Principal Garcia's Newsletter

• October 18, 2025 - MEF Gala at the Mansion at FDU
• October 20, 2025 - Schools Closed for Diwali
• October 21-24, 2025 - School Safety Week
• 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.

Torey J is excited to participate in New Jersey’s School Safety Week from October 21-24. We have a variety of interactive and fun activities planned that are designed to enhance school climate, promote school safety and focus on student wellness.

Tuesday, 10/21

School Spirit Wear Day- Wear your Madison gear in support of our local community heroes!!

Wednesday, 10/22

Walk or bike to Torey J. Day! Please encourage your child to walk, scooter or ride a bicycle to school.

Thursday, 10/23

Student Resource Officers Tom Downs and Rob Deitch from the Madison Police Department will visit us to present important Halloween and Internet Safety Tips to all students.

Friday, 10/24

Captain James Blair and his team from the Madison Fire Department will present a Fire Safety assembly to our first and second graders. Kindergartens will have the opportunity to visit and learn all about the firetruck!

Up and coming school safety program on 11/13…

Our 2nd and 4th graders are in for a treat! Safe Routes to School will be joining us to present two hands-on programs. Fourth grade students will enjoy, “Traffic Safety Town,” a real-life road simulation and second graders will participate in a “Walk & Roll” activity in their classrooms. To learn more about Safe Routes to School, an NJDOT program, click here.

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 cannot believe it is the middle of October already!

We hope parents are enjoying the grade wide meet and greets the room parents have put together. It's always fun to connect with other parents.

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.

Stay tuned for the Pie Sale, Turkey Trot and Book Fair details.

Enjoy the long weekend and Happy Diwali to those that celebrate.

Thank you for your continued help and support - we could not do it without you!

Patricia Alvarez & Anna Italiano, TJS PTO Co-Presidents

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

This year, PTO & Class Dues are combined into one easy payment:

• $60 per child per school year

• Covers classroom parties, class gifts, and PTO programs like family events & cultural enrichments.

• One payment = simpler for everyone!

👉 Separate fundraisers (like the Fall Mum Sale, Book Fair, etc.) will still take place during the year.

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!

• Mon., Oct. 20th - Schools Closed for Diwali

• Fri., Oct. 24th - 5th Grade Camp Bernie Trip

• Fri., Oct 31st: 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

• 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!

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