September 12th, 2021
Parents,Teachers, and Community working together!
"Even the smallest act of service, the simplest act of kindness, is a way to honor those we lost. A way to reclaim that spirit of unity that followed 9/11."
~ President Barak Obama
Spirit Wear
Spirit Wear is On Sale Now!
Spirit Wear is on sale now through September 20th. Visit the HSA/PTO's Mendham Twp School District online spirit store by clicking below.

Spirit Wear will be sent home with your student in November.
Thank you for your school spirit and helping our schools earn money! If you have any questions, please contact Laura Gavilanes at [email protected]
The HSA/PTO Corner
Help Wanted: MTSD HSA/PTO Fundraising VP
We're seeking an upbeat, detail-oriented parent to coordinate our fundraising efforts this year. It’s a great way to meet other parents and have a positive impact on our kids and our community.

If you’re interested in finding out more about the position, please contact [email protected]. Thank you!
2021-2022 activities and teacher grants to date include:

  • Picnic tables for ES outdoor learning/lunch space
  • MS Teacher's Lounge updates
  • Kindergarten Ice Cream Social
  • ES/MS Teacher Back-to-School Luncheons
  • ES/MS Back-to-School lobby decorations
  • Art supplies for upcoming MTES Inspirational Rock Garden project
  • Books Long Walk to Water by Linda Sue Park for the 4th grade
Dates to Remember
September 14th
  • MTES Back to School Night 5:45PM (Virtual)

September 16th
  • NO SCHOOL - Yom Kippur

September 20th
  • MTMS Grades 7 & 8 9th Period Enrichment Sign-Up

September 23rd
  • Board of Education Regular Session Meeting 7:30PM MTES Gym

September 24th
  • MTMS Field Day BBQ & Activities
MTES Room Parents Needed
We are still in need of Room Parents for the below MTES classes, and Pre-K in particular. If you are interested in becoming more involved in your child's class, or know someone who may be, please consider volunteering!

  • Pre-K: Eliassen, Quidore, O'Connor & Bresky
  • 1st: Merlino
  • 2nd: Milow/Bays
  • 3rd: Riina

If you have any questions please email Ann at [email protected] or Jessica at [email protected]. 
Community News & Events
Teen Library Council

Tuesday, September 14th, 6:00PM - 7:00PM

Everyone needs a little TLC (tender love and care), and the Teen Services Section is no different! 
Come, have a snack, play some games, and plan future programs with Rachel, the Mendham Township Library Teen Services Leader. 

This is a judgement free zone to voice your opinions.

All program attendees will receive volunteering hours. 
Create with Clay
(PreK and Up)

Tuesday, September 21st, 4:00PM

Join the Mendham Township Library (outdoors) and use polymer clay to sculpt some beads, a refrigerator magnet or a little character. 

Miss Rachel will bake your creations and will let you know they're ready for pickup. 
Humanitarian Collection
Humanitarian Collection for Afghanistan Interpreters and their Families

Now through September 24
(Hosted by New Jersey Veterans Network)

Donations can be left at the West Morris Mendham High School’s security office (located across from the main office). 

On September 26th the team will host an additional drop off at the Union VFW (2021 High St Union NJ 07083) from 9AM to 1PM. 
 
Items needed are the Following:

  • Clothing (new or gently used): Jackets, Dress shirts, Pants, Shoes 
  • Toiletries:  Soap, Shaving gear, Razors, Shampoo, Toothpaste, Toothbrush
  • Under-garments (new): Socks, T shirts, Bras, Towels 
  • Winter coats, Gloves, Hats, Scarves
Free Money for our Schools!
Box Tops

Don’t let those unexpired traditional Box Top clips go to waste! Box Tops may be sent in via backpack mail to earn money for our school! The deadline to bring in is October 20th.
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. 
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Mendham Township School District
18 West Main Street
Brookside, NJ 07926
Phone: 973-543-7107