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We WON! For the 9th consecutive year! MTPS district received the 2024 National Assoc. of Music Merchandisers, NAMM, Foundation's “Best Communities for Music Education” award for providing access to music education to all students
SEE: https://www.montville.net/article/1649656
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We will miss you! Congratulations to those teachers who retired from MTPS this year. The #MontvilleBOE honored several at the 6/18 meeting.
Pictured: Montville BOE President Dr. David Modrak, Kevin Haugh, Judy Gothelf, Tammy Bombard, James Queen, and Superintendent Dr. Thomas A. Gorman
Congratulations to all the retiring teachers:
#MTHS: Margaret Mary Bitterle, Tammy Bombard, Donald Morgenroth, James Queen
#Lazar:Deborah Meenan, Meropi Merkt, Janice Scharf, Nancy Bostwick, Judy Gothelf
#CedarHill: Kevin Haugh, Margaret (Bonnie) Smolen
#Hilldale: LeMing Penque
#ValleyView: Vera Steciuk
#WilliamMason: Gail Serwick, Donald Wheeler
![Congratulations to those teachers who retired from MTPS this year. The #MontvilleBOE honored several at the 6/18 meeting. Pictured: Montville BOE President Dr. David Modrak, Kevin Haugh, Judy Gothelf, Tammy Bombard, James Queen, and Superintendent Dr. Thomas A. Gorman](https://core-docs.s3.amazonaws.com/montville_township_public_schools_ar/live_feed_image/image/8887777/large_Congratulations_to_the_retirees.png)
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![Congratulations to those teachers who retired from MTPS this year. The #MontvilleBOE honored several at the 6/18 meeting. Pictured: Montville BOE President Dr. David Modrak, TEACHERS: Kevin Haugh, Judy Gothelf, Tammy Bombard, James Queen, and Superintendent Dr. Thomas A. Gorman](https://core-docs.s3.amazonaws.com/montville_township_public_schools_ar/live_feed_image/image/8887774/large_9_Retired_teachers_DSC_0371_copy.jpg)
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Today is Juneteenth. Today we honor freedom. June 19, 1865 - Celebrating the Emancipation Proclamation.
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TONIGHT, Tues, June 18 at 7:30PM: #MontvilleBOE meeting in the Montville Twp. Municipal Building. Agenda: https://www.montville.net/tonightsagenda
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Wishing joy to you and your family. Eid al-Adha
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A big #Woodmont WAY TO GO to Shane Masella and Mayasa Pendleton for being chosen as the 2024 Pathways Making a Difference Award winners for Woodmont School. Shane and Mayasa are inclusive of all and are role models to the students at Woodmont.
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Happy Father's Day! Enjoy the Day!
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TODAY! 5/27 at 11AM! Montville Township VFW Post #5481 will host the Memorial Day Ceremony. Attend: In-person OR Virtual. At the TANK in the Community Park. WATCH THIS VIDEO for all the information. #Lazar LNN announces the VFW Ceremony DETAILS: https://youtu.be/Kdrgq4eqbXw
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![TODAY! 5/27 at 11AM! Montville VFW Memorial Day Ceremony. In-person OR Virtual. At the TANK in the Community Park. WATCH THIS VIDEO for all the information. #Lazar LNN announces the VFW Ceremony DETAILS: https://youtu.be/Kdrgq4eqbXw #LazarNewsNetwork](https://core-docs.s3.amazonaws.com/montville_township_public_schools_ar/live_feed_image/image/8625777/large_VFW_2024_memorial_day.jpg)
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Memorial Day! No School Today. #Lazar students in Teacher Rick Crescente's classes had lunch last week with veterans from VFW Post 5481. The students replaced American Flags at cemeteries in Pine Brook & Montville's Dutch Reform Church. Flags were placed for Memorial Day.
![Memorial Day! #Lazar students in Teacher Rick Crescente's classes had lunch with veterans from the Montville Twp. VFW Post 5481. The students replaced American Flags at cemeteries in Pine Brook & Montville's Dutch Reform Church. The flags were placed in honor of Memorial Day.](https://core-docs.s3.amazonaws.com/montville_township_public_schools_ar/live_feed_image/image/8625841/large_Lazar_Memorial_Day.jpg)
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Memorial Day! No School Today. Today is a day to remember those who made the ultimate sacrifice in the defense of the United States of America. #Lazar's LNN students compiled a VIDEO of facts about Memorial Day. WATCH NOW: https://youtu.be/ONW67e6RwU4 . This Lazar News Network segment was initially broadcast on 5/24 in preparation for 5/27/24.
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TONIGHT! Tues, May 21 at 7:30PM #MontvilleBOE Meeting at the Montville Municipal Building. Tonight's student presentations: #WilliamMason - TREPS Marketplace (5th grade students) & #ValleyView - AV Club (Samantha Ivins/MaryGrace Whealan). Agenda: www.montville.net/tonightsagenda
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IN THE NEWS! #MTHS Student & Montville Board of Ed Members Honored at Morris County School Board Association Meeting! See #MontvilleTAP to learn about the recent achievements of SR Sophia Kalliaras, who received a scholarship as an Unsung Hero Award-Winner, & #MontvilleBOE Member Joe Daughtry and BOE President Dr. David Modrak. https://www.tapinto.net/towns/montville/articles/montville-student-board-of-ed-members-honored-at-morris-county-school-board-assn-meeting
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Thank you teachers! #EducateInspireEmpower! Teacher Appreciation Week is May 6-10. #ThankATeacherToday!
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Thank a Teacher TODAY! Teacher Appreciation Week: May 6-10, 2024! #EducateInspireEmpower!
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Happy Graduation! Dr. Tamar Spitzer, MTPS Supervisor of World Languages & ESL! Spitzer received the Outstanding Student Award for the highest achievement in the Ed.D. program at Saint Elizabeth University. CONGRATULATIONS! #EducateInspireEmpower!
![Happy Graduation! Dr. Tamar Spitzer, MTPS Supervisor of World Languages & ESL! Spitzer received the Outstanding Student Award for the highest achievement in the Ed.D. program at Saint Elizabeth University. CONGRATULATIONS! #EducateInspireEmpower!](https://core-docs.s3.amazonaws.com/montville_township_public_schools_ar/live_feed_image/image/8201302/large_DSC_0373.jpg)
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MTEA Retirement Dinner! JOIN the MTEA CELEBRATION of: Peg Bitterle, Deborah Meenan, LeMing Penque, Vera Steciuk, Tammy Bombard, Meropi Merkt, Janice Scharf, Donald Wheeler, Kevin Haugh, Donald Morgenroth, & Gail Serwick.
Thurs. May 23! 5 - 8 PM, at ARCA, 211 MAIN ST, LINCOLN PARK
Congratulations to THIS YEAR’S RETIREES!!
$45 PER PERSON --- MAKE CHECKS PAYABLE TO MTEA
Interoffice to SANDY WEBER at HILLDALE by May 17th
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Teacher Appreciation Week: May 6-10, 2024! Thank you, Teachers! For all that you do to support students! #EducateInspireEmpower!
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Happy School Nurse Day! May 8, 2024! Thank you for your care, support, & hard work every day!
#EducateInspireEmpower!
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Thank you, Teachers! For all of the hard work you do every day! Teacher Appreciation Week: May 6-10, 2024!
#EducateInspireEmpower!
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Thank you, Teachers! Teacher Appreciation Week: May 6-10, 2024!
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