Overbrook Parent Newsletter
November 24, 2024
Reminder: School Closed
Just a reminder, school will be closed to all students on Thursday November 28 and Friday November 29 in observance of the Thanksgiving Holiday.
Renaissance Cookies with Santa
Please see the below flier for our annual Cookies with Santa night!
FAFSA Requirement for Graduation
Earlier this year, Governor Murphy signed legislation requiring public school students to complete either the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) or the New Jersey Alternative Financial Aid Application (NJAFAA) as a prerequisite to receiving a high school diploma. The law applies to the graduating classes of 2025, 2026, and 2027.
We will offer three financial aid workshops to assist families with completing the FAFSA.
Tuesday, December 17th- 6 pm Financial Aid Completion Night
Tuesday, January 21st- 6 pm Financial Aid Completion Night
Please contact your child’s school counselor for assistance if you have any questions.
Student last name A- Go- Shannon Fernandez *3064
Student last name GP-Pa- Holly Wankel *3066
Student last name Pb-Z- Aleah Braxton *3063
Visitor Management System
Morning Drop-Off Procedures - UPDATES IN BOLD
When dropping off students in the morning please pay attention the following rules below. This is for the safety of our students and parents.
1. Stay in a single file line and do not drive around cars in the line.
2. Please have students exit the vehicle once all cars are stopped and you are on the curb in the bus loop. Students can then walk down to the main entrance. This will allow multiple vehicles to drop off at the same time and exit at the same time, increasing the flow of traffic.
3. All students should exit out of the passenger side of the car at the curb.
4. Students are not permitted to be dropped off and walk across the street, once on campus they must stay on campus.
5. When exiting the high school drop off line, please exercise caution as the Middle School staff is arriving to their parking lot next door.
6. If you are waiting for drop off prior to 7:05 am, please park in the main lot. The driveway in the front of the building needs to remain open to traffic.
Broken and Lost Chromebook Fines
Please see the following list of fines for broken and/or lost Chromebooks. When a fine is issued for a Chromebook issue, a letter will be sent home to your address on file. All fines must be paid in order for students to participate in after school events including sports, dances, and graduation.
Broken Screen - $160
Palm Rest/Mouse Pad - $65
Keyboard - $17
Bottom Cover - $65
Battery - $30
Motherboard - $270
Complete Device - $360
Lost/Damaged Charger - $50
Save the Dates
For planning purposes, here are a list of important events for parents and guardians! Please save the dates!
Thursday, January 30 - 8th Grade Parent Night
Thursday, February 20 - HS Conference Night (Virtual)
Tuesday, June 17 - HS Graduation (Tentative) *
*For HS Graduation, students participating in the ceremony must be present in school the three school days prior to graduation. Tentatively that will be June 13, June 16 and June 17. Should the date of graduation change due to inclement weather days, the practice days will change as well.
SENIOR YEAR WEBSITE
Attention Class of 2025! We have a brand new SENIOR CLASS WEBSITE. Please email cfisher@pinehillschools.org or eburger@pinehillschools.org with any questions you may have.
See the Link Below for Everything SENIOR CLASS!
Free and Reduced Lunch Application
The Free and Reduced Lunch Application will be available on the district website and in the parent portal of Genesis along with the other forms required to be filled out at the beginning of the year. I have also included the link to the Cafeteria Resources page below.
Upcoming Events - Week of 11/25
Monday 11/25
Universal Technical Institute Trip - 8:30 AM - 1:30PM
Photography Class Trip - 10:00AM - 11:30AM
Art Club Meeting - 2:00 PM - G102
Tuesday 11/26
NHS Candidate Meeting - 4th Period - Auditorium
NHS Meeting - 2:00PM - A203
Wednesday 11/27
Half Day - Teachers and Students
Powder Puff Game
A look ahead - Week of 12/2
Monday 12/2
Automotive Training Center Rep Visit - 9:10 AM - Media Center
Art Club Meeting - 2:00PM - G102
Gaming Club - 2:00PM - B213
Tuesday 12/3
Rizzieri Aveda School Rep Visit - 10AM - Media Center
Wednesday 12/4
Drama Club Meeting - 2PM - Auditorium
HS/MS Choir Concert - 7PM - Auditorium
Thursday 12/5
Cookies With Santa Renaissance Fundraiser - 6:00PM - Cafeteria
Friday 12/6
Renaissance Trip - Rutgers Dream Summit
2024 - 2025 School Calendar
Please see the Pine Hill School District Calendar for the 24-25 School Year:
Overbrook Event Calendar
Care Solace
Care Solace is a free resource to help individuals find mental health care providers and substance use treatment centers. It is open to all Pine Hill School District students, families, and staff. They can be reached by phone 24 hours a day at (888) 515-0595 or you can visit caresolace.com/pinehillsd and complete an anonymous search of available resources.