Academic Subjects & Special Area Classes

The MTES art program consists of weekly art classes for students in Kindergarten through 4th grade, Preschool and Tiny Tigers. Throughout the program students learn the process of appreciation and aesthetics by learning to discern what the artist wanted us to know. The themes include famous works of art, favorite story illustrations and art from cultures all around the world. We achieve this through a process of art criticism where students describe, analyze, and interpret a wide variety of artwork. Art projects based on our aesthetic explorations vary from drawing, painting, and sculpture throughout the school year. Students will save their artwork in a portfolio and then select their favorite piece to present in a whole school art show, the Festival of Arts. Third and Fourth grade students will also have opportunities to sign up for Mastery Enrichment workshops where they will create artwork based on unique themes and materials.

In addition to weekly art classes I offer two programs for motivated and talented emerging artists. The Advanced Art program, for 3rd and 4th grade, is built around 5th and 6th grade standards for the arts. Students work on classical drawing skills as well as advanced art making techniques. Art Explorers is offered to 3rd and 4th grade students who have an interest in creating art using unconventional or unique materials. Both programs require students to complete an application for participation and meet during lunch and recess once a week. 

Contact:

Mrs. Sarah Bizzarro

sbizzarro@mendhamtwp.org

Mendham Township Elementary School Vocal/General Classroom Music Philosophy

Music education is essential in order for all children to reach their full potential intellectually, socially, and emotionally. It is through music that children can develop and grow in cognitive skills, physical coordination, and sensitivity to the expanse of human emotions. But, going far beyond these is a vast range of benefits to be derived and garnered, all of which can allow for a lifetime of joy with continuing educational affects for any child. For music education inherently encompasses disciplines from the artistic, physical, technical, intellectual, social, historical, cultural, practical, and spiritual realms. Music trains the mind, encourages the soul, and feeds the human spirit. It fosters the uniqueness of the individual by offering opportunities for creativity. It lifts the average while challenging the gifted. It allows for self expression while instilling structure and discipline to thought and method. It is the belief of the Music Department of the Mendham Township School District that music education is essential for all children. The scope of music education, being wide-ranged and far reaching, is a valuable means of accomplishing a great diversity of educational goals. More importantly, however, are the lasting effects this education will have on all our students as they grow into adulthood and participate and contribute to society through professional and personal endeavors.

Hello MTES students and families,

Welcome to Physical Education class with Mrs. McMahon and Dr. Panetta. Throughout P.E, students will become aware of  the health-related fitness components (aerobic capacity, muscular strength and endurance, flexibility, and body composition) while engaging in a variety of physical activities. We strive to develop students' physical competence and knowledge of movement and safety, and their ability to use these to perform in a wide range of activities associated with the development of an active and healthy lifestyle.  Please make sure your child has on days of P.E their sneakers, water bottle and dress for weather! If you have any questions or concerns, please do not hesitate to contact us: 

kmcmahon@mendhamtwp.org  973-543-2872 ext. 1513

bpanetta@mendhamtwp.org 973-543-2872 ext. 1512

School libraries transform learning! MTES prides itself on a robust school library program which fosters critical thinking and provides students with the skills they need to analyze, form and communicate ideas in compelling ways. Our program instills confidence in reading in multiple formats, which is fundamental to learning, personal growth and enjoyment. The MTES library is staffed with a full-time, fully certified teacher-librarian who utilizes the AASL Standards for the 21st Century Learner as a framework for learning. Lessons focus on using technology and the latest information resources, preparing children to succeed in our global, competitive economy, while nurturing creativity. Our library is a massive 2,630 square feet and houses approximately 15,000 materials with average weekly circulation of approximately 500+ books. Students enjoy a breathtaking view of the school’s ever-changing and flourishing outdoor learning center while they visit once a week for lesson and book checkout. The MTES library is a beautiful sanctuary for all of our budding readers!

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Contact:

Mrs. Tracy Newton

tnewton@mendhamtwp.org

Student receive one (1) Technology Class per week.

Our classrooms are equipped with SMART board technology, document cameras, student Chromebooks, and teacher computer stations. Students have regular access to our computer lab, and Chromebook carts.

We at Mendham Township Elementary School feel that all learners need to be motivated, feel free to take risks and feel comfortable in their own abilities to be able to experience happiness and success in an educational setting. I have found that technology levels the playing field and allows a teacher to meet the needs of a wide range of learning styles and abilities.

It is the intention of our student's technology classes to act as an extension of their everyday learning experiences. This will enable them to meet 21st century skills and allow them to use technology as a means of problem solving and creative expression. Students come to technology once a week and hopefully learn essential skills that they can use in their regular classrooms.

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Contact: Mrs. Dori Smyth

dsmyth@mendhamtwp.org

Click on the link to learn about the Makerspace program and MTES.

MTES Makerspace Program

All students have one (1) period of Mastery Enrichment embedded in their weekly schedule. Students can select from a variety of activities lead by our staff. Examples include, Yoga, Irish Dancing, Coding, Computer Science, Puzzle Crafts, Poetry Club.