Newark Trust
As the New Jersey Department of Education (NJDOE) continues preparations for the next stages of school opening, hearing from every stakeholder group is a priority. In order to meet the NJDOE’s rapid timeline for reviewing responses they request that all parents of school aged children complete the survey by today, June 8, 2020. Links to the survey in both English and Spanish are included below.
Response Deadline: Today, June 8, 2020
NJDOE Parent Survey (English)
NJDOE Encuesta Para Padres (Espanol)
LOCAL NEWS
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COVID-19 FAMILY RESOURCES
Click here for a complete list of resources.
HEALTH & WELLNESS
Free Headspace Plus for the Unemployed
The current state of unemployment in the US has become an alarming crisis. To help those affected, we’re offering a full year of Headspace Plus for free.* Discover meditation and mindfulness tools to help you feel less stressed, more resilient, and kinder to yourself.
Free Mobile Counseling/ Help Sessions
Newark Public Library is now offering free counseling by the library’s professional social worker, by phone or text! E-mail [email protected] for information or to make an appointment! Please include your phone number in your e-mail.
The COVID-19 crisis requires schools to reimagine what it means to engage in collective care for students and staff experiencing grief and loss. NYC Outward Bound has presented a few recommendations for schools as they move the work of their Emergency Response Team online. Click here for access.
HOUSING
Short-term Rental Assistance Program
Governor Murphy and Lieutenant Governor Oliver announced a Short-Term Rental Assistance Program to help residents affected by the COVID-19 pandemic. Please see the flyer for additional information.
UPCOMING EVENTS
Webinar: Advancing Equity through Summer and School-Year Partnerships
Wednesday, June 10, 2020 2:00 pm - 3:00 pm EST
This webinar will share success stories and best practices of school and community collaboration to support children's mental and physical health. Attendees will have the opportunity to reflect and discuss the current uncertainty around what “back-to-school” may look like.
This session will continue the rich conversation sparked by the recent webinar, “Shaping Summertime Experiences: Aligning Practice to Recommendations,” that is available here.
Registration for The Newark Board of Education’s Summer 2020 Programs is open!
Registration Deadline: June 15, 2020
Parents are encouraged to review the program guide and use the included link (also linked below) to register their children for programs that will be conducted virtually or in person pending approval from State and local authorities.
Questions about the Summer 2020 programs can be sent to: [email protected]
