PTMS June 10-14

PTMS Wildcats,

We hope that everyone enjoyed their weekend.  This week we will conclude the 2023-24 school year.  As we close out this school year, we have a lot of great things taking place this week at PTMS.  

On Tuesday, Mr. Softie will visit PTMS and provide each student with an ice cream.  

On Wednesday, the Kona Ice truck will visit PTMS and provide each student with water ice.  Also on Wednesday night, PTMS will celebrate the class of 2024 with Ceremony.    

On Friday, students will participate in our end-of-the-year field day as we close out the last day of the 2023-24 school year.   

On behalf of the faculty and administration at PTMS, we wish all of our students and families a safe and fun summer.  See you all in September! 

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PTMS June 3-7

PTMS Wildcats,

We hope that everyone enjoyed their weekend.  It is hard to believe we are in the final 10 days of the 2023-24 school year.  We thank our parents and guardians who made it out to see our Frozen Junior Drama Club Production.  It was a great turnout and our students did an amazing job showcasing their talent!

This week our 8th-grade will go to Great Adventure and our band students will head to Funplex for their end-of-year trips.  We look forward to seeing our students have a great experience on each of their trips!    

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PTMS May 28-31

PTMS Wildcats,

We hope that everyone enjoyed their weekend.  This week may be short, however, we have a lot of great things going on as we head into the final 14 days of the 2023-24 school year. 

This week PTMS is looking forward to seeing our Drama Club production of Frozen Junior and our Art Show on Wednesday, May 29th.  The art show will begin at 5:30pm and the Frozen Junior performance will begin around 6:30pm.  

Our 5th-grade students will have their LEAD (Law Enforcement Against Drugs) graduation and a class trip to Tall Pines Campground. 

Grade 7 will have their class trip to Historical Philadelphia and cruise on The Spirit of Philadelphia.     

Grade 8 will visit APSHS for a tour and to see how their transition to high school will look for the 2024-25 school year.  

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PTMS May 20-24

PTMS Wildcats,

We hope that everyone enjoyed their weekend.  State Testing has now concluded for the 2023-24 school year.  We will continue to complete make-up testing for any absent student.  This week PTMS will acknowledge our third marking period honor roll students with their celebratory breakfast.  In addition, we are now down to the final 19 days of the 2023-24 school year.  Over the next few weeks, we have grade-level trips, spring concerts, field day, and other celebrations.  Wildcats, make sure you stay off of the restricted list so you can attend all of these fun end-of-the-year activities with your classmates.       

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PTMS May 13-17

PTMS Wildcats,

We hope that everyone had a great weekend.  Last week, PTMS hosted our Mural Residency, Bren Bataclan.  Mr. Bataclan provided mini assemblies for each grade level in which he taught the students how to create memorable artwork for themselves.  In addition, he had each student create a specific piece of art that he used for inspiration on the mural he left inside of our media center.  We thank Mr. Bataclan and our Wildcats for creating such an amazing work of art for our current and future Wildcats to see for years to come.  

This week PTMS will continue with NJSLA Testing and finish on Thursday.  We thank all of our parents and guardians for having their students present and on time for school.  This is a huge help in ensuring that we can start and end on time to continue with our day. 

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PTMS May 6-10

PTMS Wildcats,

We hope that everyone enjoyed their weekend.  We had our final Wildcat Wildness for the 2023-24 school year on Friday.  Grade 6 and Grade 8 were victorious in their grade-level competitions.  Our Wildcats showcased great sportsmanship and thoroughly enjoyed themselves during the competitions.  We thank our staff who worked to make such a great experience for our Wildcats. 

This week we will be celebrating Teacher Appreciation Week at PTMS along with School Nurse's Day.  We look forward to highlighting our amazing teaching staff and school nurse throughout the week for their hard work and dedication provided daily to our Wildcats!  

Also, this Thursday and Friday, PTMS will officially begin NJSLA for grades 5 and 8 in Science.  Parents and guardians, we need your assistance in making sure all of our students are present and on time so we can move through testing as quickly as possible.  We thank you for your support.   

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PTMS April 29-May 3

PTMS Wildcats,

We hope that everyone enjoyed their weekend.  We have much going on this week at PTMS as we close out April and head into May.   

Tomorrow begins our Spirit Week leading up to our third and final Wildcat Wildness for the 2023-24 school year.  We look forward to seeing our Wildcats showcase their school and grade-level spirit this week.

Tuesday, April 30th is our Spring Band concert taking place at APSHS.  Come on out and see our students showcase their instrumental talents led by Mr. Wade.  

Friday, May 3rd is an early dismissal for our district-wide professional development.      

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PTMS April 22-26

PTMS Wildcats,

We hope that everyone enjoyed their weekend.  This week will finish the last full week of April for the 2023-24 school year.  While the end of the year fun is just around the corner, we know this week provides a great opportunity for our students to visit their parents/guardians with Bring Your Child to Work Day on Thursday, April 25th.  If you plan on participating, please have your child bring in a letter on the company letterhead stating that he/she was with you for Bring Your Child to Work Day.  This letter can be brought to the main office on Friday, April 26th.  We thank you in advance and hope that our Wildcats enjoy this opportunity.  

