Spring ahead

The JK Class of 2014 proudly presents

A Knight on the Red Carpet

Thursday, March 27 Friday, March 28

Saturday, March 29 Doors open 6:30 p.m.

Curtain Time 7:00 p.m.

MILLTOWN SCHOOL DISTRICT WWW.MILLTOWNPS.ORG

A MESSAGE FROM MR. VEIT, PRINCIPAL

This month we celebrate two very important and very specialized areas of education, World Language and Mathematics. These very specific subject areas demand a very particular set of skills and require tremendous amounts of practice in order to gain mastery over them.

Our math teachers spend a tremendous amount of time assisting students in building the foundation skills necessary for future successes while teaching them the perseverance necessary in order to solve multi step and multi skill real world problems. Mrs. Kosko,

Mrs. Skolnick, Mrs. Herko, Ms. Imparato, Mrs. Linck, Mrs. Malta, Mrs. McCarthy, Mrs. Ostrov, Mrs. Smith, and Mr. Wrate all deliver our students these strategies on a daily basis in their classes, and we thank them for their efforts.

Señora Cox provides our students with a platform to begin to develop the truly useful and unique skill of being bi-lingual. Mrs. Cox provides the groundwork for our students to understand the skills necessary to develop the ability to learn and use another language. If the students peruse Spanish, French, Italian, Mandarin, or any other language in high

school or beyond, they can always refer to the strategies and skills cultivated in Mrs. Cox’s classes.

Thank you to all our teachers

of these two truly special areas of education!

KNIGHT LIFE

Dates to Remember:

Mar. 4 & 5 - Boys’ Baseball Tryouts

3:30-5:00 p.m.

Mar. 6 - Science Fair JK Gym (after school)

Mar. 7 - March Madness 7:00 p.m.

Mar. 8 - V.S. Opening/Closing

10:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.

Mar. 10 - Read Across America

Mar. 11 & 12 - Girls’ Softball Tryouts

3:30-5:00 p.m.

Mar. 12 - FEBRUARY Student Of

the Month Luncheon V.S. TECH Night 6:00-8:30 p.m.

Mar. 14 - Teacher/Ed. Professional Of

the Year Announcement V.S. Opening/Closing 3:00-4:15 p.m.

Mar. 18 - Board of Ed. Budget Review

Mar. 19 & 20 - V.S. 1/2 Show

Rehearsals 6:00-8:30 p.m.

Mar. 19 - PTA Executive Meeting

Mar. 20 - PTA Birthday Books

Mar. 21 - PTA Event - BINGO

Grades 5 & 6 3:00-4:30 p.m.

Mar. 25 - Board of Ed. Meeting

Mar. 26 - V.S. Kick Off Pizza Party

5:15 p.m. JK APR V.S. FULL Dress Rehearsal 6:00-9:30 p.m.

Mar. 27, 28 & 29 - Variety Show

A Knight on the Red Carpet 7:00 APR

Mar. 28 - Parent Portal Closes

Apr. 2 - MARCH Student Of

the Month Luncheon

Apr. 3 - 6th Grade Class Trip

Apr. 4 - End of Marking Period 3

Apr. 9 - Y.I.G. Mock Trial

PTA Exec. Meeting JK MC

Apr. 10 - Birthday Books

Apr. 11 - REPORT CARDS Available

Apr. 14-21 - School Closed

Spring Break

Apr. 21 - Teachers’ In Service

Apr. 22 - Welcome Back!

MARCH, 2014

Volume 10, Issue 6

February

STUDENTS OF THE

MONTH

Anna Caruso Anne Hoban Jack Kushner Liz LoBiondo Vinny Maselli Victoria McGrath Kimberly Reichardt Melissa Seeraj

Kyra Smith Emily Sullivan Lizzy Sullivan Shaye Trush Gracie Vignuolo Alexa Villalba Nicolas Vitale

Matt Eckert Joyce Kilmer School 2014 Teacher of the Year

Poison Prevention Week is March 16-22. More than 2 million poisonings are reported each year to poison control centers across the country. More than 90% of these poisonings occur in the home. There are many valuable resources you can consult that review poisoning prevention tips. Some sites you can consult for further information are:

Njpies.org

Poisonprevention.org

Poisonhelp.hrsa.gov

Aapcc.org

If you think someone has been poisoned from a medicine or household chemical, call 1-800-222-1222 for your Poison Control Center. This national toll-free number works from anyplace in the United States: 24-hours a day, 7-days a week.

