CMS Chronicle

Chester M. Stephens Elementary School

Principal's Message

CMS Families,

October is coming to and end as we get ready for Halloween. The SCA did an AMAZING job for the CMS Trunk or Treat! The kids had a blast, the DJ got everyone dancing, and the community involvement and attendance was a record high! Way to go CMS!

We are looking forward to our Halloween Parades and Class Parties on Tuesday, October 31st. Please see below for more information.

Halloween parade info. K-2

Halloween parade info. 3-5

This month we highlighted students across the grade levels that were "Caught Making Spectacular" choices. There are so many nominations and wonderful acts of kindness our students are demonstrating, keep up the great work!

November we have Parent-Teacher Conferences scheduled for Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday November 6th - 8th, with the Monday extended through for night conferences. All three days are half days for students with a 1pm dismissal.

Please remember to follow us on Twitter @CMSmtolive to stay up to date with the wonderful things happening in our classrooms!

Nicole Musarra, Principal

CMS Highlights

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Educator of the Year Nomination

Mark Your Calendars

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October 30th - Board of Education Meeting @ 6:30pm

November 6th-8th: Parent Teacher Conferences- Half days for students

November 6th-8th: SCA Book Fair

November 6th: SCA Book Fair Family Night 4:15-8:00PM

November 9th-10th: School Closed

November 13th - Board of Education Meeting @ 6:30pm

November 22rd-24th: School Closed

Click here to view the 2023-2024 District Calendar

GUDIANCE COUNSELORS' CORNER

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As the school counselor’s at CMS, we have the amazing privilege to work with every student in the school. We work with parents, collaborate with teachers and staff, and consult with community organizations to benefit and meet the needs of all CMS students, and the community. Our favorite part is that we are lucky to work with every student here in school, doing small groups, individual counseling sessions, as well as classroom lessons and activities.

Olivia Mayberry

olivia.mayberry@motsd.org

(973)-691-4002 ext. 6305

Bill Blender

william.blender@motsd.org

(973)-691-4002 ext. 6301

Heather Hoffman

heather.hoffman@motsd.org

(973)-691-4002 ext. 6302

November Newsletter

Message from our Nurses

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Kathleen Olup

kathleen.olup@motsd.org

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Michele Herman

michele.herman@motsd.org

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Children are not allowed to carry or have medications in the classroom per NJ state and MO district guidelines. Any medication that is to be taken during school hours including over the counter medication such as cough drops, tums, or Tylenol must be accompanied by an order from your physician as well as a parent note. Forms are available from the Health Office or the MOTSD Health and Nursing Services webpage that explain all necessary requirements regarding medication administration at or during school.

Food Allergy Management Information

Reminders

Pick up and Drop off Procedures

SCHOOL TIMES

8:45 Drop-Off Starts (see information below)

9:00 School Starts

3:45 Dismissal

DROP-OFF PROCEDURES:

If you plan on dropping your child off the drop-off line is a continuous stream of traffic. Parents will not be able to park their vehicle and walk their child(ren) to the door.

PICK-UP PROCEDURES:

If you plan to pick up your child(ren) in the afternoon you will have to pick them up on the side of the building, just like drop off, in the line of continuous stream of traffic. Parents will not be able to park their vehicle and pick up their child(ren). If you have to pick up your child prior to dismissal, you can do so up until 3:20pm. Any pick ups after 3:20 must be done at the dismissal car line.

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PickUp Patrol

As a reminder, it is mandatory to use the Pick up Patrol App to report any student absences, early dismissal plans, and dismissal plan changes specific to if your child is being picked up, going to aftercare, or taking the bus, etc. This will help expedite our dismissal procedures and ensure that your child is exactly where they need to be.

Click here for Log in

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