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Congratulations to Amanda Kouzis for receiving a T

Congratulations to Amanda Kouzis for receiving a TEF grant for Babagot BARS! Today (6/6) and tomorrow (6/7), OTS students experience this upbeat multi-media assembly to explore the fun process of hip hop song writing while comparing the art form to the practical skill of essay writing. Using positive music videos and song lyrics, Baba Bomani introduces students to his special "Bomani Armah wRiting System" (B.A.R.S), and students are encouraged to find and create art that reflects their lives and aspirations. Baba Bomani also tells the story of Frederick Douglass, as well as the story of the evolution of American music starting with the continent of Africa, moving on to Scott Joplin and ragtime music of the 1920's, then culminating in today's hip hop music. Positive, motivating, and challenging!

Enjoy a movie under the stars and celebrate the (n

Enjoy a movie under the stars and celebrate the (nearly) end of the school year at Christie Hoffman Farm Park on Friday, June 17th. Hosted by the Tewksbury Township Parks Committee.

We were thrilled to reBOOT after 2 years! A tremen

We were thrilled to reBOOT after 2 years! A tremendous thank you to everyone who volunteered, donated and downright celebrated with the TEF last night.

Getting ready for the Barn Dance is ALMOST as fun

Getting ready for the Barn Dance is ALMOST as fun as the Barn Dance itself!

The countdown is ON! But there’s still time to p

The countdown is ON! But there’s still time to purchase your Barn Dance tickets! www.TewksburyTEF.org

Congratulations to Alison Caruso, who was awarded

Congratulations to Alison Caruso, who was awarded a TEF grant for her 6th grade classroom: Live From Surgery on June 15th! Through a collaboration with Hackensack University Medical Center and Liberty Science Center, students will (virtually) watch a live robot-assisted laparoscopic surgery and have the opportunity to ask questions.

Congratulations to Cheryl Miller, who was awarded

Congratulations to Cheryl Miller, who was awarded a TEF grant for Soul Sessions: a 3-Day Virtual poetry workshop for 7th graders with Slam poet Gayle Danley! On June 6-8, students will explore the vivid, moving and real poetry from within. The virtual workshop incorporates performance and writing exercises that open youthful eyes and ears to the power of the spoken word. Students will develop an understanding and access to creating and sharing their own performance poetry.

The TEF Barn Dance is less than 3 weeks away! Have

The TEF Barn Dance is less than 3 weeks away! Have you purchased your tickets? Visit www.TewksburyTEF.org

Join us in support of our 8th graders as they perf

Join us in support of our 8th graders as they perform Cinderella at Old Turnpike School on April 7th (7:00 pm), 8th (7:00 pm) and 9th (1:00 and 7:00 pm)!

The Egg Hunt Extravaganza is THIS Sunday, April 3r

The Egg Hunt Extravaganza is THIS Sunday, April 3rd. See you there!

Congratulations to Cathy Zisk for receiving a TEF

Congratulations to Cathy Zisk for receiving a TEF Grant to have a Holocaust Survivor speak to our 5-8th graders on Tuesday, April 5th from 9-10am. Students will explore related material through their social studies and/or language arts classes prior to the presentation. They will then hear the first-hand experience of a Holocaust survivor and relate the significance of the Holocaust to our lives today. This presentation will provide students with an appreciation for continued awareness of genocide throughout the world.

Today the 2nd grade finished up “Our Changing Ea

Today the 2nd grade finished up “Our Changing Earth," a four day program with John Miller of the Pearl Observatory. The students created a model of the earth showing Pangea to demonstrate the slow change of the earth and its continents. The students then studied animals that lived on the earth during a specific time period and added them to their model of the earth made on Day 1. On the 3rd day, students studied fossil exhibits and dug for fossils (teeth and bones) while identifying the animals and fossils from a reference sheet. Today, the students built a model of a volcano which erupted outside to understand the fast changes that occur on the earth. The TEF congratulates Camille Bristow for receiving a grant to bring this exciting and educational program to our 2nd graders!

Last week TES fourth graders participated in a wor

Last week TES fourth graders participated in a workshop through Hunterdon County Parks. The students discovered the differences between “rocks” and “minerals.” They learned about the rock cycle and conducted a short lab experiment to identify three mystery mineral samples. Congratulations to Joelle Capece for receiving a TEF Grant and bringing this opportunity to the fourth graders!

Join the Parks Dept and the Women’s Club for the

Join the Parks Dept and the Women’s Club for the first annual Egg Hunt on April 3rd at Oldwick Park (behind the Tewksbury Library) @ 1 PM!

We are excited to bring back the Social Media Pres

We are excited to bring back the Social Media Presentation to OTS on March 28th! This year students will attend a presentation, followed by a parent seminar in the evening. Sgt. Tom Rich of the Summit Police Dept will create teachable moments to help bridge the gap between students and adults by opening the lines of communication through education and awareness. The personal and legal consequences of misusing technology, social media, and apps such as Snapchat, TikTok, Instagram, and Facebook will be discussed. Check it out here: https://www.alwaysconnected.org/

But there’s more! Congratulations to Nicole Amat

But there’s more! Congratulations to Nicole Amato for receiving a TEF grant to bring poet BJ Ward to the fifth grade. BJ Ward will spend three days introducing poetry genre and styles with students later this month. BJ's introduction to poetry gives students the opportunity to explore their voice with creative writing while building confidence with the writing process. We’re excited to expand on the work the students started with BJ as fourth graders (a year delayed due to Covid)!

The TEF would like to extend our congratulations t

The TEF would like to extend our congratulations to Aimee Emge who received a TEF Grant to bring poet Poet BJ Ward to the third grade. BJ will be spending four days in May reading and discussing poetry with each class. During the workshop, students will publish their own poem in a class booklet, discover poetry with assistance of a harmonica and silly props, and read poems by Pulitzer Prize winning poets. Congratulations, Ms. Emge and thank you for bringing this incredible opportunity to our students!

For over 25 years the TEF has funded critical prog

For over 25 years the TEF has funded critical programming in our schools, ensuring that our children have access to unique programs in Science, Technology, Art, Music, Wellness, Mental and Physical Health, Culture, and Community.
We cannot do this alone!
Each year the TEF hosts the Pizza Party Challenge at the end of our Annual Campaign. The class with the most donations wins bragging rights and a super fun pizza party.

This Challenge ENDS TOMORROW 3/2/22!

You can still donate TODAY! Visit us at www.tewksburytef.org/donate/

Good luck to the Tewksbury teams participating in

Good luck to the Tewksbury teams participating in the NJ Odyssey of the Mind Skylands Regional Tournament this weekend!

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