Comcast reports that CHPS TV/Channel 19 will be off the air this weekend as the company works to resolve an issue with a cable on Chapel Avenue.  This does not affect CHPS TV on Verizon (Channel 24).

At the January 24 action meeting, the Board discussed the pros and cons of the School Elections Law, which allows for moving the annual school election to November and eliminates the public vote on budgets that are at or below the levy cap. Click HERE for facts about the law.  The Board will consider a resolution to move the election at an upcoming meeting - most likely in special action at the February 14 work session. The public can still provide input on the issue by clicking HERE.

On Monday, February 13, the Cherry Hill School District will join Voorhees, Somerdale, and Lawnside in hosting a regional meeting on the charter school issue. The meeting will be held at Voorhees Middle School and will begin at 7 pm. Acting Commissioner Chris Cerf and our local legislators will be invited to attend.  Save the date and stay tuned for details!

Eighth graders and their parents are invited to attend the High School Open Houses.  West's will be held on Tuesday, January 31; East's will be held on Thursday, February 2.  The Open Houses include presentations, facility tours, and opportunities to talk to supervisors, counselors, administrators, coaches, club advisors, and student officers. Both open houses begin at 7 pm. 

Middle School Information Nights… In early February, Cherry Hill’s three middle schools will hold Information Nights for current fifth graders and their parents. Click HERE for details.

Kindergarten Registration for Fall 2012...Children must be five years old on or before October 1, 2012 to be eligible for kindergarten in fall 2012.  Kindergarten registration (and registration for first graders entering public school for the first time) is conducted centrally at the Malberg Administration Building, 45 Ranoldo Terrace, throughout the month of March. Each elementary school has a specific registration date; click HERE for the schedule. Prior to registration, parents should pick up a kindergarten registration packet at their nearest neighborhood elementary school.

The Cherry Hill School District also operates a tuition-supported Extended Day Child Care program for kindergarten students. The program operates each day that school is in session. EDCC's trained professional staff provides a safe and stimulating program of kindergarten enrichment activities (playtime, arts and crafts, games, nature and science activities, music and movement activities). Click HERE and select EDCC Registration for more information.

At the December 20 BOE meeting, the Board approved the calendar for the 2012-2013 school year.  Click HERE to view.

Support for Families from the NJDOE…Acting Commissioner Chris Cerf writes: "As parents or guardians, you want nothing more than an excellent education for your children. At the NJ Department of Education, we want nothing more than to help you achieve this!  The NJ DOE has created a family-focused web site at www.NJFamilies.com with resources to help you support your child's education, and navigate your school system. NJ DOE has also opened a "Help Desk" which can be reached through the parent menu option of our toll-free number: 877-900-6960.  Parents are encouraged to sign up for the NJ DOE’s mailing list; just go to http://www.state.nj.us/education and join the mailing list."

New to Cherry Hill? All registration is conducted centrally at the Malberg Administration Building. Click HERE for information on registering your students in our great public schools.