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Cherry Hill Public Schools 2012-2013 Activities Calendar

Malberg Administration Building, P.O. Box 5015, Cherry Hill, NJ 08034 Phone: (856) 429-5600 * Fax: (856) 354-1864 * Website: www.chclc.org

Clara Barton Robert Smith, Acting Principal 223 Rhode Island Ave. 08002-3121 (856) 667-3303 J. F. Cooper Erica Price, Principal 1960 Greentree Rd. 08003-1121 (856) 424-4554 Bret Harte John Cafagna, Principal 1909 Queen Anne Dr. 08003-2843 (856) 795-0515 James Johnson Karen Rockhill, Principal 500 Kresson Rd. 08034-3121 (856) 428-8848 Joyce Kilmer Dr. Kwame Morton, Principal 2900 W. Chapel Ave. 08002-1661 (856) 667-3903 Kingston Stanley Sheckman, Principal 320 Kingston Rd. 08034-1600 (856) 667-0986

A. Russell Knight George Guy, Principal 140 Old Carriage Rd. 08034-3332 (856) 428-0830 Horace Mann Shilpa Dalal, Principal 150 Walt Whitman Blvd. 08003-3747 (856) 428-1144 Thomas Paine Susan Weinman, Principal 4001 Church Rd. 08034-1199 (856) 667-1350 Joseph D. Sharp Robert Homer, Principal 300 Old Orchard Rd. 08003-1299 (856) 424-1550 Richard Stockton Eloisa DeJesus-Woodruff, Principal 200 Wexford Dr. 08003-1827 (856) 424-1505 Woodcrest Dr. Beth Anne Kob, Principal 400 Cranford Rd. 08003-3499 (856) 429-2058

Elementary Schools · Regular School Hours: 9:00 a.m.—3:30 p.m. Central Administration 45 Ranoldo Terrace, P.O. Box 5015, Cherry Hill, NJ 08034-0391 Phone: (856) 429-5600 · Fax: (856) 354-1864 · www.chclc.org

Four-digit extensions are for the main number at Malberg, (856) 429-5600

Dr. Maureen Reusche, Superintendent, ext. 4309 Dr. Lawyer Chapman, Assistant Superintendent, Pre K-12, ext. 4301 James Devereaux, Assistant Superintendent, Business/Board Secretary, ext. 4328 LaCoyya Weathington, Director of Pupil Services, ext. 4424 Nancy Adrian, Director of Human Resources, ext. 4352 Don Bart, Director of Support Operations, ext. 4371 James Riordan, Director of Guidance, (856) 663-8006, ext. 1209; (856) 424-2222, ext. 2538 Susan Bastnagel, Public Information Officer, ext. 4325

District Curriculum Supervisors: Michelle Smith, ext. 4338, and Dr. Mary Kline, ext. 4345 Special Education Supervisors: Marta Audino, ext. 4320; John Moody, ext. 4320; and Joann DiGiacomo, ext. 4424

Accounts Payable Supervisor: Theresa Freeman, ext. 4357 Assistant Business Administrator: Paul Todd, ext. 4329 Buildings and Grounds: Marco Fernandez-Obregon, (856) 489-5795 Character Education: Mona Noyes, ext. 4317 Cherry Hill Education Association (CHEA): Martin Sharofsky, President, (856) 424-2110 (fax: 424-2195) Cherry Hill Education Foundation (CHEF): Eleanor Stofman, President, (856) 938-9002 CHPS TV: Susan Bastnagel, ext. 4325 Community Service/Facility Rental: Syndi Blatt, ext. 4332 Employee Benefits: Mary Matzer, ext. 4342 Food Services: Eric Colebaugh and Anne King (Aramark), (856) 424-2316 Payroll: Debbie Maista, Yvonne Lindsay, ext. 4326 & 4375 Print Shop: Don Bart, ext. 4371 Purchasing Manager: Tom Carter, ext. 4322 Registration: Judi Bajgier-Leuthy, ext. 4436; Pam Cowan, ext. 4430; Denise Gallagher, ext. 4432 (fax: 429-3874) Research and Assessment Coordinator: Valerie Sadwin, ext. 4434 Safety & Security: Mike Nuzzo, (856) 424-2222, ext. 2504 School Age Child Care (SACC): Kathy Mueller, (856) 429-6564, ext. 8617 STEP: Edward Klitz, (856) 429-7498 (fax: 429-8246) Technology: Don Bart, ext. 4371 Testing Coordinator: Susan Dashoff-Ellman, ext. 4433 Transportation: Don Bart, ext. 4371 Xerox Help Desk: Dave Freeman, ext. 4324

Cherry Hill Public Schools – Directory

High Schools

Regular School Hours: 8:00 a.m.—2:30 p.m.

High School East Dr. John O’Breza, Principal 1750 Kresson Rd. 08003-2598 (856) 424-2222

Alternative High School Program Dr. Neil Burti, Principal 45 Ranoldo Terrace 08034-0391 (856) 427-4311

High School West Dr. Joseph Meloche, Principal 2101 Chapel Ave. 08002-2099 (856) 663-8006

Middle Schools

Regular School Hours: 8:30 a.m.—3:00 p.m.

Beck Middle School Dr. Dennis Perry, Principal 950 Cropwell Road 08003-1499 (856) 424-4505

Rosa International Middle School Ed Canzanese, Principal 485 Browning Lane 08034-3160 (856) 616-8787

Carusi Middle School Dr. Kirk Rickansrud, Principal 315 Roosevelt Drive 08002-1599 (856) 667-1220

Barclay Early Childhood Center William Marble, Principal 1220 Winston Way 08034-2919 (856) 429-7283

District Affirmative Action Officer: James Riordan (856) 663-8006, ext. 1209;

or (856) 424-2222, ext. 2538 District 504 Officer: Marta Audino (856) 429-5600, ext. 4320)

Dear Parents, Staff, and Students:

The 2012-2013 school year promises to be an exciting time for our district. At our high schools, administrators and teachers have spent the past year planning for the implementation of a new high school schedule. It will allow all students to have lunch during the day; to take eight classes, if they desire; and to receive extended periods of instructional time in all academic areas.

We have made some adjustments in our English Language Arts curriculum to align us with the Common Core Standards. For example, you may note an increased emphasis on non-fiction reading, including both short texts and books. We will also be completing the last phase of implementation of the Common Core Standards for mathematics at Grades 3-5. This will bring the district to full implementation of New Jersey’s Common Core in Mathematics Grades K-12.

You might be surprised to learn that the district has invested more than $23 million in facilities projects over the past three years; of course, there is always more to do. Our Board of Education Strategic Planning Committee has been assessing facility needs, analyzing student enrollment project-tions, and exploring opportunities for improvement – stay tuned for more information on this topic.

Changes at the state level will be impacting how NJ districts report student performance on state assessments. Rather than monitoring Adequate Yearly Progress (AYP), the NJDOE has developed categories of schools based on a three-year average of growth and proficiency. “Priority Schools” are among the lowest performing schools in the state, while “Focus Schools” have low graduation rates, the largest within-school proficiency gaps, and/or the lowest combined subgroup proficiency rates. A third category – Reward Schools - are the highest-performing in terms of school-wide proficiency, subgroup proficiency, and graduation rates, or have demonstrated the highest levels of student growth over time.

As we proudly announced in April, Cherry Hill East has been designated a Reward School; moreover, no Cherry Hill schools were designated as Priority or Focus Schools. In fact, most of New Jersey’s 2,500 schools are not categorized. For these schools, says the DOE, districts will have “autonomy over the necessary investments and supports to sustain strong performance or strengthen areas for improvement.”

In the coming year, I look forward to sharing more information about this new age of school accountability—and news about other education topics, district initiatives, and successes—through our website, video messages, PTA presentations, and community and Board of Education meetings.

Best wishes for a successful school year. I hope to see you soon!

Maureen Reusche, Ed.D. Superintendent of Schools

2012 Cherry Hill Board of Education

Seth Klukoff, President, [email protected] Kathy Judge, Vice President, [email protected]

Sherrie Cohen, [email protected] Eric Goodwin, [email protected]

Colleen Horiates, [email protected] Carol Matlack, [email protected]

Steven Robbins, [email protected] Elliott Roth, [email protected]

Wayne Tarken, [email protected]

The Cherry Hill Board of Education is a legislative body whose powers are defined by the state of New Jersey. The Board consists of nine residents of the school district who are elected by a nonpartisan vote in the November General Election. Terms are staggered and board members are elected to serve for three years (with the exception of unexpired terms of office). Board members serve on a volunteer basis without compensation.

Board member responsibilities include setting policy, establishing goals, and adopting yearly operating budgets for the school district. These and other matters are discussed during the monthly cycle of Board meetings.

The full Board holds regular monthly work sessions on the second Tuesday of every calendar month and regular monthly action meetings on the fourth Tuesday (except as indicated below). Board committee meetings are held during the first week of each month. All board and board committee meetings are held at the Malberg Administration Building, 45 Ranoldo Terrace, and (with the exception of the Human Resources Committee), all meetings are open to the public. Work sessions and action meetings typically begin at 7 p.m. The action meeting schedule for 2012-2013 is:

Monthly Sections: September—Back to School Nights October—School Breakfast/Lunch Information November—School Age Child Care Program December—Weather-Related School Closings/Delayed Openings January—Cultural Diversity in the Cherry Hill Public Schools February—BOE Mission and Vision Statements

March—Schedule of State Assessments April—Student Enrichment Programs May—School District Information Resources June—Character Education Back Sections of Calendar: FERPA Information Harassment, Intimidation, and Bullying Policy Crisis Management Plan Integrated Pest Management Notice Fast Facts Our Calendar Sponsors

Index to Information Inside This Calendar Take a moment to look through the entire calendar for information you can use throughout the year.

September 24 (fourth Monday) January 29 (fifth Tuesday) May 28

October 30 (fifth Tuesday) February 26 June 25

November 27 March 19 (third Tuesday) July 23 December 18 (third Tuesday) April 23 August 27

Meeting notices are posted on the district website (www.chclc.org), CHPS TV (Channel 19 on Comcast; Channel 24 on Verizon), and on the central administration bulletin board at Malberg. Meeting agendas are posted on the website, usually the Friday before the scheduled meeting. Minutes of board meetings are available on the website following their approval. The Public Information Office also publishes Board Notes, which high-lights action taken by the board.

