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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
Ms. Pierson
Principal’s Assistant
Ms. Montalbano
Educational Supervisor
Mrs. Davis
Parent Liaison
Middle School
308 South 9th St Newark, NJ 07103
Phone: 973.792.0060
Mr. Gamble
Principal
Mrs. Taylor
Principal’s Assistant
Central Office
Dr. Thomas
Superintendant, CEO
Mr. Amorin
Business Administrator
Mr. Bampoe
Vice Principal
Mrs. Brown
Human Resource Manager
Mrs. Griffin
Director of Marketing & Development
Mr.Tannis
Director of Facilities and Technology
Mr. dela Cruz
Director of CIA
Queen Mary
Manager Food Service
Michael Fletcher
VOV Editor
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!
The
Voice of the Village
January 7, 2013 Issue: 18 Page 2
In Our Village...
Marion P. Thomas Charter School partnered with Jersey Cares to collect coats and
distribute them to Newark families in need.
With Mr. Jackson, Dean of Students and Culture for the Middle School, taking lead
on the project, the coats were collected and distributed during the week of December
17th. Mr. Jackson enlisted the help of our parents, so a big shout out goes to
Mr. McCauley (parent of 5th Grader Shayla McCauley) and Mr. & Mrs. Henderson
(parents of 8th Grader Monasia Henderson) for assisting with the
distribution of the coats to our students.
The MPTCS village would like to say thank you to Jersey Cares and
Mr. Jackson for helping to make this season of giving a little warmer for families in
need.
If you know of any volunteer opportunities that students at Marion P. Thomas Charter School could participate in, or are interested
in volunteering at the Marion P. Thomas Charter School, please contact Mr. Jackson, Dean of Students and Culture at the Middle
School ([email protected]) or Ms. Davis, Parent Liaison ([email protected]) at the elementary school! To learn more about
Jersey Cares, please visit www.jerseycares.org.
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.
The
Voice of the Village
January 7, 2012 Issue: 18 Page 3
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
The
Voice of the Village
January 7, 2013 Issue: 18 Page 4
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!
The
Voice of the Village
January 7, 2013 Issue: 18 Page 5
Mark Your Calendars!
Wednesday January 9
Charter Renewal Visit
Wednesday June 16
MPTCS Lottery
Monday January 21
School Closed: MLK Day
Thursday January 24
2nd Marking Period Ends
Friday January 35
Early Dismissal: 12:30 Middle
12:45 Elementary
Monday January 28
Board Meeting—6:00 pm at MS
Thursday February 7
Early Dismissal: 12:30 Middle
12:45 Elementary
2MP Parent/Teacher Conferences 1-4pm
Friday February 8
Early Dismissal: 12:30 Middle
12:45 Elementary
2MP Parent/Teacher Conferences 1-4pm
Friday February 15
Early Dismissal: 12:30 Middle
12:45 Elementary
Monday February 18
School Closed: President’s Day
Friday March 1
Early Dismissal: 12:30 Middle
12:45 Elementary
Friday March 15
Early Dismissal : 12:30 Middle
12:45 Elementary
Friday March 29—April 5
School Closed: Spring Break
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Facebook.com/mptcs @MPTCS
MPTCS has openings for 2013-2014
PreK and 9th Grade
contact: Mrs. Taylor
[email protected] or 973.792.0060
Return all Box Tops to Mrs. Taylor in the Middle School Office
Congratulations!!! Congratulations to the winners of our Mission Statement Bulletin Board Contest!
PreK/K Winners:
Ms. Phillips’ Class
1st Grade Winners:
Ms. Chouloutte’s Class 2nd Grade Winners:
Mrs. Davis’ Class
3rd Grade Winners:
Mrs. Williams’ Class
4th Grade Winners:
Mr. Calissi’s Class
Jan 8 at 5pm vs North Star Academy Clinton
Hill*
Jan 12 at 9am vs Adelaide L. Sanford CS
Jan 23 at 5 pm vs TEAM Academy*
Jan 29 at 5 pm vs Rise Academy*
Feb 5 at 5 pm @ UC TEAMS CS*
Feb 13 at 5 pm vs Link Community School*
Feb 19 at 5 pm vs Greater Newark CS
Feb 25 at 5 pm @ St. Phillips Academy*
*Indicates a girls’ game followed by a boy’s
game against the same school