September 8th, 2021
Parents,Teachers, and Community working together!
The HSA/PTO hopes everyone had a relaxing and enjoyable Labor Day weekend!
Spirit Wear
The HSA/PTO Spirit Wear Online Store is Now Open!
We are excited to share that this year we have partnered with Elaine's Teamwear to bring you exciting new items and a fresh look you are sure to love! There are items for both the ES and MS plus crossover Mendham Township and Mendham items as well. 

Visit the Mendham Twp School District at www.ElainesTeamWear.com or by clicking below.

Orders may be placed online now through September, 20th. Spirit Wear will be sent home with your student in November.
Dates to Remember
September 8th

September 9th
  • MTMS Back to School Night 7:00PM (Virtual)

September 10th

September 14th
  • MTES Back to School Night 5:45PM (Virtual)

September 16th
  • NO SCHOOL - Yom Kippur
The HSA/PTO Corner
Open Position: MTSD HSA/PTO Fundraising VP
The HSA has an opening for VP of Fundraising and we'd love to have you join us! 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 - NEW!
  • Toaster oven for MS Teacher's Lounge - NEW!
  • 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
The HSA/PTO would like to thank John Spagnuolo of Alpine Deere for his generous donation of river rocks for the upcoming MTES Inspirational Rock Garden.
MTES Room Parents Needed
ES Room Parents are needed for the 2021-2022 school year. If you are interested in becoming more involved in your child's class, please consider volunteering!

If you have any questions please email Ann at [email protected] or Jessica at [email protected]. 
MTES Sept Lunch Orders
The September Lunch Menu and Order Form is available online. Remember lunch orders can be placed beginning at 2pm the day before and must be submitted by 8:50am the day your child is buying lunch.

Please contact the main office at (973) 543-7107 if you have any questions.
Community News & Events
Kids - Paint a Money Bank
(PreK and Up)

Thursday, September 9th, 4:00PM

Join the Mendham Township Library outdoors to decorate a cool money bank with acrylic paints - choose from a robot or unicorn (whilst supplies last)

In case of inclement weather, will be rescheduled.
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. 
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