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    Citta PTO, Admin and Teachers Celebrate Our 5th Graders
    Citta 5th graders were celebrated on Wednesday, June 10th, at Citta Elementary School, while following social distancing guidelines. Students were able to pick up awards, chorus and 5th grade t-shirts, as well as a gift from our PTO. 5th grade teachers, Special Area teachers, Mrs. Brown and Mrs. Kennedy were on hand to send off our 5th graders with waves and smiles. Best wishes in middle school! We'll miss you!!! Please see additional photos in our Photo Gallery!
    Jun 15, 2020
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    Citta Cares Project
    Over the past couple of weeks, Citta students, families and staff created cards and pictures to help brighten the days of residents at the Green Acres Assisted Living Center in Toms River. This project was headed by teachers Emily Marino and Nancy Hourigan. Please see additional pictures in our photo gallery.
    May 26, 2020
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    Thank you, Citta Teachers Video
    Please click on the link above to see the video put together by our PTO for Teacher Appreciation Week. Thank you to our families and students! We miss you all!
    May 10, 2020
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    Citta Strong!!! We miss our students!
    Please click on the link above to view our CITTA STRONG video to our students and their families to show how much we miss them and are so proud of how hard they are working. We hope to be back together soon! Thank you, Mrs. DeFrancesco for your creative talents!
    Apr 23, 2020
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    Citta Spirit is Alive and Well!
    Let's stay connected and have some fun together while we are teaching and learning from home. Join us for our first Citta Seahawk virtual spirit week from Monday, March 23 - Friday, March 27. Please post your pics on Twitter to @CittaElementary using the hashtag #cittastyle1920.
    Mar 23, 2020
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    Troubleshooting with Google Classroom
    Please click on the link above to find Google Classroom troubleshooting help for families. This is a live document that will continue to be updated as we move forward in the coming weeks. For specific tech help from our district Technology Department please use the following email: ParentTechHelp@trschools.com.  Be safe and well!
    Mar 20, 2020
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    Community Outreach
    For any families that may need assistance with meals, groceries or any other types of services, please click on the link above for the JBJ Soul Kitchen in Silverton, right on Hooper Avenue. They are in the same plaza as The People´s Pantry, our hometown food bank, and The Beat Center, a free community resource center. Also, continue to check our school district´s webpage, www.trschools.com, for information about ¨grab and go¨ food for families that receive free or reduced lunch. Stay well everyone!
    Mar 14, 2020
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    Important Community Programs at Citta
    This year, various programs were started at Citta Elementary School to benefit our students and school community! For example, student volunteers from High School North have been visiting weekly to mentor students and work with our after school Homework Club. Our Community Care Cricket Closet was created to provide items such as school supplies, clothing, costumes, and other needed items to students who may be in need. Recently, our staff had dinner and an orientation at the JBJ Soul Kitchen in Silverton to learn more about how we can help the community through the organization. Additionally, our school plans to host families at the Soul Kitchen in the evening for dinner, so they may have a chance to learn about all of the important resources available to them. Please see additional photos in our photo gallery.
    Mar 08, 2020
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    Citta Celebrates Dr. Seuss
    Citta students were treated to a special day put together by our PTO. Guest readers came to share their favorite Dr. Seuss books and students were treated to hats, stickers and cookies. Students also enjoyed a special visit from the Cat in the Hat! Please see additional photos in our photo gallery.
    Mar 02, 2020
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    Joseph A. Citta Scholarship
    The Joseph A. Citta Scholarship is available to all Toms River high school seniors that attended Citta for at least one year. Please click on the link to access the application, or it can also be found in the Parent Resource section of our webpage. Applications are due in the high school guidance offices no later than April 21st.
    Feb 10, 2020
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    Cookies with a Cop
    Citta students showing Citta Style: Respect, Responsibility and Self-control, were chosen by their teachers to attend "Cookies with a Cop". These students enjoyed a snack and received a certificate from the Toms River Police Department, all while learning more about our safety officer, Officer Bob. Please see additional photos in our photo gallery.
    Feb 10, 2020
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    4th Grade Technology Club
    Citta's 4th grade technology club is using Snap Circuits to learn about the flow of electricity and open and closed circuits. Please see additional pictures in our photo gallery.
    Feb 02, 2020
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    Orchestra and Band Perform at Citta
    On Thursday, January 30th, Citta's 5th grade orchestra and band, under the direction of Mr. Larry Butts, entertained friends and family with their winter concert. Congratulations on a job well done! For additional photos, please see our photo gallery.
    Feb 02, 2020
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    Citta Chorus Entertains with "Disney Spectacular"
    On Thursday, January 16th, the Citta 5th grade chorus, under the direction of Mrs. Nancy Hourigan, entertained friends and family with a "Disney Spectacular" concert. Congratulations on a job well done! For additional photos, please see our photo gallery.
    Jan 20, 2020
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    PTO Dine-out Event at Papa John's

