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Home Up Oxycocus School Ocean Acres School McKinley Ave School Intermediate School P. L. C.

      

Ronald L. Meinders Primary Learning Center    

 

The Ronald L. Meinders Primary Learning Center

1000 McKinley Ave., Manahawkin, NJ  08050

 

Mrs. Susan D'Alessandro,  Principal

 
Mrs. D'Alessandro is the Principal of the Ronald L. Meinders Primary Learning Center. She began her career in education over 16 years ago.  For the past eight years she has served in a variety of administrative positions at both the district and school level.  Mrs. D'Alessandro holds a Master's Degree in Language Arts as well as a Masters Degree in School Administration. She also has certification in Student Personnel Services. Mrs. D’Alessandro is dedicated to assist in training future teachers serving in the past and future as an adjunct professor at Georgian Court University and Ocean County College.  Additionally, Mrs. D’Alessandro has presented at local conferences and the annual IRA conference.

Click Here to E-mail Mrs. D'Alessandro.
 

COME GROW WITH US!

Kindergarten Registration

Students who are age 5 on or before October 1st of the year of entry are eligible for Kindergarten. Parents registering their child must present an original birth certificate (with raised seal), an up-to-date immunization record (see below) and valid proof of residence.

New Jersey State Immunization Requirements

DPT
Minimum of 4 doses, administered on or after the 4th birthday.
Children with totals of 5 doses are in compliance.

Opv. (Polio)
Any 4 doses will meet compliance standards

Hib
Mandated for preschool & pre-kindergarten

MMR (measles, mumps and rubella (also known as German measles)
One dose on or after 1st birthday
Two doses if born after 1/1/90

Hepatitis B
3 doses of Hep-B vaccine

Varicella (also known as Chicken Pox)
1 dose of vaccine on or after first birthday OR parental/physician history of disease

Mantoux (TB) Test
Required if entering from another state or country unless valid proof of a test in previous 6 months is given.

Physical - Must be completed within 1 year (365 days) of entering the District

(Click here for more detailed information regarding Immunization Requirements) 

 

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Address: 1000 McKinley Ave, Manahawkin, NJ  08050
Phone No: (609) 978-5700 Ext. 1350 
Fax No: 978-8393
Nurse's Office No.: Ext. 1276
Grades:  Kindergarten
Current Enrollment:  280
No. of Prof. Staff: 31 
No. of Support Staff: 31 
School Hours: 9:00 AM to 3:15 PM    Early Dismissal is 1:00 PM
School Colors: Royal Blue and Gold
School Motto: Imagine, Explore, & Discover
"Adopt-a-Charity": Popcorn Park Zoo

 

HOMEWORK GUIDELINES for KINDERGARTEN

Daily:

Read EVERY night
Handwriting practice 1x per week
Math "Home-Link" as introduced within the Everyday Mathematics Program
100,000,000 Minute Reading Challenge
Reader's Theater (March)

Supplemental Choice Homework:

The following may be used for additional practice and/or academic achievement:

Vocabulary Flash Cards
Letter/Sound Identification Flash Cards
Word Investigation Games
Math Flash Cards
Everyday Math On-Line Games

 

KA - Penguins KH - Frogs
KB - Butterflies KI - Fireflies
KC - Bunnies KJ - Bees
KD - Panda Bears KK - Mice
KE - Turtles KL - N/A
KF - Owls KM - Dragonflies
KG - Monkeys KN - Ladybugs
PI  - Ducks

 

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In partnership with the home and community, the mission of the Primary Learning Center is to give students the vision to reach for the stars, the skills and desire to climb the ladder, and the wisdom to appreciate the beauty of the journey.

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(Click Here for Mrs. D'Alessandro's Web-Page)

(Click Here for Primary Learning Center Teacher Web Pages)

FEBRUARY  2010

   -   1   Early Dismissal Day (Teacher In-Service Professional Development)

   -   2   2nd Trimester Progress Report Period Ends

   -   3   "Johnny K" Assembly

   -   9   2nd Trimester Progress Reports Issued

   -   15  School Closed (President's Day)

   -   18  Lunch with the Principal

   -   22-26  PLC School Spirit Week

   -   26  Dr. Seuss Day!

MARCH  2010

   -   3  In-Coming  Kindergarten Meeting for Parents - 7:00 PM at STAC

   -   9  Land of the Letter People Day

   -   17  Second Trimester Ends

   -   19  Pretzels with the Principal - 9:30 AM

   -   19  Early Dismissal Day for Students (1:00 PM Dismissal for PLC)

   -   22  Student Awards Assembly - 10:00 AM

   -   24  Second Trimester Report Cards Issued

   -   25  International Day

   -   29-31  School Closed - Spring Recess

APRIL  2010

   -   1 / 2 / 5  School Closed - Spring Recess Continues

   -   9 -15 Book Fair

   -  15  Lunch with the Principal

   -  19  LifeTouch Spring Class Photos

   -  20  School Election Day - School WILL be open!

   -  28  Early Dismissal Day for Students (1:00 PM Dismissal for PLC)

   -  30  Arbor Day Show

 

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Meet our 2008-2009 Primary Learning Center "Teacher of the Year"!

Mrs. Roxanne Callahan              Kindergarten Teacher

Recent Past Primary Learning Center School Teachers of the Year:

2007-2008 Mrs. Bernadette Dreher
2006-2007 Mrs. Cynthia Ulics

 

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