District Goals Progress Report

A Message From the Superintendent

District Goals Progress Report

Dr. Barbara Sargent

January was a busy time in the district. Students and staff returned to school from winter holiday break, high school students began to make course selections for the 202223 school year, elementary and middle school winter concerts were performed, and the Board of Education re-organized with a new Board member and new Board President and Vice-President.

The January 28th Board of Education meeting provided an opportunity to update the community on progress made thus far on the 2021-22 District Goals. For full access to the presentation, please go to our district website at www.pthsd.net. Here are the exciting highlights:

• The elementary science program has been completely revised with inquiry-based learning in place;

• The highly successful STEM Pathways program is heading into its third year with high school students working toward a special STEM endorsement on their diplomas. Capstones, Ethnic Studies, Geometry (8th Grade), Honors Data Structures and Algorithms, and Honors Engineering and Design have been approved for next year.

• The Strings program will grow to the middle school next year; 46% of eligible elementary school students are involved in the Strings program.

• Every student in Grades 5-12 has an individual Chromebook for schoolwork. Younger students have access to these devices in their classrooms.

• Parsippany High School and Parsippany Hills High School are the first official NJ High School chapters for National STEM Honor Society. This is available to all district high school students whether they are a part of our other STEM programs (STEM Pathways, NJIT, etc.) or not. • Many students in elementary and middle school participated in the Parent-Teacher Conferences this past fall. Teachers and parents noted that the conference was an excellent opportunity for students to reflect upon their learning, set academic goals, and gain confidence in speaking with adults.

Parsippany-Troy Hills Township Schools offer a dynamic, engaging, and rigorous learning environment for students. From Humanities to STEM to student leadership, there’s something for everyone. There’s a lot to be proud of!

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CLASSES

Each class will begin w/ a 15 discussion on Nutrition! Then, 45 minutes of one of the following: Aqua Aerobics Zumba Boxing Shadow Boxing Yoga

TICKETS:

You can purchase tickets in advance at Envy Sports Club and online at Eventbrite.com. They can also be purchased at the door the day of; we hope you join us for this unique day of fitness and fun!

PRICES

Members: $10 Day Pass

Non-Members: Day Pass $25 Adults/$15 Kids OR $10 Per Class

MEET X'AN LOUIS: OUR LEAD INSTRUCTOR!

X' an Pierre Louis is a Haitian-American fitness trainer, entertainer, nutritionist, and professional mixed martial arts fighter. X' an comes to us with an impressive resume that includes specializations in 11 disciplines of mixed martial arts, Latin/ballroom dance, meditation, boxing, AfroZumba, water aerobics, and more! X' an will be leading all of the classes during our open house and is available for personal training at Envy Sports Club as well as AquaAerobics on Monday mornings and Friday nights.