Reopening Committee Elementary Update

Presented by: Mr. Howard Freund, Dr. Anthony Lanzo, Mr. Jeff Monacelli, Mrs. Nicole Stuto and Mrs. Gina Venezia

2/26/2021 Referendum Construction Progress Update - Verona Public Schools

The progress of the school construction projects from the community approved 2019 Referendum is provided at the following link above.

Verona Public Schools District Updates

We understand that families are frustrated with guidance from the CDC and the NJDOH. The Board and I feel your hardship and recognize that each family has a personal story of how this crisis is impacting your lives, jobs, and children. We want to return our students back to in-person school as soon and as much as possible. We will continue to review the evolving nature of this pandemic and continue to make thoughtful decisions maintaining safety of staff and students as we move forward together. Below are several important updates that I want to bring to your attention:

Verona Board of Education Meeting to be Conducted via Zoom Webinar 02/23/2021

Based on the recent attention with COVID-19, also known as Coronavirus, and the potential impact on our community, the Verona Public Schools will be conducting the Verona Board of Education meeting remotely via Zoom webinar. There will also be limited in person seating up to ten members of the public on a first come, first serve basis. This meeting is scheduled to occur with public access and participation availability to ensure the continued regular operation of government and the health, safety, and well-being of our community members. The next meeting of the Verona Board of Education will be held via zoom webinar. The public shall utilize the following instructions to call into the meeting:

Open SEPAC Meeting! Monday, February 22nd @ 7:00 PM

Join us for our Open SEPAC Meeting with Verona's Director of Special Services, Frank Mauriello and the District's SEPAC Verona CHILD. This meeting is for parents and caregivers of students who receive Special Education services in the Verona School District.

2/19/21 Referendum Construction Progress Update - Verona Public Schools

The progress of the school construction projects from the community approved 2019 Referendum is provided at the following link above.

All Remote Learning February 19, 2021

All Remote Learning February 18, 2021 Due to Snow Forecast

2/12/21 Referendum Construction Progress Update - Verona Public Schools

The progress of the school construction projects from the community approved 2019 Referendum is provided at the following link above.

Inherent Bias Presentation - BOE Meeting 02-09-2021

Inherent Bias Presentation - Vincent R. De Lucia, Educator-in-Residence and Director of Mandatory

Spring 2020 AP Highlights & Scholars

On Tuesday, December 8, 2020, Mr. Schels, Supervisor of Humanities, Mr. Stevenson, Supervisor of STEM, and Dr. Miller, Director of Curriculum, Instruction, and Assessment, presented the Spring 2020 Advanced Placement Highlights and celebrated the 123 AP scholars and teachers for their hard work, dedication, and achievements!

We Are Verona

Our mission statement collectively developed by our community through the strategic planning process calls upon us “to inspire our students to be compassionate global citizens through dynamic teaching, meaningful curricula, and enriching experiences.” It has been three years since our student, staff, and parent committees established our commitment to #WeAreVerona which captures the values we hold so dear in our hearts.

Spring 2019 NJSLA Results - A Deeper Dive

On Tuesday, November 24, 2020, Mr. Schels, Supervisor of Humanities, Mr. Stevenson, Supervisor of STEM, and Dr. Miller, Director of Curriculum, Instruction, and Assessment, presented a more in-depth analysis of the Spring 2019 NJSLA results in grade 4 ELA and math, grade 8 ELA and grade 7 math, and grade 9 ELA and district Algebra I results.

Spring 2019 AP Highlights & Student Scholars

On Tuesday, November 26, 2019, Mr. Schels, Supervisor of Humanities, Mr. Stevenson, Supervisor of STEM, Mr. Lancaster, Assistant Principal at VHS, and Mr. Miller, Director of Curriculum, Instruction, and Assessment, presented the Spring 2019 Advanced Placement Highlights and celebrated the 104 AP Scholars for their hard work, dedication, and achievements.

Spring 2019 NJSLA Results

On October 29, 2019, Mr. Miller, Director of Curriculum, Instruction, and Assessment, Mr. Steven Schels, Supervisor of Humanities, and Mr. Glen Stevenson, Supervisor of STEM, presented the spring 2019 NJSLA results in ELA from grades 3 to 10 and in mathematics from grades 3 through Algebra II.

Spring 2018 PARCC Results

On October 9, 2018, Mr. Miller, Director of Curriculum, Instruction, and Assessment, presented the spring 2018 PARCC results in ELA from grades 3 to 11 and in mathematics from grades 3 through Algebra II.

AP Highlights & Scholar Awards

On September 25, 2018, we celebrated the accomplishments of our dedicated and hard working AP students.  Mr. Miller, Director of Curriculum, Instruction, and Assessment, and Mr. Cogdill, VHS Principal, presented AP Highlights and Scholar Awards for the 2017-18 school year to a packed audience.  Congratulations to all of our AP Scholars!

2018 V~SEA (Verona Summer Enrichment Academy)

THE VERONA SCHOOL BOARD ANNOUNCES CANDIDACY INFORMATION

June, 2017 – The Verona School District has announced it has information available for citizens interested in running for a vacant seat on the Board of Education.

Board of Education 2017-2018 Budget Presentation - April 25, 2017

The Board of Education 2017-2018 Budget presentation that was presented on April 25, 2017 Public Hearing, may be reviewed by clicking the above heading.

Brookdale Technology Donation Press Release

The Verona Board of Education has accepted an anonymous donation of $14,400 that will go toward technology in the media center and technology lab at Brookdale Avenue School at the general meeting on February 28, 2017. With this generous donation, Brookdale Avenue School will be able to upgrade their media center technology...

Verona Junior Woman's Congratulate Spelling Bee Winners

On Saturday, January 11, 2017, over thirty 4th and 5th graders participated in the annual Junior Woman’s Club of Verona Spelling Bee Competition held at F.N. Brown Elementary School. A special thank you to our judges, Mrs. Cheryl Ashley, Director of the Verona Public Library; Mrs. Corisa Walker, Library Media Specialist at F.N. Brown and Brookdale Avenue School; and Mr. Charles Miller, Director of Curriculum who kindly volunteered their time for the morning. Thank you to Diana Weeks and Joanna Rybak from the Verona Juniors who organized the event. Finally, thank you to Verona Juniors President, Erika Grothues, who announced the words.

Chromebooks in the Classroom

Verona Foundation for Educational Excellence (VFEE) is proud to announce a Special Grant awarded to the Verona Public Schools in support of the District Wide Google Initiative. In 2015, VFEE granted $75,000 over the course of three years to support Chromebooks in our Classrooms. $25,000 was awarded at the Verona Board of Education meeting on September 8, 2015. VFEE will provide $25,000 per year for the next two years making the Google Initiative Grant the largest award by VFEE since its inception in 2007.

Curriculum, Instruction and Assessment Update

The Curriculum, Instruction, and Assessment department consisting of Director of Curriculum, Mr. Miller, Supervisor of Humanities, Dr. Bangia, and Supervisor of STEM, Mr. Stevenson, updated the Board of Education and the public with the latest information regarding Verona's curriculum, instruction, and assessment.

Asking All the Right Questions

Opening up dialogue with your child is critical to their outlook on life and supporting them in achieving their individual potential by asking the following questions: “What was the best part of your day and why?”, “What are you thankful for?” and “What was the most challenging part of your day and how did you handle that problem?”