New Albany Parent Connection
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March is Women's History Month
March is Developmental Disabilities Awareness Month
March 2-6th: Read Across America Week
March 3rd: Invention Convention
March 4th: Session 4 of Clubs Begins
March 6th: End of Trimester 2
March 8th: Daylight Savings Begins
March 9-13th: SEL Week
March 13th: Staff Professional Development - 2 Hr Delay Schedule for Students
March 14th: Pi Day
March 15th: CEHASA Spring Dance (info in CEHASA section)
March 17th: St. Patrick's Day
March 17th: BOE Meeting @ 7:00 pm CMS Cafetorium
March 18th: Report Cards Issued
March 18-19th: Single Session Days - Parent/Teacher Conferences (by invitation only)
March 20th: First Day of Spring
March 21st: World Down Syndrome Day
March 31st: CEHASA Public Meeting @ 6:00pm Rush School Library
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March 18th and 19th are Single Session Days
Please note that students will be dismissed early on these days.
K, 1st, 2nd: 9:06 am - 1:25 pm
Lunch is served on single session days.
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On Sunday, March 8, 2026, remember to set your clocks forward 1 hour for Daylight Saving Time. Please remember to set your clocks ahead one hour before going to bed on Saturday evening.
We know the time change can make for a sleepy start to the week, so helping your child get to bed a little earlier on Sunday night can make Monday morning a bit smoother. Thank you for your support in helping our students arrive rested and ready to learn!
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Please be advised that on Friday, March 13th, students will follow a 2 Hour Delay Schedule. School begins for students at 11:06am. Bus pick up time will be 2 hours after your normal time. Lunch will be served on this day. |
This year, New Albany School will celebrate READ ACROSS AMERICA WEEK from March 2nd-6th. Parents/guardians, and/or grandparents are asked to join our celebration by reading to their child/grandchild’s class. If interested, please contact your child’s teacher. They will set up a day and time for you to come in to read.
Staff and students are invited to participate in the spirit days below:
Monday, March 2nd:
Magical Readers Day: “Reading creates magic anywhere!”
Wear cozy reading clothes or pajamas
Tuesday, March 3rd:
Hat-tastic Seuss Day: “Put on your thinking hat: Magic starts here!”
Wear a fun or silly hat or headband
Wednesday, March 4th:
Wacky Wednesday: “Different is magical!”
Wear mismatched clothes, silly socks, or backwards outfits
Thursday, March 5th:
Color Your World Day: “Books color our imaginations!”
Dress in bright colors or Seuss-inspired stripes
Friday, March 6th:
Pirate Pride Day: “Set sail into the magic of reading!”
Wear Cinnaminson pride or Black & Red
Students are also welcome to bring in a book or two from home.
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March brings more than the promise of spring and celebrations like St. Patrick’s Day—it is also a time to honor and celebrate Women’s History Month. Throughout this month, we recognize the extraordinary achievements, leadership, and resilience of women who have shaped our nation and our world. It is a meaningful opportunity to teach children about the countless ways women have contributed to history, innovation, education, government, the arts, and beyond.
Women’s History Month began as a local week-long celebration in Sonoma, California, aligned with International Women’s Day. In 1980, President Jimmy Carter proclaimed a national Women’s History Week, and in 1987, following advocacy efforts, the observance was expanded to the full month of March. Since then, it has served as an annual reminder to intentionally reflect on and uplift the stories of women whose contributions have too often gone unrecognized.
Celebrating Women’s History Month is especially important as we continue striving for equity and representation. While women make up more than half of the U.S. population, they remain underrepresented in many leadership roles and fields such as STEM, and disparities like the gender pay gap persist. Recognizing these realities underscores the importance of highlighting women’s accomplishments and inspiring the next generation to pursue their dreams without limitation.
This month is also a wonderful time to honor the women in our own lives—teachers, family members, caregivers, mentors, and community leaders—who make a difference every day. By sharing their stories and acknowledging their impact, we empower young people to see what is possible and to appreciate the strength, courage, and determination of women everywhere.
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World Down Syndrome Day (WDSD) is a global awareness day which has been officially observed by the United Nations since 2012.
March 21st was selected to signify the uniqueness of the triplication of the 21st chromosome which causes Down Syndrome. Every year on March 21st, World Down Syndrome Day is observed to create awareness about this condition.
Together we can create a single global voice advocating for the rights, inclusion, and well-being of people with Down Syndrome in our community and around the world.
On Friday, March 20th, all students and staff are invited to wear crazy socks, brightly colored socks, long socks, short socks, printed socks, or mismatched socks to celebrate being UNIQUE!
