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MESSAGE FROM MR. TOOMEY - SUPERINTENDENT

As the leaves turn and display their beautiful autumn colors, we are reminded of the vibrant energy that comes with a new school year. Just as the leaves fall and make way for new growth, we continue to acclimate to the 2024-2025 school year, embracing each day as an opportunity to support the students of the Hanover Township Public Schools. I am continually inspired by the dedication of our incredible administrators, teachers, and staff, along with our wonderful PTAs, parent volunteers, and Board of Education members, who work tirelessly to ensure a positive and enriching learning environment for all.

This month, we celebrated districtwide initiatives like the annual Week of Respect, which featured special programming and spirit days, promoting kindness and unity across our schools. We also participated in Red Ribbon Week, with this year’s national theme being, “Life is a Movie. Film Drug Free,” where students were encouraged to "say no to drugs" and make healthy choices to create their own stories.

It’s hard to believe our second month of the school year is already coming to a close. To those who celebrated Rosh Hashanah earlier this month, here's to a wonderful new year. Also, wishing everyone a safe, enjoyable, and Happy Halloween later this week. Last, but not least, to all who celebrate Diwali, Happy Diwali.

Thank you for your continued partnership and investment in your children’s education as we move forward together!

BEE MEADOW ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

Fire Prevention Week

Local heroes from the Whippany Fire Department stopped by to visit with Kindergarten.

Inside a Fire Engine

Kindergarteners got an up close and firsthand look at the many tools firefighters use to keep us safe.

Student Council Officers

BMS Student Council elected during the Week of Respect. From left to right: President - Alexis V.; Vice President - Mackenzie C.; Secretary - Owen L.; Treasurer - Thomas M.; Fundraising Chair - Dominic T.

Day of Tolerance

Students worked with lower grade students on a project of creating messages of affirmation.

Quest for Kindness

This assembly program focused on the Character Education pillar of Respect. All of our elementary school students participated, special thanks to the generosity of each schools' PTA.

MOUNTVIEW ROAD ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

Chalk Walk

Students celebrated the Week of Respect with a variety of engaging activities, including the annual Chalk Walk.

Positive Messages

Students created their own special messages to spread cheer to all who visit MTV!

Flexing Their STEM Muscles

Kindergarten students in Mrs. Pratola's computer class used red cups to design the tallest free standing tower they could. If the tower fell, it was all a part of the STEM experience. They were challenged with making changes to their original design to make it even better!

Tower Challenge

Students in 2nd Grade were challenged with designing a way to stack red cups to design a tower. The problem...they couldn't use their hands to touch and move the cups. Students were given string, a rubber band and scissors to design a way to move the cups.

Environmental Detectives

PACT students (Grades 4 & 5), under the guidance of Mrs. Wylie, work collaboratively to create trees indigenous to the Florida Everglades as part of their unit. They are reading The Missing Gator of Gumbo Limbo and the Florida Everglades is the setting in the story.

Building Thinking Classrooms

Grade 5 students in Mrs. Lisewki's class work collaboratively to share their thinking about a Storyworks article, utilizing the Vertical Math pedagogy introduced in Math.

SALEM DRIVE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

Fun with H20!

Mrs. Serido’s 4th Graders conduct water dome races as they explore gravity in Science class.

Waterworks

Students investigate how water interacts with different surfaces during science class.

What Is Student Council?

Student Council Advisors, Mrs. Carey and Mrs. Gavin, introduce the purpose of Student Council to students. Students learned about leadership and how they can contribute to our school community as an officer or representative.

Fact Families

Mrs. Rittershofer’s 1st Grade students practiced their fact families.

Solving & Building

Students worked in groups to solve fact families and build fact family houses.

Teamwork Works!

Students did a great job problem solving and working as a team!

MEMORIAL JUNIOR SCHOOL

Meet Ellie!

Thanks to Mrs. Ricupero, Grade 8 Social Studies teacher, in partnership with The Seeing Eye, MJS has it's first official puppy. As part of the Grade 8 Character Education program, students have an opportunity to learn how puppies like Ellie can grow into guide dogs and serve blind people. She made her debut at 8 weeks old and has already made herself at home.

Student Council Pep Rally

Student Council Officers help Mr. Anderson award raffle prizes at the MJS Student Council Pep Rally held during the Week of Respect.

Week of Respect Spirit Day

7th Grader Jack P. dressed up as Mr. Ziegler for the MJS Week of Respect spirit day where the students dressed as teachers and the teachers dressed as students.

Run, Run, Run!

The Lady Vikings Cross County Team competes in a meet at MJS. The team had a successful season, earning third place in the county finals.

Survival at Outdoor Ed

While on this year’s Outdoor Education Trip, MJS 6th Graders learned how to survive in the woods by building shelters.

Want S'more?

6th Grade students enjoyed the tried and true camping tradition of making s’mores while attending this year’s Outdoor Education Trip to Fairview Lake YMCA.

PROFESSIONAL LEARNING

Teachers engaged in professional development sessions on Columbus Day. These were centered around LinkIt! and supporting Multilingual Learners.

The LinkIt! data platform allows our district to track student assessment performance, helping teachers identify strengths and areas for growth. This data supports personalized learning and helps us adjust instruction to better meet each student’s needs.

To help teachers meet their multilingual learners' needs, there were sessions with Dr. Solange Lopes-Murphy, a professor from TCNJ, dedicated toward providing strategies for language development, cultural responsiveness, and inclusive practices. By equipping teachers with tools to support English language acquisition and academic growth, we can create a learning environment where multilingual students can thrive and reach their full potential.

COMMUNITY HAPPENINGS

Masquerade at Malapardis!

Thanks to Hanover Township Recreation, community members were treated to a beautiful day filled with more treats than tricks. Special thanks to Superintendent of Recreation and Parks, Denise Brennan, and her outstanding team for a festive and "spooktacular" event!

OCTOBER BOE MEETING AGENDA

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Event Information

Board of Education Meeting

When?

Tuesday, Oct 29, 2024, 07:30 PM

Where?

61 Highland Avenue, Whippany, NJ, USA

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UPCOMING CALENDAR REMINDERS

Tuesday, November 5

Election Day - Schools & District Offices Closed

Thursday, November 7

NJEA Convention - Schools & District Offices Closed

Friday, November 8

NJEA Convention - Schools & District Offices Closed

Wednesday, November 20

K-5 Parent/Teacher Conferences - Early Dismissal @ 12:45pm

*Elementary Schools Only*

Thursday, November 21