North Dover Weekly Newsletter
January 10th 2025
Important Dates | Dias Importantes
1/13 - Last Day of Clubs
1/22 - Big Brothers Big Sisters Meet
1/24 - Marking Period Ends
A Message From the Principal
January is New Jersey Muslim Heritage Month. In honor of this, Mrs. Leister’s 4th grade class had a special visit to demonstrate the use of Henna. For Muslim Americans, henna blends religious traditions with cultural practices, enriching their identity and providing a meaningful way to celebrate life's milestones. Thank you, Mrs. Liaqat.
Wednesday marked our 80th day of school, and students celebrated in style by rocking their favorite neon clothing to bring back the 80s vibe!
Next Monday, January 13th, is the last day of our first club session. We will post our new Club offerings early in February.
Our students continue to work on our January Random Acts of Kindness. This week, we want to shout out Mrs. Tiedemann’s class for their efforts. We encourage everyone to keep up the good work. One RAK creates a ripple effect that strengthens connections, enhances well-being, and builds a more compassionate community.
Are you looking to improve your English skills? County College of Morris (CCM) is offering English Language Learning classes for adults at all levels, from Early Beginner to Advanced beginning January 27th. Looking to improve your English skills? Sign up here: ccm.edu/programs/english-language-learning.
Have a great weekend! Stay warm.
NOTE TO PARENTS:
Please make sure kids are dressing in WARM clothing as it is getting cold.
Asegúrese de que los niños se vistan con ropa ABRIGADA que esta haciendo frío.
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Tiger Shout Outs
Mrs. Leister's Class Learn About Henna
Mrs. McLain's Class
Media Center
The Lastest on PBIS
Changes to North Dover’s PBIS initiative for improving Cafeteria Behavior:
Snack -
Due to the large size of this lunch period…Grade 2 students will be able to purchase snacks on Monday and Wednesday and Grade 4 students will be able to purchase snacks on Tuesday and Thursday.
All other grades will remain the same.
Incentives -
At the conclusion of each lunch period, one class from each grade level will be chosen as the class that was able to maintain the expected behaviors in the cafeteria. The first class in each grade level to earn 10 awards will receive 10 minutes of extra recess.
If a student is unable to follow the guidelines for the expected behavior, the following process will be used:
1st - verbal warning/ student will be reminded of the expected behavior
2nd - change of seating
3rd - referral to Vice Principal
Adult English Class | Curso de Ingles para Adultos
Looking to improve your English skills?
County College of Morris (CCM) is offering English Language Learning classes for adults at all levels, from Early Beginner to Advanced.
These classes are perfect for parents looking to communicate more confidently with school staff, businesses, or in the workplace.
Classes start the week of January 27, with both morning and evening options available.
New students must take a placement test in early January.
For more details and to sign up, visit: ccm.edu/programs/english-language-learning.
¿Quieres mejorar tus habilidades en inglés?
El County College of Morris (CCM) ofrece clases de aprendizaje del idioma inglés para adultos de todos los niveles, desde principiante temprano hasta avanzado.
Estas clases son perfectas para padres que desean comunicarse con más confianza con el personal escolar, en negocios o en el lugar de trabajo.
Las clases comienzan la semana del 27 de enero y hay opciones disponibles tanto por la mañana como por la tarde.
Los nuevos estudiantes deben tomar una prueba de nivel a principios de enero.
Para más detalles e inscribirte, visita: ccm.edu/programs/english-language-learning.
Big Brothers Big Sisters Dates
Big Brothers Big Sister Updates
Our school based mentoring program with Dover High School & North Dover Elementary School had a great first session! North Dover mentees and Dover HS mentors had so much fun creating a drawing of a T-shirt that represents who they are. This activity sparked some great conversations and the start to some really great friendships. Attached are few photos.
We are excited for the first year of the program and the positive impact it will have on all of the students!
Thank you to each of you for your support and help!