Keep the number on your phone. It will connect you to a poison control center. There are currently 61 Poison Centers across the country that maintain information for the doctor or the public on recommended treat-ment for the ingestion of household products and medicines. They are familiar with the toxicity (how poisonous it is) of most substances found in the home or know how to find this information

The Drug Enforcement Administration and its national and community partners will hold their next National Prescription Drug Take-Back Day on Saturday, April 26, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. local time at sites nationwide. This free, anonymous, no questions asked initiative prevents pill abuse and theft by ridding homes of potentially dangerous expired, unused, and unwanted prescription drugs. It also addresses a vital public safety and public health issue. Medicines that languish in home cabinets are highly susceptible to diversion, misuse, and abuse.

Location site information will be available after April 1.

Kathleen Conger, BSN, RN, CSN

kconger@milltownps.org Joyce Kilmer School Nurse

732-214-2372 Nurse’s Corner

If you are struggling, ASK FOR HELP

It is so important to always ask for assistance when struggling with school work, or with a social issue. Sometimes we don’t ask for help because we are shy, or embarrassed. It is important to remember

that as we get older it becomes our responsibility to speak up when we do not understand something, or if we are having trouble with friends. One way to help in this area is to have a “GO TO” person either in or out of school. It can be a favorite teacher, principal, counselor, coach, parent, relative, or sibling. Having a “GO TO” person when we need help academically or socially can help to either build a bridge between us and the person we really need to talk to, or they can directly help solve our problem.

How do you and your friends ask for help when you are struggling?

Who is your “GO TO” person in or out of school?

LET ME KNOW!

Study Tip #6

MR. VEIT’S MIDDLE SCHOOL STUDY TIPS

Every month this school year, I will be posting a NEW study tip. Students that come to me to discuss the month’s study tip, and show evidence that they have used the study tip; will receive a Principal’s Achievement Certificate. More important than the certificate, those who use these strategies will develop good study habits that will assist them through high school, college, and beyond.

Principal’s

Corner

PRE-ALGEBRA 8

The marking periods have been zooming by, and we are actually nearing the end of our textbook. The last several chapters deal with all kinds of algebraic equations, graphing equations, slopes and intercepts, and linear functions. I know! It sounds so exciting!

I would just like to REMIND students and parents about the wonderful online textbook that is available every day, 24/7. All students were given their passwords back in September and instructions on how to access the online text. It offers many different ways to review lessons, take online quizzes, and view videos that explain areas that you may be having problems with. Please take this opportunity to help yourself… the more you practice, the easier it will become!

Mrs. Kosko 8th Grade Math Teacher

MATH 7

7th graders in Mrs. McCarthy's class have been exploring Khan Academy as an online resource to improve math skills and understanding. The reaction has been overwhelmingly positive and exciting! “Thanks!” to all the parents who helped

their children sign up. All of this is FREE! The students love the interactive features and competing to earn points and badges. The tutorials are great and provide a resource all the way through calculus in high school. An extra advantage is that as their coach, the teacher can oversee their mastery and needs as well as their time completed. As an extra advantage, students experience solving math problems using technology which will help prepare them for next year's PARCC testing.

Kathy McCarthy 7th Grade Math Teacher

Come join our JK crew! Ending bullying is what we do! Be respectful! Be responsible!

Be safe! B-U-KNIGHTED!

Homework Requests During Absences…

will be granted after the 2nd day of absence;

should be requested through the attendance line when

calling your child out;

can be picked up at the Main Entrance after 3:30 p.m.

¡Hola amigos y alumnos!

Hello friends and students!

Spanish students have been working on conversations in our sixth, seventh, and eighth grade classes. Dialogs are very important and we had some great ones created and presented

by our students. Fifth grade students completed a fun and entertaining unit on the theme of “pets and friends”. We really enjoy talking about our love for animals, family members, and friends! We are moving onto our next topic which is talking about the home. The students’ grammar, vocabulary, and language application is growing in leaps and bounds! Don’t forget to practice daily and reinforce your student’s appreciation for learning new languages.

I hope you continue to check my school Spanish website for assignments and helpful information. Students have been meeting each new academic challenge set before them in their Spanish classes with enthusiasm and determination. Rising to the challenge in their typical positive and energetic style, students are meeting or surpassing their goals!

