CMS Chronicle

Dear CMS Families,

As we welcome November, we are filled with gratitude for the continued support and partnership we share with all of you.

This month, we want to extend a heartfelt thank you to our SCA for organizing another fantastic Trunk or Treat! Our Halloween parade and class parties were a huge success, and it was wonderful to see our students showcasing their costumes and celebrating together.

We also want to take a moment to reflect on the success of our recent Parent-Teacher Conferences. It was a pleasure to connect with so many of our families and discuss the progress of our students. These conversations are key to strengthening the partnership between home and school, and we are grateful for your involvement and commitment to your child's growth.

Looking ahead, please note that there will be no school on November 7th-8th and November 27th-29th. After the Teacher Convention break, we’re excited to highlight another grade level at our Marauder Rally, featuring the Kindergarten Turkey Trotters!

Thank you once again for your continued support. We look forward to another month filled with growth, learning, and community spirit.

Thank you,

Nicole Musarra, Principal

Nominations are now open for the 2024- 2024 Educator and Educational Support Professional of the year. The nomination form will close on November 8th.

November 7th-8th: Schools Closed for NJEA Convention

November 11th: BOE Meeting

November 11th-15th: Book Fair

November 12th: Book Fair Family Night

November 27th-29th: Thanksgiving Break

2024-2025 School Year Calendar

As the school counselor’s at CMS, we have the amazing privilege to work with every student in the school. We work with parents, collaborate with teachers and staff, and consult with community organizations to benefit and meet the needs of all CMS students, and the community. Our favorite part is that we are lucky to work with every student here in school, doing small groups, individual counseling sessions, as well as classroom lessons and activities.

Olivia Mayberry (2nd & 5th)

olivia.mayberry@motsd.org

(973)-691-4002 ext. 6305

Kelsey Bautz (1st & 4th)

kelsey.bautz@motsd.org

(973)-691-4002 ext. 6301

Heather Hoffman (KDG & 3rd)

heather.hoffman@motsd.org

(973)-691-4002 ext. 6302

Parents of children who require daily or res medications at school: please remember to get your signed action plans/orders in during the first week of school. Health forms can be downloaded from the district webpages under Student Life, then Health and Nursing Services.

https://www.motsd.org/student-life/health-and-nursing-services

Kathleen Olup

kathleen.olup@motsd.org

x6480

Michele Herman

michele.herman@motsd.org

x6480

Becky Park - President

Chrissy Mangione - Vice President

Shanna Driber- Treasurer

Corinne Lowenstein- Secretary

Caroline Shuart- Volunteer Liaison

Jessica Bradley- Financial Officer

Reach out: cmsscax@gmail.com

SCHOOL TIMES

8:45 Drop-Off Starts (see information below)

9:00 School Starts

3:45 Dismissal

DROP-OFF PROCEDURES:

If you plan on dropping your child off the drop-off line is a continuous stream of traffic. Parents will not be able to park their vehicle and walk their child(ren) to the door.

PICK-UP PROCEDURES:

If you plan to pick up your child(ren) in the afternoon you will have to pick them up on the side of the building, just like drop off, in the line of continuous stream of traffic. Parents will not be able to park their vehicle and pick up their child(ren). If you have to pick up your child prior to dismissal, you can do so up until 3:20pm. Any pick ups after 3:20 must be done at the dismissal car line.

As a reminder, it is mandatory to use the Pick up Patrol App to report any student absences, early dismissal plans, and dismissal plan changes specific to if your child is being picked up, going to aftercare, or taking the bus, etc. This will help expedite our dismissal procedures and ensure that your child is exactly where they need to be.

Click here for Log in

If you have not created an account yet, you must do so ASAP. This is how you access your child’s grades, absences, receive all school notifications, and update your living and contact information.

Click here to log in

If you are having difficulty accessing, please click here

Right at School - Before and After Care

Mt. Olive schools are partnering with Right at School to provide child care options for our community.

Click here to view the RIGHT AT SCHOOL website.

Students may purchase a lunch by clicking below:

Pay schools account on the website

**The price of snack will be changed to $1.50 as of 10/14**

Nicole Musarra, Principal

nicole.musarra@motsd.org

Karen Husser, Vice Principal

Website: https://www.motsd.org/cms/
Phone: 973-691-4002
Twitter: @cmsmtolive