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Jennifer McSweeney
Jennifer McSweeney
Preschool Teacher
Preschool Teacher
Phone: 908.464.4700 ext. 8530
Phone: 908.464.4700 ext. 8530
Subject(s): Special Education / General Education Preschool
Subject(s): Special Education / General Education Preschool
Important Information:
Pre-K AM
8:40am - 11:10am
Pre-K PM
11:50-2:20
Early Dismissal Days there will be NO PM CLASS
Delayed Opening there will be NO AM CLASS
2022-2023
Allen W. Roberts
Spirit Days/SEL Events
Month
Spirit Day
School/District Wide Events
September 12th
USA DAY
In remembrance of 9/11, wear RED, a WHITE, and BLUE to show your AMERICAN PRIDE
Monday, October 3
“Choose to Include: Week of Respect “(10/3-10/7) is an opportunity for all students to show and feel a sense of belonging in our learning community. It is a reminder for all of our students to show their AWR PRIDE all year long because we all belong!
World Day of Bullying Prevention & Week of Respect Kick-Off!
#BLUEup and #STANDup Against Bullying
Wear as much BLUE as possible to celebrate the importance of being a respectful and kind individual!
Week of Respect/District Character Education School-Wide Kick Off Activity:
Date and Activity TBD
Email with information to follow!
Monday, 10/3
Homeroom teachers: Begin teaching one lesson per week from Anti-Bullying Curriculum (blue book)
Click Here for 2022 Lesson Schedule
October 4-7th:
Name That Tune!: School-wide Week of Respect Game
Rules
At the end of morning announcements, a song (about respect) will be played over the loud speaker!
The first HR (Teachers and students can play) to call Kaitlyn (x.3508) with the correct Artist and Title wins!
The following day, during morning announcements, Kaitlyn will reveal the song/title, acknowledge the HR ‘winner’, and briefly explain the meaning of the song.
Tuesday, October 4
“Choose to Include: Week of Respect”
Throw Kindness Around Like Confetti!
Wear as many different colors as you can; sequins/sparkly attire
Thursday, October 6
“Choose to Include: Week of Respect”
Workout Problems Respectfully
Wear athletic/workout gear and sneakers
Friday, October 7
“Choose to Include: Week of Respect”
Being Respectful is no Sweat!
Wear sweatpants and/or a sweatshirt
Monday, October 24
Red Ribbon Week and Positive Self-Esteem Week! (October 24-28)
We are RED’y to say NO to Drugs!
Wear Red to kick off Red Ribbon and Positive Self Esteem Week!
Tuesday, October 25
Red Ribbon Week and Positive Self-Esteem Week! (October 24-28)
“Drugs Can’t Find Us!”
Dress in camo apparel
Wednesday, October 26
Red Ribbon Week and Positive Self-Esteem Week! (October 24-28)
Plaid to Be Me!
Wear plaid to school to celebrate being YOU!
Thursday, October 27
Red Ribbon Week and Positive Self-Esteem Week! (October 24-28)
Chase Your Dreams, Not Drugs!
Wear pajamas (no slippers, please)
Friday, October 28
Red Ribbon Week and Positive Self-Esteem Week! (October 24-28)
We Aren’t a FAN of Drugs!
Wear your favorite sports team apparel or AWR school colors/apparel
Wednesday, November 9th
(World Kindness Day is Sunday, November 13th)
“Say Yellow To Someone New”
Wear as much yellow to school!
Say Hello to at least 3 new people today!
Monday, November 14
"World Diabetes Day”
Wear blue and gray to celebrate World Diabetes Day!
Monday December 19
Winter Wonderland Week
(December 19-23)
“Cozy Monday”
Wear holiday pajamas, sweats or anything cozy to school (no slippers, please)
Tuesday, December 20
Winter Wonderland Week
(December 19-23)
“Color Block Tuesday”
Wear holiday colors (green, red, blue, white, silver, gold, etc…)
Wednesday, December 21
Winter Wonderland Week
(December 19-23)
“Winter Wonderland”
Wear blue and white (sparkles optional)
Thursday, December 22
Winter Wonderland Week
(December 19-23)
“Head to Toe Thursday”
Wear your holiday socks, headgear, sweaters, and anything festive
Friday, December 23
Winter Wonderland Week
(December 19-23)
“Crazy Holiday Sweater Day”
Spread holiday cheer...wear your funniest, craziest or cutest holiday sweater/apparel
Friday, January 20th
“I Have a Dream”
Dress as someone who inspires you!
Always remember that
February 6-10
“Souper-bowl of Kindness” Canned Food Drive (all week)
School-Wide Event
“Souper-bowl of Kindness”
All week, we will collect canned food donated by students and staff.
Students put cans into the “TEAM Bin” they want to win the Superbowl!
Canned goods will be donated to a local food bank.
Friday, February 10
Team KINDNESS Day
Wear your favorite sports jersey or apparel
Monday, March 6
(SELebrating …SEL!)
SEL Activity
Mindful Monday!
During class time, students will use meditation, visualization and mindfulness tools during class
(SEL skill: self-awareness; self management)
Tuesday, March 7
(SELebrating …SEL!)
SEL Activity
Together Tuesday!
During class time, students will complete a team building, or trust building activity as a class
(SEL skill: self awareness, social awareness and relationship skills)
Wednesday, March 8th
(SELebrating …SEL!)
SEL Activity
Wellness Wednesday!
During class time, students will engage in an activity that focuses on nutritional and physical activity as important coping tools
(SEL skills: self-management, self-awareness)
Thursday, March 9th
(SELebrating …SEL!)
SEL Activity
Thoughtful Thursday!
During class time, students will engage in an activity that focuses on the importance of positive self-talk and thinking kind thoughts about yourself.
(SEL skills: self-awareness, social awareness, responsible decision making)
Friday, March 10th
International SEL DAY!!!!!
SELebrate Yourself!
Take time to show your strength and think about the superhero within!
Wear any or as many of the following colors to showcase your strengths!
Red - patience
Yellow - respect
Purple - courage
Blue - strength
Green - teamwork
Orange - bravery
Pink - kindness
SEL Activity
Fresh Air Fun Friday!
During class time, students will enjoy a few extra minutes outside, engage in a class-wide game and listen to music throughout the day.
(SEL skills: social awareness, relationship skills)
Friday, April 3
BeYOUtiful Day!
Wear any apparel that is meaningful to you or illustrates your unique personality and interests
Friday, April 28th
Positive Vibes Day
Wear clothing with motivational, positive, uplifting words, quotes and/or sayings.
Buddy Class activity:
Throughout April, homerooms will partner up with their Buddy Class to write/draw positive messages on a poster. The poster will be ready to hang up outside their classroom or in a hallway for Positive Vibes Day, on Friday, April 28th
Month of May
Military Appreciation Month!
Classroom activity:
Through the organization, “Operation Gratitude”, students and staff write letters to Deployed Troops, Veterans, Recruit Graduates, or Wounded Heroes
Letter/Card Writing RULES to Review!
Feel free to use templates or have students create their own card/letter!
Due: Friday, June 2nd
Friday, May 12
Cultural PRIDE Day!
Celebrate all of our different cultures by coming to school dressed in ethnic apparel and/or accessories
Friday, June 2
“AWR PRIDE Day”
Wear school colors/apparel to show your AWR PRIDE!
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