October is National Bullying Prevention Month
October is Dyslexia Awareness Month
October 5-30: Socktober
October 4-10: National Fire Prevention Week
October 5: Jump Into Reading Challenge begins
October 5-9: Week of Respect
October 9-16: Scholastic Book Fair
October 13: BOE Meeting 7 PM, CMS Cafetorium
October 14: Session 1 of After School Clubs Begins
October 15: Family Book Fair & Literacy Night 6-8 PM
October 19: Fire Prevention Assembly
October 19-23: National School Bus Safety Week
October 20: School Picture Day
October 21: Unity Day (Wear Orange in support of Bullying Prevention Month)
October 23: Trunk or Treat
October 26-30: Red Ribbon Week
October 28: The Respect Tour Assembly
October 30: Halloween Parade
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National Bullying Prevention Month is an important opportunity for our New Albany School community to come together to promote kindness, inclusion, and respect, while reminding every student that their words and actions can make a difference.
We encourage our students to join us in taking a stand against bullying by making a commitment to be kind, accepting, and inclusive.
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Bring your best smile and dress to impress for picture day on Tuesday, October 20th! All students will have their photo taken on this day.
If you would like to place your order online, please visit The Barksdale School Portraits at barksdalestorefront.com. Use School Access Code: 12360IN.
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Fire Prevention Week 2026 – Safe Charging Is a Superpower!
Plug in. Power up. Stay safe.
Key safety tips:
Cheap charger? Don't chance it.
Use the cord and charger that came with your device or one approved by the manufacturer.
Soft surface? Hard pass.
Charge on a hard, flat surface like a table, desk, or bare floor.
Fully charged? Time to unplug.
Unplug your device when it is fully charged.
For tools and rides, charge outside.
Charge large items like e-bikes, scooters, and power tools outside when possible. Do not block exits when charging.
Feels hot? Stop using it.
Stop using your device if it feels very hot, starts to swell, smells strange, leaks, smokes, or makes popping or hissing sounds.
On a flight? Keep it in sight.
When on a plane, keep devices where you can see them while charging. Do not charge e-cigarettes or vapes on the plane. Tell a flight attendant if you notice a problem with your device.
Resources for FPW
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We are excited to host our annual Literacy Night on Thursday, October 15th from 6:00 - 8:00 PM! Join us for an evening of fun and engaging reading activities, as you visit the various stations across the building. There are activities for everyone to enjoy! Don't forget to "Dive Into A Good Book," stopping by the library to visit the book fair that evening. We hope to see you there!
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October is National Bullying Prevention Month, a time for schools, families, and communities to come together to promote kindness, inclusion, and respect. At New Albany School, we continue to focus on creating a safe and welcoming environment where every student feels valued, supported, and empowered to treat others with compassion.
Families can help by talking with their children about their experiences at school and online, encouraging them to speak up when something doesn’t feel right, and reminding them that they can make a positive difference by being a kind and respectful friend, an upstander, and a caring member of our school community. Together, we can help make kindness and inclusion part of our everyday Pirate culture!
Show your support during National Bullying Prevention Month by wearing ORANGE on Wednesday, October 21st. Wearing the color orange is a representation of the supportive message that our society wants to prevent bullying and that we are united in kindness, acceptance, and inclusion.
The Counseling Department will lead several fun events during October. Please see below for more details.
Week of Respect
Throughout the week, students and staff will have various spirit days that tie into the respect theme, as well as quick daily challenges that will be announced each morning.
Respecting Everyone's Differences
- Monday, October 5th: Showing respect is no sweat! - Wear your comfy sweatpants & sweatshirts
- Tuesday, October 6th: Spread Kindness! - Wear clothing with a kind word or saying on it
- Wednesday, October 7th: TEAM Up Against Bullying! - Wear your favorite sport or team colors
- Thursday, October 8th: Peace, love, and respect ! - Wear Tie dye/peace sign clothing
- Friday, October 9th: NJ Goes Blue & Gold - Wear Blue & Gold clothing as we stand united against bullying
Red Ribbon Week
Red ribbon week which focuses on healthy habits for our young learners.
