New Albany Parent Connection
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May is Better Speech and Hearing Month
May is Asian American & Pacific Islander (AAPI) Heritage Month
May 1: National School Principal's Day
May 1: School Lunch Hero Day
May 4-8: Teacher/Staff Appreciation Week
May 5: Cinco de Mayo
May 5: Kindergarten Field Trip
May 6: National School Nurse Appreciation Day
May 6 & 7: Second Grade Field Trip
May 10 Happy Mother's Day
May 12: BOE Meeting 7PM @ CMS
May 13: Art Show & Ice Cream Social 6-7:30PM @ NAS
May 15: First Grade Laps for Literacy @ CHS
May 16: Cinnaminson Day @ Wood Park
May 18: National Speech & Language Pathologist Appreciation Day
May 20: Kindergarten Portfolio Show/Social
May 21: K-2 Field Day (Raindate: 5/22)
May 25: Memorial Day (SCHOOL CLOSED)
May 26: CEHASA Public Meeting 6PM @ NAS Library
Looking ahead...
June 2: Staff Professional Development (NO SCHOOL for students)
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Happy National Principal Appreciation Day!
Today we recognize and celebrate the incredible dedication, commitment, and leadership of our principals, whose hard work often happens behind the scenes but makes a lasting impact on every student’s success. Your efforts create supportive, thriving school environments where both students and staff can grow and succeed.
Mr. Gorman, Mrs. DiSimone, Mrs. Mele, and Mrs. Jones, we honor and appreciate all that you do each day to uplift your school communities. Cinnaminson is stronger because of your leadership and vision.
Thank you for being such a positive and inspiring force in education!
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This annual event provides an opportunity to raise awareness about hearing and speech problems, and to encourage people to think about their own hearing and get their hearing checked. Early identification and intervention for hearing loss is important. Many people live with unidentified hearing loss, often failing to realize that they are missing certain sounds and words. Checking one’s hearing is the first step toward addressing the issue.
To learn more, please click on the fact sheet link below.
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We would like to extend our heartfelt appreciation to our outstanding school nurse, Mrs. Ormsby, for the kindness, compassion, and steady care she provides each and every day. Whether tending to minor injuries, supporting students who aren’t feeling well, or offering reassurance and comfort, she plays an essential role in keeping our school community healthy and safe. Her dedication reaches well beyond the nurse’s office, and we are truly grateful for the positive impact she has on our students, staff and school community.
Thank you, Mrs. Ormsby, for all that you do—you are truly at the heart of our school’s care.
Happy School Nurse Appreciation Day!
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Dear New Albany School Staff,
During Staff Appreciation Week, we want to extend our heartfelt gratitude to each and every one of you for the love, care, and attention you give to our students and families every day. Your willingness to pour your time, energy, and passion into each day makes a lasting and meaningful difference in the lives of those you serve. Your dedication, compassion, and commitment do not go unnoticed. You are truly the heart and soul of our school, and your dedication is what makes New Albany School such a special place.
Thank you for all that you do—we appreciate you more than words can express.
With sincere thanks,
Mrs. Jones, Mrs. Oliver and Mr. Belsky
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Not All Heroes Wear Capes!
Stop by any cafeteria to watch school nutrition professionals prepare healthy meals for students—all the while adhering to strict nutrition standards, navigating student food allergies, and offering service with a smile—and you’ll see they are true heroes!
This is the reason we celebrate School Lunch Hero Day every year on the first Friday in May. This annual observance is a chance to showcase what a difference school nutrition professionals make in the lives of every child who comes through the cafeteria.
We are grateful to our very own school lunch heroes, Ms. Dorothy, Ms. Lynn, and Ms. Anja, for all they do for our students. They are always so positive and friendly with students and make healthy, delicious lunches that students enjoy. Thank you for always leading with kindness!
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On National Speech-Language Pathologist Day, we proudly celebrate Mrs. Jenkins and Ms. Campanella for the outstanding care and expertise they bring to our students each day. Your dedication to helping students develop strong communication skills makes a lasting difference in their confidence, learning, and overall success. Through your patience, compassion, and commitment, you empower students to find their voices and reach their full potential. We are truly grateful for all that you do—thank you for being such an essential part of our school community! |
In recognition of Asian American and Pacific Islander (AAPI) Heritage Month, we celebrate the rich cultures, traditions, and contributions of AAPI communities. Throughout the month, our students will have opportunities to learn about influential figures, diverse histories, and the many ways AAPI individuals have shaped our world. We are proud to honor and appreciate the diversity that strengthens our school community.
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We are excited to invite you to our upcoming Art Show! Come out and see your child’s fabulous artwork on display. Our students have worked incredibly hard and thoughtfully to create such amazing pieces they are proud to share. We hope you are able to join us and celebrate their creativity and effort—we look forward to seeing you there!
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May is National Mental Health Awareness month. Established in 1949, the goal is to help people recognize the ways that mental health concerns can impact their lives by reducing the stigma associated with mental health. Communities provide education about resources that are available and promote support for individuals and families affected by mental health.
Mental Health Awareness month is an important time to practice self-care activities that can be used every day to make sure we are taking care of ourselves. Examples of self-care activities include listening to music, spending time outdoors, deep breathing exercises, writing in a journal, and sharing our feelings with individuals in our lives.
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This month in the library, we will be reading and learning about insects. Insects are such a fascinating topic, and there’s so much to explore in both fiction and nonfiction. Reading about some of the world’s tiniest inhabitants always gets kids excited about reading.
It’s always fun to “Bee a Reader”.
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SUMMER CAMP
If your student will be attending a summer camp at any of the district schools, please reach out to the Nurse Ormsby directly so we can safely store their medication for the duration of camp. Her contact information is ormsbyk@cinnaminson.com or (856) 786-2284 ext 6832.
