Lanoka Harbor School Newsletter
May 2024
Dear Lanoka Families,
It sure is hard to realize that May is here! The staff at Lanoka is excited about all the activities, trips, and experiences that lie ahead in the short amount of time we have left in this school year. It has been memorable for sure, and there is still more to come.1st grade had an exciting field trip to the Cape May Zoo, 2nd grade is venturing to Jake’s Branch Park, 3rd grade will be going to Wells Mills County Park, the 4th grade will explore Monmouth Battlefield, and the 5th grade will be beaching it at Island Beach State Park.
Mixed in with all the fun and excitement, we also have some academic business to take care of. We began our required NJSLA testing on April 29th. We have great confidence in our students and are sure they will do their very best. It is important that the children go to bed early, have a good breakfast in the morning, and approach this assessment with excitement and no worries. Also, please do your best to ensure your child is in school during the testing dates and is on time in the morning.
Mrs. Kilmurray and I would like to take this opportunity to thank all of our staff for their OUTSTANDING efforts, not just in light of Teacher Appreciation Week, but for all they do throughout the year. We truly feel we have an exceptional group of teachers, paras, and support staff that make up our team. So … hats off to the LHS Staff and THANK YOU for all you do!
As we continue through this school year, just a reminder that every day is an opportunity for growth, every day is a blessing, and it’s always good to enjoy the time together.
Together we are better, and the Power is Always in The PRIDE!
Sincerely,
Jeffrey Brewer, Principal
Theresa Kilmurray, Supervisor
HEALTH OFFICE REMINDER
Every child born on or after January 1, 1997, who will be attending 6th grade, and has turned 11 years old, is required to receive 1 dose of Tdap and 1 dose of Meningococcal vaccine. When your child has received these vaccines please submit documentation to the Lanoka Harbor School Health Office.
**Please check with your child's provider, vaccines can be given without a well visit scheduled**
BAND CONCERT
Under the direction of Mrs. Meelheim and Mrs. Gauthier, the Lanoka Harbor School band students put on a wonderful concert which was enjoyed by staff, students, family and friends on April 14th and April 15th. Their outstanding performance shows how much hard work, practice, and dedication pay off!
DRAMA CLUB PRESENTS JUNGLE BOOK
On April 15th and April 16th, this year’s second-grade drama club presented, Jungle Book! Adapted for young performers from the beloved Disney film and the works of Rudyard Kipling, this musical included all the favorite Disney tunes, including "The Bare Necessities" and "I Wan'na Be Like You." With colorful characters and that toe-tapping jungle rhythm, the show was enjoyed by all in attendance.
All of our talented performers put on a fantastic show for family, friends, and students of Lanoka Harbor School. Under the direction of Mrs. Hans and Mrs. Ritacco, with costumes and stage decorations being created by our amazing parents, the show was a success!
A special thank you is extended to all who contributed their time and talent to this year’s production.
LHS PROUD PAWS
The Lanoka Harbor School's Proud Paws Club recently held the Lucky Pets Photo Contest to celebrate household pets and share their love of animals with the Popcorn Park Zoo. Students and staff members who donated $5 were entered into a drawing to win a hand-painted portrait of their pet. Along with their entry, participants submitted adorable pictures of their pets to be displayed for all to see. The winner chosen at random was Westin Riker and his pet hen, Sunny! We are excited to report that $500 will be donated to the Zoo thanks to the generous support of our Lanoka Harbor School community!
LANOKA HARBOR PTO
The Lanoka Harbor Elementary PTO is excited to celebrate the incredible staff at Lanoka the week of May 5th through May 9th! They will be getting a first class ticket for a week filled with delicious treats from around the world! We cannot thank our staff enough for their dedication to our students every single day.
In place of Beach Day this year, the PTO will be hosting a STEM assembly for the students on May 27th and May 28th, with a family night on Wednesday, May 28th. We will be looking for parent volunteers to help during the day and night assemblies. A signup genius will be going out soon, please keep an eye out. Volunteers must be current PTO members and will need to bring a valid ID in order to be checked in.
PTO Dates to remember:
May 5th -May 9th - Staff Appreciation Week
May 13th - PTO Meeting 7:00 pm in the Library
May 27th & May 28th- STEAM Assembly
May 28th - STEAM Family Night
DATES TO REMEMBER:
May 2nd - 1st Grade Class Trip to Cape May Zoo
May 14th - 3rd Grade (Mrs. Orlick's Class) Trip to Wells Mills County Park
May 15th - 2nd Grade Class Trip to Jake's Branch County Park
March 16th - 3rd Grade (Mrs. Cook's Class) Trip to Wells Mills County Park
March 16th - 4th Grade Class Trip to Monmouth Battlefield
March 20th - 3rd Grade (Mrs. Bentley's Class) Trip to Wells Mills County Park
May 22nd - 5th Grade Combined Band Spring Concert 6:00 p.m. @ LTHS
May 23rd - 5th Grade Middle School Orientation
May 23rd - Holiday Half Day - 12:00 p.m. Dismissal
May 26th - School Closed - Memorial Day
May 28th - STEAM Museum Family Night - 5:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m.
SPIRIT DAYS
May 5th - Appreciate Your Super Hero Teacher - Dress Like a Super Hero!
May 27th - May 30th - STEAM Spirit Week
About Us
Email: jbrewer@laceyschools.org
Website: laceyschools.org/lhs
Location: 281 Manchester Avenue, Lanoka Harbor, NJ, USA
Phone: 609-971-2090