Welcome Back-To-School Newsletter and Documents from 8/16/24

September 19th, 2024- Beach Haven P.T.A. Meeting 3:30 PM at

Panzone’s.

September 23rd, 2024- No Bus Service on this day AM or PM.

September 25th, 2024- Board of Education Meeting 5 PM in the GYM

We invite everyone to join us at this meeting to recognize and celebrate our County Teacher of the Year , Mrs. Jill Falletta.

W.I.N.- Registration is OPEN, closes on Friday, September 13th

Classes start on Monday, September 23rd

Sign up link:

https://forms.gle/Ryz6242pFTaB7C4X9

Welcome to Beach Haven School PTA for the 2024/2025 school year! We are so excited to have our parents and teachers work together to make BHS the best for your children and students!

Below is a volunteer form for many of the events the PTA hosts throughout the year. Please select the opportunities that are of interest to you.

2024-2025 Volunteer Form

Beach Haven has a shared-services agreement with Stafford Township School for Special Education and Child Study Team services. Please welcome our team for the 2024-2025 School Year:

Stephanie Szczepan, School Psychologist and Case Manager.

Chrissy Greenblatt, LDTC.
Molly Spaschak, Social Worker.

While we are just beginning Mrs. Falletta's recognition and celebration as our County Teacher Of The Year, they have already begun the process for selecting candidates for next year. This year you may nominate one teacher who meets the criteria detailed on the form and one Education Services Professional to represent our school. Please submit your nomination by Wednesday, November 20th, 2024.The more compelling and detailed the response, the better. Please use as much space as possible.

BH Teacher of the Year Nomination Form

BH Educational Services Professional Nomination Form

Health Chocolate Milkshakes?

As part of a stimulating Google Classroom discussion with the 3rd grade about National Chocolate Milkshake Day, I proposed the idea of a healthy chocolate milkshake. Finding healthy alternatives to traditional sweet treats can be a great way to satisfy cravings without the same negative impacts on our diet, weight, energy, nutrition, fat intake, cholesterol, and other health concerns.

What does a healthy milkshake consist of? First of all, it depends on your own likes, dislikes, available ingredients, creativity and healthy status.

It is generally recommended to consume milkshakes in moderation, as they can be high in calories, sugar, and fat. However, if you are looking for a healthier option, there are a few things you can consider:

• Choose a lower-calorie base: Instead of using ice cream as a base, you can use frozen yogurt, skim milk, or even silken tofu.
• Add in healthy mix-ins: Try adding fresh or frozen fruit, such as berries or bananas, to add flavor and nutrition to your milkshake.
• Limit added sugars: If you are using a flavored base, such as flavored yogurt or ice cream, be sure to check the label for added sugars. You can also try using a natural sweetener, such as honey or maple syrup, instead of regular sugar.
• Use healthy toppings: Instead of whipped cream and chocolate sauce, try topping your milkshake with sliced fruit or a sprinkle of nuts for added crunch and nutrition.

Overall, the healthiest milkshake will depend on your specific dietary needs and preferences. It may be helpful to speak with a healthcare professional or a registered dietitian for personalized advice.

School is in session, but do you know about the danger zone? The danger zone is the area around a school bus where visibility is limited, and safety can become an issue. The safety zone includes 10 feet around the back and sides of the school bus, and 30 feet in front of the school bus. Passing vehicles on the side with the stop arm can pose a threat, so always be aware of your surroundings while unloading. There is a danger for smaller students who cross in front of or behind the school bus, as this is a limited visibility area. Ensure the driver knows they are crossing the road prior to doing so. If they can see the driver, the driver can see them. Lastly, if something is dropped while exiting the bus, DO NOT pick it up until the bus has pulled away or the driver is alerted. If a child bends down to secure an item under or around the bus, they will fall out of visibility and can potentially be harmed. Teach your students and children about the danger zone as well as the safety zone (depicted in the image). Help us keep our precious cargo safe and have a great school year!

Its time to become an official member of the Beach Haven PTA, complete this form. Becoming a PTA member does not mean you are volunteering for anything, it means you support the PTA and it’s activities – although we are in need of volunteers and welcome any help! It is important to complete this form so that you are included in our emails & messages! Memberships must be paid every year!

Dues are $5 per adult or $10 per family. After completing this form, please pay dues via Venmo (@BeachHaven-Pta) and indicate "member" in the notes.

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Students who attend school regularly have been shown to achieve at higher levels than students who do not have regular attendance. This relationship between attendance and achievement may appear early in a child's school career. A recent study looking at young children found that absenteeism in kindergarten was associated with negative first grade outcomes such as greater absenteeism in subsequent years and lower achievement in reading, math, and general knowledge

Chronic Absenteeism is defined by the U.S. Department of Education as missing 15 days or more a year. If your child reaches 18 or more absences, it then has to be reported to the State of New Jersey for our School Performance Reports.

If you wish to have a student seen by our school counselor, please fill out this form. The responses to this form will be checked once a week. If you have something more urgent to inform the school about, please get in touch with the school's main office during business hours at 609-492-7411. (If your child is in crisis, please dial 988 for support and 911 for emergencies).

BH School Counselor Request Form

Here are some resources to help you understand and to support your child's speech/language development at home. (See the links below)

Speech and Language Milestones

Speech Therapy Practice at Home

Speech Sound Acquisition

Heating/Energy Assistance- If you know someone who is having difficulty paying their energy bills this winter to stay warm, see the resource below to refer that person to for assistance.

In 2008, P.L. 2008, Chapter 38 was signed into law and mandates that all children age 18 and under have health insurance. All relevant state agencies continue to engage in outreach strategies to help families meet this requirement.

NJ FamilyCare is a federal and state funded health insurance program created to help New Jersey's uninsured children and certain low-income parents and guardians to have affordable health coverage. It is not a welfare program. NJ FamilyCare is for families who do not have available or affordable employer insurance, and cannot afford to pay the high cost of private health insurance.

If you are interested in NJ FamilyCare please visit http://www.njfamilycare.org.

Here are some resources to help support your child during homework. These are not designed to provide answers, but to help students who may struggle gain a better understanding through finding the explanation behind the answers when they get stuck or confused. Please reach out if you have any questions or concerns. I can be reached at shenry@beachhavenschool.com.

Brainly is a homework helper site students can use to ask question(s) to a community of teachers and students. https://brainly.com/

Socratic provides homework help with most subjects. It gives visual explanations, video tutorials and detailed step by step guides to help students understand complex concepts. https://socratic.org/

Quizlet provides students with the tools they need to learn any skill. It has step by step solutions and flashcards to help students prepare for quizzes or assignments. https://quizlet.com/latest

WolframAlpha Provides students with step by step solutions and skill development for understanding simple and complex learning for all subjects. https://www.wolframalpha.com/

Ocean County Health Department Resources

Life on the Island is glorious. We also know that weather can pose risks here unlike other areas. In order to help keep your family prepared, here are some resources to consider.

Planning

Emergency Kits

Conversations with Family Members

Caring for Pets

NJ Hopeline
1.855.654.6735

Whatever you’re going through, feeling, or thinking, we are here to listen and support you.

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