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2020 – 2021 Virtual Convocation for Teachers/Staff

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Dear District Family,

Although we aren't able to gather physically for this year's Convocation, we want to welcome all of our teachers/staff back to the new school year.  This year in lieu of our normal convocation and as a testament to the virtual world we now live in, instead of inviting a lot of district leaders to give you speech upon speech about how to be motivated during these unprecedented times we've tapped into some other experts.   Please enjoy the short video that follows, as our experts, aka “scholars” from our District schools have joined us to share how they feel about virtual learning, their feelings about our current circumstances, and some of their hopes for the year.

Please know that we appreciate you. We're so happy that you are back and our community is very excited to see all the advancements that we've made during the summer.

Sincerely,

Dr. Ronald G. Taylor, Superintendent of Schools

SOMSD Welcome Message: 2020 - 2021 School Year

Last Chance: Middle School Student Locker Belonging Pick-Up, Thursday, July 23, 9am – 12pm

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Dear SOMSD Middle School Families:

If you have not yet picked up your child’s belongings from their middle school, we are providing a final opportunity for pick up on Thursday, July 23, 2020.

Any family/student who did not retrieve their belongings can pick them up at their respective school.  Any unretrieved items after this date will be discarded as the District needs to clear out all areas for summer cleaning.  Please see below for middle school, pick-up information:

  • MMS: 9 am-12 pm, MMS gym - enter at the parking rear lot on Baker St., across from Maplewood Public Library)
  • SOMS: 9 am – 12 pm - Enter into the school driveway in the rear of the building where representatives from the school will take your last name

Please note:  Please remember to wear your mask

Special Services: Preschool Update, July 6, 2020

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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

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