Weekly Notes from the Desk of Mrs. Espinoza -- Week of June 8, 2026

WEEKLY NOTES FROM THE DESK OF MRS. ESPINOZA  WEEK OF JUNE 8, 2026

Dear Villano Families,

LAW ENFORCEMENT SPECIAL OLYMPICS TORCH RUN 
Congratulations to our fifth and sixth grade students and Mrs. De Carlo and Mrs. Malzahn for their participation in the 2026 Special Olympics Torch Run. Our students and faculty ran alongside other officers who were carrying the torch through different legs around New Jersey. The Law Enforcement Special Olympics Torch Run is intended to raise funds and awareness for the Special Olympics of New Jersey. 
STUDENT CONGRESS SPIRIT WEEK
The Villano Student Congress has planned its last spirit week of the year. Start planning your "fits" now so you are all ready! 


CONGRATULATIONS TO THE SIXTH GRADE SYMPHONIC BAND
Our sixth grade band participated in the High Notes Festival on Friday. They performed at New Egypt Middle School and earned an Excellent Rating from the judges. Following their performance, they enjoyed a fun-filled afternoon at Six Flags Great Adventure. Thank you to Mr. Gibbs, Ms. Binetti, and our parent chaperones for giving our students the opportunity to participate in this award for their hard work throughout the school year. 

Warm regards,

Mrs. Jessica Espinoza
Principal

LUNCH INFORMATION

Information about the interactive app for viewing daily lunch menus is explained below. This would be the best way to get the most up-to-date information on what is for lunch on a particular day. Sometimes, the menu posted at the beginning of the month needs to be changed due to shipment delays or other unavoidable factors. 

FD MealPlanner App
The School Nutrition and Fitness Mobile "FD MealPlanner" App is available in the app stores!
FD Mealplanner by Fulcrum Digital. 

The Mobile Menu App offers an easy way to view menus and nutrient information for products right from your smartphone.
 
Information on how to add money to your child's lunch account can be found HERE.


 Click HERE for the monthly menu. This link provides the most up-to-date menu. The menu shown above is subject to change. 

Click HERE for the price list.

IMPORTANT DATES TO NOTE

Click HERE for the full calendar of events.
Click HERE for May-June 2026 Save the Date Calendars



THIS WEEK
Student Congress Spirit Week
Monday 6/8/26
Monochrome Monday

Tuesday 6/9/26
Anything But a Backpack Day
Fourth Grade Field Trip -- New York Boulders
Emerson Elementary PTA Meeting - 7:30 PM -- Villano School Learning Lab

Wednesday 6/10/26
Future Career Day
Closter Nature Center Visit for Grade 5
Sixth Grade Expo -- 4:30 - 7:00 PM 

Thursday 6/11/26
Yacht Club Day
Sixth Grade Spirit of NJ Field Trip 
Student Congress Meeting -- 3:15-4:00

Friday 6/12/26 
Icon Day
Villano School Talent Show -- 1:00-3:00 -- EJSHS 
Fifth and Sixth Grade Villano View Meeting -- 3:15-4:00 PM

LOOKING AHEAD
Monday 6/15/26
Sixth Grade LEAD Graduation and Pool Day
Board of Education Meeting -- 7:30 PM -- EJSHS

Tuesday 6/16/26
Fifth Grade TREP$ -- 1:30-3:10 PM 

Wednesday 6/17/26
Sixth Grade Dance at Haworth County Club -- Meet at Villano School by 5:30 PM -- Students will be bused from Villano School to Haworth Country Club

Thursday 6/18/26
Villano Safety Patrol Trip -- 10:00-1:30 PM
Fourth Grade State Fair -- 2:30 PM 
 
Friday 6/19/26 
Schools Closed -- Juneteenth

SCHOOL AND COMMUNITY NOTICES AND LINKS

One-Session Days Memo
Memorial and Villano Parent/Student Guidebook
REVISED 26-27 School Calendar
  

PTA FLYERS

Emerson PTA Birthday Bundles -- Order Yours Today
Emerson PTA Spiritwear -- Order Yours Today
Emerson PTA Buddy Program 

COMMUNITY FLYERS

Rec Soccer Registration (NEW)
Introducing the Emerson Basketball Association 
Emerson Recreation Summer Camp 
Cavos Basketball Camp
Elks Camp Moore Flyer One and Elks Camp Moore Flyer Two
Bible Club Flyer