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South Orange-Maplewood School District
Tuscan Tiger

SOMSD Pre-Recorded Return to School Town Hall WebEx Ready to View

Superintendent, Dr. Ronald G. Taylor, District administrators, and other key experts share updates regarding facilities, hybrid and virtual scheduling details for January 2021, health & safety, technology, special services and provide an overview to help parents make an informed decision for their child(ren’s) January 2021 return to school.

Click here to:

  • Download the Return to School Town Hall presentation (or) View the Return to School Town Hall presentation PPT slideshow
  • View directly from the SOMSD YouTube Channel:  https://youtu.be/iP8Hs4wAEkw

You can follow the video in full or watch key areas of interest by following the timestamps found below the video:

 

Video Timestamps:

  • 0:00    Introduction & Overview (Dr. Ronald G. Taylor)
  • 1:13    Reminder:  What Returning to School Will Look Like (from 8/8 Restart & Recovery Plan)
  • 17:30   School Closure Guidelines
  • 19:11   Key Considerations
  • 27:30   HVAC & Facilities Update (Paul)
  • 33:55   Health & Safety Update  (Julie Porter)
  • 45:44   Special Services Update (Dr. Melody Alegria)
  • 53:40   Technology Update (Keith Bonds)
  • 1:08:42 Staffing Update (Stacey Robinson)
  • 1:10:43 Scheduling Updates (Dr. Matt Friedman, Leroy Johnson, Ann Bodnar and Frank Sanchez)
  • 1:11:36 Instructional Models: Hybrid vs. Virtual
  • 1:19:07 Preschool Program
  • 1:22:34 Elementary Schools
  • 1:25:14 Middle Schools
  • 1:25:50 CHS
  • 1:35:20 Closing (FAQs, Upcoming Deadlines) – Dr. Ronald Taylor

Additional Information:

  • Return to School Preference Form for Parents/Guardians (submit by Mon., Jan. 4):  https://bit.ly/3acxlUe
  • Post Town Hall Live Q&A Event:  https://bit.ly/2K4UNbt

Tuscan Elementary School

South Orange-Maplewood School District

Contact Info

25 Harvard Ave
Maplewood, NJ 07040

Main Office:
(973) 378-5221

Fax:
(973) 378-7626

School Admins

School Hours

Monday
8:45 AM - 3:15 PM
Tuesday
8:45 AM - 3:15 PM
Wednesday
8:45 AM - 3:15 PM
Thursday
8:45 AM - 3:15 PM
Friday
8:45 AM - 3:15 PM
Saturday
Closed
Sunday
Closed

Anti-Bullying Specialists

Catherine Lazen
e: clazen@somsd.k12.nj.us
p: (973) 378-5221 ext 7100
f: (973) 378-7626

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The mission of the South Orange Maplewood School District is to empower and inspire each student to explore and imagine, to pursue personal passions, and to collectively create a better future by creating a learner-centered environment through multiple pathways; re-imagined structures, systems and supports; innovative teaching; partnering with families; and maximizing community expertise and resources.

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