KDM- Congratulations to KDM student, RJ T., and his family who came up big with our Socks in a Box initiative by Rise Up Rockaway with over 200 socks. Together, we are donating over 1,000 pairs of socks to Rockaway residents who are struggling. Thank you to everyone who contributed!
AT KDM- Thank you to the KDM PTA who ran a fun, engaging event enjoyed by all! We raised over $21,000 for KDM. Thank you to everyone who helped out! Check out the KDM PTA Walk-a-Thon video! https://youtu.be/cs30H0i3olI
KDM - A very special thank you to KDM PTA Parent, Lauren Farrand, and her incredible team for going above and beyond to make the first day truly special. From the festive balloon arch to the "red carpet" welcome, creative decorations, and cheerful back-to-school signage, every detail was designed to help our students feel seen, celebrated, and excited to be back at KDM.
KDM- Greetings from the Superintendent! Dr. Corbett stopped by KDM to welcome students on their first day back!
BW- Huge thanks to our amazing kindergarten teachers & staff for a beautiful celebration! The memory books are a gift families will treasure for years. Congrats to our kindergarten grads — onward to first grade! 🎓📚
BW- 🏃♀️🔥 Congrats to some of our Birchwood Blazers who crushed the Rockaway Rotary 5K this weekend! We are so proud of you—way to represent! 💙🐾 #BirchwoodPride #BlazerStrong #RockawayRotary5K
CMS- The CMS Music Department ran a collection for the 11th Hour Animal Rescue at their annual Spring Concerts. Thank you to the community for supporting this drive!
DBO- our 5th graders had an amazing time on their field trip to Liberty Science Center
DBO- FIELD DAY!!! Thank you to our Amazing PTA and our parent volunteers for making it such an incredible day. Special thank you to Mr. Z as well!!!
CMS- Congratulations to the CMS Softball Team! Undefeated and County Champs!!!
SB- Our 2nd grade students put on a stellar performance this morning! They had so much fun showing off their acting, singing and dancing skills in Once Upon a Lily Pad. Special thanks to the teachers, staff and parents who made this possible! #sbrt 🐬🐸
BW- 🎉 Congratulations to Jaylen Mora and Ryleigh Berndt, Birchwood’s Students of the Month for May! 🌟 Your hard work, kindness, and dedication shine bright—way to go! 👏🐾 #StudentOfTheMonth #BulldogPride
BW- Mrs. Bilter’s class turned their classroom into a campsite! From “roasting” marshmallows to fishing in a pretend pond, our pre-K students jumped right into the adventure
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Our 4th graders put their Character Strong lesson on Cooperation into action! Using only yarn and a rubber band, they teamed up to stack cups—no hands allowed. A fun challenge in engineering, teamwork, and communication! 👏 #CharacterStrong #Teamwork
KDM- KDM's Students of the Month are Zachary S. (2nd Grade) and Paulie G. (4th Grade). Zachary S. is a respectful and kind second grade student who consistently treats his classmates and teachers with kindness and respect. Paulie is a shining example of 4th grade excellence, consistently demonstrating all aspects of HEART each and every day. His kindness is truly contagious—he’s always smiling, using his manners, and spreading positivity.
KDM- The second-grade students had the exciting opportunity to collaborate with Rockaway Township in planting 158 trees at the Hudsonia Wetland Area located across from KDM. With the support of parent volunteers, the students, Dr. Corbett, and the Township helped restore the Camp Hudsonia Wetland area with native plant species. It was a meaningful and enjoyable experience for everyone involved."--Ms. Lasnick See the full Hudsonia Planting Gallery here.
https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1JZbGxm-VneEhNQaLE59lrR8hwEgzTlaw?usp=sharing
KDM-Thank you to everyone who came out for KDM's Spring Concert and Art Show. Once again, our students demonstrated talent, creativity, and hard work! Kudos to Mr. Watson, Mrs. Patterson, and Mrs. Reilly on another fantastic performance!
View 2025 KDM Spring Concert & Art Show Pictures https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1Jl5DshBHrFOyh2kdTs-MHe4KBh3U1ovx?usp=sharing
KDM - April's Students of the Month are Madelyn T. (Kindergarten) and Emily P. (4th Grade). Madelyn is an exceptional student who consistently demonstrates kindness and empathy in the classroom. Emily exemplifies HEART every day at KDM. Her genuine smile and kindness are contagious, and she goes above and beyond to make others feel comfortable.
KDM- KDM's Peer Mentors were honored at the April Board of Education Meeting for their compassion and commitment to fostering a positive school culture. These 15 students volunteered their recess time to support students with special needs. KDM's Autism Team presented their program, as well, in honor of Autism Awareness and Acceptance month. See video https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2WKm7Gir9Gs
DBO- Our first Graders have done a great job taking care of our newly hatched chicks!!
