In This Issue:

1. Enjoy Spring Break
2. Photo Contest
3. NTU Wear Blue
4. Union Plus - Legal Assistance

AND MORE!

Happy April! As we embrace this vibrant month, I want to take a moment to celebrate the incredible hard work and dedication you bring to our classrooms every day. With Spring Break just around the corner and testing on the horizon, we find ourselves in a crucial and exciting time for both you and our students.

Your commitment to fostering a positive learning environment is truly inspiring. Research shows that maintaining high expectations and providing consistent support can significantly enhance student performance (Hattie, 2009). Let’s keep the momentum going and encourage our students to stay focused and motivated as we navigate this busy period together.

As we prepare for testing, I encourage you to consider providing Spring Break assignments. Studies indicate that students who engage in learning activities during breaks tend to retain knowledge better and return to school more prepared (Cooper et al., 2000). These assignments can be a fantastic way to reinforce skills while allowing students to explore their interests and creativity.

Let’s also take time to celebrate the progress our students have made. Each small victory contributes to their confidence and readiness.

And don’t forget to reflect on your own well-being! The upcoming break is the perfect opportunity to recharge and return with renewed energy and enthusiasm.

Thank you for your unwavering dedication. Together, let’s spring into success and make this a successful and impactful month!

In This Issue:
1) Stop the Cuts Rally

2) Spring Break Countdown

3) Ailey Day Celebration

4) Union Plus - Cell Phone Discounts and Student Loan information

5) IEP Workshop for Parents

AND MORE!

In This Issue:

1. Making sure we are heard
2. Know your contract!
3. Kill the Cuts Rally
4. Transfer Period
5. Discretionary Funds
6. SEL workshop for Bilingual Families

AND MORE!!

Message from the Superintendent Dear Teachers and Instructional Staff, 

While I will be amongst the first to say that quarterly assessments are critical towards assisting students in learning the curriculum and exceeding state standards, timing is also everything. For the month of April, we will continue to focus on the curriculum and everything that is important that we are teaching so that students demonstrate excellence every day, as well as on the state assessments next month. 

However, we will not be administering benchmark assessments this month. No, this is not an April fool’s joke either. I hope this sends a strong message to you that we are watching and we do hear you. We need to make sure we have taught our students everything they need to know to be ready next month and even one period away from that is just too much at this time. We will space these exams differently as we plan for next school year. For now, no benchmark assessments. In the spirit of that decision, please make sure that throughout this month our students demonstrate mastery of whatever would have been assessed because we still want them ready. 

Finally, Spring Break comes at the worst time possible as we are finalizing readiness and then we are off for an entire week. We won’t have much time to regroup upon everyone’s return so let’s take advantage of this month and the days leading up to the NJSLA.

In This Issue:

1. State Benefits Updates
2. SLC/ScIP Updates
3. AETNA Dental
4. AETNA Pain management program
5. NBOE Wellness Fair

AND MORE!