October 2020 - Posts
Dear Parents/Guardians, Important happenings at the MHS:
As you are aware, we will have our first in person student group on Monday, 10/26/2020. As of Monday, we will follow the new schedule that was shared last week. The below schedule will be used by all students, virtual/remote and in person starting Monday.
Arrival: 8:05-8:13 am report to homeroom virtually
Period 1 8:13 - 8:48 am
Period 2 8:50 - 9:25 am
Period 3 9:27 - 10:02 am
Period 4 10-04 - 10:39 am
Period 5 10:41 - 11:16 am
Period 6 11:18 - 11:53 am
Period 7 11:55 - 12:30 pm
Period 8 12:32 - 1:07 pm
Student Support 1:30 - 2:18 pm
Reminder - MHS Parent Zoom meeting: please join me for a parent Zoom meeting on Tuesday at 6:00 pm.
Topic: MHS Re-Entry
MeetingTime: Oct 27, 2020 06:00 PM Eastern Time (US and Canada)
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Timeline for return to in person instruction:
10/26/2020 for students in our Life Skills classes
11/2/2020 for middle school students
11/9/2020 for high school students
Daily Covid Questionnaire: you will notice this questionnaire on a daily basis. We are asking all parents to complete this questionnaire daily prior to the start of the school day.
Groupings: by now you should have been able to see your child’s grouping: Purple, Gold or Virtual.
Frequently Asked Questions regarding our return to in person/hybrid. Please use this link to view helpful information. https://docs.google.com/document/d/1bWfZL8Gfd6mV-PbezfALvydc-lguTl-xnP54imI9Gaw/edit
Virtual Halloween Parade: the South Amboy Arts wants to feature you or your family in their virtual parade. Please see flyer attache dto my weekly email.
Winter Sports Registration: we are now accepting applications for those interested in winter sports. Please go to the Athletic Page, here is a link to it: http://mhs.sapublicschools.com/athletics/athletic_registration to begin the registration process. Deadline is 12/1/2020.
National Career Fairs: attend one on 12/8/2020 from 10:00 am to 6:00 pm by registering here: https://www.nationalcareerfairs.com/national-career-fairs/edison-career-fair/12-08-2020/6771/
Check email: please check your email often. Emailing is how we will reach out to you most of the time.
Check Parent Access: please check your child’s progress in Genesis regularly and email his/her teachers if you have any questions.
Looking ahead:
*11/2/2020: Middle School students may return for hybrid learning
*School closed for NJEA Conferences on 11/5 and 11/6/2020
*11/9/2020: High School students may return for hybrid learning
*Marking period two begins on 11/10/2020
*School closed for Veterans day on 11/11/2020
*Parent Teacher Conferences on 11/23 and 11/24/2020
*Registration for Winter Sports - deadline 12/1/2020
*National Career Fair on 12/8/2020
Please reach out to the school if you have any questions.
Thank you, Dr. McCabe
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Dear Parents/Guardians,
As mentioned in the return to school letter, students returning to school will have grab and go lunches available to them as they leave the building for the day. They can/will receive multiple meals on the days they are in. Meals will be provided from Monday - Thursday for in-school students to pick up at the end of the day. The letter also states that virtual-only students will be able to pick up their meals on Wednesday evenings from 6-7 (at the MHS). Please note that while virtual only students must pick up at this time, this pick up is not limited to virtual-only students. Parents of in school students can pick up at that time as well.
In addition to this information please note that as we transition back to schools, students who have not yet returned to school will still have the Tuesday/Thursday 12-2pm pick up time at the MHS available to them. This will continue on 10/27, 10/29, 11/3, and 11/5. November 5th will be the last day the 12-2 pickup will be available, as all children will be returning to school the following week. Please remember that these meals are currently free to all students in the South Amboy School district regardless of whether you have been a free, reduced, or paid student in the past. Please take advantage.
Thank you, Peter Frascella
Business Administrator/Board Secretary
South Amboy Public Schools
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Dear Parents/Guardians, You will notice the district is sending out the Covid questionnaires in Genesis to be completed. We would like you to be familiar with them; feel free to complete them. They will be mandatory prior to students arriving each day when we have in person instruction.
Also, a reminder that the groupings, Purple and Gold, are not finalized. They could change. I am sorry, we cannot take requests at this time for adjustments from one group to another. We are in the process of balancing our school given the limited capacity and ensuring siblings, that includes those who are in both schools, are grouped together.
Thank you,
Dr. McCabe
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Dear Parents/Guardians,
As you are aware, we are moving towards there being two options for learning: In-Person Instruction using a Purple/Gold Days model or a Virtual/Remote Only instructional option. We are gathering and entering the information from the completed parent surveys and assigning students to one of the groups, Purple or Gold or for Virtual only.
