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Great Meadows Regional School District
Jaguar Junction
Friday, June 12, 2015
"TEAM" - Together
Everyone Achieves More
Independence & Liberty
Great Meadows Regional
School District
There have been several reports of vehicles using the bus
entrance at the Central School/Middle School campus. Please
be advised that the bus entrance is for buses only.
Phone: 908-637-6576
Fax: 908-637-6356
In addition, there have been several reports of vehicles
speeding through the school speed zone while the yellow
speed zone lights are active. The Independence Township
Police Department has asked that we notify all parents that
law enforcement will be monitoring and strictly enforcing the
school speed zone limit.
Thank you.
www.gmrsd.
com
Great Meadows Regional School District Administration
EARLY DISMISSAL TIMES
Central/Liberty
1:10pm
EARLY DISMISSAL
Thursday, June 18th, Friday, June 19th,
Monday, June 22nd—LAST DAY
Great Meadows Reg. School District 2015-16 Calendar
on Page 12
FIRST DAY OF SCHOOL
EARLY DISMISSAL
Wednesday, September 2nd,
Thursday, September 3rd,
FULL DAY
Friday, September 4th,
SCHOOL CLOSED
Labor Day
Monday, September 7th
Reminder:
If you did not
attend
Kindergarten
Registration
please see
Page 13 for
details
David Mango,
Superintendent
Ellen Weiss, Admin. Asst.
JUNE IMPORTANT DATES
Middle 12:15pm
P.O. Box 74
Great Meadows, NJ 07838
8th Grade Happenings
Friday, June 12 -- 8th Grade
Farewell Dance 7-10 pm
Wednesday June 17
8th Grade Picnic, 12:30
Timothy Havlusch, Int.
Bus. Adm./Board Secretary
Business Office
Telephone: 908-637-8672
IMPORTANT DATES
>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>
June 16th BOE Mtg.,
7:30 p.m.
Middle School Dining Room
++++++++++++++++++++++
Tuesday, June 16th, 7 pm
GMR PTO Meeting
at GMMS
*************************
Friday, June 12th
4th Marking Period
ends at GMMS
End of 3rd Trimester
Grades K-5
^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^
LAST DAY OF SCHOOL
Monday,
JUNE 22th
Early Dismissal
Friday, June 19 -- 8th Grade
Promotion Ceremony, 7 pm
GREAT MEADOWS REGIONAL SCHOOL DISTRICT NEWS
INDEPENDENCE TOWNSHIP FIRE DEPT.
Cemetery Road, Great Meadows, NJ
Buffet Breakfast
Sunday, June 14th 8:00-11:00 am
Adults $7.00
Senior $6.00
Child $4.00 (12 & under)
TRANSFERS/MOVING/NEW
Parent Pick Up
If you are planning to pick up your
child at the end of the day or
before the end of the day, a note
must be submitted to the office stating the time
of the pick up and who will be picking up your
child. Your child will receive a pass to be dismissed and waiting for you in the office. If you
are picking up your child everyday, one note will
be sufficient. All requests must be received by
1 p.m. on the pick up day. If you need to pick up
your child and a note has not be sent in, please
call the office before you arrive and your child
will be called down. Thank you.
If you are moving or if your child will be
attending Central, Liberty, or the Great
Meadows Middle School for the 2015-16
School Year, please let your school office
know as soon as
possible.
Thank you!!
Hackettstown High School
Football Team
CLOTHING DRIVE!
Saturday, June 13, 8amnoon
Hackettstown High School
Accepted Items: Clothing, Shoes,
Hats, Handbags, Belts, and
Useable Linens *please bag shoes
separately*
Questions??
Call Katie @908-310-1161
Are you a Registered Nurse?
Would you like to make some extra money?
Go on field trips! Work in the school!
Then consider applying as a
Substitute School Nurse!
Please contact Ellen Weiss
at the GMRSD BOE office, 908-637-6576,
for the paperwork.
