Overbrook Parent Newsletter
October 25, 2024
Teacher of the Year / Educational Support Professional of the Year
It's that time again! Please consider making a nomination for one of our staff members for the 2024-2025 Teacher of the Year or Educational Support Professional of the Year. You can click the links below to nominate. All nominations are due by Friday, November 1, 2024.
Site Council
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
Reminder: School Closed
Just a reminder, school will be closed to all students on Thursday November 7 and Friday November 8 for the NJEA Teachers Convention
Visitor Management System
NCAA Future Athlete Webinar
See below for a free webinar for students and families for athletes wishing to participate in athletics at the collegiate level. Please visit this link to register:
New Science Labs!
Two of our outdated science labs recently received a rehab. The project started in late June and was not expected to be completed until November. We were happy to open these rooms a few weeks early last week! Check out our photos below!
Drama Club Book Drive
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.
Morning Drop-Off Procedures - UPDATES IN BOLD
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.
Broken and Lost Chromebook Fines
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
Save the Dates
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)
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.
SENIOR YEAR INFORMATION
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.
Upcoming Events - Week of 10/28
Monday 10/28
Air Force Rep Visit - 10:00 AM - Media Center
Art Club Meeting - 2:00 PM - G102
Gaming Club - 2:00 PM - B213
Tuesday 10/29
Renaissance Trip - Duffield's Farm
Wednesday 10/30
US 1 American Revolution Museum Trip
CCC Rep Visit - 10:00 AM - Media Center
School Site Council - 6:00PM - Media Center
Thursday 10/31
Vermont State University Rep Visit - 9:10AM
Friday 11/1
St. John's University Rep Visit - 9:10AM
LMI Institute Assembly
A Look Ahead... Week of 11/4
Monday 11/4
Art Club Meeting - 2:00 PM - G102
Gaming Club - 2:00 PM - B213
Tuesday 11/5
CC Library Voorhees Trip - MD/LD - 9:00 AM - 1:30PM
Wednesday 11/6
Rowan University Rep. Visit - 9:10 AM - Media Center
Thursday 11/7
No School - NJEA Convention
Friday 11/8
No School - NJEA Convention
2024 - 2025 School Calendar
Please see the Pine Hill School District Calendar for the 24-25 School Year:
Overbrook Event Calendar
Care Solace
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.