Important Dates - October 2023
September 30th- NEW DATE - Family Fun Day
October 2nd - Picture Day
October 2nd-6th - Week of Respect (See below for information)
October 5th - Family Engagement Knight - 6:30-8:30PM See Curriculum, Washington or Memorial School Section for more information
October 5th- High School Fair - 6:30-8:30PM See Memorial School section for more information
October 5th - Back to School Night 6-7PM for Multi-Lingual Learners/BSI-Interventions/Gifted and Talented. See curriculum section for more information
October 6th - Field Day for Grades 1-4
October 10th - Field Day for Grades 5-8
October 10th LFPTA General Meeting 7PM
October 19th - Board of Education Meeting 7PM
October 20th - LFPTA Sponsored Fall Dance for Grades 1-8
***PTA Updates can be found at the bottom of the Newsletter!***
Mr. Matthew Perrapato
Dear Royal Knight Staff and Families,
The staff had an exciting start to the new year with Jim Stroker as there Key Note speaker. Following two great days of classroom setup and professional development we were thrilled to add some excitement to the hallways again as we welcomed the students back to the building. We are all looking forward to an amazing school year.
As we move through the year I want the community to continue to follow this newsletter as one of the most important pieces of communication we will use for updates, important notices and reminders.
In addition to the newsletter I encourage those of you that can to follow the school on their social media platforms Facebook and Instagram. Also, please request to follow me on Instagram @lfknightssuper as I will post reminders, updates, pictures, and videos throughout the year as well.
We have many exciting things happening this year and we want to ensure you are informed and involved as much as possible. My door is always open and I welcome your input and feedback along the way.
Your School Superintendent,
Matthew A. Perrapato
New Administration and Faculty
Elisa Gonzalez- Student Teacher & Middle School Volleyball Coach
Ms. Gonzalez comes to us from William Paterson University as she is completing her student teacher internship with our 2nd grade teacher Dr. Crum. We are excited to have her here both in the classroom and on the volleyball court. Please join us in welcoming Ms. Gonzalez.
Elementary Update
Dear Washington Elementary Families,
As we end the month of September, I am very pleased to report that our students and staff have jumped right into the 23-24 school year. They have been engaged in the important work of learning, developing relationships, and understanding routines. As we near the end of September, we have a very busy start to the month of October coming!
Field Day
Students in grades 1-4 are invited to participate in Field Day. This event will take place at Lakeview Park. Students will walk to and from the field. (The LFPD will assist in getting us safely to Lakeview Park. ) The date is Friday, October 6th with a rain date of Wednesday, October 11th. Permission slips will be sent home next week.
Week of Respect
The week of October 2nd kicks off the Week of Respect. Students will participate in various theme days throughout the week to support Anti-Bullying. Please view the flyer on the top of this newsletter for our theme days. In addition to the theme week, students in K-2 will take part in an anti-bullying presentation, A Robot Like Me. Students and students in Grades 3-4 will have a presentation with Duane West - Bound for Greatness.
Picture Day
Picture Day will be on Monday, October 2nd. Forms will be posted on the schools website and social media pages. Students are to print out the order form and bring the day of pictures or they are encouraged to prepay and order online at mylifetouch.com. Codes are on the forms for each school.
Family Engagement Night
On Thursday, October 5th will be hosting our first family engagement night. More information to follow.
Fire Prevention Week
On Friday, October 13th, the LFFD will be on site giving our youngest learners (students in PK -2) a tour of their fire truck and view a presentation on fire prevention safety. Students in Grade 3 & 4 will be given materials on Fire Safety courtesy of the LFFD and participate in fire safety drills during Phys. Ed class with Mr. Buchmuller.
Halloween
Please view the following link with information on Halloween 2023. Halloween 2023 Letter.docx
Yours in education,
Tonilyn Peragallo
Washington School Principal (PK-4)
Dear Memorial School Families,
October Update
As September draws to a close, I am filled with a sense of pride and accomplishment for all that we have achieved this month. Our students have embarked on a new academic year with enthusiasm and determination, and I have witnessed their curiosity and passion for learning blossom each day. As we transition into October, let us carry the momentum and positive energy from September forward. There are many exciting opportunities and challenges ahead, and I have no doubt that, as a united school community, we will continue to excel and thrive. Please see below for some important items pertaining to your Middle School student.
October “Day” Calendar
As you know, we are on a Day 1 - Day 6 schedule. The only thing that changes for your child is the special they have on each “day.” Here is a calendar to help you and your child keep track of which “day” it is for the month. October
Field Day
Middle School Field day is scheduled for Tuesday, October 10th, from 8:45am to 12:35 pm over at Lakeview Field. Permission slips are being created and will be sent out shortly. In the event of rain, Field Day will be rescheduled for Thursday, October 12th.
Picture Day
Fall photos for students will take place on Monday, October 2nd. Students in 5-7 will take their Fall and IDphoto’s, while students in grade 8 will just take their ID photos.
8th graders will take their Cap and Gown photos later on this month.
Theme Weeks
Week of Respect 10/2-10-6 - please see the list of theme days here.
