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South Orange-Maplewood School District

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Special Services: Preschool Update, July 6, 2020

July 6, 2020 By Communications

July 6, 2020

Dear SOMSD Pre-K Parents/Guardians:

We hope that you and your family are well.  Thank you for your patience and understanding as the District finalizes plans for the 2020-2021 school year.    In an effort to keep all lines of communication open with our families and community,  please see below for an update of the District’s Preschool Education program and registration for the 2020-2021 school year.

While the district is eager to move forward with the placement of more students from our lottery waitlist, we are currently still awaiting final budgetary decisions from the New Jersey Department of Education, in addition to updated guidance from the federal, state and local levels as a result of the impact of Covid-19.   We remain hopeful that we will be able to place the more than 100+  students on our waitlist, and the Preschool Department will provide another placement update in late July.   

We thank you for your patience during this unprecedented time.  Please email us at  prekregistration@nullsomsd.k12.nj.us with any questions. Be safe and well.

Sincerely,

Melody Alegria, Ed.D
cc:  Leroy Johnson III, Supervisor, Preschool Education Program

July 6, 2020 Filed Under: Preschool, Registration, Uncategorized

Withdrawals/Transfers Out of the District

June 11, 2020 By Communications

If your child will be attending a private school in September or if your family will be moving out of the District at the close of the school year, you must officially withdraw your child(ren) from the District.

Please contact your building secretary for assistance with the withdrawal process and to make arrangements to have your children’s academic and health records forwarded to your new school.

If you are in possession of a District issued Chromebook, arrangements will be made for the safe return of the device. Please advise us of the need to return the device during the withdrawal process.

  • Preschool and elementary school families should email the building secretary directly.
  • Middle school students must email the guidance secretary for assistance. Michaia Brown (mbrown@nullsomsd.k12.nj.us) at Maplewood Middle School and Bonnie Hellstern (bhellste@nullsomsd.k12.nj.us) at South Orange Middle School.
  • Columbia High School students should email Sheila Bellini (sbellini@nullsomsd.k12.nj.us) in the counseling department, for assistance.

June 11, 2020 Filed Under: Registration, Uncategorized

The ABCs of Kindergarten Welcome Event (Update)

February 4, 2020 By Communications

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:

  • 2020 – 2021 Kindergarten Parent/Guardian Handbook
  • 2020 – 2021 Kindergarten Registration Dates
  • 2020 – 2021 Registration Information

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February 4, 2020 Filed Under: Clinton, District News, District News & Announcements, Marshall, Preschool, Registration, Seth Boyden, South Mountain, South Mountain Annex, Tuscan

2020-2021 Kindergarten Registration Dates Now Available

January 31, 2020 By Communications

Reg Dates

January 31, 2020 Filed Under: District News, Registration

Universal Preschool Program – Registration Update

July 24, 2019 By SOMSD Webmaster

The South Orange and Maplewood School District’s universal preschool program continues to maintain a wait list for children seeking to attend the District’s program. Subsequently, the District has temporarily suspended all appointments for those wishing to submit and finalize applications for the universal preschool program. Please click here for additional information.

July 24, 2019 Filed Under: District News, Registration Tagged With: Pre K, Registration, Universal Pre School

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South Orange-Maplewood School District

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525 Academy Street
Maplewood, NJ 07040

Main Office: (973) 762-5600

District Title IX Information

Dr. Kevin Gilbert
Asst., Supt., Access & Equity
District Title IX Coordinator
525 Academy Street
Maplewood, NJ 07040
e: kgilbert@somsd.k12.nj.us
p: (973) 762 - 5600 ext. 1859

Harassment, Intimidation, and Bullying (HIB)

Dr. Kevin Gilbert
Asst., Supt., Access & Equity
District HIB Coordinator
e: kgilbert@somsd.k12.nj.us
p: (973) 762 - 5600 ext. 1859

Ms. Robin Curry
Confidential Secretary to the Asst. Supt., Access & Equity
e: rcurry@somsd.k12.nj.us
p: (973) 762 - 5600 ext. 1822

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