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Students and staff at McManus Middle School at the school’s garden on July 24. Back row, from left, are secretary Helen Koby, math teacher Christine Miskov, Vice Principal Wayne Happel, science teacher Patricia Klingert, and Principal Peter Fingerlin. In front are incoming sixth-graders Hunter DeGregorio and Adam Johnson.

Staff and students at McManus Middle School in Linden were working on the school’s vegetable garden on Tuesday, July 24, picking vegetables, tending to plants and putting down mulch.

The garden is funded through a Union County “Kids Dig In” grant. It’s the second year the school has planted the garden, doubling from four beds to eight this year. They are growing kale, tomatoes, eggplant, squash, jalapeños, honeydew, cantaloupe and more.

The produce is donated to needy families at the school first, then to the county's senior nutrition program at Linden’s John T. Gregorio Recreation Center and a food pantry run by the Linden Interfaith Network for Community Service (LINCS). The grant requires that 30 percent of the produce goes to charity.

School No. 2 students and staff in their garden on June 20. From left are Madison Karamath, Zaire Fields, Ethan Torres, teacher Frank Minniti, Oscar Martinez, Mohmad Safe, Rania Khurram, Hannah Valverde, Emilie Sanon, teacher Agnieszka Halat, and Xavier Ligon.

“Kids Dig In” gardens are growing at several Linden Public Schools, including School No. 2, School No. 5, School No. 6, and the Academy of Excellence alternative high school.

School No. 4 teachers washing lettuce that was harvested from the school’s garden for a salad bar party for students on June 20. From left are Maria Cioffi, Jamie Schrafft and Melissa Miceli.

A garden at School No. 4, in its third year, is funded through the New Jersey Agricultural Society’s Learning Through Gardening grant, which seeks to teach students to make healthier food choices and take better care of their environment, all while making learning more exciting.

Alvernia University

The following Central Jersey residents at Alvernia University in Philadelphia were named to the spring dean's list: Timothy Bailey of Monroe, Karina Desai of Old Bridge, Erin Devlin of Rahway,  Katelyn Dougherty of Clark, Samantha Homan of Princeton, Matthew Junio of Edison, Siri Myhre of Cranford, Arielle Phillips of Old Bridge, Sara Rustemeyer of Colonia, Victoria Seamon of Somerset, Caleigh Van Der Veer of Monmouth Junction, Jessica Van Dusen of Monroe. Students must achieve a grade-point average of 3.5 

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Carleton College

Simon Bilsky-Rollins of Princeton received a bachelor's degree in computer science, cum laude from Carleton College in Minnesota on June 9.

Georgia Institute of Technology

The following Central Jersey residents at Georgia Institute of Technology in Atlanta, Georgia, were named to the spring dean's list: Raghav Gupta, Shrivathsav Seshan of Plainsboro, David Arida of East Brunswick, Sana Ajani, Chirag Gurukiran, Shravan Hariharan, Shreya Keshive, Tina Lu, Ankita Verma of Edison, Bharat Kanwar of Kendall Park. Students must achieve a grade-point average of 3.0.

High Point University

The following Central Jersey residents received their degrees from High Point University in North Carolina in the spring: Peter A. Falgiano of Piscataway, Megan Elizabeth McDonald of Skillman, Julia Ann Zipp of South Plainfield.

ALSO: The following residents were named to the spring dean's list: McKenzie Cooper of Cranford, Ninotchka Guasch of Dunellen, Kelley Gosling of Edison. Students must achieve a grade-point average of 3.5.

Lehigh University

The following Central Jersey residents at Lehigh University in Pennsylvania were named to spring dean's list: Cranford: Richard Barry, Luke Christiano, Amelia Templeton; East Brunswick: Russell Caratenuto; Kendall Park: Jack Goodman; Metuchen: Gabriella Cyran; Monmouth Junction: Marley Cohen, Alexandra Machlis, Anil Morisetti; Old Bridge: Rose Marini; Princeton:Matthew Donahue, Samantha Fynn, Matthew Herwig, Dylan Karchere-Sun, Emily Segal; Rahway: Matthew Thoonkuzhy; Students must achieve a grade-point average of 3.6

Loyola University Maryland

The following Central Jersey residents received their degrees on May 19 from Loyola University Maryland: 

Carteret: Cassandra Weaver, bachelor's degree in History

Colonia: Brittany Dattilo,  bachelor's degree in communication

Cranford: Margaret McKay, bachelor's degree in business administration; John Piassek, bachelor's degree in business administration

