Reminder that our school-wide Earth Day celebration is tomorrow, Wednesday, April 22nd! Students will rotate through hands-on stations focused on sustainability, recycling, and caring for our environment.

We are asking for donations of clean, safe, recyclable materials to support these activities.

♻️ Recycled Materials for Art Stations

• Cardboard
• Bottle caps (plastic only)
• Paper towel and toilet paper tubes
• Small clean containers or lids
• Scrap paper, magazines, or packaging
• Styrofoam peanuts
• basically anything that looks like it can become art

🐝 Bee Rest Stop Materials

• Clean small metal cans (labels removed if possible)
• Tops fully removed with no sharp or jagged edges
• Additional paper towel/toilet paper tubes (for filling)
• Scrap paper (for rolling into small tubes)

🌱 Planting Station (Optional Donations)

• Clean yogurt cups or small containers (if available)

All materials should be clean and safe for children to handle. Please avoid glass, sharp items, or anything unclean.

Donations can be to your child’s teacher who will bring it to Doc Cahill.

We are also in need of volunteers to support the 4th and 5th grade time slots. Please CLICK HERE to signup.

Thank you for helping us create a meaningful and sustainable Earth Day experience for our students!

Please join Superintendent Ruth Turner, district leadership, and the Montclair Special Education Parents Advisory Council (SEPAC) this Wednesday, April 22 at 6:30 PM in the MHS’s LGI Auditorium to discuss the district’s special education programming, resources and student needs.

As with previous Town Halls, the purpose of the Town Hall is to create a space for a community conversation. After a short special education overview, there will be a Q&A session for questions, perspectives, and input. Your voice and experiences matter, and are essential to continued improvements within special education in Montclair.

Montclair Public School District – Special Education Town Hall Meeting
Wednesday, April 22, 2026
6:30 PM – 8:00 PM
Montclair High School LGI Auditorium (main floor)

Please submit questions or comments for the Town Hall either via the Montclair School District Town Hall form or send to Montclair SEPAC.

Virtual participation in the Town Hall will be provided via WebEx and the meeting information will be shared on the district website on April 22.

The Bradford SATp & PTA will host a Math Workshop facilitated by faculty from Montclair State University. The MSU Math Workshop will take place on Saturday, April 25th from 10:00 am-12:00 pm in the Bradford Library. The objective of this workshop is to provide attendees with the kinds of mathematical experiences that enable us to think about what it means to know mathematics, as well as learn about the power of play, agency, exploration, and experimentation in students’ mathematical experiences.

Spring is in the air which means it’s time to give your car a glow-up at the Bradford 5th Grade Car Wash Fundraiser, Saturday, May 2nd, 2-5pm.

Special Community Request:  Starting tomorrow, Tuesday 4/14, we will be accepting donations of USED / OLD TOWELS for the Car Wash.  All donations can be dropped in the labeled bin in the Bradford entry hallway.  Think of this as a great way to jumpstart your Spring Cleaning!

Bradford PTA is already planning for next year. If you have been curious about getting more involved, now is your chance. We are currently looking to fill the following roles:

• PTA Treasurer
• ASE Coordinator(s)
• Co-VP of Community Events
• Co-VP of Fundraising

ASE Classes are back to regular schedule this week. Remaining meeting dates below –

Tuesdays:

April 21, 28

May 5, 19, 26

Wednesdays:

April 22, 29

May 6, 20, 27

Thursdays:

April 23, 30

May 7, 21, 28

All classes run from 3:15 – 4:15 PM on their scheduled dates.

MFEE’s spring fundraiser, Minute to Win It, promises an evening of fast-paced party games and friendly competition—all in support of the 6,000 students who attend Montclair Public Schools.

Thursday, May 28
5:30 p.m. – 8:00 p.m
Lackawanna Plaza

MFEE is recruiting teams to compete and donors to cheer them on!

This high-energy event features a crowd-sourced fundraising model, where teams of four to six adults (21+)—including teachers, school staff, parents, and community members—face off in a series of silly, timed challenges. The top teams will advance to the championship round for a shot at ultimate bragging rights—and the appreciation of a community that values public education. Not competing? Join the party!

• Make a donation to support a team
• Purchase tickets to attend and cheer on the action
• Enjoy an unforgettable evening with friends and neighbors.

Local businesses are also encouraged to get involved through sponsorship.
Form a team, grab tickets, or donate today—and be part of the excitement!

https://www.mfee.org/minute-to-win-it

Upcoming Events & Reminders:

• 4/22 – Earth Day of Service (in school)
• 4/24 – Abbreviated School Day (Professional Development)
• 4/25 – MSU Math Workshop (Bradford Library 10am – 12:30pm
• 5/2 – 5th Grade Car Wash & Bake Sale 2-5pm @ Bradford
• 5/4 – 5/8 – Teacher Appreciation Week

Thanks for reading,

Your Bradford PTA Squad