11/12- Picture Make Up Day
11/25- Single Session
11/26-11/27- School Closed- Thanksgiving Break
12/23- Single Session
12/24-1/1- School Closed Winter Break
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November 6, 2026
Dear Whiton Families,
Thank you to our community for approving the two referendum questions on the ballot. This support will allow us to provide necessary facility upgrades for our students so that they get what they deserve.
We also extend a thank you to our PTO and volunteers for hosting the Book Fair and assisting with our Halloween festivities. Our students are lucky to have so many different experiences here at school.
This week, we kicked off the BEF Kind-a-Thon, which aligns with our Character Strong monthly trait of gratitude. This program encourages students to focus on spreading kindness and learning valuable life lessons.
Looking ahead, the PTO will host a Holiday Shop after Thanksgiving break, with more information to follow. Additionally, many upcoming field trips are scheduled for this month; teachers will share specific details soon to help connect classroom learning to real-world experiences.
Thank you to all families who attended conferences this week. We truly appreciate your time and partnership in supporting your student's education.
As a reminder, nominations for Teacher or ESP of Year are due by Friday, November 13. Please consider nominating a deserving staff member.
Thank you for your continued support of our students, staff, and school community. We wish you all a very Happy Thanksgiving.
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Every day matters, and it is so important that our students are here! Please keep in mind that, in order for a student to be marked “present,” they must be in school for at least four hours. The four hours do not have to be consecutive. If your student needs to leave school for an appointment, please make every effort to bring them back to school afterward so they can continue their learning. Whenever possible, please consider scheduling appointments first thing in the morning or toward the end of the school day. Every day matters, and every minute of learning counts!
Please find our latest video here.
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Please find information from our Photographer below:
Absentees:
Any student that was absent on picture day or newly enrolled after picture day will use the pre-pay code provided in the flyer below to place their order. The code provided will ONLY be for absentees or new enrollments. This allows you to take advantage of the same packages we provided for the original day.
Student needs a retake and did not previously place an order:
At this time, families will only able to view their student's original day image online. Once retake day has been processed and the original image has been replaced with the re-take, families may go online and place an order using the personal web passcode provided on the Last Chance to Order card. The Last Chance cards are sent to the school with the picture packages.
Retaking an image and already placed an order:
Students MUST bring in their complete original package and provide it to our photographer on retake day. We kindly ask families to write any concerns on the FRONT of the envelope. After picture day, families will receive a new full replacement package with their student's new image at no additional cost to them.
Here is the Flyer with more information.
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The Pre school Lottery Application for the 2027-2028 school year will be available on Monday November 30th at 11:30 a.m. Applications will be accepted until early January. Please find more information on our school website here as it becomes available. If your child is chosen, you will hear from our Board of Education on future steps. Please do not pre-register your child on Genesis for pre school until you hear the status of your lottery application.
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Please join us in celebrating October's Owl-Stars which were recognized for demonstrating our Character Strong trait of Responsibility at last week's Hoot & Holler.
Pre-K:
Keira Kraus
Kindergarten:
River Benson, Tessa Bonasera, Colin Henry, Miles Mele, Madison Molini, Aabru Naqvi, Parker Tierney, and Lucas Toro
1st Grade:
Mya Bonsignore, Patrick Cardona, Jack Hackett, Maddie Hu, Ryan Lippolis, Leo Orecchio, Eleanor Pazian, and Maya Stepanchenko
2nd Grade:
Colby Casha, Hudson Foley, Alexandra Jakubcak, Matteo Liberto, Evelyn Pasquarella, Moshka Patel, and Alex Rodriguez
3rd Grade:
Ella Boss, Skylar Chalas, Carolina Goncalves, Izzy Mangiaracina, Daphne Manteo, Santino Rafail, Mason Rivera-Fredricks and Ivy (Racine/Roman).
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Each year our students are provided with the opportunity to showcase their creativity and disguise a turkey, which is then hung around the school. If your student is interested, more information can be found here. |
The RVCC Dance Club came to our school to showcase their talents. They performed for our students, who really enjoyed this experience! |
We have received messages regarding items left on buses after hours. If this happens, please contact transportation directly at 908-725-2895 so they can further assist you. |
Please find the October Guidance Newsletter here.
As well, the November Guidance Newsletter can be found here.
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Ms. Gale is looking for library volunteers. If you are able and willing to help, we would love to have you. Please find the sign up here. |
Our school is participating in survey data collection using the New Jersey School Climate Improvement (NJ SCI) Survey to help obtain multiple perspectives on aspects of school climate. Collecting data is important for understanding strengths and needs in our school and how it feels to be a member of the school community.
Follow this link to take the survey and enter the password: parent
Complete now before the survey closes next week!
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Should your student be absent or tardy, please remember to enter it into Genesis. If your student will be dismissed early, please also enter it into Genesis by 2:00.
PM pick-up is at 3:45 in the cafeteria. If you plan to pick up your student, you must email both the office (wesoffice@branchburg.k12.nj.us) and your student’s teacher. Please note that parent pick-up information cannot be entered into Genesis and all parties must be notified by 2:00 p.m. on the day of the pick-up. Please remember that you must bring your ID for all pick-ups.
The office is closed between 3:30-3:45 as we prepare for dismissal. All early pick-ups must be completed by 3:30. If you plan to come volunteer/read a book, all visitors must also sign out by 3:30.
If your student attends aftercare, and their dismissal is going to be changed, please include the office, their teacher and Mr. Diana at Jointure (pdiana@jointure.org) on your email.
Lastly, please park in the designated spots in the parking lot. At not time should you park or idle in the bus lane.
INFORMATION FROM THE SCHOOL NURSE
Please review the Health Services information here for guidelines regarding when your student should stay home from school. As a reminder, please do not send your student to school with a fever. Students should also not come to school if they have been given fever-reducing medication before school in order to lower their temperature.
PK Families: Please remember that flu shot verification paperwork is due to the nurse by December 1.
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PTO INFORMATION
PTO Membership information can be found here.
If you are interested in volunteering in the lunchroom, please click here and be sure to read the information at the top of the link.
BEF INFORMATION
Please find information on the BEF here and information for the current Kind-a-Thon here.
In conjunction with the BEF, we are excited to announce the winning scarecrows from the Scarecrow Stroll & Showdown, as voted on by our students!
Our Kids' Choice winners are:
SOMERVILLE HIGH SCHOOL GENESIS AND INTERACT CLUB
The Somerville High School Genesis and Interact Club members are excited to host their annual Fall Family Community Movie Night on Friday, November 20, 2026, at 7:00 PM in the Somerville Middle School Auditorium. Please find information here.
Have a wonderful weekend!
With Warm Regards,
Dee Shober, Principal
Bradstreet Rand, Vice Principal
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