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Serving the Communities of Whippany and Cedar Knolls, NJ
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Volume 8, Issue 2
Spring 2014
Pictured on the Cover (clockwise from the top):
1. Memorial Junior School presented their musical The Wizard of Oz
on Friday and Saturday, March 28, and 29, 2014. On Wednesday,
March 26, 2014 the senior citizens were invited to a luncheon,
followed by a premier performance of the musical.
2. Whippany Park High School students, studying about child devel-
opment, visited Mountview Road School on October 8, 2013 to
celebrate the Week of Respect. Prior to their visit, the high school
students visited the Whippanong Library to research character
education themed picture books, and designed lessons related to
the stories. After reading their selection, the high school leaders
discussed the theme of the book and its connection to the Week of
Respect; they then led the elementary students in a hands-on activ-
ity appropriate to the students’ developmental levels. Everyone
enjoyed the experience. It was an excellent way to promote good
character and literacy skills in a cooperative manner!
3. Memorial Junior School eighth graders were treated to an assem-
bly given by Donald MacGowan and George (an ambassador dog)
representing the Seeing Eye located in Morristown, NJ. The as-
sembly was a kickoff for the Pennies for Puppies program. Mr.
MacGowan explained how the dogs are trained and that it costs
$50,000 or more for the Seeing Eye to raise a puppy from birth to
the time he/she becomes a trained Seeing Eye dog. The Seeing Eye
does not accept government assistance and they only charge the
visually impaired individual $150 for a guide dog. The Seeing Eye
relies solely on donations.
4. Mrs. Hingos’s and Mrs. Ricupero's character education groups
started collecting change during lunch in order to assist with the
monetary cost of raising a Seeing Eye puppy. The Pennies for
Puppies program ran through March.
5. Bee Meadow School students participated in the American Heart
Association’s Jump Rope for Heart. This fun event helped them to
understand the importance of community service and physical
activity, and raise awareness
of heart health as well as
raise funds to fight cardiovas-
cular disease. Students
jumped rope during their
physical education classes
displaying the skills they
learned: backwards jumping,
one foot, criss-cross, heel-to-
heel and jumping with part-
ners. For their participation
and donation they received
“Mr. Quaky” the duck! At the
conclusion of the event the
student council provided
healthy snacks for everyone.
The cover of this edition of the "Excellence in Our Schools" newsletter features students from Memorial Junior School's rendition of the musical The Wizard
of Oz. In the show Dorothy learns that if she follows Glinda the Good Witch of the North's advice, and relies on the support of the scarecrow, cowardly
lion, and tin man, the yellow brick road will lead to her dreams. The same can be said of our teachers who, through engaging lessons and activities, inspire
students to develop their brain, have the courage to take risks, and to rely on their heart when making decisions. These traits, as reflected throughout this
edition of our district newsletter, will continue to serve our students well as they continue on their journey down the "yellow brick road" of life.
As always, we are grateful for your ongoing support of our great public schools and for working with us as together we continue to be "A Community That
Inspires Excellence." Scott R. Pepper, Superintendent of Schools
Editor: Donna Majdosz, Executive Assistant to the Superintendent
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Student and Staff Activities, Accomplishments and Recognitions
A Message From the Superintendent
E XCELLE NCE I N OUR S C HOOLS
Mountview Road School students in the Hanover Town-ship School Age Child Care Early Birds program made Valentines for Vets.
Students in Ms. Tracy's PACT classes visited the Community Food Bank of New Jersey on January 15, 2014. The students sorted and packed donated goods to be shipped to local agencies, like food pantries and shelters. The food that the students helped pack reached people in need within 48 hours. This field trip followed course unit studies on poverty and human rights.
Memorial Junior School’s Cross Country Team had an extremely successful season. Two of our students finished in the top ten for the entire state of New Jersey at the Cross Country State Race, and in the top five for the Greater Morris County Junior Coaches Association team race and grade race. They were recognized at the November Board of Education meet-ing. Pictured is the team with their coaches, Michael Anderson and Jamie Cresbaugh.
