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Mr. Raul Sandoval Anti-Bullying Coordinator 973-226-7644 ext. 389 rsandoval@roselandnjboe.org Mrs. Lynn Cummings Anti-Bullying Specialist 973-226-7644 ext. 372 lcummings@roselandnjboe.org School Climate State Coordinator HIB@doe.nj.gov     HIB Information & Reporting

February 21, 2024

February 21, 2024

 

   A Note from Raul Sandoval, Principal

As we eclipse the 100th day of school, students and staff continue their march towards the last trimester.  This is the time of year where students make the most academic gains.  Therefore it is critical that students continue to come to school on time each and every day!  

Jordan Toma Visit

On March 6th, Jordan Toma will be visiting Noecker School to present to students during the school day and parents at 6pm.  (Click Here)   Jordan is an accomplished motivational speaker and author of the book, I’m Just A Kid With An IEP.   Jordan shares his story of growing up and the inspiration he received from his mother.  His motto is “Your struggle is your strength” and we are excited for his presentation. For more information please visit this link.   

Social Media and Mental Health

Atlantic Health System is excited to announce it will be hosting a virtual webinar via Zoom titled ‘Social Media and Mental Health: Guidance for Parents in Helping Young People to Avoid Pitfalls and Find Balance’ on Thursday, March 7 at 7:00pm. This webinar will explore the impact of social media on young minds and equip parents with tips on how to guide their children through this digital platform while protecting their mental well-being.  To register, click here .

Books Are In The Bag Contest

Mrs. Schimmel is excited to announce that she is holding a "Books Are In The Bag" book character contest again this year! All students received a brown paper bag today along with contest guidelines.  This contest is OPTIONAL, but most of the students seem very excited about it.  All entries will receive a bookmark. In addition, one entry per grade will win a $15 gift certificate to spend at the book fair, courtesy of the HSA. Entries are due by February 22.  Please email Mrs. Schimmel with any questions:  hschimmel@roselandnjboe.org  

Bus Contact Information

During school office hours (8:00 am to 4:15 pm) you may contact Robi Dallow at extension 389.  If any bus-related issues or concerns need immediate attention after hours (after 4:15 pm) please contact Michelle Ketch of the Sussex County Regional Cooperative at 973-398-3583 (Monday-Friday until 5:00 pm) or at wegroup@sussexcoop.org .  

Genesis and Student Attendance

A gentle reminder that if your child is absent, you must enter it into Genesis via the Genesis Parent Portal.  Please click here to visit the step-by-step guide that was included in our Welcome Back Letter.  

Maschio’s Food Service

Healthy Smart Snacks are available to students, À La Carte - Click here for more information!

Please click here to view a flyer from Maschio’s Food Service.

PreK Delayed Opening Adjustment - Effective immediately  

In the event of a Delayed Opening, our PreK schedule will be as follows:

• AM PreK session will attend school from 11:00 - 12:30. 

• PM PreK session will attend school from 1:30 - 3:00 .

Employment Opportunities 

Noecker is seeking qualified candidates to fill open positions.  Most notably, we do have instructional aide positions still available at this time! Please visit the employment opportunities section of our website by clicking here !

Helpful Links from the Department of Special Services

Save The Date! The West Essex Department of Special Services’ Director, Dr. Elizabeth McQuaid, will be sharing information via a flier for a future Q&A session this Spring for parents regarding the transition for our students to 7th Grade. Once more information, as well as a finalized date, are available - it will be shared!  

• Special Services District Page

• Special Services Google Site

• Local Community Organizations and Extracurricular Activities that Support Students with Special Needs

• Special Education Parent Advisory Council

If you have any questions, concerns, or seek clarifications please do not hesitate to reach out to your case managers , and we will work to address them in a timely manner. 

Rare Disease Day

Next Thursday, February 29th Noecker will be acknowledging Rare Disease Day by asking our students to wear any bright colors in support of Rare Diseases. For more information on Rare Disease Day, please refer to the attached infographic and fact sheet .  

Health Office 💗

A friendly reminder that Noecker requires that you should not send your child to school if they present with the following:

• Fever in the past 24 hours. Do not give “Tylenol” before school, in an attempt to “get through the day”. Must be fever free for 24 hours before returning to school without the use of fever-reducing medicine.

• Flu-like symptoms - Must be fever free for 24 hours before returning to school without the use of fever-reducing medicine.

• Vomiting and/or diarrhea in the past 24 hours - Must be illness-free for 24 hours before returning to school.

• Bad cold, with a very runny nose or sore throat with a bad cough, especially if it has kept the child awake at night or cannot participate in school.

• Unknown rashes- Must be seen by a physician to be identified and return to school only if the student is not contagious with a doctor’s note stating this with the diagnosis.

• Strep Throat- Must be on an antibiotic for 24 hours before returning to school.

• Conjunctivitis- Must be on prescription eye drops 24 hours before returning to school.