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McKnewsletter Weekly M.E. McKeown School

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Oct. 17, 2018

FROM THE DESK OF THE PRINCIPAL:

Dear McKeown Parents/Guardians:

Today our sixth grade class attended the anti-bullying summit held at Sparta High School. Along with our sixth grade

teachers, physical education teachers and our anti-bullying specialist and coordinators, Mrs. Gina Bradley and Mr. Joe

Coladarci, the students were educated on the dangers associated with bullying other students as well as how to report

being a victim of bullying. Parents are encouraged to speak to their children about how bullying accusations can go from

appearing harmless to something far more serious. This summit also capped off School Violence Awareness Week.

This past Wednesday was a beautiful fall day at McKeown and also the day of our annual PTA pumpkin patch. Students

selected pumpkins to take home and decorate in time for Halloween. Students enjoyed this event very much and we

appreciate our PTA parents for hosting it. Our PTA met on Monday night to discuss year activities. We hope to see a lot of

parent involvement throughout the year during these events.

Enjoy the beautiful fall weather and weekend ahead!

Regards,

Janet Goodwin, Ed.D.

Principal, McKeown

Board of Education Meeting

November 14 – Work Session @ 7:00 p.m.

November 28 – Official Mtg @ 7:00 p.m.

PICTURE RE-TAKE DAY!!!!! Friday, October 26th


FROM THE DESK OF A SECOND GRADE TEACHER:

Our 2nd graders have been busy becoming Plant Scientists! On Tuesday, we went to the Agricultural Learning Center and completed 6 different stations to expand our understanding of plants and pollination. The fan favorite was the worm station, where groups were able to learn all about earthworms or night crawlers by touching live worms! Other stations ranged from a germination station to learning about all about pollinators. 2nd graders then used this new information about pollinators to create a “Super Insect” of their own to move pollen and carry seeds. We are looking forward to testing our “Super Insects” soon!

Miss Ward

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IMPORTANT DATES TO REMEMBER:

Oct. 23 Chorale 3:00 pm – 4:30 pm

Oct. 23 Game Club for grade 5 at 3:00 pm – 4:15 pm

Oct. 23 FLL Lego Club grades 3 & 4 at 3:00 pm – 4:15 pm

Oct. 23 Sign Language Club grade 5 at 3:00 pm – 4:15 pm

Oct. 23 Girls on the Run 3:00 pm – 4:30 pm

Oct. 24 Brain Game Club grade 4 3:00 pm – 4:15 pm

Oct. 24 Craft Club grades 3 & 4 at 3:00 pm – 4:15 pm

Oct. 24 Lego Club grade 2 at 3:00 pm – 4:15 pm

Oct. 24 TREP$ meeting #4 3:00 pm – 4:45 pm


Oct. 24 Yoga grades 1 & 2 at 3:00 pm – 4:45 pm

Oct. 25 Jazz Band 3:00 pm – 4:15 pm

Oct. 25 Grade 6 Early Act Club 3:00 pm – 4:15 pm

Oct. 26 Picture Re-Take Day!!!

Oct. 30 Chorale 3:00 pm – 4:30 pm

Oct. 30 Game Club for grade 5 at 3:00 pm – 4:15 pm

Oct. 30 FLL Lego Club grades 3 & 4 at 3:00 pm – 4:15 pm

Oct. 30 Sign Language Club grade 5 at 3:00 pm – 4:15 pm


Oct. 31 Halloween

Nov. 1 Girls on the Run 3:00 pm – 4:30 pm

Nov. 1 Jazz Band 3:00 pm – 4:15 pm

Nov. 1 TREP$ meeting #5 3:00 pm – 4:45 pm

Nov. 5 First Marking Period Ends

Nov. 5 PTA meeting in the library at 6:30 pm

Nov. 6 Chorale 3:00 pm – 4:30 pm

Nov. 6 Game Club for grade 5 at 3:00 pm – 4:15 pm


Nov. 7 Veterans Day Program 9:00 am

Nov. 7 Brain Game Club grade 4 3:00 pm – 4:15 pm

Nov. 7 Craft Club grades 3 & 4 at 3:00 pm – 4:15 pm

Nov. 7 Yoga grades 1 & 2 at 3:00 pm – 4:45 pm

Nov. 8 NJEA Convention-School Closed

Nov. 9 NJEA Convention-School Closed

Nov. 12 Grade 1 Early Act Club 3:00 pm – 4:15 pm

Nov. 13 Chorale 3:00 pm – 4:30 pm


Nov. 14 Board of Education Official Meeting in the library @ 7:00 pm





Hampton Township PTA

Marian Emmons McKeown Elementary School

1 School Road

Newton, NJ 07860

[email protected]

