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CRMS Razorback Family Update!
2024-2025 School Year
Welcome Back! Let's Strive for Gold Together!
We had a great first week! Our mission this year is to reach the finish line together with pride, determination, and success!😀
In order for this to happen, we need to be a team at all times! Parents, Staff, and Students all working toward the same goal- Going for Gold! 🏅
What does Going for Gold Mean?
Every Razorback's Gold will look very different. Gold can be defined in one word: Growth. Our Razorback staff will assist their students in understanding where they currently are, where they are headed, and the pathways they will take to get them to that finish line. Our Razorbacks will utilize educational and social-emotional tools such as iReady, IXL, LinkIt!, Schoology, Genesis, Conferencing, Collaborations, Authentic Assessments, Problem Based Learning, Interdisciplinary Activities, No Place for Hate discussions, Building Better People experiences, HUSTLE Team building days, and many, many more tools to reach their Gold throughout the course of the entire school year. Our Teachers, Counselors, and our entire Razorback staff are ready to support our students on their journey for Gold!
How can we all achieve Gold?
From the starting line, Razorbacks should use our HUSTLE program as their guide to success. Each letter represents their pathway to Gold. In addition, Razorbacks should work with their families to strive for Gold at home as well! Planning together as a family is a great idea! Work together to establish routines for studying, work completion, reviewing Schoology for instructional resources and assignments, contacting teachers for additional help, charging stations for devices, and getting enough sleep. Working together as a family to set guidelines and expectations for screen time and social media utilization are all important components to set your Razorback up for success!
What can we do if we notice we need help achieving Gold along the way?
Any Gold worth striving for is hard work-we know that! That's why we are all working together to support our students! We have lunch help daily and after school assistance several times a week for each grade level. Our staff has created a comprehensive tiered support program with interventions and referral services for any Razorback that needs support academically, socially, and behaviorally. Our team is ready to meet, call, email, and problem solve together to come up with the best plan for every Razorback. The key is to tell someone you trust right away. Our Teachers, Counselors, Administrators, and our entire CRMS staff are ready to help! The sooner our team can add supports, the sooner our Razorbacks can overcome the hurdles in the way of their finish line!
Don't Forget to celebrate every Gold moment!
When striving for Gold, there will be many successes along the way. Don't forget to celebrate each milestone. Perhaps you completed an assignment on time. Perhaps you mastered that vocabulary term you struggled with. Perhaps you made a new connection with a staff member, a student, or a parent. Perhaps you tried something new and learned something new about who you are. The possibilities are endless! Be sure to celebrate every Gold moment!
Important Dates!
September 11: Staff and Student Picture Day
September 12: Back to School Night 6:00 PM
October 2: HUSTLE DAY!! WEAR YOUR HUSTLE T-SHIRTS (6th graders and new students will receive them prior to this date!)
October 2: Early Dismissal 12:55 (Teacher In-Service)
Every Wednesday: Wear your CRMS Colors!
*Be sure to be enrolled in Parent Square to receive all notifications!
**After School Clubs and Activities will be linked here very soon!
***Links to our New Code of Conduct is in Class Link on our student devices:
https://drive.google.com/file/d/14IWkblKeEHUTRVnu9VfXPte7Ind4zJll/view?usp=sharing
Fall Picture Day Information! 9/11/24 Do Not Wear Green!
Back to School Night is September 12th! Doors Open 6:10 PM!
Back To School Night at the Middle Level will feature a new format! Here are some highlights and important information:
- Doors open at 6:10 PM
- All Parents- report to your child's Homeroom/Advisory Classroom for a welcome message and brief video
- Parents will attend a 30-minute informational session in the gym featuring their child's classroom teachers! Learn important information about classroom and grade level content . Then, visit our curriculum tables where your child's teachers will also be located!
- There will be a 30-minute session featuring our technology integration specialist and staff members to help parents navigate Google, Parent Square, Genesis, Schoology, and more!
- Join our PTO and enjoy refreshments while in the cafeteria!
- Spend 30 minutes back in your child's Homeroom/Advisory to view an informative presentation focusing on student success and important topics featuring our Razorback Counselors, Administrators, Nurse, and HUSTLE Team!
- Wrap up the night touring the school and visiting our Razorback classrooms and special areas!
- Back to School Night will end at 8:30 PM
- All videos and presentations will be posted in our Family Newsletter, Parent Square, and on our website starting on 9/13/24 for easy access!
Please remember, this event is for parents/guardians. Students do not attend. Please also note that our Razorback staff will be providing general information for all families. If you wish to discuss your individual child, please set up a time to speak privately outside of this event.
Thank you for taking time out of your busy schedules to spend the evening investing in your child's education!
It's Time to Submit Your Photos for Our 24-25 Razorback Yearbook!
Welcome back to the 2024-2025 school year. Below are the links to use for the yearbook.
- Book Online Sales Link: https://jostensyearbooks.com/?REF=A09895524
- Ad Online Sales 8th Grade Only
Link: https://www.jostens.com/apps/jcom/router.mvc?affiliateId=1132401
· Photo Share Link
https://photos.jostens.com/YPUGQ4
If you are uploading pictures, please make sure that the pictures only contain Chestnut Ridge students.
