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McKnewsletter Weekly
Board of Education Meeting
March 11, 2015 – work session at 7 pm
March 25, 2015 – Regular Business
Meeting @ 7:00 p.m. in the library.
M.E.McKeown School
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March 4, 2015
Spring Countdown
Spring Arrives in
16 Days!
(March 20th)
Teacher In Service on Monday, March 16th!
There will be a 12:40 pm dismissal for all students!
FROM THE DESK OF THE ASSISTANT PRINCIPAL:
Dear Parents and Guardians,
The day has arrived and PARCC testing is officially off the ground. Regardless of how we feel about the test, it
is here. In viewing the opening days, it would be hard to put into words how proud we are of our fantastic
McKeown students! They have handled the first days admirably. They have been working hard and putting their
best feet forward and that is all we can ask. Just a few test-taking tips to keep in mind moving forward:
1) Get a good night’s sleep.
2) Eat a well-balanced breakfast.
3) Don’t stress…just do your best.
I know I speak for our entire staff in applauding the efforts of our students…keep up the great work everybody!
Warmest regards,
Steve Valente
IMPORTANT DATES TO REMEMBER:
March 4
March 8
March 10
March 11
March 11
March 16
March 17
March 18
March 24
March 25
March 25
March 28
March 31
Craft Club will meet in Mrs. Lankford’s room at 3 pm until 4:15 pm
Daylight Saving Time Begins (Spring clocks ahead one hour)
PTA will meet in the library at 7 pm
Board Game Club will meet in Mrs. Lankford’s room at 3 pm until 4 pm
Board of Education Work Session at 7 pm in the library
12:40 pm Dismissal for students – Teacher In Service
Chorale 3 pm until 4:30 pm
Craft Club will meet in Mrs. Lankford’s room at 3 pm until 4:15 pm
Chorale 3 pm until 4:30 pm
Craft Club will meet in Mrs. Lankford’s room at 3 pm until 4:15 pm
Board of Education Meeting in the library at 7:30 pm
Mother/Son Bowling Night at Sparta Lanes (please pre-register) 6 pm – 8 pm
Chorale 3 pm until 4:30 pm
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YEARBOOK
DUE TO THE DAYS OFF WITH THE WEATHER
WE ARE EXTENDING THE TIME TO ORDER YEARBOOKS!
DON'T MISS OUT ON THIS WONDERFUL KEEPSAKE!
EVERYONE IS IN THE YEARBOOK!
YEARBOOKS ARE $12 EACH
IF YOU CAN NOT FIND YOUR ORDER FORM PLEASE PUT THE MONEY IN AN ENVELOPE WITH STUDENT NAME,
PARENT NAME AND THAT IT IS FOR YEARBOOK.
SEND ORDERS INTO MRS. PERIGO AND MRS. DELGROSSO
FROM THE DESK OF A SIXTH GRADE TEACHER:
The days and weeks in sixth grade seem to be passing by all too quickly. Last Friday, our students had
the optional opportunity to attend 6th Grade Activity Night at KRHS. This is a great opportunity to meet
students from the other sending districts of Fredon, Stillwater, and Sandyston-Walpack or to just hang out with
your friends. Activity Night includes volleyball, California kickball, swimming and other games. Ms. Crane,
Mr. Wilpert, and Mr. Valente also attended Activity Night.
Currently, In Science, Mr. Weissman is having the Periodic Table of Elements Bee, or for short, we just
say Element Bee. Each learning group had an element bee in their classes and the top winners from each group
moved on to the final bee. On Monday, our top ten winners so far made it through the first three rounds.
During the last ten minutes of our lunch period for the rest of the week, these students will compete. Mr.
Weissman commented on Monday that this is the first time in 21 years that all the finalists made it through the
first three rounds. These students are well prepared. The ten finalists in the element bee are John Brownlee,
Justin Brownlee, Hannah Calderon, Abby Casario, Jackson Crawn, Brynn Goldberg, James Lobb, Dakota
Mailoux, Ayva Torppey, and Lauren Wrigley. Brianna Batta was also a finalist. However, she was unable to
compete due to a previous commitment. Good luck to all of them. We will see who will be eliminated and who
will be the last ones standing. Quick update: On Tuesday, five students were eliminated. Left in the Element
Bee are John Brownlee, Hannah Calderon, Abby Casario, Brynn Goldberg, and Lauren Wrigley.
On Monday evening our District Chorus and District Band students had their concert at KRHS. We are
very proud of our sixth graders. Thank you to Mrs. Sparta, Mrs. Guest, and Mr. Ebbels for preparing our
students well. We had 24 fifth and sixth grade students in the Chorus and 15 fifth and sixth grade students in
the Band. This is a credit to the strength of our Music teachers and programs here at McKeown.
We had fun participating in the Love of Reading Week last week. The students got involved in
decorating their classroom doors. They did a great job! There were some artistic talents displayed that we
don’t see every day.
Also, last week during the Love of Reading week, out Enthusiastic Reader for sixth grade was
announced. Caley Cortezano is our Enthusiastic Reader for sixth grade.
