Wildcat Weekly!
Dear Wildcats,
Thank you all for attending the town hall meetings that were held this week. The topics covered were to the referendum on regionalization with Seaside Heights. Below, you will see several documents and video related to the upcoming vote on April 16.
Regionalization Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) Sheet (English)
Regionalization Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) Sheet (Spanish)
Superintendent Citta's TV21 School Community Address
The first week of our March Madness Attendance initiative is complete! Below, please see the homerooms that advanced to Round 2. There will be two overall classes that win a breakfast in April. Average weekly attendance will be calculated for each homeroom and the highest attendance rate for that homeroom will move on to the next round. Please check social media for weekly results. Also, each student showing perfect attendance for the month will have a chance to win fun prizes.
#everystudentmatterseverymomentcounts
Our 2nd grade students performed for our 1st grade students today! The 2nd graders have been working hard during their Dance to Learn lessons and put on an exceptional show for the 1st graders. Dances were performed by our classes based around seasons. Thank you to Ms. Laura Marchese! They worked so hard and their efforts showed!
Our NJ CAP lessons continue this month and into April for grades 3-5. The presenters are focusing on conflict resolution, conflict vs. bullying, leadership, and internet safety. Please visit www.njcap.org for more information.
This week, students from Toms River North High School's TEAM program met with our 5th grade classes. TEAM members talked about all of the great things Toms River High School North has to offer and also answered any questions our 5th graders had about moving on to 6th grade. Thank you Mr. Patten and TEAM! Our students then met with guidance counselors from Toms River Intermediate North to talk about 6th grade offerings and expectations. Our students were presented with outstanding information about next year.
NJSLA Testing will begin in May for Grades 3, 4, and 5. The dates for the grade levels and subjects being tested are below.
Mrs. Margolies and Mrs. Boehm won our staff PBSIS recognition this week...Congratulations! We will be pulling tickets for students on Monday for our students that showed safe, responsible, and respectful behavior.
Save the Date! Our Drama Production will be on April 18th. Chorus concert will be held on April 24th from 6:00 - 7:30 PM.
Please note that March 28 will be an early dismissal day for students and staff. There will be no school from March 29 to April 7 due to Spring Recess. Students and staff return to school on April 8. Please click here to see the revised district calendar.
Also, April 16 will be an early dismissal day for students.
Have a great weekend!
Junior Chefs Student Cooking Challenge!
Calling all Junior Chefs! Do you love to eat? Make what you eat? Come up with great recipes for your family to try? Are you in grades 3 - 5? This is the challenge for you! Fill out an entry form before March 22nd with your favorite Tortilla recipe and you will be in the running to compete in a live competition at Toms River High School East on April 18, 2024. Check the cafeteria for entry forms and more details. The winning student recipe will be featured on the May District School Menu!
Dates to Remember
This part of the newsletter will feature important upcoming dates at Walnut Street Elementary and our district. Please see below:
- March 28 - Early Dismissal Day (Student day ends at 12:40 PM)
- March 29 - April 7 - Spring Recess (Students return April 8)
- April 16 - Early Dismissal Day (Student day ends at 12:40 PM)
- April 18 - Walnut Street Drama Production
- April 25 - Toms River Excellence Expo (Featuring Walnut Street's Drama Club!)
- May 6 - May 10: Grades 4 and 5 NJSLA Testing (Math and ELA)
- May 13 - May 17: Grade 3 NJSLA Testing (Math and ELA)
- May 13 and 14: Grade 5 NJSLA Testing (Science)
- May 17: PTO Movie Night
