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Dolphin Dialogue Volume 5, Issue 1 October, 2012

Principal’s Message Inside This Issue

Principal’s Message 1

Dates to Remember 1

Violence Awareness 2

Yearbook Info 3

Events & Activities 4-6

Drop-off Procedures &

Bus Reminders 7

Nondiscrimination/

Sexual Harassment

Policies & Procedures

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Dates to Remember

October - 8 - Closed for Columbus Day

12 - 8th Grade Dance—6:30 to 8:30 PM

26 - Zumba Afterglow

November - 6 - Professional Day - Staff Only

8 & 9 - Closed for NJEA Convention

14 - Close of 1st Marking Period

16 - 7th Grade Dance 6:30 to 8:30 PM

22 & 23 - Closed for Thanksgiving

December - 6 - Band & Orchestra Winter Concert—7:00 PM

13 - Vocal Concert—7:00 PM

24 to 31 - Closed for Winter Recess

Administration

Lynn M. Fronzak

Principal

Janine M. Lange

Assistant Principal

John Oberti

Assistant Principal

John Coleman

Supervisor of Student Services,

Intermediate Level

As our days are getting shorter and temperatures are getting lower, we continue to focus on our academics at TRIN. Our Visit the School Nights were a great success. Thank you to all the teachers, parents, and students who helped to make our three nights a wonderful experience. It is hard to believe that we are more than halfway through the first marking period. Should you have any

questions or concerns relating to your son/daughter’s academic progress, please do not hesitate to contact our teachers or guidance office. As part of our school community, I invite you to get involved, not only in your child’s education, but also in the many activities organized by our teachers, clubs, and PTO. Parents and school staff working together as a team can only enhance the educational

experience for each and every one of our children. As you peruse this quarter’s edition, you will see the numerous activities and events happening at TRIN! Enjoy, and we look forward to seeing you soon. Respectfully,

Lynn M. Fronzak Lynn M. Fronzak Principal

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Violence Awareness Week October 15-19, 2012

During the week of October 15-19, Violence Awareness Activities will be held in all Toms River Schools. In the intermediate schools, students will be made aware of the signs and symptoms of bullying, violence and weapons. Some students will see a three screen presentation called Images and Mirages. This presentation will deal with making good decisions and respecting others and the community. Other students will discuss bullying and decision making through our health classes. Teachers will also be presenting classroom lessons, making students aware of situations they can become involved in to enhance our school environment.

How can students help prevent bullying and violence in

our school?

1. Try to make friends with other students. A bully is less likely to mess with you and your friends, especially if you stick up for each other. 2. Talk to an adult or someone you trust. Together, you and an adult can come up with a plan to stop the bully. If the situation gets worse, this adult can intervene. 3. Avoid situations where bullying can happen. Stay away from areas where you may be alone with a bully. Try to stay in areas that are supervised or an area where you are with your friends. 4. Don’t blame yourself for the bully’s actions. Most of the time, a bully is a bully because of something that they are uncomfortable about within themselves. If you let a bully get to you, the situation can get worse

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YEARBOOK ORDERS Cost: $30.00

Yearbooks will be available for sale

November 12—16, during lunch periods

Cash, check or money order will be accepted.

Please make check/money order payable to

TRIN STUDENT ACTIVITIES FUND

OR

Order On-line (more information to follow)

Thank You!

Back to School Night was a fabulous success thanks to YOU!

We are truly thankful to be working with such a wonderful group of concerned parents.

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Girls Soccer The 2012 Girls’ Soccer team continues to work hard and improve each day. Our athletes are very talented and always

represent Toms River North in the upmost way. We are proud of you girls!

Coach Susko, Coach Ward & Coach DePierro

Girls Cross Country The 2012 Girls Cross Country Team has kicked off another amazing season! With 2 meets down, 7th grader Grace Cocanower has been untouchable as our 1st place runner. Her passion for the sport and tireless energy has already pushed the other girls to strive for greatness. 7th grader Melissa Wilhelm has continued to dominate the course, and is in strong competition for 1st place. Co-captains Madyson Reilly and Ryann Maier lead the team of nearly 30 runners with conviction, enthusiasum and kindness. Each has exceeded her personal best times, and continue to earn winning points for the team. Spring Track sprinter and high-jump

medalist Brielle Naphier has been a welcome addition to our Cross Country Team, and is the " one to watch " this season. Runners such as Victoria Solly, Taylor Roncin, Julia Fairfax, and newcomer Ashley Bowens are moving up fast through hard work and determination. All of our athletes face each practice with a smile, and it is a great honor to coach such a fine team.

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Art Club - 7th & 8th graders meet in

B2 on Thursdays 6th grade club will begin in February

Geography Club - Wednesdays in C6

Band Squads - Meets per schedule,

outside orchestra room in B-wing

History Club - Tuesdays in C6

Book Club - One Thursday a month in

C52 Homework Help - Tuesday, Wednesday &

Thursday in IMC

Cheerleaders - Wednesdays in D107 Interact - Tuesdays in B3 (7th & 8th grades)

Chess Club - Tuesdays in C14 Multicultural Art Club - Wednesdays in B1

Dolphin Dispatch (newspaper) - Wednesdays in C52

Student Council - Thursdays in IMC

Garden Club - Wednesdays in C14 Tech Club - Thursdays in B6A

2012—2013 Clubs/Activities

Join the Intermediate North Community and Creative Cardio Crew featuring Zumba Fitness and an awesome afterglow event on Friday, October 26 from 7- 8:30 pm in our cafeteria. Come dance the night away to your favorite Salsa, Pop, Raggaeton and Merengue under a sizzling nightclub atmosphere and help us raise funds to support one of our own students who is battling Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy. Arrive early for check-in and wear blacklight responsive clothing (white or bright cotton material).

