1. Welcome to GW Back to School Night!

2. George Washington School
Mrs. Kerry Postma – Superintendent of Schools
Mr. Chris Kirkby – Principal
Mrs. Karen Husser – Supervisor of Curriculum
Mrs. Stefanie Berliner – Nurse
Ms. Jennifer Merritts– Secretary / Registrar
Dr. Dinah Braude – Supervisor of Child Study Team

3. Edgewater Schools PreK - Gr. 2: GW School Gr. 3 - 6: EVG School
PreK - Gr. 2: GW School
Gr : EVG School
Gr. 7 – 12 Leonia

4. Academic Programs Reading and Writing Workshop Word Study Go Math!
Social Studies and Science
Music, Art, Physical Education, Media / STEAM

5. Academic Programs English as a Second Language
Bilingual Education (Korean)
Supplemental Reading
Supplemental Math
Occupational Therapy / Physical Therapy/ Speech Therapy

6. Parent – Student Handbook Supervision begins each morning at 7:55 am
Absences / Late
Nurse
Parties/Food –NO NUTS
Cafeteria Lunches
Arrival and Dismissal
Supervision begins each morning at 7:55 am
Students should not be on the playground after hours without a parent or guardian.

7. Communicating with Your Child About School
Children will take the same attitude about school that you do. Ask them specific questions about parts of school – get a feel for what they like and don’t like. This can help guide your parenting. Social development at this age is just as important as academic development. Make sure your child is clear each day on how they are getting home.

8. Stay Informed www.edgewaterschools.org
Facebook: Edgewater School District
/ Text Blasts from GW Office

9. Lunch Program Maschio’s Lunch each day is $2.85
Every child has a lunch card
If you have a negative balance of more than two lunches, your child will receive a “basic” lunch until the balance is paid.
Payment – check or cash in an envelope (include name of child and teacher) or you can use payforit.net
Negative balance letters are sent home weekly.

10. Health Forms Allergy and Asthma Forms must be returned
If your child has a food allergy, he/she is placed at the food allergy table(s) unless you send the nurse permission not to.
Doctor’s note needed to be out of physical education and/or recess.

11. Attendance
If your child will not be in school, you must call the school nurse to inform us.
School attendance is an important part of the learning process and should be a priority.
Students are expected to complete a minimum of 160 school days (out of 180) to be considered prepared for the next grade level.
Plan trips and vacations around school breaks (December and April)

12. Last Thoughts….. School Pictures – October 24
2 Drills Per Month (Fire, Evacuation, Lockdown)
GW Book Fair (September 25 – September 29)
What is my child learning? (NJSLS)
Raz Kids Reading Program
Keep all info with the office as updated as possible
(phone numbers, emergency contacts, )

13. Tonight’s Schedule 7:00-7:30 Pre-K and Kindergarten Presentations
7:30-7:45 ESL Presentation (Library on top floor)
7:45-8:15 Grade 1 and 2 Presentations
Art: Rm 223, Music: Rm 105, Phys. Ed: Gym
Library: Top Floor at end of hallway
Child Study Team: Rm Speech: Rm 214
Supplemental Reading and Math: Rms 309 & 310
Shuttle meets outside by bus entrance on Orchard.