Weymouth Families,

In this week’s Friday folder we have several important pieces of information.

We have officially put out the registration for our Summer Bridge Program. This is a highly beneficial, free program with more details on the attached flyer. The registration, for students currently enrolled at WTS in 1st-7th grade, is attached and can be found on our website’s homepage.

Also, we have our first informational newsletter for a prospective L.E.A.P. study. The purpose of the program is to apply for a grant to study the possibility of working with nearby districts for the purpose of beneficial educational funding. Please take a look at the newsletter for many details as it affects all Weymouth families and community members. There is a dedicated contact email if you need any further information.

School is closed on Monday, May 31st. Have a wonderful Memorial Day weekend!

Class of 2021 End-of-Year Activities

Thursday, June 3, 11:30-1:15 Wax Museum Beginning at 11:30 am, 8th grade students(Remote & Virtual) will set up desks outside near the gazebo and get in costumes. Beginning at12:00 students, staff, and parents are invited to visit the museum. Please enter through the gatenear the gazebo. There will be a sign-in sheet at the entrance where parents and guests arerequested to sign in. At 1:15 students will break down their exhibits. Parents may also sign theirstudents out at this time.

Friday, June 11, 6:00-10:00 Evening at Playland’s Castaway Cove on the boardwalk inOcean City Students will enjoy an evening of rides, pizza and ice cream. Permission slips andmore information will be forthcoming.

Tuesday, June 15, 8:45 - 1:30--Graduation Practice & Picnic LunchGraduation practice in the morning from 9-12; lunch and outdoor fun from 12-1:30. Activities willinclude water games, plan accordingly. Bring a towel. Virtual students should arrive at school by8:45 am and report to the library. Masks will be required for times we are indoors.

Wednesday, June 16th,--Sidewalk Art and Graduation PracticeVirtual learners should arrive at school by 8:30. After practice, all students will be able todecorate a block of sidewalk in the front of the building. All artwork must be school appropriate.

Wednesday, June 16, 2021 6:00 pm --Graduation Ceremony--Graduation will be held in theAll Purpose Room. Each family is welcome to bring up to 8 guests. Families will be sitting inpods. All guests are required to wear masks while indoors. More detailed information will beforthcoming as we get closer to the date.

Please check the appropriate box below. Thank you

� My child currently attends Weymouth Township School. Please register them to attend the Summer Bridge Program II.

� My child is not currently enrolled in the Weymouth Township School. I understand I will need to enroll/register my child to attend school in the district before he/she may participate in this school-wide program. Please contact me with information on school enrollment.

CURRENTLY DISTRICT ENROLLED STUDENT INFORMATION: Please print

Child’s Name: ___________________________________ Grade (2020-2021): __________________ Address: ________________________________________________________________________________

CONTACT INFORMATION: Please print

Parent/Guardian Name: ____________________________________________________________________

Phone #: ______________________ Email Address: ________________________________________

NOTE: Your child must be registered as a WTSD student to attend this program.

Summer Bridge Program II Field Trip Permission Form

Our Summer Bridge Program may include field trips. By signing the form below you are giving permission for your child to attend these trips and be transported by the Weymouth Township School District. You will be notified of the place and time prior to the trip.

I give my permission for my child, ________________________________________ to participate in the field trips planned for the Summer Bridge Program.

Parent Signature: ____________________________________________________ Date: ___________

Registration Form - July 12 – August 20

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Taking a LEAP into the future

The Weymouth Board of Education has joined with Buena and Estell Manor Boards to apply for a LEAP (Local Efficiency Achievement Program). The Grant will be used to fund a feasibility study to explore ways we can work together to provide better educational opportunities for our kids and maximize the operations and financial effectiveness of our districts. There are two immediate positives from this study. The first is that the study comes at no cost to the district and the second is that simply taking part in the study will reduce the annual reduction in state aid by doubling the length of the ”adjustment” term from 4 to 8 years. The first step will be to review what we do and how we do it and to compare the services offered in all of our districts. We recognize that Weymouth is so small that we could benefit in many ways by becoming part of a larger district.   

But that decision is not up to the Board – it is up to the voters of Weymouth. The Board’s job is to explore the options and then present them to the community with a recommended course of action and any decision to change will require a YES vote by a majority of voters.

Why does this matter?