Board members are not responsible for the day-to-day operation of the schools. Con-cerns related to individual problems occurring at the school level (e.g., instruction, dis-cipline, building maintenance, school lunches) are best brought to the attention of the building principal or responsible administrator.

A Message from the Superintendent

Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday

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2 3 Labor Day

4 First Day of School – Half Day, Elementary ONLY Cooper: Welcome Back Water Ice Harte: New Parent/Kindergarten Parent Welcome Tea, 9 am and 1 pm, Library Johnson: Welcome Back to School Carnival, 6:30 -7:30 pm Woodcrest: Water Ice Night, 6-7:30 pm

5 Johnson: Entertainment Book Sale Begins Beck: Fall Sports Parent Meeting, 7 pm Rosa: Fall Sports Parent Meeting, 7 pm

6 Harte: Rita’s Fundraiser, 4- 9 pm Johnson: October Messenger Deadline Kingston: PTA Executive Board Meeting, 7 pm Beck: 6th Grade Ice Cream Social/Math Night, 7 pm

7 Harte: Spirit Day Mann: Blue & Gold Day

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9 10 Cooper: Skating Party, 6:30 pm Harte: New Family Pizza Night, 6:30 pm Kilmer: Kids First Coupon Book Sale Begins Knight: PTA Membership Drive Begins Beck: Student Photos Carusi: Fall Sports Meet the Coaches, 7 pm West: Class Pictures, 8 am - 2:30 pm

11 Kingston: Spirit Day Beck: Student Photos Carusi: Picture Day Rosa: Picture Day West: Class Pictures, 8 am - 2:30 pm Board of Education Work Session, 7 pm, Malberg

12 Harte: Back to School Night, Grades K-2, 7 pm Kingston: 5th Grade Parent Meeting, 7 pm Knight: Back to School Night, Grades K-2, 6:45-8 pm Rosa: PTA Meeting, 7:15 pm West: PTA Meeting, 7 pm SEPTA Meeting, 7 pm, Tech Lab, Malberg

13 Harte: Back to School Night, Grades 3-5, 7 pm Kilmer: Back to School Night/PTA Meeting, 6:30-8 pm Knight: Back to School Night, Grades 3-5, 6:45-8 pm Paine: PTA Meeting/Back to School Night, 7 pm Stockton: Springdale Farms Welcome Back Festival Woodcrest: Fall Mum Sale Begins Beck: PTSA Meeting, 7:30 pm East: Picture Day

14 Barton: Welcome New Principal Party Kingston: Movie Night and Bake Sale, 7 pm Carusi: Welcome Back Dance, 7 pm Rosa: Welcome Back Dance, 7th and 8th Graders, 7-9 pm

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September 2012 The Cherry Hill School District is

designated a “high performing” district by the New Jersey Department of

Education through the Quality Single Accountability Continuum (QSAC)

district performance review.

16 17 Schools Closed

18 Schools Closed

19 Barton: Back to School Night, Grades K-2, 5:45-6:45 pm; Grades 3-5, 7-8 pm; Spirit Wear Sale Begins Johnson: PTA Exec. Board Meeting, 6 pm; Back to School Night, 7 pm Mann: Back to School Night, 7 pm Woodcrest: Back to School Night, 7 pm; Gift Wrap Sale Begins Beck: Magazine Drive Kickoff Assembly East: Senior Trip Info Meeting

20 Cooper: New Family Reception, 6:30 pm; PTA Meeting, 7 pm Harte: General PTA Meeting/Budget Vote, 6:30 pm; Mandatory Room Coordinator Meeting Johnson: Summer Reading Pizza Party, 12-1 pm Kingston: Back to School Night, 7 pm Knight: Knightlines Deadline Beck: PTSA Meeting, 7:30 pm East: Back to School Night, 7 pm West: Senior picture makeups, 8 am - 2:30 pm

21 Knight: 5th Grade Bowling, Playdrome West: Senior picture makeups, 8-2:30 pm Sharp: Water Ice Night Stockton: Peace Pole Celebration, 1 pm

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23 Sharp: Riversharks Game

24 Cooper: Chick-fil-A Night, 4-9 pm Johnson: Gift Wrap Sale Begins (through 10/4); General PTA Meeting, 12 pm; Head Room Parent Luncheon and Meeting, 12 – 2 pm Stockton: PTA Meeting, 7 pm Beck: 7th and 8th Grade Back to School Night, 7 pm Carusi: 6th Grade Back to School Night, 7 pm BOE Action Meeting, 7 pm, Malberg

25 Johnson: Character Education Meeting, 12 pm Kilmer: Skate Night, 6:30-8:30 pm Kingston: Head Room Parent Meeting, 7 pm Mann: PTA Meeting, 7 pm

26 Schools Closed

27 Cooper: Picture Day Kingston: Skate Party, 6:30-8:30 pm, CHSC Beck – 6th Grade Senator Elections; 6th Grade Back to School Night, 7 pm Carusi: 7th and 8th Grade Back to School Night, 7 pm

28 Barton: Chick-fil-A Night Cooper: Picture Day Paine: Bingo Night Beck – 6th Grade Palooza, 7 pm Rosa- 6th Grade Welcome Canteen, 7-9 pm

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Elementary Schools Barton: Wednesday, September 19, Grades K-2, 5:45 – 6:45 pm; Grades 3-5, 7-8 pm Cooper: Thursday, October 4, 7 pm Harte: Wednesday, September 12, Grades K-2, 7 pm Thursday, September 13, Grades 3-5, 7 pm Johnson: Wednesday, September 19, 7 pm Kilmer: Thursday, September 13, 6:30-8 pm Kingston: Thursday, September 20 Knight: Wednesday, September 12, Grades K-2, 6:45-8pm Thursday, September 13, Grades 3-5, 6:45-8 pm Mann: Wednesday, September 19, 7 pm Paine: Thursday, September 13, 7 pm Sharp: Tuesday, October 2, Grades K—2, 7-8:30 pm Thursday, October 4, Grades 3—5, 7:00—8:30 pm Stockton: Thursday, October 4, 7-9 pm Woodcrest: Wednesday, September 19, 7 pm

Middle Schools Beck: Monday, September 24 – 7th and 8th Grade, 7 pm Thursday, September 27 - 6th Grade, 7 pm Carusi: Monday, September 24 – 6th Grade, 7 pm Thursday, September 27 – 7th and 8th Grade, 7 pm Rosa: Tuesday, October 2 – 6th Grade, 7 pm Wednesday, October 3 – 7th and 8th Grade, 7 pm High Schools East: Thursday, September 20, 7 pm West: Thursday, October 4, 7 pm Alternative High School: Friday, October 5, 8 am Barclay Early Childhood Center Thursday, October 11, AM Parents 7 pm; PM Parents, 7:45 pm

Fall 2012 Back to School Nights


1 Week of Respect Begins Cooper: Book Fair (through Oct. 5) Kingston: Fall Photos Mann: Book Fair (through Oct. 5) Knight: PTA Membership Drive Continues through Oct. 12 Stockton: Richard Stockton’s Birthday

2 Barclay: PTA Meeting/Budget Vote, 7 pm Johnson: November Messenger Deadline Kingston: Fall Photos Sharp: Back to School Night, Grs. K-2, 7-8:30 pm Stockton: Picture Days Rosa: 6th Grade Back to School Night, 7 pm

3 Stockton: Picture Days Rosa: 7th and 8th Grade Back to School Night, 7 pm

4 Cooper: Back to School Night, 7 pm Mann: 50th Year Celebration, 6-8 pm Kingston: PTA Executive Board Meeting, 7 pm Paine: Read In Sharp: Back to School Night, Grs. 3-5, 7-8:30 pm Stockton: Back to School Night, 7-9 pm East: PTA Meeting, 7:30 pm West: Back to School Night, 7 pm

5 Harte: Spirit Day Knight: Ice Cream Social, 6 pm Mann: Blue & Gold Day Sharp: BMX Event Stockton: Kid’s Stuff Fundraiser Begins Beck: Welcome Back Dance, 7th and 8th Grade, 7:30 pm Alternative High School: Back to School Breakfast, 8 am Middle School and High School Interim Periods End

6 Beck: Flea Market, 8-1 pm (Rain Date: Oct. 13) Knight: Fall Beautification, 9 am -12 noon West: SAT

7 Teen Volunteer Fair, Sponsored by Cherry Hill East and West PTAs, 1:30-4 pm at Cherry Hill Library

8 Stockton: Book Fair Week Begins; Red Ribbon Week Begins Woodcrest: Red Ribbon Assembly Beck: McDonald’s Night, 5-8 pm Rosa: Winter Sports Parents Meeting, 7 pm West: Project Graduation Meeting, 7 pm

9 Johnson: Picture Day Stockton: Red Ribbon Assembly Beck: Mt. Misery Week (through Oct. 12); Winter Sports Parent Meeting, 7 pm Board of Education Work Session, 7 pm, Malberg

10 Knight: Executive Board Meeting, 7 pm Sharp: Red Ribbon Assembly Stockton: Book Fair Evening Event

11 Barclay: Back to School Night, 7 pm Harte: Picture Days Kingston: PTA General Membership Meeting, 7 pm Paine: Red Ribbon Assembly

12 Harte: Family Fitness Night, 7 pm Knight: Fall Picture Day; 5th Grade Bowling Mann: Red Ribbon Assembly East: Lab Theatre, 7:30 pm Elementary and Middle School Interims Issued

13 East: Lab Theatre, 7:30 pm

14 15 Barton: Corbi’s Catalog/Pizza Sale (through Oct. 26) Johnson: Skating Party, 6:30-8:00 pm Knight: Red Ribbon Week Begins; Red Ribbon Assembly

16 Barclay: Silver Diner Night Barton: Silver Diner Night Kingston: Red Ribbon Assembly; Book Fair Knight: ISC Skating Party, 6:30-8:30 pm Paine: Photo Works Beck: Mt. Misery Week East: PG Fundraiser, Pancheros, Voorhees, 5-8 pm High School Interims Issued

17 Johnson: Character Education Meeting, 12 pm Kilmer: Red Ribbon Assembly Kingston: Book Fair Paine: Photo Works Woodcrest: Fall Pictures; PTA Exec. Committee Meeting, 6:30 pm; PTA Meeting, 7 pm

18 Kilmer: Skate Night, 6:30-8:30 pm Kingston: Family Night at the Book Fair & Bake Sale, 6-8 pm Johnson: Red Ribbon Assembly/Wear Red Day West: Fall Preview Concert, 7:30 pm SCOPE Presents “Fall Mini Book Club – A Nation of Wimps,” 7-8:30 pm, Cherry Hill Public Library, Discussion led by Margaret Regan, East Guidance Counselor

19 Barclay: Coach Bingo Barton: Five Below Weekend Begins Harte: Red Ribbon Assembly Kilmer: Book Fair Begins; Fall Dance, 6:30-8:30 pm (Bring Can for Food Bank) Stockton: Kid’s Stuff Fundraiser Ends Woodcrest: Family Fun Night BBQ

20 Knight: Knightlines Deadline; 5th Grade Car Wash

October 2012 Get the buzz!

