Newsletter 9-24-18
Newsletter 9-24-18
Elysian Charter School of Hoboken
Elysian Charter School of Hoboken
www.ecsnj.org  
Susan Grierson, Director
Elysian Charter School Weekly Newsletter
A Positively Different Public School

September 24, 2018                  Vol. 14  Issue 2
The school newsletter is sent out on Mondays. When there is a holiday, the newsletter is sent the following day. 
Please note:  Send news to deb.rosner@ecsnj.org by 9:00 AM on Mondays.
We’re off to a great start! Sounds cliché, but it’s a fact. Lots of learning is going on daily – from 8:20 until dismissal. Please make every effort to get your student to school on time. The front door will be closed at 8:35am. If you arrive after 8:35am, press the outside bell and speak into the monitor. The receptionist will buzz you in.
Back To School Night (BTSN)
Is Thursday, Oct. 4. This is the most important meeting of the year. You will meet your child’s teacher, hear about what your child will learn this year and more. Don’t miss it. This is not a time for individual conferences. If you have questions or concerns – please email your child’s teacher.
Childcare will be provided, the PTSO will provide more info.

The BTSN evening begins with a presentation by the specialist teachers – music, art, physical education and Spanish.   
Specialist Panel – 5:45-6:30pm (location TBD)
Classroom BTSN presentations – 6-7pm
Book Fair will be opened late for parents to browse and buy.
BIC Commercial

In July, Elysian hosted the filming of a BIC commercial. As a thank you, we received more pens and pencils than any one school could use. We donated the remainder of the products to the Jubilee Center.
 

Below is the link to the video – you might recognize some of the actors, classroom and gym! I didn't make the final edit!
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BNoQ_-flSF4

Fall Session Of After School Enrichment Clubs

Thank you all so much for turning in your club forms!  Club acceptance letters will go out late this week and the Fall session will begin next Monday, October 1.   You will be advised, via email, if a club did not meet the enrollment numbers and will not run this session. 

Please note that the Chess Club runs for 1 1/2 hours each week (3:00 - 4:30 pm) in order to give the students sufficient time in which to learn that day's lesson and have playing time.  

If you have not yet turned in your club enrollment form, please do so as soon as possible.  As today was the deadline, your child will only be admitted to the club if space permits. 

If you have any questions regarding the enrichment clubs, please email Pam at pam.gorode@ecsnj.org.

Thank you! 

PTSO Corner

PTSO MEET AND GREET INFO SESSION
Please join us THIS Friday for our PTSO Meet and Greet Info Session and Kick-Off Meeting at 8:30 am in the Room of Requirement (Room 313 on the third floor). Come on in after drop-off, and we will be finished by the time the Fun Run starts!

BOOK FAIR SIGN-UPS
The Annual Scholastic Book Fair is coming to Elysian October 2nd - 5th and we need volunteers!
PTSO dues envelopes were sent home last week. If you did not receive one, please email elysianptso@gmail.com or send in your donation in a regular envelope, with your contact information on the outside. To help fund the PTSO, we are suggesting all families contribute $25 per child in dues. Please return the envelope with cash or check made out to Elysian PTSO to the main office.

Friends of Elysian Annual Meeting

The Friends of Elysian, the school’s parent-led 501(c)(3) nonprofit fundraising group, would like to invite you to our Annual Meeting on Tuesday, October 9 at 6:30 PM in the school building (room TBA).
If you are new to Elysian, or simply need a refresher as to the role the Friends play, please be on the look-out for our “All In Tuesday” newsletter arriving in your inbox tomorrow.
At the Annual Meeting, we’ll be providing a quick recap of last year, confirming and adding new members, voting on board positions, and discussing plans for this year — as well as listening to your ideas and feedback. We hope you can join us!
If you have any questions in advance of the meeting, or can’t attend but would like to get involved, please don’t hesitate to email us at friends@ecsnj.org.

Friends of Elysian Annual Appeal Wrap up for 2017-2018
We are pleased to announce that we surpassed our annual goal of $125,000 by more than $11,000 — bringing in over $136,000 last year to benefit our school! It wouldn't have been possible without the generosity of the entire Elysian community. Thank you for all your support!
We'd also like to thank some recent donors for their support and generosity:
Harriet Fitzpatrick
Lisa & Brian Gale
Jaida Guerra & Isadora Burgos
Company Matches
American Express (via Lindsay Loyd)
Bank of America (via Jillana Watson)
Ericsson (via Giles Alderson)
Goldman Sachs (via Lisa Spear)
Moody’s Corporation (via Maria Muller)
Newscorp (via Lee Khan)
SMBC (via James Weinstein)

