The Ewing Public Schools Board of Education BOE Briefs: November 23rd, 2020

Important District Communication: District Pivots to Virtual Learning Monday, November 30th - Friday, December 4th

The entire school district will pivot to a fully virtual learning platform for the week of Monday, November 30th to Friday, December 4th. Our goal is to reopen our in-person learning programs on Monday, December 7th. Please read the important letter from Superintendent Nitti.

Important District Communication: COVID-19 Update Tuesday, November 17th, 2020

CONTACT TRACING IS COMPLETE! We learned today that an Antheil Elementary School student has tested positive for COVID-19. That student was last in school on Friday, November 13th. Contact tracing is currently being conducted by our in-district certified contact investigators. Staff and students deemed to be in close contact will be shifted to virtual work. Upon completion of contact tracing, Antheil Elementary School will send out an Instant Alert. 'Click' for additional important information.

Ewing High School and Fisher Middle School Parent Letter Change in Program

As was previously communicated prior to the start of the school year, there is an opportunity for FMS and EHS students to switch to another program for the second (2nd) quarter which begins November 16th. It is expected that students will then remain in this placement for the remainder of the 2020-2021 school year. The Genesis Parent Access Registration Request Change Form will be available November 18th -24th . Only complete the Genesis registration form if you want to request a change in your child’s learning program. You do not need to complete the registration form for your child to remain in their current program. You will indicate whether your child will switch to the In-Person School or the Virtual Learning Program 2.0. 'CLICK' this headline for important information.

Ewing Schools Welcome New School Security Coordinators

As we make our way through the 20-21 school year, the Ewing Schools are welcoming two new School Security Coordinators to serve the students and school community. John Stemler joins Antheil Elementary School as their new School Security Coordinator. Mr. Stemler recently retired after 27 years of service with the Ewing Township Police Department, rising from patrol officer to police chief, a position he held from 2014 until his retirement earlier this year. William Wolverton is joining the Fisher Middle School team as their new School Security Coordinator. Mr. Wolverton joins the Ewing Schools after his retirement from the Ewing Police Department where he served for 25 years as a Patrol Officer and Detective. Please join us giving them a warm welcome to the Ewing Schools community.

Important District Communication: FMS and OBA to be Fully Virtual until Monday, November 30th

CONTRACT TRACING IS COMPLETED! We have learned that a second Fisher Middle School staff member has tested positive for COVID-19. Neither staff member was a classroom teacher, and one had worked mostly virtually with students and has not been in the building since November 2nd. Contact tracing and notifications of potentially impacted students are currently taking place regarding the newest case. FMS and OBA will send out an instant alert when the process is completed. Based upon feedback and “best practice” guidance from public health officials and other stakeholders with relevance and expertise, we have made the decision to make Fisher Middle School and the O’Brien Academy fully virtual until Monday, November 30th. (A Day)

Important District Communication: FMS to be Fully Virtual on Friday, November 13th 2020

We learned today that a staff member at Fisher Middle School tested positive for COVID-19. Due to our daily screening and protocols, that staff member has not been at the school since Monday, November 2nd. We also learned about a potential home exposure for a student. As a result, Fisher Middle School will be Fully Virtual for all students on Friday, November 13th. Please 'click' for letter from the Superintendent.

EHS Athletics Celebrate Fall Senior Student-Athletes

Please 'click' this headline to view photographs of our senior student-athletes being honored by their coaches and teammates.

Governor’s Educator of the Year Program - Staff and Parent Nomination Form

The New Jersey Department of Education has announced a new process for the Governor’s Educator of the Year Program. We are proud to have caring and dedicated educators who positively impact the lives of our students and support the district mission of “providing a foundation for life”. If you would like to nominate a teacher for this award, please complete the attached Nomination Form and narrative. The Nomination Form will also be available on your building website and/or main office counter. All nomination forms are due to your building’s principal by November 11, 2020.

Week of Respect in the Ewing Schools!

The first Monday in October of each school year is designated as the Week of Respect in New Jersey! School districts observe this week by providing age-appropriate instruction focusing on promoting a positive and harmonious learning environment. Please 'click' to take a look around the Ewing Schools as we celebrated the Week of Respect!