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High School Proficiency Assessments (HSPAs) - Retained 11th graders, 12th graders new to district, retained 12th graders

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21 Harte: Hartewalk, 1:30 - 3:30 pm

22 Barclay: School Pictures Harte: Red Ribbon Week Johnson: Scholastic Book Fair Week Beck: Red Ribbon Week

23 Barclay: School Pictures Cooper: Red Ribbon Assembly; Silver Diner Night, 5-8 pm Mann: PTA Meeting, 7 pm Paine: Kindergarten Safety Night with Mrs. Merrill Kingston: Skate Party, 6:30-8:30 pm, CHSC Beck: Mt. Misery Week West: Picture Retakes

24 Barton: Red Ribbon Assembly Johnson: PTA Exec Board Meeting, 6 pm; General PTA Meeting, 7 pm Stockton: Bus Evacuation Drill; Bus Driver Breakfast Middle Schools: 6th Grade Red Ribbon Skating Party, ISC, 6:30-8:30 pm

25 Barclay: Red Ribbon Assembly Kingston: Pumpkin Carving, 7-8 pm Paine: PJ Night, Grade 1, 6:45 – 8 pm SEPTA 2nd Annual College Fair, Malberg APR

26 Barton: Raffle Basket Dance Kingston: Movie Night & Bake Sale, 7 pm Knight: Halloween Dance, 6:30-8:30 pm Mann: Fall Family Fun Night, 6:30-8:30 pm Carusi: Red Ribbon Assembly East: Senior Photo; Halloween Dance, 7 pm Middle Schools: 7th and 8th Grade Red Ribbon Dance, 7-9 pm (at Rosa)

27 West: ACT Testing

28 29 Kilmer: School Pictures Beck: Red Ribbon Assembly Rosa: Red Ribbon Assembly

30 Kilmer: School Pictures Beck: Student Photo Makeups East: Fall Preview Concert, 7:30 pm Red Ribbon Poster and Essay Awards Ceremony, 7 pm, Community Center BOE Action Meeting, 7 pm, Malberg

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Breakfast Prices, 2012-2013 Lunch Prices, 2012-2013 Elementary: $1.30 Elementary: $2.30 Middle School: $1.55 Middle School: $2.55 High School: $1.65 High School: $2.65 A computerized debit system allows families to pay in advance for student meals or a la carte items; students access their accounts using a pin number (elementary level) or student ID card (secondary level). All students are given the opportunity to apply for free or reduced price meals. Eligibility is based on household income and the number of members in the household. Applications are distributed at the start of the school year, but you may request an application at any time (e.g., if your financial circumstances change) or access it from the district website (www.chclc.org). Applications are available in the following languages: English, Spanish, Russian, Chinese (Mandarin), Japanese, Vietnamese, Serbo-Croatian, Arabic, Korean, Somali, Cambodian/Khmer, French, Hmog, Haitian Creole, Laotian, Polish, Portuguese, Sudanese, Thai, Urdu, Hindi, Kurdish, Farsi, Samoan, Tagalog, and Greek. Lunch menus are posted on the district website; look for Food Services under the Departments link. If you have questions, contact the Food Services Department at (856) 424-2316.

School Breakfast/Lunch Information

Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday 1

Kilmer: PTA Meeting Kingston: PTA Executive Board Meeting, 7 pm Knight: General PTA Meeting, 7 pm (Kindergarten and First Grade Teachers Present) Knight: Thanksgiving Food Drive Begins SCOPE Presents Fall Mini Book Club – A Nation of Wimps, 7- 8:30 pm, Cherry Hill Public Library. Discussion led by Margaret Regan, East Guidance Counselor

2 Harte: Spirit Day Mann: Blue & Gold Day Knight: 5th Grade Bowling Beck: Sports Dance, 7:30 pm

3 West: SATs

4 5 Johnson: December Messenger Deadline Carusi: Meet the Coaches Night, 7 pm West: Noche Latina, 6-10 pm

6 Election Day— Teacher Inservice/No School for Students Don’t forget to vote in the School Board election! Check the district website for candidate information.

7 Rosa: Picture Makeups Middle School Marking Period Ends

8 No School, NJEA Convention

9 No School, NJEA Convention

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11 12 Johnson: American Education Week Observance Knight: Fall Book Fair Begins Rosa: Scholastic Book Fair Begins

13 Barclay: Chick-fil-A Spirit Night, 12-8 pm Johnson: PTA Exec. Board Meeting, 7 pm Kingston: Silver Diner Night, 5-8 pm Carusi: PTA Meeting, 7 pm Beck: Mt. Misery Week; PTSA Meeting, 7:30 pm East: Blood Drive Board of Education Work Session, 7 pm, Malberg

14 Barclay: Evening Parent Conferences Cooper: PTA Meeting; Games with Guys Johnson: Character Education Meeting, 12 pm Stockton: PTA Meeting, 7 pm Rosa: PTA Meeting, 7:15 pm East: Blood Drive; PG Fundraiser, Five Guys, Voorhees, 5-8 pm West: Men’s Night Out, 6-10 pm SEPTA Meeting, 7 pm, Tech Lab, Malberg

15 Barclay: Parent/Teacher Conferences (No School – Barclay ONLY) Kilmer: Chick-fil-A Night, 5-8 pm Paine: Kindergarten & 2nd Grade Strategy Night Harte: Passeriello’s Night Fundraiser Knight: Family Book Fair Night, 6:30-8 pm Stockton: Parent Visitation Day East: Spirit Week Begins West: Spirit Week Begins; PTA Meeting, 7 pm; Fall Show, 7:30 pm SCOPE Presents Girls Night Out – “What Are We Wearing ,” 7-8:30 pm at Rosa

16 Barclay: Parent/Teacher Conferences (No School – Barclay ONLY) Barton: Corbi’s Delivery Kingston: Movie Night & Bake Sale, 7 pm Knight: 5th Grade Bowling East: Homecoming Dance West: Fall Show, 7:30 pm Middle School Report Cards Issued; High School Marking Period Ends

17 Barton: Skating Party, 6:30-8:30 pm Mann: Holiday Bazaar, 9 am – 3 pm East: Powderpuff Game West: Fall Show, Old Auditorium, 2 pm & 7:30 pm Cherry Hill Education Foundation’s Gala Dinner Dance at the Marian House

November 2012 An automated District Notification System (DNS) allows for the

rapid transmission of emergency information or high priority reminders via telephone. Parents can ensure that their contact

information is up to date by returning the emergency notification card at the start of the school year and notifying their school

office of any changes that occur during the year.

Did you know? In early 2012, the Cherry Hill Board of Education - like more than 85%

of New Jersey’s elected school boards - voted to move the annual school election date from April to

the General Election in November. The switch eliminates the public vote on proposed school

budgets that are under the state’s tax levy cap. The approved local levy for 2012-2013 represents an increase of just 1.83% and is $250,000 below

the state-mandated 2% levy cap.

18 East: PG Fundraiser - SAT Practice Test, Tutoring Club, Short Hills, 8:30 am

19 Knight: Fall Picture Makeup Day West: Mr. West, New Auditorium, 7-9 pm

20 Harte: Kindergarten Parent Visitation Knight: Knightlines Deadline for December Sharp: McDonald’s Night Carusi: National Junior Honor Society inductions, 7 pm East: Spirit Week Dance Competition, 7 pm West: Lip Sync, New Aud, 7-9 pm

21 Harte: Grade 1-5 Parent Visitation Knight: Grandparents/Special Person Visitation Day Paine: Parent Visitation West: Pep Rally, 10:45 am; Powderpuff Football, 1 pm Early Dismissal, Students and Staff West vs. East Homecoming Football Game, 6 PM @ West Elementary (Grades K-5) Marking Period Ends

22 No School, Thanksgiving Recess

23 No School, Thanksgiving Recess Barton: Black Friday Five Below Weekend Begins

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25 26 Knight: Secret Shop

27 Stockton: Secret Shop (through Nov. 29) Woodcrest: Secret Shop (through Dec. 7) Johnson: Picture Makeups Board of Education Action Meeting, 7 pm, Malberg

28 Kingston: Holiday Secret Shop (through Nov. 30) Paine – Family Book Fair Night

29 High School Report Cards Issued

30 Harte: Book Fair Setup Kingston: Spirit Day; Multicultural Holiday Celebration, 6-8 pm Knight: 5th Grade Bowling Mann: Snowball Mixer, 7-9 pm East: Fall Play, 7:30 pm

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The Cherry Hill Public School District’s School Age Child Care program is a tuition-supported program designed to provide a safe, affordable, nurturing environment for Cherry Hill children who need before-school and after-school care. SACC operates in each elementary school from 7:00 am-8:45 am and 3:30 pm- 6:00 pm on days when schools are in full session. Child care is available on all half-day sessions and most school holidays. SACC also operates a Summer SACC program.

All children in Grades K – 5 living in Cherry Hill are eligible. Enrollments are accepted year-round. Five school days are needed to process applications. Enroll at the SACC main office from 8:30 – 4:30 pm or call (856) 429-6564 for a registration packet.

