Sunday Digest 9.29.19

Sunday Digest 2019-20

Cordero Weebly (including Grade Level Pages)

Infinite Campus Parent Portal |Need access to Infinite Campus? 

Staff Emails | MySchoolBucks

Any questions? Please reach out to our main office: 201-714-4390

JCPS Calendar | Cafeteria Menus (Note: We have a convection kitchen)

Monthly School Calendar | Instructional Information

 Please do not park your stroller in the alley. 

9.29.2019

• Happy New Year (Rosh Hashanah) to the Jewish families in our Community.
• Middle School Sports started Monday, Sept. 23rd and any student that wants to play flag football.needs to have a physical handed in as soon as possible. Other sports that are coming this year are Basketball, Volleyball, Track and Soccer. Please contact Mr. Carew for further questions. 
• Cordero sweatshirt order forms were sent home on Monday September 23rd and all orders will need to be submitted by this Friday October 4th for all students from grades Kindergarten to 8. 
• All polo shirts, t-shirts and sweatpants that were ordered by the 9/20/19 deadline can be expected by Oct. 11th.  The items will be delivered to the students’ classroom. There will not be another order for these items at this time.
• We will have our annual Evacuation Drill to McNair Academic High School on Thursday, October 10th. Please ensure that your child wears comfortable shoes.
• On Oct. 15th vision screenings will be done for all Pre-K - 3rd grade students. Please see the flyer and consent forms in English and Spanish for more information.
• Our Annual Strynar Fun Run will be on Wednesday, October 23rd. Please support this important fundraiser for student activities. More details to follow!
• For October 31st, your child may wear a costume to school. There is a letter explaining the rules. Our parade will continue its normal route. Time will be determined.
• If you are new to our community, please sign up for emails by filling out this form. Please also provide your email to the main office so they can ensure it is on Infinite Campus.

PTA NEWS

• Support the PTA this Halloween by adding something special to your candy bowls! The deadline for submitting your chocolate pumpkin pop orders is this Friday, October 4th. Order forms are also available to download and print from our website at www.ps37pta.org. 
• Thank you to the families who attended our first general meeting last Wednesday, and to the teachers who attended our recap meeting the following morning. Links to the draft meeting minutes (pending approval and corrections) and Facebook Live recording are posted at  https://www.ps37pta.org/home/meetings. 

Sunday Digest 9.22.19

Sunday Digest 2019-20

Cordero Weebly (including Grade Level Pages)

Infinite Campus Parent Portal |Need access to Infinite Campus? 

Staff Emails | MySchoolBucks

Any questions? Please reach out to our main office: 201-714-4390

JCPS Calendar | Cafeteria Menus (Note: We have a convection kitchen)

Monthly School Calendar | Instructional Information

9.22.2019

• Thank you for all of the families and staff members that supported our Tag Day and Jean Day. We were able to raise over $250 to fight Childhood Cancer for the Copa Mirabel Foundation.
• Thank you also to the families that met with teachers on Tuesday during our parent orientation. Please continue the collaboration with teachers by communicating with them. Out staff emails are on the Sunday Digest blog as well as on the Cordero Weebly.
• Middle School Sports start Monday and any student that wants to play flag football.needs to have a physical handed in as soon as possible. Other sports that are coming this year are Basketball, Volleyball, Track and Soccer. Please contact Mr. Carew for further questions. 
• McNair Academic and Infinity Application information have been given to all 8th grade students. Here is the letter sent home.
• This year the Bookmobile will be made available for grades 3-8 beginning September 26th.  Please see the parent letter, library card application and Bookmobile schedule. 
• Cordero sweatshirt order forms will go out Monday September 23rd and all orders will need to be submitted by Friday October 4th for all students from grades Kindergarten to 8. 
• On Oct. 15th vision screenings will be done for all Pre-K - 3rd grade students. Please see the flyer and consent forms in English and Spanish for more information
• Our annual Walk to School event will happen at 8:15 on Friday morning, September 27th. Join other families and Buster the Bus for our walk starting at 8th and Erie Streets. That day students in the lower grades will also have an assembly about safety with Buster the Bus. Forms were sent home in the lower grades last week. Please send it back to make sure we have a count. 
• If you are new to our community, please sign up for emails by filling out this form. Please also provide your email to the main office so they can ensure it is on Infinite Campus. 
• Parents that use strollers to transport children, please be advised that we need to keep our entry doors clear. Strollers have contributed to a traffic jam on our sidewalks and this disrupts the safe passage of our teachers and students. Please be mindful of where you are stopping with your strollers. Additionally, please remember that one of the key skills for our younger students is learning how to walk to school independently. If you have the time, please make the time to help your children grow. 
• Paper lunch applications were delivered to homerooms on Friday which means that you should receive yours this week. Please complete it as it helps determine funding for our school. If you have internet access, you can complete your lunch application online this year at: https://www.myschoolapps.com

