Tag: East Brunswick Public School District
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Masks will be optional at schools in East Brunswick and South River come March 7
On Feb. 7, noting the significant decline of statewide COVID-19 metrics, Gov. Phil Murphy announced that masks and facial coverings will no longer be mandated for students, staff members or visitors in schools and childcare centers effective March 7. “Thankfully, we have reached a point where we feel confident we can take another step…
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South Plainfield field hockey player tests positive for COVID, forcing East Brunswick team into quarantine; Churchill Junior High goes remote
EAST BRUNSWICK–The East Brunswick Public School District’s eighth grade field hockey team will quarantine after coming in close contact with a South Plainfield player who tested positive for coronavirus. In a prepared statement dated Oct. 7, Superintendent Victor Valeski said the school district was notified that its entire eighth grade field hockey team was in…
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Middlesex County partners with East Brunswick to unveil system-wide COVID-19 testing as schools reopen
Middlesex County is partnering with East Brunswick and its Board of Education to implement a unique model for testing students and faculty to prevent and abate the spread of COVID-19 as the new school season begins. This pilot testing program will invite students, faculty and staff to get tested on a voluntary basis by onsite…
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East Brunswick superintendent confirms three positive COVID-19 cases from outside school buildings
EAST BRUNSWICK–Superintendent Victor Valeski announced that three individuals have tested positive for COVID-19, but the transmission occurred outside of the school district. “I must report we have three confirmed positive cases of COVID-19 impacting East Brunswick Public Schools. It is extremely important for you to know these positive COVID-19 cases were not from transmissions within…
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East Brunswick superintendent says he’s ‘heartbroken’ over George Floyd’s death
EAST BRUNSWICK–In light of peaceful protests and violence erupting across the United States, Superintendent Victor Valeski emphasized the importance of diversity in the East Brunswick Public School District. George Floyd, 46, was an unarmed African American man who died after Minneapolis Police Officer Derek Chauvin knelt on his neck for several minutes while he was…
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East Brunswick superintendent explains report card issuance during time of distance learning
EAST BRUNSWICK–Using distance learning techniques to educate students, Superintendent Victor Valeski explained how East Brunswick Public Schools will plan for the final semester of the school year. “I know better than anyone that our warmer weather draws us to be outside and I know we miss being around each other,” Valeski said in a prepared…
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East Brunswick superintendent gives updates on school year amidst COVID-19 crisis
EAST BRUNSWICK–Superintendent Victor Valeski spoke about the East Brunswick Public School District’s plan involving the continued education of its students, amidst the coronavirus (COVID-19) crisis. “By now, we all understand we are navigating uncharted territory in so many ways. … Thank you for your support, commitment and dedication to your child’s education,” Valeski said in…
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East Brunswick ‘distance learning’ is new model of learning
EAST BRUNSWICK–Continuing to educate East Brunswick Public School District students during the coronavirus outbreak, Superintendent Victor Valeski discussed how virtual school days are operating. “The East Brunswick Public Schools team has rallied together during this unprecedented event and I’m so proud of the entire East Brunswick schools community,” Valeski said. “The central office team, principals,…