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Message from Superintendent León
Dear Teachers and Instructional Staff,
Welcome to the 2023-2024 school year! In preparation for a successful year, I am sharing important information for you to review thoroughly.
The Next Decade
- Strategic Plan
- Year 3 Report (2021-23)
- Year 1 Report (2020-21)
- NPS Clarity 2020
- Logic Model
- The Keys to 2020 are on the left (There are 12 Keys).
- The Pillars are in the middle, including the 6 R’s (Reinvest; Reinvigorate; Return; Research; Reflect; Respond) and the 4 C’s (College; Career; Conception to Cradle).
- The Game Changers are on the right, and they catapult students through the new ecosystem and intentionally immerse them in experiences earlier in their schooling years to profoundly impact their lives now and in the future.
I Believe in You Grant:
Teachers are vital to the success of our students. With the “I Believe in You” grant, teachers will demonstrate how they are helping students learn to think critically and solve problems. Grants in the amount of $1,000 will be issued to every teacher in each school. Grant funds can be used for instructional materials and supplies. All requisitions will be entered at the school level. See below for further information:
I Believe in My PLC Grant:
The “I Believe in My PLC” grant provides teachers, possessing a broad vision of what it means to teach and learn, the resources needed to pursue self-designed professional learning experiences. Teachers will submit an application and determine if funds will be allocated for the grade level or department. The Principal and/or committee at the school completes the review and selects ONE team to receive funding up to $7,000. All requisitions will be entered at the school level. See below for further information:
EdResearch for Recovery 2020
Wishing you all an incredible school year!
Superintendent León
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Upcoming Events
- August 26-September 2: Peace Week (Board Approved Resolution 8/24/23)
- August 29: Convocation and First Day of School for Teachers Returning from Summer Vacation
- August 30: District-Wide Staff Development
- August 31: School-Based Staff Development
- September 5: First Day of School for Students
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Elementary School Teachers
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Staff Development (New)
Contact: Jazleen Othman, Office of English Language Arts
Email: Jothman@nps.k12.nj.us
As we kick off the year, the ELA Department looks forward to welcoming you on August 30th for Staff Development. For teachers who teach grades K-3, please remember to bring your teacher manual (Fundations K-1 or SIPPS 2-3). There will be alternate sessions to choose from for those who have already received summer training. We want to make the most of this day and ensure everyone has an enriching experience. We encourage you to carpool with peers. K-1 teachers attending Oliver Street can also park at South Street School or East Ward Elementary. All teachers should bring a fully charged device.
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SEL/Mental Health Programming and Initiatives (New)
Contact: Mary Leigh Harvey, Office of Student Life
Email: mharvey@nps.k12.nj.us
The link below contains Social Emotional Learning (SEL) and Mental Health programming and initiatives offered by the Office of Student Life for the 2023-2024 school year:
Please see your school counselor or social worker 2 should you have any questions.
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Disciplinary Guide (New)
Contact: Mary Leigh Harvey, Office of Student Life
Email: mharvey@nps.k12.nj.us
The attachment contains the disciplinary guide:
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OSE PD Opportunities (New)
Contact: Candice Wells, Office of Special Education
Email: c1wells@nps.k12.nj.us
The Office of Special Education (OSE) "Focus" for school year 2023-2024 is listed below:
- Paraprofessional yearlong professional development opportunities with 321 Insight
- Improving LRE for students with disabilities
- Improving the process for Special Education
- Yearlong professional development for school based administrators
To support the achievement of students with disabilities, check out the monthly professional development opportunities for teachers, paraprofessionals, and child study team members provided by The Office of Special Education. Special Education Teachers can also reach out to OSE Program Specialists for support.
Please see attached:
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Digital Citizenship Month (New)
Contact: Timothy Nellegar, Office of Teaching and Learning
Email: tnellegar@nps.k12.nj.us
This September, the Office of Educational Technology is celebrating Digital Citizenship Month. We will be providing activities, information, and more for you to share with students, staff, and families.
Please click the link below to check out our Digital Citizenship Resource Guide for Educators and Families:
All of our students and families need to be exposed to this important information around online safety, being a good digital citizen, and more. Please have these discussions with your class as you are setting expectations for the coming school year.
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Office of Educational Technology PD Sessions (New)
Contact: Timothy Nellegar, Office of Teaching and Learning
Email: tnellegar@nps.k12.nj.us
The Office of Educational Technology is excited to offer Professional Development Sessions on Tuesdays and Thursdays starting September 12th through December 14th. These voluntary one hour sessions will be offered virtually from 3:00-4:00p. Tuesdays will focus on Teaching Digital Citizenship in the Classroom and Thursdays will focus on Using Educational Strategies with our Academic Platforms. You can find more about the specific programs and sessions in the attached document, which includes dates and links to the sessions:
We look forward to seeing you at our sessions.
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Traditional Mentor Orientation (New)
Contact: Herb Daughtry, Educator Effectiveness
Email: evaluations@nps.k12.nj.us
Mentor orientation and training will take place on October 4th at 4pm. Anyone serving as a mentor is required to attend. If you participate in NTC training, you are not required to attend this training.
