The Sandshore Scoop
September 13th, 2024
Smore Newsletters will be sent every other week!
A Message from Ms. Curry
Hi Sandshore Families,
Thank you all for attending our Back to School night. It was wonderful to see so many new and returning families. We hope you found the night informative and are excited about the new school year.
Our Start with Hello week begins on Monday. Students will be participating in a variety of activities both in and out of the classroom. Check out the flyer in this Smore for more information. We encourage all of our students to wear green on Thursday September 19th to coordinate with special school wide activities.
Please consider joining the SHSP this year at https://shsp.membershiptoolkit.com/. Simply follow the link to join and help support this wonderful organization that does so much for our students and school community. ALL of the flyers and links for current fundraisers including the yummy donuts and Spirit Wear can be found under the SHSP section of this Smore.
Have a wonderful weekend!
Warmly,
Ms. Curry
Calendar of Events
September 16th - 20th: Start with Hello Week
September 17th : SHSP Meeting @ 7:00pm
September 23rd: BOE Meeting
September 27th: PJ Drive
October 3rd: School Closed
October 7th: SHSP Meeting @ 9:30 am - Virtual
October 8th - SEPAG Meeting - 7:00 pm via Zoom
October 14th - School Closed
October 14th - BOE Meeting
October 18th: PJ Drive
October 27th: Trunk or Treat 3:00 pm - 4:30 pm
October 28th: BOE Meeting
October 31st: Halloween Parade
ALL BOE meetings will commence at 6:30 pm at the BOE Office unless otherwise noted.
SEPAG Meetings are held on the second Tuesday of the month via Zoom.
Superintendent Spotlight
What's Happening at Sandshore?
Check out Sandshore on X (formally known as Twitter)!
We love to share classroom and school wide events! Stay tuned for posts throughout the 2024-2025 school year!
Start with Hello Week
No Place for Hate
No Place for Hate
Sandshore Elementary School is committed to providing all of our students and staff with a safe and inclusive environment. This year we are excited to announce our participation in the No Place for Hate initiative.
The No Place for Hate initiative is developed by the Anti-Defamation League (ADL), one of the nation’s largest civil rights organizations. The initiative provides a model for creating a more inclusive and safe school environment. No Place for Hate incorporates new and existing programs with one consistent message and connects our school to a larger initiative taking place in other schools across the region and nation. To Learn more about the No Place for Hate initiative you can visit https://www.noplaceforhate.org/about.
Cell Phone and Smart Watch Policy
Sandshore Shields of Honor
Throughout the year we will be recognizing students who display the core SEL competencies of self control, self awareness, safety, teamwork, leadership, and empathy. We will recognize our first student recipients in October.
MOTSD Elementary Code of Conducy
MOTSD Educational Technology Apps
Fit Kidz
Special Education Parent Advisory Group - SEPAG
School Counselor's Corner
Mrs. Melissa Roman will be working with our students in grades K, 2 and 4.
Mrs. Christina Marchese Velazquez will be working with our students in grades 1, 3 and 5.
Meet Mrs. Roman
Notes from our School Nurse, Mrs. Suzanne Herbst
Regular school attendance is essential for your child's academic progress and social development. Prioritizing consistent attendance helps students stay on track with learning and build strong relationships with peers and teachers.
However, we also prioritize the health of our school community. If your child is feeling unwell or has a fever, please keep them home. Following these health guidelines from the NJ Department of Health and the CDC, students should remain at home for at least 24 hours after their fever has ended without medication. This helps prevent the spread of illness and ensures your child can return to school ready to learn.
Thank you for your support in fostering both your child's education and well-being.
September Asthma Peak Ahead
Each year, September sees more emergency room visits and hospital stays due to asthma than any other month.
Several factors contribute to this September Asthma Peak. Ragweed pollen, the most common fall pollen allergy, is peaking. Mold counts go up as leaves collect outside. Children return to school and may catch respiratory infections that then spread to families and the community. Extreme weather and wildfires also impact lung health.
Here’s what you can do to prepare:
Visit your doctor or asthma specialist to review your symptoms and medicines
Monitor your symptoms and follow your Asthma Action Plan
Manage your allergies and your indoor air quality
Wash your hands often, and stay away from sick people as much as possible
Get rest, water, and healthy food
For more information on Asthma check out the Asthma and Allergy Foundation website at Asthma and Allergy Foundation
Contacting Mrs. Herbst
Updates from Maschio's - Our New Food Services Vendor
Free and Reduced Lunch Applications
To complete a free and reduced lunch application, please visit https://www.motsd.org/student-life/food-services-information.
Parents can also complete an application online using PaySchools
September Lunch Menu
Resources for Sandshore Parents
Logging into Real Time
Attention Parents!
Our student information system from Realtime Inc. allows parents and guardians online access to their child's information. You can check on grades, attendance, discipline, communicate directly with a teacher and other information.
* If you have forgotten your REALTIME login information please contact Mrs. Robinson in the Main Office*
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.
Sandshore School Schedule
Regular Schedule:
8:50-3:50
Parent drop off is at 8:50 and pick up is 3:45.
Delayed Opening Schedule:
10:50-3:50
Bus pick up times are two hours later than normal.
Parent drop off is at 10:50.
Early Dismissal Schedule:
8:50-1:00
MO Basketball
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MO Soccer
MO Tennis and Pickleball
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MOHS – @PrincipalMOHS
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CMS – @CMSmtolive
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Sandshore Elementary School
Ms. Jennifer Curry, Principal
email: jennifer.curry@motsd.org
Mrs. Elena Reyes, Vice Principal
email: elena.reyes@motsd.org
Website: https://www.motsd.org/ss/
Location: 498 Sand Shore Road, Budd Lake, NJ, USA
Phone: 973.691.4003
X: @MOSandshore