Author and founder of Para Kids Books Daniela Palacios visited Link and read her book, Sara’s New Country and New Friends/ El nuevo pais y la nueva amiga de Sara, to students in K – grade 2, followed by discussion. The book is a bilingual picture book, and its theme revolves around making friend with other from different backgrounds. Thank you to New Jersey Children’s Foundation for providing an enriching opportunity for our young scholars and for donating a copy of the book to our K-2 students.
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Penn scholars move to the Halsey campus for a day!
Students at Link’s Penn Campus recently had an unexpected adventure. Due to the emergency replacement of the building’s boiler, they relocated for a day to the Halsey campus. Fortunately, staff had a few days to prepare, allowing instruction to continue with minimal disruption in the temporary learning space. And, the younger students seemed to be excited to be in the new space! Both students and staff handled the transition exceptionally well, demonstrating flexibility, resilience, and a strong commitment to learning.
Fall Festival Fun at Penn
Link’s K-4 scholars had a fantastic time at the annual Fall Festival, thanks to our partners from the Greater Newark Conservancy, Food Corps NJ, and Link staff. This was a fun educational experience, with our students visiting several stations in the Garden Classroom. They learned about urban animals, the life cycle of pumpkins, tasted different apple varieties, made all themed bookmarks, and even participated in a scavenger hunt, all under the bright sun. We were excited to host preschoolers from @urbanleagueec Early Childhood Center, who enthusiastically joined in the activities…and some gym recess time…with Linkers.
Linkers attend mentoring program at Novartis
Fourteen LCCS 8th grade scholars were chosen to participate in Novartis' Teen Corporate Mentoring Program recently, an annual event that gives middle and high school students - over 150 students from 30 schools - exposure to the pharmaceutical industry through speakers, workshops, and collaborative projects. Participants heard from Junior Achievement, which emphasized the importance of budgeting for unexpected healthcare costs. Lt. Governor Tahesha Way offered inspiring words, and NFL Alumni Tiki Barber, Nate Burleson, and Rob Robertson discussed Mental Health Awareness and offered support. Prior to the two-day event, Novartis divided the scholars into small groups and then instructed them to connect remotely and then , at the event, in person, to research and develop presentations focusing on Financial Literacy and Healthcare Access. The 17 groups presented their findings on the evening of the second day, a number receiving awards. There was a celebratory dinner to which parents of the participating students were invited. Our scholars were amazing!
Hispanic Heritage Month Kickoff Event at Halsey
On Thursday, October 18, our Grade 5-8 Halsey Campus proudly kicked off Hispanic Heritage Month with two dynamic speakers who inspired and empowered our school community. Newark’s Deputy Mayor of Community Engagement, Jacqueline Mercado-Quiles, and Public Service Leader Stephanie Pabon’s messages highlighted the importance of community, giving back to others, valuing education, and recognizing the power within each scholar to be a changemaker.
At the end of this powerful program, we were thrilled to announce an exciting opportunity: Link has been invited to participate in a special event at Newark Symphony Hall on October 10! To select the scholars who will represent us, students in grades 5–8 are invited to participate in an essay writing competition. Scholars may choose from five thought-provoking topics, and our Hispanic Heritage Committee will select eight winners to attend this celebration.
Learning about Peruvian dance at Penn
Celebrating Hispanic Heritage Month, scholars at Penn enjoyed watching La Marinera Norteňa, a traditional Peruvian partner dance that reenacts a courtship and is often performed with handkerchiefs and filled with playful, romantic movements. Two talented performers, Prescila (15) and Matthew (13), who have been dancing for 8 years and who compete in worldwide competitions, shared this beautiful and graceful dance with our students.