Promoting Healthy Habits
- Monday, October 26th: Healthy Habits - What are habits? - Wear RED!
- Tuesday, October 27th: Healthy Habits - Staying Active
- Wednesday, October 28th: Healthy Habits - Nutrition Tips
- Thursday, October 29th: Healthy Habits - Self Care - Wear your comfy pajamas to school!
- Friday, October 30th: Healthy Habits - Make time for fun!
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Socktober
October 5th kicks off our Socktober donation drive. Staff and students will collect sock donations that will be given to local shelters to help those in need. Help us make a difference in the lives of others! Send in a pair of new socks! Donations will be accepted until October 30th.
Book Fair
Mrs. Conn is so excited to announce that the Scholastic Book Fair will run from October 12 to October 16, 2026. Students LOVE visiting the book fair and shopping for their favorite books. On October 15th, the book fair will be open in the evening from 6:00-8:00 PM, as we celebrate Literacy Night.
Join Senator Singleton's Jump Into Reading Challenge
We are excited to invite students in grades K-2 to participate in this year’s 11th Annual 7th Legislative District "Jump into Reading Challenge!" It is our utmost belief that the ability to become a life-long reader is one of the keys to success in education, the workplace, and beyond. Current trends in research indicate that early literacy is paramount in a child’s educational and overall development. We can collectively do our part to help students develop strong foundations of literacy and promote this life-long love of reading.
The reading challenge will take place from October 5th through November 13th.
All reading logs are due back to Mrs. Conn in the library by Friday, November 13th.
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Fall Cleaning? Help the Nurse’s Office! 🍂
As you tidy up for fall, please consider donating to our school nurse’s office! We are always grateful for donations that help us keep our students comfortable, cared for, and ready to learn. We are currently in need of:
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New socks and underwear (all genders, sizes 4T–Youth Large)
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Gently used sneakers (kids’ sizes 11–3)
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Gently used clothing (t-shirts, leggings, sweatpants, athletic shorts)
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Boys’ sweatpants — gently used or new (sizes Youth Small–Youth Large)
These items help us care for our students when accidents happen or an extra change of clothing is needed during the school day. Your generosity makes a big difference in helping us meet the needs of our students!
Donations can be dropped off in the Main Office. Thank you for helping us keep our students comfortable, confident, and cared for!
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Dyslexia Awareness Month is celebrated every October to raise awareness of dyslexia and promote inclusivity for people with dyslexia and low literacy. It's a global event that's part of the neurodiversity awareness movement.
Definition
A general term for disorders that involve difficulty in learning to read or interpret words, letters and other symbols but that do not affect general intelligence.
Facts
- Dyslexia is the most common learning disability. Individuals with this medical condition have difficulty in the areas of language processing
- 1 in 5 people suffer from dyslexia.
- About 70 to 85% of children who are placed in special education for learning disabilities are dyslexic.
- Dyslexia does not reflect an overall defect in language, but a localized weakness within the phonologic module of the brain (where sounds of language are put together to form words or break words down into sounds).
- People with dyslexia are usually more creative and have a higher level of intelligence.
- Those with dyslexia use only the right side of the brain to process language, while non-dyslexics use three areas on the left side of the brain to process language.
- Children have a 50% chance of having dyslexia if one parent has it. And a 100% chance if both parents have it.
- Dyslexia ranges from mild to severe. Around 40% of people with dyslexia also have ADHD. And those with dyslexia use about 5 times more energy to complete mental tasks.
- Dyslexia is not a disease so there is no cure. It’s a learning disability that includes difficulty in the use/processing of linguistic and symbolic codes, alphabetic letters representing speech sounds or numbers and quantities.
- Dyslexics do not “see” words backwards. The “b-d” letter reversal for example is mainly caused by deficits in interpreting left and right.
- The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services estimates that 15% of the population has dyslexia.
