Preschool · Cherry Hill Public Schools
Estelle V. Malberg Early Childhood Center
Open · 9:30 AM–3:30 PM
Regular day 9:30 AM–3:30 PM
This week
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Nov30
Annual Flu Vaccine Deadline
Flu vaccine is due every year for children six months and older by November 30.
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Mar1
New Jersey School Vaccine Requirements for Child Care & Preschool (March 2026)
NJ requires children in child care centers and preschools to meet minimum immunization requirements based on the AAP childhood schedule. Doses required by 3 months: 1 DTaP, 1 IPV/OPV, 1 Hib, 1 PCV. By 5 months: 2 DTaP, 2 IPV/OPV, 2 Hib, 2 PCV. By 7 months: 3 DTaP, 2 IPV/OPV, 2-3 Hib, 3 PCV, 1 Flu. By 16 months: 3 DTaP, 2 IPV/OPV, 3-4 Hib, 4 PCV, 1 Flu, 1 MMR, 1 VAR. By 19 months: 4 DTaP, 3 IPV, 3-4 Hib, 4 PCV, 1 Flu, 1 MMR, 1 VAR. Children must show proof of at least one dose of each required vaccine before entry (provisional admission). Medical and religious exemptions are detailed in the Immunization of Children in Child Care Centers and Schools regulations (nj.gov/health/cd/imm_requirements/acode). Resources: NJ Immunization Requirements FAQ at nj.gov/health/cd/imm_requirements.
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Playgrounds closed to the public during SACC hours
All school playgrounds are closed to the public during School/Student-Age Child Care (SACC) hours, 7 am-6 pm, Monday-Friday. Please do not bring or send children to play on school grounds during these hours.
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Special Education Parent Advisory Group (SEPAG) Welcome Back Video
Cherry Hill SEPAG invites parents to view their Welcome Back video for the 2026-2027 school year.
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Coming up
All datesOct27
Trunk or Treat
5:30 PM
Cherry Hill Preschool PTA Trunk or Treat event. Costumes welcome! Volunteers needed to host trunks; volunteer form will be sent at a later date.
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Nov2
Silly String Your Teacher voting begins
Starting Nov 2, children vote on which participating teacher will be silly stringed. $1 per vote (one ticket). Pay by cash, Zelle, or Givebacks. Return the form to school.
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Nov2–14
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Board of Education Committee Meetings - Curriculum & Instruction
7:00 PM
Board of Education Committee Meeting: Curriculum & Instruction at Arthur Lewis Administration Building, 45 Ranoldo Terrace, 7:00 PM - 8:00 PM
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Nov3
Board of Education Election Day
Election Day for Cherry Hill Board of Education.
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Nov4
Dine & Donate at PJ Whelihan's
5:00 PM
Estelle V. Malberg ECC PTA fundraiser at PJ Whelihan's Pub & Restaurant, 1854 E Marlton Pike. Restaurant donates 15% of sales to the PTA. Bring the flyer if dining in; for takeout, mention the organization's name.
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Nov5–6
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PTA Membership
Events are open to everyone, but membership further supports events, students, and teachers. Scan the QR code to join, volunteer, and more.
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PTA Membership Drive
Join the Cherry Hill Preschool PTA for the 2026-2027 school year. The PTA's mission is to assist in providing a strong family-school partnership through collaborative events, open communication, and volunteer support while celebrating important milestones. The PTA supports all sites in the Preschool Expansion program. Contact chpspreschoolspta@gmail.com or use the QR code to join.
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Who to contact
Full staff directory (118)
Alexis Cuffy
Alexis Pahuja
Alicia De Flaviis
Allison Lynch
Amanda Gerald
Preschool Community Parent and Involvement Specialist (CPIS)
Amanda Gianfortune
Preschool Intervention and Referral Specialist
Amina Saeed
Andrea Stamper
Brandon Modeste
Carol Van Auken
Cheryl Shreeves
Claudia Long
Cynthia Malonzo
Darla Jean Miley
Deanna Miller
Debbie Stehnicky
Dionne Smith
Elizabeth Foster
Erin Schaffer
Fahmida Yeasmin
Fredericki Badekas
Gina Small
Giuliana Incollingo
Jade Dalumpines
Jamie Toffling
Janiah Overton
Jennifer Rivera
Jiraporn Yerkes
John Yun
Kathy D'Anna
Kayla Copeland
Kristen Finley
Kristen Salvia
Kristine Tanjutco
Kristy Silverstein
Kwame Morton
Latesha Easley
Laura Bennett
Mackenzie O'Connor
Margaret McCormick
Maria Rosado
Maria Sloan
Mariah Carroll
Matthew Wolf
Muthuselvi Senthilkumar
Nadine Lamanna
Neetu Mehta
Neomie Eliezer
Nicole Tribbett
Patricia Panzarino-Ramos
Rebecca Regan
Rebekah Gerwald
Scott Shaw
Sheri Korn
Sky Park
Susan Gorman
Yanian Guzman Quinones
Zenobia McNeill
Buses & transportation
District pageTransportation office(856) 489-5851
Hours7:00 am - 4:30 pm daily
- Bus running late?Call the transportation office (7:00 am - 4:30 pm daily). When notified in advance, the Transportation Department will attempt to send an automated message for individual route delays of 20 minutes or more. As a friendly reminder, please be sure your contact information in Genesis is up to date for best service.
