
Merry Christmas! May this festive season be filled with wonder and awe, and may you and your family share joy, warmth, laughter, and cherished moments that create lasting memories.


Memories of Christmas Eve past! #FromTheMTHSArchives! "Carol of the Bells/God Rest Ye Merry Gentlemen" performed at Winter Concert 2019 by then-freshman Yoo Jin Kang, (Violin soloist - #MTHS class of 2023) and the #MTHS Orchestra. www.montville.net/mthswinterconcert2019
#EducateInspireEmpower!

Wonder and Awe. Read Superintendent Dr. Thomas A. Gorman's Dec 20, 2023, Superintendent's Column:
https://www.montville.net/article/1388001
Wishing everyone a #WinterHolidaySeason of #WonderAndAwe.
Classes resume Tues, Jan 2, 2024.


Have a wonderful Winter Break!
Enjoy the holidays!
See you in the New Year!
Classes resume Tuesday, January 2, 2024


Grinch Day at #Hilldale! It's the #HolidaySeason! Tomorrow, Fri. 12/22, is a 1/2 day at school!




Congratulations to #WilliamMason's Teacher of the Year Donald Wheeler & Educational Services Professional of the Year Olivia Maggiore! #OutstandingEducators! #wmhappenings #williammasonsch #EducateInspireEmpower
Photo with Principal David Melucci

Extra Extra! The December issue of the Lazar Legacy School Newspaper is here! Check out : Pearl Harbor Remembrance Day, World AIDS Day, and Book Review articles. Read the TEACHER SPOTLIGHT W/MRS. BRASSEL. Enjoy: Comics! Games! Holiday Traditions! Writing Contest! Poll! & SO MUCH MORE!
Student editors- October: Avery Freda, November: Tia Rebello, December: Alyssa Leff. Thanks too to teacher Jennifer Huster!
https://schoology.montville.net/attachment/2856259845/source/fe02af6d5c039bc05af21e347245794d.pdf

CONGRATULATIONS! At #MontvilleBOE meeting 12/19 the Montville Twp. VFW Post #5481 presented awards to outstanding essay writers from #Lazar & #MTHS!
(Front Row): PATRIOT’S PEN- Awards went to 8th grade students: Alessandra DeCaldas, 1st place; Jordyn Bilenski, 2nd place; Katherine Huang, 3rd place.
VOICE OF DEMOCRACY: Ananya Bhat, 1st place (sr.); Charvi Kanna, 3rd place (soph.); Anisha Mulinti, 2nd place (soph.).
(Back Row): Dr. David Modrak, President Montville Board of Education; Kenneth Hanzel, VFW post #5481 Commander, Aide-de-Camp to VFW National Commander-in-Chief, Vietnam Veteran; Joe Coll, Montville VFW, Vietnam Veteran; Superintendent Dr. Thomas Gorman.

TONIGHT! #MontvilleBOE meeting. Municipal Building. 7:30PM Tue, Dec 19.
CONGRATULATIONS!
Montville VFW Post 5481
2023-24 Essay Contest Winners:
Voice of Democracy - #MTHS
1st Place: Ananya G. Bhat (will read essay)
2nd Place: Anisha R. Mulinti
3rd Place: Charvi R. Kanna
Patriot’s Pen - #Lazar
1st Place: Alessandra DeCaldas (will read essay)
2nd Place: Jordyn Bilenski
3rd Place: Katherine Huang
AGENDA: https://core-docs.s3.us-east-1.amazonaws.com/documents/asset/uploaded_file/3526/Montville/3824668/2023-12-19_Public_Session_Agenda.pdf


#MTHS AP Studio Art students produced these beautiful charcoal gesture drawings in 2minutes! This lesson required students to explore expressive mark making where they used charcoal to sketch the crumbled paper forms hanging from the ceiling. #MTPSArtInTheHalls #MTPSArtInOurLIves


Tis the season! He's back! Elf under the umbrella! ...Near the sign! ...(In the rain!) Elf on the Roof! Elf can be anywhere at #CedarHill!
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“Were such things here as we do speak about? " - Banquo, from Shakespeare's "Macbeth." At #MTHS "Banquo's Banquet" was a huge success in Ms. Shalongo & Mrs. Lenox's English 12 classes. A fun and engaging way for students to deepen their understanding of the "The Scottish Play!"



Bradley Ward was the #WilliamMason Student of the Month for November! Superintendent Dr. Thomas Gorman sent the 2nd grader a letter congratulating him on his outstanding leadership! Principal David Melucci presented the letter and the accompanying stuffed mustang to the him.



STEM! This week in physical science! #WilliamMason 5th graders conducted candy cane experiments. First they made hypotheses and then observed what happened to candy canes submerged in cold water, warm water, and oil.

"The Podium" is published! The #MTHS newspaper has released the first edition of the 2023-2024 school year! Editor-in-Chief Rachel Pett (SR) notes: "We envision this newspaper as a reflection of diverse interests and talents within our school community. So, dive in... with an open mind and a sense of excitement. "
#GlobalandLocal! READ IT NOW: https://schoology.montville.net/attachment/2853081116/source/7d4b342a05a2b4fa48d4659fba57adc8.pdf

#Hilldale’s 4th grade cellos reinventing the resting pose!
#hilldalesfabulousfourthgrade posted this pic on their Instagram.
#hilldalehuskies
#EducateInspireEmpower!

The MTPS Board of Education appreciates everyone who took time to learn about the bond proposal before casting a vote. The Board will seek community feedback as we face the needs of our district. Details at montville.net/referendum .

Congratulations! Great Educators! Tammy McMahon! & Erin Sullivan! #ValleyView announced their 2023-2024 Educational Services Professional of the Year and Teacher of the Year!!
#EducateInspireEmpower!

Congratulations to #CedarHill’s Teacher of the Year, Mrs. Vicki Marchetta and the Educational Services Professional of the Year, Ms. Tiffany Salvato!
#EducateInspireEmpower!
#EducationalExcellence!
Check out the CHEERS at the school assembly! See Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/p/C0jkXh0O2peGDWlYwpxXqF83u7Qg3UIiiiD-180/?img_index=1

"The Power of words is often understated,
But their impact can never be overestimated."
-Audriana Giudice, AWM Nationally Recognized Poet
This #MTHS student won the National John Estey Student Writing Competition sponsored by the American Writers Museum with a poem she wrote while at #Lazar. HEAR POEM: https://youtu.be/5FrSpPwd5zc?t=121
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#MustangPride