Let's Talk TPS

The hallways at all of our schools are abuzz with the daily activities that we cherish and embrace each year. We are beginning to see the incredible artwork of our students on bulletin boards and in display cases; we hear the sounds of our orchestras and bands hard at work on this year's performance pieces; and we see our Tigers in the stands at our exciting athletic events. The pride and respect that our staff and students show for our schools and each other through all of these activities is a true reflection of what they are taught both at home and in the classrooms.

I invite you to nominate a classroom teacher or educational services professional for the Governor's Teacher of the Year Award. The award goes to members of our TPS staff who make a difference in the lives of our students. It may be difficult to pick just one, but if you have reaped the benefits of one of our many wonderful teachers or educational professionals, please consider nominating that person today.

There are many wonderful events coming up throughout the next few months from our counselors, guidance office, HSAs, and at each of our schools. See below for just a few of these events and visit your school's website for details.

Yours in Education,

Shauna C. DeMarco

Superintendent Tenafly Public Schools

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On Thursday, October 13th at 7:00pm, our THS Guidance Department will host a virtual webinar on "How to Save Thousands on the Cost of College". Registration is required to attend and/or to receive access to the recording and presentation.

TOPICS COVERED:
1. Will you be eligible for financial aid?
2. Where is your student likely to receive scholarships?
3. How do we get discounts even if we won't qualify for financial aid?
4. FAFSA Do's & Don'ts (and 2023 changes!)
5. Business & Homeowner Do's & Don'ts
6. What Divorced/Separated Families should know

Do you know a classroom teacher or educational services professional who is dedicated, inspiring, and making a difference? Please take the time to recommend this person for the Governor’s Educator of the Year Program by completing the nomination form below and returning it to the building principal by the specified deadline. Administrators, staff members, students, parents and community members are all encouraged to participate.

• Elementary Schools Application
• Middle School Application
• High School Application

The Deadline for submissions is Friday, October 28th.

A one-act, nine-play cycle about love and loss.

November 3rd, 4th, and 5th at 7:30pm

Ticket details and sales information coming soon!

​Last Friday, October 7th, we conducted our annual test of the TPS alert notification system. If you did not receive the alert or did not receive it in all of the ways - phone, email, text - that you anticipated, please update your account to ensure that future notifications are received in the way that best works for your family. For instructions on updating a parent account, visit the Parent Tools and Technology page, or for staff, visit the Staff Resources page.

In celebration of Hispanic Heritage Month, Smith Elementary School 5th graders in teacher Sara Miguel's Spanish class worked on a Symbolic Monarch Migration project. The 5th graders decorated a symbolic butterfly, including a short note in Spanish. The butterflies were mailed to the Northern Journey Organizacion where they will be given to students in the monarch sanctuary area where the monarchs migrate during this time of the year.

In the spring, students in Mexico will color their butterflies and send notes back to our students, imitating the migration of the monarch butterfly.

Please join us on October 20, 2022 from 7:00-8:00 when CarePlus' Mackenzie Kuhl hosts Matthew Grey from CPNJ Addiction Services Program – Family Support Center for "Current Addiction and Social Media Trends".

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AN iCAN LEADERSHIP SERIES

Many campuses are a hotbed of antisemitic and antizionist activity.

Will you know it when you see it?
LEAP prepares high school sophomores, juniors and seniors for the opportunities and challenges facing Jewish students on today’s college campus.

• Nine sessions + one parent session
• No fee
• Great resume builder
• Pizza and sushi dinner
• Held at Jewish Federation: 50 Eisenhower Drive, Paramus

PARENT SESSION - Sunday, November 6, 12:30 - 2:00 pm

at Jewish Federation's Office - 50 Eisenhower Drive, Paramus

LEAP SESSIONS - All sessions meet on Tuesdays from 7:00 - 9:00 PM

November 8 | November 29 | December 6 | January 10 | January 24 | February 7 | February 28 | March 14 | March 28

TOPICS

• What is the difference between antisemitism & antizionism?
• Current examples of antisemitism & antizionism around the county and on college campuses.
• History of Israel and BDS (Boycott, Divestment, and Sanctions) Movement.
• How do you recognize and address hate on social media?
• What are your legal rights as students when confronted with antisemitism or antizionism?
• How do you build bridges and coalitions?
• What are resources for Jewish students on college campuses?

REGISTER FOR LEAP

Do you have questions or concerns related to your child? Please check the school/teacher websites for helpful information. Not finding what you need? Contact your building principal. They are here to help you and can be reached at:

• Mackay School - hchizzik@tenafly.k12.nj.us
• Maugham School - jferrara@tenafly.k12.nj.us
• Smith School - dgeorge@tenafly.k12.nj.us
• Stillman School - glander@tenafly.k12.nj.us
• Tenafly Middle School - jfabbo@tenafly.k12.nj.us
• Tenafly High School - jmorrison@tenafly.k12.nj.us