The Wizard of Oz - Lawton C. Johnson Summit Middle School

Lawton C. Johnson Summit Middle School272 Morris Avenue, Summit, NJ 07901www.summit.k12.nj.us“We give respect; we take responsibility”VOLUME III MARCH 2012The Wizard of OzMarch 23, 24, and 25, 2012ARTWORK BY EMANI M ILES, GR. 8

FROM THE PRINCIPAL’S DESK_______________________________________________________ Welcome to next year's sixth graders and their families who are receiving The Gargoyle for the first time. The current fifth graders are part of Summit High School’s class of 2019! Many of our incoming parents participated in our orientation program held the evening of Tuesday, January 31, 2012, at the Middle School. A special thank you to the department supervisors and school counselors who made presentations throughout the evening. As you read The Gargoyle, I am confident you will get a sense of the caring, active, and supportive place that will be your child’s home away from home for the next three years. Planning for 2012-2013 Planning for next September for all three grades is well underway. Parents of current sixth and seventh grade students will receive a scheduling packet this month that will include a copy of our Program of Studies 2012-2013 and detailed information relative to your child's tentative course placements for next year. (Fifth grade parents received their copy of the Program of Studies at the orientation meeting. Fifth grade parents who were not able to attend, received their copy via their child.) Please respond to this mailing by Monday, March 26, 2012. High School counselors will also be meeting with graduating eighth graders during the last week of March and the first week of April to develop course selections for their freshman year. Watch for key dates for your involvement as our planning process develops through the spring. Your attention to several guidelines is needed: Let us know in writing, and as soon as possible, if your child will not be attending Lawton C. Johnson Summit Middle School or Summit High School next year. Accurate enrollment counts are vital to our planning process. We are setting Monday, March 26, 2012, as the final date for any change requests for course options (World Language, Band, Chorus, etc.). Please think very carefully as you make decisions. Your cooperation in not making requests for a particular teacher or team is appreciated. Standardized Testing All the dates for this year’s annual State testing program have been set for some time. Seventh and eighth grade students will be taking the New Jersey Assessment of Skills and Knowledge (NJ ASK) Monday through Thursday, April 23 rd through the 26 th . Sixth grade students will be taking the test Monday through Thursday, April 30 th through May 3 rd . The NJ ASK is a standardized test that the State uses to determine adequate yearly progress for all sixth, seventh, and eighth grade students. In fact, the State now requires that students in Grades 4 through 8 take an annual State-­‐developed assessment as part of the NCLB federal requirements. At the local level, the NJ ASK results are also used to help make decisions concerning academic placement and to assess the effectiveness of our curriculum and teaching. 2

FROM THE PRINCIPAL’S DESK (CONTINUED)_____________________________________ We will be having assemblies with the students in mid-­‐April, shortly after spring recess, to provide them with valuable information about the test. It is extremely important that students be present in school and on time on the days of testing. Students who are absent during their testing period are required to take make-­‐up tests the following week while classes are in progress. It is also essential that students arrive at school well rested and having eaten a good breakfast. There will be no homework assigned at all from Monday night through Thursday night of each week of testing. We provide this break from homework with the hope that students will get a good night's sleep and come to school ready to focus on these important assessments. Students who are well rested produce better test results. We also ask that parents make a concerted effort to ensure that children are not over-­‐programmed during this time frame. Advisory Bagels We are always thankful for the support of the LCJSMS Parent Teacher Organization (PTO). For the second year, thanks to our parents and families, bagels, cream cheese, butter, juice, and water have been distributed at school to every Advisory class on each Advisory morning. As a result, the correct amount of food has been successfully distributed to each homeroom without fail. Parents are no longer running in the wee hours of the morning to supply the bagels, and the supply line of bagels is steady and reliable. The bagels truly add to the atmosphere of Advisory. Advisory is a time for students to have meaningful discussions about important issues. Our bagel breakfasts help to break the ice and provide needed nourishment on Advisory mornings. As always, we appreciate your support and thank our PTO and LCJSMS families for a second successful year with this new system. Eighth Grade Trip to Washington, DC Eighth graders are excited about their trip to Washington, DC, scheduled for Wednesday and Thursday, May 30 th and 31 st . A special planning meeting that provided students and parents with all of the necessary information concerning this trip was held at the end of February. Eighth grade parents are asked to please return, at their earliest convenience, the completed permission form and deposit. We will soon be assigning rooms. Our goal is to have every eighth grade student participate in this worthwhile experience. We have established a scholarship fund so that those in need can receive some financial help. If any family is experiencing a financial hardship, please contact me at (908) 273-­‐1190, extension 4500. All contacts will be kept confidential. Eighth Grade Graduation We are pleased to announce a new venue for our Eighth Grade Graduation ceremony. This year, for the first time, the ceremony will be held at Tatlock Field (if weather permits) or in the Summit High School Auditorium (in case of inclement weather). As our student population continues to grow, it has become clear that the LCJSMS Auditorium can no longer accommodate the large numbers of students and guests regularly in attendance for graduation. Last year we packed (with no room to spare) approximately 280 students onto 3

