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Mercer County Special Services School District

1020 Old Trenton Road

Trenton, New Jersey 08690

(609) 570-1170

FAX (609) 570-1172

Dr. Kimberly J. Schneider                                                                                    Carl R. Kreger, Jr.

Superintendent of Schools                                                                          Assistant Superintendent

TO:                 Parents, Staff, and Interested Citizens

FROM:           Carl R. Kreger, Jr., Assistant Superintendent

DATE:            February 22, 2013

RE:                 Teacher/Service Professional of the Year Award

The Governor and Legislature have established a program for recognizing outstanding teachers

and educational services professionals.  Mercer County Special Services School District is inviting you to nominate a teacher or other educational services professional for this recognition.  One staff member from each school will be chosen.

Criteria for Selection of Exceptional Teachers

The criteria for selecting teachers is as follows:

• hold an appropriate instructional certificate;
• set high expectations for all students;
• establish a positive classroom climate and rapport with all students;
• develop feelings of self-worth and a love of learning in all students;
• increase student achievement of the New Jersey Core Curriculum Content Standards in a student-centered learning environment;
• use a variety of instructional strategies that enable student success;
• utilize educational technology effectively in support of learning; and
• contribute to quality professional development in their district.

Criteria for Selection of Educational Services Professionals

The criteria for selecting educational services professionals is as follows:

• hold an appropriate educational service professional certificate;
• interact positively with students, staff and parents while functioning as a frontline advocate for the student between home and school;
• foster an appropriate environment for learning and explore creative alternatives to enable all students to achieve to their fullest potential;
• interact with students in ways that demonstrate professionalism while retaining respect, humor, compassion and concern for the whole child;
• support student achievement of the New Jersey Core Curriculum Content Standards  by addressing the educational, social and emotional needs of all students; and
• contribute to quality professional development in their district.

State Definition of Educational Services Professional: School Library Media Specialist; School Counselor; Learning Disabilities Teacher-Consultant;  Reading Specialist; School Nurse; School Occupational Therapist; School Physical Therapist; School Psychologist; School Social Worker; Speech-Language Specialist;  Substance Awareness Coordinator; School Athletic Trainer;  School Counselor;  County Apprenticeship Coordinator;  Cooperative Education Coordinator;  and, Educational Interpreter.

An outstanding teacher or outstanding educational services professional from each of the following schools will be selected: Joseph F. Cappello School, Mercer Elementary School, Regional Day School and Mercer High School.

Please fill out the attached form and return it to school by Wednesday, March 6^th, 2013.

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Thank you for your time and help in recognizing our exceptional staff.

c:         Dr. Kimberly J. Schneider

            Board Members

Aquatic Adventure Camp

Aquatic Adventure is designed to balance the fun of summer with science. The County’s pontoon boat serves as a floating classroom while our kayaks become vessels for explorations. During this week, freshwater ecology is brought to life through activities such as birding, water sampling, fishing and daily experiments. The experience is rounded out with paddling the creek and coves, lake shore explorations and orienteering. Campers will take part in a conservation project. 

More information and Registration Forms 

More information and Registration Forms  can be found on the Park Commission Website.