Tag: Monroe Township Middle School
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Discussions for third referendum continue in Monroe; demographic study projects an additional 214 students in next five years
MONROE – As discussions for a referendum continue, Monroe Township Board of Education member Ken Chiarella said it is important for the board and administration to put forth a referendum with the greatest possibility of passing. “We have to have a referendum as inclusive as possible, but we also have to be mindful we haven’t…
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Development of third referendum to address thousands of unhoused students in Monroe underway
MONROE – Development of a third referendum to address the needs of facilities to house more than 1,400 unhoused students in the Monroe Township School District is underway. The Buildings, Grounds and Transportation Committee brought in DIGroupArchitecture in New Brunswick to look at renovating Applegarth Elementary School, Monroe Township Middle School, and Monroe Township High…
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Monroe Girl Scout among Top 10 ‘elite cookie entrepreneurs’
The Girl Scouts of Central & Southern New Jersey (GSCSNJ) knew it would be challenging in the midst of a global pandemic when the 2021 Girl Scout cookie season began in January. Due to social distancing restrictions, they were not able to knock on doors and use their traditional cookie selling methods. In true Girl…
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Local biology major says ‘yes’ to NOAA
Carlee Scott Dunn earns scholarship, looks forward to 10 weeks of immersive oceanic education By MADELEINE MACCAR Correspondent For as long as she can remember, Carlee Scott Dunn has loved marine biology. Fond memories of childhood trips to the beach are tinged with an awed fascination fueled by devouring book after book about the oceans…
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Monroe school officials provide consistent proposed hybrid in-person plan for elementary, middle and high schools
MONROE – Monroe school officials presented their proposed hybrid in-person back-to-school plan, which provides consistency in each school building. Schools Superintendent Dori Alvich led the “Restart and Reopening Plan” presentations – Monroe Township High School on Aug. 4, Monroe Township Middle School on Aug. 5 and elementary schools on Aug. 6. All presentations were recorded…
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Third referendum to address student enrollment growth, unhoused students in Monroe deferred to next year
MONROE – With a big question mark on the economic impact of the novel coronavirus pandemic and how the operation of schools will look in September, the Board of Education has decided to hold off on any decisions related to putting out a third referendum until at least next year. With more than 1,400 unhoused…
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Local Girl Scouts spread smiles, appreciation through Quarantine Kindness Bingo game
MONROE – The members of Girl Scout Troop 83824 want to spread smiles, not germs, in the wake of the novel coronavirus pandemic. And with that, troop members have been meeting virtually on a weekly basis and created a Quarantine Kindness Bingo game, which they opened up for anyone who wants to participate. The troop,…
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Ad Hoc Committee will take a look at restructuring grade levels to address unhoused students in Monroe
MONROE – The Ad Hoc Committee formed to address student growth in the Monroe Township School District is hard at work. Louis Masters, chairman of the committee, updated the Board of Education at a meeting on Sept. 4 on the board’s progress after two committee meetings. With two failed referendums proposing the construction of a…
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Parents, students express safety concerns on placement of portable classrooms at Monroe Township Middle School
MONROE — Following an outcry from parents and students, Monroe Township School District administrators are discussing ways to make the area around portable classrooms, which are currently being constructed in front of the Monroe Township Middle School, safer. In a letter to parents on July 30, acting Superintendent of Schools Robert Goodall said, “The safety…