2020-2021 School Calendar

2020-2021 School Calendar Achieving Excellence Together Welcome to the 2020-2021 School Year On behalf of the Elizabeth Board and succeed, knowing that we are at I can assure you that my colleagues of Education, I welcome you to the our strongest when we are united. on the Board will continue to work 2020-2021 school year. The start to tirelessly alongside the members this school year will be unlike any we I would like to share my most of the Elizabeth Public Schools have ever experienced before, but heartfelt gratitude once again to our community to deliver a school system one thing I am certain of is that 2020- returning students, team members, that will maximize both safety and 2021 will be another year marked and families for the tremendous academic success and one of which by the amazing achievements of efforts you made to help remote we all can be proud. our students, team members, and learning be successful during the community members. last few months of the 2019-2020 Please remember as we take on this school year. With the constantly challenge together… You are Strong, The conclusion of this past school evolving situation that we have You are Tough, You are Loved, You year was unprecedented and faced over the past several months are not Alone, You are Supported, required continuous real-time and will continue to face entering You are amazing, You are Brave, You “We were all born to make adjustments that tested the resolve this school year, it is more important are our team members, our teachers, a difference. My vision is to and determination of our school and than ever that we remain united as a parents, our students, You are the greater communities. What we have community and committed both to Heart of Elizabeth Public Schools make a difference in your learned through this experience the safety of our school community child’s life. Let’s strengthen, is something I believed before we and the high-quality education Thank you again for your valued build, and move our district entered our new “normal” and of our students. I know that you, support of Elizabeth Public Schools and the Elizabeth Board of Education forward so that our children has been affirmed throughout the along with our new students, team COVID-19 pandemic; our school members, and families who we and warmest wishes for a healthy can fulfill their potential and community is a beautifully diverse graciously welcome to Elizabeth and prosperous school year. achieve their dreams.” team of resilient individuals who Public Schools, will continue to work will come together to battle any together and uphold our standard of – Diane Barbosa adversity to ensure our children learn excellence. President, Elizabeth Board of Education Diane Jerry Charlene Maria Z. Iliana Nathalie Rosa E. Stanley Stephanie G. Barbosa Jacobs Bathelus Carvalho Chevres Hernandez Moreno Ortega Neron Pestana President Vice President I would like to welcome you to the our entire community, including place in classrooms or remotely. 2020-2021 school year at Elizabeth students, families, team members, Public Schools! Elizabeth Board of Education The success of Elizabeth Public members, and local, regional, and Schools will continue to thrive I start by thanking all of our state leaders and health officials based on the commitment and families and team members for all to chart our course for providing investment of all members of our their sacrifices and dedication to learning and greater communities. teaching and learning to our teaching and learning taking place I look forward to working students and families amid the at Elizabeth Public Schools this alongside our dedicated Board ongoing pandemic. past year, whether it was taking members, outstanding team place in our school buildings or as Our guiding principles for this members, and engaged family part of E-Remote Learning. Since school year as we planned the and community members to help the closing of our school buildings reopening of schools were to prepare our students to succeed in March 2020, students, team exceed minimum expectations to in all their college, careers, and life members, and families have been place health and safety first for opportunities after they graduate “The safety and well-being of asked to take on unprecedented our students and team members, and leave our schools. challenges and responsibilities our students, team members, to provide high-quality instruction Thank you again for your and families remains our top while potentially dealing with to all students, to ensure families health and economic hardships. unwavering support of Elizabeth priority. We pledge to open have flexibility and choice in the The fact that we as a learning Public Schools. It is my sincerest our schools responsibly and instructional models offered to our community were able to continue hope that 2020-2021 will bring to continue placing health and students, and to deliver accurate learning remotely for the rest of the great health, fortune, and success safety first while providing and timely communication to team school year