We look forward to seeing all Valley Regional Program students back on Wednesday, September 6, 2023!

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VRP Back to School 23-24 Newsletter


Health Office Information

We would like to welcome our new school nurse to NVC, Ms. Nicole Borzone, to Northern Valley Central! She will be serving the students of Little Tots, SLICE, PIE 2.0, Valley and Summit Voyagers as well as Summit House. 

Ms. Borzone has been a school nurse for 6 years in a variety of roles including community nurse for VRP and a nurse at the elementary school level in Old Tappan. She is currently working on her Masters in Nursing. If you have any questions please email Ms. Borzone at borzonen@nvnet.org. 

Below are some reminders from the Health Office as we enter the new school year.

  • The following is required for September 6:

    • Up to date immunizations or exemptions (exemptions MUST be signed and dated)

    • Most recent physical form completed by physician

    • Emergency care plans completed by the child’s physician and signed by the parent

    • Medication Administration forms completed and signed by the physician and the parent

  • Immunizations

    • Pre-K: Mandatory flu shot prior to December break, for children up to 59 months/4 yrs and 11/12ths

    • Age appropriate Kindergarten (5 years): Need dTap/polio/MMR

    • Age appropriate 6th grade: Need Tdap, MCV (age 11-12)

  • Medication Administration:

    • Orders needed from MD

    • Permission form needed from parent/guardian

    • Medication must be supplied in the original bottle with a label from the pharmacy. Prescription label must match the doctor’s prescription. Additionally, please send in any other items for administration (yogurt, apple sauce, respiratory supplies, etc.)

    • Please do not send in any medication/supplements mixed in food or beverages

    • Please alert the Health Office of many medication changes or health changes

  • Footwear

    • Rubber-soled, non-skid closed-toe footwear is safest for our environment

    • Please no flip-flops, open-toed sandals or crocs

  • Please find nurse contact information for your child’s assigned school below.

    • Harrington Park Public School

      • Nurses: Ms. Mary Goldstein and Ms. Kim Boyle

      • Contact Information: 

        • Phone: (201) 768-5700 Ext. 38612

        • Fax: (201) 768-6394

        • Email: goldstein@hpsd.org/boyle@hpsd.org

    • Haworth Public School

      • Nurse: Mrs. Nancy Polifroni

      • Contact Information:

        • Phone: (201) 384-5526 Ext. 35117 

        • Fax: 201-384-8619

        • Email: polifroni@nvnet.org

    • Northern Valley Central

      • Nurse: Ms. Nicole Borzone

      • Contact Information:

        • Phone: (201) 767-7224 Ext. 55130 or Prompt 4

        • Fax: (201) 501-7074

        • Email:borzonen@nvnet.org

    • Norwood Public School

      • Nurse: Ms. Nicole Davila

      • Contact Information:

        • Phone: (201) 768-6363 Ext. 60053

        • Fax: (201) 768-0985 (please notify the School Nurse to expect a fax) 

        • Email: davilan@wearenorwood.com

    • Northern Valley Regional High School at Demarest

      • Nurse: Ms. Lesly Cabrera

      • Contact Information:

        • Phone: 201-768-3200 Ext: 13360

        • Fax: 201-256-3399

        • Email: CabreraL@nvnet.org

Important Upcoming School Calendar/ScheduleDates

  • September 25, 2023- School Closed for Jewish Holiday

  • October 9, 2023- 12:30 PM dismissal for students for Staff Professional Development

  • November 9, 2023- November 10, 2023- School Closed for Teacher’s Convention

  • November 22, 2023- 12:30 PM dismissal for students for Thanksgiving

  • November 23, 2023- November 24, 2023- School Closed for Thanksgiving

  • December 22, 2023- 12:30 PM dismissal for students for Holiday Recess

  • December 25, 2023- January 1, 2023- School Closed for Holiday Recess

Back to School Night Information & Dates

  • TIP Norwood Grades 5-8: September 14, 2023 at 6:00 PM

  • TIP Norwood Grades K-4 : September 19, 2023 at 7:00 PM

  • VRP Harrington Park: September 20, 2023 at 7:00 PM

  • TIP Haworth Grades 6-8: September 26, 2023 at 6:00 PM

  • ACCESS at NVD: September 28, 2023 at 6:00 PM

  • NVC: October 2, 2023 at 6:30 PM

Links

Keep an eye out for pictures and updates across our program on our Live Feed, Facebook, Twitter as well as Newsletter updates on our website. 

Here is our website: https://vrp.nvnet.org/o/nvcrp