Important Dates:
3/24 – Cycle 2 ends
3/28 – Cycle 2 report cards posted to Genesis Parent Portal
3/31 – EID al-Fitr – Schools Closed
4/14 – 4/18 – Spring Break – Schools Closed
4/21 – 4/25 – Watchung STEAM Week
Updates/Reminders:
Kindergarten “Strega Nona” pasta drive – Kindergarten classes are having a pasta drive collecting as many boxes as we can from all the students of Watchung School. Click here for more information
Judy Weston Awards for Inspired Teaching - The Montclair Fund for Educational Excellence (MFEE) is calling for nominations for the 2025 Judy Weston Awards for Inspired Teaching!
The awards, now administered by MFEE, were established by Josh and Judy Weston in 1991 to acknowledge and celebrate Montclair Public Schools teachers. Last year, MFEE received more than 300 nominations, and 16 teachers won $2,000 each. New this year: An Inspired Counseling Award.
All parents/guardians of current Montclair Public Schools students and current MPS students are encouraged to nominate teachers or a counselor. Nominations can be written or submitted as an audio or video recording. Students can also submit photos of their written nomination. The awards and nomination letters are deeply meaningful to educators.
The strongest nominations are specific and highlight personal experience — giving insight into why or how this person has inspired you or your student.
Deadline to Nominate a Teacher for the 2025 Judy Weston Awards is March 28!
Montclair Public School Food Guidelines – Click here to view the BOE approved food guidelines for the MPSD. This includes NO food for student birthdays. Thank you for helping us to follow these guidelines.
Montclair Public Schools Digital Backpack Link - In response to parents’ and staff requests to “go green”, and thus limit the amount of paper copies being distributed, we created the digital backpack years ago. Click Here for the link
Fridge Facts – The Watchung Fridge Facts will give you the W’s of Watchung (who, what, when, where), all in one place. Click here to download
Montclair Public School's Anti-Bullying/School Climate information - Click Here for more information
Watchung School Family Handbook – Click Here for the 204-25 Handbook. It is in this handbook you can find all the ins and outs of the who, what, when & where at Watchung.
From the PTA:
General Updates:
Attention 5th Grade Parents!
Is your 5th grader heading to Buzz Aldrin Middle School next year? Celebrate their next big step with Buzz merchandise! These items make great graduation gifts and will arrive in May.
Shop now: https://academyapparelnj.tuosystems.com/stores/buzzspring25
Hurry! The store closes on March 28th and won’t reopen until Fall 2025. Don’t miss out!
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2025 Watchung Derby Night
7:00-11:00pm – 18 Label Studios, Montclair
Please join us for Watchung's biggest fundraiser of the year! The event will include a silent auction, 50/50 raffle, 'live' horse betting, bourbon tasting and the best appetizers you'll find North of Kentucky!
Now collecting Donation Items. If you have any items you would like to donate for the silent auction, let us know! Season tickets, vacation rentals, golf club specials, you name it, there is no item too big or small. Please reach out to Lucy Yang.
GET TICKETS HERE
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JUDY WESTON AWARD NOMINATIONS: Deadline to Nominate a Teacher for the 2025 Judy Weston Awards is March 28!
The Montclair Fund for Educational Excellence (MFEE) is calling for nominations for the 2025 Judy Weston Awards for Inspired Teaching!
The awards, now administered by MFEE, were established by Josh and Judy Weston in 1991 to acknowledge and celebrate Montclair Public Schools teachers. Last year, MFEE received more than 300 nominations, and 16 teachers won $2,000 each. New this year: An Inspired Counseling Award.
All parents/guardians of current Montclair Public Schools students and current MPS students are encouraged to nominate teachers or a counselor. Nominations can be written or submitted as an audio or video recording. Students can also submit photos of their written nomination. The awards and nomination letters are deeply meaningful to educators.
The strongest nominations are specific and highlight personal experience — giving insight into why or how this person has inspired you or your student.
Each winner will receive individual cash awards of $2,000. The deadline for nominations is Friday, March 28. Learn more, and nominate a deserving teacher or school counselor.
Here’s what’s coming up:
4/22-26 – STEAM Week. Planning is underway for this year’s STEAM Week. If you are interested in joining the committee, please reach out to Kerri McMahon.
4/26 – Family STEAM Day. More details to come.
5/2 – Watchung Derby Night - 7:00-11:00pm--Get your Early Bird priced tickets by Friday, March 14. For more details and to purchase tickets, click here.
5/5-5/9 – Teacher Appreciation Week. If you would like to volunteer to help make this week special for our teachers, please let us know! [email protected]
5/9 – Walk and Roll to School
5/16 – Talent Show. Start getting your talent acts together for this fun and fabulous event-- You won’t want to miss out! More details to come.
Quick Links:
PTA Website: https://montclairpta.org/watchung/
PTA Calendar: https://montclairpta.org/watchung/calendar/watchung/
PTA Membership: https://watchung.givebacks.com/store/items/23334
Your Watchung PTA Board,
Tracey, Elizabeth, Marisa, and Lauren
Happy Sunday Night!
Patrick Krenn
Principal
Watchung School