A GIFT AUCTION WILL ALSO BE HELD!

Pre-registration is $10. Walk-ins are $12. Make checks payable to the Intermediate North Activity Fund. Contact Carol Curley for more information (732) 736-8355.

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Dance Reminders

All school dances are for TRIN students ONLY. Students must attend a full day of school on the day of the

dance in order to attend.

7th and 8th grade dances are 6:30PM—8:30PM 6th grade dances are 6:30PM—8:00PM

Please be on time to pick up your child.

Students will not be released until the end of the dance. If you

need to pick up your child early, please come in and a chaperone will find your child for you.

School dress codes and policies will be enforced at all school functions.

Comcast Internet Essentials Program

If your child receives free or reduced price school lunches, you may qualify for Internet Essentials from Comcast. You may be eligible to participate in the purchase of low-cost internet service if your household is located where Comcast offers Internet Service; has at least one child receiving free or reduced price school lunches through the National School Lunch Program; and has not subscribed to Comcast Internet Service within the last 90 days. For more information, call 1-855-846-8376

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Student Drop-Off Procedures

In order to ensure the safety of our students, the following procedure should be followed between the hours of 6:40 and 7:20 AM: Cars will enter the old bus circle in one lane closest to the sidewalk. Parents will pull their car up to the drop-off location as directed by

a staff member. Students are to be dropped off on the curbside closest to the

sidewalk to avoid crossing in front of cars. After drop-off, drivers proceed out in a single lane without passing.

Remember this is a school zone and the safety of our students comes first. To keep traffic moving efficiently, this will be a designated student drop-off only from

6:40 to 7:20 AM. If you need to park for any reason, please use the parking lot. Cars are not permitted in either circle between 12:55 and 2:40 PM as we utilize these

circles for our busses at dismissal. Please pick-up your child in the staff parking area only.

Bus Reminders

Students are expected to follow the school bus rules at all times. These include:

Keeping voices low Not using profanity Keeping hands to self Sitting no more than 2 to 3 to a seat Remaining in seat until bus comes to a full stop Keeping garbage off floor No food or drinks Sitting in assigned seats Refraining from throwing things out window Bus passes to ride a different bus are only issued for emergency purposes.

Students are also expected to follow the behavioral guidelines outlined by the school when at their bus stop. Any infractions of school or bus policy are handled under the school discipline policy.

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TOMS RIVER REGIONAL SCHOOL DISTRICT

NONDISCRIMINATION/SEXUAL HARASSMENT

POLICIES AND PROCEDURES Federal law prohibits educational program and employment discrimination on the basis of gender (Title IX of the 1972 Education Amendments); handicap (Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973); age (Age Discrimination in Employment Act of 1967); and race, color, religion, gender, or national origin (Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964). New Jersey Title 6 prohibits educational program and employment practices discrimination on the basis of race, creed, color, national origin, ancestry, age, marital status, affectional or sexual orientation, gender, religion, disability or socioeconomic status.

The Toms River Board of Education does not discriminate on the basis of race, creed, color, national origin, ancestry, age, marital status, affectional or sexual orientation (real or perceived), gender, religion, disability or socioeconomic status in its educational programs, vocational programs or employment practices in accordance with the applicable statutes.

In addition, the Board of Education is committed to maintaining an instructional and working environment that is free from harassment of any kind. It shall be a violation of this policy for students to harass other students, or for students to harass staff members, or for staff members to harass students through conduct or communications of a sexual nature.

Sexual harassment is a violation of state and federal laws. It has been defined under the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission as unwelcome sexual advances, requests for sexual favors and other verbal or physical conduct of a sexual nature.

Findings of sexual harassment will result in disciplinary action which may include parental conference, suspension (either in- or out- of school), and/or a report with the Toms River Police Department and any other disciplinary action deemed necessary and appropriate by the Superintendent of Schools/Board of Education.

The Toms River Regional Board of Education has nondiscrimination/affirmative action policies and a grievance procedure whereby any student, parent, teacher, administrator, or member of the community who has a grievance (a complaint of discrimination or harassment) may present such grievance for consideration. These policies and grievance procedures are available in the Office of the Superintendent of Schools, in the Principal’s Office at each school, and in the district Affirmative Action Office.

Inquiries regarding compliance with nondiscrimination laws may be directed to:

Ms. Wendy Rozwadowski Dravis Ms. Kelly Kernasovic

District Affirmative Action Officer District Affirmative Action Officer

50 Blue Jay Drive 60 Walnut Street

Toms River, NJ 08755 Toms River, NJ 08753

(732) 505-5920 (732) 505-5900

Mr. John Coleman

504 Coordinator

1144 Hooper Avenue

Toms River, NJ 08753

(732) 505-5561

U.S. Department of Education N.J. Division on Civil Rights

for Civil Rights, Region II (for federal laws) 140 E. Front Street, 6th Floor

32 Old Slip, 26th Floor P.O. Box 090

New York, NY 10005-2500 Trenton, NJ 08625-0090

(646) 428-3900 (609) 292-4605

TOMS RIVER INTERMEDIATE NORTH 150 Intermediate North Way

Toms River, NJ 08753

WE’RE ON THE WEB! www.trschools.com

Main Office: 732-505-5800 Fax: 732-286-1291

Attendance: 732-505-5804 Nurse: 732-505-5805

Guidance: 732-505-5808 CST: 732-505-5811