Thomas Jefferson School

January 31, 2020
Upcoming Events
February 7th - Welcome Back to the 60s Dance
February 14th & 17th - SCHOOL CLOSED for Mid-Winter Break
Updated Menus for February
Please note that their have been adjustments made to the Breakfast and Lunch Menus for February. You can access the updated menus by clicking the buttons below or going to rockboro.org and checking TJ's Virtual Backpack.
Computer Science Family Night
Thank you to all the families and students who came out for Computer Science Family Night!  We believe that STEM, coding, and computer science can be accessible to all students, no matter their age. Our goal of Computer Science Family Night is to reinforce that STEM and coding can be fun and educational, as well as simple with practice. Thanks again for attending and we can't wait for our next family night!
Summer Program Opportunities
Parents, are you looking for something for your kids to do this coming summer? Then check out the following opportunities: Morris Hills Regional District is offering an Acceleration Program for our current 8th graders and a Robotics Preview for our current 6th and 7th grade students. Click below to find out more!
100th Day of School Donations
Each year, our students support a local initiative known as "Connect for Community." “Connect for Community” is a program started by a small group of volunteers to help supplement donations to our local food pantries, who continue to see demand rise at a rate of 100% per year. Click the link below to see how your child(ren) can support this wonderful cause.
Governor's Educator of the Year
So proud to honor our Educator and Support Professional nominees and winners at our BOE meeting on Tuesday night! Thank you all for your incredible service to our students and schools. Our community is so fortunate to have you on board!
A Great Season for Our Student Athletes
Congratulations to our boys' and girls' basketball teams, and thank you to coaches Longo, Onischuk and Leahey. What a great season and incredible support from our parents and community. We are so proud of our student athletes.

Thank you also to Mrs. Love and our Rams Band! Great performance at our Pep Rally this week!
Morris Hills Regional District School Choice Lottery Program
Parents of our 8th graders, be sure to click the link below to checkout information regarding the school choice lottery program for Morris Hills Regional District. The deadline is February 1st.
Yearbooks
The 2020 Thomas Jefferson Yearbook is available to purchase at a discounted price online - for a limited time only. Click the button below   and follow the Thomas Jefferson tab for ordering # 40637. Online yearbooks are $25.00, but will be priced at $35.00 once the online order center is closed. Don't delay and purchase your yearbook today!
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Thomas Jefferson School - 95 East Main Street, Rockaway NJ 07866 - Phone: 973-625-8603