Overbrook Parent Newsletter

Just a reminder, school will be closed to all students on Thursday November 7 and Friday November 8 for the NJEA Teachers Convention

Earlier this year, Governor Murphy signed legislation requiring public school students to complete either the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) or the New Jersey Alternative Financial Aid Application (NJAFAA) as a prerequisite to receiving a high school diploma. The law applies to the graduating classes of 2025, 2026, and 2027.

We will offer three financial aid workshops to assist families with completing the FAFSA.

Tuesday, November 19th - 6 pm- Financial Aid Information Session

Tuesday, December 17th- 6 pm Financial Aid Completion Night

Tuesday, January 21st- 6 pm Financial Aid COmpletion Night

Please contact your child’s school counselor for assistance if you have any questions.

Student last name A- Go- Shannon Fernandez *3064

Student last name GP-Pa- Holly Wankel *3066

Student last name Pb-Z- Aleah Braxton *3063

We are looking to build a SITE Council containing members from all stakeholder groups to promote a culture of partnership and shared decision making. Our goal will be to build a positive climate and culture by involving all stakeholder groups in a partnership.

Our first meeting will be Wednesday November 13 from 6:00PM - 7:00PM in the HS Media Center. If you are interested in participating please fill out this form

We are utilizing a new visitor management system in all district schools. Please see the attached letter from our Superintendent regarding this new procedure.

Raptor Letter

OHS Drama Club is organizing a Book Drive to go alongside our production of Charlotte's Web in November. We'll have a donation box located in the school in October and 5 book donations equals a discounted ticket! Please email Kayla Bowe, kabowe@pinehillschools.org with any questions.

When dropping off students in the morning please pay attention the following rules below. This is for the safety of our students and parents.

1. Stay in a single file line and do not drive around cars in the line.

2. Please have students exit the vehicle once all cars are stopped and you are on the curb in the bus loop. Students can then walk down to the main entrance. This will allow multiple vehicles to drop off at the same time and exit at the same time, increasing the flow of traffic.

3. All students should exit out of the passenger side of the car at the curb.

4. Students are not permitted to be dropped off and walk across the street, once on campus they must stay on campus.

5. When exiting the high school drop off line, please exercise caution as the Middle School staff is arriving to their parking lot next door.

6. If you are waiting for drop off prior to 7:05 am, please park in the main lot. The driveway in the front of the building needs to remain open to traffic.

Please see the following list of fines for broken and/or lost Chromebooks. When a fine is issued for a Chromebook issue, a letter will be sent home to your address on file. All fines must be paid in order for students to participate in after school events including sports, dances, and graduation.

Broken Screen - $160

Palm Rest/Mouse Pad - $65

Keyboard - $17

Bottom Cover - $65

Battery - $30

Motherboard - $270

Complete Device - $360

Lost/Damaged Charger - $50

For planning purposes, here are a list of important events for parents and guardians! Please save the dates!

Wednesday, November 20 - HS Conference Night (Virtual) - Teachers will be sending links out to sign up by next Wednesday November 13!

Thursday, January 30 - 8th Grade Parent Night

Thursday, February 20 - HS Conference Night (Virtual)

Tuesday, June 17 - HS Graduation (Tentative) *

*For HS Graduation, students participating in the ceremony must be present in school the three school days prior to graduation. Tentatively that will be June 13, June 16 and June 17. Should the date of graduation change due to inclement weather days, the practice days will change as well.

Attention Class of 2025! Welcome to SENIOR YEAR! At the link provided in this message, please see a letter from Mrs. Fisher and Mr. Burger regarding Senior Year Activities. Please email cfisher@pinehillschools.org or eburger@pinehillschools.org with any questions you may have.

Senior Year Activities and Costs

The Free and Reduced Lunch Application will be available on the district website and in the parent portal of Genesis along with the other forms required to be filled out at the beginning of the year. I have also included the link to the Cafeteria Resources page below.

Pine Hill School District Cafeteria Resources

Monday 11/11

Sophomore Ring Meeting - After Homeroom - Auditorium

Art Club Meeting - 2:00 PM - G102

Gaming Club - 2:00 PM - B213

Tuesday 11/12

Immaculata University Rep Visit - 9:10 AM - Media Center

Game Club trip - Franklin Institute

BOE Meeting - 6:30 PM - Media Center

Wednesday 11/13

SITE Council Meeting - 6:00 PM - Media Center

Thursday 11/14

Jana's Cosmetology Visit - 9:10 AM - Media Center

Charlotte's Web - 7PM - Auditorium

Friday 11/15

St. Joseph's University Rep Visit - 7:30 AM - Media Center

Charlotte's Web - 7PM - Auditorium

Overbrook Athletic Week of 11/11 Schedule

Monday 11/18

HBCU College Fair Trip

Art Club Meeting - 2:00 PM - G102

Gaming Club - 2:00 PM - B213

Tuesday 11/19

TCNJ Rep Visit - 9:10AM - Media Center

CC Library Visit - During Lunches

Interact Club Meeting - 2:00PM - A202

Financial Aid Night - 6PM - Auditorium

Wednesday 11/20

Alvernia Universtiy Rep Visit - 9:10AM - Media Center

Renaissance Meeting - 2:00PM - C205

Parent Conferences - 6:00PM - Virtual (Teachers in Building)

Thursday 11/21

Chestnut Hill College Rep Visit - 10:00AM - Media Center

Friday 11/22

Overbrook Athletic Week of 11/18 Schedule

Please see the Pine Hill School District Calendar for the 24-25 School Year:

Pine Hill School District 24-25 School Calendar

Use the link below to follow and add our Google Calendar of events!

Overbrook Website Calendar

Care Solace is a free resource to help individuals find mental health care providers and substance use treatment centers. It is open to all Pine Hill School District students, families, and staff. They can be reached by phone 24 hours a day at (888) 515-0595 or you can visit caresolace.com/pinehillsd and complete an anonymous search of available resources.