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LINK PARENT ASSOCIATION (LPA)

The Link Parent Association (LPA), an incorporated organization separate from Link Community Charter School, holds monthly meetings to discuss parent issues, learn about ways to support children in school, and plan activities. All parents are welcome to join the LPA, to attend meetings, participate in LPA activities attend LPA educational sessions.  

Click here for the LPA’s bylaws, adopted 11/13/14.

2018-2019 LPA Elected Officers
President – Ms. Marianna McCall
8th Grade Vice President – Ms. Grace Martin
Treasurer – Ms. Jeneen Barnum
Secretary – Ms. Roneisha Shuler

Appointments for 2017-2018
7th Grade Vice President – Ms. Shavonne Jones-Fryer
6th Grade Vice President – Ms. Frances Purefoy
5th Grade Vice President – Vacant
LPA Member of the LCCS Board of Education – Mrs. Frances Purefoy

LPA Member of the LCCS Board of Trustees’ Grievance Committee – Ms. Roneisha Shular, Ms. Grace Martin, Ms. Nyja Canada

Questions or concerns? Send an email to the LPA here.

2018-2019 LPA Meeting Dates
All meetings are held on Thursday evening at 5:30 pm. The dates for this year’s meetings will be posted on this website’s Calendar.

Join the LPA
Click here for the membership form. Dues are $5 per parent.  You will receive a Link car magnet and a membership card when you join.

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4:30 AM - K-4 Open House for Prospective Families, Penn
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1:30 PM - K-Grade 4 Poetry Cafe, Penn Campus
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12:00 AM - GR. 3-8 NJSLA Testing
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8:30 AM - Grade 5 & 8 NJSLA Science Testing, Halsey
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6:30 PM - LCCS Board of Trustees Meeting, 6:30 pm
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12:30 PM - Early Dismissal, Halsey
12:45 PM - Early Dismissal, Penn
5:30 PM - Celebration of the Arts, Halsey Campus
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12:00 AM - No School: Memorial Day Observed
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4:30 AM - K - 4 Open House for Prospective Parents, Penn
5:00 PM - Gr. 5-8 Open House for Prospective Families, Halsey, 5pm
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12:30 PM - Early Dismissal, Halsey
12:45 PM - Early Dismissal, Penn
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12:00 AM - Q4 Ends
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K-4 Open House for Prospective Families, Penn
29 Apr
04/29/2026    
4:30 am - 5:30 am
More Info
K - 1 Open House for Prospective Families, Penn
29 Apr
04/29/2026    
8:00 am - 9:00 am
More Info
K-Grade 4 Poetry Cafe, Penn Campus
30 Apr
04/30/2026    
1:30 pm - 2:30 pm
Parents are invited to attend. Each classroom will have its own unique cafe experience.
More Info
School Lunch Heroes Day
01 May
05/01/2026    
12:00 am
More Info
GR. 3-8 NJSLA Testing
04 May
05/04/2026 - 05/08/2026    
All Day
More Info
K-2 Only Delayed Opening, 10:00 am
04 May
05/04/2026 - 05/08/2026    
10:00 am - 3:15 pm
Due to NJSLA testing in Grades 3-8.
More Info
Grade 5 & 8 NJSLA Science Testing, Halsey
11 May
05/11/2026 - 05/12/2026    
8:30 am - 10:00 am
More Info
LCCS Board of Trustees Meeting, 6:30 pm
18 May
05/18/2026    
6:30 pm - 8:30 pm
All meetings of the LCCS Board of Trustees are open to the public. All are held at the Penn Campus, 23 Pennsylvania Ave., Newark, NJ.
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Early Dismissal, Halsey
20 May
05/20/2026    
12:30 pm
More Info
Early Dismissal, Penn
20 May
05/20/2026    
12:45 pm
More Info
Celebration of the Arts, Halsey Campus
20 May
05/20/2026    
5:30 pm - 7:30 pm
More Info
No School: Memorial Day Observed
25 May
05/25/2026    
All Day
More Info
K - 4 Open House for Prospective Parents, Penn
27 May
05/27/2026    
4:30 am - 5:30 am
More Info
Gr. 5-8 Open House for Prospective Families, Halsey, 5pm
27 May
05/27/2026    
5:00 pm - 6:00 pm
Link Community Charter School
Location: 230 Halsey Street, Newark Time: 5:00 - 6:00 pm  
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Early Dismissal, Halsey
03 Jun
06/03/2026    
12:30 pm
More Info
Early Dismissal, Penn
03 Jun
06/03/2026    
12:45 pm
More Info
Q4 Ends
05 Jun
06/05/2026    
All Day
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Events on 04/29/2026
29 Apr
K-4 Open House for Prospective Families, Penn
29 Apr 26
29 Apr
K - 1 Open House for Prospective Families, Penn
29 Apr 26
Events on 04/30/2026
30 Apr
K-Grade 4 Poetry Cafe, Penn Campus
30 Apr 26
Events on 05/01/2026
01 May
School Lunch Heroes Day
1 May 26
Events on 05/04/2026
04 May
GR. 3-8 NJSLA Testing
4 May 26
04 May
K-2 Only Delayed Opening, 10:00 am
4 May 26
Events on 05/11/2026
11 May
Grade 5 & 8 NJSLA Science Testing, Halsey
11 May 26
Events on 05/18/2026
18 May
LCCS Board of Trustees Meeting, 6:30 pm
18 May 26
Events on 05/20/2026
20 May
Early Dismissal, Halsey
20 May 26
20 May
Early Dismissal, Penn
20 May 26
20 May
Celebration of the Arts, Halsey Campus
20 May 26
Events on 05/25/2026
25 May
No School: Memorial Day Observed
25 May 26
Events on 05/27/2026
27 May
K - 4 Open House for Prospective Parents, Penn
27 May 26
27 May
Gr. 5-8 Open House for Prospective Families, Halsey, 5pm
27 May 26
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Events on 06/03/2026
03 Jun
Early Dismissal, Halsey
3 Jun 26
03 Jun
Early Dismissal, Penn
3 Jun 26
Events on 06/05/2026
05 Jun
Q4 Ends
5 Jun 26
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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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Leslie Baynes
Phone: 973.642.0529
Email: lbaynes@linkschool.org

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  • Anti-Bullying Coordinator

    Suzanne Dandie-Lashley, M.S.W.
    Phone: 973.642.0529
    Email: sdandie@linkschool.org

  • Anti-Bullying Specialist

    Yris Acevedo, M.S.W.
    Phone: 973.642.0529
    Email: yacevedo@linkschool.org

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    HIB@doe.nj.gov

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    https://linkschool.org/about-us/harassment-intimidation-and-bullying/

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