Welcome to Channel 35
Bienvenidos al Canal 35
Local Broadcasting for the
Rahway Public Schools
La Transmisión local sobre las
Escuelas Públicas de Rahway
The Education Committee
of the
Rahway Board of Education regularly
meets on the First Thursday
of each month in
Room 105
of the Rahway 7th & 8th Grade Academy
at 6:00 p.m.
The next meeting will be held on:
November 13, 2014
The Rahway Board of Education
Caucus Meeting
is regularly held on
the SECOND TUESDAY of each month
in Room 105
of the Rahway 7th & 8th Grade Academy
at 7:00 p.m.
The next meeting will be held on
Tuesday, October 14, 2014
The Rahway Board of Education
Regular Meeting
is regularly held on
the THIRD TUESDAY of each month
in the
STUDENT CAFETERIA
of the Rahway 7th & 8th Grade Academy
at 7:00 p.m.
The next Board Meeting will be held on
Tuesday, October 21, 2014
The Rahway Board of Education
welcomes your comments and/or
suggestions. Please email the
Board of Education at
[email protected]
El Comité Educativo
de la Junta Educativa de Rahway
se reúne regularmente
el Primer Jueves de cada mes
en el salón 105
de la Rahway 7mo y 8vo Grado Academia,
a las 6 p.m.
La siguiente reunión se llevará al cabo
13 de noviembre del 2014
La reunión del Comité
Ejecutivo/Caucus
de la Junta Educativa
se lleva al cabo regularmente el
SEGUNDO MARTES de cada mes
en el salón 105
de la Rahway 7mo y 8vo Grado Academia,
a las 7:00 p.m.
La siguiente reunión se realizará
14 octubre de 2014
La reunión ordinaria de la
Junta Educativa de Rahway
se lleva al cabo regularmente
el TERCER MARTES de cada mes
en la CAFETERÍA DE ESTUDIANTES
de la Rahway 7mo y 8vo Grado Academia,
a las 7 p.m.
La siguiente Reunión de La Junta se realizará
21 octubre de 2014
Progress Reports for Rahway High School
students were mailed on October 9, 2014.
If you do not receive one in a few days, call the
High School Guidance office at: 396-1074
Los Reportes del Progreso de los estudiantes de la
Preparatoria de Rahway se enviaron por correo el
9 de octubre del 2014.
Si usted no lo recibe en los próximos
días, llame a la Dirección de la
Preparatoria, al (732) 396-1074
Progress Reports for Rahway 7th & 8th Grade Academy
students will be mailed on October 9, 2014.
If you do not receive one in a few days, call the Rahway
7th & 8th Grade Academy Guidance office at: 396-1029
Los Reportes del Progreso de los estudiantes de la
Rahway 7mo y 8vo Grado Academia se enviarán por
correo el 9 octubre del 201.
Si usted no lo recibe en los próximos días,
llame a la Dirección de la Secundaria, al
(732) 396-1029
DISTRICT WEEKLY CALENDAR
WEEK OF OCTOBER 5, 2014
FRIDAY, OCTOBER 10
• 3:45 PM – F Football at Delaware Valley
• 4:00 PM – V/JV Volleyball at Plainfield
SATURDAY, OCTOBER 11
• 2:00 PM – V Football vs. Delaware Valley
MONDAY, OCTOBER 13
• 4:00 PM – JV Football vs. Delaware Valley
at DVRHS
• 6:00 PM – Title I Parent Meeting K-6 in
the Rahway 7th and 8th Grade Academy
Room 105
TUESDAY, OCTOBER 14
• HSPA Make-up Testing at High School
• 4:00 PM – V B Soccer vs. Summit at Tatlock
• 4:00 PM – JV B Soccer vs. Summit at Memorial
• 4:00 PM – V Girls Soccer vs. Dayton
• 4:00 PM – Cross Country – UCC Championship at
Warinanco Park
• 5:30 PM – PTO Meeting at High School
• 6:00 PM – Junior and Senior Night at High School
• 6:30 PM – College Fair at High School
• 7:00 PM – Board Caucus Meeting in Rahway 7th &
8th Grade Academy Room 105
WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 15
• HSPA Make-up Testing at High School
• PSAT Testing at High School
