Shepard School will be participating in the St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital Walk-a-thon this year. St. Jude is leading the way the world understands, treats, and defeats childhood cancer and other life-threatening diseases. Every dollar raised makes a real difference for St. Jude patients and their families.
Our Walk-a-thon will take place on Tuesday, May 24th. We will be having our Walk-a-thon on Field Day in the afternoon. All students will participate in the event; however, obtaining sponsors is voluntary. Over the past 20 years, the Shepard community has donated over $52,497 for this amazing cause and we would like to continue the tradition of generosity.
Your donation helps ensure families never receive a bill from St. Jude for treatment, travel, housing, or food because all a family should worry about is helping their child battle cancer. All funds are tax deductible and 100% of the donations go to childhood cancer research and medical expenses helping children with cancer. All donations are due by Monday, May 23rd. Thank you in advance for your support.
Please see attached letter and sponsor form.
https://5il.co/1ari5
Shepard is celebrating "May the Fourth be With You", tomorrow May 4th. Please see flyer. https://5il.co/19sr7
Old Bridge Families:
In January of 2022, the New Jersey State Legislature passed a law restricting law enforcement personnel from within 100 feet of a polling place. Because public schools are polling locations in Old Bridge and we rely upon uniformed law enforcement at every school to secure our facilities, this legislation severely interferes with our community-based plan to safeguard our schools keeping our students and staff safe. Please keep in mind that polling places require no identification or screening of those entering a facility to cast a ballot. These practices are counter-intuitive to those committed to keeping schools safe. Subsequently, the district administration has requested to have elections removed from schools, without success.
Therefore, future school calendars will schedule election and primary days accordingly without classes in session. June 7, 2022 is a primary day in which 10 Old Bridge Schools are utilized polling places. Because this new legislation impedes our ability to secure schools in a manner you have become accustomed to and trust, OBTPS will utilize our second scheduled emergency closure day on June 7, 2022 with no classes in session. The last day of school will not be affected by this modification and will remain Tuesday, June 21, 2022 in accordance with the district approved calendar.
Please use this information to make any childcare arrangements accordingly and I apologize for any inconvenience. As always, safe learning environments remain our primary goal.
Be well, be kind, and believe in Old Bridge
David Cittadino
Superintendent of Schools
Shepard is planning May Spirit days. See attached flyer. https://5il.co/19o7p
Salk is having their parent orientation on May 12, 2022 at 6:00 PM in the Large Group Instruction Room. See attached letter. https://5il.co/18kb4
Old Bridge Township Public Schools is receiving federal funds through the American Rescue Plan-Elementary and Secondary School Emergency Relief fund (ARP-ESSER). Districts receiving ESSER III funding are required to solicit public comment and input on a Safe Return to In-Person Instruction and Continuity of Services Plan. The plan will be continuously updated based on input and feedback from staff, parents/guardians, and community members. Please complete the following survey by April 13, 2022. Thank you for participating.
https://forms.office.com/Pages/ResponsePage.aspx?id=7bKCJrldMUOOD8M0xrkhaCRLjft40C1Np5M9iECYEoFUNkdWT0hJVUxZMEpLWFFQRENKRlQyWkI5US4u
Don't forget to register your family for the PTA Virtual Game Night happening this Friday March 25th! Here is the link!
https://5il.co/171zt
Old Bridge Township Public Schools is receiving federal funds through the American Rescue Plan-Elementary and Secondary School Emergency Relief fund (ARP-ESSER). Districts receiving ESSER III funding are required to solicit public comment and input on a Safe Return to In-Person Instruction and Continuity of Services Plan. The plan will be continuously updated based on input and feedback from staff, parents/guardians, and community members. Please complete the following survey by February 23, 2022. Thank you for participating.
https://forms.office.com/Pages/ResponsePage.aspx?id=7bKCJrldMUOOD8M0xrkhaCRLjft40C1Np5M9iECYEoFUNFEyS0o5Wlc5RFZENEdFMloyQlkxVklaVS4u
Tomorrow begins Shepard's Book Fair! Don't forget your money!
2-2-22 at 7:00PM don't forget tonight is Shepard's virtual PTA meeting at 7:00. Check your email for login information
Board Briefs - January 2022 - https://5il.co/14pue
Yearbooks are on sale. Please see the flyer with the link for ordering.
https://5il.co/14ibf
District information relating to the new CDC/DOH Guidelines will be coming out tonight.
Dear Shepard Parents,
Please use the link below if you need to report your child as Covid Positive. If you have difficulty clicking on the link below, cut and paste it into a browser.
https://5il.co/14c1e
Tomorrow is the last day for the Forgotten Pet Project Donations
See here for items needed: https://5il.co/135xw
Old Bridge Township Public Schools is receiving federal funds through the American Rescue Plan-Elementary and Secondary School Emergency Relief fund (ARP-ESSER). Districts receiving ESSER III funding are required to solicit public comment and input on a Safe Return to In-Person Instruction and Continuity of Services Plan. The plan will be continuously updated based on input and feedback from staff, parents/guardians, and community members. Please complete the following survey by December 14, 2021. Thank you for participating.
https://forms.office.com/Pages/ResponsePage.aspx?id=7bKCJrldMUOOD8M0xrkhaCRLjft40C1Np5M9iECYEoFUOTU5TDhUOEs3SEVDTEVFQjZWUDJNNDlaMS4u
Shepard Cherrydale Fundraiser Orders have arrived! They will be available for pick up today (Wednesday 11/17) between 2:00PM-6:00PM by the gym... Door 24
Old Bridge High School Child Development Classes are ready to teach your preschoolers! The Knights & Tykes Preschool Program is for children born between Oct 1, 2016 and September 30, 2018.
For an application, more information or any questions, please email Amy Reilly at areilly@obps.org as soon as possible.
In-Person Registration will be held on Friday, December 3rd
Shark Parents, information about December Parent Conferences is available in the School Backpack. The scheduling portal will open November 29th --not the 1st as was stated in the initial letter.
Hello Sharks, The link below will bring you to the Shepard School Apparel Store. Have a great day!
https://5il.co/113u5