PTA news: 

• Enrichment registration opens Monday, September 23rd at 8pm. Classroom Assistants and Onsite Assistant Coordinator still needed! Contact enrichment@ps37pta.org.
• Classroom Parents still needed for grades 2, 4 and middle school. Email chris@ps37pta.org to sign up!
• Juicing waiver forms went sent home last week. Volunteers needed, apply via link: http://bit.ly/37juicing.
• The first general PTA meeting is Wednesday September 25, 6pm in the Library. A recap meeting for teachers will be held the following morning at 8am in the auditorium.
• PTA will at the JC Education Fair on Saturday, September 28, from 10am-2pm in Hamilton Park. Stop by and say hello!

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Updated Parent Orientation Meeting Locations

Sunday Digest 9.15.19

Sunday Digest 2019-20

Cordero Weebly (including Grade Level Pages)

Infinite Campus Parent Portal |Need access to Infinite Campus? 

Staff Emails | MySchoolBucks

Any questions? Please reach out to our main office: 201-714-4390

JCPS Calendar | Cafeteria Menus (Note: We have a convection kitchen)

Monthly School Calendar | Instructional Information

Superhero top and school-appropriate jeans $1 on Thursday, September 19th

9.15.2019

• Reminder that we will have Parent Orientation this Tuesday, September 17th from 6:30p to 8p. Before that at 5:45, the PTA Enrichment committee will host an Enrichment program Vendor Fair in the Auditorium.
• Because we will have parent orientation, we will not have any after school programs on Tuesday, September 17th. No CASPER or Boys & Girls Club
• The YMCA Program has updated its start date to Monday September 23rd.
• Thank you for all of the families that visited during the various meet and greet activities and picnics last week. More to come this week.
• We will have a Superhero tag day on Thursday September 19. Students can wear a superhero themed shirt and school-appropriate jeans for $1.
• In order to support the Copa Mirabel Organization fight Childhood Cancer, the District will host a Jean Day for all students and Staff on Friday, September 20. $5 donation from staff and $1 donation from students.
• Uniform orders that were placed before school began will be in on Tuesday. Be reminded that the latest order forms are due NO LATER than Friday September 20th. Please make sure you send that in and confirm with the teacher that it was given in.
• Please note that we currently have a waiting list on CASPER. With additional staff coming on board in the coming weeks, that should open up. We will keep you posted as soon as the program opens up again.
• Parents that use strollers to transport children, please be advised that we need to keep our entry doors clear. Strollers have contributed to a traffic jam on our sidewalks and this disrupts the safe passage of our teachers and students. Please be mindful of where you are stopping with your strollers. Additionally, please remember that one of the key skills for our younger students is learning how to walk to school independently. If you have the time, please make the time to help your children grow.

• Kindergarten parents, please be reminded that you cannot walk your child to their classroom, it is a breach of our security protocols. If you need to meet with a teacher, please set up an appointment for your concerns if a brief discussion at drop off isn't feasible.
• Paper lunch applications were delivered to homerooms on Friday which means that you should receive yours this week. Please complete it as it helps determine funding for our school. If you have internet access, you can complete your lunch application online this year at: https://www.myschoolapps.com
• If you are new to our community, please sign up for emails by filling out this form. Please also provide your email to the main office so they can ensure it is on Infinite Campus. 

