Blue Jay Update

January 29 ~ Sports Interest Meetings 8th period

January 30 ~ Community Info Forum on the Referendum @ Errickson 6pm

January 31 ~ MP 2 Ends

February 3 ~ MP3 Begins, iReady Testing Window Begins

February 4 & 5 ~ Book Fair

February 5 ~ Wellness Wednesday Cancelled

February 7 ~ National Go Red Day, American Heart Association Stress Ball fundraiser, 6/7th Gr. Social @ 2:05pm * pre-registration is required

February 10 ~ Staff/Student Basketball Game @ 3pm

February 11 ~ Board Meeting @7pm, Girls BB All Star Game @4pm

February 13 ~ Valentine Wooden Rose Fundraiser during lunches only

February 14 ~ Battle of the Grades Merch Sale Deadline, Report Cards Posted 12noon, Schools Close Early (Staff PD Day), Bagel Sale

February 17 ~ District Closed

February 19 ~ PTO Meeting @ 6pm

February 22 ~ Debate Tournament Fair Haven

February 24-26 ~ 8th Gr. HS Registration

February 26 ~ NJHS Induction Ceremony 6pm

February 25 ~ Spring Sports Forms Due, Board Meeting @ 7pm

February 27 ~ 8th Gr. HS Registration Snow Date

For a full view of all activities, and events use the CTB Calendar of Events.

Freehold Township School District’s Board of Education voted to proceed with a bond referendum, with the vote planned for Tuesday, March 11, 2025. The proposal includes improvements that would increase safety and security and bring much-needed building updates to every school. A voter-approved bond referendum is the only way to capture state aid for these necessary improvements.

A dedicated referendum website is available for further information about the importance of this vote.

The Monmouth County Partnership for Wellness is hosting the annual symposium for educators, parents, and students grades six and up. It is a very worthwhile event for anyone who works with children and who is a parent, aunt, uncle, grandparent - any relation to children. Please see additional information below:

Registration for the Monmouth County Schools Partnership for Wellness Symposium is now open! This meaningful evening will take place at Brookdale Community College on February 6th beginning at 5:30PM. Featuring a keynote by Jon Barresi on “The Anxious Generation” and breakout sessions curated for the needs of students (grades 6-8), parents and educators. The evening will conclude with a panel discussion by mental health experts and student leaders from around Monmouth County, discussing the importance of mental health and wellness. Additionally, nearly thirty local, County and State agencies will be in attendance providing meaningful resources on an array of topics. Please join us as we continue to work together to support the mental wellness of our communities! #BeYouBeWell

Registration Link: https://tinyurl.com/2025MCSPW

i-Ready testing will be given in your child’s classroom during the February 3rd - February 14th.

As schools previously communicated to families, the i-Ready diagnostic will replace the NWEA MAP assessments previously administered in the district.

Please read this important parent letter regarding this testing.

If there are any changes to your child's normal dismissal, i.e., picking up your child prior to dismissal or if they will not be taking their bus, you now can indicate your pick up on the portal which will eliminate you having to call the main office or send in a note with your child. The cut off time to input the daily early release information is 1:30pm. If you do not provide this information on the portal, a written note from the parent/guardian must be provided authorizing the student to be walking after school

The Spring Sports Season starts on 3/11/25

The deadline to submit all forms is 2/25/25

Check the ATHLETICS TAB IN GENESIS to confirm the date of your child’s last sports physical.

Students must have a current sports physical. Physicals done 3/12/24 and after are valid for the entire spring season. Click here to download the sports physical packet: ENGLISH ~ SPANISH The sports physical packet is the only paper form that needs to be submitted.

Mandatory Sports Interest meetings will be held January 29th during the school day at 12:55pm for students. See below for location of meetings. Sports physicals can be dropped off to Mrs. Ippolito beginning now through February 25th. If you have any questions or cannot meet the February 25th deadline, please contact Mrs. Ippolito as soon as possible. Please read the Nurse's Newsletter for further information.

Baseball - New Gym

Softball - Rm 301

Track - Main Gym

All items in the lost and found have been bagged and will be donated. This is the last call. If you are missing an item, please have your student check with the custodian.

Battle of the Grades Merchandise sale is on now through February 14th. Link to the sale is here, on our school website and on Schoology during the sale dates.

Please support our PTO. Visit their website to get the most up to date information on all fundraisers and PTO sponsored events.