MTPS Pride Newsletter
Personalized Learning Drives District Distinction
Educators across the District are engaging students in personalized learning opportunities that build the skills necessary to one day flourish during college studies, a trade school education or in a rapidly evolving global work environment.
This forward-thinking approach to education is the mission of Future Ready Schools New Jersey (FRS-NJ), an organization dedicated to establishing a culture of innovation and empowerment in our schools.

FRS-NJ is a coalition of the New Jersey School Boards Association, New Jersey Institute of Technology, and the New Jersey Department of Education, and one that recognized the District with a prestigious honor on September 16th.

Continue reading about this prestigious achievement by visiting the District website.
Help Shape our Future at a Strategic Planning Public Forum
The District's 2020-2025 Strategic Planning process is underway. Please join us at one of the first Public Forums listed below, learn more about the Strategic Planning process at the District website , and complete the Strategic Planning Survey .

Public Forum #1 Schedule

Oct. 17th - Thompson (7-9 p.m.)
Oct. 18th - Bayshore (9:30-11:30 a.m.)
Oct. 19th - Thorne (9:30-11:30 a.m.)
Leonardo Makes History with
New Book Vending Machine
On Sept. 27, Leonardo Elementary School made history when Principal Peter Smith, PTA President Sandy Lambe, and Reading Development Teacher Tara Garzone presented students with a Book-Dispensing Vending Machine, the first of its kind in New Jersey.

Continue reading on the District website .
MTPS Community Calendar
On Oct. 24th at the Middletown Senior Center at Croydon Hall, Superintendent of Schools, William O. George III, Ed. D., Board of Education President Pamela Rogers, and Mayor Tony Perry will host an informational forum for the senior members of our community from 1-2 p.m. More information here .
P lease join the  Middletown Township Friends of diverse Learners,  (MTFOdL) for a special meeting on Monday, Nov. 18. The event will feature discussion about inclusion in our community, as well as remarks by Fred Buglione of the  New Jersey Coalition for Inclusive Education . More information here .
To view a full list of your school's events please visit the calendar on your school's website.

High school athletics schedules can be viewed at www.shoreconferencenj.org

Middle school athletics schedules can be viewed at www.shoreconferencems.org
River Plaza Celebrates
$1 Million Safe Routes Grant
On Oct. 3 River Plaza students and staff were joined by elected officials and community leaders at the elementary school’s annual "Walk to School" event to celebrate the award of a $1 million grant by New Jersey Safe Routes to School .

The funding will be used for safety improvements along Hubbard Avenue. Learn more at the District website.
The District is now publishing monthly food menus on our website. Breakfast and lunch menus can be viewed online or downloaded on the Food Services page .

Additional information concerning meal pricing, free and reduced meal applications and details about the My School Bucks Online Payment System can also be located on the Food Services page .
District Working to Develop
Global Citizenship Education
District Supervisor of Social Studies and Technology, Wendy Morales, is emphasizing the concept of global citizenship education during the 2019-20 school year. As technology continues to transform higher education and workplace environments the importance of global competency for our students is rapidly increasing. To learn more about the District's global citizenship education efforts please continue reading.
Renowned Chef David Burke Visits High School South
World renowned chef David Burke recently visited High School South where the Monmouth County resident worked with Eagles culinary students in the kitchen to prepare his famous breadless chicken parma dish to be served for lunch. Burke was hosted at High School South by District food vendor Whitsons School Nutrition. For more on his visit please continue reading .
The Middletown Township Public Library (MTPL) is a wonderful community partner with which students and adults can increase educational opportunities through a vast catalog of resources and engaging programming.

For more information about what MTPL has to offer please visit the organization's website .
MTPS Student Shout Outs
Congratulations to High School South's Chris Roder, Kelsey O'Keefe, and Jack Schaeffer, who were recognized as National Merit Scholars in September.
Congratulations to High School North's Jonathan Rasnitsyn and Jada Tulloch, who were recognized as Commended Scholars in September.
Dr. George's Corner - Leading and Learning
As an educator, district leader, and lifelong learner, I am fortunate enough to work in a school district where I learn something new every day. My daily interactions with students, teachers, support staff, administrators, parents, and many others have allowed me to consider unique perspectives and challenge my own beliefs.
For two decades I have had the privilege of serving as an adjunct professor. This opportunity has allowed me to learn alongside educators with different expertise who serve in a variety of district roles. Instead of seeing myself as their professor, I choose to see myself as a “lead learner” inspiring other educators to embrace the infinitely unfinished process of learning.

Each day, we as educators have the ability to motivate all learners by inspiring them to maximize their potential through learning experiences that cultivate their strengths and passions.

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