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GREAT MEADOWS REGIONAL SCHOOL DISTRICT NEWS
As the school year comes to an end and we start preparing for September the
nurses have some reminders. First if your child is taking medication at school
please arrange with your school nurse to pick up any extra pills before the last
day of school, if we have exact count and you do not need the bottle back we
will dispose of the bottle. If your child has an inhaler or epi-pen at school we
will send them home with your student on the last day or so of school. If your
child will need medication, inhalers, or an epi-pen in September the paperwork will be mailed/sent
home so that you can have it completed by your doctor over the summer and return before start of the
school year.
If your child will be starting 6th grade in September they are required to receive the
meningococcal and T-dap vaccines prior to the first day of school. The exception to that is if their 11th
birthday is after the start of the school year, then they need to provide a written doctors note with the
date of the appointment. The form for the vaccines was sent home in January. If you need another
form, please contact Mrs. DeCostanza or Mrs. Wilson for a new one. (or Form is available on Page 5.)
Lastly, if your child goes to school at GMMS and they are planning to run Cross Country in
September or participate in any Middle School Intramural Sport they will need to have a sport physical
completed, Cross Country ones will be due the first week of school. The physical forms needed are
under Nurse’s Office on the GMMS website.
Student Dress
As the season changes, students are anxious to rush into
summer attire. Please remember to check that your children have
dressed appropriately before they leave in the morning.
Please be sure that students do not wear the
following:

Extremely low-cut, tight-fitting or transparent clothes; bare
midriffs; suggestive clothing; and spaghetti straps. Straps must
be at least three finger-widths (adult-fingers) across.

Skirts, dresses and shorts that are higher than mid-thigh.
(Skirt length must be no shorter than 3 inches above the kneecap and shorts must be no more than 5 inches above the kneecap.)

No clothing imprinted with vulgar, profane and doublemeaning pictures or slogans.

No ripped or torn clothing or clothing with holes in it.

Unsafe footwear (backless shoes, rubberflip-flops, open-toes, etc.)
Remember to keep your kids actively
involved in home management through the
summer. Number sense, communication
skills, as well as critical thinking skills are
all a part of daily life.
Encourage your kids to read for at least 15
minutes a day and participate in nonelectronic supported activities.
There’s much to explore in Great Meadows.
Have a wonderful and enjoyable summer.
Remember that children run on the playground – sneakers are
preferred over sandals and should be worn every day.
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GREAT MEADOWS REGIONAL SCHOOL DISTRICT NEWS
Great Meadows Middle School
273 Route 46—Great Meadows, NJ 07838
Phone 908-637-4349 ~ Fax 908-637-4492
Israel Marmolejos, Principal
Debra Grigoletti, Vice Principal
Carole Durna, Secretary
OFFICE OF THE SCHOOL NURSE
TO: Parents of Liberty 5th grade students
FROM: Mr. Marmolejos, Principal; Mrs. Wilson, School Nurse
DATE: January, 2015
RE: Mandatory Vaccines
Dear Parents:
I am writing to inform you of immunization requirements that will impact your child entering the sixth grade in
the fall. The Department of Health and Senior Services has adopted the following to begin September 1,
2008:
Students born on or after January 1, 1997 and entering Grade 6 will be required to receive a booster
Tdap (tetanus, diphtheria, and pertussis) vaccine. This requirement is designed to help reduce the
number of outbreaks of pertussis (whooping cough) in previously vaccinated children in the 10-19
year age bracket.
Students born on or after January 1, 1997 and entering Grade 6 will be required to receive one dose of
a meningococcal vaccine to reduce the risk of bacterial meningitis.
You will need to provide written documentation of the administration of these vaccines by the first day of
school in September for continued attendance in school. The goal of this early notification is to provide you
with adequate time in which to accomplish this. If you do not have health insurance or your health insurance does not cover immunizations, you may contact the Warren County Public Health Nurses to arrange
for low cost immunizations. The public health nurses are located in Washington and the phone number is
908 689-6000.
