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Certified by Future Ready NJSeven Linden schools have gained certification in the Future Ready Schools New Jersey program. The distinction recog-nizes schools that provide students with the technology-rich

environments they need in a digi-tal society and workforce. Linden High School reached Silver Tier Certification for 2019, the highest

level a school can attain. Soehl Middle School as well as School Nos. 1, 4, 5, and 8 have gained Bronze Tier Certifica-tion, joining McManus Middle School, which gained Bronze status in 2018. Click here to read more.

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Horror lessons take on real feelinside classroom’s darkened tentSoehl Middle School language arts teacher Jan Macha put up a tent in his classroom and dimmed the lights to add authen-tic atmosphere to lessons about horror literature. Macha and his students sat with their textbooks in the tent, taking turns reading passages from Edgar Allen Poe’s

“The Tell-Tale Heart” and dis-cussing literary elements such as irony, symbolism and plot. Each student used a small flashlight to read in the dark, while night sounds played in the background to add to the atmosphere. Click here to read more, see more pho-tos, and watch News 12 report.

Apple Distinguished SchoolsThree Linden schools have gained recognition as Apple Distinguished Schools for their continuous innovation in

teaching with technology. School No. 6, School No. 8, and School No. 10 have been recognized for their leadership and educational excellence in using Apple products to inspire creativity and

critical thinking. They showcase uses of technology in learn-ing, teaching and school environment and have documented academic accomplishment. Click here for story and video.

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Linden Public Schools received three awards at the New Jersey School Communication Awards on Sept. 26 – the only school district statewide to be honored three times. The awards, given out by the New Jersey School Public Relations Association, represent the best work of school communication professionals in

getting news and information out to students, families, and the community during the 2018-19 school year. Linden was hon-ored with a second place in the electronic newsletter category; third place for media relations human interest; and third place for photography. Click here to read more.

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Interim Superintendent

Denise Cleary

Acting AssistantSuperintendentMichael Walters

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Board SecretaryKathleen A. Gaylord

Board of EducationPresident

Gregory R. MartucciVice President

Katarzyna Kozak

Dawn BevianoTracey Anne BirchPatrick Gargano

Sheenaider GuillaumeDoris Johnson

Marianthe ManganelloAhmed Shehata

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Communication Coordinator Gary Miller accepted three NJSPRA awards.

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Nov. 5: School closed for Election Day.Nov. 7-8: School closed for NJEA convention.Nov. 13: School No. 10 laser show, 2 p.m.Nov. 14: NJROTC Navy Ball,

6:30 p.m.Nov. 13 and 15: LHS pres-ents “Clue,” 7 p.m.Nov. 15: Kid craft family even-tat School No. 9, 5:30 p.m.Nov. 22: LHS bonfire, 6 p.m.

Nov. 22: School No. 2 Principal for a DayNext Board of Educa-tion meeting: Nov. 27, 7 p.m., in the Susan L. Hudak Audi-torium at Linden High School.

Friends remember ‘the soul of Soehl’ The Linden Public Schools family came together on Tuesday, Oct. 15, to honor and remember “the soul of Soehl.” An elec-tronic sign has been erected outside Soehl Middle School’s Henry Street entrance with a dedication reading, “In Loving Memory of Elizabeth Givens, 40 Years of Service,” honoring the school’s longtime secretary, who died on April 8. Several members of Givens’ family attended the ceremony, sit-ting before a poster-sized photo of Givens that the school had created. The photo is made up of hundreds of small photos of the students who attended Soehl last year. Click here to read more and see more photos.

Big blue bully at School 5?School No. 5 students had a blast on Oct. 1 meeting Yojo, a big, blue, fuzzy creature who delivered a strong but hilarious anti-bullying message. The children watched as Yojo learned that his own bullying behavior was wrong, then helped teach them what to do if they are being bullied or see someone else being bullied. See more photos.

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School No. 9 celebrated Walk Your Child to School Day on Oct. 2 to emphasize exercise and a sense of community. The day was also part of the Street Smart pedestrian safe-ty campaign the school district is participating in along with the City of Lindenand the Linden Police Department. Students and parents gathered in the schoolyard, where they heard from Principal Larry Plummer, Interim Superintendent Denise Cleary, and teacher and event organizer Theresa Rogakos. Click to see more photos.

School 9 hits the street for Walk to School Day

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‘Pie the Principal’makes a mess, but cleans up for School 4

School No. 4 Principal Suzanne Olivero took it on the chin for her students on Sept. 20. Students were allowed to take shots at their prin-cipal during the “Pie the Principal” fundraiser. The event raised $250 for the school’s Positive Behav-ior Support in Schools (PBSIS) program, which rewards the students for good behavior and helps develop a family atmo-sphere at the school. Click here to read more and see photos and video.

Maintainingexcellence is top priority fornew IB leaderLinden High School teacher Anthony Fischetti has taken over as coordinator of the International Baccalaureate

program, the school’s most academically chal-lenging course of study. Fischetti,

who also continues to teach Italian and Intro to Educa-tion, takes over for the retir-ing Bernadette Bottino, who has headed the IB program since its inception at LHS in 2001. International Bacca-laureate is a premier global education program that sets high standards emphasizing creative and critical thinking to prepare high school stu-dents for the rigor of college. See IB newsletter. Click here to read more.

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Putting character on display in a big wayStudents at School No. 4 gathered on the playground on Friday, Oct. 11, to form the “Six Pillars of Character” to cap off the Week of Respect. The Six Pillars – trustwor-thiness, respect, responsibility, fairness, caring, citizenship – are a centerpiece of the school’s character education program. Click here to see video.

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Students at Linden High School presented a unique recycling project on Oct. 11, taking items that would otherwise be discarded and reusing them in new and beautiful ways. The students in Tania Miguelez’s In-ternational Baccalaureate Span-ish class got the idea from the film “Landfill Harmonic.” The

documentary shows children in Paraguay who create and play musical instruments made out of garbage. Some of the items the LHS student created included hanging gardens with a filtration system, wind chimes, a child’s dollhouse, a bookcase, pillows, and chandeliers. Click here for more photos.

Inspired IB Spanish studentsgive garbage a renewed purpose

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LHS lets outa roar forHomecomingThe Linden High School Homecom-ing celebration started with lively pep rallies in the gym on Oct. 10 and 11 that featured all fall sports teams, the marching band, the cheerleaders, and the dance company. The festivities cul-minated with the annual Homecom-ing football game that Friday night. At halftime, seniors Dami Awoyinfa and Pia Foy were crowned king and queen. Click here to see video. Click here to see pep rally photos. Click here to see more photos from the Homecoming game.

Support for heroesThe Linden High School NJROTC traveled to New York City on Sept. 29 to support the Tunnel to Towers Run, honoring 9/11 first responders and those killed fighting for freedom since 9/11. See more photos.

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All of our schools opened their doors shortly after the school year started for Back to School Night. Administrators and teachers welcomed

families into their buildings to see what their children are learning and to learn about some of the many extracurricular activities and support programs that are offered. Click on the captions

to see more photos from your school.

Welcome Back to School!

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