East Brunswick: Allison Loeser, bachelor's degree in speech-language-hearing science, Spanish

Edison: Marc Acevedo, bachelor's degree in computer science

Kendall Park: Anna Rose Waniak, bachelor's degree in art history, English literature

Linden: Emily Bledsoe, bachelor's degree in speech-language-hearing science; Kyle Musialowicz, bachelor's degree in accounting

Monmouth Junction: Anastasia Enriquez, bachelor's degree in biology/psychology

Monroe: Thomas Sorrentino, bachelor's degree in business administration

Old Bridge: Andrea Acosta, bachelor's degree in computer science

Piscataway: Bernadette Leano, bachelor's degree in business administration

Plainsboro: Manal Arma, bachelor's degree in French, global studies

Sayreville: Katelyn Allen, bachelor's degree in elementary education

South River: Tyler Pituk, bachelor's degree in psychology

Miami University

The following Central Jersey residents at Miami University in Ohio were named to the spring dean's list: Caroline Forrey, Anjali Prior, Josh Isaacs of Princeton.

Monroe College

The following Central Jersey residents received their degrees from Monroe College in New York on June 13:

Jigar Gandhi of Edison, master's degree in business management

Jada Hutchins of Roselle, bachelor's degree in hospitality management

Paul Rizzuto of Linden, bachelor's degree in business management

Shadonna Whetstone of Roselle, associate's degree in criminal justice.

Roger Williams University

The following Central Jersey residents received their degrees in May from Roger Williams University in Bristol, Rhode Island:

Cagnie Antczak of Kendall Park, bachelor's degree in criminal justice, summan cum laude

Tyler Davis of Cranford, bachelor's degree in architecture, magna cum laude

Phoebe Hare of Princeton, bachelor's degree in psychology

Nicole Portuese of Cranford, bachelor's degree in marine biology

Michael Rossi of Dayton, bachelor's degree in engineering/civil engineering specialization

Quinnipiac University

The following Central Jersey residents received their degrees from Quinnipiac University in Connecticut:

Cranford:  David Acocella, bachelor's degree in history; Laura Van Horn, bachelor's degree in health science studies

Dayton: Colleen DiBiase, bachelor's degree in nursing

East Brunswick: Alexandra Goldstein, bachelor's degree in health science studies

Edison: Caitlin Collins, bachelor's degree in health science studies

Kendall Park: Danielle McGregor, bachelor in nursing

Metuchen: Corinne Coscia, bachelor's degree in health science studies

Monroe Township:  Joseph Amato, bachelor's degree in computer information systems

Old Bridge:  Ryan Slattery, bachelor's degree in finance

Piscataway:  Nisha Gandhi, bachelor's degree in independent major

Somerset:  Michelle Furtuna, bachelor's degree in international business; Nicholas Morisi, bachelor's degree in behavioral neuroscience
 
South River: Daniel Schirmacher, bachelor's degree in finance.

ALSO: The following residents were named to the spring dean's list: Avenel: Jennifer Mulrooney; Colonia:  Alexa Arzano, Tara Della Torre, Monica Dominguez, Victoria Machado; Cranford: Jessica Brown, Laura Van Horn; Dayton: Colleen DiBiase; Dunellen: Jordan Hansen; East Brunswick: Amanda Evans, Alexandra Goldstein; Edison: Nicole Gacsi, Catherine Martin; Fords: Kelsey Mestres; Kendall Park: Danielle McGregor; Monroe Township: Joseph Amato, Gianna Vassallo, Molly Wilson; Old Bridge: Julianna Coscia,  Patrycja Piekarewicz, Ryan Slattery; Piscataway: Nisha Gandhi; Plainsboro: Jared Mann, Jennie Rothschild; Roselle Park: Morgan Literate; Skillman: Jessica Lee, Jake Vlacich; 
Somerset: Heather Pleus, Rachel Reyes; South Plainfield: Megan Forster; South River: Daniel Schirmacher. Students must achieve a grade-point average of 3.5.

Rutgers University

The Middle States Commission on Higher Education recently voted to reaffirm Rutgers’ accreditation for the next nine years following visits from a team of peer evaluators who commended the university for its focus on affordability and accessibility.

The decision completes a multiyear examination of the progress that Rutgers has made since its last Middle States review in 2008, President Robert Barchi wrote in a letter to the university community. The next evaluation visit is scheduled for 2026-2027.

