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Message from the Head of School

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Dear friends,

Welcome to Link Community Charter School! Whether you are a parent, a student, an alumnus, a teacher or someone in search of a great school, you will find a very special school community here—one built on a longstanding commitment to social justice, a firm foundation of core values, and a deep belief in the capacity of our young people to excel. The faculty and staff provide a rich and vibrant program that nurtures the development of our students’ minds, bodies and spirits as they grow to become tomorrow’s leaders.

We strongly believe that all children deserve a quality education and can achieve given the right educational environment, and we aim to deliver that each and every day for our young scholars. For over fifty years, we have remained resolute in our commitment to social justice and educational equity. We have built a program that bridges academic and achievement gaps and readies young people for a future that needs their talents and skills.

When you visit, and I hope you will, you will find a positive and safe school environment; energetic and dedicated teachers who plan thoughtfully for engaging instruction and go beyond the expected to support student growth; an academic program that values strong math and literacy skills, as well as creative expression and the arts; support systems that enable all learners to be successful; and a community committed to modeling and teaching core values as an essential component of educating the whole child.

As you learn more about Link you will learn that not only is our program and community strong, but so are our results. We look at results broadly, acknowledging that student success is defined by much more than test scores. Nevertheless, we work towards strong performance and growth on state assessments.

Scholars leave Link prepared not for comprehensive high schools in the city but for competitive magnet schools and private schools, including independent day and boarding schools, throughout the country, as well as strong Catholic schools in the region. Recent graduating classes have earned between $6 and $7 million in scholarships and financial to make their high school acceptances a reality. They then graduate high school and college at rates higher than their peers in Newark.

At Link, the work is hard but rewarding and it calls upon every member of our school community—students, parents, teachers, staff, trustees, community partners to give their very best. Together, we all support student growth and a bright future!

