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Superintendent's Spotlight
April 2025
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Superintendent's Update
Spring is here and with it comes bright colors, beautiful flowers, warm sunshine and great events at the DLCs! Welcome, Spring! Spring is also the time to reflect on your child’s progress this year and plan for your child’s school program for the 2025 -2026 school year. You may be participating in your child’s IEP meeting this Spring or other DLC meetings. Always feel free to ask key questions about your child’s progress. We welcome your questions!
| | National School Bus Driver Appreciation Day, Tuesday, April 22 | | Students at the DLCs will be showing their appreciation for our wonderful bus staff on Tuesday, April 22. Classrooms will participate in making thank you cards for the drivers and bus aides who ensure that our students are brought from home to school and back safely. Thank you, school bus drivers and bus aides! You're the best! | | | NJ Department of Education's - Second Annual Autism Acceptance Virtual Art Expo | | To access the Virtual Art Expo, please go to artsteps.com. The art show is interactive, and visitors are encouraged to "walk" around the exhibit and interact with each piece of art by clicking on the picture. | | DLC-New Providence artwork: | | | |  | |
School Spirit Day
Spirit Day will be held on Tuesday, April 1st. Please wear your DLC spirit wear or the color blue to show school spirit! Remaining school Spirit Days for 2025 are: May 6, 2025 and June 3, 2025.
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Autism Acceptance Walk, Tuesday, April 8
Parents and special guests are invited to join us for our annual Autism Acceptance Walk on Tuesday, April 8. The rain date is April 25. DLC - New Providence students will participate in games, music, bubbles, and chalk. More information will be sent out in EBB which will include class schedules. Join Us!
Young Audiences Present Junk Jam, Monday, April 21
Celebrate Earth Day with a musical twist! On Monday, April 21, our students will dive into a hands-on, high-energy musical experience with the incredible Junk Jam Band. Witnessing the magic of recycling in action, the Junk Jam Band will demonstrate how everyday "found objects" can be transformed into amazing, homemade instruments. They'll show us how to turn trash into musical treasure, proving that creativity and sustainability go hand-in-hand.
Earth Day, Tuesday, April 22
Get ready to see our garden bloom! On Earth Day, Tuesday, April 22, students will take a hands-on approach to celebrating our planet. Students will transform ordinary rocks into vibrant works of art, adding a splash of color and creativity to the DLC-New Providence garden. Witness our students' amazing transformation and dedication to beautifying our space on MUJC's social media.
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Superhero Day, Tuesday, April 28
Calling all Superheroes! Join us on National Superhero Day, Tuesday, April 28, as we celebrate the power of heroism! Staff and students are invited to dress up as their favorite superhero from comics, movies, or real life. Let's fill the school with extraordinary displays of courage, kindness, and super-powered style! This is sure to be a day of fun, inspiration, and a great way to celebrate the superhero within us all! Who will you be?
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DLC-Warren
Autism Acceptance Event, Wednesday, April 9
In celebration of Autism Acceptance Month, parents are invited to join DLC-Warren for our Autism Acceptance Event on Wednesday, April 9. The rain date will be Thursday, April 10. Students will be participating in a variety of fun outdoor activities. More information as well as the classroom schedule will follow in EBB.
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Aquatopia Continues in April!
Aquatopia, which started in March, will continue with classes in April! Intermediate 2, Secondary 4, Secondary 10 and Secondary 12 will each be participating in this special event at the Aquatics Center. Parents who are interested in attending to observe their student’s Aquatopia event should RSVP with their classroom teacher by the date listed in their classroom’s flyer.
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Parent Training Series Presentation with Dr. Selbst, Thursday, April 24
On Thursday, April 24, at noon, Dr. Selbst, MUJC’s consulting BCBA, will be bringing his expertise as a BCBA to our Parent Training Series! If you are interested in attending, please review EBB for a flyer with more information.
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Climate Conversation by Kim Spurlock, Supervisor, DLC - New Providence
Exciting news! MUJC has been awarded a prestigious grant as part of the Climate Action School program. This recognition highlights the exceptional work being done at both DLCs! The nominations for this grant underscore the commitment to fostering sustainability and taking impactful steps to address critical environmental challenges. This grant will further empower our schools to continue their vital work in climate action education. We are incredibly proud of everyone’s dedication to creating a greener, more sustainable future!
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Technology Tips by Evan Abramson, Director of Technology and Innovation
During the month of April, let’s empower our children through digital learning. Explore educational apps and websites tailored to support students with disabilities! Tools like Khan Academy or ABCmouse offer engaging resources that can make learning fun and effective. Set specific learning goals with your child, such as completing a certain number of lessons each week. You could even have them teach you something they learned from an app, reinforcing their understanding while building confidence.
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Transition Talk
If your child is turning eighteen or if you are interested in learning about your options when your child does turn eighteen, you may wish to attend the webinar series from Newroads Financial Group, “My Child Just Turned 18. What do I Need to Do?” The topic will be presented virtually by Lisa Ford, Senior Director at the Family Institute, ARC of New Jersey, on Thursday, April 10th, at 6:30 p.m. If you wish to attend this webinar, please register with Earl Pedersen at 908-713- 0469 or (epedersen@newroadsfinancial.com).
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Staff Recognition
Congratulations to DLC – New Providence Social Worker, Shaniel Champagnie and DLC – Warren teacher, Stephanie Crudup, who were chosen for the 2025 Union County Teacher Recognition Program! They will be celebrated at Kean University on May 28th at the Union County Teacher Recognition Breakfast. Congratulations, Shaniel and Stephanie!
| | We also congratulate DLC – New Providence teacher assistant, Rose Bernard, and DLC – Warren behavior support team teacher assistant, Karen Sambat, for their nomination as the MUJC’s 2025 Teacher Assistants of the Year. Hooray and Congratulations, Rose and Karen! | | All award recipients will be honored by the MUJC Board of Education at the June 5, 2025 Board meeting. | | |
Important Reminders:
April 14-18, 2025 Spring Vacation
| | As always, thank you for your support of our students and staff! | | |
Dr. Janet L. Fike
Superintendent
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