Harassment Intimidation and Bullying (HIB)
In our continuous efforts to provide our students an optimal school environment, a special Harassment Intimidation and Bullying (HIB) Pamphlet was (either sent home with your student or sent home in the mail). As you know, any acts of HIB are strictly prohibited. Please review this pamphlet with your student and keep it as a resource for the school-year as accusations of HIB are very serious, so having a full understanding of how and when to report HIB is very important. Information about the usage of the anonymous reporting app, STOPit. is also included as well as the importance of positive behavior both inside and outside of school. Below you will find a digital copy of the pamphlet for your convenience.
Hostigamiento, Intimidación y Acoso (HIB)
En nuestros continuos esfuerzos por brindarles a nuestros estudiantes un ambiente escolar óptimo, se envió un folleto especial sobre Hostigamiento, Intimidación y Acoso (HIB) (ya sea enviado a casa con su estudiante o enviado a casa por correo). Como usted sabe, cualquier acto de HIB está estrictamente prohibido. Revise este folleto con su estudiante y consérvelo como recurso durante el año escolar, ya que las acusaciones de HIB son muy serias, por lo que es muy importante comprender completamente cómo y cuándo denunciar HIB. Información sobre el uso de la aplicación de informes anónimos, STOPit. También se incluye la importancia del comportamiento positivo tanto dentro como fuera de la escuela. A continuación encontrará una copia digital del folleto para su comodidad.
Social Media Awareness
Middle school is a time of significant development, and social media can pose unique challenges for tweens. With their still-developing brains, tweens may struggle to navigate the distractions, temptations, and potential pitfalls of social media, which is designed more for entertainment than their maturity level. Setting limits on screen time and social media use as early as elementary school can help establish healthy habits and boundaries, providing children with a solid foundation for managing technology responsibly as they grow. For a deeper understanding and practical tips on managing social media use during these formative years, click on the PDF and Links below for more information.
Join the NDE PTA!
JOIN ONLINE! Go to View Store in the navigation menu, download and print the Membership Form by clicking on the image and send in to school with the money in your student's folder or scan the QR code. If you have any question please feel free to contact the NDE PTA here.
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¡INCRÍBASE POR INTERNET! Suiga el enlace Ver tienda en el menú de navegación, descargue e imprima el Formulario de Membresía haciendo clic en la imagen y mandar a la escuela con el dinero en la carpeta de su alumno O escanee el código QR. Si tiene alguna pregunta, no dude en comunicarse con la PTA de NDE aqui.
STOPit
The STOPit mobile app is a powerful tool, designed to empower students and parents to report cases of HIB anonymously or any other important information. You can download the app on the Apple iTunes Store, Android Store, Windows or Google Play. Use the STOPit code: NDETIGERS to be able to send direct reports to North Dover's administration and Anti-Bullying Specialists.
Lunch Application/Solicitud de almuerzo
Please make sure that you complete the 2024-2025 Free and Reduced Lunch Application as soon as possible to determine if your student(s) qualify for free meals. Completion of this application also affects the funding the District receives from the State and Federal Governments. If you completed an application in the 2024-2025 school year and received a determination that your student(s) qualified for free meals, you have a 30-day grace period prior to that determination expiring.
Parents/guardians are able to complete this application online and receive an instant determination. This is the recommended method for the completion of this application as it returns the fastest results. However, paper applications will also be accepted.
Please utilize the following link to complete the 2024-2025 Free and Reduced Lunch Application: https://www.payschoolscentral.com/
After clicking this link, please utilize your PaySchools account to log in, or if you do not have an account please create one. After successful login, you will be asked for your student's ID. However, you should utilize your student's lunch pin for this request in order to successfully continue the Free and Reduced Lunch Application process. If you require assistance locating your student's lunch pin, please do not hesitate to reach out to the Administrative office of your student's school or to the Belmont Administrative Building.
If your child will be buying lunch in school, please add money to his/her account on www.payschoolscentral.com. You can select your preferred language in the top right corner of the web page.
Asegúrese de completar la Solicitud de almuerzo gratis o reducido para 2024-2025 lo antes posible para determinar si su(s) estudiante(s) califican para recibir comidas gratis. La finalización de esta solicitud también afecta los fondos que el Distrito recibe de los gobiernos estatal y federal. Si completó una solicitud en el año escolar 2024-2025 y recibió una determinación de que su(s) estudiante(s) calificaban para recibir comidas gratis, tiene un período de gracia de 30 días antes de que expire esa determinación.
