Dear Neighbors,

This is a special issue regarding the Mount Laurel School District.

My last E-News Letter was dated August 29, 2007.  The following day there was an article in The Central Record which talked about the No Child Left Behind review, where it cited failing grades for the Hartford and Harrington Schools.  I sent an email to Dr. Rath asking her to help explain the report and she immediately promised to do so.  On Monday, September 10th, I received an email from Marie Reynolds - Director of Communication Services - informing me that a letter had been drafted by Dr. Sharon Vitella - Assistant Superintendent for Curriculum, Instruction and Assessment - and that this letter will be sent home with all students and has been posted at the Hartford and Harrington websites for parents to read.  Here is the link for this letter: http://www.mtlaurelschools.org/harrington/docs/AYP078.pdf

The School District has announced the following summit which requires you to register to participate:

MAPPING THE FUTURE OF THE MOUNT LAUREL SCHOOLS:
AN EDUCATIONAL SUMMIT
Date: October 1, 2007
Time: 6:30 P.M.
Location: Harrington Middle School
Sponsored by: Central Administration

Participants will be asked to meet in small group sessions with facilitators to discuss concerns, identify issues and brainstorm plans for the future of our eight schools.

A response is required to assure adequate small group meeting space.
Register via email to Marie Reynolds at:
MREYNOLDS@MOUNTLAUREL.K12.NJ.US

The District is also hosting the following meetings that do not require registration but would like to have as many parents as possible to attend:

PARENT UNIVERSITY SERIES –
UNDERSTAND YOUR SCHOOLS CURRICULUM

Sponsored by: Central Administration
These sessions are open to all parents and are designed to maximize your understanding of all areas of our curriculum. All sessions will begin at 7 p.m., and will be held in the Harrington Middle School Library. 

October 4:
"School Days Ain’t What They Used To Be" (curricular overview)

October 11:
"RlTmatic and U" (math overview) 

October 18:
"Let’s Talk and Read and Write" (literacy overview) 

October 25:
"It’s A Small World After All" (social studies overview) 

November 1:
"Mr. Wizard Lives" (science overview)

Thank you for your support.

Sincerely,