The Patriot Post

Greetings North Warren!

It's hard to believe a month has passed since we welcomed students back to school. Everyone is settling into the routine of the school day and the classrooms are abuzz with students learning. In fact, students themselves are reporting that not having cell phones in classes and in the hallways has made them more focused and even makes the day go faster. All of our sports teams are up and running, the marching band won their first competition, the theater program has begun rehearsing for the fall play, and clubs and activities are meeting regularly and planning events for the upcoming months. We are off to a great start!

October is going to be a busy month, so please continue reading to find out what's to come.

The New Jersey Department of Education is once again requiring New Jersey schools to administer the Start Strong assessment. The Start Strong assessments:

• are based on a subset of prioritized prior-year academic standards;
• will provide immediate results to educators;
• will include the same accessibility features and accommodations as the New Jersey Student Learning Assessments (NJSLA);
• are required for English Language Arts for students in grades 4 - 10, Mathematics for students in grades 4 - 8 and students currently enrolled in Algebra I, Algebra II, or Geometry, and Science for students in grades 6, 9, and 12.

North Warren will administer the Start Strong assessments on Tuesday, October 11 and Wednesday, October 12. Make up tests are scheduled for the week of October 17. The assessments are administered electronically; therefore, it is imperative that students bring their fully charged Chromebooks to school.

In addition to the Start Strong assessments, North Warren will administer the New Jersey Graduation Proficiency Assessment (NJGPA) to all 11th grade students, the New Jersey Student Learning Assessment (NJSLA) in English Language Arts and Mathematics for students in grades 7 - 9, and the New Jersey Student Learning Assessment (NJSLA) in Science for students in grades 8 and 11. The testing window for each test, including make up dates, are listed in the table below.

On Wednesday, October 12, our 10th and 11th grade students will be taking the PSAT at North Warren Regional High School. All 10th and 11th grade students received a practice book and instructions about the PSAT. The test will take place during regular school hours.

Please note: Wednesday, October 12 is an early dismissal day for all students. Lunch will not be served.

North Warren has partnered with Herff Jones to offer yearbooks, class rings, and varsity jackets for purchase by our students. Online orders for yearbooks are now being accepted. Please visit yearbookordercenter.com to place your order. You will be prompted to enter our school order number - 25157.

Additionally, a representative from Herff Jones will be on site on Friday, October 14 (5 - 7 PM) before the Homecoming football game and on Thursday, October 20 during unit lunch to process orders for class rings and varsity jackets. Please see the flyers attached below for more information.

Bender Photography will be here on Wednesday, October 26 for students who missed Picture Day in September. Picture forms were distributed the first week of school. Extra forms are available in the main office. Pictures can also be ordered online at bender-photo.com.

The High School Student Council is planning the following events leading up to the Homecoming football game on Friday, October 14:

• Friday, October 7 - hall decorating after school (High School)
• Spirit Week Dress Days (Middle and High School): Tuesday 10/11 - pajama day; Wednesday 10/12 - jersey day; Thursday 10/13 - wear pink in support of breast cancer awareness; Friday 10/14 - class color day (7th - red; 8th - blue; 9th - white; 10th - red; 11th - blue; 12th - black)
• Wednesday, October 12 - Homecoming Dance (7 - 9:30 PM) - NORTH WARREN HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS ONLY. Tickets will be sold during unit lunch (October 3 - 7) and at the door on October 12. Tickets purchased in advance are $8. Tickets purchased at the door are $10.
• Friday, October 14 - Homecoming football game at 7 PM with the crowning of the Homecoming King and Queen at halftime.

In addition to the events planned by the Student Council, the PTO is also hosting the annual bonfire on Tuesday, October 11 at 5 PM and the tailgate before the football game (5 - 7 PM) on Friday, October 14.

SCHOOL CLOSED

Monday, October 10

START STRONG TESTING

Tuesday, October 11 and Wednesday, October 12

PSAT

Wednesday, October 12

EARLY DISMISSAL - ALL STUDENTS

Wednesday, October 12

STUDENT PICTURE DAY - MAKE UP

Wednesday, October 26

Email: cmurphy@northwarren.org
Website: northwarren.org
Phone: 9083628211