4-15-2026

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April 24th @ 7:30pm

April 25th @ 2:00pm

April 26th @ 2:00pm

World Down Syndrome Day is celebrated on March 21st—a day to raise awareness, promote inclusion, and celebrate the unique abilities of individuals with Down syndrome.

The date (3/21) represents the extra 21st chromosome that makes Down syndrome unique.

Thank you, Roosevelt Roughriders, for rocking your socks and showing your support!

On Friday, March 20th, Washington School helped spread awareness and support individuals with Down Syndrome by wearing unique and brightly colored mismatched socks! Washington School celebrates our differences today and everyday, especially for our—especially for Julia 💙💛

Registration for the September 2026 kindergarten class will is now open on the district website. Please complete the online pre-registration process via our district website. All necessary documents should be uploaded through the email link provided after submitting registration. https://www.hawthorneschools.org/registration/kindergarten-students.

Parents and guardians who are unable to complete the process electronically should make an appointment by going to Hawthorneschools.org >BOE>Appointment Request to complete the registration process.

Candidate for Substitute teachers must have a NJ Substitute Certification or teaching certification and provide a cleared background check through the DOE Office of Student Protection.

$130 per diem effective 2/1

No benefits

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• 5/25 - Memorial Day; Schools Closed
• 6/2 - Session One Day/Early Dismissal Election Day
• 6/16, 6/17 & 6/18 - Early Dismissal Days
• 6/17 - LMS 8th Grade Graduation
• 6/18 - HHS Graduation / Last Day of School

• 8/27 & 8/28 - Orientation: All Staff
• 9/1 - First Day for Students
• 9/4 - Labor Day Weekend - Schools Closed
• 9/7 - Labor Day - Schools Closed
• 10/12 - Professional Day: Schools Closed for Students

• 4/16 - Spring Concert RES
• 4/16 - Spring Concert WES
• 4/17 - Spirit Day RES
• 418 - Casino Night RES
• 4/22 - Spring Concert JES
• 4/23 - Take Your Child to Work Day
• 4/24 - Walk-A-Thon WES
• 4/25, 4/26, & 4/27 - Spring Musical HHS
• 4/28 - 5th Grade Parent/Guardian Orientation
• 4/29 - Open House WES
• 4/30 - Gold Tassel Dinner HHS
• 5/1 - Spirit Day WES
• 5/1 - Drama Production LMS
• 5/2 - Wizard Event RES
• 5/4 - Drama Production for 5th Graders @ HHS
• 5/5 - Concert & Art Show LMS
• 5/7 - Open House RES
• 5/8 - Dance & Theater Concert HHS
• 5/14 - Open House JES
• 5/14 - School Play WES
• 5/15 - Spirit Day RES
• 5/15 - Circus or Talent Show RES
• 5/19 - Spring Concert HHS
• 5/21 - Zumba - RES
• 5/21 - Art Show HHS
• 5/22 - Field Day JES, RES, & WES
• 5/22 - LMS Superstars @ HHS (rain date 5/28)
• 5/28 - Scholarship Night HHS
• 5/29 - 5th Grade Junior Olympics @ HHS
• 5/31 - HHS Senior Athletic Brunch

Love was in the air in Kindergarten as we celebrated the “Q U Wedding” What a joyful way to remember that U always follows Q!

Our adorable guests arrived dressed to impress as quarterbacks and queens, ready to witness this very special union. The ceremony was beautifully officiated by our principal, Dr. Droske, making it an event to remember!

After the big “I do,” students celebrated with cake, dancing, and bubbles … because every great wedding deserves a party!

This unforgettable day made one thing perfectly clear… Q and U are forever joined!

We are so proud of our Roughriders who continue to show what it means to be kind, respectful, and inclusive every single day. Our Roughriders remind us that small acts of tolerance can make a BIG difference. Congratulations to Ms. Lembo for modeling tolerance each and every day!

​It takes a village, and our Roughriders showed up! Thank you to our Student Council for organizing our cereal drive, to our PTO parents for helping and always supporting our Roughriders, and to all the families who donated to support our local food pantry. Because of your generosity, we were able to create an awesome domino R using all the cereal boxes!

What an incredible Autism Spirit Week our Roughriders had! 🧩

🧠 Magnificent Mind Monday: We celebrated unique minds by wearing hats.