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Mrs.
Serido's
fourth grad-
ers studied
the skeletal
system dur-
ing science
class, and
learned the
importance
of joints for
movement.
Students
taped their
thumbs to
their hands (losing the use of some joints) and then had to
complete a list of tasks. Some tasks were using a pencil to
complete a maze on paper, buttoning a shirt, and working a
zipper. They had fun, and discovered how important joints are
to movement everyday.
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Student and Staff Activities, Accomplishments and Recognitions
On March 16, 2014 Memorial Junior School Guidance
Counselor Dana Ash, and Social Studies Teacher Mike
Anderson ran in the NYC Half Marathon for the non-profit
organization, VOICES Against Brain Cancer, in honor of
an MJS sixth grader who was recently diagnosed with brain
cancer. They finished the race in just under two hours
(official time was 1:56.09).
Teachers and staff members of Mountview Road School remember their youth as Mountview Road School celebrates "80s Day!" The students of the Student Council suggested and voted for "80s Day" as one of their monthly school-wide spirit days.
Salem Drive School students in kindergarten and first grade celebrated the 100th Day of School on February 21, 2014. Kindergarten and first grade teachers and students dressed as if they were 100 years old to celebrate this special day.
TEAM MTV, Mountview Road School and Salem Drive School staff members Jeff McCarthy, Drew Burns, Eddie Cashen, Matt Pomel, Rick Eva, and Sean Peterson had their heads shaved during the Kutz 4 Kaitlyn fundraiser at the recreation center, on Sunday, March 2. Over $30,000 was raised for Kaitlyn, a 12-year old girl who was diagnosed with a rare form of brain cancer and is undergoing radiation and chemotherapy. It was nice to see the community (police, fire departments, parents, teachers) all working together to support this great cause.
Student in the Memorial Junior School Technology Club pose with their Jr. Solar Sprint race cars. On April 10, 2014 they raced their creations. Cars earned awards for design, documentation, and use of recycled materials.
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Student, Staff, and Community Activities, Accomplishments and Recognitions
Salem Drive School fifth grade students performed a series
of festive holiday songs at Arden Courts and Care One in
Hanover Township on December 20, 2013. Students also
provided each resident with a holiday card. It was an event
that spread some holiday spirit lead by music teacher Mat-
thew Pomel who worked closely with the Salem Drive
School Parent Teacher Association in organizing the visit.
Mountview Road School won the Stop & Shop A+ Principal
Challenge with their entry, Supermarket Run and Sweep for
Healthy Meals. On April 4, 2014 at 3:15 p.m. Miss Carmen
Bellino, Principal ran from MTV to Stop & Shop. Once she
arrived, Miss Bellino and various members of the school
community competed in a shopping store race to design a
healthy menu and retrieve all needed ingredients as fast as
possible. As they competed, the famous MTV song was
played. A panel of judges made up of students and staff vot-
ed for the winning team. Miss Bellino’s team won by being
the fastest shoppers, and getting all their healthy ingredients
at the lowest price! MTV will receive $1000 for participat-
ing!
On Monday, April 7, 2014 Bee Meadow School students
and staff had the opportunity to visit the New Jersey Hall of
Fame Mobile Museum. The tractor trailer was parked on the
playground area for the entire school day and beyond and
was visited by each class, as well as members of the com-
munity. The New Jersey Hall of Fame Mobile Museum pre-
sents a unique opportunity for teachers to capitalize on the
achievements of our citizens and inspire students to reach
for their own dreams. In learning about New Jersey Hall of
Fame heroes, students will better recognize the skills they
need to reach their own goals and develop a stronger sense
of hometown pride. Each exhibit object highlights important
chapters in the evolution of social, economic, scientific, cul-
tural, and political progress for which these iconic New Jer-
sey figures are known.
Morris Museum visited Mountview Road School to present a planetarium program on traditional folktales and the science of our night sky and outer space. Our fourth graders enjoyed this interactive experience thanks to a mini grant from the PTA.
