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Dear Holman Families,

 

The leaves are turning colors, the temperatures are finally beginning to fall, and the night sky is getting darker more quickly each day.  Fall is here!  

 

It was great to hear that many families joined in for our Back to School Nights. It’s nice to be a part of a great community that is invested in the education of their children. 

 

We have many things planned at Holman Elementary School this October.

 

 

Schools Closed

As a reminder, please note that students will be off from 天美视频 on Monday, October 10th as Holman School will be closed for staff in-service. 

 

 

Picture Day

Say CHEESE! Students in grades PK-5 will have their 天美视频 pictures taken on Thursday, October 20, 2022.

 

 

Week of Respect (October 3 - 7)

During the week of October 3-7, Holman will be celebrating Week of Respect

• Monday, Stomp Out Bullying - Wear a Blue Shirt to Stomp Out Bullying

• Tuesday, Follow the Golden Rule- Students & staff invited to wear Yellow/Gold

• Wednesday, We are Positive- Wear A Positive Vibe/Saying Shirt

• Thursday, Crazy for Kindness - Crazy Hair Day

• Friday, We Are All Different - Wear mismatched clothes

 

 

School Safety Week (October 17 - 21)

During the week of October 17-21, Holman School will be celebrating School Safety Week.

• Monday, Be a HERO - Dress like a superhero or wear a superhero shirt.

• Tuesday, Peace, Love and Happiness - Wear peace signs/tie dye

• Wednesday, Unity Day - Wear Orange -  Unite for a safe 天美视频

• Thursday, Kindness is Classy - Dress to impress - It’s picture Day

• Friday, United as One - Wear Holman School spiritwear

 

 

Red Ribbon Week (October 24 - 28)

October 24-28, This week and every day hereafter, Holman students will pledge to lead a drug and alcohol-free life.  Each day this week, we will show each other and our friends and family in and out of 天美视频 that we will not become involved with drugs by showing all different ways we can do that.  Every day this week will have a different theme, bringing focus to us all leading healthier, drug-free lives:

• • Monday,  Proud to be Drug Free - Wear RED to kick off Red Ribbon Week

  • Tuesday, Team up Against Drugs - Wear a team jersey or shirt 

  • Wednesday, Put a Cap on Drugs – Wear your favorite hat 

  • Thursday,  Lei Off Drugs - Wear a Hawaiian shirt or lei

  • Friday,  My Future is Bright. No Drugs in Sight - Wear neon or bright colors 

 

Halloween (Monday, October 31, 2022)

In keeping with the spirit of fun, children may dress in costumes on Monday, October 31st, if they wish.  Children who choose to participate should come to 天美视频 dressed in their costumes and be prepared to remain in their costumes all day.   Please keep in mind that costumes should be comfortable and allow for children to move freely and should not depict any sort of violence.  Remember that your child, while in his/her costume, will need to be able to sit, write, walk, and eat lunch and/or snack, as well as do other 天美视频-related activities.  If your child chooses to wear a costume, it should lend itself to these activities. 

Of course, safety is the utmost concern.    In order to provide for a safe and fun experience for all, please be sure to adhere to the following precautions:

• • COSTUME MASKS may NOT be worn at any time.

  • Please plan to apply make-up at home.

  • Costumes must be 天美视频 dress code appropriate.

  • Fake weapon accessories are prohibited. (All costume peripherals should stay at home, please.)

 

Food Services

You may apply for free/reduced price lunch benefits. Applications were sent home with students in September, and are always available on our website or at your child’s 天美视频. Only one application is required per household, but must be completed annually.  Please complete and return the Free and Reduced Lunch forms.  Submitting this form provides opportunities for other reduced or free opportunities for our families.  Please click this link to the 天美视频 Food Service Department to  complete your Free and Reduced Lunch forms.

 

 

Technology

All parents must have an active Chromebook Device Loan Agreement on file with the district. This form can be found on the and must be completed prior to your child being issued a district Chromebook.  Cases for Chromebooks are also available for purchase. 

