Elizabeth Haddon News

1/8 - Early morning Strings Practice 7:40am

1/10 - Early morning Band Practice 7:40am

1/11 - Kindergarten Information Night - APR 7:00pm -8:30pm

1/12 - Rizzo's Wildlife Assembly

8:45am-9:45am (Pre-K, K-AM, 1st Grade)

9:50am-10:50am (3rd Grade)

10:55am-11:55am (4th Grade)

12:35pm-1:35pm (2nd Grade, Pre-K PM, K-PM)

1:40pm-2:40pm (5th Grade)

1/15 - School Closed - Martin Luther King Day

1/16 - 2 Hour Delayed Opening for students (Teacher Professional Development)

1/17 - Early morning strings practice 7:40am

1/18 - BOE work session

1/19 - Early morning band practice 7:40am

1/19 - Community Meeting 9:20am-10:05am

1/23 - 3rd Grade Trip to Arden Theater 9:30am-12:30pm

1/25 - Chorus (4th and 5th) Dress Rehearsal 4th & 5th Grades 8:45am-9:45am

Orchestra (4th and 5th) Dress Rehearsal 9:45am-10:45am

Band (5th) Dress Rehearsal 12:45pm-1:45pm

1/25 - Winter Concert 7:00pm-8:30pm HMS

1/25 - BOE Meeting 7:00pm

1/26 - Beats, Rhymes and Life Grades - 3rd & 4th Grades 9:00am-9:45am

1/29 - PTA General Meeting 8:45am - Library

The elementary schools are seeking parent volunteers for a focus group on report cards. This will involve a 1 hour meeting from 315PM-415PM on Thursday, January 25th at Central School.

You will provide the elementary principals with feedback on drafts of our new report cards, which were created by a committee of educators this summer. If you are interested, click here to complete an interest form; this closes on Monday, January 15th. Committee members will be informed via email.

Lottery sign-ups close today. Click Here for Information on winter clubs.

We raised $1,459!

This month’s RULER lessons focus on students identifying what makes someone their “best self.” Students will explore the Meta-Moment, and learn how to employ their “best selves.” The goal of the Meta-Moment is to create more time so that we can move away from using automatic, uncontrolled, ineffective strategies and closer to conscious, intentional, effective strategies. The master strategies we can use anytime, anywhere are the breath, positive reappraisal, and positive self-talk. We encourage you to read the parent connection letter linked below. These letters are a great way to reinforce what your child(ren) is learning at school.

Preschool Unit Unit 4 Feeling Word Green

Kindergarten Unit 9 Meta-Moment

Grade 1 Unit 9 Meta-Moment

Grade 2 Unit 9 Meta-Moment

Grade 3 Unit 9 Meta-Moment

Grade 4 Unit 9 Meta-Moment

Grade 5 Unit 9 Meta-Moment

Please inform friends and neighbors who have 2024-25 kindergarten-age children of the upcoming Kindergarten Information Night on January 11th at 7PM at Haddon. Click here for registration information

Preschool

p.m. session only 12:30 - 3:00 / No a.m. session; No ITT

Kindergarten

2 Hour Delay AM 10:25-1:10
2 Hour Delay PM 12:15 to 3:00

Grades 1-5

10:25AM-3:00PM

Reflex is an online, game-based program that helps students build fast and effortless recall of

math facts. Research has shown that quick recall of math facts is critical for future success in mathematics. Click Here for Reflex Parent Guide. Your child can access this site via Clever.

We’re using IXL to support our curriculum in Math and Language Arts this year, and your child has access to this online program at home. With thousands of skills that match what we’re learning, as well as insights into student progress, IXL is a great resource to help your child excel and practice skills.Click Here for IXL Parent Guide

Please join us for our next PTA general meeting on Monday, January 29th at 8:45am in the EHS Library.

Parents are invited to join PTA board members and school personnel to learn more about the PTA, current and upcoming school- and district-wide events and happenings, and the ways in which they can get more involved. We are always looking for new volunteers and ideas!

Can't make the meeting but want to get more involved? Email us at lizzyhaddonpta@gmail.com. We would love to hear from you!

If you're looking to get more involved, then have we got the perfect position for YOU!