The Teams of the Stop & Shop Principal’s Challenge: The Principal's Team was Miss Bellino in white feathers, Mrs. Conte (Grade 5 Teacher) in blue feathers, Mrs. Ohlsson (Parent Rep/A-Plus Coordinator) in red feathers, and the other team (in green NASA jumpsuits) was Mrs. Kerins (BSI Teacher), Mrs. Beck (Grade 2 Teacher), and Mrs. Wylie (Grade 3 Teacher).
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Student and Staff Activities, Accomplishments and Recognitions
The Faculty and Friends Concert (formerly Concert for
Kathy) was finally held on April 1, 2014, after being post-
poned twice due to snow. It was well attended, and enjoyed
by all. The highlight of the night was a performance by The
Whiptones, a Doo Wop acappella quartet made up of four
Whippany Park High School students. Proceeds from The
Faculty and Friends Concert go to the Hanover Township
Public Schools Kathryn Moser Music Endowment Fund,
which helps provide musical instruments for students.
Another very successful One Day One School event was
held at Salem Drive School on October 19, 2013. Students
and community members joined in with landscapers who
generously donated their services for the beautification and
safety of the school grounds.
Mountview Road School fifth graders with music instructor, Mr. Matt Pomel (left) and com-puter teacher, Mr. Eddie Cashen (right), serenaded holiday visitors on Saturday morning, December 14, 2013 at the new ShopRite of Greater Morristown's (in Cedar Knolls) Breakfast with Santa event.
Mrs. DeCaro, Mrs. P and their Preschool "elves" constructed a giant gingerbread house at Bee Meadow School. Making the hallway and entrance to their classroom very festive during the holiday season.
The Honors Band, under the direction of Jessica Shupp, and comprised of fifth
and sixth grade students throughout the school district, was selected to play at
the Rockaway Mall on March 19, 2014, during the MCCEA Pride in Our
Schools event.
Board of Education
Salvatore A. Azzarello, President
Catherine V. Slattery, Vice President
Daniel J. Breen
Brian Cahill
Nicholas Duva
Stephen E. Furda
Brandie J. Linfante
Carol Tognetti
Glenn Yannotta
“A Community That Inspires Excellence”
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Hanover Township Public Schools
Administrative Offices
61 Highland Avenue
Whippany, NJ 07981
Phone: 973-515-2400 Fax: 973-540-1023
www.hanovertwpschools.com
Administration
Scott R. Pepper, Superintendent of Schools
Aaron Wasserman, Director of Curriculum, Instruction & Professional
Development
Vanessa M. Wolsky, School Business Administrator/Board Secretary
Gregory Margolis, Supervisor of Special Education
Darrin C. Stark, Principal, Bee Meadow School
Carmen Bellino, Principal, Mountview Road School
Roberto Camean, Principal, Salem Drive School
Michael J. Wasko, Principal, Memorial Junior School
Colleen Murphy, Assistant Principal, Memorial Junior School
Student and Staff Activities, Accomplishments and Recognitions
On March 25, Salem Drive School fifth graders presented a performance of Project Peace, as part of their Character Education program.
Hanover Township teachers engaged in professional development on the Envision Math program presented by Joy Davis from Pearson Publications. Over the course of two days in March, all kindergarten through sixth grade math teachers received training on the digital access components of our Envision Math program. Parents can learn about the resources available through the "Parent Resources" tab on the district website.
Mr. Peterson (Physical Education Teacher) and Mrs. Busby (School Nurse) pose with the winner of the Salem Drive School Jump Rope for Heart contest. The students raised a total of$5,488.00 for the American Heart Association, and will be rewarded with an additional recess period on a nice spring day for their efforts in supporting such a good cause.
Memorial Junior School held its annual Career Awareness Day for eighth grade students on April 4, 2014. Keynote Speaker was Mr. Jason DiJoseph, a Special Agent with the United States Federal Bureau of Investigation. His informative presentation and video kept the students “glued” to their seats and ready with lots of questions. Mr. DiJoseph’s presentation conveyed to the students that hard work and focus are necessary with any future goal. He also talked about making good choices in and outside of school.