• 4:00 PM – V/JV Volleyball vs. New
Providence
• 6:00 PM – Parent University at the Rahway
7th and 8th Grade Academy Cafeteria
• 6:30 PM – PTA Meeting at Franklin School
• 6:30 PM – PTA Meeting at Cleveland School
THURSDAY, OCTOBER 16
• HSPA Make-up Testing at High School
• 4:00 PM – V B Soccer vs. St. Mary’s
• 4:00 PM – V G Soccer vs. Benedictine
• 4:00 PM – V/JV Volleyball at Summit
• 4:00 PM – Tennis vs. A.L. Johnson
• 4:00 PM – Rahway 7th and 8th Grade
Academy B Soccer vs. Plainfield at Maxson
• 4:00 PM – Rahway 7th and 8th Grade
Academy G Soccer vs. Plainfield
FRIDAY, OCTOBER 17
• 9:00 PM – Cleveland PTA Walk-a-thon
• 4:00 PM – F Football vs. Voorhees
• 4:00 PM – V/JV B Soccer vs. Roselle
• 4:00 PM – Tennis at Roselle Park
• 7:00 PM – V Football vs. Voorhees at
Voorhees
SATURDAY, OCTOBER 18
• No Events Scheduled
DISTRICT WEEKLY CALENDAR
WEEK OF OCTOBER 19, 2014
SUNDAY, OCTOBER 19
MONDAY, OCTOBER 20
• No Events Scheduled
TUESDAY, OCTOBER 21
• 6:30 PM – GT Parents Meeting at Franklin
School
• 7:00 PM – Board of Education Meeting in
the Rahway 7th & 8th Grade Academy
Cafeteria
WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 22
• No Events Scheduled
THURSDAY, OCTOBER 23
• 6:00 – A Night on Improv at High School
FRIDAY, OCTOBER 24
• No Events Scheduled
Rahway Public Schools still has
Openings for ½-Day Pre-School
For More Information contact:
Mrs. Christine Salcito at 732-396-1013
Rahway School District
SCHOOL STARTING AND ENDING TIMES:
Start Time Dismissal Time
Elementary
8:36 a.m. 2:53 p.m.
7th & 8th Grade Academy 8:20 a.m. 2:55 p.m.
High School
8:00 a.m. 2:35 p.m.
SCHOOL STARTING AND ENDING TIMES FOR EARLY DISMISSAL:
Starting Time
DismissalTime
PreKindergarten A.M.
8:36 a.m.
10:40 a.m.
PreK Disabled A.M.
8:36 a.m.
10:40 a.m.
PreKindergarten P.M.
10:45 a.m. 12:50 p.m.
PreK Disabled P.M.
10:45 a.m. 12:50 p.m.
Elementary Grades K - 6
8:36 a.m.
12:50 p.m.
7th & 8th Grade Academy
8:20 a.m.
12:50 p.m.
High School
8:00 a.m.
12:35 p.m.
NOTE: Student cafeterias will not be in operation in schools
that are on a shortened day schedule, although the
breakfast program will be in operation.
Registration for the
2014-15 School Year
The Following age deadlines are in effect. To enter
Kindergarten - Child must be Five (5) years old by 10/1/14.
Preschool - Child must be Four (4) years old by 10/1/14. For additional
information about preschool registration, call 396-1012.
Chronological age is the sole determining factor for admission into preschool or
kindergarten for resident children.
Preschool Assignments will be made by the end of June. Assignments for
registrations after July 1, 2013 will be made by late August and will be based on
available space, not school attendance area.
Pre-school Disabilities Program (PSD/DAISY)Child must be Three (3) years old and be evaluated by the child
study team. If you have questions, call 396-1035.
Pre-School Registration
Registration will be conducted by appointment only by
contacting Melanie McCurdy at 732 396-1000, ext.1106.
You can begin the process by downloading the
application at:
http://www.rahway.net/files/_xVI2L_/3fb5f123c2f53558
3745a49013852ec4/pre_school_Registration_Letter_201
4-15.pdf
Registration requires the following:
-Proof of Age
-Proof of Guardianship
-Proof of Residency
-Proof of Immunization and Medical Examination
Registration Grades PreK-6
Registration for children in grades Pre-K - 6 will be
held at the elementary schools between
9:30 -11:00 AM and 1:00-2:30 PM daily.