Famous People with Dyslexia:
- Jennifer Aniston
- Keanu Reeves
- Albert Einstein
- Anderson Cooper
- Octavia Spencer
- Steven Speilberg
- Thomas Edison
- Bella Thorne
- Keira Knightly
- Channing Tatum
- Richard Branson
- Whoopi Goldberg
Recommended Literature
Possible books to use with your students to help explain Dyslexia:
- Ages 5-8: It’s Called Dyslexia (Written by: Jennifer Moore-Mallinos)
- Ages 10+: My name is Brain Brian (Written by: Jeanne Betancourt)
Click on the link to find a suggested list of Dyslexia Friendly Books. The following books are considered dyslexia friendly for ages 9+. They are all specifically written to help readers who have visual stress and for dyslexic readers to enjoy.
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Cinnaminson School District will join school communities across the country in recognizing National School Bus Safety Week, October 19–23, 2026. This annual observance is an opportunity to celebrate the important role school transportation plays in our students’ daily lives and to remind our entire community that school bus safety is everyone’s responsibility. This year’s theme, “Safe Rides, Everyday Heroes,” highlights the students, families, drivers, educators, and community members who work together to make each school-day journey safe.
Each day, millions of students rely on school buses to travel safely to and from school. We encourage our students to do their part by listening to their bus driver, remaining seated, keeping the aisles clear, using handrails, and following all bus safety expectations. Families can help by reviewing safe practices with their children and reminding them that the bus stop is a place to wait calmly, stay alert, and follow directions.
Safety also extends beyond the bus. Motorists play a critical role in protecting our students by slowing down in school zones, eliminating distractions, and stopping when a school bus is displaying its flashing red lights and extended stop arm. Illegal passing of stopped school buses continues to be a significant safety concern, making it especially important for everyone in our community to remain alert and follow the law.
Safety Starts at the Bus Stop
- Arrive at the bus stop at least five minutes before the scheduled arrival time.
- Wait calmly and stay away from the roadway.
- Never run, push, or play near the bus stop.
- Wait for the bus to come to a complete stop before approaching.
Getting On and Off the Bus
- Use the handrails when entering and exiting the bus.
- Wait for the driver’s direction before crossing in front of the bus.
- Stay in the driver's line of sight and remain aware of traffic.
- Never walk behind a school bus.
- If you drop something near the bus, tell the driver rather than attempting to retrieve it yourself.
Be Safe on the Bus
- Remain seated while the bus is moving.
- Keep hands, arms, and belongings inside the bus.
- Keep the aisles clear of backpacks and other items.
- Use a seat belt when one is available.
- Use a quiet voice and avoid distracting the driver.
- Follow the bus driver's directions and all school bus rules.
Let's work together to make every ride a safe ride for our students. During National School Bus Safety Week—and throughout the entire school year—thank you to our bus drivers, transportation staff, families, students, and community members for being everyday heroes who help keep our children safe.
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Halloween will be celebrated on Friday, October 30th. Weather permitting, we will conduct our parade at 9:30 AM at New Albany School.
Please see the information below regarding parade information:
- Parade spectators should park along New Albany Road or in the Covenant Presbyterian Church lot.
- The school driveway and parking lot will be closed during the parade time.
- All students will walk out of the main entrance, down the driveway sidewalk, along New Albany Road, and back across the footbridge.
- Students should come to school dressed in their costumes. We are requesting NO blow up costumes, as they may cause a safety hazard on the bus and while walking in the parade. If a costume has props, consider leaving these at home, as they are often misplaced, dropped, or forgotten in school.
- *Reminder*: NO fake weapons of any kind are allowed. We respectfully ask that costume masks that obscure the complete face not be worn, so as not to impair breathing or vision. We need all students to be able to walk safely through the parade route.
- Teachers will organize party activities and celebrations and will correspond with parents about any needed supplies prior to the date. Teachers will also inform parents who are chosen to assist with classroom celebrations.
- Once the parade has finished, selected room parents will check in on the kindergarten blacktop at the respective grade level table.
