Hello November

Give Thanks and Go Vote💜

November 7 & 8- School Closed (NJEA Convention)

November 14-Board of Education Meeting 7:00 pm

November 26- 12:45 Dismissal

November 26- Parent-Teacher Conferences (2:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m. and 6:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.)

November 27- 12:45 Dismissal

November 27- 1st Marking Period Awards Assembly 9 am

November 28 & 29- School Closed (Fall Recess)

"Mila works very hard in class, she is very respectful and enjoys helping others. Mila is dedicated to doing her very best academically. Mila prides herself in learning new things in class, she also enjoys participating and answering questions. Keep up the good work Mila, I am so proud of you!" - Mrs. Pollard

"Maxx is always on task and works very hard in class. He is always participating in class and helps his classmates when needed. All of his work is handed on time and he works very well with others." - Mrs. Carrion

"Amaralis is the perfect example of a student whose growth is evident in terms of respect, accountability, and responsibility. In my math enrichment class, when I go over the material, she consistently participates, takes notes, and asks questions when she does not understand. This is a remarkable improvement from how she approached academics in previous years. Amaralis takes pride in working hard and studying. I really can’t express how proud I am to see her excelling and believing in her own abilities!" - Ms. Cobia

Dear School Community,

As we approach the Thanksgiving holiday, I want to express my sincere gratitude for the hard work and dedication of our teachers, staff, students, and families. It is truly a team effort to provide a high-quality education, and I am honored to be part of this incredible community.

**Celebrating District Success**

I'm excited to share that our school has met the 2024-2025 District Goals established by the School Leadership Team, which include members of all stakeholder groups, and adopted by the Lawnside School Board in June in English Language Arts (ELA) and Mathematics. We still have work to do in improving the educational outcomes for our students, however the efforts of all invested stakeholders has demonstrated we can move the needle for our children when we all work together. I encourage those that have committed themselves to assisting in this work to continue supporting the school as our children deserve nothing but our best efforts.

**Lateness and Absences**

An important component in assisting the school in improving educational outcomes for students is ensuring that the students arrive on time and attend school daily. Please make sure that your chilren are arriving to school by 8:30 am daily. Additionally, please make sure your child attends school on a regular basis, except in cases where they may display an illness. We have cut down the amount of students that arrive to school late daily or had been identified as being chronically absent. However, please be reminded that the District has an Attendance Policy where students that reach a total of 5 absences or 15 latenesses in a Marking Period will be required to attend Saturday School. Saturday School for the 1st Marking Period will be held on Saturday, November 16th from 9:00 am- 12:00 pm. Parents will be notified if their child is required to attend Saturday School by the Vice Principal prior to that date.

I hope you all have a restful and enjoyable Thanksgiving holiday with your loved ones. I'm grateful for the opportunity to serve this community, and I look forward to continuing our important work together.

Sincerely,

Dr. Ronn Johnson

The Lawnside School District would like to thank the Lawnside Education Foundation for their generous donation of $10,000. Please visit their website at http://Lawnsideedfoundation.org to view their mission and how they have support the students of Lawnside for over 15 years.

You should have received a Welcome letter from your student's homeroom teacher.
To log in for the First Time:

1. Access the Parent or Student Portal. Each school or district has a unique link for parents and students to access their portals. You can receive this link from the District Website under Student Life or Parent Resources.
2. Create an Account. Once in the Parent or Student Portal, you will need to create an account. Be sure to store your username and password in a secure manner.
3. Add your students. Use the Access ID for each of your students to link them to your account.

Once you have created an account:

1. Visit the Parent or Student Portal
2. Enter your Username and Password

For Returning Students and Parents:

1. Access the Parent or Student Portal. Each school or district has a unique link for parents and students to access their portals. You can receive this link from the District Website under Student Life or Parent Resources.
2. Enter your Username and Password. If you forgot your username and/or password, click forgot username and password and Follow those steps.

If you are still having trouble, please email:swilson@lawnside.k12.nj.us

Dear Parents and Guardians,

We are writing to inform you about our school's common assessment program, an important tool we use to support your child's academic growth and ensure high-quality instruction across all classrooms.

What Are Common Assessments? Common assessments are standardized tests that all students in the same grade level or course take at specific points throughout the year. These assessments help us:

• Monitor student progress toward grade-level standards
• Identify areas where students may need additional support
• Ensure consistency in learning expectations across classrooms
• Guide our instructional decisions to better serve all students

Assessment Schedule: Students will participate in common assessments in core subjects (Math, Reading, Writing) . The assessments will be administered quarterly, and the exact dates will be shared soon via classdojo.

Greetings Preschool Parents,

Please join us and learn more about the Early Childhood Advisory Council. The meeting will be held on Wednesday November 20, 2024 at 6:30pm via zoom. The zoom link is listed below.

https://us06web.zoom.us/j/86439241070?pwd=VkzqzaofjYUUZfUQdqjapZ3aS9ptZ1.1

Greetings Lawnside Familes,

Grades K-2 are issued Standards Based Report Cards. The report cards have been updated for the 24-25 school year to reflect the 2023 New Jersey English Language Arts and Mathematic standards.

Lawnside Public School Policy 6164.1

Lawnside Board Of Education shall provide a program on intervention and referral services for general education students who are experiencing personal, interpersonal or academic difficulties to help them function productively and develop positively in the classroom environment.

NJSBA Review/Update: January 2011

Adopted: April 10, 2011

Mrs. Walsh

Mrs. Garrett

The Lawnside School District has the following employment opportunities for the 2024-2025 school year:

Interim or Shared Service School Business Administrator

Certified Facilities Manager

School Security Guard

Substitute School Nurse

Interested applicants should send their cover letter and resume to ronnjohnson@lawnside.k12.nj.us.

Mrs. Sabrina Forrest, Board President- sforrest@lawnside.k12.nj.us

Dr. Ronn Johnson, Superintendent- ronnjohnson@lawnside.k12.nj.us

Mrs. Karen Willis, School Business Administrator- kwillis@lawnside.k12.nj.us

Mr. Mark Gordon, Assistant School Business Administrator- mgordon@lawnside.k12.nj.us

Mrs. Alyssa Miller, Director of Curriculum & Instruction- amiller@lawnside.k12.nj.us

Dr. Carmen Henderson, Director of Special Services- chenderson@lawnside.k12.nj.us

Ms. Niphon Kirk, Assistant Principal- nkirk@lawnside.k12.nj.us

Ms. ShaNell Wilson, Technology Coordinator- swilson@lawnside.k12.nj.us