Important Dates:
1/7 – Picture Retake Day
1/20 – District Closed – MLK Jr. Day
1/20 – MLK Jr. Day of Service
1/29 – District Closed – Lunar New Year
Updates/Reminders:
Picture Retakes –Make-up day is approaching on January 7th, and we encourage anyone who was absent or retaking their image to please see our photographer on this day. We have re-opened your school’s pre-pay code (Click Here for Code) See more information below.
Absentees?
Please use the pre-pay code provided in the email blast to place your order. THIS CODE IS ONLY FOR ABSENTEES. This allows you to take advantage of the same packages we provided during original day.
Retaking an Image without an order?
At this time, you are only able to view your original day image online. Once your image has been replaced with your re-take, you may go online and place an order using your personal web passcode we provided to you on your Last Chance card.
Retaking an image and already placed an order?
Students MUST bring in their original package and provide it to our photographer. We kindly ask parents to write any concerns on the FRONT of the envelope. Your order will be replaced using your new image.
Dressing for recess – A reminder that we will go outside for recess as often as possible. Please make sure you are sending your children to school dressed appropriately for the weather. This includes a jacket, hat, and gloves, if needed.
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:
Here’s what’s coming up:
1/20 – MLK Day of Service (10am-1pm) - Bring your families to the Gym for a day of service (create art supply bags, donate food for Toni’s Kitchen, and write letters to the Fire Department). There will be a book reading and LIVE performances by the PASSING NOTES!! Check out the flyer for more information!
2/5 – Watchung School Tour Guides Needed (6-7pm & 7-8pm) – Watchung School Tours are Wednesday, February 5th for parents and caregivers of students entering the 2025-2026 school year. We are looking for a variety of seasoned veterans along with current kindergarten parents available to give their first-hand experience to rising kindergarten families. Don’t worry, we’ll have a training session for all interested tour guides. It’s a great way to get to know the inside of the school better! Register HERE to be a Tour Guide
2/14 – Watchung’s Sweetheart Dance (5:30-6:30pm K-2nd & 6:45-7:45pm for 3rd-5th) – Similar to a Daddy/Daughter or Mother/Son Dance, this dance is intended to be more inclusive so a student can attend with any parent or beloved adult. More details to come, but mark your calendar!
**SAVE THE DATE** Watchung DERBY Night – Friday, May 2nd
This year, the Watchung PTA will host their bi-annual Fundraiser with a fun and fabulous DERBY Night! Mark your calendars now and Get ready to place your bets on education! We are thrilled to have Kaci Wright and Shifra Balancio chairing this event! Stay tuned for more details.
We are now accepting Sponsors and donated items for this event. If you or the company you work for would like to sponsor the event or donate for the silent auction, please reach out to the Derby team at [email protected]
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
Enjoy your Sunday. Keep Warm!
Patrick Krenn
Principal
Watchung School