Feb 6-10th | Watchung Black History Month Spirit Week

Monday – Wear Black – For Unity Tuesday – Wear Green – For Progress Wednesday – Wear Yellow – For Success Thursday – Wear Red – For Freedom Friday – School Spirit – To show we are all ONE community

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Feb 12 | 5th Grade Valentines Fundraiser

Valentine’s Gifts as 5th Grade Fundraiser Moss & More has specially designed a beautiful potted fern for Watchung School families and will donate nearly half of each sale to raise money for Watchung’s 5th grade graduation, yearbook and festivities. Pick up is in-store on 2/12 between 9:30am-3:30pm at 42 Upper Mountain Plaza. Shop Here!

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SAVE THE DATE! April 14 Spring Fundraiser

Watchung’s Spring Fundraiser When: Friday April 14th 7-11pm | Where: 18 Label Studio Mark your calendars for an epic Casino Night themed party! This is a vital way for us to strengthen our community and raise money to support the school’s upcoming Library & Media Center. Here are some ways you can get involved: Class-made Creations – each…

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2023 Winter Concert | Feb 2

2023 Winter Concert When: Thursday, February 2nd Where: Watchung AuditoriuM Time: K-2nd – 9:30 am | 3rd-5th – 10:30 am DETAILS FOR PARENTS: There have been a few changes to the winter concert this year as we prepare for the post-Boote era within the Watchung Music Department. Dr. Ennis has done so wonderful things with the students so far,…

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Volunteers Needed: Watchung School Tours Feb 2

Watchung School Tours (6-7pm & 7-8pm) The district assigned Watchung’s night of school tours on Thursday, February 2nd for parents and caregivers of students entering the 2023-2024 school year. We are looking for Watchung Tour Guide volunteers of seasoned veterans along with current kindergarten parents to share their first-hand experience to rising kindergarten families.  Don’t worry,…

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Watchung’s MLK Day of Service – JAN 16

Watchung Elementary School MLK Day of Service January 16, 2023 – 10 am – 1 pm. Bring your families to the Watchung Gym as we honor the legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. with activities that positively support our community! If you can’t participate, consider purchasing items from this Amazon WishList so that Watchung families can…

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5th Grade | Montclair Black Coalition’s 2023 Poster Contest

For 5th graders (up through high schoolers) to commemorate Black History Month by creating a poster with this year’s theme of “Unsung Heroes and Moments in History.” Poster entries are due by Friday, January 20th. Click for more details.

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News 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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2022 Watchung School Make-A-Wish

From the Desk of Mrs. Polizzano: 2022 Watchung School Make-A-Wish Dear Parents and Caregivers , Holiday time is upon us. Please join Watchung in spreading the gift of giving. Our Make-a-Wish event is underway. Each year MEA members and Parents join together in this effort to make the Watchung Community a little better. A bulletin…

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11/22 | LEARN! Judy Weston Garden @ Watchung Park

11/22 – Judy Weston Garden @ Watchung Park Interested in learning about the development of the Judy Weston Garden near Watchung Plaza? Use this Zoom Link to join information session co-hosted by the Montclair Public Library on Tuesday at 6:30pm Download Info Session Flyer

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