Important Information

We are very fortunate to have worked with Shop-Rite over the past few years, more specifically their Resident Dietitian, Carly Sopko. Many of you had the opportunity to meet Ms. Sopko at our Back-to-School Nights. Carly has also come to our school and provided important nutrition information to our students. We have attached some important information about some great opportunities the local Shop-Rite in Washington is offering:

October calendar of events which includes kids cooking classes, product samplings, FREE weight loss store tours and presentations in the community.

 

On Monday evenings at 6pm I will be hosting weight loss store tours during which I will lead a group around the store and show you where to find healthy products and foods to support your weight management goals. All tours will also include tasting SAMPLES! See below for dates and topics and feel free to forward the information to anyone who may be interested.

 

Oct 13: Learn about Lean Proteins

Oct 20: Good Fats vs. Bad Fats

Oct 27: The Truth about Carbohydrates

 

Email me at carly.sopko@wakefern.com to sign up for any of these tours : ) Also keep in mind that you are always welcome to stop by and weigh-in or have a free body fat screening if you are working on losing weight on your own. I am here to help and support you in any way that I can!

 

If you are a member of a local club, group or organization such as scouts, Moms club, church groups, etc. I am able to come to your local meetings to give a presentation on a nutrition topic of your choice and there is no charge for this service. Let me know if you'd like to set something up for the fall or winter or if I can be of service to your organization in any other way.

 

Thank you kindly and have a wonderful week,

Carly

 

Carly Sopko RD
Retail Dietitian
ShopRite of Washington
2 Clubhouse Dr
Washington, NJ 07882
908.835.0761

Important Reminders

The first batch of PE uniforms have arrived, the second batch is being ordered. Classes in grades 6-8 are expected to change for PE class into the school uniform. If the uniform has not been delivered yet, then the students must bring in a separate change of shorts and T-shirt in order to participate in class.

We are doing our best to get outside with some of our PE classes and want to remind everyone that the field could be damp especially in the morning. We are encouraging students to bring in an old pair of sneakers that can get wet, and a dry pair of socks so students can change into dry shoes and socks before heading back to class.

We are encouraging students in grades 4 & 5 to bring in a extra T-shirt and deodorant to put on after PE class. We believe this will make the transition to changing for PE class in grade 6 much easier.

Kindergarten Soccer will begin on Monday September 15th. Soccer will be held on the back field, from 3:05 PM until 3:35 PM.

Family Life.
Reminder students in Grade 5 have a homework assignment, Writing to a Hero. This assignment is part of our Patriot Day lesson. The assignment is due Thursday September 18th.

Classes Have Started

We know that this first week of school can be very hectic, and we appreciate everyone's support. Grades 6-8 are required to change into the school PE uniform in order to participate in class. We will be requiring students to change into shorts and a T-shirt until the uniform orders have arrived. Once they have arrived the students will be required to wear their uniform each day for class.

The school board, physical education teachers and administration feel that changing clothes to participate in physical education classes promotes positive hygiene and safety during the classroom activity. Students are expected to change from their school attire to the gym uniform. The school attire should be stored in the school locker room with the students’ own personal lock. The lock may not be left on the locker when the student does not have gym. The locker is provided for student use only when they have scheduled physical education class. Students who do not lock their clothes in the temporary locker provided are doing so at their own risk and the Oxford Township Board of Education will not be responsible for items lost or stolen. All students in grades 6-8 are expected to change to the approved uniform for gym. If a student does not have the appropriate uniform for physical education class they will be determined to be unprepared for class and will lose credit for the day’s activities and they will not be allowed to participate. The cost of the school-approved gym uniform will be borne by the parent/ guardian. The school board will make every effort to assist those in financial difficulties and these cases will be managed on an individual basis. The school board will require the chief school administrator to show diligence in providing the most costly options available each year. Furthermore the chief school administrator is required to implement procedures and, as needed facility modifications, to provide the highest level of personal privacy in the student locker rooms. 

Please contact the Board Office if you are need of an order form to purchase the uniforms. Any questions please do not hesitate to contact Mr. C. or Mrs. Hart. The most effective way to communicate with us is to email us:

Rob Causton   rcauston@oxfordcentral.org
Renee Hart     rhart@oxfordcentral.org