    Our Citta PTO is having a series of dine-out nights at Papa John's Pizza on Rt. 37, on Wednesday, Thursday and Friday of this week. Please come out and support this delicious fundraiser! Dine-in only! Pictured is the Papa John's mascot worn by our own secretary, Mrs. Calcara.
    Jan 15, 2020
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    Family BINGO at Citta
    Students in grades Kindergarten through 1st grade, and their families enjoyed a fun evening out playing BINGO at our most recent PTO event. Grades 3 through 5 students will have the same opportunity with their families on Thursday, January 30th from 6-7:30 pm. Additional photos can be found in our photo gallery.
    Jan 12, 2020
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    Citta Style Celebrated
    Students and staff celebrated in Citta Style by participating in a pep rally to reinforce the expectations of Respect, Responsibility and Self-control. A special visit by the Chik-Fil-A cow added to the excitement to promote a PTO dine-out event. Please see additional pictures in our photo gallery.
    Jan 09, 2020
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    Citta Honors Teachers
    Citta Elementary is proud to announce that Mrs. Sara McNerny is our Teacher of the Year, and Mrs. Jen Perillo is our Educational Support Staff Person of the Year! We are so lucky to have these two wonderful women teaching our students!
    Dec 20, 2019
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    Citta's Kindergarten Students Celebrate the Holidays

    Students in Citta's Kindergarten classes entertained their friends and families with holiday songs. Please see additional photos in our photo gallery.
    Dec 20, 2019
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    Santa Vists Citta
    Citta students and families listened to stories, sang carols and made crafts, along with visiting Santa. Thank you PTO for all you do for our school, students and teachers! Happy holidays to all!
    Dec 14, 2019
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    1st Graders Find the Gingerbread Kid
    Citta's first graders entertained family and friends with the holiday play, "The Gingerbread Caper". Earlier in the week, they traveled to Green Acres Assisted Living Center to spread holiday cheer to the residents. Please see additional photos in our photo gallery.
    Dec 14, 2019
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    Holidays Around the World
    Students in Miss Zhirova's classes created poinsettias as a part of their "Holidays Around the World" lessons. In this lesson, students learned about Las Posadas in Mexico. Please see additional photos in our photo gallery.
    Dec 13, 2019
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    District Takes Part in Rally to Save Toms River
    December 10, 2019 -- Thousands of students, teachers, parents, administrators, and community members headed to Trenton for the Rally to Save Toms River. High School students loaded onto 30 buses and parents in their cars to demand that Governor Murphy restore the district's state aid funding and to protest the state Department of Education's response to the district's application for emergency funding. #WhatTRStandsToLose
    Dec 10, 2019
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    Citta Students Do the Wave for Fair Funding
    Citta Elementary students wrote letters on hands to send to Governor Murphy and did "the wave" to let the governor know that the future of our school district is in his hands. Additional photos can be seen in our photo gallery.
    Dec 09, 2019
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    Giving Thanks
    Students in Mrs. McNerny's class learned about the American holiday of Thanksgiving by sharing a feast, passing "dishes" around, and taking turns to share why they are thankful.
    Nov 27, 2019
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    2nd Grade Thanksgiving Show
    Citta's second grade students put on a Thanksgiving show for their friends and family, as a precursor to the upcoming holiday, and enjoyed a feast together afterward. Pictured are students from Mrs. Machcinski's class. For additional photos, please check out our photo gallery!
    Nov 22, 2019
  • Craft Fair

