Weekly Wrap Up

Good Afternoon, Maple Place,

Earlier this week Mrs. Martinez and Mrs. Malaney sent out their monthly newsletter - Director's Corner - if you haven't done so already, please take a look.

As stated last week in Dr. Godlesky's monthly update, the residency policy and law will take effect on December 13th, 2023. Please familiarize yourself with these changes. New Jersey state law (N.J.S.A. 18A:38-3) was recently amended to require a Board of Education to charge tuition for non-resident students. Previously, a school district was permitted to admit non-resident students with or without the payment of tuition with the Board's consent. The amended law now disallows non-resident students from attending a school district without payment of tuition, which includes families who move to Oceanport after the start of the school year or who move out prior to the school year finishing. This also excludes any exceptions for families who have homes under construction. Exceptions can only be made in a few instances that are clearly outlined in our new policy. Note that students residing in Sea Bright are legally considered residents of Oceanport for purposes of school attendance. If you have a question about your residency and your child’s eligibility to attend school in the Oceanport School District, it is important that you contact your school principal as soon as possible to avoid the potential assessment of tuition. Due to these changes and a review of our documents, the District will be conducting a residency audit and contacting families who are missing required residency paperwork. This will begin in preparation for the policy change. If you have any questions about this, please don't hesitate to reach out to me.

Don't forget that there are a lot of things happening at Maple Place including the Oceanport's Got Talent Variety Show auditions, the Snow Day / Delayed Opening video contest, and Festive Fridays happening every Friday in December at Maple Place. Please see the flyers below for additional information on all of these fantastic opportunities!

Have a great weekend,

Melissa Keiser

The Maple Place Student Council is sponsoring an Ugly Sweater Competition next Friday, December 15th. In order to participate, students are asked to bring in an item that would help a local service man/woman. Please see the flyer below for more information.

Winter sports are underway with a win for both the boys and girls basketball teams in their season openers this past Thursday. Please see below for the schedule of upcoming basketball games:

Tuesday, December 12th: Girls Basketball vs. Fair Haven - Home - 3:30pm

Tuesday, December 12th: Boys Basketball vs. Fair Haven - Away - 3:30pm

Thursday, December 14th: Girls Basketball vs. Shrewsbury - Home - 3:30pm

Thursday, December 14th: Boys Basketball vs. Shrewsbury - Away - 3:30pm

Monday, December 4th:

Charger Band - 7:15m - On Stage in the Cafeteria

Winter Concert Dress Rehearsal - 3:00-5:00 - Members of Charger Band, Cadet Band, Chimes, and Chorus. If you are performing, you must attend this rehearsal. Creative Writing Club - 2:45-3:45 pm - Room 105

Tuesday, December 5th:

Cadet Band - 7:15am - On Stage in the Cafeteria

**NEW** Debate Club Interest Meeting - 7:25am - Room 109

Bands, Chorus, & Chimes - School Concert 9:00 AM

Bands, Chorus, & Chimes - Winter Concert 7:00 PM Student Arrival 6:30

Wednesday, December 6th:

NO Charger Band

Student Leadership - 7:15am - Cafeteria

Maple Place Alliance - 2:45-3:45pm - Room 131

Thursday, December 7th:

NO Cadet Band

Play practice for the students who auditioned 2:45-5:00

Friday, December 8th:

NO Charger Band

Yearbook meeting - 7:30am - Room 108

Fab Fit Sports Club - 2:45-3:45pm - Gym

Check out Maple Place's newest club - the Fab Fit Sports Club! Come join us on Friday's in the gym after school!

The 8th Grade Class of 2024 is sponsoring the Oceanport's Got Talent Variety Show! Coming to Maple Place on Thursday & Friday, January 25th-26th, 2024! The Oceanport School District definitely has a LOT of talent, and it's time to put it on display. Get your acts together and create a flip grid to be selected for this year's show.

Please be sure to check out the flyer linked below.

Oceanport's Got Talent Flyer

If you are interested in performing, please complete the Google Form.

All proceeds from this event will be used to support the Class of 2024's end of year activities and celebrations! They thank you in advance for your support!

The Wolf Hill and Maple Place chorus, under the direction of Mrs. Bach, performed at the annual Oceanport Tree Lighting Ceremony! They did a great job of spreading holiday cheer to all!

Tuesday, December 12th - Winter Concert - MP Cafeteria - 7:00pm

Wednesday, December 13th - Board of Education Meeting - Wolf Hill School - 5:30pm

Friday, December 22nd - Early Dismissal Day - 12:15pm dismissal

Monday, December 25th - Monday, January 1st - Winter Recess

Tuesday, January 2nd - School Reopens

Save the Date!

December 15, 7-9 pm: Middle School Dance 6-8th Grade. We are looking for 5 volunteers for each grade level. Contact Tara Guinta at 973-412-5900 if interested.

Dec 22- Half Day Bagel

February 9: Bingo Night

March 8: Spring Auction

March 23: Bowling for boys in Grades Pre K-8th with their special gal pal

April 26: Sweet Heart Dance for girls in Grades Prek-6 and their special guys

Be sure to follow Maple Place on our social media outlets. We can be found on Twitter at @MaplePlaceMS. You can also check us out on Instagram at @mapleplaceop.

Email: mkeiser@oceanportschools.org
Website: https://www.oceanportschools.org/Domain/8
Location: 2 Maple Place, Oceanport, NJ, USA
Phone: (732) 229-0267
Twitter: @MaplePlaceMS