Ms. Necole Jadick, Principal

Mrs. Josephine Ramirez, Elementary School Counselor

Theunis Dey Elementary School

“Theunis Dey Students Stand Up, We Don’t Stand By”

Theunis Dey Vision Statement

To create a climate & culture that remains mindful that students are always first by encouraging open and ongoing communication, cooperation, and collaboration. Our school community is committed to working together to meet students’ social, emotional, and academic needs in order to empower all students to feel Capable, Connected, and Contributing.

Character.org (Formerly Character Education Partnership – CEP)

National advocate and leader for the character education movement.

Schools of Character Program Not a competition - opportunity to go through a

rigorous process of feedback and coaching recognition for growth and excellence in the area of

character development through Character.org's 11 Principles of Effective Character Education framework.  

Over 300 schools so far are National Schools of Character.  

2015 - 64 schools and 3 districts

Theunis Dey Elementary School

National School of Character 2015-2020

State School of Character 2013-2015

What Does It Mean?

Mrs. Ramirez and Mrs. Hoogstrate presented at NJ Alliance for Social Emotional and Character Development (NJASECD)

We will be honored at the 22nd Forum on Character Education in Atlanta, GA October 15th-18th, 2015

Mentor other schools seeking National School of Character status

We continue doing what we do!

Timeline

Under the leadership of Dr. Laura Russomano and the guidance of Mrs. Heather Bobrowsky, TD applied for national title in 2013 Named State School of Character Given feedback on how to improve and reapply

Reduce 10 Core Values to 5

Used 2014 as a year for implementation of feedback Applied December 2014 Received word on State School of Character Award –

March 2015 Character.org site visit – April 14th, 2015

Wanted to provide an authentic “Day at Theunis” experience Notified of National Status – May 12, 2015

Our School Pledge:Our School Pledge:

We are importantWe are important We are respectfulWe are respectful We are preparedWe are prepared We are responsible for our We are responsible for our

own actionsown actions We are positive with ourselves We are positive with ourselves

and othersand others

TRRIC

5 Core Values: 1. Teamwork2. Respect3. Responsibility4. Individuality5. Citizenship

Core Values Everywhere

The Green Team

• Overlap in “Respecting our Environment”

• SECD Committee and Green Committee merged

Suggestion Box

Building Community

T-Shirts, Planners, & Folders National Walk to School Day New Recess Equipment to Foster Teamwork and Cooperation Cultural Arts Program Integration Community Garden Outdoor Classrooms Service Learning Citizenship – 9/11 Ceremony, Veterans’ Day, GI Go Fund,

Various Collections Alumni “Giving Back” Visiting Nurse Service Party for the Planet

Design Contest to integrate our Core Values into a: T-shirt Design (for

sale) Folder Design (K-5) Planner Design (2-5)

T-Shirts, Planners, & Folders

National Walk to School Day!

PTO Purchased Recess EquipmentPTO Purchased Recess Equipment

Cultural Arts Programs: “The Power of One”Cultural Arts Programs: “The Power of One”

Thank You, PTO!

Thank You, Dr. Russomano

The Dr. Laura Russomano H.E.R.O. Garden A Place For ALL

Community Garden and Compost Pile

Outdoor Classrooms

A Visit From Our FriendsA Visit From Our Friends

Thanksgiving Cards & Crafts- Gr. 3

Holiday Cards & Crafts- Gr. 2

Valentine’s Cards & Crafts- Gr. 1

Spring Cards & Crafts- Pre-K & K

Spring Band Concert- Gr. 5

Spring Vocal Concert- Gr. 4 & 5

Service Learning

Meeting Our Friends from Preakness Healthcare Center

Citizenship

9-11 Memorial AssemblyVeteran’s Day GI Go FundValentine’s for VeteransBag a Lunch, Help a BunchTurkey Trot: Thanksgiving meals for our

friendsThe Giving Tree

9-11 Assembly

Veterans’ Day

Soldier DarrinSoldier Darrin Turkey TrotTurkey Trot

Helping Our Friends

Bag a Lunch, Help a Bunch

GI Go Fund

Valentine’s for Veterans

Fun & Fitness

Back on Your FeetBack on Your Feet Right to WriteRight to Write

Local teenager Nicole Loffredo was one of three inductees into the American Association of University Women (AAUW) Girls Hall of Fame recently during a ceremony held at the Wayne Public Library.

Our Alumni Care

Our Community Makes a Difference: Visiting Nurse Associates

Party for the Planet

Thursday, May 28th 5:30-7:30pm

And Our Work Continues…