On Saturday, February 3rd, our Special Olympics Bowling Team had their first competition at 88 Lanes in Lakewood. Our coaches, Kathy Moore and Claire Wiggins, have been practicing for this event for months. We had nine student athletes who participated. There were families, friends and staff members who came to cheer them on. Four of […]
Continue readingMrs. Tomaine’s homeroom — Alpha School in Jackson, NJ, received a donation of pencils and candy from a generous parent. This homeroom has been running a Kindness Challenge and with that spirit decided to donate their pencils and candy to other students in the school. Mrs. Tomaine’s students then visited each class and presented them with these unexpected […]
Continue readingAlpha School staff and students celebrated their Thanksgiving Feast on Tuesday, November 21st. The Rotary Club of Jackson donated and cooked the turkeys for the feast, and the therapy department cooked all the side dishes and decorated. A wonderful time and meal was enjoyed by all! Alpha School staff and students have much to be […]
Continue readingAlpha School students enjoyed running in our annual Turkey Trot on Wednesday, November 8th. Parents, staff and students cheered on our enthusiastic runners. Certificates were presented to all runners during the Turkey Trot social following the run.
Continue readingThe students from Mrs. Sara Stockton’s class at Alpha School were invited by Miss Dawn Holly’s class from the Education Academy in Lanoka Harbor, to visit their school’s Haunted Gym on Monday, October 30th. Students from each class were paired up to walk through the Haunted Gym. The students experienced Candy Corn Bowling, a Spider […]
Continue readingOne-Shot Billy brought his Musical Adventure to Alpha School in Jackson, New Jersey on Friday, October 13, 2017. Billy shared his belief that a spark lies within each of us, through his musical presentation. Students particularly admired Billy’s mirror guitar. This was a presentation that allowed for a lot of audience participation which our budding […]
Continue readingThe Alpha School is very fortunate that one day in June, a few years ago, a member of the Jackson New Jersey Rotary, Luke Stango literally knocked on the front door of Alpha School and asked if the Jackson Rotary Club could do anything to help us. Ever since Luke walked through our doors, he […]
Continue readingFirefighters from Jackson, New Jersey Fire District #3 visited Alpha School on Friday, October 6th. They demonstrated the Stop, Drop and Roll technique and had students practice this technique. The also gave a description of the fire gear which they use and allowed students to try on the gear. The visit concluded with students checking […]
Continue readingThere was a lively beat in the Alpha School Music classes today! Students were given an opportunity to play the drums accompanied by our Music teacher, Amanda Latham on the piano! In our Drama classes, the students interacted with Mr. Chip’s puppets. Mr. Chip from Enspirited Projects works with our students weekly. Mr. Chip is […]
Continue readingMrs. Trainor’s Career Ed class has volunteered their time to put together “Blessing Bags” from donations given. The Blessing Bag Brigade puts together travel size items in zip lock bags that will give comforter for those in need. Examples are toothpaste, soap, socks, snacks and any travel size items. For more in formation go to www.BlessingBagBrigadeNJ.Wordpress.com. […]
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