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2010-03-02 Grade 4 D.A.R.E. 2010-03-04 Box Tops for Education 2010-03-04 Grade 4 D.A.R.E. 2010-03-09 Grade 4 D.A.R.E. 2010-03-09 Open Computer Lab 5pm-7:30pm 2010-03-11 Grade 4 D.A.R.E. 2010-03-11 SCA Meeting 9:30am 2010-03-11 Open Computer Lab 5pm-7:30pm 2010-03-12 Progress Reports ISSUED; Initial Notice of Retention mailed 2010-03-16 Grade 4 D.A.R.E.	Cystic Fibrosis Valentine’s Heart Campaign Thank you to all who decorated hearts and made a $1 donation to the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation. So far, we have collected $71 for this worthwhile cause! SCA Website Please check out the “Parents” section of the Cedar Mountain website to get important information on SCA events such as School Store dates, Box Tops for Education store dates, SCA meeting dates, and upcoming SCA events. Computer Lab Classroom teachers may be assigning homework activities that will require access to a computer and possibly the internet. As we are aware that many people do not have access to the internet in their homes, we will be opening our computer lab so that you and your child can complete these activities. The lab is located on the second floor in Room 2 A/B and will be open from 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. on the following dates: March 9 & 11 April 13 & 15 May 4 & 6 Please sign in when you enter the lab. There will be a teacher in the lab for the purpose of supervising the lab. The teacher on duty may not be familiar with your child’s activity and is not to supervise the students. You are required to accompany your child and it is anticipated that you will assist your child as necessary. If school is closed due to inclement weather or if we have an early dismissal, the lab will be closed. If you have any further questions, please feel free to contact your child’s homeroom teacher. “Lend A Hand” Program Cedar Mountain will be participating in the “Lend A Hand” program. Children will bring home a piece of paper to trace and decorate their hand. When they bring the hand back in, they should also bring in non-perishable food items that will be donated to local food pantries. The hands will be displayed throughout the school. Thanks to the generosity of the Cedar Mountain community, over 84 bags of food have been donated to local food pantries so far this year! Mrs. Gudenkauf’s class and Mr. Griffin’s class recently held a contest for the 100th day of school to see if they could collect over 100 food items to donate to local pantries. As a result of this contest, they collected a total of 123 items! Recycling Programs *Printer Cartridges and Cell Phones* – In an effort to protect the environment as well as raise money for our school, we are collecting used inkjet and laser cartridges as well as old cell phones. Cartridges can be collected from home, work, friends or neighbors, and should be placed in a zip lock bag or wrapped in cellophane to prevent leakage. *Capri Sun drink pouches* – the Cedar Mountain SCA is collecting empty Capri Sun drink pouches that will be recycled into unique fashion bags, tote bags and pencil cases. Pouches can be dropped off in the marked receptacles throughout the school. Box Tops for Education Please remember to save your box tops, and ask friends and relatives to save them as well! Contests and “Box Top Stores” are held throughout the year – be on the lookout for details! From the Physical Education Department To keep active during these winter months, build a snowman, take a brisk walk or play games in the snow (football anyone??). How about some family fitness time – a few exercises, yoga or jumping rope -- Jump Rope for Heart is coming up the week of February 8th in your child’s Physical Education class! From the Health Office Students who are not feeling well should not be sent to school. Parents/Guardians will be notified if a child becomes ill at school. He/She will be sent home if he/she has an elevated temperature, if he/she may be exposing others to infection or if he/she feels so ill that he/she cannot participate in classroom activities. Parents/Guardians are responsible for providing transportation for sick students when they are notified. As per school procedure, students who are sent home with a temperature need to be fever free, without the use of fever reducing medication, for 24 hours before they can return to school. Any student returning from an absence must bring a note from the parent/guardian stating why he/she was not at school. Shop To Earn The Vernon SCA is a participant in the “Shop to Earn” program. When you shop on www.shoptoearn.net/VernonSCA we get cash back on every single purchase. Participating retailers include Macy’s, Kohls, Target, Sears, K-Mart, Gap, Old Navy, Staples, Office Depot, Office Max, Barnes & Noble, and more than 800 other retailers. There is a link to this website on vtsd.com under the “News and Information” section. All proceeds go toward the VTHS scholarship fund.	PowerSchool Parent Portal VTSD Live! Moodle District E-Mail Alert List 2009-2010 School Calendar 2009-2010 Student Handbook Cedar Mountain Primary School is one of three primary schools in the Vernon Township Public School District. It houses grades 2-4 as well as special education classes. Programs have been developed which address the specific educational needs of our diverse student population. Since the foundation of all future learning is established at the primary level, the curriculum emphasizes the acquisition of basic skills through an integrated language arts approach in conjunction with related enrichment activities. The purpose of this approach is to encourage children to recognize the meaningful relationship between the acquisition of knowledge and how it is applied to daily life experiences. During the primary school years, children are expected to develop necessary life skills such as accepting responsibility, working as a team member, practicing healthy living habits and acquiring a respect for oneself and others. Our fundamental goal is to motivate, inspire and enlighten children who are beginning their educational journey. During the school year, Cedar Mountain Primary School affords children a balanced curriculum in Language Arts (Reading, Writing, Spelling), Mathematics, Science, Social Studies, and Health. Library, Vocal Music, Art and Physical Education round out the regular curriculum offerings. Special programs include a Resource Center Program (both in-class support and pull-out replacement models) a Speech Language Program, an English as a Second Language Program, a Basic Skills Language Arts and Math Program (both in-class and pull-out models) a Computer Instruction Program, a Guidance Program, a Walk-Run Activity Program, a School-Wide Enrichment Program, a School Chorus, an Instrumental Music Program, an award-winning Violin Program (New Jersey State Department of Education Best Practices Award 1995/96), and a Family Tech Nights for students and parents. Students also participate in the local police department's D.A.R.E. Program, as a component of the Health curriculum. In addition,every school year, Cedar Mountain School participates in the President's Education Award Program for educational excellence and effort, and also in the Chrysler Fund AAU Physical Education Award Program which afford children opportunities for special recognition for their achievements at the conclusion of the school year. An active School Community Association (S.C.A.) provided many opportunities for students and parents to participate in community service projects such as a winter coat exchange, food/clothing drives for the needy, a holiday gift collection for the needy, and a district-wide Senior Citizens' Prom. The School Community Association also sponsored a holiday gift store for students and participated in the many school-sponsored activities such as book fairs, the Pizza Hut Book-It Reading Program, Starlab Planetarium programs, the New Jersey Cake Celebrations, grade-level field days, and school pictures. The S.C.A. also conducted two major fund-raisers to provide the school with monies for field trips, enhancement materials and programs for the students throughout the school year. webmaster@vtsd.com
Cedar Mountain Primary School ~ PO Box 420, 17 Sammis Rd. ~ Vernon, NJ 07462 ~ 973.764.2890