Wallace's Weekly Newsletter

Although it was a short week, our students and staff made the most of our time together. As we move through the first days of November, there is plenty of meaningful learning and excitement happening throughout our classrooms.

In Social Studies, students had the opportunity to engage in activities centered around Election Day. These lessons provided valuable opportunities to learn about the voting process, the importance of civic participation, and how elections help shape our communities. It is always wonderful to see our students making connections between what they learn in the classroom and the world around them.

With the calendar turning to November, many of our classes are also beginning to focus on gratitude. With Thanksgiving just a few weeks away, students are starting to write about the people, experiences, and special things in their lives for which they are thankful. These activities offer a wonderful opportunity to reflect on kindness, appreciation, and the importance of recognizing the many things that make our school community special.

Please remember that there will be no school on Thursday, November 5, and Friday, November 6, due to the annual NJEA Convention. We look forward to welcoming everyone back to school on Monday, November 9.

On behalf of Vice Principals Della Fave and Mehnert, have a wonderful weekend.

Regards,

Mr. Bartlett

Principal

Wallace Elementary School

• Thursday, November 5th - No School - Annual NJEA Teachers Convention

• Friday, November 6th - No School - Annual NJEA Teachers Convention

• Wednesday, November 11th - Picture Retake Day

• Wednesday, November 25th - 1:00 PM Dismissal Day and No Passport To Learning

• Thursday, November 26th & Friday November 27th - Thanksgiving - No School

Know a Book Publisher? Help us fill the new school libraries coming to District students through our Libraries Without Limits initiative! If your employer or network offers bulk book donations or has a corporate giving budget that could go toward books, we’d love an introduction. Once a budget is identified, a District representative will handle the book selection. We just need the connection! Note: We aren’t accepting individual book donations at this time, but we appreciate your generosity!

Social Media Volunteers Wanted! Join our small-but-mighty Communications team and help us post to Facebook and Instagram. The content is already created, we just need someone to set it loose! The time commitment is about 30 minutes a day on average, but not every day. No experience needed, just enthusiasm!

Interested or have questions? Email nicole.jala@gmail.com.

Preschool - Stevie Moon
Kindergarten - Nasiah Colon
1st Grade - Cecilia Marrone
2nd Grade - Elijah Jones
3rd Grade - Emilia Kloko
4th Grade - John McHugh
5th Grade - Chloe Shin

*Some Wildcats from last week may be featured this week; some from this week may be pictured next week.

Registration Closes Friday, November 6 at midnight!

IMPORTANT: Please review the MP2 Family Packet before registering for program schedules, details and policies.

PASSPORT TO LEARNING REGISTRATION

Wallace: Register Here

PTL + VENDOR REGISTRATION

Register for PTL + Vendor Programs

Important: Students participating in vendor programming must also be registered for Passport to Learning through the PTL + Vendor Registration option. Vendor registration and payment are completed separately through each vendor.

Ready to Explore? All vendor offerings, schedules, grade levels, registration information and program details can be found in the MP2 Passport to Learning Family Information Packet.

• Little Scholars: Infinity and Beyond, Dino Discovery, The Science Lab, Ultimate Slime Experience
• Health Rizz: Gut & Brain
• Kodely: Junior Vets, Toy Designers & Inventors, Mad Science Lab: Slime & Polymer Edition, Junior Astronauts
• AlphaMinds Academy: Chess Beginners I–II, Chess Intermediate, Scratch Coding Beginners I–II, Scratch Coding Intermediate, Robotics
• Bevel & Co.: Theater Arts Winter Experience
• ZINEniac: 3D Drawing, STEAM Explorers, LEGO Legends
• Mathnasium of Hoboken: Math Explorers

MP2 runs November 16, 2026 through January 29, 2027.

Discover new interests, build new skills and make the most of every afternoon with Passport to Learning!

The expectation is simple: personal internet-enabled devices are put away during the school day, and everyone works together to support that expectation. When families reinforce the same message at home that staff communicate at school, students are more likely to understand the policy, accept redirection, and develop responsible technology habits.

Here are some things you can do as a parent/guardian community to help us implement this expectation consistently:

1. Talk with your child about the expectation that personal internet-enabled devices—including cell phones and smartwatches—must remain off and stored as directed throughout the school day. Reinforce that this includes lunch, recess, transitions, and time between classes, not just instructional periods.
2. If you need to share an important message with your child during the school day, contact the school's main office rather than texting or calling your child directly. Help your child understand that families and staff will work together to ensure messages are delivered appropriately and promptly.
3. Remind your child that teachers and other school staff are responsible for implementing district policy. If a staff member redirects your child for attempting to use a personal device, encourage your child to comply respectfully.
4. Set clear expectations for technology use at home and discuss digital citizenship, including respectful online communication, responsible decision-making, and the importance of being present with others. Explain that school is a time to focus on learning, build relationships, and participate fully without the distraction of personal devices.

The 2027 NJ Math League Registration Form is now available for Parents. Here is the link to register:

https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSe6UJ8OlyFTrziUjJTERTT2eYGElr3PhUDajvpvRtm7TxZ15g/viewform

The eSTEM Challenge Registration open to all 5th Graders is now available!

https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSehn_bTCAIDr2rhQQ6TKycezzlL5js3Lvd9HXR5U6a5kfFIOQ/viewform?usp=sharing&ouid=107945010671423249140

Chronic absenteeism (when students miss 18+ days of the school year) and truancy (when students miss 10-17 days of the school year) are of concern not just at the local and state level, but on the national level as well. If your child is truant or chronically absent, you will receive a letter documenting their absences, you may be called in for a meeting with school administration to develop a corrective attendance plan, or you may be summoned to appear at the local truancy court.

Attending school consistently and on time is critical. Remember, as an elementary school community, it is up to our parent/guardian community to get students to school consistently and on time as long as they are not sick!

In the event you need to report an absence, email wallaceattendance@hoboken.k12.nj.us.