We need a parent volunteer to organize this year's Noontime Enrichment program. The program takes place during lunch/recess during which parents come in to teach a class of their design. Past classes have included jewelry making, chess, Legos, arts and crafts, jiu jitsu, etc. Just about anything that is school- and age-appropriate goes!

The chair will organize all aspects of this Lizzy lunchtime program, including recruiting parent "teachers," coordinating days/times/spaces for parent volunteers, organizing class sign-ups, placing students in their chosen groups, and helping to ensure that classes run smoothly.

The program begins on Monday, February 5th and ends on Friday, March 15th.

Please email lizzyhaddonpta@gmail.com with any questions and/or to sign up for the position.

As we strive to foster a love for reading and strengthen our school community, we are excited to continue our One School, One Book initiative at the elementary level. The shared experience of reading a single book as a community can promote unity, stimulate meaningful discussions, and create lasting memories for students and their families. We will roll this out in March, unveiling the book to students at a school community meeting.

To ensure this program's success, we are forming a dedicated committee of parents from each school to join us.

As a committee member, your responsibilities will include:

• Book Selection: Collaborate with other committee members to provide feedback regarding this year’s book selection and help in next year’s selection process.

• Community Engagement: Foster a sense of community by encouraging families to read and discuss the selected book together.

• Feedback and Evaluation: Provide feedback on the program's effectiveness and suggest improvements for future initiatives.

• Event: We will have a culminating activity. You will be invited to attend, but this is not required.

We anticipate holding three one-hour meetings virtually. We hope you will consider joining our committee! Parent support and dedication to our schools truly enhance the work we do, and your involvement will help contribute to the success of the One School, One Book program.

Please complete this form if you are interested in serving on this committee. Committee members will be informed via email. Form due date is Friday 1/12/24.

Recess/Morning Line Up

• If the real feel is 15 degrees or above, we will play/line up outside.
• If the real feel is below 15 degrees, we will play/line up inside.
• We use weather.com for our temperatures.

Proper Attire

• Please be sure that your children are dressed in proper attire for the weather.
• Please send them with gloves, a hat, and a warm winter coat.
• Please be sure to label all items as we often have lost items during the winter months and we aim to return this quickly when labeled.

Have a unique career? Please fill this form if you're interested in coming in for 30 minutes to discuss your career with students in grades 2-5 during their lunch. You will be contacted depending on interest and availability. This form doesn't guarantee being invited to come in as this depends on interest level.

This is a reminder that students are not permitted to play after school unless a parent or guardian supervises them. As per district policy and the school handbook, students are expected to go directly home at the end of the school day unless supervised by a parent or guardian. After school students are to be supervised by a parent or guardian at all times. I appreciate your cooperation in this matter.

As Halloween approaches, please do not send candy in student's lunch or snack. Also, do not send in sports drinks for lunch.

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School community meetings are monthly all school assemblies. They typically include a greeting, sharing of a book of the month, sharing of some kind of wonderment to get students thinking, giving our class Dragon of the Month awards, and singing of our school song. At some community meetings classes or clubs share a project or something they are learning about. While parents are always welcome, if your child's class is sharing the teacher will let you know if you would like to attend. Attendance is certainly optional.

Please send your child in with one healthy, easy to eat snack each day. Please do not send in candy as this is not permitted in school.

We have seen an increase in nurse visits to start the year. Please discuss with your child that they should ask to see the nurse in the following scenarios. Also, please contact the nurse at lewing@haddonfield.k12.nj.us if there is an injury at home requiring treatment at school and gym restrictions for an out of school injury.

• Unresolved stomachache or headache after trying self help strategies (i.e. water, a snack, lunch and bathroom).

