

North Dover Weekly Newsletter
June 6 2025

Important Dates | Dias Importantes
6/2- 6/6- Book Fair
6/6- 6th Grade Field Day
6/10- 4 to 6 Grade Presentation
6/11- From Jungle to Ocean Showcase / 1st Grade Field Trip
6/13- Spirit Day Red/White/Blue
6/14- Flag Day
6/16- Kindergarten Celebration / Tacky Tourist Day
6/18- 3rd Grade Picnic / Single session
6/19- Single session
Please note: We have a Single Session Day!
Thursday 6/18 - Friday 6/19
A Message From the Principal
We’re thrilled to announce that North Dover Elementary School has been recognized with a Promising Practice Award from Character.org for our PBIS initiative, “Keys to Success: ROAR With Pride and Consistently Demonstrate the Tiger Core Values!”
This week has been full of exciting and enriching experiences: our 3rd graders explored fossils during a special in-house field trip, 5th graders enjoyed a scenic hike at Hopatcong State Park, and our 6th graders celebrated Field Day at Dover Middle School under beautiful skies.
We’re also proud to recognize Mrs. Jeany Fackina as our Teacher of the Month for May! We are so happy she was nominated and honored—but also sad to share that she will be retiring at the end of this school year. Congratulations, Mrs. Fackina, and thank you for your creativity, dedication, and many years of service to the North Dover community!
Please take note of the following important dates and reminders:
Device collection is scheduled for June 13th. Parents, please ensure iPads, charger blocks, and cables are returned.
Grades 4–6 will attend a Financial Literacy presentation on June 10th.
3rd grade will present “From Jungle to Ocean: A Wildlife Showcase” on June 11th.
Friday, June 13th is Red, White & Blue Day—students are encouraged to wear patriotic colors!
The last dy for Project Safe will be June 13th. Please plan accordingly.
Kindergarten Celebration on June 16th at 9:00 AM
End of Year Awards:
Grades 5 & 6 on June 18th at 9:00AM
Grades 3 & 4 on June 19th at 9:00AM
Please remember both June 18th & 19th are single session days.
Let’s keep the momentum going as we finish the year strong!
5th Grade Field Trip
Spirit Day
Tacky Tourist Day
Yearbook Orders! | Pedidos de anuario
Attention North Dover parents! Yearbook orders are now available online for $15. Paper order forms will be sent out shortly, but you can secure your copy today by ordering online. A special reminder: all 6th graders will receive their yearbooks as a gift again this year! Don’t miss out on this wonderful keepsake.
¡Atención padres de North Dover! Ya pueden hacer sus pedidos de anuario en línea por $15. Los formularios de pedido en papel se enviarán pronto, pero pueden asegurar su copia hoy mismo haciendo el pedido en línea. ¡Un recordatorio especial: todos los estudiantes de 6º grado recibirán su anuario como regalo nuevamente este año! ¡No se pierdan este recuerdo tan especial!
Important Message to Parents: The Importance of School Attendance
Attendance is essential to your child’s success! Every day in school matters, and consistent attendance helps children develop strong academic skills, social connections, and good habits that will benefit them throughout their lives.
Please take a moment to review our attendance policies:
📌 Policy #5200 – Attendance
📌 Policy #8140 – Student Enrollments
Students must be in school to learn. When children miss too many days, they fall behind and struggle to keep up with their classmates. Chronic absenteeism, even in early grades, can have a lasting impact on academic achievement.
We understand that there may be challenges in getting your child to school every day. If you need assistance, please reach out—we are here to help!
For additional resources and strategies on improving school attendance, visit Attendance Works.
Thank you for your partnership in ensuring your child’s success!
¡La asistencia es esencial para el éxito de su hijo! Cada día en la escuela cuenta, y la asistencia constante ayuda a los niños a desarrollar habilidades académicas sólidas, conexiones sociales y buenos hábitos que les beneficiarán a lo largo de sus vidas.
Por favor, tómese un momento para revisar nuestras políticas de asistencia:
📌 Política #8140 – Inscripciones de Estudiantes
Los estudiantes deben estar en la escuela para aprender. Cuando los niños faltan demasiado, se atrasan y tienen dificultades para ponerse al día con sus compañeros. La ausencia crónica, incluso en los primeros grados, puede tener un impacto duradero en el rendimiento académico.
Entendemos que puede haber desafíos para llevar a su hijo a la escuela todos los días. Si necesita ayuda, ¡por favor comuníquese con nosotros! Estamos aquí para ayudar.
Para obtener recursos adicionales y estrategias sobre cómo mejorar la asistencia escolar, visite Attendance Works.
¡Gracias por su colaboración para asegurar el éxito de su hijo!
REMINDER!! | ¡RECORDATORIO!