The school district also operates a tuition-supported Extended Day Child Care program for kindergarten students. The program operates each day that the Cherry Hill Schools are in session. EDCC’s trained professional staff provides a safe and stimulating program of kindergarten enrichment activities (playtime, arts and crafts, games, nature and science activities, music and movement activities). Snacks and a rest period are provided. The Cherry Hill school lunch program is available to students at the usual rate. For more information, contact the School Age Child Care Office at (856) 429-6564. The Holiday SACC program provides child care when school is closed. You do not have to attend SACC to come to Holiday SACC. The program is held at the Rosa School from 7:00 am to 6:00 pm for elementary students. Tuition is $40 per day. Program activities this fall range from sports coaches, a trip to roller skate, live sea creatures, a science show, and a theater show. 429-6564 ext. 2 or go on the web site to Department Information - Child Care SACC – Holiday SACC.

The Cherry Hill School District’s School Age Child Care Program Elementary and middle school conferences will be held

on December 3, 4, 5, and 6. Elementary schools will dismiss on 1 pm on conference days. Middle schools

will dismiss at 12:30 pm on conference days.


1 East: Fall Play, 7:30 pm

2 3 Harte: Book Fair Family Night, 7 pm Johnson: PTA Secret Shop (through 12/7) Kilmer: Secret Shop (through 12/7) Elementary (K-5) Report Cards Issued Early Dismissal, Elementary and Middle Schools Only—Elementary Conferences, 6-8 pm; Middle School Conferences, 2-4 pm

4 Harte: Book Fair East: PG Fundraiser, Brio Tuscan Grill, Marlton, 5-8 pm Early Dismissal, Elementary and Middle Schools Only—Elementary Conferences, 2-4 pm; Middle School Conferences, 6-8 pm

5 Cooper: McDonald’s Fundraiser, 5-7 pm Harte: Book Fair Johnson: Messenger Deadline Kingston: PTA Exec. Board Mtg., 7 pm Carusi and Beck Combined Winter Choral Concert, 7:30 -9:30 pm @ West Early Dismissal, Elementary and Middle Schools Only—Elementary Conferences, 6-8 pm; Middle School Conferences, 2-4 pm

6 Harte: Book Fair Kingston: Skate Party, 6:30- 8:30 pm, CHSC Stockton: Teacher Appreciation Lunch, 1 pm East: PTA Meeting, 7:30 pm Early Dismissal, Elementary and Middle Schools Only; Elementary Conferences, 2-4 pm; Middle School Conferences, 6-8 pm

7 Barclay: Vendor/Craft Show Harte: Book Fair (am only); Spirit Day Mann: Blue & Gold Day East: Fall Play, 7:30 pm West: Children’s Show, Old Auditorium, 7 pm

8 East: Fall Play, 7:30 pm West: Children’s Show, Old Auditorium, 11 am and 3 pm

9 West: Children’s Show, Old Auditorium, 1 pm

10 Beck: Canned Food Drive and Book Fair Begin Cooper: Holiday Gift Shop Begins Johnson: PTA Exec Board Meeting, 7 pm Stockton: Picture Day Makeup Woodcrest: Book Fair Begins All Cherry Hill Elementary Chorus at West, 7-9 pm

11 Woodcrest: Makeup Picture Day Beck: Band Concert, 7:30 pm West: Financial Aid Night, 7 pm

12 Barton: Barnes and Noble Fundraiser, 4-8 pm Knight: Executive Board Meeting, 7 pm Rosa: Winter Instrumental Concert, 7 pm

13 Harte: Family Fitness Night, 7 pm Kilmer: Chick-fil-A Night, 5-8 pm Sharp: Winter Music Assembly East: Winter Choral/Orchestra, 7:30 pm West: Winter Instrumental Concert, 7:30 pm

14 Knight: Teachers’ Holiday Luncheon; 5th Grade Bowling Beck: Winter Dance, 7:30 pm Carusi: Snow Ball Dance, 7:30 pm Rosa: Snow Ball Dance, 7-9 pm Middle School Interim Period Ends; High School Interim Period Ends

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December 2012 The Class of 2012 included

13 National Merit Semifinalists and 26 Commended Students. Check our

website for information on National Merit recognition for this year’s senior class!

16 17 Rosa: Winter Choral Concert@ West, 7 pm West: FOP Party

18 Barton: Winter Music Assembly Kilmer: Winter Music Assembly Woodcrest: Winter Choral Assembly East: Winter Bands Concert, 7:30 pm West: NHS Inductions, New Auditorium BOE Action Meeting, 7 pm, Malberg

19 Johnson: Winter Music Assembly

20 Knight: Knightlines Deadline for January; Holiday Parties West: Winter Choral Concert, 7:30 pm

21 Cooper: Holiday Party Harte: Winter Parties, 12 pm Kingston: Holiday Breakfast, 8 am Middle School Interims Issued Half Day, Students and Staff

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The district uses an Automated Notification System to notify families about weather-related school closings and delayed openings. We will NOT place calls to parents after 10 pm or before 6 am, so check the district website for updates during those hours. We also post information on Twitter (@CHPStweets), CHPS TV (Channel 19 on Comcast, Channel 24 on Verizon), KYW News Radio (radio code number is 551 for Cherry Hill Public Schools), and local television stations.

In the event of snow days, the makeup days will be February 18, June 19, and June 20. If a snow day occurs after February 18, June 19 will be the makeup day and the June 19 in-service will be held on June 20. If two makeup days are needed, the in-service day will be moved to June 21. If additional days are needed, they will be added to the end of the year.

Winter Recess—Schools Closed

Weather-Related School Closings/Delayed Openings


Winter Recess, Schools Closed

2 School Resumes

3 Kingston: PTA Executive Board Meeting, 7 pm High School Interims Issued Board of Education Organization Meeting, 7 pm, Malberg

4 Harte: Spirit Day Johnson: February Messenger Deadline Mann: Blue & Gold Day Rosa: Sixth Grade Winter Canteen, 7 pm

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6 7 West: Project Graduation Meeting, 7 pm

8 Mann: PTA Meeting, 7 pm Beck: Course of Study Info Night, 7 pm (Snow Date: 1/14)

9 Johnson: PTA Exec. Board Meeting, 6 pm Knight: PTA Meeting, 7 pm (2nd and 3rd Grade Teachers Present) Woodcrest: PTA Meeting, 7 pm (Exec. Comm., 6:30 pm)

10 Harte: Winter Music Assembly; General PTA Meeting, 7 pm Kilmer: PTA Meeting Kingston: PTA General Membership Meeting, 7 pm Paine: PTA Meeting, 7 pm Stockton: PTA Meeting, 7 pm SEPTA Meeting, 7 pm, Tech Lab, Malberg

11 Johnson: Science Day Kingston: Spirit Day Knight: 5th Grade Bowling East: Freshman Dance, 7:30 pm

12 East: PG Fundraiser – SAT Practice Test, Huntington Learning Center, 9:15 am

13 14 Cooper: Spirit Week (through 1/18)

15 Barclay: Silver Diner Night, 5-8 pm Barton: Chick-fil-A Night Knight: ISC Skating Party, 6:30-8:30 pm Beck: Orchestra/Small Band Concert, 7:30 pm Carusi: Course of Study Info Night, 7 pm (Snow Date: 1/22); PTA Meeting, 7 pm East: PG Fundraiser, Applebee’s, Voorhees, All Day BOE Work Session, 7 pm, Malberg

16 Cooper: Winter Music Assembly Johnson: Character Education Meeting, 12 pm Mann: Winter Assembly Carusi: Band/Orchestra Concert @ West, 7:30 pm Rosa: Course of Study Info Night, 7 pm (Snow Date: 1/17)

17 Harte: Science Fair Kilmer: Skate Night, 6:30-8:30 pm Paine: Mobile Dentist; Read In Stockton: Winter Music Assembly Woodcrest: Winter Instrumental Assembly

18 Kingston: Movie Night & Bake Sale, 7 pm Knight: 5th Grade Sponsored Event Mann: Boys’ Night Out, 7-9 pm Woodcrest: Yearbook Activity Pictures; Choral Concert; Band Concert Carusi: Techno Dance, 7:30 pm Elementary Interims Issued

19 Cooper: Winter Carnival, 12-4 pm East: Coffee House, 7-10 pm

January 2013 Did you know that school board members are unpaid volunteers? January is School Board Recognition Month, a great time to say thank you to the nine community members who serve our school

district and its students. To attend a Board of Education meeting, check out meeting dates on the district website (www.chclc.org) or CHPS TV. You can also view the live webcast or catch the replay at

http://www.ustream.tv/channel/chps-boe.

20 Knight: Knightlines Deadline for February

21 Schools Closed— Martin Luther King’s Birthday

22 Barclay: PTA Meeting, 7 pm Kingston: Winter Music Assembly Stockton: Silver Diner Night, 5-8 pm

23 Johnson: Science Fair, 6-8 pm East: PTA Meeting, 7:30 pm

24 Kingston: Pancakes for Dinner, 6-7 pm Knight: Winter Concert, 7 pm Paine: Winter Music Assembly

25 Barton: Bingo Give-Back Knight: 5th Grade Bowling Woodcrest: Talent Show East: Studio II, 7:30 pm Middle School Marking Period Ends

26 West: SAT Testing East: Studio II, 7:30 pm

27 28 Johnson: Skating Party, 6:30-8 pm Beck: International Week Begins

29 Harte: Silver Diner Fundraiser Board of Education Action Meeting, 7 pm, Malberg

30 West: 8th Grade Information Night (Snow Date: Jan. 31)

31 Kingston: Skate Party, 6:30-8:30 pm, CHSC Paine: Grades 3-5 Standards and NJ ASK Night East: Kaleidoscope Concert, 7:30 pm

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Cultural Diversity in the Cherry Hill Public Schools The Cherry Hill School District celebrates its rich cultural diversity. Nearly 35% of our students are Asian, African American, Hispanic, or other racial/ethnic heritage. More than 50 native languages are spoken by students and their families of the Cherry Hill School district. More than 1,700 of our students are bilingual, and about 175 students receive ESL services. By creating learning experiences that help students understand and appreciate the value of diversity, our educators prepare our students to be sensitive members of a multicultural community.

