Principal’s Blog: December 2022
Principal’s Blog
Rolling Hills October Blog
Rolling Hills Back to School Newsletter
having trouble viewing? Click Here to view
Principal’s Blog
It is hard to believe that we are beginning to close out a school year, which has again tested our entire community to a degree that I never believed was imaginable. Over the last year, Rolling Hills has remained focused on providing rewarding and successful learning experiences for everyone and our outstanding instructional staff has provided many meaningful learning experiences and activities for your children.
I would like to thank the Rolling Hills SCA for all their continued support and help in providing our students with the resources for several programs throughout the school year. I would also like to extend a big THANK YOU to our parents/guardians. Your support and encouragement have been invaluable to our student’s educational success and growth during these last couple of years.
RH Summer Acceleration Program
Again this year, Rolling Hills Primary School will be offering a Summer Acceleration Program, the Summer RHAP 2022, for incoming 2nd and 3rd grade students. The program is free of charge and open to all students who are attending Rolling Hills next school year.
The goal of The RHAP (Rolling Hills Acceleration Program) is to create a structured learning program where students accelerate their academic and social skills through engaging in hands-on learning experiences centered on teamwork and collaboration to support the development of the whole-child.
The RHAP has been designed to be a fun and exciting program. Dedicated educators will provide ample opportunities to accelerate grade level academic and social skill development. Altogether, the RHAP will be a fusion of a traditional summer camp program combined with stimulating and engaging activities.
Important RHAP Information:
- Enrollment in the RHAP is open to all incoming 2nd and 3rd grade students on a first-come-first-serve basis.
- The RHAP will run for two weeks: July 11-15 and July 18-22 from 9:00am to 12:00pm.
- You may sign up your child for one week, at first. Pending interest, we may be able to offer your child the opportunity to come both weeks of the program!
- Transportation will not be provided; therefore, parents/guardians are responsible for student drop-off and pick-up.
Please click the link below in order to sign up your child for one of the weeks we are having the program. Registration is open through June 17th.
2022 RH Summer Accelerated Program
Finally, as we move into the summer, I would like to bring to your attention to another very valuable; but often under-utilized summer resource, the Sussex County Library. http://sussexcountylibrary.org
Free Online Resources
There is a wide variety of free, online resources you can access; however some due require a library card (apply online!)
eBooks and eAudiobooks
- cloudLibrary – Read thousands of eBooks and eAudiobooks on your mobile device or computer.
- hoopla Digital – Instant access to ebooks, audiobooks, comics, graphic novels, kids books and more!
- TumbleBooks – Includes unlimited and unrestricted access to TumbleBooks Classic, TumbleMath, TeenBookCloud, & AudioBookCloud.
As many of you are aware, I will be retiring this year and I would like to take this opportunity not only to wish everyone a safe and healthy summer; but also many productive and rewarding years in the Vernon Township Schools.
Sincerely,
Dr. Stumper
RH Summer Acceleration Program
Dear Parents/Guardians,
Rolling Hills Primary School will be offering a Summer Acceleration Program, the Summer RHAP 2022, for incoming 2nd and 3rd grade students. The program is free of charge and open to all students who are attending Rolling Hills next school year.
The goal of The RHAP (Rolling Hills Acceleration Program) is to create a structured learning program where students accelerate their academic and social skills through engaging in hands-on learning experiences centered on teamwork and collaboration to support the development of the whole-child.
The RHAP has been designed to be a fun and exciting program. Dedicated educators will provide ample opportunities to accelerate grade level academic and social skill development. Altogether, the RHAP will be a fusion of a traditional summer camp program combined with stimulating and engaging activities.
Important RHAP Information:
- Enrollment in the RHAP is open to all incoming 2nd and 3rd grade students on a first-come-first-serve basis.
- The RHAP will run for two weeks: July 11-15 and July 18-22 from 9:00am to 12:00pm.
- You may sign up your child for one week, at first. Pending interest, we may be able to offer your child the opportunity to come both weeks of the program!
- Transportation will not be provided; therefore, parents/guardians are responsible for student drop-off and pick-up.
Please click the link below in order to sign up your child for one of the weeks we are having the program. Registration is open through June 17th:
2022 RH Summer Accelerated Program
We hope you will consider registering your child for this exciting and worthwhile opportunity. If you do decide to register your child, additional information will be sent home to you prior to the close of the school year. If you have any questions, please feel free to reach out to Rolling Hills at (973) 764- 2784.
Sincerely,
Stewart Stumper
Principal
Principal’s Blog: March 2022
Love of Reading Week!
During the week of March 7TH – March 11th , Rolling Hills will be celebrating “Love of Reading Week”. Rolling Hills’ students and staff will be able to celebrate and show their enthusiasm for reading by participating in the following activities:
Monday 3/7 – “Get Cozy with a Good Book” – Wear comfy clothes, crazy socks, and bring in a good book to read!
Tuesday 3/8 – “Books are FUN” – Wear tie-dye, your favorite hat and bright clothing!
Wednesday 3/9 – “Wacky Wednesday” – Wear a crazy hat or crazy hair!
Thursday 3/10 – “Wear Words Close to Your Heart” – Wear a readable shirt!
Friday 3/11 – “Favorite Book Character” – Dress as your favorite book character!
Although our week will not begin with an assembly this year, students will still have the opportunity to recite An Oath to Read with their fellow classmates and teachers, as well as, participate in a “Read In” with their classmates.
