Oliver Street
First Day of School 2019
7 Science & STEM Teachers From Three Different NBOE Schools Visited Dayton, Ohio For Professional Development Unlike Any Other!
From July 18-21st, educators participated in a variety of engineering design challenges and learned innovative ways to infuse science, technology, engineering, and math into their lessons from STEM professionals at a variety of affiliated sites for up to fifteen hours each day.
The staff members were provided unique access to aviation and aeronautics sites that promote creativity, productivity, and full engagement. The teachers received expert instruction about the physics of flight, the opportunity to explore behind the scenes at the Dayton International Airport, and ultimately were able to pilot a small aircraft at Wright Brothers Airfield under the direction of a FAA certified instructor.
They were able to collaborate to develop ideas about lessons, units, and resource acquisitions in creative ways focusing on the values of scholarship, leadership, and citizenship with other teachers from various states. Teachers are able to return to their classrooms with a newfound perspective on how to demystify the STEM fields for their students, build self confidence in their abilities, and encourage their curiosity. By encouraging students to effectively analyze each failed attempt as a means to discover the correct answer, they can help shape collaborative leaders who will succeed in STEM careers in the future.
Staff members who attended were:
- Jama Bridges, Dr. E. Alma Flagg School
- James Dixon, Chancellor Avenue School
- Rute Guerreiro, Oliver Street School
- Ashleigh Kennedy, Oliver St School
- Bianca Palma, Dr. E. Alma Flagg School
- Principal Sakina Pitts, Chancellor Avenue School
- Jacqueline Smith, Chancellor Avenue School
Air Camp was fully sponsored by United Airlines.
Soccer for Success Jamboree Brings Together More than 650 Students U.S. Soccer Foundation, NY Bulls & Just One Soccer Partner with NBOE
[Newark, New Jersey – May 22, 2019] The Newark Board of Education recently partnered with soccer heavyweights to host the second Soccer for Success Jamboree at Newark School Stadium. More than 2,000 people participated in the day-long event, which included 650 student soccer players, 24 schools and 37 teams.
Superintendent of Schools Roger León said, “Soccer is growing in interest throughout our school district. I want to personally thank our students for their interest and engagement, their parents, and the U.S. Soccer Foundation, the NY Bulls and Just One Soccer for their generous support of our program. I also want to thank our coaches and the office of Family Engagement and Expanded Learning – their leadership in this program is priceless.”
This is the second year of the Soccer for Success Jamboree, according to Margarita Muniz, Executive Director of the Office of Family and Community Engagement. The office of Family and Community Engagement, along with the Expanded Learning Time Office, headed by Sarah Cruz, manage the Soccer for Success program for the Newark Board of Education.
“The Soccer for Success program is a great addition to our Expanded Learning Time programs afterschool in Newark Public Schools,” said Sarah Cruz, Special Assistant for Expanded Learning Time. She continued, “This partnership gives students a constructive activity where they learn about being active, living healthy and they get to play soccer. More girls joined the program this year and we nearly doubled the number of overall participants. The students and the staff really enjoy the experience.”
For the program, the U.S. Soccer Foundation provided for each player; a soccer Jersey, a soccer ball, a par of shin guards and a set of collapsible soccer goals for each school.
Oliver Street School: 101 Dalmatians
The students at Oliver Street School worked very hard to put on a fabulous production of Disney’s 101 Dalmatians Kids. The students were led by talented music teachers, Paul Gaita and Jeanne Kaufhold. Special thanks to the many staff members and parents who helped this show be a success!
Oliver Street School Student Named NJ Devils Junior Captain!
On Sunday, February 10th, the New Jersey Devils took on the Carolina Hurricanes. Jayden Barros of Hockey In New Jersey was the New Jersey Devils Jr. Captain of the game. Jayden was selected from the HNJ program in conjunction with the New Jersey Devils celebrating Portuguese Heritage Night.
As part of the Jr. Captain duties, Jayden gave high fives to all the Devils players as they skated onto the ice and then joined the team for the national anthem. Jayden is a 4th grade student at Oliver Street Elementary School.
This was a huge honor for Jayden and a memory that will last a lifetime.
