Schools

Newark’s Sussex Avenue Renew School Will Host a Career Day for Students and Parents

Collaboration with Community Groups Promises Inspiring, Motivational Event

Newark, NJ, March 18, 2014 – School career days provide opportunities for students to learn about potential career paths.  At Sussex Avenue Renew School in Newark, the school community has taken the idea one step further, by also providing a job-finding workshop for parents.
In collaboration with My Block, My Family, Our Village Neighborhood Association, the school will host a Career Day on Friday, March 21, from 9:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m., in which students in grades four through eight will hear about a variety of careers. At the same time, in collaboration with Jehovah Jireh Outreach, Inc. and the Urban League of Essex County, the school will present a workshop for parents, in which representatives from Essex County College, Essex County Wise Women’s Center, City of Newark, Express Employment Professionals, Newark One Stop, and PNC Bank will provide information on job opportunities, career advice, and resumes.
“On Career Day our students will hear about career paths from scientists, police officers, researchers, lawyers, nurses, professors, doctors, construction workers, bank employees, authors, actors, business people, green teams, choreographers, and acupuncturists,” said Sussex Avenue School Principal Darleen Gearhart. “We are very fortunate to have such a variety of professions represented so all our students are inspired and motivated. In addition, we are very fortunate to have such supportive community groups who put a great deal of time into aiming to make events like this successful.”
WHO: Rutgers Medical School Assistant Professor Dr. Torian Easterling, NJ Law Journal Publisher Robert Steinbaum, Esq., NJDOT Engineer Meredith Hammond, City of Newark Public Health Officer Marsha McGowan, Actor/Author Cheryl Hulteen, students, parents, representatives from a variety of community organizations.

WHAT: Sussex Avenue School, in collaboration with community organization My Block, My Family, Our Village Neighborhood Association, Jehovah Jireh Outreach, Inc., and the Urban League of Essex County, will host a Career Day for students, and in addition, a career workshop for parents.

WHEN: Friday, March 21, 2014, 9 a.m.- 1p.m.

WHERE: Sussex Avenue School, 307 Sussex Avenue, Newark, NJ 07107

Eagle Academy for Young Men of Newark Student to Speak at HELP USA Honors HELP Heroes Annual Tribute Dinner in New York City

Newark, NJ, March 12, 2014 – Eagle Academy for Young Men of Newark sixth grade Eagle Scholar Jahari Mitchell will be the only youth speaker at the HELP USA Honors HELP Heroes Annual Tribute Dinner. The event will take place today at the world famous Waldorf Astoria Hotel in New York City. Mitchell was chosen for this honor due to his participation in the Mentoring USA male mentoring program at Eagle Academy for Young Men of Newark and his exemplary academic performance during the first two marking periods.
“They said I will fail; they said I couldn’t make it. But little did they know I said I will be successful and great,” part of Mitchell’s remarks for tonight. “Eagle Academy is not only a great school for young men but it also provides excellent opportunities like the mentoring program for all students in the 6th and 7th grade. Our mentors show us the right path to greatness and help us to connect to our core values… Confidence, Leadership, Effort, Academic Excellence, and Resilience.”
“This opportunity provides all students, including the young men of Eagle Academy, and even educators with a powerful example of why schools need the collaborative efforts of both community and corporate partners to make a dramatic impact in their lives,” noted Vaughn Thompson, Principal of Eagle Academy Newark. “Mentoring is an important factor in male youth development and Jahari serves as a wonderful example of its impact.”

Help USA is the parent company to Mentoring USA. Mentoring USA has been a major supporter of Eagle Academy’s mentoring work with the male students. The Eagle Academy for Young Men of Newark supporters has played a role in leading the work for securing male mentors for the students. Their mentoring programs along with the Eagle school model have spearheaded the movement and mission of achieving success for males of color in Newark. The work and mission of President Obama’s My Brother’s Keeper initiative is directly aligned with the efforts that have supported the students at Eagle Academy Newark.