FROM THE PRINCIPAL’S DESK (CONTINUED)_____________________________________ the stage for our indoor rehearsals. This year, with over 320 eighth graders, we simply have outgrown the space. Those of us who have experienced an indoor ceremony at the Middle School know that the Auditorium is small, does not have air conditioning, and there are no windows that open. Even if we could fit everyone in, it is an extremely uncomfortable venue for late June. For years, we have shared equipment, rental chairs, and other services with the High School. Setting up in two locations with the same equipment for ceremonies that fall twenty-­‐four hours apart involves a lot of time and labor. This year, by using the same venues as the High School for graduation ceremonies, we will significantly streamline this process. Additionally, the Summit High School Auditorium has been newly renovated and is air-­‐conditioned. The High School is also able to set up several air conditioned satellite sites around the building into which a live video feed of the graduation can be broadcast, allowing more guests to attend a potential indoor graduation. While the location for the Middle and High School Graduations will now be the same, the ceremonies are significantly different. We will preserve the middle-school feel of our ceremony, and the High School will continue its' traditions. There is no doubt that High School graduation will continue to feel very special to Summit’s graduating seniors. This year, after the ceremony, there will be a short reception hosted by the PTO, and then our eighth graders will board school busses that will take them back to LCJSMS for our annual Eighth Grade Dance. Much more detailed information will be mailed to you as the date of Graduation approaches. We are looking forward to this very special event. Final Note We recently had several successful events, which were planned and implemented by our students and staff. We are very proud to have raised over $5,000 for the American Heart Association through our Physical Education Department’s Hoops for Heart event, and more than $3,000 through our Hoops for Humanity fundraiser, which benefited the Thomas Glasser Caregivers Center at Overlook Medical Center. Another successful annual program called A Night for the Soul was held mid-­‐February and featured traditional soul food, as well as music and poetry performed by our performing arts groups. Students showed their energy and enthusiasm for our school during a multitude of Spirit Days, which leads to Spirit Week, occurring during the first week of March. As we gear up for spring, we are looking forward to many more exciting events. From the DC trip to the spring musical, The Wizard of Oz, I know that our students will continue to impress us as they exceed our expectations. I am consistently struck by how talented, knowledgeable, and enjoyable middle school students really are. Mr. Matthew J. Block Principal 4

