Superintendent León salutes Dr. Tonya McGill, Executive Director of Food Services and President of NJSNA, and members of Newark's incredible Food Services Department.
Shani Latimer
Senior Cook
Weequahic High School
Dana Beals
Senior Cook
Barringer High School
[NEWARK, NJ, October 18, 2018] East Side High School graduate Grisselle Ponce came home to Newark for the debut of the acclaimed movie, “SHINE.” Ms. Ponce, a 1994 graduate from East Side, stars in the movie and choreographed the dance sequences in the movie as well.
The movie SHINE focuses on community and family struggles with gentrification in the old neighborhood with a focus on preserving the arts and culture of the neighborhood. The movie debuted at CityPlex 12 on October 5 with a Red Carpet list of local and state elected officials, students, friends and supporters. The red carpet included Superintendent Roger León, Board Chairperson Josephine C. Garcia, Mayor Baraka, Senator Ruiz, Councilmen Ramos and Quintana and actor David Zayas.
Superintendent León said, “We are here to congratulate Ms. Ponce and to serve as a reminder that Newark students can do anything and everything. Whatever your hearts desire, you should know that you can begin that journey right here in Newark Public Schools.”
Principal Simone Rose said, “Administration and staff are excited about the new school year. Our goal is to keep our students excited and engaged around perfect attendance, getting to school on time and achieving academic success. The concert is a way to celebrate their success thus far.”
Students were treated to a concert featuring a number of their favorite area artists, many of whom brought gifts along to distribute to the student attendance winners. New shoes and school uniforms were donated, in addition to free haircuts and other gifts were presented by the musical artists.
According to Vice Principal LaShanda Gilliam, “Students attending the concert were required to be present and on time every day since school opened. Those who met the challenge were given this special treat.”
Both Principal Rose and VP Gilliam said, student attendance has a direct correlation to success, which is why incentives, such as the concert were an important way to illustrate attendance success one month into the new school year.
Congratulations to our 42 students who scored perfect scores on the PARCC test.
ANN STREET SCHOOL
ARTS HIGH SCHOOL
DR. WILLIAM H. HORTON SCHOOL
EAST SIDE HIGH SCHOOL
FIRST AVENUE SCHOOL
HARRIET TUBMAN SCHOOL
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LAFAYETTE STREET SCHOOL
MOUNT VERNON SCHOOL
OLIVER STREET SCHOOL
PARK ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
RAFAEL HERNANDEZ SCHOOL
RIDGE STREET SCHOOL
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ROBERTO CLEMENTE SCHOOL
SCIENCE PARK HIGH SCHOOL
SPEEDWAY AVENUE SCHOOL
TECHNOLOGY HIGH SCHOOL
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Superintendent León said, “Last night, we recognized students who have excelled on the PARCC exam, who have set the bar high for achievement and set the stage of what is possible for other students.” The Superintendent continued, “The 42 students recognized represent the NPS mantra, ‘Where Passion Meets Progress’ – their passion for education and learning is worth recognizing and celebrating with the Newark Board of Education, their families, schools and the community.”
A total of 42 students from 16 schools, who were joined by parents and family members, were heralded at the 2018 Perfect Scorers Banquet and further recognized by the Newark Board of Education later in the evening at the Board meeting. Student honors were presented in English Language Arts, Mathematics and Algebra.
The students hail from:
“We are honoring these students because they are examples of all that is possible,” said Board Chairperson Josephine C. Garcia. “We are very proud of their accomplishments and wish them and all of our students continued success.”
Space is available for children ages 3 and 4 to enroll in the Pre-K Program. The Newark Public School Pre-K Program provides high-quality, free Pre-K in both district and community-based provider pre-schools.
In order to register, please bring the following:
There are 5 Newark Public Schools Pre-K sites and 22 Newark Pre-K Providers. A school provider is located in every ward of the city of Newark.
For more information, call (973) 508-3344 or 973-733-6234