🌈 Neurodiversity Tuesday: Bright colors and tie-dye showed the beauty of diverse minds.

🔥 What’s Your Passion Wednesday: Everyone dressed to share what they love.

💙 Autism Acceptance Thursday: Our Roughriders wore blue to support acceptance and understanding.

🧸 Sensory Friendly Friday: Comfy clothes all around, and our Roughriders created their own fidget keychains!

A special thank you to our amazing Student Council for sharing positive messages each morning, and to Mrs. Yetter, Mrs. Marshall, and Ms. Verrone for organizing such a meaningful week. Thank you to everyone who participated and helped make it so special! 🧩💙

Mrs. Prell's 5th grade and Mrs. Yale's kindergarten class' book buddies worked together on a St. Patrick's Day project! "Rainbows are proof that there is magic in the world". They had so much fun and the projects came out awesome!

A big thank you to all the families who purchased books for our Washington School library. We added over 60 books to our collection!!

During the month of March Washington School students had the opportunity to sign up for afterschool clubs and the spots sold out!!! Thank you to Mrs. Fleming, Ms. Strom, Ms. Maher and Ms. Uriguen for coming up with this great idea and providing this opportunity to our students! They had the BEST time!

Jade Ramos, a Hawthorne alumni recently illustrated her first publication "Pumpkin: The Cat Who Plays With Words! She was kind enough to sign a copy and donate that copy to the Washington School Library. Congratulations Jade, Washington School will display it proudly!

Thank you to Hawthorne High School, its administration, staff, and students for hosting LMS sixth graders for the first Sixth Grade Discovery Day. All sixth graders spent two hours at Hawthorne High School experiencing a variety of courses, electives, and programs, including athletics, culinary, art, dance, esports, business and finance, broadcasting, music, theater, and robotics. Students had the opportunity to make cookies, shoot hoops, participate in robotics challenges, play video games, and even win some Hawthorne gear.

Ms. Marcy Roneit and Ms. Graber shared, "Early this January, I submitted HHS's Spring 2025 musical Anastasia and our Fall 2025 play for consideration of honors and recognition through Montclair State University's Theatre Night Awards, also known as the Foxy Awards, and heard back from them early this week regarding both shows. Over 100 schools submitted their shows for consideration, and I am so proud to say that Hawthorne High School has been nominated in the following categories:

Anastasia

• Outstanding Achievement for a Student Costume Designer - Yadhira Morales and Shahed Kurdi
• Outstanding Achievement by a Student Lighting Designer for a Musical - Tyler Renna
• Outstanding Achievement by a Student Lighting Technician for a Musical - Tyler Renna
• Outstanding Achievement by a Student Set Technician/Builder's Score - Emma Ryglewicz
• Outstanding Achievement by a Stage Manager for a Musical - Jillian Wesseldyke
• Outstanding Achievement by a Dance Captain in a Musical - Jordan Somma
• **Outstanding Achievement by an Acting Ensemble in a Foundational Musical - Marchelle Roniet
• Outstanding Production of a Foundational Musical - Marchelle Roniet

Radium Girls

• Outstanding Achievement by a Student Scenic Designer for a Play - Sean Warner
• Outstanding Achievement by a Stage Manager for a Play - Valentina Rose Castado

This is an incredible honor for the HHS Theatre program which has been going strong since 2003 with their fall show before adding in the musical in 2008!

The ceremony for the awards will take place on May 21st at 6:00pm. Tickets go on sale to the public on Tuesday, April 15th. Additionally, we have the honor to choose 2 students to participate in the Theatre Night Opening Number!

Ms. Graber shared, "The HHS Fine Arts Department spent part of their Spring Break exploring the city of Boston. Students enjoyed a guided tour of the Freedom Trail, saw the historic Boston Public Library, stepped aboard the USS Constitution, appreciated the Museum of Fine Art and the Harvard Museum of Natural History, met some very photogenic animals at the Franklin Park Zoo, and saw the national touring production of the Tony-winning musical Suffs at the same theatre where Anything Goes first previewed nearly a century ago. Amid the incredible history of the city, the band, choir, and dance students also had the opportunity to perform for an enthusiastic crowd at the famous Quincy Market."