    Citta Holiday Craft Fair
    Please join our PTO and many crafters for a fun-filled day of shopping for unique holiday gifts. Please click on the link above to view the flyer.
    Nov 10, 2019
  • Petting Zoo

    A Petting Zoo Comes to Citta
    Kindergarten, 1st and 2nd graders at Citta Elementary were treated to a petting zoo on Friday, October 18th. They learned about and were able to pet many farm animals such as goats, cows, potbelly pigs, and lambs. Thank you to our PTO for another wonderful, hands-on, educational event for our students! Please see additional photos in our Photo Gallery.
    Oct 20, 2019
  • Cookies with a Cop

    Cookies With a Cop
    One Citta student from each class was chosen by their teacher to be honored for showing Citta Style each day at school. These students were treated to some cookies and some time learning about our Safety Officer, Officer Bob. Thank you to the Toms River Police Department, the Citta PTO, Sargent Gene Bachonski, and our own Officer Bob Cheslock! Please see additional photos in our photo gallery!
    Oct 16, 2019
  • Pasta Night

    Citta Style goes Italian!
    Citta families came together for our first Citta Style pasta night. Students signed a Citta Style banner, won prizes and best of all, spent quality time eating and talking together with their families while supporting our Citta Style initiative and expectations of Respect, Responsibility and Self-Control. Please see our photo gallery for additional photos from a great night!
    Oct 13, 2019
  • Fire Safety

    Fire Safety Visit for Grades K through 3
    Students in grades K through 3 were taught about fire safety and had the opportunity to see a fire truck up close. Please see our photo gallery for additional photos.
    Oct 13, 2019
  • Author Visit

    Author, Bob Salomon, visits Citta students.
    Author and co-author, of "Beyond the Laces", Bob Salomon and Rick Young, visited Citta students to teach and reinforce the importance of kindness. Students were treated to a reading of the book by Rick Young. Please see our photo gallery for more picture from this event.
    Oct 06, 2019
  • Makerfest

    Save the Date: Jersey Shore Makerfest 10/12/19
    Please click on the link above for more information.
    Sep 29, 2019
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    Positive Messages from Our PTO
    Citta's PTO has been hard at work creating beautiful, positive messages for our students to see everyday. Thank you for all you do! For more pictures, please see the Photo Gallery page.
    Sep 22, 2019
  • Patriots Day

    Remembering
    Students celebrated Patriot's Day while remembering those who sacrificed so much for our country on 9/11.
    Sep 16, 2019
  • Back to School

    Opening Week at Citta

    Students and teachers are back to school and ready for a great year!
    Sep 08, 2019
  • Donation

    $10,000 PTO Donation
    Citta Elementary was recently presented with a $10,000 donation check, by the PTO, to purchase additional chromebooks for our students to use for multiple programs and student enrichment. A huge thank you goes out to our entire school community who supported the many fundraisers throughout the year to make this generous gift possible! Thank you, PTO, for your generosity and hard work!
    Jul 08, 2019
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    Going the Extra Mile!
    Ms. Sally Cimino from the transportation department goes the extra mile! Not only does she help keep our students safe when they ride on the bus to and from school, but she also cares for them by attending the Spring Band and Orchestra concerts at Citta Elementary School.
    Jun 16, 2019
  • Girls on the Run

    Citta's Girls on the Run
    Congratulations to our Citta Girls on the Run team and their coaches, Miss Coles, Miss Zhirova, Miss Conboy and Mrs. Brady! These young ladies worked over the last 10 weeks, with their coaches, to learn how to be healthy in mind, body and spirit. The Girls on the Run program culminated with a 5k run in Fair Haven on Sunday. Well done ladies!
    Jun 03, 2019
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    Citta Style Receives a Generous Donation
    Thank you to Mr. Horsfield and the Toms River Lester Glenn dealership for your generous donation to our Citta Style initiative, promoting positive behavior in our school! Pictured are Mr. Horsfield, his daughters and members of our Citta Style team!
    Jun 03, 2019
  • Internet Essentials

    Internet Essentials

    Please click on the link above for more information about Comcast's low cost computer purchasing and internet service, Internet Essentials.
    May 31, 2019
  • Grade 5

