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Ms. Necole Jadick, Principal
Mrs. Josephine Ramirez, Elementary School Counselor
Theunis Dey Elementary School
“Theunis Dey Students Stand Up, We Don’t Stand By”
Theunis Dey Vision Statement
To create a climate & culture that remains mindful that students are always first by encouraging open and ongoing communication, cooperation, and collaboration. Our school community is committed to working together to meet students’ social, emotional, and academic needs in order to empower all students to feel Capable, Connected, and Contributing.
Character.org (Formerly Character Education Partnership – CEP)
National advocate and leader for the character education movement.
Schools of Character Program Not a competition - opportunity to go through a
rigorous process of feedback and coaching recognition for growth and excellence in the area of
character development through Character.org's 11 Principles of Effective Character Education framework.
Over 300 schools so far are National Schools of Character.
2015 - 64 schools and 3 districts
Theunis Dey Elementary School
National School of Character 2015-2020
State School of Character 2013-2015
What Does It Mean?
Mrs. Ramirez and Mrs. Hoogstrate presented at NJ Alliance for Social Emotional and Character Development (NJASECD)
We will be honored at the 22nd Forum on Character Education in Atlanta, GA October 15th-18th, 2015
Mentor other schools seeking National School of Character status
We continue doing what we do!
Timeline
Under the leadership of Dr. Laura Russomano and the guidance of Mrs. Heather Bobrowsky, TD applied for national title in 2013 Named State School of Character Given feedback on how to improve and reapply
Reduce 10 Core Values to 5
Used 2014 as a year for implementation of feedback Applied December 2014 Received word on State School of Character Award –
March 2015 Character.org site visit – April 14th, 2015
Wanted to provide an authentic “Day at Theunis” experience Notified of National Status – May 12, 2015
Our School Pledge:Our School Pledge:
We are importantWe are important We are respectfulWe are respectful We are preparedWe are prepared We are responsible for our We are responsible for our
own actionsown actions We are positive with ourselves We are positive with ourselves
and othersand others
TRRIC
5 Core Values: 1. Teamwork2. Respect3. Responsibility4. Individuality5. Citizenship
Core Values Everywhere
The Green Team
• Overlap in “Respecting our Environment”
• SECD Committee and Green Committee merged
Suggestion Box
Building Community
T-Shirts, Planners, & Folders National Walk to School Day New Recess Equipment to Foster Teamwork and Cooperation Cultural Arts Program Integration Community Garden Outdoor Classrooms Service Learning Citizenship – 9/11 Ceremony, Veterans’ Day, GI Go Fund,
Various Collections Alumni “Giving Back” Visiting Nurse Service Party for the Planet
Design Contest to integrate our Core Values into a: T-shirt Design (for
sale) Folder Design (K-5) Planner Design (2-5)
T-Shirts, Planners, & Folders
National Walk to School Day!
PTO Purchased Recess EquipmentPTO Purchased Recess Equipment
Cultural Arts Programs: “The Power of One”Cultural Arts Programs: “The Power of One”
Thank You, PTO!
Thank You, Dr. Russomano
The Dr. Laura Russomano H.E.R.O. Garden A Place For ALL
Community Garden and Compost Pile
Outdoor Classrooms
A Visit From Our FriendsA Visit From Our Friends
Thanksgiving Cards & Crafts- Gr. 3
Holiday Cards & Crafts- Gr. 2
Valentine’s Cards & Crafts- Gr. 1
Spring Cards & Crafts- Pre-K & K
Spring Band Concert- Gr. 5
Spring Vocal Concert- Gr. 4 & 5
Service Learning
Meeting Our Friends from Preakness Healthcare Center
Citizenship
9-11 Memorial AssemblyVeteran’s Day GI Go FundValentine’s for VeteransBag a Lunch, Help a BunchTurkey Trot: Thanksgiving meals for our
friendsThe Giving Tree
9-11 Assembly
Veterans’ Day
Soldier DarrinSoldier Darrin Turkey TrotTurkey Trot
Helping Our Friends
Bag a Lunch, Help a Bunch
GI Go Fund
Valentine’s for Veterans
Fun & Fitness
Back on Your FeetBack on Your Feet Right to WriteRight to Write
Local teenager Nicole Loffredo was one of three inductees into the American Association of University Women (AAUW) Girls Hall of Fame recently during a ceremony held at the Wayne Public Library.
Our Alumni Care
Our Community Makes a Difference: Visiting Nurse Associates
Party for the Planet
Thursday, May 28th 5:30-7:30pm
And Our Work Continues…