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PTMS April 15-19

 PTMS Wildcats,

  We hope that everyone had a great weekend.  We are now in the final marking period for the 2023-2024 school year.  Wildcats, make sure you finish strong with your academics and with your behavior.  The end of the year provides a lot of activities, trips, and celebrations.  Our goal is to have all of you be a part of these special events.  We have a lot to look forward to during the final marking period, if you need any support let us know.    

This week on Friday, April 19th PTMS will welcome our future Wildcats to our school.  During the 4th-grade visit, students will be provided tours, an overview of our after-school clubs/activities, events that are held throughout the school year, and what to expect when they officially become a Wildcat in September.         

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PTMS April 8-12

PTMS Wildcats,

We hope that everyone enjoyed their weekend.  This week PTMS has a lot going on as we head into the final week of the third marking period.  

On Monday, all students will be given Solar Eclipse viewing glasses to view the expected Solar Eclipse.  Due to the timing of our dismissal and the expected maximum viewing window between 3-3:30pm, we will provide students with their glasses and instructions so this experience can be maximized once they arrive home from school.  Here is the link to see how the eclipse will progress throughout the timeframe.  

On Wednesday, PTMS will welcome, The Illusion Maker.  The assembly will be for our 5th-grade students presenting the "True or False" Magical Environmental Quiz Show!  We look forward to seeing some of the tricks from our magician and teaching our youth about the importance of recycling.  

Thursday, April 11 marks the end of the third marking period for the 2023-24 school year.  Wildcats, be sure that everything has been turned in and that you are keeping up with your academics.  As we head into the final marking period, use this time to look at your overall grade average and start to plan for a strong finish to the academic school year.     

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PTMS April 2-5

PTMS Wildcats,

We hope that everyone enjoyed their Spring Break.  As we head into the final stretch of the 2023-24 school year, we want to remind all of our Wildcats about the great activities and celebrations to close out the school year.  We still have one more Wildcat Wildness, Field Day, Renaissance activities, class trips, and more!  You must remain off the restricted list due to behavioral infractions to attend these great events.  We are all here to see each of you cross the finish line so continue to make positive choices, complete your classwork, and communicate with the adults in the building if you need any support.  We are all in this together!      

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PTMS March 25-28

PTMS Wildcats, 

We hope that everyone had a great weekend.  This is a 4-day week with an early dismissal on Thursday, March 28th as we head into Spring Break.  Although it is a short week, we have a lot of great things going on in our school during these 4-days.   

-The PTMS RTI Interventionists look forward to beginning services in Math and ELA with students identified through our data analysis process.  All students needing services received a letter on Thursday or Friday.  We look forward to supporting these students in their continuous academic growth.          

-This Wednesday, PTMS welcomes Denee Angelo from the Salem County Sheriff's Department to present an assembly on Anti-Bullying and provide steps to take to support one another in and out of school.  Our goal has been and will continue to support our students and provide strategies to create a safe, nurturing, and respectful school community at PTMS.  

-PTMS will participate in a fun spirit week as we head into Spring Break.  See the flyer below to see each day's theme so you don't miss out!

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PTMS March 18-22

PTMS Wildcats,

We hope that everyone enjoyed their weekend.  Thank you to all parents and guardians who attended our NJHS Inductions last week.  We look forward to seeing the newest members continue to make a difference at PTMS and in our community.  Also, the PTMS Book Fair was a huge success.  We thank our parents and guardians who assisted in running and supporting our students in finding the perfect book for their interests.  

This week our PTMS RTI Data Team will analyze the NWEA Map data and make groups for the final round of intervention services.  All students identified will be given a letter to take home with the program information.  

Mark your calendars, the PTMS Drama Club will showcase their talents this Thursday, March 21st.  Information was previously sent out to the parent/guardian email provided in PowerSchool.  We look forward to seeing our Wildcats showcase their many talents!   

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PTMS March 11-15

PTMS Wildcats,

We hope that everyone enjoyed their weekend.  We have a lot of great things going on this week at PTMS.  

On Monday and Tuesday, all of our PTMS Wildcats will be taking their final Reading and Mathematics NWEA Map Assessment.  We encourage all of our Wildcats to do their best to showcase their knowledge.  These results will be used by our classroom teachers to support instruction as well as determine students in need of support for our final round of RTI services.      

Also, this week will be the PTMS Book Fair Monday-Friday.  There will also be evening hours for parents on Tuesday.  A previous email was sent to all parents email on file via PowerSchool outlining this information.  We look forward to seeing our Wildcats immerse themselves in a book of their choosing.  

This week our PTMS NJHS Inductions will take place on Wednesday.  On behalf of the faculty and staff at PTMS, we look forward to honoring and welcoming the  41 newest members of the PTMS NJHS and their families.  

