Library Media

GRADES PK-4

Activities:
Students in grades PK-4 will learn to use library resources, develop study skills, enhance listening skills, and develop reading skills and a love of reading.

Student Responsibilities:

· Participate in class discussions and activities.
· Work quietly and cooperatively.
· Follow library rules.

GRADES 5-6

Activities:
Students in grades 5-6 will learn to use a variety of reference materials, enhance their library and study skills, and develop a love of reading. Students will participate in the following activities: reading for enjoyment, book talking, online card catalog searches, mini-research projects, Google Slides projects, oral presentations, note cards/research for term papers, and library scavenger hunts.

Student Responsibilities:

· Participate in class discussions and activities.
· Be prepared for class by bringing a pen/pencil, assignments, and a notebook.
· Work quietly and cooperatively.
· Follow library rules.

Homework:

Students will meet for library according to their schedule for the 2025-2026 school year; however additional research time is available during language arts. Students will be required to complete reading assignments, projects, and prepare for oral presentations. Because these projects are in coordination with the language arts curriculum, both his/her language arts teacher, as well as myself, will assess major projects and presentations

Assessment:

Students will be evaluated as follows:

· Class participation/preparation/homework - 25%
· Classwork - 25%
· Tests, projects, presentations - 25%
· Reading assignments/quizzes - 25%

How to Contact Me:

If you have any questions or concerns, please feel free to contact me at

msealander@hamburgschool.com, or call me at 973-827-7570 extension 518.

Resources

SITES

hamburgschool.com.

Special Services-CST

Tumblebooks

LEGO-ROBOTICS

CLUB DATES:

Robotics/STEAM Club is open to students in grades 5-8. Students in the Robotics/STEAM club are encouraged to “think outside the box” and choose from a variety of activities, including robotic sets, coding projects, 3D printing/Tinkercad, KNEX, Legos, and other building activities. Students may also build a solar sprint car. Students in grades 6-8 are invited to participate in the county Solar Sprint Challenge.

Meeting Dates 2025-2026

October 7, 14

November 11, 25

December 9, 16

January 13, 27

February 17, 24

March 10, 24

April 14

May 12, 19

NJSLA TESTING

Dear Parents and or Guardians,

New Jersey statute N.J.S.A. 18A: 7C-6.6 requires school districts to annually notify parents and guardians of any statewide assessment or commercially developed standardized assessment that will be administered for the school year. Below is a list of the assessments for this year.

Assessment

Grade Level

Administration Dates

NJDOE-NJSLA-Adaptive

Field Test

ELA and Math

Grades 4-8

October 27-30, 2025

NJDOE - NJSLA Spring 2025

ELA and Math

Science

Time: TBD by NJDOE

ELA and Math: Grades 3-8

Science:

Grades 5 and 8

Spring 2025

InView Cognitive Abilities Assessment

Time: 90 minutes

Grades 3 and 6

Spring 2025

NWEA

Time: 30-45 minutes

Grades K-8

September and

February

Please note that the state mandates NJSLA assessments. We value the data provided and use the results to develop the curriculum, provide students with personalized support, and guide instruction.

We thank you in advance for all that you do for your child. If you have any questions or concerns, please feel free to contact me at msealander@hamburgschool.com or Mr. Baumgartner at rjbaumgartner@hamburgschool.com.

Sincerely,

Ms. Sealander RJ Baumgartner

Testing Coordinator Vice-Principal