In recent years the State has determined that Weymouth was “overfunded” and is reducing our State Equalization Aid dramatically. We lost nearly $500,000 this year and will lose even more each year in the years ahead. All of this loss cannot easily be made up. We are looking at all options. One reason for the study is that it could spread the reduction over a longer period, reducing the loss each year.

The State is offering financial incentives to smaller districts to regionalize if this makes sense for them and if the voters approve the plan. We hope that the study will produce viable options for Weymouth.

All change takes time. Our future starts now. These are just the first steps in a process that will take several years before it can be fully implemented. 

  

There are financial, educational, and local tax implications. Until we have the study completed, we will not know the answers, but the Board believes that now is the time to start the process.

We don’t know what the study will find. But we will never know if we don’t try to find the answers.

Community Involvement As the process develops the Board will keep the community informed with Newsletters like this and we will also establish a working group of Board members, parents, teachers, and the community to meet and provide input to the Board as our plans develop. We will ask for volunteers for this committee at a later date. In the meantime, we are always interested to hear from members of the community.

BOARD OF EDUCATION

Edward Zebedies Jr. President

Constance Anne Reymann, Vice President Daniel Ardito Patricia Doerr

Christopher Egbert Henry Goldsmith Corrine Howie

John Specht Contact us at

LEAPstudy@weymouthtsd.org

 

Want to know more……. New Jersey would like to eliminate all school districts that are not K thru 12. This will force smaller districts like ours to exist with less “State Aid” and depend more on local taxpayers. In addition Weymouth Township is the victim of another funding initiative by the state known as Bill S2. This Bill changed the formula for calculating the amount of State tax dollars each District receives. In our case this Bill is significant. We have seen a massive loss of state aid in the past four years and this year we lost nearly $500,000. Next year will be worse! The state is adjusting aid for past years and we are big losers. For more information on this Bill see the link below: https://nj.gov/governor/news/news/562018/approved/20180724a.shtml This year the school administration was extremely successful in obtaining numerous grants to offset the majority of the reduction in Aid. The future possibility of these grants is uncertain.

Student Name: _____________________________

Grade: ______ Homeroom Teacher: __________

Please fill out one sheet per student for record keeping and distribution. Payment can be combined for families in the same

check/envelope. Please submit payment ASAP.

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June 2021 Weymouth Township Elementary School

LunchMONDAY TUESDAY WEDNESDAY THURSDAY FRIDAYSalad Dressings:

Please Note: Some saladdressings contain MODIFIEDFOOD STARCH. Please referto label to verify.Light Ranch DressingLight Ranch Dressing PacketLight Caesar DressingLight Caesar Dressing PacketLight French DressingLight Country FrenchDressing PacketLight Italian DressingLight Italian Dressing Packet

1Chicken Cheese SteakPeanut Butter & JellySandwichSIDES:Fruit & Veggie100% Fruit Juice

2Cheeseburger on a BunPeanut Butter & JellySandwichSIDES:Fruit & Veggie100% Fruit Juice

3Spaghetti Beef Meatballswith Marinara Sauce Peanut Butter & JellySandwichSIDES:Fruit & Veggie100% Fruit Juice

4Pizza DippersPeanut Butter & JellySandwichSIDES:Fruit & Veggie100% Fruit Juice

7Fish Sticks with CheddarGoldfish Crackers Peanut Butter & JellySandwichSIDESFruit & Veggie100% Fruit Juice

8Chicken Alfredo PastaPeanut Butter & JellySandwichSIDESFruit & Veggie100% Fruit Juice

9Ham & Cheese WrapPeanut Butter & JellySandwichSIDES:Fruit & Veggie100% Fruit Juice

10Meatball ParmesanSandwichPeanut Butter & JellySandwichSIDESFruit & Veggie100% Fruit Juice

11Cheese PizzaPeanut Butter & JellySandwichSIDESFruit & Veggie100% Fruit Juice

14Grilled Cheese SandwichPeanut Butter & JellySandwichSIDES:Fruit & Veggie100% Fruit Juice

15Soft Shell Pork TacosPeanut Butter & JellySandwichSIDESFruit & Veggie100% Fruit Juice

16Cheeseburger on a BunPeanut Butter & JellySandwichSIDES:Fruit & Veggie100% Fruit Juice

17Turkey & Cheese HoagiePeanut Butter & JellySandwichSIDES:Fruit & Veggie100% Fruit Juice

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