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During Environmental Justice days at Link, our K-6 scholars students participated in interactive workshops on worm composting with an organization called Java’s Compost from Orange, NJ. This was an exciting opportunity for our students to deepen their knowledge of composting and clean eating. Students were fascinated by how worms turn food into soil and most […]
Link recently hosted a reunion dinner party for its Class of 2020 to celebrate their graduation from high school. The event was a wonderful opportunity for them to reconnect with each other and with Link teachers and staff, reminiscing about cherished memories and sharing high school stories before embarking on their college or employment adventures. […]
Our 5th graders enjoyed a recent trip to the Meadowlands Environment Center. They learned about decomposers and how trash can be reduced by recycling and composting! They also went outdoors and caught insects including worms, roly-poly bugs, centipedes, beetles, slugs, etc. and then observed them under microscopes at the science center.
Our 2nd grade scholars enjoyed their trip to the Franklin Mineral Mine and Museum recently. They have been studying rocks and minerals in science class and a trip to the museum in Sussex County, NJ expanded their learning greatly. Students toured through the amazing exhibits at the museum and explored the site’s mineral mine. They […]
Students in the Lower House (K-2) have been studying the rhyme and rhythm of poetry all month and they participated in a Poetry Slam where they recited original poems and some favorite poems. Families attended the event and were thrilled with the student work! We are proud of our young poets for their wonderful efforts!
Link is proud to share an article from Newark Patch on April 29, 2024, which highlighted Link as one of four public charter schools in Newark that scored well on the annual NJ Performance Report. The article states that Link “exceeded standards” on student growth set by the Department of Education’s accountability framework. Click here […]
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 […]
In observance of Black History Month, Lower House (Kindergarten through grade 2) students came to school dressed to represent a “Changemaker” in Black History, a person who has worked or works proactively to make the world a better place. Students paraded around the Penn campus showing off their creativy to 5th and 6th grade students […]
We are pleased to share that the Nourishing Newark Community Grants Program and the Education Department at Greater Newark Conservancy awarded a Newark Grows School Gardens Mini-Grant to Link Community Charter School. Ms. Boyle, Link’s lower house science teacher, had a vision for the school and applied for the grant, which will transform the courtyard […]
What a wonderful night for families to celebrate the upcoming season! Families circulated through the building to attend three sessions: creating a paper art winter scene; hearing Link students on their recorders and the Link Choir sing, as well as joining in a sing-a-long; and viewing a performance by students in this quarter’s Performing Arts […]