End of School Year Newsletter from MySchoolsNewark!

With the end of the school year now here, we are sharing some updates to help you wind down the year successfully. See topics below:

• NJCF Kindergarten Conference Recap
• There is Still Time to Enroll for School the fall!
• 24-25 New and Returning Student Registration Tips and Reminders
• Around Newark This Summer!

If you haven’t found a school for your student or if you’re looking for a change this upcoming school year, be sure to go to check out the schools available for you to apply!

• Proof of Residency: If your student is returning to the same school this Fall, you are likely being asked for an updated proof of residency documentation by the school. Be sure to complete this important request as soon as possible. Schools require this information yearly to confirm the residency status of all students and to obtain crucial funding needed to provide the highest quality of education possible for your students. If you have concerns, don’t hesitate to reach out to your school’s main office staff or ask us at My Schools Newark!
• New Student Registration: If you are newly enrolling into a school this year, be sure to complete the new student registration process and participate in any new student orientations taking place before the school year begins. This guarantees that your student will have a seat in that school this Fall! If schools don’t hear from you, they might give your seat to another student. If you have any questions about new student enrollment, campus placements or anything regarding your student’s new school, be sure to contact your school’s main office or ask us at My Schools Newark!
• Out of District Registration: Are you an out of district family (families that attend a school in Newark but live in a different New Jersey city)? Don’t forget to register with your home district if you haven’t done so already! Out of district registration is the process of confirming that you attend a school in Newark but live in another district, such as Irvington or East Orange. It doesn’t mean that you’re registering to attend a school in your home district or that you will lose your seat at the Newark school you currently attend. It’s just a way for districts to confirm where all of the children in their district attend school. It is also closely tied to important funding that is given to each school every year. Need help with this process? Be sure to contact the main office of your student’s enrolled school or contact us at My Schools Newark!
• Aid-In-Lieu of Transportation Funding: Did you know that you can get money back for commuting your student to an out of district school? Out of district families (families that attend a school in Newark but live in a different New Jersey city) are able to sign up for aid in lieu of transportation funding for all of their students that attend a school outside of their home district. Funding is typically given at the end of the school year but you have to sign up for it in the summer! In order to apply for this benefit, you must be registered with your home district and ask your home district for the application. Need some support with this opportunity? Reach out to us at My Schools Newark or the main office of your home district board of education or the main office of your student’s school in Newark.

Newark Board of Education is offering a variety of youth enrichment programs beginning on June 27th and lasting until August 2nd! These programs are open to current and non NBOE students, click the link above to learn more!

Newark Summer Camps

Check out this comprehensive listing of local summer camps taking place all over Newark! These opportunities tend to fill up quickly so don’t hesitate to sign up for a spot for your children today!

YMCA of Newark Summer Day Camp

At Y day camp, kids can develop skills, self-confidence, new friendships and a sense of belonging – all while having tons of fun.From games and sports to arts and crafts to outdoor adventures to science and technology, a Y day camp experience offers kids the chance to learn new things and enjoy new adventures. In order to have fun and thrive, kids need to feel both physically and emotionally safe. When you drop your child off at a Y day camp, you can rest assured that their total well-being will be nurtured and supported by caring Y staff who are committed to ensuring that their experience is a great one. Sign up for your spot today with the link above today!

Newark Academy Summer Programs

For more than 50 years, the Newark Academy Summer Program has been a leader in offering rigorous and engaging summer learning experiences for children. Operating annually from late June through early August, the NA summer program provides a variety of opportunities. Students in grades K-12 can participate in dynamic classroom spaces — science labs, music and art studios — and on NA’s spacious athletic fields. Sign up for your spot today with the link above!

NJ Kids Online Summer Camps

NJ Kids Online’s Summer Camp Guide is here! There is a huge assortment of camps serving kids ages 5-14 in the greater New Jersey and surrounding tri-state area. Look through their list of traditional day camps and sleep-away camps, special interest camps such as performing arts camps, academic camps, STEM camps among others. If you have a toddler, there are lots of choices for preschool summer programs. Don’t forget to sign up for their mailing list so you can stay in the know every summer!