Spring Greetings,

April showers, bring May flowers! May will also bring many events and days of recognition for students and staff. May is known to be National Mental Health Month, National Pet Month, and National Physical Fitness Month. There is Mother’s Day and Memorial Day that will occur among many other days of celebration. Our school district will spend time the week of May 8th for Teacher Appreciation. We will be recognizing our teachers for their passion and expertise in the field of education. Here at the Egg Harbor Township School District we appreciate the efforts of our teachers as they embrace, engage, and educate our students. Teaching is a noble profession that involves care, compassion, and preparation for the world. Teachers work everyday on listening to students, meeting their needs, problem solving, organizational skills, and communication skills to successfully reach the student they are sharing their expertise with. It is a complex mix of skills and information that makes the whole teaching process worthwhile and the student’s learning experience relevant and real. Included in recognitions will be our paraprofessionals, school nurses, media specialists, and bus drivers.

This month also includes the Dice and Dine Event on May 4th, sponsored by the Community Partnership and the Education Foundation’s Annual Golf Tournament on May 15th. There are many fine and performing arts events throughout this month and include art shows and musical performances. There is always a spring sport to attend on our fields at the middle and high schools. In between state testing and Advanced Placement testing, our schools will be hosting a preschool festival and civic and literacy fairs to provide relevant learning experiences. Please take the time to check our district website for scheduled events and fun opportunities!

We are committed to improving student achievement when we EMBRACE, ENGAGE, and EDUCATE the students of the Egg Harbor Township School District. #EHTPride

Dr. Gruccio

Each week our principals share an update on what is happening in their respective schools. Check out the Weekly Digital Newsletters linked below.

Week of May 21st, 2023

High School

Eagle

Alder

Fernwood

Miller

Davenport Complex

Swift/Slaybaugh Complex

EHT Preschool

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Athletics and Activities

Fine and Performing Arts

EHT Nursing​ Services (June 2023)

EHT Media Specialists (June 2023)

Gifted and Talented Newsletter (Miller)

Gifted and Talented Newsletter (Miller)

Please review "The Source". A resource guide for people of all ages in Atlantic County. The Source is provided to us from the Atlantic County Division of Public Health.

https://www.atlantic-county.org/documents/publications/the-source.pdf

https://www.atlantic-county.org/documents/publications/the-source-es.pdf -Spanish Version

Click HERE to access the direct link to the 22-23 District calendar online.

Please see the following links for information and directions related to FREE COVID-19 Test Kits for students that are free and available for pick-up through December 23, 2022.

LETTER: FREE COVID-19 TEST KITS FOR STUDENTS

CARTA Español: KITS DE PRUEBA COVID-19 GRATIS PARA ESTUDIANTES

FREE COVID-19 Testing Sites and other links to COVID-19 resources in the State of New Jersey, Atlantic County and surrounding counties can be accessed through the following LINK.

It is our collective responsibility to ensure that our students have the resources and support to achieve success both inside and outside of our classrooms. This responsibility is the catalyst to commit ourselves to using student data and ensuring a framework for teaching and learning centered around the Multi-Tiered Systems of Support (MTSS). MTSS allows us to look at individual students and meet them where they are, set goals to have students progress towards or continue to exceed grade-level expectations. We have additional school personnel to assist in both intervening and enriching our students, so we can continue to build on each individual’s strengths for true achievement. Student data will be collected and analyzed by teachers in Professional Learning Communities (PLCs) where teachers meet to discuss and develop collaborative strategies to assist with student achievement. We are proud that our PLCs are now not only once a month before or after school, but embedded in the building schedules to allow more time for collaboration and analysis. We are committed to providing Literacy for ALL, grounding instruction and professional learning around the Science of Reading and research-based best practices. We will continue providing students with innovative opportunities in the area of STREAM education; including the advancement of Aviation, and additional opportunities for real-world career exploration. We will continue to have a strong focus on Social and Emotional Learning (SEL) as we Embrace our students and families and all that they have endured over the past two years. Without SEL, we cannot improve student learning or have a school climate that engages our students. As a school district, we are dedicated to building relationships with students and their families, to take the time to listen to and recognize their needs and concerns, to work to identify potential barriers for growth, to provide resources to assist students academically, socially and emotionally, and to create a school culture that is inclusive and welcoming, a place where every child wants to be each and every day.

District Media Specialists have put together a list of reading resources for grades PreK-12! Take advantage of what our media centers have to offer online: http://mvnt.us/m1177267

What if I forgot my Infinite Campus Parent Portal username and password? If you've forgotten your username or password, it can be reset online. Visit http://mvnt.us/m1189271 to check your account status.

What if I do not have an Infinite Campus Parent Portal account? Send an email to icportal@eht.k12.nj.us with the parent/guardian full name, students full name, students school and grade level, students birthdate, home and/or cell number and the parent/guardians email address.

INFINITE CAMPUS

• Do you need an EHT Parent Portal account?

