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The playground installation crew was back in action today after a brief weather delay. It's coming along! We are about 5 days from completion, weather permitting of course.
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Our new Pre-K program is thriving! Our "Bitty Bowsers" bring so much joy to the building.
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The 2023-2024 School calendar has been revised. Revision dates are in November for Parent/Teacher Conferences. The updated calendar can be found here https://5il.co/24rfs.
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BOARD OF EDUCATION MEETING: Tuesday, September 12, 2023 @ 7:30 pm Long Valley Middle School - Performing Arts Center.
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Last week our 8th grade Science classes worked collaboratively in an engineering design challenge. Students designed boats that would eventually be powered by Alka Seltzer. The classes got to test their creations in the courtyard on Friday.
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FKS Playground Update - Day 2! The installation crew will be working on it tomorrow, weather permitting.
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We are one week away from the new Flocktown playground! Work started today on removing the old piece as the new piece was being delivered. We'll keep you posted on the progress. We can't wait!
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At OFRS, we were so lucky to have Bowser join us for the first all school assembly of the year!
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As a reminder, all Washington Township Schools are closed on Monday, September 4th for Labor Day. We will see everyone on Tuesday, September 5th.
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Long Valley Middle School Student Leah Gonzalez rings in the 2023-2024 school year with Superintendent Turnamian and LVMS Principal, Mr. Ippolito.
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It was wonderful to see so many of our students and their families for the Welcome Back Walkthrough. FKS was ready! Many thanks to our PTA for providing ice cream for everyone on this beautiful afternoon. Looking forward to a great first day tomorrow!
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Team Flocktown Kossmann breaks for its traditional Kickoff Cookout today. The morning rain forced us inside, but did not dampen the spirit of First Day Eve excitement!
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It was a successful kick off to the 2023-24 School Year! The LVMS staff was hard at work today preparing for the first day. #GetReadyWTS
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BOARD OF EDUCATION MEETING: Tuesday, August 29, 2023 @ 7:30 pm Long Valley Middle School - Performing Arts Center.
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Kossmann classrooms are ready! Are you getting ready? #GetReadyWTS
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Flocktown classrooms are ready! Are you getting ready? #GetReadyWTS
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Check out our latest highlight video on how we are getting ready for the first day of school: https://youtu.be/7fUE0L5T1pg?si=7VXqj1PSFmsBOjGT
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FKS Kindergartners and new students participated in our Bus Safety Orientation to be ready for the first day of school. Many thanks to our transportation department and bus drivers for teaching us how to ride the bus safely. Many thanks as well to our PTA for the ice pops afterwards!
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Check out Old Farmers Road School's Welcome Back Video on our district YouTube Channel: https://youtu.be/t5vzaqZ0-v8
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Thank you to JC Valley Landscaping for your generous donation in improving our front entryway landscaping. Thank you to the PTO for the coordination. It is certainly a warm and welcome entry to the building. #GetReadyWTS
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