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The SOMSD Newsletter

2023-2024

March 31, 2024, The SOMSD Newsletter

February 29, 2024, The SOMSD Newsletter

January 31, 2024, The SOMSD Newsletter

December 22, 2023, The SOMSD Newsletter

December 1, 2023, The SOMSD Newsletter

October 6, 2023, As A Matter Of Fact Newsletter

September 5, 2023, As A Matter Of Fact Newsletter, Back To School Edition

 

March 2023

  • March Edition: "As a Matter of Fact" District Newsletter:  Supt. Message, Spring Break, Disabilities Awareness Month, Thanks to our District Social Workers, Revisions to the 2023-24 School Year Calendar, Around the District Student/Staff Highlights, Upcoming Events and more (3/31/23)

February 2023

  • February Edition: "As a Matter of Fact" District Newsletter: Supt. Message, Delia Bolden Ribbon Cutting Ceremony Recap, Changes to 2023 SY academic calendar, Marshall Celebrates 100 Years, Black History Month Celebrations throughout the District, Three Questions with our Three New Directors and More (2/28/23)

January 2023

  • January Edition: "As a Matter of Fact" District Newsletter: Supt. Message, Cougar Girls Track Team Wins SEC Essex County Championship, 2023-24 SY New Student Enrollment, Chinese New Year, New BOE Members Take Oath of Office, Around the District and More (1/31/23)

December 2022

  • December 2022 Holiday Edition: Supt. Holiday Message, 2023-24 New Student Registration,Thanks to Outgoing Board Members, Three Key Roles Filled in District Leadership, Around the District and More...(12/19/22)

November 2022

  • November Edition:  "As a Matter of Fact" District Newsletter: Supt. Message, Thanksgiving Break, Native American/American Indian Month, CHS Parnassian Society, New BOE Members and More...(11/22/22)

October 2022

  • October Edition: SOMSD "As a Matter of Fact" October edition (10/27/22)

September 2022

  • September Edition "As a Matter of Fact Newsletter" - Superintendent's Message, Hispanic Heritage Month, Counseling Program for Elementary Students, Aftercare Updates, Upcoming Events and more (9/30/22)

August 2022

  • SOMSD As a Matter of Fact: Back to School Newsletter Edition (8/31/22)

May/June 2022

  • SOMSD As a Matter of Fact:  End of the Year Newsletter Edition (July 7, 2022)
  • SOMSD May/June Newsletter Edition:  "As a Matter of Fact" (June 3, 2022)

April 2022

  • SOMSD April 2022 Newsletter Edition: "As a Matter of Fact" (4/29/22)

March 2022:

  • SOMSD "As a Matter of Fact Newsletter" - BOE Reaches Agreement w/ SOMEA, 22-23 SY Prek Registration Open, Yr. 2 Intentional Integration Considerations Approved, Asst. Supt. Access & Equity Hired and More...(3/25/22)

February 2022:

  • SOMSD "As a Matter of Fact" Newsletter:  Supt. Message; 2022-23 & 2023-24 School Year Calendar; 22-23 SY New Student Registration; Mask Option Update; Around the District, Upcoming Events and More (2/24/22)

January 2022:

  • SOMSD "As a Matter of Fact" Newsletter: Supt. Message; SMS/Mobile Text Sign-Up; New 5 Day Isolation/Quarantine Guidance; Around the District, Upcoming Events and More (January 28, 2022)

December 2021:

  • District Special Edition Post-Winter Break Newsletter: Important Covid19 Testing Updates, Lunch and Virtual Learning Updates (12/30/21)
  • District "As a Matter of Fact" Newsletter: Supt.  Holiday Message; Winter Break Reminders/Info; CANVAS & Tech Access for Virtual Instruction; No MediMobile Testing during Holiday Break and More (December 23, 2021)

November 2021

  • District "As a Matter of Fact" November Newsletter (November 24, 2021)

October 2021

  • District, "As a Matter of Fact" - October Newsletter (October 22, 2021)

September 2021

  • District, "As Matter of Fact" September Newsletter (September 24, 2021)
  • District "As a Matter of Fact" Newsletter:  Back to School Special Edition (September 10, 2021)

August 2021

  • District “As a Matter of Fact” August Newsletter: Reopening Message from the Supt; 21-22 SY COVID-19 Parent Agreement; Travel & Quarantine Guidance; Tech Updates and More (August 19, 2021)

July 2021

  • As a Matter of Fact District Newsletter:  July Edition. Volume 3, Issue 1 - New Business Administrator, Project Literacy: Book Giveaways thru July 30, Transportation Apps Due, Safe Return to School Plan and More (7/16/21)

June 2021:

  • As a Matter of Fact District Newsletter:  End of the School Year District Wrap-Up, Fall Reopening Updates, Transportation Applications Available, SOMSD Integration Placements, Summer Programs, Summer Meal Support and More…
    (6/24/21)
  • As a Matter of Fact District Newsletter:  June Edition, Volume 2, Issue 16 - End of the School Year Updates, SOMSD Kean Scholar Academy Partnership, PreK Online Enrollment Deadline, SOMSD III Webinar for Incoming Kindergarten Families (6/18/21)
  • Special Edition:  SOMSD Celebrates Juneteenth (6/15/21)
  • Special Edition: SOMSD Celebrates Pride Month (6/4/21)

May 2021

  • Memorial Weekend, As a Matter of Fact, District Newsletter:  Reminders & Upcoming Events (5/27/21)
  • As a Matter of Fact District Newsletter:  Mental Health Month, Memorial Day Weekend, Summer School Program Deadline, Upcoming Events and more (5/21/21)
  • As a Matter of Fact District Newsletter:  Teacher Appreciation Week, Natl Principal Day, Annual Physicals for Students, Upcoming Events and more (5/7/21)

April 2021

  • Special Edition Newsletter:  Superintendent Message:  Phase 4 & 5 Reopening Updates (4/23/21)

March 2021

  • New! As a Matter of Fact District Newsletter:  Spring Break Updates, Reminders & Important Information (3/26/21)
  • SOMSD:  As a Matter of Fact District Newsletter, March 19, 2021

February 2021

  • SOMSD:  District Newsletter, As a Matter of Fact (2/5/21)

January 2021

  • SOMSD:  Return to School Edition:  As a Matter of Fact - Vol. 2 - Issue 8 (1/8/21)

December 2020:

  • SOMSD:  Monthly "As a Matter of Fact" Newsletter - Vol.2 - Issue 7 (12/23)

November 2020:

  • SOMSD:  Monthly "As a Matter of Fact" Newsletter - Vol. 2 - Issue 6 (11/25)
  • SOMSD:  "As a Matter of Fact" Newsletter - Special Edition on Mental Health Resources - Vol. 2 Issue 5 (11/13)

October 2020:

  • SOMSD:  Monthly "As a Matter of Fact" Newsletter - Vol. 2 - Issue 4 (10/30)
  • SOMSD:  Monthly "As a Matter of Fact" Newsletter - Vol. 2 - Issue 3 (10/9)

September 2020

  • SOMSD:  Monthly "As a Matter of Fact" Newsletter - Vol. 2 - Issue 2 (9/25)
  • District Newsletter:  Back to School Special (9/7)

August 2020:

  • SOMSD "As a Matter of Fact" Newsletter (8/21)

July 2020:

  • SOMSD "As a Matter of Fact" Newsletter (7/10)

June 2020:

  • SOMSD Year-End Newsletter Wrap-Up:  As a Matter of Fact (6/26)
  • SOMSD Weekly Newsletter Wrap-Up:  As a Matter of Fact (6/19)
  • SOMSD Weekly Newsletter Wrap-Up:  As a Matter of Fact (6/12)
  • SOMSD Weekly Newsletter Wrap-Up:  As A Matter of Fact (6/5)

May 2020:

  • SOMSD Weekly Newsletter Wrap-Up:  As a Matter of Fact (5/29)
  • SOMSD Weekly Newsletter Wrap-Up:  As a Matter of  Fact (5/22)
  • SOMSD Weekly Newsletter Wrap-Up:  As a Matter of Fact (5/15)
  • SOMSD Weekly Newsletter Wrap-Up:  As a Matter of Fact (5/8)
  • SOMSD Weekly Newsletter Wrap-up:  As a Matter of Fact (5/1)

April 2020:

  • SOMSD Weekly Wrap-Up: As a Matter of Fact Newsletter (4/24)
  • SOMSD Special Newsletter: Mental Health Check & Wellness Check for Families & Staff (4/8)

March 2020:

  • SPECIAL EDITION:  SOMSD Coronavirus Update #3 - March 5, 2020

February 2020:

  • SPECIAL EDITION:  SOMSD Coronavirus Update #2 - Superintendent's Message - February 28, 2020
  • As a Matter of Fact, February 2020, Vol. 1, Issue 6
  • SPECIAL EDITION - As a Matter of Fact, February 4, 2020:  SOMSD Coranavirus Updates & Resources

January 2020:

  • As a Matter of Fact, January 2020, Vol. 1, Issue 5

August - December 2019:

  • As a Matter of Fact, December 2019, Vol.1, Issue 4
  • As a Matter of Fact, November 2019, Vol.1, Issue 3
  • As a Matter of Fact, September 2019, Vol. 1, Issue 2
  • As a Matter of Fact, Inaugural Newsletter, August 2019

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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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