Dear Piscataway Families,
After being back to school for three weeks, everyone is starting to settle into a routine. Students are getting comfortable with their schools and their teachers; teachers are forging bonds with their classes; and parents have the tools and the information to help their children succeed. Our Back to School Nights wrapped up last week, and we hope that parents found them useful in starting the school year off right. If you were not able to attend, be sure to stay in contact with your child’s teacher and school leaders to build and strengthen the connection between home and school.
With October around the corner, we want to let you know about some special celebrations and observance coming up that we hope parents and students will find enriching.
Week of Respect, Oct. 3-7: Schools will engage students in activities and lessons that highlight the importance of showing respect to peers, authority figures, and themselves.
School Violence Awareness Week, Oct. 17-21: Schools will work with students on ways to prevent violence in schools, including age-appropriate discussions about conflict resolution, bullying, student diversity, and tolerance.
Red Ribbon Week, Oct. 24-28: Schools will focus on giving student age-appropriate lessons and activities on the dangers of substance abuse and the importance of mental health.
We feel these special theme weeks will help foster a safer and more uplifting school environment that will last throughout the year.
Thank you.
Dr. Frank Ranelli
Superintendent of Schools