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PTMS March 4-7

PTMS Wildcats,

We hope that you all enjoyed your weekend.  This week is a shortened 4-day week for students as the district will be closed on Friday, March 8th for our county-wide in-service.  Our 8th-grade students will have an opportunity this week to meet with the high school counselors for assistance with final course selection as they prepare for the next phase in their educational journey.  

PTMS will administer the final NWEA MAP Spring Testing round from Monday, March 11-Tuesday, March 12.  We encourage all of our Wildcats to try their best on these two assessments as this data is used by your teachers to inform instruction and will assist with RTI placement.  

The PTMS Book Fair is also scheduled for March 11-15th.  We look forward to having this back at PTMS to allow our students to purchase a book that meets their interests.   

Mark your calendars, the PTMS Drama Club will be showcasing their talents on Thursday, March 21st at 6:30pm.  Come on out to PTMS to support these talented Wildcats as they showcase their abilities!  

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PTMS February 26-March 1

PTMS Wildcats,

We hope that everyone enjoyed their weekend.  This Friday, March 1, will mark the mid-point for the third marking period.  Wildcats, as we continue our academic journey, we want to remind each of you about the importance of modeling positive behavior and hard work in and out of the classroom. Your behavior sets the tone for the entire learning environment. Be sure to show respect to your teachers, classmates, and school property.

As we finish the remainder of the school year, challenge yourself to excel in your classes by completing your assignments on time, studying diligently, and asking for help when needed. Remember, your efforts now will shape your future. We are all here to support you!

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PTMS February 20-23

PTMS Wildcats,

We hope everyone enjoyed their extended weekend.  Last week, our students and staff showed their school spirit throughout the week in our daily themes leading up to Wildcats Wildness.  Our grade levels did a great job coming together to celebrate our school and its teams for each event. Grade 6 won in our grade 5 vs. 6 competition and grade 8 won in our grade 7 vs. 8 competition. Wildcats, let's carry this energy forward into everything we do, both in and out of the classroom. Let's continue to support each other, lift each other up, and strive for excellence in all that we do.

Looking ahead to this week, we will have our second marking period Honor Roll Breakfast to celebrate the outstanding academic achievements of our students. This event is a testament to the hard work, dedication, and perseverance demonstrated by these exceptional individuals. The Honor Roll Breakfast will occur on Thursday (Grades 5-6) and Friday (Grades 7-8. During this event, we will recognize students who have achieved Superintendent and Principal's list.

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PTMS February 12-15

PTMS Wildcats,

We hope that everyone enjoyed their weekend.  The second marking period grades have been finalized and are now viewable in PowerSchool.  We look forward to working together during the second half of the year with all of our Wildcats to continue to maximize their individual achievement.    

Our upcoming week may be short, however, we have a lot of great things taking place around PTMS.  

• This Tuesday, February 13th marks the 100th school day for the 2023-24 school year.  
• Wednesday, February 14th we will be doing our Renaissance drawing.  Be sure to turn in your tickets.  
• Thursday, February 15th is an early dismissal day.  Also, on Thursday is Wildcat Wildness Round 2.  Best of luck to our Wildcats in these fun competitions.   
• Friday, February 16-Monday, February 19 PTSD will be closed for President's Day Weekend.            

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PTMS February 5-9

PTMS Wildcats,

We hope that everyone had a great weekend.  The second marking period has officially ended for the 2023-24 school year.  As we head into the final half of the school year, we encourage all of our Wildcats to continue to stay focused and on top of their studies.  This can include using your agenda book to stay organized, reviewing your notes before and after class, looking over your classes and school work in PowerSchool, and checking in with your teachers on your progress.  

Our PTMS Family Trivia Night was a huge success.  We thank all of our families and students who were able to come.  Our top 3 Trivia Winners were rewarded with commemorative pins and trivia games to play around the house to keep the fun going.

This week is National School Counselor Week.  PTMS would like to thank our two guidance counselors Ms. Botto and Ms. Ford for their endless dedication and support to our students, staff, and community at large.  We are fortunate to have both of these professionals work at PTMS.  Our students and staff made a message board for our counselors which displayed the positive impact they have made and continue to make daily at PTMS. 

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PTMS January 29-February 2

PTMS Wildcats,

We hope that everyone enjoyed their weekend.  We have a lot going on at PTMS this week.  

On Tuesday, students in grades 6-8 will be provided information on how they can join the spring PTMS track team.  This is a great opportunity to be a part of a team and participate in an event showcasing your track and field ability as well as make new friends.  

Thursday, February 1, marks the midway point for the 2023-24 school year.  In addition, this marks the end of the second marking period.  Wildcats, log in to PowerSchool so you can continue to monitor your progress as well as submit any work that is not past the due date. 

Do you know your Trivia?  Well then come out to PTMS on Thursday for our 2nd annual family trivia night and see if your team can take home the prize as 2024 Champion.  Any questions, please email Ms. Hetzell at khetzell@pittsgrove.net.  

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