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As a reminder, OBTPS will close for the Thanksgiving holiday beginning with an early dismissal schedule today, Wednesday, November 23. Our schools reopen after the holiday on Monday, November 28. Happy Thanksgiving Old Bridge.
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Old Bridge Families:
In January of 2022, the New Jersey State Legislature passed a law restricting law enforcement personnel from within 100 feet of a polling place. Because public schools are polling locations in Old Bridge and we rely upon uniformed law enforcement at every school to secure our facilities, this legislation severely interferes with our community-based plan to safeguard our schools keeping our students and staff safe. Please keep in mind that polling places require no identification or screening of those entering a facility to cast a ballot. These practices are counter-intuitive to those committed to keeping schools safe. Subsequently, the district administration has requested to have elections removed from schools, without success.
Therefore, future school calendars will schedule election and primary days accordingly without classes in session. June 7, 2022 is a primary day in which 10 Old Bridge Schools are utilized polling places. Because this new legislation impedes our ability to secure schools in a manner you have become accustomed to and trust, OBTPS will utilize our second scheduled emergency closure day on June 7, 2022 with no classes in session. The last day of school will not be affected by this modification and will remain Tuesday, June 21, 2022 in accordance with the district approved calendar.
Please use this information to make any childcare arrangements accordingly and I apologize for any inconvenience. As always, safe learning environments remain our primary goal.
Be well, be kind, and believe in Old Bridge
David Cittadino
Superintendent of Schools
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Memorial upcoming events
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REMINDER: If you ordered Krispy Kreme donuts from the Memorial PTA, pick up will be Wednesday, April 13th from 3:30-6:30
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REMINDER: If you ordered Krispy Kreme donuts from the Memorial PTA, pick up will be Wednesday, April 13th from 3:30-6:30
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Old Bridge Township Public Schools is receiving federal funds through the American Rescue Plan-Elementary and Secondary School Emergency Relief fund (ARP-ESSER). Districts receiving ESSER III funding are required to solicit public comment and input on a Safe Return to In-Person Instruction and Continuity of Services Plan. The plan will be continuously updated based on input and feedback from staff, parents/guardians, and community members. Please complete the following survey by April 13, 2022. Thank you for participating.
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If you ordered Krispy Kreme donuts from the Memorial PTA pick up will be on Wednesday, April 13th from 3:30-6:30. Thank you for your support.
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Old Bridge Township Public Schools is receiving federal funds through the American Rescue Plan-Elementary and Secondary School Emergency Relief fund (ARP-ESSER). Districts receiving ESSER III funding are required to solicit public comment and input on a Safe Return to In-Person Instruction and Continuity of Services Plan. The plan will be continuously updated based on input and feedback from staff, parents/guardians, and community members. Please complete the following survey by February 23, 2022. Thank you for participating.
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Memorial PTA invites you to: STEAM Museum on Monday February 28th. Please RSVP if you would like to attend. Space is limited per slot.
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Board Briefs - January 2022 - https://5il.co/14pue
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District information relating to the new CDC/DOH Guidelines will be coming out tonight.
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Old Bridge Township Public Schools is receiving federal funds through the American Rescue Plan-Elementary and Secondary School Emergency Relief fund (ARP-ESSER). Districts receiving ESSER III funding are required to solicit public comment and input on a Safe Return to In-Person Instruction and Continuity of Services Plan. The plan will be continuously updated based on input and feedback from staff, parents/guardians, and community members. Please complete the following survey by December 14, 2021. Thank you for participating.
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Reminder Memorial PTA Holiday Sale
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βοΈPTA Holiday Shop December 1st
ONE DAY ONLY. βοΈ
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Reminder Parent Portal Opens on Monday, November 29th to schedule Parent Teacher Conferences. Please log into your parent portal.
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Picture RETAKE Day December 9th. To download the form please go to the Memorial Backpack
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Picture Day is tomorrow. October 28th.
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Red Ribbon Week 2021! Drug free looks good on me!
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Fire Dept. 2021 Open House π
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π» Memorial PTA Trunk or Treat. Forms going home today. π
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