Alexander Hamilton News: Noticias
Read All About It: April 1-30
State testing will begin at the end of the month for 5th grade students only. Everyone will begin NJSLA testing ( ELA & Math) in May. We will be sending out detailed information in a few weeks.
End of the year event dates and times will also be shared in early May.
Makerspace
Our Makerspace school wide enrichment experience is in full swing with our 5th grade students during this third semester. They are having a lot of fun working with Ms. Barrett and their classroom teachers.
A makerspace for enrichment is a creative, hands-on learning environment designed to encourage exploration, innovation, and problem-solving skills through various activities and tools.
Some benefits of a makerspace for enrichment include:
1. Fostering Creativity and Innovation
2. Encouraging Problem-Solving and Critical Thinking
3. Building Practical Skills
4. Collaboration and Community
5. STEM and STEAM Learning
Our Makerspace model serves as a valuable enrichment tool for supplementing traditional education and empowering all of our students to become creators and innovators.
Re- residency Process
Re-residency process for current grade 2, grade 5, grade 8, and preschool 4 students
Dear MSD Families,
In recent years, the Morris School District has seen an increase in the enrollment of non-resident students. While we are committed to providing the best educational experience for all, this creates an undue burden on our district’s resources and programs, which ultimately impacts the services available to our resident students who are lawfully enrolled.
To help us maintain the quality of education for our residents and ensure compliance with district policies, we are requiring updated proof of residency for all students currently enrolled in the following grade levels: Preschool 4-Year-Old Program, Grade 2, Grade 5, and Grade 8. This is in accordance with Policy 5111.
Further details regarding the next steps will be shared with you in the coming weeks. Please click here for a list of documents that will be needed.
Please note that parents/guardians who do not complete the re-registration process will receive a notice informing them that their child(ren) will not be permitted to continue enrollment in the Morris School District. In addition, students will not be allowed to attend school in September 2025 unless the re-residency process is completed.
We appreciate your cooperation and understanding.
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Estimadas familias del MSD,
En los últimos años, el Distrito Escolar de Morris ha visto un aumento en la inscripción de estudiantes que no viven dentro de los límites de nuestro Distrito. Si bien estamos comprometidos a proporcionar la mejor experiencia educativa para todos, esto crea una carga excesiva sobre los recursos y programas de nuestro distrito, que termina afectando los servicios disponibles para los estudiantes que viven en nuestro Distrito y que están legalmente inscritos.
Para ayudarnos a mantener la calidad de la educación para los estudiantes que viven en nuestro Distrito y asegurar el cumplimiento de las políticas del distrito, estamos requiriendo prueba actualizada de vivienda/dirección para todos los estudiantes actualmente matriculados en los siguientes niveles de grado: Programa Preescolar de 4 años, Grado, 2, Grado 5, y Grado 8. Esto es de acuerdo con la Política 5111 del Distrito Escolar de Morris.
Más detalles sobre los próximos pasos serán compartidos con ustedes en las próximas semanas. Por favor, haga clic aquí para obtener una lista de los documentos que serán necesarios.
Tenga en cuenta que los padres / tutores que no completen el proceso de re-inscripción recibirán un aviso informándoles que a su(s) hijo(s) no se le(s) permitirá continuar la inscripción en el Distrito Escolar de Morris. Además, a los estudiantes no se les permitirá asistir a la escuela en septiembre de 2025 a menos que se complete el proceso de re-inscripción.
Agradecemos su cooperación y comprensión.
Testing
Upcoming Testing
Naglieri testing: all 3rd grade students and new 4th and 5th grade students will be taking this test.
Testing schedule is as follows:
April 3-7: all 3rd grade students during their media/library time
April 8-9: all new 4th & 5th grade students
NJSLA Testing for Grades 3-5
The New Jersey Student Learning Assessments (NJSLA) are statewide assessments that assess students' progress toward the New Jersey Student Learning Standards in English Language Arts (ELA), mathematics, and science (5th only) for all students across NJ.
Tentative Schedule for AH:
Science (5th grade only)
April 29th-May 2nd
ELA & Math (All students)
ELA: May 6th -7th
Math: May 13th-15th
Note: homeroom teachers have been asked to verify that each student has a working Chromebook and charger. We ask that you please check at home to make sure that your child has both in school. There will be a fee for lost chargers. There will also be a fee for lost or damaged chromebooks.
Please refer to the: Chromebook 1:1 Program: Policy, Procedures, and Information Parent/Guardian Agreement 2024-2025 in the parent portal
AH Students Honors Orchestra
NJ School Music Association
Congratulations to all the students involved in Honors Orchestra. They will be performing on April 5th at Sparta High School.
Danna A.
Amaryllis B.
Valerie B.
Khendra H.
Emily H.
Abigail L.
Haley M.
Julia O.
Julia R.
Emeline S.
Tick Information
ELECTRONIC COMMUNICATION AND RECORDING DEVICES
Students have been doing a great job of keeping their personal devices in their bookbags at all times. We ask that you please remind your child of the rules. Recently we have had a few issues with smartwatches. being used to text. For clarification purposes, the MSD policy also applies to smartwatches. We ask that you also discuss this with your child (if applicable). Click below to review the policy. We appreciate your support!
Important Dates- Dias Importantes
4/3-4/9- Naglieri Testing for all 3rd grade & new 4th/5th grade students
4/14-4/18- Spring Break
4/22- HSA Spring Clubs Begin
4/30- Music, Art & All That Jazz Night (6:30-8:00 PM)
4/29- 5/2- NJSLA Science Testing ( 5th grade students only)