See the next slide for school addresses and telephone
numbers.
Registration requires the following:
-Proof of Age
-Proof of Guardianship
-Proof of Residency -Proof of Immunization and Medical Examination
Elementary Schools
Grover Cleveland
486 E. Milton Avenue
396-1040
Franklin
396-1050
1809 St. Georges Avenue
Madison
944 Madison Avenue
396-1070
Roosevelt
811 St. Georges Avenue
396-1060
Registration Grades 7 - 12
7th & 8th Grade Academy (Grades 7-8)
and High School (Grades 9-12) new
registrations are being taken at each
school by appointment. Please call to
schedule.
7th & 8th Grade Academy 396-1029
Kline Place
Rahway High School
1012 Madison Avenue
396-1090
La Matriculación para el Año Escolar 2014-15
Las siguientes fechas límites están en vigor. Para entrar a:
Kindergarten – El(La) niño(a) debe tener cinco (5) años cumplidos para
el 1ero de octubre del 2014.
Prescolar - El(La) niño(a) debe tener cuatro (4) años cumplidos para el
1ero de octubre del 2014. Para obtener información adicional acerca de
la matriculación a prescolar, llame al 396-1012.
La edad cronológica es el único factor determinante para la admisión a Prescolar o
Kindergarten, para niños que residen en el distrito escolar.
Las asignaciones escolares y sesiones se realizarán a finales de junio. Las
asignaciones escolares y sesiones para inscripciones recibidas despues del 1 de julio
de 2011 se realizarán a finales de agosto, basándose sólamente en la disponibilidad
de espacios, no por áreas de asistencia.
Programa Prescolar para Discapacitados (PSD/DAISY)-
El(La) niño(a) debe tener tres (3) años cumplidos y ser evaluado(a) por
el equipo de estudio infantil. Si tiene alguna pregunta, llame al 396-1035.
Matriculación para Grados PreK
Inscripciones seran solo por medio de cita a traves de
Melanie McCurdy at 732-396-1106. Puede comenzar el
proceso al bajar la solicitud en la siguiente pagina de
red:
http://www.rahway.net/files/_xVI2w_/f51a4635e5457a8
33745a49013852ec4/pre_school_Registration_Letter_Spanish_Translation_2014-15.pdfPara matricularse es
necesario presentar lo siguiente:
-Comprobante de Edad
- Comprobante de Tutela Legal
- Comprobante de Domicilio
- Registro de Inmunizaciones y Reporte Médico
Matriculación para Grados PreK a 6to
La matriculación para niños en los grados PreK a 6to se
llevará al cabo en las escuelas primarias, diariamente, de:
9:30 a 11 am, y de la 1 a las 2:30 pm
Vea la siguiente pantalla para obtener las direcciones y
teléfonos de las escuelas.
Para matricularse es necesario presentar lo siguiente:
- Comprobante de Edad
- Comprobante de Tutela Legal
- Comprobante de Domicilio
- Registro de Inmunizaciones y Reporte Médico
Escuelas Primarias
Grover Cleveland
486 Milton Avenue
396-1040
Franklin
396-1050
1809 St. Georges Avenue
Madison
944 Madison Avenue
396-1070
Roosevelt
811 St. Georges Avenue
396-1060
Matriculación para Grados 7to a 12vo
La matriculación para alumnos nuevos a
las escuelas Media (Grados 7to-8vo) y High
School (Grados 9no-12vo) se realizan
únicamente concertando una cita. Llame
para programar una, a la:
7mo y 8vo Grado Academia
Kline Place
396-1025
High School de Rahway
1012 Madison Avenue
396-1090
Child Find
CHILD FIND is a statewide program to locate and
provide services for children, ages 3-21 years old, who
may have physical, mental, or emotional difficulties.
Screening, professional guidance, and an educational
program, if needed, are available free through the
district.
Possible signs of learning disabilities include a child
who does not play; a child who is unusually quiet or
overactive; and a child who seems to have a vision or
hearing problem.
