Millburn Superintendent To Give On-Site Learning Update Monday

MILLBURN, NJ — In an update emailed Friday evening, Millburn Superintendent of Schools Dr. Christine Burton said there will be two presentations on Monday's virtual school board meeting, and she'll also give an update on the planning for a return to on-site education for pre-k through grade 4 students in October.

A week ago, Burton said that the younger students may be earlier to return on Oct. 5 if their families choose that option, rather than waiting until November like the upper grades (read more here).

The meeting will start at 6 p.m., earlier than usual.

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Burton wrote in her Friday update, "Please join us for our Virtual Board of Education meeting on Monday, Sept. 21. The agenda includes two presentations: an update on Summer C&MP Referendum projects by Buildings and Grounds Director, Paul McDevitt. I will give an update on the planning for our PreK to Grade 4 Return to School, followed by an opportunity for public comments and questions."

The public can view the meeting and participate in public comments/questions session by clicking this webex link. Or call in to listen to the meeting: 1-415-655-0002 Access code: 135 609 2928.

Board meeting documents will be available for public access on the district website at the time of the meeting. Click here for the district website.

Substitutes needed

Burton also noted that the district needs more substitute teachers than every this year. Go to www.millburn.org/apps/pages/Substitutes if interested.

Parent Wellness Events: Grief and Loss during covid-19

Burton shared news about an upcoming Consortium webinar. "This is the start to a year in which we will be providing a variety of programming to support the health and wellness of our students and families," she wrote.

Grief and Loss During the COVID-19 Pandemic

Aive webinar presented by Lisa Athan, Executive Director of Grief Speaks. Sept. 23, 7 p.m.
Athan will present on losses and transitions as it pertains to the covid-19 pandemic.

During the event, you will gain an understanding of the grief warning signs in youth, how to effectively communicate with your teens, and learn about healthy coping tools and strategies to support teens. Link to webinar: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/86745130779?pwd=UDB0M21zYmx3My94ZFhOWk1IbzRCdz09.

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