HAMPTON TOWNSHIP PTA MEMBERSHIP FORM PLEASE SUPPORT THE CHILDREN OF MARIAN EMMONS MCKEOWN SCHOOL

When you join the Hampton Township PTA, your membership dues help to provide programs for our

children. The majority of assemblies, author visits, recess/playground equipment, programs, and

scholarships are paid for by the PTA.

Support our children and children in our community with your membership dues. Your PTA membership

entitles you to special savings and discounts. Visit PTA.org/benefits for details.

The two classes with the highest percentage of memberships will win a pizza party courtesy of the PTA.

Deadline is October 26, 2018 for the contest.

PTA Welcomes you as a member, please complete the information below:

Primary Role: ☐ Parent/Guardian ☐ Grandparent ☐ Teacher/Staff ☐ Other____________________

Name ☐ Mr. ☐ Ms. ☐ Mrs.: __________________________________________________________

Address: _______________________________________________________________________

Home: _________________________________Mobile: __________________________________

Email: __________________________________________________________________

Student(s):

Name:________________________________Grade:____________Teacher:__________________



Type of Membership (check one)

_____ Family $12.00

_____ Single $ 7.00

_____ Staff $ 7.00

Make checks payable to “Hampton Township PTA.” Send in this form to school with your child in an

envelope marked PTA. Your membership card will be emailed to you. Please indicate all your children’s

names below to insure they all get credit towards the contest. Please contact Heather Ostendorff, 717-

887-8637 (cell), with any questions.

THANK YOU FOR YOUR SUPPORT!

_ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _

LOCAL OFFICE USE: Payment Method: ☐ Cash ☐ Check—check # __________Date:______________

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COMMUNITY:



KITTATINNY CROSS COUNTRY INVITATIONAL

At

Kittatinny Regional High School

Thursday, Oct.25th, 2018 Rain Date: Friday, Oct. 26th

SCHEDULE OF RACES:

4:00 7th Grade Girls

4:15 7th Grade Boys

4:30 8th Grade Girls

4:45 8th Grade Boys

5:00 6th Grade and under Girls

5:15 6th Grade and under Boys

DISTANCE: 7th and 8th grade races are Approx. 1.5 miles; 6 grade and under races are 1.0 mile. The courses are clearly marked and there will be marshals on the course to guide

runners. If the team arrives at the starting line before 3:30, there will be guides to walk the course.

AWARDS:

JUNIOR HIGH MEDALS TO THE TOP 10 RUNNERS; RIBBONS FROM 11TH TO 30tH. ELEMENTARY MEDALS TO THE TOP 10 RUNNERS; RIBBONS FROM 11ST PLACE AND ON.

ENTRY FEE: $6.00 per runner payable to “KITTATINNY” must be paid by the day of the invitational.

RSVP: Please contact Danielle Tooker by Friday, October 18th with the estimated number of runners participating in the meet and a roster list emailed or mailed with grade level so we can

have name tags ready for you. Danielle (973) 383-1800 x6681 or Email to [email protected] (email is best)

PARKING is a nightmare due to the building of solar panels that has eliminated some school parking lots. Encourage all your parents to park in the furthest lot in back of the Hampton Municipal Building, affectionately known as “The Pit.” Parking there is actually closer than any lot at the school. Race starts in the “Pit” QUESTIONS: Contact Danielle Tooker at the above phone or email.

mailto:[email protected]








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McKnewsletter Weekly · Nov. 8 NJEA Convention-School Closed Nov. 9 NJEA Convention-School Closed Nov. 12 Grade 1 Early Act Club 3:00 pm – 4:15 pm Nov. 13 Chorale 3:00 pm – 4:30