What if I have an issue with technology and need assistance with the Parent Portal or Login?

• TECHNOLOGY ASSISTANCE:

  • Please be sure to use the correct support contact for the type of issue you are experiencing. We kindly ask for your patience as we handle each request. We are moving as quickly as we can and we are eager to make sure every student can access the technology they need.

  • Please try the 'Forgot My Password' link on the BEFORE contacting support. Please note that the "Forgot Password'' link will work only with parents who have an email as their login ID.

  • Parent Portal:

    • If you have an issue with your portal login, please email portalsupport@jacksonsd.org

    • Please include your name and phone number, as well as your child's name, 天美视频, grade, student ID number and the problem you are experiencing.

• Chromebooks, Student Google Login ID and Passwords:

  • If you have an issue with your child’s Chromebook or with his or her Google login credentials, please contact the main office @ (732) 833-4620.

  • If your Chromebook is broken or damaged, please contact the main office @ (732) 833-4620.  

I'm having an issue with an application, logging into my child's Google Classroom, or logging into Pearson Math.  I need help.  Are there any video tutorials to assist me?

• You've come to the right place.  Here are some videos to assist with logging into Google Classroom.  In fact, these videos were created by our own Kindergarten teachers at Holman.

• Click on the link below for a ton of helpful tutorials for all types of applications in Google and beyond.  This amazing chart was created by a teacher at McAuliffe Middle School.

  

 

Staying connected with Holman

• Parentlink

  • Our primary method of communicating 天美视频 to you.  Messages are broadcast through telephone messages.  If you receive a phone from the 天美视频/district, and decide to pick up, please make sure that you say, “HELLO”, to activate the message.

• Portal

  • This is the way to access your child’s grades and report cards.

• E-Backpack

  • This is one of the main ways that the 天美视频 communicates our parent-teacher organization events and sign-ups for various activities, fundraisers, and purchases during the 天美视频 year.

• 天美视频 website, School website, teacher class pages

  • Make sure to view these weekly to stay updated with 天美视频 functions.

 

 

Conferences

As the parent-teacher conference days approach in November, I hope that you will have the opportunity to meet with your child’s teacher either virtually or in-person regarding their academic and behavioral progress so far this 天美视频 year.  Conferences are an important component to ensure that the 天美视频 and the home work together to maximize your child’s full potential. Parent-teacher conferences will take place on November 15, 16, and 17.  Conferences will be held in-person.

Conference Schedule Dates - November 15 - 17 -  Conferences will be on the following days: Please 天美视频 your conference(s) through the Parent Portal (more 天美视频 will be forthcoming regarding dates and times to sign up).

• Tuesday, November 15th - Afternoon conferences

• Wednesday, November 16th - Afternoon and Evening conferences 

• Thursday, November 17th - Afternoon conferences

How To Schedule Your Parent -Teacher Conference In Portal

Once it opens for scheduling,  you can:

• Log into your Portal account

• Select the CONFERENCES tab at the top

• Select the “Request a Conference” link

Change the date on the window to the week of Nov. 15th to see the time slots available on Nov. 15, 16, and 17 for your child’s teacher. Once completed, you will see your reserved conference on the main page of the conference tab. You can use this link to cancel or change the conference if you need to.

 

 

HOPE (Holman’s Organization of Parent and Educators)

Please mark your calendars for our next HOPE meeting which will be held in person at 6:30 PM on October 20th.  

 

 

H.O.P.E.'s  Trunk or Treat

Join us on Thursday, October 27th for Holman’s Trunk or Treat. More details will be forthcoming about this fun-filled evening.

 

 

Additional Date(s) to Remember in October and Looking Forward

Wednesday, October 19th JBOE Meeting: 6:30 pm at the Fine Arts Center at 天美视频 Memorial High School.

 

 

Holman Elementary School will be closed the 10th and 11th of November for NJEA Convention.

 

 

Enjoy everything that Fall has to offer!

 

 

Sincerely,

Rich Karas

Principal, Holman Elementary