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TPS Families -

As the situation on the world stage continues to evolve and escalate, we continue to offer our support to anyone affected by this situation, either directly or indirectly. If your student is expressing worry or concern, please speak with your school's guidance counselor so that we may assist your student in school. Also, take advantage of the articles on how to speak with your students, the Anxiety resources page, and the Mental Health resources on the Parent Resources page of our website.

The move to masks optional in our schools has been very smooth. Students and staff remain encouraged to make the decision that is best for them and our entire community is reminded to be accepting of each person’s individual decision.

I would be remiss if I did not send a big shoutout to so many of our winter sports teams, particularly our boys basketball team and swim team! What a great season for Tenafly sports! You made us Tiger proud! Additional individual student achievements in diving, swimming, and academics are highlighted below and of course, on our social media. Please be sure to follow us, share in the good news, and congratulate our incredible students!

Yours in Education,

Shauna C. DeMarco

The third annual International SEL Day is this Friday, March 11th. The theme this year is Finding Common Ground, Pursuing Common Good. Join us from home with suggested activities and other SEL fun as we celebrate a full week of SEL, culminating in a March 11th SEL-ebration! Find daily SEL activities on our website and join in on Thursday and Friday as we SEL-ebrate district-wide.

Thursday: Wear black, orange, and/or Tenafly spirit wear and show your Tiger Pride!

Friday: We “GLOW” together- wear neon to celebrate how bright and energized we feel on SEL Day!

A special shout out to all of our Crossing Guards throughout the Tenafly Public School District. We thank you for keeping our students, staff, and families safe on their way to and from our schools. A special breakfast to get to know these dedicated community members was held at Tenafly Middle School.

Celebrate Women's History Month with our interactive web page. Videos, articles, activities and more! Learn about women throughout history who have helped to make our country and our world what it is today. Inventors, artists, activists, and so much more.

On Tuesday, March 29, 2022 from 7-8pm, CarePlus Clinical Program Manager Mackenzie Kuhl, LSW will present Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender & Questioning+ (LGBTQ+) Youth: An Overview of Cultural Awareness & Supporting LGBTQ+ Folks. Learn how to best support your LGBTQIA+ youth through an overview of cultural awareness and competencies of the key principles related to the LGBTQIA+ community through this 30-minute presentation. Q&A to follow discussion. To join the webinar: https://zoom.us/j/98884389200.

New date! THS juniors - Join College Counselor Jane Weisfelner Thursday, March 31st, for THS Junior College Night. Join the Zoom event: Join Zoom Meeting

https://zoom.us/j/6195857717?pwd=N0JINWtJS2FXRldWTEJLc21LeEZRZz09. Details can be found on the THS website.

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Let Us Introduce SCOIR

The THS counseling team is announcing a new college admissions network called SCOIR (pronounced score) to help parents and students navigate the college selection and application process. This new program will replace the Naviance program previously in place. Historical data from Naviance has been transferred to SCOIR. More details coming soon!

Is your student feeling anxious about the move to masks optional? After two years of explaining that masks make you safe, removing them may seem a bit scary or concerning. Please let your students know that masks are optional and for those students who may need some reassurance, visit the Anxiety Resources page on our website for some helpful information.

The NJ moratorium against utility shutoffs (gas, water, electric) expires on March 15, 2022. Utility companies are offering assistance programs and payment plans. Customers who are behind should contact their utilities as soon as possible and apply. For details, visit the Family Support and Resources page on the TPS website.

At its meeting on March 2, 2022, the State Board of Education (State Board) discussed the resolution pertaining to the annual calendar of religious holidays for the 2022-2023 school year as established at N.J.A.C. 6A:32-8.3(j), pursuant to N.J.S.A. 18A:36-14-16. The resolution can be viewed on the March 2, 2022, agenda webpage.

Public testimony will be held on Wednesday, April 6, 2022. Members of the public may send written comments concerning this resolution by April 15, 2022 to: Diane Shoener, Director Office of the State Board of Education New Jersey Department of Education P.O. Box 500 Trenton, NJ 08625-0500 stateboardoffice@doe.nj.gov.

Several email providers are currently blocking the Daily Symptom Tracker emails. This is not something of which TPS has control and the company is working on correcting the issue.

If you are one of the families currently not receiving the Daily Symptom Tracker emails, please use this link to fill out the form or visit the TPS website homepage and select the link for the Daily Symptom Tracker - Online Form. You will need your student’s ID number.

It is estimated that roughly one-in-four New Jerseyans who qualify for the New Jersey Earned Income Tax Credit (NJEITC) don't apply for the refund. For eligibility requirements and information, visit the Family Support and Resources page of the TPS Website.

Know a family that will be moving into Tenafly? Registration for the 2022-2023 school year began on March 3rd. Forms can be found on the Student Registration page of the TPS website.

Have you recently moved or plan to move within Tenafly? Please remember to share your new address with us! Contact registrar@tenafly.k12.nj.us with updates or questions.

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