Welcome to the Volume Zoo! Mrs. Alonso's 5th grade Mathematicians created their own animals out of cardboard. In addition to researching facts about their animal, students calculated their creation's volume and area. #lionspride #mendhamborosd
Our amazing Hilltop Elementary staff showed their support by wearing their Say Hi Foundation t-shirts for Say Hi Day! We're proud to foster an inclusive & welcoming environment for all our students. Not pictured: Dr. Morillo#SayHiFoundation#mendhamboroschools#lionspride
In September, Mr. Gurczeski's 6th gr Scientists filled a compost container. From L to R, the materials were paper, orange peels, and an aluminum can. While learning about climate change, students discussed the impact certain materials have and used the container as a reference.
Seventh graders braved the wind and rain for their annual trip to Sandy Hook. Students learned about marsh and ocean environments and even had the opportunity to seine. #lionspride #mendhamborosd
Mr. Jorgensen's 6th gr STEM students competed in the Junior Solar Sprints finals, a statewide event sponsored by @Avenuesinmotion. MVMS had 14 cars qualify, the most in the state, with one team's car, "Florida Man," taking first place in the speed competition. #lionspride
Mrs. Magrini's 8th graders participated in the Pringle Ringle Challenge today. Working in a team, and using their knowledge of Science core ideas, they were challenged to create a ring out of only Pringles and nothing else. #mendhamborosd #lionspride
Congrats to Mountain View's performing arts ensembles, led by Mrs. Carpenter & Mr. McMurray, for their strong showing at the annual High Note Music Festival. The Band earned a rating of "Excellent," while the Orchestra and select Choir were rated "Outstanding." #lionspride #mendhamborosd
For our final appreciation activity last week, a mystery raffle was held. Congratulations to our winners! #mendhboroschools #lionspride
What an incredible Teacher Appreciation Week it was! We are so grateful for our dedicated educators and staff members. Thank you to everyone who participated in the Teacher Appreciation Basket Raffle. #mendhamboroschools #lionspride
Mendham High School's "Girl Up" club met with Mountain View's 8th graders for their annual Big Sister event. Students had a chance to ask questions about high school and make connections with their MHS mentor, some of whom are MVMS alumni! #mendhamborosd #lionspride #mountainview
Congratulations Mrs. Beach for receiving the Order of the Lion recognition! Her unwavering dedication to student success ensures every learner has the support they need to thrive in math. #mendhamboroschools #lionspride
MV's 8th grs visited the Morris County Courthouse as part of the "One Judge One School" program. Designed to build relationships with local Judges, students learned about jury duty/selection, watched live proceedings, and met with Judge Jones and Senator Bucco. #lionspride
Mountain View's 5th & 7th graders visited Amercia's Grow-a-Row this week and, combined, cleaned up the prunings of 650 apple trees. In all, 130,00 pounds of apples can now be grown, yielding 520,00 servings to those experiencing food insecurity. #mendhamborosd #lionspride
Maggie Doyne, cofounder of the Blink Now Foundation and MBSD alum, made the journey from Nepal to MVMS to thank the 6th graders for their $2,777.42 donation. Students enjoyed hearing her story and asking questions about the Kopila Valley School that she founded. #mendhamborosd
Sixth graders participated in the "Mysteries of Ancient Egypt Show," with Kit's Interactive Theater. Thank you to the HSA for sponsoring this educational and entertaining cultural arts program. #lionspride #mountainview #mendhamborosd
It's SEL WEEK! Hilltop is flexing our Social Emotional Learning muscles as we wrap up our "Breakfast Bag" collection drive for Nourish.NJ. We can't wait to join our Buddy Class in packing delicious nutritious breakfasts for those in need! #SELWEEK #SEL4NJ
As part of MHS Future Teachers Shadowing Day, Ms. Valianatos taught 8th grs how a catalyst works to speed a chemical reaction with the famous Elephant's Toothpaste! Students explored how changing variables like the concentration and/or amount affected the reaction. #lionspride
Thank you to Mrs. Toth, Ms. Walsh, and Board Trustee Mrs. D'Urso for coming to read to our 4th-grade students for Read Across America!#lionspride #mendhamborosd
Hilltop kicked off Read Across America week by having special guests read to the students. Thank you to Dr. Morillo, Board Vice President Mclaud, Board Trustees Mrs. D'Urso and Mr. Nichol Sgt. McNichol, Ms. Trish Hall, and Ms. Annemarie Hornyack for joining us!
Thank you to Assemblywoman Aura Dunn for reading to our preschool to kick off Read Across America week! @aswauradunn #lionspride#mendhamborosd
