The Parenting Center of the South Orange/Maplewood School District sponsors an annual Toy Drive to provide toys to children in our two towns.

This wonderful annual event has helped hundreds of families in need. Please bring a new and unwrapped toy to Clinton School for the drive. There is a collection box in the front hallway.

Thanks for your generosity.

See flyer with more info.

Dear Families:

Clinton School needs your help!

The Elementors program, sponsored by the Parenting Center, is a collaboration between Columbia High School students and Clinton School students during recess. Participating high school students teach a sport (like soccer, Ultimate Frisbee or football) and accompanying skills, and act as mentors to 4th or 5th grade students. Beginning in the fall, once a week for 6 weeks, a parent volunteer is needed during the lunch period to supervise students and and ensure Elementors get from Columbia High School to Clinton, and back again (via district bus service). The volunteer also makes sure students eat lunch that is provided by the district.

If you are interested in assisting with this very worthwhile program, please email Keli Tianga or call by phone at 973-763-1942. Thank you.

Please click on flyer to learn about the Spring 2012 Parenting Center Workshop Series.

Take-Home Math: Helping Your Child Succeed in Mathematics

The SOMSD Mathematics Department and The Parenting Center’s LEAP TO SUCCESS Committee present “Take-Home Math” – Helping Your Child Succeed in Mathematics.

Help your child experience the fun and joy of Math while building important skills! Join Math Specialist Katie Costello for a workshop on:

• Curriculum – What are student learning in the classroom?
• Games, activities and strategies for parents and students to use at home.

Grades K-­‐2 ~ Tues., Jan. 31, 2012 from 7:30pm to 9:00pm
Clinton School
27 Berkshire Road, Maplewood

Grades 3-­‐5 ~ Tues., Feb. 28, 2012 from 7:30pm to 9:00pm
Seth Boyden School
274 Boyden Ave., Maplewood

Flyer with complete details here.

Closing the Elementary School Achievement Gap Educational Series

Tuesday, December 6, 2011 ~ 7:30pm – 9:00pm Jefferson School ~ 518 Ridgewood Road, Maplewood

Join Jefferson Principal Susan Grierson and South Mountain Principal Tina Lehn as they focus on ways for parents to partner with schools to support their child’s academic success:

Curriculum – What are students learning in the classroom?
Extensions – What can we work on at home?
Student Assessments – How is student work evaluated?

Click to see Leap to Success Flyer.

Clinton School is honored to be the host of the Parenting Center’s symposium on the achievement gap. We would love to have a very strong showing of Clinton parents at this event, which promises to be amazing. Details below:

On Tuesday, October 4th from 7-8:30 pm, at Clinton Elementary School, the Parenting Center’s Leap to Success Committee will be hosting a symposium on closing the elementary school achievement gap.

Speakers include Acting NJ Education Commissioner Christopher Cerf, Superintendent Brian Osborne, Board of Ed member Andrea Wren-Hardin, School Administrators Tina Lehn, Marianne Hess, and Raquel Horn, and teacher Shayna Sackett.

Don’t miss this important event.
More information can be found here.