Hardyston School District

10/14 Columbus Day - School Closed - Teacher In-Service Day

10/18 Picture Day! ES and MS

10/18 STEM night grades K-5 6:00-7:30 PM

10/18 PTA Book Fair Family Night - 4-6 PM, ES

10/21 - 10/24 ES PTA Book Fair

10/25 MS Spooky Dance, 6:30 PM

10/26 Hardyston Haunted Halloween and Trunk or Treat, 12:00 PM, Wheatsworth Fields

10/28-10/29 PTA Glow Stick Sale during ES lunches

10/30 PTA Glow Stick Sale during MS lunches

Eligibility Criteria for Nominating:

Any educators nominated for this award must meet all of the following requirements:

· Be an exceptionally skilled and dedicated licensed classroom teacher (PreK to grade 8) where teaching is the primary responsibility rather than administrative or supervisory responsibilities or an educational services professional (ESP) who is listed as one of the eligible enrollment areas

· Must have the latest summative rating of at least effective; if the teacher or the ESP has not received a summative rating at the time of application, then their most current practice rating should be at least effective or the equivalent

· Be an expert in the field who inspires students of all backgrounds and abilities to learn

· Actively collaborate with colleagues, students, and families to create a strong culture of respect and success

· Demonstrate leadership and innovation in educational activities at the school, district and/or state and national levels that take place both within and outside the school setting

· Have the respect and admiration of students, parents and colleagues

· Have not earned the title of school, county or state Teacher of the Year nor ESP of the Year for the past five (5) years

Note: There is no requirement for minimum number of years in the classroom, however as an ambassador for education, this is an award based on merit and leadership and not to be given out solely based on years of service, like a retirement award.

Educational Services Professional of the Year Enrollment Area

In order to compete for Educational Services Professional of the Year nominees must be classified as one of the following:

· Anti-Bullying Specialist

· Behavior Specialist

· Child Study Team

· Guidance / School Counselor

· Learning Disabilities Teacher Consultant

· Library Media Specialist

· Mathematics Specialist / Mathematics Coach

· Nurse (Instructional & Non-instructional)

· Occupational Therapist

· Paraprofessional (Instructional only)

· Psychologist

· Reading Specialist / Reading Coach

· Social Worker

· Speech Language Specialist

Students must be ready to board the bus promptly when it arrives. They should not remain in their cars until others have boarded, delay by saying extended goodbyes to parents, or engage in conversations while the bus is waiting. Instead, students should be alert for the bus, and as it approaches, they should line up and be prepared to board immediately once the bus has come to a complete stop. This has been an issue across all buses, and your cooperation is greatly appreciated to ensure timely departures.

In order to comply with New Jersey Law N.J.A.C. 8:57-4 Immunization of Pupils in School, every student attending Pre-K (6 months through 59 months of age) must have received a Flu/Influenza Vaccine between September 1st and December 31st of this school year.

Once your child has received their vaccine, please forward the documentation of that vaccination to Mrs. Stoffels, the school nurse, so that records can be updated in anticipation of the state audit. You may fax the proof of immunization to 973-827-6845 or scan and email a copy to wstoffels@htps.org.

The State Health Department is closely monitoring these vaccination records and will mandate that we exclude your child if this required vaccine has not been received. Please have proof of immunization to the school nurse by December 31st. Flu shots are available now. Protect your child early.

Lunch is available for purchase every day for $3.60. You can add money to your child's lunch account through Payschoolscentral.com. Please view the menu linked below.

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It's never too early to order your Hardyston yearbook. Click here for the link!

No order forms will be distributed; after picture day a link will be provided to you to view and purchase the photo.

A DAY PACKED WITH CHALLENGING AND CREATIVE PROJECTS IN THE CAREER

AND TECHNICAL EDUCATION FIELD FOR 6TH, 7TH, & 8TH GRADE STUDENTS.

THIS IS A DROP OFF EVENT, STUDENTS ONLY.

Click here for more information and registration form!

Come see Smokey the Bear and enjoy a model train set-up as we kick off our annual toy drive to help needy families in Hardyston, Franklin, Vernon, Ogdensburg, and Hamburg. Every year we collect and distribute around three thousand toys for ages pre-school to 17 years old through the local police departments. This year the event will be October 12 from 9 a.m.-1 p.m. So come on over to Prince of Peace Lutheran Church on RT 94 and see Smoky, and have some fun. For more information please call 973-827-5080 or email poplc.rev@gmail.com.

On November 9 join us as we remove invasive species from Stokes State Forest. All materials necessary for the event will be provided. Participants should meet at Prince of Peace Lutheran Church on Rt 94 Hardyston between 8-:8:15 a.m. All ages are invited. We will meet at the church and then we'll drive to the park. We will work from 9-11 a.m. So please come out and help preserve the beauty of New Jersey's natural native beauty.For more information please call 973-827-5080 or email poplc.rev@gmail.com.

Because of the devastating flood damage down south efforts are being made to help those in the affected areas. We have received reports of the need for 15,000 hygiene kits.. If you would be willing to donate some items, help in the assembly of the kits or know someone who would like to be part of a disaster response team headed south please contact Prince of Peace Lutheran Church in Hardyston at poplc.hamburg@gmail.com or call 973-827-5080

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Mental Health Resource

Email: admin@htps.org
Website: www.htps.org
Location: 183 Wheatsworth Road, Hamburg, NJ, USA
Phone: 973-823-7000