PTA news: 

• Come early on Back to School Night to the PTA Enrichment Vendor Fair, September 17th, 5:45pm - 6:30pm in the auditorium. Explore Enrichment offerings, preview Rockassori Music for PreK and support our first bake sale! PTA t-shirts will also be available for purchase.
• Enrichment online registration date and time to be announced! Review Overview, Rules and Agreement. PreK & Kinder students are limited to 2 classes/week. PreK3 students must have a parent or guardian for each child each class. Consider adding a donation for scholarships while you register your child to fund Cordero students who do not have means to register for a class. Enrichment is 100% volunteer run and relies on classroom parent assistants. Contact enrichment@ps37pta.org to volunteer.
• The first general PTA meeting is September 25, 6pm. Elections will be held for our Nominations Committee. Contact vp@ps37pta.org for more information. 
• Class Parents Needed! Our goal is to sign up a class parent for every homeroom. Apply online or contact chris@ps37pta.org for more information.  

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Reminders from Emails This Week

• Copies of the Code of Conduct were distributed last week. You can find it here.
• Attendance Reminders:
• Regular and sustained attendance is critical to a child’s success in school. In order for our students to effectively develop skills in New Jersey Student Learning Standards in all subjects, especially Language Arts and Math, it is expected that they attend school on a daily basis.
• Physically being present will ensure that students receive continuity of instruction, appropriate lesson pacing, and collaborative learning opportunities with their peers. Research has shown that absences have negative effects on school performance and overall ability to learn. We ask that you, as parents/guardians, make every attempt to have your children be in school every day.
• Similarly, we ask that you pay special attention to student punctuality. In the last few years, we have seen a significant increase in the number of children arriving after the morning bell. The JCPS Student Code of Conduct (p. 11) states, “Students are expected to arrive to school and class on time. School begins every day at 8:30 a.m. for Pre-K-12 students. Any elementary student arriving after 8:40 am will be considered late.” 
• Arriving on time sets the tone for the day, and contributes to the standard of excellence reflected in our school pledge: “At Cordero, we believe every student will achieve.”  It is critical that you ensure your child be punctual so that his/her day is successful and does not pose a disruption to their learning and that of others.
• We understand that there may be occasions your child is absent or late due to illness or unforeseen circumstances. On these occasions, kindly contact the Attendance Counselor, Ms. Coleman (dcoleman@jcboe.org) at 201-714-4881 or your child’s teacher. Should you have any questions or concerns, please reach out to Mr. Stanton (dstanton@jcboe.org) or Mr. Cabrera (scabrera@jcboe.org)
• Thank you for your understanding and cooperation.

Uniform Reminders (https://19-20sundaydigest.blogspot.com/2019/09/school-uniforms-dress-code.html):

Additional Uniform Reminders:

• Crocs and Slippers are not allowed to be worn for safety
• Leggings and Tights are not to be worn as bottoms of outfits. 
• Bandanas are not allowed; Headscarves and Headbands are acceptable.
• Any questions or concerns, please contact the office.  

Notice to All Kindergarten Parents/Guardians:

No parent should escort their child up to their classroom. It was allowed on the first day in order to deliver supplies. Please help us keep the building secure by allowing your child to be escorted by their teacher to their classroom. 

