Events at the Pride

READ ACROSS AMERICA
Thirteenth Avenue School celebrated Read Across America on March 2, 2010. Read Across America is a National Literacy Movement that is celebrated in conjunction with the Birthday of the late Children’s book Author Dr. Seuss. Hats were distributed to students in primary grade classes.
NJ Transit Presentation
Students at Thirteenth Avenue School assembled in the School’s Auditorium on March 9th for a Safety Presentation that was presented by Ms. Grace Introna, Community Relations Representative. Students were given tips on pedestrian safety, Safety Rules, Bullying prevention, and penalties for Graffiti, Vandalism, and disorderly contact on public transportation buses & trains. Each student received a Bookmarker, Sticker, Hat to promote pedestrian safety.
SCHOOL FAIR
The Thirteenth Avenue School Parent Academy hosted a NJASK/School Clubs Fair in the School Cafeteria on Thursday, March 11, 2010 from 5:30-7:30 p.m. Various School Clubs showcased their clubs highlights for the school year including the Debate Club, Robotics Club, Guitar Club, Dance Academy, Computer Fair Club, and the Student Council. Families also had the opportunity to receive test taking strategies from our School Tutors and Coaches. The Fair was coordinated by Ms. Marion Hardy, Parent Liaison.

Parent-Teacher Conference Day at the Pride

Thirteenth Avenue School hosted Parent/Teacher Conference Day on February 24, 2010. Parents were able to conference with Teachers, Administrators, Speech Therapists, Case Managers, Physical Education Teachers, Coaches, Art Teachers, and other support staff. Parents were also able to obtain report cars, NJASK, and Learnia scores. A Conference was also held with parents and administrators to address various concerns including: Lack of differentiated Instruction, Staff professionalism, NJASK Preparation, Primary Grade Testing, Administrative Visibility, Parent Notification (Warning Notices), Intervention and Support Services and a lack of staff attendance at PTA meetings.

FAMILY NITE AT THE PRIDE OF NEWARK

The Thirteenth Avenue School PTA hosted Family Game Night on Thursday, February 18, 2010 in the School’s Cafeteria. The Evening included: Door Prizes, Face painting, A Buffet Dinner and various games including: NJASK Science Bingo, UNO, Connect Four, Candyland, A Jump Rope Contest, ID your child, Trouble, Dominoes, Shoot-Out contest, Horse Shoe, and Bulls Eye. School Staff decorated the School Cafeteria witht able settings, banners, Balloons, and Streamers
The Buffet Dinner included: Seafood Salad, Buffalo wings, Yellow Rice, String Beans, Macaroni & Cheese, Cake and punch. The Dinner was catered by FAJR’s Seafood Grill in Newark.
Healthy Lifestyle Snacks were distributed to each family. “It was a night of fun that my daughter and I really needed after we were displaced by a house fire last Friday remarked, Juanita Sledge”, Parent
“This is my son’s first year at Thirteenth Avenue School so we had the chance to meet many new families” remarked,Mr. Chris Artis, Father of three students at the school who recently relocated to Newark from Alabama.
Parents also had the opportunity to join the School’s PTA and register for the School Father’s Basketball Game on March 19th and Mother’s Volleyball Game on March 26th.
There were approximately 300 parents, staff and students in attendance. Door Prizes were donated by NJ NETS, Fun Services, Project Talk, Pathmark, Newark Screens on Springfield, Councilman Ronald Rice.

Panther Store holds Grand Opening

The Thirteenth Avenue School Store held its Grand Opening on Wednesday, February 3, 2010. The School store is located on the second floor of the school in Room 204. There are various items that can be purchase in the school store including school uniforms for staff and students, school supplies, holiday gifts and treats. The store is managed by various staff members and several parents as well.
The Panther Store Hours are 8 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.

Thirteenth Avenue School joins in Haiti Relief Effort

The Thirteenth Avenue School family is kicked off its Haiti Relief Coin Drive with staff members taking time out to show their support for the residents of Haiti. School Principal, Ms. Irby-Jackson encouraged students and staff to take time out to show their support for the residents of Haiti and extend support to staff and students who have realtives in Haiti. Although the Support for Haiti was orginally planned for solicting coins, generous staff members have been placing more dollars than coins in the Haiti Relief Jugs.

Panther Pride Skate Party

A Thirteenth Avenue School Skate Party was held at the Branch Brook Skating Rink in Newark on Monday, January 18, 2010 from 3-6 p.m. Thirteenth Avenue Students celebrated Dr. Martin Lutheer King, Jr.'s Birthday with a Panther Unity Day. Ms. Irby-Jackson, Principal was on hand to greet students and parents at the Skate Party. Students enjoye a day off and a day out with their fellow schoolmates.

13th Avenue School kicks off "Project Talk"

Thirteenth Avenue School kicked off its "Project Talk" sessions on Thursday, January 7, 2010. Ms. Krista De Filipo from Project Talk served as facilitator. The sessions were held with 6th grade students and the Topic of Discussion was "Bullying". After a series of Bullying incidents in the sixth grade, Ms. K. Green,Guidance Counselor decided to coordinate the program. The sessions will be held every Thursday at 11:30 a.m. in the Panther Student Center throughout the school year.