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Principal’s Message
March 27, 2026
Dear Whiton Families,
It's hard to believe that spring break is here and I hope this time provides an opportunity for rest, connection, and a bit of fun for your family. While it’s important for students to recharge, there are also many simple and enjoyable ways to keep their minds active during the break.
Here are a few ideas you might consider:
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Read together daily: Whether it’s a favorite book, a new series, or even magazines, reading helps maintain strong literacy skills.
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Write for fun: Encourage your student to keep a journal, write a story, or even create a comic strip about their break.
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Explore the outdoors: Take a nature walk, visit a park, or observe signs of spring. You can even turn it into a scavenger hunt!
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Practice math in real life: Cooking, shopping, or planning a day trip are great ways to incorporate math skills naturally.
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Get creative: Drawing, building, crafting, or creating something new helps foster imagination and problem-solving.
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Play games as a family: Board games and puzzles are wonderful for building critical thinking and cooperation skills.
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Visit a local library or museum: Many offer free or low-cost programs for students.
Most importantly, enjoy this time together. Unstructured play, family conversations, and shared experiences are just as valuable for your student’s growth.
Wishing you a safe, relaxing, and enjoyable spring break!
A few important reminders:
-Report cards will be available for viewing at 4:30 today on Genesis.
-The BEF Read-a-thon ends on April 6. Please be sure students log their hours over spring break!
-Spring break begins today and school reopens on Monday, April 6.
Please see below for this month's Hoot and Holler Winners:
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Pre-K
Lydia, responsible (Harwood)
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Kindergarten
Eila, responsible (Ackerman)
Hannah, respectful (Ollis/Reilly)
Keya, responsible (Cifuentes)
Malik, caring (Apsley)
Zoey, responsible (Peabody)
Caroline, caring (Struble)
Maya, responsible (Fitzgibbon)
Karli, caring (Amato/Petronella)
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1st grade
Cora, caring (Aydin/Perez)
Olivia, caring (Meechan/Lilly)
Fatima, respectful (Palko/Bitner)
Joseph, responsible (Jankowski)
Yahiya, respectful (Arencibia)
Lily, caring (Santangelo)
Zachary, respectful (Bula/Ortiz)
Cainan, responsible (Eelman)
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2nd grade
Izzy, caring (O’Shea/Kinney)
Vivianna, responsible (Pluymers/Corrales)
Avalyn, caring (Lloyd/Kinney)
Mason, responsible (Cole)
Catalina, responsible (Lewis/Christadore)
Lorenzo, respectful (Francescone/Natale)
Avery, caring (Binko/Coste)
Violet, responsible (Smeraldi/Christadore)
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3rd grade
CJ, respectful (Moor/Repoli)
Lily, caring (Hasse/Roman)
Ansh, respectful (Smith/Aresta)
Madison, caring (Smith/Aresta)
Aarna, caring (Bockus/Zelnick)
Emmy, trustworthy (Janiec/Repoli)
Laina, respectful (Janiec/Repoli)
Joy Staten, respectful (Racine/Connors)
Sierra, responsible (Donaway/Conklin/Connors)
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**Red Carpet Express (exceptional bus behavior) - Bus 18 (Black Panda)!
YEARBOOKS- TODAY IS THE LAST DAY TO ORDER
Our online store for yearbook is now open! Please find the link here. After the online store closes you can be added to a waitlist. Any questions on yearbooks, including if you have already purchased one, please reach out to Ms. Breese, jbreese@branchburg.k12.nj.us
Sincerely,
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| School News/Reminders |
 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.
 CAFETERIA VOLUNTEERS
Parents/guardians interested in volunteering in our lunch room should use this PTO sign up link here through June. Please make sure to read the very important information about volunteering located on the sign up.
 SCHOOL SPIRITWEAR
Great news! Our School Spirit wear can be purchased at anytime! The orders will be processed on the 1st and 15th of each month. Please find the link to order here.
 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 31.
DISTRICT ART SHOW - MARCH 30 - APRIL 17
Please take a moment to view the creative artwork by our Whiton students, currently on display at the Branchburg Municipal Building.
 SCHOOL CALENDAR 2026-2027
The school calendar for next year has been approved and can be found here.
COMMUNITY BULLETIN BOARD
Please find community information on our school website here.
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| PTO/BEF Events |
BEF EVENT:
The BEF Read-A-Thon Event begins today and runs through April 6th. More information can be found here and the link to sign up is here. Donations are not needed to log minutes!
PTO Event:
Our 2nd Grade Empty Bowls event will take place on April 15. Please see the details below, including information about our Mac & Cheese Challenge:
 Community Relief Drive for Red Rock Fire Victims
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Upcoming Calendar Dates:
3.30-4.3- School Closed- Spring Break
4.15 Kindergarten Performance
4.15- 2nd Grade Empty Bowls
4.29 - 1st Grade Performance
5.27- 3rd Grade- Seeds to Salad Event |
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