District Communications
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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. -
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.