Dear Linden Public Schools Community,
This is a reminder that Linden Public Schools will be closed tomorrow, Thursday, November 7, and Friday, November 8, for Fall Recess/NJEA Convention. Classes will resume on Monday, November 11.
Thank you, and enjoy the break!
Superintendent Atiya Y. Perkins
Dear Linden Families,
We need YOU to help us prepare today’s students for tomorrow’s world!
As Superintendent of Schools, it is my pleasure on behalf of the Linden Public Schools District Board of Education to invite YOU to participate in our Strategic Planning Process committee. This committee will be a focused group of administrators, faculty, staff, students, parents, and guardians. We will work together to create a shared vision for the district and identify both the strengths of the school district (those unique attributes that we can build on as we move into the future) and the critical issues that we will face (the challenges that the district must be prepared for in the future). We will meet on three occasions in the evenings on October 29, November 12, and January 14. Refreshments will be served.
The first meeting of the Strategic Planning process will take place on Tuesday, October 29, at 6:00 p.m. in the McManus Middle School cafeteria (sign-in at 5:45 p.m.). Their address is 300 Edgewood Road, and there is a parking lot. We will work in small and large groups, and the discussion will lead us to a consensus document that will identify our community’s vision, strengths, and challenges for our district and develop goal areas that focus on the future of our schools.
The New Jersey School Boards Association will facilitate this process. The Board of Education will use this document to help shape future goals for the district as we move forward.
If you have any questions, please contact me. Participation in any or all three of our meetings will be greatly appreciated.
Take care and be well,
Atiya Y. Perkins
Superintendent of Schools
aperkins@lindenps.org
908-486-2800 x8008
Dear Linden Families,
We are in the second month of the school year and are off to a great start. Our Fall sports are in full swing, and we are proud of our students’ athletic performances. Our students are taking grade-level benchmark assessments in reading, language arts, and math to demonstrate their readiness for college and career success in grades 1 – 12. To support their learning, students will use an online program called Exact Path by Edmentum, which customizes lessons and assessments based on each student’s strengths and weaknesses. Students can access Exact Path both at school and at home.
Later this month, we will host our first district-wide community engagement session on Tuesday, October 29, at McManus Middle School cafeteria, starting at 6:00 p.m. This session will focus on creating our 2025 – 2030 district Strategic Plan, and we encourage parents, guardians, students, and education stakeholders to attend and contribute to shaping the future of education in our district. Refreshments will be provided, and we look forward to collaborating with all participants to develop a plan that reflects our collective goals and values. There will be three evening meetings: October 29, November 12, and January 14.
Our district’s priorities revolve around student achievement, safety and security, and addressing chronic absenteeism. See the table below of district wide events. We do believe the MISSON POSSIBLE and we are committed to strengthening the home-school connection through upcoming events and partnerships with local police and fire departments to promote positive behavior and ensure a safe learning environment. We expect our students to make responsible choices, be good citizens, and represent our school community with excellence. I continue to share we need you to help our students learn, grow, and believe in their Linden R.O.A.R. in and out of school.
October 10: Secondary Interim Report Cards visible in Genesis Parent Portal
October 7 – October 10 / October 7 – October 11: Week of Respect and Fire Prevention Week
October 12: District Breast Cancer Awareness Walk at Tiger Stadium
October 14: District In-Service (School Closed)
October 15: District-wide Pink Out Day, wear pink to support Breast Cancer Awareness Month
October 21 – October 25: School Violence Awareness Week
October 22 – October 24: Elementary Parent Teacher Conferences (Early Dismissal / Lunch Served)
October 28 – November 2: Red Ribbon Week
October 29: Strategic Plan Community Meeting (6:00PM @ McManus Middle School)
Take care and be well,
Atiya Y. Perkins
Superintendent of Schools
Dear Linden Families,
It is time to R.O.A.R. in 2024-2025, and the wait is over. I am excited to welcome you to the new school year. Students return on Thursday, September 5th. Staff return Tuesday, September 3rd, for annual professional learning experiences that accelerate student learning. I need everyone to join me in our MISSION POSSIBLE vision to ensure student success by enhancing systems and structures for sustained accountability. The mission is to empower R.O.A.R:
Resilience (don’t quit; resilience is our superpower)
Opportunities (don’t settle; be curious and ask questions)
Achievement (inspire hope and unlock peak performance)
Relationships (be kind and connect with those around you)
Together, our R.O.A.R. is one sound connected and unified to promote growth in academics, athletics, alternative programming, and the arts. There will be moments of challenges. However, the late poet Maya Angelo once said, “There will be defeat, but we will never be defeated.” We are committed to serving students, and we need our students to show up and be on time. Cellphones are to be put away, and our student dress code policy will be enforced. Safety and security are our priority, and we will not tolerate violation to our code of conduct.
Students, when you think about what you plan to accomplish this school year, remember that it must be built off who you are on the inside. You are expected to be active participants in your learning. We will do what it takes to empower you to be accountable for yourself and then others. Your voice matters: we want to hear your thoughts and answer any questions. We expect excellence.
Teachers and support staff, thank you for setting up your classrooms and your willingness to meet the diverse needs of our student population. You are valued for taking the first step in creating positive experiences in and out of the classroom. We expect you to have a successful school year.
All schools have sent welcome packets home using the address listed in our student information system, Genesis. Parents and guardians, you must sign up for Genesis. In Genesis, you must sign off on the required forms before gaining access to student information. If you have any questions, please contact your child’s teacher, case manager, and principal. Change occurs when we communicate our needs.
On behalf of Linden Public Schools Administration, the Linden Board of Education, and the honorable Mayor Armstead, we stand together to promote unity in the community, which makes the MISSON POSSIBLE. We need all of you to help us remain interconnected to help our students learn, grow, and believe in their Linden R.O.A.R. in and out of school.
Enjoy the next few days as we prepare to return to school this week, filled with excitement and joy.
Take care and be well,
Atiya Y. Perkins
Superintendent of Schools
The Work Session of the Linden Board of Education will be held at the School No. 1 Gymnasium, 728 N. Wood Ave, Linden, NJ, on Tuesday, November 19th, 2024 at 6:00 PM
The Regular Meeting of the Linden Board of Education will be held at the School No. 1 Gymnasium, 728 N. Wood Ave, Linden, NJ, on Thursday, November 21st, 2024 at 6:00 PM
“The Board reserves the right to go into Executive Session during this meeting.”
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