Gertrude Folwell Elementary

08/27/2026

Hey Dragons!

It was great to meet so many incoming 2nd Grade families tonight!

If you missed out, no worries, we will be back at 2nd Grade Meet the Teacher on September 3rd (11:30-12)!

⭐️ALSO: don’t forget to join the PTO!⭐️

PTO supports & hosts so many amazing events!
📚book fairs
📸 picture days
🧢spirit wear shop
💲fundraisers
🚌field trips
🎁holiday shop
✏️staff appreciation events
And so much more!

We need YOU! 🫵

08/25/2026

08/12/2026

2nd Grade and New Student to Folwell Orientation. Wednesday, August 26,2026 from 6:00-7:00 pm.

07/22/2026

Meet the Folwell PTO!

🐉Hey Dragons!
Just wanted to pop in and introduce our newly elected PTO executive Board for the 2026-27 school year!

President- Jamie Cooper
Vice President- Heather Farrelly
Treasurer- Morgan Merlino
Recording Secretary- Sidra Danish
Corresponding Secretary- Sandra Hernandez
Corresponding Secretary- Jazmine Lavdas

We can’t wait to get to know each and every one of our incredible Dragon families and welcome both new and returning faces to our community. If you ever see us out and about- please stop us and say hello!

This year is going to be filled with fun events, unforgettable memories, and plenty of opportunities to connect. Our mission is to bring our school community together, celebrate our students, and support the amazing teachers and staff who make Folwell such a special place to learn and grow.

Whether you’re volunteering, attending an event, or simply cheering us on, we’re so glad you’re here. We can’t wait to meet you, build lasting connections, and make this our best school year yet.

We cannot wait to SOAR together—
Go Dragons! 🐉❤️

06/16/2026

Happy almost summer break!!
Just a reminder, Folwell dismisses at 12:20 on 6/16, 6/17, & 6/18!

05/22/2026

Join the PTO and Principal Finn for The 2nd Annual Aloha Summer Dance!

RSVP at the link below or by sending the form that comes home with your student. We can't wait to celebrate an amazing school year with everyone! 🌴🌺🥥

Forecast looks amazing already! 72 and sunny! 🌤

https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSffhtVFC1jliUAoRNxcCWqk3y8QKPzGEZl02Y_2aFys7wIfUQ/viewform

05/04/2026

NJSLA testing starts tomorrow, Tuesday, 5/5 for 3rd and 4th graders. We will start off tomorrow with the writing portion. Please make sure your child goes to bed early, gets a good night sleep, wakes up on time, eats a healthy and filling breakfast, and arrives to school on time. We got this Dragons!!!!

04/27/2026

Come out Tuesday night and see the FABULOUS 3rd and 4th grade students in, The Jukebox Time Machine!