The Cub Corner

Dear Millbridge Families,

As we enter the winter season, I want to take a moment to thank you for your continued partnership and support. December is a busy and exciting time in our school, filled with learning, celebration, and the joy that this time of year brings. Today we hosted the high school choir for an assembly. Next Friday, the high school band will be coming over for some fun.

As the weather gets colder, please remember to send your children to school with warm layers so they can enjoy outdoor activities comfortably and safely. We also appreciate your ongoing communication and involvement—it truly makes a difference in your child’s success. The parent portal will be opened today for you to view your student's report card. If you have any questions, please reach out to your child's teacher.

We hope this season brings moments of warmth, peace, and togetherness for your family. Wishing you a wonderful December and a joyful winter ahead! Please be reminded that December 23rd is a single session day and school is closed from December 24, 2025 and will reopen on January 5, 2026.

Warmly,

Stacy Murphy

Principal

All report cards will be available to view on parent portal starting December 12th at 4pm. There will not be printed report cards sent home. If you have any questions or concerns about your child's progress, please reach out to the teacher. Please see directions below on how to access your child's report card:

Accessing Your Child’s Report Card

To access your child’s report card, please log into the parent portal. Select grades from the menu on the left side of the screen. You will be able to see your child’s grades on that screen or you can select “View Report Card” to open a PDF of the report card. If you are reviewing the report card on screen, please click on the arrow next to the subject to see the comments for that subject area.

Once you have had the opportunity to review your child’s report card, please click on the verification box to confirm to indicate that you have reviewed the report card.

As we move into the winter months, we kindly remind all families that the deadline for submitting proof of your child’s flu vaccine is December 22nd. Keeping our Pre-K through 2nd grade students healthy here is so important, and the flu vaccine is one of the best ways to protect our young learners from serious illness. We also encourage continued focus on good handwashing habits at home and school—clean hands help keep germs from spreading and support a healthier classroom for everyone. Thank you for partnering with us to keep our students safe, healthy, and ready to learn!

Mrs. Nicole Soto - Teacher of the Year

Ms. Michelle Reasso - Educational Support Professional of the Year

Mrs. Pamela Verratti - Paraprofessional of the Year

Each of these staff members contributes to our community in unique and meaningful ways, yet they share a common thread - their unwavering commitment to our students and to our school family.

Thank you all for your incredible support and generosity during our food drive! We’ve been so inspired by the enthusiasm and kindness everyone has shown. The drive wrapped up on Thursday, December 11, 2025. Every class did a great job with their collections. The top classes in the grade levels were:

Preschool - Ms. Ptaszenski

Kindergarten - Ms. Arcaini

First Grade - Ms. K. Zeserman

Second Grade - Mr. Flamini/Ms. Wallis

Your contributions are truly making a positive impact in our community during a time when support matters most. We’re so grateful to have such caring and dedicated families and students.

Thank you for making this drive a success!

A criminal network known as the 764 Network has emerged nationally and is reportedly targeting youth through social media and gaming platforms. There have already been several incidents to date here in South Jersey. The network’s tactics include but are not limited to:

• Posing as teens of the same or opposite sex to solicit inappropriate images.
• Using those images to coerce victims into harmful or illegal behavior.
• Encouraging victims to engage in self-harm, share explicit content, or commit disruptive acts such as false emergency calls.
• In some cases, victims are manipulated into targeting other children.

The network reportedly originated from a student in Texas (area code 764) and appears to be driven by a motive to create disruption and distress.

Law enforcement emphasizes the importance of parental engagement, digital awareness, and timely reporting of suspicious activity. I trust that you and your teams are already incorporating these principles into your work with families and students, and I share this information simply to support and inform those efforts.

Please find information for the new ELA Program: Update October 2025

Please see flyer here.

Parent's Night Out: Santa's Workshop Drop-off

Need time to shop or wrap presents without little eyes peeking?

Drop your kids off for a fun and festive night while you enjoy a stress-free evening!

Date: Friday, December 19th

Time: 6 PM – 9 PM

Location: Delran Middle School Cafeteria

Cost: $20 per child (ages 5 to 12)

Kids will enjoy:

• Pizza dinner
• Hot Cocoa Bar with toppings
• Holiday games & crafts
• Prizes and surprises

Supervised fun by our amazing volunteers

Registration Required!

https://my.cheddarup.com/me/delran-mshs-pta-6972

All proceeds benefit the Delran Middle & High School PTA

As you are picking up your children we ask that they are supervised after pick-up if they are playing on the playground. At no time should children be climbing the trees or playing near the second grade classroom windows. WE appreciate your partnership in creating a safe environment.

Please adhere to our safe snack list for all parties/celebrations.

Safe Snack List

Please log into parent portal and sign all required documents. This will allow your child to have access to a chromebook during the school day, attend field trips, free & reduced lunch forms, etc. Please note: If you answered NO to Out of Class Activity your child can't attend field trips.

Please click here to join or renew your membership for the 2025-2026 school year.

HERE is an important link from our counselors regarding some tips about promoting kindness.

December 23 - Single Session, AM Preschool

December 24 through January 2 - Winter Break - No School

January 15 - Single Session, PM Preschool

January 16 - Staff Development Day - No Students

January 19 - MLK Day of Service - No School

Email: mboffice@delranschools.org
Website: http://mes.delranschools.org/
Location: 282 Conrow Road, Delran, NJ, United States
Phone: (856) 461-2900