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Elementary School Newsbite: February 24th, 2026

Posted Date: 02/24/26 (03:22 PM)
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South Hunterdon Elementary School Newsbite banner with the date February 24th, 2026.

Random Acts of Kindness Week

Students at the elementary school celebrated Random Acts of Kindness Week in many meaningful ways. Each day included a fun spirit day along with a kindness challenge to encourage positive actions throughout the school community.

A group of smiling children pose together, all wearing comfortable sweatpants and hoodies.
A group of diverse elementary school children stand together, smiling.
Eight smiling young girls stand in a line against a brick wall, wearing colorful and sparkly outfits.
Five smiling children stand in front of a wall decorated with colorful heart-shaped artwork.
Seven children stand in a line against a white brick wall, with a blue banner above them reading 'Day 2 Daily Challenge: Do Something Kind for a Friend'.

A diverse group of children stand in a line, showcasing shirts with positive messages and designs.
A group of diverse children stand together in front of colorful artwork, participating in a daily challenge.
A group of children wearing various hats stand in front of a screen displaying 'Why Be Kind?'.
Seven smiling children stand in front of a bulletin board with the text 'Day 4 Daily Challenge: Play with a new friend at Recess'.
Three children stand together, two girls in hats and a boy in a baseball cap.
Five children stand in a line, posing for a photo in front of a bulletin board.
Children in pajamas stand in a hallway for PJ Day, celebrating "Dream about Kindness".
A stuffed eagle toy hangs on a door handle, adorned with notes and a multiplication chart.
Six children in pajamas pose for a photo, with text overlay reading 'Day 5 Daily Challenge: Help do Chores Around the House'.

Fourth Grade Buddy Activity

Children are engaged in learning activities at their desks in a classroom.

During a buddy activity, students designed and decorated coffee sleeves donated by Union Coffee. Stop in for a cup of coffee or hot cocoa, you just might be the recipient of one of our student-created works of art!

Children at a round table are engaged in an art project, holding up their colorful creations.
Two young boys smile at the camera in a classroom setting with other children in the background.
Children in a classroom hold up handmade cards with drawings and writing.
Children proudly display handmade cards they created at a classroom art table.
Cereal Boxes for Fisherman's Mark

Our staff and students also collected 109 boxes of cereal for Fisherman’s Mark, and we couldn’t be more proud of their generosity. Remember, together we can change the world, one random act of kindness at a time!

Children in pajamas arrange cereal boxes into a large heart shape in a school hallway.
Several cardboard boxes are filled with a variety of cereal boxes, including Lucky Charms, Froot Loops, and Cheerios.
A group of women stand and kneel in front of a school logo.

Hunterdon County Prosecutor's Office Guest Reader

In celebration of Black History Month, Detective Brooks from the Hunterdon County Prosecutor’s Office visited students in grades K–4 to read a story and share about his role in law enforcement. Students enjoyed learning about his important work in the community and had the opportunity to hear firsthand what it means to serve and protect others.

Be sure to ask your children if they learned something new or interesting about working in law enforcement!

A man in a suit reads a book to a group of attentive elementary school students.
Three people stand in front of the South Hunterdon Regional Elementary School logo.
A man in a suit reads a book to children in a classroom with a Valentine's Day-themed Snoopy image on a large screen.

Fourth Graders Perform Random Acts of Kindness

Mrs. Andros and some of our 4th grade Safety Patrol students performed Random Acts of Kindness by delivering muffins to the local firehouse and police station! South Elementary is so grateful for all of our community helpers and the important work they do each day to keep us safe. We are proud of our students for showing appreciation and spreading kindness throughout our community!

Two firefighters stand with four children in front of a red fire truck, holding baked goods.
Four children stand in front of a red fire truck, holding boxes of baked goods.
Four children stand in front of a police car, holding a box of donuts and a thank you sign.

More Fourth Grade Fun

Hatchet Skits: Mr. Hudak & Mrs. Cuozzi’s 4th graders brought learning to life by performing survival skits inspired by Hatchet and the SAS Survival Handbook as part of their Wit & Wisdom Extreme Settings module.

Three children sit at a table in front of a kitchen backdrop, with one girl holding a paper.
Four children are seated at a table in front of a "Talk Show" backdrop.
Three children sit at a table in front of a large screen displaying "TALK SHOW" with a city skyline graphic.
Three smiling boys sit at a table in a kitchen, with plastic cups and napkins in front of them.
Let there be light: A recent 4th grade science project really shines! Students explored energy and circuits by lighting up their own room dioramas. 

Four illuminated diorama scenes depict miniature rooms with various furnishings and decorations.
Four diorama scenes are displayed, each with unique decorations and miniature figures.
Community Classroom: Back in December, a parent from Ms. McDonald's fourth grade class came in to do a presentation and STEM activity in conjunction with their study of the novel Hatchet. Dr. Filomena Hengst presented on shelters and then had students design a shelter using cotton balls, foil and other materials. 

Students work on a craft project at desks in a classroom, with a small pink figure nestled in cotton under foil.
Three children work on a craft project at a table, surrounded by craft supplies like scissors, paper, and cotton balls.
Children work on a craft project at round tables in a classroom, with a map of the US on the wall.

Three children collaborate at round tables in a classroom, working on papers.
A teacher presents images of emergency shelters to a class of young students.
Smart Cookie Celebration

A blue monster mascot poses with a woman and a man, while a small dog stands between them.
A large, friendly blue monster mascot stands in a hallway, gesturing with its hand.
A large, friendly blue monster interacts with a group of young children in a classroom.

We are proud to celebrate the outstanding efforts of our students at both the Middle School and Elementary School during our recent “Smart Cookie” Celebrations!

Students were recognized for meeting their i-Ready Stretch Goals, a significant academic achievement that reflects dedication, growth, and perseverance. i-Ready is an online diagnostic and personalized instruction program used in reading and mathematics. It measures individual student progress throughout the year and helps teachers tailor instruction to meet each learner’s needs.

Each student receives a personalized Stretch Goal based on their diagnostic results. These goals are ambitious yet attainable targets designed to accelerate growth beyond typical expectations. Meeting a Stretch Goal demonstrates not only academic improvement, but also strong effort, focus, and commitment to learning.

To honor their achievement, students were presented with certificates and celebrated in true “Smart Cookie” style — enjoying cookies and milk generously provided by the SHRSD PTO. 

Congratulations to all of our Smart Cookie recipients! Your hard work truly paid off, and we are so proud of your accomplishments. 

Two smiling boys sit on a striped carpet, holding certificates that say "Stretch Growth Achiever".
A group of children and adults pose for a photo with a blue monster mascot, holding certificates.

What's Coming Up?

Click here to see Counselor Cortina's March Newsletter. 

March 7 School Closed: Teacher In-Service
March 30-April 6 School Closed: Spring Recess

Save the date for The South Hunterdon Regional Elementary School Variety Show on Thursday, March 19, 2026, at 6:30 pm.
Poster for The South Hunterdon Regional Elementary School Variety Show on March 19, 2026, at 6:30 PM.
A banner displays school logos: an eagle with 'SH', a circular emblem for 'South Hunterdon Regional Elementary School', and a cartoon eagle with 'Eagles'.

Click HERE to see the Middle School Newsbite
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