We are currently seeking pictures from the First Day of School.
Chestnut Ridge Middle School Faculty and Staff Earn Gold!
Chestnut Ridge Middle School Faculty and Staff met the GOLD standard at the opening faculty meeting on August 29. 2024. After completing 9 professional development experiences and representing 14 countries, our Razorback Staff celebrated with gold medals, props, and a lot of smiles!
Pictured here:
(L-R) Heather Halicks, ELA, Katie Hill, IMC, Rodney Redman, Science, Shereen Ducasse, ELA, and Cindy MacMinn, Science
Our Counseling Team on Opening Day!
Our Razorback Counseling Team on Opening Day! They are always ready to help our students and families Go for the Gold!
Left to right: Mr. Crawley Grade 6; Mrs. Leonard, Grade 8; Ms. Grimaldi, Counseling Director; Mrs. Bucci, Counseling Secretary; Ms. LaBella, Grade 7. Here's to a great year!
2024-2025 Middle School Day: 8:15 Arrival and 2:50 Dismissal!
8:00 am Early Drop Off Information!
Beginning Tuesday, September 3rd, the "early morning" drop off location will be at Door B-4. Please enter CRMS campus and drive around the back of the building to the opposite side. Door B-4 will be open and staffed to welcome students at arrival. Please pull all the way up against the curb line. We can fit 4-5 cars against the curb. Students can exit their cars on the curb line and enter the building.
Thank you,
CRMS Administration
Thank you!
Parent Square Directions! Click Below!
Genesis, Parent Square, and Tech Help!
Proper care and usage of district-issued device is essential. To ensure that there are no interruptions to learning, student devices need to be charged every night. Students need their device every day and there are only a few charging locations in each classroom. There are no guarantees that anyone will be able to charge in any particular class. Please also have your student bring their charger with their name on it. If the name sticker is no longer on the charger, your student can receive a new one. Devices for 7th and 8th grade students come in a hard shell case. Never remove the case from the device. Also, students are not permitted to add stickers to their device. Please support us by ensuring that devices are charged, in their cases, and in good condition for learning. If you are interested in district supported device insurance, learn more here:
https://www.wtps.org/Page/31548
If any device is in need of repair, staff can direct students on how to request IT support. Additionally, students can create help tickets by signing in to the support portal here: https://wtps.incidentiq.com/
This year, assignment and final grades can be viewed in GENESIS. Schoology will remain available to students and parents where everyone can access class information, however, not all assignments and scores will be posted there. Moving forward, parents and students should check Genesis on a regular basis to stay up to date with student grades. You can access Genesis by visiting
If you need help with your Genesis parent account, you can reach out to genesishelp@wtps.orgThis year parents may receive alerts from ParentSquare for your child’s school and/or teachers. You should have received an email from ParentSquare with information on how to setup your account. Here are the directions on how to activate your account:
https://drive.google.com/file/d/1_sxhe9Cxje3bWFehwh29RuVSc4qi4vVk/view
If for some reason you did not receive an email for ParentSquare, you can reach out to the school to ask someone to verify your email address. You can also use the “Forgot Password” option on the ParentSquare website to help recover your account.
NJ Has Expanded Eligibility for Free/Reduced Lunches to Include More Families!
Dear Valued Members,
I hope this message finds you well as the school year is coming to a close.
As we prepare for the upcoming school year, ensuring that every student has access to nutritious meals is more important than ever. In support of this effort, we have created a short video designed to encourage parents and guardians to complete meal applications for their children.
Moreover, with the new law building on the 2022 Working Class Families Act, more students will receive free meals in the upcoming school year. This expansion further emphasizes the importance of completing meal applications to ensure all eligible students benefit from this opportunity.
We recommend that school districts include the video in their welcome back packets and present it during back-to-school nights. This will help ensure that parents are well-informed about the importance of meal applications and how to access them.
Thank you for your continued dedication to the well-being of our students. Together, we can ensure that every child starts the school year with the nutrition they need to succeed.
Sincerely,
Toni Bowman, MBA, RDN, SNS
New Jersey SNA President
SHAREABLE LINK: https://vimeo.com/963138325?share=copyVIDEO HERE
NJSNA
https://nejsna.memberclicks.net/
(609) 643-0004
WTPS Partners with CARESOLACE! Important Information and Links Below:
Dear Parents of the Washington Township Public Schools School Community:
Youth mental health is a topic of utmost importance, and we believe that by working together, we can create a supportive environment where our children can thrive.