High School Information Nights (for Current 8th Graders and Parents): West—January 30 (Snow Date: Feb. 31) East—February 13 (Snow Date: Feb. 20)

In addition, the High School Guidance Department hosts “Course of Study” Information meetings to discuss graduation requirements (state/district), course selections, placement/recommendations, and information regarding college planning. These Course of Study Information meetings will be held in each middle school on the following dates: Beck—January 8 (Snow Date: Jan. 14) Carusi—January 15 (Snow Date: Jan. 22) Rosa—January 16 (Snow Date: Jan. 17 ) If you are unable to attend the meeting at your child’s middle school, you may attend one of the other meetings.

Middle School Information Nights (for Current 5th Graders and Parents): Beck—February 7 (Snow date: Feb. 11) Carusi—February 12 (Snow Date: Feb. 19) Rosa—February 5 and 6 (Snow Date: Feb. 13)

Important Dates to Remember in Early 2013


Harte: Spirit Day; Carnival Set-up, 4 pm Johnson: Family Bingo Night Kingston: Spirit Day Mann: Blue & Gold Day Beck: International Day; International Day Dance, 7 pm Middle School Report Cards Issued; High School Marking Period Ends

2 Harte: Winter Carnival, 11 am – 3 pm (Snow Date: Feb. 9) Knight: Winter Carnival, 10 am – 2 pm Beck: Girls Basketball Tournament

3 4 Cooper: Skating Party, 6:30-8:30 pm Knight: African American Read-In Rosa: Spring Sports Parent Meeting West: Project Graduation Meeting, 7 pm

5 Cooper: Silver Diner Night Johnson: March Messenger Deadline Rosa: Fifth Grade Info Night (snow date: 2/13)

6 Rosa: Fifth Grade Info Night (snow date: 2/13)

7 Barton: Pop Shop Fundraiser, 4-6 pm Kilmer: Chick-fil-A Night, 5-8 pm Kingston: Chick-fil-A Night, 5-8 pm; PTA Executive Board Meeting, 7 pm Beck: Fifth Grade Info Night (Snow Date: 2/11)

8 Knight: Father/Daughter Valentine’s Dance, 6:30- 8:30 pm Mann: Bingo Night, 7-9 pm East: Sophomore Cotillion, 7:30 pm West: World Language Day

9 Woodcrest: Winter Carnival

10 11 Beck: Have a Heart Drive (through Feb. 15) East: PG Fundraiser, Champps, Marlton, 5-8 pm

12 Harte: Bingo Night, 6:30 pm Kilmer: Silver Diner Night Carusi: Fifth Grade Info Night (snow date: 2/19) Beck: Spring Sports Parent Meeting, 7 pm West: Blood Drive; PTA Meeting, 7 pm

High School Report Cards Issued

Board of Education Work Session, 7 pm, Malberg

13 Barclay: Chick-fil-A Spirit Night, 12-8 pm Johnson: Character Ed Meeting, 12 pm; PTA Exec. Board Meeting, 6 pm; General PTA Meeting, 7-8 pm Knight: Executive Board Meeting East: 8th Grade Info Night (Snow Date: Feb. 20) SEPTA Meeting, 7 pm, Tech Lab, Malberg

14 Barton: Valentine’s Five Below, 8—10 pm Harte: Valentine’s Celebration (No Parents) Johnson: Class Valentine’s Parties; 5th Grade Skating Party West: DECA Fashion Show Secondary Jazz Showcase at Rosa, 7 pm

15 Cooper: Family Valentine’s Fun Dance Kingston: Movie Night & Bake Sale, 7 pm Knight: 5th Grade Bowling Rosa: Valentine’s Dance, 7-9 pm Beck: Quebec Trip (through Feb. 18) Beck: Have a Heart Dance, 7:30 pm Carusi: Have a Heart Dance

16 East: Basketball Tournament

February 2013 Three of our schools have been honored as National Schools of Character: Stockton Elementary School (2012), Carusi Middle

School (2011), and Rosa International Middle School (2008). Seven of our schools have been honored as New Jersey Schools of

Character: Stockton, Carusi, Rosa, Beck Middle School, Johnson Elementary School, Horace Mann Elementary School, and

Woodcrest Elementary School. The Alternative High School has been honored as an Emerging School of Character.

17 East: Basketball Tournament

18 Schools Closed, Presidents’ Day

19 Rosa: Lunchtime PTA Meeting, 12 pm

20 Knight: Knightlines Deadline for March Beck: Spirit Week Kick-off Assembly

21 Kilmer: Skate Night, 6:30-8:30 pm Kingston: Race Night with Dad & Bake Sale, 6-8 pm Paine: Science Fair Carusi: Science Fair, 7 pm

22 Harte: Family Fitness Night, 7 pm Johnson: Breakfast Buddies, 9 am Knight: 50th Anniversary Event Stockton: School Fair Setup West: Musical, 7:30 pm

23 Stockton: School Fair, 10 am – 2 pm West: Musical, 7:30 pm

24 West: Musical, 2 pm (Grease)

25 Cooper: Book Fair (through Mar. 1) Johnson: Read Across America Week Beck: Spirit Week Begins Rosa: Mt. Misery Parent Orientation, 7 pm Read Across America Week

26 Sharp: Silver Diner Night Board of Education Action Meeting, 7 pm, Malberg

27 Barclay: Evening Parent Teacher Conferences

28 Barclay: Parent/Teacher Conferences, No School (Barclay Pre-School Only!) Kingston: Skate Party, 6:30-8:30 pm

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Cherry Hill Board of Education Vision Statement

The Cherry Hill Board of Education commits itself to all children by creating an internationally benchmarked school district in which all students receive a preeminent education.

To achieve this, the Board of Education will focus on: Setting standards, benchmarks, and assessments for staff and students that articulate with

New Jersey Core Curriculum Content Standards, Creating a budget that provides the necessary funding, and Ensuring a safe and orderly environment.

Because our success as a school district depends on the decisions we make and the policies we establish, the Board further commits to:

Communicating openly and frequently with one another and with the community. Acting as civil models of decorum, with the recognition that a school system serves as a social

core of the community, and Working as a unified body on behalf of all the children of Cherry Hill, always asking what is

best for the children.

Cherry Hill Public Schools Mission Statement

The mission of the Cherry Hill Public Schools is to provide a

quality education program that ensures that all students are proficient in the New Jersey

Core Curriculum Content Stand-ards. This program will be deliv-ered in a positive environment, preparing our students to be

knowledgeable, responsible, car-ing, and confident citizens in an

ever-changing world.

At press time, the 2012-2013 district goals were under

review by the Board of Education. Check the

website for the approved goals.


Barclay: Parent/Teacher Conferences, No School (Barclay Pre-School Only!) Harte: Spirit Day Kingston: Spirit Day; Beach Party, 7-9:30 pm Knight: Fifth Grade Group Photo; Variety Show, 6:30 pm Mann: Blue & Gold Day Beck: Spirit Week Dance, 7 pm East: Spring Musical, 7:30 pm West: Musical, 7:30 pm

2 Johnson: Jamboree East: Spring Musical, 7:30 pm West: Musical, 7:30 pm

3 East: Spring Musical, 2 pm

4 Harte: Mandatory Talent Show Rehearsal, 6-8 pm Johnson: JJ’s Birthday Celebration Beck: Spirit Week Wrap-Up Assembly Woodcrest: Ocean City Ticket Sales Carusi: Meet the Spring Coaches

5 West: Senior Trip (through Mar. 8)

6 Johnson: April Messenger Deadline

7 Barton: Welcome Back Dr. Mahan, 6-8 pm Harte: Harte’s Got Talent Show, 6-8:30 pm Kingston: PTA General Membership Meeting, 7 pm; PTA Executive Board Meeting, 8 pm Elementary and Middle School Marking Period Ends

8 Schools Closed; Full-Day Teacher Inservice East: Spring Musical, 7:30 pm

9 West: SATs West: Sophomore Cotillion, Marian House, 7-10 pm East: Spring Musical, 7:30 pm

10 East: Spring Musical, 2 pm

11 Barton: Book Fair Johnson: PTA Exec. Board Meeting, 7 pm Carusi: Spirit Week Begins

12 Kingston: Spring Book Fair (through 3/14) Knight: General PTA Meeting, 7 pm, 4th and 5th Grade Teachers Present Mann: PTA Meeting, 7 pm Beck: PTSA Meeting, 7 pm Carusi: PTA Meeting, 7 pm West: Night of Stars, 6-10 pm

13 Stockton: PTA Meeting, 7 pm Woodcrest: Square One Packets Go Out Woodcrest: PTA Meeting, 7 pm (Exec. Comm., 6:30 pm), PTA Nominations

14 Kilmer: PTA Meeting Kingston: Family Night at the Book Fair & Bake Sale, 6-8 pm Paine: PE Health Night, 6:30 pm East: Senior Trip (through 3/18) SEPTA Meeting, 7 pm, Tech Lab, Malberg

15 Barton: Book Fair Parent Night Harte: Science Day Kingston: Movie Night & Bake Sale, 7 pm Knight: 5th Grade Bowling Carusi: Spirit Week Dance, 7 pm Beck: Spring Musical, 7 pm Rosa: Spring Musical, 7:30 pm West: Dance Recital, New Auditorium, 7-10 pm

Middle School Interims Issued

16 East: PG Fundraiser – SAT Practice Test, Huntington Learning Center, 9:15 am Rosa: Spring Musical, 1 pm and 7:30 pm Beck: Spring Musical, 7 pm

March 2013 Each year, our high school instrumental and vocal music groups are honored for their performances at festivals

and competitions. In addition, dozens of student musicians from our schools are selected each year to

perform in regional and state ensembles. Talent abounds in our district! Treat yourself by attending a concert or

musical at one of our schools this spring.

