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The Forest Avenue SCA, A School-Community Partnership

in Verona Public Schools Magazine 2017-2018 on October 26, 2018 January 11, 2026

The Forest Avenue SCA, A School-Community Partnership By Jeffrey Monacelli, Principal of Forest Avenue School Forest Avenue School is a partnership between teachers, administration, staff, students, and families. As referenced in the Verona Public Schools mission...

A Closer Look at Verona’s Technology Improvements

in Verona Public Schools Magazine 2017-2018 on October 25, 2018 February 15, 2025

A Closer Look at Verona's Technology Improvements by Mr. Eltion Ballaj, Manager of Technology To start off the 2017 – 2018 school year, the district completed the installation of an up-to-date network infrastructure and upgraded...

A Focus and Progress in Our Elementary Schools – Literacy Coaches: Guiding and Supporting Students and Teachers

in Verona Public Schools Magazine 2017-2018 on October 24, 2018 February 15, 2025

A FOCUS AND PROGRESS IN OUR ELEMENTARY SCHOOLS ELEMENTARY LITERACY COACHES: GUIDING AND SUPPORTING STUDENTS & TEACHERS By Dr. Sumit Bangia, Supervisor of Humanities Learning to read is a fundamental skill that guides student success...

What’s in a Name?

in Verona Public Schools Magazine 2017-2018 on October 19, 2018 February 15, 2025

What's in a Name? By Mrs. Yvette McNeal, Olmsted House Principal, HBW Middle School We use his name every day: Henry B., H.B., H.B.W., but, if put on the spot, could we tell you who...

Theoretically Speaking

in Verona Public Schools Magazine 2017-2018 on October 17, 2018 February 15, 2025

Theoretically Speaking By Mr. Howard Freund and Mr. Erik Lynch Music in the Verona Public Schools certainly has a rich lineage that continues to mature, evolve, and grow each year. The public faces of the...

Why Your Vote on Full Day Kindergarten Is Important

in Superintendent Corner Column on October 12, 2018 February 15, 2025

Superintendent Corner Column Why Your Vote on Full-Day Kindergarten Is Important "Play is often talked about as if it were a relief from serious learning. But for children play is serious learning. Play is really...

Why Your Vote on Mental Health Matters

in Superintendent Corner Column on October 10, 2018 February 15, 2025

A MESSAGE FROM OUR SUPERINTENDENT SECOND BALLOT QUESTION COMMUNITY VOTE NOVEMBER 6, 2018 MENTAL HEALTH PROGRAM ENHANCEMENTS Superintendent Corner Column Why Your Vote on Mental Health Matters “In every community, there is work to be...

Sports Specialization

in Verona Public Schools Magazine 2017-2018 on October 9, 2018 February 15, 2025

Sports Specialization By Mr. Robert Merkler, Director of Athletics & Special Programs For a young elementary school student first embarking on their athletic journey, they often participate in a number of different sports just to...

Keeping Our Children & Schools Safe

in Superintendent Corner Column on October 3, 2018 February 15, 2025

Superintendent Corner Column Keeping Our Children & Schools Safe October 2018 Keeping students and staff safe is our top priority. We strive to ensure a positive school climate and culture in Verona. Our commitment to...

Exploring the Richness of Math

in Verona Public Schools Magazine 2017-2018 on October 2, 2018 November 14, 2018

Exploring the Richness of Math By Mr. Glenn Stevenson, Supervisor of STEM When people find out that I supervise our math department, their reactions and comments orient around two poles… “I loved math, I was...