Peace,

Maria Pilar Paradiso, J.D.
Head of School

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12:00 AM - School Closed
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12:00 AM - School Closed
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7:45 AM - Student Early Dismissal, 12:45pm
1:15 PM - Staff Instr. Planning & Prof. Development, 1:15pm
6:30 PM - 8th Grade Dance
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4:15 PM - Project Lit Book Club Meeting
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8:00 AM - Grade 5 Trip to the Meadowlands Environmental Center
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12:00 AM - Field Day
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8:00 AM - 8th Grade Class Trip
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8:00 AM - 6th Grade Trip to Liberty Science Center
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8:00 AM - 7th Grade Trip to Sandy Hook
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12:00 AM - No School: Juneteenth Observed
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7:45 AM - Student Early Dismissal, 12:45pm
8:00 AM - Juneteenth Celebration at Link!
1:15 PM - Staff Instr. Planning & Prof. Development, 1:15pm
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7:45 AM - Student Early Dismissal, 12:45pm
9:00 AM - Kindergarten Recognition Program
11:00 AM - Grade 1 Awards Ceremony
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7:45 AM - Student Early Dismissal, 12:45pm
9:00 AM - Grade 5 Awards Ceremony
11:00 AM - Grade 7 Awards Ceremony
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7:45 AM - Student Early Dismissal, 12:45pm
9:00 AM - Graduates' Award Ceremony and Breakfast
1:15 PM - Staff Instr. Planning & Prof. Development, 1:15pm
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8:00 AM - Staff Planning Day
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No School: Memorial Day Observed
29 May
05/29/2023    
All Day
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School Closed
30 May
05/30/2023    
All Day
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School Closed
31 May
05/31/2023    
All Day
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Student Early Dismissal, 12:45pm
02 Jun
06/02/2023    
7:45 am - 12:45 pm
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Staff Instr. Planning & Prof. Development, 1:15pm
02 Jun
06/02/2023    
1:15 pm - 4:30 pm
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8th Grade Dance
02 Jun
06/02/2023    
6:30 pm - 9:00 pm
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Project Lit Book Club Meeting
06 Jun
06/06/2023    
4:15 pm - 5:15 pm
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Grade 5 Trip to the Meadowlands Environmental Center
08 Jun
06/08/2023    
8:00 am - 4:00 pm
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Field Day
09 Jun
06/09/2023    
All Day
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8th Grade Class Trip
12 Jun
06/12/2023    
8:00 am - 4:00 pm
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6th Grade Trip to Liberty Science Center
13 Jun
06/13/2023    
8:00 am - 4:00 pm
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7th Grade Trip to Sandy Hook
14 Jun
06/14/2023    
8:00 am - 4:00 pm
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No School: Juneteenth Observed
16 Jun
06/16/2023    
All Day
More Info
Student Early Dismissal, 12:45pm
19 Jun
06/19/2023    
7:45 am - 12:45 pm
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Juneteenth Celebration at Link!
19 Jun
06/19/2023    
8:00 am - 12:45 pm
More Info
Staff Instr. Planning & Prof. Development, 1:15pm
19 Jun
06/19/2023    
1:15 pm - 4:30 pm
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Student Early Dismissal, 12:45pm
20 Jun
06/20/2023    
7:45 am - 12:45 pm
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Kindergarten Recognition Program
20 Jun
06/20/2023    
9:00 am - 10:00 am
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Grade 1 Awards Ceremony
20 Jun
06/20/2023    
11:00 am - 12:00 pm
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Student Early Dismissal, 12:45pm
21 Jun
06/21/2023    
7:45 am - 8:45 am
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Grade 5 Awards Ceremony
21 Jun
06/21/2023    
9:00 am - 10:00 am
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Grade 7 Awards Ceremony
21 Jun
06/21/2023    
11:00 am - 12:00 pm
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Student Early Dismissal, 12:45pm
22 Jun
06/22/2023    
7:45 am - 12:45 pm
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Graduates' Award Ceremony and Breakfast
22 Jun
06/22/2023    
9:00 am - 11:00 am
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Staff Instr. Planning & Prof. Development, 1:15pm
22 Jun
06/22/2023    
1:15 pm - 4:30 pm
More Info
Staff Planning Day
23 Jun
06/23/2023    
8:00 am - 4:30 pm
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Events on 05/29/2023
29 May
No School: Memorial Day Observed
29 May 23
Events on 05/30/2023
30 May
School Closed
30 May 23
Events on 05/31/2023
31 May
School Closed
31 May 23
Events on 06/02/2023
02 Jun
Student Early Dismissal, 12:45pm
2 Jun 23
02 Jun
Staff Instr. Planning & Prof. Development, 1:15pm
2 Jun 23
02 Jun
8th Grade Dance
2 Jun 23
Events on 06/06/2023
06 Jun
Project Lit Book Club Meeting
6 Jun 23
Events on 06/08/2023
08 Jun
Grade 5 Trip to the Meadowlands Environmental Center
8 Jun 23
Events on 06/09/2023
09 Jun
Field Day
9 Jun 23
Events on 06/12/2023
12 Jun
8th Grade Class Trip
12 Jun 23
Events on 06/13/2023
13 Jun
6th Grade Trip to Liberty Science Center
13 Jun 23
Events on 06/14/2023
14 Jun
7th Grade Trip to Sandy Hook
14 Jun 23
Events on 06/16/2023
16 Jun
No School: Juneteenth Observed
16 Jun 23
Events on 06/19/2023
19 Jun
Student Early Dismissal, 12:45pm
19 Jun 23
19 Jun
Juneteenth Celebration at Link!
19 Jun 23
19 Jun
Staff Instr. Planning & Prof. Development, 1:15pm
19 Jun 23
Events on 06/20/2023
20 Jun
Student Early Dismissal, 12:45pm
20 Jun 23
20 Jun
Kindergarten Recognition Program
20 Jun 23
20 Jun
Grade 1 Awards Ceremony
20 Jun 23
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Events on 06/21/2023
21 Jun
Student Early Dismissal, 12:45pm
21 Jun 23
21 Jun
Grade 5 Awards Ceremony
21 Jun 23
21 Jun
Grade 7 Awards Ceremony
21 Jun 23
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Events on 06/22/2023
22 Jun
Student Early Dismissal, 12:45pm
22 Jun 23
22 Jun
Graduates' Award Ceremony and Breakfast
22 Jun 23
22 Jun
Staff Instr. Planning & Prof. Development, 1:15pm
22 Jun 23
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23 Jun
Staff Planning Day
23 Jun 23
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Link Community Charter School admits students of any race, color, and national and ethnic origin to all the rights, privileges, programs, and activities generally accorded or made available to students at the school. It does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, or national and ethnic origin in administration of its educational policies, admissions policies, scholarship and loan programs, and athletic and other school-administered programs.

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