All week businesses are showing a little love and gratefulness in the form of store discounts and food freebies to show their appreciation for teachers everywhere. Although this is a weeklong event, today is the official day for celebration! So, please reach out to our teachers this week and remind them of the amazing work they do every day for our students. Please keep in mind, teachers teach all other professions. This week may we recognize each of them for the positive impact they have made on our children’s’ lives. Thank you for all you do!

This past weekend 45 teachers, administrators, parents, and community members spent Saturday morning together to talk about key areas of focus in our district as we move forward with the creation of our new strategic plan. Valuing the work that began in 2014 when the Warner School facilitated the strategic planning process, the vision of the District and the priority areas will remain the same (Academic Program, Culture and Climate and School/Family/Community Partnerships). However, as this process unfolds, the District will be adding additional components to the plan, including creating a mission statement, identifying core beliefs and ensuring diversity, equity and inclusionary practices are embedded in the key areas identified above.

During this session, participants gained an understanding of the strategic planning process and learned how to write a mission statement. Participants then broke into focus groups based on interest and for an hour and a half discussed the needs of the District through a solution-based lens. The conversation was rich, meaningful and impactful as we look to reset, refocus and realign our District to ensure we are the centerpiece of our community.

Please click here to view Saturday's PowerPoint: https://view.officeapps.live.com/op/view.aspx?src=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.newarkcsd.org%2Fcms%2Flib%2FNY01000239%2FCentricity%2FDomain%2F1%2FStrategic%2520Planning%2520-%2520April%252030%2520.pptx&wdOrigin=BROWSELINK

The next session will take place on May 16, 2022, from 4 – 6 PM. During this session we will utilize the ideas generated from the first session and identify a mission statement and define our core beliefs. If you are interested in joining us, please sign up with Stacy Warren at 332-3217 or stacy.warren@newarkcsd.org.

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The Village of Newark has scheduled its Annual Community Pride Day for Saturday, May 21, 2022. Village clean up and flower planting will take place from 10:00 AM - Noon. Please sign up for this important event by contacting Robbin Bremer at (315) 226-8105.

The Wayne Economic Development Corporation (WEDC) is announcing its first Annual Student Pitch Competition. This entrepreneurship competition aims to equip students with core skill sets that are essential to career Success such as critical thinking, communication, teamwork and time management. For more information on eligibility, rules and submission deadlines click here: Small Business Assistance | Wayne County, NY

Please click here for our Newark CSD Athletic Schedules: https://www.sectionvny.org/public/genie/783/school/6/

In response to the needs of our community, I am excited to introduce to you a Safe School Helpline as a preventative measure to safeguard our students and our schools PreK -12. This helpline has been developed for you, our students, parents and staff members to help maintain safety and the most positive school environment possible. The hotline can be used to report wrongdoings or illegal activity. Any type of information involving a threatening situation to students, the school or staff should be reported. Examples include thoughts of suicide or self-harm, violence, weapons, bullying, drugs and alcohol and theft. It is confidential, anonymous and available 24/7. For students that need immediate assistance, a counselor will be on hand and responsive.

To access this line, just call from a touch-tone phone to 1-800-4-1-VOICE, ext. 359 (418-6423) to leave your information. Or TEXT: 614-426-0240 Then type: TIPS Your message will not be traced and you will not be identified. The Safe School Helpline® team will transcribe and fax your message to school officials, so appropriate action can be taken. Posters and brochures will be visible throughout the District and information will also be on our website.

Thank you again for your continued support to continually improve your child’s education and sense of belonging in our District. If you have any questions regarding the Safe School Helpline, please don’t hesitate to call. I am looking forward to an amazing school year!

Please click here to access additional information on our Safe School Helpline from our website: https://www.newarkcsd.org/safeschoolhelpline

The Newark Central School District is in immediate need of the following positions that offer full benefits:

• Elementary Teacher
• Special Education Teachers
• Science Teacher
• Living Environment Teacher
• Reading Teacher
• Business Teacher
• Spanish Teacher
  
• French Teacher
• Technology Teacher
• Long Term Sub Elementary Teacher
  
• Long Term ELA Teacher
• Building Substitute Teachers
  
• Speech Therapist
• Teaching Assistants
  
• Teacher Aides
• Monitor
• Bus Drivers
  
• Bus Monitors
• Clerical Positions
  

Please click here for a newsletter from Dan McAlpin, Executive Director of Human Resources. There are links in the newsletter to apply for any of the above positions. https://www.smore.com/6qrxm