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.
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I&RS

What is Intervention and Referral Services (I&RS)?

I&RS is a state mandated system of clearly defined steps that are taken to assist a struggling general education student in improving educational outcomes. These steps are taken by a multidisciplinary team, which meets, regularly, to monitor the success of students identified through the referral process, as needing specific academic and/or behavior “interventions” in order to be successful. These interventions are monitored over a period of time and may be modified, enhanced or discontinued as indicated by the needs of the student involved. The I&RS team aids students in the general education program, but also provides support for students determined to be in need of special education programs.

What are the functions of Intervention and Referral Services (I&RS)?
As stated in N.J.A.C. 6A:16-8.1, the functions of I&RS are as follows:

Identify learning, behavior and health difficulties of students;
Collect thorough information of the identified difficulties;
Develop and implement action plans which provide for appropriate interventions based on the information collected and the desired results;
Provide support, guidance and professional development to school staff to properly identify and implement interventions designed to address student difficulties;
Actively involve parents and guardians in the development and implementation of I&RS action plans;
Coordinate the services of community-based social and health provider agencies and other community resources;
Maintain accurate records of all requests for assistance and all I&RS action plans;
Review and assess the effectiveness of the I&RS action plans in achieving the outcomes identified and make modifications as necessary.

What if I need more information?
Please reach out to the following:

Mr. Michal Ferenc, Assistant Principal

mferenc@mendhamtwp.org

Mrs. Hillary Clark, School Counselor

hclark@mendhamtwp.org