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Ronald L. Meinders Primary Learning Center
The Ronald L. Meinders Primary
Learning Center
1000 McKinley Ave., Manahawkin, NJ 08050
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Mrs.
Susan D'Alessandro, Principal
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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.
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E-mail Mrs.
D'Alessandro.
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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
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here for more detailed information regarding Immunization Requirements)
| 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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Here for Mrs. D'Alessandro's Web-Page)
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JANUARY 2010
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1 School Closed (New Year's Day)
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4 School Re-Opens
- 4-22 DRA Assessment
- 8 Pretzels with the Principal
- 11-22 Children's Progress Assessment
- 12 PAC Meeting 10:00
- 18 School Closed (Martin Luther King's Birthday)
- 28 "Q and U" Wedding
FEBRUARY 2010
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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!
Meet our 2008-2009 Primary Learning
Center "Teacher of the Year"!
| Mrs.
Roxanne Callahan |
Kindergarten Teacher
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Recent Past Primary Learning Center
School
Teachers of the Year:
| 2007-2008 |
Mrs.
Bernadette Dreher
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| 2006-2007 |
Mrs. Cynthia
Ulics
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