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Link Alumnus donates laptop to deserving 8th grade graduate

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As he has in the past several years, Malakai Freeman, Link Class of 2004,  donated a brand new laptop to a graduating 8th grade student this June. Initiating this annual alumni award is Malakai’s way of “paying forward” a kindness shown him by a former Link teacher, who presented him with a laptop for high school – Delbarton – when she knew he could not afford one. The teacher encouraged Malaki to do the same for a Link graduate in the future…once he was settled in a career.  He didn’t stop at just one; he has donated a computer to a deserving graduate for the past 4 years!  Additionally, this year, his employer passed along five lightly used and reconditioned laptops for more of Link’s recent graduates.  Thank you Malakai, for giving back to your community!

 

Link Class of 2021 achieves record in scholarships and aid for high school – $7.5M!

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Link's recent graduates - the Class of 2021 - have earned over $7.5M in academic scholarships and finanical aid for high school.  A new record in the school's history!  This is a direct result of their resilience, hard work, and commitment to their education, despite the pandemic which necessitated the move to remote instruction.  We are excited that our scholars will be attending schools such as St. Andrew's School (DE), The Pennington School (NJ), Girard College (PA), Cushing School (MA), Woodberry Forest School (VA) among other prestigious boarding schools, as well as private and Catholic schools in the area, including Newark Academy, Oak Knoll for the Holy Child, Morristown Beard School, St. Benedict's Prep, St. Vincent Academy, St. Benedict's and many more.

Click here to view all of the acceptances our Class of 2021 received! We have included all schools - private and public - in the list.

Congratulations, Link Class of 2021!

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A beautiful graduation ceremony on Friday, June 18th launched all seventy-three members of Link's Class of 2021 on to the next leg of their educational journey! Students participated in an in-person ceremony at St. Columba R.C. Church, cheered on by Link 8th grade faculty and staff. Due to the pandemic and safety protocols, the event was livestreamed for families.

Judge Harold W. Fullilove Jr. , a judge on the Superior Court of NJ, was the guest speaker. Mrs. Maria Pilar Paradiso, head of school; Mrs. Denise Smith, vice-chair of the LCCS Board of Trustees; and Ms. Kathleen Hester, principal, awarded diplomas to the students.

Here is the video of the ceremony. Enjoy!

 

Showcasing student art

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Check out some of the art produced by Link students in their third quarter art classes. Mrs. Howard, Link’s art teacher, compiled the students’ art into lovely presentations, often including student comments on their work.  And all of this was accomplished through online art classes!  Mrs. Howard prepared art supplies for the students each academic quarter and Link’s Jesuit Volunteers and other staff members delivered the supplies to students’ homes so they would be prepared for a wonderful art experience.  Our talented students produced wondnderful work despite being homebound.  Click here and enjoy the show!

8th Graders learn about RBG from Rutgers Law- Newark

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The Rutgers Center for Gender, Sexuality, Law and Policy of Rutgers Law School- Newark piloted an online program honoring the legacy of U.S. Supreme Court Justice Ruth Bader Ginsberg with Link’s 8th grade history class last week.  Graduates, professors, and law students produced an interactive program highlighting the life and career path of Justice Ginsberg and the impact of her work particularly in the area of gender equality. Students learned the history of equal rights and U.S. vs. Virginia, the court case in which Justice Ginsberg wrote the majority opinion, ensuring equal rights in education for women. They then spent time in a breakout room (small group) discussing equal rights and Justice Ginsberg’s legacy as well as playing a trivia game related to the program. Justice Ginsberg has a special connection to Newark as she was on the faculty of Rutgers Law School Newark. The Center plans to continue to offer this program to classrooms across the city of Newark, highlighting the pioneering work of Justice Ginsberg and the strong programs provided by Rutgers for those wishing to follow her path.

Click here for some photos from the program.

Link expands to include elementary school

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Link Community Charter School, a leader in middle school since 1969, is excited to announce the launch of its Elementary School, with Kindergarten to open in the fall of 2021.

Here is the full press release:

LINK COMMUNITY CHARTER SCHOOL TO LAUNCH ELEMENTARY SCHOOL PROGRAM IN FALL 2021

 (Newark, NJ; March 8, 2021) Link Community Charter School, a leader in middle school education, announces that it will open an elementary school beginning with kindergarten in September 2021. Link was founded in 1969 as an independent school and converted to a public charter school in 2014. Serving students from Newark, Irvington, Orange, and East Orange, Link’s middle school focus has nurtured thousands of scholars and prepared them for competitive high schools across the city, state, and region. This more than 50-year legacy has provided outstanding student outcomes and a deep commitment to social justice and educational equity. With this expansion, Link is poised to use its middle school experience to launch elementary grade levels with a strong foundation for young scholars.

Link’s School Board Chair Brenda Daughtry expressed the entire board’s commitment to delivering the best educational program to its students, saying, “The school board and leadership have collectively sought to add the lower grades so we could start earlier in our work to prepare our scholars.” As a parent of a Link alumnus, she “recalls Link always feeling like home – a place where students are nurtured, and families are welcomed.”

The addition of kindergarten in September 2021 will be followed by adding grades 1 through 4 in subsequent years as students are promoted. The Kindergarten program will serve 50 students using a co-teaching model resulting in a low student-to-teacher ratio, which will provide robust connections and individualized support for its youngest scholars. The program will continue Link’s long-time commitment to a rigorous academic program, arts education, as well as personal enrichment and growth. In keeping with the middle school model, the Kindergarten program will offer an inclusive setting that will serve students with special needs and English language learners.

Maria Pilar Paradiso, Link’s Head of School, added, “The program will exude Link’s warm community and bring joyful learning to young scholars, nurturing their minds, bodies, and spirits. We are thrilled to open the doors to little ones! This expansion is the result of Link’s steadfast commitment to equity. We must start earlier to equip our youngest learners with the foundation they need for life-long success. Every child deserves a quality education and a real opportunity to thrive!”

About Link Community Charter School

Link began its journey as Project Link, an independent school with 7th and 8th grades in the Central Ward in 1969 in the aftermath of the Newark rebellion. In 2014, the school converted to a public charter school and added two grade levels, creating a four-year middle school, after moving into the Lincoln Park neighborhood at 23 Pennsylvania Avenue. The NJ Department of Education approved Link’s recent request for amendment to its charter to add an elementary school to create a K-8 continuum.

Link runs an independent enrollment process and lottery. Families can enroll online at www.linkschool.org and contact the school at admissions@linkschool.org to learn more.

 

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