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Northfield's Summer Programs
Enrolling your child in Northfield Community School's summer programs will ensure your child a season of fun and memories. Please see this flyer for information about our Day Camp, Summer Theater and Camp Invention options. Registration for the 2013 Summer Programs is going on now, Mondays through Thursdays at the SACC Office.
NCSNJ App for Parents
This app is for parents/families of the Northfield Community School, NJ. This app provides the following: parent portal, school calendar, MS and ES absence reporting, MS and ES office contact info, MS sports, NCS staff, MS Handbook, Nurses' contact info, NCSNJ Twitter and food service money update.
- To access app for all phones and tablets go to: www.appcatch.com or m.appcatch.com
- Press the search button/magnifying lens in upper right hand corner: Type in search box: NCSNJ
- There will be 2 apps - @NCSNJ and NCSNJ
- SELECT NCSNJ as it will allows you to install to your device. ***@NCSNJ is just for going to our website which doesn’t allow you to install. ***
- Scroll down and select INSTALL. Follow instructions per device.
- WELCOME TO INSTANT ACCESS TO NCSNJ!
Northfield Elementary School Teachers Engaging Students in ELA
We invite you to take a peek into our Northfield Community School’s Kindergarten through grade four classrooms where you will see some of the teaching techniques and the skills your NCS elementary school teachers are using to engage your child(ren) in the learning and application of English Language Arts across the disciplines and through the grades. Click here for the video.
Attention All Readers!
We have great news! Northfield Community School is launching NCS R.E.A.D.S. Discussion Boards and we want you to join us!
Students, parents/guardians, teachers, staff and administrators! Tell us what you are reading! You may join the appropriate discussion board to post, start discussions and share what you are reading. Choose a Discussion Group based on the reading level of the books that you read the most:
NCS R.E.A.D.S. Juniors (typically K-6th grade reading levels)
NCS R.E.A.D.S. Juniors (typically K-6th grade reading levels)
NCS R.E.A.D.S. Middles (typically 4th - 8th grade reading levels)
NCS R.E.A.D.S. Adults (parents/guardians, staff, teachers, administrators, Board members)
Email Mrs. Bonsall if you have any questions at cbonsall@ncs-nj.org
Please click HERE to register.
Email Mrs. Bonsall if you have any questions at cbonsall@ncs-nj.org
Please click HERE to register.
Photos from June's Pancake Breakfast
Photos from June's "Shortstacks for Super Storm Sandy" event are available here. Thank you for your support!
Student Dress Code
It is now Spring and we would like to make sure you are current and up to date with our Student Dress Code. Click here for the policy. Please review with your child(ren). Thank you.
User Friendly School Budget 2013-14
Our district's 2013-2014 "User Friendly" School Budget is available for download here.
Message from Dr. Fipp
Dear Parents/Guardians/Staff and Community Members,
Our hearts are once again heavy with sadness over the tragedy and loss and harm that has been inflicted on so many in Boston.
Please see the attached from the Traumatic Loss Coalition for talking points when your child or children seek ask you, "Why? How? Or Will it happen here?"
There are no easy answers to any of this, but these links may help you find some words of comfort.
With great respect,
Janice DeCicco Fipp
Our hearts are once again heavy with sadness over the tragedy and loss and harm that has been inflicted on so many in Boston.
Please see the attached from the Traumatic Loss Coalition for talking points when your child or children seek ask you, "Why? How? Or Will it happen here?"
There are no easy answers to any of this, but these links may help you find some words of comfort.
With great respect,
Janice DeCicco Fipp
Drop Off and Pick Up Procedures Review For All
Hello Everyone,
Please take the time to review this video NCS Drop Off - Pick Up Lanes which was produced to make the procedures for drop off and pick up very clear. It is important that we look at this video from time to time to remind us of the procedure. When individuals do not follow these procedures, it always makes it difficult for others. It also can make it unsafe for our Northfield students.
Remember, Northfield Community School and The Northfield Police Department have established optional lanes to drop off and pick up students at the school. These "Love Them and Leave Them" lanes make it easy and safe to navigate the congested and busy area right before and after school.
You always have the option of parking elsewhere and walking your student or students to the school line up area. In addition, it is always a good option to park further from the school entrance doors and have your student or students walk from your car or to your car.
