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Elementary School Newsbite: April 13th, 2026

Posted Date: 04/13/26 (01:19 PM)
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Banner for South Hunterdon Elementary School, featuring the school's name and logo.

A table displays a variety of children's books, including 'Wings of Fire' graphic novels and 'Junie B. Jones' boxed sets.
A blue cardboard guitar cutout with 'SHRES FAMILY LITERACY NIGHT' written on it.
Two young girls and an adult look at children's books on a table decorated with musical notes and drums.

Family Literacy Night

On Wednesday, March 25th, the South Hunterdon Regional Education Association hosted its annual Family Literacy Night. The event was funded by the NJEA Public Education Partnership grant.

This year’s theme was Reading Rocks! There were a variety of activities to participate in, such as creating your own rock star, WORDLE, bracelet making, karaoke, BINGO for books, and rock painting.  After activities, students returned to the book tables to select free books to bring home!

Finally, Jay Cooper, author and illustrator, held a workshop style presentation where students were able to plan out a 4 frame graphic novel. They were excited to take home a signed copy of one of the books he illustrated- Bots.

We are thankful that this continues to be a well attended event where we can celebrate all things literacy!  We are already coming up with ideas for next year and we hope to see you there!

Feel free to fill out the survey to let us know what you thought!

A group of children gather around a table with a man, while another man stands nearby in a blue shirt.
A window decorated with various handmade paper stars of different patterns and colors.
Children engage in sensory play with sand at tables decorated with musical instruments.

A classroom scene with children and adults gathered around desks, with a large screen at the front.
A teacher leads a classroom of children in an interactive session, with hands raised in participation.
A teacher leads a drawing lesson for children sitting on the floor in a classroom.
A classroom scene with adults and children engaged in an activity around tables.
A group of children gather around a table with an adult, engaged in an activity.
A sign on a yellow cone reads 'RESERVED PARKING for author/illustrator Jay Cooper Welcome to SHRES!'.
Children sit on the floor watching a teacher draw on a large screen, with artwork displayed on easels.

Math-a-Thon

The Math-A-Thon fundraising deadline has been extended to Wednesday, April 15. We would love to see more participation for this great cause! 

It’s not too late for students to participate and support St. Jude—complete your Funbook and collect donations to join the fun! 

Click here to donate: SHRES 2026 Math-A-Thon Fundraising Link.

What's Coming Up?

The Harvest Family Success Center in Flemington has a variety of opportunities available this month, including family activities, parent education programs, support groups, and community events. We hope you’ll find something that fits your needs or interests! Check out their event calendar to learn more. 

April 17th, 2026 Math-a-Thon Ice Cream Celebration
April 23rd, 2026 Bring Your Child to Work Day
May 1st, 2026 Spring Concerts: Kindergarten & 1st Grade

Check out Counselor Cortina's April Newsletter HERE and May Newsletter HERE.

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