MSD Community Update for May 10

This Teacher Appreciation Week we'd like to recognize and celebrate our Manville School District teachers and staff who go above and beyond every day. Thank you for all that you do for our students, schools and community!

Please take a few moments to review the Superintendent Report from the meeting on May 9, 2023. In it you will find:

• our District's 5 Year Goals which are:
• GOAL AREA # 1- Diversified Student Experiences
• Goal Statement: To develop programs and opportunities for ALL students to achieve their full potential.
• GOAL AREA # 2- Facilities and Finance/Partnerships
• Goal Statement: To optimize facilities and partnerships to improve programs, operations, and flexibility.
• GOAL AREA # 3- Student Achievement
• Goal Statement: Students will have equitable access to learning that engages them and allows them to meet their fullest potential.
• GOAL AREA # 4- Community and Parent Engagement
• Goal Statement: To strengthen and streamline communication across diverse populations and partnerships.
• GOAL AREA # 5- Recruiting, Training, and Retaining Staff
• Goal Statement: To recruit, effectively train, and retain the highest quality staff available to meet the needs of our students.
• Update on our Summer Programming
• Introduction of our Athletic Director/Supervisor of PE/Health, Mr. Patrick Gorbatuk
• Some of our major End of Year School Events

Due to the mild weather this past winter, we did not use the two inclement weather days built into the 2022-2023 School District Calendar. This means that the two unused inclement weather days will be added to Memorial Day Weekend. All Manville Schools will be closed on Friday, May 26, through Tuesday, May 30. School will resume on Wednesday, May 31. We hope that everyone enjoys the extended holiday weekend!

Ticket vouchers are on sale for the Somerset Patriots. Game days for home games in May excluding: 05/20.

Price: $10 per voucher (actual price is $14.50)

Purchase 4 vouchers and receive 1 for free!

Contact Coach Snyder at rsnyder@manvillesd.org to purchase.

May 11, 6-9 p.m. Weston First Grade Spring Concert

May 16 Early Dismissal, In-Service

May 18, 6-10 p.m. MHS Prom

May 23, 6-8 p.m. Roosevelt Spring Concert

May 24, 7-8:30 p.m. ABIS Spring Concert

May 25, 7-9 p.m. MHS Spring Concert

May 26, 29, 30 No School

Come support the Class of 2026 for their carwash on June 2nd, 2023. See graphic for more info.

Weston on Twitter and Facebook | Roosevelt on Twitter and Facebook

ABIS on Twitter | MHS on Twitter and Facebook

May is Tick-Borne Disease Awareness Month in New Jersey. The below letter from the New Jersey Department of Health provides important information on ticks, tick-borne illnesses and illness prevention. Visit the NJDOH “Fight the Bite” page for more information and resources.

Manville Recreation presents open gym basketball games for adults 30+ located at the Manville High School gym.

Games open to participants 30+ will take place the following Wednesdays 7:30-9 p.m. : May 10, May 17, May 24, May 31 & June 7.

The registration fee is $10 per game at the door. For more information visit https://www.manvillenj.org/308/Recreation or call 908-725-9478 ext. 121.

The Friends of the Manville Library is reaching out to the community to join us in a friendly competition on Wednesday, May 10th. All money raised from the sale of the cupcakes goes back into the building to purchase tables, chairs and other items that improve the facility. Simple decorations are welcome, or try your hand at a “fool-the-eye” design to add a little whimsy to the competition. All cupcakes sell for $1.50 after the voting, so please stop by to judge, then purchase!

Somerset County Department of Health COVID-19 vaccine clinics will be taking place throughout the month of May with primary and booster vaccines available for individuals six months and older. Clinics will be offered at the following locations:

Somerset County Senior Wellness Center

876 E. Main Street, Bridgewater, NJ

Dates: May 17 & May 31

Time: 4-7:30 p.m.

United Reform Church

100 W. Main Street, Somerville, NJ

Dates: May 11 & May 25

Time: 3- 6:30 p.m.

Appointments are not required, walk-ins are welcome. Please see the below flyers for more information on specific vaccines available. Individuals under 18 years old need parental/guardian consent and presence during vaccination.

The Somerset County Department of Health continues to vaccinate homebound individuals and families based on primary and booster dose eligibility recommendations. Residents who are unable to visit a community COVID-19 vaccination location can call or text (844) 569-0390 to schedule an appointment for a COVID-19 vaccine.

The Manville Food Pantry will be open the second Saturday of each month at the Faith in Action Church at 228 S. Main Street. Please make sure to bring your ID and a bag.

Feeding Hands is also offering assistance the fourth Saturday of each month at Emmanuel Baptist Church, 34 South Third Avenue. See the flyer for dates and more details.

Somerset County's CIACC (Children's Interagency Coordinating Councils) has a number of resources available to residents.

• Disaster Recovery Case Management Free service for individuals or families with 1:1 support from a trained Disaster Case Manager that will assist in linking to resources. Case Managers also provide assistance with interactions with FEMA, insurance companies & other disaster-related resources/services. Spanish-speaking Case Managers are also available. See the flyer for more information.

Are you interested in a career in education? Manville School District hiring for several positions including:

• Teachers
• Administrative staff
• Maintenance/custodial staff
  
• Classroom substitutes
• Substitute custodians