If you login to the Parent Portal, on the bottom left hand corner you will see these options: Purple, Gold and Virtual. There will be a check next to the one we assigned your child based on your request. Please realize that the Middle/High School will have this finalized by some time on Friday. We will try to assign students to Purple or Gold based on parent surveys; however, there is no promise. While being virtual or not should not change, the grouping, Purple or Gold may. We need to ensure all groups and classes are balanced and no classroom has more than the reduced capacity of each will allow.
Timeline for in person:
*10/26/2020 for students in our Life Skills classes
*11/2/2020 for all middle school students
*11/9/2020 for all high school students
On 10/26/2020, with the first group of students arriving for in person instruction, the entire school will begin our new period schedule. This is outlined in the MHS Re-entry plan. You can locate that by going to this webpage: http://www.sapublicschools.com/cms/One.aspx?portalId=98560&pageId=11502023 and then clicking on Middle/High School Re-entry Plan.
I am scheduling a Middle/High School parent Zoom meeting for Tuesday, 10/27/2020, at 6:00 pm; below is the Zoom link.
If you have any questions, please feel free to reach out to the school.
Thank you,
Dr. McCabe
Topic: MHS Re-Entry
MeetingTime: Oct 27, 2020 06:00 PM Eastern Time (US and Canada)
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Dear Parents/Guardians,
Important happenings at the MHS:
NACAC Virtual College Fair is today from 12:00 pm to 8:00 pm. If students have not already registered, here is the link: https://virtualcollegefairs.org/events/8/exhibitors
Financial Aid Night is coming on Tuesday, 10/20/2020, at 6:30 pm. Please save this link: tinyurl.com/FinAidMHS to join the virtual event and learn about how to apply for and find money for college.
Attendance: a reminder to all parents and students, any student not attending period one but attending later periods will be considered late to school and absent for period one. If a student misses any period during the day and the school is not contacted by a parent, the student will be considered to be cutting class.
Varsity Jackets: If any student athlete is interested in purchasing a varsity jacket for the 20-21 SY, please contact East Coast Customs in Sayreville at (732) 390-8238 or Leisure Sporting Goods in Iselin at (732) 283-3113. Athletes are to purchase varsity jackets directly from the vendor as South Amboy School District is not affiliated with these vendors.
The Governor’s Educator of the Year Award is still open for nominations. Do you know a South Amboy Public School classroom teacher or educational services professional who is dedicated, inspiring, and making a difference? If so, please take the time to recommend this person by completing this nomination form and submitting it by the specified deadline. Administrators, staff members, parents and community members are encouraged to participate. The deadline for nominations is October 23, 2020. Here is a link to the nomination form: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSc_MVSlYe1QQF9ul24R-D-6uWvMud_n4fch6KKtkNImPbXmuQ/viewform
Winter Sports Registration: we are now accepting applications for those interested in winter sports. Please go to the Athletic Page, here is a link to it: http://mhs.sapublicschools.com/athletics/athletic_registration to begin the registration process. Deadline is 12/1/2020.
National Career Fairs: attend one on 12/8/2020 from 10:00 am to 6:00 pm by registering here: https://www.nationalcareerfairs.com/national-career-fairs/edison-career-fair/12-08-2020/6771/
Check email: please check your email often. Emailing is how we will reach out to you most of the time.
Check Parent Access: please check your child’s progress in Genesis regularly and email his/her teachers if you have any questions.
Looking ahead:
*School closed for NJEA Conferences on 11/5 and 11/6/2020
*Marking period two begins on 11/10/2020
*School closed for Veterans day on 11/11/2020
*Parent Teacher Conferences on 11/23 and 11/24/2020
*Registration for Winter Sports - deadline 12/1/2020
*National Career Fair on 12/8/2020
Please reach out to the school if you have any questions.
Thank you,
Dr. McCabe
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Dear Parents/Guardians and Athletes,
On 10-20-20, there will be a pre-season meeting for those interested in boys high school basketball with Coach Wiater. The meeting will take place on the baseball field behind the MHS from 2:30pm-3:30pm. Any questions, please email Coach Wiater: [email protected]. We hope to see you there.
Best,
Mr. Zalocki, VP/AD
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Dear Parents/Guardians,
Important happenings at the MHS:
Parent Survey: as we prepare for in person instruction, we ask that all parents complete this survey - please use link for access: https://forms.gle/iizcTstpaVCALBNL7 Please do so today, 10/12/2020
NACAC Virtual College Fair is today from 1:00 pm to 9:00 pm. If students have not already registered, here is the link: https://virtualcollegefairs.org/events/6/exhibitors
Senior Portrait Days: 10/13/2020 and 10/15/2020 for those with appointments. Students are asked to arrive at the time of their appointment using the auditorium entrance to the school. Masks must be worn while on school property and social distancing of at least six feet maintained.