“As I noted in my prior communications on reaccreditation, access to federal and state funding, scholarships, grants, student loans, and research financing all hinge on the university’s accreditation, which is also critical to the public’s trust in the value of a Rutgers education,’’ Barchi said.

A nine-member team of peer evaluators visited Rutgers locations in February and March of 2018 and met with board members, faculty, students and administrators across the university.

Following the visits the team presented a written report that commended Rutgers for:

  • Living a deeper mission than its focus on excellence in teaching, research and service. Their focus on affordability and accessibility across geography, and economic, ethnic, and racial differences is noteworthy.
  • Transformational change with respect to planning, resources and institutional improvement through systems that support quantifiable metrics and deeper understanding of operational efficiency.
  • Sustained commitment to demonstrating excellence in educational effectiveness and the examination of educational effectiveness.
  • Accomplishing its merger with the University of Medicine and Dentistry of New Jersey (UMDNJ) in a thoughtful and effective manner.

Rutgers started preparing in the fall of 2015 for the culmination of the accreditation cycle with the Middle States Commission – a peer-based membership association dedicated to promoting standards of excellence and improvement in higher education.

More than 100 faculty, administrators, students and members of Rutgers’ governing boards conducted an intensive self-study of the university, soliciting input from the entire Rutgers community both online and through a series of campus forums and group presentations.

The final 109-page self-study report was compiled as a comprehensive reflection on Rutgers’ strengths and challenges, touching every aspect of the university – from academic programs, planning and governance to support for the student experience.  The report included an executive summary and appendices, with links to over 1,000 documents and websites, which was presented to the Middle States Commission in February in preparation for the visits.

Barbara Lee, the university’s senior vice president for academic affairs, and Ann Gould, a faculty member in the School of Environmental and Biological Sciences’ Department of Plant Biology and immediate past chair of the Rutgers University Senate, led a 25-member self-study steering committee that finalized the report.

Saint Peter's University

The following Central Jersey residents at Saint Peter's University in Jersey City were named to the dean's list: Carteret: Diego Herrer , Alexander Slawinski; Colonia: Jonathan Brigande; Cranford: William Doolan; Edison: Andrew Galarza, Madel Liquido, Faye Manansala, Christopher Micak; Franklin Park: Lydia Stephens-Remy; Hillside: Anthony Rodrigues; Jamesburg: William Maresca, Snjezana Rajkovic-Guerra, Sophia Touri; Kenilworth: Sonia De Sousa; Linden: Quincy Arrindell, Deanna Augustin, Jessica Dominguez, Alexis Dulko, Maria Home-Gomez, Melisa Melendez, Evelyn Ortiz, Deyna Tello, Loudjie Theodore; Monmouth Junction: Ibn Arrington;  Monroe Township: Christy Alteria; New Brunswick: Jacqueline Lopez-Flores, Jovanna Larose,  Kimberly Ramirez; Old Bridge: Carlos Donou; Parlin: Alexandria Thomas; Perth Amboy: Emily Caba, Alba Holguin, Keila Jimenez, Ariana La Rosa, Nathalie Tejeda, Norky Torres, Doraliza Urena; Piscataway: Alexandra Antonucci, Newstein Chang, Sebastian Lopez, Michell Mills, Gamell Pascal; Rahway: Dejanae Faison, Christopher Stradford; Roselle: Felicia Firmin, Tiana Grullon, Taisha Mathieu; Roselle Park:  Diego Chavez; Somerset: Karalyn Floyd; South Amboy: Ara Herrera, Sydney Kurfehs; Union: Joshua Cezar, Hunter Criollo, Kiana Fitchett, Kiana Fitchett, Coleen Grant, Christopher Rodrigues, Isaiah Torres; Vauxhall: Latoya Salaam.

During the 2018 commencement ceremony, the following students were honored: The Pavonia Media was presented to Christopher Shane Micak of Edison. The Bucciarelli Graduate Education Medal was presented to Erika Michelle Charles of Jamesburg. The Hopper Medal, in honor of Commodore Grace M. Hopper, was presented to Marvin Mendez of Perth Amboy. The SPCS Medal was presented to Michell Angella Mills of Piscataway. The Joanne Amato Memorial Award in Nursing was presented to Sydney Lynn Kurfehs of South Amboy. The Public Policy Media was presented to Milagros Solis of Rahway.

Stonehill College

Celine Maligranda of Monroe Township was named to the spring dean's list at Stonehill College in Massachusetts. Students must achieve a grade-point average of 3.5.

