Today we held Buddy Lunches as our grades 3-5 students went down to Kossmann to have lunch with their grades K-2 buddies. Many thanks to our custodial and food services staff for their efforts today to make this event the success that it was. We are also grateful for the efforts of our lunch supervisors and aides to ensure it all went smoothly.
2nd and 4th grade buddy sidewalk chalk art.
What a beautiful day it was for outdoor PE!
We were thrilled this week to host Anita and Macy, a 10 year old Golden Retriever, to share with us the great work done by The Seeing Eye and how important their service is to the blind. This Monday, 3/18, we begin our Pennies for Puppies fundraiser to benefit The Seeing Eye. The drive will continue throughout the week. Please see your email from Wednesday for the flyer and more information. If your child is couch diving for change or scrounging under the seats of your vehicles, you'll know why! Donations are not just limited to change as we do our share to help defray some of the $70K cost to train a Seeing Eye dog and its owner.
Wrapping up Read Across America Week at FKS!
FKS wrapped up Read Across America Theme Day Week with wearing green, wearing stripes and inviting in some special guests to share some great books.
Today's STEM Spotlight is on BAC's 3-D printer! Remember that the STEM Expo & TREP$ Marketplace is this Saturday, March 16 at LVMS from 12-2:30pm. It is a great opportunity to see some great STEM activities in action as well as shop the student businesses-Cash or Venmo accepted.
There will be a special meeting of the Washington Township Board of Education on Thursday, March 21, 2024 at 6:30 p.m. at the Long Valley Middle School Performing Arts Center, 51 West Mill Road, Long Valley, NJ. The meeting will open at 6:30 p.m. and immediately enter into an Executive Session for the purpose of a confidential personnel matter. The public portion of the meeting will begin at 7:00 p.m. Action may be taken.
Join us & Mayor Matt Murello THIS Saturday, March 16th for our STEM Expo and TREP$ Marketplace Grand Opening at 12:00 sharp at the Long Valley Middle School Main Entrance! The Expo is open from 12-2:30pm! Come shop at the TREP$ Marketplace from 12-1:30pm! #WTSSTEM #NJSTEMMonth
Today's STEM Spotlight is on Kossmann First Graders' study of Light & Sound!
Don't forget the STEM Expo '24 & TREP$ Marketplace is THIS Saturday- March 16 from 12:00-2:30pm at LVMS! #WTSStem #NJSTEMMonth
The TREP$ Marketplace is coming to LVMS this Saturday, 3/16! Come prepared to shop at the student-run businesses from 12-1:30pm which is part of the STEM Expo '24! For more info, visit https://sites.google.com/wtschools.org/stem-expo-24/trep-marketplace
BOARD OF EDUCATION MEETING: Tuesday, March 12, 2024 @ 7:00 pm Long Valley Middle School - Performing Arts Center.
Due to the power outage at Old Farmers Road School, that campus will be closed tomorrow, Tuesday, March 12, 2024. All other District schools will be open.
This evening our 5th grade orchestra and band performed their spring program to a standing room only crowd, sharing with us the results of their hard work and dedication to making music with their peers. Many thanks to Mrs. Fessenden and our 5th grade performers for an enjoyable evening. Congratulations on your wonderful performance!
Yesterday was Wear Green Tuesday and today was Dress Wacky or Wear Wacky Socks Wednesday!
This morning our 5th grade band and orchestra performed their spring program for their peers, including our second graders, who came up from Kossmann. They are definitely ready for their performance this evening!
At FKS, every class of the Kossmann building has a Buddy Class at Flocktown. This year Kindergarten teams with 4th grade, 1st grade teams with 3rd grade, and 2nd grade teams with 5th grade. Throughout the year the Buddy Classes get together for activities, events, and even lunch. Here are some of our Buddy Classes sharing great books they read to each other for Read Across America Week.
Our Wolves kicked off Read Across America Week on Monday with a visit from the members of the LVMS Junior Honor Society to share with us their favorite books. It was great to see so many FKS alumni! Every classroom was visited by a JHS student promoting a love of reading. Many thanks to Mrs. Smith, LVMS JHS Advisor, and Mrs. Conklin, FKS Media Specialist, for their efforts to make this special afternoon possible. Monday was also Wear Red and/or Blue Day.
Last Friday, Dr. Mansey visited with our 1st and 2nd graders to discuss the importance of good home dental care and overall dental health. Thank you Dr. Mansey!
Due to the power outage at Flocktown-Kossmann School, that campus will be closed today. All other District schools will open following this morning's delayed opening, today Thursday, February 29, 2024.