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Parenting Center – Crisis Support Series: SCREEN TIME & SOCIAL MEDIA DURING THE PANDEMIC
THE PARENTING CENTER AND ELEMENTARY SCHOOL PTAs PRESENT:
SOCIAL/EMOTIONAL/ACADEMIC CRISIS SUPPORT SPEAKER SERIES
SCREEN TIME & SOCIAL MEDIA DURING THE PANDEMIC
Thursday, October 8, 2020 | 7:30pm – 9pm
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SOMSD Celebrates National Hispanic Heritage Month
The South Orange & Maplewood School District celebrates the positive impact that Hispanic Americans have left on our country. We especially want to recognize and celebrate all of our staff, students, and community members of Hispanic/Latin ancestry.
Each year, Americans observe National Hispanic Heritage Month from September 15 to October 15, by celebrating the histories, cultures, and contributions of American citizens whose ancestors came from Spain, Mexico, the Caribbean, and Central and South America," according to the official government website. It takes place from September 15-October 15 every year.
The day of September 15 is significant because it is the anniversary of independence for Latin American countries Costa Rica, El Salvador, Guatemala, Honduras, and Nicaragua. In addition, Mexico and Chile celebrate their independence days on September 16 and September18, respectively. Also, Columbus Day or Día de la Raza, which is October 12, falls within this 30 day period.
The observation started in 1968 as Hispanic Heritage Week under President Lyndon Johnson. In Presidential Proclamation 3869, available via the Library of Congress, President Johnson wrote, “Wishing to pay special tribute to the Hispanic tradition, and having in mind the fact that our five Central American neighbors celebrate their Independence Day on the fifteenth of September and the Republic of Mexico on the sixteenth, the Congress by House Joint Resolution 1299, has requested the President to issue annually a proclamation designating the week including September 15 and 16 as National Hispanic Heritage Week.”
The observation was expanded by President Ronald Reagan in 1988 to cover a 30-day period starting on September 15 and ending on October 15. It was enacted into law on August 17, 1988, on the approval of Public Law 100-402.
SOMSD Elementary School Social Work Program: Individual & Group Counseling Offerings
SOMSD Shares “Parent/Guardian Virtual Instruction Best Practices”
Download: Parent/Guardian Virtual Instruction Best Practices
Dear South Orange & Maplewood School District Families,
We have completed our second-week of virtual learning and as shared in previous communications, we anticipated a learning curve and we will continue to adjust as necessary to meet the needs of our students, staff, and families. As we enter into week three, we want to provide some clear best practices to parents/guardians as you help your child(ren) navigate their virtual learning experience.
Below is a “Parent/Guardian Virtual Learning Best Practices” that will help to guide families in the virtual learning setting. Following these best practices will ensure that teachers are able to teach students effectively in a safe environment; and will provide all students with the comfort and safety to express themselves freely with their instructors and peers during their live instruction.