High School Proficiency Assessment (HSPA) - 11th Graders

17 Beck: Spring Musical, 2 pm

18 Cooper: Chick-fil-A Night Rosa: Spirit Week (through 3/22) Knight: Spring Book Fair (through 3/22) West: Project Graduation Meeting, 7 pm All Cherry Hill Middle School Band and Orchestra at East, 7 pm

19 Kingston: Dads Night at Silver Diner, 5-8 pm Paine: Parent/Daughter Night for Grade 4, 7 pm

High School Interims Issued All Cherry Hill Elementary School Band & Orchestra at West, 7 pm

BOE Action Meeting, 7 pm, Malberg

20 Barton: Chick-fil-A Night Johnson: Character Ed Meeting, 12 pm Kilmer: Skate Night, 6:30-8:30 pm Knight: Knightlines Deadline for April Paine: Parent/Son Night for Grade 5, 7 pm Rosa: Piano Recital, 7 pm

21 Kingston: Skate Party, 6:30-8:30 pm, CHSC East: PTA Meeting, 7:30 pm Knight: Book Fair Family Night and Science Fair, 6:30-8:00 pm West: Instrumental Festival Concert, 7-10 pm

22 Barton: Five Below Fundraiser (through 3/24) Johnson: Beats All Records Day Mann: Movie Night, 7-9 pm Rosa: Spirit Week Dance, 7-9 pm East: Multicultural Day Elementary Report Cards Issued

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State Assessments for 2012-2013 Grade Level Assessment Administration Dates Make-up Dates HIGH SCHOOL

HSPA – October Administration HSPA – March Administration New Jersey Biology Competency Test

October 2, 3, 4 (Retained 11th graders, 12th graders new to district, retained 12th graders)

March 5, 6, 7 (All 11th grade students) May 21, 22

October 9, 10, 11 March 12, 13, 14 May 23, 24

MIDDLE SCHOOL

NJ ASK 8 NJ ASK 7 NJ ASK 6

April 29, 30, May 1, 2 (All 8th grade students) April 29, 30, May 1, 2 (All 7th grade students) May 6, 7, 8, 9 (All 6th grade students)

May 6, 7, 8, 9, 10 May 6, 7, 8, 9, 10 May 13, 14, 15, 16, 17

ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

NJ ASK 5 NJ ASK 4 NJ ASK 3

May 6, 7, 8, 9 (All 5th grade students) May 13, 14, 15, 16, 17 (All 4th grade students) May 13, 14, 15, 16 (All 3rd grade students)

May 13, 14, 15, 16, 17 May 20, 21, 22, 23, 24 May 20, 21, 22, 23, 24

ALL SCHOOLS ACCESS Test for English Language Learners

March 18 through April 30

Spring Recess—Schools Closed


Barclay: Book Fair Begins Harte: Spirit Week Begins

2 3 Barclay: Book Fair Family Night, 6-8 pm Johnson: May Messenger Deadline

4 Kingston: PTA Executive Board Meeting, 7 pm; Spring Picture Day Paine: 3rd Grade Music Assembly Sharp: Author Day Rosa: PTA Family Fun Night, 6-9 pm Woodcrest: Spring Pictures and 5th Grade Pictures

5 Woodcrest: Science Day (Tentative) Knight: Spring Photos Mann: Blue & Gold Day West: Broadway Night, 7:30 pm

6 West: Broadway Night, 7:30 pm

7 8 9 Barton: Chick-fil-A Night Cooper: Forno’s Fundraiser, 11 am – 10 pm Board of Education Work Session, 7 pm, Malberg

10 East: Chamber Concert, 7:30 pm SEPTA Meeting, 7 pm, Tech Lab, Malberg

11 Kilmer: PTA Meeting Kingston: Chick-fil-A Night, 5-8 pm Knight: Executive Board Meeting, 6 pm; General PTA Meeting, 7 pm Paine: PTA Meeting, 7 pm Rosa: PTA Meeting, 7:15 pm

12 Harte: International Night, 7 pm Carusi: Musical East: Mr. East, 7 pm Middle School and High School Marking Period Ends

13 Carusi: Musical West: ACT testing

14 15 Harte: Family Fitness Night, 7 pm Johnson: Scholastic Book Fair Week Begins West: Project Graduation Meeting, 7 pm

16 Barclay: PTA Meeting/Board Nominations, 7 pm Johnson: PTA Exec. Board Meeting, 6 pm; General PTA Meeting, 7 pm Kingston: 4th Grade Parent Meeting, 7 pm Mann: PTA Meeting, 7 pm West: Junior College Night, 6-10 pm

17 Barton: Spring Concert at Carusi Johnson: Character Education Meeting, 12 pm Knight: ISC Skating Party, 6:30-8:30 pm Woodcrest: PTA Mtg., 7 pm (Exec Comm, 6:30 pm), PTA Elections Beck: Coffee House, 7 pm

18 Knight: Spring Concert/Art Show, 7 pm West: PTA Meeting, 7 pm

19 Kingston: Movie Night & Bake Sale, 7 pm Middle School Report Cards Issued One District…One Cause: Volley for Support, at Cherry Hill West, 5:30 pm

20 Barton: Bowling Knight: Knightlines Deadline for May; ARK Spring Beautification Day, 9 am – 12 pm West: Junior Prom at Aulettos

April 2013 One District—One Cause...Each year, teachers and staff from across the

district unite for a common purpose to “Volley for Support.” Since its inception,

this event has raised more than $100,000 for a variety of charitable causes.

21 22 Barclay: Earth Day/Barclay Beautification Day! Johnson: Skating Party, 6:30-8 pm Kilmer: Book Fair Week Begins – Buy 1, Get 1 Free Kilmer: Flower Sale Begins Mann: Book Fair Begins

23 Stockton: Secret Shop (through April 25) East: Spring Bands Concert, 7:30 pm High School Report Cards Issued BOE Action Meeting, 7 pm, Malberg

24 Johnson: Art Show and Book Swap, 6:30 -8 pm Mann: Art Show/Water Ice Night Carusi: Coffee House, 7 pm East: Spring Jazz Ensemble/Orchestra Concert, 7:30 pm

25 Kingston: Skate Party, 6:30-8:30 pm, CHSC East: Mime Company Ice Cream Social Take Your Child to Work Day

26 Kilmer: Free Movie Night Woodcrest: Family Bingo (Tentative) West: Music Trip (through April 28)

27 Cherry Hill Art Blooms Earth Festival & Family Fun Bike Ride; Registration begins at 8 am; Earth Festival, 10 am – 2 pm, Free Family Fun!

28 Cherry Hill Education Foundation Presents Dancing with the Cherry Hill Stars, Cherry Hill West New Auditorium, 7 pm

29 Johnson: Teacher Appreciation Week Kilmer: Spring Concert, 7 pm Paine: Spring Book Fair Woodcrest: Spring Concert

30 Cooper: Spring Concert Paine: Art Show & Book Fair Ice Cream Night Sharp: Spring Concert @ Beck Stockton: Spring Concert Woodcrest: Spring Plant Sale (through May 7) West: Senior Meeting, 7-8:30 pm

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After-school enrichment programs are offered at the elementary schools throughout the school year and summer. Students in the elementary schools may participate in these tuition-supported programs. Call 429-6564, ext 2.

STEP COURSES involve students in after-school classes throughout the school year at the twelve elementary schools. District school teachers, educational assistants, and experienced instructors from the community provide wonderful courses for the students. These courses give parents the opportunity for their children to take a range of fun, informative, and skill-building classes. Examples include theater, karate, health & fitness, watercolor painting, chess club, basketball league, painting ceramics, keyboarding, predicting weather, cartooning, flag football, basketball skills, science, sewing, cooking, field hockey, scrapbooking, beading, dance, yoga, soccer, cheerleading, board games, animation, drawing, knitting, crocheting, babysitting, and languages.

FAMILY FRIENDLY CENTERS are located at selected elementary schools to offer after school support and resources to students and their families. Homework assistance, time to read, study skills training, as well as periodic social, health, and enrichment activities are provided. District school teachers and educational assistants work with the students and meet with the parents. Students are safe at school after normal school hours.

SUMMER ENRICHMENT CAMP provides nine fun weeks of recreation and sports, socialization skills and learning to make friends, enrichment opportunities, plus informational and educational activities. The program blends youth development, character education, and cognitive problem solving through the daily projects, activities, and discussions. Open eleven hours a day from 7 am to 6 pm for students who will enter grades 1 through 6 in the following fall. Swimming and field trips are included. District school teachers plan and teach in this program.

Cherry Hill’s Student Enrichment Programs (STEP)

NJ Assessment of Skills and Knowledge (NJ ASK) 7 and 8 — Seventh and Eighth Graders “Dancing” Photos by David Kappler Photography


Kingston: 5th Grade Group Photo Mann: Spring Concert (at Woodcrest) Paine: Spring Concert Stockton: Teacher/Staff Appreciation Breakfast West: World Language Honor Society Inductions, 6-8 pm

2 Johnson: Spring Concert @ Rosa Kingston: PTA Executive Board Meeting, 5 pm; General Membership Meeting, 7 pm West: Senior Meeting, 7-8:30 pm

3 Harte: Spirit Day Johnson: Teacher Appreciation/PTA Volunteer Luncheon, 12 pm Knight: Muffins for Mom, 8 am Mann: Blue & Gold Day Woodcrest: Muffins with Mom East: One Acts, 6 pm West: ROTC Awards, 7-9 pm

Elementary Interims Issued

4 East: Junior Prom West: SATs

5 6 Harte: Teacher Appreciation Week Begins East, West: AP Testing (All Week)

7 Johnson: June Messenger Deadline East: PTA Meeting, 7:30 pm

8 Johnson: PTA Plant Sale (through 5/10) Kingston: Mother’s Day Flower Shop (through 5/10) Knight: General PTA Meeting, 7 pm, Elections Stockton: Plant Sale (through 5/10) Beck: McDonalds Night, 5-8 pm SEPTA Meeting, 7 pm, Tech Lab, Malberg

9 Kilmer: Teacher Appreciation Luncheon; PTA Meeting (Election) Beck: PTSA Meeting, 7:30 pm East: Thespian Inductions, 7:30 pm

10 Kilmer: Pick Up Flowers Kingston: Movie Night & Bake Sale, 7 pm Knight: Mother’s Day Plant Sale High School Interim Period Ends

11 Mann: Beautification Day/Car Wash/Clothing Swap

12 13 Cooper: Muffins for Mom East, West: AP Testing (All Week)

14 Carusi: Instrumental Concert at West, 7:30 pm Board of Education Work Session, 7 pm, Malberg

15 Knight: Teacher Appreciation Luncheon, 12 pm Beck: Orchestra/Small Band Concert, 7:30 pm East: PAVAS/People’s Choice Awards, 6:30 pm

16 Barclay: Carnival (Rain Date: May 17) Kilmer: Skate Night, 6:30-8:30 pm Rosa: Stars over Africa, 7 pm East: Spring Choral Concert, 7:30 pm

17 Kingston: Spirit Day Beck: International Club Dance, 7 pm Carusi: Music Trip to Hershey Park West: One Act Festival, 7 pm West: World Language Cook Off – 8 am - 2:30 pm Middle School Interim Period Ends

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NJ Assessment of Skills and Knowledge (NJASK) 7 & 8 - Seventh and Eighth Graders

NJ Assessment of Skills and Knowledge (NJASK) 5 & 6 - Fifth and Sixth Graders

NJ Assessment of Skills and Knowledge (NJASK) 3 & 4 - Third and Fourth Graders

The Cherry Hill School District was selected to participate in the

NJ Sustainable Schools Project, a three-year initiative designed to

determine how sustainability impacts schools both financially and academically.

