Clinton Township Newsletter

1 4 n o v e m b e r 2 0 2 1 W W W . C L I N T O N T W P N E W S L E T T E R . C O M C L I N T O N T O W N S H I P S C H O O L N E W S www.ctsdnj.org Patrick McGaheran School Week of Respect: In accordance with the Anti-Bullying Bill of Rights Act, the first week of October is classified as the "Week of Respect." The third week in October is designated as "School Violence Awareness Week". These weeks are designed to ensure that all students in our schools receive age appropriate instruction on respecting themselves and others. The theme of respect is instrumental in helping students to feel comfortable in our schools. Students learned that respect occurs when you listen to others, play fair, use good manners, wait your turn, compliment someone, pick up after yourself, and treat others in a positive manner. Being respectful is one of the key ingredients to being the best person you can be! These weeks we continue our focus upon RESPECT for ourselves, others and our environment. During the Week of Respect at Patrick McGaheran School, students I N O U R S C H O O L S : ● Monday, November 1 Parent/Teacher Conferences (PM) Students, Early Dismissal ● Tuesday, November 2 Parent/Teacher Conferences Election Day School Closed ● Wednesday, November 3 Parent/Teacher Conferences (PM) Students Early Dismissal ● November 4-5 NJEA Convention: School Closed ● Wednesday, November 17 Professional Development PM (W) Students Early Dismissal ● Wednesday, November 24 Early Dismissal ● November 25-26 Thanksgiving Break School Closed Dear Families and Staff, We hope you have a Happy and Safe Thanksgiving this month! Here are some upcoming important dates to keep in mind for this Fall: discussed what respect looks like and sounds like, and each class created a chart for different areas around our school, including the classroom, the bus, the cafeteria, the bathrooms, the playground and the hallways. PTA Scarecrow Trail: Grade level teams participated in the PTA Scarecrow Trail activity. Check out a few of our book-themed entries! Thank you, PTA! Falling leaves and sweater weather. We are about midway through our first marking period and beginning to look ahead to the second marking period and beyond. T h e a d m i n i s t r a t o r s , f a c u l t y a n d s t a f f a r e a c k n o w l e d g e d f o r t h e i r c o n t i n u e d professionalism and support in maintaining a good balance for the children in our care. Our children need to learn, to engage, and to interact. Formal district goals for the 2021-2022 school year focus on social-emotional learning, academics, and the use of technology to amplify learning. Another priority for the current school year is the health and safety of all members of our educational community and the community at large. October was National Principals Month! What is National Principals Month? "Through visionary leadership and tireless pursuit of success for each student, principals guide and support their schools in ways large and small every day. As we faced new challenges presented by COVID-19, our principals came through when it mattered most. National Principals Month is our way of honoring their dedication and thanking them for all they've done." T h e N e w J e r s e y D e p a r t m e n t o f E d u c a t i o n has announced the Governor's Award for Outstanding Educator of the Year for the 2021-2022 school year. This celebratory program continues to recognize our state's best teachers and educational services professionals. Do you know a classroom teacher or educational services professional who is dedicated, inspiring, and making a difference in the lives of students? If so, please take the time to recommend this person by completing the nomination form (at: www. CTSDNJ.org/news/what_s_new/governor_s_ educator_of_the_year_program_2021-2022) and returning it to your building principal on or before Friday, November 12. You may drop off your nomination form in the main office or email it directly to the building principal. Administrators, staff members, parents, and community members are encouraged to participate! Please note that you may nominate both a classroom teacher AND an educational services professional. November Parent-Teacher Conferences: All conferences will go on as scheduled on November 1-3. Scheduling for Parent Teacher conferences and any Early Dismissals will be made available on our website. We will continue to update everyone on these and other events as they unfold. Have a great Thanksgiving and be well. Sincerely, Johanna S. Ruberto, Ed.D., Interim Superintendent Dear Clinton Township Community Members: A L e t t e r f r o m Johanna S. Ruberto, Ed.D., Interim Superintendent of Schools

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