• March 29, 2024 - Schools Closed - Good Friday
• April 1-5, 2024 - Schools Closed - Spring Break
• April 8, 2024 - School Reopens / Single Session Early Dismissal Day at 12:45 PM
• April 9, 2024 - Grade 4 Wax Museum for Parents/Guardians 2:00 PM
• April 10, 2024 - Spirit Day Wear BLUE - Light it up BLUE Day to honor Autism Acceptance Month
• April 12, 2024 - TJS Spirit Wear Day
• April 8-18, 2024 - District Grade 2 CogAT Make-up Window
• April 15, 2024 - Single Session Early Dismissal Day - Parent/Teacher Evening Conferences
• April 16 & 17, 2024 - Single Session Early Dismissal Day - Parent/Teacher Daytime Conferences
• April 16, 2024 - MPS BOE Meeting at 7:00 PM
• April 18, 2024 - PTO General Meeting at 9:00 AM
• April 18, 2024 - 6th Grade Evening Parent Orientation
• April 22-26, 2024 - Green Week
• April 25, 2024 - Take Your Child to Work Day
• April 27, 2024 - Madison Arbor Day and Clean-up Day
• April 30, 2024 - PTO International Night at 6:00 PM

Click the link below to access and print the calendar for the month of APRIL. As a family try to do as many of the boxes as you can during the entire month of April! You will see that many of the activities are geared toward GREEN activities since we are kicking off GREEN WEEK in the month of April. This month's activity calendar was created by STEAM/Technology Teacher, Ms. D'Amico!

The solar eclipse will occur as we return from spring break. Although NJ is not in the path of totality, we will absolutely notice that the eclipse is occurring! On April 8, your child’s teacher will discuss the eclipse in class, including safe viewing of the eclipse.

Please note regular sunglasses, swimming goggles, and most camera filters are NOT safe for looking directly at the sun. You can safely protect your eyes with certified solar-viewing glasses, which can be purchased from a reputable provider. Make sure that on the back of the glasses, in small print, they say that they are ISO 12312-2 certified. Alternatively you can observe the sun indirectly using the suggestions below:

• A pinhole projector

• A box pinhole projector

• Colander (from your kitchen) To use it during the eclipse, stand with your back to the Sun and hold up a colander so that the Sun’s light shines through it on the ground or a wall where there will be many tiny images of the eclipsed Sun in the Colander’s shadow.

• NASA live stream on YouTube

Additional resources:

• https://www.nsta.org/eclipse

• Eclipse information (Path and timing for Madison)

• Eclipse Eye Safety for kids

As a school learning community, we are recognizing TJS jaguars who consistently demonstrate exemplary character traits, behavior, kindness, and compassion for others. Nominations are submitted throughout the entire month and at the end of the month, one jaguar from each grade level is selected and recognized. Today, Ms. Garcia announced the March Jaguars of the Month!

Congratulations to...

• Kindergartener - Isabella Bonifacio-Gianzana
• First Grader - Eden Kean
• Second Grader - Fox Macron
• Third Grader - Harrison Kean
• Fourth Grader - Stephen Kostelansky
• Fifth Grader - Arean Diaz

We are hopeful that as a community, students will be eager to serve as positive role models for their peers to always be upstanding members of our school.

We want to let you all in on what we have found in the Autism community, so that you can help us spread the word!

• One thing that we have found is that we should really be calling April Autism Acceptance Month. It is time to move forward from being “aware” of autistic individuals and move towards accepting them. We will now be celebrating Autism ACCEPTANCE Month in April along with the autism community! We hope you will join us.

• We would like students to wear BLUE on April 10th to support the autism community.

It’s back…The MHS Project Graduation Committee will be hosting the Harlem Wizards Event again this year.

Date: Thursday, April 25, 7pm

Location: FDU Ferguson Recreation Center

Reservations are now open for the 34th Annual Dessert & Jazz Fundraiser for the Arts to be held on Saturday April 20 at Madison High School. Dessert & Jazz is Madison Music & Arts' largest fundraiser. Proceeds from this event go directly back into supporting music, theatre, and visual arts programs in all Madison Public Schools, K-12.

The evening features performances by an auditioned cabaret of individual and group Madison High School students, an art exhibit, as well as performances by the MJS Jazz Band, MJS Jazzy Strings, MHS Jazz Chorus, and MHS Jazz Ensemble. Each reservation includes a tasty dessert. Advanced reservations are strongly recommended.

For more information or to make your reservation, visit dessertandjazz.madisonmusicarts.org.

Thank you so much to all those who attended our Spring Social on Friday night. A HUGE THANK YOU to Alyson O’Connell and Jaime Seeley for planning such a special evening. Thanks to Billy Brown and the team of volunteers who donated to our auction or collected items around town, helped set up, or grabbed a shift at the event. We had such a fun time celebrating together, while raising money for TJS! Congratulations to all those that won auction items so generously donated by our families, teachers and community.

Couldn’t attend but still want in on the fun of the parent-sponsored parties?! You’re in luck! Sign up here for some great springtime adults-only events. TJS PTO Store

We are so excited to bring back International Night this year!

Who: All are encouraged to come and share their cultures & heritage and/or learn from others

What: A night for families to showcase and celebrate our many backgrounds and cultures

Where: Jaguar Jungle

When: Tuesday, April 30th 6-7pm (arrive at 5:50 for setup)

Click here to let us know if you’ll bring something to display - Please No Food!

Ideas to include and share: holidays celebrated, pictures of food, traditional clothing, games, flag or symbols, interesting and fun facts.

*Also enjoy multicultural activities related to Around the World in 80 Days*

Join us for our next General PTO meeting on April 18th at 9am in the TJS Art Room.

-Discuss upcoming spring events!

-Learn about volunteer opportunities available for next year!

-Get involved!

Shop ‘ til You Drop! Our Spring Spirit Wear Shop is OPEN! It’s always a good day to be a Jaguar! Show your TJS pride with a selection of all new items. Store closes on Wednesday, April 10th. Please allow 4 weeks from time of order and pick up at Alfred’s Sport Shop. Email jodi.alreds@gmail.com with any product questions. Shop HERE!

The library can always use help to re-shelve books. Spots are available every Tuesday and Thursday 12-1pm. Sign up here!

Upcoming Dates:

Teacher Appreciation Week - May 6-10

Color Run - May 30

Field Day - June 4

Jamboree - June 7 (rain date June 13)

We hope you all have a restful and fun spring break. See you in April!

Registration is OPEN for the 2024 MEF Pickleball Tournament on Saturday, June 1, 2024. Register individually or with a partner for a fast-paced, fundraising day of round-robin style play.

• Adults 18 and up
• Prize baskets and medals sponsored by The Spelker Real Estate Team
• Lunch offering for purchase from Harvest Bistro
• Registration cost is $65

NEW THIS YEAR is the MEF Youth Pickle & Play on Sunday, June 2, 2024. Register your kids for a fun morning of pickleball games and tournament play. Activities will be tailored by experience and age (elementary, middle, and high school). Beginners welcome!

• Ages 18 and under
• Warm up led by CrossFit 377
• Prizes and refreshments
• Registration cost is $30
• Parent/guardian must be present for kids 10 and under

These events WILL sell out. Learn more and register HERE.

Don't forget to follow Torey J. on Instagram @toreyjsabatini to see all of the wonderful things happening in our school community.