- Late bus after activitiesLate buses only run for the middle and high schools; there is no late bus at this school.
- Need a different stop for today?Permission to change buses, or bus stop, will be granted in cases of EMERGENCY ONLY. Students must ride on their assigned bus as well as get off the bus at their assigned stop. We will do our best to accommodate EMERGENCY situations that might require your child changing buses or pick-up and drop-off points for the current day. Requests to change bus stops must be sent to the principal in writing prior to 11:30am. The principal must approve any change in drop-off by signing the note. Upon approval, your request will be sent to the CHPS Transportation Department and the driver will be notified.
- Changing your regular bus stopValid bus stop change requests for existing bus stop locations will only be accepted until October 31st for the current school year. Following that date, only new move-in stops or extreme emergency changes will be considered. Bus stops must be consistent for time efficiency, student safety and driver's knowledge of route, especially substitutes. Bus stop change request form
- Left something on the bus?The CHPS Transportation Department's procedure is to have your student's driver hold on to anything found on the bus for 3 days before turning it over to the bus contractors’ office. Neither Cherry Hill Public Schools or our bus contractors are responsible for missing or damaged items. Lost items
- Weather closings & delaysSchool closing information
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Malberg Administration Building, 45 Ranoldo Terrace, Cherry Hill, NJ 08034-0391
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Special Education Parent Advisory Group (SEPAG) Video Message
Video message from the Special Education Parent Advisory Group
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Clubs & organizations (1)
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Community Bulletin Board
Community Bulletin Board is available online. To have information shared, email publicinfo@chclc.org.
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Volunteering (4)
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Board of Education Vacancy Applications
Cherry Hill residents may apply to fill a Board of Education vacancy. The appointee serves until the Board's Organization Meeting in January 2028.
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Oct27
Trunk or Treat Volunteers Needed
Volunteers needed for Trunk or Treat event on October 27th to decorate trunks, provide candy, hand out treats to children, and more. Sign up using the QR code provided.
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Donation Support
Image showing volunteers in yellow t-shirts with donation boxes/baskets, including a USPS collection box. No specific event details, dates, or contact information visible in the image.
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Room Parent Signups
Room parent signups are now open. Volunteers needed to fill room parent positions for the preschool program.
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Policy updates (2)
Nov30
Flu Vaccination Requirement - Mandatory by November 30, 2026
New Jersey Department of Health and Senior Services mandates that all children in childcare and all preschool students must receive a flu vaccine by November 30, 2026. After vaccination, parents must send a doctor's note with the date to the school nurse. Students without documentation cannot attend school beginning December 1, 2026. No extensions will be granted by the Department of Health.
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Wireless Communication Device Policy Update (Policy 5516.01)
Students must keep wireless communication devices (cell phones, smart watches, earbuds, wireless headphones) silenced and in a secure place during instructional periods. Smart watches may be worn but only for timekeeping. Students are prohibited from recording audio or video at all times. Exceptions apply for devices documented in IEPs, 504 plans, or Individual Health Plans with prior School Nurse permission. Discipline for violations is governed by the Student Code of Conduct.
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Procedures (1)
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Pep Rally & Early Dismissal Procedures
On Friday, October 9th, there will be a Pep Rally following an abbreviated schedule, beginning around 1:50 PM. For early dismissals occurring after 1:15 PM, an Express Sign-Out option is available for those who qualify. All early dismissals must be entered in the Genesis Parent Portal by 12:30 PM on October 9th. The person picking up the student must be listed in Genesis as an approved contact and present a government-issued ID upon arrival. Student drivers may only drive themselves from campus if they have an approved vehicle with a valid East parking pass.
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Initiatives (6)
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Financial Transparency Platform launched
CHPS launched its financial transparency platform, built with ClearGov, to share information on district financial plans and projects. Includes a video on how to navigate it.
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Clara Barton Bravo Tickets
Students recognized for positive choices, kindness, effort, and exemplary behavior earn Barton Bravo tickets, submitted for a chance to win a weekly prize. Part of the 2026-2027 schoolwide theme at Clara Barton Elementary.
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Bell-to-Bell Personal Device (PIED) Policy
District policy restricting cell phones and personal internet-enabled devices bell to bell. Governor Sherrill and Commissioner Laux visited Cherry Hill HS East to see it in action; students reported more connection and focus. Read the East Side coverage for more.
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Early Literacy Universal Screening
Cherry Hill Public Schools introduces the early literacy universal screening process for students in kindergarten through grade five. The screening assesses students' reading skills at least twice a year as required by New Jersey law; Cherry Hill will assess three times a year to track student progress. DIBELS 8 will be used as the screener, administered by a teacher or staff member in no more than 10 minutes. Families will receive a Family Report detailing their child's literacy screening results and information about available support services including reading intervention programs.
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