The Wildcat Weekly

Oct 30, 2026

*Please note that additional events may be added each week.*

Friday, Oct 30 Halloween Celebrations; MS Dance 6:30pm-8:30pm

Mon, Nov 2-Wed, Nov 4 Parent Teacher Conferences: Early Dismissal 12:50pm

Thur, Nov 5-Fri, Nov 6 School Closed: NJEA Convention

Wednesday, Nov 11 PiE Mtg 7pm @ PAR or Zoom

Friday, Nov 13 PiE's First Friday Wildcat Pride-Wear School Spirit Wear or Colors!

Sunday, Nov 15 PiE Family Roller Skating @ Frenchtown Rink 4:30pm-6:30pm

Monday, Nov 16 Picture Retake Day

Tuesday, Nov 17 BOE Meeting 7pm @ Performing Arts Room

Saturday, Nov 21 PiE Rummage & Craft Sale 10am-2pm @ Cafeteria

Wednesday, Nov 25 Early Dismissal (12:50pm-no lunch): Thanksgiving Recess

Thur, Nov 26-Fri, Nov 27 No School: Thanksigiving Recess

Reminder: There will be early dismissals (12:50pm) on Monday 11/2, Tuesday 11/3, and Wednesday 11/4 for parent/teacher conferences. No lunch will be served.

There will be no school on Thursday 11/5 and Friday 11/6

Click here for a permission slip to the dance!

We want to wish Mr. Brian Smith, our PE & Health teacher, an enjoyable and relaxing retirement! For 25 incredible years at Delaware Township School, Mr. Smith educated our students on healthy habits and positive physical fitness. Mr. Christopher Drews will be taking his place, and he will begin to overlap w/ Mr. Smith this upcoming week. We wish Mr. Drews much success as he begins his time here, and we wish Mr. Smith a meaningful retirement!

We’re looking forward to our parent/teacher conferences on the evening of November 2 and the afternoons of November 3 & 4, 2026. Please note that students will be dismissed early at 12:50 PM on all three days.

Do you know a classroom teacher AND educational services professional who is dedicated, inspiring, and making a difference? If so, please take the time to recommend these people for the NJ Department of Education Governor’s Educator of the Year!

Please fill out and submit the attached nomination form by Mon, Nov 9. If you have any questions, feel free to contact Mr. Lipson slipson@dtsk8nj.org

Below are our most recent recipients:

25-26 Stacey Weiss & Judy Stewart

24-25 Ellen McShane & Jill Kirchberger

23-24 Nadina LaBouliere & Stacy Falkenstein

22-23 Laura Ferrante & Karen Tomson

21-22 Sherry Marlatt & Meeta Verma

20-21 Sheri Laman

Other DTS Faculty & Staff that have received this recognition:

Vicky Hardy, Nicole Bivona, Kathleen O'Brien, Sue Freed, Kathy Ferry, Tracey Wolf, Jessica Yarrow, Jackie Plummer, Reath Mast and Jean Domurat (when she was a paraprofessional here).

ATTENTION ALL SCIENCE LOVERS!

The DTS Science Fair Committee, which includes faculty and parents, met this past week to begin planning for our school-wide science fair. There is still plenty of details to figure out, but we'd like to know if your child will want to participate. The feedback you provide will help us better prepare for the big day!

Please click the Google Form below!

Our Enrichment Committee has started planning for the 2026-2027 school year. Please complete the below form if you would like to run a class:

Winter Enrichment 2027

Some ideas on classes we would love to offer, but not limited to, are:

• sewing
• photography
• woodshop
• dance
• science
• origami
• knitting / crochet
• paper airplanes
• magic
• art / painting / diy crafts
• chess
• yoga
• scrapbooking
• jewelry making
• learn to Yo-Yo
• Tie Dye / Slime

The program will run for 4 weeks from 3:20-4:30 on Tuesdays and Wednesdays, beginning 2/16 and ending 3/10. If you have led a class in the past and are still interested in continuing with that class, please let us know.

Thank You!

Dawn MacDonald & Kassy George

Enrichment Co-Chairs

Click here to see a list of books you could read!

Please notify the school when your child is going to be absent. Report his/her absence through the Genesis Parent Portal by following the steps below. You may report an absence ahead of time for vacations, appointments, etc. If your child is going to be tardy, we ask that you still complete the process below by choosing “absent.” We will update their attendance upon arrival.

Please note that this must be submitted no later than 9:30am on the day of the student’s absence.

1. Log in to the Genesis Parent Portal.

2. Select “Student Data.”

3. Select “Attendance.”

4. Select “Notify Office.”

5. A "Notify Attendance Office” screen will appear (see image below). Select “Absent” from the drop down menu.

6. Select the date your child will be absent.

7. If your child will be absent more than one day, please complete the “Up through and including” date.

8. Select student(s) name.

9. Attach document if applicable.

10. Provide reason (please list symptoms if student is ill).

11. Click “Submit to Office.”

We ask that you notify the school every day your child is absent. If a child is absent and no notification has been received, you will receive an automated call at 9:30am to ensure that your child is safe.

A doctor’s note is required upon return to school after an absence of three consecutive days.

Periodically, there are events and/or activities that are scheduled specifically

for our current 8th grade families.

It is never too early to start planning! If you are an 8th grade parent/guardian, and you'd like to be on a committee to plan for the end-of-year 8th grade dance, please fill out this form.

Delaware Township School is proud to offer many athletic opportunities

for students in Grades 5-8.

Click here for a quick reference guide to the Athletics Department.

Middle School Jazz Band began Tuesday 9/22 @ 8:00am.

Elementary chorus began Wednesday 9/23 @ 8:10 am for grades 4 & 5.

5th Grade band began Thursday 10/1 @ 8am.

All rehearsals repeat weekly until the concert on Thursday, 12/10.

DTS Partners is Education was formed in 2010, when the DTS PTA and the DT Community Education Foundation merged to become a single group. It is an all-volunteer organization supporting the School's students.

Monthly PiE Meeting:

• Our next meeting of the year will take place Wednesday November 11th at 7:00

• You can join us in person in the performing arts room or virtually via zoom

Upcoming Events:

Family Roller Skating Night

• November 15th 4:30-6:30

• PiE pays for your admission and you cover the cost of skate rentals.

• Not a drop off event. Every child must be accompanied by an adult.

Rummage Sale and Craft Fair

• November 21st from 10-2 in the cafeteria

• If you would like to set up a table you can sign up by clicking here

• There is a $20 fee to have a table. There is no entrance fee to shop!

Annual Holiday Shoppe

• Tuesday December 1st - Thursday December 3rd
• Students will shop during school hours

Family Holiday Movie

• Friday December 11th. Time TBA
• We will be showing a holiday movie and families will get to vote on what movie will be shown.

Reminders:

Program Fee

• You should have gotten a packet from PiE in your child’s backpack explaining our program fee model and what the program fee funds.

• To pay your program fee online, click here

Volunteer Opportunities:

• Holiday Shoppe: We need help setting up, shopping with kids, and breaking down. To Volunteer click here

To learn more about DTS SEPAG, click here.

Click here for information about YMCA program at DTS!

Nov 2026 Lunch Menu

If you or your organization are interested in using part/all of our school building,

the request form is now online!

Click here to complete a Use of Facilities Form.

Click here for 2026 Fall Park Harbinger Information

Follow us on Instagram @dt_recreation

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