Tag: back to school
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South Brunswick schools partner with police to prepare for safe start to school year
As more than 9,000 students head back to school on Sept. 9, South Brunswick Police Chief Raymond Hayducka announced that once again the South Brunswick Police Department will launch its highly successful Operation Safe Schools program. The South Brunswick Police Department will have an enhanced presence at all township schools and increased traffic enforcement in school…
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Middlesex County celebrates Back to School Month
The Arts Institute of Middlesex County is presenting a multitude of arts and culture events, exhibitions, and shows throughout September. The month is packed with programming primarily centered around Back to School Month. While COVID-19 restrictions have lifted, artists all over the county and the Middlesex County Arts Institute continue to come together to connect…
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South Brunswick prepares for beginning of 2021-22 school year
SOUTH BRUNSWICK – Superintendent of Schools Scott Feder repeatedly notes that the South Brunswick School District has learned to “pivot” and pivots well. Much of the same is expected during the 2021-22 school year, which will begin on Sept. 9 in South Brunswick. Feder explained the reopening guidelines during a Board of Education meeting on…
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Princeton Public Schools prepare to return to school ‘safely’
As the Princeton Public School District gears up for the first day of full-time, in-person learning on Sept. 9, Superintendent of Schools Carol Kelley said she is looking forward to seeing students for the first time since she took over the reins July 1. But for Kelley and the school district, welcoming students and staff…
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Face mask issue raised at Lawrence school board meeting
The battle between the masks and the mask-nots in school is not over, as some parents urged Lawrence Township Public Schools officials to buck Gov. Phil Murphy’s mask mandate for students at the beginning of the school year. Murphy said in June that face masks would not be mandatory and that school districts could make…
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Saint Joseph High School credits success of remote learning option for students during pandemic
By Gloria Stravelli Correspondent METUCHEN – As a regional school, Saint Joseph High School in Metuchen has been in a better position than some other schools to adjust to the challenges of remote learning made necessary by the pandemic, according to a school administrator. With a student body of 500-plus young men drawn from several…
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Metuchen district’s Safe Return to School plan paves way for return to in-person classes
By Gloria Stravelli Correspondent METUCHEN – The school district’s top official outlined plans for the return of students and staff to classes on Sept. 9, which include multiple layers of safety measures such as mandating face masks and social distancing to ensure a safe return to in-person learning. Plans for the 2021-22 school year call…
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Princeton Ballet School offers in-person and virtual classes beginning Sept. 9
Registration is now open for Princeton Ballet School’s 2021-22 school year. In-person and virtual classes are available for children as young as age 3, in addition to an Open Division for adults. Classes start Sept. 9. Beginners are welcome. Dancers with prior experience may call to schedule a placement class. “Dancing is a wonderful activity…
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YMCA’s Afterschool Programs keep children engaged
The YMCA of Metuchen, Edison, Woodbridge & South Amboy’s (MEWSA) Afterschool Programs are a place where children can remain active, learning and engaged during their time out of school. Through a balanced approach to youth development, the program offers activities, mentorship and academic support, nurturing the potential of all participants throughout the school year. Financial…