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Library service offers free live tutors, homework help
The Alfred Baumann Library announces the launch of Brainfuse, an on demand, anytime, anywhere eLearning program for all ages and levels. HelpNow offers personalized homework help in core subjects, SAT prep and live tutors.
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Free meal service continues for all District students
Breakfast and lunch will continue to be served daily from 9 a.m. to 12 noon at School 1 and Charles Olbon Schools, and at Memorial School from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. to accommodate those waiting to pick up after live instruction has been completed for the day. Students can go to the school of their choice to pick up. All meals are free of charge to all students.
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'Lunch & Learn' helps preschool parents ready their kids
Kim Leary, master teacher at School 1, conducted her first monthly “Lunch & Learn” session recently for parents who have children in the preschool. Working to ensure that the kids get what they need, Leary also is charged with serving as an instructional coach to the staff.
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School 1 virtual Back to School night offers info to parents
School 1 held a virtual Back To School night on Sept. 17 for parents led by Director of Early Childhood Education/Principal Dr. Irizarry.
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Memorial concludes Week of Respect by kicking off this year's House System
On the final day of the Week of Respect, Memorial Middle School kicked off this year's "House System," by having all staff and students wear their house t-shirts.
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Classes enjoy outside time while weather is nice
Memorial Middle School had a smooth opening of school, although it looked and felt different. Students are off to an excellent start. Mr. Pollicino, an 8th grade ELA teacher, enjoys taking his class outside to enjoy the weather. This is Mr. Pollicino's first year in Woodland Park.
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Brothers resume posting of morning announcements
Brothers Anthony and Alexander have resumed posting daily morning announcements for all District students. You can subscribe to their YouTube page here so you can hear them daily. Great job boys and thank you!
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Parents draw colorful messages to students, staff
Charles Olbon School Home & School Association board members and parents drew colorful chalk messages on the sidewalks leading up to the school to help brighten the first day.
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Welcoming students back into the buildings
The School District began the year for students on Sept.8 with approximately 50 percent of students attending in-person, while the remainder are doing all virtual. School 1 reopened as a District facility, after being rented out for a number of years, for pre-K 3 and 4-year-olds.
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District-wide food drive brings in over 2,800 items
The school communities recently concluded their annual Souper Bowl of Caring - Tackle Hunger" collection drives.
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"One School, One Book" program concludes
The One School, One Book program, sponsored by the Woodland Park Municipal Alliance Against Alcoholism and Drug Abuse, has concluded. The entire student body and staff read “Friendship According to Humphrey” by Betty G. Birney together, one a chapter a night.
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"We're Not Buying It" sponsored for sixth graders
The Woodland Park Municipal Alliance Against Alcoholism and Drug Abuse sponsored a six-part workshop called "We're Not Buying It" for Memorial School sixth graders, given by the Center for Prevention, based in Newton.
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Law Enforcement Against Drugs program launches
The Woodland Park Police Department has launched LEAD - Law Enforcement Against Drugs - a new program, similar to now defunct DARE program, in local schools.
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Footprints for Life returns to Charles Olbon
The Center for Prevention has brought the Footprints for Life program back to Charles Olbon School this year. The Woodland Park Municipal Alliance Against Alcoholism and Drug Abuse has funded the program for all second grade classes.
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Memorial School hosts 2020 Spelling Bee
Memorial Middle School held its 2020 Spelling Bee on Wednesday evening at the Charles Olbon School with 30 competitors. The top three spellers were Ava Beirne, third place; Jason Turkel, second place; and Daniella Mencia, first place.
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Two student teams qualify for nationals in virtual math tournament
Seven student teams, comprised of 3rd to 8th grade students, competed this week against dozens of others in the
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'One School, One Book' launched at Beatrice Gilmore
'The Woodland Park Municipal Alliance Against Alcoholism and Drug Abuse sponsors a number of initiative in the three borough schools each year. One such initiative is the “One School, One Book” program, which kicked off at Beatrice Gilmore School.
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Students learn about efforts to keep bay water clean
Memorial Middle School fifth grade science classes and the Animal Club were treated to an educational program by ReClam the Bay, a non-profit, group that oversees the birth, growing, and replanting of clams and oysters in the bay areas of New Jersey.
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New 'house' system kicks off at game show
Memorial School students recently enjoyed the Holly Rock "Brain Challenge" assembly, sponsored by the HSA. The kids had a blast and enjoyed their first friendly competition in their new "houses."
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Teachers/Educational Services Professionals of the Year named
The Woodland Park School District announced the recipients of the annual New Jersey Governor's Teacher/Educational Services Professional of the Year for 2019-2020.
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Board salutes two outgoing trustees
The Board of Education saluted two outgoing members who are finishing up their terms - Dina Bargiel and Dr. Mark Salemi, who both have served for over nine years.
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Giving spirit abounds during holiday season
This holiday season, a number of charitable efforts were held in the local schools. Both Beatrice Gilmore and Memorial Schools took part in the annual Giving Tree initiative for the Family Reach Foundation.
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Handmade cards sent to spread holiday cheer
Students at Beatrice Gilmore School created cards to send to children who will spending the holiday season in the hospital. Mrs. Capo's class helped collect and send these cards to the organization Cards for Hospitalized Kids.
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Alfred Baumann Library salutes its youth volunteers
The Alfred H. Baumann Free Public Library recently held its annual appreciation night to honor its resident, community, business, program and school partners.