The State University of New York/Oneonta

Laurel Fox of Monroe Township was named to the spring dean's list at The State University of New York/Oneonta. Students must achieve grade-point average of 3.5.

The State University of New York/New Paltz

Jesse Herman of Edison received his degree from the State University of New York/New Paltz.

University of Findlay

Chiebuka Chukwuneke of Edison was named to the spring dean's list at the University of Findlay in Ohio. Students must achieve a grade-point average of 3.5.

University of Iowa

Jennifer Chiurco of Princeton, received a master's degree in medicine in the spring from the University of Iowa in Iowa City.

University of Minnesota Twin Cities

The following Central Jersey residents at the University of Minnesota were named to the spring dean's list: Rachel S. Rubenfeld of Metuchen and Robert Orokos of North Brunswick. 

University of New Hampshire

The following Central Jersey residents at the University of New Hampshire in Durham, New Hampshire, were named to the spring dean's list: Ross Doerier of Princeton, honors; Victoria Bandera of East Brunswick, highest honors; Lisa D'Alessandro of Iselin, honors; Jamie Bowman of Somerset, highest honors. Students must achieve a grade point average of 3.85 (highest honors) 3.65 (high honors) and 3.5 (honors).

University of New Haven

Shalem Lakkepogu of Carteret received a master's degree in healthcare administration in May from the University of New Haven in Connecticut.

ALSO: The following residents were named to the spring dean's list: Carteret: Peter Agliata; Edison: Michelle Ascencio, Emily King, Anthony Raccuia; Kendall Park: Samantha Orokos; Metuchen: Angela Mastropietro; Monroe Township: Carissa Cavallo, Mackenzie Conroy, Julia Davies, Alexander Hyman; North Brunswick: Alexandra Farah; Perth Amboy: Diana Perez, Nicole Rivera; South Plainfield: Matthew Lind.

University of North Georgia

Edward Sheridan of East Brunswick spent six weeks at University of North Georgia (UNG) learning Arabic, Chinese, Japanese, Korean, or Russian in the Summer Language Institute (SLI), an intensive, immersive program. 

University of Rhode Island

The following Central Jersey residents received their degrees on May 20 from the University of Rhode Island in Rhode Island:

Clark: John Ralph Ferrentino, doctor's degree in pharmacy, bachelor's degree in biology, summa cum laude; Candice Mason, bachelor's degree in communication studies, summa cum laude

Cranbury: Gretchen Lang, bachelor's degree in nursing; Izabela Mikulska, bachelor's degree in human development and family studies

Highland Park: Naama Sigal Malomet, bachelor's degree in french, magna cum laude

East Brunswick: Lindsay Nicole Denenberg, bachelor's degree in human development and family studies; Gabrielle Sachs of East Brunswick, bachelor's degree in health studies; Haley Rose Stab, bachelor's degree in textiles, fashion merchandising and design, cum laude

Edison: Derek Allen, bachelor's degree in English

Old Bridge: Nicole Brennan, master's degree in oceanography

Piscataway: Pat William Procaccini, doctor's degree in physical therapy

Plainsboro: Kerry E. Shanaberger, bachelor's degree in public relations

Roselle Park: Jennifer G. Lebow, bachelor's degree in nursing

Sayreville: Colton F. Hurley, bachelor's degree in economics

Somerset: Marc Hani Fares, doctor's degree in pharmacy cum laude

South River: Micaela Consuelo Estevez, bachelor's degree in public relations;Chandler Fisher, bachelor's degree in marine affairs. 

University of the Sciences

The following Central Jersey residents received their degrees on May 23 from the University of the Sciences in Philadelphia: 

Avenel: Simran Sangu, bachelor's degree in biomedical sciences and a minor in exercise science and wellness management

Clark: Alexa Chavez, bachelor's degree in pharmaceutical and healthcare studies 

Dayton: Deep Patel, doctor's degree in pharmacy; Vamsi Suryadevara, doctor's degree in pharmacy; Nessreen Ghanem, bachelor's degree in pharmaceutical and healthcare studies, magna cum laude

East Brunwick: Shreya Rajgandhi, bachelor's degree in health science and a minor in social science; Hamid Rostamizadeh, doctor's degree inpharmacy 

