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
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.
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
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.
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
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
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
#WilliamMason: "We had a great week learning about fire safety! Thank you Montville firefighters for showing us the fire truck... &Thank you for coming in and talking to us about fire safety!" See more pics at williammasonsch Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/williammasonsch/
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.
WOODMONT SCHOOL MEDIA CENTER
39 WOODMONT ROAD
PINE BROOK, NJ
The Oct. 17 Board of Education meeting will include a bond referendum presentation by the school district’s architect to explore proposed projects: more space, HVAC upgrades & improved security.
Join us at the public session: 7:30 p.m. in the Municipal Building (195 Changebridge Road).
#TBThursday! Superintendent Dr. Tom Gorman (right) joined the #WilliamMason team to celebrate the #WeekofRespect. Students & faculty wore a favorite team jersey on 10/4/23 to raise awareness. #KindnessCounts! #RespectRocks!
#KindnessCounts! Mrs. Monchinski‘s class recently sorted the jibbets into most to least valuable to prepare for the class store to open! The more super bucks each student earns with #actsofkindness the more each student can can buy to fill their bracelet! #teamwork #williammason #EducateInspireEmpower #KindnessMatters #WeekofRespect
williammasonsch Instagram: https://ow.ly/bW4I50PVAlB
Tidbit Tuesday: Our elementary schools need space, and building that space requires a two-year timeline at a minimum. If approved by voters, the Dec. 12 referendum would put MTPS on track to begin solving space needs in 2025. Head to the link in our bio for details.
montville.net/referendum
HEADLINE NEWS!!! Montville Educational Foundation Funds Largest Grant Yet to District-Wide STEAM Program! $60,000 to MTPS for a STEAM Day to take place in all 7 district schools. The largest MEF grant to date. See story in #MontvilleTAP: https://ow.ly/JZKW50PUL7z
Pictured Dr. David Modrak; Lauren Palma; Carol Palma, treasurer; Daria Senaldi, president; Christine Friedlein; Michael Abramson, vice president; Jody Patriarca, secretary; and Dr. Thomas Gorman.
#EducateInspireEmpower
No school for students TODAY - Monday, October 9. PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT DAY for Faculty & Staff.
Classes resume for students tomorrow.