Early Pick-Up Parent Request:
Parents/Guardians should Make every attempt to schedule dentist, doctor, and other appointments after school hours. However, if a student needs to leave school early, the child must be signed out in the Main Office before 2:15 PM by an adult over 18 years old. The individual MUST be listed on the Genesis Student Management System unless the teacher has been notified in writing by the parent. Parents/Guardians may not pick up students directly from the classroom but must go to the Main Office where a staff member will call the classroom. Students will not be able to wait for early pick-up in the Main Office unless they have been sent there by the school nurse. Students will stay in their classroom until the parent arrives.
Please remember that during pick-up and drop-off, you should remain in your vehicle unless you are in a designated parking spot. This ensures the safety and smooth flow of traffic. Thank you for your cooperation.
Los padres/tutores deben hacer todo lo posible para programar citas con el dentista, el médico y otras personas después del horario escolar. Sin embargo, si un estudiante necesita salir temprano de la escuela, debe ser registrado en la Oficina Principal antes de las 2:15 p.m. por un adulto mayor de 18 años. La persona DEBE estar registrada en el portal de Genesis a menos que el maestro haya sido notificado por escrito por el padre. Los padres/tutores no pueden recoger a los estudiantes directamente del aula, sino que deben ir a la Oficina Principal, donde un miembro del personal llamará al aula. Los estudiantes no podrán esperar a que los recojan temprano en la Oficina Principal a menos que la enfermera de la escuela los haya enviado allí. Los estudiantes permanecerán en su aula hasta que llegue el padre.
Por favor, recuerden que durante la recogida y entrega de sus hijos, deben permanecer en su vehículo a menos que estén en un espacio de estacionamiento designado. Esto asegura la seguridad y el flujo adecuado del tráfico. ¡Gracias por su cooperación!
ATTENDANCE INFORMATION | INFORMACION DE AUSENCIAS
Absence Reporting/ Informe de ausencia
If your child is going to be absent due to an illness, appointment, personal reason, etc., we ask that you please notify the school. You may report an illness-related absence to the nurse’s office at 973-989-2020 x2512 by email: aerler@dover-nj.org or by filling out the form "Absence Reporting From (English)" below .
Links can also be found here: Main Office Links
Si su hijo/a va a faltar a clase por enfermedad, cita o motivos personales, etc., debe ser notificado a la escuela. Puede informar de una ausencia por enfermedad a la enfermería al 973-989-2020 x2512 o por correo electronico: aerler@dover-nj.org o puede llenar el formulario "Formulario de informe de ausencia (Español)" al fin de esta pagina.
Los enlaces también se pueden encontrar aquí: Enlaces a la oficina principal
Teacher of the Month
Ms. Fackina
Congratulations to Mrs. Fackina, North Dover’s Teacher of the Month!
The Lastest on PBIS
As you know the North Dover Elementary School has been utilizing PBIS (Positive
Behavioral Interventions and Supports) this academic year. PBIS is a research-based
approach that focuses on teaching and reinforcing positive behaviors to create a safe,
supportive, and effective learning environment.
Research has shown that PBIS helps improve student behavior, enhance social-
emotional skills, and promote academic success. By proactively teaching students the
expected behaviors in all areas of the school and providing positive reinforcement when
they meet those expectations, PBIS helps create a positive school culture where all
students can thrive.
Some key research findings supporting PBIS include:
- Improved Academic Performance: Schools that implement PBIS have seen
increases in academic achievement as students spend less time in disciplinary
situations and more time focusing on learning.
- Reduced Behavioral Issues: PBIS has been shown to significantly reduce office
referrals and suspensions, helping students stay engaged and in class.
- Enhanced Social-Emotional Development: PBIS encourages students to
develop important social-emotional skills such as self-regulation, problem-
solving, and positive peer relationships, which are critical for success both in
school and beyond.
- Stronger School Climate: Research indicates that schools using PBIS
experience a more positive school climate, where students feel safe, respected,
and supported by their teachers and peers.
By working together, we can continue to support the growth and development of our
students, ensuring they are prepared for both academic and social success. We are
grateful for your continued support as we work to make our school a welcoming and
encouraging place for all students.
Big Brothers Big Sisters Dates
Join the NDE PTA!
JOIN ONLINE! Go to View Store in the navigation menu, download and print the Membership Form by clicking on the image and send in to school with the money in your student's folder or scan the QR code. If you have any question please feel free to contact the NDE PTA here.
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¡INCRÍBASE POR INTERNET! Suiga el enlace Ver tienda en el menú de navegación, descargue e imprima el Formulario de Membresía haciendo clic en la imagen y mandar a la escuela con el dinero en la carpeta de su alumno O escanee el código QR. Si tiene alguna pregunta, no dude en comunicarse con la PTA de NDE aqui.
STOPit
The STOPit mobile app is a powerful tool, designed to empower students and parents to report cases of HIB anonymously or any other important information. You can download the app on the Apple iTunes Store, Android Store, Windows or Google Play. Use the STOPit code: NDETIGERS to be able to send direct reports to North Dover's administration and Anti-Bullying Specialists.
