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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Tiger Band & Strings

MTSD ORCHESTRA PROGRAM

Mendham Township is pleased to offer orchestra to students from grades 4-8. At the Elementary School, the 4th grade OVERTURE ORCHESTRA focuses on technique and basic note reading, while performing challenging and fun selections several times per year. There is one pull-out rotating lesson and one early morning rehearsal per week.

Mrs. Karen Schaberg, string instructor, has over twenty five years of teaching and performance experience. After ten years teaching K-5 strings in Caldwell -West Caldwell district she continued her teaching in Mendham Township in 2005. Mrs. Schaberg has performed with the New York Philharmonic, the New Jersey Symphony, the Harrisburg Symphony, Westfield Symphony, New Jersey Festival Orchestra, New Philharmonic of New Jersey, the Masterworks Orchestra as well as with Johnny Mathis, Jackie Evancho, Mannheim Steamroller, the Irish Tenors, Plays in the Park, Papermill Playhouse and others as a professional violinist.

While many of our students are actively involved in sports, scouts, and have rigorous academic expectations, we work toward and see excellence in their performance. Our award winning Symphonic Orchestra has earned Superior ratings at festivals.

Mrs. Karen Schaberg, Instrumental Music/(Strings)/ kschaberg@mendhamtwp.org

MTSD BAND PROGRAM

Mr. Michael Mahadeen, Tiger Band Director/Instrumental Music (Woodwinds)/ mmahadeen@mendhamtwp.org

Mr. Russell Branch, Instrumental Music (Brass)/ rbranch@mendhamtwp.org