August 22nd, 2021
Parents,Teachers, and Community working together!
The HSA/PTO hopes you and your family had a healthy and restful summer break!
2021 Return-to-School
Please visit the MTSD Return to School website for updated guidelines. Information is continuously updated as it becomes available.
Dates to Remember
August 23rd
  • MTES Bus Visits (K 2:30PM, Pre-K 2:45PM)
  • MTES Pre-K Meet & Greet 2:30PM
  • MTES HSA Kindergarten Ice Cream Social 2:00PM
  • MTES Grade 4 Locker Decorating 10:00-11:00AM
  • MTES New Parent Orientation 5:00PM (Virtual)
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  • MTMS New Family Meet & Greet 6:00PM (Virtual)

August 24th
  • HSA/PTO Welcome Back Staff Luncheon
  • MTES Grade 1 Meet & Greet 2:00PM
  • MTES Grade 2 Meet & Greet 2:30PM
  • MTES Grade 3 Meet & Greet 1:30PM
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  • MTMS New Student Orientation 3:00PM

August 25th
  • FIRST DAY OF SCHOOL
  • MTMS Grade 6 Immunization Charts Due
  • MTMS Grades 6-8 Zero Period Music Begins 7:22AM
  • MTMS Fall Sports Tryouts Begin 3:00PM
  • MTMS PD Bus Seat Belt Walkthrough 2:50PM

August 27th
  • MTMS Zero Period Art Begins

August 31st
  • MTMS Class Officer Interest Meeting 6:00PM (Virtual)
The HSA/PTO Corner
Teacher Luncheon
The HSA/PTO is sponsoring the ES and MS Teacher Back to School Luncheon on August 24th
Teacher Grants
The HSA/PTO provides grants to teachers throughout the school year.

Recently approved teacher grants:
Spirit Wear Coming Soon
The Spirit Wear online store will be opening after Labor Day

Room Parents & Lead Parents
MTES Room Parents

Are you interested in becoming more involved in your child’s class this year? The HSA/PTO is looking for ES Room Parents for the 2021-2022 school year.

If you have any questions please email Ann at [email protected] or Jessica at [email protected]. 
MTMS Lead Parents

We are pleased to share the MS Lead Parents for 2021-2022. Please keep an eye out for future messages from your respective class level parent(s)!

5th Grade - Sana Shahmehdi and Karen Thayyer
6th Grade - Purba Elavia and Andrea Christie
7th Grade - Meredith Ogden
8th Grade - Jacqui Kearns
Community News & Events
Kool Aid Tie Dye
(Teen)

Tuesday, August 31st, 6:00PM - 7:00PM

Join Rachel with the Mendham Township Library and learn all the fun ways you can tie dye with Kool Aid.

Pillow cases will be provided, but if you would prefer to bring a shirt or shorts, bring them with you!
Build a Model Rocket!
(K-5th grade)

Thursday, August 26th, 5:00PM - 7:00PM

Join Cub Scout Pack 133 in building a model rocket!

Rocket kits will be provided and can be picked up prior to the event. Assemble your rocket at the Rocket Building Workshop and then launch it on Saturday, September 4th at Mosle Field. 
Free Money for our Schools!
Box Tops are Returning!

Box Top submissions still benefit our school! Don’t let those unexpired traditional clips go to waste!
Paper collection of BoxTops is returning. Start collecting and be on the lookout for dates to send in coming soon. Digital receipt scanning is still available:
Thank you for continuing to support this program and help our schools earn money! If you have any questions, please contact Lauren Garofalo at [email protected]
Amazon Smile

Please choose the Mendham Township HSA as your Non For Profit choice on your Amazon Smile Prime Account.
Donations
Donate to the HSA/PTO

Please consider making a donation to the HSA/PTO. If you prefer to make a donation via check, please mail it to: Mendham Township School District, 18 West Main Street, Brookside New Jersey 07926 Attention: MTSD HSA 2021/2022.

All donations directly benefit our children, teachers and schools by funding teacher grants, school events and cultural arts assemblies in addition to library books, technology, equipment and recess upgrades. 
MTES K-4 Lunch & Recess Aides
Paid and Volunteer positions available

The elementary school is in need of 7 paid part-time lunch and recess aides. The hours are 11:00 AM to 1:15 PM Monday through Friday.

The ES is also in need of parent volunteers to assist with lunch and recess as well. Last year, the school had wonderful parent volunteers. 

If you are interested in either position, please email Mrs. Barbara Wallack ([email protected]) to apply. 

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Mendham Township School District
18 West Main Street
Brookside, NJ 07926
Phone: 973-543-7107