Issue 10: May 22, 2025

Dear School 6 Families,

I want to take a moment to express my sincere gratitude for your continued support and collaboration—especially in helping ensure that students arrived at school on time each day. Because of your efforts, we were able to complete our NJSLA testing with only a handful of makeups. I’m also incredibly proud of how hard our students worked during the assessments—your encouragement at home truly made a difference!

Our school's Field Day will be held at the High School on May 30th. Kindly ensure that you return the signed permission slip. Children cannot attend without parent consent. If you are able to donate a case of water, please inform your child's classroom teacher.

Families of our preschool, kindergarten, and fifth grade students: please be sure to check in with your child’s teacher for information about this year’s moving up ceremonies.

Please note that there will be no school on Friday, May 23rd; Monday, May 26th; or Tuesday, May 27th. We will return to school on Wednesday, May 28th. With just 20 school days left, we are focused on ending the year on a strong and positive note.

Thank you for all you do!
Dr. Mendez

Happenings around School 6, from clubs to bulletin boards!

Students received awards, presented by Dr. Mendez, for Citizen of the Month for April and May. The theme for April is Caring. The theme for May is Trustworthiness & Self-Control.

Yearbooks for Sale through Proud Images until May 29!

Yearbooks cost $24.99 + tax per yearbook for students Pre-K through 4th grade. Yearbooks will be provided to 5th graders.

You may use your Proud Images account to log into the link below or create an account:

https://www.proudimages.com/store/yearbook/

May is Mental Health Awareness Month and the theme this year is "Turn Awareness into Action." It is important to promote early intervention and create a supportive school environment. As the school counselor, I want to make sure the students know that I am always here to help and support them in any way that is needed.

Dear Parents/Guardians,

With longer days, warmer weather, and the school year winding down, this season offers a natural opportunity to focus on renewal, wellness, and mental well-being. May is Mental Health Awareness Month, a timely reminder that caring for our mental health is just as important as physical health—especially for growing minds.

💚 Why Mental Health Matters

Mental health affects how we think, feel, and act—and it plays a crucial role in how children handle stress, relate to others, and make healthy choices. Helping kids understand their emotions and build coping skills early on supports long-term well-being.

🧠 Tips to Support Your Child’s Mental Health:

• Keep a routine – Consistency helps children feel safe and secure.

• Open conversations – Check in regularly and encourage your child to talk about their feelings.

• Promote healthy habits – Regular sleep, nutritious food, and physical activity are key.

• Limit screen time – Encourage offline play and family time.

• Model self-care – Let your child see you prioritizing your own mental health.

💬 When to Reach Out

It’s okay to ask for help. Signs your child might need extra support:

• Ongoing sadness or irritability

• Changes in eating or sleeping habits

• Withdrawal from friends or activities

• Trouble concentrating or declining school performance

Please reach out to me, a school counselor, or a trusted healthcare provider if you have concerns. We’re here to support you and your child.

🌈 Mental Health Resources:

• National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI): nami.org

• 988 Mental Health Crisis Line: Call or text 988

• Local resources:
  Care Plus NJ, Inc.
  Phone: (201) 265-8200
  Website: https://www.careplusnj.org/
  
  Mental Health Association in Bergen County
  Phone: (201) 646-0333
  Website: https://www.mhabc.org
  
  Bergen's Promise
  Phone: (201) 712-1170
  Website: https://www.bergenspromise.org/

Wishing you and your family a safe, restful, and meaningful Memorial Day weekend!

Warm regards,

Nurse Falk BSN, RN

School Nurse

ALS# 6

Hi Everyone!

We have our FINAL Book Fair of the year coming up! This fair is our BUY ONE GET ONE FREE fair.

The fair begins on June 2nd for our preview day and Family Night (5pm-7pm) and ends on Friday, June 6th by 10am.

Our delivery date is still being confirmed, but we will either set up Wednesday, May 28, Thursday, May 29 beginning at 12:30, or Friday, May 30 beginning at 8:30 am.

Our pack up date and time will be Friday, June 6th at 10:30 am.

We are ALWAYS in need of volunteers, so if you are interested, please email Mrs. D'Elia at ndelia@gboe.org.

**SAVE THE DATE**

Thursday, June 5th, 2025

Jackals Baseball Game at Hinchliffe Stadium

Check out this creative piece of work from one of our Sixers!

Artwork by M.C. in 4th Grade

May 30th: Field Day @ GHS

Many parents are informing teachers of Early Pick Ups or Children Not Attending Aftercare via Class Dojo the day of. Please note that teachers are teaching and may not get to check emails or messages sent via Class Dojo.

Please be aware of the following, noted in the Elementary School Handbook page 7: Parents requesting their child be excused from school before the school day ends must send written verification in advance signifying the reason, time, and who will pick up the student.

If an emergency occurs, and a child cannot attend aftercare or needs to be picked up early, please contact the School Secretary. Do not inform teachers via Class Dojo as you risk the possibility that teachers will not get the message on time.

RE-REGISTRATION PORTAL IS NOW OPEN.

ALL STUDENTS MUST RE-REGISTER.

Re-Registration Instructions

1. Complete the Re-Registration Form:

   • Ensure you fill out all required fields accurately.

   • List all children you have enrolled in the district.

2. Gather Required Documents:

   • Collect all necessary documents for re-registration. This may include proof of residency, identification, and any other required paperwork.

   • Click here to view required documents

3. Submit All Documents at Once:

   • Ensure that you submit all the required documents together. Incomplete submissions may delay the re-registration process.

4. Review and Confirm:

   • Double-check all information and documents before submission to ensure accuracy.

   
   

GARFIELD RE-REGISTRATION PORTAL (Survey is available in multiple languages)