Financial Aid Night is coming on Tuesday, 10/20/2020, at 6:30 pm. Please save this link: tinyurl.com/FinAidMHS to join the virtual event and learn about how to apply for and find money for college.
The Governor’s Educator of the Year Award is open for nominations. Do you know a South Amboy Public School classroom teacher or educational services professional who is dedicated, inspiring, and making a difference? If so, please take the time to recommend this person by completing this nomination form and submitting it by the specified deadline. Administrators, staff members, parents and community members are encouraged to participate. The deadline for nominations is October 23, 2020. Here is a link to the nomination form: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSc_MVSlYe1QQF9ul24R-D-6uWvMud_n4fch6KKtkNImPbXmuQ/viewform
Winter Sports Registration: we are now accepting applications for those interested in winter sports. Please go to the Athletic Page, here is a link to it: http://mhs.sapublicschools.com/athletics/athletic_registration to begin the registration process. Deadline is 12/1/2020.
National Career Fairs: attend one on 12/8/2020 from 10:00 am to 6:00 pm by registering here: https://www.nationalcareerfairs.com/national-career-fairs/edison-career-fair/12-08-2020/6771/
Check email: please check your email often. Emailing is how we will reach out to you most of the time.
Check Parent Access: please check your child’s progress in Genesis regularly and email his/her teachers if you have any questions.
Looking ahead:
*Financial Aid Night will be on 10/20/2020 at 6:30 pm. There will be a virtual presentation provided by Solution Prep.
*School closed for NJEA Conferences on 11/5 and 11/6/2020
*Marking period two begins on 11/10/2020
*Parent Teacher Conferences on 11/23 and 11/24/2020
*Registration for Winter Sports - deadline 12/1/2020
*National Career Fair on 12/8/2020
Please reach out to the school if you have any questions.
Thank you,
Dr. McCabe
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Dear Parents/Guardians,
As we prepare for in person instruction, we ask that all parents complete this survey - please use link for access: https://forms.gle/iizcTstpaVCALBNL7
Please do so by Monday, 10/12/2020.
Thank you,
Dr. McCabe
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Dear Parents/Guardians,
At this time, you may login to Parent Access and view your child's interim report for marking period one.
Thank you,
Dr. McCabe
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Dear Parents/Guardians,
Important happenings at the MHS:
Financial Aid Night is coming on Tuesday, 10/20/2020, at 6:30 pm. Please save this link: tinyurl.com/FinAidMHS to join the virtual event and learn about how to apply for and find money for college. Please see flyer attached to me weekly email for more information.
The Governor’s Educator of the Year Award is open for nominations. Do you know a South Amboy Public School classroom teacher or educational services professional who is dedicated, inspiring, and making a difference? If so, please take the time to recommend this person by completing this nomination form and submitting it by the specified deadline. Administrators, staff members, parents and community members are encouraged to participate. The deadline for nominations is October 23, 2020. Here is a link to the nomination form: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSc_MVSlYe1QQF9ul24R-D-6uWvMud_n4fch6KKtkNImPbXmuQ/viewform
The Sayreville Boy Scouts Troop 96 is open to our boys in South Amboy ages 11-17. There is an open house on Thursday, 10/8/2020, from 7:00 to 8:00 pm at the First Presbyterian Church of Sayreville, 172 Main St, Sayreville, NJ. For more information email: [email protected]
Winter Sports Registration: we are now accepting applications for those interested in winter sports. Please go the Athletic Page, here is a link to it: http://mhs.sapublicschools.com/athletics/athletic_registration to begin the registration process. Deadline is 12/1/2020.
Interims: interims for marking period one will be available this week. I will send out a notification when they are available.
Check email: please check your email often. Emailing is how we will reach out to you most of the time.
Check Parent Access: please check your child’s progress in Genesis regularly and email his/her teachers if you have any questions.
Looking ahead:
*NACAC Virtual College Fair from 1:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. on 10/12/2020
*School closed on 10/12/2020 for Columbus Day
*Senior Portrait days: 10/13/2020 and 10/15/2020 for those with appointments.
*Financial Aid Night will be on 10/20/2020 at 6:30 pm. There will be a virtual presentation provided by Solution Prep.
*Registration for Winter sports - deadline 12/1/2020
Please reach out to the school if you have any questions.
Thank you,
Dr. McCabe
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