Thank you to the PTO for our 2nd Grade Insectropolis program. Students saw a variety of live bugs and exotic pinned specimens. They gained an understanding of the structure, characteristics, and basic needs of these often-misunderstood tiny animals.
Third Grade students investigated cultures, explored geography and used map skills to understand many perspectives in an interconnected world. The culminating event was a fabulous Word Culture Day celebration! Students did a wonderful job presenting their learning.
Japan, Italy, Kenya & the USA were represented at the 3rd Grade Cultural Dance Assembly. Thank you to the PTO for providing us with this experience. Students had a wonderful time!
REVISED 2022-2023 SCHOOL CALENDAR. The Board of Education approved at its meeting on April 25, 2023 the following revisions;
Schools will now be closed on Friday, May 26, of Memorial Day Weekend.
The projected final day of the school year is now Thursday, June 15.
The revised calendar can be found here: https://5il.co/1t9ec
BOARD OF EDUCATION MEETING: Tuesday, April 25, 2023 @ 7:30 pm Long Valley Middle School - Performing Arts Center.
Attention all 5th Grade Families! LVMS is happy to announce our incoming 6th Grade Orientation scheduled for Thurs. May 18th at 7:00 PM. We are inviting all parents to join us at LVMS to learn more about opportunities for your 6th grader.
April 12 is National DEAR Day! D.E.A.R. stands for "Drop Everything and Read". As a school we model the importance of prioritizing reading in our daily lives and for 15 minutes our entire school reads together in the hallways. Happy Reading!
An OFRS 5th grade class got a visit from a teacher from France. Their classes have been pen pals this school year and she had the opportunity to come meet the students in person. C'était une expérience géniale! (It was a great experience!)
What a beautiful day for a mindfulness lesson outside! Today students learned about the power of choosing our thoughts in fun and interactive ways. Thank you to the PTO for this wonderful experience!
OFRS Students participated in a Mindfulness program with Sue Murphy of 3toBeMe who helped us understand the importance of our mental wellbeing. She introduced breathing tools, monitoring our heartbeat and using positive language and thinking. We look forward to learning more strategies with her next visits!
REMINDER: District Schools will be closed from March 27-31, for Spring Break. School will resume Monday, April 3.
We are looking to fill several Substitute School Bus Driver positions. This is a perfect job for a part-time school employee, semi-retired person, a college student, a parent, or someone needing a little extra cash – who can work mornings, afternoons or both. Training will be provided to the right person to obtain a CDL-B school bus driver's license. Training classes are held throughout the year.
The job is a non-contracted substitute position with the Washington Township Schools mainly driving students to/from school, with field and athletic trips available. If desired, the possibility exists to eventually move into a contracted driving position where benefits may be available.
If you, or someone that you know, is interested, please contact the transportation department for more information or apply through the employment section of our schools website, www.wtschools.org, and fill out the application for Substitute School Bus Driver.
The STEM Expo was a success! We featured graphing and pie charts to track weather patterns in Google Sheets and a cooperative board game created by the Kindergarten students to explore weather patterns and the needs of people using the data from daily weather reports. 💻 ☁🌡
Check out our very own OFRS Future Chef! Students created culinary creations with their favorite fruit or vegetable dish. Students learned about nutrition, healthy food choices, cooking presentation and math skills in this fun competition. 🥦👩🍳🍽
Aren't we "LUCKY"! OFRS had a ball at our St. Patrick's Day Dance Party. Thank you to our PTO for the swag, music, and fun!
The District STEM Expo '23 is this Saturday, March 18, 2023 from 1:00-3:00pm at Long Valley Middle School! For a sneak peak of what will be happening at the Expo, view the Activity List at this website: https://sites.google.com/wtschools.org/stem-expo-23/expo-23-activity-list
The District STEM Expo is this Saturday, March 18th from 1-3 pm at the Long Valley Middle School. Come celebrate NJ STEM Month at this interactive event which will include STEM activities, a showcase of classroom STEM projects and the StarLab, a portable planetarium experience!
WTSchools: The Referendum Vote is TODAY! Polling locations are open from 1:00 - 8:00pm. We hope we can count on your support!
WTSchools: The Referendum Vote is tomorrow, March 14, 2023. Polls are open from 1:00 - 8:00pm. We hope we can count on your support!
WTSchools - District Schools will operate on a 2 hour delayed opening tomorrow, Tuesday, March 14, 2023.