• Any serious illness, injury or bleeding

• Injury to the head, face, eyes, and neck

• Painful limb injuries that may be sprain or break

• Pain due to a fall

• Fever, feeling feverish, shaking, chills, reports fever

• Vomiting or diarrhea

• Asthma symptoms or breathing difficulties

• Scheduled Medication or need for medication

• Possible allergic reaction or exposure; insect bites or stings

• Lost permanent tooth

Join us for a spectacular event as the talented students of Elizabeth Haddon Chior take center stage to sing the national anthem for the renowned Harlem Globetrotters. This is a unique opportunity to support these young singers and enjoy an unforgettable performance by the world's best basketball entertainers, the Harlem Globetrotters. Click Here to Purchase Tickets

We have noticed a trend that is causing disruptions in the classroom. Students are using their smartwatches to text or call home without teacher knowledge or permission. As our handbook and the student Acceptable Use Policy state, cell phones should be shut off and in backpacks. While students can continue wearing smart watches they should be in airplane or school mode. Students are not permitted to call home from watches during the school day.

If students need to communicate with you, they should call from the classroom or main office. If a child is using a device without teacher permission it will be confiscated until the end of the day. Frequent occurrences of unauthorized use will result in no longer being allowed to bring these devices to school. Thank you for your assistance with this.

• Click Here for instructions on how to add this to your phone calendar. Paste this code into the "subscribed calendar" box https://calendar.google.com/calendar/ical/c_bhhat3uhcr3llrs1qiejvcbhk0%40group.calendar.google.com/public/basic.ics
• To add to a google calendar go to our website At the bottom of our embedded scroll calendar, click the + button and add it!

Note: You must fill out this form to receive PTA e-mails even if you have received them previously.

Click Here to sign-up to receive EH PTA E-Blasts

Please click here to update your contact information. Instructions can be found here. It’s important to always keep your contact information updated especially your email. To do this click on “Contacts” at the top right once you login to Genesis. If you need a login please contact Amy Fanrak at afanrak@haddonfield.k12.nj.us

If it is necessary to keep a child home from school, please do one of the following:

• Call the office before the start of school

Email us at ehattendanceOffice@haddonfield.k12.nj.us or click the link on our school homepage, and include

• Child’s first and last name
• Class
• Reason for absence

If you do not have access to email, you may call in your child absent. You must send in a note when your child returns if you use the call in method.

• Lunch cost is $3.50. Payment can be made via the School Lunch Payment Portal or by check made out to Haddonfield BOE
• Students will be required to order in their classroom each morning.
• Please review the lunch choices with your child (especially those at the younger grades) to help with ordering at school.
• Free and Reduced Lunch Application
• For more information: Food Services in Haddonfield

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This online payment service provides an easy way to pay for items such as ChromeBook fees and class trips using your credit/debit card or electronic check. Enrollment is easy and is available today! To create an account, follow the steps below:

1. Go to www.MySchoolBucks.com and register for a free account.

2. Add your students using their school name and student ID.

3. Make purchases with your credit/debit card or electronic check.

A program fee of 3.9% applies. You will have the opportunity to review any fees

and cancel if you choose, before you are charged.

If you have any questions, contact MySchoolBucks directly:

· support@myschoolbucks.com

· (855) 832-5226

· Visit myschoolbucks.com and click Help

We are excited to announce that the PTA has once again covered the cost of the directory for the 23/24 school year. If you were a DirectorySpot user last year, then you don’t need to do anything. If you are a NEW user, you can download DirectorySpot for free from the App Store (iPhone users) or Google Play (Android users), or you can also access the data from the web: https://www.directoryspot.net. There will be no paper directory, everything is through the app or website.

If you are already in the directory, please log in to confirm and/or update your family contact information. Please note that we will update student grade levels in July, so it might be best to log in sometime in August. If you need to make a change, you will need to do so using the website, not the app.

If you are new to the district or you were never added to the directory, please fill out this form and you will be added to the directory by October 1, 2023. After the beginning of October, I will update the directory on a weekly basis as new submissions come in.

Having contact information up to date is more important now than ever. Please email Lindsey Murphy at lindseyaperry@yahoo.com with any questions!

Dogs are not permitted on the school property during school hours and at drop off and pick up times. Although many children feel safe around animals, some children have adverse reactions to pets even though they may be well trained. We have noticed some families bringing pets onto the school grounds especially at morning line-up or pick-up. Please be considerate of others by cooperating with this policy.

All Community News must be sent to Mr. Chuck Klaus’s office for approval. Community members should submit their news by email to Ms. Channell Jorrin at cjorrin@haddonfield.k12.nj.us in order to be included. Please do not send news directly to the school principals.