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Linden High School Senior Represents NJ In National Beauty & Talent Pageant in Florida on August 12th
LINDEN, NJ-- When Abigail Armstead recently took center stage at the Miss New Jersey Elk Beauty & Talent Pageant in Cherry Hill, it marked a bold new chapter for the multi-talented 17-year-old senior from Linden High School. Competing in her first beauty pageant, Abigail faced uncharted territory with a mix of doubt and anticipation. However, she drew strength from her extensive background in musical theater, delivering a rousing and dramatic rendition of "Home" from the musical "The Wiz." Her performance captivated the audience and left a lasting impression on the judges. Not only did Abigail win the...
New Jersey’s Oldest All-Black School Building to Become a Museum Celebrating Black History
The oldest school building in New Jersey may soon become a museum to celebrate its Black history. Located in Newark, the 179-year-old State Street Public School is the only remaining location of the city’s former school for Black students, as well as the home of the first Black principal in the city’s school system. Although the school has been vacant for decades, officials still aim to turn the building into a place where people can gather to learn more about its Black history. “At some point in time you have to preserve what you can,” said Marian Bolden, who has led the efforts...
Linden Public Schools STEM Camp Inspires Middle Schoolers
Linden, NJ - Linden Public Schools Summer Middle School STEM Camp concluded its thrilling two-week journey today with an exciting field trip to Merck Headquarters! Superintendent Atiya Cunningham-Perkins visited the camp to meet our enthusiastic 5th to 8th graders and will join them at Merck. She gave an inspiring pep talk to pump up their excitement for the big day!CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR THE FREE TAPINTO.NET NEWSLETTER Throughout the camp, students tackled exciting STEM challenges, from designing their own thermos to conquering the egg drop challenge. Reflecting on their passions, they explored careers, dove into the engineering design process, and embraced engineering habits of mind. This collaborative experience fostered a deep appreciation for science and empowered our students to pursue their passions with confidence and enthusiasm! The 23 students from 6th, 7th, and 8th grades were guided by tech instructors Cynthia LaFace, a 7th-grade science teacher at McManus Middle School, and Kim Terwilliger, a 6th-grade science teacher at Soehl Middle School. Kim Leight served as the Science Coach, and Cindy Apalinski and Joe Scaldino supervised the grant-funded program. For more local news, visit TAPinto.net
Spotswood School District is Hiring
SPOTSWOOD, NJ - For special education teachers and paraprofessionals, the Spotswood School District's Department of Special Services is currently hiring for the upcoming 2024-25 academic year. Three postings were recently announced, including: Paraprofessionals A preschool disabilities teacher A high school special education teacher Interested applicants can apply on the Spotswood School District's website or contact Spotswood School District's Director of Special Services Heather DeLollis for additional information about the openings by emailing hdelollis@spsd.us.CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR THE FREE TAPINTO.NET NEWSLETTER The Spotswood School District also has other openings for the 2024-25 school year, which begins for students on Thursday, September 5 for students. All job postings can be viewed on the Spotswood School District website. For more local news, visit TAPinto.net
The DOE is struggling with banning phones in class because it’s already destroyed school discipline
Under a rumored city Department of Education plan to implement a cellphone ban across all 1,600 city public schools, students would be banned from using phones in schools starting in February 2025 and required to place them in school-funded lockers or magnetically locked pouches. Above all else, this is a damning confession that the folks in charge of city schools don’t think teachers can control their classrooms. Yet if they can’t do that, they can’t actually teach. Yes, making kids stow their phones is a challenge, but it’s not one that can be met by some bureaucratic fix: The teacher, for example, will...
3 ex-employees of N.J. law school admit stealing $1.3M from university
Three former employees of Seton Hall Law School have pleaded guilty to a $1.3 million scheme to defraud the university, authorities said. The trio admitted to a wide-ranging scam that included asking vendors to pay them directly, purchasing hundreds of thousands dollars worth of gift cards and forming a shell company to bill the university for services never rendered, U.S. District Attorney Philip R. Sellinger announced Friday.
