What a great Day of Service we had at Link on the day before Thanksgiving! Students made sandwiches for St. John’s Community Soup Kitchen in Newark and decorated the paper bags the sandwiches were delivered in. They wrote letters of thanks to people they are thankful for – one at Link and at least one […]
Read MoreLink is excited to continue its strong focus on literacy by enhancing its ELA (English Language Arts) program with a new unit – Book Clubs – to occur in grades 5, 6, and 7 during the school year. The unit, developed by the Teacher’s College Reading and Writing Program, Columbia University, is intended to develop […]
Read MoreWe are so proud of our students who delighted guests at A Taste of Newark, a benefit for Link hosted by Link Education Partners. Her Voice, an all-girls vocal and instrumental music ensemble, under the direction of Lisette Santiago, teaching artist (Jazz House Kids) sang two inspiring numbers. Both were original songs, written and composed […]
Read MoreTiffany Walker, Link ‘03, spoke about respect and mental health with our Lower House scholars during Morning Circle recently. She encouraged students to “fill each other’s buckets”…to be supportive of each other at all times rather than tearing each other down. Tiffany also called on scholars to reflect on bullying and how it impacts one’s […]
Read MoreOn Friday, September 28, five 8th grade Link scholars and Mrs. Kutch, 7th grade science teacher, participated in Schools That Can’s 3rd Annual Design Day Challenge at the Newark Museum. Each year, Schools That Can (STC) brings together 50 students from Newark schools (traditional public, public charter, and private), along with local educators, businesses, and organizations to tackle […]
Read MoreFive Link scholars received laptops at the culmination of Coding Camp this summer. The camp, led by Ben Campbell and Fritz Huggins, and held at the school, was a five-week program designed to teach students the basics of coding, specifically Python. Students mastered coding language and syntax, and put their new knowledge to work building […]
Read MoreLink Education Partners will host the 21st A Taste of Newark benefit for Link Community Charter School on Wednesday, November 7, 2018 at 5:30 pm at NJPAC in Newark. The evening features tastings of delicious food from over 20 area restaurants and caterers, thrilling student performances, a silent auction, an inspiring alumni speaker, and an […]
Read MoreWe are proud that Link has been selected, for the second year, to participate in the Newark Arts Festival. Our exhibit, “Inspiration from Textile Artists, ” will showcase original artwork created by current students and recent alumni, and will be open on Saturday, October 6 from noon until 4 pm. The students’ art was inspired by African […]
Read MoreLink Community Charter School opened its doors this morning to 296 happy and excited scholars! Check out the photos of our first day of the 2018-2019 school year!
Read MoreLink staff is ready for the arrival of our scholars on Tuesday, September 4th. The building will open at 7:15 am for all students. Lower House begins at 7:45 am and Upper House at 8 am. Dismissal time is new this year: 4:10 pm for all students. Breakfast and lunch will be served. We look […]
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