Free Workshop
Tues. Sept 25, 6:30pm


Elysian Parent, Nicola Hoelzl is offering a free workshop on Pull String Arts, this Tuesday, Sept 25 at 6:30pm at the Hoboken Public Library.
Elysian Rugby Club
  The Elysian Charter School Rugby Club is accepting registration forms for the fall 2018 season.  Registration is open to all Elysian students in grades 4-8.  Fifth grader teacher, John Rutledge, will once again be leading the Club!  
  The Club will meet for weekly practice on Thursdays from 3:00-3:45pm at 1600 Park.  Practice will begin on Thursday, October 4th and run the following dates (weather permitting) – 10/4, 10/11, 10/18, 10/25, 11/1 and 11/8.  Please have students dress appropriately for outdoor practices and bring a water bottle.  With the field so close, I am able to walk the Club members to practice.  We’ll meet outside at dismissal.  Pick-up is promptly at 3:45. After-school students will be escorted back to school or to the park after practice.
  The fall season will focus on the fundamentals of flag rugby.  Players will review rules, participate in drills and have practice scrimmages.  The fall season will also serve as a try-out for the upcoming spring season.  Once the spring season rolls around, we will field two teams with a maximum total of 24 players.  There will be an elementary team (grades 4-5) and a middle school team (grades 6-8) each with a maximum of 12 players.  In the spring, we’ll have weekly practices, participate in scrimmages with other clubs and take part in the NYC Ruby Cup tournament in June.
  Complete and return the attached registration and t-shirt order form to your classroom teacher by Friday, September 28th. 
  **A NEWLY designed rugby t-shirt order form is attached**
  **Please be aware that all school medical forms must be up to date for your child to participate.  Please contact Diane DeSombre with any questions regarding these forms.
ELYSIAN CHARTER SCHOOL RUGBY

FALL 2018 REGISTRATION FORM

 

Student Name ____________________________

 

Age ________                        D.O.B. ___________            Grade/Teacher _________

 

Parent/Guardian #1: __________________________ Cell# ____________________

 

E-mail address:  _______________________________

 

Parent/Guardian #2: __________________________ Cell# ____________________

 

E-mail address:  _______________________________

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After practice, my child has permission to:

 

___      Self-Dismiss              ___      Picked-Up by: ____________________________

 

___      After-Care               

 

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Does your son/daughter have any medical problems or allergies that we should know about?

________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________

   

If yes, please describe the type of medication, dosage, frequency, and administration; as well as authorized to administer.  ______________________  _______________________________________________________________________

   

I GIVE PERMISSION FOR MY CHILD ________________ TO PARTICIPATE IN ELYSIAN CHARTER SCHOOL’S RUGBY PROGRAM.  HE/SHE IS PHYSICALLY CAPABLE OF PERFORMING IN THIS SPORT.  ALSO, MY CHILD’S MEDICAL PAPERWORK IS UP TO DATE WITH THE SCHOOL.

   

____________________________________________                    _________________

   SIGNATURE OF PARENT/GUARDIAN                                          DATE


ELYSIAN RUGBY CLUB

BRAND NEW T-SHIRTS!!


STUDENT NAME: ____________________      TEACHER:___________

 

PARENT NAME: _____________________     

 

E-MAIL: __________________________

 

CONTACT PHONE: ___________________

   

GREEN ULTRA COTTON SHORT SLEEVE T-SHIRT W/YELLOW & WHITE LETTERING

 

BRAND NEW FRONT DESIGN W/CHOICE OF NAME OR NICKNAME ON THE BACK

 

**CIRCLE SIZE AND INDICATE NAME FOR BACK OF T-SHIRT

 

Youth Sizes                                Adult Sizes
YS   YM   YL   YXL                     AS   AM   AL   AXL

                 

NAME ON BACK _____________________

 

T-SHIRTS COST $20

  *Return form/check to John Rutledge - Grade 5 **Checks made payable to Elysian Charter SchoolHeadline Text

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      Elysian Collects Box Tops and LABELS for Education
          Look for the container near Deb's desk in the office!  Thank you!
As per state law, we no longer publish the exact location of trips for security reasons.
Please read the calendar weekly, as changes are updated regul
arly
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    SEPTEMBER CALENDAR

    Monday, Sept 24
    • Board Meeting 7:00pm
    Tuesday, Sept 25
    • 3rd Grade Trip
    Wednesday, Sept 26
    • 6th Grade Trip

    OCTOBER CALENDAR
    Monday, Oct 1 thru Friday, Oct 5
    • Book Fair
    Thursday, Oct 4
    • Back to School Night
    • Book Fair open late
    Monday, Oct 8
    • Elysian Closed - Columbus Day
    Tuesday, Oct 9
    • Friends of Elysian Annual Meeting 6:30pm
    Thursday, Oct 11
    • 3rd Grade Trip
    • 5th Grade Trip
    Tuesday, Oct 16
    • 1st Grade Trip
    Wednesday, Oct 17
    • 1/2 Day - Staff Development
    Friday, Oct 19
    • Picture Day
    Monday Oct 22
    • High School Fair, 5:30pm - 7:00pm
    • Board Meeting 7:00pm
    Friday, Oct 26
    • 2nd Grade Trip
    • Halloween Party - 6:00pm 
    A note about attendance:  The New Jersey State Law is very specific about school attendance.  By law, children are expected to be in school every day unless they are ill.  There is no room in the law or regulations to excuse any children who have prior plans. We must mark all children absent who are not in attendance.
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    Susan Grierson, Director | Susan.Grierson@ecsnj.org | Phone:201.876.0102 | Fax:201.876.9576
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