Important Meeting for Elementary Families Re. Inclusion Services

Posted March 26th, 2012 by PTA

From the SOMSD School District:

Dear Elementary Families,

You are invited to join district and school leaders to discuss the district’s continuing commitment to inclusion services in our elementary schools.

We encourage parents and guardians to send questions in advance by email. There will also be time for questions at the meeting.

Monday, April 16, 2012 from 7:30pm – 9:00pm

District Meeting Room

525 Academy Street

Maplewood NJ 07040

Share your Time Machine 2012 show photos and videos

Posted March 26th, 2012 by PTA


As we recently posted, Time Machine 2012 was a huge success! Thanks to everyone who worked so hard to make it possible.

Do you have a few great photos or video clips from the show? If so, please upload them to MaplewoodPatch.com.

They have a short piece about the various school shows that took place this weekend and they invite the community to upload photos/videos for each.

Here is the Maplewood Patch link.

First Language Arts Newsletter for Parents Launched

Posted March 24th, 2012 by PTA

The SOMSD School District has just launched its first Language Arts Newsletter for parents. This issue gives you tips on how thinking aloud builds comprehension and introduces a 2012 Award Winning Book.

You can read the newsletter here.

Board of Education Candidates’ Forum/April 9th

Posted March 22nd, 2012 by PTA

Please mark your calendars.

The Presidents’ Council of South Orange Maplewood and the League of Women Voters of South Orange Maplewood are hosting a candidates’ forum.

Monday, April 9th
7:30 pm
Maplewood Middle School Auditorium

Come hear from the six Board of Education candidates so you will be ready to vote on Tuesday, April 17th.

Click flyer for more details.

Please spread the word!

Leap to Success Support Group

Posted March 22nd, 2012 by PTA

The Parenting Center Invites you to the Leap to Success Support Group

Wednesday, March 28th
7-8:30 pm
Seth Boyden School

More information about this program can be found on the flyer.

Girls On The Run/New Practice Time

Posted March 21st, 2012 by PTA

Girls On The Run Reminder / Practice Time Revision

The practice start time for the Girls on the Run has been changed. The new start time is 2:45pm and practice will run through to 4pm. The girls will be expected to have their running gear on or with them, and should come to school with an after school snack. The season will start on April 9th, so please sign up as soon as possible to guarantee your child’s spot on the roster. Should you need further info please contact Donna Herley.