School Newsletter

TULSA TRAIL TIMES

November 1, 2024

Parents,

Here at Tulsa Trail we are always so thankful for our students, staff and parents. In the month of November, we reflect upon how thankful we are for many different reasons. We want to wish everyone a very blessed and joyful Thanksgiving. Enjoy every moment with your family and friends. Be grateful with a warm heart! HAPPY THANKSGIVING ALL !!

HERE ARE SOME IMPORTANT DATES TO REMEMBER FOR THE MONTH OF NOVEMBER.

November 4,5 & 6 Early Dismissal Days, Parent-Teacher Conferences, 12:40pm dismissal-NO LUNCH SERVED
November 5 Parent - Teacher Evening Conferences 6 - 8pm
November 7, 8 Schools Closed
November 13 HEPTO Meeting in Tulsa Library, 6pm - 9pm
November 15 Picture Re-take Day (Tulsa Library)
November 25 Board of Education Meeting, Admin. Bldg, 7pm
November 27 Early Dismissal Day, 12:40pm--No Lunch Served
November 28 & 29 Schools Closed

Always be sure to check our webpage for updates and flyers on Digital Backpack to keep up with the latest happenings here at Tulsa!

Please remember to contact the school with regards to any questions or concerns you have, we are more than happy to HELP !!!

PLEASE REMEMBER:

IMPORTANT REMINDER --- IF YOU ARE MOVING OR TRANSFERRING YOUR CHILD OUT OF THE HOPATCONG SCHOOL DISTRICT, IT IS VERY IMPORTANT FOR YOU TO FILL OUT THE PROPER PAPERWORK IN ORDER FOR THE OFFICE TO OFFICIALLY TRANSFER YOUR CHILD OUT OF HOPATCONG SCHOOLS. PLEASE CALL OR STOP INTO THE MAIN OFFICE TO OBTAIN THE PAPERWORK. THANK YOU FOR YOUR COOPERATION !

EARLY PICK UP FROM SCHOOL

We have asked from the start of the school year for parents to please send in a note to school if and when you need to pick up your child early from school. This helps the teacher prepare your student to be packed up and ready to go when you arrive to sign them out. We do however, understand that sometimes an emergency may arise and therefore, a note is not possible. In this case, we ask that you please call us and alert us of an early pick-up time, so that we may notify your child's teacher. Thank you for cooperation and understanding with regard to this matter.

DROP OFF IN THE MORNING:

For those parents who drive their children into school in the morning, we ask that the car line start from behind the HHS. This is being done due to the number of parents / cars that will be dropping students off in the morning. This is a new drop off procedure for Tulsa Trail students. The line starts from behind the high school and one by one the cars move up to allow students to exit the vehicles to walk up the center stairs of the school. Please be patient and drive carefully. Thank you and please cooperate with this new safety rule.

Please review the schedule below for the TULSA TRAIL START TIMES and DISMISSAL TIMES.

TULSA TRAIL SCHOOL HOURS 8:25 AM START TIME

2:55 PM DISMISSAL TIME

EARLY DISMISSAL DAYS 12:40 PM DISMISSAL

BLACKBOARD CONNECT: Please note, the phone numbers supplied by you are put into the Power School Data Base which provides the contact numbers for emergency dismissals and other important announcements. Please make sure you keep the school up to date with the proper contact numbers. Should you think school may be dismissed early or there is a delayed opening and you have not received a phone call, please listen to one of the following radio/tv stations or consult the District’s website: www.hopatcongschools.org

FM STATIONS TV STATIONS

WSUS – 102.3 News 12

WNNJ – 103.7 NBC 4 NY

WHCY- 106.3 ABC 7 NY

WRNN TV (Cablevision 19, DirecTV 62/984, DISH 48/8116, and FIOS 6)

DISMISSAL: The school day ends at 2:50 pm and we will begin dismissal at 2:55 pm. Students riding district transportation are dismissed directly to their buses at this time. All students who are being picked up or who walk home will be dismissed via the center doors by the flagpole at 2:55pm. Students may not be signed out early from the office without a note from the parent or a phone call prior to dismissal. Parents are requested to have children remain in school until 2:50 pm, 5 minutes prior to the regularly scheduled dismissal time. The last scheduled class period does not end until 2:50 pm. During the last 5 minutes of the day, teachers are reviewing the day’s events and the evening’s homework assignments. Unless it is an emergency, please do not pick up children earlier than 2:50 pm. Your cooperation and understanding are truly appreciated.

NOTE: Bussing, drop off, and pick up procedures, can be stressful at the end of the day for staff and students, if your child is unsure of what to do. We ask that you as a parent(s) please review each day with your child, if possible, how they should exit the school. If they belong to the Alpha Best program, give them a reminder that they are to attend the program. If they are taking a “Bus” home, or going out as a “Walker”, please remind them. **WRITTEN NOTES OR EMAILS ARE NEEDED WHEN MAKING A CHANGE TO YOUR CHILD’S DISMISSAL PROCEDURE** This is requested for the safety of your child !

ATTENDANCE PROCEDURES: In order to closely monitor student attendance, the Hopatcong Elementary Schools have a phone calling system. The attendance program is very successful and operates in the following manner: Whenever your child is going to be absent, you are required to telephone the attendance office at, 973-398-4254, and prior to 8:00a.m. Please leave a message on the telephone answering machine. Please keep your phone calls short to minimize busy signals for other callers. A simple message indicating your child’s name, grade level, teacher, the date, and a brief explanation why they will be absent will be sufficient. Requests for homework may also be left on the answering machine at this time. If we have not heard from you and your child is not in school, we will call you at home or work after the start of the school day to ascertain the reason for the absence. State Law requires that parents submit a note stating the nature of the child’s absence when he/she returns to school.

NON-CUSTODIAL PARENTS’ REQUEST FOR SCHOOL INFORMATION: Throughout the school year non-custodial parents of children attending the school may request copies of report cards, newsletters and other notices. Non-custodial parents requesting this information must contact the school office at 973-398-8806.

LABEL BELONGINGS: Parents are requested to write the names of students on all personal possessions including lunch boxes, pencil holders, jackets and other items. In the past a concern was expressed that strangers may call the children by their names if it was visible on their clothing or possessions. Please write the names on the inside lids of the lunch boxes in permanent marker. The lost and found is located in the hallway across from the main office. Your cooperation in this matter is truly appreciated.

MASCHIO’S FOOD SERVICES, INC. :

Once again, this year, in the Hopatcong School District we will be using our Food Service, Maschios. Lunch prices have not been increased and the price of snacks and milk remain the same as well.

** Lunch: $3.85 - If qualified for Reduced Lunch: No charge - Breakfast: $2.35 - If qualified for Reduced Breakfast: .No charge... Snack $1.00 or more. Milk .60 ** A copy of the menu is on our website each month.

If your child already has a negative lunch balance and you are sending them in with money for snack, that money will be used to pay down the negative balance first before they can purchase a snack. Please make sure you keep up with the balance due on your child's PowerSchool Lunch account, or they will not be able to purchase a snack. Thank you for your attention to this matter.

RECYCLING INFORMATION: The Tulsa Trail School is proud to participate in recycling! Remember to send in your used toner/ink cartridges. The collection boxes are located in the Main Office. Thank you for your cooperation.

SCHOOL NEWSLETTERS: We will no longer be sending home a paper copy of the newsletter. All the information will be on digital backpack or check our website "Newsletter" page. Thank you !