
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


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 .

Polls will open TODAY at 2PM!
Important: Polls open TODAY 2-8 p.m. for voters to cast their ballots in the MTPS bond referendum. Find your specific polling location under the VOTE information at montville.net/referendum
Vote Tues 12/12 from 2-8PM at your regular voting location


Polls will close soon!
Polls close at 8pm! Make your voice heard in the MTPS bond referendum by casting your ballot in person or getting your mail-in ballot postmarked. Results will be published on montville.net/referendum once they are available.
VOTE Tues., Dec 12 until 8PM


Vote tomorrow!
Tuesday, Dec 12: In-person polls open 2 to 8 p.m. Go to the VOTE page on our website for a full list of locations: montville.net/referendum. If you think you threw out your Vote By Mail ballot, check that page to know why to ask for a “provisional ballot.”


Tues, Dec. 12: Montville Township Public Schools Referendum. Polls open 2-8PM. Vote at regular polling place. Voting details: www.montville.net/o/montville/page/referendum-vote
SPACE. SECURITY. HVAC.

VIDEO - The MTPS bond referendum targets large-scale improvements like HVAC updates and security enhancements through upfront funding and $9.5 million in state aid that is only available with voter approval. WATCH: https://youtu.be/ESOB8RvX-Bs


Happy Hanukkah. Wishing all a happy festival of lights with family & friends.


VIDEO- Elementary enrollment is 100+ beyond school capacity NOW and projected to grow as current homeowners expand their families. PLANNED housing adds to the forecast. Hear more about the proposal for additions and renovations to meet our need for space: https://youtu.be/yUXPkqyNOG0


MTPS is committed to improving security across all our schools. Two-stage vestibules are proposed for five schools, some of them created inside and some built outside. With the referendum less than a week away – confirm how and when you’ll vote! More: montville.net/referendum


#MontvilleBOE meeting. TONIGHT, Tues., Dec. 5 at 7:30PM at #MTHS Media Center. See agenda and more MTPS Board of Ed information here: https://www.montville.net/page/board-meeting-information


Next week’s bond referendum is a plan to unlock $9.5 million dollars in key state aid. Effectively, the district could receive $70M in improvements at a cost of $54M. This short video explains the funding plan: https://youtu.be/2JPH_gfSfms


See how proposed building additions in the MTPS bond referendum would look at each elementary school. With about a week until the vote, get the facts about the need for space NOW and in the future: montville.net/referendum



"A Season of Gratitude"
Superintendent Dr. Thomas Gorman welcomes the season and highlights the "Attitude of Gratitude" & character he finds in MTPS, students, faculty, staff, families, and community.
https://www.montville.net/page/superintendents-office


If you missed last night’s forum, a recording is now available. Panelists answered various questions from the community regarding the Dec. 12 referendum: proposed projects, financial strategy, key voter deadlines and more. Space. Security. HVAC.
https://youtu.be/FbPs56Agjec
Remember to VOTE Dec 12.


#Lazar is leading the way in Kindness this holiday season! Check out LNN - In Synch With Your World!
Lazar is holding their annual gift card drive NOW thru Dec 13. The Student Council is working with Morris County DCPP foster care program to help 175 children & 6 families have happy holidays
https://ow.ly/tF5X50QcEiO

Referendum Forum Reminder! Tonight! Wed. Nov. 29: Hear from the experts! A VIRTUAL webinar-styled forum will be held at 7PM for the community to learn more about the Dec. 12 referendum and ask questions. The link to join is available at: www.montville.net/referendumforum.


Simple partitions provide short-term solutions to the district’s need for space, but they can hardly keep visual distractions down or contain sounds. Read more at montville.net/referendum about the Dec. 12 bond proposal and how it seeks funding to add walls and separate entrances for certain classrooms.