Lori Lodato

Ms. Lori Lodato is truly the heart of Roosevelt Elementary School’s main office. She keeps everything running smoothly while supporting a staff of approximately 100 people and helping meet the needs of over 500 students each day. No matter what comes her way, she handles it with kindness, professionalism, and a calm, steady presence that everyone appreciates. She’s always there to lend a hand, offer support, or help solve a problem, making her someone staff can count on without hesitation. Ms. Lodato also plays a huge role in keeping the Roosevelt Principal, Mr. Pisacane, organized and on top of things, often anticipating needs before they even arise. Beyond her work, she brings so much personality into the office with her fun decorative gnomes and seasonal holiday touches that make the space feel warm and welcoming. As a parent of two former Roosevelt students, she has a special connection to the school community that shines through in everything she does. She genuinely cares about the people around her and takes pride in being part of the Roosevelt family. Simply put, Roosevelt School wouldn’t be the same without Ms. Lodato!

Kayleen Mendez Ayala

We are proud to shine this week’s Student Spotlight on Kayleen Mendez Ayala, a 3rd grader at Thomas Jefferson School! Kayleen’s bright smile and wonderful sense of humor light up every room she enters, bringing joy to both her classmates and teachers. In just over a year in our country, she has taken on the challenge of learning a new language with incredible determination and resilience, making tremendous progress along the way. Kayleen is a kind, thoughtful, and hardworking student who consistently gives her best effort and approaches every challenge with a positive, can-do attitude. She has quickly built strong, meaningful relationships, and it’s no surprise that her classmates eagerly choose her as a partner during group work. Kayleen’s compassion, inclusiveness, and ability to make others feel welcomed truly set her apart. She is a valued and cherished member of the Jefferson community, and we are so proud of all she continues to accomplish!

Jeremy Ambrosio

Jeremy recently was awarded the Principal's Award at Roosevelt School for always displaying kindness, helpfulness and tolerance. He is an exemplary 5th grader and loves pasta and the color blue. He has two siblings, Matthew and Allison as well as two cats named Lily and Cake. In his spare time he likes to play soccer and basketball. Congratulations Jeremy!

Johana Riera Ayala, Aliyah Cires, and Pharna Navrozashvili

Washington School is especially proud to recognize our spotlight students, Johana, Aliyah, and Pharna, whose roles as siblings truly embody the spirit of compassion, understanding, and support. As 5th graders, they make a meaningful impact each day by celebrating what makes their siblings unique and helping to foster a more inclusive and caring school community. Their impact is especially meaningful during Autism Awareness Month.

Ava Suarez

Ava Suarez is a seventh grader who consistently demonstrates strong character and integrity. She is always honest and kind, even when no one is watching. At LMS, we value the phrase “Be A Bear,” which stands for Be Kind, Engaged, Accepting, and Responsible, and Ava exemplifies each of these qualities every day. She has earned Honor Roll for both the first and second marking periods, reflecting her dedication to her academics. Beyond the classroom, Ava is actively involved in the Multicultural Club, serves as a crew member for the LMS production of Beauty and the Beast Jr., and is a member of the track team. Her favorite elective is art, where she enjoys expressing her creativity. Ava shares that she loves LMS because it gives her a place to truly be herself, and she has built many meaningful friendships during her time in middle school.

All the National Honor Society New Inductees from the Class of 2027

We proudly congratulate our newly inducted National Honor Society members from the Class of 2027! These outstanding juniors have demonstrated excellence in scholarship, leadership, service, and character, and we are excited to recognize their achievements.

Please join us in celebrating: Ariana Aguirre Ronceros, Ella Alberta, Savannah Barry, Joseph Cannone, Lily Dewhurst, Isabella Figueroa, Ivanna Flores Corvera, Kira Gove, Madisyn Hernandez, Isabella Hewitt, Lauren Iannacone, Natalie Janiec, Brianna Liriano, Amelia Mallory, Lamees Mardini, Faith Martinez, John Mefail, Melany Melendez, Piero Navarro, Kaitlyn Neeb, Emma Olah, Hailey Paladino, Cameron Parrent, Josephine Pasquino, Isabella Paz, Adam Reilly, Caleb Rivera, Emma Ryglewicz, Leyanna Shuaib, Ella Sweetman, Tori Tricoli, Kaitlyn Van Gunst, and Peter Williamson.

We commend these students for their hard work and dedication and look forward to the positive impact they will continue to make within our school and community.

Grades 1 -8 in September 2026

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Grades 1-8

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