Please register here:
Meeting information:
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PowerTeacher Pro Gradebook Categories (New)
Contact: Darren Watsky, Student Information Services
Email: dwatsky@nps.k12.nj.us
NBOE now uses two categories of assignments to determine a student’s grade: Summative Assessments and Formative Assessments. If other categories are used for assignments in PowerTeacher Pro, the assignments will not count for the student’s overall grade. All categories should be made inactive except for the two categories that are district wide categories in all gradebooks. Use the Inactivating Gradebook Categories document to view and edit your gradebook categories as needed.
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Back to School, Back to Benefits! (New)
Contact: Jennifer Medina, Office of Benefit Services
Email: j1medina@nps.k12.nj.us
The Office of Benefit Services is excited to welcome staff back to school for the 2023-2024 school year! We've been working hard this summer to bring new programs and expand existing ones. Here's a glimpse into what you can expect for the new school year:
- Office of Benefit Services Fall Newsletter
- VitalCheck Pilot Expansion
- Health/Wellness Fairs
- Open Enrollment
- Enhancements to our current programs: Maven, Noom, Peerfit (FitOn)
Be on the lookout in the next few weeks for more information, and in the meantime, visit www.nboehrs.com to learn more, including a description of the NBOE Well programs!
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Certification Team: Office Hours and Professional Development for September 2023 (New)
Contact: Eboni Woolridge, Human Resource Services
Email: ewoolridge@nps.k12.nj.us
To help support administrators and teachers, the Certification team is hosting Virtual Office Hours and Professional Development through the month of September 2023.
Register for the Professional Development and Virtual Office Hours by using the following link:
Be sure all of your Instructional, Educational Services, and/or Administrator certificates are current in NJ Ed Cert.
Contact the Certifications team if you are pending issuance of a Provisional or Standard license. The Certifications team can be reached via email at certifications@nps.k12.nj.us.
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IT Help Desk Extended Operational Hours - Monday August 28, 2023 to Friday September 22, 2023 (New)
Contact: Abdullah Ansari, Division of Information Technology
Email: aansari@NPS.K12.NJ.US
The Division of Information Technology will extend the operational hours of the IT Help Desk starting on Monday August 28, 2023 through Friday September 22, 2023 to address the influx of calls that we anticipate to receive at this time of the year.
Please be guided as follows:
- The Help Desk will operate from 7:00AM to 5:00PM Monday through Friday.
- Please call the Help Desk at 973-733-8700 or email at ITHelpDesk@nps.k12.nj.us.
- All calls into and out of the Help Desk will be monitored by our Avaya call monitoring software. We will use the platform to return calls that may have been missed.
- NOTE: due to increase in cyber threats, all password related matters must be handled via phone calls and not via email. The Help Desk will also guide the callers to register their accounts with our Self Service Password Reset portal for future account lockouts and other account related matters.
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Inviting Board Members to Events (New)
Contact: Nancy Deering, Board Relations
Email: ndeering@nps.k12.nj.us
As we approach the conclusion of summer and eagerly anticipate the dawn of a Brand New Day, I wholeheartedly encourage you to extend invitations to our esteemed Board Members. These occasions provide a platform to showcase our district's remarkable strides in academics, the arts, athletics, and more. I'm confident that our Board Members would be enthusiastic about supporting you and your students.
In our shared journey, I am committed to facilitating their participation in these events. Our collaborative efforts can truly make a difference.
Kindly note if you're seeking a Board Member's presence or involvement at any event, please route your invitation through the Office of Board Relations Nancy Deering at ndeering@nps.k12.nj.us or call 973-477-1475. Thank you for your dedication and enthusiasm in fostering a vibrant educational community.
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NBOE in the News
Stay informed on everything happening within Newark Public Schools and the Newark Board of Education! Read up on all of the many ways the district is garnering media coverage.
News StoriesAug 21, 2023: NBOE Launches Communities In Schools Partnership: A Game Changer for AttendanceAug 21, 2023: Global Acclaim: NBOE’s Financial Excellence Continues to ShineAug 21, 2023: Empowering Families Through Active Engagement in Student LearningAug 21, 2023: NBOE Launches Its District-Wide Painting InitiativeAug 21, 2023: Newark Students Embark on a Day to Remember During the Jets High School Football Media DayAug 21, 2023: Students Create Magic While Developing Skills During Summer EnrichmentAug 21, 2023: Igniting the Entrepreneurial FlameAug 21, 2023: NBOE Maximizes Student Achievement During the Extended School YearAug 21, 2023: Unlocking the Potential of Students Through Summer SEL Programming and FAFSA SupportAug 21, 2023: Maximizing Performance with NBOE High School Summer AccelerationAug 21, 2023: Experience the Impact of Newark’s Summer ProgramsAug 21, 2023: Newark Welcomes a New Leader in the Central WardAug 21, 2023: Excel Afterschool Program Begins 9/5/23Aug 17, 2023: Maximizing Performance with NBOE High School Summer Acceleration
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Teacher Talk is emailed every other Monday.
The submission deadline is 5:00 p.m. on Wednesday.
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Contact Us
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You may submit items for inclusion in the Teacher Talk newsletter via this form:
https://www.nps.k12.nj.us/departments/communications/teacher-talk-form/
The weekly submission deadline is Wednesday by 5:00 p.m. before Monday distribution.
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