Woodcrest Elementary

Cherry Hill Public Schools offers a senior internship program to seniors at both East & West. This year the district has 17 partners providing internships to 42 seniors from CHHS East and West. Partners include Jefferson Health, Penn Medicine, Environmental Resolutions, Inc., South Jersey Dental Studios, Strong Bond PT, Cardinal Kids OT, and CHPD. Jefferson Health is the largest partner, providing opportunities for 12 students (10 healthcare interns and 2 facilities management interns) with clinical experiences in nursing, operating room, radiology, lab, pharmacy, and rehabilitation (PT/OT). The week of September 21 was the first week for many internships.

On September 17th, the Coles Program welcomed families to Back to School Night, giving parents and guardians the opportunity to meet their students' teachers, follow their child's schedule, and learn about the year ahead. Staff shared classroom expectations, course goals, and this year's program-wide focus on Presence—being consistent and showing up for students every day. Families were introduced to new staff and updated classroom procedures, including teacher-set cell phone limits. The evening reflected the collaboration between staff and families that the Coles Program relies on to help every student feel supported, known, and ready to succeed.

Grade-level learning updates: Youngest grades are enjoying nursery rhymes, fables, tall tales, and stories. Upper grades are digging deep into classic tales and personal narratives. Parents are encouraged to ask their children what they have been exploring in class and what stories they are enjoying.

Video message from the Special Education Parent Advisory Group

CHPS has partnered with Care Solace to provide free mental health supports to students, staff, and families. The Care Solace team can quickly connect you to verified providers in the community. Contact your school counselor for more information.

Across grade levels, students are beginning their first units with Amplify CKLA, building knowledge and strengthening important skills in reading, writing, speaking, and listening. The Literacy Teacher Coach is completing beginning-of-year DIBELS screenings to assess students' early literacy skills and identify individual strengths and areas for additional support.

ST Math gives students an engaging way to strengthen spatial and temporal reasoning skills that support mathematical thinking and problem-solving. Students work through interactive puzzles to help Jiji the Penguin across the screen, learning to think visually, notice patterns, make predictions, and learn from mistakes. Families are encouraged to support students practicing ST Math at home.

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School-Age Child Care (SACC) registration for Grades K-5 for the 2026-2027 school year opens Wednesday, July 1st at 4:00 PM. Date and time are subject to change. For additional information, visit www.chclc.org or call the SACC office at 856.429.6564.

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.

For the health and safety of all students, medication should not be sent to school with students. All medication to be administered during the school day must be brought directly to the nurse by a parent or trusted adult.

Beginning with the 2026-2027 academic year, New Jersey State statute prohibits personal internet-enabled devices (PIED) from being used in schools throughout the entirety of the school day, from bell-to-bell. Phones are expected to be off and away during the school day to support student focus and face-to-face engagement. Parents are asked to help support this policy.

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.

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.

Follow the car line arrows to the back of the lot and loop to the left toward the building. Do NOT park and walk your child through the car line. Have your child ready to exit from driver's side of the vehicle. Remain in your car. Additional adults will be at curbside drop-off to help students quickly exit their vehicles. Allow your child to walk up to the entry door independently to keep this area clear during arrival. Remain in the car line while exiting the parking lot. Do not exit the car line to pass other vehicles as this creates unsafe conditions for students exiting their vehicles.

District paperwork will be sent out electronically on August 26 by 9:00 AM. Families whose paperwork is complete will be able to access teacher assignments, bus information, and schedules (at the secondary level), beginning August 28 by 9:00 AM.

ChPS' Portrait of a Graduate is a clear, future-focused vision of the characteristics and mindsets students will develop during their educational journey. Core attributes include: Adaptability, Determination, Advocacy, Open-Minded, Empathy, and Integrity. This framework ensures students graduate with the skills needed for success.

A school initiative where character shines, kindness grows, and every Shark makes a difference. This week's spotlight featured Mrs. Boyle's class exploring what it means to be present through Mindful Monday, discussing listening carefully, noticing surroundings, appreciating others, and giving full attention to the moment.

Red Ribbon Week observance.

NJ Week of Respect observance.

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.