Tag: Jonas Salk Middle School
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Youngsters continue to ‘Make-A-Wish’ and deliver 311K letters written to Santa as part of Macy’s Believe campaign
Every holiday season, Anthony “A.J.” Silvestri and Jillian Bresocnik rally their community in Old Bridge and beyond to write letters to Santa for the annual letter campaign for Make-A-Wish New Jersey through Macy’s Believe campaign. It’s a letter writing campaign near and dear to the hearts of A.J., as a Make-A-Wish recipient, and Jillian, as…
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Cultural Festival a success at Jonas Salk Middle School
OLD BRIDGE – Delicious international foods, fun cultural games, colorful flags and clothing from different countries transformed the cafeteria of Jonas Salk Middle School earlier this month. More than 180 students, several teachers and all school administrators stayed after school to learn about some of the various cultures represented in the greater Old Bridge community…
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White House appointee tours Old Bridge middle school to encourage students, visit planetarium
OLD BRIDGE – The Honorable Robert Wilkins, President Joe Biden’s and former President Donald Trump’s appointee to the Council on Sports, Fitness, and Nutrition visited Jonas Salk Middle School in Old Bridge to tour the school, visit the school’s first-class planetarium facility, and meet with gym students to discuss the importance of health and fitness.…
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Students in Old Bridge recognize Black History Month in creative ways
OLD BRIDGE – Teachers and staff across Old Bridge Township Public Schools found creative and interesting ways for their students through curriculum to commemorate the achievements of African Americans during Black History Month. “We celebrate, commemorate African Americans this month, but we do it in a way to make sure the things we focus on…
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Old Bridge pupils collect letters to Santa for Macy’s Believe campaign
https://youtu.be/YseeGQYKabE A.J. Silvestri and Jillian Bresocnik did it again. This year the duo garnered 136,512 letters to Santa for the annual letter campaign for Make-A-Wish New Jersey through Macy’s Believe campaign. Old Bridge Township Public Schools Superintendent of Schools David Cittadino announced the grand number, which was met with applause from those who attended to…
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German teacher from Old Bridge wins outstanding educator award
OLD BRIDGE – Linda Costa, teacher of German at Jonas Salk Middle School, is one of only three recipients of the American Association of Teachers of German (AATG’s) highest honor, the K-8 Outstanding German Educator Award. Frau Costa was selected from a group of teachers nationwide who recognize and support the education of the…
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Old Bridge High School varsity baseball field to be named after long-time coach
OLD BRIDGE – Fred Cole was all about his athletes on and off the field as a baseball coach for 44 years with Old Bridge School District. Even though he retired in 2004 – 39 years teaching in the district and 44 years as coach – he still volunteered his time as assistant coach in…
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Old Bridge Schools superintendent named county Superintendent of the Year; calls award a team effort
OLD BRIDGE – Schools Superintendent David Cittadino has been named the 2020 Middlesex County Superintendent of the Year through the Middlesex County Association of School Administrators (MCASA). Assistant Superintendent Kathleen Hoeker announced the news at a Board of Education meeting on May 19. She said under Cittadino’s leadership, the district has moved forward, advancing programs…
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Carl Sandburg Middle School celebrates 50 years of athletics
OLD BRIDGE – A former Carl Sandburg Middle School vice principal and retired district educator walked into the school’s gymnasium and recently reflected on his career. Michael DeSimone, who was employed by the Old Bridge Public School District for 33 years, said he coached girls’ basketball in the 1980s at Sandburg and was a vice…