    Grade 5 Events
    Dear Grade 5 Parents/Guardians, Please click on the link above regarding Grade 5 events.
    May 15, 2019
  • Cookies

    Cookies with Officer Mike for the Month of May
    Students showed Citta Style expectations: Respect, Responsibility and Self-Control.
    May 15, 2019
  • Kickball game

    Citta Style Kickball Game
    Thank you to all of our staff, students and families for coming out to support our 2nd annual staff kickball game, while raising funds for Citta Style, our positive behavior initiative!
    May 09, 2019
  • Chorus

    The Beatles Come to Citta
    Congratulations to Mrs. Hourigan and the Citta Chorus on another wonderful performance showcasing the songs of The Beatles!
    May 05, 2019
  • Fun Run

    Citta Fun Run for Education
    Please see the attached link.
    Apr 14, 2019
  • Easter Magic Show

    Easter Magic Show
    Dear Seahawk Community, Please see the Flyer from the Township of Toms River Department of Recreation and Division of Youth Services! Thank you!
    Apr 10, 2019
  • Recipe for Success

    Recipe for Success: April 2019
    Apr 10, 2019
  • Testing Calendar

    Citta 2018-2019 NJSLA Testing Calendar
    Mar 31, 2019
  • Mad Science Assembly

    Mad Science Assembly at Citta!
    Thank you to our Citta PTO for providing a fun learning experience for all of our students!
    Mar 23, 2019
  • Congressman Andy Kim

    Congressman Andy Kim visits Citta!
    Please click above for the link to the full article on the Toms River Schools website.
    Mar 23, 2019
  • Performance Letter

    School Performance Report Letter
    Please see the attachment regarding School Performance Report. Thank you!
    Mar 13, 2019
  • Parent Academy

    Social Emotional Parent Academy
    We are pleased to announce our first annual Social and Emotional Learning Parent Academy Night. Social and emotional development is the foundation for all learning to occur. Please click on the title above for more information.
    Mar 13, 2019
  • March

    Cookies with Officer Mike for the Month of March
    Students were recognized for showing Citta Style!
    Mar 10, 2019
  • Music Program

    Meet the Music Program at OC Library.
    Please see the link for the program Meet The Music. Join us at the Ocean Co. Library in Mancini Hall for four musical programs.
    Mar 03, 2019
  • Ready Math

    Citta Ready Math PTO Presentation
    Please click on "Read More" below to view the presentation.
    Feb 13, 2019
  • Officer Mike

    Students get recognized for having Citta Style!
    On February 7th, one student from each class was chosen by their classroom teacher for setting a good example and showing Citta Style. Students were treated to cookies with Officer Mike, our building safety officer, given certificates and deputy badges for following our school's expectations of "Respect, Responsibility and Self-Control". Congratulations to all!
    Feb 08, 2019
  • Library Program

    Ocean County Library: Universal Dance and Drum Program
    Jan 27, 2019
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    Ocean County Library: 3D printing program for kids
    Jan 27, 2019
  • Congratulations

    Congratulations to Miss. Staffieri!!!
    Congratulations to our Guidance Counselor, Miss Staffieri, for being selected as Citta Elementary's Support Professional of the Year! We are so proud and fortunate to have her working with our students!
    Jan 20, 2019
  • Petition

    Save Our Schools!!!
    HAVE YOU SIGNED? The state wants to strip our district of $70 million over the next six years, but we are fighting back for our students and community. The Save Our Students! Parent-led petition needs your signature! Please take two minutes to sign if you have not already: https://tinyurl.com/SaveOurStudents-parentpetition District Leaders Testify About Funding Crisis at State Conference: http://www.trschools.com/community/district-leaders-testify-about-funding-crisis-at-state-conference
    Jan 08, 2019
  • Special Days

