The Wildcat Weekly

Nov 22, 2024

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

Friday, Nov 22 PiE Family Movie Night; Dance Academy Showcase @ 5pm

Wednesday, Nov 27 Early Dismissal: Thanksgiving Recess 12:50 dismissal

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

Wednesday, Dec 4 End of 1st Trimester

Thursday, Dec 5 Beginning of 2nd Trimester

Saturday, Dec 7 Township Holiday Tree Lighting & Tractor Parade 4pm-7pm (more info below)

Mon, Dec 9-Fri, Dec 13 Holiday Shoppe

Thursday, Dec 12 Holiday Concert 7pm; County SEPAG Mtg 7pm @ HCRHS Little Theatre: 8th to 9th transition night

Friday, Dec 13 Report Cards available on Genesis Parent Portal

Tuesday, Dec 17 BOE Mtg 7pm @ Performing Arts Room

Friday, Dec 20 Early Dismissal: Winter Recess 12:50pm dismissal

Mon, Dec 23-Wed, Jan 1 School Closed: Winter Recess

Tuesday, Jan 2 Classes Resume; BOE Reorganization Mtg 7pm

Wednesday, Jan 8 PiE Mtg 7pm Zoom Only

Reminder: There is a shortened day on Wednesday, Nov 27 (12:50pm dismissal) &

DTS will be closed for Thanksgiving on Thursday, Nov 28 and Friday, Nov 29.

I wish you all a Happy and Healthy Thanksgiving! Enjoy your time together with family and friends.

On behalf of everyone here at DTS, thank you for entrusting us with your wonderful children!

Join PiE for our second movie night of the year! Bring blankets, chairs and snacks

while we enjoy watching a movie in the gym!

Doors Open at 6:00pm; Event begins at 6:15pm

*This is not a drop & go event. Children must have adult supervision*

The students in the InvestiG.A.T.E. program are collecting new pajamas and books for The Pajama Program again this year. This is a non-profit organization that donates to children in foster care, shelters, and to those who are in need. This year, we are collecting for the children at a local NORWESCAP Head Start preschool and the Hunterdon County Department of Children and Families, which serves children and youth who have been abused/neglected.

If you're interested in donating, please sign up for a specific child on this site.

Delaware Township School District has earned their Silver Certification through the Sustainable Jersey for Schools program! This is a major accomplishment for our district, and it is a tremendous feat that demonstrates our commitment to sustainability. Our green team, led by Mary Lyons and Valerie Wheatley, worked tirelessly to submit action points for planning, procedures, operations and outreach-all towards reshaping our children's future. A huge thanks to everyone involved in helping us reach this amazing milestone!

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.

As we enter into the holiday season, our students will begin participating in various grade level performances and seasonal activities during the school day that parents and guardians will be invited to. We ask that younger and older siblings remain in their classrooms to continue their learning for the day. We all must work together to send a consistent message to our students about how important it is to be present in class. In addition, for many of these performances, the students will typically attend dress rehearsals that still allow them to watch these wonderful performances. Thank you all for your cooperation in ensuring our students' success.

We are currently looking for a part-time paraprofessional to assist with some of our students.

Please click here to apply!

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.

Inspired by Bob Ross, 7th-grade students were taught blending, layering, and the 'happy little accident' technique as they selected their own 'happy place' and created landscapes in his signature style.

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.

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!

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, Jan 8, 2025 at 7 p.m.
• This meeting will be over zoom only.

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

• Holiday Shoppe (12/9-12/13) https://wwTow.signupgenius.com/go/10C084EAFA92AA3F85-50875101-2024

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)

**Click here for a printable version**

Click here for information about YMCA program at DTS!

Nov 2024 Lunch Menu

Dec 2024 Lunch Menu

Click here for the:

24-25 Food Allergy Packet Information

24-25 Food Allergy Packet Information (Spanish Version)

Click here for 2024 Winter Park Harbinger Information

Learn more at artseedstudio.com

Follow us on Instagram @dt_recreation

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