A MESSAGE FROM THE PTO PRESIDENT As this year’s PTO President, I have had the unique opportunity to have the inside scoop on what it takes to run such a wonderful middle school. Mr. Block and his staff work tirelessly to assure our students receive the very best public education has to offer. While this does include the wonderful knowledge-­‐based curriculum, this also includes the abundance of extra-­‐curricular activities that are offered before and after school, the unique social opportunities like Stokes, the dances, and the special evening events such as Night for the Soul. All of these programs and more help make the exceptional experience we, as parents of LCJSMS, have become so familiar with and our children participate in every day. You cannot have this much success without the support of a school’s PTO, and ours is no exception. I have been so impressed with the willingness of our families to volunteer when needed and pitch in financially when asked. Our PTO has become an intricate part of our children’s middle school experience by providing funding and volunteers to run great events like Family Fun Night, The Art Show, Science Expo, and more. Our incoming president, Mrs. Tracy Forsyth, will be just the right person to continue moving us forward. Tracy comes to us with great experience having served as her elementary school’s PTO president -­‐-­‐ she will be great for LCJSMS! Please support her and her efforts as she begins the process of filling chair positions for the 2012-­‐2013 school year. Our upcoming events for the spring: Science Expo - Wednesday, March 28th Students will have an opportunity to showcase their science projects with their parents. Teen Arts Festival - Friday and Saturday, April 20th and 21st This year the Festival will be held at Summit High School. The Festival will highlight students' accomplishments in visual, creative, performing, and video arts. Family Fun Night - Friday, April 27th A wonderful family night of entertainment, games, food, and a great Tin Can Raffle. Art Show - Tuesday, May 1st A beautiful showcase of LCJSMS students' artwork displayed in conjunction with our Spring Concert. A special thanks to all the chairs and their volunteers who make these events possible. Please join us for our next Principal’s Coffee on Thursday, March 22nd, at 9:00 a.m. Mrs. Lesley Greenstein PTO President 5

SIXTH GRADE In keeping with our team theme of being part of a greater whole, the sixth graders have reached out to their communities. Over the holidays, sixth graders participated in a special fundraiser to help children around the world. Working through Heifer International, students raised funds to purchase two llamas, four goats, four sheep and a flock of chicks. This veritable ark of animals was donated to our international community to provide food and schooling for those in need. Academically, Team 6A turned its focus to the worldwide issue of water scarcity. In Science classes, students delved into the problem by creating a drinkable source of water. Their solutions were based on their understanding of chemical and physical properties. Students’ exploration continued in Math classes by evaluating and comparing their own water consumption, using Excel to create usage graphs. In Language Arts and Social Studies, students were challenged to find a way to bring water to the community garden described in Seedfolks. Additionally, they practiced drawing inferences using an excerpt from A Long Walk to Water, a nonfiction text set in Africa. Examining the problem of water scarcity through the various disciplines gave students a more global perspective. In classrooms, Team 6B has embraced elements of student-­‐centered learning to enhance student success. Math and Science classes have alternated methods of teaching between whole group instruction and mini lessons, when appropriate. This focus allows specialized content to be taught in a manner that is most beneficial to students. Language Arts and Social Studies have incorporated activity lists to motivate the students by placing them in charge of the order in which they complete assignments. Many students have remarked how empowering it is to have the choice be in their hands. The activity lists also give students a clear picture of the expectations for a given project well in advance to facilitate effective planning and pacing. Team 6B students know firsthand what it is like to be in control of their academic success. Team 6C has continued to make real-­‐world connections through interdisciplinary lessons and student-­‐centered learning. Students addressed the issue of water scarcity in Science, Math, and Social Studies. In Science, students worked on a lab in which they arrived at solutions to the problem of creating drinkable water. In Math they kept track of their personal water usage and then used Excel to create usage graphs that could be used to make comparisons to classmates' consumption. They then evaluated their results and wrote conclusions about how to better conserve water. In Social Studies they saw the importance of drinkable water and how it has shaped the development of civilizations. Beginning a novel study unit in Language Arts, sixth grade students are reading Tuck Everlasting and beginning a unit of study where they consider how a single action can impact the world. Sixth graders have embraced the theme of being part of a greater whole, and are looking forward to future opportunities to make a difference. Mrs. Bridgette Moore Team 6C Team Leader 6