As we have started the new school year, we want to inform you of the invaluable resources available to our community by school:
- Grenloch Terrace Early Childhood Center > Counseling – Community Resources
- Bells Elementary School > Counseling – Community Resources
- Birches Elementary School > Counseling – Community Resources
- Hurffville Elementary School > Counseling – Community Resources
- Thomas Jefferson Elementary School > Counseling – Community Resources
- Wedgwood Elementary School > Counseling – Community Resources
- Whitman Elementary School > Counseling – Community Resources
- Bunker Hill Middle School > Counseling – Community Resources
- Chestnut Ridge Middle School > Counseling – Community Resources
- Orchard Valley Middle School > Counseling – Community Resources
- Washington Township High School > Counseling – Community Resources
In addition, Care Solace offers FREE mental health care coordination services and can help connect you and your child with appropriate community-based providers. Whether it's counseling, therapy, or other mental health services, Care Solace can assist you in finding the support your family may need. To access Care Solace's coordination services, simply reach out using the following options:
- Call 888-515-0595: Their multilingual helpline is staffed 24/7/365.
- Visit [www.caresolace.com/wtps]www.caresolace.com/wtps: On their website, you can explore mental health providers independently or click "Book Appointment" for personalized assistance through video chat, email, or phone.
By joining hands and working together as a community, we can provide a nurturing and inclusive environment that supports the mental health and well-being of our youth. Let's continue to prioritize their emotional growth, and together, we can create a brighter future for our children.
Thank you for being caring and involved parents in the Washington Township Public Schools. Your dedication to supporting our youth is truly commendable.
Ms. Jennifer Grimaldi
Director of District School Counseling (P-12)
Washington Township Public Schools
Sewell, NJ 08080
HEALTH SERVICES FORMS
ASTHMA MEDICATION FORM
Asthma Treatment Plan - Updated May 2017
ADAPTIVE PHYSICAL EDUCATION
APE Form for WTHS (High School) - Updated August 2018
(Middle School) - Updated
DIABETES MANAGEMENT PLAN
Diabetes Management Plan
Diabetes Emergency Plan
EPIPEN SCHOOL FORMS
Delegation Form for Epi-pen
Allergy/Anaphylaxis Action Plan - Updated May 2017
HOME INSTRUCTION
HI 1 Parent Guidelines for Home Instruction
HI 2 Home Instruction Letter to Student's PhysicianHI 3 Home Instruction Student's Physician Verification
MEDICATION DELIVERY
Student Medication Administration form
It's Time to Join Our 2024-2025 Razorback PTO? Paying Your Dues is Easier Than Ever!
We need you! Please email us if you are interested in joining our Razorback PTO! Have fun and help us make our 2024-2025 school year a great one!
JOIN PTO FOR ONLY $10! HERE IS OUR VENMO!
Remember to put your student's name and grade in the comments and send it privately!
What is HUSTLE? Please watch our HUSTLE video:
RAZORBACK RESPECT!
In 2021 Washington Township Public School District charged themselves to take the next steps to foster and center diversity, inclusion, equity, and belonging regardless of ability, race, gender, sexuality, age, faith, national origin, or political perspective. As a result, the Office of Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Belonging (DEIB) was established to facilitate WTPS’ efforts to continue to be a leading comprehensive P-12 school district that is committed to addressing persistent issues related to diversity, inclusion, equity, and belonging that result in positive outcomes for students, faculty, staff, and community partners. WTPS is a public school district with realities that are composed of various experiences, motivations, and identities that should be celebrated daily. When students have opportunities to see themselves in text and school programming it increases our students’ pride, confidence, and self-esteem. When students can be exposed to other students’ lived experiences, we are building empathy and understanding while examining our shared society, cultures, and history
Our Mission
WTPS is a public school district with realities that are composed of various experiences, motivations, and identities that should be celebrated daily. The Office of DIEB will assist with identifying interconnecting opportunities that support the WTPS community and promote diversity, inclusion, equity, and belonging by developing and sustaining meaningful and collaborative relationships. These collaborations will result in creating a more diverse and inclusive community and centering the voices of our community to drive District-wide, culturally sustaining initiatives and equitable opportunities.
Student Voices: Students within the WTPS will offer their unique perspectives regarding diversity, inclusion, equity, and belonging through a collective commitment. This forum will allow them to engage in a process of inquiry that emphasizes student voices and creates opportunities for young people to study their own social contexts, learn how to improve conditions and create greater equity within them. With guidance from the Office of DEIB, the students will become investigators and conduct research using standard social science research techniques and then draw upon creative expressive forms such as spoken word, poetry, visual arts, music, and theater to present their findings.
Cell Phone Reminders!
Dear Parents,
It is time to remind our students of our cell phone and electronics procedures! Thank you for your help and support!
Our code of conduct states:
Use or display of smartphones and other unauthorized electronic devices:
- 1 Administrative Detention
- 2 Administrative Detentions
- 1 Saturday School
Our staff will be reminding students every morning to have their phones turned off and in their lockers during the school day as explained at the beginning of the year. Students have the opportunity to go to their lockers at arrival, dismissal, and lunchtime every day. As always, if students need to contact home for any reason, they may use the phone in our counseling office or main office. If they are feeling sick and need to contact home, please remind them to go to the nurse's office. If you need to get a message to your child during the school day, please call the Main Office: 8565893535 x 5300 and we will deliver the message to your child. Thank you for your continued support and cooperation!