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Family Newsletter 12/5

Posted Date: 12/05/25 (04:00 PM)
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Principal’s Message

December 5, 2025 


Dear Parents and Guardians,


As we move into the holiday season, we know this time of year can be filled with excitement, celebrations, and schedule changes. During this busy time, we want to highlight the importance of maintaining consistent routines and regular school attendance for our students.

Children thrive when they know what to expect each day. Keeping bedtime, morning routines, and school schedules as steady as possible helps students feel secure, focused, and ready to learn. Each school day provides important instruction, hands-on activities, and social experiences that support your student’s growth.

We understand that holidays can bring special events and family commitments, but we appreciate your efforts to ensure that students are present and prepared for learning whenever possible. Your partnership makes a meaningful difference in helping all of our students succeed.

Thank you for your ongoing support, and we wish your family a warm, joyful, and healthy holiday season.

 Sincerely, 

Dee Shober signature in blue   


School Reminders/ News

nurse hat NURSE REMINDER
Your student must stay home if they have a temperature of 100.4 or higher. The student may not return to school if they have received fever reducing medication. Students must be fever free for 24 hours before they can return to school.  Please find more information here.

science fairSCIENCE FAIR
The science fair for our Second and Third Grade Students will be February 25, 2026. Registration is now open and will end on January 16th. Please find more information here. 

PRE-SCHOOL 2026-2027
Applications for pre-school are now open. Please find more information on our half-day preschool program along with the application here. All applications are due by January 2nd.

library LIBRARY VOLUNTEERS
The Whiton library is open to volunteers. This is a great opportunity to help with shelving books, assisting students with book checkouts, and guiding students in finding books on the shelves. Because initial training is needed, Ms. Gale is looking for anyone who is able to volunteer on a regular or semi-regular basis. Any questions, please email Ms. Gale - sgale@branchburg.k12.nj.us.  Here is the sign up. 

school lunchCAFETERIA VOLUNTEERS

Parents/guardians interested in volunteering in our lunch room should use this PTO sign up link here through December. Please make sure to read the very important information about volunteering located on the sign up. 


Owl in green and white sweaterSCHOOL SPIRITWEAR
Great news! Our School Spirit wear can be purchased at anytime! The orders will be processed on the 1st and 15th. Please find the link to order here.  

lost and foundLOST AND FOUND
Reminder, as the colder months approach, please label your student's belongings, it will make it easier to reunite these items.

Community Information

COMMUNITY BULLETIN BOARD
Please find community information on our school website here.

PTO/BEF Events
PTO EVENTS
Dine out schedule


3D Lab flyer with PTO
save the date me and mine flyer
BEF KIND A THON EVENT- Updated last day: 12/10/25
BEF Kind a thon event
BEF kindness info Updated Prize Information:
prizes for bef

Upcoming Dates:

12.23- Single session

12.24-1.1- School closed for winter break

1.2- School closed for Staff Professional Development

1.19- School closed- MLK, Jr. day