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303 Dover Chester Road
Randolph, New Jersey 07869
973-584-8588
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  • Ironia Cares
    "Treat Others the Way You Wish to be Treated."
    Ironia Elementary School is committed to helping our community.  Throughout the year the Ironia Staff and the Ironia PTA work together to complete various service projects.  Many local charities and families benefit from the hard work and dedication of the Ironia family.  The list below details the type of fundraisers and benefits that our school will complete during the 2007-2008 school year.
    What Who Benefits Items Collected Who Participates When it Occurs Organizer
    Red Ribbon Week Randolph Pantry food all school October Guidance    PTA
    Pennies for Patients Leukemia & Lymphoma Society money all school October Guidance  
    Hope House Hope House/Catholic Charities food all school November Admin/PTA
    The Giving Tree Children in Morris County outerwear all school December Grade K
    Pajama Drive Interfaith Council for the Homeless, Morristown Dover Head Start, Dover St Peter's Orphanage, Denville Angel Connection, Randolph sleepwear all school December Miss W.
    Target Toys & Clothing Families in Morris County toys & clothing grade 4 December Grade 4
    Adopt-a-Family Families in Morris County gifts grade 5 December Grade 5 & Room Parents
    Adopt-a-Critter NJ Audubon Society money grade 2 January PTA
    Jump Rope for Heart American Heart Association money all school February PE Teachers
    Pennies for Pups Seeing Eye Dogs of Morristown money all school March / April Mrs. Brodsky  K-Kids
    St. Jude Math-a-thon St. Judes Childrens Hospital money all school April Danielle G. / Cathy / Mary Ann
    Ironia Food Drive Randolph Food Pantry food all school May PTA
    At Ironia, we display a wonderful example of the Ironia School Golden Rule to "Treat others the way you wish to be treated."
    Thank you to the Ironia families for supporting our community.  Your generosity is greatly appreciated.
    Show You Panther Pride
    Ironia Elementary School
    Character Education Monthly Themes
    September Theme:  Friendship
    Friendship is an interesting word.  A friend is someone who knows all about you and likes you for who
    you are.  A ship, of course, is a large boat.  So that means that a "friend-ship" is a boat that holds
    friends!  A friend-ship can help you reach your dreams and goals in life.  A friend-ship can carry you
    over the roughest waters in the hardest of times.  A friend-ship can give you a safe harbor when you
    are hurt.
    "Friendships are glued together with little kindnesses." -- American proverb
    October Theme:  Responsibility
    The definition of responsibility is:  being accountable for your own actions.  Some of the classrooms
    talked about people from history who were responsible leaders and looked at the qualities that made
    the person such a good leader.  To reinforce what your child is learning in school, discuss the concept
    of responsibility with your child.  Share with your child some of the many ways that adults must be
    responsible (going to work, taking care of a home, raising children, etc.)  If your child has chores to
    do, explain that chores help children learn to handle responsibility so they are better prepared when
    they grow up.
    November Theme:  Citizenship
    Good citizenship means doing your best for your school, community and country.  Students can show
    good citizenship by taking part in activities to make their school and community better.  During Red
    Ribbon Week, our students collected hundreds of cans of food to donate to the Randolph Food Pantry
    to benefit those who are in need.  Lessons such as this can be reinforced at home and in the community.
    Many of our classrooms will take the opportunity of Election Day to teach that good citizens participate
    in our democratic system by voting.
    December Theme:  Caring
    Caring means feeling and exhibiting concern and empathy for others.  The truth is that we have many
    people that care and want to see you succeed.  At Ironia, our teachers, Dr. Copeland, Miss Fano and
    Miss Zemlanicky care about us as well as our friends.  At home, those who care for us are neighbors,
    family and most of all, our parents.  We all have many people who care about us.  But what can you do?
    Are You a Caring Person?
    Are you sensitive to people's feelings?
    Do you treat people with kindness and generosity?
    Do you think about how your actions will affect others?
    Do you try not to be mean or hurtful?
    Do you help people in need?
    Always remember:  we become caring by doing caring things.
    January Theme:  Diversity / Tolerance
    In the words of Juan Mascara, "Each of us is a unique event in the universe."  There are billions
    of human beings in the world and no two are exactly alike.  Being tolerant and understanding of those
    differences is our educational goal for the month.
    When children (and grownups) feel safe, respected and accepted for who they are - regardless of race,
    color, religion, the foods they eat, the clothes they wear, their country of origin - they are happier and