East Windsor: Mark Mikaeal, doctor's degree in pharmacy 

Edison: Fatima Ali, doctor's degree in pharmacy; Chiedozie Chukwuneke, doctor's degree in pharmacy; Caitlin Finnegan, master's degree in occupational therapy, cum laude; Ami Patel, doctor's degree in pharmacy, cum laude; Karishma Shelley, doctor's degree in pharmacy, cum laude; Mandy Yi, master's degree in physician assistant studies; Krishna Patel, bachelor's degree in pharmaceutical and healthcare studies  Henika Shah, bachelor's degree in health science, cum laude

Fords: Darious Sunny, bachelor's degree in pharmaceutical and healthcare studies, cum laude 

Franklin Park: Doris Forestal,  doctor's degree in health policy; Krina Patel, bachelor's degree in health science  

Iselin: Akash Lavani, bachelor's degree in pharmaceutical and healthcare studies 

Kendall Park: Nazeeb Chowdhury, doctor's degree in pharmacy 

Monmouth Junction: Charmi Mehta, bachelor's degree in pharmaceutical sciences; Daniel Michael, doctor's degree in pharmacy; Shivam Patel, bachelor's degree in biomedical and a minor in neuroscience and social science, summa cum laude

North Brunswick: Pooja Patel, doctor's degree in pharmacy 

Old Bridge: Sanam Hemrajani, doctor's degree in physical therapy 

Parlin: Nicholas Guzman, bachelor's degree in pharmaceutical and healthcare studies 

Piscataway: Soonyip Huang, doctor's degree in pharmacy; Sidnee Nicholls, bachelor's degree in pharmacology and toxicology; Jay Patel, doctor's degree in pharmacy, magna cum laude; Kajel Patel, bachelor's degree in biomedical sciences; Shival Patel, doctor's degree in pharmacy; Aimee Estrellado,  bachelor's degree in health science, summa cum laude 

Plainsboro: Grant Lee, doctor's degree in pharmacy, cum laude; Vinita Yadav, bachelor's degree in biomedical sciences, magna cum laude; Neil Shah, bachelor's degree in pharmaceutical and healthcare studies, summa cum laude; Christine Xu, bachelor's degree in pharmaceutical and healthcare studies degree 

Princeton: Teja Ghanta, bachelor's degree in pharmacology and toxicology; Rachel Kim, doctor's degree in  pharmacy; Karishma Patel, doctor's degree in pharmacy, cum laude 

Rahway: Rolland Mansing, bachelor's degree in pharmaceutical and healthcare studies

Somerset: Nicolette Cerminaro, doctor's degree in pharmacy and a minor in healthcare business; Yati Patel, master's degree in physician assistant studies; Tejumade Akande, bachelor's degree in pharmaceutical and healthcare studies 

South Amboy: Rudra Patel, bachelor's degree in pharmaceutical and healthcare studies.

ALSO: The following residents were named to the spring dean's list: Sameer Akhtar of Princeton, Kanika Jethani of Dayton, Nikki Bharucha of Matawan, Mariam Dar of North Brunswick, Shivsai Gongalla of Princeton, Abhinav Illendula of Monmouth Jct, Nicholas Makosiej of Clark, Shivam Patel of Monmouth Junction, Subhadra Thampi of Dayton, Vinita Yadav of Plainsboro, Conner Chee of Kendall Park, Pallavi Kawatra of Matawan, Kyle Yetsko of Edison, Parth Patel of Somerset, Michelle Chow of Monroe Township, Leena Johnson of North Brunswick, Alexander Kim of Princeton, Shanaya Patel of Somerset, Aditi Sheth of East Brunswick, Isabel Soriaga of Metuchen, Melissa Yang of Plainsboro, Fatima Ali of Edison, Mai Aly of Parlin, Brian Borys of Roselle Park, Nicolette Cerminaro of Somerset, Nazeeb Chowdhury of Kendall Park, Soonyip Huang of Piscataway, Rachel Kim of Princeton, Jessica Lapczynski of Metuchen, Grant Lee of Plainsboro, Daniel Michael of Monmouth Junction, Deep Patel of Dayton, Jay Patel of Piscataway, Karishma Patel of Princeton, Pooja Patel of North Brunswick, Shival Patel of Piscataway, Hamid Rostamizadeh of East Brunswick, Karishma Shelley, Disha Soni, Anu Verma of Edison, Andrew Aitken of Fords, Shubh Ambavi of Kendall Park, Lauryn Owusu of Spotswood, Radha Patel of Old Bridge, Neil Shah of Plainsboro, Ayush Sood of Metuchen, Kathleen Villarama, Sanam Hemrajani of Old Bridge, Nora Osman of Plainsboro, Jessica Patel of Monroe, Michael Davis of Colonia, Aimee Estrellado of Piscataway, Peter Ng of Kendall Park, Jenna Patel of Edison, Krina Patel of Franklin Park, Michael Perez of Metuchen, Mariam Shabber, Zainab Shabber of Piscataway, Nihar Patel of Edison, Angeline Danan of Piscataway, Samanvita Ivaturi of Monmouth Jct, Krupa Parikh of Piscataway. Students must achieve a grade-point average of 3.4.

