Marisa Narula (609)466-7606 xt.2560 mnarula@mtsd.us
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To report a student absence online using Genesis please follow these steps:
Open a web browser on the Genesis logon screen at the address https://parents.mtsd.k12.nj.us/
The Genesis logon screen may also be reached from any webpage on our district or school websites by clicking the global icon labeled "Genesis" at the top right of the page.
If accessing our mobile website through a device, from any webpage click the "Menu" button and selection the option "Popular Links". From the popular links screen select "Genesis".
Log into Genesis and follow the instructions behind this link to record a student absence.
* The Genesis application also supports recording a student's absence and early dismissals (see below).
* PLEASE Do Not Call the Nurse's Voice Mail
To report a student absence, please call the Absence Hotline at: 609-466-7610, and follow the prompts.
First press "2"
Next, press "1" for VES
Please include the following information in your voice mail:
- Date of the absence
- Student name (first & last)
- Student grade
- Teacher Name
- Reason for the absence
Reporting a Student Tardy or Early Dismissal:
1) Open a web browser on the Genesis logon screen at the address https://parents.mtsd.k12.nj.us/
The Genesis logon screen may also be reached from any webpage on our district or school websites by clicking the global icon labeled "Genesis" at the top right of the page.
If accessing our mobile website through a device, from any webpage click the "Menu" button and selection the option "Popular Links". From the popular links screen select "Genesis".
2) Log into Genesis and select Attendance > Notify Office. Select either Tardy (if you will be late) or Early Dismissal (if you will be picking up before 3:30PM). Even if you will be picking your child up for a mid-day appointment and returning, you should select Early Dismissal. Then you can sign back in when you return to school.
Example of what screen will look like:
Notify Attendance Office
You may only notify the attendance office about today and/or future dates.
Student will be:
Absent Tardy Early Dismissal
On Date: 📅
Up through and including (may leave blank):
Check off each student for whom this pertains:
☑️Student Name
Please leave a brief reason for the attendance request:
Reporting a Student Parent Pickup:
1) Email your child's Teacher and call the Main Office at (609) 466-7606 (press 2 for Main Office)
*No changes to dismissal can be made after 3:00 PM
Remember that there is only Early Dismissal before 3:30 PM -or- Parent Pickup at 3:50 PM. There are no pickups between these times as it impacts VES dismissal procedures. Please plan accordingly.
The Montgomery Township Board of Education requires students enrolled in Montgomery Township schools to attend school regularly in accordance with the laws of the state. The consistent contact of students in the classroom with one another and their participation in a well-planned instructional activity under the direction of our faculty is vital to our students’ success. Parents are encouraged to work in partnership with their children and school to minimize excessive or unnecessary absenteeism.
The Montgomery Township Board of Education recognizes its responsibility to provide a thorough and efficient education for every student within the district in keeping with the prevailing laws of the State of New Jersey. In order for administrators and teachers to successfully fulfill their responsibilities to students, it is essential that all students accept their responsibility to attend school as scheduled, and that parents/guardians support and reinforce their child’s regular attendance.
To conform to state regulations requiring school districts to define “excused” and “unexcused” absences:
a. “An unexcused absence that counts toward truancy” is a student’s absence from school for a full or a portion of a day for any reason that is not an “excused absence” as defined below.
b. “An excused absence” is a student’s absence from school for a full day or a portion of a day for any absence for the reasons listed below:
The student’s required attendance in court;
Where appropriate, when consistent with Individualized Education Programs, the Individuals with Disabilities Act, accommodation plans under 29 U.S.C. §§ 794 and 705(20), and individualized health care plans;
The student’s suspension from school;
College visits, up to three days per school year, for students in grades 11 and 12;
Interviews with an admissions officer of an institution of higher education;
Examination for a driver's license;
Necessary and unavoidable medical or dental appointments that cannot be scheduled at a time other than the school day with documentation from the doctor’s office;
Take Our Children to Work Day;
Religious observance, pursuant to N.J.S.A. 18A:36-14 through 16;
Participation in observance of Veterans Day, pursuant to N.J.S.A. 18A:36-13.2;
Participation in district board of election membership activities, pursuant to N.J.S.A. 18A:36-33;
Closure of a busing school district that prevents a student from having transportation to the receiving school;
An absence considered excused by the Commissioner of Education and/or a New Jersey Department of Education rule.
An absence for a reason not listed above, not to exceed two days, but deemed excused by the principal upon a written request by the student's parent stating the reason for the absence and requesting permission for the absence to be an excused absence.
“Unexcused tardiness” may constitute an unexcused absence that counts toward truancy in accordance with Policy 5240.
For necessary and unavoidable medical or dental appointments that cannot be scheduled at a time other than the school day, documentation from the doctor’s office must be on official office script pad or stationery-Must include duration of absences to be excused and date of appointment. * All doctor’s notes will be subject to the school’s validation of the appointment date.
