Millburn Superintendent Of Schools Gives Update

MILLBURN, NJ — On Friday, Millburn Superintendent of Schools Christine Burton sent out an email saying:

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Thank you to all of our administrators, teachers, nurses, staff, custodians, students and parents for making this first week of Hybrid/In-Person learning for K-4 a success. It was wonderful to see excited students in classrooms, and engaging lessons taking place both in school and at home.

Today, we are a month away from bringing our fifth grade and secondary students into their buildings. There is much planning underway to provide all of our students with the opportunity to learn remotely or in-school beginning on Nov. 9. (See Patch story here.)

Middle and High School parents, don’t forget to submit your survey, due Monday.

Enjoy this video of the “first day of school” created by Assistant Superintendent Kate Diskin to give you a sense of Hybrid/Remote learning in our elementary schools, and lots of smiling faces!</blockquote>

The superintendent noted that Monday, Columbus Day, "is an Extended Single Session Day for all students, due to staff Professional Development in the afternoon. Check your school calendar for the schedule for the day. "

Also, the Millburn Township PTO will sponsor a virtual candidates' forum that evening. To get an email with a link to it, sign up here.

Three slots are open on the school board, and residents can vote for any three during the Nov. 3 election. They will hold three-year terms.

The candidates are:

• Louie Shen (incumbent) (Maintain Excellence slate)
• Jamie Serruto (incumbent) (Maintain Excellence)
• Alez Zaltsman (incumbent) (Maintain Excellence)
• Christina DiCosmo (Success, Nothing Less)
• Ajay Karippot (Strong On Education)

Members of the public can submit questions here: ptocmillburn@gmail.com

To watch the forum remotely, or learn more about the format, click here.

Meanwhile, the Township Committee will also have an election on Nov. 3, and there's also a forum coming up. Find out more about that one here.

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