
MSD Community Update for Oct 10

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Important Dates
October 14th, No School For Students
October 16th, BOE Meeting
October 17th, MHS Homecoming Dance
October 20th-27th, MHS School Violence Awareness Week
October 21st, ABIS Fall Book Fair
October 23rd-31st, Red Ribbon Week
To access our live district/building calendar of events, click the calendar icon above and select the calendar of choice (under mains) to access all of your school's events.
BOE Report
Board of Education Goals for 2024/2025
Halloween Movie Night Class of 2026
Two movies will be shown. Family-friendly first and classic horror second. Advanced seating is required for one or both showings. Space is limited. Reserve your seats here.
MySchoolBucks
Athletics & Activities
District Reminders
Safe Drop-Off and Pick-Up Guidelines
We need your help!
We want to remind families of the importance of following the arrival and dismissal procedures set by the building principal. The safety of our students is our top priority, and your cooperation is essential in maintaining a safe and orderly environment for everyone. We ask all parents and guardians to do their part by obeying the established rules and guidelines to ensure a smooth and safe process.
Please drop students off curbside, cross only at designated crosswalks, and utilize crossing guards when available. Be mindful of the designated drop-off and pick-up zones, follow the traffic patterns, and respect staff members directing traffic. Avoid double parking, blocking driveways, or leaving your vehicle unattended in no-parking zones. Your patience, courtesy, and attentiveness during these times help set a positive example and keep our students safe. Thank you for your continued support and partnership in making our school community a safe and welcoming place for everyone!
Please review your individual building website and opening letter for specific details regarding pick-up and drop-off procedures at your school. Following these guidelines will ensure a safe and efficient process for all.
Manville Police Department is Hiring!
Follow Our Schools on Social Media
Community Updates
Manville Recreation
Manville Town-Wide Yard Sale
Somerset County 4-H Ag-Venture Day: Fall Harvest
Come and take an adventure with the Somerset County 4-H Animal Science and Agriculture clubs. On November 7th and 8th 2024 (8:30 am-4:30 pm) Somerset County 4-H will be presenting 4-H Ag-Venture Day: Fall Harvest Youth grades 1st-5th will work together with skilled volunteers to create a better awareness of agriculture sustainability in our community to allow for positive environmental change. These youth participants will gain knowledge and experience in agriculture through hands-on educational workshops at the 4-H Center. Youth participants will learn how to become better stewards of the land as it relates to agriculture supply chain management, and this year the theme is Fall Harvest. All workshops are taught by 4-H volunteers with a passion for sharing their love of agriculture
with youth just like you!
4-H Ag-Venture Day: Fall Harvest is a two-day program full of hands-on animal science in agriculture learning for youth participants in grades 1st-5th . This program is presented by the Somerset County 4-H Youth Development Program and will be hosted on November 7th and 8th 2024. Youth will participate in hands-on workshops that allow them to learn about a variety of animal science topics in order to further their knowledge of agriculture sustainability.
The program will be held on November 7th and 8th 2024 at the Ted Blum 4-H Center, 310 Milltown Rd., Bridgewater, NJ.
- Open to Grades 1st-5th
- Cost per child is $90. Additional siblings are $80 each.
- Registration due October 24, 2024
- Check-in starts at 8:30 AM and ends at 9:00 am (no need to come early).
- Register by October 21st 2024
- Event is over by 4:30 pm Please arrive on time to pick up your child.
- A parent/legal guardian MUST sign the child in and out of the program. If someone other than the parent/legal guardian is to take the child home, a note from the parent must accompany the child at check-in.
- Children may not leave the program early unless a parent/legal guardian signs them out.
- Mail or hand deliver registration forms, and payment to the 4-H Center at
- 310 Milltown Road Bridgewater NJ. The cost per child is $90. Additional siblings are $80 each.
- Checks should be made payable to: Somerset County 4-H.
FOR REGISTRATION AND MORE INFO, PLEASE CLICK HERE
Atlantic Health System Free Webinar on 10/24
Atlantic Health System Goryeb Children’s Hospital is proud to share free webinar being offered on Thursday, October 24, 2024 at 6pm titled How to Help Your Child While You Wait for a Neurodevelopmental Evaluation presented by Tara Gleeson, DNP, APN, nurse practitioner and manager Child Development and Autism Center and Lewis Dlugasch LCSW, social worker Child Development and Autism Center, Atlantic Health System Goryeb Children’s Hospital.
