countryside elementary
school
Robert Smith, Principal
115 Schoolhouse Lane
Mount Laurel, NJ 08054
856-234-2750
An Important Letter to Parents of
Fourth-Grade Students About Orientation
To The Hartford School
Breaking News:
Some of our school nurses, and those across the county, are seeing increased numbers of students this week with flu-like symptoms. If your child is not feeling well, and is experiencing fever combined with either sore throat or coughing, please keep them home. The links below provide guidance on the current status of the H1N1 Virus and how long your child should remain home if symptoms occur.
H1N1 Virus Concerns
When to keep your child at home for illness |
Eagles Flight Night! at Lincoln Field!
August 2, 2009
As a member of the Countryside School Family you have the first chance to purchase tickets to this exciting event! Tickets for the general public are $20 for Adults and $10 for children. Through this special offer you can purchase as many tickets as you like for ONLY $10 each and be guaranteed to sit in great seats with your Countryside School group! Fans will be able to see their favorite veterans and rookies suit up for Eagles Flight Night! and participate in a preseason practice. For many of the 2009 free agents and draft picks, this will be the first time that they will play at Lincoln Financial Field.
Offering something for the entire family, Eagles Flight Night! will feature:
a dazzling fireworks display
player intros
interviews and behind the scenes footage
live practice on the field
free giveaways
player-autographed merchandise for sale
interactive activities
There will also be appearances by Eagles alumni, the team's mascot SWOOP and the Philadelphia Eagles Cheerleaders.
Purchase Tickets here - Use Password Country |
Emergency School Information can always
be found on our main district web page.
School Hours:
Grades 1-4: 8:30 a.m. - 2:55 p.m.
Kindergarten A.M.: 8:30 a.m. - 11 a.m.
Kindergarten P.M.: 12:25 p.m. - 2:55 p.m.
Early dismissal grades 1-4: 12:30 p.m.
*On half days, P.M. Kindergarten begins at 10 a.m. and
dismisses at 12:30 p.m.
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The Countryside School is home to 379 students in Grades K-4, and 65
staff members each school day.
We have a very active and caring Parent-Teacher Organization
(PTO). In addition to raising funds for technology, assemblies, field trips,
and playground equipment, the PTO generates ideas for school improvement.
The group also coordinates the efforts of parent volunteers throughout
the year. Our volunteers assist in classrooms, library and computer lab
on a consistent basis, and are invaluable in helping us to provide special
events and undertake special projects for our students.
Professional Development is an integral part of the Countryside School
mission. The School Level Planning Committee, educational research, strategic
planning and student needs have defined the focus of our staff development.
Listed below are just a few of the many opportunities our students have
been given to encourage active learning:
Through our Buddy Program, each preschool child in our school is paired
with a fourth grade buddy. The buddies meet for one period a week and
participate in a teacher directed learning activity.
Our Journal Writing classes offer all students many opportunities to
explore the meaningful things they have learned through writing.
SEAT (Self Esteem through Art Travel) students study the basic art elements
(line, shape, color, texture) through a multicultural approach. Using
maps and globes, students stay seated and travel the world, visiting
other countries, cultures, people, architecture and historical sites
to learn art lessons.
Student Announcer Program - the students in kindergarten through fourth
grade are selected to conduct the morning opening exercises, and announcements.
After school - Computer Club, Homework Club, Positive
Behavior Incentive Club, Reading Club and Garden Club.
Community Support and Fund Raising Activities – as a part of our
fourth grade community service activity, each class conducts a fund raiser,
toy drive, book collection or relief fund drive to support and aid those
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