The Wildcat Weekly

Apr 11, 2025

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

Friday, Apr 11 Jr Drama Club Play: Aladdin Kids 6pm @ PAR

Thursday, Apr 17 Earth Day Celebration; Early Dismissal: Spring Recess

Fri, Apr 18-Fri, Apr 25 No School: Spring Recess

Monday, Apr 28 Classes resume; Deadline for PiE Spring Spirit Wear

Tuesday, Apr 29 BOE Meeting 7pm @ Performing Arts Center

Wednesday, Apr 30 Hunterdon County Teen Arts

Mon, May 5-Fri, May 9 Teacher Appreciation Week

Monday, May 5 NJSLA begins (see schedule below)

Friday, May 9 PiE Annual Plant Sale

Monday, May 12 PiE Golf Outing @ Copper Hill (see info below)

Wednesday, May 14 PiE Meeting 7pm @ PAR & Zoom

Thursday, May 15 Spring Band & Choral Concert 7pm

Tuesday, May 20 BOE Meeting 7pm @ Performing Arts Center

Wednesday, May 21 25-26 Kdg Parent Orientation 6pm @ PAR

Monday, May 26 No School: Memorial Day

Tuesday, May 27 PiE Paint Night (Gr 4-8) 6:30pm-8:30pm

Friday, May 30 Spring Walk/Roll to School

Wednesday, June 4 PiE Paint Night (PK-3) 6pm-7:30pm

Thu, June 5-Fri, June 6 8th Grade Washington DC Trip

Saturday, June 7 PiE Annual Color Run

Friday, June 13 PK-5 Field Day (more info to follow); 8th Gr Dance

Tuesday, June 17 BOE Meeting 7pm @ Performing Arts Center

Wednesday, June 18 8th Gr Promotion Ceremony (more info to follow)

**NO NEWSLETTER NEXT WEEK DUE TO SHORTENED WEEK**

I hope you all have a relaxing and healthy Spring Recess! For those that celebrate, have a Happy Easter or a Happy Passover!

I cannot believe we are already at this point in the year! Thank you to all of the faculty, parents, and students for making this school such a welcoming and enjoyable place to learn and grow.

I encourage all of you to take time out of your busy schedules to pause and enjoy the time off. Let's hope for some great weather!

Sincerely,

Scott Lipson

We are still looking for volunteers to help out from 9-12:30pm on April 17th!

Please click this link to sign up!

Our Spring Spirit Wear is now on sale! Check out the link below to start shopping. The store will be "live" until April 28th, with delivery in late May. Please note that some items come in various colors.

https://deltwpspring2025.itemorder.com/shop/home/

Delaware Township School, along with all other schools in New Jersey, will be administering the New Jersey Student Learning Assessments (NJSLA) to students in Grades 3-8 in the content areas of English Language Arts and Mathematics. Students in Grades 5 & 8 will also be assessed in the area of Science.

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Parents & Guardians, please make every effort to have your child at school on time on the days of these assessments. In addition, please read the following:

• Encourage your child to get a good night's rest and eat a healthy breakfast each morning.
• The school will provide headphones to any student who needs them. However, students may bring their own headphones to school. Wireless earbuds will not work for this assessment.
• All students should charge their chromebooks every night to prepare for the following day's assessment.
• If students are absent during their scheduled day of testing, they will be rescheduled during one of the make-up testing days.
• Smartphones and smart watches are not permitted in testing areas.

As artificial intelligence continues to shape our world, it's important that our school community stays informed and proactive. We’re forming a parent AI committee to help guide how we introduce and use AI in our schools.

At this time of year, we would like to establish a committee and meet once before the school year ends to set goals for the 25-26 school year. Examples of topics will include educating everyone on what AI is and what it means for our district, discussing and possibly adopting an AI district policy and manual to help provide a more thorough understanding of what AI is, and how it can and should be addressed in our distrct.

If you're interested in taking part in our committee for the 25-26 school year,

please take a few minutes and complete the following form.

8 contestants participated in our annual Geography Bee!

Aiden M, Lionel H, Mason M, Bryan A, Ali S, Oliver N, and Max D.

After many rounds of suspenseful questioning:

3rd place went to Lionel H, 2nd place went to Oliver N,

and 1st place went to 3X School Champion, Aidan M!

Congratulations to all who participated in this fun event!