The following website will provide you with many answers to the questions you may have regarding these
immunizations: http://www.cdc.gov/vaccines/pubs/vis/default.htm. Please feel free to contact me with any
questions at 908 637-4349, ext. 206.
Sincerely,
Cheryl Wilson, BS, RN, CSN
RETURN TO SCHOOL NURSE BY SEPTEMBER 2, 2015
Student Name: ____________________________ Date: ________________________
Home room: ______________________________ Birth date: _____________________
This student has received:
Tdap vaccine on: ____________________________
Month/Day/Year
The Meningococcal vaccine on :________________
Month/Day/Year
MD Signature: __________________________Print or Stamp: ____________________
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GREAT MEADOWS REGIONAL SCHOOL DISTRICT NEWS
This summer . . .
Every Hero
Has a Story
Warren County Library Summer Reading Program
June 22 - August 16
Sign-up begins June 22 at all branches for all ages, infant through adult. Some great programs are planned, so see the calendar of events at www.warrenlib.org to find out what’s
happening at a library near you!
Warren County Library Headquarters, 2 Shotwell Drive, Belvidere 908-475-6322
Franklin Branch, 1502 Route 57, Washington 908-689-7922
Catherine Dickson Hofman Branch, 4 Lambert Road, Blairstown 908-362-8335
Northeast Branch, 40 U.S. Highway 46 West, Independence 908-813-3858
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GREAT MEADOWS REGIONAL SCHOOL DISTRICT NEWS
2015 Summer Recreation Program
LIBERTY TOWNSHIP RECREATION COMMISSION
Six week program
Monday, July 6 through Friday, August 14
9 AM – Noon
Ages 6 –12
Must be 6 years old by October 1, 2015
Sports & Games / Arts & Crafts
Free Union Field
349 Mountain Lake Rd.
Monday - Thursday
Beach Day
Every Friday
Liberty Twp. Municipal Beach
137 Lakeside Dr. West (Mountain Lake)
Certified lifeguards on duty
**Free Swimming Lessons Included**
Program limited to 100 participants - first come first served
Liberty Resident Registration Fee: $90.00
After May 31 registration will be open to non-residents
Non-resident Fee: $125
Cash or check only
Make checks payable to LTRC
Please fill out the registration form and return with the applicable fee
no later than June 19th deadline
Return to:
LTRC
Liberty Township Municipal Building
349 Mountain Lake Rd.
Great Meadows, NJ 07838
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LIBERTY TOWNSHIP
SUMMER RECREATION PROGRAM
2015 REGISTRATION FORM
Child’s Name: ____________________________________________________________________
Grade Sept. ‘15: ______Age: _______Must be 6 as of Oct. 1, ’15 Date of Birth: ____________________
Address (please include zip code) __________________________________________________________________
________________________________________________________________________________
Name of parent or guardian: ________________________________________________________
Phone: home _________________ work____________________ cell _______________________
Email: ___________________________________________________________________________
Contact in case of emergency:
1.) Name:______________________________________Relation:___________________________
Address: _________________________________ Phone Number: _________________________
Cell Number: ____________________________
2.) Name:______________________________________Relation:___________________________
Address: _________________________________ Phone Number: _________________________
Cell Number: ___________________________
Please list any pertinent medical conditions/allergies:
_________________________________________________________________________________
Please indicate child’s means of transportation: Bike/foot: _________ Parent: _______________
Other (please list NAMES & contact #)_________________________________________________
_________________________________________________________________________________
Insurance Carrier: __________________________Policy Number:__________________________
We may be posting pictures of some of the Summer Rec activities on the Liberty Township website throughout the program. Please indicate if you give permission for your child's picture to appear on the website.
Names will NOT be included with photos.
Yes, I give permission______________ No, I do not want my child in any photo _________________
I knowingly accept all rules set forth for my child by the Liberty Township Recreation
Commission. I understand that my child may be asked to leave the program because of
inappropriate behavior. I also understand that the Township of Liberty and/or the Recreation
Program staff are not liable for any accidents or injuries incurred during the program.
