School Events

Over 100 participants –  students and their families –  had a wonderful time at the K-2 Family Game Night recently. They participated in a number of games and activities revolving around math. There were six stations for games, including in the new outdoor classroom where families played weather bingo. (A great introduction of the new space to our families!) Other stations included measurement, money, geometry, movement to numbers, and more. There was an “estimation jar” where participants could guess the number of rocks in a jar.  One parent came within 2 of the actual total number of rocks in the jar. There were raffles of gift cards, books, and packs of playing cards. And families enjoyed dinner and time to socialize with each other.  Thanks to Link’s K-2 staff for a great evening of fun!

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Link’s Choir, Percussion Elective Class, and female music ensemble, Her Voice, performed at the annual Jazz House Kids Annual Student Showcase in Newark recently. Students were directed by Ms. Lisette Santiago, teaching artist, who comes to Link through JHK.  By all accounts, the students were amazing!

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Students from Link’s Spoken Word Troupe, under the direction of Ms. Erica Bradshaw, teaching artist, performed original pieces for the participants of the Schools That Can 2019 Forum at the Robert Treat Hotel.  The pieces focused on self-awareness and self -confidence. Students spent several months in after school sessions perfecting their performance. Kudos, scholars!

Link has been a member of Schools That Can since the late 90’s. It is a national network of urban schools that shares best practices to foster equity in education. The Forum brings educators from all over the country together.