Mendham Township
Elementary School

About MTES
MTES provides a strong academic program within a supportive nurturing environment. Our talented teaching and support staff focus on each student by identifying their academic needs, providing appropriate interventions, and differentiating instruction. This approach maximizes the growth and potential of Every Student - Every Day!
Academics
MTES provides a strong academic program within a supportive nurturing environment for all children. Our talented teaching and support staff focus on each student by identifying their academic needs, providing appropriate interventions and differentiating instruction based on learning styles, interests and talents. This approach allows our students to learn and grow in line with their potential and reach high levels of achievement.
Teachers
Our teachers continuously exchange and explore the most effective instructional methodologies. They are highly skilled professionals who focus on facilitating best practices in the classroom through Professional Learning Communities. Ultimately, they strive to provide a top notch social, emotional, and academic experience for all MTES students. Please communicate with your child's teacher, they welcome your partnership!
Early Childhood
We provide an exceptional overall experience for about 450 students in pre-school through grade four. Development of character is a vital component in a child's early education. Each of us plays a vital role in our children becoming well-adjusted, responsible, mindful and compassionate young people
- Pre-School (3 & 4 yr. olds)
- Kindergarten
Special Programs
Our Gifted and Talented Program provides opportunities for students in grades K-2 to have weekly in-class enrichment activities. Identified grade 3 and grade 4 students are provided pull-out instruction in language arts, math, and critical and creative thinking. All Grade 3 and Grade 4 students have the opportunity to select from a variety of enrichment offerings such as environmental sustainability, garden club, drama, reader's theater, digital media, and poetry.
Student Life
Our Principal, Counselor, School Nurse, educators, and parents engage collectively so our students develop affection for ethical behavior by using extra-curricular activities as an additional medium to experience respect, compassion, responsibility and self-control.
Registration
Welcome to the the Elementary School registration process. Please use the links to the right to access all registration documents. If you need assistance during the registration process please contact us at 973-543-7107.
School Hours

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ELA Support

Text Art for Learning Lab

The ELA Learning Lab is designed to provide remedial support services in language arts. Students are recommended for Learning Lab based on teacher recommendation and benchmark assessments. Students participate 1-3 periods during the day in place of a special area class. Please contact Mrs. Sosna directly for specific information.

Our Jump Start Reading support program provides targeted and strategic reading instruction to students in our primary grades 1 & 2. Students are identified via internal reading and language benchmarks, and Star Reading. Students are taught in a small group (3-5), 3 sessions per week during our zero-period support time. Students are progress monitored throughout the 8-week program and are released when they have met targeted goals. This is a Tier 2 Intervention program.

Our SMART Time program is available for students in grades 3 & 4 needing additional support in reading and writing up to three (3) early morning periods per week. Students are invited to attend 1-3 morning periods per week upon recommendation of the classroom teacher. Please contact Mrs. Jean Sosna, Reading Specialist for additional information.

jsosna@mendhamtwp.org