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Our 2nd grade scholars enjoyed their trip to the Franklin Mineral Mine and Museum recently. They have been studying rocks and minerals in science class and a trip to the museum in Sussex County, NJ expanded their learning greatly. Students toured through the amazing exhibits at the museum and explored the site’s mineral mine. They […]

Students in the Lower House (K-2) have been studying the rhyme and rhythm of poetry all month and they participated in a Poetry Slam where they recited original poems and some favorite poems. Families attended the event and were thrilled with the student work! We are proud of our young poets for their wonderful efforts!

Link is proud to share an article from Newark Patch on April 29, 2024, which highlighted Link as one of four public charter schools in Newark that scored well on the annual NJ Performance Report. The article states that Link “exceeded standards” on student growth set by the Department of Education’s accountability framework. Click here […]

In observance of Black History Month, Lower House (Kindergarten through grade 2) students came to school dressed to represent a “Changemaker” in Black History, a person who has worked or works proactively to make the world a better place. Students paraded around the Penn campus showing off their creativy to 5th and 6th grade students […]

We are pleased to share that the Nourishing Newark Community Grants Program and the Education Department at Greater Newark Conservancy awarded a Newark Grows School Gardens Mini-Grant to Link Community Charter School. Ms. Boyle, Link’s lower house science teacher, had a vision for the school and applied for the grant, which will transform the courtyard […]

What a wonderful night for families to celebrate the upcoming season! Families circulated through the building to attend three sessions: creating a paper art winter scene; hearing Link students on their recorders and the Link Choir sing, as well as joining in a sing-a-long; and viewing a performance by students in this quarter’s Performing Arts […]

What a wonderful day of “giving back”! Students at all levels and in both buildings engaged in various activities, parents actively participated, and staff kept everything moving! We collected over 1200 canned and boxed foods that went food pantries/shelters in Newark, Irvington, Hillside, and East Orange. The team donating the most food was Team Bridges, […]

The Vocabulary Parade (grades K-6) and the Vocabulary Fashion show (grades 7 & 8) this week reflected student creativity as many came to school in costumes that represented a vocabulary word of their choice. The parade, outside in front of 23 Pennsylvania Avenue, was exciting, with students cheering their peers for their costumes!  7th and […]

Link joined in the National Red Ribbon Week, the most extensive drug abuse awareness and prevention campaign in the U.S. The week of October 23-27 was dedicated to encouraging our students to make healthy choices and live drug-free lives. On October 23rd, Upper House students were introduced to the theme in a virtual Morning Circle. […]