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Board
of Education Regular Meeting February 27, 2006 - 7:30 PM The reason for the building change is that the BOE members will
be providing a tour of the school buildings for all those in attendance. Workshop Meeting
March
13, 2006 - 7:30 PM State Testing Date Reminders GEPA
TESTING March
13th thru March 16th 8th
GRADE STUDENTS NJASK
TESTING March
20th thru March 24th 3rd
and 4th GRADE STUDENTS NJPASS
TESTING April
4th thru April 6th 5th, 6th and 7th GRADE STUDENTS Don’t forget to order your
2006 Order forms available in the
office. ATTENTION PARENTS! No one under the age of 18 may sign the student
release book in the office. Please make sure you do use your signature when
signing the form. Only a parent or a designated adult may pick a child up at
school. Thank you! Mrs. Koop Principal Parent
Meeting for Fourth Grade Students Thursday,
March 16, 2006 7:00-8:00 PM All parents of fourth grade students are encouraged
to attend an information meeting regarding the Human Development and
Sexuality unit that will be taught beginning in mid to late April. An overview of the lesson plans as well as
the opportunity to preview the videos will be provided. Ms. Leavy will be presenting. |
Ext. 201 Springtime is coming and so
is the time for the §
The students in grades three and four will be taking the §
New and beginning in Spring of 2006, students in grades 5, 6, and 7
are required to take a standardized state test. The test the state has
selected is the Riverside Publishing Company’s §
Students in grade eight are required to take the Grade Eight Proficiency
Assessment. (GEPA) The dates for the GEPA testing occur during the
week of March 13, 2006. There is a make-up period
following every week of testing. However, it is strongly recommended that
your child do his or her very best to complete the required test during the
designated week. What can students and
parents do to prepare for statewide assessments or any other kind of tests?
There are simple but important ways to prepare. 1.
Talk in a calm and relaxed way about testing to reduce any fears and
anxieties. It is important to discuss the importance of doing their very best
without creating extra concern or anxiety for your child. 2.
Make sure your child gets a good night’s sleep, eats a healthy
breakfast, and arrives to school on time. 3.
Reinforcing the need to pay careful attention to directions and ask
the teacher if there is a question. 4.
Maintain regular attendance during the testing period to minimize
make-up testing. If followed, these helpful suggestions will certainly help your child
before and during a state test and for any other kind of testing as well. Parent Workshop
On Internet Safety
Presented by Lt. Stephen Speira Middle School Dining Room Thursday, March 23, 2006 1:30
p.m. and 6:30 p.m. TRICKY TRAY The 8th grade will be having its Tricky Tray fundraiser on Saturday, March 25, 2006 (snow date April 1st) at GMMS. Doors open at 6:00 PM and drawings begin at 7:30 PM. Refreshments will be available for purchase. Tickets will be sold at the door on a first come, first served basis and are $10.00 (this includes one sheet of tickets). If you would like to donate a basket for this event,
kindly call June Hill 637-4665, Ellen Parisi 637-6192, or Michele Bohm
637-6964. If anyone has empty baskets that are no longer needed, we can
use those as well. As always, thanks for your support. PATHS NEWS Attention 5th grade parents: Great Meadows Middle School P.A.T.H.S. (Parents and Teachers
Helping Students) is looking for volunteers for all officer
positions. PATHS coordinates many activities during the school year:
School Directory, School Store, Assemblies, Student Get Together's and Honor
Roll Breakfast. If you are interested or for more information, please
call: Nancy 637-8966, Liza 475-2066, Maureen 637-8439, or Carolyn
850-3651. Nominations will be announced at the next PATHS Meeting on Wednesday, March 8
at 6:30 in the
CALLING
ALL NEW KINDERGARTEN STUDENTS!” Kindergarten
Registration We are registering kindergarten students for the 2006-2007
school year. If your child will be 5 years of age on or before October 1,
2006 please phone the school for an information/registration packet. By phoning early, you will help us
determine possible class size. We will send a kindergarten registration
packet to you as soon as we hear from you. Phone 637-4351 and ask for Mrs.
Walker. |
SCHOOL
ELECTION
The annual school election will be held on Tuesday,
April 18, 2006. Any registered voter
interested in being a candidate for the school board can obtain nominating
petitions from the board office located in the basement of Candidates filing a nominating petition for board
membership must meet the following qualifications: ·
He/She is a citizen of the ·
He/She must be at least 18 years of age to qualify for office ·
He/She must be able to read and write ·
He/She has been a resident of the municipality from which he/she is
to be elected for at least one year preceding the date of the election ·
He/She is not disqualified as a voter pursuant to N.J.S.A.
19:4-1 ·
He/She is a registered voter in the district No board of education member shall be directly or
indirectly involved in any contract with, or claim against the board. For To vote in the upcoming school election, a
resident must be registered to vote by March 20, 2006. Voter Registration forms can be
obtained from the LUNCH BULLETIN!!!!! Beginning Monday February 27, 2006 student will be
allowed to purchase ONLY ONE snack per day. BOOK
FAIR
Parent Read Aloud Program Don't forget to keep reading and returning your
shapes. We want to see Mrs. Koop
reading all "decked out" in front of school. Comedy Show at GMMS Comedians
for Kids Are coming from |
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