

3/7/2025
Mr. Matthew Reiner, Principal
SCHOOL NEWS!
Upcoming Events For January / February
March 7th- SJG HSA Winter Dance 6:30-8:00
March 10th- Grade 1 Field Trip
March 14th- Report Cards Open at 3pm
March 20th- Grade 3 Field Trip
March 27th- SJG Author Visit
March 28th- SJG HSA Fundraiser at the Brownstone at night
April 7th- Jump Rope for Heart
April 11th- SJG HSA Color Run at 1:45pm
April 14th through 18th- Spring Break (School Closed)
April 23rd- 2nd Grade Field Trip
May 12th- 5th Grade Field Trip
May 16th- SJG Field Day (Rain date of May 19th)
May 20th- Kindergarten and 4th Grade Field Trips
May 26th- Memorial Day (School Closed)
May 29th- 5th Grade Battle of the Books
June 5th- New Kindergarten Student Orientation
June 9th- SJG Kindergarten Concert 9am (Parents Welcome); Kinderfest at 1:00pm
June 11th- 5th Grade PV Park Day (Rain Date of June 12th)
June 13th- Grade 4 New Jersey Day
June 16th- 5th Grade Recognition Day 9:00am
June 17th- 12:40 Dismissal
June 18th- 12:40 Dismissal LAST DAY OF SCHOOL
Read Across America Fun!
We had a great week celebrating reading! Guest Readers, reading with our buddies, reading by flashlight, and a drop everything and read time today! Reading sure is fun!
SJG Student Newsletter
Our AV Club students have continued our students newsletter. Check out all the information they have to share!
https://sites.google.com/pequannock.org/final-sjg-news-2025?usp=sharing
Our 5th Grade Pledge Leader For The Week!
Maison did an amazing job this week reciting The Pledge of Allegiance, as well as our kindness quote for the day. Thank you for being so awesome Maison!
SJG Calendar of Events
If you are looking for future events, we update the SJG Calendar of Events as we solidify dates. You can find the calendar on our website but below is the link that we will keep in our newsletter going forward.
Late Student Sign In- IMPORTANT!
In the event that your child arrives at school late, please park your vehicle and come into the building to sign them in. It is essential for us to maintain accurate records of student attendance. Therefore, parents are no longer permitted to have students ring the bell and enter the building unaccompanied when they are late. Thank you for your cooperation.
Elementary Handbook for 2024-2025
Please see the handbook below for the school year.
Attendance Matters!
Being present in school is super important! Full days out, 1/2 days out, being late, and leaving early affect your children's learning. See below!
DISTRICT NEWS
Reminder From Mr. Hayzler, High School Principal
As Spring approaches and warmer weather is on the horizon, spring sports at PTHS are starting on Monday, March 10th. For the safety of our students, athletes and spectators, bikes, scooters and/or e-bikes are not permitted on the track or in the athletic complex at any time. Bikes, scooters and/or e-bikes should be parked in the designated racks outside the facility. This includes weekends. Thank you for your cooperation.
DISTRICT ART AND MUSIC SHOW
The District Art and Music Show is scheduled for Tuesday, March 18th. The Art Show will be held in the PTHS Cafe 6-7pm and District Music Show will be held in the PTHS Auditorium 7pm. Students are represented from all schools and grade levels. There is even a faculty band that will be playing!
America’s Field Trip Contest
From our Social Studies supervisor, Dr. O’Keefe: “In 2026, the US will be celebrating the 250th anniversary of the signing of the Declaration of Independence. As we look forward to this occasion, students in Grades 3-12 from across the nation are invited to participate in the America's Field Trip Contest. Entrants will submit writing or artwork that answers, ‘What does America mean to you?’ The link contains all contest rules and submissions are due by April 16, 5pm EST. As there are multiple slots for first- and second-pace winners, we encourage all eligible students to participate!”
SJG HOME AND SCHOOL ASSOCIATION
HSA Calendar
Get your tickets to SJG's Ultimate Night Out- Beefsteak, Dueling Pianos, and Tricky Tray.
SJG HSA Ultimate Night Out Ticket Bundles!
SJG's Ultimate Night Out is just a few weeks away! Ticket bundles are now available for purchase. These exclusive bundles are only available until March 17th and will not be sold at the event (individual tier tickets will be sold at the event).
We have over 200 prizes, 50/50 raffle, plus Boone Authentic Autographs will once again be auctioning sports/movie memorabilia and more- It's going to be a great night!
Scan the QR code on the flyer or click HERE to purchase.
Support One of Our Biggest Fundraisers of the Year!
We're seeking local businesses and families to donate a tricky tray basket or become an event sponsor.
Your generous contribution will be recognized at the event, on social media, and outside SJG, offering great marketing opportunities for your business. Donations are tax-deductible.
Click HERE to be a part of making this event an absolute success!
NURSE'S CORNER
Staying Healthy This Time of Year!!!
We are at the beginning of cold and flu season. We can also see other childhood ailments.
These can include Covid, Strep throat, Coxsackie viruses and stomach viruses. There are
common things we can all do to lessen the spread of such illnesses. These include:
1. Proper hand washing. Reinforce to your children how and when to wash hands. Hand
washing is the number one way to protect yourself and others against all of
these childhood illnesses.
2. Remind children to cover their mouths and noses with a tissue or sleeve
when sneezing or coughing. Throw tissues away after each use. This is always
reinforced here at school.
3. The flu and covid vaccines are recommended and available.
4. Keep sick children home. If your child is ill, PLEASE keep them home for 24hrs -
symptom free. This means symptom free without medication like Tylenol or Advil.
Symptoms include temperature 100.4 or above, vomiting, diarrhea, consistent
coughing, runny nose, sore throat, new skin outbreaks or rashes etc. I will only have
to send them home if the symptoms continue at school. Most illnesses, if
contagious, are spread right before and right after the illness appears. Staying
home while symptoms persist can lessen the spread to others. It also protects your
child from picking up secondary illnesses while their immune system is already
working hard.
5. Have children get plenty of rest and eat a nutritious diet. While these are
important every day, it is even more important when children are not feeling well.
6. When your child is ill, please call or email the main office by 8:15am to report
an absence. The attendance line is available 24/7. I also ask that you let the
school know why your child is absent and be as specific as possible. If you
take your child to the doctor it is helpful to bring documentation of the illness
from the doctor. Let us know if your child has a specific illness.
HEALTH RESOURCES ALL YEAR ROUND
1. Below you can find some resources on these childhood illnesses.
https://www.cdc.gov/flu/pdf/treatment/flu-guide-for-parents.pdf
https://kidshealth.org/en/parents/flu-vs-cold.html
https://kidshealth.org/en/parents/hfm.html?WT.ac=p-ra
2. Below is additional information on head lice, a childhood concern that can occur any time of year.
Meningococcal Reminder
Please read the PDF below about Meningococcal Vaccine.
COMMUNITY EVENTS
Stephen J. Gerace Elementary School
Email: Matthew.Reiner@pequannock.org
Website: sjg.pequannock.org
Location: 59 Boulevard, Pequannock Township, NJ, USA
Phone: (973) 3055615
Twitter: @SJGPride
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sjgpride/