Frog Pond Elementary

Hello Frog Pond Family!

We are headed into the last seven weeks of the school year. Please see below for the many events scheduled for the end of the year.

May

8th - District Family Reading Night

13th - Board Meeting

15th - 6th Grade Field Trip to Frog Bridge

26th - Memorial Day/School Closed

27th - 5th Grade Field Trip to the Zoo

28th - Safety Patrol Trip to the Zoo

29th - 3rd Grade Field Trip to the Zoo

30th- 6th Grade Dance

June

4th - 3rd & 4th Grade Field Day

5th - 5th & 6th Grade Field Day

6th - 6th Grade Day Time Awards (invitation only)

9th - Pizza with the Principal (invitation only)

9th - 13th Book Fair BOGO

10th - Board Meeting

11th - Evening of the Arts (Book Fair will be open)

13th - 6th Grade Parties

16th - 5th Grade Parties

17th - 3rd & 4th Grade Parties

19th - 6th Grade Promotion Ceremony

18th - 20th - Early Dismissal Students Only

20th - Last Day of School

Sincerely,

Thomas P. Denning

Principal

In general music class 3rd graders are learning notes G and E on recorder. When played in order, G E can sound like a doorbell! Students had fun playing their doorbell patterns on both recorder and xylophone. 4th grade focused on a descending scale pattern GFEDC while learning the circle game Cut the Cake. We had a blast singing, dancing, and playing the xylophone! 5th and 6th graders are breaking down the chord progression of the Lion Sleeps Tonight using the 1, 4, and 5 chords (C,F, and G). Students chose their instruments and groups as they worked together in teams to play this popular tune in their own special ways!

We're thrilled to announce that Miss Litterio's 5th grade class are the winners of our March "Math"-Ness Competition! Fantastic work by all students who participated—your hard work and enthusiasm for math truly shined. Great job, everyone!

Congratulations to our amazing Alice in Wonderland cast, Mrs. Hansson, and Mrs. Palumbo! The students did a fantastic job bringing the story to life on stage. We’re so proud of everyone involved!

Our Peer Buddies met this month and chose centers of activities to hang out together and play. Our 5th grade STEP students meet once a month with a few of our self-contained special education classes to get to know each other and learn about each other. It’s a wonderful time for all involved! Next time we meet we will be painting rocks for a memorial garden for one of our former special education students that had passed away. Doing activities together helps us learn how to work with others who may be different and fosters a community of empathy and trust!

To The Tuckers and to

I.S.T. Pavers and Block Works

for their rock donation again this year.

These rocks will be painted by all of the students at

Frog Pond this year and add to our community rock garden located in the front of the school.

Each grade has been working on projects related to particular artists and their styles.

3rd grade has been learning about the sweet artwork of Wayne Thiebaud.

4th grade just finished working on a large project, so they have shifted gears to work on the mindfulness of zentangles.

5th grade learned how sneakers went from for to fashion and have become a new canvas for artists as they design themed sneakers.

6th grade is finishing up their work with Keith Haring and will be moving on to create works like Seurat’s, using pointillism.

⭐Be sure to check instagram to check out these works in progress. ⭐

If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact Mr. Page at tpage@lehsd.org

Thank you to everyone that contributed to the Change for Chase fundraiser! The overwhelming support from the community was incredible!

Grand Total to Chase's family $7,346.62

Homerooms being recognized for raising the most money are Ms. Lupo and Ms. Palumbo

Students in Mrs. T's class ran their school store for the first last month. They are learning about money and running a business by selling fun items to classes in the school. Items are between $0.25- $3.00.

We’re excited to share that our after school partner, Right At School, is offering Summer Camp at Frog Pond Elementary! RAS Camps include full-day and half-day options, with weekly themed adventures and specialty camps like Brick Builders with LEGO® Bricks, Soccer MVPs, and Masterpiece Makers.

Camp runs from 6/30 to 8/15 and is open to children ages 3-12.

Register today at RASCamps.com!

Little Egg Harbor Mission Statement

Through open and collaborative communication among students, staff, parents, and the community, the Little Egg Harbor School District will provide modern facilities that support a culture of high expectations for individual achievement for all students. Students and staff will practice the value of good stewardship of resources by maintaining a sustainable environment for learning. A robust system of support, intervention, and enrichment will include a diverse range of experiences through access to supportive technology, after school programs, township agencies, and health and wellness initiatives that encourages, institutes, and rewards lifelong learning in our students.

Office of the Superintendent

307 Frog Pond Road

Little Egg Harbor, NJ 08087

Phone: 609-296-1719 ext. 1010

Fax: 609-296-3225

District Office Administrators

Dr. Lisa Antunes, Superintendent of Schools

Robert Green, Business Administrator

Kelly Lindenfelser, Director of Special Services

Melissa Gallagher, Director of Curriculum and Instruction

Jacqueline Truzzolino, Director of Personnel, Planning, and Evaluation

Laura Erber, President

Abby Martin, Vice President

Dr. Christine S. Snyder

Chris Filiciello

Greg Leszega

Allison Laurence

John Ciccone