Dear Little Silver Schools Community,
As partners in the education and safety of our kids, I wanted to make you aware of a social media trend that has gained some popularity among kids all over the country. Students throughout the country are sticking paper clips, push pins, and graphite pencils into the Chromebook ports trying to short them out. If shorted successfully, the device may go up in smoke/fire causing a hazard for students/families and become damaged beyond repair. More importantly, as the device's battery shorts, it may release enough toxic smoke to fill a classroom or home and trigger the fire alarms. Here is a recent news report about it:
https://www.nbcconnecticut.com/news/local/connecticut-high-schools-evacuated-chromebooktiktoktrend/3559659/utm_content=332251493&utm_medium=social&utm_source=linkedin&hss_channel=lcp-11531394
Most importantly, we are sharing this for safety reasons to make sure you are aware at home. Secondly, I wanted to make you aware that if a student does this in school, we will take it very seriously because it impacts overall student safety. Not only will there be serious consequences and the obligation to pay for the Chromebook, but the police will also be informed as they have asked us to report any such incident.
Working together we can all ensure that this trend doesn't gain any momentum in our schools.
If you have any questions, please don't hesitate to reach out.
Be well,
Eric Platt
Superintendent
Please use the following link to read a letter from Mr. Platt regarding an important district leadership update. https://5il.co/3f3fi
The 2025-2026 Budget Presentation is available on the district's website at https://www.littlesilverschools.org/page/budget-and-finance
Reminder: Please join us tonight at 7 PM in the Markham Place School Cafetorium for the BOE meeting. The highlight of this meeting will be the public presentation of the 2025-2026 school budget.
The Little Silver Kitchen Tour is May 9th. Tickets are $75 and can be purchased online at www.littlesilverkitchentour.com
Click link for more information https://5il.co/3dkk4
Please see the attached letter regarding information about the 2023-2024 NJ School Performance Reports.https://tinyurl.com/5bra7sdx
The CIACC (Inter-Agency Coordinating Council) is sponsoring the following events. See attachments for more information and QR Codes to register. Ed Partnership Training – Friday 4/4/25 Mental Health Awareness Day – Saturday 5/17/25
Free Girl Scout Expo. Come meet other Girl Scouts from your area on April 2nd and April 3rd. See flyer for more details.
Dr. Moore, RBR Superintendent, will be hosting a discussion about what's happening at RBR on Tuesday, March 25th at 7 PM in the MPS Cafetorium. Click the following link for more information https://tinyurl.com/2c2s8uxu
A revision to the 2024-2025 District calendar was approved at last night's BOE meeting. Since we did not use the built in emergency closing day, the last day of school will be Tuesday, June 17th. 8th grade graduation will be Monday, June 16th. Both June 16th and 17th will be early dismissal days.
Dr. Moore, RBR Superintendent, will be hosting a discussion about what's happening at RBR on Tuesday, March 25th at 7 PM in the MPS Cafetorium. Click the following link for more information https://tinyurl.com/2c2s8uxu
Due to down wires and trees, Willow drive between Point Road and Lovett is closed. Please follow any detours and plan accordingly for arrival to school.
Hello All,
Due to the potential winter storm that is projected hit our area on Thursday the 20th, the BOE meeting scheduled for that night will be moved up to Wednesday, Feb. 19th at 7 PM in the MPS Cafetorium.
Due to winter weather that will be hitting our area overnight and in the morning the Little Silver School District will be operating on a two-hour delay. Point Road will start at 10 AM and Markham Place will begin at 10:10 AM. Travel Safely!
Due to winter weather that will be hitting our area during the morning commute the Little Silver School District will be operating on a two-hour delay. Point Road will start at 10 AM and Markham Place will begin at 10:10 AM. Travel Safely!
Now is the time to support the Little Silver Schools & Community by sponsoring the EFLS BE.HERE.NOW. event! Please consider being a sponsor today. Click the following links for information.
https://tinyurl.com/3umbdnx3
https://tinyurl.com/9vypx4dv
Please visit the New Student Registration page for PreSchool & Kindergarten Information and Registration Steps for the 25-26 school year at Point Road: https://tinyurl.com/prs-reg
Please join us on Thursday night for this month's Board of Education meeting at 7 PM at Markham Place Cafetorium. We are excited about the first installment of the Student Report. Each month we will have student leaders report on school events and happenings.
Two important days happen to fall on the same date. The words & teachings of MLK & the ideals of the International Day of Acceptance are intertwined. Equity for All. Embrace our Differences. We all have strengths & gifts to offer the world. Be Curious Not Judgmental!
Two council members have successfully secured grant money to do a complete renovation of Sickles Playground to make it inclusive. The renovation includes a long list of features that will make the space safe and comfortable for a wider population of kids and their families. The renovation will then also include changes to the bathrooms, adding additional parking, and sidewalks for better access to the new space. The town council wants to make sure the community is part of the discussion leading up to this project, so they are having a meeting at Borough Hall on Tuesday, January 21 at 6:30 pm and all are welcome to attend.
