Families

Samsel Upper Elementary School

Suggested Supplies

2022-2023

Below is a list of suggested supplies for students entering the 4^th or 5^th grade.  Further detailed information may be found on the teacher’s webpage or in the teacher’s opening letter which students will receive in September.

Grades 4 and 5
Language Arts, Social Studies, Math & Science	Specials (Spanish, Music, Art, Technology & Physical Education)
·       Backpack to carry belongings to/from and in-school ·       Earbuds ·       Soft pencil case/Ziploc bag  for belongings ·       Approximately 5 notebooks* ·       Approximately 4 folders* *Extras are always helpful	·       4 folders (Spanish, Music, Art & Technology) ·       Sneakers (Must be worn on days when children have Physical Education.)
Miscellaneous supplies that are helpful learning tools: Crayons/ Colored Pencils, Glue, Post-its, highlighters and hand-held pencil sharpener

 

Please note:

·       Students will be given a homework agenda pad on the first day.  This will be used daily. Some children have experienced success when using a small, thin binder to keep a homework folder, agenda pad, and pencil case together. 

·       Large Velcro binders are not suggested as they are cumbersome and heavy. 

·       Please consider that backpacks on wheels may be difficult for some students to carry up the stairs.

·       Color-coordinated folders and notebooks may help your child stay organized.

o   Ex: Math-blue, Science-green,  LAL-yellow

 

 

Click here for

4th Grade Parent Orientation Presentation

Considerations for Parents from CDC on COVID-19

Info from the CDC on dealing with COVID-19 & Stress

Current "App" Trends parent presentation & cyber safety info

District Code of Conduct and Disciplinary Consequences
 

SUES School Wide Behavior Expectations

Student Accident - Bollinger Reporting

Policies

Our Schools Bulletin

Student log in and password information for Tech Resources

SUES Guidance

News from the Health Office

Elementary Education

HIB Information

Default Student Passwords
How to Log Into Google classroom
Students - changing passwords

Important Reminders:

Lost and found is located in the cafeteria.  Please remind your child to check it.

Earliest drop off time is 8:15am.  Breakfast starts at 8:15 am.

Please call the nurses office if your child is going to be absent. (732-316-4050, press 1).  Also, please send in a note upon your child's return. 

If your child forgets his/her lunch or lunch money an IOU will be provided.

There is a box outside the main office for dropping off items for your child.  Items will be delivered to your child.

If dropping your child off at school please drive to the left side and drop your child at the curb.

If your student is late you must walk them into the school and sign them in.

Applications for free and reduced lunch are available in from the main office.

Photo identification is required for anyone picking up a child from school. 

No hard copies of report cards will be sent home. They will be posted in the Parent Portal 
http://sayrevillek12.net/parents

Student Handbook

Student Attendance Flyer

Leading Edge Before and After Care Services

Our Schools Guide

Transportation/Bus Schedules

Code of Conduct

Parent Portal

HIB Resources

District Bomber Backpack

Samsel Bomber Backpack

Breakfast and Lunch Menus

Bedtime stories to help with Math

Letter to Parents and Families

ST Math Parent Guide

Math Resources for Parents

ST Math Introduction Slides

Sayreville Recreation Department

Sayreville Recreation Department FAQs

Sayreville Recreation Programs

Sayreville Recreation Sport Organizations

Progress for students in Kindergarten through 5th grade will be reported during trimesters in accordance with our standards-based report cards. As a reminder, no hard or paper copies of report cards or progress reports will be sent home. Instead, we will post in OnCourse Connect.  
Parents:  Please remember to sign-in to OnCourse Connect, our Student Information System, which will alert parents automatically if the student experiences a decrease in grades or incurs a behavioral violation.   If you do not remember your log in or password, please email parent.portal@sayrevillek12.net.

 

For directions to accessing report cards please click here.

These links may be helpful in talking to children about tragedies and other traumatic events:

griefspeaks.com

Talking to children about tragedies and other news events

Tips for talking to children after a disaster

How to talk to kids about traumatic events

Health resources - from Rutgers