Stepped up security: What does that look like? Secure vestibules continue the district’s commitment to safety while meeting modern standards. The bond proposal seeks funding to build them at five schools: montville.net/referendum
Come see the fall play! #Lazar actors to perform "Hard 2 Spel," Thurs & Fri, Nov. 2 & 3, at 7:00PM. Tickets :$12/person.
The play is about dyslexia, friendship, character, kindness & fun!
To Purchase TKTS:
IN ADVANCE: https://lazarptc.membershiptoolkit.com/packet/7238
OR AT THE DOOR: Cash or Venmo.
On the Lazar stage!#FamilyFun!
Happy Halloween from Quillan the #MTPS District Offices #SeeingEye puppy! He loved visiting the pumpkin patch for Halloween & spent some time at #Hilldale! Thank you to Lauri Schmitt for training Quillan in-district!
Tidbit Tuesday: Small Group Instruction (SGI) helps reluctant readers catch up, or to meet the needs of students with advanced skills. The bond proposal seeks funding to add walls for some classrooms that are now divided by temporary partitions -> www.montville.net/referendum
YOUTH MENTAL HEALTH & WELLBEING:
HOWPARENTS & CAREGIVERS CAN HELP THEIR MIDDLE & HIGHSCHOOL STUDENT. RSVP BY 10/30 TO RECEIVE LINK: https://forms.office.com/Pages/ResponsePage.aspx?id=ITvCIRxz1E2ni3d27EgLZII4lJL9H7hPnv2K5dYl5rRUN1gxNVhMUEwxMFRKT01HWVA3UDM5MkJSRi4u
For any questions, contact NJ4S@mhainspire.org.
TRUNK OR TREAT! Members of #MTHS NHS & Key Club prepped 600 bags of treats for #MTPS to hand out this Halloween at Montville Rec's 2023 TRUNK-OR-TREAT! Looking forward to seeing you Tue, Oct 31 at the Amphitheater at 4:30PM.
#MontvilleTownshipPublicSchools #EducateInspireEmpower
Acting NJDOE commissioner Dr. Angelica Allen-McMillan and Dr. Karen Cortellino, President of the NJ School Boards Assoc. Board and member of the #MontvilleBOE.
Cortellino announced Allen-McMillan at the annual NJSBA conference this week in Atlantic City. Over 4,000 school board members, public school administrators, and others attended the state-wide educational leadership conference this week.
Dr. Karen Cortellino, President of the NJSBA Board and member of the Montville Township Public Schools Board of Education since 2006. Oct 23-26 she helped #NJSBA lead the 2023 annual conference: Today's Students Tomorrow's Superheroes!
She opened the event, announced acting NJDOE commissioner Dr. Angelica Allen-McMillan, and welcomed students and teachers from across the state as they presented and/or received awards and recognition. Over 4,000 attended the state-wide educational leadership conference this week.
Our elementary schools are already over capacity. While MTPS has utilized creative solutions to address the space crunch, a long-term solution is needed to provide the best possible learning environment for students. Learn about the need for space: www.montville.net/referendum
Tidbit Tuesday: Large, flexible spaces provide ideal room for events like interactive assemblies, hands-on workshops & combined-class gatherings.
The Dec. 12 referendum proposes the addition of a multipurpose room at 3 of our elementary schools -> www.montville.net/referendum
To Vote By Mail: Send one simple form to Morris County; get your ballot sent to you; send your marked ballot back. Form &details at montville.net/referendum > More Information > Vote.
https://www.montville.net/o/montville/page/referendum-vote
APPLY To VOTE BY MAIL BEFORE DEC. 5
Voters will decide two questions on the Dec. 12 ballot to address proposed improvements across all our schools.
Q1: Additional space for our elementary schools
Q2: Updates to school security and HVAC
Read more on our website: montville.net/referendum
2023-2024 CALENDAR UPDATE! #MontvilleBOE APPROVED:
May 24, 2024 - 1/2 day for students & faculty
June 18, 2024 - full day
View Calendar: https://ow.ly/IFjx50PYcNP
TONIGHT! Architect Will Explain Plans for Added Space, Improved HVAC and Stepped-Up Security at Montville Township Schools. All are encouraged to attend #MontvilleBOE Meeting on 10/17 at 7:30 at Montville Twp. Municipal Building. See #MontvilleTAP for details: https://ow.ly/Fz7g50PXGYp
Monday October 16th, started School Violence Awareness Week in NJ.
One significant way we can all participate is to learn a CDC Fast Fact each day.
Today 10/17 - How to Prevent Bullying: https://www.cdc.gov/violenceprevention/youthviolence/bullyingresearch/fastfact.html
Shared by many taxpayers over many years, making major improvements at all Montville Twp. schools would break down to about $34/month for the owner of a home assessed at the township’s average.
TOMORRW! Public Encouraged to Attend - Architect Will Explain Plans for Added Space, Improved HVAC & Stepped-Up Security. #MontvilleBOE Meeting, Tues, Oct 17 at 7:30 at Montville Twp. Municipal Building.
DETAILS: https://www.montville.net/article/1291879
NEW Alum Opportunity: Join the MTPS Alums Mailing List. Help us stay in touch for celebrations like MTHS reunions and elementary school anniversaries. Additionally, there are times when MTPS would like to share important or fun community information.
www.montville.net/alums
Voting by mail is a convenient, time-saving way to make your opinion count. It’s not too early to apply for a ballot to be sent to you before the school district’s bond referendum on December 12.
Visit the VOTE webpage: montville.net/referendum.
Click on More Information, VOTE
PLEASE SHARE w/other Montville Township families:
Parents/Guardians of ESL students are invited to attend an ESL FAMILY NIGHT -- English as a Second Language -- Tues., Oct 24 from 6:30 - 7:30 PM
Please attend and learn about ESL programs and services offered by the school and community.
Meet our teachers and other families with children in the ESL program.
Bring your children to this program, Montville Township High School students will be there to help entertain children who attend.
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