______________________________
_____________________
Signature of Parent or Guardian
Date
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GREAT MEADOWS REGIONAL SCHOOL DISTRICT NEWS
2015
2015
Liberty Township Fall Recreation Soccer
Registration: June 10th & June 20th
Girls and boys recreation soccer for grades Kindergarten through High School in
Warren County’s Northwest Jersey Soccer Association (NWJSA).
In-person registration at the Liberty Twp. Municipal Building (349 Mountain Lake
Road, Great Meadows, NJ 07838):
Wednesday, June 10th from 7PM-9PM
Saturday, June 20th from 9AM-11AM
Grades 1 through H.S. fees:
Registration Liberty Residents …………. $50
Registration Non-Liberty Residents …… $60
Shirt ……………….. $20
Shorts .……………. $10
Kindergarten fee ……..$25 (includes t-shirt)
Registration forms can be downloaded at: http://www.libertytownship.org/municipal/recreation/
index.html
Required payment can be made with cash or by check made out to “LTRC.”
Registration forms received after June 30th will be considered late and assessed a $10 late fee.
Registration closes on July 15th.
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GREAT MEADOWS REGIONAL SCHOOL DISTRICT NEWS
August 10th – August 14th 9am – 12pm
6th – 10th Grade Girls - Fall 2015
HHS New Gym Cost -$125
The Lady Tiger Volleyball Camp is to introduce young athletes to or build on current
volleyball skills. Each session will instruct the basic but necessary skills to learning
volleyball. The skills covered include: Forearm Passing, Setting, Serving, Serve
Receive, Blocking, Attacking (hitting), and Rotation.
Prior playing experience is not required!!
Campers should bring/wear sneakers, athletic clothes, kneepads if owned, and a water bottle.
Camp Staff: Lady Tiger Volleyball Coaches Jeannie Tagliareni and Jessica House will be
joined by current Lady Tiger Volleyball Players.
Volleyball Camp 2015 Registration Form
This form will be in the possession of the coach at all team practices and contests for each athlete to
insure proper medical treatment by physicians or hospitals in the event of serious injury. Athletes who wish
to reserve a spot must fill out and return this form, with a check for $125. Please make checks payable to
HHS Volleyball and mail to Jeannie Tagliareni, Camp Director, Hackettstown HS, 701 Warren Street,
Hackettstown, NJ 07840.
Camper’s Name: ___________________________ Date of Birth: ____/____/____ Grade in Sept. 2015 __________
Parent’s Name: ____________________________ Home Phone_______________ Cell Phone: _________________
Address: ___________________________________________________________ Phone: __________________________
Emergency Contact: _______________________ Allergies: ________________________________ Asthma: Yes/No
Email address: _________________________________________________ T-shirt size: (circle one) Adult S M L XL
We/I hereby give consent and approval for our/my daughter to participate in all activities at the camp.
We/I certify that our/my daughter is in good health and will abide by all camp rules. In the event of injury,
We/I give consent for medical treatment deemed necessary by physicians designated by school
authorities for transportation to a hospital emergency room for treatment for any illness or injury resulting
from her athletic participation. I understand this authorization will only be enforced when I cannot
personally be contacted and provide treatment.
I understand that any pictures taken by the Lady Tiger Volleyball Camp may be used for promotional
purposes.
Parent/Guardian Signature: ____________________________________________ Date: ___________________________
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GREAT MEADOWS REGIONAL SCHOOL DISTRICT NEWS
Independence and Liberty Residents
Great Meadows Regional School district’s kindergarten registration
for the 2015-2016 school year
was held on Wednesday, February 25 and Thursday, February 26, 2015.
Children must be five years old on or before October 1, 2015.
If you did not register your child on the above days,
please call Mrs. Ascolese at 908-637-4351 to receive your packet.
She will send one to you as soon as we hear from you
or you may pick one up in the main office at Central School.