NEWS FROM TEAM 7B Halfway through the school year, Team 7B is well on their way to producing academic and social stars. From metaphors for the Constitution in Social Studies to online simulations of cloning in Science, the students are exploring new subjects in a variety of different formats. In Math, students studied statistics by conducting surveys about ideas they consider passionately. In Language Arts, individual poems were deeply explored and stories were written to predict how the poems came to be. Also, students are making connections between their various subjects, such as learning about money and different values in Spanish class (Math in a different language!). Social Studies was brought into the Language Arts classes when the history of the Klondike Gold Rush was explored before reading The Call of the Wild. Also, in Science, students wrote biology-­‐related love poems for Valentine’s Day, and in Social Studies mock congressional sessions were held which discussed many contemporary bills including the status of endangered species, directly linking to a project in Science class. Math students saw how graphs can be used to persuade viewers, which is similar to how some essays make the reader think in a certain way. Team 7B is a big web of learning, and all team members hope to only make these connections stronger throughout the year. Our Stars of the Week will be taking part in a special pizza luncheon to celebrate their success in the year so far. The students invited to this luncheon are Laura Baldacchino, Liam Dwyer, Brandon Gomes, Aissa Guindo, Yasym Harvey, Natalie Herr, David Medina, Elizabeth Miner, Lucas Monserrat, Akanksha Patel, Nicholas Rodriguez, Delaney O’Dowd, Joseph O’Dowd, and Ulyana Piterbarg. More exciting events are on the way! Mr. Timothy Belmont Team 7B Language Arts Teacher We’re gearing up for the greatest night of the year at LCJSMS! FAMILY FUN NIGHT Friday, April 27, 2012 7:00 – 9:30 p.m. We need your help and support for the TIN CAN RAFFLE!!! Last year the amazing prize give-­‐aways included an iPad, TVs, Tiffany jewelry, a Coach bag, sporting equipment, Kindles, iTouches, and so much more! All fabulous prizes given away are donated or funded by parents. No gift or monetary donation is too small! Please send in monetary donations or combine with friends to purchase cool, wonderful gift baskets! All monetary donations can be sent to the Main Office at LCJSMS Attention: Jean Marie Apruzzese or Diane Carlson. Monetary Donations Due April 1, 2012 If you are purchasing a Tin Can Raffle basket, please email Jean Marie Apruzzese at jmapruzzese@draadvisors.com or Diane Carlson at dianescarlson@yahoo.com in advance to let them know what you are buying. Any questions, please contact Christie McGinn at cemcginn8@gmail.com 7

TEAM 8B NEWS The 8B team is proud to have completed its annual team Holocaust Awareness Assembly. As a preliminary, the students studied The Diary of Anne Frank and The Boy Who Dared in their Language Arts classes. They then shared a day with their team viewing the documentary, Paperclips. The team-­‐based assembly also included poetry writing, artwork, excerpt reading, and journal writing activities. It was an enriching experience for both the students and the teachers. In addition to Holocaust Awareness, the Team 8B proudly announces their awards for marking period two: Intellectual Achievement – Daniel Stone and Caroline Wohl Attention to Detail – Jésus Toxtle and Heather Wang Conscientiousness and Teamwork – Sarah Elia and Mary Fischetti Creativity and Imagination – Dana Berkowitz and Nicole Horner Students of the Quarter – Matthew Grosswald and Constance Pullan The Team 8B teachers want to extend heartfelt congratulations to all student performers for quarter two and look forward to an amazing third!! Mr. Gary Burns Team 8B Leader SPRING 2012 STANDARDIZED TESTS The NJ ASK test will be given to all students in all grades on the following dates: Grades 7 and 8 Monday–Thursday April 23-­‐26 Regular Testing Monday–Friday April 30-­‐May 4 Make-­‐Up Testing Grade 6 Monday–Thursday April 30-­‐May 3 Regular Testing Monday–Friday May 7-­‐11 Make-­‐Up Testing Please keep the above-­‐listed dates in mind and try to avoid scheduling medical appointments or family activities on test days. Students should eat a good breakfast on test dates and come to school well rested and on time. The NJ ASK test is a standardized state test taken by students throughout New Jersey. The main purpose of NJ ASK testing is to provide the school with information that can be used to improve instruction and help teachers make sound educational decisions about each student’s learning. The scores allow teachers to check each student’s year-­‐to-­‐year growth and to identify each student’s strongest and weakest areas of achievement. Mr. Jeffrey W. Heaney Assistant Principal 8

