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26Chicken and Waffle Sticks, Turkey and Cheese Wrap, Uncrustable PBJ (2.6 oz) with Cheese Stick and Goldfish CrackersTue
27Turkey and Cheese Wrap, Uncrustable PBJ (2.6 oz) with Cheese Stick and Goldfish Crackers, Walking TacoWed
28Cheese Pizza, Turkey and Cheese Wrap, Uncrustable PBJ (2.6 oz) with Cheese Stick and Goldfish CrackersLunch from the district's monthly menu. Whole month
Reminders
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Daily Attendance Matters
Daily attendance is important, as chronic absenteeism impacts student achievement.
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School Hours and Arrival Time
School hours are 8:10 a.m. to 3:10 p.m. Please have students arrive no earlier than 8:00 a.m.
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Coming up
All datesNothing dated yet. Check back after the next newsletter.
Who to contact
Full staff directory (58)
Amy Mauharir
Angela Robinson
Documents
School budget
State budget reportLawnside School District, 2026-27 budget, from New Jersey Department of Education files.
- Employee benefits2025-26: $1.7M → 2026-27: $2.1M (+23.6%)
- State school aidUp $411,827 from last year State aid file
- Local school tax levyDown 1.2% from last year
- Surplus budgeted to balance the budget2025-26: $2M → 2026-27: $2.6MPlanned amount, not what is left in reserve. Does not include capital or maintenance reserve withdrawals.
More from the newsletter
Latest newsletter summary
Welcome back newsletter from Lawnside School District. Key dates: first day of school for students is Thursday, Sep 3, 2026 (8:00 am start, 12:45 pm dismissal), Open House that evening, a half day on Sep 4, and school closed Sep 7 for Labor Day. The district notes a New Attendance Policy with changes, including Saturday School for students with 5 unexcused absences in a marking period and possible municipal court referral for excessive absences; students must be in school by 8:30 am. Welcome-back newsletter from Superintendent Dr. Johnson for the 2026-2027 year. First day for students is Thursday, September 3, 2026 (doors open 8:00 am, dismissal 12:45 pm). School hours are 8:10 a.m. to 3:10 p.m. Immunization records and updated emergency contact forms are due by September 11, 2026. Students may no longer access cellphones during the school day. Back-to-School Open House is September 3, 2026, 6:00-8:00 p.m. Drop-off/pick-up procedures, dismissal door map, uniform, photo consent, birthday form, and Class Dojo signup are also linked. Welcome back newsletter from Lawnside School District for the 2026-2027 year. Key notes: Free and Reduced Lunch Application coming home with students (link provided), a Title I Parent Engagement Meeting on September 3, 2026 at 6:00pm, a Family Attendance Needs Survey, Special Services referral forms and social-emotional lesson opt-out form, and new staff welcomed. The Lawnside Public School newsletter is a Smore-generated page. Block 45 is a staff directory listing district administrators and staff with their email addresses. Block 47 contains only the school header and a Smore subscribe banner, with no new dated events, policies, or procedures beyond what is already recorded.
Programs (2)
Volunteering (1)
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Special Education Parent Advisory Group
Parents can join the Special Education Parent Advisory Group or become a Parent Lead for the group.
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Policy updates (1)
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New Attendance Policy
Notable changes include Saturday School for students with 5 unexcused absences within a marking period, and referral to local municipal court for an accumulation of excessive absences during the school year. Students must be in school daily by 8:30 am. Full policy is in the attached PDF.
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Procedures (6)
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Opt Out of Social Emotional Lessons
Families who do not want their child to participate in social emotional lessons should complete the opt-out form (linked in the Special Services letter).
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Child Study Team and 504 Plan Referral Forms
Use the referral forms (linked in the Special Services letter) to refer a student to the Child Study Team or to request a 504 Plan meeting. Contact Dr. Henderson, Director of Special Services, at chenderson@lawnside.k12.nj.us with questions.
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Morning Drop Off and Afternoon Pick Up Procedures
See the attached Drop Off and Pick Up Procedures PDF and the Dismissal Doors map.
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People mentioned (14)
Ms. ShaNell Wilson
Technology Coordinator
Ms. Niphon Kirk
Assistant Principal
Dr. Carmen Henderson
Director of Special Services
Mrs. Alyssa Miller
Director of Curriculum & Instruction
Mr. Mark Gordon
Assistant School Business Administrator
Dr. Ronn Johnson
Superintendent
Ms. Darlene Still
Board President
Dr. Henderson
Director of Special Services
Janet Muse
Special Education Teacher
Amy Mouharir
Pre-K 3/4 Teacher
Relesha Liddell
Special Education Teacher
Dr. Jocelyn Klein
Spanish Teacher
Steve Horsley Jr.
Instructional Assistant
Amanda Hagen
Science Teacher
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