You must complete the necessary information in the packet and
return it to Mrs. Ascolese AS SOON AS POSSIBLE.
An original birth certificate and an immunization
record for your child is mandatory.
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GREAT MEADOWS REGIONAL SCHOOL DISTRICT NEWS
THE RULES OF THE GAME
Keep the Great Meadows Regional School
District Schools Safe and Friendly!
BULLYING/
FIGHTING/THREATENING
Help make Great Meadows Regional School
District safe for everyone. No rowdy behavior or running in the school. No disruptive
behavior. No defacing or destruction of
school property. No fighting or pretending
to fight with another student. No threatening other students. No fooling around in
ways that could harm another student.
BOX TOPS
For Education
Please save your BOX TOPS and send them in
with your child to the school that they attend.
Thank you!
ELECTRONICS:
NO student radios,
walkman, CD players, or tape recorders on
the school campus or on the school buses.
Exceptions may be made by teachers or
bus drivers for field trips and other special
occasions. Also, pagers, beepers, and cell
phones may not be used during school
hours (and must be turned off during
school hours). The use of personal electronics is not authorized for any purpose
during the school day.
Central, Liberty, and Middle
Schools Homework
Requests
When requesting make-up work for an
absent child, please remember that
teachers require 24-hour advance
notice to compile the assignments.
Reminder:
NOTICE
Please observe all road signs around the
Great Meadows Middle School and Central
School when driving on the driveway. We
do not want any of our students or parents
getting injured due to not observing the
road signs or paying attention.
Also please observe the school bus lanes
and do Not walk between
the buses.
Central / Liberty
BUILDING HOURS
Please remember that students
are not able to gain access to
classrooms after 4:00PM.
Friday, June 12, 2015
The Great Meadows
Regional School District is electronic”.
The traditional method of sending
hardcopy paperwork home with students
is substantially diminished. If you do
not have access to email or the internet,
please inform the school that your child
attends. Thank you!
Children Ages
3 – 5 years
Attention Parents of
Children Ages 3-5 years
Children ages 3-5 that experience
physical, sensory, emotional, cognitive, and/or social
difficulties may be eligible for special education and
related services.
Please contact the GMRSD Child Study Team at
908-637-6020 to schedule an appointment.
Babies from birth to age 3 who are thought to have a
developmental delay, may receive assistance from
the Project First Step at the Warren County ARC at
908-689-4542.
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GREAT MEADOWS REGIONAL SCHOOL DISTRICT NEWS
School Closings and Delayed Openings
Central, Liberty, Middle
ATTENDANCE
For the health and safety of our children, please
call the School Nurse when your child will be late
to school or absent for any reason. Leave a message on the voice mail detailing your child’s
name, homeroom, and specific reason for the
absence.
Please Do not call the school secretary or classroom teacher and
leave a message on her voice mail regarding absences.
Central: Mrs. Hendershot: 908-637-4041, x203
Liberty: Mrs. DeCostanza: 908-637-4790, x202
Middle: Mrs. Wilson: 908-637-4349, x206
MEDICATION POLICY
All medication (with the exception of rescue inhalers and Epi-Pens) must be transported to and
from school by a responsible adult and given directly to the School Nurse.
All medication, prescription and over-thecounter, must have a written doctor’s order detailing the type, dosage, purpose of the medication, and date to be discontinued. All prescription changes must have a new order from your
physician
All medication must be in an original, labeled
pharmacy container.
Please call your school nurse with any questions
about medications.
ILLNESS OR INJURY
Please do not send your child to school if he/she
has been vomiting, had diarrhea, severe headache,
or a fever >100 degrees within the last 24 hours.
Please do not send children with painful untreated
injuries or undiagnosed rashes. Students who
develop an illness, fever, pink-eye, diarrhea,
vomiting, or rash will be excluded from school
pending treatment.
This year GMRSD has implemented the
Honeywell Instant Alert Messaging System.
