Districtwide updates on systems, operating status, and new program initiatives. Typically will include letters from the Administration Building that the community can reference from emails home to families.
The South Orange & Maplewood School District invites you to the SOMSD III Community Town Hall event (hosted by the Parenting Center) to learn more about the SOMSD Integration Initiative. Join Superintendent, Dr. Ronald G. Taylor as well as other members of District administration as they address the following topics for February’s Town Hall:
Guidance and Resources Regarding the Coronavirus
With rising concern over the new coronavirus outbreak that is currently centered in Wuhan, Hubei Province, China, the South Orange & Maplewood School District continues to carefully monitor the situation and heed guidance that has been provided by the New Jersey Department of Health, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention and the World Health Organization and the NJ Department of Education.
Although this virus is understandably a cause for concern, it is important for New Jersey residents to know that the risk to the general public still remains low. For our District, if a student has recently traveled to Wuhan, China (within the past two-weeks) or has been in close contact with others who recently traveled to Wuhan, China, our District physician is recommending that the student stay home for two weeks before returning to school. Therefore, if
any student returns from China, their parent/guardian should call their health care provider (even if symptoms do not currently exist) for a consult and then contact their school nurse.
If a student/parent and/or guardian has symptoms, they should call a healthcare provider immediately and inform them of the close contact with the coronavirus before going into a healthcare provider’s office.
Please take a moment to read and access the following important references regarding the Coronavirus:
The NJDOH recommends that everyone follow the steps below to help prevent the transmission of respiratory infections:
The safety and health of our SOMSD students and staff is a priority and we will keep you updated as needed.
* NJDOH: These guidance documents apply to travelers arriving back to the U.S. before February 2, 2020, at 5 pm. New screening and management protocols might take effect on February 2, 2020, at 5 pm. Additional guidance will be made available for those who arrive after this date and time.
Thank you to our panelists and all parents/guardians who were able to attend the “The ABCs of Kindergarten” Welcome Event. If you were able to attend please see below to access the following resources which were shared at the event:
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Reopening News/Updates (from July 2020 - June 2021 SY)
IMPORTANT Resources for Families:
June 2021:
May 2021:
April 2021:
March 2021:
February 2021:
January 2021:
December 2020:
October 2020:
Updates for week of December 14:
October 2020:
Superintendent’s Message: SOMSD School Reopening Postponed to January 19th (10/26/20)
POSTPONED: PreK – 8 Return to School Academic Update Townhall WebEx- Mon., Oct. 26
September 2020:
August 2020:
July 2020:
Return to School Preference Forms (January 2021)
To gauge where our District families currently stand, we are sending a revised version of the "Return to School Preference Form." We understand that some families may still be apprehensive about sending their children back to school during this pandemic. Knowing this, the District would like to provide parents/guardians with flexibility, but also needs to plan in advance for scheduling purposes and ensure we are abiding by social distancing requirements. Final responses will be due by: January 4, 2021
Informational Events:
To help families make a more informed decision on whether your child will attend school in-person (hybrid instruction) or continue with all-virtual instruction we are inviting the community to join us for a few upcoming virtual events. We encourage families to attend these events. If you are unable to attend, all presentations will be sent to families via email and WebEx recordings will be posted to the District website.
