Frog Pond Elementary

Hello Frog Pond Family!

I am pleased to wish you a wonderful summer break. May your summer be filled with exciting adventures, time spent with family and friends, and opportunities to relax and recharge for the upcoming school year. Remember to stay safe, make the most of each day, and enjoy the warmth of the sun during your well-deserved break. Thank you for all your hard work this year, and we look forward to welcoming you back refreshed and ready for another successful academic year. Have a fantastic summer!

June

4th - 3rd & 4th Grade Field Day

5th - 5th & 6th Grade Field Day

6th - 6th Grade Day Time Awards (invitation only)

9th - Pizza with the Principal (invitation only)

9th - 13th Book Fair BOGO

10th - Board Meeting

11th - Evening of the Arts (Book Fair will be open)

13th - 6th Grade Parties

16th - 5th Grade Parties

17th - 3rd & 4th Grade Parties

19th - 6th Grade Promotion Ceremony

18th - 20th - Early Dismissal Students Only

20th - Last Day of School

Sincerely,

Thomas P. Denning

Principal

Greg began his teaching career at Brick Memorial in 1997. He spent 4 years teaching grades 4th, 5th, 9th, and 10th. In September of 2001, Greg began his career in Little Egg Harbor. He has taught 4th grade, 5th grade, and 16 years in 6th grade with 14 of those years with me. I have such admiration for this man and his true love of teaching. Thank you Mr. Sailer for inspiring all of us to write Haikus, for spreading humor with cat pictures, stumping us with extensive vocabulary, and inspiring students throughout the years. You will be greatly missed. It is time to chillax and drive off into the sunset. Get into your Thing and go hunt some Squatch and Keep it Weird!! We will leave the Light of Learning burning for you.

-Submitted by Nanette Cummings

After 31 incredible years of teaching, Lorie Sailer is retiring, and what a legacy she leaves behind. She has been one of the most dedicated and energetic educators our district has ever known. Her passion for science and math was not only evident in her teaching but also deeply contagious. Whether she was sharing her love of birds of prey, exploring the wonders of weather, or uncovering the secrets of rocks and fossils, Lorie brought learning to life for her students. She enriched her classroom by inviting guest speakers who inspired curiosity and excitement in young minds. Lorie is an amazing individual whose impact extends far beyond the classroom. She will be sorely missed by her colleagues, students, and the entire community.

-Submitted by Keith DeWitt

For nearly a quarter of a century, Clare has been a guiding light for students, colleagues, and the entire school community. As a 6th grade English Language Arts teacher, she has done far more than teach reading and writing—she has inspired young minds to find their voice, to think critically, and to express themselves with confidence and heart.

Her classroom, wherever it may have been located over the years, has always been a safe, nurturing space where students knew they were seen, heard, and valued. Clare is not only a dedicated teacher but also a published poet. Her love for language is evident in everything she does. She gives her all—for her students, her colleagues, this district, and the community. Her kindness, her dedication, and her unwavering belief in the potential of every child have made a lasting impact that will be felt for years to come.

Your legacy will live on in every life you've touched, congratulations on your retirement!

-Submitted by The Sixth Grade Team

A heartfelt thank you to the PTO for giving us a truly wonderful Staff Appreciation Week! Your thoughtfulness and generosity made us feel incredibly valued and supported. We are so grateful for all you do!

The FPE Chorus sang America the Beautiful and Take Me Out to the Ballgame at the Lakewood BlueClaws game on May 20th. The community filled the stadium with FPE green, and the singers had wonderful performances! Thank you to all those involved. It has become a treasured annual tradition.

Many of our chorus and band students participated in the Interdistrict Concert at Pinelands Regional High School on May 27. Band and chorus students from Frog Pond, Tuckerton, and Eagleswood Elementary schools performed together. Then the students got to hear the junior high and high school ensembles perform. The concert ended with all of the groups performing America, the Beautiful together. It was great night of music!

On Saturday, May 3, three of our band students participated in the Elementary Honors Band Festival at Absegami High School. The event consisted of 300 elementary students from south Jersey, divided among 4 bands. They rehearsed for several hours in the morning and then performed a concert for family and friends. Our students were Alex Lasky, Sophia Allen, and Molly McIlhenny.

The 5th Grade STEP and their peer buddies met and painted rocks for a memorial garden for a special education student who had passed away a few years ago! We had fun painting rocks for the garden and then a rock for ourselves.

All STEAM classes did a lesson on our BreakoutEDU boxes! These are like escape rooms, but instead of breaking out of a room, students solve clues to open locks to break into the box! It uses critical thinking skills to solve the riddles/clues to be able to figure out the lock combos!

Frog Pond classes have released the turtles! Classes met with Mr Wurst over several days to safely release all diamondbacks back into the marshes. Mr Wurst passed along his thanks to all students who are helping to conserve these beautiful creatures. Wishing a long, happy life to all the babies. Long live turtles!

⭐Be sure to check instagram to check out these works in progress. ⭐

If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact Mr. Page at tpage@lehsd.org

The school store was created years ago to give my students an opportunity to have real life experience with math. This year it has exceeded everyone's expectations with the students’ love for capybaras! It has been very difficult to keep up with the demand. We’ll be having our last sale the weeks of 5/19 and 5/27 but we plan on opening next year.

We plan on splitting much of the profits with each Frog Pond grade level to be applied to their class trips. The rest will be used to replenish our stock.

Thank you to all who participated and we look forward to serving you next year!

Mrs. Turczmanovicz

ALL items remaining in the Lost and Found will be donated by June 30th.
Please check for any missing belongings before then.

We’re excited to share that our after school partner, Right At School, is offering Summer Camp at Frog Pond Elementary! RAS Camps include full-day and half-day options, with weekly themed adventures and specialty camps like Brick Builders with LEGO® Bricks, Soccer MVPs, and Masterpiece Makers.

Camp runs from 6/30 to 8/15 and is open to children ages 3-12.

Register today at RASCamps.com!

Little Egg Harbor Mission Statement

Through open and collaborative communication among students, staff, parents, and the community, the Little Egg Harbor School District will provide modern facilities that support a culture of high expectations for individual achievement for all students. Students and staff will practice the value of good stewardship of resources by maintaining a sustainable environment for learning. A robust system of support, intervention, and enrichment will include a diverse range of experiences through access to supportive technology, after school programs, township agencies, and health and wellness initiatives that encourages, institutes, and rewards lifelong learning in our students.

Office of the Superintendent

307 Frog Pond Road

Little Egg Harbor, NJ 08087

Phone: 609-296-1719 ext. 1010

Fax: 609-296-3225

District Office Administrators

Dr. Lisa Antunes, Superintendent of Schools

Robert Green, Business Administrator

Kelly Lindenfelser, Director of Special Services

Melissa Gallagher, Director of Curriculum and Instruction

Jacqueline Truzzolino, Director of Personnel, Planning, and Evaluation

Laura Erber, President

Abby Martin, Vice President

Dr. Christine S. Snyder

Chris Filiciello

Greg Leszega

Allison Laurence

John Ciccone