DBO- Mr. Sollazzo had the pleasure of reading to multiple classes this week. Thank you!!!!!
BW-Polar Express Day was a hit! 🚂🎫 Our kindergarteners got their tickets and climbed aboard for a day full of holiday fun and magic.
KDM- Students of the Month: Andi J. (Grade 2) and Chase M. (Grade 5)
Congratulations to Andi and Chase! Andi always strives to be a good friend to everyone around her. She is caring and always offering a helping hand. Chase comes to school with a smile on his face and works hard. Even more impressively, he is always on the lookout to give someone else a shout out for their hard work, too.
KDM- The KDM PTA hosted another successful Holiday Boutique, granting students the ability to independently obtain gifts for their loved ones. We appreciate the PTA and the parent volunteers' hard work to make this event a success.
KDM- A special thank you to our Community that supported the KDM PTA Walk-a-Thon and the PTA members and volunteers that ran such a successful event. Thanks to your generosity, the PTA gifted teachers with engaging indoor recess items. These activities are critical to keeping our students happy and safe during times when we have to take our breaks indoors. Thank you all so much!
KDM- At the December 11th Board Meeting, we celebrated several KDM staff members for their years of service to Rockaway Township and earning tenure. These educators are continually student-centered and passionate about their work. Congratulations to Denise Cleary on 25 years of service, Lynn O'Neill on 20 years of service, as well as our newly tenured staff, Nelson Cortez, Lauren Crispino, Gena Hartman, Kelly Stites, and Cherie Verzi.
The KDM 4th and 5th Grade Bands, String Ensemble, and 5th Grade Chorus regaled the community with their musical talent at the KDM Winter Concert. Kudos to Mrs. Patterson and Mr. Watson, who were instrumental in developing and nurturing the talent of our students. In attendance was Superintendent, Dr. Richard Corbett and Board of Education Vice President, Lisa Mezik.
SB-Congratulations to Mrs. Napolitano & Custodian Mike who received their tenure last night. Also a huge congratulations to Mrs. Blaha, (30 years) Mrs. Nichols, (25 years) and Mrs. Elmo & Mrs Tabaranza (20 years). We are so fortunate to have you all at SB! 🐬♥️ #sbrt #sbhasheart
CAD- Congratulations to Mrs. Webster for 20 years of teaching in Rockaway! We Thank you for your service!
CAD- Thank you Mrs. Sheetz for your 25 years of service to Rockaway students!
BW- Such a fun day at Birchwood! #holidaysweaters ⛄️
BW- 🎶 What an incredible week of musical performances at Birchwood's Winter Concert! 🎵 👏Thank you, Mr. Voinier, Mr. Watson, and Mrs. Dearolf, for your outstanding leadership! 🎤🎺🎻
DBO- Congratulations to all our students and staff for a wonderful performance during or Winter concert!!! Great work everyone!!!
BW - 🎉 Big congratulations to Birchwood Elementary's November Students of the Month, Lillyana Harvey & Fatima Tahir! 🌟 Your hard work, kindness, and leadership inspire us all. Keep shining bright!
SB- Our Student Council helped the PTA Giving Tree Committee give out gift tags earlier this week. Please make sure to have all your gifts returned by Friday, December 13th. ♥️🐬 #sbrt #sbhasheart
DBO- Gingerbread Gala hosted by the PTA. Thank you as always to our parents who volunteer so much of their time and to our staff for always showing up!!!
BW- Happy Grinch Day from Birchwood Elementary! Our Bulldogs are rocking their holiday spirit with a touch of Grinchy cheer. Once a Bulldog, always a Bulldog! #GrinchDay
BW- Ms. Flynn’s 2nd grade kindness advent calendar is spreading joy! Love seeing her students practice acts of kindness all through December. 🌟 #KindnessCounts
SB- In Library/Media this week, grades 3-5 used STEM to create balloons for the Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade. Students created their own parade float & we also introduced our new LEGO WALL!! Thank you, PTA and Maintenance Team for making the dream a reality! ♥️🐬#sbhasheart #sbrt
BW- Student Council successfully completed and delivered food for their first service learning project❤️ All donations went to our own Rockaway food pantry. Go Bulldogs 🦃🍁❤️