- Room parents may not drop off any supplies prior to the parade. Please bring your party supplies with you upon check-in (following the parade).
- All parents MUST exit the building according to the schedule below, so classes can attend lunch and recess:
- K parents will exit by 11:50am
- 1st Grade parents will exit by 12:00pm
- 2nd Grade parents will exit by 12:30pm
- Parents are encouraged to leave students in school to finish the day, however, if you do choose to sign your child out for the day, you may sign them out in the classroom (teachers will have blue sign out sheets available). Should you need to sign out a sibling, you must report to the main office.
We look forward to a fun and festive day for all!
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The cost of a student lunch is $3.05 and milk is 0.65 cents. 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.
In order to create your child's Lunchtime School Payment Portal account, you will need their student ID #. You can locate the number on the Genesis Parent Portal or call the main office. For more information on the Lunchtime School Payment Portal, Click Here.
Breakfast will be offered to students who choose to participate in the breakfast program. Please note that the cost for breakfast will be $2.00. Those students receiving Free/Reduced Lunch will be eligible for free breakfast. To complete an application, please see the link here: Lunch Application.
A menu will be posted on our website here: Menus for Breakfast/Lunch. Upon arriving at school each day, students will report to their homeroom and then to the cafeteria to receive their breakfast.
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The Lost & Found is already filling up. 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.
Please remember to label all of your child's items so that we can return them safely to the owner.
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Dear Family and Friends,
Our school is hosting a Pajama Day to help kids at Children's Hospital of Philadelphia (CHOP)!
Why We Participate
The time for innovation and breakthroughs is now. CHOP is on the cusp of life-changing discoveries for children. They are transforming the well-being of children and creating healthier communities throughout Philadelphia and across the world. We are raising money because we want to help make today's innovative ideas, tomorrow's realities.
How You Can Help
Consider supporting us by making a tax-deductible donation as we say YAY to Pajama Day.
Students are invited wear pajamas on Monday, November 30th!
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Students and staff at Rush and New Albany are invited to wear purple to celebrate Colton's return to school on October 2nd. Colton is a student at New Albany who is currently battling cancer. He has siblings at both Rush and New Albany. We are excited to give him a warm welcome back to school and show our support for him and his family! |
We are proud to recognize Ms. Aja Jones as our September Staff Member of the Month!
Ms. Jones consistently demonstrates compassion, patience, and professionalism in her work with students. She goes above and beyond to support students who may be experiencing emotional or behavioral challenges, always approaching each situation with a calm and positive attitude and keeping the needs of our students at the heart of everything she does. Whether providing support during a challenging moment, checking in with a student during lunch or recess, or helping students regain a sense of comfort and confidence throughout the school day, Ms. Jones is always there when her students need her.
In addition to her individual support of students, Ms. Jones has helped facilitate schoolwide assemblies focused on building a positive school culture and encouraging positive thinking. Her compassion, dedication, and commitment to our students and school community are truly appreciated.
Thank you for all of the care, kindness, and support you pour into our students and staff each day! We are so fortunate to have you as part of our New Albany family! ❤️🏴☠️
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 September 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 - Delaney Gibbons
First Grade - Chloe Jamison
Second Grade - Sienna Harland
Star Specials Student - Liam Jones
Congratulations on a job well done!
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Spirit Wear
New swag now available as a pre-order! All orders will be submitted to the vendor on 10/2 to be made!
Panzarotti Fundraiser
Orders are now being accepted for the Tarantini Panzarotti sale! You can submit orders online at:
Sales close on 1/31/27 & centralized pickup at Rush school will occur on 3/15/27 from 3:30-4:30pm!
Pretzel Sale
Pretzel sales are closing soon! Don’t forget to place your order before it's too late!
Shady Brook Farms
Planning on going to ShadyBook Farm this Fall season? Use our promo code CES2026 and save 10% on your tickets!!
Check out some of our upcoming events in the flyer below. Just click on the QR code for details.
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