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
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.
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.
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!
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.
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.