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Elementary School Newsbite: November 9th, 2026

Posted Date: 11/09/26 (04:07 PM)

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SOUTH HUNTERDON

Elementary School Newsbite

November 9, 2026
Four children stand in a school hallway, each holding up a small voting card.
Two young boys stand outside near a tree covered in ivy, with two blue boxes labeled "PJ Day" and "Hat Day" placed on the ground between them.

School Spirit Day Election

This year on Monday, November 2, Mrs. Cortina led students in our very own election! Students had the chance to vote on a theme for a School Spirt Day. Students had the chance to choose either PJ day vs Hat Day. Both of these Spirit Day themes represent our Character Trait of the month: Gratitude. 

PJ Day helps remind us to have gratitude for comfort and peace within our school community. We are grateful we feel loved and welcome at South Elementary! Hat Day is a way to show gratitude for our personalities and/or our interests. A hat can represent our favorite team, color, or place! Choosing a hat can remind us we are grateful for the things that make each of us special and unique.

PJ revived 236 votes and Hat day had 49 votes. Special thanks to Mrs. Cortina for organizing the election, and to all of our students for participating! 
Three children drop slips into blue boxes labeled 'PJ Day' in a brightly lit classroom.

Character Strong Book Club

Five hexagonal image tiles display children's book covers arranged by grade level from K to 4th against a blue background.

November Trait: Gratitude

During the month of November, we will celebrate and learn about Gratitude! Gratitude reminds us to be thankful each and every day for the things in our lives, both BIG and small. We will explore ways to recognize and show appreciation for the people, experiences, and little moments that make our lives special.

Our CharacterStrong Book Club with Mrs. Corcoran and Mrs. Cortina will take place during media classes the week of November 16–20. Students will enjoy stories and activities that help bring this important character trait to life. 
Students will listen to the following stories:

  • Kindergarten: The Thank You Book by Mo Willems
  • 1st Grade: Grow Grateful by Sage Foster-Lasser and Jon Lasser
  • 2nd Grade: The Candy Dish
  • 3rd Grade: Because by Mo Willems
  • 4th Grade: The Secret of Saying Thanks by Douglas Wood

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?

November 26-27: Thanksgiving Recess - No School.

Check out Counselor Cortina's November newsletter HERE.