Weekend Family Fun (At Home): Mo Willems, Paper Plate Projects, Scavenger Hunts and More
We are coming up on Week Three of social distancing with kids. Here are some fresh ideas to help keep everyone busy!
Do you have a Mo Willems fan in the house? Tune in to...
Stay At Home Portraits by Michael Stahl Capture Families Social Distancing
MONTCLAIR, NJ -- Montclair photographer Michael Stahl is known for his black and white portraits. Now, with everyone staying safe at home and practicing social distancing, Stahl invited families on his Portraits by...
Making School Work at Home: Local Advice on Adjusting to Remote Learning
Congrats families! We made it a full week into Montclair Public School’s program in Remote Learning! Breakfasts and lunches are being provided for students who qualify, Chromebooks and hotspots have been distributed to families...
Student At Bloomfield’s Berkeley School Shows How To Stay #BloomfieldStrong
We love how Berkeley fourth grade student Anilie Ali is showing us all how to be strong during these difficult days. Keep those inspiring messages of hope, support and resilience coming. Share them on...
Montclair To Hold “VIRTUAL” Board of School Estimate Meeting Monday
Montclair Schools announced how it will handle BOE meetings as we all practice social distancing. The first virtual meeting is tonight:
The VIRTUAL Board of School Estimate meeting is 6:00 PM Monday, March 23, 2020....
Keeping Kids Busy Week Two: Backyard Mini Golf , Balloon Tennis, Geodes and Bubble...
It's Week Two of social distancing with young kids, so if you've run out of tricks to keep kids busy and happy, here are some new ones!
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Woodland Indoor Playground shared this activity on their...
Books: Boredom Busters for Tweens and Teens
Social distancing is rough on all of us, but maybe it's most difficult for our tweens and teens, separated not just from their friends but also from their routines. Families may also be experiencing...
Montclair Schools Superintendent Reports Renaissance Teacher Tested Positive For COVID-19
Interim Schools Superintendent Dr. Nathan Parker informed parents that a teacher from Renaissance Middle School tested positive for COVID-19. Parker writes:
Confirmed Case in our District
We, like all communities, will continue to hear about new...
Keep Kids Busy and Safe: Book Stash for Preschool and Elementary Readers
Family units are spending a lot more quality time together as we practice social distancing. Since in-person book store browsing is (or will soon be) off-limits and now that the libraries are closed, finding...
Learning in the Time of COVID-19: Montclair Teachers and Parents Offer Ideas
On Friday, what felt like an inevitable outcome was confirmed: The Montclair Schools District would be closed for a minimum of two weeks, possibly through April 20th. (en español) With libraries and museums closed,...
Montclair Schools To Close and Move To Remote Learning For Two Weeks (Or More)
Dear Families/Caregivers and Staff
RE: COVID-19 Notification No. 6 and...
UPDATED Bergen County Closes All Schools For Two Weeks or More To Limit Spread...
New Jersey Schools have been preparing for virtual learning should they need to close for COVID-19, with some closing for a day to prepare. Now schools in all 75 Bergen County school districts will...
Montclair Schools: Event Cancellations, Preparing For School Closing for COVID-19
Montclair Schools sends its latest COVID-19 Notification to parents and caregivers, urging them to prepare in the event of school closing. Full message below.
As we continue planning for the impact of...
Montclair Schools: Staff Member In Self-Quarantine, District Cancelling All Field Trips
A letter from Montclair Pubic Schools was sent home to parents regarding a staff member awaiting test results for COVID-19 and the cancellation of school tours and field trips.
Dear Families/Caregivers and Staff,
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