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Newark’s Camden Street School brings dinner home in community-wide initiative
It was an evening of family, friends, giving and hope as more than 350 families gathered at Newark’s Camden Street Elementary School on Thursday for its sixth annual “Bring Dinner Home” Thanksgiving dinner.
Newark Public Schools Marion Bolden Center for Students Hosts Open House
Office of Expanded Learning Time and Community Partners to Present Programs
[NEWARK, New Jersey – November 1, 2017] The Newark Public Schools Office of Expanded Learning Time (ELT) will host this year’s first OPEN HOUSE at the Marion Bolden Student Center on Thursday, November 2, from 5 to 7 p.m. The Bolden Center is located at 230 Broadway in Newark.
According to Sara Cruz, Special Assistant for ELT, “We encourage parents, guardians and students to join us to explore the fun, educational, youth networking opportunities available for Newark youth.” According to Ms. Cruz, the Bolden Center has programs for every student, whatever their interest; from music, arts, STEM, television production, scholars, poetry and spoken word and more.
The Open House will feature Bolden Center partners programs at the Center; including Sounds of Tomorrow, the Liberty Science STEM Club, Advantage Arts/Yendor Productions, NEWARK GALS, STRIVE, Inc., Garden State Scholars, L.O.U.D. Poetry and more.
The Office of Expanded Learning Time (ELT) coordinates, develops, implements and promotes quality before/after school and summer programs. The afterschool programs are for high students only. The goal of ELT is to enhance the academic experience of school aged Newark residents through a portfolio of structured, supervised and positive activities.
The Bolden Center is open for students of all ages.
Technology High School Hosts Fair for College and Military Service
Event Also Includes Information on Accessing Financial Aid for College
[Newark, NJ – October 3, 2017] Technology High School will host their first College Fair on Tuesday, October 3, 2017 from 4 p.m. – 7 p.m. at the high school, located at 223 Broadway in Newark. Parents and students from grades 9–12 are invited to participate in this free event to find out more admission to colleges and universities. In addition to colleges, the Fair will also include information on joining the military and FAFSA and other financial aid information.
Technology High School Principal Edwin Reyes said, “We are holding the Fair early in the year to encourage both our college-bound and lower-grade students to explore the many opportunities available to them as they begin their journey toward college.” He continued, “It is never too early for students to be inspired to consider their options after graduating from high school.”
In addition to completing applications and information, participants will also have an opportunity for door prizes through a free raffle.
Newark Public Schools’ new student rep will be the voice of district students
Gina Matos is a young woman on a mission as she launches her term as student representative for Newark Public Schools, a role that the East Side High School senior takes very seriously.
‘Civic engagement’ lesson at Newark public school turns into Murphy rally
It looked very much like a high school pep rally with teachers and school security staff leading students to their seats as the Weequahic High School on Monday afternoon. The marching band played and the strutters strutted.