Thank you to the Westmoreland PTO for bringing The Brain Show Game Show to our school! Students learned the importance of working together to answer trivia questions as a team-and showed off their dancing skills to keep their points! This assembly was a fun and welcomed break from a long month of non-stop instruction and academics. The family fun night brought our families together for some added fun and laughter. THANK YOU, PTO!
Last Friday, March 17th, our Asian Student Union at FLHS hosted its 1st annual Asian Culture Night. Students were able to immerse in a variety of asian cultures through food, performances, cultural clothing, trivia, and more Thanks to advisor Ms. Yon, student leader Prima Maringanti and all those who worked to make this evening a success!
FLHS STEM Club members participated in the PHS STEM Fair. Lindsey Samuel won third place. Also participating were Geffen Wolfsohn, Ray Crespo and Dedan Choezom. Aashika Jagadeesh helped organize the event and presented on a panel about Governor's School.
The things we do to promote reading............ 12 Forrest School staff members volunteered to get slimed as part of our students reaching their Read-A-Thon goal of over 6,000 total minutes read. The top readers and donors had a blast getting to slime our staff. Thank you to Mrs. Cook, Mrs. Duncan, and Mrs. Perrotta for all your help.
**EARLY DISMISSAL**
All students grades K-12 will have an early dismissal today for staff professional development. Lunch will not be served. Please visit this link for dismissal times.
https://fairlawnpsnj.sites.thrillshare.com/page/schedule-for-delayed-opening-early-dismissal
Milnes School is celebrating Read Across America hosting VIP readers in March. Superintendent, Nick Norcia, read "How to Catch a Leprechaun" to Ms. Spira's 1st grade class. Other special VIP readers will include central office staff, board trustees, and town council members.
The Board of Education approved the 2023-2024 budget at the March 16 board meeting. To view the presentation from the March 9 Work Session, please use this link: https://core-docs.s3.amazonaws.com/documents/asset/uploaded_file/3297/FLPS/2871378/2023-2024_Budget_Presentation_3-16-23.pdf
Hearing the sound of bagpipes in our hallways has become a special March tradition at Westmoreland School. Thank you to former Westmoreland parent, Mr. Yuskaitis, for sharing your special talent with our students. Our week finished up with a green bagel breakfast, courtesy of the Westmoreland PTO. Happy St Patrick's Day!
The Fair Lawn Board of Education held their monthly public board meeting at Thomas Edison School on March 16. Here is a summary of what was discussed. Happy St. Patrick's Day and enjoy the Wellness Weekend!
**WELLNESS WEEKEND ALERT** Enjoy some well deserved free time! Have a great weekend!
This evening is the March Monthly Board of Education Meeting at 7:30PM at Edison School. Please use the QR Code pictured below to access the agenda OR use this link https://go.boarddocs.com/nj/flps/Board.nsf/Public
After reading the novel, Becoming Muhammad Ali, by James Patterson and Kwame Alexander, Mrs. Kelley's reading classes pulled figurative language from the novel and brought them to life through painting on a canvas!
The TJMS Jazz Band and Chamber Choir recently performed at the Fair Lawn Senior Center. Students showcased much of their winter concert as well as premiering some new pieces for the audience.
Ringling Brothers has nothing on us...... Thank you to PTA for bringing the Circus Arts Residency to Forrest School. Our 1st and 2nd grade students had a blast showing off their new CLOWN skills.
Calling all Parents of ELL Students! Join us for an ELL Parent Night on Wednesday, March 15 at Thomas Jefferson Middle School from 6- 8pm. This evening is designed to provide you with strategies/additional resources to help your child have a successful school year! There will be raffles, light refreshments, and more! Childcare will be provided for school-aged children. Don't forget to RSVP!
REMEMBER TO SPRING FORWARD TONIGHT!!!
Ẹ n lẹ! This means hello in Nigeria. Today the Radburn PTA immersed our students throughout the day in Nigerian art, music, dance, food and customs. Culture Day offers students hands on experiences designed to expose them to a chosen culture. It was an amazing experience!
Ẹ n lẹ! This means hello in Nigeria. Today the Radburn PTA immersed our students throughout the day in Nigerian art, music, dance, food and customs. Culture Day offers students hands on experiences designed to expose them to a chosen culture. It was an amazing experience!
Thank you to the parent and staff volunteers for turning our cafeteria into the Forrest School Bistro for the grade 2 Manners Monday program. The students were served a 5- course meal while learning dining etiquette and table manners.
FLHS welcomed Chris Singleton to speak to us today. We will never forget his words, and we are taking a stand against hate and for LOVE. Thank you, Chris!
@csingleton__2
