Clyde S. Jennings Elementary School

Complimentary and confidential mental health and substance use treatment support service available 24/7/365 to students, staff, and families. Call 888-515-0595 or visit caresolace.com/haddon for assistance in any language.

October counseling focus on friendship skills and social conflict resolution. Tips for parents: when your child shares a tricky friend moment, ask follow-ups like 'what do you wish you had said?' or 'what would you do differently next time?' Model boundary-setting by saying 'It's okay to ask for space' or 'You can say no kindly.' When reading or watching stories involving friendship, pause to discuss fairness, kindness, or hurt feelings. For handling social conflict: pause and cool down by taking a deep breath, use 'I' statements to share feelings instead of blaming, listen carefully without interrupting, brainstorm fair solutions together, ask a trusted teacher or adult for help if stuck or feeling unsafe. Recommended books: Be a Friend by Salina Yoon, Better Together by Chloe Douglass, My Best Friend, Sometimes by Naomi Danis, One by Kathryn Otoshi, Better Than You by Trudy Ludwig.

Guidelines for determining when a child is too sick for school and when they can return. Stay home with: feeling too sick for regular activities, temperature of 100° or greater orally, suspicion of flu or other contagious virus, migraine/throbbing/fatigue/light sensitivity, redness/swollen glands/lesions in mouth, vomiting or diarrhea more than once in past 24 hrs, red/glassy/crusty eyes or yellow/green pus, rash/itching/drainage from skin lesions or sores. Return to school after: no fever for 24 hrs without meds and feeling better, normal temperature without medication for 24 hrs, no vomit or diarrhea without meds for 24 hrs and tolerating regular diet, or with doctor's note as appropriate. Prevention: wash hands, avoid close contact with sick people, see doctor if symptoms don't resolve. Treatment: stay home, get rest and fluids, follow doctor's recommendations.

Online application available for Free and Reduced Lunch

Free & Reduced (F&R) Lunch applications are now available to apply for online through Lunchtime.

Parents of K-3 students should check their child's backpack this week for results of the beginning of year universal screener. Students enrolled in special education programs will receive results at their annual review meeting instead of a letter.

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Join us for pumpkin decorating, fall games, food, music and more! Volunteers needed to help make it happen—whether you can lend a hand for a 30-minute shift or donate an item for the event, every bit of help is appreciated. More details including food pre-orders and the Pumpkin Decorating Contest coming soon.

YMCA overnight camp event.

Dine in, take out, and delivery available. Mention Jennings when ordering. Use code JENNINGS70 when placing online orders. 20% of sales will be donated to the Jennings PTA. Location: 450 Marlton Pike East, Cherry Hill, NJ 08034. Website: www.barclaypies.com

PTA fundraiser featuring Charleston Wrap products. Create an account for your child and start shopping. Funds raised support field trips, school assemblies, student activities & events, and more. Share your child's fundraiser with friends and family.

Complete the Jennings PTA Family Contact & Directory Form if you'd like to be included in the family directory and stay connected with other Jennings families.