19 20 Harte: Teacher Appreciation Luncheon, 11:30 am; Rita’s Fundraiser, 4-9 pm Woodcrest: Teacher Appre-ciation Week (through 5/25) Rosa: Spring Book Fair (through 5/25)

21 Barclay: PTA Meeting/Board Elections, 7 pm Kingston: BOGO at the Book Fair (through 5/23) Woodcrest: BOGO Book Fair (tentative) - through 5/23 Knight: Knightline Deadline Mann: PTA Meeting, 7 pm Carusi: PTA Mtg. (Elections), 7 pm West: Hall of Fame Assembly High School Interims Issued

22 Johnson: Character Educa-tion Meeting, 12 pm Beck: 8th Grade Class Trip to Washington, D.C.

23 Barton: Skating Party, 6:30-8:30 pm Cooper: PTA Meeting Kilmer: Chick-fil-a Night, 5-8 pm Kingston: Book Fair Family Night and Bake Sale, Annual Art Show & Ice Cream Social, 6-8 pm Beck: 8th Grade Class Trip to Washington, D.C. West: Art Show; Spring Choral Concert, 7:30 pm East: Cum Laude Inductions

24 Johnson: PTA Exec. Board Meeting, 11 am; General PTA Meeting and Appreciation Luncheon, 12 pm Mann: Field Day Paine: Field Day Beck: SGA Presidential Elections

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28 Cooper: Scholastic BOGO Book Fair (through 5/31) Kingston: Teacher Apprecia-tion Week (through 5/31) Beck and Carusi: Combined Choral Concert at East, 7:30 pm Board of Education Action Meeting, 7 pm, Malberg

29 Stockton: Science Matters Day Woodcrest: Kindergarten Orientation, Parents and Children, 2-3 pm Beck: 8th Grade Senator Elections Rosa: Spring Choral Concert

30 Harte: PTA Closing Meeting (Election Vote) and Field Day Meeting, 12 pm Johnson: Field Day (Rain Date: June 4) Kingston: Teacher Appreciation Luncheon, 11 am; Skate Party, 6:30-8:30 pm, CHSC Beck: 7th Grade Senator Elections Rosa: PTA Lunchtime Meeting, 12 pm East: Senior Prom, 6:30 pm

31 Barton: Summer/End of Year Five Below (through June 2) Kingston: Game Day (Rain Date: June 7) Knight: Donuts with Dad, 8 am Rosa: Hershey Music Festival West: Lab Theatre, 7 pm Woodcrest: Field Day (Rain Date: June 7)

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Electronic Communications—Log on to our web site (www.chclc.org) for the latest school district news and information. You’ll find links to our schools and to district departments such as curriculum, transportation, and food services. Board of Education meeting agendas are posted online, usually the Friday before the scheduled meeting. The website is also the source for important information about the proposed school district budget.

We encourage all parents to sign up for our e-mail notification service. It’s easy to register; just enter your e-mail address in the box at the bottom of the district home page. Once you are registered, we’ll send you our weekly e-news. Our online newsletter includes news briefs, meeting reminders, timely information and digital videos about district initiatives, and more.

Follow us on Twitter (@CHPStweets) and watch for our presence on other social media platforms during the 2012-2013 school year.

We welcome your e-mail questions and comments. You can reach the Public Information Office at [email protected] . Also, each staff member has a Cherry Hill Connected Learning Community (chclc) address—typically the first initial of their first name followed by their last name @chclc.org.

An automated District Notification System allows us to make thousands of phone calls in just minutes. Please be sure that you advise your school to changes in your phone numbers at home and work.

CHPS TV—Our district has its own cable television station on Comcast (Channel 19) and Verizon (Channel 24). Check out your school’s “bulletin board,” which lists the dates and times of school and PTA events. Notices of Board of Education meetings are posted. Also, as a service to the community, upcoming township events are listed.

Stay in Touch...Your School District Information Resources

New Jersey Biology Competency Test


West: SATs

2 3 Cooper: Skating Party Harte: School BBQ, 6-7:30 pm Knight: Spirit Week Begins Carusi: Academic Awards, 8th Grade East: Yearbook Signing, 4- 6 pm; Senior Solo Concert, 7pm West: Senior Solo Concert, 7:30 pm

4 Barton: Silver Diner Night Carusi: Academic Awards, 7th Grade Rosa: Spring Instrumental Concert, 7 pm East: Senior Skating, 8- 10:30 pm West: Thespian Inductions, 7 pm

5 Johnson: 5th Grade Funplex Trip Kingston: Spring Fling, 6- 7:30 pm (Raindate: June 12) Stockton: Family Fun Night, 6-8 pm Beck: Spring Band Concert, 7:30 pm Carusi: Academic Awards, 6th Grade West: Pops Concert, 7 pm

6 Kingston: PTA Executive Board Meeting, 7 pm Knight: Field Day; ISC Skating Party, 6:30-8:30 pm Beck, Carusi, Rosa – 8th Grade Great Adventure Trip West: Senior Prom

7 Harte: Spirit Day Johnson: 5th Grade Water Safety Party (Rain Date: 6/10) Kingston: Spirit Day Knight: ARK Awards and Volunteer Assembly Mann: Blue & Gold Day Beck: Music Trip to Hershey Park Woodcrest: Ice Cream Night, 6:45-8 pm Carusi: Farewell Dance

8 West: SAT Testing Beck: 8th Grade Farewell Dance Rosa: 8th Grade Farewell Dance

9 Cherry Hill Education Foundation Academic Brunch Honoring East and West Graduates

10 Harte: 5th Grade Closing Ceremonies Kingston: Rita’s Water Ice Week (through 6/14) Woodcrest: Fifth Grade Closing Ceremony, 9:30 am; Fifth Grade Afternoon at Swim Club West: PTA Meeting, 7 pm; Project Graduation Chaperone Meeting, 7 pm

11 Stockton: PTA Meeting, 7 pm West: Latin Honor Society Inductions, 7 pm Board of Education Work Session, 7 pm, Malberg

12 Harte: Field Day, All Grades, 9 am – 3:30 pm (Rain Date: 6/13) Knight: Executive Board Meeting Stockton: Field Day (Rain Date: 6/13)

13 Barclay: Last Day for PM classes Johnson: 5th Grade Stepping Up Kingston: Kingston Night at Rita’s, 6-8 pm

14 Stockton: Class Parties Woodcrest: Donuts with Dad Rosa: Field Day West: Scholarship Night, 6:30 pm Early Dismissal Grades 1-8 on Last Three Days of School

15 Carusi: 8th Grade Dinner Dance

June 2013 Each year, about 94% of our graduates

continue their education. Congratulations to the Class of 2013!

Best wishes for a happy and successful future!

16 17 Knight: Class Picnics Stockton: Class Parties Early Dismissal Grades 1-8

18 Last Day of School Barclay: Last Day for AM Classes Paine: Grade 5 Moving Up Ceremony Woodcrest: PTA Meeting, 7 pm (Exec. Comm., 6:30 pm)

Report Cards Issued, Grades K-8 Early Dismissal Grades 1-8

East: Graduation, 11 am West: Graduation, 4 pm

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The Cherry Hill School District is proud of its Character Education Initiative, a partnership of the Administration, Board of Education, Cherry Hill Education Association, and Cherry Hill Zone PTA. This award-winning initiative has been recognized as a model for other school districts. At its core is the belief that an effective character education prepares our students and children to be responsible, caring adults as they assume their roles in maintaining and improving our democratic society. We believe that such preparation doesn’t come from a “canned” program, but is integrated into everything we do. Our goal is the development of civic virtue in our students.

As a standards-based district, we have developed a character education effort that is, in part, standards driven. Our character education standards fall into three categories: Respect—The student demonstrates an understanding of

respectful behavior and conducts himself/herself in a respectful manner.

Responsibility—The student demonstrates an understanding of responsible behavior and conducts himself/herself in a responsible manner.

American Citizenship—The student demonstrates the importance and consequences of Americans sharing and supporting certain values, beliefs, and principles of a constitutional democracy.

As educators, parents, and community members, we are committed to integrating the district initiatives of respect, responsibility, and American citizenship into our classrooms, on our buses, in our lunchrooms and cafeterias, on our playgrounds and playing fields – wherever students interact with one another. Thanks for your support of the Character Education Initiative.

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Notice of Rights under FERPA for Students in the Cherry Hill Public Schools

The Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA) affords parents and students who are 18 years of age or older ("eligible students") certain rights with respect to the student's education records. These rights are:

1. The right to inspect and review the student's education records within 45 days after the day the School receives a request for access. Parents or eligible students should submit to the school principal or appropriate school official a written request that identifies the records they wish to inspect. The school official will make arrangements for access and notify the parent or eligible student of the time and place where the records may be inspected.

2. The right to request the amendment of the student’s education records that the parent or eligible student believes are inaccurate, misleading, or otherwise in violation of the student’s privacy rights under FERPA. Parents or eligible students who wish to ask the School to amend a record should write the school principal or appropriate school official, clearly identify the part of the record they want changed, and specify why it should be changed. If the school decides not to amend the record as requested by the parent or eligible student, the school will notify the parent or eligible student of the decision and of their right to a hearing regarding the request for amendment. Additional information regarding the hearing procedures will be provided to the parent or eligible student when notified of the right to a hearing.