HELP USA is the leading national developer of housing and provider of jobs and services for homeless and at risk populations in the country, including families, veterans and victims of domestic violence. Today HELP USA serves more than 20,000 each year at 35 residences across the country. To date, HELP USA has developed more than 2,500 units of housing including transitional and permanent supportive service programs located in New York City, Washington DC, Philadelphia, Newark, Las Vegas, Buffalo, Suffolk and Westchester counties. Additional services offered by HELP USA include: after-school youth program; day care; mentoring programs; employment training; and domestic violence counseling.

WHAT: HELP USA, a leading provider of homes, jobs, and services to homeless families, veterans, and victims of domestic violence, announces the recipients of their Annual HELP Heroes Awards. Last year alone, HELP USA provided secure homes for over 20,000 people, including almost 6,000 children through their 35 nationwide residences.
WHO: HELP USA, along with special guests Tony Bennett, Steve Buscemi, Bridget Moynahan, Michael Strahan, Sade Baderinwa, Nile Rodgers and others, honor the 2014 “HELP Heroes.” This year’s recipients include: Lauran and Justin Tuck, for the Humanitarian Award; Randall L. Stephenson, Chairman & CEO of AT&T, for the Mentoring Award; and The Home Depot Foundation who will be receiving the Veterans Award.

WHEN: Wednesday March 12th, 2014. Cocktail reception starts at 6pm, followed by dinner and program at 7pm.

Underground Railroad Reenactment Returns to Harriet Tubman Blue Ribbon School

For ninth consecutive year, interactive performance takes students on journey to freedom, alongside school’s iconic namesake

On two consecutive Fridays (February 28 and March 7), the Harriet Tubman Blue Ribbon School hosted an historic reenactment of the antislavery icon’s life story and the journey along the Underground Railroad that led thousands of escaped slaves to freedom, as a way to convey the legacy of the school’s namesake to its students. Featuring two hour-long performances each day, beginning at 9:30AM and 1:30PM the reenactment, drew parents and community members to participate in the program.

“Each year, through this annual reenactment, we draw our students’ attention not only to a powerful chapter of our nation’s history, but also to the outstanding bravery and compassion of Harriet Tubman and her fellow abolitionists,” said Assistant Superintendent Mitchell Center. “By literally walking alongside these ‘real-life characters’ as they perform heroic acts and put themselves at personal risk for the betterment of humanity, our children learn lessons that go well beyond American history. In the Newark Public Schools, we believe that this type of hands-on character education program empowers our children and instills pride and good citizenship in them, as they journey through their own lives.”

Since its launch in 2006, the annual event has progressively grown and expanded in scope to an elaborate “living exhibit,” engaging the students and their families through an interactive performance. Beginning in the principal’s office and ending in the cafeteria, the production traveled across the school building, involving the students and allowing them to be a part of the journey to freedom, together with Harriet Tubman and her fellow slavery abolitionists.

Malcolm X Shabazz High School: Creating Opportunities

Malcolm X Shabazz High School, in collaboration with The Future Project, sponsored an all-day entrepreneurial workshop. Students who expressed an interest in starting their own business and becoming a sneaker graphic designer were able to participate in this wonderful learning experience. One of the course pathways offered at Malcolm X Shabazz High School is Sports Management and Marketing.
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During this workshop, the representatives from Reebok were able to share their experiences and the different opportunities that are available within the sneaker industry.  In addition, members of our girls and boys basketball team had the opportunity to participate in the Shaquille O’Neal Reebok new sneaker line commercial. During both activities, students were able to meet individuals and discuss their future goals. It was a privilege to be able connect the dreams of our students with individuals who could provide them with the necessary steps in reaching their goals.

