Middle school · Lumberton Township School District
Lumberton Middle School
Open · 8:00 AM–2:50 PM
Regular day 8:00 AM–2:50 PM · early dismissal ends 12:18 PM · delayed opening starts 10:00 AM
Call the school before 8:00 AM (an answering machine takes calls; you can call the night before) with your child's name, grade and teacher. On return, send a note to the homeroom teacher with the dates, reason and a parent signature; 5 or more days needs a doctor's certificate.
This week
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20PTA Book FairBoys SoccerSoft Shell Beef Crumble Taco, Hot & Spicy Chicken Patty, Mozzarella Stuffed Breadsticks, American-Style SubLunch from the district's monthly menu. Whole month
Reminders
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10 Facts About School Attendance
Key facts about chronic absenteeism: (1) In NJ, chronic absenteeism is defined as missing 10% or more of the school year. (2) Nationally, chronic absence has doubled by end of 2021-22 school year, affecting nearly one out of three students. (3) Effects of absenteeism can be felt early in a student's academic career. (4) Poor attendance can influence whether children read proficiently by end of third grade. (5) By 6th grade, chronic absence becomes a leading indicator of whether a student will drop out of high school. (6) Missing 10 percent of the school year, or about 18 days, can negatively affect academic performance. (7) Students in communities with high poverty are four times more likely to be chronically absent. (8) When students improve attendance rates, they improve academic prospects and chances for graduating. (9) Attendance improves when schools engage students and parents positively and provide mentors for chronically absent students. (10) Being absent just two times per month can lead to a student being considered chronically absent.
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School Attendance Importance
Good attendance is essential to student achievement and graduation. Research shows chronic absenteeism marks the point where students start to fall behind academically. The district has specific policy, regulations and procedures in place to record, monitor and track absences over time. Parents are encouraged to communicate regularly with school staff and work together to support students in attending school on time every day, whenever possible.
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No Crop Tops
Crop tops are not permitted as part of the dress code policy.
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Dress Code - Shorts and Skirts
Shorts and skirts must be an appropriate length that covers all areas.
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Dress Code - Shirts
Shirts must touch your pants or shorts. Straps must cover undergarments.
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Gym Class Footwear
Sneakers MUST be worn during gym periods. Slides, Crocs, and Uggs are not permitted during gym.
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Sprays Not Permitted
Sprays of ANY kind are NOT permitted in school.
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Who to contact
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JENNIFER NIEUWENHUIZEN
6th Grade - Sp. Ed. - Res. Center LA/ ICS SCI
RUE RYAN
Secretary to the Business Administrator / Board Secretary
After-care
AM6:35 AM - start of school (8:35 AM on delayed openings)
PMDismissal (2:50 PM) - 6:00 PM
Site phone(609) 267-1406 ext. 2004
- Running late?EDC closes at 6:00 PM. On an early dismissal, pick up within two hours of school closing to avoid late charges.
- Delays & early dismissalsDistrict-run Extended Day Care (EDC), tuition-based, PreK-8; register and book weekly through EZChildTrack ($60 per family registration fee). No PM EDC on the Thanksgiving, winter-break and last-day half days; closed on extended holidays, full snow days and weather early dismissals. Emergency drop-in $25 per day.
- After-care Family Handbook
More from the newsletter
Latest newsletter summary
This newsletter emphasizes the importance of school attendance and provides updated absence reporting procedures. The school nurse must be notified by 8 am via email or phone for any absences. New illness guidelines are in place for respiratory illnesses (flu, COVID, RSV) and stomach viruses, requiring students to be fever-free for 24 hours without fever-reducing medication before returning. Gym class participation requirements and doctor's note procedures are clarified, and an upcoming Board of Education meeting is scheduled for October 8, 2026.
Clubs & organizations (13)
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PTA
For all things PTA—including upcoming events, volunteer opportunities, forms, spirit wear, and important updates—please visit the PTA website.
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Mural Club
Contact: dyermish@lumberton.k12.nj.us
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Intramural Sports
Contact: ebrown@lumberton.k12.nj.us
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Lego Club
Contact: kguzik@lumberton.k12.nj.us
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Yearbook
Contact: jhamlet@lumberton.k12.nj.us
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Young Republic
Contact: ebrown@lumberton.k12.nj.us
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Newspaper Club
Contact: jmurray@lumberton.k12.nj.us
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Volleyball Club
Contact: jmurray@lumberton.k12.nj.us
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Drama Club
Contact: lumbertondrama@gmail.com. Led by Ms. Walters, Ms. Odri, and Ms. Kane
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Homework Club
Contact: kpensabene@lumberton.k12.nj.us
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Garden Club
Contact: tlee@lumberton.k12.nj.us
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Kaleidoscope Club
Contact: kdauria@lumberton.k12.nj.us
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Art Club
Contact: jking@lumberton.k12.nj.us
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Procedures (6)
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Gym Class Participation and Doctor's Notes
Gym class is a graded class. Not participating every day will result in points deducted from overall grade unless a doctor's note is provided indicating excusal. Doctor's notes must be: (1) Signed by the provider, (2) Indicate the dates the student will miss PE class and when they can return. If a student will return to school with crutches, the doctor's note must state that they are able to use crutches at school. Parents/Guardians can write an email requesting students to sit out of gym class for one day without a doctor's note, per marking period.
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Return to School After Respiratory Illness (Flu, COVID, RSV)
Students may return to school when: (1) Individual is fever free for 24 hours without fever reducing medication AND (2) Symptoms are improving, which means the individual is no longer feeling ill and able to participate comfortably in educational and other activities as they did before they were ill. Any remaining symptoms, such as cough or runny nose, are mild or infrequent. Individuals can then return to normal activities, but should take additional precautions for the next five days when around other people indoors.
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Return to School After Illness - Fever and Stomach Virus
Students must be fever free without any fever reducing medications, and free of vomit and diarrhea for 24 hours before returning to school. Do not send a child to school sick.
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Absence Reporting Procedure
If your child will be absent, please notify the school nurse by 8 am by email (jmalone@lumberton.k12.nj.us) or phone (609-265-0123, press 3) and provide the reason for the absence.
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PM Car Pick Up
Students may not cross into the parking lot to enter cars parked in the parking lot. Parents must stay in line and pick students up at the front.
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AM Car Line Drop Off
Students should exit vehicles as soon as you pull up. Pull up as far as you can in the front of the school. Students may NOT be let out of cars before the cones. Once the line is full, wait for the line to clear out before you pull up. Do NOT block the busses. School starts at 8:00 AM sharp. Any student arriving after 8:00 am will need to be signed in at the front office and marked late.
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Spirit wear & local ads (1)
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Yearbooks
Yearbooks are $32 until 1/1/27. Order at www.yearbookordercenter.com using order number 4725. Contact Mrs. Hamlet at jhamlet@lumberton.k12.nj.us with any questions.
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Initiatives (1)
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National Hispanic Heritage Month
Celebration of National Hispanic Heritage Month with colorful poster featuring vibrant geometric patterns and traditional folk art-inspired decorative elements.
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People mentioned (4)
Kate Cooney
Assistant Principal
Richard Brown
Principal
Mrs. DeVincenzi
School Counselor
Ms. Edwards
School Counselor
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