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South Orange-Maplewood School District

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Board of Education Recap Newsletter from April 18, 2022 Public Meeting

April 26, 2022 By Communications

April 26, 2022 Filed Under: District News & Announcements Tagged With: April BOE Newsletter, BOE Newsletter

South Mountain Elementary Celebrates Earth Day 2022!

April 22, 2022 By Communications

The Eco Star program at South Mountain Elementary educates South Mountain students to become environmental stewards and leaders – to think deeply and creatively about current environmental topics, and act sustainably in as many ways as possible.  This school year, Eco Star education efforts have focused on the connections between food and the environment. Students learned how choices about food types, production, packaging, origins, and waste can help or hurt the environment.
The Green Team worked with the school’s student council to create this inspiring 8-minute video to celebrate Earth Day 2022.  Check it out:  https://youtu.be/r6jz0pYOZSg

April 22, 2022 Filed Under: District News & Announcements, South Mountain, South Mountain Annex

Spring Break & Covid-19 Guidance

April 8, 2022 By Communications

April 8, 2022

Hello SOMSD Community,

The District’s Spring Break is from April 11 - 15 and we know that many families have planned a well-needed vacation.  However, returning from spring break free from the effects of COVID-19 and the ability to complete the school year without reinstated restrictions requires us to remain vigilant.

After a return from any extended break the District tends to see a spike in COVID-19 positivity in our school community.  With our return to school on Monday, April 18 we are asking that families who are traveling to consider testing their children prior to their return to school.   If the test is positive, have your child stay home and follow isolation guidelines for the positive case and quarantine guidelines for the household contacts. If your child has COVID-19 symptoms or is sick, we encourage you to please have them stay home and seek a COVID-19 test.  Please email your building principal and school nurse if your child tests Covid-positive, however, note they may not be able to respond until Monday, April 18.

In addition, while the District is now ‘mask optional' for our K-12 schools, buses and District admin buildings/offices, we would recommend considering having your child wear a mask to school during our first full-week back from spring break.  We suggest this as a precautionary measure; however, it is ultimately at the discretion of parents/guardians to make a decision for their child(ren).

We understand the level of concern regarding COVID-19; and we encourage parents and students to continue following the CDC and NJDOH promoted safeguards, such as:

  • Getting vaccinated and boosted as eligible;
  • Staying home when you are sick;
  • Considering wearing a mask while in public settings;
  • Washing hands often with soap and water for at least 20 seconds, or using hand sanitizer;
  • Covering coughs and sneezes and properly disposing of tissues;
  • Limiting close contact with people who are sick and not sharing food, drinks and utensils;
  • Practicing social distancing to the greatest extent practicable; and
  • Continuing to monitor your health for symptoms. Get a laboratory PCR or Rapid test if you have symptoms.

We wish everyone a safe and enjoyable break.  

South Orange & Maplewood School District

REMINDER:  MediMobile Covid-19 testing testing will be canceled during Spring recess. Testing will resume on Wednesday, April 20.

April 8, 2022 Filed Under: District News & Announcements Tagged With: spring break

BOE Recap Newsletter from March 21 Public Meeting

March 30, 2022 By Communications

March 30, 2022 Filed Under: Board of Education, District News & Announcements Tagged With: BOE Newsletter

SOMSD Community: Sad News of CHS Student Death

March 29, 2022 By Communications

March 29, 2022

Dear South Orange & Maplewood School District Community:

It is with deep regret that we inform you about a recent loss to our school community. On Tuesday, March 29, we received confirmation of the death of a Columbia High School (CHS) student. Out of respect for the family, currently, we are unable to share additional details of the student’s death. However, we understand that this loss is sure to raise many emotions, concerns, and questions not only for our students, but also for members of our staff and parent community.

The South Orange & Maplewood School District and CHS have a Crisis Intervention Team made up of  professionals trained to help with the needs of students, parents, and school personnel at difficult times such as this. The crisis team at CHS has been mobilized to respond to this tragic event.  Throughout the remainder of this week and the coming weeks, there will be counselors available for any student who may need or want help or any type of assistance surrounding this loss. 

As this tragedy will affect all of us in different ways, we have included some information below that may be useful to you in helping your child at home as well as resources to help the community in general.  We are saddened by the loss to our school community and will make every effort to help you and your child as you need. We encourage you, as parents, to also feel free to use our resources.

Student/Parent Resources:

  1. SOMSD Mental Health Resources:  https://bit.ly/SOMSDMHResource
  2. Talking to children about death: an age-by-age guide: https://health.choc.org/talking-to-children-about-death-an-age-by-age-guide/
  3. Helping Children Cope With Grief:  https://childmind.org/guide/helping-children-cope-with-grief/
  4. Grief Support & Resources: https://bit.ly/3iHVc1b

We ask that everyone respect the family’s privacy during this difficult time and keep them in your thoughts and prayers.

Sincerely,

Dr. Ronald G. Taylor, Superintendent of Schools

Cc: Frank Sanchez, Principal, Columbia High School

March 29, 2022 Filed Under: Board of Education, Clinton, Columbia, District News & Announcements, Maplewood Middle School, Marshall, Seth Boyden, South Mountain, South Mountain Annex, South Orange Middle School, Tuscan

SOMSD Board of Education Reaches Agreement in Principle with Teachers’ Union, SOMEA

March 25, 2022 By Communications

March 25, 2022 Filed Under: District News & Announcements

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e: kgilbert@somsd.k12.nj.us
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e: kgilbert@somsd.k12.nj.us
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