Claremont Avenue School #20

Dear Claremont Avenue Parents and Guardians, I hope this finds you well. All Woodbridge Township Schools will be closed beginning Friday, May 28, 2021 and will reopen Wednesday, June 2, 2021. Our schools are used as polling locations for the Primary Election; therefore, for safety reasons, Tuesday, June 8, 2021, will be remote, synchronous instruction for all students. Group D - When school reopens on Wednesday, continue to complete the Daily Health Attestation Form and send your child to school with a water bottle and multiple masks. Thank you for your continued support of our great school. Have a safe, healthy, and happy Memorial Day weekend. Ms. Shafer

Group C - 100% Remote Parents/ Guardians, If you would like to have your child's school picture taken, please use this link to schedule a time(2 minute intervals) https://www.signupgenius.com/go/5080C4CAAAB2BA4F58-claremont

Picture Day will be Thursday, May 13th and Friday, May 14th. Students in Group C (remote) will have the opportunity to have their picture taken immediately after school. Scheduling information for Group C as well as order information for all students will be sent next week. Please click the link for more information. https://5il.co/s57l

Teacher Appreciation Week - 5/3-5/7 Please show your appreciation of our dedicated teachers by participating in these activities. https://5il.co/s569

Dear Claremont Families, I hope you are safe and well. Due to the updates in classroom social distancing guidelines, Claremont Avenue School will begin FIVE DAYS of in person instruction beginning Monday, April 12, 2021. Students presently in Groups A and B will be combined into one group and attend school five days each week. • The Daily Health Attestation Form must be submitted in Genesis each morning by 8:15am. Failure to complete the Daily Health Attestation three times by 8:15am will result in your child’s reassignment to Group C, 100% remote. • All travel quarantine guidelines must be followed. If you are traveling during Spring Break, notify your child's classroom teacher and Ms. Dono. Please contact Ms. Dono with any questions regarding travel quarantine at (732)596-4155 or email janet.karanevich@woodbridge.k12.nj.us. •Opening and dismissal procedures and school hours will remain the same. Students who have been in Group C, 100% Remote, will remain in Group C. If you would like your child to attend in person instruction, please email Ms. Shafer at joanne.shafer@woodbridge.k12.nj.us with the subject heading SCHEDULE CHANGE by Wednesday, March 31, 2021. It is important that we continue to work together to ensure the safety of all students and staff. Thank you again for your cooperation. Have a safe and enjoyable weekend. Ms. Shafer

Please click on link to read a letter from Ms. Shafer: https://5il.co/qtoh

Please see the link for information on the World's Finest Chocolate PTO Fundraiser. https://5il.co/qs6x

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Our Claremont PTO will be sponsoring a monthly Reading Raffle open to all Claremont students. Students who read at least five books each month can be entered into the raffle. Click the links below for information on this month's theme and how to be entered in the raffle. Thank you. https://5il.co/qnx5 https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1AQkKFUOVj44F3Hh16FghNW-oa9TbumiFdq6sN-oaTT8/edit?usp=drive_web

🌟 Orders due TODAY 🌟 Order a pretzel card for 5 pretzel’s from Westfield’s Philly Pretzel for $5 Order on link: https://forms.gle/vHWawSXKwkC7QSvV8

Please open the following link to read a letter from Ms. Shafer: https://5il.co/qh3y

PTO Fundraiser tonight at Manna Sushi. Please click the link for more information. Thank you for supporting our PTO. https://5il.co/ptw1

Dear Claremont Parents and Guardians, We are excited to be starting Week 2 of Phase 2 hybrid instruction. See below: Technology is live, synchronous instruction Physical Education will be in the All Purpose Room or outside when possible. Please send your child to school with a jacket. The Daily Health Attestation must be completed in your Genesis Parent Portal by 8:15am on the days your child reports to school. Any student who reports to school three times without a submitted Daily Health Attestation Form may be reassigned to 100% remote. Please send your child to school with a water bottle and multiple masks. All social distancing and mask wearing guidelines are expected to be followed on school grounds. On Monday, April 12, 2021, the schedule will change so that each group alternates three days of in person instruction every other week. Week 1 Group A – In person instruction on Mondays, Tuesdays, and Wednesdays Group B – In person instruction on Thursdays and Fridays Week 2 Group A – In person instruction on Mondays and Tuesdays Group B – In person instruction on Wednesdays, Thursdays, and Fridays Thank you for your continued support. Be healthy and safe, Ms. Shafer

Please see this link to read a letter from Ms. Shafer https://5il.co/qcae

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Dear Claremont Families, PTO Philly Pretzel Factory of Westfield Fundraiser - See link. https://5il.co/q4uq Orders can also be placed through this Google Form: https://forms.gle/TQQXxjMr8DxDHs4C6 Thank you for supporting our PTO.

Dear Claremont Avenue Parents and Guardians, On Monday, March 1, 2021, students in Rotation Group A will report to school for in person instruction between 8:35am-8:45am. Reminder to complete the Daily Health Attestation Form for students in Group A by 8:15am in Genesis Parent Portal. Students in Groups B and C will continue with remote, live instruction. Kindly see the link to review the memo sent February 22, 2021. https://5il.co/ptv7. All social distancing guidelines must be followed on school property. Please send your child to school with multiple masks. Technology will be asynchronous instruction during the week of March 1st. Thank you for your support as we begin Phase 2 hybrid instruction. We are excited to welcome our hybrid students back to school next week and look forward to a successful remainder of the school year. Have a safe, healthy, and enjoyable weekend.

Our 5th and 4th grade classrooms look a little different. We are excited to have our students back next week.

Please see the link for information on quarantine guidelines. https://5il.co/pzcm

Dear Claremont Parents and Guardians, We are looking forward to reopening with Phase 2 hybrid instruction on March 1, 2021. Group A will report to school on Mondays and Tuesdays beginning March 1st. Group B will report to school on Thursdays and Fridays beginning March 4th. Group C will continue with 100% remote instruction. Wednesday, February 24th and Wednesday, March 31st will be asynchronous instruction days at the elementary level. All other Wednesdays will be synchronous, remote instruction for students in all groups. Students in Groups A and B enter the school building between 8:35-8:45am. Any student who arrives after 8:45am must come to the front door to be signed in by a parent or guardian. All social distancing guidelines must be followed while on school property and masks must be worn. Please send your child to school with multiple masks and continue to practice mask wearing for extended periods of time. Please update your information in Genesis Parent Portal. If you are picking up your child from school, your child will be released to only those listed in Genesis. You are reminded to bring identification. The Daily Health Attestation must be completed for students in Groups A and B on their designated days by 8:15am. We are excited to have our students back in school next week. Thank you again. Stay well and safe, Ms. Shafer