Wolf Weekly

Flocktown-Kossmann Weekly Newsletter
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FKS families,

The weeks seem to get busier and busier as the year progresses both in academics and fun!!! While we maintain the academic rigor we expect our students to be exposed to, we always infuse activities and service learning projects to help develop our young people into empathetic, productive and kind citizens.

This week was a critical week as we celebrated and had age appropriate discussions around kindness and spreading kindness to different members of our school community. Acts of kindness were on display every day and we hope this continues as the norm in order to create an ever evolving kind, inclusive school environment.

We were also fortunate to be witness to the musical stylings of our 5th grade musicians who performed in school and again at night for our guests. It is always amazing to me how proficient young children can be with something as difficult as learning to read music and play an instrument. Congratulations to Ms. Fessenden and her troupe of budding musicians who really outdid themselves.

We wish you all a safe and healthy extended weekend and see you Tuesday when we return to school.

Sincerely,

Your Principal, Dr. Christopher Marangon

Your Assistant Principal, Mr. John Winsted

WEEK IN REVIEW

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Buddies!!!!

Our Buddy classes continue to enjoy spending time working together and learning from each other. Most recently Miss Benbrook's 1st grade class enjoyed time with Ms. Lindert's 5th grade class where 5th grade students helped their 1st grade buddies work on and create their Valentine's bags!

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PTA

On behalf of the FKS PTA, we would like to congratulate the following students who have advanced from the County to the State level of judging in the Reflections Art Program! 

Primary Division (K-2nd)

Felicity June Galgocy: Dance Choreography | Literature | Music Composition | Photography

Intermediate Division (3rd-5th)

Victoria Alcamo: Dance Choreography
Amelia Galgocy: Literature | Music Composition | Photography
Skyler Papaganeres: Film Production
Landon Silvia: Film Production
Theo Tal: Music Composition
 
Congratulations, and best of luck!

The FKS PTA Welcomes You! Grab your seat at the table and help us decide on programs, events and improvements for our children! If you find yourself with a spare hour, volunteer and help us pull off all the great events we have planned! PTA members get discounts on our most popular events and access to our Facebook page!

PTA School Store: will be open on the first Friday of every month for Flocktown students. Students will have the opportunity to shop during their lunches. To volunteer, click HERE. Please remember to send in change and small bills - nothing larger than a $5 bill.

We would love you to get involved!!!! Join HERE and help us support students.

Find the latest PTA newsletter HERE

Next General Meeting: Wednesday, Feb 19, 7:00-8:00 pm in Flocktown Library.

Website: www.fkpta.org, Email:fkptapresident1@gmail.com, WWW.FACEBOOK.COM/GROUPS/FKPTA

PTA presents: President’s Day Bowling!!!!

Join us once again at:

Oakwood Lanes: (234 Rt-31 Washington, NJ 07882)

Monday, February 17th, 2025, 10am-12pm

$20 pp includes: 2hr lane rental, shoes, pizza & drink*

Registration is online only

https://fkpta-bowling-2025.cheddarup.com

*Additional food/drink/gratuities to be paid separately.

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FKPTA Theater Week

The Flocktown Kossmann PTA is excited to welcome back Theater Week on March 3 - 7, 2025!

More information and sign-up HERE.

Taubenslaug Productions, our theater partner, will have the children performing "The Brave Little Tailors of Transylvania." Taubenslaug Productions is a professional children’s theater group who will cast, produce and stage this year’s play all in 1 week! They are dedicated to presenting quality family entertainment and teaching children how theater arts can build confidence and be FUN!

Only students in grades 3rd, 4th and 5th can participate. Due to space limitations on the Flocktown Stage, sign ups are limited to the first 65 students.

Rehearsal Times in the Flocktown Multipurpose Room:

Mon, 3/3 to Wed, 3/5:  2PM- 4PM. Thu, 3/6: 2PM-3:45PM

Final performance for family and friends will be held on Friday, 3/7, at 7:00 pm at the Cucinella Cafetorium. All performers please arrive by 6:30pm to the cafetorium dressed in costume. A school performance will be held earlier that day at 12:45 pm for students only.

Any questions, please contact the Theater Week Chairs:

Kieran Rafter or Stefanie Lourenco: theaterweekfkpta@gmail.com

Tricky Tray

Tricky Tray!

FKS PTA is proud to announce the annual Tricky Tray

Join us for a night of Tricky Tray Fun!

See the flyer and/or click HERE for details and sign-up.

This is Flocktown Kossmann's Biggest Fundraiser of the year and supports a variety of educational enhancements for our children throughout the school year!

When: Friday, March 14th, 2025. Doors open at 5:30, calling begins at 7:00pm.

Where: St. Mark The Evangelist Church, 59 Spring Lane, Long Valley, NJ 07853

Upcoming Dates and Events

Mon, Feb 17: Schools Closed - President's Day

Mon, Feb 17: PTA Bowling event. Oakwood Lanes, 10am-12pm

Wed, Feb 19: Wolf Wednesday - Wear your FKS colors and spirit wear.

Wed, Feb 19: CogAT Testing for 2nd grade

Wed, Feb 19: PTA Meeting. 7pm, Flocktown Library.

Wed, Feb 26: Wolf Wednesday - Wear your FKS colors and spirit wear.

Wed, Mar 5: Wolf Wednesday - Wear your FKS colors and spirit wear.

Fri, March 7: PTA School Store (Flocktown) during lunches

Fri, March 7: Theater Week Performance (3rd/4th/5th) at Cucinella, 7pm

Mon, Mar 10: 4th Grade Field Trip

Wed, Mar 12: End of Trimester 2

Wed, Mar 12: Wolf Wednesday - Wear your FKS colors and spirit wear.

Thu, Mar 13: Therapy Dog Visit

Fri, Mar 14: PTA Tricky Tray (St. Mark The Evangelist Church)

Links

  • Code of Conduct: Please find the district code of conduct for student behavior HERE.

  • Communication Framework: Use the communication guidelines listed HERE to ensure successful resolution of any questions and/or concerns.

  • Saltine Times: Health newsletter from our wonderful school nurses is HERE.

  • Transportation questions: email transportation@wtschools.org or call 9088765311 x1. You can also visit the transportation section of the district website to see any bus delays.

  • Arrival/Dismissal: Indicate your child’s dismissal on the PickUp Patrol website.

  • After Care: Please find information about MVCA at this link.

  • Lunch: Please find information from Maschio’s food service HERE

  • Attendance: Regular attendance is essential for a child’s success. Board Policy (5200)

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Flocktown-Kossman Elementary School

Website: Click HERE

Location: 90 Flocktown Rd, Long Valley, NJ 07853

Phone: (908) 850-1010

Principal: Dr. Christopher G. Marangon

Assistant Principal: Mr. John W. Winsted