Indiana Ave. School #18 students wore all the colors of the rainbow to celebrate Autism Awareness Day! They had a dance party with bubbles, symbols of joy and hope which bring people together.
March Students of the Month
INDIANA AVE. SCHOOL #18
F. Y. I. --- Upcoming P.T.O. Events
++February 21 – March 4, 2022 --- Gertrude Hawk Spring Catalog Fundraiser
++February 23, 2022 --- Clothing Drive, 4p –6:30p, Door #7
++March 28 – April 1, 2022 --- Scholastic Book Fair, **Volunteers Needed
++End of year event schedule will be available as dates are set
**In order to volunteer, you must have a district issued volunteer pass. Those without these passes will not be able to volunteer
Thank you to HSS volunteers for coming to Indiana Ave. School #18 and providing a Yoga demonstration to our 5th graders! Join them at a Yogathon at other schools throughout WTSD
Safety Ambassadors from Ms. Montalvo's class at JFKMHS visited our 1st grade classes to talk about Pedestrian Safety, Wheeled Sports, Safety In and Around Cars, and Falls Prevention
For our fundraiser for the Leukemia and Lymphoma Society, two of our students went above and beyond by creating and sharing their own fundraising page with a video of the boys explaining the importance of this cause. The boys have already raised $2,300, surpassing our school goal of $2,202.
https://photos.app.goo.gl/ZayEUkKrUrFHuzQd9
Indiana Ave 18 - This week is spirit week to bring awareness to our mission & unite students to strive to achieve the ultimate squad goal: a world without blood cancer! To add to your SPIRIT, Donate a $1 a day.
School 18 Spirit Week! *** Tuesday - Wear Green or Gold and Be Bold! *** Wednesday - Sport Team Day *** Thursday - Wear Comfy Clothes *** Friday - School 18 Day! Wear Your Green to stand with School 18!
Please review the following letter from Dr. Massimino concerning remote instruction for the upcoming week: https://5il.co/140r5
School 18 Spirit Week!
12/17 - Indiana Ave Day - Wear School 18 gear or colors
12/20 - Candy Cane Day - Wear Red and White
12/21 - Grinch Day - Wear something Grinchy or Green
12/22 - Pajama Day
12/23 - Ugly Holiday Sweater Day
November 26 is the last day to order Spirit Wear for Indiana Ave School 18! Order online https://tdpnj.com/indiana_ave/shop/home
Thank you to Ms. Lopes and the National Elementary Honor Society for coordinating our Thanksgiving food drive. Food was donated to the food pantries through We Feed Woodbridge. Mayor McCormac recognized our school for their donation!
Good Afternoon School 18 Families,
The link below is access to purchase Indiana Avenue School 18 spirit wear. The sale will take place from now until November 26 (11/26/21). The spirit wear "should" be delivered by Christmas time. Don't miss out on ordering School 18 gear!
https://tdpnj.com/indiana_ave
Have a safe a relaxing fall break to all of our students and their families!
Sincerely,
Mr. Chiera
Principal
* Monday October 18th - School 18 day. Each month we invite students to wear our school colors on the 18th.
* Wednesday October 20th - Picture day. Information has been sent home. Any further questions please contact your child's teacher or the main office.
* Dental Forms - A gentle reminder from Mrs. Gonzalez, school nurse, if you would like your child to be seen by the dentist please return forms which were previously sent home.
* Non-perishable food drive - going on now until November 16th. Please see attached flyer.
* Accepting donations of rolls of toilet paper for indigenous people month project we are participating in as a school.
* School Violence Awareness Week - Starts next week.
Badges for school volunteers will be issued again this year. There is nothing currently scheduled, but you MUST have this badge in order to volunteer at school during the year
• The weeks of October 4th; October 11th; October 18th
• Monday- Friday between 9:00am-11:00am; and 12:30-2:30; in addition, Wednesday (10/6; 10/13;10/20) between 4:00pm-7:00pm
• Those seeking to volunteer in our schools need to obtain a volunteer’s badge YEARLY-previous badges will not be honored.
• Volunteers must come to the Security Office at the Administration Building located at 428 School Street and bring their license.
Dear Parents/Guardians,
The week of 9/20/21-9/24/21 will be celebrated as a Week of Inclusion across every elementary school within the Woodbridge Township School District. The goal of this week is to provide an opportunity to build an inclusive school culture where all students feel part of the school community. The activities will vary by grade level, but will include wearing school colors, discussing the Anti-Racism Pledge, and the reading of books that embrace diversity.
As a reminder, our Elementary Anti-Racism Pledge states that-
● I will stand up for others and not be a bystander.
● I will make sure my words are kind and show I care.
● I will be kind to everyone in person and online.
● I will treat others with kindness and respect.
● I will honor and celebrate what makes us special and different.
● I promise to keep learning how to make myself, my school, and my community a more accepting place.
Some of the books which will be read are included below. The read alouds for these books will be posted on the District webpage for your access.
● Kindergarten: All Are Welcome, by Alexandra Penfold and Suzanne Kaufman
● Grade 1: Whoever You Are, by Mem Fox
● Grade 2: I Am Enough, by Grace Byers
● Grade 3: Say Something, by Peter H. Reynolds
● Grade 4: The Day You Begin, by Jacqueline Woodson
● Grade 5: Milo Imagines The World, by Matt de la Peña
Best regards,
Kendell Ali
Director of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion
Woodbridge Township School District
Reminder tonight Indiana Avenue School 18 will hold an Open House for the 2021-22 school year. Attached you will find the document sent earlier this week outlining the Open House itinerary. Please read carefully to ensure you attend the appropriate session for your child.
Thank you in advance for your cooperation.
Mr. Chiera
Good Afternoon School 18 Families,
I hope this email finds you and your family well. Tomorrow, Thursday May 27, is Red, White, & Blue Day. Students may wear their favorite Red, White, and Blue clothes if they should so choose.
At the conclusion of the day tomorrow, Indiana Avenue School Elementary School along with all district schools will be off from Friday May 28 thru Tuesday June 1. School will resume Wednesday June 2nd.
Enjoy the extended weekend with family and friends!
Stay safe and be well.
Regards,
Mr. Chiera
As we approach the middle of April (hard to believe) I just want to reiterate to parents/guardians we have begun the 4th and last marking period of this school year. We have approximately 43 school days left. Please continue to collaborate with your child's classroom teacher regarding any topics of concern along with their assignments. Report Cards will be available on the Parent Portal on Monday April 19th. As a school community, we will continue working together to finish this school year strong! Please inform your child(ren) how proud I am of them and the effort they put forth each day.
On Monday, March 1, students will be returning to the hybrid model of instruction.
Rotation Group A students will attend school (In Person) Mondays and Tuesdays.
Rotation Group C students will be completely virtual.
All students will have remote learning on Wednesdays.
All rotation groups will be the same and are listed in the parent portal for your reference.
*School will begin at 8:45am and dismissal is 1:10pm. Doors open at 8:35am (NO EARLIER)
Students can get lunch in school.
*There are no changes in transportation pickups and/or drop offs - it will be the same as it
was last time we were in school. Please contact the school directly if you wish to make any
chances to your child’s schedule.