The Chimera Chronicle
April Edition
Week of April 21, 2026
Earth Day & Report Card Week!
Happy Earth Day week, Chimera Community! This is a special week as we celebrate our planet on Wednesday, April 22 and receive Third Marking Period Report Cards on Thursday, April 23. Both are opportunities for reflection — on how we care for our world and how far our students have come this year.
Our schools have planned wonderful Earth Day activities that connect environmental awareness with classroom learning. From schoolyard cleanups to recycling drives to STEM projects about sustainability, our students are learning to be responsible stewards of the earth.
As report cards are distributed, we encourage families to celebrate growth and progress. Every step forward is worth recognizing. If you have questions about your child's grades, please reach out to their teachers — our staff is always here to partner with you.
With Chimera Pride,
Marti Hill-Parker, Acting Superintendent of Schools
Important Dates This Week
Earth Day
Wednesday, April 22
Environmental celebrations and service projects across all schools!
Report Cards (MP3)
Thursday, April 23
Marking Period 3 report cards available via Genesis by 4:00 PM
🌍 Earth Day at Willingboro Schools
This year's Earth Day theme is "Our Planet, Our Responsibility."Students across all schools are participating in activities that promote environmental stewardship and sustainability.
🌱 Elementary Activities
- • Schoolyard garden planting
- • Recycling relay races
- • "Reduce, Reuse, Recycle" poster contest
- • Nature walks and journaling
🔬 Secondary Activities
- • Campus cleanup projects
- • STEM sustainability challenges
- • Environmental awareness presentations
- • Community service projects
🏠 Families Can Help Too!
- • Start a family recycling challenge
- • Plant something together — flowers, herbs, or vegetables
- • Talk about small changes that make a big environmental difference
- • Walk or bike instead of driving when possible
School Highlights
🏫 Willingboro High School
Earth Day Campus Beautification
Wednesday, April 22
Student-led campus cleanup and landscaping project.
NJSLA Test Prep Continues
Ongoing
Extended review sessions and practice assessments during Chimera Time.
🏫 Memorial Middle School
Environmental Science Fair
Earth Day Week
Students presenting sustainability research and solutions.
Spring Concert Preparations
Rehearsals Ongoing
Band and chorus preparing for end-of-year performances.
🏫 J.A. Cotten Intermediate School
Recycling Drive
Earth Day Week
Classroom competition to collect the most recyclables!
Spring Reading Challenge Continues
All Month
Students tracking their reading progress toward school-wide goals.
🏫 Hawthorne Elementary School
Garden Planting Day
Wednesday, April 22
Students planting flowers and vegetables in the school garden.
Earth Day Art Gallery
April 22-24
Nature-inspired artwork on display in the main hallway.
Looking Ahead
Coming Up:
- →April 29: Half Day PD Day / Early Dismissal
- →May: NJSLA Spring Assessment Window opens
- →May 5: Progress Reports (MP4) available via Genesis
- →May 25: Schools Closed — Memorial Day
The Chimera Chronicle — Willingboro Township Public Schools
Protect Our Planet, Empower Our Future! 🌍