NEW ALBANY END OF YEAR MEDICATION PICK UP
If your child keeps medication in the nurse’s office, please remember to pick up your child’s medication(s) on the last day of school
- No medications will be held over until September.
- Any medications left in the Health Office will be discarded.
- Students are not permitted to pick up or transport medications from/to school.
- New doctors’ orders and new medications will be required for each school year. For your convenience, forms can be found online at:
Care on Wheels
*Check out the monthly calendar to see days/times when Virtua Pediatric Mobile Services will be coming to a neighborhood near you.
Virtua's Pediatric Mobile Services provides children from infancy to age six in underserved communities throughout South Jersey with health services they need.
The fully-equipped program on wheels offers a range of services, including dental and developmental screenings, blood lead level testing, lead poisoning education, flu shots, back-to-school physicals, vision and hearing screenings, health education, community resources, and referrals to specialized services.
Click on the provided link above or Call 609-304-0151 to schedule an appointment.
Clothing Donations
As the weather continues to get warmer and you are switching out your childrens' winter clothing, please consider donating any outgrown play clothes to the nurses' offices. We are always in need of extra t-shirts, sweatpants, leggings and shorts for students who are in need of a
change of clothes while at school.
Also, we could always use new sock and underwear donations
(Sizes 4/5-10/12).
Thank you!
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National Physical Fitness and Sports Month
May is National Physical Fitness and Sports Month!
This is a time to highlight the importance of staying active through sports and other physical activities. In celebration of this observance, we encourage everyone to get at least 60 minutes of physical activity each day, and work together to provide ample opportunity for students to be physically active both at school and at home.
A few ways we encourage physical activity at school:
-Physical Education class
-Recess
-Movement brain breaks inside the classroom
-Walks along the sensory path in school hallways
-Taking brain breaks outside when weather permits
Here are some ways to promote physical activity at home:
-Go for family walks (nature walks/scavenger hunts can be extra fun!)
-Drawing with chalk on the sidewalk/driveway
-Playing games with friends in the neighborhood
-Watching TV (that's right!) - challenge each other to try to hold a plank position throughout a commercial break
-Riding bike, scooter, etc.
-Trying out new sports together! Figure out something that nobody in the family has played before and give it a try!
Field Day is on Thursday, May 21st (Rain date - Friday, May 22nd)
Remember to wear/bring:
-Comfortable clothing
-Athletic shoes
-Sunscreen (applied before arriving to school)
-Water bottle
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Happy Mother’s Day to all the amazing women in our school community—mothers, grandmothers, godmothers, stepmothers, mothers-in-law, foster moms, bonus moms, other-mothers, aunts, wives, partners, sisters, friends, fellow moms, mentors and women who love with a mother’s heart! 💐
Today is all about celebrating YOU and the countless ways you care, support, and lift up the children in your lives. We hope your day is filled with love, laughter, maybe a little relaxation, and all the appreciation you truly deserve. Enjoy every moment—you’ve earned it! 💕
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LAST CHANCE to order your yearbook here. Orders will be accepted until May 9th.
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!
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May 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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Our Lost & Found is getting full again. Please encourage your child to take a few minutes to check for any misplaced items—jackets, water bottles, lunch boxes, and more. We’d love to reunite these items with their owners before they’re donated. 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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Congratulations to Mrs. Lisa Knauss for being selected as the April Faculty Member of the Month! Mrs. Knauss makes a positive impact on the students of New Albany School every day with her warm demeanor and creative thinking. She has risen to the challenge of teaching Art on a cart, meeting the demands of a curriculum as well as the needs of all students at NAS. She is a valuable team member and the artwork she hangs every year brightens our hallways. Her Art Show highlights the accomplishments of our young learners. Mrs. Knauss instills a love of creating Art that will continue to bloom for many years to come. She is always ready to add special touches to the school concerts every year, whether it's creating props, costumes, or amazing scenery. And she does this all on top of her regular work duties. She is amazing!
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 April 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.
Kindergarten: Chloe Jamison
1st Grade: Charlotte Locicero
2nd Grade: Willow Cidoni
Specials Star Student: Hendrix Love-Alicea
Congratulations on a job well done!
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Thank You CEHASA
Thank you for creating the “Kindness in Action” Award. This is such a meaningful way to recognize and celebrate the many ways our students demonstrate kindness each day. We are so proud of the recipients recognized at the March meeting. Congratulations to all!
Stocks Pound Cake Fundraiser
**Sales Are Closed**
Pick-Ups will take place on
May 8, 2026 from 4:00 PM to 5:30 PM at
111 Chestnut Lane, Cinnaminson, NJ 08077.
Rita's Fundraising Card Program
For $5.00 a Rita’s Fundraising Card can be purchased and
you will receive 10% off your order for all of 2026 at
the Cinnaminson, Moorestown Mall and Burlington locations.
Note, some restrictions apply, see card disclosures for details.
Orders can be placed via the attached form or by ordering online:
Spirit Wear
Remember, we have our Spiritwear online store open!
Please consider purchasing from our program which in-turn benefits our children and staff directly!
Phillies Night Out
**Ticket Sales Are Closed**
We look forward to seeing all of you at Cinnaminson Night Out with the Philies on Monday, May 18th!
A few ways that CEHASA supports our schools:
End of year parties for 2nd & 5th grade—including tshirts
Defray year book costs for 2nd & 5th graders
Pay for special assemblies
Defray class trip costs
Stock teachers lounges
We helped build a fun new playground at New Albany Elementary School
Welcome Back picnics
Mr. Softee at Art & Literacy Night
End of year water ice or ice cream truck celebrations
CHS Senior Scholarships
Support field days with treats
Support 8th Grade Events
AND MORE!
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