We look forward to two more special sixth grade activities. In April, we will go to the Buehler
Challenger Center on the campus of Bergen County Community College for a Mission to Mars, and in May, we
will go to Medeival Times as a culminating activity to our Social Studies unit on the Middle Ages.
In the meantime, we are busy learning and studying in all our subject areas. So, as you can see, the life
of a sixth grader is very busy.
Joan Papendick
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COMMUNITY: School Bus Driver Positions Available-Stocker Bus Company
When:
Scheduling done to coordinate with your schedule; daily, weekends and afternoons.
What:
Substitute, regular route, sports and activity runs. Great extra income. We will train.
Contact:
Stocker Bus Co. 973-383-4704
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Camp Iliff celebrates Dr. Seuss
Where:
Camp Iliff’s Newton Location-280 Spring Street
When:
Saturday, March 7th 9 am – 12 pm
Cost:
Tickets cost $10-space is limited
For more information please see complete flyer at www.mckeownn.org – Mcknewsletter tab
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Sussex County’s P.B.A. Local #138 - First Family Magic Show
Where:
Sussex County Community College-1 College Hill Road, Newton, NJ 07860
When:
Sunday, March 15th - 3 pm to 5 pm
Who:
Bring the family and come see Magician Gary the Great
Cost:
Children $7/Adults $9
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Bears Youth Running Program
Where:
Lodestar Park Pavilion in Fredon
When:
Fridays from 4 to 5 pm. Practice will start on Friday, March 20th until May
Who:
Boys and girls in grades four through eight
What:
This fun-filled program instills the many physical and mental benefits of running. Children
are grouped by ability, the program includes group runs, relays, races and guest
speakers.
Cost:
$20 per child for the season
Contact:
Laurie Gordon call/text 973-271-6624 for a registration form. Space is limited
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2015 Summer Camp Open House-Fairview Lake YMCA Camps
Where:
Fairview Lake YMCA Camps-1035 Fairview Lake Rd, Stillwater, NJ 07875
What:
Learn more about the fun and exciting Summer Camp programs, families can take a tour
and have questions addressed by the Director
When:
March 15th and April 12th at 1 pm until 4 pm
Contact:
Jeremy M. Culpepper at (973) 383-9282, www.fairviewlakeymcas.org,
jculpepper@metroymcas.org
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Beefsteak Dinner - Kittatinny Cougar Club Athletic Association
Where:
Fredon Rec Center – Route 94
When:
April 18, 2015 starting at 7 pm
What:
Catered by the Brownstone. Music by Snake Oil Willie Band. BYOB
Cost:
$40 per ticket – no tickets at the door!
Contact:
Joe Fitzpatrick at 973-579-6424
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ATTENTION VENDORS AND CRAFTERS!! 5th Annual Spring Craft & Vendor Fair
Where:
Baleville Church-6 Church Road, Hampton Township-in the church hall
When:
Saturday, May 2nd from 9 am until 3 pm
If you are interested in participating please contact Erica Casario by phone/text 973-670-9857 or email
ecasario2002@yahoo.com.
Main Office 973-383-5300
Attendance Line 973-383-8844
COMMUNITY con’t:
Connecting Community and Nature-Kittatinny Nature Club
Where:
Fairview Lake YMCA Camps – 1035 Fairview Lake Road, Stillwater, NJ 07875
What:
Experience first-hand the wonders of nature. If you enjoy spending your afternoons
outside, this club is for you.
When:
All meetings begin at 1:30 pm unless otherwise posted.
Dates:
Subjects:
th
March 15
Bats (8 pm)
April 26th
Stream Discovery
th
May 17
Swamp Walk
August 30th
Around the Lake Walk (3.5 mile hike, some hills)
th
September 20
Nature Tour by Kayak (must pre-register)
October 25th
Critter Hunt
th
November 15
Guided Bird Walk (9 am)
December 6th
Wilderness Survival
Contact:
Matt Lifschultz (973) 383-9282/www.fairviewlakeymcas.org/mlifschultz@metroymcas.org
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COMMUNITY SPORTS:
Hampton Soccer Club is accepting registrations for the Spring 2015 Season!
Any questions please call Dave @ 973-592-2129 or visit us at
www.leaguelineup.com/hsc
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Newton Roller Hockey is holding Spring Registration $99.
Sign up @www.newtonrollerhockey.com
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Kittatinny Little League is holding registration for the 2015 season.
Registration payment can be provided through cash, check, or PayPal. If you
have any questions, please contact Nate Sajdak, KLL Secretary at 973-441-5509.
Registration Check us out on the web at www.eteamz.com/kittatinnylittleleague/
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2015 Kittatinny Youth Lacrosse Club Registration
visit website address: http://www.kittatinnylax.com
or visit www.mckeown.org McKnewsletter tab to print out registration forms
Main Office 973-383-5300
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Attention McKeown Boys!
The Hampton Township PTA is inviting you to the
Mother/Son Bowling Night!
