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Family Newsletter 12/19/25

Posted Date: 12/15/25 (04:24 PM)
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Principal’s Message

December 19, 2025 


Dear Parents and Guardians,


Student report cards are an important tool for communicating your student’s academic progress, growth, and development throughout the school year. They provide insight into strengths, areas for improvement, and learning behaviors, helping families and teachers partner together to support each student’s success.

Report cards are more than a summary of grades—they reflect effort, progress, and the skills students are developing over time. Report cards will be released at the end of the day today. Please be sure to log in to Genesis to view your student’s report card. We encourage you to review it together, celebrate accomplishments, and discuss goals for continued growth.

As we approach winter break, please note that Tuesday, December 23, is a single-session day. School will be closed for students from Wednesday, December 24 through Friday, January 2. We will welcome students back on Monday, January 5, which will be Cycle Day 6.

Wishing you and your families a happy holiday season and a wonderful break filled with time doing what brings you the most joy.

Sincerely, 

Dee Shober signature in blue   


School Reminders/ News

Reminder, next week is pajama/ comfy clothes on Monday and Tuesday!
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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.
A stylized red sneaker with black laces, depicted in motion with speed lines.Note from our PE Staff:
Just a reminder: please have your student wear sneakers on PE cycle days so they can safely participate in all activities. Mrs. Kolbe and Mr. Bohmer thank you in advance for your support!

A graphic illustration with the words "SCIENCE FAIR" in bold letters, featuring lab equipment.SCIENCE 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. 

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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.

A wooden bookshelf on wheels is filled with a diverse collection of books.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. 

A watercolor illustration of a healthy lunch spread with a sandwich, bento box, apple, banana, and water bottle.CAFETERIA VOLUNTEERS

Parents/guardians interested in volunteering in our lunch room should use this PTO sign up link here through March. 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.  

A circular rack displays a variety of colorful shirts and jackets, with a 'Lost n' Found' box on top.LOST AND FOUND
Reminder: As the colder months approach, please label your student’s belongings to make it easier for us to return misplaced items. We will work to reunite as many lost items as possible before the holiday break. Anything remaining afterward will be donated locally.

VIPParent Square Updated Information:
Smart Notification Delivery is now live for post notifications across Parent Square.

This update streamlines communication for families using the Parent Square app by sending post notifications through the app first and using text only as a backup. This reduces duplicate messages while keeping families fully informed.

 What’s changed (and what hasn’t): 

  • Post notifications now go to the app first, with a text fallback if needed
  • This applies to posts, post digests, and post updates
  • Applies only to those who are subscribed to both app and text notifications
  • Email notifications still go out for all communications
  • Alerts and direct messages continue to go to all subscribed methods
Community Information

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

PTO/BEF Events
PTO EVENTS
Dine out schedule

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Tickets are now available- see information here.

Upcoming Dates:

1.19- School closed- MLK, Jr. day

2.13- Single Session- Staff Development

2.16- School closed- President's Day