University of Scranton

The following Central Jersey residents at the University of Scranton in Pennsylvania were named to the spring dean's list: Avenel: Paige T. Nonnenmacher; Clark: Travis J. Adams, Reilly R. Mullin, Christopher R. Vieira; Colonia: Michelle N. D'Alessandro, Bryan E. Gorczyca; Cranford: Lauren M. Byrne, Hannah M. DeMars, Emily E. Harvan, Leah M. Jayne, Thomas C. Trotter; East Brunswick: Marissa A. Lang; Edison: Cristina M. Cacoilo;  Kendall Park: Elizabeth K. Kenny; Linden: Erin F. Alexander of Linden; Matawan: Elena M. Loeffler, Samantha R. Schussler, Melissa L. Valazza; Middlesex: Caitlin A. Doherty; Milltown: Colleen M. McPartlan, Nicholas M. Mohr; Monmouth Junction: Heather M. De Bari, Meaghan I. Reeder, Nicole T. Rutman; Monroe Township: Alexandra S. Koutsoubis, Alyssa J. Olcott; Parlin: Meagan R. Scheider; Perth Amboy: Jenna M. Gulics, Ashlin K. Martir; Piscataway: Emily A. Sturgeon-Turso; Princeton: Lauren K. Roberto; Somerset: Michael P. Diana; Fords: Tiffany J. Smith; South Amboy: Kelly S. O'Donnell. Students must achieve a grade-point average of 3.5.

University of Wisconsin-Madison

The following Central Jersey residents at the University of Wisconsin-Madison were named to the spring dean's list: East Brunswick: Zachary Adams,  Alvin Lee, honor, Amy So; Edison: Rachel Piltser, high honors; Skillman: Marina Reed, high honor; Somerset: Micah Johnson.

Western New England University

Michael Crowley of Edison, received a bachelor's degree in electrical engineering, magna cum laude and dean's list.

ALSO: The following residents were named to the spring dean's list: Dimple Patel of Piscataway and Kirti Rajput of Metuchen.

Wheaton College

Lauren Lee of East Brunswick was named to the spring dean's list at Wheaton College in Illinois. Students must achieve a grade-point average of 3.5.

Widener University

The following Central Jersey residents at Widener University in Pennsylvania were named to the spring dean's list: Cole Cusanelli of Monroe, Brielle Errico of Monmouth Junction, Imrin Goraya of South Plainfield, Yesha Patel of Monroe Township, Austin Rivera of Edison, Samantha Lucas of Monroe Township,Leena Kasa of East Brunswick. Students must achieve a grade-point average of 3.5

Rise of the Robots students collaborate to prepare their robot for a tug-of-war competition.

Woodbridge Township's Summer Enrichment Program

Under the leadership of the Gifted and Talented (G&T) department, the Woodbridge Township School District partnered with the Woodbridge Recreation Department to offer Woodbridge’s fifth annual Summer Enrichment Program during this summer.

Students of all ages throughout the district’s 24 schools registered through the Recreation Department for morning and/or afternoon Enrichment classes including: Rise of the Robots, Mr. O the Science Pro’s Space Camp, Guitar Hero!, Coding Olympics, Are You Smarter than a 5th Grader?, Circuits Galore, Harry Potter Camp, Create with Code, Arf! The Musical, Ultimate Ukelele, American Sign Language, Stop Motion Animation, Rube Goldberg Machines, Solar System Science, Video Game Designers, and Wow! Wildlife Paintings. 

The camp-style classes, taught by G&T teachers as well as other teachers from Woodbridge Township schools, were offered for one week in July and one week in August.  These fun-focused classes provided the opportunity for all students to participate in Enrichment opportunities and ensured that the learning continues in Woodbridge all summer long.

— Christina E. Lugo Vreeland, supervisor of Gifted and Talented, Woodbridge Township School District,christina.vreeland@woodbridge.k12.nj.us

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