9/2 | Kindergarten & New Student Ice Cream Social

KINDERGARTEN & NEW STUDENT ICE CREAM SOCIAL – 9/2! Watchung PTA will host a formal Kindergarten & New Student Ice Cream Social before the start of school, which will be the first opportunity to meet your child’s Kindergarten teacher, Principal Krenn and members of the PTA. We hope you will join us! WHEN September 2\ –…

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8/28 | Weed the Walk

Join us for the annual Weed the Walk! WHEN: Friday, August 28 – 9am-11am WHERE: Garden St Entrance Calling all green-thumbs and landscape lovers! The front walk of Watchung is currently an overgrown mess of weeds.  Let’s spiff it up a little for the first day of school! We’ll be there  Friday, August 28 to…

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Aug 6 & 16 | Playground Playdates for Incoming Students

Welcome to Watchung! We are happy to organize a few Playground Playdates for all Incoming Kindergarteners and New Students. Please Join Us! Where: Watchung Playground When: Wednesday, August 6: 4-5:30pm Saturday, August 16: 10-11:30pm   We hope to see you on the Playground!  

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5/2 | Watchung Derby Night Fundraiser

2025 WATCHUNG DERBY NIGHT FUNDRAISER 7:00-11:00pm – 18 Label Studios, Montclair If you have yet to get your ticket, you can GET TICKETS HERE There will be a private Bourbon Tasting experience with a live cigar roller – Tickets sold separately Silent Auction – get ready for the Silent Auction! We have a great lineup…

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4/25 | Watchung Legacy Bricks Orders DUE

4/25 – Watchung Legacy Bricks Orders Due To commemorate your student’s time at Watchung or to recognize a beloved teacher/staff member, you can buy a Legacy Brick! They will be installed near the main school entrance before the end of the school year. By Friday April 25th, please email your completed Order Form to unaidu@cisco.com and pay via Legacy Brick Giveback preferable)  or Venmo listed in Order Form

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4/22-26 | STEAM Week

STEAM Week April 22-26 4/25 – STEAM Week In-Class Rotations – (K-2 9-10:15am; 3-5 10:15-11:30am) – On Friday of STEAM Week, we will have a STEAM station per every classroom of every grade, with lots of parent participation. We encourage you to join us for your child’s grade by signing up for an available spot in This SignUp Genius. Parent volunteers will stay in one…

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3/18 | Connected not Consumed hosted by Screen Aware Montclair

Screen Aware Montclair presents: Connected, Not Consumed:  Learn More About Smartphone Alternatives with Denise Kulhan, head of Screen Aware Montclair When:   March 18th from 6:30-7:30 Where:  Watchung auditorium Please RSVP here:   https://www.signupgenius.com/go/60B0549ACAA2CA1F85-54937790-smartphone Why Attend? Discover practical communication options that keep your family connected without social media access Learn about kid-friendly devices designed specifically for elementary-aged children…

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2/28 – 3/31 | READ-A-THON!

The Watchung School PTA Readathon is about to start–the first week of reading kicks off Friday February 28th! This annual fundraiser is designed to help build a love of reading, with a side benefit of raising money for the school! Money raised by the Readathon goes to the general PTA fund, which helps pay for free PTA events, scholarships…

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3/8 | Family Skate

WHEN: March 8 | 1-2:30pm WHERE: Clary Anderson Ice Arena   Join us for a family skate sesh at Clary Anderson. Bring your own skates, or rent them free of charge at the rink. Please RSVP so we have an accurate sense of how many folks to expect.

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2/24 – 3/1 | BIG TOP BOOK FAIR!

STEP RIGHT UP…..The Greatest Stories Are Waiting For You! The Watchung PTA in partnership with Watchung Booksellers present…. BIG TOP BOOK FAIR! Wed. 2/26 to Fri. 2/28 (9am to 4pm) Sat. 3/1 (9am to 1pm) – Family Day Please see attached Flyer for Details. Book Fair 2025 Flyer   Volunteers: Many volunteers are needed to…

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