An “unexcused absence” is a student’s absence for all or part of a school day for any reason other than those listed above. Though a student may be absent with parental approval for reasons other than those listed above, the absence will be defined as verified but unexcused.
To Report Your Child Absent…
To report an absence on Genesis Parent Access -*Preferred*
Click on attendance
Go to ‘Notify Attendance Office’ tab
Complete information and click ‘submit to office’
To report an absence by phone:
Please include your child’s first and last names, teacher name, absence length and reason for absence when calling.
Before 9:00 am:
Call the District Attendance Hotline at 609-466-7610, Select option 7
For Orchard Hill Elementary School, select option 1
For Village Elementary School, select option 2
Between 9:00 am and 4:00 pm: Call your child’s school:
Orchard Hill: 609-466-7605, select option 2 to reach the main office.
Village Elementary : 609-466-7606, select option 2 to reach the main office.
If you send an email to your child’s teacher about an absence, it is important to still call one of the phone numbers listed above or email the main office secretaries to verify the absence.
If your child will be absent from school for an extended period of time (i.e. vacation, visiting family, etc.) it is recommended that the family keep a daily journal and read during these times. OHES and VES do not provide school work or supplies during these times.
Regular breaks are built into the school calendar. It is strongly recommended that families plan vacations during these times to avoid interruption to their child’s learning.
School Response to Unexcused Absences Counting Toward Truancy N.J.A.C.6A:16-7.6, school staff responses for unexcused absences are as follows:
For up to four cumulative unexcused absences counting towards truancy, the school district shall: make a reasonable attempt to notify the student’s parents of each unexcused absence prior to the start of the following school day; make a reasonable attempt to determine the cause of the unexcused absence, including through contact with the student’s parents; identify in consultation with the student’s parents needed action designed to address patterns of unexcused absences, if any, and to have the child return to school and maintain regular attendance; proceed in accordance with N.J.S.A. 9:6-1 et seq. and N.J.A.C. 6A:16-10, if a potential missing or abused child situation is detected; and cooperate with law enforcement and other authorities and agencies, as appropriate.
For between five and nine cumulative unexcused absences counting towards truancy, the school district shall: make a reasonable attempt to notify the student’s parents of each unexcused absence prior to the start of the following school day; make a reasonable attempt to determine the cause of the unexcused absence, including through contact with the students’ parents; evaluate the appropriateness of prior action taken; develop an action plan to establish outcomes based upon the student’s patterns of unexcused absences and to specify the interventions for supporting the student’s return to school and regular attendance, which may include any or all of the following: refer or consult with the building’s intervention and referral services team (I&RS), pursuant to N.J.A.C. 6A:16-8; conduct testing, assessments, or evaluations of the student’s academic, behavioral, and health needs; consider an alternate educational placement; make a referral to or coordinate with a community based social and health provider agency or other community resource; refer to a court or a court program; proceed in accordance with N.J.S.A.9:6-1 et. Seq. and N.J.A.C.6A:16-10, if a potentially missing or child abuse situation is detected: and engage the student’s family. Cooperate with law enforcement and other authorities and agencies, as appropriate.
For cumulative unexcused absences counting towards truancy of 10 or more, a student between the ages of 6 and 16, is truant, pursuant to N.J.S.A. 18A:38-25, and the school district shall: make a determination regarding the need for a court referral for the truancy; continue to consult with the parent and the involved agencies to support the student’s return to school and regular attendance; cooperate with law enforcement and other authorities and agencies, as appropriate; and proceed in accordance with N.J.S.A. 18A:3828 through 31, Article 3B, Compelling Attendance at School, and other applicable State and Federal statutes, as required; and a court referral may be made as follows: when school officials determine unexcused absences education law, pursuant to N.J.S.A. 18A:38-25, and the district board of education’s policies, the parent may be referred to municipal court; a written report of the actions the school has taken regarding the student’s attendance shall be forwarded to the municipal court; or when there is evidence of a juvenile-family crisis, pursuant to N.J.S.A. 2A:4A-22.g, the student may be referred to Superior Court, Chancery Division, Family Part; a written report of the actions the school has taken regarding the student’s attendance shall be forwarded to the juvenile-family crisis intervention unit.
For a student with a disability, the attendance plan and disciplinary and remedial procedures shall be applied, where applicable, in accordance with the student’s individualized education program, pursuant to 20 U.S.C 1400 et seq., the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act; the procedural protections set forth in N.J.A.C. 6A:14; accommodation plan under 29 U.S.C. 794 and 705(20); and individualized healthcare plan and individualized emergency healthcare plan, pursuant to N.J.A.C. 6A:16-2.3(b)5xii.
