Updates: New Lessons, Virtual Learning Plans, New Food Distribution Procedures

Learn more about expectations and new procedures for the coming weeks

Covid-19 Resource: Food Distribution

We will continue the distribution of our grab and go meals and snacks for all MPTCS families on Mondays and Thursdays, from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the MPTCS High School

Food Service Management Company (FSMC) COST REIMBURSABLE Request for Proposal (RFP) and Contract

Attention: Food Service Management Companies Marion P. Thomas Charter School is requesting proposals for school food service management services. The Food Service Management Company will provide management services according to United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) regulations and guidelines, as well as the New Jersey Department of Education policies and guidelines. RFP DOCUMENTS CAN BE DOWNLOADED FROM THE DISTRICT WEBSITE: https://www.mptcs.org Food Service Management Companies and/or their representatives may submit proposals electronically to: Carrieann Zielinski czielinski@brickeducation.org and cc Shavon Harris sharris@brickeducation.org | Subject line : company name_Food Service Management Proposal SY 20-21 Marion P. Thomas Charter School Board of Trustees reserves the right to accept or reject any and/or all proposals or to accept the proposal that it finds, in its sole discretion, to be in the best interest of the school district. A walk-through meeting is scheduled for 12:00PM on April 6, 2020 at 124 Sussex Avenue Newark, NJ 07103. All proposals must be submitted no later than 2:00 PM on April 30, 2020 Any inquiries to this specification should be directed to: Shavon Harris, Managing Director, Network Operations: sharris@brickeducation.org

Chromebook Distribution

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Confirmed Covid-19 Cases at STEAM and PAC Academies

Confirmed Covid-19 Cases at STEAM and PAC Academies. All MPTCS Schools will be closed until further notice.

Schools closed

To ensure the safety and health of all our students and staff, all MPTCS schools are closed. Students are expected to complete work daily from their learning resource package.

PAC ACAEDMY'S FROZEN PERFORMANCES POSTPONED

Coronavirus Prevention Update

The safety of our students and staff is a top priority and preparedness is an important aspect to ensure that safety. With this in mind, we wanted to provide you with an update regarding our prevention efforts and evolving plans.

The CAT in the HAT comes back to PAC

PAC elementary students kicked off Read Across America Week. Scholars gathered for a reading of the Dr. Seuss book, "The Cat Comes Back." by Mr. Sandor, Co-Leader at PAC.

The Power of Partnerships Parent Survey Link

Dear Parents/Guardians, Families play an important role in contributing to schools in a way that ensures that their child is successful. The BRICK Education Network would like to strengthen family-engagement by making sure that our environment, programs and resources meet the needs of all of our families. You can help us form a better partnership between school and home by taking a few minutes to share your thoughts and feelings about the environment, administration/staff and communication at your child's school. The survey is confidential and will be kept private. It is approximately 5 minutes long and can be completed on any computer, tablet or phone with access to the internet using one of the three options listed below. The survey will open on from February 13th – 28th, 2020.

The Nutcracker

On December 13th the third-grade scholars had the opportunity to experience the Nutcracker live at the State Theater in New Brunswick. They were greeted by ushers who escorted them into a broadway-style theater where the scholars watched the amazing dancing and theatrics that has been a holiday favorite for many years. It was an amazing performance and experience for all!

Congrats to our CHAMPIONS!

The MPTCS 4th & 5th Grade Boys Basketball Team won the NJ Charter School Athletic League's division playoffs. The team played a doubleheader, they beat Phillips Academy to advance to the finals. Their final game was against the Wildcats of Paterson Arts & Science Charter School. Our Tigers played hard and beat the Wildcats by 3!

PAC Academy is LIT: PAC's Family Literacy Night was a huge success!

Students and parents were invited to PAC’s first ever Family Literacy Night on November 12th. The program.....

Our PAC Academy Culinary Club kicks off after school activities at MPTCS!

A variety of after school clubs and activities are being offered at all MPTC schools.

Character Day! Our school leaders and scholars dressed as their favorite book characters for PAC Academy's Character Day.

October 2nd was International #WalkToSchoolDay, and University Hospital stopped by PAC Academy with their entire trauma team to talk pedestrian safety. Our kids learned that prevention is key! Check out the news story featured on NJTV! https://www.njtv

PAC scholars with Dr. Shereef Elnahal, President & CEO of University Hospital.

Voice of the Village (September 2019)

Celebrating Diversity: Hispanic Heritage Month Sept. 15 - Oct. 15

We're celebrating a Week of Respect Oct. 7 - 11.

Our Superintendent, Chief of Staff & Principals welcome you to the 2019-2020 school year!