    PJ Day (Dec. 7th) and School-wide Movie Day (Dec. 14th)
    This Friday, 12/7, to help fund our Citta Style initiative, students may wear appropriate Pajamas & Sneakers or Shoes, (NOT slippers) to school for $1.00. Parents/Guardians should send the money in an envelope marked "PJ Day". Next Friday, 12/14, students will be treated to the movie "Small Foot" for displaying fabulous Citta Style since we discussed the expectations in September. Permission ships will be sent home. Please send them back only if you DO NOT want your child to view the PG movie and we will find an alternative environment for your child.
    Dec 05, 2018
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    Family Coding and Engineering Night
    Please join us for Family Coding and Engineering Night Wednesday, December 5, 2018 at 6:00 pm at Toms River High School East Media Center. This evening will be a wonderful opportunity for families to do an hour of computer programming together! All three of our High Schools robotics teams will present their work and conduct demonstrations with their FTC robots. At this special evening of learning and fun, parent-child teams will complete fun Code.org puzzles and challenges and learn core concepts in coding. Teams will learn how to apply their coding through various tools such as Arduino Microcontrollers, Finch and Spehro Robots, and some logic and reasoning puzzles and games. No coding experience needed and free for all participants! Student volunteers will be available for support. We encourage all of our students and family members to attend this exciting evening to learn the basics of computer programming and how coding is applied to real-world problems. This night is sponsored by the Toms River Education Association. We hope to see you at Family Code Night!
    Nov 25, 2018
  • Buddy Bench

    Citta's Buddy Bench Arrives
    Mrs. Stragauskas and Miss DeBari are proud to announce that the "Buddy Bench" has been delivered, installed, and put to good use already. We are so happy to share that some students have already been using the bench during recess. Here is a picture of Miss DeBari's second grade class to show off our newest addition to the Citta playground.
    Nov 21, 2018
  • Thanksgiving Meals

    Free Thanksgiving Meals Around Ocean County
    Please click on the link to see various organizations hosting free Thanksgiving dinners in our county.
    Nov 18, 2018
  • Conference Schedule

    Parent/Teacher Conference Schedule
    Nov 12, 2018
  • Animal shelter collection

    Citta Families Help Animal Shelter
    Thank you to all of the Citta families that donated to our school's animal shelter collection throughout the month of October. Also, a big thank you to Mrs. Minarchi and Miss Capoano for organizing this collection!
    Oct 29, 2018
  • Grant Recipients

    OceanFirst Grant Recipients

    Congratulations to Joseph A. Citta Elementary and all of the Toms River Regional School District OceanFirst Grant Recipients!
    Oct 21, 2018
  • National School Violence Awareness Week

    Oct. 15-19: National School Violence Awareness Week
    This is an opportunity to promote a safe environment for students throughout the school year! Monday: “Peace Day”- Students are encouraged to wear peace signs and show their commitment to helping keep the peace in our school and community. Tuesday: “Clean Sweep”- Students are encouraged to aid in keeping our school clean and neat. Wednesday: “Dress for Success”- Students and teachers are encouraged to dress their best and give compliments to each other. Thursday: “Limit Screen Use Day”- Read a book, take a walk, play a board game, or make dinner with your family. Explore the possibilities of something new! Friday: “School Spirit Day” Wear your Citta Style attire or school colors. 
    Oct 13, 2018
  • Ocean County Commission

    Ocean County Commission on Child Safety and Awareness
    Ocean County 5th graders and their parent / guardian are invited to learn about local law enforcement, services and resources, and how you can help to keep our community safe! Please click on the link below for details. Space is limited.  
    Oct 03, 2018
  • Race for Citta Style

    "Race for Citta Style"
    Just look at Joseph A. Citta Elementary School's "Citta Style"! The students in our school family are respectful, responsible and exhibit self control. "Citta Style" is Citta Elementary's new positive behavior support in school (PBSIS) program that will officially start in September. The students raised over $3,800 and their very generous PTO decided to match what the students raised for this wonderful program. Students participated in an obstacle course prepared by the PTO to celebrate. The Principal, Mrs. Kennedy and Supervisor of Instruction, Mrs. Brown showed their spirit and support by agreeing to dye their hair with Citta colors if they reached their fundraising goal! Way to go Seahawks. We just love your Citta Style!
    Jun 19, 2018
  • Parent Survey

    Parent Involvement Survey
    Please take a few moments to participate in the Parent Survey for your school. Thank you for your participation and continued support of our school community.
    Mar 15, 2018