For families planning extended travel: If a student is out of school for more than ten consecutive days without a medical reason, that student must be unenrolled by the school and re-registered with our Registrar upon return to the district. Please communicate your plans to the main office and the classroom teacher.
To Check Your Child’s Absences
You can log in to your Parent Resources account to check your child’s total absences. This is also where you will find letters from the school if your child reaches 4, 8, and 10+ cumulative unexcused absences or if your child has other absence patterns.
If you see a discrepancy in your child’s attendance record, please contact:
Orchard Hill Elementary School at 609-466-7605 or email Nora Kobylarz at nkobylarz@mtsd.us .
Village Elementary School at 609-466-7606 or email Marisa Narula at mnarula@mtsd.us.
If you have questions about your Parent Resources account, please contact Jaime Velez at jvelez@mtsd.us
Making Up Work Following an Absence
Upon a student’s return to school, a student’s classroom teacher will arrange for making up missed assignments with the student and his/her parent(s). Assessments will be made up during the school day. If a student is absent for a non-health-related absence, school assignments and supplies cannot be sent home in advance.
Late Arrival to School
Students are expected to be in school by 9:35 am during a normal school day. Students arriving after 9:35 am must be walked into the building and signed in at the Welcome Center in the main lobby (OHES) or the main office (VES) and will be marked as tardy.
Early Dismissal from School
A parent picking a student up early should come to the Welcome Center, in the main lobby, at OHES or the main office at VES, and a staff member will call the classroom to have your child come to the main lobby. The parent will sign-out the student. Students returning to school after signing out earlier in the day must re-enter via the Main Office and sign back in.
If someone other than the parent or guardian is to meet the student, a note is required indicating the person has parent/guardian permission to pick up that particular child. Photo identification must be provided to office staff prior to signing out and releasing student.
Late Arrival & Early Dismissal Communication
Parents/Guardians are encouraged to schedule doctor/dentist appointments before or after school hours. However, personal circumstances may arise requiring a student to arrive later to school or be released early from school. To ensure the smooth and safe handling of such situations, parents must send a physical note/Genesis message/email that includes:
Date
First and last name of student and the name of the teacher
Reason for the early dismissal or late arrival(i.e. doctor/dentist appointment- doctor’s/dentist’s name, appointment time, and telephone number, etc.)
Tardies will be identified as excused/unexcused using the same criteria as identified in the attendance section.
District Attendance Policy: https://www.straussesmay.com/seportal/Public/DistrictPolicy.aspx?policyid=5200&search=5200&id=d098afc5c43b49698c600454bc274af6
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Goverdhan Puja (Hindu)*
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The Presentation of the Theotokos to the Temple (Eastern Orthodox Christian)
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Martyrdom of Guru Tegh Bahadur (Sikh)
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Guru Nanak Dev Ji Birthday (Sikh)
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January 5
Birthday of Guru Gobind Singh Sahib (Sikh)
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January 7
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January 13
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January 24
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January 25
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February 6
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February 7
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February 29
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Ramnavami (Hindu)*
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April 28
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You can submit a note from a medical office either by dropping it off at the VES Main Office in the marked bin on the front counter
-or-
by emailing it to mnarula@mtsd.us
As part of our ongoing effort to increase safety, security and efficiency in our schools, all students in grades PK through 12 must wear their Montgomery Township School District Identification Card at all times on the exterior of their clothing, on the bus and when in the building or on school property. Students must have their ID in their possession when attending school-related activities (after school and on weekends). An ID is a school-issued item, which must be kept in the same condition in which it was issued.
The first set (ID card & lanyard) were given to all students before the end of June 2024.
If you are new to the district, please report to the main office to receive your ID
In the event that any portion is lost (lanyard or ID card) there will be a $5.00 replacement fee. Payment must be made through your PaySchools Account.
Students will scan their ID barcodes upon entering and exiting their buses for bus attendance and to ensure that each student is on the correct bus. Additionally, these cards will be used in the cafeteria to pay for lunch and in the school library for book checkouts.
New cards will NOT be issued until after picture day each school year, so we kindly ask for your cooperation in ensuring that your child retains their ID card for use each September.
If you need to replace your Student ID:
Fill out this form and email mnarula@mtsd.us indicating you need to replace your ID and/or lanyard.
You will be assigned a $5 in Genesis that you can pay.
Upon receipt of payment, your child will be issued a new ID and/or lanyard
Registration and Withdrawal
Welcome to the registration and withdrawal page for the Montgomery Township School District! Whether you're a new family looking to enroll your child/children or a current member of our school community that needs to withdraw your child/children from the district, this section serves as your comprehensive guide. We understand that navigating the enrollment and withdrawal process is a crucial step in your educational journey, and we're here to provide you with all the information and resources you need to ensure a smooth and seamless experience.