If you are a Rahway resident or a family with unserviced
children, including homeless and migrant, and have a
concern about your child's developmental milestones,
such as learning to speak, walk, talk, or toilet train,
contact the Rahway Public Schools Department of
Services for Children at 732-396-1035.
ENCUENTRA UN NIÑO
ENCUENTRA UN NIÑO es un programa a nivel estatal para encontrar
y proveer servicios a niños entre 3-21 años de edad, que podrían
tener dificultades físicas, mentales o emocionales. Identificandolos,
consejeria profesional y un programa educacional, si es necesario,
están disponibles sin costo através del distrito.
Posibles señales de discapacidad de aprendizaje incluye un niño/a
que no juega, un niño/a que es inusual callado o hiperactivo, y un
niño/a que parece tener un problema de visión o audición.
Si usted es un residente de Rahway o una familia que no tiene
servicios para sus niños, esto incluye personas sin hogar o
extranjeros; y usted tiene una preocupación sobre el desempeño de
su niño/a en las etapas del desarrollo tales como habla, andar o
aprendizaje del uso del inodoro, favor de comunicarse a las Escuelas
Públicas de Rahway, Departamento de Servicios para los Niños al
732-396-1035.
SCHOOL CLOSING/DELAYED OPENING
PROCEDURE
If it becomes necessary to close schools or delay the
opening due to inclement weather,parents and staff
members will receive a phone call from the Global Connect
automated phone system. Home phone numbers are obtained
from the student management system, making it imperative
that the school has your correct phone number. Information
about school closings or delayed openings can be also still be
accessed from the following:
Dial the main number of your child’s school or 396-1000
and press “1”
TV 35 Comcast Cable (Local Access Station)
The District website at http://www.rahway.net
WNBC TV - Channel 4
101.5 FM Radio
DELAYED OPENING TRANSPORTATION
SCHEDULE
On days with delayed openings, the a.m. transportation pickup schedule will be approximately 2 hours later than normal
pick-up time. All other bus schedules will remain unchanged.
SCHOOL STARTING TIMES FOR DELAYED
OPENINGS
AM PreK & AM PreSchool Handicapped Classes will be canceled
PM PreK & PM PreSchool Handicapped classes - no change
(12:15 - 2:48 pm)
Elementary Grades K-6
10:36 am - 2:53 pm
7th & 8th Grade Academy
10:20 am - 2:55 pm
High School
10:00 am - 2:35 pm
PROCEDIMIENTO A SEGUIR DURANTE EL CIERRE
o ENTRADA DEMORADA DE LAS ESCUELAS
En caso de ser necesario cerrar las escuelas debido al mal
tiempo, podrá obtener información relacionada con el
cierre o la entrada demorada a las mismas:
 Marcando el número principal de la escuela de su hijo(a), o
el 396-1000, y presionando “1”
 El Canal 35 de Comcast (Estación de Acceso Local)
 El sitio de Internet del Distrito: http://www.rahway.net
 El Canal 4 de Televisión – Cadena NBC
 El 101.5 de su Radio FM
HORARIO DEL TRANSPORTE ESCOLAR CUANDO
LA ENTRADA ES DEMORADA
Durante los días en que se determina demorada la entrada
a la escuela, el transporte escolar de la mañana llegará
aproximadamente 2 horas más tarde de lo normal. Todos
los demás horarios de autobús permanecerán sin cambio.
HORARIO ESCOLAR CUANDO LA ENTRADA ES
DEMORADA
Las clases de Prescolar para Discapacitados AM PreK/AM
Prescolar se cancelarán
Las clases de Prescolar para Discapacitados PM PreK/Prescolar
PM permancecerán sin cambio (12:15 - 2:48 pm)
Escuela Primaria, Grados K-6
7mo y 8vo Grado Academia, Grados 7-8
Escuela Superior (High School)
10:36 am - 2:53 pm
10:20 am - 2:55 pm
10:00 am - 2:35 pm
CAUTION
CAUTION
CAUTION
CAUTION
CAUTION
CAUTION
CAUTION PARENTS
CAUTION
Reminder to
Students:
Stay on the
SIDEWALKS
walking home
from school.
We want you & our
neighbors to be safe. .
Important Safety Message for Rahway
7th & 8th Grade Academy Parents!
