TIGER TOWN NEWSLETTER

Spirit Day and an Early Dismissal today! We couldn’t ask for a better Friday! We are all looking forward to seeing the students dressed in animal prints and with their stuffies.

• 3/6: EARLY DISMISSAL
• 3/6: SPIRIT DAY: Dress in animal print or bring your favorite stuffed animal
• 3/6: Reading Train
• 3/10: Author Visit
• 3/13: School Store
• 3/13: SPIRIT DAY: Wacky Friday
• 3/19: SPIRIT DAY! Pajama Day
• 3/19: Family Reading Night
• 3/20: SCHOOL CLOSED
• 3/23: Grade 3 Principal Chat at (4:00 PM) - NEW DATE & TIME/rescheduled; please RSVP (see dedicated email)

CAS Calendar of Events: Click here

Last night was our annual STEAM fair for 3-5th graders. Students explored science, technology, engineering, art and math through hands-on activities, creative projects and collaborative fun. A big thank you to our amazing parent coordinators - Katie Koontz and Jeff Suell - for all their hard work and dedication in bringing this night to life. We couldn't have done it without you!

If you have not noticed yet, the main entrance gateway will be closed due to construction. This phase of the project is expected to take approximately six weeks to complete. A tentative electrical shutdown is projected to occur during Spring Recess (March 30–April 3, 2026).

Please refer to this flyer for information and additional details on where to go for pick up/drop offs/etc: Construction information

The School Store will be open during recess, on Friday, March 13th, and will be set up outside on the blacktop. All items are between $.25 and $5.00.

Don’t forget your $$$ for the CAS School Store!

Parents are needed to help run the school store - Sign up here to help

Our Spring Book Fair is just a few weeks away!

WHEN WILL THE BOOK FAIR TAKE PLACE?

Monday, March 23rd - Wednesday, March 25th. See shopping hours in the flyer below.

WHAT PAYMENT TYPES ARE ACCEPTED?

Cash, Scholastic eWallet, Credit Card (including Apple Pay and Google Pay)

WHAT'S A SCHOLASTIC eWALLET?

It's a cash-free payment option that makes your child's book fair shopping experience easy and stress free!

HOW DO I SET-UP A SCHOLASTIC eWALLET?

1. Go to www.caspto.com and click on the "Book Fair Homepage" link

2. Scroll down to the eWallet section

3. Click "Get Started" and follow the outlined steps. It's super easy!

If you've set up eWallets for previous Scholastic Book Fairs, sign in using the same email address to create a new eWallet for Spring 2026. You'll be prompted to transfer over any unused funds from previous book fairs. You can then add additional funds to the existing balance with a credit card.

You can print the eWallet and send it in with your child on their shopping day. Or, we can look up your child's account in our system during the fair.

CAN I PURCHASE BOOKS FOR MY CHILD'S CLASSROOM?

Yes! Our Teacher Wish List Board at the fair will display specific book titles teachers have requested for their classrooms. Students will fill out a bookplate to place inside their donated book before giving it to their teacher.

CAN I HELP AT THE BOOK FAIR?

Yes please! Sign up for a volunteer slot via our SignUpGenius.

The first annual CAS Color Run is coming! More details to be provided as we get closer.

Make sure you sign up for Lunch with the Principal. Students in Kindergarten–5th grade are invited to join Mr. Liss on Wednesdays for small group lunches. Slots are filling up so please make sure to schedule one! Pack your lunch and Sign up here!

Click the flyer below to sign up!

Second graders will be participating in an exciting upcoming assembly called Monster Art!

Back in October at CAS, students created their own original monster drawings, which were then sent to MHS. Since then, high school art students have been hard at work transforming those creative drawings into detailed paintings and sculptures.

On March 26th, the high school artists will visit our school to present their finished creations to each second grader. There will be a special mini-exhibit showcasing all of the artwork for students to walk through and enjoy.

Following the assembly, pizza will be provided as second graders have the opportunity to talk with their high school buddies about their artwork and creative process!

💙💛 World Down Syndrome Day is on March 21, 2026

Given that 3/21/2026 is a Saturday, CAS will celebrate on Monday, March 23,2026. Please wear 💙💙 BLUE 💙💙 or 💛🟡 YELLOW 💛🟡 and be prepared to participate in read-alouds as a school community!!

