The Lion's Roar

April 2021

Teaching and learning in the COVID world is not easy. It hasn't been easy for any of us. However, to see what is happening in our classrooms is priceless when we reflect upon where we began to where we are now. To borrow a quote featured on the high school classroom door shown below: "Live in the knowledge that you are a gift to this world."


It has taken creativity, flexibility, patience, and definitely some deep breathing exercises during difficult moments, but with everyone's support, the staff has been able to reopen our doors in a way to show our students that being with them is a gift to US!

Our staff REALLY wanted to figure out a way to bring our youngest students back, in-person, in some way. We wanted to give them school exposure and a school experience before they started kindergarten. However, they are our youngest population, and as we all know, our little ones NEED to play, they NEED to move around, they NEED to have access to toys, they require more hand-over-hand support and close proximity experiences, and of course, our youngest students thrive off our staff's never ending signs of love. However, these are all the biggest challenges to manage in the COVID era.


So once again, we got creative, tapped into our flexibility and patience, practiced those deep breathing exercises once again, and received amazing support from our families, the BOE, and our team. And now - although it isn't exactly what we hoped this year would be - our preschool aged students are now able to gain the important school learning experience through exposure - which we hoped for them.

CONGRATULATIONS LINDENWOLD ALL STAR STUDENTS!

Congratulations to the following PAWsitively PURRfect LHS students. These students were recognized this month by the High School Thoughtful and Respectful Schools Committee.


Congratulations:


Sanaiyah Butler-Baines

Damon Caputo

Brandon Martinelli

Joshua Ortega

STUDENT RECOGNITION SECTION COMING SOON!

Next month's edition will include March and April PBIS recognition winners!

The District will begin to share "SHOUT OUTS" of our students each month. Our students in our elementary and middle school are recognized through PBSIS, Citizen of the Month Recognition Programs, Cub's Pride Programs, and through the BOE's recognition of Students of the Month!


STAY TUNED!

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This may have been an unusual season, but this year's team worked incredibly hard! The growth they demonstrated exceeded all expectations! WOW! What a great job!!!!

Congratulations to Eric Teguia and Fabian Thompson!!!!

Check out the article below! Congratulations to Eric Teguia and Fabian Thompson on their recognition in our Region! Way to go Lindenwold!!!
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Our Middle School wrestlers were tough this season! This year the season ended with one undefeated wrestler for 2021! Great job Lindenwold wrestlers and an extra special congratulations to our very own, Stephen Creitz.
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For the past 19 years, Mrs. Catherine Torbik has served the Lindenwold School District and Special Education Department with heart, compassion, and professionalism. She has dedicated these last 19 years to the staff, students, and the families of our community. Her staff has referred to her as not only a Director and Administrator, but she has also been referred to as a Mentor, Leader, and Friend.


On behalf of the Lindenwold School District, I would like to thank her for her service and wish her well on her new professional journey in the Glassboro School District.


To quote Mrs. Torbik, "Our family gives us two things: roots and wings. My Lindenwold family has given me the wings to try a new adventure and hopefully have an impact on another community, but know this... Lindenwold will always be my roots."


Thank you Mrs. Torbik for all you have done to support, inspire, and lead our district and students to become our best selves. While the District is in the very difficult process of identifying a new Director of the Child Study Team, parents may direct all questions and inquiries to the following individuals:


Your child's case manager:

Contact Information



David Jacobs: djacobs@lindenwold.k12.nj.us

856-741-0320 ext. 1303


Angela Armano: aarmano@lindenwold.k12.nj.us

856-784-4071 ext 3202



Dr. Kristin P. O'Neil: koneil@lindenwold.k12.nj.us


856-784-4071 ext. 3103 or 3104

Thank you Mr. Ezekial Gadson, Assistant Principal of the Pre-School, Mr. Ron DiMattia, Assistant Principal of the Middle School, and Ms. Melanie Martin, Assistant Principal of the High School. You help our students, staff, and community grow, learn, and work together. Thank you for all you do!!!!
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Thank you to all of our Paraprofessionals throughout our District. The support you provide our students makes an impact that lasts a life time! We are lucky to have you as part of our team!
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This year our theater program actors and actresses will perform for the first time in an outdoor venue. It will be different than our traditional performances as we must adjust to the pandemic standards, but as the ole' saying goes, "The Show Must Go On!" So.... off to the amphitheater we go!


Date: May 20, 2021 @ 7 pm

Rain Date: May 21, 2021 @ 7 pm


More information will be forthcoming!

The District is beginning to host a community page for our families. We will post important community information there for your review. Currently, we have the below fliers posted. We will continue to post community information which the District identifies as a direct benefit to our families and students in ONE location. This will make information easier to find. Please continue to check back in!