TEAM 8C/DC Team 8C/DC has completed an exciting first half of the school year. This past fall, our team chose to raise money for the American Cancer Society by selling team wristbands. Each wristband was labeled with our team name and our motto, Knowledge is Power. With the aid of a few students, wristbands were sold for $1.00 each during lunch. After four days of selling wristbands, we were able to raise $125.00 for the American Cancer Society. Team 8C/DC is also proud to announce our Student of the Month winners for the first half of the school year: September: Juliana Rustum and Daniil Zhukov October: William Dietze and Julia Persche November: Allison Daney and William Delaney December: Grace Goldy and Sukrut Sonty January: Brian Hagan and Autumn Walter Congratulations to our winners and keep up the great work! Mr. Colin Breivogel Team 8C Team Leader READY TO SERVE: REVISED LCJSMS STUDENT COUNCIL EXECUTIVE BOARD, REPRESENTATIVES, AND COMMITTEE CHAIRS Grade 6 Representatives Leila Esposito Inga Hao Hamail Iqbal Jane Rasweiler Jeremy Shultz Charity Brendan Kaelin Emma Osborne Spirit Kristina Bonnet Patrick Carpinelli Stella Ferra Executive Board President Matthew Burke Vice President Conner Mayes Secretary Alina Patrick Treasurer Matthew Wilson Grade 7 Representatives Laura Baldacchino Carolyn Delaney Kevin Gettings Thomas Rasweiler Marielle Rogoff Dance Samantha Forsyth Louisa Fowler Elina Turner Lip-Synch Patience Baldacci Hammad Iqbal Grade 8 Representatives Troy Cook Sarah Elia Constance PullanPublicity Anna DiSibio Savannah Dooley A Night for the Soul Christina Guo Carolina WestdykMr. Gary Wm. Burns Dr. Steffany Baptiste Co-­‐Student Council Advisors 9

The beloved classic Artwork by Alexandra Della Sala, Gr. 8 The Wizard of Ozis coming to our school! After a horrible tornado in her home state of Kansas, Dorothy lands in the magical world of Oz. She sets off on the yellow brick road to find the Wizard, the man who, hopefully, will help her find her way back home. Along the way she meets some friends -­‐-­‐ a brainless scarecrow, a tin man without a heart, and a cowardly lion -­‐-­‐ who try to help her reach the Wizard and escape from the Wicked Witch of the West. The Wizard of Oz is a great show for all ages, with songs, dances, and characters from the MGM motion picture that has become an American classic. Now is your chance to see it live on stage! With a cast of over 50 students, a crew of well over 100, and a full orchestra, this production promises to wow every audience member! Performance Dates: Friday and Saturday, March 23 rd and 24 th , at 7:30 PM Sunday, March 25 th , at 2:00 PM Reserved seats only: Adults $10.00 Students and Senior Citizens $8.00 Tickets go on sale mid-March at LCJSMS 10

