Stillwater Twp. School

Our Tree Study is underway, and the children have been discovering all the amazing things trees have to offer! From trunks, branches, bark, and leaves to seeds, nuts, and fruit, our little learners have been exploring the many parts of trees through hands-on, sensory-rich activities that spark curiosity and encourage discovery.

With the beautiful fall weather, we’ve enjoyed spending lots of time outdoors on nature walks and exploring the world around us. The children collected leaves, twigs, conkers, and acorns, which we’ve used for a variety of fun crafts and learning activities. One of our favorite adventures was our apple-picking field trip to Andersen Farms! This special outing gave us the opportunity to build on our Tree Study as the students connected their classroom learning to the apples growing right on the trees. It was a wonderful way to bring learning to life while enjoying all the sights and experiences of autumn!

We also enjoyed our first Buddy Day of the school year! Our preschoolers partnered with their sixth-grade buddies to explore and celebrate October’s theme of Respect. It has been a fun-filled month of hands-on learning, outdoor adventures, new discoveries, and special connections!

FIRST GRADE ZOO VISIT

The first graders took a trip to the Turtle Back Zoo this week! The week before, the students learned about the parts of a map and created a map for the zoo. When they got to the zoo, they were able to use the zoo map to find animals from all different parts of the world, and learned all about them. If you see a first grader ask them about their favorite zoo animal!

Turtle Back Zoo

TURTLE BACK ZOO

Fall Happenings in the Art Room! 🎨🍂

Fall is in full swing in the art classroom! Students have been exploring the elements of art, including line, shape, and color, with a special focus on the warm, vibrant colors of autumn. Using a variety of art materials and techniques, students have been creating unique abstract artwork, colorful collages, and beautiful fall landscapes. It has been wonderful to see their creativity and artistic expression come to life!

A Special Note for Families: This year, every student has their own digital art portfolio on Artsonia, our online student art gallery! Parents and guardians can visit www.Artsonia.com to connect to their child's portfolio and enjoy their artistic creations throughout the school year. I look forward to sharing all the wonderful artwork our young artists create!

Happy Fall, and keep creating!

Respect Is Our Superpower!

Our theme this month is RESPECT! Throughout October, students are exploring both self-respect and respect for others through classroom lessons, small-group instruction, and individual Social-Emotional Learning (SEL) activities. These lessons help students recognize the importance of treating themselves and others with kindness, consideration, and understanding.

This week, Stillwater students participated in Buddy Days, with the theme “Respect Is My Superpower!” Older students partnered with younger students to explore what respect looks and sounds like and discover ways they can use respect as their own superpower to make our school a kinder, more inclusive, and welcoming place for everyone.

During Buddy Day discussions, students reflected on questions such as:

What does respect mean to you?
What does respect look and sound like at school?
How can we show respect to teachers, other adults, friends, and classmates?
How can we show respect when someone has a different idea or opinion?
What is one respectful thing you can do today?

Through these conversations and shared activities, students were reminded that respect is demonstrated through our words, actions, choices, and how we treat others every day. Even small acts of respect can make a big difference in helping everyone feel valued, included, and welcome at Stillwater School!

Remember: Respect is a superpower we can all use every day!

RESPECT

SENIOR LUNCHEON

Senior Citizen Luncheon

We cordially invite all grandparents, honorary grandparents, and significant seniors to the annual Stillwater School Holiday Luncheon on

Tuesday December 8, 2026 (snow date is December 9, 2026)

Seating begins at 11:15, and our program begins at 11:30. Come enjoy all of the delights prepared for you by the Stillwater students!

Due to the overwhelming popularity of this event, seating is limited. The deadline for reservations is November 20, 2026.

Please RSVP by calling Kimberly Williams at: 973-383-6635, or email: kimberly.williams@stillwaterschool.net

NJ GOVERNOR'S EDUCATOR OF THE YEAR

This is the time of the year when we nominate and select a our Educators of the Year. Please use the links below to nominate a Teacher of the Year and a Educational Services Professional of the Year. Our selection committee will review each nominee and assess their candidacy against the criteria outlined by the NJDOE. Thank you in advance for your participation in this important process for Stillwater Twp. School.

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FIELD OF FLAGS FUNDRAISER

DAV’s Field of Flags empowers our community to set up fields of American flags, all to honor local veterans and raise critical funds to support our ill and injured heroes. Each flag represents one veteran – and our unwavering commitment to serving all veterans after they’ve sacrificed so much for our country. All donations raise critical funds to support DAV’s life-changing services for veterans in need and their families. This year, Stillwater school is coming together to honor the men and women who have served our country. Our goal is to raise $2,500 for disabled veterans and create a special display of 250 American flags—one flag for each year of our nation’s history.

Sponsor a flag for $10 and help us reach our goal of 250 flags. Together, our school community can honor 250 years of America while giving back to veterans who have sacrificed in service to our country. Please see the link below.