3. The right to provide written consent before the school discloses personally identifiable information (PII) from the student's education records, except to the extent that FERPA authorizes disclosure without consent. (FERPA allows the disclosure of appropriately designated “directory information” - information that is not considered harmful or an invasion of privacy if released. However parents may direct the district not to disclose this information.) One exception, which permits disclosure without consent, is disclosure to school officials with legitimate educational interests. A school official is a person employed by the school as an administrator, supervisor, instructor, or support staff member (including health or medical staff and law enforcement unit personnel) or a person serving on the school board. A school official also may include a volunteer or contractor outside of the school who performs an institutional service of function for which the school would otherwise use its own employees and who is under the direct control of the school with respect to the use and maintenance of PII from education records, such as an attorney, auditor, medical consultant, or therapist; a parent or student volunteering to serve on an official committee, such as a disciplinary or grievance committee; or a parent, student, or other volunteer assisting another school official in performing his or her tasks. A school official has a legitimate educational interest if the official needs to review an education record in order to fulfill his or her professional responsibility. Upon request, the school discloses education records without consent to officials of another school district in which a student seeks or intends to enroll, or is already enrolled if the disclosure is for purposes of the student’s enrollment or transfer.

4. The right to file a complaint with the U.S. Department of Education concerning alleged failures by the Cherry Hill School District to comply with the requirements of FERPA. The name and address of the Office that administers FERPA are: Family Policy Compliance Office U.S. Department of Education 400 Maryland Avenue, SW Washington, DC 20202-5901

Anti-Bullying Information The Cherry Hill Board of Education believes that an effective instructional program requires an orderly school environment and that the effectiveness of the educational program is, in part, reflected in the behavior of the students. The emphasis on positive behaviors creates an atmosphere of mutual respect and the appreciation of individual differences among staff, students, and parents for individuals as well as district and community property. The Board of Education expects students to conduct themselves in keeping with their level of maturity and in such a way as to demonstrate proper regard for the rights and welfare of other students. Students are expected to conduct themselves in keeping with the educational purpose underlying all school activities, including the care of school facilities and equipment. The Cherry Hill Board of Education believes that the standards of student behavior must be set cooperatively by interaction among students, parents/guardians, staff and community producing an atmosphere that encourages students to grow in self-discipline and character development. The Board of Education approved revised Policy 5131 Harassment, Intimidation and Bullying in July 2011. The revised policy complies with legislation designed to bring uniform standards across New Jersey for handling HIB cases in public schools. However, most of the policy will be familiar to our students and parents because Cherry Hill has had a very detailed HIB policy and procedure in place since 1999. Policy 5131 delineates expectations for student conduct, the steps we will take in investigating claims of bullying, and the consequences of these acts. The policy is accessible from the home page of our district website, www.chclc.org. We encourage parents to review this policy with their students; we are all partners in making school life productive and positive.

School Security Drills Effective November 1, 2010, New Jersey schools are required to conduct one school security drill and one fire drill each month that school is open. This repre-sents a significant increase in the number of school security drills compared to previous years.

The statute (NJSA 18A: 41-1) defines a school securi-ty drill as “an exercise, other than a fire drill, to prac-tice procedures that respond to an emergency” includ-ing a non-fire evacuation, lockdown, bomb threat, or active shooter situation. The duration of a school se-curity drill is similar to that of a fire drill.

The goal of any drill is to familiarize students with procedures so they will feel comfortable, safe, and secure in a real emergency. We embrace this mandate as an ongoing opportunity for practicing our security procedures, but recognize that the increased frequen-cy of drills may heighten anxiety for some students. To lessen that, our staff will discuss the school securi-ty drills with students in an age-appropriate context.

The procedures that apply to various crisis situations are defined by each school’s Crisis Management Plan. The plan was developed in close collaboration with local and regional law enforcement and emergency manage-ment agencies and is reviewed and revised frequently to ensure our readiness to respond to any emergency or crisis situation.

Each school’s emergency response plan is consistent with its unique school environment. So, while evacua-tion routes and assembly areas may vary among schools depending upon the facility and its grounds, the meth-ods in which our schools respond to a crisis situation are procedurally consistent.

In a real emergency, the district will work closely with, and be directed by, local police and other emergency management officials. Parents can play an essential role in keeping students safe during an emergency. Please consider the following guidelines so that you can help our staff respond effectively:

Keep your emergency contact information up to date. In the event of a real emergency, we will activate our District Notification System and call all parent contact numbers (home, cell, office). If your contact information changes during the school year, please notify your child’s school of the change. If you have children in multiple schools, please notify all of the schools.

Calls notifying parents of an emergency situation will be made as soon as practical – that is, once the situ-ation has been assessed. When warranted, we will also provide updates via follow-up calls using the District Notification System.

In certain emergency situations (e.g., a school lock-down), all of the building’s outside doors will be locked. Please do not rush to school to pick up your child. This could put you at risk and compromise the secured environment. Police may bar parents from school grounds in some emergencies. The safety of our students is paramount and we will reunite stu-dents and parents as soon as possible.

Remind your students that the unauthorized use of cell phones is prohibited during school hours, includ-ing during school security drills and fire drills. Secu-rity professionals also advise that the use of cell phones during an actual emergency can lead to con-fusion and misinformation. Remind your students that you will receive calls from the district in an emergency situation.

A proactive approach to crisis management involves planning and practice. We look forward to working with our staff, students, parents, law enforcement, and emergency management officials as we strength-en our school security procedures through these state-mandated drills.

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Integrated Pest Management The Cherry Hill School District has adopted an Inte-grated Pest Management (IPM) Policy and has imple-mented an IPM Plan to comply with this law. IPM—a

holistic, preventive approach to managing pests—is explained further in the district’s IPM Policy, which is distributed in opening day packets. This policy is also available on the district website, through the IPM co-ordinator, or through the Public Information Office. Additional information can be found in each school’s IPM plan, which is available for review in the main of-fice.

The IPM coordinator for the Cherry Hill School Dis-trict is Marco Fernandez-Obregon, District Facilities Director.

Annual AHERA Notification for 2012-2013 School Year

In accordance with Federal Asbestos Hazard Emer-gency Response Act (AHERA 40 CFR Subpart E Sec-tion 763.84 (c), this notice is to inform you of any pre-ventive measures, response actions, operations and maintenance activities taken during the calendar year of 2011 up to current date that have been completed for the Cherry Hill School District: High School West– Asbestos Floor Tile abatement in two classrooms January 2012 – Three-Year Inspection Surveillance Summer - Fall 2012 – Six-Month Periodic Surveillance (in progress) The detailed results of the six-month periodic surveil-lances are on file with the Asbestos Management Plan in each school’s Administrative Office. This plan is open for public review anytime during normal school hours (M-F, 8:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. while school is in ses-sion and 8:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m. during the summer). The AHERA District Designated Person is Marco Fernan-dez-Obregon. He can be reached in the Facilities De-partment at (856) 489-5795 and is available to answer any questions you may have about asbestos in our buildings.

Fast Facts about the Cherry Hill Public Schools Our Location:

Cherry Hill is a 24-square mile area located in southern New Jersey, about 20 minutes from Philadelphia, 90 minutes from New York City, one hour from Atlantic City, and three hours from Washington, D.C. Our Schools:

Total number of schools ...................................... 19 Early Childhood Center .......................................... 1 Elementary Schools ................................................ 12 Middle Schools .......................................................... 3 High Schools .............................................................. 2 Alternative High School Program ......................... 1

Our Budget:

2012-2013 general fund budget ..... $171,248,435 Budgetary Per-Pupil Cost (2012) ................. $13,061 State average ............................................ $13,946 Percentage of total cost per pupil directed to the classroom .......................................... 62.7%

Our Facilities:

Square feet of building space .................. 1.7 million District grounds .......................................... 354 acres Age of oldest building ................................ 56 years Age of youngest building ........................... 41 years

Our Employees:

The Cherry Hill School District is one of the largest employers in the region.

Total number of employees ............................. 1,616 Number of teachers ........................................... 1,000 Number of educational assistants ..................... 322 Number of certificated administrators ............ 43 (Includes Principals, Assistant Principals, Supervisors, and Certificated Central Office Administrators)

Beginning teacher salary ............................ $46,277 Median teacher salary ................................ $60,850 Number of teacher workdays ............................ 187

Our Students:

Enrollments Total number of students, Aug. 2012 ............ 11,573 PreK-5 ................................................................... 5,079 6-8 ....................................................................... 2,699 9-12 ....................................................................... 3,670 Out-of-district placements ................................ 125

Ethnic Distribution of Students White ................................................................ 65.40% African American .............................................. 9.03% Asian .................................................................... 17.05% Hispanic ................................................................ 7.99% Other .................................................................... 0.53%

Diversity of Students Native languages spoken by CHPS students ... 50+ Number of ESL students....................................... 175

Socioeconomic Diversity Students eligible for free or reduced price lunch ................................... 17.13%

Diverse Student Needs Students eligible for special education Services ........................................................ 18.54%

Some Indicators of Success:

% of 2012 grads continuing their education ... 94%

Average SAT score (Class of 2011; this information will be updated in the fall Testing Report): District: Critical Reading-530, Math-552, Writing-542 State: Critical Reading-495, Math-516, Writing-497

AP/IB courses offered ........................................... 21

National Merit Recognition, Class of 2012 Semifinalists ........................................................ 13 Commended Students ........................................ 26

On 2011 state assessments, Cherry Hill students scored at or above the averages of schools in the district’s wealth category in 100% of grade levels and subjects.

NCLB Blue Ribbon Schools: Rosa International Middle School (2009), Cooper Elementary School (2007), Cherry Hill High School East (2002)

The Cherry Hill School district has been designated a high-performing school district through the New Jersey Quality Single Accountability Continuum (QSAC) review process.

August 2012

Many of the photos that appear in this calendar were taken by teachers, coaches, and parents. Thanks for sharing!

Thank you to the following supporters of the Cherry Hill School District who have

generously paid for the printing of this calendar so tax dollars would not have to be used:

Our 2012-2013 Premier Sponsor

Aramark Education

Becica Associates LLC

Cherry Hill Alliance on Alcohol & Drug Abuse

Beneficial Bank

Tutoring Club

Phifer Financial Services

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