August 2009

Dear Parents:                                                                     

 Enclosed please find important information regarding the 2009-2010 school year.  We look forward to a great learning experience for all! During Orientation Week, we will follow a Full Day schedule:  8:00 a.m. - 2:20 p.m. Students will report to school as follows:      

                                    Tuesday, September 8                                                                        Grade 9 ONLY

                   Wednesday, Thursday & Friday, September  9, 10 & 11                 
                   All Students

Parents are required to purchase textbooks through www.varsitybooks.com . During orientation week, students will receive their State Aid textbooks.  Students may also purchase school supplies from Donovan’s Den, which accepts cash, checks, and Visa or Master Card. Students who plan to use credit cards, will need signed parental notes.

PARENT MEETINGS

 ·         NEW PARENTS:  “New ParentS Welcome and Orientation Program” 

§         Wednesday, September 9 at 7:00 p.m.

 
·         ALL PARENTS: “Meet the Teachers Night” for Term One

§         Thursday, September 24 at 7:00 p.m.

 
·         SENIOR & SENIOR PARENTS (MANDATORY):  TRAFFIC SAFETY MEETING

§         Thursday, Sept. 10 at 7 p.m.   OR

§         Tuesday, Sept. 15 at 7:00 p.m.

·         FRESHMAN & TRANSFER STUDENTS & PARENTS (MANDATORY): 
        TECHNOLOGY MEETING   

§         Monday, Spetember 14^th  at 7 p.m.   OR

§         Wednesday, September 16^th at 7 pm

·         ALL PARENTS: GENERAL PARENT MEETING

§         Wednesday, October 28 at 7 p.m.

There are many important forms here on the left column of this web page that must be downloaded and completed. STUDENTS MUST RETURN COMPLETED FORMS ON THE FIRST DAY OF SCHOOL. 

Before school begins, you will receive in the mail, additional back-to-school information including the annual Calendar/ Parent/Student Handbook, medical emergency cards, and bus passes for those students residing in Toms River. All others will receive passes from their districts.  If you have any questions, summer office hours are Monday through Thursday from 8:00 a.m. to 12:00 NOON. 

 Enjoy the rest of the summer.  I look forward to a terrific school year.

Sincerely,

Edward G. Gere, Ed.D.

Principal

IMPORTANT REMINDERS

School will open according to the following schedule:                                

Tuesday               Sept. 8                  Freshmen only                 8:00 a.m. - 2:20 p.m. Wed./Thur. /Fri.   Sept. 9, 10 & 11     All students        8:00 a.m. - 2:20 p.m.

 THE SCHOOL STORE - “DONOVAN’S DEN” will reopen on Thursday, August 20^th from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 pm and on Monday, August 24^th  from 9:00 am to 12 noon and Thursday, August 27 from 6:00-8:00 p.m. Remember  – the school store accepts Visa and Master Card! ! !  On Thursday, September 24^th (“Meet the Teachers Night”), the school store will offer a 10% sale on clothing.  The sale will be held all day and during the evening.  Golf shirts, gym clothes, school sweaters and fleece and ties are available ONLY in the Den.  Plaid uniform skirt/kilt for girls MUST be purchased at Flynn & O’Hara.  Boys khaki dress pants, white oxford or blue shirts may also be purchased at Flynn & O’Hara or at any local department store.

UNIFORMS:  Students and parents must check the Parent/Student Handbook for appropriate dress code. Appropriate uniform skirt length requires that the top of the hem must touch the top of the kneecap.  When hemming, please keep in mind the possibility of growth during the year.   Excessive makeup, accessorizing or body piercing are not permitted.

 ATTENDANCE:  Parents and students should read and discuss the Attendance Policy published in the Parent/Student Handbook.  Parents of students who are unable to attend school must call the Attendance Office at 732-349-8801 Ext. 2407  between 7:30 a.m. and 9:30 a.m. of the morning in question. 

 STUDENT IDENTIFICATION CARDS:  All students will retain their ID Cards from the previous year and will be expected to wear them to school on the first day. Student ID Cards are part of the uniform. Incoming freshmen will receive their ID Cards during the first week of school. There will be a $10.00 charge for replacement IDs.

  CAFETERIA:  The lunch program will begin on Tuesday, September 8^th. The cafeteria staff provides a “heart healthy” lunch daily. We encourage all parents to take advantage of our Point of Sale program. Parents have the ability to fund their child’s debit account and monitor their lunch purchases on-line at www.payforit.net. This secure web-site allows parents to use their credit cards to either manually or automatically replenish their child’s lunch account. Please visit the web site for more information.

 NEW PARENTS WELCOME: 
Wednesday, Sept. 9 at 7:00 p.m.

 MEET THE TEACHERS FOR TERM ONE: 
Thursday, Sept. 24 at 7:00 p.m.         

NHS INDUCTION/ UNDERCLASS AWARDS CEREMONY –
Tuesday, Sept. 22 at 6:30p.m., St. Joseph Church

GENERAL PARENT INFORMATIONAL MEETING:
Wednesday, Oct. 28 at 7:00 p.m.  

TAKE NOTE:

 ·        FALL PRODUCTION ACTING AUDITIONS:

Acting auditions for “The Curious Savage” will take place in September.  Please check the appropriate e-board in the beginning of August.  (www.mondonhs.com/Students/Activity E-Boards/Fall Production

 ·        SPRING MUSICAL ACTING AUDITIONS:  Parents and students please check e-board. (www.mondonhs.com/Students/Activity E-Boards/Spring Musical)