Programs
Breakfast and Lunch Program
Elysian Charter School participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP) and the School Breakfast Program (SBP)—federally funded initiatives that ensure all students have access to nutritious, well-balanced meals each school day. Every meal includes a protein, vegetable, fruit, a whole grain, and milk.
Free or Reduced-Price Meals
Families may apply for free or reduced-price meals at any time throughout the year via PaySchools Central. All applications are handled with complete confidentiality, and every student regardless of eligibility status has access to the full menu of meal options.
School Breakfast Program
Our school offers healthy, grab-and-go breakfast options to students enrolled in the Breakfast Program. Breakfast is served daily from 8:00 a.m. to 8:20 a.m.
Enrollment is quick and convenient through PaySchools Central, where families can also view menus and manage payments in one secure platform.
Breakfast Prices
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Free and Reduced Lunch: No cost
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Full price for breakfast: $3.75
Lunch Prices
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Free and Reduced Lunch: No cost
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Full price for lunch: $4.75
Ordering Lunch on PaySchools Central App (Directions and/or icons may differ across Desktop and App):
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On the drop down menu, click on Pre Order Meals.
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Menu items that are highlighted yellow are Breakfast Items (breakfast will only be served between (8:00 am - 8:20 am daily). All other items are lunch selections.
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Choose your lunch by day by clicking on the cart symbol. Once you choose the lunch option, you will then be prompted to select your choice of milk.
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Click on Add to Cart.
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Once your weekly selections are made, review your cart and click on Place Order.
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For phone app only: You will then receive the following notification: “Your Pre-Order meals have been added to your PaySchools Central cart. Please close the myMealOrder browser to go to your cart and make a payment”.
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Close the myMealOrder screen and return to the PaySchools Central home page. If you are using a desktop, you will be redirected to the main page automatically.
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Press the cart icon at the top of the page and continue to check out your orders.
Ordering breakfast and lunch
Early Bird Morning Drop-Off and Eagle’s Nest After School Program
Here at Elysian, we are dedicated to providing exceptional before and after school care for every student. Our thoughtfully curated programs ensure that individual needs are met with the highest level of care and attention.Parents can feel assured that their children are in a safe and nurturing environment, guided by our devoted staff.
Families with outstanding balances for the programs must settle their accounts before they are eligible to register for the Early Bird or Eagle’s Nest programs.
The Early Bird Drop-Off and Eagle’s Nest After School will begin on Thursday, September 5th.
In our Early Bird Drop-Off Program, children have the opportunity to engage in stimulating table games or to partake in interactive play in the gym. The program operates each school day from 7:30 a.m. until 8:20 a.m., at which time the children will transition seamlessly to their classrooms.
Program Rates:
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$7 daily day drop-in; $5 for sibling(s)
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Families who qualify for reduced price lunch: 50% discount
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Families who qualify for free lunch: No charge
Early Bird Drop Off Program
Eagle’s Nest After School Program
The Eagle’s Nest After School Program provides a nurturing environment where your child can thrive, whether they need support or simply a safe space to explore. Each month features a captivating theme with engaging activities in art and STEM, alongside cherished favorites such as outdoor play, free exploration, and homework assistance. Elysian staff will offer attentive supervision and guidance, with students grouped by grade to ensure a supportive and enriching experience.
Program Rates:
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Daily drop in rate: $25 per child; $15 for sibling(s)
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Families who qualify for reduced price lunch: 50% discount
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Families who qualify for free lunch: No charge
Been assigned to, and check-out must be confirmed with the staff member on duty. If the children are at the park, they may be signed out with a member of our staff who is at the park with them.
Payments are due the first of the month and must be made through your PaySchools Central Account.
PaySchools Central Information
Elysian Charter School uses PaySchools Central as our payment portal for managing a variety of school-related transactions, including lunch orders, field trips, before-and-after school programs, and clubs.
All Elysian families are required to register and create a PaySchools Central Account. Instructions for creating a PaySchools account are as follows:
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Create your account using your computer or tablet at https://www.payschoolscentral.com You can also access PaySchools on your mobile device by downloading the PaySchools Central app on the Apple App Store or Google Play.
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Complete account registration by selecting register, enter your profile details, and set up your password via email link, and then logging in..
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Add your child(ren) to your account using their student ID numbers. You will need your child’s student ID number to register. If you need your child’s student ID number please email office@ecsnj.org.
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Enter credit card and/or banking information as forms of payment to use with your PaySchools account.
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Once registered you will be able to apply for free and reduced lunch, pre-order breakfast and lunch, and make payments for before and aftercare, clubs and field trips.
We hope that you will find this system easy and convenient to use. If you have any questions, feel free to contact our office.
SPORTS
Sports are a great way to build school spirit, teamwork, and physical health. Elysian’s sports program complements classroom learning by teaching the principles/rules of the sport, enhancing skills and encouraging good sportsmanship and team work.
Offerings may include:
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Basketball
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Track & Field
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Flag Football
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Volleyball
Participation Requirements:
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A completed physical exam on file, dated within 365 days of the first tryout
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Signed acknowledgments of the following NJ-mandated forms:
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Opioid Use & Misuse
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Concussion Management
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Sudden Cardiac Death in Young Athletes
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Stay updated on tryouts and team info through the Monday Newsletter and announcements from the main office.
Information/Spiritwear
Elysian Eagles spirit-wear and accessories can be purchased at www.mylocker.net. Elysian earns a commission on each sale from this on-line partner.
CLUBS
Elysian offers an After School Enrichment Program with three club sessions per year:
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Fall, Winter, and Spring sessions
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Clubs run for 8 weeks, one day per week, for 1 hour after school
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Clubs vary and are designed for all grade levels
Families receive a Google Form to select preferred clubs. While placement is not guaranteed, we do our best to accommodate all students.
Club confirmations and payment details are emailed after placement. Please direct all questions to clubs@ecsnj.org.
Offers include a wide range of enrichment activities, including after-school clubs such as fencing, ping pong, debate, cooking, Mad Science, jewelry making, sewing, animals, rock climbing, and chess. While there is a fee for these classes, scholarships are available to ensure all students can participate.
We also have a musical theater program that produces two plays each year, where students can engage in acting, costuming, set design, stage management, singing, and dancing. A chorus performs at school events throughout the school year.
7th and 8th graders are also able to join Hoboken Heroes, a Community Service group. This is a voluntary commitment for students to meet twice a month and engage within the larger Hoboken Community with projects such as running a toilet paper drive for the Hoboken Homeless Shelter, creating gift bags for “Maddy’s Art Palette", a local non profit that benefits children hospitalized due to cancer, and collceting gifts for Toys for Tots. The students also planned and volunteered at the school’s first STEM Saturday family event.