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To Our Thomas Jefferson School Families,
May has brought a flurry of activities for all our students here at Thomas Jefferson School. Students have completed state NJSLA testing, will be holding a TREPS marketplace this week, gone on several field trips, and excelled in sports! As the 2025-2026 school year nears a close, it is worth noting that the students of Thomas Jefferson have grown and flourished into more prepared, mature, and capable young people. The students have carried themselves with honor and distinction. I could not have asked for a better group of students, staff, or a more involved and supportive community. Thank you to all parties for making this year in Rockaway Borough a wonderful experience!
The 8th grade class had a fantastic field trip to New York City. Students ate lunch on a Circle Line Cruise that sailed around much of Manhattan, offering wonderful views. The next stop was the Broadway play, The Outsiders, where students had a blast! On June 2nd, the 8th grade will go to the Pocono Valley Resort for a day of team building and outdoor fun!
On May 19th and 21st, we enjoyed the talents of our wonderful student musicians with two great performances! As always, Mr. Bova and Mr. Strapp were able to teach and coordinate tremendous performances by our students and our numerous bands and choirs. The students did a fantastic job, and both concerts were well attended!
Also on May 21st, our special area teachers hosted The Night of the Arts. This was again this year a huge success! Pieces of artwork from students across the district were displayed, and live music was performed by our students as well as Mr. Bova. The night was well attended as our community again showed amazing support for our students and our programs. Great job to Mrs. Isenberg, Mr. Strapp, Mr. Bova, and Ms. Selikoff.
We are thrilled to host another successful TREP$ Marketplace Vendor Event, where each child will set up a display and sell their handmade products to students, families, and the community. Over the last few months, students got hands-on experience with entrepreneurship and leadership in their Social Studies class. Key life skills the program focuses on include product development, marketing, sales, customer service, and money handling. Students collaborated on teams, made presentations, thought creatively, acted professionally, supported one another, took risks, and worked hard, all while having fun. We are very proud of our young entrepreneurs and appreciate the support from our administrative team, parents, and the community. Great job to Mrs. Hynson for putting it all together!
Spring sports were again a bright spot for Thomas Jefferson School Athletes. The spring run club was a positive experience for all involved and kept our students moving! Softball had a fun and successful season with many new athletes on the team. Baseball had another incredible season, playing in the Morris County Championship against Morris Plains! All athletes who played on any team throughout the school year were able to attend a Somerset Patriots baseball game on May 27th, which was a wonderful experience! Great job to all our athletes and coaches this school year!
Upcoming Events
- June 2nd is the 8th grade trip to Pocono Valley Resort
- June 5th @ 6:30 p.m. is the 8th Grade Dance
- June 10th is the Thomas Jefferson School Field Day (June 15th rain date)
- June 11th is the 4th Grade trip to Legoland
- June 17th @ 5:00 p.m. is the 8th Grade Graduation in the Morris Hills High School Gymnasium.
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June 18th is the last day of school! 12:45 Dismissal**
Thank you for partnering with our school and staff to benefit each child! I wish each of you an enjoyable and restful summer!
Leon Samuels
Principal
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