2023 CHS Graduate, Jack Shallow, continues to sell his line of T-Shirts and other swag.
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March is Developmental Disabilities Awareness Month, a time to raise awareness about the inclusion of people with developmental disabilities in all areas of community life, as well as awareness of the barriers that people with disabilities still sometimes face in connecting to the communities in which they live. With a greater number of students with disabilities spending a greater part of their day in the regular classroom, strategies and activities that help students better understand the needs and differences of their peers and disabilities, foster peer relationships, and help students develop empathy can have positive outcomes for all students. |
International Social Emotional Learning Day (SEL Day) is a global campaign that focuses on the importance of promoting and supporting social emotional learning in our lives. This year, SEL Day falls on March 2nd during Read Across America week. As we have fun activities planned during that week, NAS will celebrate SEL Week March 9th-13th. The theme for this year focuses on mindfulness and the importance of taking care of ourselves. Each day, students will have the opportunity to participate in various activities. |
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Read Across America is an annual event that celebrates the joy of reading and encourages literacy among students. In our library, this week-long celebration will celebrate Dr. Seuss and other notable authors and books that spark the imagination of our students. |
Spring pollen counts are very high this time of year. New Albany School wants to provide you with some information on allergies and what you can do to help your student(s) both at home and while at school.
SEASONAL ALLERGY SEASON & ASTHMA FLARES
Keeping Symptoms in Check:
Symptoms of Spring allergies include:
● Sneezing ● Stuffy and/or runny nose ● Scratchy and/or sore throat ● Dry cough ● Itchy and watery eyes, gritty feeling in eyes or feelings of sand in eyes, redness, puffy eyelids, and dark circles under eyes ● Itchy, bumpy skin, redness and hives
What you can do about seasonal allergies:
When we are outside, pollen circulates through the air and lands on our bodies. It can be in our hair, skin, eyes, mouth and nose. Have your child wash their hands and face or shower and change clothes after being outside.
Treatment for Itchy, Watery, Red and Burning Eyes:
Splash eyes with water and apply wet cloth to their eyes.
Check with your child’s doctor regarding appropriate oral allergy medications and allergy eye drops.
Treatment for Itchy Skin:
The skin can respond to pollen with symptoms of small, fine bumps, itching, redness and hives. Check with your child’s doctor regarding appropriate oral and topical allergy medications.
Asthma and Seasonal Allergies Symptoms:
Check with your child’s doctor regarding treatment. Follow your Child's Asthma Action Plan for flares to ensure doses are given prior to school day when needed during flares.
Snacks can play an important role in meeting kids’ nutrient needs.
- Choosing a variety of foods from all of the food groups will give them the energy they need between meals.
- It helps to plan and portion out snacks in advance.
- Kids will usually only need 2 or 3 snacks daily, and these should be provided at least one to two hours before meals.
- It is recommended that snacks (and meals) be eaten in an area without distractions. So avoid snacking while watching TV or when using other electronic devices. Better yet, let the kids help prepare the healthy snacks.
New Jersey Nutrition Learning Resources:
The benefits of well-child visits:
- Prevention. Your child gets scheduled immunizations to prevent illness. You also can ask your pediatrician about nutrition and safety in the home and at school.
- Tracking growth & development. See how much your child has grown in the time since your last visit, and talk with your doctor about your child's development. You can discuss your child's milestones, social behaviors and learning.
- Make a list of topics you want to talk about with your child's pediatrician.
- Team approach. Regular visits create strong, trustworthy relationships among pediatrician, parent and child. The AAP recommends well-child visits as a way for pediatricians and parents to serve the needs of children. This team approach helps develop optimal physical, mental and social health health of a child.
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We would like to sincerely thank Dr. Ami Gupta from Toothtown Pediatric Dentistry for creating a dental health awareness video for New Albany students. All students had the opportunity to view the video below in their classroom during morning meeting, learning about good dental health and hygeine. Consider having a discussion with your child(ren) about what they learned about dental health.
Dr. Ami recently opened Tooth Town Pediatric Dentistry, Cinnaminson's first pediatric dental practice, focused on providing compassionate, high-quality care for children in our community. To learn more about this dental office please visit Tooth Town Pediatric Dentistry.
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Yearbooks will be on sale soon! Please complete an order form for each student when it comes home and send it in with payment. Cash (exact change please), check, or money order are accepted forms of payment. Checks should be made payable to New Albany School. Orders will be accepted until April 17th.
The cost of the yearbook is $17 for K and 1st grade students.
Compliments of CEHASA, 2nd grade students will be gifted $2 toward a yearbook purchase, bringing the price to just $15.
Order Your Memory Book Today! Capture precious memories that last a lifetime!
Yearbook Order Form COMING SOON
Capture precious memories that last a lifetime!
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March Breakfast & Lunch Menus -
Daily school breakfast costs $1.85 and lunch costs $2.90 this year. You may send in cash or a check, made payable to Cinnaminson Lunch Program. Please mark the envelope containing the cash or check with your child's full name and homeroom teacher OR you may use our online lunch system to make a credit card payment. You will be able to view your child's lunch purchases, account balance, and amount due on the Lunchtime School Payment Portal.
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Please have your child check the lost and found bin, located right outside of the main office, if you think they may have misplaced an item. It is always a good idea to label all of your child's items so that we can return them safely to the owner.
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Our # 1 priority, at all times, is the safety of our students. Arrival and Dismissal times are a busy time of day as we ensure that our 600+ students get to where they need to go.
