• May 12th- 5th Grade Field Trip

• May 12th- 2nd Grade Concert 1:45pm and 6:30pm and Art Show 6-8pm and Book Fair 6-8pm

• May 13th through 15th- HSA Book Fair

• May 16th- SJG Field Day (Rain date of May 19th)

• May 20th- Kindergarten and 4th Grade Field Trips

• May 22nd- 2nd Grade Wax Museum 9am in APR

• May 22nd- Color Run 1:45pm until end of day

• May 23rd through May 27th- School Closed

• May 28th- School Reopens

• May 29th- 5th Grade Battle of the Books

• June 4th- 3rd Grade Immigration Day

• June 5th- New Kindergarten Student Orientation

• June 9th- SJG Kindergarten Concert 9am (Parents Welcome); Kinderfest at 1:00pm

• June 11th- 5th Grade PV Park Day (Rain Date of June 12th)

• June 13th- Grade 4 New Jersey Day

• June 16th- 5th Grade Recognition Day 9:00am

• June 17th- 12:40 Dismissal

• June 18th- 12:40 Dismissal LAST DAY OF SCHOOL

If you have a child that is turning 5 on or before October 1, 2025 and you are planning to enroll in kindergarten for the fall, it's imperative to complete the registration paperwork as soon as possible. The district is currently planning sectioning and school assignments for incoming kindergarteners. We need all younger siblings (eligible for kindergarten) registered to secure school placement with older siblings. If you have friends and neighbors that need to register their children, please encourage them to do so as quickly as possible. Registration information can be found on our website. Kindergarten Orientation will be held at each elementary school on June 5th at 9:00 A.M.

SJG Field Day is on MAY 16th starting at 10am. We have a great day planned with fun activities and wonderful lunch and snack provided by the HSA. Parents are an instrumental part of the day as you run games and lunch along with the HSA. This is a great way to be part of your child's day!

If you can volunteer any time at all, please complete the Google Form below. Thank you!

The SJG Service Club is collecting donations for the Pequannock Township Animal Shelter. The Animal Shelter is in need of being stocked with supplies for the Summer months. The information is below. Please consider donating!

Please see the letter below for the NJSLA testing information.

As we approach the nice weather, spring break, holidays, and the eventual end of the school year, I want to remind everyone of the importance of attendance. The State of New Jersey Law which informs our district attendance policy states that a student who is absent more than 10% of the school year (18 days) is considered chronically absent and that the student can be retained in the same grade level due to the excessive absences. The total number of absences does include sick days as all days out are counted in the total except for Bring Your Child To Work Day and Certain Religious Holidays. This year the flu has been very bad along with other viruses which has lead to a lot of absences from school which is understandable as we do not want anyone to send their child to school sick. However, the issues arise when students get sick and the days are added to other days that the students have been out for vacations, a fun day off here and there, and other reasons that students are out that are not due to sickness.

I implore everyone to please not take any vacations or other days off between now and the end of the year. We have Spring Break, Memorial Day, snow give back days and then the summer that will keep students home from school. There is too much learning to miss.

Attendance is important for elementary school students for several reasons:

1. Academic Progress: Regular attendance ensures that students don’t miss out on crucial lessons, assignments, and hands-on learning activities that build foundational skills. Missing school can lead to gaps in knowledge that are hard to catch up on.

2. Social Development: School is not just about academics—it's also a place where children learn to interact with peers, make friends, and develop social skills. Consistent attendance helps students become part of the classroom community.

3. Establishing Good Habits: When children attend school regularly, it helps them develop a sense of responsibility, discipline, and routine. These habits can translate into lifelong skills, like punctuality and consistency, that benefit them in the future.

4. Emotional Well-being: Regular attendance helps students feel more confident and engaged in their learning. Missing school can lead to feelings of isolation or stress about falling behind, which can affect their emotional well-being.

5. Teacher-Student Connection: Teachers can better support students' learning when they see them regularly. When students miss school, teachers may not have the opportunity to fully understand their needs and provide tailored help.

6. Building a Strong Foundation: Elementary school is where many basic academic skills, like reading, writing, and math, are first introduced. Consistent attendance ensures that students get the full exposure they need to these critical subjects.

Ultimately, regular attendance helps elementary students succeed academically and develop the skills they need to thrive in both school and life.

Mrs. Mangarelli is in need of volunteers to mount and hang all of our student's art. Click HERE to volunteer.

This is a reminder that students are not to use smart watches during school hours. When in the classroom smart watches or other devices are to be in the backpack. When at recess students can wear them however they are not allowed to contact anyone from them. We allow them to wear them as a tracking device since we are outside but that is all they should be used for. Thank you for reviewing these guidelines with your children.

Our AV Club students have continued our students newsletter. Check out all the information they have to share!

https://sites.google.com/pequannock.org/final-sjg-news-2025?usp=sharing

Giulia did an amazing job this week reciting The Pledge of Allegiance, as well as our kindness quote for the day. Thank you for being so awesome Giulia!

If you are looking for future events, we update the SJG Calendar of Events as we solidify dates. You can find the calendar on our website but below is the link that we will keep in our newsletter going forward.

In the event that your child arrives at school late, please park your vehicle and come into the building to sign them in. It is essential for us to maintain accurate records of student attendance. Therefore, parents are no longer permitted to have students ring the bell and enter the building unaccompanied when they are late. Thank you for your cooperation.

Please see the handbook below for the school year.

For all HSA information and events, visit our website- www.sjghsa.com

Our Color Run will now be Thursday, May 22nd at 1:45 p.m. Let's hope for nice weather and a chance to have some fun before Memorial Day Weekend! If you'd like to volunteer, fill out this form- Color Run Volunteers

We still need some volunteers and donations for Field Day- we are looking to borrow coolers, need watermelon slicing volunteers, and a few more things. Signup link- Volunteer List: Field Day- 2025 HSA Volunteer Needs (This is separate from volunteering with Mr. L for games!)

Let's show the SJG staff how much we appreciate them! We need volunteers to make posters and hang them. Signup link- Class Parents: Teacher Appreciation Doors 2025

We need volunteers to set up and help students shop. Signup link- SJG Scholastic Book Fair: SJG Scholastic Book Fair- Spring 2025

This night benefits all 3 elementary schools. Buy your tickets at this link- Tickets for Québec Capitales vs. Sussex County Miners | vivenu

Mrs. Griffith, SJG School Nurse, will be keeping us up to date on ways to be more healthy all year.

Things to remember

1. Allergy season is here. If you child requires allergy or asthma medication in the spring, see me now before a problem occurs. I encourage allergy medications to be given routinely at home so students are more comfortable during the school day. If medications are needed at school, I cannot give them without a doctor’s order. Please get the paperwork and medication to me ahead of time. Medication forms are on my web page under “Medical Forms”.

Please visit some of these informational web pages on seasonal allergies:

https://www.mayoclinic.

https://kidshealth.org/en/parents/

https://www.cdc.gov/climate-health/

2. Encourage your child to get plenty of sleep and drink plenty of water. With longer days, spring sports and activities running longer into the evening hours, sleep and hydration become even more important. These longer days can also delay homework and bedtime. Children still need 8-10hrs of sleep to be productive in class.

Below is the district calendar that was amended to show that we now have off on April 21st, May 23rd, and May 27th.

Email: Matthew.Reiner@pequannock.org
Website: sjg.pequannock.org
Location: 59 Boulevard, Pequannock Township, NJ, USA
Phone: (973) 3055615
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