Cedar Grove Elementary School

Respectful, Curious and Productive

"Home of the Proud Patriots!"

2022-23

Dear Proud Patriot Families,

Welcome to Cedar Grove Elementary! We are happy you are here.

The purpose of this handbook is to provide you and your family direction and guidance with regard to our programs, expectations, and the responsibilities of all members of our Cedar Grove Elementary School Community.

We ask that you take some time to review the handbook with your child/children that attend our school.

Throughout the handbook, you will be reminded and see the vision of our school that prioritizes high expectations for academics within an environment of respect and civility. Proud Patriots are "Respectful, Curious and Productive." We believe these lifelong commitments will not only equate to short-term successes here at Cedar Grove Elementary, but also long-term successes as demonstrated by college and career readiness.

Please feel free to contact the school at any time to discuss the contents of this handbook, or to discuss any other questions you may have.

We value your partnership and look forward to seeing our young "Proud Patriots" grow!

Sincerely,

Stacey DeCesare-Monetti

Principal

2022-23 Welcome Back Letter (Contains live links to district and school information)

Cedar Grove Elementary School

173 Cedar Grove Road

Toms River, NJ 08753

School Hours -- 9:25am - 3:35pm

Contact Information

cedargrove@trschools.com

732.505.5830 (Please listen to prompts to reach desired department)

• Stacey DeCesare-Monetti, Principal

• Tom Lanza, Supervisor of Instruction

• Shannon Steinhauer, Administrative Assistant/Head Secretary

• Marie Doberentz, Main Office Secretary (12 Month)

• Sharon Mancini, Main Office Secretary (10 Month)

• Jacqueline Bisogne, School Counselor (Cedar Grove M-F)

• Robyn DeSantis, School Social Worker (Cedar Grove M/Tu/W; Washington Street Th/F)

• Amy Liotti, RN, School Nurse*

• Jennifer Leone, RN, School Nurse*

The full-time nurses at Cedar Grove Elementary are responsible for many varied health related duties. Any questions pertaining to health such as immunizations, kindergarten registration requirements, contagious diseases, etc. should be directed to the school nurse. We ask you to consider the following:

1. The emergency information listed within the Parent Portal must be completed by a parent/guardian each September. Emergency numbers are essential and any changes should be changed within the Parent Portal or reported to the school office immediately, so that we may reach you promptly in the event of a medical concern about your child.

2. Actively ill children do not belong in school. If your child has a fever or active symptoms, such as recent vomiting, or diarrhea, keep him/her home.

3. Please call the nurse’s office (732-505-5830) if your child is home with a contagious illness (i.e., COVID, chicken pox, strep infection, pink eye, etc.).

4. Some illnesses require a doctor’s note in order for the child to return to school. This doctor’s note may be brought in with your written absence note or may be faxed to the school. (Fax #(732) 914-1350)

5. Accidents that occur in school must be reported to the nurse's office immediately. If not reported by the child, the parent should do so.

Should you change your phone number or address, please go on the parent portal under the contacts tab to update. Please call Central Registration at 732-505-2600 to arrange an appointment to bring the forms and residency proofs for processing. Alternatively, you may also upload everything to centralregistration@trschools.com and we will send a confirmation email once we are able to process the change.