Martin Luther King Elementary School

Pretzel Sale!!!!!

On Friday, May 1st, 2026, Martin Luther King School will hold a fundraiser to raise money for 5th Grade Projects. The MLK PTA will be selling Philadelphia-style soft pretzels for $2.00 each or 3 for $5.00.

The PTA is asking our MLK families to support this fundraiser by sending in exact change/cash only with those who would like to participate by Tuesday, April 28th, 2026. Please make sure you send in your order by the deadline. NO LATE ORDERS will be taken. Please send your money and form in an envelope labeled - MLK Pretzel Sale.

Pretzels will be distributed to students during the school day.

MLK would like to congratulate both Odyssey of the Mind Teams on their 1st-place wins at their State Tournament!

Here are the names of our AMAZING OMER'S!

Shiv Sangani

Burhanuddin Jaorawala

Khevna Suryavansi

Anika Dubey

Sahashra Saravanan

Amogh Rathan Kavuri

Shrija Kale

Anika Jain

Darshika Singhal

Aadrija Nanda

Saanvi Shahane

Riaan Raul

Aarika Shukla

Deetya Mohan



We are so proud of you. We wish them the best of luck for their upcoming World Competition in May!



Take a look at our AMAZING OMER'S!

The MLK Color Run is coming on April 25th! This family event will start with carnival games and end with the color run. Come enjoy this fun event for the whole family! This year, the event is being held as an event for fun with no additional fundraising initiative.

Please see the flyer being sent home soon for more information & submit your registrations by April 22nd!

If you have a business and are interested in being a carnival sponsor, please send an email to mlkpta@mlkedison.org for more information.

This year, MLK will have its spring school pictures on Monday, April 20th. All students will have the opportunity to be photographed on this day. We can't wait to see everyone in their beautiful spring photo outfits!

Wear your favorite pajamas and join us for a fun filled night with MLK Teachers! Come enjoy a story and participate in a S.T.E.A.M. activity!

When: Thursday, March 26, 2026

Time: 5:30 to 6:30 pm

RSVP must be received by Thursday, March 19, 2026.

Reminders:

-This event is only for current MLK students.

-One parent must be with each child for the entire time. If 2 children are registered, 2 parents must attend.

***WHEN WE REACH CAPACITY, THIS EVENT WILL BE CLOSED FOR REGISTRATION!***

Go to: https://tinyurl.com/PJNightMLK

MLK will be participating in the 2027 Middlesex County REPLENISH Spring Food Drive again this year. Items received will be used to replenish food banks throughout Middlesex County. Our school goal is to collect 1000 pounds of food. Donations will be collected from Monday, March 8th through Friday, March 19th Please help us reach this goal by sending in non-perishable food items. Students may place their donation in the green bins outside the nurse's office. (NO GLASS CONTAINERS or expired foods please). Thank you, Cindy Meisner, MLK School Nurse

Spring is coming, and so is the Spring Book Fair! The PTA is excited to host the last book fair of the year, March 16-19 & 23rd. We will even have a special shopping night for parents on March 19th during Parent-Teacher Conferences. Our book fair can be accessed online at: https://literati.com/store/?school=martin-luther-king-junior-elementary-school-edison-nj

Volunteers are also needed to make this a success. Please sign up at: https://signup.com/go/uhYtCuu

Click Here for the book fair flyer: https://docs.google.com/presentation/d/1q53fDcLOErI1wMcQCQ6hOL15-_RCwEV8NI4dYZPoWtY/edit?usp=sharing

Click here to view our MLK Teachers Wishlist: https://literati.com/a/wishlists/bookfair?school=018dae44-26f1-082c-4706-b044da10454c

Want to support your child's classroom? Go to: https://literati.com/a/wishlists/bookfair?school=018dae44-26f1-082c-4706-b044da10454c and purchase a book from their teacher's wishlist! All books are delivered directly to your child's classroom.

Spring is coming, and so is the Spring Book Fair! The PTA is excited to host the last book fair of the year, March 16-19 & 23rd. We will even have a special shopping night for parents on March 19th during Parent-Teacher Conferences. Our book fair can be accessed online at: https://literati.com/store/?school=martin-luther-king-junior-elementary-school-edison-nj

Volunteers are also needed to make this a success. Please sign up at: https://signup.com/go/uhYtCuu

Tomorrow is our last day of our Reading Across America Spirit Week. On Thursday, show that we are WILD about reading by wearing animal print clothing.

Tomorrow is day four of our Reading Across America Spirit Week. On Thursday, show that reading is TEE-rific by wearing a book-related shirt.

Tomorrow is day three of our Reading Across America Spirit Week. On Wednesday, show that reading is out of this world by wearing space-themed shirts/outfits.

MLK would like to congratulate both Odyssey of the Mind Teams on their 1st-place wins at their Regional Tournament this past weekend! We are so proud of you! We wish them the best of luck for their upcoming Statewide Competition on March 28th.

Tomorrow is day two of our Reading Across America Spirit Week. On Tuesday, show that you are CRAZY for reading by coming to school with CRAZY hair.

Tomorrow is day one of our Reading Across America Spirit Week. On Monday, get cozy with a good book and wear your pajamas. Don't forget to bring a small stuffed animal too!

Due to weather conditions, Martin Luther King Elementary School will operate on a two-hour delayed opening tomorrow, Wednesday, February 25th, 2026. The doors will open at 10:45 am. Important, please note the following: Breakfast will not be served. The ABC before-care program is cancelled. The ABC/YAP after-care programs will operate as normally scheduled. The safety and security of our staff, students, and families are paramount.

Due to inclement weather, Edison Township public schools will be closed tomorrow, Tuesday, February 24th. All before and after school programs and athletic activities are also canceled. The designated makeup day for this closure will be determined.

Due to inclement weather, Edison Township Public Schools will be closed tomorrow, Tuesday, February 24. The safety of our students, staff, and families remains our top priority.

All before and after-school programs and athletic activities are also canceled.

The designated make-up day for this closure will be determined.