Warnsdorfer Elementary School

The mission of Warnsdorfer Elementary School is to help all children grow to their fullest potential emotionally, intellectually, physically, and socially in a safe, caring and enriching environment. We strive to foster academic pride, encourage intellectual curiosity and promote growth and social responsibility with a diverse population of students and community members. In this school, we speak many languages, represent various races, ethnicities, and religious faiths. Together, we make one school, rich in diversity. As part of our mission we will engage and challenge students with 21st century technology and learning expectations.

Nov. 27th - Single Session Day (1:35 dismissal) After Care closes at 4pm.

Nov. 28th & 29th - School Closed

Each year, the district goes through an extensive process to select their Teacher and Support Staff of the Year. Nominiations from colleagues are written, submitted to HR, and a committee if formed to select select recipients based on a strict criteria. This year, Warnsdorfer had an overwhelming number of deserving nominees (thank you to all who nominated a colleague and congratulations to all nominees). This year's Teacher of the Year is Nicole Ilaria. Among the many other highlights of Ms. Ilaria's teaching career and involvment in the school, she primarily serves as a 4th grade teacher, the adivsor to the Early Act Club and co-advisor to the Warnsdorfer Student Council. This year's Support Staff of the Year is Anne Pfeifer-Ward. Ms. Ward exemplifies the hard work, dedication, and caring nature of all of the staff in Warnsdorfer's Early Learning Academy. Her creativity, and happy approach to her work with our youngest learners makes Ms. Ward stand out as this year's Support Staff of the Year.

Through its fundraising, the East Brunswick Education Foundation provides grants that enhance and enrich the curriculum in the East Brunswick Public School District. The EBEF's Trustees and volunteers include parents, teachers, school administrators, concerned citizens and business leaders. Together they have created an organization which has raised millions of dollars to enhance the education of our children and inspire teachers to create innovative programs at every level in our schools. To learn more about the EBEF and how to get involved, click HERE!

Grant Title: Little Spot of SEL

Grant Writers: Jennifer Traversone, Annmarie Kurdes, Iman Shah, Callie Hamilton, and Jessica Burch

EBEF funded, $1,956.00

We aim to set the students up for success, not just in our classrooms and throughout the school day, but in life, by giving them the tools and strategies they can implement at home and within their communities. They will become leaders of their own emotions and relationships, and be able to help coach peers around them. A Little Spot of SEL will be the foundation that spreads to a healthier future!

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Grant Title: Bringing Beginning Instrumental Music into the Digital Age

Grant Writers: Adam Nuzzi, Christopher Beckett, Zachary Carson, Michael D’Andrea

EBEF funded, $4,852.00

This project will not only improve the immediate classroom experience but will also establish a foundation for continued technology integration in music education. By exposing students to digital tools at an early stage in their musical journey, we can ensure they are well equipped for future learning, both in music and other areas of their education.

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Grant Title: Dance for Autism

Grant Writers: Renee Soccodato

EBEF funded, $7,292.00

The goal of this grant is to provide a dance program, with specialized classes and adaptive techniques that will cater to the unique needs of individuals with autism. They will have the opportunity to perform, not only for their parents, but with them, in an interactive showcase at the program's conclusion. Overall, this grant will help cultivate a positive and inclusive classroom environment that values individuality and fosters self confidence.

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Grant Title: Printmaking Exploration

Grant Writers: Alana Trainor

EBEF funded, $3,732.00

The Printmaking Exploration unit spans 5-6 weeks beginning in January and is designed for all 4th grade students, focusing on various printmaking techniques to foster creativity, experimentation, and collaboration. The goal is to understand how each medium affects the message we want to share. By experimenting with various printmaking methods, the students will not only learn new artistic skills but also discover how to convey their unique voice through creativity and experimentation. Ultimately, this unit will help students recognize that the materials we work with are not just tools; they are integral to the way humans express ourselves and connect with others through art.

