A little bit about Mrs. Valega
Meet Mrs. Valega
Arrival is at 8:40.
Dismissal is at 2:40.
Beginning Monday 9/21, we will be entering and exiting through D3, the Walnut St. door
If your child will be arriving late or leaving early- you can email mcortese@garwoodschools.org and cgilbride@garwoodschools.org
and CC me.
Arrival/Dismissal
Morning Schedule
8:40-9:05 9:05-9:25 9:25-10:00 10:00-10:30 10:30-10:50 10:50-11:00 11:00-12:00
| Arrival/table toys/name writing Morning meeting Small group -literacy Gross motor time / recess Handwashing / snack Read aloud Centers/choice time |
Afternoon Schedule
12:00- 12:30 12:30-1:10 1:15-:1:50 1:50-2:20 2:20-2:30 2:30-2:40 | Lunch Rest time Gross motor time/recess Small group- math Read aloud Packing up /dismissal |
Teaching Strategies Creative Curriculum
NJ Preschool Learning Standards: https://www.nj.gov/education/ece/guide/standards.pdf
Examples of study activities- BALL STUDY
Examples of study activities- TREE STUDY
Please pack a snack for your child each day.
Please clearly mark your child’s water bottle with their name.
Send utensils when necessary.
Please be aware that our classroom is peanut and tree nut free.
Snack Time
Please make sure to label all of your child’s items, especially in the winter.
Empty your child’s folder each day and send it back the following day.
If your child has an accident or spill, please send new clothes the following day.
Reminders
Things you can practice with your child at home:
Things to Practice
If your child will be absent you can leave a message at (908) 789-0331 extension 1 and then extension 1 again. Leave a voicemail with your child’s name, grade and reason for the absence. You can also report absences by email at absent@garwoodschools.org.
Please cc Mrs. Cortese and Mrs. Gilbride in Lincoln School’s main office at mcortese@garwoodschools.org, cgilbride@garwoodschools.org, and me at astorti@garwoodschools.org. If there are any special circumstances or changes to arrival or dismissal, please cc all 3 of us.
Absences
In class we will sing Happy Birthday and I will give out a birthday crown, sticker, and a certificate.
You may send in goody bags with non-food items inside if you would like. They can be things like-
Please do not send in any small toys that a student could potentially choke on. They will be passed out at the end of the day and opened only at home.
We also welcome a family member to come in and read to the class on their child’s birthday if they’d like!
Birthdays
Communication
Please see the links below to the 2026-2027 Garwood Public Schools Parent Pupil Handbook and School Health- Nurse’s Page.
Garwood Schools Parent/Pupil Handbook 2026-2027
*see pages 23-25 for Health Office/School Nurse policies
This page provides you with relevant health and wellness information vital to your child’s well-being, and gives you easy access to download important forms used in the delivery of healthcare for your child. It also lists guidelines for knowing when to keep your child home from school if they aren’t feeling well. Please see the next slide for more information.
Our school nurse is Lincoln School - Ms. Karen Lukacovic, RN, 908-789-0331 Ext. 2103
Parent/Pupil Handbook
We support our students in making respectful and kind choices.
Please see the link below to review district policy regarding harassment, intimidation, and bullying.
Harassment, Intimidation, & Bullying
HIB
Thank you so much for your generous donations!
If we are in need of any other supplies throughout the year, I will let you know.
Your kindness is appreciated!
You are too kind!
Please feel free to email me/message me on Remind with any questions or concerns.
Thank you for partnering with me to support your child’s learning!
Together Everyone Achieves More
Thank You!