Message from the Principal

    Ms. Westerby  

 New Mission Statement

Laurel Springs School District

**Please note that the mission statement in the agenda was our old mission statement and these agendas were printed prior to the new revised mission statement.

Laurel Springs School, with the support of the community, is dedicated to providing quality education experiences within our unique environment, to enable our children to become well rounded, responsible members of society.  We strive to maintain our traditional core values, to attain and surpass all New Jersey educational standards with a focus on student achievement and to instill an appetite and joy for life long learning.

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Mar. 1              Interims are mailed home      

Mar. 2              HSC Meeting @ 7 p.m.

Mar. 2              Read Across America Day

Mar. 3              Kg Registration:  Call Mrs. Garrett for an appointment

Mar. 4              SPICE Writing Program                      

Mar. 4              HSC Spirit Night at the Jumpzone      

Mar. 5              Smencil Sale

Mar. 8              Jump Rope for Hearts Day

Mar. 9              6^th Grade a.m. field trip

Mar. 9              5^th Grade p.m. field trip

Mar. 10             Gym Show & Concert for grades 1, 3 & 6 @ 7 p.m.

Mar. 10             4^th Grade Field Trip

Mar. 12             School Closed

Mar. 15             Book Fair Begins

Mar. 16             St. Patty’s Bingo

                        For HSC @ 6:30

Mar. 17             Board of Ed Meeting

Mar. 19             Pretzel Sale

Mar. 23-26        School Census Week  

Mar. 24             Mrs. Garvey’s Class Solar System Show

                        7:00 p.m. for parents

Mar. 26             Blue Jeans Dance for 6^th

April 1              12:30 dismissal for all

April 2-11         Spring Break

April 12            Classes Resume

April 22 & 23    Parent-Teacher conferences

Our character education focus will be on courage during March. 

Spring Theme

 Book Fair Diner: All You Can Read

All week long:  One for Books

Students who bring in $ for this charity event will be able to .

There will be weekly 50’s Trivia for students to enter daily raffle.

Monday 3/15 

Rockin’ Robin Rocking Reading Time and

Reading Around the Clock Time and Activities

Tuesday 3/16

‘Book Fair Diner’ Visit and Purchase Time for classes

Our book Fair will be open during HSC’s St. Patrick’s Bingo

Wednesday 3/17

Fifty fitness Style Challenges  Wear your 50’s style sneakers and bobby socks to participate in a variety of fun fitness challenges today.

Thursday 3/18

Varsity Letter Day  Wear your favorite varsity letter or favorite leather jacket.

Diner Days in the lunchroom!  Parent visitation at lunch. Special lunch schedule to be announced.

Friday 3/19

Fifty’s Friday  Dress up like the 50’s today.

As of the start of the 3^rd marking period, parents of students in grades 5 and 6 are able to access Powergrade to review their child’s grades and attendance. Piloting of the system was conducted last marking period by our 4^th graders. Passwords were issued at the start of the 3^rd marking period.  If you are having trouble with your password, please contact Mrs. Wehrle at (856)783-1086 ext. 114 for assistance.

Automated Phone System

Recently, the Laurel Springs School has acquired a new automated phone system which enables us to call all homes with needed information.  During our most recent snow emergency, the phone system was utilized.  If you did not receive a call from our system, please notify Mrs. Wehrle with any new phone number that you want the system to call.

School Nutrition Policy

Just a reminder that the school has a policy (#5143) which has been mandated by the USDA that foods with minimal nutritional value can not be served to our students during the school day.  When sending in a treat for the class, please keep this policy in mind.  You may read this policy in its entirety on our website. 

Cell Phones

Students are permitted to have cell phones at school, however they must be turned off and kept in their school bags.  Phones can not be kept in pockets.  Students or parents who have concerns regarding the safe keeping of cell phones may contact the classroom teacher and that teacher may keep the cell phone in a locked cabinet during the day.  Students who have to call for rides, etc. must do so within the school office.  They are not permitted to use phones while outside on the playground.  This is for their safety and security. 

Monthly mandated reminder about our IPM Plan!

Our Integrated Pest Management policy is available in the main office for your review.  Monthly schedule of pesticide application is posted throughout our building. 

Wednesday Morning Open House

Every Wednesday morning from 8:15 to 8:30 is your opportunity to come in and visit

 your child’s classroom and desk.  You are more than welcome to visit and see what exactly your child is doing in school.

Please make sure that you drop your child off at the Broadway side of the building in the drop off zone only.  Please do not park in this zone.  We are concerned about our students’ safety and running through cars is not safe.

Students are not permitted to enter through the Grand Avenue entrance.  The door is locked. Even on inclement weather days, the students need to enter through the Broadway entrance doors where extra safety precautions are provided to assure their safety from dangerously slippery floors.  Mrs. Wehrle is there to allow late students in as well.  The front door on Grand Avenue should not be used for student entry in the early morning.

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This year’s science fair is voluntary for any student or family who wishes to participate.  It is a great opportunity to children to further expand their science knowledge and take pride in what they discover.  We are encouraging individual students, pairs of students and families to take part in the science fair.  Prizes will be awarded as all entries will be judged in specific categories.  Teachers will be sending home informational packets to those students who express an interest in participating.  Please review this information with your child.    All completed projects are due to the classroom by April 19^th so that projects may be displayed for the fair.  Families may set up their projects the afternoon of April 19^th..  Our science fair will take place on April 20^th to coincide with our Educational Fair.  All are invited.  Judging of the science projects will occur during the morning of the 20^th.  Specific times of the fair will be determined at a later date.  The fair will be set up in the lobby and hallways.      

6^th Grade LIFE Program

The sixth grade LIFE program is in full swing.  The students are learning about money management and life’s necessities through an interactive program with an agricultural twist.  Recently, the 6^th graders participated in a live auction where the 6^th graders were able to do a bit of investing.  Ask your 6^th grader about it.  The students will be learning how to make deposits, write checks and pay their bills, read and interpret invoices.  They will also have an opportunity to analyze their skills, read help wanted ads, and practice completing job applications.