    their academic performance can improve.
    Let's all work together to keep our school a place where . . . 
    * We don't all have to be the same.
    * We like it that people are different.
    * We have the right to be ourselves.
    * We honor different ways of being, acting and believing - even when we don't agree with them.
    * We do our best to solve problems peacefully.
    * We speak up if we see others being treated unfairly.
    * We treat each other the way we'd like to be treated.
    February Theme:  Trustworthiness / Honesty
    Have you ever noticed how happy it makes others when we do the right thing like holding the door 
    open for someone who has an armful of books . . . or pitching in to help when it is not expected?
    Our children show trustworthiness by being respectful to parents, teachers and friends.  Every day
    in our school we see examples of students who are honest, hard working and fulfilling promises
    made to themselves and others.  As parents and educators, we can encourage trustworthiness by
    recognizing students who exhibit good character and good behavior choices.
    March Theme:  Courage
    Courage can be many things.  It may be bravery under extreme conditions or emergencies.  It can be
    overcoming a difficult physical challenge.  It can be conquering fears, coping with dangers, overcoming
    difficulties.  Courage can be saying no to friends.  It may be standing up for someone who is being
    bullied.  Courage can be deciding not to act in some way that might hurt yourself or others.  Sometimes
    it take courage to try something for the first time, to try learning something new.
    "You cannot discover new oceans until you have the courage to lose sight of the shore." -- Anonymous
    April Theme:  Respect for Self, Others & the Earth
    Respect is a critical element in all healthy relationships.  When students respect others, they treat
    people with consideration and courtesy.  Respect for others should be woven into the fabric of each
    student's life and characterize all of their relationships.  It is a fundamental character trait that prepares
    students to live productive lives as they relate to and work with others.
    1- Give praise and recognition to others whenever it is deserved.
    2- Encourage children to participate in activities that promote a healthy, safe environment.
    3- Give criticism to others without attacking their character.  Criticize the behavior, not the 
    person.
    4- Show others that they are important to you.  Spend time with them and talk to them about
    their activities.  Share who you are with them and give them time to share with you.
    5- Be an active listener.
    6- Treat others the way that you would like to be treated.
    May Theme:  Teamwork / Fairness
    From performing in the Spring Concert to participating in field day, cooperation and teamwork are the
    essence of May in the Randolph Elementary Schools.  The definition of teamwork is to be willing to
    work or act together for the common purpose or benefit.
    Just about everyone has seen a championship team play.  What would happen if one person tried to
    play all the positions?  He or she would probably get worn out very quickly and the team would lose
    the game.  Everyone has different strengths and skill levels.  You might be good at one thing while
    someone else might be good at something else.  Through teamwork, all those strengths and skills can be
    used to the team's advantage.  The next time you are playing a game or working on a class project,
    remember to be cooperative.  It's the best way to get things done.
    In the words of Helen Keller, "Alone we can do so little; together we can do so much."
    June Theme:  Peace / Hope
    "The Grand essentials of happiness are:  something to do, something to love and something to
    hope for."  -- Allan Chalmers
    The word hope means to trust that what has been prepared for, will or should happen; to expect,
    anticipate, wish and have faith with hopefulness; look forward to; inspired.  The word peace is the
    freedom from disagreement or quarrels; harmony; concord an undisturbed state of mind; absence of
    mental conflict; serenity.
    Both of these feelings are essential in our lives.  With hope we anticipate and look forward to
    something in the future.  Perhaps we hope for a family vacation, relaxation, or even the opportunity of
    a new school year.  With peace, we look for freedom from conflict with others as well as harmony in
    our lives.
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  • Ironia Elementary School – Stranger Danger Safety Tips

    1. Don’t approach a motor vehicle for someone asking directions.

    2. If a stranger asks you for help, wants to give you something or asks you to keep a “special secret,” say NO, move away and tell a trusted adult.

    3. If you feel scared or uncomfortable, get away from the situation.     Run away and go to a safe place.

    4. Always stay with friends.     It’s always safer to play in a group.

    5. Always ask your parents or your teacher for permission to go somewhere.



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