Hawkins Street School To Host Honor Roll Celebration Breakfast

Newark NJ, March 7, 2014 – Newark’s Hawkins Street School is combining this week’s culminating Dr. Seuss events with a breakfast in celebration of the school’s Honor Roll students. For the event, staff will decorate the gymnasium and assist in cooking and serving the expected hundreds of students and parents.

Hawkins Street School Principal Sandra Marques enthusiastically stated, “We expect approximately 300 to 400 parents to recognize our honor roll students.  My staff organizes, decorates and even cooks for the event.  It was a huge success last year and we expect an even a better outcome this year.”

With an enrollment of 593 students, Hawkins Street School is located on the eastern end of Newark’s Ironbound Section near the Passaic River. The school community has come together this year to host a variety of events for students and the community, such as a Science Fair, a Halloween Parade Spanish Heritage and African American History programs, and a Breast Cancer Awareness campaign.

WHAT: The school is combining the Dr. Seuss events of the week culminating with a breakfast in celebration of the Honor Roll students. Staff will decorate the gymnasium and assist in cooking and serving the expected 300 or more students and parents.

WHEN: Saturday, March 8, 2014, 9:00 a.m.

WHERE: Hawkins Street School, 8 Hawkins Street, Newark, NJ 07105

WHO: Students, more than 300 parents, school administrators and teachers.

Underground Railroad Reenactment Returns to Newark’s Harriet Tubman Blue Ribbon School

For ninth consecutive year, interactive performance takes students on journey to freedom, alongside school’s iconic namesake

Newark, NJ, March 4, 2014 – On Friday, March 7, the Harriet Tubman Blue Ribbon School – part of the Newark Public School system – will host an historic reenactment of the antislavery icon’s life story and the journey along the Underground Railroad that led thousands of escaped slaves to freedom, as a way to convey the legacy of the school’s namesake to its students. There will be two hour-long performances, beginning at 9:30AM and 1:30PM. Last Friday, the school did a first session of the reenactment, drawing parents and community members to participate in the program (photos attached below, high resolution available).
“Each year, through this annual reenactment, we draw our students’ attention not only to a powerful chapter of our nation’s history, but also to the outstanding bravery and compassion of Harriet Tubman and her fellow abolitionists,” said Assistant Superintendent Mitchell Center. “By literally walking alongside these ‘real-life characters’ as they perform heroic acts and put themselves at personal risk for the betterment of humanity, our children learn lessons that go well beyond American history. In the Newark Public Schools, we believe that this type of hands-on character education program empowers our children and instills pride and good citizenship in them, as they journey through their own lives.”
Since its launch in 2006, the annual event has progressively grown and expanded in scope to an elaborate “living exhibit,” engaging the students and their families through an interactive performance. Beginning in the principal’s office and ending in the cafeteria, the production travels across the school building, involving the students and allowing them to be a part of the journey to freedom, together with Harriet Tubman and her fellow slavery abolitionists.
Constructed just after the end of the Civil War in 1875, the award-winning Harriet Tubman School has the mission of teaching their Pre-K through 6th grade students to be caring, productive and responsible citizens in addition to providing academic excellence and inspiring students to become lifelong learners.

WHO: Assistant Superintendent Mitch Center, Principal Frederick Chatman, students, parents, and school administrators

WHAT: Since 2006, as a way to convey the legacy of the school’s namesake to its students, the Harriet Tubman Blue Ribbon School has created an annual historic reenactment of the antislavery icon’s life story and the journey along the Underground Railroad that led thousands of escaped slaves to freedom. Now in its 9th year, the reenactment has progressively grown into an elaborate “living exhibit,” engaging the students through an interactive performance. Beginning in the Principal’s office with a film screening about Harriet Tubman and ending with a play in the cafeteria, featuring a range of historically significant African Americans, the production journeys through the school building, engaging the students along the way.

WHERE: Harriet Tubman Elementary School, 504 South 10th Street, Newark, NJ 07103

WHEN: Friday, March 7, 2014 at 9:30AM and 1:30PM. Each production lasts approximately 1 hour.