If you choose to use the “Love Them and Leave Them” lanes, then you must follow the procedures found on the video. There is nothing unusual on the video, it is just good common sense.
Drop Off
You never pull in front of the line and drop off your student. Instead, you would join the line and wait until you arrive at the drop off point before letting your child or children out of the car. Also, never begin to move your car forward until you are certain your child is safely on the sidewalk, as little toes are near the tires before they step up onto the curb.
Pick Up
In addition, you would never sit and wait for your child in the "Love Them and Leave Them" Lane if your child is not right there, as this would hold up the line. We very simply ask you to continue around and get back in to line giving your child or children an opportunity to arrive at the pick up spot.
Important to Note
Again, none of these procedures are created to make life difficult for anyone. Instead, they are created to keep our students safe. It is also important to remember that this is a ten minute issue both in the morning and again in the afternoon. If we plan ahead and are patient with each other the drop off and pick up process can be a pleasant one.
Thank you for your cooperation,
Janice DeCicco Fipp, Ed.D.
Northfield Community School Superintendent
Managing the Emotional Consequences of Storms and Flooding (flyer)
Our state has been hit hard by storms and flooding in the past seven months or so. Read and share the information in this flyer for advice on how to handle this type of devastation.
Information for Students Homeless/Displaced Due to the Storm
Due to the storm, if a student is or becomes homeless or displaced, please call the Northfield Public School System immediately. Currently, those in need of assistance can send an email to kzaretsky@ncs-nj.org or call Kim Zaretsky, School Social Worker, at telephone number 609-407-4012. The school district will assist homeless/displaced students with student related services and arrange transportation for our students. For FEMA Disaster Assistance, Click Here for help filing electronically via DisasterAssistance.gov or call FEMA – 1-800-621-3362
The NJ Department of Education has established a hotline for families displaced by Hurrican Sandy. Families will be able to call the Department directly at (609)292-2070 to speak with a department staffer with any questions about the schooling options available to them, which may include arrangements with their home district or enrolling in an alternate district. The hotline is available Monday through Friday 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
The NJ Department of Education has established a hotline for families displaced by Hurrican Sandy. Families will be able to call the Department directly at (609)292-2070 to speak with a department staffer with any questions about the schooling options available to them, which may include arrangements with their home district or enrolling in an alternate district. The hotline is available Monday through Friday 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
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Disaster Assistance Flyer (Spanish) |
EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT DRILLS
Dear Parent/Guardians,
As you are aware, our school schedules numerous types of emergency drills.
These drills will make it so our staff and students are prepared for any number of emergencies.
We include the Northfield Police Department personnel in some of our drills.
Please know that if we ever have a real emergency, we would utilize our communication systems to keep you informed.
With respect,
Janice DeCicco Fipp, Ed.D.
Superintendent
As you are aware, our school schedules numerous types of emergency drills.
These drills will make it so our staff and students are prepared for any number of emergencies.
We include the Northfield Police Department personnel in some of our drills.
Please know that if we ever have a real emergency, we would utilize our communication systems to keep you informed.
With respect,
Janice DeCicco Fipp, Ed.D.
Superintendent
Follow us on Twitter: @ncsnj
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Fresh Fruit Friday @ NCS cafeteria NEEDS YOU!!!!
Fresh Fruit Friday is a partnership between Nutri-Serve, NCS and parent volunteers.
We prepare and cut fruit on Fridays to make it conveniently nutritious for the children to be able to eat fresh fruit with their lunch. The children LOVE Fresh Fruit Fridays because they get exposed to different fruits each week and they get to see their parents during lunch!!
We cannot do this without the continued support of volunteers. Please email Lisa Pilli at pillipie@comcast.net to volunteer on Fridays during the school year.
A quote from one of the children. "I wish every day was Fresh Fruit Friday!"
ART GOES TO SCHOOL
It is back to Art Goes To School time!
It is time to get back into the classroom and share the wonder and beauty of Art with our children!
We are looking for our past volunteers, but we would love to see some new volunteers as well! It is so rewarding and very easy, so give us a call to sign up.
Please call to volunteer to bring Art Goes To School into your child's classroom!
407-1032 for details and the date of the first meeting! Thanks so much!
Beth Wood
Beth Wood
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