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Elementary School Newsbite: November 10th, 2025

Posted Date: 11/10/25 (2:51 PM)
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Halloween Buddy Activity

Mr. Hudak and Mrs. Cuozzi's fourth grade students partnered with Mrs. French's Pre-K kids for a Halloween buddy activity! While making a festive craft, students learned that putting the needs of others first, working together, and accepting each other's differences are all ways to show respect. 
A Pirate's Life for 1st Grade & Pre-K

As part of our district initiative to enhance student learning and invite families in our classroom, Mr. Nguyen, father of Charlie (1st grade) and Molly (Pre-K), came dressed as a pirate to perform sea shanties. He showed the children the book of songs/sea shanties explained that there are different types of books/genres and these songs can be sung and performed. 

The first graders were very engaged and sang along by call-and-response. They were also excited and interested to learn that a sea shanty is a type of folk song and how it was used to keep the pirates/sailors working. All in correlation with our Wit and Wisdom reading program- Module 1: A World of Books. Thank you, Mr. Nguyen, for visiting! 

After-School Enrichment

The Taylor Swift Music & Crafts club meets with Mrs. Falcigno on Wednesdays through December 3rd. Students in grades 2-4 have been enjoying music, choreography and fun crafts inspired by their favorite songs! 
Meanwhile, students in Beads & Beyond with Ms. Silverman & Ms. Romanowski have been enjoying their afternoons creating beautiful works of art. Each week, students in grades 2-4 design a new accessory—like bracelets, keychains, and more—using colorful and creative materials. They use provided supplies to create and design unique projects to take home each week. 

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Catching up with Mr. Meletti

We caught up with 2nd Grade teacher Mr. Meletti to learn more about his teaching strategies and mindset in the classroom.

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Q: What inspired you to enter the field of education?

CM: Education is a second act for me. A few years ago I was a stay-at-home dad, but when my son started kindergarten, I wanted a job that would work around his schedule. A friend of mine suggested subbing, so I thought I’d give it a go. Well, it turned out I loved it! Getting to know all the SHRES’s students from Pre-K to 6th grade was a wonderful experience. Being able to help a child learn and navigate their early years motivates me everyday to give it my all!

Q: What is your first impression of South Hunterdon?


CM: My first impression of South Hunterdon was as a parent. On days off from work I would walk my daughter to school, and it really struck me how all the educators outside the school knew her name and welcomed her so warmly. Now as a teacher at the elementary school, I’m moved by how everyone in the building cares for our kids, the teachers, the custodians, the paras, administrative staff, everyone. No one at South Hunterdon is just going through the motions, everyone is fully engaged to help students grow.

Q: How do you define student success in the classroom? 

CM: When students are eager to try something new and challenge themselves, I believe they have succeeded. By having the willingness to face the unfamiliar, students will not just succeed in the classroom, but in life as well. I also define student success by how they treat one another. Again, being able to be kind, respectful, and empathetic will take students further than their schooling. 
Q: What makes 2nd grade a special time to help students grow?

CM: By the time students reach second grade they have been through many firsts. Pre-K, Kindergarten, and 1st grade are all novel years. When faced with novelty we react. I feel second grade is a formative time. Children are figuring out “who am I as a student?” and as a second grade teacher it is my responsibility to guide them in this journey. I want to put my students on the right path academically, socially, and emotionally, and set them up for success throughout Elementary School and beyond. 

Q: What is the most important thing you hope students learn from you? 

CM: Regrouping for subtraction, Ha! No, while that is very important, I hope students learn to be positive and persevere. Positivity is where it all starts! If a student comes to learning believing they can do anything, they will. Perseverance is keeping that positivity, even when things get tough. 
What's Coming Up?

November 26 Early Dismissal
November 27-28 School Closed: Happy Thanksgiving!


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