Lunch Application/Solicitud de almuerzo
Please make sure that you complete the 2024-2025 Free and Reduced Lunch Application as soon as possible to determine if your student(s) qualify for free meals. Completion of this application also affects the funding the District receives from the State and Federal Governments. If you completed an application in the 2024-2025 school year and received a determination that your student(s) qualified for free meals, you have a 30-day grace period prior to that determination expiring.
Parents/guardians are able to complete this application online and receive an instant determination. This is the recommended method for the completion of this application as it returns the fastest results. However, paper applications will also be accepted.
Please utilize the following link to complete the 2024-2025 Free and Reduced Lunch Application: https://www.payschoolscentral.com/
After clicking this link, please utilize your PaySchools account to log in, or if you do not have an account please create one. After successful login, you will be asked for your student's ID. However, you should utilize your student's lunch pin for this request in order to successfully continue the Free and Reduced Lunch Application process. If you require assistance locating your student's lunch pin, please do not hesitate to reach out to the Administrative office of your student's school or to the Belmont Administrative Building.
If your child will be buying lunch in school, please add money to his/her account on www.payschoolscentral.com. You can select your preferred language in the top right corner of the web page.
Asegúrese de completar la Solicitud de almuerzo gratis o reducido para 2024-2025 lo antes posible para determinar si su(s) estudiante(s) califican para recibir comidas gratis. La finalización de esta solicitud también afecta los fondos que el Distrito recibe de los gobiernos estatal y federal. Si completó una solicitud en el año escolar 2024-2025 y recibió una determinación de que su(s) estudiante(s) calificaban para recibir comidas gratis, tiene un período de gracia de 30 días antes de que expire esa determinación.
Los padres/tutores pueden completar esta solicitud en línea y recibir una determinación instantánea. Este es el método recomendado para completar esta aplicación, ya que arroja los resultados más rápidos. Sin embargo, también se aceptarán solicitudes en papel.
Utilice el siguiente enlace para completar la solicitud de almuerzo gratuito o reducido para 2024-2025: https://www.payschoolscentral.com/
Después de hacer clic en este enlace, utilice su cuenta de PaySchools para iniciar sesión o, si no tiene una cuenta, cree una. Después de iniciar sesión exitosamente, se le pedirá la identificación de su estudiante. Sin embargo, debe utilizar el pin de almuerzo de su estudiante para esta solicitud a fin de continuar con éxito el proceso de solicitud de almuerzo gratuito o reducido. Si necesita ayuda para localizar el pin de almuerzo de su estudiante, no dude en comunicarse con la oficina administrativa de la escuela de su estudiante o con el edificio administrativo de Belmont.
Si su hijo comprará el almuerzo en la escuela, agregue dinero a su cuenta en www.payschoolscentral.com. Puede seleccionar su idioma preferido en la esquina superior derecha de la página web.
Lunch Menu
See the Lunch Menu of the Month Below. 🐯🐯
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2024-2025 School Calendar/Calendario de 2024-2025
Please see our School Calendar below or click the link to download.
School Forms/Formularios de la Escuela
All school forms are available online only this school year. Please be sure that you are able to access the Genesis parent portal to complete important school forms, update your child's medical records, and view grades.
Todos los formularios escolares están disponibles en linea, solo este año escolar. Asegúrese de poder acceder al portal para padres de Genesis para completar formularios escolares importantes, actualizar los registros médicos de su hijo(a) y ver los calificaciones.
Save this important link to your favorites!
https://parents.c1.genesisedu.net/dover/sis/view?gohome=true
Guarda este enlace importante en sus favoritos!
https://parents.c1.genesisedu.net/dover/sis/view?gohome=true
Absence Reporting From (English)
Formulario de informe de ausencia (Español)
Authorized Emergency Contacts / Contactos de Emergencia Autorizados
In the event that someone other than a parent or guardian will be picking up your child from school, you must notify the teacher & main office staff in writing or you can fill out the form below.
En el caso de que alguien que no sea los padres o guardián vaya a recoger a su hijo (a) de la escuela debe notificar a los maestros y personal de la oficina principal por escrito o puede llenar el siguiente formulario.
Change of Address / Cambio de Dirección
If you know that you will be moving from your current address, please stop by the main office to complete the necessary paperwork. We require two forms of evidence for your new address in order to make these changes.
Remember that even if you move to a new address in Dover, the district still requires two forms of proof for your new address. Any communication by mail will be sent to the address that is on file in Genesis and we can not update your address without proof.
Si sabe que se mudará de su dirección actual, pase por la oficina principal para completar la documentación necessaria. Requerimos dos formas de evidencia de su nueva dirección para poder realizar estos cambios.
Recuerde que incluso si se muda a una nueva dirección en Dover, el distrito aún requiere dos formas de prueba para su nueva dirección. Cualquier comunicación por correo se enviará a la dirección que esta registrada en Génesis y no podemos actualizar su dirección sin prueba.
Student Handbook
North Dover Elementary School
Email: iolivera@dover-nj.org
Website: nde.dover-nj.org
Location: 51 Highland Avenue, Dover, NJ, USA
Phone: 973-989-2020
Twitter: @north_dover