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The Wildcat Weekly

Volume 4 Issue 10

The Wildcat WeeklyVolume 4 Issue 10

Nov 1, 2024

Calendar of Events

*Please note that additional events may be added each week.*


Friday, Nov 1 Middle School Halloween Dance 6:30pm-8:30pm

Tuesday, Nov 5 Spirit Day: Wear Red, White & Blue; 12:50pm Early Dismissal: Parent/Teacher Conferences

Wednesday, Nov 6 12:50pm Early Dismissal: Parent/Teacher Conferences

Thur, Nov 7-Fri, Nov 8 No School: NJEA Convention

Wednesday, Nov 13 PiE Meeting 7pm @ Performing Arts Room

Thursday, Nov 14 School Picture Retakes

Monday, Nov 18 SEPAG Mtg 6pm @ Performing Arts Room

Tuesday, Nov 19 BOE Meeting 7pm @ Performing Arts Room

Friday, Nov 22 PiE Family Movie Night (more info to follow); Dance Academy Showcase @ 5pm

Wednesday, Nov 27 Early Dismissal: Thanksgiving Recess

Thur, Nov 28-Fri, Nov 29 No School: Thanksgiving Recess

Wednesday, Dec 4 End of 1st Trimester

Thursday, Dec 5 Beginning of 2nd Trimester

Friday, Dec 13 Report Cards available on Genesis Parent Portal

No Newsletter Next Week due to Shortened Week

Reminder: DTS will be closed for students on Thursday, Nov 7 and Friday, Nov 8.

Middle School Halloween Dance TONIGHT!

Spirit Day

We encourage all students, faculty & staff to wear Red, White, & Blue on Tuesday, Nov 5

to recognize the importance of Election Day!

On Friday, November 15, our school will take part in an evacuation and reunification drill. Each month, we conduct a fire drill and a security drill to remind the students of what our procedures will be in the event of an actual emergency. These drills are also held to provide us feedback about what is working, and what areas, if any, need additional support. An evacuation/reunification drill is one that takes place in the event that the students must exit the building and relocate to a secondary, offsite location. For DTS, our secondary location is the Sergeantsville Fire Company down the road from us.


In collaboration with Chief Cane and our local police department, Chief Fleming and our local fire department, Hunterdon Central's Transportation Dept, as well as our School Safety and Security Committee, we will walk the students to the Fire Department building in the afternoon of November 15th, and dismissal on that day will take place there instead of at the school.


For families who would want to change their typical Friday dismissal procedure, please complete this form.


For families who wish to keep their typical Friday dismissal procedures the same, you DO NOT need to complete this form.


As always, if you have any questions, please don't hesitate to reach out to our main office.

Parent/Teacher Conferences

**The Sign Up on the Parent Portal will close at 8am on Monday, 11/4**

Dear Families,


We’re looking forward to our parent/teacher conferences on the evening of November 5 and the afternoon of November 6, 2024. Please note that students will be dismissed early at 12:50 PM on both days, with no lunch served.


Most elementary teachers should have enough slots available for one conference per family, and they look forward to meeting you all.


For grades 5-8 and Special Area teachers, we encourage you to check Genesis for your child’s grades and sign up for a conference for any classes where you have questions or concerns.


To schedule a conference in the Parent Portal:


  • Log into the Parent Portal

  • Go to the conferences tab

  • Click on “Schedule conference for Fall Conferences" in the bottom of the box

  • Click on the day and a time that you would like a conference.

  • Click the reserve button. Be sure to select the reserve button under the teacher you wish to schedule a conference with.

  • For multiple students, click on each student in the top right corner and follow each of the steps above.


Please contact Britian Moore (bmoore@dtsk8nj.org) if you experience difficulty with Genesis.


Thank you for your understanding and support. We look forward to connecting with you!

Girl Scout Turkey Box Collection

Educators of the Year

Do you know a classroom teacher AND educational services professional who is dedicated, inspiring, and making a difference? If so, please take the time to recommend these people for the NJ Department of Education Governor’s Educator of the Year!


Please fill out and submit the attached nomination form by Mon, Nov 11. If you have any questions, feel free to contact Mr. Lipson slipson@dtsk8nj.org

School Choice

Delaware Township School is one of New Jersey's Inter-district Public School Choice districts and enables us to enroll students who do not reside within Delaware Township without any cost to parents. The program increases educational opportunities for students and their families by providing students with school options outside of their district of residence and giving parents the power to select a school program that best serves their child's individual needs. The deadline to apply for the Choice Program for the 2025-2026 school year is November 25, 2024. This is a state-wide deadline for all choice districts.

Yearbooks

What's Going on at DTS?