Thank you to all the parents who are supportive of their students as they acquire the Spanish language. Also, thanks for your emails, questions, and comments. Remember, your questions and comments are very important to me. You can contact me to ask a question or just to say “Hola.”

Thanks for being my partner in your child’s education!

¡Bien hecho!

Sincerely, Señora Cox

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Katelynn Poulson, Kayla Wathen An Eye Opening Experiment!

Melanie Eckert, Sarah Marotta, Alyse Messeroll Rocket Fuel!

Abdullah Nieskens Basketball Science

Isabella Patrone-Black, Maia Revilla, Kyra Smith Fruity Fun with DNA

Matt Dekovics, Sean McMenamin,

Trent Tighelaar How Does Color Affect Heat Absorption

Steven Genova, Kyle Johns, Evan Scarduffa Taming the Beast

Julia Chorun Oil Spill Sorbents

Yamil Aguirre, Kyle Blackmire, Sarah Paladino Rocker Science

Isaac Holt, Megan Pardo Up on the Roof

Shane Dwyer, Sean Gebauer, Austin Johns, Keenan Murphy Nothing But Net

Abby Johnson, Shannon Toth

Which Water Works?

Katie Abrams, Kiera White The Secret Behind Sponges

Joyce Kilmer’s

Positive Behavior Support program

B-U-KNIGHTED

Collected tickets are pulled at random to select the weekly winners.

Criteria To Earn Tickets:

B-RESPECTFUL B-RESPONSIBLE

B-SAFE

• Arrival and Departure

• Restrooms

• Hallways

• Recess (outside / gym)

• Lockers

• Cafeteria

Joyce Kilmer 2014 Science Fair Winners

Congratulations

Coach DeFalco

and the JK Cheerleaders

Coach Snook, Coach Carasso and the Girls’ and Boys’ Basketball teams

for an excellent season! Thank you for consistently sharing your team spirit

and demonstrating your dedication.

We are all very proud of you!

Final Score! Teachers vs. JK Knights

Guess who won!

Save BOX TOP$ coupons found on many food product

packages. These points are converted into funds for enrichment materials for our schools.

JAZZ BAND Meets on Monday

BEGINNER BAND Meets on Tuesday

KNIGHT BAND Meets on Thursday

CONCERT BAND Meets on Friday

Chorus Room 117

Wed. & Thurs. Room 211

Morning Math Help 8:00 a.m.

Grades 6 & 7 Tues. & Thurs.

Room 109

Language Arts Tutoring

3:00 - 4:00 p.m.

6th Grade Math Help 8:00 a.m.

Tues. & Thurs. Room 131

Tuesday

Wednesday Thursday

HOMEWORK CLUB

3:00 - 4:00 p.m.

All Grades

Room 107

Room 217 Room 131

Peer Tutoring

3:00 - 4:00 p.m. Parent Approval

Meets on Thursday

Tuesdays 3:00 - 3:30 p.m.

Wednesdays Lunch Recess

March 7th, Milltown School District presented an evening of Fun for all!

Get your pictures in the yearbook… Submit photos online!

Go to: https://images.memoryebooks.com/login

If it does not automatically log you into the site, enter username: 400283477 and

password: milltown Browse to select the photo(s) you wish to upload.

Enter details about the photo and provide

contact information in case the staff needs additional information.

Click "Save Details".

The last day to submit photos is 3/31/2014.

During half-time, Dominic Petrocci was the winner of the Half Court Shot Contest.

Contest Winners

Express your thoughts on the DANGERS OF UNDERAGE

DRINKING

sponsored by Milltown Municipal Alliance

First Prize: Chromebook Micaela Tompkins

Second Prize: $100 iTunes Gift card Megan Clarke

Third Prize: $50 iTunes Gift Card Tommy Newton

Parkview School’s Gym was filled with energy and excitement last Friday when the crowd watched two games:

Teachers vs. JK Knights

Milltown’s Finest vs. the

8th Graders.

The evening festivities began with Jeanne Parrilla singing the Star Spangled Banner.

Be sure to stop by the JK Glass Links to see the beautiful collage created by Mrs. Traskiewicz.

A very special Thanks! goes out to all of the Community Players, Milltown Municipal Alliance,

Milltown PBA Local 338, Milltown Chamber of Commerce, Milltown Borough Council, Milltown Rescue Squad, 8th grade students, faculty, staff, and especially to the March Madness Committee and volunteers who helped to make it a spectacular event! Rally towels were given out to the first 200 students.

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