As a new school year approaches, remember the importance of providing a safe learning
environment for our students.
In an ongoing effort to protect our children, the Voorhees Township Committee and our schools continue to work together. We will continue to have police officers in all of our schools, all day and every day.
The first few days of school are always emotional, especially for younger children. Accept and validate your child’s emotions. Let your child know that their feelings make sense.
Parents should emphasize the positive aspects of starting school. It is important to develop good homework and study habits. Create an environment that is conducive to doing homework.
Youngsters need a permanent workspace in a bedroom or a part of the home that offers privacy.
Make sure your child has a daily, predictable routine, with regular times for healthy meals, naps and night sleep at home. Having a rested body and knowing what to expect at home helps children cope. Set aside ample time for homework. Establish a household rule that the TV and computer stay off during homework time. Make every effort to be available to answer questions and offer assistance.
Consider starting your child on their school sleep/wake schedule a week or so ahead of time so that the time change is not a factor in their first couple of days at school.
If it is a new school for your child, attend any available orientations and take an opportunity to tour the school before the first day. Bring the child to school a few days prior to class to play on the playground and get comfortable in the new environment.
Make sure to touch base with your child’s new teacher so the teacher knows you want to be
supportive of your child’s school experience. Monitor your child’s developmental milestones and learn what to do if there are concerns. Talk to a healthcare professional if your child’s symptoms of anxiety or behavioral problems are severe or persistent.
Too often, we hear of tragic accidents involving school buses. Children should wait for the bus to completely stop before approaching it from the curb. Make sure to always remain in clear view of the bus driver. As drivers, we should always obey the activated “Stop” sign on the side of a school bus when students are either entering or exiting the bus.
Have a safe and happy school year!
The third show in our 2024 Summer Concert Series will be on Thursday, Aug. 15, featuring The Beat Tells – Beatles Tribute Band. The show starts at 7:30pm. The event will be even more enjoyable with Dooney’s Pub’s Beer Garden and a variety of food trucks that will open at 6:30pm. For more information, visit voorheesnj.com, the Voorhees Township Facebook page or call the Show Hot Line 856-882-SHOW.
The Animal Welfare Association at 509 Centennial Blvd. in Voorhees continues to offer free half hour “Barking Lot Sips & Brews” classes for kids. The next session is on Aug. 20 from 5:30 to 8:30pm. For more information, visit awanj.org or call Meggin Olivo (856)424-2288 x113
The Gibbsboro Voorhees Athletic Association (GVAA) is hosting a Golf Outing on Friday,
Sept. 27 at 11:00am at the Ramblewood Country Club. For more information, contact John
Conners at jconners5632@gmail.com or 856-261-8738.
The Voorhees Business Association (VBA) is hosting a Bowling Fundraiser/Flashback to the 80’s Night on Sept. 27 at 6:00 pm at 30 Strikes, 501 S White Horse Pike, Stratford. For more information, visit voorheesbusinessassociation.org.
The Camden County Board of Elections needs poll workers for the upcoming election. This year the Board of Elections is hiring employees 16 and over.
$300 for the day from 5am – 9pm, Tuesday, Nov. 5 (General Election).
For more information, call (856) 401-8683
Voorhees Township is once again partnering with Morey’s Piers to offer discounted tickets for their amusement piers located on the Boardwalk in Wildwood, NJ. Tickets may be obtained in person from the office of the Voorhees Township Clerk (856) 429-7757 and are payable by cash only. Tickets are available to residents and non-residents.
The Voorhees Township Public Works, in cooperation with the Camden County Board of
Commissioners and Tab Shredding, is hosting a FREE paper shredding event on Saturday, Oct. 5 from 9am to noon at Voorhees Town Center. For more information, call Public Works
Department at (856)428-5499.
