capture this year's looks.
Sunday, October 25th- SHSP Trunk or Treat!
🎃 Friday, October 30 – Halloween Parade and Class Parties
Halloween Parade Information: Our Halloween parade and parties will be celebrated on Friday, October 31st. Students may wear their costumes to school provided they can safely ride the bus and participate in all classroom learning activities. If you prefer, your child can bring their costume to school and change before the parade. Please note that costume weapons are not permitted.
Kindergarten - 5th grade will parade in the front of the school at 10:00 am. Parents can view our parade from the parking lot.
In the event of inclement weather, the indoor parade times are as follows:
Kindergarten - 2nd grade - 10:00 am (Parents permitted in the school at 9:55am)
3rd Grade - 5th grade- 2:30 pm (Parents permitted in the school at 2:25pm)
If we need to move the parade indoors, you will be notified the day before via a Real Time notification.
Parent -Teacher Conference sign ups are now live in your Parent Portal. If you need any help accessing them, please reach out.
❤️💛🖤
Warmly,
Ms. Curry
Calendar of Events
Tuesday, October 20th: Picture Day
Thursday, October 29th: Free Child Health Clinic 4pm-9pm (see flyer in this Smore)
Sunday, October 25th: SHSP Trunk or Treat
Friday, October 30th: Halloween Parade and Classroom Parties
Monday - Wednesday, November 2nd - 4th: Parent Teacher Conferences and Early Dismissal Days
Tuesday, November 3rd: Election Day
Wednesday, November 4th: Stuck for a Buck
November 25th - 27th: School Closed Happy Thanksgiving
Sandshore Regular Schedule:
8:50-3:50
Parent drop off is at 8:50 and pick up is 3:45.
Sandshore Delayed Opening Schedule:
10:50-3:50
Bus pick up times are two hours later than normal.
Parent drop off is at 10:50.
Sandshore Early Dismissal Schedule:
8:50-1:00
SEPAG (Special Education Parent Advisory Group ) meetings are held on the second Tuesday of the month. Please email mtolivesepag@gmail.com for more information.
BOE meetings will commence at 6:30 pm at the district administration office unless otherwise noted.
October 26th
November 9th
November 23rd
December 14th
Superintendent's Spotlight meetings will be held at the BOE office from 6:30pm - 8:00pm on the following dates:
October 28th
November 18th
January 13th
February 10th
March 34th
April 14th
June 9th
OUTDOOR RECESS POLICY: Parents are reminded, any day where the wind chill/real feel is above 32 degrees Fahrenheit we will have our students participating in outside recess. Therefore please do not forget to send your child to school with a jacket, hat, and gloves to keep them warm while waiting for the bus on the cold winter and early spring mornings and/or for outdoor recess play.
2026-2027 School Year Calendar
Superintendent Spotlight
SEPAG
Be Respectful, Be Responsible, Be Ready to Learn
We love seeing our students uphold our motto. Keep up the great work!
Kindergarten Students from Mrs. Bremer & Mrs. Rocco's Class
Mrs. Zywicki's Kindergarten Class
Budd Lake Fire Department
Students from Ms. Swackhamer's class enjoyed the special visit from Tilly the dalmatian!
Attendance Awareness
Attendance Matters
Attend Today Achieve Tomorrow
Attendance Counts!
Attendance Matters
Attendance Counts - Spanish
Attendance Communication
For the 2026-20207 school year:
Mrs. Roman will support the Kindergarten, 2nd, and 4th grade students.
Mrs. Velasquez will support the 1st, 3rd, and 5th grade students.
Cell Phone and Smart Watch Bell to Bell Policy
Cell Phone and Smart Watch Policy
Attendance and Illness
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. 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.
FREE Child Health Clinic
October 29th from 4:00pm - 8:00 pm
204 Flanders-Drackestown Road
Registration is required
See flyer for additional information
Mr. Andres & Mr. Andrew - School Custodians
Andres Fuentes was nominated for the Above & Beyond Award for his consistent dedication and willingness to go the extra mile in supporting our school community! Andrew Moeller was nominated for the Collaboration & Teamwork Award for his contributions to supporting and working collaboratively with others in our school community.
Mr. Stone - Speech Pathologist
Ms. Kelly - 2nd Grade Teacher
Mrs. Watral & Mrs. D'Ascoli - Main Office Secretaries
Mrs. Watral and Mrs. D'Ascoli were nominated for the Going Above & Beyond Award for being the “unsung heroes” of our building and consistently going above and beyond to support students, staff, and the entire school community.
Mrs. Tischler - School Substitute
Nanci Tischler was nominated for the Kindness, Compassion & Positive Spirit Award for quickly stepping in to support the classroom, learning students’ names, and doing whatever she could to help.
Ms. Dauchert - 4th Grade Teacher
Danielle Dauchert was nominated for the Going Above & Beyond Award for remaining calm, compassionate, and professional during a student medical emergency while taking quick action to ensure the student’s safety.
Senora Anne Marsac - Spanish Teacher
Señora Marsac was nominated for the Everyday Excellence Award for creating an engaging and energetic first-day Spanish lesson that excited students about the year ahead.
Charlotte's s scrumptious Smoothie!
Aidan and Grayson delicious cinnamon buns!
Lizzy 's creative cupcakes!
Join The SHSP
Box Tops for Education
Crisis and Emergency Response
Community Support for Children and Families
Community Support for Children and Families Continued
Community Support for Children and Families Continued
Community Support for Children and Families Continued
Community Support for Children and Families Continued
McKinney Vento Information
McKinney Vento Information
Alyssa's Closet Information
Meal Purchasing Information
Meal Purchasing Information - Spanish
Right at School - Before and After Care
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.
Scout Troop 158 - Boys Ages 10+
Join Cub Scouts
10th Annual Haunted Corn Maze Fundraiser
Big Kids, Little Readers
Girl Scouts - Make New Friends
Girl Scouts - Make New Friends
FREE Child Health Clinic
FREE Child Health Clinic - Spanish
Walk In Vaccination Clinic
Sandshore Elementary School
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
