Clinton Township Newsletter

1 6 j u l y 2 0 2 3 W W W . C L I N T O N T W P N E W S L E T T E R . C O M C L I N T O N T O W N S H I P S C H O O L N E W S www.ctsdnj.org A MESSAGE FROM DR. STAGER, CTSD SUPERINTENDENT: D e a r C l i n t o n T o w n s h i p C o m m u n i t y Members, In June, we said goodbye to our 8th grade students at CTMS. They will become the North Hunterdon Class of 2027! We also welcomed our new Kindergarten students as part of our preparation for the 2023- 2024 school year. These new Kindergarten students will graduate from high school in 2036! It is amazing to think about how much has changed already for these students and how much will change as we move forward. Clinton Township School District will have to continue to be proactive and inventive as we deal with Artificial Intelligence and an ever more global society. We will continue to make sure our students are critical thinkers, problem solvers, and citizens who contribute positively and productively in society. However, we also need to continually look at the content and experiences being provided to our children to ensure they are ready to embrace a constantly evolving societal landscape. As a public school, we need to invest in our students' futures. We need to provide top notch facilities and experiences, continue to support great teaching, and invest in a safe and supportive school environment. We can do that by partnering with the community and seeking out unique growth opportunities. Even though it is July, we are always looking ahead, and planning for the future. Next year we have added electives such as robotics and digital design in our middle school to give students more opportunities for choice. We are looking at our students' access to art, music, and technology and reflecting on how we can deepen their understanding and ability in math, science, and the humanities. Clinton Township School District is a great place to be and our current and future students will continue to benefit from a community that embraces the opportunities for growth and change. We look forward to what the future will bring. – Sincerely, Dr. Melissa Stager, Ed.D Superintendent, CTSD • Wednesday, August 30: First Day of School; Early Dismissal • Wednesday, August 31: Early Dismissal IMPORTANT DATES TO KEEP IN MIND THIS MONTH – Please see the District website (www.ctsdnj.org) for summer office hours. Patrick McGaheran School PMG Courtyard Revitalization: We are so excited to be revitalizing our courtyard at PMG, which is also a home to many box turtles. Thank you to our families and community members who have made donations to help us make this place one that our school community can enjoy! A Butterfly Waystation is being created, which is a patch of habitat that provides r e s o u r c e s f o r m o n a r c h s t o p r o d u c e successive generations and sustain their migration. We are continuing to look at our courtyard space as an additional area for learning and are excited about this project! A special thank you to Ms. Tepper and Dr. Blumenfeld for your work to till the courtyard garden by hand! All students have participated in filling the garden bed with soil as we prepare for planting. E n t h u s i a s t i c R e a d e r A w a r d : Congratulations to Natalie Thony, who was recognized by the Hunterdon County Librarians Association as the second grade recipient of the Enthusiastic Reader Award! The Hunterdon County Librarians A s s o c i a t i o n m e t a n d w i n n e r s o f t h e countywide Enthusiastic Reader Award were randomly selected from the nominations. Enthusiastic readers exhibit an enthusiasm for reading and sharing books, use books for a variety of purposes, read independently on a volunteer basis, use school and/or public l i b r a r i e s , a n d s e l e c t b o o k s a t appropriate i n t e r e s t levels. Thank y o u t o o u r v e r y o w n L i b r a r y M e d i a Specialist Ms. S p a n n w h o serves on this professional organization! Congratulations Natalie! I N O U R S C H O O L S : Round Valley School: RVS Mural is Complete! We are so happy to have a beautiful new mural, designed by Artist-In-Residence Dan Fenelon and 5th grade representatives from our Student Council. All fourth and fifth grade students were able to paint a section of the mural and third grade students painted the border.

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