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Grant Title: Adventures in Audiobooks

Grant Writers: Rachel Solomon, Laura Petriello, Jenna Ciancimino, Iman Shah, Nicole Ilaria

EBEF funded, $1948.00

Integrating audiobooks into the curriculum for struggling readers can enhance their learning experience in several ways. This includes increased comprehension and exposure to vocabulary. By listening to fluent and expressive narration, students can focus on understanding the meaning and context of the text without getting stuck on decoding individual words. This allows them to engage with more complex texts and develop a deeper understanding of the content. Additionally, audiobooks expose students to a wide range of vocabulary and language patterns. They can hear how words are pronounced, how sentences are structured, and how different characters speak. This exposure helps struggling readers expand their word knowledge, improve their own writing and speaking skills and develop a strong grasp of language conventions.

Playaway Wonderbooks are physical books that look just like the usual book a student would choose from their classroom library. The big difference is that these books have an audio player permanently attached to the inside cover. No separate device or Wi-Fi access is ever needed! Students can just press play and start reading!

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Grant Title: Project Read AI

Grant Writers: Taylor Felicetta Iman Shah

EBEF funded, $2,000.00

Project Read Al technology aims to enhance learning and engagement for students with diverse needs in both special and general education classrooms. By analyzing results from assessments, teachers can effectively tailor their instruction. This technology promotes personalized learning by providing customized resources that address individual learning styles and abilities, while also improving accessibility with tools like text-to-speech, speech-to-text, and visual aids.

Some of our Warnsdorfer athletes ran in the 2024 Bear Crawl. Let’s congratulate the following athletes:

Kindergarten: Nadana J./ Ms. Noppenberger’s Class

1st Gr: Hudson K. /Mrs. Lorfing’s Class

Guiyi J./Mrs. Smith’s Class

Jacob H./Mrs. Smith’s Class

2nd Gr.: Samantha I./Mrs. Broderson’s Class

Addison S./Mrs. Grant’s Class

Matthew S./Ms. Ur’s Class

3rd Gr.: Ollie G./Mrs. Traversone’s Class

Aronel D./Ms. Hamilton’s Class

Peyton V./Ms. Hamilton’s Class

4th Gr.: Evangeline H./Mrs. Mizerak’s Class

Adam G./Mrs. Mizerak’s Class

Matthew F./Mrs. Mulhall’s Class

John K./Mrs. Mulhall’s Class

Caroline M./Mrs. Franqui’s Class

Warnsdorfer welcomed Chef Jim, District Chef, to our school on Thursday, 11/21/2024. He delighted both students and staff with his featured entree of Chickpea Tikka Masala Quesadilla. Tikki Masala is an Indian-inspired vegetarian dish made with chickpeas stewed in a spicy tomato sauce.

Thank you to our PTA Book Fair Coordinators and Volunteers!

Recently, some of our students’ artwork was selected by Ms. Trainor and Ms. Nyamekye (Art Teachers) to be exhibited in our school district’s Administration Building. Warnsdorfer Artwork will be on display in the Board of Education Meeting Room from November 22 - December 13. Congratulations to all who received a letter from Ms. DaGrosa, Supervisor of the Arts Education Department.

Monday, 12/2 @ 3:40 pm Faculty Meeting

Monday, 12/9 @ 7:00 pm Vocal Concert @ Warnsdorfer

Tuesday, 12/17 @ 8:00 pm PTA ZOOM Meeting

Wednesday, 12/18 @ 9:30 am PTA Assembly Laser Light Show

Thursday, 12/19 Festival of Socks

Friday, 12/20 @ 9:30 am PTA Holiday Parties

Friday, 12/20 Single Session w/Lunch

Friday, 12/20 Wacky Winter Wear Spirit Day

SCHOOLS ARE CLOSED 12/23/24 - 1/1/25 – See everyone back on Thursday, 1/2/2025

East Brunswick Public Library subscribes to Tutor.com (which is owned by The Princeton Review). It is open to all ages and available from 3 p.m. to 10 p.m. every day. It is free to anyone with an East Brunswick Public Library card.

The link to sign-up is here: Tutor.com Learning Suite - Authentication

There are no appointments needed, a student can simply log in and search for the subjects or test areas they are interested in and connect with a tutor for live help. They can also submit papers or math problems for tutors to review and respond to.

Details are also here: https://ilove.ebpl.org/tutorcom

Email: jcsatari@ebnet.org
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Location: 9 Hardenburg Lane, East Brunswick, NJ, USA
Phone: 732-613-6880