Thomas Jefferson School

September 25, 2020
A Message from Our Principal
Hello To Our Thomas Jefferson Families,

September is winding down and we are officially entering the fall season-and finally easing into a ‘unique’ school year. I cannot thank you all enough for your support of all of us, this year. Every day, our staff is working tirelessly to find new inventive and engaging ways to meet the needs of our kids. Please stay involved in your childs’ education by asking them what they are working on and learning. Ask to see their Clever account and Google Classrooms--and if you don’t know what these are, it’s OK because your kids do and they will show you!. Please stay involved because it will show your kids that you care--and it will help them to stay motivated to work hard. And as always, reach out to your childs’ teachers if you have any questions. 

Because this is all new, we have had many questions about student absences from classes for the students who are remote, or if it is your remote day. This is certainly understandable, as this is new territory for all of us. Each day, any remote students should be signing in for attendance on the Student Attendance form on our Distance Learning Site through www.rockboro.org. We are trying to keep our attendance procedures as ‘normal’ as possible, so if your remote child must miss a class for some reason, or has to ‘leave school early’, we ask that a parent notifies the Main Office and emails the teacher of the class that the child will not be attending. The student will be responsible for the work that they miss. If the student will be going to a public venue such as a doctor’s office or restaurant, we do ask that students do not stream in to a class’s livestream Google Meet as it may compromise the safety and privacy of the other students who are on the other end of the livestream. 

As always, we thank you for your partnership and support. Be well and keep in touch,
David
A Very Important Note

Dear Rockaway Borough Families,
The health and safety of our school community is a shared responsibility between home and school, and all stakeholders must do their part. Please know we are counting on everyone to help keep all members of our community safe.
If you have not done so already, a parent/guardian must fill out a COVID-19 screening certification form, certifying that the student and family will follow the district’s health screening protocols. The form can be accessed by clicking the link below. This is a one-time certification for the 2020 - 2021 school year. 
 Failure to fill out the certification form will result in a student being placed on all virtual learning.
Thank you in advance for your cooperation in this matter and as always, please stay safe and healthy.
Sincerely yours, 

David Waxman
Principal
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A Message From Our Nurse

Welcome Back!
Hope everyone had an enjoyable summer under the unusual circumstances!

 All Parents:

*Please fill out the COVID-19 Screening Form for 2020-2021 Survey, for each child found on the District Website (Rockboro.org) THIS MUST BE COMPLETED FOR ALL STUDENTS.

*Please fill out emergency cards and return as soon as possible.
 
*Any student needing an Epi-Pen, Medication (Prescription or Over-the-Counter), Asthma Inhaler -must have a Physician's order to have any and all medications administered in school. Students are NOT allowed to carry any medication in school.

*If your child is sick, please keep them home and call the Main Office or Nurse to let them know they will be absent and the reason why.

*Please make sure your child comes to school with a mask (NO Vented masks) and a refillable water bottle every day.

If you have any questions please do not hesitate to contact me at 973-625-8603 x 305 or via email lsavercool@rockboro.org.
Hope everyone has a great school year!
Mrs. Savercool RN, BSN, CSN
BACK TO SCHOOL NIGHT

 Our Back to School Night was originally 9/23 but has been rescheduled to 9/30. It will be a fully pre-recorded, virtual platform. We are working on preparing informative staff videos for you and will be posting on an easily accessible format for you to view. We will communicate more information on how you will be able to gain access to the staff videos as we get closer to this date. They will be 'released' on 9/30. We look forward to showing you what we are doing in school this year
2019-20 Yearbooks
A limited supply of Yearbooks are available for purchase. Cost is $35 and checks should be made out to Rockaway Borough Board of Education. Pre-Ordered and new purchase yearbooks may be picked up between 8 am and 4 pm Monday-Friday. Please contact us ahead for an appointment.


HOME AND SCHOOL INFO

Home and School will be holding a Virtual Meeting on Wed. October 14th at 7:00 pm. The link to join in will be posted on the Home and School website and Facebook page that day.
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Thomas Jefferson School - 95 East Main Street, Rockaway NJ 07866 - Phone: 973-625-8603