while balancing many to you and your loved ones. high quality instruction for members and families as needed difficult, unique circumstances our students. I look forward and keep all stakeholders informed is truly inspirational and is a true to the many excellent throughout the school year. achievements by our students testament to the heart of our and team member lighting community. Despite the challenges we will face the way as we navigate As we enter the 2020-2021 school during the 2020-2021 school year, the difficult and uncertain we are devoted and focused as ever road ahead.” year, I also want to thank our families for their support and input to provide innovative, rigorous, – Olga Hugelmeyer pertaining to how education will and personalized instruction Superintendent continue beginning in September that ensures every child achieves Elizabeth Public Schools 2020. It was vitally important excellence, regardless of whether that we gather information from teaching and learning is taking Every Child Achieving Excellence Our Vision Our Promise Elizabeth Public Schools will be one of the highest performing To provide an innovative and personalized learning environment urban school districts in the nation that ensures that every child achieves excellence Our Goals College Preparedness Career Readiness “On-Time” Graduation Our Core Beliefs & Commitments Student We believe ALL students can learn and achieve at high levels regardless of race, ethnicity, culture, neighborhood, household income or home language. ALL Means ALL. We will narrow the achievement gaps of students by providing a high quality education to ensure that ALL of our students are college and career ready. Teacher We believe teachers make a positive difference in student achievement. Teachers will prepare ALL students for success in college, career, and our technological global society. We believe that teachers are central in a child’s life. Having an effective teacher is the single most important factor in student success. Leader We believe that effective leaders demonstrate unwavering commitment to high levels of achievement for ALL students. Leaders will exemplify and support practices that promote high levels of achievement for ALL students. Family We believe that parents and caregivers are both valued partners and active participants in their children’s learning. A shared sense of mutual responsibility for learning is the foundation for family involvement to ensure student success. We are committed to engaging parents and caregivers in their children’s education. We will develop a coordinated strategy that enables parents and caregivers to play an active role in building and sustaining family support for their children’s learning and academic success. Team We believe that every member of the Elizabeth Public Schools team has a responsibility in producing and supporting high levels of achievement for ALL students. Every member of the Elizabeth Public Schools team will make a measureable contribution to the success and achievement for ALL students by ensuring equitable distribution of resources throughout the organization. Equity • Expectations • Excellence Equity As a nation, America’s Promise is that every child, regardless of race, ethnicity or social class, should receive a high quality, academically rich and rigorous public education. Expectations The concept of high expectations is premised on the philosophical and pedagogical belief that a failure to hold all students to high expectations effectively denies them access to a high quality education, since the educational achievement of students tends to rise or fall in direct relation to the expectations placed upon them. Excellence Educational Excellence is defined as students performing at high levels or where students are making significant gains in academic achievement helping to prepare every child for global competitiveness. Elizabeth Public Schools Directory SCHOOL LOCATION PRINCIPAL PHONE EARLY CHILDHOOD CENTERS 50 Frances C. Smith 1000 South Elmora Ave., 07202 Kathy Di Profio 436-6380 51 Donald Stewart 544 Pennsylvania Ave., 07207 Jocelyn Rodriguez 436-6410 52 Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. 130 Trumbull St., 07206 Gladys Castellanos 436-6450 NEIGHBORHOOD SCHOOLS 1 George Washington Academy 250 Broadway, 07206 Shawn Black 436-5555 2 Winfield Scott 125 Madison Ave., 07201 Samuel Etienne 436-6150 3 Nicholas S. La Corte – Peterstown 700 Second Ave., 07202 Jennifer A. Campel 436-6230 4 Joseph Battin 300 South Broad St., 07202 Hollis Mendes 436-6300 5 Mabel G. Holmes 650 Bayway Ave., 07202 Yvonne McGovern 436-6270 5A Mabel G. Holmes Annex 720 Clarkson Ave., 07202 6 Toussaint L’Ouverture – Marquis de Lafayette 1071 Julia St., 07201 James Mondesir 436-5600 9 Jerome Dunn Academy 125 Third St., 07206 Yalitza Torres 436-5580 9A Jerome Dunn Academy Annex 259 Fulton Ave., 07206 12 Elmora 638 Magie Ave., 07208 Melissa Kulick 436-5650 13 Benjamin Franklin 248 Ripley Pl., 07206 Alina Stewart 436-5700 14 Abraham Lincoln 50 Grove St., 07202 John J.

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