•   WELCOME 
     
     
     
    The Counseling Staff recognizes that you may be feeling additional stress at this time.
      We are available to help.
     

    Counseling Staff

    Grade 6 and 8 Counselor

    Grade 5 and 7 Counselor

    Christina Krasovsky

    Jason Cross

    CKrasovsky@spfk12.org

    JCross@spfk12.org

    (908) 322- 4445 x 21601

    (908) 322 - 4445 x 21602

     

    Administrative Staff

     

    Grade 6 and 8 Secretary

    Grade 5 and 7 Secretary

    Cybil Brown

    Michele Barcia

    Cbrown@spfk12.org

    mbarcia@spfk12.org

    (908) 322-4445 x 21006

    (908) 322-4445 x 21005

     

     

     

     

    Upcoming Events

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    Find more March information inside: The Red Tail Review

    Find more information inside: Union County Youth Police Academy Flyer

    Find more information inside: Union County Youth Police Academy Application

     


    MARCH

    • 3/4/25- 4th Grade to 5th Grade Parent Orientation at Nettingham @ 6pm

    • 3/4/25- 5th to 6th Grade Parent Orientation at Nettingham @ 7pm

    • 3/4 & 3/5/25- Italian Field Trip

    • 3/7/25- District Elementary Music Tours

    • 3/10/25- 6th Grade Bowling Field Trip

    • 3/13/25- Jazz Band Teen Arts Festival

    • 3/17/25- 6th Grade Bowling Field Trip

    • 3/18/25- Board Meeting @ 8pm

    • 3/21/25- 5th Grade Social @ 3pm

    • 3/24/25- Jazz Band Performance at New Jersey Devils Game

    • 3/31/24- School Closed- Eid al-fitr

     

    APRIL

    • 4/3/25- Spanish Field Trip

    • 4/7-4/11/25- Book Fair

    • 4/14-4/17-/25 Spring Break-School Closed

    • 4/18/25- Good Friday School Closed

    • 4/24/25- Take Your Child To Work Day

    • 4/24/25- Board Meeting @ 8PM

    • 4/29/25- PTA Meeting -Virtual- @ 7:30PM

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    Grade 8 

    1. Incoming 9th Grade Course Selection presentation - This is the presentation your 8th grader saw that explains the various electives/courses that are open to incoming 9th grade students.
    2. Written directions for inputting electives into PowerSchool - This document is a step-by-step guide for inputting electives into PowerSchool.
    3. Video directions for inputting electives into PowerSchool - This video is a step-by-step guide of the written directions above for the visual learners out there.
    4.  SPFHS Program of Studies
    5. PowerSchool Login
    6. Elective Form

     

     

     

     

  • Parent Tips for Student Success:

    POWERSCHOOL:

    Your Best Resource For:

    • Semester progress comments 
    • Class grades, which are continuously available to monitor academics
    • Daily attendance records
     
    Please call the counseling office if you need any assistance with access.
    (908) 322-4445 X 21005 or 21006
     

     
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    Student Tips for Success:
     

    1. Hold yourself accountable by doing your classwork/homework.  Grades Matter!

    2. Create a regular study space without noisy distractions. 

    3. Fuel your mind with healthy snacks

    4. Engagement Starts With You

    • Participate
    • Be Prepared
    • Ask Questions
    • Go For Any Extra Help Sessions or Office Hours

     5. Stay organized

  • Mindfullness:

    1. Take a Mindful moment – Practice keeping your body still and quiet while listening to silence.
    2. Deep breathing – Utilize an inhale/exhale rhythm.  Bring yourself back into focus and no one else.
    3. Relaxation – Bring your energy to a nice, calm state. Use relaxing music or guided imagery.

     

    Inner Well

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