The Voice of the Village January 7, 2013 Issue: 18 Page 1 A New Year in the Village Elementary School 370 South 7th St Newark, NJ 07103 Phone: 973.621.0060 Ms. Dabney Principal [email protected]Ms. Pierson Principal’s Assistant [email protected]Ms. Montalbano Educational Supervisor [email protected]Mrs. Davis Parent Liaison [email protected]Middle School 308 South 9th St Newark, NJ 07103 Phone: 973.792.0060 Mr. Gamble Principal [email protected]Mrs. Taylor Principal’s Assistant [email protected]Central Office Dr. Thomas Superintendant, CEO [email protected]Mr. Amorin Business Administrator [email protected]Mr. Bampoe Vice Principal [email protected]Mrs. Brown Human Resource Manager [email protected]Mrs. Griffin Director of Marketing & Development [email protected]Mr.Tannis Director of Facilities and Technology [email protected]Mr. dela Cruz Director of CIA [email protected]Queen Mary Manager Food Service [email protected]Michael Fletcher VOV Editor [email protected]Healthy New Year’s Resolutions for Kids I will clean up my toys and put them where they belong. I will brush my teeth twice a day, and wash my hands after going to the bathroom and before eating. I will try to find a sport (like basketball or soccer) or an activity (like playing tag, jumping rope, dancing or riding my bike) that I like and do it at least three times a week! I’ll be nice to other kids. I’ll be friendly to kids who need friends—like someone who is shy, or is new to my school. I’ll never give out personal information such as my name, home address, school name or telephone number on the internet. Also, I’ll never send a picture of myself to some- one I chat with on the computer without my parent’s permission. American Academy of Pediatrics, 12/12 New Years Resolutions are not just for adults anymore! Our students are focused, driven and thinking about the future as well! Below are a few examples!
Charter Renewal Process Every five years, New Jersey’s charter schools are required to participate in a charter renewal process, which includes a thorough
examination of school operations by the New Jersey Department of Education (NJDOE). In preparation, MPTCS has completed a
detailed self-assessment. We assembled our committees to review data, documents and programs from the last 4 years. Using this
data, we submitted our charter renewal application on October 15. A copy is available on the Parent Portal.
We are now entering the second phase of the process. On Wednesday, January 9, 2013, the NJDOE will visit MPTCS and speak to
students, staff, parents, board members and administrators.
In March 2013, the NJDOE will inform us if our charter has been renewed. We will keep you abreast of the feedback we receive and
any other information regarding the renewal process...stay tuned!
Principal’s Book of the Month:
TIME for Kids Almanac 2013
Written by: Editors of Time for Kids Magazine
Packed with facts, stats, and news from around the country and around the world, the TIME For
Kids Almanac 2013written by the Editors of the Time for Kids Magazine includes information on topics
ranging from animals to acid rain, voting rules to video games, sports stars to space exploration-and much
more. This richly designed resource features more than 800 photos, maps, lists, and timelines, and is sure
to keep young readers engaged, entertained, and learning-all at once.
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Openings in PreK for
2013-2014!
Applications Available
NOW!!!! Lottery: January 16, 2013
6:00 pm
Elementary School Campus
Contact Ms. Pierson
973.621.0060 ext 1
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Village View The Doll League treated 75 MPTCS families to an exciting Holiday
Party!
The Marion P. Thomas Charter School Foundation celebrated the years of service of
Michelle Y. Lee as she finishes her final term as Foundation President!
Students at MPTCS showcased their musical skills as they performed in the Winter Concert!
Aijane’ Smith, 5th Grader at MPTCS and member of Team on the Move, a Newark-based
Competitive Double Dutch Team, poses at a national competition at the Apollo Theater in NY!
