News & Announcements

 Change in the School Calendar

The Florence Township Board of Education has approved a change in the 2011-2012 school calendar.   The revised school calendar is noted below. 

June 13, 14, 15:   High School Final Exams/High Schools is on a one session day

June 15:               Riverfront Graduation/One Session Day

June 18:               High School Graduation/One Session Day

                            Last Day for Students & Staff

 Updated 2011-2012 Calendar

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Teaming Up to Defeat Bullying

Roebling Elementary School has been hard at work creating an anti-bullying video titled “Teaming Up to Defeat Bullying.”  The video was developed and created by Roebling staff members, and features students from all grade levels. This week, our video is being submitted to the Stop.Walk.Talk. “Bullying is Not a Sport!” Video Contest.

You can help!

View our video using the following steps and vote for us!

Go to http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DEfTpnmvQTk

• Make sure you “like” the video by giving it a “thumbs up!”
• You must have a Google or YouTube account to vote!
• Feel free to share the video with friends, family, etc.!
• You can vote once per day, per e-mail address. Please vote daily!

Please click on the article from the Burlington County Times:  Florence elementary students help make anti-bullying video

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We look forward to working together to benefit all our students and community!

Upcoming Events:

PLEASE JOIN the Florence Township Police Department Bicycle Rodeo

May 26, 2012 from 10:0a.m.-  2:00 p.m.

Location: 711 Broad Street/Rear lot of Municipal Building

Kids will have the opportunity to:

• Meet the Florence Township Police.
• Have bicycles and helmets inspected.
• Show how to make sure equipment is safe.
• Participate in safety lessons that will include courses and fun scenarios!

There will be coloring books, prizes, coupons for ice cream and refreshments at the event.

Working together to make our kids safe!

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FLORENCE TOWNSHIP BOE NOTICE OF SOLICITATION  REQUESTS FOR QUALIFICATIONS

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Please review new information from our High School Guidance Department: College Scholarship Information

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2012-2013 Kindergarten Registration

Please contact the Roebling School office to make an appointment to register your child (609) 499-4640.  The child must be FIVE (5) on or before October 1, 2012. 

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The Florence Township School District is excited to present Rachel’s Challenge. Rachel Scott was the first person killed at Columbine High School on April 20, 1999. Rachel’s acts of kindness and compassion coupled with the contents of her six diaries have become the foundation for the most life-changing school program in America. Powerful audio/video footage of Rachel’s Challenge holds students spell-bound during a one-hour school presentation that motivates them to positive change in the way they treat others. Rachel’s Challenge Mission: We exist to inspire, equip and empower every person to create a permanent positive culture change in their school, business and community by starting a chain reaction of kindness and compassion. Rachel’s Challenge Objectives for Schools: Create a safe learning environment for all students by re-establishing civility and delivering proactive antidotes to school violence and bullying. Improve academic achievement by engaging students’ hearts, heads and hands in the learning process. Provide students with social/emotional education that is both colorblind and culturally relevant. Train adults to inspire, equip and empower students to affect permanent positive change. Take a few minutes and click on the link for a taste of what was presented on December 1st http://www.rachelschallenge.org.

Updated Policies: District Harassment, Intimidation, and Bullying Policy

In accordance with recent legislation, the District’s Harassment, Intimidation, and
Bullying Policy please review our HIB Policy and Regulations