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Whiton Elementary School

Family Newsletter 2/27/2026

Posted Date: 02/27/26 (04:00 PM)



Whiton letterhead

Principal’s Message

February 27, 2026


Dear Whiton Families,


Today our preschool, kindergarten, and first grade students enjoyed a wonderful assembly sponsored by our PTO. During the program, students sang along to upbeat songs focused on kindness, positivity, and treating others with respect.

It was heartwarming to see our youngest learners actively participating, clapping, singing, and embracing the positive messages shared throughout the performance. Experiences like this help reinforce the values we promote each day in our classrooms.


We are so grateful to our PTO for supporting enriching opportunities like this for our students.


Sincerely,
 

Dee Shober signature in blue   




School Reminders/ News

A cartoon nurse in a white coat and cap holds a clipboard.
NURSE REMINDER
If your student has been ill, please find more information here on when your student may return.


A stack of four colorful books: yellow, red, green, and blue.LIBRARY VOLUNTEERS
The Whiton library is welcoming 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 -  Here is the sign up.  Any questions, please email Ms. Gale - sgale@branchburg.k12.nj.us

A brown paper lunch bag with the word "Lunch" written on it, next to a red apple and a carton of chocolate milk.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 yellow cartoon camera is next to the text 'ORDER YOUR Yearbook!'.YEARBOOKS
Our online store for yearbook is now open!  Please find the link here. The online store will close Friday, March 27, 2026. After the online store closes you can be added to a waitlist. Any questions on yearbooks, please reach out to Mrs. Breese, jbreese@branchburg.k12.nj.us

 Advertisement for Whitton Elementary School Yearbooks, with ordering information and price.

Colorful text reads 'Kindergarten enrollment information' above a group of happy children.KINDERGARTEN REGISTRATION

Kindergarten pre-registration is now open. Please makes sure to select the correct year, 2026-2027 when registering. Please refer to correspondence on our website, prior to registration, as some requirements have recently changed. Please see our website here

BCMS- Shrek, Jr. Show 
BCMS drama club is presenting Shrek, Jr. the musical- see information below if you would like to attend. 
 Poster for 'Shrek Jr. The Musical' presented by the BCMS Drama Club, featuring show dates and times in March.
A blue flag displays "AMERICA 250" with red, white, and blue ribbons.BOOKMARK DESIGN 

To celebrate America's 250th, please find a fun idea for your student here - the website has all of the information, including the submission deadline which is March 31st.

CELEBRATE READING WEEK

Our celebrate reading week is next week, March 2nd- March 6th, please see our flyer below with spirit days!
Whiton Elementary School's 'Celebrate Reading Week' schedule for March 2nd-6th, detailing daily themes and activities.

Community Information

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

SPRING MOVIE NIGHT
Somerville High School Genesis and Interact Club are hosting a movie night, please find information below:

Poster for SHS Family Movie Night featuring Zootopia 2, with characters Nick Wilde and Judy Hopps.

PTO/BEF Events
PTO EVENTS
Dine out schedule

HARLEM WIZARDS GAME
The game is March 20th at 7:00 p.m. at BCMS. Please find more details here including how to purchase tickets.

Upcoming Calendar Dates:

3.27- Single Session- Staff Development

3.30-4.3- School Closed- Spring Break