Presentations
Duane West - A former professional athlete, fitness guru, and motivational speaker, will be joining us on Thursday, October 5th, to promote his anti-bullying message to students in grades 5-8. For more information, please click on the link. Bound for Greatness
High School Fair
During our first Family Engagement Knight of the year, we are inviting all 7th and 8th grade students and parents to join us for our first High School Fair. Representatives from Ridgefield Park, Englewood Academies and all 5 schools who make up the Bergen County Technical School District will be in attendance to discuss the many programs offered at these schools. Presentations will take place on Thursday. October 5th from 6:30-8:30 in the Memorial School Gymnasium. At the conclusion of the presentations, you will have the opportunity to visit their tables to ask follow-up questions and/or receive additional information. Please register for the event by clicking here.
8th Grade Fundraiser
On Tuesday, October 10th, our 8th grade class is hosting a fundraiser at Blaze Pizza. Please see the attached Blaze Pizza flyer. Please share/post this flyer with your friends and family. Thank you for supporting the class of 2024
8th Grade Parent Meeting
We will be holding our first 8th grade parent meeting on October 5th, from 6:00-6:30. Immediate;y following the meeting our first Family Engagement Knight of the year will begin.
Preschool Update
Dear Preschool Families,
As we end the month of September, I am very pleased to report that our preschool students and staff have jumped right into the 23-24 school year. They have been engaged in the important work of learning, developing relationships, and understanding routines. As we near the end of September, we have a very busy start to the month of October coming!
Week of Respect
The week of October 2nd kicks off the Week of Respect. Students will participate in various theme days throughout the week to support Anti-Bullying. Please view this flyer for our theme days: Week of Respect Flyer.pdf
Picture Day for Memorial School
Picture Day will be on Monday, October 2nd. Forms will be posted on the schools website and social media pages. Students are to print out the order form and bring the day of pictures or they are encouraged to prepay and order online at mylifetouch.com. Codes are on the forms for each school.
Picture Day for Early Learners
Picture day will be towards the end of October, please look out for the date and more information in the next newsletter.
Family Engagement Night
On Thursday, October 5th will be hosting our first family engagement night. More information to follow.
Fire Prevention Week
On Friday, October 13th, the LFFD will be on site giving our youngest learners (students in PK -2) a tour of their fire truck and view a presentation on fire prevention safety.
Halloween
Preschool students are encouraged to wear their costumes to school to celebrate Halloween. The preschool students will be participating in a Fall Harvest Celebration. The preschool students do not attend the memorial school elementary Halloween parade, this event starts in Kindergarten. The preschool students will have fun and exciting activities in their classrooms!
The following guidelines will be strictly adhered to for student safety:
Children are permitted to arrive at school in costume.
While wearing a costume, a child’s complete range of vision, ability to breathe normally and walk properly should be maintained.
To ensure the safety of all, we ask that all imitation weapons: i.e., guns, rifles, spears, pitchforks, etc., be excluded as part of the children’s costumes.
Costumes should be comfortable to keep on for the duration of the day.
Costumes should not contain any sharp or pointed features that could be harmful to the child or to others.
Costumes that depict violence are strictly prohibited!
Students will not wear any item which is obscene or inappropriate.
Educationally Yours,
Kerry Bager
Supervisor of Early Childhood
Health Curriculum
Health opt out available in the links below:
Kindergarten
Grade 1-
Grade 2-
Grade 3-
Grade 4-
Grade 4 FormGrade 5-8
Classes have a health 1 marking period per year. Growth and development topics can be opted out on the Genesis Parent Portal.
Dear Parents & Guardians,
The Little Ferry PTA welcomes you back for another incredible school year! We know your time is valuable and we are here to ease some of the worry for you. Being a part of the PTA means knowing your child is part of a larger community of advocates, resources and fun coordinators. We hope you know that you can get as involved as your time allows. There is no requirement to attend meetings or volunteer at events. If your schedule allows it, great! If not, that’s ok, too!
LFPTA Membership Drive - Happening Now!
Thank you to all who have joined the PTA so far - your support is greatly appreciated! If you entered our raffles at Back-to-School Night, please note that we will be calling winners at our first PTA General Membership Meeting on October 10th.
For those who haven’t yet joined: Membership forms will be coming home in backpacks in the next few days. We hope you’ll consider joining! You can send in the form and payment (cash or check made to LFPTA) to school, or you can JOIN ONLINE this year!
If you missed Back-to-School Night, you can check out our PTA presentation here.
The PTA is looking for volunteers to help with planning events, parties and fundraisers for their child’s grade level. We would like to have two Grade Ambassadors for each grade level from K-7. Please indicate your interest when you sign up for the PTA, or email lftpa@lfboe.org by September 29th in order to be considered for this important position!
Cherrydale Fundraiser - Happening Now!
This is our biggest fundraiser of the year! Your children should have brought home their Cherrydale packets this week. You can sign up online and order most items to be delivered to your home! The fundraiser runs until October 9th, with delivery to the school scheduled for November 17th.
Royal Knights Bracelets @ Family Fun Day
The LFPTA is selling Royal Knights bracelets for $1! We will have a table set up at Family Fun Day on Saturday, September 23rd. Please stop by to learn about PTA Membership - we will be raffling off LF Swag to those who join there! You can also buy bracelets and learn about our Grade Ambassador program. We hope to see you there!
Upcoming Events
October 10 - LFPTA General Membership Meeting at 7pm at Memorial School.
This is our first meeting of the year and we have some great activities planned for parents and kids. This meeting is an important one - please save the date!
October 14 - Fall Clothing Drive from 9am - 1pm in front of Memorial School. Hold onto those donations!
October 20 - LFPTA-Sponsored Fall Dance for Grades 1-8. Permission forms and details to be sent out soon.