New Albany Parent Connection

May is Better Speech and Hearing Month

May 1: National Principal Appreciation Day

May 1 & 2: Second Grade Field Trip

May 2: School Lunch Hero Day

May 5: Cinco de Mayo

May 5-9: Teacher Appreciation Week

May 7: National School Nurse's Appreciation Day

May 8: Kindergarten Field Trip

May 9: Preschool Field Day @ Memorial (Raindate 5/12)

May 11: Happy Mother's Day

May 13: BOE Meeting 7PM @ CMS

May 15: Preschool Connection Series - Power of Play Night 6-8PM @ MEM

May 16: First Grade Laps for Literacy

May 17: Cinnaminson Day

May 18: National Speech Pathologist Appreciation Day

May 20: Careers on Wheels (Raindate 5/21)

May 20: CEHASA Public Meeting 6PM @ NAS Library

May 22: K-2 Field Day (Raindate: 5/23)

May 26: Memorial Day (NO SCHOOL)

May 29: Art Show & Ice Cream Social 6-7:30PM @ NAS

Looking ahead...

June 6: Kindergarten Portfolio Show/Social

June 10: Staff Professional Development (NO SCHOOL for students)

Happy National Principal Appreciation Day!

Thank you to all the dedicated principals whose tireless efforts, unwavering commitment, and hard work are truly appreciated. You are the unsung heroes behind every student’s success, creating environments where learning thrives and futures are built. Mr. Gorman, Mrs. DiSimone, Mrs. Mele, and Mrs. Jones, we celebrate you and everything you do to support students, staff, and entire school communities. Cinnaminson is better because of your leadership!

Thank you for being the guiding force in education.

To our amazing elementary school nurses, Mrs. Ormsby and Mrs. Quinn, thank you for the compassion, care, and calm you bring every single day. From soothing scrapes and stomachaches to being a source of comfort and safety, your impact reaches far beyond the nurse’s office. You are a vital part of our school family, and we are so grateful for your tireless dedication to our students’ health and well-being.

Thank you for being the heart of our care.

Happy Nurse Appreciation Day!

On May 18th we celebrate our incredible elementary school SLPs,

experts in communication and champions for every child's voice. Your patience, dedication, and passion help students express themselves, grow in confidence, and succeed in school and beyond. You make a lasting impact every day, and your work does not go unnoticed.

Thank you for helping our students find their voices—one word at a time.

This annual event provides an opportunity to raise awareness about hearing and speech problems, and to encourage people to think about their own hearing and get their hearing checked. Early identification and intervention for hearing loss is important. Many people live with unidentified hearing loss, often failing to realize that they are missing certain sounds and words. Checking one’s hearing is the first step toward addressing the issue.

To learn more, please click on the fact sheet link below.

Dear New Albany and Memorial Annex School Staff,

Thank you for always being so attentive to your students' needs. Your care, dedication, and unwavering attentiveness truly make a difference each and every day. Because of you, New Albany and Memorial Schools are not just a place to learn—it’s a place where every student feels supported,

seen, and inspired.

We are so grateful for all that you do to make this school the

very best it can be!

With heartfelt appreciation,

Val & Janette

Not All Heroes Wear Capes!

Stop by any cafeteria to watch school nutrition professionals prepare healthy meals for students—all the while adhering to strict nutrition standards, navigating student food allergies, and offering service with a smile—and you’ll see they are true heroes!

This is the reason we celebrate School Lunch Hero Day every year on the first Friday in May. This annual observance is a chance to showcase what a difference school nutrition professionals make in the lives of every child who comes through the cafeteria.

We are grateful to our very own school lunch heroes, Ms. Janet, Ms. Linda, and Ms. Lynn, for all they do for our students. They are always so positive and friendly with students and make healthy, delicious lunches that students enjoy. Thank you for always leading with kindness!

May is National Mental Health Awareness Month. Established in 1949 by Mental Health America, the goal is to help people recognize the ways that mental health concerns can impact their lives, reduce the stigma associated with mental health, provide education about resources that are available in their community, and promote support for individuals and families affected by mental health.

Mental Health Awareness month is an important time to recognize and practice self-care activities that we can use every day, as it is important to make sure we are taking care of ourselves. Examples of self-care activities include writing in a journal, listening to music, spending time outdoors going on a walk or gardening, deep breathing exercises, and coloring.

This month in the library, we will be reading and learning about insects. Insects are such a fascinating topic, and there’s so much to explore in both fiction and nonfiction. Reading about some of the world’s tiniest inhabitants always gets kids excited about reading.

It’s always fun to “Bee a Reader”.

NEW ALBANY & MEMORIAL END OF YEAR MEDICATION PICK UP

If your child keeps medication in the nurse’s office, please remember to pick up your child’s medication(s) on the last day of school

• No medications will be held over until September.

• Any medications left in the Health Office will be discarded.

• Students are not permitted to pick up or transport medications from/to school.

• New doctors’ orders and new medications will be required for each school year. For your convenience, forms can be found online at:

Medical Forms – School Nurse/Medical – Cinnaminson Township Public Schools

Safe medication disposal - locations http://co.burlington.nj.us/DocumentCenter/View/10169/Burlington-County-Safe-Medication-Disposal-Locations?bidId=

Care on Wheels

Pediatric Mobile Services Program | Virtua Health

*Check out the monthly calendar to see days/times when Virtua Pediatric Mobile Services will be coming to a neighborhood near you.

Virtua's Pediatric Mobile Services provides children from infancy to age six in underserved communities throughout South Jersey with health services they need.