The webinar is designed to provide suggestions and referrals for families waiting to have their child evaluated for Developmental Delays, ADHD, School Problems and Autism. Questions will be answered. To register, visit: https://atlantichealth.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_pnqFQ3LTS96lYqqV0WOHoQ#/registration
Spooktacular Halloween Festivities
Halloween-A-Palooza
Join us for the 1st Annual Halloween-A-Palooza on Saturday, October 26th, from 4:00 pm to 8:00 pm at the Manville Public Library and Manville Veterans of Foreign Wars. Manville Recreation is thrilled to partner with Roosevelt Hills Cemetery to bring the community a spooky evening packed with fun, including a Halloween Parade, Trunk or Treat, and a Halloween Party. If you'd like to decorate a trunk and hand out candy, please register through Community Pass. Only registered vehicles may participate, and all trunks must arrive by 3:30 pm and be fully set up by 4:15 pm. Prizes will be awarded for Most Creative, Best Overall Theme, and Best Halloween Spirit.
2nd Annual Halloween House Decorating Contest
The 2nd Annual Halloween House Decorating Contest is here! Starting October 1, 2024, residents can submit photos of their decorated homes to recinfo@manvillenj.org for a chance to win prizes in several categories. Finalists’ photos will be displayed during the Halloween-A-Palooza event on October 26, 2024, where attendees can vote for their favorites. Be sure to include your name, address, and contact information with your submission!
3rd Annual Little Monsters Costume Contest
Get your pets ready for the 3rd Annual Little Monsters Costume Contest! Submit a photo of your pet in their Halloween costume by October 17, 2024, via the Recreation Facebook page or email it to recinfo@manvillenj.org. Finalists will be showcased at the Halloween-A-Palooza event on October 26, 2024, for final voting. Be sure to include your full name, contact information, and your pet's name. Only one photo submission per pet is allowed!
How Central New Jersey Won the Revolutionary War
Learn about the critical role that the area around Manville played in establishing the country's independence.
NJ Crisis Services: Who Should I Call?
As part of the Community Health Needs Assessment, Healthier Somerset, RWJSomerset, RWJBarnabas Health, its hospitals, affiliates, and community partners are conducting a Community Health Resident Survey; your input can help shape future programs and services. This survey is an opportunity to share your experiences, opinions, and priorities to help shape the future the communities’ health in Somerset County. The survey is confidential and does not ask for the respondent’s name or identifying information. It is available in 8 languages: Arabic, simplified Chinese, English, Haitian Creole, Hindi, Portuguese, Spanish, and Yiddish.
Comfort Zone Camp
Comfort Zone Camp serves children who have experienced the death of a parent, sibling, primary caregiver, or friend. All programs are offered at no cost to families! Their programs provide a safe, nurturing environment where kids can have traditional camp fun, while at the same time acquiring tools to help them cope with their loss. Since 1999, CZC has helped over 24,000 children.
Enrollment is open and space is available:
October 25-27 – Camp Mason, Hardwick, NJ
· Accepting children ages 7-17
· Free of charge
· Travel scholarships available!
Helpful Links:
· Refer a camper family here: https://comfortzonecamp.campintouch.com/ui/forms/client/referral/Form
· Learn more about sending your child to Comfort Zone Camp: https://comfortzonecamp.campintouch.com/v2/family/inquiryForm.aspx
· Volunteer with Comfort Zone: https://comfortzonecamp.org/volunteers/
Food Assistance
The Manville Food Pantry will be open the second Saturday of each month at the Faith in Action Church at 228 S. Main Street. Please make sure to bring your ID and a bag.
Feeding Hands is also offering assistance the fourth Saturday of each month at Emmanuel Baptist Church, 34 South Third Avenue. See the flyer for dates and more details.
New Jersey Updates
The following information was obtained by NJ.gov. Click on the images below to learn more about the different assistance programs for eligible homeowners.
The New Jersey WIC Program is pleased to announce . . .
The All About New Jersey WIC Fact Sheet is now available in thirteen languages to meet the diverse language needs of New Jersey communities.
Languages available: Arabic, Bengali, Burmese, Chinese, Gujarati, Haitian, Creole, Hindi, Korean, Polish, Portuguese, Spanish, Telugu, Vietnamese
- Who is eligible for WIC?
- What are the valuable program benefits?
- What foods are provided monthly and what is the cost savings?
Download: https://www.nj.gov/health/fhs/wic/home/about.shtml
Or contact your local WIC Program for print copies while supplies last!
Find the WIC Program in your neighborhood: http://nj.gov/health/fhs/wic or phone 1-800-328-3838