Halloween Parade

MS Halloween Escape Room

Staff Pumpkin Contest

OSIP (Outstanding Sportsmanship is Paramount) Fall Sports Awards

Role Models of Character Education

Each month, our DTS students will discuss and learn about a character education trait.


September's character education trait was Respect.


A student from each PK-5 homeroom and Gr 6-8 content area was chosen because he/she demonstrated respect this month and a role model for others.

Congratulations to all of the recipients below!


In October, we will highlight students who demonstrate Gratitude!

As we enter November, a month dedicated to gratitude, we’re excited to introduce a special initiative: our Gratitude Jar! Located in the cafeteria, this jar invites both students and staff to participate in a heartwarming activity that fosters appreciation within our school community.


Here’s how it works: Take a moment to jot down one thing you’re grateful for and drop it into the jar. You can choose to remain anonymous or include your name—whichever feels right for you.

We have received a notification from the NJDOH about an increase in pneumonia in the state.


The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) and the New Jersey Department of Health (NJDOH) are observing an increase in reports of pneumonia. The proportion of patients discharged from emergency departments with a diagnosis of Mycoplasma pneumoniae-associated pneumonia has been increasing across the United States and New Jersey. Mycoplasma pneumoniae infections are typically mild, but can result in severe illness among vulnerable populations, including young children, older adults, and individuals with underlying health conditions.


Please refer to the link below for more information on preventing respiratory illness.

https://www.cdc.gov/respiratory-viruses/prevention/index.html


Please report to the school nurse if your child has been diagnosed with or is being treated for pneumonia so we can keep an accurate track of the illness in school.


This week we have had a few students with that diagnosis and a few are being treated prophylactically with antibiotics. Their sympotms started as a cold with fever, cough and congestion.

Periodically throughout the year, students' artwork will be featured & spotlighted on Ms. Soleimani's art wall across from her room. This month, we'd like to recognize the efforts of: Lydia Zheng, John Van Saun, Cameron Clarke, Cora Eckert, Wyatt Kafarski, Ryann Emanuele, Nikko Parros and Olivia Fattell!

Elementary chorus rehearsals have begun! They are held for interested 4th and 5th graders on

Wednesday mornings at 8:10am until the 11th of December.

Native American Heritage Month

November is Native American Heritage Month.


This month, we offer recognition for the significant contributions the first Americans made to the establishment and growth of the United States!


Click here for books your children could read this month!

Club Corner

DTS Athletics

Delaware Township School is proud to offer many athletic opportunities

for students in Grades 5-8.

Click here for a quick reference guide to the Athletics Department.

About PiE

DTS Partners is Education was formed in 2010, when the DTS PTA and the DT Community Education Foundation merged to become a single group. It is an all-volunteer organization supporting the School's students. Learn more by visiting our website - www.dtspie.com. As a member of the PiE community, you will be part of our listserv and get these monthly newsletters as well as periodic emails reminding you of upcoming meetings and opportunities to volunteer for different activities. We look forward to a great year!


Monthly Meetings

  • Our next meeting will be Wednesday, Nov 13, 2024, at 7 p.m. in the Performing Arts Room at the School or via Zoom Meetings last about an hour.


Upcoming Events

  • Friday, November 22nd 6:15pm (doors open at 6) - Join PiE for our second movie night of the year! Bring blankets, chairs and snacks while we enjoy watching a movie in the gym!
  • This is not a drop & go event, children must have adult supervision


Volunteer Opportunities


PiE Sponsored Assemblies

  • Coming up in November! Ball in the House is an R&B/Soul/Pop a cappella group based out of Boston, MA, ​whose high energy shows have audiences singing, dancing, even beatboxing along!


More detailed information on ALL of our events can be found on our website at www.dtspie.com, email us at dtspie@gmail.com or check out our social media pages (Instagram & Facebook)

SEPAG

To learn more about DTS SEPAG, click here.

24-25 District Calendar

Before/After Care

Maschios

What's Happening Around Town?

Hunterdon Central High School Parent Page
Want to know what's going on at the High School? Click here to go to the parents' resource page on Hunterdon Central's website

Learn more at artseedstudio.com

Scouts

Delaware Township Rec Commission

Follow us on Instagram @dt_recreation

Hunterdon Athletics

DTAA

Follow us on X(Twitter)!

@DTS_K8

Follow us on Facebook!

@dtsk8nj.org

@DTSPiE

Follow PiE on Instagram!

@dtspienj

Newsletter Submission

The Wildcat Weekly is published every Friday.


In cases where it is a shortened week, the publication date may be adjusted.

If you would like something published in the newsletter, please email your submission to slipson@dtsk8nj.org by each Tuesday at 3:30pm. Please include the length of time you'd like your information to be in the newsletter.


All submissions must be approved by the school administration

before being included in the newsletter.

Delaware Township School District