Please visit this link for more information: https://www.mtsd.k12.nj.us/Page/20330
Morning Drop Off
If you need to drive your child to school, please use the driveway on the right side of the school to travel to the rear entrance. This entrance will be open from 9:25 a.m. - 9:35 a.m. Please do not drop your child off early as the doors will be locked until 9:25 and there is no supervision. Upon arriving at the rear of the school please follow the guidelines below.
Travel as far forward as possible along the sidewalk on your left.
Have your child ready to exit the car when you reach the sidewalk.
Stop your vehicle next to the school sidewalk.
Your child may exit on his or her own on the driver’s side of the car, along any part of the sidewalk. Children are not permitted to exit from the passenger side without assistance from an adult.
Two doors will be open and supervised for your child’s convenience and to assist with the flow of traffic.
Please remain in the line of cars in front of you and wait for traffic to move. Do not dart around any cars to avoid colliding with those exiting at the front of the line. Should you need to pass another car to exit, please do so with extreme caution!
DO NOT park in the Fire Lane for any reason.
Continue to follow the roadway back to Main Blvd.
Please do not drop students off in the front of Village School at any time, except for before school programs.
Late Arrival to School
Students are expected to be in school by 9:35 am on a normal school day. After 9:35 a.m. you must park in our visitors’ parking lot in front of VES and walk your child in through the main entrance. Parking is not permitted in the front bus driveway. An adult must sign children in at the main office. Appropriate documentation must be provided for a late arrival to be excused (see the excused/unexcused criteria in the attendance section). You must submit a written or Genesis request in advance if a late arrival is planned. (BOE Policy 5230)
Early Dismissal Pick Up/Midday Appointments
If you need to pick up your child between the hours of 9:35 and 3:30 p.m. please park in our visitors’ parking lot in front of VES. Parking is not permitted in the front bus driveway. Please report to the main office where a secretary will call the classroom for your child to come to the main office and have you sign your child out. Appropriate documentation must be provided for your child to be excused (see the excused/unexcused criteria in the attendance section). You must submit a written or Genesis request in advance if an early pick up is planned. (BOE Policy 5230) If you plan to bring your child back after a midday appointment, you must walk your child into the building and complete sign-in procedures.
If someone other than the parent or guardian is to meet the student, a note is required indicating the person has parent/guardian permission to pick up that particular child. Photo identification must be provided to office staff prior to signing out and releasing students.
End of Day Pick Up
Please note the main entrance will be inaccessible for student pick-up between 3:30 and 4:00 PM.
Please send a note to your child’s teacher if you plan on picking up your child in the afternoons or if your child is attending an after school activity. Include in the note, the name of the person picking up your child. Without a note, children will be sent to their buses. The person picking up your child will be asked to produce identification (valid driver’s license) when they come to pick your child up. All parents/designees should be prepared to produce identification at any given time, upon request, and they must sign children out before leaving the school building.
Use the driveway on the right side of the school to travel to the rear entrance of the school. Turn left into the first entrance of the large parking lot. Park in the designated spaces and enter through the cafeteria doors. All adults must enter through the rear cafeteria doors and parents must sign children out in the cafeteria. Students will be dismissed to the cafeteria waiting area with their parent pick up-notes at 3:50/3:55 p.m. as instruction takes place up until this time. Upon exiting the parking lot, please use the rear exit on the far side of the lot.
Change in Student Dismissal Plans
Changes in regular dismissal, after school activities, and parent pick up require a dated note from the parent or guardian to the classroom teacher at the beginning of the day.
Midday and end of day dismissal changes and pickup requests can be disruptive to instruction as dismissal information is confirmed early in the day.
If you need to make a change in your child’s dismissal plan during the day, please call the main office at 609-466-7606 before 3:00 pm. Communicating changes to the main office instead of the classroom teacher helps to ensure an organized and safe dismissal. Additionally, please contact your after school child care organization.
Any changes in dismissal plans received after 3:00 pm cannot be honored.
Additional Important Information
If signing out a child after 3:00 pm you must park in the front visitor parking lot. Do not park in the fire lanes as buses arrive during this time to prepare for dismissal.
Your assistance in following these guidelines will help us and help you, keep all children and visitors safe. Thank you for your cooperation!
For More Information: please view your Parent Handbook
The Montgomery Township School District before & after school care program is provided by the Princeton Family YMCA for the students of OHES, VES, and LMS.
To view the Princeton Family YMCA's program information for Montgomery Township including program FAQ sheet, brochure/handbook and registration forms, please visit their website at https://www.gscymca.org/index.php?src=gendocs&srctype=detail&id=371
Please click here to access the Daycare Provider Transportation Request Form
All of our after school clubs are run through Montgomery Township Recreation Department.
To learn more about their current offerings and/or enroll, please visit their website at:
https://www.montgomerynj.gov/parksrec