Tag: New Jersey Education Association
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News Transcript News Briefs, Oct. 19
The Manalapan Police Department has reported the following incidents which recently occurred in the community: On Sept. 28 at 11:46 a.m., a South Brunswick resident reported providing $116,000 for a vehicle investment plan that appears to have been fraudulent. Patrolman Jeffrey Emslie handled the report and the incident is pending further investigation. On Sept. 28…
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Social Emotional Learning Family Night a success in Metuchen
METUCHEN – The Metuchen School District Committee for Social Emotional Character Development held its second successful Social Emotional Learning Family Night. The night was initially going to be held on the Metuchen High School (MHS) football field; however, due to impending weather it was moved to Campbell Elementary School (CES) on June 1. The overarching…
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Campbell Elementary School in Metuchen serves as sustainable model; celebrates new larger capacity bike rack
METUCHEN – A $10,000 grant to install a new bike rack and purchase recycling receptacles placed in and around the school has helped Campbell Elementary School in its efforts “to promote energy conservation and make recycling common place.” The new bike rack replaces the current limited “rusty and dented” bike rack with the capacity for…
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Gov. Murphy announces school mask mandate will be lifted March 7
Noting the significant decline of statewide COVID-19 metrics, Gov. Phil Murphy has 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. “I must thank the overwhelming majority of students, parents, administrators, educators and support staffers who have worn their…
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‘Heads Up, Phones Down’ initiative helps Bordentown students spread awareness of dangers of texting and driving
Don’t Text and Drive, Bordentown Wants You Alive. That motto is the club name created by Erica Wright and her students at Bordentown Regional High School to spread awareness about the dangers of texting and driving throughout the Bordentown community. Wright and her students have been featured on NJTV News and Classroom Close-Up NJ in…
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Gov. Murphy announces expansion of eligibility for COVID vaccination program
Gov. Phil Murphy has announced the expansion of eligibility for more front-line essential workers and high-risk groups in New Jersey’s COVID-19 vaccination program. Eligible groups include educators and staff in pre-kindergarten through 12th grade settings, childcare workers and transportation workers, among others. “Our administration has built the infrastructure – including nearly 300 vaccination sites across…
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COVID outbreak hits Sayreville athletics; education association members claim schools are not safe
Several Sayreville athletes from the same high school team have tested positive for COVID-19, yet the high school building remains open for instruction. Some of the students are on hybrid or virtual instruction, but their practices are still held daily in the school, according to information provided by the Sayreville Education Association (SEA) via the…
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Harry S. Truman School presents Flag Day celebration on June 15
The community is invited to attend a Flag Day celebration at 10 a.m. Friday, June 15, at Harry S. Truman School, 1 Taft Place, Parlin section of Sayreville. Flag Day is June 14. Hosted by American Legion Post 211. All guests are invited to enjoy a complimentary luncheon in the school library after the celebration.…
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Hundreds denote connection between environmental effects, workers’ safety
NEW BRUNSWICK – Hundreds gathered at Anshe Emeth Memorial Temple on April 22 to celebrate Workers’ Memorial Day, an annual day of action to remember those who have died or been injured on the job, and raise awareness to prevent future illnesses, injuries, and deaths. This year, Workers’ Memorial Day and Earth Day fell on…