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Principal’s Message
May 22, 2026
Dear Whiton Families,
As we begin the “unofficial start of summer” with the Memorial Day weekend ahead, we want to thank you for your continued partnership and support throughout the school year.
While the excitement of summer is certainly in the air, we encourage all students to finish the school year strong. Consistent attendance, positive behavior, and continued effort in the classroom remain important as we wrap up these final weeks of school. Your support in helping students stay focused, follow school expectations, and come to school each day ready to learn is greatly appreciated.
We are so proud of the growth our students have shown this year and look forward to celebrating all they have accomplished together in the coming weeks.
On Wednesday, we honored this month's Hoot & Holler winners:
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Pre-K
Daniel, caring (Harwood PM)
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Kindergarten
Ali, respectful (Cifuentes)
Veronica, caring (Ackerman)
Tessa, responsible (Fitzgibbon)
Patrick, respectful (Struble)
Mya, caring (Amato/Petronella)
Adalynn, respectful (Amato/Petronella)
Mihit, respectful (Apsley)
Nae’Lani, caring (Murn/Struble)
Gabby, respectful (Ollis/Reilly)
Tymon, respectful (Rossi)
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1st grade
Adam, responsible (Meechan/Lilly)
Zayaan, responsible (Aydin/Perez)
Aarshya, caring (Arencibia)
Evelyn, caring (Santangelo)
Paavani, respectful (Arencibia)
Gianna, responsible (Jankowski)
Sidhiksha, responsible (Palko/Bitner)
Lily, responsible (Bula/Ortiz)
Cristian, responsible (Eelman)
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2nd grade
Vivia, respectful (O’Shea/Kinney)
Sophia, respectful (Smeraldi/Christadore)
Tanush, caring (Pluymers/Corrales)
Mason, respectful (Idell/Binko/Coste)
Austin, respectful (Francescone/Natale)
Malia, caring (Lloyd/Kinney)
Soleil, caring (Lewis/Christadore)
Shyna, respectful (Cole)
Cain, respectful (Binko/Coste)
Jacob, responsible (Lloyd/Kinney/Curcic)
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3rd grade
Kelis, respectful (Moor/Repoli)
Ella, responsible (Janiec/Repoli)
Will, fair (Hasse/Roman)
Amanda, caring (Bockus/Zelnick)
Emily, respectful (Racine/Connors)
Derek, caring (Smith/Aresta)
Mia, caring (Donaway/Conklin/Connors)
Grace, responsible (Donaway/Conklin/Connors)
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**The Red Carpet Express for exceptional bus behavior went to Bus 25 (Blue Dog)!
A few reminders:
-Please continue to be mindful that there is no parking in the bus lanes at any time.
-Next week is our districtwide homework free night (see below):
Wishing you and your family a safe and enjoyable Memorial Day weekend!
Sincerely,
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MUSIC CLASS
We are so excited to announce that this year from June 4 - June 11 we will be having a music show and tell during your student’s music class. What does that mean?
Does your student have a musical talent that they would like to share with their classmates? Does your student play a musical instrument? Do they have a song to sing? Can they share their dance routine? Do they have any musical items they would like to show?
During this week we would love for them to share with their classmates. I have a digital piano, a CD player and access to youtube. If there is anything else they need or any questions please feel free to reach out to me.
Mrs. Clarke
aclarke@branchburg.k12.nj.us
 REMINDER FROM THE SCHOOL NURSE
As we approach the end of the school year, please remember that all student medications must be picked up from the nurse prior to the last day of school.
 MOVING
As the end of the school year approaches, if you are planning to move over the summer, either into or out of the district, please contact Jackie Breese at jbreese@branchburg.k12.nj.us. If you are moving, there is a required form that must be completed.
THIRD GRADE FAMILIES
 KINDERGARTEN 2026-2027
Reminder- Families of Incoming Kindergarten Students: If you—or someone you know—has a student entering kindergarten for the 2026–2027 school year, we encourage families to register now so that we can plan appropriately for class sizes and staffing to ensure the best possible experience for our students. Please note that you do not need to have all medical paperwork completed in order to begin the registration process. Starting registration now helps secure your child’s place and supports our planning for the upcoming school year.
Don’t wait—register today!
 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.
COMMUNITY BULLETIN BOARD
Please find community information on our school website here.
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Whiton field day is scheduled for June 8, with a rain date of June 9. If you are interested in volunteering, please find the link here. Only parents/guardians who volunteer are allowed to attend field day. Thank you for your understanding.
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Upcoming Calendar Dates: 5.27- 3rd Grade- Seeds to Salad Event
5.27- No homework night
6.3- Incoming 4th graders- parent orientation at SBS
6.8- Field Day
6.9- Field Day- Rain date
6.16- Single Session
6.17- Single Session
6.18- Single Session- Last day of School |
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