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PTA Calendar – Sync to Device Instructions
Great news! The Watchung PTA Calendar can found HERE on the PTA website and can be syncd directly as a shared calendar from your personal Google calendar. (Assuming you have a Google account.) To view calendar in Google click to subscribe HERE *If you currently view your personal Google calendar from your iPhone Calendar and…
Read MoreClass Parent Sign Up – NOW OPEN!
If you’re interested in being your child’s class parent, please email Usha Naidu at unaidu@cisco.com with your name and the name of your child’s teacher. *This year for Class Parents, we’re hoping to have one seasoned veteran class parent paired with a first time class parent. Usha will reply to confirm. Class Parents play an…
Read MoreBike Bus is Back!
Bike Bus is back! As a reminder, bike bus is a weekly group ride to Watchung and many other town schools. Our goal is to make it joyful, fun, and safe to bike to school together. Just like the regular bus, each Friday starting September 6, we run on a regular route and schedule and…
Read MoreMontclair Schools Superintendent Dr. Jonathan Ponds Has Died
Full News Article: Read here (source Montclair Local) A note from the Montclair PTA Council: The Montclair PTA Council is deeply saddened about the passing of Dr. Ponds. We offer our deepest condolences to his wife and children. We remember his dedication to our children and community, and his willingness to partner with those who shared…
Read MoreAll aboard the ‘bike bus.’ N.J. kids are caravanning to school on their bicycles.
October 3, 2023 – Source: nj.com In Montclair, there’s a new, old way for kids way for kids to get to school, one that organizers say is more fun and eco-friendlier that that big yellow school bus. All aboard the Montclair Bike Bus, which rolls through town every Friday. With adults in reflective vests leading the…
Read MoreTwo Watchung Teachers Recognized as Judy Weston Award Winners for Inspired Teaching
Congratulations to Watchung’s Weston Award winners: Ms. Thorp and Ms. Piller! Weston Awards Celebrate Creative and Inspiring Teachers (Repost from Montclair Local) The 2023 Judy Weston Awards for Inspired Teaching honored Montclair teachers Thursday, June 1, celebrating those who stand out as creative, talented, supportive, inspired and inspiring. Josh and Judy Weston established the Judy…
Read MoreWatchung Connected Courtyard Opening Ceremony
May 18, 2023 – This afternoon, our STEAM Teacher Ms. Thorp partnered with Essex County Master Gardener/Watchung parent Sarah Perlman Paulsen to put on a phenomenal Opening Ceremony for the Connected Courtyard. There were members of the Board of Ed, Town Council, NJEA and Sustainable Jersey in the audience today. Principal Krenn acknowledged all the hard…
Read MoreFrom the Desk of Mrs. Polizzano – The Seeing Eye Donations Needed
YOU CAN MAKE A DIFFERENCE – PLEASE DONATE! Once again, Watchung will be participating in the Pennies for Puppies and Dollars for Dogs fundraiser. Our Fundraiser will commence on Thursday, April 20th with an assembly. The seeing Eye Organizations will come to present to our youngsters about their mission statement. The seeing Eye as an…
Read MoreLunar New Year Celebrations at Watchung
On Friday, February 17th, we celebrated the Lunar New Year at Watchung. It began in the morning when Watchung parent Winnie Wu came in to present to our 4th and 5th grades. Winnie has come in a few times over the past few years and presented and each year she out does herself. Thank you,…
Read MoreNews from the STEAM Room!
December 3, 2022 | News from the STEAM Room! This week in STEAM class, we made Bouncy Glue with visiting scientist, Barb Feguson. Students learned about three common types of matter: solids, liquids, and gases. Then we made bouncy glue, which has properties of both solids and liquids. Materials like bouncy glue, slime, “oobleck,” and…
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