Principal Garcia's Newsletter

What a terrific week at TJS! Our students took part in School Safety Week activities that mixed learning with fun. The Madison Police and Fire Departments visited and led engaging assemblies that had our students asking great questions and showing their appreciation for our community helpers. Several grade levels also ventured out on exciting field trips, expanding their learning beyond the classroom walls.

Halloween arrives next week, and the excitement is already in the air. The memo below includes important guidelines to help ensure a safe and smooth celebration for everyone, so thank you in advance for reviewing it carefully.

Our Halloween parade will begin at 1:45 PM on the TJS field. Families are kindly asked to remain off the blacktop path, since our students will be using it as their parade route around the school grounds.

Looking forward to a spirited and safe celebration together! 🎃👻

Warm regards,

Ms. Garcia

• October 24, 2025 - STAR Reports Available in Genesis for Parents at 3:00 PM
• October 31, 2025 - Halloween Parade at 1:45 PM and Classroom Celebrations
• November 6-7, 2025 - Schools Closed for NJEA Teacher's Convention
• November 12, 2025 - TJS Veterans Day Assembly - more information below!
• November 14, 2025 - First Grade Breakfast with the Principal
• November 14, 2025 - TJS Spirit Wear Day
• November 18, 2025 - MPS BOE Meeting
• November 22, 2025 - PTO Turkey Trot

Please click the link to read important information detailed in our 2025 TJS Halloween Celebrations Memo. We look forward to parents/guardians joining us outside for our Halloween Parade at 1:45 PM. Visitors should please refrain from wearing scary Halloween masks or costumes that may scare some children.

TJS Principal Ms. Garcia and KRS Principal Dr. Koop were honored to be selected for the second year in a row to present at the NJPSA/FEA/NJASCD Fall Conference in Atlantic City on Friday, October 17. This year’s theme, Lead with JOY, aligned beautifully with our session titled “Rooted in Joy: Leading Schools with Heart, Hope, and Purpose.” We highlighted the importance of joy as a leadership strength, explored key pillars of joyful school leadership, and equipped fellow administrators from across New Jersey with practical strategies to lead with positivity and purpose while reflecting on their own leadership legacy. The session was well attended, and we were proud to represent Madison in such a meaningful way!

Click the link below to access and print the OCTOBER calendar. As a family try to do as many of the boxes as you can during the entire month of October! This month's activity calendar was created by Dr. D'Amico and Principal Garcia. Have fun!

Torey J. will be honoring Veterans Day this year on Wednesday, November 12, 2025, in an afternoon assembly. Veterans of immediate family members (parents or grandparents) are invited to attend. Immediate and extended family members of students will be recognized at the ceremony. Please click here to complete the Veterans Day Recognition Google Form by Friday, October 31, 2025.

Please complete this Veterans Day Pennant for each Veteran to be displayed in the Jaguar Jungle. You can glue a photograph of the Veteran in the star. (Please note banners and photos will not be returned.) Please return the pennant to your child’s teacher by Wednesday, November 5, 2025. Thank you so much, and we are looking forward to a wonderful Veterans Day ceremony!

Hello Everyone!

We hope you had a great week! We can’t believe we are starting the last week of October.

There are so many exciting things coming up. Next week, there are Halloween class parties and the Halloween parade. We can’t wait to see all the creative and fun costumes!

Look for the Square 1 Art information in your child’s backpack. Ordering art is a great way to treasure your child’s art while supporting the school.

Our volunteers are currently working hard on our upcoming events: the Pie Sale, the Turkey Trot, and the Book Fair. Stay tuned for details. We appreciate the time and energy they contribute to make these events memorable and enjoyable!

Patricia Alvarez & Anna Italiano, TJS PTO Co-Presidents

Have ideas or want to get involved? Please reach out anytime: presidents.tjspto@gmail.com

Coming home to you soon will be your child's custom catalog for the Square 1 Art fundraiser. Get a head start, and start ordering keepsakes and gifts featuring your child's art online NOW, if you like! NEW - *Ship to Home FREE. (*Customer pays a small processing fee at checkout and order ships to home.)

Simply search for your child's art using Art Search, and enter state, school name, and your student's name. Your student's art and code will appear, and you may order!

ORDER BY: 11/6/2025

Upload additional art if you like, using Art Upload!

If you have questions, or need anything at all, contact customer care online. Thank you for supporting our school!

• Fri., Oct 31: Halloween In-Class Parties and outdoor 1:45 pm Halloween Parade

• Thurs., Nov. 6th - Deadline to order Square One Art

• Thurs. Nov. 6th - Fri. Nov. 7th - Schools Closed - NJEA Convention

• Wed., Nov. 12th - Veteran’s Day Assembly

• Wed., Nov. 12th - Dodgers Delay Alternative Device Fair, 6 pm MJS Auditorium

• Fri. Nov. 14th - 1st Grade Breakfast with the Principal

• Fri. Nov. 14th - Spirit Wear Day

• Tues., Nov. 18th - BOE Meeting 7:00 PM

• Sat., Nov. 22nd – Turkey Trot (morning trot + hot chocolate & treats)

• Wed. Nov. 26nd - ½ Day Pizza Served

• Thurs. Nov. 26th - Fri. Nov. 27th - Schools Closed Thanksgiving Break

Don’t miss updates, event reminders, and pictures throughout the year!

• 👍 Follow us on Facebook: @tjspto

• 📸 Follow us on Instagram: @tjspto

• 🌐 Visit our Website: tjspto.org

• 🛍️ Support & Shop: torey-j-sabatini-school.square.site

Check out the Dodger Delay Newsletter as well!

https://www.dodgersdelay.com/campaigns/view-campaign/XU-ThugVv7MDp9vpL-78FR7I9p33g6-4gwlejFlkVTKzDbgFQmhWAX1F2LN6g1XfscV3DuEs2Rpx3_ySZdPJzNSaxX_1SsGj

Thank you,

The Dodgers Delay Team (proud TJS families)

Lindsey Dubman, parent of 3rd, 5th and 7th graders

Dr. Joanna Maulbeck, parent of 1st and 5th graders

Heidi Muccifori, parent of 5th and 7th graders

Corinne Murphy, parent of 3rd and 5th graders

Cynthia Posillico Siegel, parent of K and 4th graders

Dr. Laura Venuto, parent of 1st and 5th graders

Don't forget to follow Torey J. on Instagram @toreyjsabatini to see all of the wonderful things happening in our school community.