You will receive messages via telephone, cell
phone, text messaging, email (whatever way
you choose) to notify you of school closings,
events, etc., happenings in the district.
With winter approaching, it is likely that there will school
closings and delayed openings as a result of inclement
weather. Our telephone system allows you to get the latest
announcements by simply dialing the auto attendant. The
Principal, of each school, will leave a message on the auto
attendant if there is any change to the normal schedule.
GMMS Auto Attendant – 637-4349
Central School Auto Attendant – 637-4041
Liberty School Auto Attendant – 637-4790
The auto attendant number is the only school number
that will have emergency closing, delayed opening or
early release information.
Announcements will also continue to be made
on the local radio station: WRNJ-AM 1510/AM
and on the school website –scrolling banner
Early Release
On the days when risky weather arrives unexpectedly and
the children are in school, you may call the auto attendant
number for information. If an early closing has been
decided, the message will state the time of dismissal and
any other pertinent information. The auto attendant number
is the only school number that will have emergency closing,
delayed opening or early release information. Although we
make every effort to keep children in school for the full
session once they have arrived, some circumstances may
require an early release.
PLEASE ENSURE THAT YOU HAVE A PLAN IN
PLACE TO CARE FOR YOUR CHILDREN SHOULD
IT BE NECESSARY FOR SCHOOL TO DISMISS
EARLIER THAN NORMAL.
Our constant fear is that a child goes home to an empty
house or locked house and has no idea what to do.
PLEASE PLAN AHEAD.
If special arrangements are made, please inform your school
principal. We want ALL CHILDREN SAFE.
Again, PLEASE PLAN AHEAD!!
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GREAT MEADOWS REGIONAL SCHOOL DISTRICT NEWS
GREAT MEADOWS MIDDLE SCHOOL
COMMUNICATION
School hours are 7:50 a.m.—3:30 p.m.
MAIN OFFICE
CENTRAL SCHOOL
COMMUNICATION
School hours are 8:15 a.m.-4:15 p.m.
MAIN OFFICE
908-637-4351
You may call the school at any time. It is
important that you feel comfortable in
keeping the lines of communication open
and call with any questions or concerns
you may have.
To reach someone on this list,
To reach someone on this list,
dial 908-637-4349
and enter the extension number.
To reach someone not listed here,
please visit the website.
Mr. Marmolejos, Principal
Ext. 204
Mrs. Grigoletti, Assistant Principal Ext. 205
Mrs. Severson, Guidance Counselor Ext. 254
Mrs. Durna, Secretary
Ext. 200
Mrs. Henderson, Secretary
Ext. 201
Mrs. Wilson, School Nurse
Ext. 206
dial 908-637-4041
and enter the extension number. To reach
someone not listed here, please visit the
website
CHILD STUDY TEAM
Mr. Mai, Principal
Mrs. Ascolese, Secretary
Mrs. Henderson, Secretary
Mrs. Hendershot, Nurse
Mrs. Ackerman, Guidance
BULLY HOTLINE
Ext. 900
Calls can be
anonymous
Ext. 201
Ext. 200
Ext. 280
Ext. 203
Ext. 234
908-637-4584
908-637-6020
Mrs. O’Grady, Supervisor
Ext. 267
Mrs. Berger, Secretary
Ext. 202
LIBERTY SCHOOL
COMMUNICATION
School hours are 8:15 a.m.—4:15 p.m.
MAIN OFFICE
CELL PHONE POLICY
Great Meadows Middle School
This cell phone policy will be strictly
enforced.
Students are permitted to have cell phones in
their lockers only. Any student with a cell
phone on his or her person during school hours
will receive an automatic after-school detention.
908-637-4115
To reach all extensions and the voice
mailbox of the staff dial 908-637-4790
and enter the extension number. You may
visit the school website for the number.
Mrs. Gesumaria, Principal
Ext. 200
Mrs. Lanzarone, Secretary
Ext. 200
Mrs. Henderson, Secretary
Ext. 204
Mrs. DeCostanza, School Nurse Ext. 202
Mrs. Ackerman, Guidance
Ext. 283
NO EXCEPTIONS!!
