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Superintendent's Spotlight
May 2022
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Superintendent Update
The month of May brings warm weather, longer days, and many exciting end of year events at the Developmental Learning Centers! Also, we are delighted to honor our terrific staff during Staff Appreciation week, which is celebrated the week of May 2 - 6, and to honor our amazing DLC students during Special Education Week from May 16 – May 20.
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School Spirit Day
Tuesday, May 3, is school spirit day. Wear a DLC shirt or blue to celebrate your school spirit!
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DLC – New Providence
Community Based Learning Instruction Trips
DLC – New Providence staff have been introducing the concept of using reusable bags for the students’ grocery store trips. This will enable students to be prepared when the plastic bag ban goes into effect on Wednesday, May 4.
Staff Dessert Day, Wednesday, May 4
Parents have been asked if they wish to donate desserts and, if so, to send them to school with students on the bus. Desserts will be set up for staff during their lunch breaks as part of Staff Appreciation Week. Thank you!
Mother’s Day/Special Person’s Celebration
DLC – New Providence will celebrate Mother’s Day/Special Persons Day on Tuesday, May 10, at 9:30 a.m. and 10:30 a.m. This year’s theme is a Hawaiian Luau which will include music, snacks and a photo booth! Flyers will be sent out soon with further details. There will be 5 – 6 classes participating at a time and this event is limited to 1 guest per student. The event will be held in the cafeteria and guests should enter through the front doors by the main office.
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National Chocolate Chip Cookie Day, Week of May 16
Students will follow a recipe and make Chocolate Chip cookies in STEAM class. Can't wait to taste them!
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Museum of Early Trades Field Trip
DLC – New Providence students will have a virtual field trip with the Museum of Early Trades on Monday, May 23.
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Water a Flower Day
On Tuesday, May 31, DLC – New Providence students will learn about plants and participate in lessons about planting during STEAM class.
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Last Day of School DLC – New Providence
The last day of school for DLC – New Providence is Tuesday, June 14. Dismissal for students will be at 12:45 p.m. Enjoy your summer!
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DLC Warren
Parent Series: Principal Discussion
As a friendly reminder, please join the principals at DLC-Warren for the next installment of our Parent Series on Monday, May 2, at 12:00 p.m. The Google Meet link will be provided in Electronic Bookbag. Principals look forward to connecting with you!
Staff Dessert Day, Thursday, May 5
Parents have been asked if they wish to donate desserts and, if so, to send them to school with students on the bus. Desserts will be set up for staff during their lunch breaks as part of Staff Appreciation Week. Thank you!
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First Responders Brunch
On Wednesday, May 11, we will be honoring our local heroes from the Warren Township Police Department, Warren Township Fire Department, and Warren Township Rescue Squad during our annual First Responders Brunch! The township representatives will be treated to a delicious brunch our students made and will have the opportunity to become acquainted with some of our students. We are looking forward to having First Responders at the DLC!
International Water Safety Day
On May 15, DLC-Warren will be celebrating International Water Safety Day! Students will have the opportunity to participate in class activities including an interactive Google Slide presentation where the students can match the water safety rules and videos from the American Red Cross. There will also be a link to watch Pumba and Timon from Disney's Lion King review, “Safety in the Water.”
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DLC Prom
On Thursday, May 26, DLC-Warren will be hosting its annual Prom! Prom Committee members have been hard at work making sure that our 18-21 year old students and graduates have a wonderful, memorable experience. Parents of graduates are invited to join us “Under the Stars” that day as well! A Save the Date has been previously sent and formal invitations to parents of our graduates are on their way!
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DLC-Warren Graduation
It’s time to start thinking about graduation! DLC-Warren’s Graduation will take place on Tuesday, June 7, in the DLC – Warren gymnasium. Families of students who are graduating will receive further information being provided to them regarding this event shortly. We look forward to celebrating with you!
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Last Day of School DLC – Warren
The last day of school for DLC – Warren is Thursday, June 16. Dismissal for students will be at 12:45 p.m. Have a great summer!
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Transition Talk by Matt MacDougall and Ramon Colon,
Transition Coordinators
Planning for Adult Life- ARC of NJ/ Community Access Unlimited
Planning for Adult Life is a statewide project funded by the NJ Division of Developmental Disabilities (DDD) to assist young adults (between the ages of 16-21) with developmental disabilities and their families in charting a life course for adulthood. Informational sessions, webinars, and resource guides/materials will address the following core areas:
- Postsecondary Education/Employment
- Housing Legal/Financial Planning
- Self-Direction
- Health/Behavioral Health
- Building/Maintaining Community Ties and Friendships
- Planning/Visioning a Life Course
For additional information about the activities related to this project, please contact: Jerisa Maseko, jmaseko@arcnj.org, or Theresa Smith, tsmith@caunj.org. Planning for Adult Life activities, events, and materials are conducted and developed in partnership with The Arc of New Jersey and Community Access Unlimited with funding from the New Jersey Division of Developmental Disabilities.
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Tech Tip by Evan Abramson,
Director of Technology and Innovation
Protecting Your Devices in the Heat:
- Don’t leave any devices in direct sunlight and be sure to cover them under some sort of an umbrella if outside.
- Be careful not to let your smartphone and other devices get too hot during the summer because it can damage the battery life. If you are at the pool, make sure your phone is stored somewhere cool, or at least out of direct sunlight. If your device does happen to overheat, simply store it somewhere with lower temperatures and let your device cool down before using it again.
- Don’t leave your gadgets in the car, it can create an oven-like environment. If you have to leave your technology in the car, be sure to park in the shade and open the car windows a bit.
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When Traveling with Technology:
- Pack a separate travel bag to keep track of your chargers and cords and keep them organized.
- Make sure everything is backed up on your phone and laptop before traveling to avoid valuable information being lost.
- Be sure to turn on the "Find my IPhone" setting on your phone in case your phone gets stolen or lost while traveling and you will be able to track its location. For other devices, you can download applications to track your phone.
When at the Beach:
- The best solution for taking your devices to the beach is to make sure they have a case that can protect them from water and sand.
- If sand does happen to get stuck inside your device, don’t rub it with a towel. Use a canister of compressed air to blow away debris.
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Extended School Year Program
As a reminder, the dates for the six-week 2022 ESY program are Tuesday, June 28 through Tuesday, August 9 from 8:45 a.m. to 2:15 p.m. The Developmental Learning Centers will be closed on Monday, July 4, 2022, in observance of Independence Day. You will receive classroom assignments on or about June 14. Please click here for the ESY 2022 school calendar.
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Staff Recognition
Congratulations to DLC – New Providence nurse, Carol Collins, and DLC – Warren teacher, Emily Kuspiel, who were chosen for the Union County Teacher Recognition Program! They will be celebrated at Kean University on May 24 at the Union County Teacher Recognition Breakfast. Congratulations, Carol and Emily!
We also congratulate DLC – New Providence teacher assistant, Mary Malone, and DLC – Warren teacher assistant, Marissa Newby, for their nomination for the Morris-Union Jointure Commission’s Teacher Assistant of the Year. Hooray and Congratulations, Mary and Marissa!
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Mark your Calendar
The Morris-Union Jointure Commission will be closed on Memorial Day, Monday, May 30. We hope you enjoy the day with family and friends.
Thank you!
My warmest thanks to our wonderful DLC families and our entire MUJC staff. It’s been quite a year! Thank you for your unwavering support, understanding, and positive messages. Most of all, thank you for giving us the privilege of working with your children. Best regards for a wonderful summer!
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Dr. Janet L. Fike
Superintendent
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Morris-Union Jointure Commission
Website
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