Junior League of Elizabeth Plainfield 2024 Scholarship Winners
Junior League of Elizabeth Plainfield Scholarship Winners. The Junior League of Elizabeth Plainfield (JLEP) awarded four $4,000 scholarships at their Annual Dinner held on May 22, 2024 to college bound women who demonstrated a passion for volunteerism. The scholarship recipients are: Sienna Colon of Elizabeth, NJ who will be attending Pennsylvania State University, Natalie Fitzgerald of Westfield, NJ who will be attending University of Florida, Bushra Imran of Linden, NJ who will be attending Villanova University, and Katelyn Lester of Fanwood, NJ who will be attending the University of Texas, Austin.
The School District’s HVAC Project Met with Supply Delays
NEW PROVIDENCE, NJ – Delays in supply deliveries have upended the district’s plan to complete the much-waited for and referendum-funded districtwide HVAC upgrade project this summer. Business Administrator James Testa gave the project update at the Thursday, July 25 Board of Education (BOE) meeting. Testa explained that he attends construction meetings with architects, engineers, contractors, and project foremen every two weeks. The latest meeting was on July 24. Testa explained that all ventilator units were ordered last fall, and at the July 10 construction meeting he was ensured a delivery by end of July.CLICK HERE TO SIGN...
New Superintendent of Kenilworth Public Schools Announces Madelyn Pavelchak as Acting Principal of David Brearley
KENILWORTH, NJ - Please see the following message from Jeremy Davies, the new Superintendent of Kenilworth Public Schools, regarding the Acting Principal of David Brearley. Dear Kenilworth School Community,CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR THE FREE TAPINTO.NET NEWSLETTER At last week's July Board of Education meeting, Madelyn Pavelchak was approved as Acting Principal of David Brearley Middle and High School. Ms. Pavelchak has successfully served as Brearley's Assistant Principal for the past 3 years, always having the best interests of students at the forefront of her decision-making. Ms. Pavelchak will lead the school while the District continues its search for...
New elementary school principal appointed at Staten Island’s Notre Dame Academy
STATEN ISLAND, N.Y. — Notre Dame Academy on Grymes Hill has appointed a new elementary school principal. Pre-K teacher and coordinator of the early childhood center, Kerri Paone, will become the next principal of Notre Dame Academy Elementary School, effective Aug. 1, according to an announcement by Kathryn Jaenicke, president of the school, on Wednesday.
🤰👶🤱AUGUST Classes, Workshops and Class Series
👨👩👧👦 Hey wonderful families and parents-to-be! Montclair B.A.B.Y. is looking forward to an August full of learning, community, and fun!. 🗓️ August 6th - Infant Massage Workshop for Families. 🗓️ August 8th - Baby Makes Three Workshop. 🗓️August 22nd...
COACHSPEAK: North Atlanta HC Jamie Aull talks DE commit Chase Linton
This summer Rutgers Football recently landed Georgia three-star defensive end recruit Chase Linton as he committed to the program following his Official Visit to campus. Now we know the offer list and his ranking, but to learn more about Linton's game, The Knight Report reached out to North Atlanta High School Head Coach Jamie Aull.
North Plainfield Students Complete NJROTC Leadership Course
NORTH PLAINFIELD, NJ - Three North Plainfield High School Navy Junior Reserve Officer Training Corps (NJROTC) cadets graduated from the 2024 NJROTC Leadership Academy and Sail Training (LA/ST) on Friday, July 12, 2024, in Newport, RI. Senior Yareliz Minaya-Fernandez and Juniors Dayana Castro and Zawadi Warachi, completed two weeks of intensive training in preparation for increased leadership responsibilities in the North Plainfield NJROTC program. Training included physical training at 5 am, leadership-related academics, swimming, one hour each day on a sailboat learning to sail, flying drones, honing their close order drill and orienteering skills, and a tour...
