• June 9th- SJG Kindergarten Concert 9am (Parents Welcome); Kinderfest at 1:00pm

• June 11th- 5th Grade PV Park Day (Rain Date of June 12th)

• June 13th- Grade 4 New Jersey Day

• June 16th- 5th Grade Recognition Day 9:00am

• June 17th- 12:40 Dismissal; HSA Fun Day All Morning

• June 18th- 12:40 Dismissal LAST DAY OF SCHOOL

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.

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

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.

The SJG Service Club is collecting donations for the Pequannock Township Animal Shelter. The Animal Shelter is in need of being stocked with supplies for the Summer months. The information is below. Please consider donating!

As we approach the nice weather, spring break, holidays, and the eventual end of the school year, I want to remind everyone of the importance of attendance. The State of New Jersey Law which informs our district attendance policy states that a student who is absent more than 10% of the school year (18 days) is considered chronically absent and that the student can be retained in the same grade level due to the excessive absences. The total number of absences does include sick days as all days out are counted in the total except for Bring Your Child To Work Day and Certain Religious Holidays. This year the flu has been very bad along with other viruses which has lead to a lot of absences from school which is understandable as we do not want anyone to send their child to school sick. However, the issues arise when students get sick and the days are added to other days that the students have been out for vacations, a fun day off here and there, and other reasons that students are out that are not due to sickness.

I implore everyone to please not take any vacations or other days off between now and the end of the year. We have Spring Break, Memorial Day, snow give back days and then the summer that will keep students home from school. There is too much learning to miss.

Attendance is important for elementary school students for several reasons:

1. Academic Progress: Regular attendance ensures that students don’t miss out on crucial lessons, assignments, and hands-on learning activities that build foundational skills. Missing school can lead to gaps in knowledge that are hard to catch up on.

2. Social Development: School is not just about academics—it's also a place where children learn to interact with peers, make friends, and develop social skills. Consistent attendance helps students become part of the classroom community.

3. Establishing Good Habits: When children attend school regularly, it helps them develop a sense of responsibility, discipline, and routine. These habits can translate into lifelong skills, like punctuality and consistency, that benefit them in the future.

4. Emotional Well-being: Regular attendance helps students feel more confident and engaged in their learning. Missing school can lead to feelings of isolation or stress about falling behind, which can affect their emotional well-being.

5. Teacher-Student Connection: Teachers can better support students' learning when they see them regularly. When students miss school, teachers may not have the opportunity to fully understand their needs and provide tailored help.

6. Building a Strong Foundation: Elementary school is where many basic academic skills, like reading, writing, and math, are first introduced. Consistent attendance ensures that students get the full exposure they need to these critical subjects.

Ultimately, regular attendance helps elementary students succeed academically and develop the skills they need to thrive in both school and life.

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.

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

Dylan 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 Dylan!

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.

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.

Please see the handbook below for the school year.

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.

For all HSA information and events, visit our website- www.sjghsa.com

Field Day Chairs- Lindsay Kupka, Jennifer Formato

Grill Team- Justin Elmini, Jamie Todhunter, Sean Hanratty, Jenna Hanratty

Volunteers- Suzanne Elmini, Carrie Miller, Dana Arrigo, Stephanie Foti, Alexa Lynch, Joy Palmieri, Summer Rosario, Kelley Acker, Jarred Acker, Becky Lax, Chelsea Jordan, Jack Kane, Marlene McDonough, Alissa Brino, Caitlyn Adamo, Erica Moscato, Evelyn Sipper, Mike Paternostro, Jaci Kaslow, Zach Kaslow

And all those who donated supplies or helped Mr. L run games- it was a wonderful day!

We are going to try one more time for Color Run this year! Join us Tuesday, June 10th at 1:45 p.m. Color Run Shirts will go home next week for students to wear (or any plain white shirt). Volunteers can sign up here- https://forms.gle/HGpMAPjs8aS4ri3m6

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!

https://forms.gle/Ytbz5KPzRhtKLTR96

This night benefits all 3 elementary schools. Buy your tickets at this link- Tickets for Québec Capitales vs. Sussex County Miners | vivenu

Mrs. Griffith, SJG School Nurse, will be keeping us up to date on ways to be more healthy all year.

Things to remember

1. Allergy season is here. If you child requires allergy or asthma medication in the spring, see me now before a problem occurs. I encourage allergy medications to be given routinely at home so students are more comfortable during the school day. If medications are needed at school, I cannot give them without a doctor’s order. Please get the paperwork and medication to me ahead of time. Medication forms are on my web page under “Medical Forms”.

Please visit some of these informational web pages on seasonal allergies:

https://www.mayoclinic.

https://kidshealth.org/en/parents/

https://www.cdc.gov/climate-health/

2. Encourage your child to get plenty of sleep and drink plenty of water. With longer days, spring sports and activities running longer into the evening hours, sleep and hydration become even more important. These longer days can also delay homework and bedtime. Children still need 8-10hrs of sleep to be productive in class.

Below is the district calendar that was amended to show that we now have off on April 21st, May 23rd, and May 27th.

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/