An Oath to Read
By Debra Angstead, NEA
I promise to read
each day and each night.
I know it’s the key
to growing up right.
I’ll read to myself.
I’ll read to a crowd.
It makes no difference
if silent or loud.
I’ll read at my desk,
at home and at school,
on my bean bag or bed,
by the fire or pool.
Each book that I read
Puts smarts in my head
‘cause brains grow more thoughts
the more they are fed.
Come rain or come shine,
Snow, wind, or sleet,
each day of the week,
reading’s a treat.
So I take this oath
to make reading my way
of feeding my brain
what it needs every day!
Thank you for your support during RHPS’ Love of Reading Week!
Please Help to Reopen Rolling Hills Safely
As Rolling Hills reopens after the break, parents and guardians, school, and health-care providers will all play a role in identifying possible cases of COVID-19 and taking quick action to limit the spread of disease in homes and schools. This is going to be a very challenging task because the symptoms of COVID-19, and especially the Omicron Variant, are similar to other common illnesses, like colds and flu.
Many people with COVID-19 might not have any symptoms. However as everyone is aware, if symptoms do develop they can range from mild to severe and can include:
- Fever (≥100.4°F) or chills
- Cough
- Shortness of breath or difficulty breathing
- Fatigue • Muscle or body aches
Anyone with symptoms of COVID-19 (whether or not they have had close contact with someone with COVID-19) should stay home.
Any child who has a fever should not come to school or go to child care. If the fever goes away after taking fever-reducing medicine (for example, acetaminophen/Tylenol or ibuprofen/Motrin), the child should still stay home. (fever free for at least 24 hours without the use of fever-reducing medicine).
Symptoms of illness such as cough, sore throat or congestion/runny nose should also be improved before the child goes back to school or child care. Please contact Mrs. Gallant, our school nurse, for any additional questions or guidance regarding sending your child to school if they are exhibiting symptoms or have tested positive to the COVID virus.
There are steps every person should take every day to help slow down the number of people getting sick with COVID-19, especially if you have not been fully vaccinated:
- Physical distancing – stay at least 3 feet from other people
- Wear a mask correctly and consistently
- Avoid crowds and poorly ventilated indoor spaces.
- Wash your hands often
- Clean surfaces that are touched often
- Stay at home and away from others if symptoms develop
Thanking you in advance for your continued support, cooperation and understanding as we continue to navigate through these ever changing times.
Stewart Stumper, Ed.D.
Principal’s Blog: December 2021
As we enter December and thoughts move toward the Winter Break, I would like to take this opportunity to wish you and your families a very happy and healthy holiday season! I hope that you will have a chance to relax and enjoy some special times with your children, extended families and friends. As I have said many times in the past, the long lasting effects of time well spent with family and even more significant, the importance of the time spent with your children will far outlast any laptop, iPhone or video game.
Just as a reminder, Thursday, December23rd will be an early dismissal day with students returning to school on Monday January3rd, 2022.
IMPORTANT REMINDERS:
In the event your child will be absent, or late due to illness, or for any reason, please call the school attendance line 973–764–2787. This call may be made at any time, but we would appreciate it if it was made before 9:00AM on the day of the absence. If you need to speak directly with our nurse, Mrs. Gallant, please call 973-764-5590. If your child is absent and has not been called out of school, an automated call will be made by the school to verify your child’s absence.
Please try to make the phone call as per the instructions above, as an email to the teacher or nurse may not be checked prior to the automated process above taking place.
Thank you for your understanding and cooperation as we work together to ensure the safety of our students.
Wishing you and your family all the very best as we begin to wind down 2021!
Dr. Stumper
Holiday Cheer Week: December 20th – 23rd
Monday December 20th
Choose your favorite holiday color to wear
Tuesday December 21st
Find your silliest or most festive holiday sweater
Wednesday December 22nd
Wear a wintery hat or holiday headband
Thursday December 23rd
Stay warm with your favorite flannel or pjs
Pincipal’s Blog: November
It’s hard to believe that we are already moving into November and the close of the first marking period. As daylight savings time ends, we are quickly reminded of the changes coming our way. With most trees losing their leaves and snow not far behind, we are beginning to realize that the winter season will soon be upon us. That being said I would like to remind everyone of the importance of maintaining up to date contact information in our emergency contact system. This system will again be the main source of information regarding early dismissals, delayed openings and school closings during the school year.
NOVEMBER 2021 UPCOMING EVENTS
Monday, November 1st – school picture retakes, 9:15-11:15 am
Mon., Nov. 1-Wed., Nov. 3rd – Book Fair preview, RH Library
Wednesday, November 3rd – 9:30 am – RH SCA meeting
Thursday, November 4th – Schools closed/NJEA convention
Friday, November 5th – District closed/NJEA convention
Sunday, November 7th – End of Daylight Savings Time
Mon., Nov. 8-Fri., Nov. 12th – Fall Book Fair, RH Library
Thursday, November 11th – Veterans Day
– 7:00 pm, BOE work session at LH
Friday, November 12th – 1st marking period ends
Thursday, November 18th – 7:00 pm, BOE public meeting at LH
Friday, November 19th – report cards issued
Wednesday, November 24th – Early Dismissal
Thursday, November 25th – District closed, Thanksgiving recess
Friday, November 26th – District closed, Thanksgiving recess
Dr. Stumper
