Joseph H. Brensinger Elementary School, PS #17

Amistad Commission Summer Institute-Curriculum Writing Opportunity

The Amistad Commission meets quarterly to promote and protect the law mandating the teaching of African-American history in all New Jersey public schools. Amistad Commission Summer Institute On-line Curriculum Course for Educators and Administrators August 18-22, 2020.
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McNair Alum Tatiana Cruz, honored as Boys & Girls Club New Jersey Youth of the Year

“(When I was named Youth of the Year) I was questioning it, honestly,” Cruz said, laughing. “I was like, ‘Is this real? Did I hear my name correctly?’ I was about to cry. I was trying to hold back tears of joy.”
Photo Credit: (Reena Rose Sibayan | The Jersey Journal)
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Educator Opportunity for SEL4NJ / Pure Edge webinar series

This one-hour, interactive session integrates self-care and the social-emotional learning competencies of self-awareness and self-management for adults. We will continue to focus on developing resilience through the practice of simple strategies. Live sessions:
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Summer Sessions Update

Additional Seats are being made available for the Summer Sessions Workshops.
Please see the flyer for additional information.
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Department of Recreation & Youth Development Division of Recreation Pop-Up Programming Summer 2020 July 13th – August 28th

This list provides a list of pop sites provided by the division of recreation during the summer.
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Teachers On-Call and Phys. Ed. On-Call Programs are currently available!

In order to assist parents and students with the completion of all summer learning packets, PS 17 will have teachers available beginning July 1st through August 13th. You can email the following teachers from 10:00am until 12:00pm on Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Thursdays with any questions you may have regarding summer learning.
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News & Announcements

Amistad Commission Summer Institute-Curriculum Writing Opportunity

McNair Alum Tatiana Cruz, honored as Boys & Girls Club New Jersey Youth of the Year

Educator Opportunity for SEL4NJ / Pure Edge webinar series

Summer Sessions Update

Department of Recreation & Youth Development Division of Recreation Pop-Up Programming Summer 2020 July 13th – August 28th

Teachers On-Call and Phys. Ed. On-Call Programs are currently available!

James J. Ferris High School's Abanoub Zaher recipient of the Pershing LLC scholarship.

PHYSICAL EDUCATION ON CALL PROGRAM

Summer Meals Update

Student Physical Form and Health Update