Wednesday, December 5, 2012
Donations will help schools rebuild libraries destroyed in the hurricane.
Claire Sinclair updates Patch readers via email on the book drive: Tuscan collected over 3,500 books. Seth Boyden dropped off many boxes and bags as well...I'd estimate at least 500. Lois and Andrea of Bookbgone came by and picked up the books and brought them to their facility in Union. They were immediately transferred to be delivered to Belmar, NJ where they will be distributed to the public library as well as the Belmar Elementary school. There were so many volunteers, but the stand out ones...are, Juli and Phil Lipoff, Dave Sinclair, Chris Costanza and Melissa Sheehy. Tuscan Elementary School and Seth Boyden School are currently holding book donation drives to benefit schools whose libraries were destroyed by Hurricane Sandy. "A …
Tuesday, November 20, 2012
The move was announced at the Board of Education meeting
Kevin Mason, a science teacher at Maplewood Middle School, will become the new assistant principal at Tuscan Elementary School, the board of education confirmed Monday. Mason’s promotion follows other recent district changes, including the promotion of teacher Theodore Panayoutou as Tuscan School assistant to the principal. Previous Assistant Principal Marianne Hess moved to South Mountain School this fall after Benita Samuels became principal of Marshall School. Mason received his Bachelor’s degree in Science from Morehouse College as well as his Master’s degree in teaching from Montclair State University. He earned his principal certification after successfully completing the NJ EXCEL program. He has been the site supervisor for the …
Friday, October 19, 2012
Theodore Panayoutou becomes Tuscan's interim Assistant to the Principal.
Malikah Tamar Majeed, principal of Tuscan School, sent a letter to families annoucing the promotion of teacher Theodore Panayoutou as Tuscan School Assistant to the Principal. "Mr. P" began serving in his new role this week, replacing Marianne Hess. Hess moved to South Mountain School this month after Benita Samuels became principal of Marshall School. What follows is the letter Majeed sent to the Tuscan community: Dear Tuscan Family, Please join me in congratulating Mr. P! Last night the Board of Education approved the appointment of Mr. Theodore Panayoutou as Tuscan School Assistant to the Principal. This temporary position will help maintain our momentum at Tuscan School while we search for a permanent Assistant Principal. As you may …
Tuesday, October 2, 2012
Principal Tina Lehn and district announce replacement for Bonita Samuels.
South Mountain School Principal Tina Lehn announced yesterday that Marianne Hess will be the school's new Assistant Principal, effective Oct. 8. Hess has been Assistant Principal at Tuscan School for the last three years, according to a letter Lehn issued to the school community. Hess attended elementary, middle and high school in the South Orange - Maplewood School District and returned as a teacher before taking her current position at Tuscan. Hess replaces Bonita Samuels, who was recently named principal at Marshall School. "Mrs. Hess will bring her many talents to our school," said Lehn in her letter. "She cares deeply about children, and will be a strong and hard working partner as we move forward to support our South Mountain …
Saturday, March 24, 2012
Three local elementary schools showcased young talent on Saturday. Upload your photos and videos here!
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Saturday, March 24, 2012
Saturday was a busy day for local parents of future stars of song and stage, as three elementary schools — Clinton, Tuscan and Seth Boyen — hosted plays and variety shows. Here, we have some video and pictures of the Seth Boyden Variety Show (and this is only from Act I!). Upload your photos and videos here to share your child's/children's highlights from this spectacular Saturday of South Orange and Maplewood showstoppers!
Risa Olinsky
11:26 am on Thursday, December 6, 2012
Claire, would you or someone consider doing this a 2nd time? I know there are so many books around our house from my kids childhood that could be donated. The catch is I need them here to go through them and they won't be home until after the holidays. So, if there was another opportunity say in Jan. that would be great. Thanks so much for organizing such a great idea!!! more ›