Dear Linden Families,
We are in our final week of November, and the first marking period for secondary students has ended. Report cards will be viewable in the Genesis Parent Portal starting Monday, November 27th. The first trimester for elementary students ends December 18th, and report cards will be viewable December 19th.
During teaching and learning, students are presented with their learning objectives at the beginning and end of each lesson. It is called our WALT Statement. Teachers are required to display the WALT statement for each lesson. Students are also presented with their Success Criteria, which inform them of what they must do to meet their WALT statement. As you review your child’s grades and their learning journey, ask them about their WALT statements (We Are Learning To…). Please have your child reflect on their learning and success criteria. Reflection is a crucial skill to build cognition.
Last week, I led our principals, directors, and supervisors on walkthroughs in elementary classrooms. We discussed the classroom environment, student engagement, and instructional strategies. Our feedback included strengths and growth. Responses were charted and provided to the building principal to share with the staff. Our walkthroughs support learning walks our administrators will participate in to address student achievement and build relationships throughout the district.
Teachers facilitated purposeful talk. Students were happy and engaged in the learning process. During common planning time, professional learning included reviewing the PreK – Tools of the Mind Curriculum components. We are thankful for our time in and out of the classrooms.
This month, during American Education Week, a day was dedicated to supporting educators’ support staff. Our paraprofessionals work under our special education programming by providing support to classroom instruction and direct service to students. Thank you to our paraprofessionals for the work that you do.
If you know anyone interested in becoming a full-time paraprofessional or a part-time instructional aide, apply online. Go to the job opportunities tab on our website and click on support staff positions.
Take care,
Atiya Y. Perkins
Superintendent of Schools
The Work Session of the Board of Education is scheduled for Tuesday, November 28, 2023 at 6:00 PM
The Regular Meeting of the Board of Education is scheduled for Thursday, November 30, 2023 at 7:00 PM
*** Until further notice, meetings will be held in the Gymnasium at McManus Middle School, 300 Edgewood Road, Linden NJ.
Entry will be from DOOR 16 (side door facing DeWitt Terrace), and parking is in the rear of the building. ***
Meetings will be held in the School No. 1 gymnasium, 728 N. Wood Avenue, Linden, NJ.
“The Board reserves the right to go into Executive Session during this meeting.”
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Mrs Golebiewski, Ms Vasquez & Mrs Meyers took a group of seniors to Rutgers University on 11/30. Students had the opportunity to take a tour, have lunch in a student dining hall, learn about admissions, EOF, and being a student at Rutgers University.
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The students in Mrs. Anna Hamilton’s kindergarten class at School No. 4 made homemade butter. This was a great classroom activity as a Segway into the season of baking and sharing goodies. The students were given the responsibility of pouring the heavy cream, placing the marbles in the container, and shaking the container fast. Simply put, food is engaging to everyone. Everyone can relate to butter; butter makes everything better. When the shaking of the container stopped and the lid was opened, there was butter. It looked different than what we are used to at the store. We eat with our eyes first, there was some hesitation. The conversation started amongst the children on how they started, and it was difficult to shake for a long time. All the students took pride in the final product for they were the ones who did the work. This hands-on experience showed the importance of teamwork and a great way to have a better understanding of the science behind the butter. Superintendent Atiya Perkins of Linden Public Schools stated “This is a great activity during this season of sharing. The students could clearly see that a physical change had occurred when they saw the product of butter. This lesson is a perfect fit into our social studies, math, and science curriculum." The students reminisced about the butter experience. Principal Olivero was outside the room and could hear the giggles as she came inside the classroom. The students explained with smiles on their faces and joy in their voices the making of butter.
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Mrs Golebiewski, Ms Vasquez & Mrs Meyers took a group of seniors to Rutgers University on 11/30. Students had the opportunity to take a tour, have lunch in a student dining hall, learn about admissions, EOF, and being a student at Rutgers University.
The students in Mrs. Anna Hamilton’s kindergarten class at School No. 4 made homemade butter. This was a great classroom activity as a Segway into the season of baking and sharing goodies. The students were given the responsibility of pouring the heavy cream, placing the marbles in the container, and shaking the container fast. Simply put, food is engaging to everyone. Everyone can relate to butter; butter makes everything better. When the shaking of the container stopped and the lid was opened, there was butter. It looked different than what we are used to at the store. We eat with our eyes first, there was some hesitation. The conversation started amongst the children on how they started, and it was difficult to shake for a long time. All the students took pride in the final product for they were the ones who did the work. This hands-on experience showed the importance of teamwork and a great way to have a better understanding of the science behind the butter. Superintendent Atiya Perkins of Linden Public Schools stated “This is a great activity during this season of sharing. The students could clearly see that a physical change had occurred when they saw the product of butter. This lesson is a perfect fit into our social studies, math, and science curriculum." The students reminisced about the butter experience. Principal Olivero was outside the room and could hear the giggles as she came inside the classroom. The students explained with smiles on their faces and joy in their voices the making of butter.
Some of our female leaders attended the Women’s Educational Leadership Forum, titled, “You Got This”with Superintendent Perkins held at Kean University. Great two by two conversations and professional learning took place in and out of school.
In recognition of American Education Week, 5th graders at School No. 5 were invited to apply to be vice-principal for the day. Congratulations to Taliah Goforth and Elisha Pierre for being selected! They had the opportunity to learn the responsibilities of being an administrator. They also met the Assistant Superintendent as well as the Superintendent of Linden Public schools. Great Job Ladies!
On Thursday, November 16, Soehl Middle School induced its newest members into the National Junior Honor Society. Thank you to all the Board members, administrators, teachers, parents, and students who attended. We are so proud of these young bright students! @LindenPS
School #9 honored Veteran's this November by creating a School Wide Display of Poppies and Thank You Tags. @LindenPS @AtiyaYPerkins
The newly formed LHS Athletic Hall of Fame is seeking nominations for next year’s induction. If you or someone you know should be considered please submit a form from the attached website. Nominations will be accepted up until February 15, 2024.
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