Congratulations to Henry Kusant, Nick Romaniello, Nate McGann, and Mason Matis for

making it into the 10 top archers in NJ!

In the state tournament last week, Henry placed first in the middle school divisionand shot a score of 279 out of a possible 300 points. This broke the DTS record that was set 10 years ago. Nick placed 3rd, Nate placed 6th, and Mason placed 10th in the state.

These archers have been invited to represent NJ in the National Bullseye Tournament in Louisville Ky this May 7-9. This is an amazing accomplishment! We wish them good luck!

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

March's character education trait was Honesty.

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

Congratulations to all of the recipients!

In April, we will highlight students who demonstrate Empathy!

With so many families driving students to school, the carline will back up at times and some families have resorted to using the bus line to drop their children off. Please do not enter the driveway until all buses have departed. Thank you for working with us to keep all our children safe.

For planning purposes, the 2025 8th Gr Promotion Ceremony will be held on Wednesday, June 18. More info, including an RSVP sign up form, will come shortly.

Please fill out the form below if you would like HC boys soccer to contact you with information regarding tryout dates for the fall and summer opportunities (Weight room times & Open turf time)

HC Boys Soccer Interest Form

click the picture below for a list of books to read & other activities for Autism Awareness Month!

Click the picture below for a list of books to read this month.

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: Chase Kornberger, Evelyn Lee, Noah Schlesier, Olive Parros, Victoria McAuliffe, Eliana Johnson, Ford Kreider, and Anika Doctor.

Click here for the Robotics Club Permission Slip

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.

Click here for a printable 2025-2026 District Calendar

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, May 14, 2025, at 7 p.m. This meeting will be in person in the Performing Arts Room and over zoom.

Upcoming Events

Spirit Wear

• Our Spring Spirit Wear is now on sale! Check out the link below to start shopping. The store will be "live" until April 28th, with delivery in late May. Please note that some items come in various colors.

• https://deltwpspring2025.itemorder.com/shop/home/

Golf Outing

• PiE is organizing a Golf Outing at Copper Hill on Monday, May 12th. 10:30 Registration, 11:00 Lunch, 12:00 Shotgun Start. 5:00 Dinner/Awards
• To register or learn more, please visit the following link: https://www.zeffy.com/ticketing/dts-pie-golf-outing-at-copper-hill-country-club
• If you are not a golfer, and would like to join for dinner you may purchase a "dinner only" ticket.
• This event is a great opportunity to enjoy a day on the course while supporting our school. Whether you're an experienced golfer or just looking for a fun day with friends, we encourage all skill levels to participate. Sponsorship opportunities are also available for businesses and families looking to contribute in a bigger way.
• In addition, we are looking for donations of gift baskets or items for our raffle. If you or your business would like to contribute, please let us know. We truly appreciate the support!

Paint Night with Paint Party Farm

• We are doing our popular Paint Nights with Paint Party Farm again.

• Grades 4-8 will be May 27th. Grades PK-3 will be June 4th

• Registration link coming soon.

Color Run

• This year it will be held on June 7th. More information will come as the event gets closer.

PiE Sponsored Assemblies

• Eyes of the Wild will visit our school on April 17th with a variety of rescued animals. They will discuss the animals, their habits and preservation.

Volunteer Opportunities

Call for Nominations for the 2025-26 DTS Partners in Education (PiE) Executive Board

• We ask you to think about becoming more involved in this rewarding experience or consider if there is someone you would like to nominate. We need recommendations no later than Sunday, April 13th so we can present the slate and vote at our last meeting on May 7th.

• Check your email for more information about the board positions and how to nominate.

Click here for information about YMCA program at DTS!

April 2025 Lunch Menu

Click here for the:

24-25 Food Allergy Packet Information

24-25 Food Allergy Packet Information (Spanish Version)

Learn more at artseedstudio.com

Delaware Township is updating its Open Space and Recreation Plan (OSRP) so we can continue to be eligible for Green Acres funding. The Delaware Township Planning Board and Open Space Committee are looking for your input in updating Delaware Township’s OSRP!

Please download the file below and either email your completed survey to Zuzana Karas at: Boardsecretary@delawaretwpnj.org or you can drop the survey off at the township building; either in the outside drop box or in the box located at the Clerk’s window.

Follow us on Instagram @dt_recreation

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