If you need to speak to your child in school,
please call the main office and we will allow you
to speak to your child.
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Great Meadows Middle School Information
Student’s Homeroom begins at 7:55 a.m.
The buses arrive at the middle school at 7:50 am
and students enter the building. Homeroom
starts at 7:55 am. If a student arrives at school
after 7:55 am, he/she will be marked tardy.
Homeroom is over at 8:00 am, therefore,
students must be in homeroom on time (7:55 am)
Thank you!
Student Drop-Off Before 7:55 a.m. If you must
drop your child off at school before 7:55 a.m.,
PLEASE do so at the gym entrance. Students are
not to arrive at the middle school earlier than
7:45 am. Students are to enter the building
through the gymnasium lobby. Due to bus arrivals, we must keep the front entrance clear.
Building Hours: Please remember that the
office closes at 3:30 p.m. Students will not be
permitted to access their lockers or classroom
after this time. This allows our custodians to
complete their tasks without numerous interruptions throughout the evening.
Dismissal Policy: If your child is being picked
during the course of the day, s/he must bring a
signed note from a parent to the office in the
morning to get a green Dismissal Pass. Parents
must come in to the office and sign students out
when they are picking them up.
If you are picking your child up at the end of the
he/she must have a note stating same and the
student will be called down at 2:30 p.m. and is to
be picked up/signed out at the gym entrance.
Please be aware that children are not allowed to
change their normal busing procedure to visit
friends for play dates.
Homework Policy: If your child is going to miss
school for any reason, please allow at least 24
hours notice for the teacher(s) to prepare missed
assignments. A teacher cannot prepare missed
assignments without proper notice. Parents/
students can call the homework hotline,
908-637-4349 and enter the teacher’s ext. number or check OnCourse online.
When Dropping Off School Related Items to
the Main Office
Please have the student’s name/homeroom/
grade on the item. The student will be
contacted by the office one time—it is their responsibility to check the office for the item they
are missing. Please note that our students
should not be using their cell phones to call
home. They should get their teachers’ permission to use the classroom/office phone.
Friday, June 12, 2015
GREAT MEADOWS REGIONAL SCHOOL DISTRICT
Parent/Visitor
Please report to the school office upon entering Central, Liberty , or the
Middle School. Every visitor is
required to register in the school
office. S/he is expected to sign in and out as well
as provide a reason for the visit. A visitor’s badge
must be obtained and worn for the duration of the
visit. An appointment should be arranged ahead
of time for the visit. Please be aware that teachers
are extremely busy at arrival/dismissal time.
Please do not visit classrooms without registering
in the office first.
Thank you for your cooperation.
CENTRAL AND LIBERTY SCHOOLS
When dropping-off your child for school in the morning,
please remember that students may not enter the school
building prior to 8:45AM. Adult supervision does not begin
until that time.
No one may visit classrooms
without prior approval from the
teacher and the office.
Central School
If you are picking up your children from school or
delivering your children to school, do not interfere with
our buses. We ask you to park in the lot behind the
school. If your child is tardy, please come to the office
for a late slip.
When picking your child up in the PM, it is necessary for
you to come the office between 3:10-3:20 p.m. You must
sign your child out and put your child’s name on the call
list. He/she will meet you in the lobby after his/her name
has been called. Please do not wait outside of the classrooms for your child to be dismissed.
Liberty School Any parent who will be picking up
their child on a regular basis must notify the school office
in writing. If a parent wishes to pick up a child that is not
a regular pickup, the parent must notify the office in writing or call prior to 12:00 noon. When picking up your
child at dismissal, please use the side entrance of the
school directly to the left of the front door. Parents
should park their car in any one of the “Pick-Up/Drop-Off”
spots and use the crosswalk which leads to the side entrance. There will be a staff member present beginning at
3:10pm to assist you in signing your child out prior to
their dismissal at 3:17pm.
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