Issue 3: February 7th, 2025

Dear School 6 Families,

The past two weeks have been filled with excitement and celebration at School #6! We marked the 90th day of school in style, recognizing how far we’ve come this year with joy and enthusiasm. Looking ahead, I’m excited for us to come together as one unit on February 12, 2025 to celebrate the 101st day of school! Be sure to review the flyer shared via Dojo and linked below for details.

This week, we’re celebrating National School Counseling Week and showing our appreciation for Ms. Buscio, whose dedication and support make a world of difference for our students.

Thank you, families, for your continued partnership and support. It truly makes our school community stronger every day!

Warm regards,

Dr. Mendez

Our 4th and 5th graders had the exciting opportunity to attend The Ways of Water Assembly, presented by the Grand Falloons! Through an engaging and interactive performance, students explored the water cycle, learning about evaporation, condensation, precipitation, and the importance of water conservation. The lively presentation kept students entertained while deepening their understanding of how water moves through our world. It was a fun and educational experience that left our students thinking about the vital role water plays in our daily lives!

Our amazing lunch aides treated our second graders to a special lunchtime reward: a Grand Prix-style race in the gym! Students had a blast racing their cars, cheering on their classmates, and enjoying some friendly competition. It was a fantastic way to celebrate positive behavior and make lunchtime extra fun.

At School #6, we love and appreciate our incredible lunch aides for all they do to support our students each day!

HUGE shout out to the classrooms who had the greatest percentage of attendance for the month of January!

• Preschool: Ms. Mount's Class with 92.70% attendance
• First Grade: Ms. LeBlanc/Ms. Wilkerson with 94.35% attendance
• Third Grade: Ms. Bonanno with 96.36% attendance

Pictured below are students from Ms. LeBlanc and Ms. Wilkerson's class who once again won the All-Star Attendance Challenge! Kudos to this bunch!

Parents, thank you for ensuring that students get to school on time and ready to learn! Your support is greatly appreciated! If you would like to learn more about our All-Star Attendance Challenge, check out the link "Attendance and Punctuality Matter" below.

From vibrant bulletin boards to snapshots of students learning and collaborating, this is a glimpse into the amazing things happening at School #6 every day.

Our students are having a fantastic time developing their strategic thinking and problem-solving skills in the Chess Club!

Our 2nd and 3rd graders are having a magical time expanding their love for reading in the Enchanted Readers Club! They are currently reading Dinosaurs Before Dark.

Our 4th and 5th graders are also having a great time and finding the joy of reading in the Book Club! They are currently reading The One and Only Ivan.

Students build and design after school in Lego Club!

We feature a creative piece of work from a Sixer!

Drawing by E.C. in 2nd grade

Our students are busy learning about the importance of "Kindness" and being kind every day, both at school and at home. Acts of kindness can make the world a happier place for everyone! Our 5th graders are excited to be part of our "Kindness Squad," and they will be setting positive examples for our entire school.

Dear Parents and Guardians,

As we are in the midst of flu season, we want to ensure that our school remains a safe and healthy environment for all students and staff. With many viruses circulating in our community, it is important that we all work together to reduce the spread of illness.

Please DO NOT send your child to school if they are experiencing any of the following symptoms:

• Fever (temperature of 100.4F or higher)
  Call the nurse if you need a thermometer.

• Runny nose

• Cough

• Body aches

• Vomiting

• Diarrhea

If your child shows any of these symptoms, they should stay home until they are symptom-free and fever-free for at least 24 hours without the use of medication. This allows them to recover fully and helps protect others from becoming ill.

We understand the challenges of managing illness during the school year, and we greatly appreciate your cooperation in keeping our school community healthy. If you have any questions or need guidance, please do not hesitate to reach out to the school nurse.

Thank you for your support and understanding.

Warm Regards,

Nurse Falk

lfalk@gboe.org

(973)340-5036 Ext. 6013

Valentine's Day Fundraiser

NOW is your last chance to pre-order your flowers!

1 flower for $3.00 and 2 flowers for $5.00

Flowers may be picked up on February 13th and 14th.

Upcoming Parent Volunteer Opportunities

We will be looking to fill volunteer spaces for the following events:

- Sorting our carnation delivery on either February 11th or 12th

- Book Fair Set Up February 27th or 28th

Please email me and let me know when you can help! ndelia@gboe.org

Save the Dates and be on the lookout for additional Volunteer Opportunities

• Read Across America Week 3/3-3/7
  
• Applebee's Breakfast Fundraiser 3/29
  

Please note that the Winter Wonderland Dance scheduled to take place on February 27, 2025 has been postponed until further notice.

Many parents are informing teachers of Early Pick Ups or Children Not Attending Aftercare via Class Dojo the day of. Please note that teachers are teaching and may not get to check emails or messages sent via Class Dojo.

Please be aware of the following, noted in the Elementary School Handbook page 7: Parents requesting their child be excused from school before the school day ends must send written verification in advance signifying the reason, time, and who will pick up the student.

If an emergency occurs, and a child cannot attend aftercare or needs to be picked up early, please contact the School Secretary. Do not inform teachers via Class Dojo as you risk the possibility that teachers will not get the message on time.

RE-REGISTRATION PORTAL IS NOW OPEN.

ALL STUDENTS MUST RE-REGISTER.

Re-Registration Instructions

1. Complete the Re-Registration Form:

   • Ensure you fill out all required fields accurately.

   • List all children you have enrolled in the district.

2. Gather Required Documents:

   • Collect all necessary documents for re-registration. This may include proof of residency, identification, and any other required paperwork.

   • Click here to view required documents

3. Submit All Documents at Once:

   • Ensure that you submit all the required documents together. Incomplete submissions may delay the re-registration process.

4. Review and Confirm:

   • Double-check all information and documents before submission to ensure accuracy.

   
   

GARFIELD RE-REGISTRATION PORTAL (Survey is available in multiple languages)