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Happy May!

Next week is going to be pretty busy. Not only will it be Teacher Appreciation week but Self Esteem Week as well. Looking forward to a wonderful week full of appreciation.

Congratulations to the 4th and 5th graders! The Spring Concert was great and we are very proud of them.

Parents in grades 3-5: NJSLA testing starts on Tuesday, May 6th. Testing will begin promptly at 8:30 am. If your child comes to school after testing begins, they will have to wait and take the section they missed on a make up day. Please remind your child that they must be at school on time.

Enjoy your weekend.

In Partnership,

Ms. Shane Zeigler

5/5-5/9- Teacher Appreciation Week

5/5-5/9- Self Esteem Week

5/6-8- NJSLA Testing

5/7- Incoming First Grade Orientation (Invitations sent out to families)

5/11- Mother's Day

5/14-5/15- NJSLA Testing

5/20-5/21- NJSLA Testing

5/26- Memorial Day- District Closed

5/28- Laser Show Assembly

5/29-Open House

Some friendly reminders regarding testing:

• Get a good night's sleep the night before the test
• Eat a healthy breakfast
• ELA testing requires headphones that must be wired. Bluetooth headphones are not allowed
• Chromebooks must be fully charged and brought to school every day

May 6-8-NJSLA Math (Grades 3-5)

May 14-15-NJSLA ELA (Grades 3-5)

May 20-21- NJSLA Science (Grade 5)

Resources:

https://www.performcarenj.org/https://www.newmarkeducation.com/school-resources/healthcounseling?utm_source=chatgpt.comhttps://www.njoag.gov/wp-content/uploads/2021/07/Youth-Mental-Health-Resources.pdf?utm_source=chatgpt.com

https://www.njmentalhealthcares.org/

https://careplusnj.org/children-family-services/school-based-services/?utm_source=chatgpt.com

Please review the attached snack memo from Nurse Johnson.

If you have any medical questions or concerns, please reach out to Nurse Johnson. She can be reached at njohnson@summit.k12.nj.us

You can find parent links here.

https://sites.google.com/summit.k12.nj.us/braytonhealthoffice/home

Click for more information

Counselor's Corner

If you have any questions or concerns for the school counselor, please reach out to Ms. Alexis Esposito. She can be reached at aesposito@summit.k12.nj.us

You can also find more information about school counseling resources, here.

Please familiarize yourself with the Brayton School Family Handbook. It contains important information relevant to Brayton Elementary.

Elementary Schools Code of Conduct

Just a friendly reminder: In the morning, students will always line up outside in assigned areas. Supervision begins at 8:05 and doors open for students at 8:15am. The school day begins at 8:15am.

When there are mornings with inclement weather, we may call a Red Flag Day.

During inclement weather days, red flags are flown. Inclement weather consists of heavy precipitation or extreme cold. This information can also be found in the Brayton School Family Handbook.

Students are allowed to bring umbrellas to school.

https://docs.google.com/document/d/1LjX-2LFsjPiG-daoXuePG-BY7K5DLr16oVXP5zF2VbA/edit?tab=t.0

On inclement weather mornings, many will be driving their children to school and dropping them off. Inclement weather mornings are those mornings where there is heavy precipitation or extreme cold. A red flag will fly on both Myrtle Ave. and the Junior Playground to indicate an “in-day” arrival. On red flag days, students may enter the school at 8:05 am and proceed to the gym, where they will remain under aide supervision until 8:15. Teachers will meet their classes at 8:15 am, when the school day begins. Please ensure that students are dressed appropriately for the weather.

besASAP

If there is going to be a change in dismissal or arrival, please email besASAP@summit.k12.nj.us and copy your child’s teacher explaining what the change is. Your email must include your child’s name and class in the subject line. If there is a change in dismissal, please make sure the email is sent NO LATER than 2:30pm.

You can also use this email address to report an absence. Please remember to include the date of the absence and the reason. Don’t forget to copy your child’s teacher.

If you choose to call the office to report an absence, please make sure you leave the information in a voicemail.

Phones and Smart Watches

Families, please be aware that all phones and Smart watches are not allowed to be on or worn during the school day. They are turned off when school begins and placed in your child's backpack. If you need to contact your child for any reason, please call the main office. We will make sure your child gets your message.

Dropping Off Items

If you are dropping off items for your child, please make sure they are labeled with your child's name. You will be able to leave them on the blue table in the entranceway. We will email your child's teacher to inform them that the item is there and they will collect it as soon as they are able to.

Pets on School Grounds

We love your pets, but they are not allowed on school property (even if they are held in your arms). This includes arrival and dismissal. Please review board policy 7490

Morning Arrival

Please assist with having your children come straight to their class line in the morning when they arrive to school. The aides are there to supervise them on the blacktop and to help ensure that they start the school day safely. Children are not allowed on playground equipment in the morning. Adult supervision begins at 8:05 am. Students will enter the building with their class at 8:15 am and they will be dismissed at 3:00pm.

After Dismissal

Please note that students will not be allowed back in the school after dismissal to retrieve forgotten items (homework, books, instruments).

Afterschool Activities When Absent

Friendly reminder: If your child is absent from school, they will not be able to participate in afterschool activities on the day they were absent (after school enrichment (ASE), play rehearsal, etc.).

Website: https://www.summit.k12.nj.us/schools/brayton
Location: 89 Tulip Street, Summit, NJ, USA
Phone: 908-273-1276

District Website

Email: szeigler@summit.k12.nj.us

Website:https://www.summit.k12.nj.us/schools/brayton