September 20th, 2021
Parents,Teachers, and Community working together!
"Preservation of one's own culture does not require contempt or disrespect for other cultures."
~ Cesar Chavez
Spirit Wear
Today is the Last Day to Order Spirit Wear!
Don't miss your last chance to order Spirit Wear! TODAY is the final day to order - Monday, September 20th! Visit the HSA/PTO's Mendham Twp School District online spirit store to order your Bulldog or Tiger wear today!

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]
Dates to Remember
September 23rd
  • MTMS Picture Day
  • Board of Education Work Session Meeting 7:30PM MTES Gym

September 24th
  • MTMS Field Day BBQ & Activities

September 27th
  • MTMS Grades 7 & 8 9th Period Enrichment Sign-Up

September 28th
  • MTES Tiger Tuesday
  • HSA/PTO General Meeting with MTSD Administration 12:00PM
  • Board of Education Regular Session Meeting 7:30PM
The HSA/PTO Corner
HSA/PTO General Meeting with Administration
All are welcome and encouraged to join the HSA/PTO General Meeting on Thursday, September 28th at 12 noon to learn about happenings at our schools. The HSA/PTO is hosting a virtual General Meeting with Dr. Constantino and Administrators from both schools. The general meeting allows the administration to help update and inform families, as well as allow parents to ask questions pertaining to the school. Please come and raise any concerns, ask any questions or throw in a comment or two.

As always if you are unable to attend, send any questions you have to the HSA at [email protected] 

Parents are encouraged to contact their principal(s), teacher(s) or case worker(s) if they have specific questions regarding their child.

A Google Meet link will be provided in next week's newsletter.

Help Wanted: Fundraising Co-VP
The HSA/PTO is seeking a dynamic, upbeat parent to help 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!
Coming Soon: "No Frills" Fundraiser
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
MTES Room Parents Needed
We have three MTES classes still in need of Room Parents. If you are interested in becoming more involved in your child's class, or know someone who may be, please consider volunteering!

  • Pre-K: Bresky
  • 1st: Merlino
  • 3rd: Riina

If you have any questions please email Ann at [email protected] or Jessica at [email protected]. 
Community News & Events
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. 
Capture the Flag
(Teen)

Tuesday, September 28th, 6:00-7:00PM

Bring some friends and have the chance to Capture the Flag at the Mendham Township Library (outdoors). 
Humanitarian Collection
Humanitarian Collection for Afghanistan Interpreters and their Families

Final Week!! 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

Please continue sending in Box Tops 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