Working together with cooperative students, parents, and families definitely benefits total student performance. Hazelwood School’s staff of highly qualified professionals is proud to have such a strong relationship. At Hazelwood School, our philosophy includes all our children as being “special.” Along with my support of this philosophy, it is my personal feeling that “all” children can and will learn. Hazelwood’s Preschool through grade three programs are ready to provide the best educational opportunities possible for our children. As this year progresses, I have noticed many exciting learning opportunities in our curricula supported by the use of the latest technology. Teachers in Kindergarten through grade three are using ENO Boards, ELMO machines and LCD projectors to bring lessons to a new and exciting level of learning.

Our Preschool program began with full attendance this year. Registration for next year’s program has begun. However, at this time we are happy to accept wait list registrations for future openings for the 2010-2011 school year. For more information regarding programs, you may call 732-317-6000 Ext. 24602. Our full day Kindergarten classes continue to provide initial learning experiences for students while setting a foundation for scaffolding learning in future grades.

Thanks to the never ending efforts of our PTO, students enjoy learning through a variety of methods. Our PTO volunteers raise money through fundraisers which have provided our students with updated playground equipment, a newly installed flat screen TV in our Library as well as supporting our assembly programs just to name a few.

At Hazelwood School, we continue to raise academic expectations because we all realize that when you expect the best from students, they perform up to our expectations. We expect our second grade students who will participate in the NJPASS as well as our third graders who will take the NJASK standardized tests, to do their best. Last year’s scores indicated that our Every Day Math program is quite successful. Learned strategies help students with higher level thinking skills.

Throughout our classes students learn strategies such as “scooping” which develops reading fluency. We are fortunate to have a Reading Consultant in our district who provides the most recent methods and strategies that are first hand Rutgers researched tips for students. Professional development in-service as well as out of district sessions provide additional methodology for staff to learn. At Hazelwood School, we are all a part of a community of life long learners.

As Hazelwood School’s Principal, I encourage you to read everything that is sent home from school, attend PTO meetings, and most importantly look at your child’s folder every day. Current research studies show that students who have parents that are involved in their education do better in school and achieve better grades. The Hazelwood Website is also a place of interest for you as parents. The Hazelwood School Parent Handbook can be accessed through our website. This handbook has been designed to help with questions you may have from time to time. This will be a handy reference for your use. Our web address is www.middlesex.k12.nj.us. While at this site you can visit your child’s teacher’s page by clicking on Hazelwood School and then choose the link for Hazelwood Teachers, or choose another link that may assist you. However, please feel free to contact your child’s teacher/s or me with questions/concerns. Together as a T.E.A.M. between school and home, and with mutual cooperation, we can make a difference in the lives of our children.

By: Shirley A. Ekberg, Principal

On February 8, 2010, the “Rope Master” will be appearing at Hazelwood School to present an assembly that combines athletic prowess and a strong motivational message that encourages students to become real champions in life.

Mrs. Kristianne Jankowicz, Mrs. Shirley Ekberg,
Dr. Baker

Click the following link in order to check individual teacher websites that will provide information regarding class activities and student assignments.
Hazelwood Teachers

Birthday Sign

Make your child’s birthday extra special and put their name on the Hazelwood School sign! Just send a note in your child’s backpack, attention to “Birthday Sign,” along with the name, birthrate and $5.00, payable to Hazelwood PTO. Then make sure to look for your child’s name on the sign. You may want to come and take a picture by the sign, because they are only young once!

CAMPBELL’S SOUP LABELS

Please clip the UPC code (the lined code next to the Campbell’s kid on the label) and send them in to school with your child! With your effort, we can purchase gym equipment and school supplies!! Also, the YELLOW UPC barcodes arwe worth triple points!!! If you have any questions please speak with Sherri at (732-302-2565).

REMINDERS:

Parents are asked to stand BEHIND students when they line up in the morning. It is less distracting to students and helps the staff to lead the children, ready to begin a new day.

PETS ARE NOT ALLOWED ON SCHOOL PROPERTY

Class Parents will NOT be calling on inclement weather days. If the weather is bad, watch NEWS 12, listen to WCTC or call the Middlesex Board of Education at (732) 317-6000 for a recorded message. MORNING DROP OFF PROCEDURES:
Please obey all traffic regulations. Do not park in front of driveways or too close to the stop signs.

Parking lot is for Staff Only

If you choose to drop your child off on Ambrose Avenue in the morning, please arrive from Hazelwood Avenue going toward Dorn Avenue. All cars facing the same direction make things easier for everyone.

Please pull up to one of the two paved areas, let your children safely out and pull up so that the cars behind you may pull up to the paved area as well. If you would like to wait and watch your child get into the school, please make the right turn onto Dorn Avenue and wait along the street there, so that other parents may drop their children off.

Thanks in advance for your cooperation!

A NOTE ABOUT CLASSROOM PARTIES and READERS

While your generosity and thoughtfulness are appreciated, please refrain from sending in extra goody bags or food for parties, as mentioned in our Wellness Policy. The class parents will let you know if they need for you to bring anything for the parties. Also, “mystery readers” need not bring a treat to accompany the book they are reading.

www.EverydayMathSuccess.com
www.eduplace.com
www.yahooligans.com
www.kidsreads.com
www.schoolastic.com/families/
www.nationalgeographic.com/kids
www.funbrain.com
www.multiplication.com
www.micrograms.com
www.teachrkids.com
www.gamequarium.com
www.eduplace.com/math/mhm
www.eduplace.com/kids/mw

Middlesex Public Schools
The Middlesex Public Schools, in partnership with the community,
believe
all students have the capacity to learn,
and resolve to provide
the knowledge and skills for students to become
confident in their abilities to face challenges,
compassionate and respectful of themselves and others, and
committed to overall excellence in a diverse world.

“Confident, compassionate and committed to excellence”

Hazelwood second and third grade students are very fortunate to be participating in a Poet in Residence program sponsored by our PTO. Mrs. Meredith Sue Willis will be visiting our classrooms February 9, 11, 12, and 18. She is from the Playwrights Theatre of New Jersey, and will be teaching our children all about poetry. The children will have an opportunity to write poems and participate in many fun and exciting activities.

We are very pleased to have this program at Hazelwood School, and feel it is quite beneficial to the students. They truly enjoy it and learn a lot.

Be on the lookout for our Hazelwood Poetry Book, which you will be sure to enjoy!