Please take note of these important procedures:
- We encourage parents to have your student ride the bus, as this helps alleviate the parking situation and challenging drop off along New Albany Road.
- Anyone dropping off or picking up a student at the end of the school day MUST park on New Albany Road and walk up to the school via the footbridge or main driveway sidewalk.
- Parents and students should remain on the sidewalk area and refrain from walking through the parking lot, as this can be unsafe with bus traffic.
- If you are running late in the morning, parents may enter the front lot of the school to drop off their student after 9:06am.
- As a reminder, the Covenant Presbyterian Church across from New Albany is allowing us to use their parking lot during student arrival and dismissal. We will have use of this parking lot until the snow on New Albany Road has melted and we can resume our normal procedures.
- In order to maintain safety for all, we encourage parents to be mindful when parking on New Albany Road. Please avoid blocking our neighbors' driveways and be mindful of parking signs that may exist.
We are requesting your cooperation and assistance during this time so that each one of our students exits the school building and returns safely home or to their after-school care. Your support and partnership is appreciated.
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Congratulations to Ms. Sindy Bonilla, ELL teacher, for being selected as Faculty Member of the Month. Ms. Bonilla is an incredible teacher who consistently goes above and beyond to support both students and staff. She brings a high level of organization to her work, ensuring that students and teachers have what they need to be successful. Her friendly, welcoming presence makes her a trusted and approachable resource throughout the school. Her dedication and teamwork truly make a positive impact on our school community.
Don't forget...You can nominate a staff member any time for our Staff Member of the Month! Please use this link and share why this person is so deserving of this honor!
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📣 New Albany Student Recognition
Good character is important for students and adults. It is shown through our thoughts, words, and actions. At New Albany, we stress respect, responsibility, and kindness by following our schoolwide expectations:
Be Respectful - I will use good manners and treat others in a way that I would like to be treated. I will be kind, express gratitude, forgive others, and help those in need.
Be Responsible - I will do what I am supposed to do and be accountable for my actions. I will try my best in all academic areas.
Be Safe - I will respect school property and make smart choices, doing my best to keep New Albany School a safe and clean place to learn.
Throughout the school year, students and staff will continue to learn ways to display good character traits through counselor and teacher lessons.
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We are so excited to announce the February Pirates of the Month. These students exhibited the schoolwide expectations consistently throughout the month, earning Pirate Coins from their teachers, support staff, administrators, and bus drivers.
Solina Son, Kindergarten
Liam Przychowicz, First Grade
Kasyn Morrison, Second Grade
Alice Kaminski, Specials Star Student
Congratulations on a job well done!
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Lucky Grams
Lucky Grams were sent home this week with students. All grams are due by March 11th and should be sent in to your child's teacher.
Spring Dance
Join us on Sunday, March 15th for our Spring Dance.
You can pick which session works best for you:
12:00-1:30 pm or 2:00-3:30 pm
Tickets are $20 which includes admission for 1 adult and 1 child and can be purchased using the link below:
Note: This event is for NAS students only.
Stocks Pound Cake Fundraiser
CEHASA has launched their Stocks pound cake sale just in time for Mother’s Day.
Cakes are $17.00 each and the following flavors are offered:
-Vanilla cake with vanilla icing
-Vanilla cake with chocolate icing
-Marble cake with vanilla icing
-Marble cake with chocolate icing
Orders close on April 19, 2026 and pick-ups will take place on May 8, 2026 from 4:00 PM to 5:30 PM at 2111 Chestnut Lane, Cinnaminson, NJ 08077.
Follow the link below to order through Cheddar Up.
Spirit Wear
Remember, we have our Spiritwear online store open!
Spiritwear sales purchased here directly supports our students and teachers!
Some examples of things we support:
End of year parties for 2nd & 5th grade—including tshirts
Defray yearbook costs for 2nd & 5th graders
Pay for special assemblies
Defray class trip costs
Stock teachers lounges
Welcome Back picnics
Mr. Softee at Art & Literacy Night
End of year water ice or ice cream truck celebrations AND MORE!
Please consider purchasing from our program which in-turn benefits our children and staff directly!
Phillies Night Out
Once again CEHASA will be holding Cinnaminson Schools Night Out with the Phillies! The game is scheduled for May 18, 2026 against the Reds!
Details:
-Tickets are available in sections 326-333. If you would like to be seated with a particular party, please purchase as a group in bulk
-Tickets are being sold at face value—no upcharge!
-Ticket sales will close March 29, 2026
-Approximately one week prior to the game, all tickets will be sent to the email address provided when the order was placed. If an MLB account already exists, they will populate right in the app.
Bundt Cake Fundraiser
We are happy to announce our Nothing Bundt Cake fundraiser! These delicious cakes will be in your hands just in time for Easter...so no rushing around trying to get your sweets!!
Orders close on March 11, 2026 and pickups will take place on April 1, 2026 from 4:00 PM to 5:30 PM at 2111 Chestnut Lane, Cinnaminson, NJ 08077.
Click here to order:
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