

6/13/2025
Mr. Matthew Reiner, Principal
SCHOOL NEWS!
Upcoming Events
June 16th- 5th Grade Recognition Day 9:00am
June 17th- 12:40 Dismissal; HSA Fun Day
June 18th- 12:40 Dismissal LAST DAY OF SCHOOL; Blue and Gold Assembly 9:00am; 5th grade clap out at 12:35pm.
Summer Learning- Definitely Worth Doing!
Click on the flyer below for the summer learning information from the district. Students will still have access to iReady!
Crocs, Flip Flops, Sandals, or Slides In School- Nope!
Over this past week we have had multiple incidents of students falling simply because they are wearing inappropriate footwear to school. Please send students in shoes that tie so that they are safe. Thank you.
Incoming 6th Grade Middle School Sports Information
PVMS FALL SPORTS REGISTRATION
OPENS 6/6/25 - CLOSES 6/30/25
*You can use your current login information but once you are logged in you must create a new Participant. *Only 1 Account per family
REGISTER AS SOON AS POSSIBLE - Starting 6/6 (EVEN IF YOU ARE UNSURE YOU WANT TO PARTICIPATE - REGISTER NOW AND YOU CAN CHANGE YOUR MIND) https://pequannock-ar.rschooltoday.com/
*Register now - even if you do not have the physical page at this time - still register and you can log back in to your registration to upload Form 1*
THE SCHOOL NURSE MUST HAVE A CURRENT PHYSICAL (365 DAYS FROM THE START OF THE FALL SEASON - START DATE is 9/4/25)
LINK FOR THE NEW - NJ STATE PHYSICAL PAPERWORK: https://resources.finalsite.net/images/v1732213583/pequannockorg/hwd7zsohn2actmednlgy/SportsPhysicalPackage1.pdf
NEW PROCEDURE
**DO NOT EMAIL ANY PHYSICALS**
THEY MUST BE HANDED IN TO THE SCHOOL NURSE OR UPLOADED TO YOUR REGISTRATION PORTAL
Form 1 - this is the only form that needs to be uploaded or handed in to the school nurse (1 page only)
For any questions/problems with registration
please contact the helpline: 1-800-311-4060
DEADLINE IS 6/30
2025-2026 School Kidz Are Ready To Order On June 2nd!
If you want to order school supplies that will be on your child's desk the day the 2025-2026 school year begins, you can order from Schoolkidz. See the picture below.
Smart Watches and Gizmos Reminder
This is a reminder that students are not to use smart watches during school hours. When in the classroom smart watches or other devices are to be in the backpack. When at recess students can wear them however they are not allowed to contact anyone from them. We allow them to wear them as a tracking device since we are outside but that is all they should be used for. Thank you for reviewing these guidelines with your children.
SJG Student Newsletter
Our AV Club students have continued our students newsletter. Check out all the information they have to share!
https://sites.google.com/pequannock.org/final-sjg-news-2025?usp=sharing
Our 5th Grade Pledge Leader For The Week!
Mason did an amazing job this week reciting The Pledge of Allegiance, as well as our kindness quote for the day. Thank you for being so awesome Mason!
SJG Calendar of Events
If you are looking for future events, we update the SJG Calendar of Events as we solidify dates. You can find the calendar on our website but below is the link that we will keep in our newsletter going forward.
Late Student Sign In- IMPORTANT!
In the event that your child arrives at school late, please park your vehicle and come into the building to sign them in. It is essential for us to maintain accurate records of student attendance. Therefore, parents are no longer permitted to have students ring the bell and enter the building unaccompanied when they are late. Thank you for your cooperation.
Elementary Handbook for 2024-2025
Please see the handbook below for the school year.
DISTRICT NEWS
School Climate Survey Reminder
Last spring the District administered a climate survey as part of an ongoing effort to assess collective perceptions of school culture, discipline, and general school climate. To continue our efforts to address the overall school experience for students and families, we will be administering the survey again to students in grades 4-12 as well as parents the week of June 2.
Data will be used to evaluate current efforts and growth in areas such as anti-bullying and character education. If you have any questions or wish to see the student survey beforehand, please contact Dr. O'Keefe at daniel.okeefe@pequannock.org. If you wish to opt your child(ren) out of the survey, kindly complete this form no later than May 31, 2025.
SJG HOME AND SCHOOL ASSOCIATION
HSA Calendar
Thank you to all our volunteers and companies!
Thank you to our incredible volunteers for stepping up BIG time this week for Color Run, Kinderfest, and the 5th Grade Party!
Color Run-
Evelyn Sipper (Chair), Marisa, Mitchell, John Erianne, Jaci Kaslow, Jacque Farley, Jennifer Formato, Stephanie Jobe, Margie Meglio, Lindsay Kupka, Kathryn Morrison, Marta Fortunato, Fred Taylor, Jackie Barresi, Chelsea Jordan, Lauren Fuentes, Rachel Kelly, Rachel Kane, Colleen Campana, Erica Cote, Bronwen Schulman
5th Grade Party-
Thank you to our event chairs, Evelyn Sipper and Summer Rosario plus the many adult volunteers who donated their time or supplies to help make this event so fantastic!
We would also like to thank the following local businesses for their donations. These businesses went above and beyond!
Kalandra Decor & Balloons- Boonton
Pizza One- Wayne
V&J Pizza- Pompton Plains
Jersey Mike's- Pompton Plains
Jersey Mike's- Lincoln Park
Nothing Bundt Cake- Wayne
Golden China- Pequannock
Wingman- Lincoln Park
Pequannock Engine Company #2
Shoprite- Lincoln Park
Stop & Shop- Pompton Plains
FUN DAY on Tuesday, June 17th!
The SJG HSA would like to celebrate the end of the school year with all of our students. SJG Fun Day is happening next Tuesday and we need some volunteers! See the flyer below and click the link to sign up- Volunteer List: SJG HSA Fun Day!
Show Your SJG Spirit!
SJG and Panther croc charms and straw toppers are now on sale. Check out the link below to see images and order. Your panther will love these blue and gold accessories!
Family Night at Sussex County Miners Game- June 14th
Scribble Garden Fundraiser, Monday June 16th
Come out to Scribble Garden next Monday for our last SJG Family night of the year! They will donate 15% of all ice cream and clothing sales to SJG! See flyer for details.
NURSE'S CORNER
COMMUNITY EVENTS
2024-2025 Amended Calendar (April 8th Amendment Date)
Below is the district calendar that was amended to show that we now have off on April 21st, May 23rd, and May 27th.
Stephen J. Gerace Elementary School
Email: Matthew.Reiner@pequannock.org
Website: sjg.pequannock.org
Location: 59 Boulevard, Pequannock Township, NJ, USA
Phone: (973) 3055615
Twitter: @SJGPride
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sjgpride/