The fully-equipped program on wheels offers a range of services, including dental and developmental screenings, blood lead level testing, lead poisoning education, flu shots, back-to-school physicals, vision and hearing screenings, health education, community resources, and referrals to specialized services.

Click on the provided link above or Call 609-304-0151 to schedule an appointment.

As the weather continues to get warmer and you are switching out your childrens' winter clothing, please consider donating any outgrown play clothes to the nurses' offices. We are always in need of extra t-shirts, sweatpants, leggings and shorts for students who are in need of a

change of clothes while at school.

Also, we could always use new sock and underwear donations

(Sizes 3T-10/12).

Thank you!

May is National Physical Fitness and Sports Month!

This is a time to highlight the importance of staying active through sports and other physical activities. In celebration of this observance, we encourage everyone to get at least 60 minutes of physical activity each day, and work together to provide ample opportunity for students to be physically active both at school and at home.

A few ways we encourage physical activity at school:

-Physical Education class

-Recess

-Movement brain breaks inside the classroom

-Walks along the sensory path in school hallways

-Taking brain breaks outside when weather permits

-Field Day on Thursday, May 22nd (Rain date - Friday May 23rd)

Here are some ways to promote physical activity at home:

-Go for family walks (nature walks/scavenger hunts can be extra fun!)

-Drawing with chalk on the sidewalk/driveway

-Playing games with friends in the neighborhood

-Watching TV (that's right!) - challenge each other to try to hold a plank position throughout a commercial break

-Riding bike, scooter, etc.

-Trying out new sports together! Figure out something that nobody in the family has played before and give it a try!

New Playground

On Monday, April 28th New Albany School held a ribbon cutting ceremony to commemorate

the new playground for our students!

A HUGE thank you to our wonderful community for supporting our fundraising initiatives to allow for us to contribute to this becoming a reality.

Nothing Bundt Cake Sale

Thank you to all who supported our friends at Cinnaminson Middle School during their

Nothing Bundt Cake Sale!

Orders can be picked up on May 8–just in time for Mother’s Day!!

Rita's Discount Cards

Do you enjoy a cool Rita’s on a warm day?

Do you like saving $$?

If you answered yes to these questions, you should consider purchasing a Fundraising Card for only $5.00 and for all of 2025, at the Cinnaminson & Moorestown location,

you’ll save 10% on your purchase!*

Getting a card is easy! Order online here: https://rita-s-discount-cards-copy.cheddarup.com

All cards will be sent to your students' school.

Thank you for your support!

*Gift Card purchases are exempt from discount. Other restrictions may apply.

Spirit Wear

Order below:

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The next CEHASA public meeting will take place on

Tuesday, May 20, 2025 @ 6:00PM in the New Albany School Library

Come on out for a fun filled day on May 17th for Cinnaminson Day!

Join us on May 29th from 6:00-7:30PM for the New Albany Art Show & Ice Cream Social. Stop in to view your child's amazing artwork. On your way out, enjoy a Mr. Softee ice cream cone or popsicle, compliments of CEHASA. Each New Albany and Memorial student will receive a coupon to enjoy their sweet treat. Family and friends are welcome to make a cash purchase from Mr. Softee. More information to follow.

Wishing all mothers, grandmothers, godmothers, stepmothers, mothers-in-law, foster moms, bonus moms, other-mothers, aunts, wives, partners, sisters, friends, fellow moms, mentors and women who love with a mother’s heart, a very Happy Mother's Day! May you be celebrated on your special day (and everyday) for all of the wonderful things you do each and every day! Thank you for the love, strength, and guidance you give every day. Your support plays a powerful role in our students’ success.

Wishing you a Mother's Day filled with love, appreciation, and joy. You deserve it!

📣 New Albany Student Recognition

Good character is important for students and adults. It is shown through our thoughts, words, and actions. At New Albany, we stress respect, responsibility, and kindness by following

our schoolwide expectations:

• Be Respectful - I will use good manners and treat others in a way that I would like to be treated. I will be kind, express gratitude, forgive others, and help those in need.

• Be Responsible - I will do what I am supposed to do and be accountable for my actions. I will try my best in all academic areas.

• Be Safe - I will respect school property and make smart choices, doing my best to keep New Albany School a safe and clean place to learn.

Throughout the school year, students and staff will continue to learn ways to display good character traits through counselor and teacher lessons.

We are so proud of our Memorial and New Albany School

March Pirates of the Month!

Thank you for showing RESPECTFUL, RESPONSIBLE, and SAFE behavior and earning your Pirate Coins!

These students exhibited the schoolwide expectations consistently throughout the month, earning Pirate Coins from their teachers, support staff, administrators, and bus drivers.

Congratulations on a job well done!

Congratulations to Ms. Crissy Brightbill for being selected as the April Staff Member of the Month! Ms. Brightbill is always helping out whenever she sees a need. She truly loves servicing our Reading Recovery and Title I reading students. We are so lucky to have Ms. Brightbill as part of the NAS family!

Don't forget - you can nominate a staff member any time for our Staff Member of the Month! Please use this link and share why this person is so deserving of this honor!

May Breakfast & Lunch Menus

Breakfast Menu

Lunch Menu

For more information, please visit our website: Food Services

Breakfast Update

Parents will no longer order breakfast on Genesis. Students will be asked to go down to the cafeteria if they would like to get breakfast. Please have a conversation with your child about ordering breakfast in school.

Please remember to label your child's clothing so that we may

return misplaced items to their rightful owner.

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