LIBRARY MEDIA CENTER HAPPENINGS The LCJSMS Library Media Center has been buzzing with activity all winter! Our students are dedicated readers, and in one month we circulated over 1,000 books. We are filled almost to capacity before school with students studying, reading, researching, and working on homework. We have also had many classes in for research. Students have been working on research projects in General Music, Forensics, Whodunnit?, Science, Social Studies, Language Arts, Health, Art, and Spanish. In addition to all of the classes coming in for research projects, we have had some fun afterschool programs as well. The Bookie Club continues with fun programming at the LCJSMS Library Media Center. In October, a Sorry board game tournament brought out a competitive group of LCJSMS students. In December, we created Rice Krispie Treat snow people and then played Bingo. This spring will bring more Bookie Club activities, so be sure to listen to the morning announcements and drop by the library to sign up. All are welcome! We ended February with Doodle Day, an afterschool activity open to all grades. Students had the opportunity to use art, Manga, Anime, and how-to books to help with their sketching. Even those of us with limited artistic ability were able to create some real masterpieces with the help of those books! We are looking forward to spring, which will bring a special author visit from Ms. Susan Campbell Bartoletti. Students in all grades will have the opportunity to attend an assembly featuring the author of acclaimed books, such as The Boy Who Dared and Hitler Youth. April is School Library Media Month, and students will have an opportunity to enter a variety of contests to celebrate this special occasion. Seated in the Library Media Center (from left to right) are Kerri Palphreyman, Lharyssa Viana, Briana Samaniego, Taylor Thompson, Steve Molina, Daniel Campos, Tyler Chicules, and Thomas Quinn. Mrs. Megan Hartley Mrs. Beth Thomas Library Media Center Specialists 11

SKYPING WITH AWARD WINNING AUTHOR Mr. Jordan Sonnenblick can be seen on the screen behind Mrs. Dory Marcus, Tech Ed teacher. Ms. Deirdre Kennedy and Peter Tulloch look on during the afterschool Skype session held in the Library Media Center. Skyping with award-­‐winning author Mr. Jordan Sonnenblick was another highlight at the LCJSMS Library Media Center. The afterschool club, The Bookies, spent a Wednesday afternoon asking Mr. Sonnenblick, via Skype, about his inspirations, writing process, and character selection. Students from sixth, seventh, and eighth grade read the book, Drums, Girls and Dangerous Pie by Sonnenblick in preparation for our Skype with the author. Students came with questions, ideas, and insights to share with each other and Mr. Sonnenblick. After the Skype session ended, the students decided to continue with Mr. Sonneblick’s book, After Ever After, which is a sequel to Drums, Girls and Dangerous Pie. All students are welcome to join The Bookies and pick up either copy of Mr. Jordan Sonnenblick’s books. Mrs. Megan Hartley Mrs. Beth Thomas Library Media Center Specialists 12

Attention All Parents: Please Save the Date for Q: What is Science Expo? Wednesday, March 28 th6:30 -­‐ 8:00 p.m. A: Science Expo is an exhibition of students' science projects. ALL sixth, seventh and eighth grade students are currently working on projects in their Science classes, which they will display at Science Expo. All of the work is done at school. All parents and students are strongly encouraged to stop by on Expo night to view the projects and meet the Science teachers. Most teachers offer bonus points for attendance. VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES: Would you like to help with this event? Contact Mrs. Stacy Beckett at (908) 598-­‐1922 or Beckettbrood@aol.com 1. Provide baked goods, fruit or cheese and crackers for refreshments during Expo. 2. Work a half-­‐hour shift the night of Expo monitoring projects, directing visitors, serving refreshments or staffing Star Lab. 3. Help set up project display boards 8:30-­‐10:00 a.m. on the day of the event. 13

ATTENTION ALL SUMMIT FIFTH GRADERS!YOU ARE INVITED TO ATTENDLAWTON C. JOHNSON SUMMIT MIDDLE SCHOOL’SFAMILY FUN NIGHTFriday, April 27, 20127:00 - 9:30 p.m.Come and have lots of fun!There will be exciting new games!Take on the teachers in a game of Dodge Ball,try the new Obstacle Course, The Equalizer,Cake Walk, and tons more!!Refreshments…pizza, hot dogs and candy!TIN CAN RAFFLETake a chance at winning some of the fantastic prizes!!Prizes last year included:Apple iPad2, Apple TV, Tiffany necklace,private tour of the Jets training facility, Flip camera, 19”colorTV, and much more!Admission $5.00 per person or $20 per family.Admission includes some free games and the DJ.Additional tickets required for food and games.For More Info Contact:Patti Grange at pgrange@comcast.netChristie McGinn at cemcginn8@gmail.com 14

