FKS Community,

On behalf of the Flocktown-Kossmann faculty we wish all of our Wolves a safe, healthy and fun Spring Break. We hope you have a chance to recharge and get outside if the weather cooperates. 

When we return on April 6th we will only have 54 days of school left in the 2025-2026 school year, meaning full steam ahead for instruction and learning!!!

Keep up to date with all the school events and activities through this weekly newsletter and teacher emails and as always, if you have any questions, please reach out.

Sincerely,

Dr. Christopher Marangon and Mr. John Winsted

FKS Principal & Asst. Principal

Flocktown Kossmann has won 1st Place!!!!

After finishing 2nd in all of Morris County in 2025 we are happy to report that in the 2026 contest involving most schools in all of Morris County we finished 1st. It was a very tight race right down to the finish line, so thank you to the FKS school community for supporting us, voting and showing the county what we already know – FKS is #1 

MARCH

Mon 30 - Fri 3: School Closed - Spring break

APRIL

Mon 6: 4 PAWS Assembly

Wed 8: Wolf Wednesday - Wear FKS spirit wear/school colors

Fri 10: PTA School Store

Fri 10: Talent Show at WMC

Mon 13 - Thu 16: Book Fair

Mon 13: Author Visit

Wed 15: Wolf Wednesday - Wear FKS spirit wear/school colors

Wed 15: PTA Meeting

Fri 17: Kindergarten Field Trip

Fri 17: Tricky Tray

Wed 22: Wolf Wednesday - Wear FKS spirit wear/school colors

Thu 23: Take your child to work day

Thu 23: Author Visit

Fri 23: 1st Grade Field Trip

Fri 23: 5th Grade Trout release trip

Wed 29: Wolf Wednesday - Wear FKS spirit wear/school colors

Thu 30: PK Field Trip

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!

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

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

Next Mtg: 4/15/2026

Dear Kossmann Parents/Guardians (Grades K-2),

Welcome to the FKPTA production of The Quest for the Golden Paw! We are so excited to see our youngest wolves showcase their talents. Whether your child is a seasoned performer or stepping onto the "stage" for the first time, our goal is to make this process fun, brave, and full of heart. Kids from Kindergarten through 2nd grade are welcome to join, and 2nd graders can audition to be the leads of the show!

Notes:

Sign Up by Sunday 3/30

If we get more than 20 participants, we will have a lottery, and you will find out if you have been selected on 3/31. 

Rehearsals are held on Mondays: April 6, 13, 20, 27, May 4, 11. 3:30 PM – 5:30 PM

Show: May 18th, Time TBD

Sign up HERE

NYTimes Bestselling Author Beth Ferry is coming to Flocktown-Kossmann School on April 13!  Purchase your book by March 30 (or sooner) to get your signed copy!

NYTimes Bestselling author Kate Messner and illustrator Brian Biggs will be visiting Kossmann grades PK-2 on April 23rd, Take Your Child to Work Day.  Purchase books for Kate Messner by April 6th!  Order here: https://tinyurl.com/WhaleKossmann

Flocktown School Store: Click HERE to volunteer

First Friday of the month our Flocktown students will have the chance to shop during lunches! Change and small bills please - anything larger than a $5 bill will not be accepted. 

All new Spirit Wear designs available now! If you already got yours and are looking for some new ideas, or haven't had a chance yet, check out the amazing items now!!! Go to the shop HERE.

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.

• Transportation questions: email transportation@wtschools.org or call 9088765311 x1. 

• 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)

• Drop off/Pick-Up: All new procedures and traffic patterns for 2025-2026. 

  • Click HERE, HERE and HERE for maps of drop off instruction

  • Click HERE and HERE for maps of how to exit school

• School Hours: See school hours and schedules HERE.