SPRING SPORTS SCHEDULES 2021

Baseball

Boys Junior Varsity

Thursday 4/15/2021 Cancelled- Woodbury High School Away 3:45 PM

Monday 4/19/2021 Haddon Twp. MS/HS Home 4:00 PM

Wednesday 4/21/2021 Woodbury High School Away 3:45 PM

Thursday 4/22/2021 Gateway Regional HS Home 4:00 PM

Monday 4/26/2021 Paulsboro High School Away 4:00 PM

Wednesday 4/28/2021 Gloucester City High School Away 4:00 PM

Tuesday 5/4/2021 Woodbury High School Away 3:45 PM

Tuesday 5/11/2021 Woodbury High School Home 3:45 PM

Thursday 5/13/2021 Haddon Twp. MS/HS Away 4:00 PM

Friday 5/14/2021 Camden Academy Charter HS Away 3:45 PM

Tuesday 5/18/2021 Woodbury High School Home 3:45 PM

Wednesday 5/19/2021 Gateway Regional HS Away 4:00 PM

Tuesday 5/25/2021 Paulsboro High School Home 4:00 PM

Thursday 5/27/2021 Gloucester City High School Home 4:00 PM





Outdoor Track

Boys Varsity
Wednesday 4/14/2021 Maple Shade High School Home 3:45 PM

Tuesday 4/20/2021 Gateway Regional HS Home 4:00 PM

Tuesday 4/27/2021 Paulsboro High School Home 4:00 PM

Monday 5/3/2021 Haddon Heights High School Away 4:00 PM

Tuesday 5/11/2021 Woodbury High School Away 4:00 PM

Monday 5/17/2021 Gloucester City High School Home 4:00 PM


Girls Varsity

Wednesday 4/14/2021 Maple Shade High School Home 3:45 PM

Tuesday 4/20/2021 Gateway Regional HS Away 4:00 PM

Tuesday 4/27/2021 Paulsboro High School Home 4:00 PM

Monday 5/3/2021 Haddon Heights High School Home 4:00 PM

Tuesday 5/11/2021 Woodbury High School Home 4:00 PM

Monday 5/17/2021 Gloucester City High School Home 4:00 PM


Tennis

Boys Varsity

Thursday 4/15/2021 Cancelled- Overbrook High School Away 3:45 PM

Monday 4/19/2021 Haddon Heights High School Home 4:00 PM

Tuesday 4/20/2021 Audubon HS Away 4:00 PM

Thursday 4/22/2021 Sterling High School Home 4:00 PM

Tuesday 4/27/2021 Haddon Heights High School Away 4:00 PM

Thursday 4/29/2021 Collingswood High School Home 4:00 PM

Friday 4/30/2021 Haddon Twp. MS/HS Home 4:30 PM

Tuesday 5/4/2021 Gateway Regional HS Away 4:00 PM

Thursday 5/6/2021 West Deptford High School Home 4:00 PM

Wednesday 5/12/2021 Audubon HS Home 4:00 PM

Thursday 5/13/2021 Haddonfield Memorial HS Away 4:00 PM

Monday 5/17/2021 Sterling High School Away 4:00 PM

Wednesday 5/26/2021 Collingswood High School Away 4:00 PM


Boys JV

Thursday 5/6/2021 West Deptford High School Home 4:00 PM



Softball

Girls Varsity

Tuesday 4/13/2021 Glassboro High School Away 3:45 PM

Tuesday 4/20/2021 Haddon Twp. MS/HS Away 3:45 PM

Wednesday 4/21/2021 Woodbury High School Home 3:45 PM

Thursday 4/22/2021 Gateway Regional HS Away 3:45 PM

Monday 4/26/2021 Paulsboro High School Home 4:00 PM

Wednesday 4/28/2021 Gloucester City High School Home 3:45 PM

Thursday 4/29/2021 Haddonfield Memorial HS Away 3:45 PM

Wednesday 5/5/2021 West Deptford High School Away 3:45 PM

Thursday 5/6/2021 Audubon HS Home 3:45 PM

Monday 5/10/2021 Collingswood High School Away 3:45 PM

Thursday 5/13/2021 Haddon Twp. MS/HS Home 3:45 PM

Friday 5/14/2021 Camden Academy Charter HS Home 3:45 PM

Tuesday 5/18/2021 Woodbury High School Away 4:00 PM

Wednesday 5/19/2021 Gateway Regional HS Home 3:45 PM

Tuesday 5/25/2021 Paulsboro High School Away 4:00 PM

Thursday 5/27/2021 Gloucester City High School Away 3:45 PM

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