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Elementary School Newsbite: October 26th, 2026

Posted Date: 10/26/26 (03:20 PM)
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SOUTH HUNTERDON

Elementary School Newsbite

October 26, 2026
A school hallway wall features a large art display of a sun made entirely from colorful paper cutouts of children's hands, with the words 'TOGETHER WE SHINE' surrounding it.
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The Week of Respect

The Week of Respect was such a fun way to celebrate our first Character Strong trait of the month! 

Throughout the week, students participated in spirit days to show their commitment to being kind and respectful. Students listened to stories, engaged in meaningful discussions about treating others the way we want to be treated, and decorated “hands” to remind us that we ALL have a HAND in showing respect at South Elementary!

It was a wonderful week filled with kindness, connection, and opportunities for our students to put respect into action. We are so proud of the way our students came together to celebrate what it means to be a respectful member of our school community!
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Character Strong

October Trait of the Month: Responsibility

A colorful 'Responsibility Family Newsletter' from PurposeFull People, featuring an overview, conversation starters, and family pursuit ideas.
A colorful Spanish infographic about responsibility and family connection, featuring sections for general vision, intentional activities, and conversation starters.

South Elementary On Location

A teacher reads a book to a group of young children sitting on a blue striped rug in a brightly lit classroom.
In addition to buddy classes, students at South Elementary on Location are enjoying special visits from their buddy staff members this year! In September, Mrs. Cortina and Mr. Nocella spent time reading with students and completing a purposeful craft together. 

This past Friday, Mr. Hudak joined the fun, spending time connecting with students and helping build the strong relationships that make our school community so special!
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Young children sit at tables in a classroom, focused on cutting and gluing paper craft projects.

Around the District

Check out what's happening at our other schools

  • Read the High School Newsbite HERE.
  • Read the Middle School Newsbite HERE.
 

What's Coming Up?

Check out Counselor Cortina's November newsletter HERE. 
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A flyer with autumn leaves background details Thanksgiving spirit week events for South Elementary School in Spanish.