Welcome Back to School Information
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Welcome Back Letter - Parents 9-3-20
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Upcoming Events
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Thursday
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February 15, 2021
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February 18, 2021
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February 25, 2021
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March 18, 2021
News
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Georgie Badiel Miss Africa "The Water Princess" Visits School 2
On Friday June 7th, 2019 Georgie Badiel model, author and activist visited Winfield Scott School No. 2 to speak with our scholars about becoming the solution to big world problems and challenges. Badiel was Miss Burkina Faso in 2003 and Miss Africa 2004. Georgie Badiel is a co-creator and author of the book The Water Princess, a picture book which tells the story of her West African nation’s desperate need to bring about clean water to her people. As a young girl, Geogie had to walk three hours daily in order to bring clean water to her village.
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Letter to EPS Parents About Incident of Attempted Luring Near School No. 2 (4-17-19)
The vigilance of all members of our school community is of utmost importance in keeping our community safe.
District News
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Federal Breakfast & Lunch Program
Free Grab & Go Breakfast & Lunch Program for all Elizabeth Public School students! Parents are able to pick up the meals at the nearest location to their home.
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Remembering Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.
With Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.’s birthday approaching, we are reminded of the importance of dedicating our lives to education and service and his perseverance in communicating those essential values.
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Frank Ciccarel Service Center Temporarily Closed Click Here For More Details
Please be advised that our Frank Ciccarel Service Center Located at 27 Martin Luther King Junior Boulevard is currently closed and is projected to be back in operation on January 29th. Our Elizabeth Public Schools Service Center Hardware Department located at 600 Peral Street continues to operate Monday through Friday from 8AM to 4PM.
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EPS AD Ben Candelino Inducted to NJSCA Hall of Fame
Elizabeth Public Schools athletic director Ben Candelino was one of 33 coaches inducted to the New Jersey Scholastic Coaches Association (NJSCA) Coaches Hall of Fame as part of the Class of 2020 in a virtual ceremony held on January 10.
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EBOE Selects Jerry Jacobs as President, Rosa E. Moreno Ortega as Vice President at Reorganization Meeting
New Board President Jacobs shared how proud he is to be given the opportunity to serve his community and its children and knows the challenges ahead may be the greatest of our lifetime but that hope and change are on the horizon. He later stated that returning students safely to their classrooms is the number one priority. Board President Jacobs thanked the citizens of Elizabeth for their support and promised to do everything in his power and work as hard as he can for every child, for every parent, for every staff member, and for every citizen of our great city. Finally, in recognizing he owed a debt to the people before him, he thanked the members of his family, his Board colleagues, the district administration, elected officials, friends, and volunteers for all their support.
Anti-Bullying
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Anti-Bullying Specialist (School No. 2)
Anti-Bully Specialist (ABS) – Nafeesa Freeman, School Social Worker
freemanna@epsnj.org – 908.436.6155Anti-Bullying Coordinator (District)
Peter G. Vosseler
Welcome Center | 507 Westminster Avenue
vosslepe@epsnj.org | 908.436.5317
Mark Your Calendar
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Thursday
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February 15, 2021
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February 18, 2021
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February 25, 2021
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March 18, 2021
Community Connect
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Early Developmental Screening
13% of children in the United States have a developmental delay and many are not identified by the time they enter kindergarten. Join the experts from Children’s Specialized Hospital for a developmental screening for children ages 1 to 5 years old.
Student Connect
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Elizabeth Forum 100 Years
On May 24, The Historical Society of Elizabeth conducted a forum on the city’s past and present in the Elizabeth Public Library. Students from Winfield Scott School No. 2, Joseph Battin School No. 4, John E. Dwyer Technology Academy, Elizabeth High School – Frank J. Cicarell Academy, Admiral William F. Halsey, Jr. Health and Public Safety Academy, and Thomas Jefferson Arts Academy participated in a discussion focused on Elizabeth in both 1917 and 2017, comparing what life was like during these two periods of time, including the concept of community, the impact of immigrants and of World War I on the community’s function and day-to-day living, and the process of civic engagement within the city shaping the development of local civic organizations.
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