• Do you have access to log-in?

• Not sure how to request a Parent Portal account?

Follow the easy steps outlined in this video. Check out this short video to learn how to request an account. https://youtu.be/bL1Qqs8sNm4

We are dedicated to learning together, growing together, and healing together within a positive school climate. Celebrations of recognition and reward for achievement, even the littlest steps, will occur in all of our schools as we value the importance of appreciation and respect. We have a lot of #EHTPride in taking care of our students and showcasing their achievements.

We are committed to setting a foundation of culture in our school that includes respect for diversity, inclusion and equity for ALL students and staff. To empower our school community to be positive, supportive, patient, and understanding.To unify all members around one central goal that includes nurturing a strong culture that allows students, teachers, staff, and community members to flourish as individuals and as a community.

With Every Hand Together, Every child, Everyday is provided a relevant learning experience. Our teachers collaborate in professional learning communities to review student progress in order to provide ALL students with the opportunity to learn at high levels. We know that in order to successfully educate each student, we must be cognizant of each student’s individual learning needs. This can only be accomplished if we work together to eliminate any predictability of achievement disparities by race, ethnicity, gender, language, disability, and/or economics. All faculty and staff participated in equity training during our professional learning days. Together, we can achieve more!

Start your day on the right foot with some positive vibes from @ehtnjschools! Every morning @ehtnjschools will post a quote of the day to help kick off your day with a positive mindset. #ehtpride #ehtpositivevibes365

@ehtnjschools is rolling out the "Welcome Mat" to our new staff! #ehtwelcomemat #ehtpride #embrace #engage #educate

Our school utilizes the SchoolMessenger system to deliver text messages, straight to your mobile phone with important information about events, school closings, safety alerts and more. Opt-in today!

JUST SEND "Y" or "YES" to 67587

Visit http://www.mhaac.info/ubw-schedule.html to find The Mental Health Association of Atlantic County's virtual schedule.

Reminder to EHT families: Student Assistance Counselors have assembled a list of resources for those who need additional services. Visit http://mvnt.us/m1196372 for more information.

During these difficult times, please know that our guidance counselors, social workers, student assistance counselors, school nurses, and our High School Teen Center serve as available resources daily to assist with any concerns, fears, and/or anxieties.

• Atlantic County Division of Public Health: “The Source” (linked)

• State and Local Aid Resource/Webpage (linked)

• Student resource card (Spanish/English)

• English Local and National Student Crisis Resource Card

• Spanish Tarjeta de Contactos Locales y Nacionales para Estudiantes en Crisis

Visit http://mvnt.us/m1273441 to see all the video playlists that "Pursuing Public Health" has to offer!

While our society is surely forever changed by the pandemic, we will make our current focus on restoring our community partnerships as well as expanding our partnerships throughout the township. Our community partners can have an important role in educating our students by sharing their experiences, responsibilities, and/or contributions to society, and by embracing our students and educational programs into their arena. We need each other to foster a better community. A community that is unified and committed to preparing students for the future.

The Egg Harbor Township School District are looking for qualified candidates for the job openings pictured below. Continue to monitor our website at eht.k12.nj.us and social media @EHTNJSchools.

For more information you can see all job openings and apply online at: https://www.applitrack.com/eggharbor/onlineapp/

Egg Harbor Township School District is now hiring bus drivers, bus aides and subs. Interested applicants can call 609-927-2443 ext 1710 or can now apply online: https://www.applitrack.com/eggharbor/onlineapp/

We're hiring for rewarding opportunities in Egg Harbor Township School District! To apply, visit https://bit.ly/3gGjAxX

Free & Reduced Breakfast/Lunch Program: The Free and Reduced Meal Program offers several benefits including free/reduced meals, test fee waivers, and an opportunity to earn free college credits at the High School with the dual-enrollment program. For more information and to apply please access the following LINK

Please visit the Atlantic County Food Bank Resources (linked)

The Egg Harbor Township High School Eagle Eye Newsletter is looking for alumni who are interested in being featured in an upcoming edition of the online publication. If you have a personal or professional accomplishment, a unique adventure or just something other EHTHS alumni may find interesting, please email: alumni@eht.k12.nj.us

The School Store is now online and open for business! Check out "The Nest @ EHTHS" to get all your #ehtpride gear. For a limited time, get FREE local delivery to EHT for any size order. Check out their online store at http://shopthenesteht.com

EMBRACE-ENGAGE-EDUCATE

"Our mission in the Egg Harbor Township District is to embrace families and their students to provide a safe, rigorous, and relevant learning experience while students are engaged and educated to become responsible for their own learning."

Email: ehtsd@eht.k12.nj.us
Website: www.eht.k12.nj.us
Location: 13 Swift Drive, Egg Harbor Township, NJ, USA
Phone: 609-646-7911
Facebook: www.facebook.com/EHTNJSchools/
Twitter: @EHTNJSchools