CUNY campus’ mock student encampment for TV shoot enrages real-life anti-Israel protesters
A mock student protest encampment set up on a CUNY college campus for the filming of a TV show this week sparked real-life backlash from a small group of anti-Israel demonstrators upset by the depiction. The drama played out Monday and Tuesday at Queens College, which was transformed into the made-up “Kincaid College” for an episode of “FBI: Most Wanted,” a law enforcement procedural entering its sixth season on CBS. The made-for-TV encampment sparked a protest, with video from CUNY4PALESTINE, a campus anti-Israel group, showing a handful of demonstrators running up and positioning themselves in front of a group...
Elizabeth Public Schools Announces Summer Learning Conference For Educators
ELIZABETH, NJ - Elizabeth Public Schools is offering educators the opportunity to enhance their skills. The Elizabeth Summer Learning Conference is a four-day teacher conference dedicated to enhancing educational practices. The event will be held from August 12 to August 15 at School 22 William F. Halloran located at 612 Pulaski St.CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR THE FREE TAPINTO.NET NEWSLETTER Breakfast and lunch will be provided. Educators have a variety of workshops to choose from including: Promoting Foundational Skill Development Through Interactive Writing Effective Strategies That Foster Vocabulary Learning Building ComprehensionDOWNLOAD THE FREE TAPINTO APP FOR MORE LOCAL NEWS. AVAILABLE IN THE APPLE STORE AND THE GOOGLE PLAY STORE. A full list of workshops and more information can be found on the Elizabeth Public Schools website. For more local news, visit TAPinto.net
Kenilworth's Harding Elementary School Principals' Summer Update
KENILWORTH, NJ - Please see the following information from Harding Elementary School Principal Mr. Ronald Bubnowski. Hello Harding Families,CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR THE FREE TAPINTO.NET NEWSLETTER Happy Summer Break! The Harding PTO is selling prepackaged school supplies for the 2024-2025 school year through School Tool Box. Please see the attached flyer and link for additional information. Grade level supply lists are also attached. PTO_School Tool Box Fundraiser.pdf https://schooltoolbox.com/school-supplies/school/list-boxes/?schoolId=64182 Grade Level Supply Lists 2024-2025.docx (1).pdf Harding Summer Assignments: Knowing the impact that summer can have on our children's academics, assignments have been coordinated through the Office of Curriculum and Instruction. Below is a link to...
Academic Honors Announced for Piscataway Students at Farleigh Dickinson University
MADISON, NJ – School officials at Farleigh Dickinson University (FDU) awarded several students from Piscataway with academic honors, naming them to the Dean’s List for the Spring 2024 semester. Dean’s List honors for students enrolled at FDU’s Florham Campus in Madison went to:CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR THE FREE TAPINTO.NET NEWSLETTER Desiree Durant Dean’s List honors for students enrolled at FDU’s Metropolitan Campus in Teaneck went to: Destone Rogers Morgan Daly Gladys Manzano To qualify for the Dean's List, a student must carry a 3.2 or better grade point average and be enrolled in a minimum of 12 letter-graded hours (four courses). FDU's...
New class size caps could worsen teacher turnover at high-poverty schools, report warns
Sign up for Chalkbeat New York’s free daily newsletter to keep up with NYC’s public schools.New York City’s highest-poverty schools could experience an exodus of teachers in the coming years, an unintended consequence of a sweeping class size mandate, according to a new report.All of the city’s public schools must limit their class sizes by 2028 to between 20 and 25 students, depending on the grade level, thanks to a new state law. But more affluent schools tend to have more crowded classes, which will require more teacher hiring.Most of those educators will likely be new to the profession or...
Preschool Advantage Places 100 Children in Local Preschools for 2024-2025
Preschool Advantage, a nonprofit based in Morristown, has announced it will place 100 children in local preschools for the 2024-2025 school year across Morris and Somerset Counties. “We’re thrilled to have helped so many children, as the need has never been greater,” said Nancy Bangiola, Executive Director of Preschool Advantage. A recent report from the ALICE program, a data initiative of the United Way of Northern New Jersey, reveals that many workers are financially worse off now compared to a decade ago, despite recent wage increases for low-wage jobs.CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR THE FREE TAPINTO.NET...
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