To ensure the safety of Rahway 7th & 8th Grade Academy
students and staff, the parking lot areas of the Rahway 7th & 8th
Grade Academy will be closed for pick up and drop off of
students between 7:45-8:45 AM and 2:30-3:30 PM.
Please designate an area on Madison Avenue, Stone Street, or
Kline Place for pick up and drop off of your child.
Thank you for your cooperation in this important matter.
The Rahway Foundation For
Excellence in Education …
is a non-profit organization that awards
competitive grants each fall and spring to district
teachers for developing timely, innovative and
creative projects that enrich the educational
process of the Rahway Public School children.
The Foundation sponsors a series of fund raising
campaigns throughout the year.
See the next slide to see how you can contribute
and make an investment in our children.
The Rahway Foundation For Excellence
in Education …
receives donations from corporations, local businesses
and individuals through their fund raising efforts.
Support the future and rich tradition of excellence in
education in the Rahway Public Schools by contributing
today.
Please send a tax deductible contribution to the
Foundation using the printable form on our web site
(http://www.rahway.net/education-excellence/contributions.html) or
send a check with your information to: The Rahway
Foundation for Excellence in Education, Madeline Kropoth,
Franklin School, 1809 St. Georges Avenue, Rahway, NJ
07065.
Support the Rahway
Foundation for Excellence
in Education
Purchase a RFEE black T-shirt that contains the Foundation Logo
in red on the left sleeve
Sizes S, M, L, XL - $12.00 each
Call Madeline Kropoth, RFEE President, at 732-381-8569 to place your order.
Join the Rahway Sideliners, one
of the oldest Sports Booster
Organizations
Activities include:
Assisting in providing food at the Rahway
High School Sideliners’ Football Stand
Presenting Awards to Senior Athletes
Sponsoring the Year End Sports Awards
Dinner
Yearly Membership -$10/Family Membership -$15
Call Don Godfrey 732-381-1239 or Bernie Robson
732-259-2093
Email [email protected]
Donations appreciated - Established in 1945
Rahway High School PTO needs
volunteers and members
• Annual Membership - $4.00
• Fund Raiser - Rahway School Spirit
Wear -shirts, shorts, towels,
sweatshirts, etc.
• Email us at [email protected] or
• Call 732-259-0914
Rahway High School Class of 1979
High School Reunion
• October 11, 2014
• Sign up to attend:
[email protected]
• or call 732-713-1901 for more
information
Rapids Swim Team at the
YMCA of Eastern Union County
• Come Tryout for the Rapids Swim Team
• Come be a part of something bigger and join
our Rapids Swim Team here at the YMCA of
Eastern Union County, Rahway Branch.
• Call today to schedule a tryout appointment
with Head Coach Ed Soder at 732-388-0057
or email [email protected].
• (There is a $5.00 tryout fee.)
Volunteers Needed!
Riverton Nursing and Rehabilitation Center
• Make a difference by pledging at least 2 – 4 hours a week.
• Volunteers are needed in the following areas:
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Transporting residents to Activities
Helping with Activities
Friendly Room Visits
And much more!
• For more information, please call:
Rosa Engel, Activities Director (732) 499-7927
Riverton Nursing and Rehabilitation Center
1777 Lawrence Street
Rahway, NJ 07065
Pomptonian Food Service is
looking for cafeteria workers
for the Rahway Public Schools
Paid holidays, Convenient hours, Work during school
year, Summers, holidays, and weekends are free
Advancement Opportunities
Call 732-396-1024 between 9 and 11 AM for more information
Let’s Do Lunch Together!!
Pomptonian is an equal opportunity employer
NOTICE:
The Rahway Board of Education guarantees that all students,
regardless of race, creed, color, national origin, ancestry, age,
marital status, affectional or sexual orientation, gender, etc. are
provided equal access to its educational programs and services.
Board Policy 5145.4 "Equal Educational Opportunity
(Harassment)”, can be viewed in total on our district website
http://www.rahway.net and is available from each school principal
and from the Board Secretary in the District Business Office in
the 7th & 8th Grade Academy.
Visit us on the web at
http://www.rahway.net
Please call the Rahway Public
Schools at:
732-396-1000
If you notice any difficulties with this show, please contact
us at (732) 396-2614.