Los padres/tutores pueden completar esta solicitud en línea y recibir una determinación instantánea. Este es el método recomendado para completar esta aplicación, ya que arroja los resultados más rápidos. Sin embargo, también se aceptarán solicitudes en papel.
Utilice el siguiente enlace para completar la solicitud de almuerzo gratuito o reducido para 2024-2025: https://www.payschoolscentral.com/
Después de hacer clic en este enlace, utilice su cuenta de PaySchools para iniciar sesión o, si no tiene una cuenta, cree una. Después de iniciar sesión exitosamente, se le pedirá la identificación de su estudiante. Sin embargo, debe utilizar el pin de almuerzo de su estudiante para esta solicitud a fin de continuar con éxito el proceso de solicitud de almuerzo gratuito o reducido. Si necesita ayuda para localizar el pin de almuerzo de su estudiante, no dude en comunicarse con la oficina administrativa de la escuela de su estudiante o con el edificio administrativo de Belmont.
Si su hijo comprará el almuerzo en la escuela, agregue dinero a su cuenta en www.payschoolscentral.com. Puede seleccionar su idioma preferido en la esquina superior derecha de la página web.
Lunch Menu
See the Lunch Menu of the Month Below. 🐯🐯
2024-2025 School Calendar/Calendario de 2024-2025
Please see our School Calendar below or click the link to download.
School Forms/Formularios de la Escuela
All school forms are available online only this school year. Please be sure that you are able to access the Genesis parent portal to complete important school forms, update your child's medical records, and view grades.
Todos los formularios escolares están disponibles en linea, solo este año escolar. Asegúrese de poder acceder al portal para padres de Genesis para completar formularios escolares importantes, actualizar los registros médicos de su hijo(a) y ver los calificaciones.
Save this important link to your favorites!
https://parents.c1.genesisedu.net/dover/sis/view?gohome=true
Guarda este enlace importante en sus favoritos!
https://parents.c1.genesisedu.net/dover/sis/view?gohome=true
Absence Reporting/ Informe de ausencia
If your child is going to be absent due to an illness, appointment, personal reason, etc., we ask that you please notify the school. You may report an illness-related absence to the nurse’s office at 973-989-2020 x2512 by email: aerler@dover-nj.org or by filling out the form below.
Si su hijo(a) va estar ausente debido a una enfermedad, cita motivo personal, etc., le pedimos que notifique a la escuela. Puede informar una ausencia relacionada con una enfermedad a la oficina de enfermeria al 973-989-2020 x2512 por correo electronico: aerler@dover-nj.org o puede llenar el siguiente formulario.
Absence Reporting From (English)
Formulario de informe de ausencia (Español)
Authorized Emergency Contacts / Contactos de Emergencia Autorizados
In the event that someone other than a parent or guardian will be picking up your child from school, you must notify the teacher & main office staff in writing or you can fill out the form below.
En el caso de que alguien que no sea los padres o guardián vaya a recoger a su hijo (a) de la escuela debe notificar a los maestros y personal de la oficina principal por escrito o puede llenar el siguiente formulario.
Change of Address / Cambio de Dirección
If you know that you will be moving from your current address, please stop by the main office to complete the necessary paperwork. We require two forms of evidence for your new address in order to make these changes.
Remember that even if you move to a new address in Dover, the district still requires two forms of proof for your new address. Any communication by mail will be sent to the address that is on file in Genesis and we can not update your address without proof.
Si sabe que se mudará de su dirección actual, pase por la oficina principal para completar la documentación necessaria. Requerimos dos formas de evidencia de su nueva dirección para poder realizar estos cambios.
Recuerde que incluso si se muda a una nueva dirección en Dover, el distrito aún requiere dos formas de prueba para su nueva dirección. Cualquier comunicación por correo se enviará a la dirección que esta registrada en Génesis y no podemos actualizar su dirección sin prueba.
Student Handbook
North Dover Elementary School
Email: iolivera@dover-nj.org
Website: nde.dover-nj.org
Location: 51 Highland Avenue, Dover, NJ, USA
Phone: 973-989-2020
Twitter: @north_dover