Chews Families — We’re doing great with our Fun Run fundraiser so far! Can you get a new donation from a different state or country!? The class with the most donations from different states tonight will earn a NO HOMEWORK NIGHT. Help your student’s class win! https://vimeo.com/969173454/94f3996291?share=copy
Can you help us reach our goal by 4/25? 3 classes w/ the most NEW donations TONIGHT will earn A MOVIE DAY!
The STUDENT STAR VIDEO is the EASIEST & BEST way to ask for a donation. 🤩🎬 Create a Video on MYBOOSTER.COM by uploading a photo & sending to friends & family! It will be featured by YouTube Stars, Dude Perfect!
Tonight’s challenge is for everyone! If your student is SIGNED UP on MyBooster.com TONIGHT, they can wear their “Comfy Clothes to school tomorrow! Signing up is free & easy, plus it helps our school. Already signed up? That counts too!
Our FSA kicked off our biggest fundraiser of the year today - the Chews Fun Run! Our goal is to get 60% of students signed up on MYBOOSTER.COM! We are already at 10%!! PLUS, if we reach our financial goal, we will get to see our principals do karaoke at lunch!!
Thanks for your support!
Tomorrow (4/8) is Positivi-TEE Tuesday! Wear a shirt that has a positive message or image and bring on the positive vibes! Click here for flier https://tinyurl.com/Positivi-TeeTuesday.
GTPS meets 100% of District Level proficiency goals in ELA and Math for 2023-24! Please look at the results for the district and your school in the newly released New Jersey School Performance Reports. The link is on our district website under the Home category in the dropdown Menu at the top of the page.
https://rc.doe.state.nj.us/2023-2024/district/detail/07/1780/overview
On the eve of the first day of spring, Mrs. Celeste's Nature Club volunteered to clean up our recess field. They piked up three bags of trash...with a smile! Thank you, Chews Cheetahs, for taking pride in our school!
The Department of Clinical Support Services is excited to announce our first Community Connections Night scheduled for Wednesday, April 30th from 6:30-8:30pm at the Glen Landing Middle School. Please join us to learn about all the wonderful non-academic support services we are providing our students! Stay for our exciting vendor walk, and meet representatives from local family support organizations!
GT Educational Foundation Designer Bag Bingo Night
tickets here: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/gloucester-township-educational-foundation-designer-bag-bingo-tickets-1242451799779
The Department of Clinical Support Services is excited to announce our first Community Connections Night scheduled for Wednesday, April 30th from 6:30-8:30pm at the Glen Landing Middle School. Please join us to learn about all the wonderful non-academic support services we are providing our students! Stay for our exciting vendor walk, and meet representatives from local family support organizations!
Chews Spring Pictures will be on Thursday, April 3rd. See the banner below for more info. Order forms will also be sent home with students.
Online Gaming FAQs
This FAQ guide addresses common parental concerns about the gaming habits of children and teens, including recognizing signs of problematic gaming, managing gaming-related meltdowns, and safeguarding from online risks like bullying and exposure to inappropriate content.
Discover age-appropriate strategies for setting healthy boundaries around gaming, fostering open communication, and utilizing parental controls to ensure a safer and more balanced digital experience for your child or teenager.
Full article here: https://gloucestertownshipschools.onlinesafetyhub.io/parent/articles/online-gaming-faqs
The Gloucester Township Educational Foundation (GTEF) is a non-profit 501(c)3, volunteer organization whose goal is to raise funds for the Gloucester Township Public Schools. All proceeds from our fundraising events are used for programs and projects that benefit our 6400 students within our schools. The GTEF will host a Designer Bag Bingo at Glen Landing Middle School on April 25, 2025. Please see the flyer for details. Thank you for your support.
Unmasking the World of Digital Disguise
Various motivations behind fake accounts include catfishing for false relationships or bullying, grooming for exploiting vulnerable children, scamming for financial gain, sock puppeteering for manipulating opinions, and secret or pseudonym accounts for privacy.
Catfishing and grooming, especially targeting teens, can have severe consequences on mental wellbeing.
Read more on how to protect your children online here: https://gloucestertownshipschools.onlinesafetyhub.io/parent/articles/unmasking-the-world-of-digital-disguise
Congratulations to 5th grader Julianna Browne, whose design was chosen to represent her class on this year's 5th grade tee-shirt. Students will receive their shirts on Tuesday, February 18th, when we take our group photo!
Click here to see the latest edition of "The Counseling Connection," our school counselors' quarterly newsletter https://secure.smore.com/n/v9cme.
Do your kids struggle to stay awake during the day?
Our experts explore the question: Is Your Child's Screen Stealing Their Sleep (and Their Smarts)?
Read the article and learn how to:
• Spot the telltale signs of screen-induced fatigue
• Uncover the downsides of screen exposure on restful sleep
• Discover strategies to help your child regain restful nights and sharpen concentration
https://gloucestertownshipschools.onlinesafetyhub.io/parent/articles/is-your-child-s-screen-stealing-their-sleep-and-their-smarts-
Tech-Tastic Tips for the Holiday Season
Get ready for the festive season with our article, Tech-Tastic Tips for the Holiday Season to learn:
• How to create or update a family tech agreement
• Essential tips for protecting new tech devices, consoles, apps, and games with parental controls before your child is allowed access
• Ways to ensure that technology enhances your festivities
You can find the article on the GTPS Online Safety Hub here:
https://gloucestertownshipschools.onlinesafetyhub.io/parent/articles/tech-tastic-tips-for-the-festive-season
In celebration of American Education Week, the Chews faculty and staff invite you to visit us and be a part of your child’s educational experience. Click the links for more info and to let us know if you'll be attending:
https://tinyurl.com/AmEdLetter24
https://tinyurl.com/AmEdSignUps24
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