Students are invited to design a bookmark that promotes safety while walking, biking, or scootering! Any student in the Avenues in Motion service area is encouraged to enter, using any art medium and submitting one original design.

Submissions are to be emailed to Safe Routes to School Coordinator Fatima Mian at fmian@avenuesinmotion.org by Wednesday April 1, 2026.

Download the submission form here.

This spring, students in grades 3–5 will participate in the New Jersey Student Learning Assessments (NJSLA), which measure progress in English Language Arts (ELA), Mathematics, and Science and help guide instructional planning across the state. The testing schedule is as follows: Grade 5 Science on April 28 & 29; Mathematics (Grades 3–5) on May 5, 6, & 7; and ELA (Grades 3–5) on May 19, 20, & 21.

Beginning this year, the traditional NJSLA will transition to the NJSLA-Adaptive, a computer-adaptive assessment that adjusts question difficulty in real time to better measure each student’s strengths while continuing to assess the same New Jersey Student Learning Standards. The Department of Education is hosting Parent Virtual Information Sessions to provide more details; please review the Parent Information Session Flyer for dates and times. Additional information about testing procedures and preparation tips will be shared soon. Thank you for your continued partnership in supporting our students’ success.

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Registration for kindergarten opened on January 5, 2026 - register today! We look forward to welcoming our newest learners and beginning this important step in their education journey.

Pre-K 4 year old students do NOT need to complete the online portal process. However, updated registration documents are needed and can be sent to Kelly Jack at Jackk@madisonnjps.org.

If you have any questions or need assistance with registration, please feel free to contact Kelly Jack at Jackk@madisonnjps.org or 973-593-3101 ext. 3102.

Thank you and we look forward to welcoming your child to kindergarten.

If you are participating in the Book Club for "The Self-Driven Child", please see the dates below:

• Wednesday, March 25, 2026, at 7:00 PM - 8:00 PM
• Tuesday, May 19, 2026, at 7:00 PM - 8:00 PM

Help CAS win $500!!! Here's where you vote! Calling all students, parents, teachers, and your local community to vote! This contest is sponsored by Macaroni KID Morris County and The Haslett Team: Nicole & Adam Haslett of Keller Williams Metropolitan Real Estate. Click the photo or here to vote!

- Main responsibilities include: general bookkeeping during our fiscal year, keeping QuickBooks account and all financial records and processes organized and updated, advising and coordinating budgets with the PTO Co-Presidents, providing financial guidance and recaps to PTO Event Chairs, and working with our outside Professional Accountant on taxes and other necessary filings.

- Shadow the current Treasurer beginning this April to learn the position before taking over for the next fiscal year beginning July 1st.

- No prior Quickbooks experience needed. Training can be made available.

Are you looking for a meaningful way to bridge the gap between our PTO and our student leaders? We are seeking a Student Council Chair to act as a vital liaison between the PTO and our 4th and 5th-grade advisors, Mr. Paradiso and Mrs. Jackson.

This is a brand-new, evolving role!

• The Impact: You’ll help facilitate high-energy projects like the School Store, Talent Show, Change for Change, and other amazing events.
• The Requirement: Since many of these activities happen during school hours, we are looking for someone with daytime schedule flexibility.
• The Goal: To support our student leaders in making their ideas a reality.

If you’re organized, communicative, and ready to help our students shine, we want to hear from

you! Email: caspto@gmail.com

Global Day of Unplugging (GDU) is a worldwide 24-hour digital pause encouraging individuals, families, schools, and communities to step away from screens and reconnect in meaningful, face-to-face ways. The attached letter has additional information regarding GDU.

In recognition of this important initiative—and in support of our students’ social and emotional well-being—our elementary students, teachers, and staff will participate in a schoolwide unplugged hour today, Friday, March 6, 2026, from 9:00 AM to 10:00 AM. During this time, classrooms will turn off digital devices and engage in meaningful, interactive activities that promote collaboration, communication, and community building. See the attached letter for additional information

MEF volunteers are at the heart of everything we do.

RSVP if you can. We hope to see you there!

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