Bring your mom, grandma, aunt or anyone special to enjoy a night out of
bowling with a laser light show and requests for the songs you love!
When: Saturday March 28th, 2015 from 6:00 to 8:00 PM
Where: Sparta Lanes, Sparta NJ
Cost: $20.00 per family which includes bowling, shoe rental, slice of pizza and drink.
**Please note this event is limited to the first 256 bowlers. Please RSVP by returning the bottom
of flyer with payment by March 6th, 2015** Any questions, contact Kristine Hatch at 973-2147936 or kkhatch@ptd.net**
Names and # of people attending:_______________________________________________
Amount paid:_______________________________________________________________
**Cash or check. Checks can be made out to Hampton Township PTA**
For PTA use
Check #_____________
Cash________________
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Spring Registration $99
Sign up @ www.newtonrollerhockey.com
Newton Roller Hockey is a recreational youth roller hockey
league open to any Sussex, Warren, Morris, and Pike
county residents. Boys and girl aged 5-17 looking for a
relaxed fun way to exercise and enjoy the sport of roller
hockey are welcome to join.
Unlike ice hockey, roller hockey doesn’t allow checking. Its a co-ed game where boys and
girls work together and enjoy the fast paced play. We have three divisions, plus an
instructional program (our Mighty Mites program. Each division consists of at least 3 teams.
Each team has anywhere from 9-13 players.
Teams have practice once a week. Practice is usually one hour long, starting as early as
6pm, or as late as 8pm (for the older kids). Games are played on weekends, usually Friday
night, Saturday night, and Sunday late morning and early afternoon. Games are three 16
minute periods broken up with two 3 minute intermissions. Each team plays 10 games, and
games are played at our outdoor rink in Newton, located behind the Newton Shoprite. Each
game is refereed by two trained referees.
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Hampton Soccer Club
P.O. Box 435
Augusta, NJ 07822-0435
Email:hamptonsoccerclub2012@gmail.com
Website: www.leaguelineup.com/hsc
Questions? Call Dave Brownlee 973-592-2129
**Ages 4 1/2 through 8th grade are eligible to participate.**
Club Use Only:
Paid:___________________
Check No.______________
Cash:__________________
Div.____________________
Uniform#:_______________
Previous season: Yes/No
Spring 2015 Registration
Practices will begin (weather permitting) by late March/early April.
$10.00 Late Fee for All Registrations received after March 1st!
No Registrations will be accepted after March 15th!
FEE: $60.00 per child + $35.00 for a new uniform, if needed.
Each additional child $50.00 + $35.00 for a new uniform, if needed.
(All players will be required to have the new uniform by the Fall 2014 season).
Uniform size needed: YOUTH: S_____ M_____L_____ ADULT: S_____M_____L_____
Fill out one registration form per child.
Child's Name:______________________________________
Date of Birth:___________________
Address:__________________________________________________________________________
Home phone #:_____________ work/cell #.____________ e-mail address:_______________________
Current grade :_____ School:_____________
Age _____
Sex: M or F
PLEASE HELP COACH OR ASSIST!!! (Circle your choice & print your name below).
Coach/Assist's Name:___________________A "Coach" shirt is provided by the club:Adult S__M__L__XL__
**I would rather volunteer to be a "team parent": Name:________________
Games are on Saturdays. Please state if your child has Saturday morning commitments. Yes___ No___
If yes, please enter time & dates:_______________________________________________________________
RELEASE:
I (we) knowingly, freely and voluntarily, for myself, my heirs, personal representatives and assigns, waive any right or cause of action
of any kind whatsoever, arising as a result of my sons/daughters participation in soccer. I (we) hereby assume all risks or injury to
above child and to property while participating in soccer. I (we) agree to defend, indemnify, and hold Hampton Soccer Club, their
employees, agents, heirs,successors, assigns, officers or directors harmless from any cause of action, claim. etc. of any kind for any
purpose in connection with soccer. I (we) covenant and agree not to sue or institute any action of account of injuries occurring
while part of the Hampton Soccer Club.
I (we) agree to abide by the rules,philosophy and code of ethics of the Hampton Soccer Club.
Signature of parent/guardian:_________________________________Date:_____________
Please print parent/guardian(s) first and last name:__________________________________
MEDICAL HISTORY:
Medical Problems? Yes___ No___
(if yes, explain)_____________________________________________________________________
Physician's Name:_______________________ Physician's Phone#:_______________________
Family Medical Insurance:__________________________________________________________
I (we) hereby authorize the release of any info relating to my child's health & physical condition to the physician named above.
In case of emergency, in my absence, I hereby grant permission to HSC to insure that my child receives medical treatment deemed
necessary in each instance and case.
Signature:_____________________________________________ Date:___________________
Rule revised 11/96: Permitted vision correction devices include: soft contact lenses, sports glasses (with plastic, rounded edge
frames specifically designed for contact sports) or regular frame glasses with shatter-resistant sports COVERED or APPROVED
protective sports goggles. No one will be permitted to participate while wearing any other vision correction device(s).
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