NOTICEOFNON­DISCRIMINATION ______________________________________________ ItisthepolicyoftheSummitCitySchoolDistrictthatthisdistrictdoesnotdiscriminateonthe basis of race, color, creed, religion, sex, affectional or sexual orientation, ancestry,nationalorigin,socialoreconomicstatus,ordisability.Dr.JaneKachmar‐Desonnehasbeendesignatedasthedistrict’s504/ADACoordinatortohandlecomplaintsallegingdiscriminationbasedonone’sdisabilityandtocoordinatethedistrict’seffortstocomplywiththeregulationsimplementingSection504andtheADA.Dr.KennethM.Shulackhasbeendesignatedasthedistrict’sAffirmativeActionOfficertohandlecomplaintsallegingallotherprohibitedtypesofdiscriminationandtocoordinatethe district’s efforts to comply with the regulations implementing all other nondiscriminationlaws.Theycanbecontactedatthefollowingaddresses:Dr.JaneKachmar‐Desonne,DirectorofSpecialEducationServicesOfficeofSpecialEducationServices14BeekmanTerraceSummit,NJ07901908‐273‐6658Dr.KennethM.Shulack,DirectorofHumanResourcesSummitBoardofEducation14BeekmanTerraceSummit,NJ07901908‐273‐3023AFFIRMATIVEACTION_____________________________________________________________ Students or parents with affirmative action concerns should address them to theadministrationorto:Dr.KennethM.Shulack,DirectorofHumanResourcesSummitBoardofEducation14BeekmanTerraceSummit,NJ07901908‐273‐302315

LAWTON C. JOHNSON SUMMIT MIDDLE SCHOOL 272 MORRIS AVENUE SUMMIT, NEW JERSEY 07901-­‐2526READ ON FOR DETAILS… NEED GROCERIES? EVERYONE DOES! — USE GROCERY SCRIP (DEBIT) CARDS — IT’S A PAINLESS WAY TO GIVE BACK TO YOUR SCHOOL The LCJSMS PTO Grocery Scrip Program is a great way to earn cash for the school, with little or no effort and no out-­‐of-­‐pocket expense on your part. You buy scrip at LCJSMS on one of the pre-­scheduled sale dates, or arrange to have scrip delivered to your house on a regular schedule. If you buy at LCJSMS or have home delivery, you pay face value for the scrip cards and use them as cash at our five participating supermarkets. Delivery customers receive scrip on whatever schedule they choose and mail a payment by check after receipt of the scrip. We stock scrip from the following stores: Kings, Shop Rite, Stop & Shop, and A & P. The scrip will be on sale in the Middle School lobby between 7:45 and 9:15 a.m. on March 2, 16 and 30, April 20, May 4 and 18, and June 1 and 15. Convenient home delivery is also offered for those who can't make it to the Middle School to purchase their scrip. Please contact Mrs. Stacey Supran at ssupran@me.com or (908) 598-­‐1701 to sign-­‐up. We hope we can count on your support – remember it directly benefits our children! Published ByLawton C. Johnson Summit Middle School 272 Morris Avenue Summit, New Jersey 07901-2526 Mrs. Stacey Supran Grocery Scrip Chairperson Mr. Matthew J. Block, Principal Mr. Jeffrey W. Heaney, Assistant Principal Mr. Erik W. Parks, Assistant Principal Mrs. Lesley Greenstein, PTO President Mrs. Mary Kull, Editor Mrs. Tracy Stabler, Editor Mrs. Regina Hill, Technical Advisor Mrs. Joanne Ryan, Technical Advisor Telephone: Fax: Attendance: Guidance: PTO Voice Mail: Web Address: (908) 273-­‐1190 (908) 273-­‐8320 (908) 273-­‐1491 (908) 273-­‐1193 (908) 273-­‐1190, Ext. 4004 www.summit.k12.nj.us16