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Teacher Talk - May 9, 2022

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A Message from Dr. Reilly

Dear Teachers and Instructional Staff,

In early April, Marisol Diaz and I were invited to observe Tenille Wasek’s 3rd grade ESL class at Benjamin Franklin Elementary School. Ms. Wasek was participating in the 3rd Grade Writing Residency that I was teaching. During the 90-minute class we observed greatness. Children were using appositives to introduce one another, modifying sentences by including subordinating clauses, and thinking about potential themes in the Jack in the Beanstalk stories they had been reading.

Great teaching. Great

Teacher Talk - May 11, 2022

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Dear Teachers and Instructional Staff,

The Summer Programs 2022 brochure and registration links are now live and can be found here: https://www.nps.k12.nj.us/summerprograms/

Please encourage your parents to register for this summer’s programs.

Stay Safe, Be Well,

Deputy Superintendent Johnson

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Teacher Talk - 3/28/22

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A Message from Deputy Superintendent

Dear Teachers and Instructional Staff,

Women’s Leadership Conference
I would like to thank the hundreds of current and aspiring women leaders who joined us on Saturday, March 19, 2022 for Embrace. Empower. Elevate. The 1st Annual Women’s Leadership Conference. I am in awe of each and every woman in our district - You are truly a Wonder Woman!
To access the session recordings, please CLICK HERE.

Important Calendar Updates
As shared by Superintendent León, please see below the revised School Calendar SY21-22, as well as the

NBOE Teacher Talk - 3/14/22

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A Message from Deputy Superintendent

Dear Teachers and Instructional Staff,

Thank you to the hundreds of current and aspiring women leaders throughout the district who have registered for our 1st Annual Women’s Leadership Conference. The virtual Women’s Leadership Conference will take place on Saturday March 19, 2022. The conference begins at 9:00 AM with greetings from a panel of distinguished leaders and guests. Registration is now closed. To those of you who have registered, please join the main session early and come charged and ready to be engaged, as we

Teacher Talk - 3/7/22

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A Message from Superintendent León

The January Reset is one sign that suggests our understanding and trust in you, the classroom teacher and all other instructional staff. In September, everyone understood the impact of students learning remotely. Everybody was asked to adjust and you did it. Some need to be reminded that students were learning remotely from March 16, 2020, and only 38% returned to in-person instruction on April 12, 2021. This is not an excuse. Just the facts. It has only been 7 months since 100% of our students returned to in-person instruction

Teacher Talk - 2/28/22

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Message from Dr. Reilly

The Office of Teaching and Learning recently added two new platforms in the Clever Student Portal for elementary students and educators.

Literacy Footprints provides online access to Pioneer Valley books and other literacy resources for teachers and students. The majority of the guided reading books listed in the matrix for grades 1 and 2 can be accessed here. Professional Learning videos are available for you to observe lesson

Teacher Talk - February 14, 2022

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Message from Dr. Reilly

Dear Teachers and Staff,

Last week Superintendent León and I met with K-3 teachers to listen and provide clarity regarding instructional outcomes that will best ensure students are learning how to read and write..

Kindergarten teachers should focus on all students mastering uppercase and lowercase letter names and sounds, short vowel sounds, and sight words connected to the matrix. Teachers should use the books in the matrix during guided reading.
Grade 1 teachers should focus on ensuring the foundational skills from kindergarten have been

Teacher Talk - 1/31/22

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Message from Dr. Reilly

A Message to Grades 1-8 Teachers

Please note the information concerning the Individual Learning Plan (ILP) included in this issue of Teacher Talk. The ILP has been populated with the necessary data and abbreviated. Your input is critical. Full directions from Ms. Jackson can be found here. For those of you who will be completing the form, please complete a timesheet for payment for 1 hour and submit it to your principal for processing.

A Message for K-3 Teachers

Superintendent León and I will be meeting with all of you, by grade level, in

Teacher Talk - 1/3/2022

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Message from Superintendent León

Dear Teachers,

The incredible work you and everyone else has endured is to be commended and applauded. I appreciate your ability to adapt to seemingly ever changing situations, and to do it with grace and dignity along the way. Not easy. Not easy at all. This communication is intended to be brief and to highlight key information.

Please be advised that everyone is to continue to adhere to all district protocols and ingress/egress procedures at our schools and buildings. We begin remote instruction from January 3 through Januar

Message from Deputy Johnson

Dear Teachers and Instructional Staff,

The countdown to winter break has begun. As you relax, rewind and rejuvenate, here are a few NBOE resources to support you and your mental health and well-being.

NBOE Support Spa: We understand the need for intentional moments to disconnect, regroup and ground ourselves for ongoing inner strength. To support in these efforts, NBOE and OSL have provided a Staff Support Group (Spa). The last session is Wednesday 12/22 from 5:15pm-6:15pm. The topic is Inner Strength Approach to Mental Health and it is open to all staff and will be