District Communications

Superintendent's 20-21 End-of-Year Remarks

I generally enjoy sharing end-of-the-year remarks just prior to the summer break. And this school year will be no exception, despite 2020-21 having been exceptional in every other way.

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January 15, 2021 — Re-entry Update Letter

The District will continue to work closely with public health officials and follow all federal, state, and local health guidelines to ensure the safety of our school community. If conditions worsen, we will employ more stringent strategies to protect the health of our students, families, and staff.

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September 2, 2020 — Welcome to New School Year

Our top priority continues to be the health and safety of our students, staff, families, the entire community, and we hope to be in our classrooms and offices soon. Further, our priority continues to be the intellectual and social development of our students and staff.

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August 13, 2020 — Virtual Learning Start for the School Year

Specific details about individual student schedules, the structure of the all-virtual school day and additional professional learning are in development and will be announced as quickly as possible.

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June 30, 2020 — Update on Reopening Plans

Following guidelines from the NJ Department of Education, we've been been preparing reopening plans for the upcoming 2020-2021 school year. Please view the letter from Superintendent Johnson for an update on focal points to safely enter schools. 🧼

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June 23, 2020 — End of Year Message

Each and every one of us employed by New Brunswick Public Schools, more than 2,000 in all, were engaged in a daunting and remarkable undertaking. We did not know what to expect, at least in the beginning, and much of what we did from March through June 22 was developed along the way. We strategized, we improvised, and we persevered.

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May 4, 2020 — Announcement on Closure of Schools

Governor Murphy has announced that schools in the state of New Jersey will be closed for in-person instruction for the remainder of the 2019-2020 school year. Although we will not be able to physically see each other, we will continue to provide remote learning experiences for our students and district staff, using our online platforms.

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April 3, 2020 — Letter from Board President Diana Solis

It is no doubt that the past couple of weeks have been both a challenge and a learning experience for us all. I’d like to thank each and every one of you on behalf of the New Brunswick Board of Education for your hard work and dedication to our families.

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March 25, 2020 — Spring 2020 Statewide Assessments

Given the continued threat of the COVID-19 outbreak, the State of New Jersey has cancelled all statewide student assessments for the Spring 2020 testing window.

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March 20, 2020 — Extended Closure Letter

As a precautionary measure all schools will remain closed until further notice in order to reduce the potential spread of the coronavirus (COVID-19). Because the virus is easily spread from person-to-person, it is unsafe for large groups of people to gather.

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March 17, 2020 — Closure Guide for Parents

As part of our plan to maintain the continuity of teaching and learning, we have moved to our remote learning instruction plan.

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March 16, 2020 — COVID-19 Status Update

Since we’ll be working with our students remotely, I presume everyone involved will have a fascinating educational experience. We will continue to do exactly what we are supposed to do as educators - push boundaries for our students. Teaching and learning shouldn’t stop just because the school buildings are temporarily closed.

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March 13, 2020 — Schools Closed for One Week

Out of an abundance of caution, we are closing New Brunswick Public Schools effective Monday, March 16th through Friday, March 20th to limit the potential spread of the coronavirus. We will continue to monitor the impact of the virus and decide whether schools will be opened or remain closed on a weekly basis.

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March 12, 2020 — Schools Closed Tomorrow

We are taking precautionary measures and closing our schools tomorrow, Friday, March 13th. At this time, we have no confirmed cases however the situation is changing daily. As a precaution, schools will be closed tomorrow to reduce the potential spread of the coronavirus (COVID-19) and for continued cleaning.

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March 12, 2020 — Parent Letter on Continuity of Teaching and Learning Plan

In the event that New Brunswick Public Schools have to close for an extended period of time, due to the coronavirus outbreak, we have developed a plan to ensure teaching and learning will continue at home.

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March 11, 2020 — Pre-K-8 Parent/Teacher Conferences

Our goal is to keep the community safe from coronavirus (COVID 19). Therefore, be advised that parent/teacher
conferences scheduled for March 18th, 19th and 20th are canceled, students still will have early dismissal as
scheduled. Teachers should be scheduling telephone or electronic conferences with parents during these days.

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March 9, 2020 — Coronavirus Preparedness

We know this is an anxious time for everyone. We are working closely with local health officials to prepare for possible effects of coronavirus (COVID-19) and will continue to keep parents updated with any important information. However, it is important that you start preparing your household for possible effects of coronavirus (COVID-19) including school closure.

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March 6, 2020 — COVID-19 Outbreak Response

Our school district has worked diligently to develop a COVID-19 Outbreak Response Plan that will be implemented in the event of a local outbreak. This plan includes prevention and detection of any potential COVID-19 cases, plus continuity of teaching, learning, and operations.

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February 25, 2020 — Coronavirus Prevention

There is currently no vaccine to prevent 2019-nCoV infection. The best way to prevent infection is to avoid being exposed to this virus. However, as a reminder, CDC always recommends everyday preventive actions to help prevent the spread of respiratory viruses.

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February 4, 2020 - Tips for Staying Healthy

Some viruses can cause serious illnesses, even death. Your health and well-being are important to the New Brunswick Board of Education. Therefore, we are sharing this important message and tips for staying healthy during this season.

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