Sunday Digest 9.08.19

Sunday Digest 2019-20

Cordero Weebly (including Grade Level Pages)

Infinite Campus Parent Portal |Need access to Infinite Campus? 
Staff Emails | MySchoolBucks

Any questions? Please reach out to our main office: 201-714-4390

JCPS Calendar | Cafeteria Menus (Note: We have a convection kitchen)
Monthly School Calendar | Instructional Information

9.08.2019

• We hope that you had a great first couple of days of school!
• This week, we will begin with a normal, full week of school. Please note that we have had a change in our performing arts teacher. We would like to welcome both music teacher Mr. Yachnik and drama teacher Mr. Neustein to the Cordero family. They will take over the schedule for Ms. Juenge. Mr. Yachnik will teach Tuesdays and Thursdays and Mr. Neustein will teacher Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays. Please be patient as they take on this new role here at Cordero.
• Also this week, our district-run before care program (known as Morning STARS) and after care program (known as CASPER) will begin Monday. For those who signed up for YMCA program, it begins on the 16th. Registration for all of those programs will continue this week.
• Uniform order forms will be sent home this week. See the form for further details. Remember that proper uniform looks are available on the Sunday digest site. For any clarification or extenuating circumstances, please contact the office.
• Paper lunch applications were delivered to homerooms on Friday which means that you should receive yours this week. Please complete it as it helps determine funding for our school. If you have internet access, you can complete your lunch application online this year at: https://www.myschoolapps.com
• As of right now, we still do not have metal detectors installed. Once they are installed, a communication about our entry procedures will go out. Please note that the entire Jersey City Public School District will have metal detectors to screen all students from grades 5 and up and including visitors.
• If you are new to our community, please sign up for emails by filling out this form. Please also provide your email to the main office so they can ensure it is on Infinite Campus. 
• Our first parent night of the year will happen on Tuesday, September 17th from 6:30 - 8pm. Come visit your children's teachers and get to know Cordero. The PTA Enrichment committee will host an enrichment vendor fair from 5:45 to 6:30 that same night. 
• Thank you for helping to make our first two days of school a success and organized. We appreciate your responsiveness and support. 

PTA news: 

• Thank you to all the parents who cooked, served or donated to our teacher's welcome back breakfast! Pictures on the PTA Facebook page. 
• A PTA Welcome Packet with information about the PTA and Cordero school will be distributed to student backpacks this week. The packet is also online at www.ps37pta.org.
• Enrichment Fall 2019 class offerings are now available with updated vendor information. There will be a demonstration of Rockasori for PreK 3 and PreK 4 classroom music program on Sept 17 at 5:45pm -6:30pm. Learn more about this program that is led by parent volunteers.
• Class Parents needed for all homerooms! Apply online or contact our Chair at chris@ps37pta.org.

Cordero PS 37 PTA

www.ps37pta.org

PTA on Facebook

School Uniforms/ Dress Code

Additional Uniform Reminders:

• Crocs and Slippers are not allowed to be worn for safety
• Leggings and Tights are not to be worn as bottoms of outfits. 
• Bandanas are not allowed; Headscarves and Headbands are allowed..
• Any questions or concerns, please contact the office

FIRST DAY OF SCHOOL REMINDERS

Sunday Digest 2019-20

Cordero Weebly (including Grade Level Pages)

Infinite Campus Parent Portal |Need access to Infinite Campus? 
Staff Emails | MySchoolBucks

Any questions? Please reach out to our main office: 201-714-4390

JCPS Calendar | Cafeteria Menus (Note: We have a convection kitchen)
Monthly School Calendar | Instructional Information

FIRST DAY OF SCHOOL REMINDERS

REMINDERS OF DROP OFF AND PICK UP ZONES

• Pre-K parents, please wait until 8:45 to escort your child to their classroom. If you received your child's placement, you can proceed directly to their classroom at that time. If not, there will be staff stationed outside the main entrance and around the outside of the building to help you find your way. 
• Parents of students in K-2 will be able to enter with their child's class and drop off bags of supplies. After dropping off, please help us maintain a secure environment by leaving immediately. 
• Appointments for the main office and child study team will be done with the security desk starting at 9am. We are doing this to ensure safe entry for our 850 students. Please be patient.
• Because it is the first day and unexpected situations will likely arise, please be patient as we address them. We are all working to make sure your child has the best school year and we can use your support, cooperation and understanding! 
• This is going to be a great year and we at Cordero cannot wait to welcome your child tomorrow. Get some rest!
 

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