On behalf of our entire educational community, it is my pleasure to welcome you to the Mantua Township School District website.  We are extremely proud of our school district and are pleased that you have chosen to visit our site to learn more about our schools.

Sincerely,
Steven C. Crispin, Superintendent


 

Mailing Dates for Student Information
 
Listed below are dates in which information will be mailed home to parents.  Please allow 2 to 3 days for delivery.

August 1, 2013 - Parents of preschool and kindergarten students will be informed whether their child will be assigned to the morning (AM) or afternoon (PM).  Specific teacher assignments will not be provided at this time.

August 12, 2013 - Parents will be informed of their child's class assignment which includes their teacher's name.

August 26, 2013 - Parents of students who are transported to school by bus will receive a bus pass from the Clearview Transportation Department indicating the estimated pick-up and drop-off times.

 

Summer Enrichment Experience (SEE)

Students in grades 1-6 (as of September 1, 2013) have the opportunity to participate in our district's Summer Enrichment Experience (SEE).  This program will be held from June 24, 2013 through July 18, 2013 at our J. Mason Tomlin School.  Sessions are from Monday through Thursday, 9:00am to 12:30pm.

Students in grades 1-4 will have the opportunity to participate in rotating community centers including a bank, store, crafter, library, fitness area, and more, while students in grades 5-6 will experience a more interest-based curriculum including newspaper, sports, engineering, and video production.  All centers will be taught by a teacher and include high school chaperones.

The cost of the program is $35 per week or $115 for all four weeks with checks made payable to Mantua Township Board of Education.  All transportation to and from SEE will be the responsibility of the parent/guardian.  There will be a snack time provided each day.  The children are to bring their own snack and beverage.  A registration form can be obtained by clicking on the link below:

SEE Registration Form

 

Kindergarten Enrichment Program 2013-14

The Board of Education will be offering the Kindergarten Enrichment Program for the 2013-14 school year.  This tuition-based program is designed to offer parents of kindergarten students the option of a full-day program.  This program will enrich and enhance the regular kindergarten program in the areas of motor skills, language arts, music, science, mathematics and creative arts.

Tuition for the 2013-14 school year is $325. per month.  Fees are not prorated due to student absences, weather-related school closings, or holidays.

There are a limited number of seats for this program.  If you are interested in enrolling your child, please contact the Superintendent's Office at 468-2225 x 1103.


Preschool Applications Now Available

The Mantua Township School District will be offering two different Preschool Program options for the 2013‐2014 school year. The Integrated Preschool Program will provide our population of children with special needs the opportunity to be educated in the least restrictive environment along with their typically-developing peers.  Our Integrated Beginning Kindergarten Program will provide preschool students the opportunity to participate with kindergarten‐aged students who have elected to delay entrance into kindergarten.  For further information and an application, please click on the links below.

Application Form 2013 -2014 with Sessions

Preschool Letter

Non-Resident Tuition Students

The Mantua Township School District is now accepting applications for non-resident pupils for the 2013-14 school year.  The district accepts qualified students on a tuition basis from kindergarten through sixth grade provided an appropriate program and adequate class space are available.

For additional information, please contact the Superintendent's Office at 468-2225 x 1103.


2013-14 School Calendar

The calendar for the 2013-14 school year can be viewed by clicking on the link below.

Kindergarten Registration

Parents of a child who will turn age 5 on or before October 1, 2013 are requested to register their child for the 2013-14 school year.  Registration information can be obtained by contacting the appropriate school office.

Centre City School   468-2100                 J. Mason Tomlin School   468-0818              Sewell School   468-0626


Anti-Bullying Bill of Rights

Below is a link to a document entitled Guidance for Schools on Implementing the Anti-Bullying Bill of Rights Act.  This document was developed in consultation with the Division on Civil Rights and the New Jersey Department of Law and Public Safety, as well as experts on the subjects of bullying, school climate and culture.  Our school district is committed to providing a safe and supportive school environment in which all students can learn and succeed.

Guidance for Schools on Implementing the Anti-Bullying Bill of Rights Act


Yearly Schedule for Rotation of Specials

The Mantua Township Board of Education has adopted a rotating schedule for specials.  Please click on the link below for a yearly calendar indicating the A-E schedule.

Rotating Schedule for Specials


Harassment, Intimidation and Bullying

Our district's policies regarding Harassment, Intimidation and Bullying can be accessed by clicking the links below:

Policy 5512.01  Harassment, Intimidation and Bullying

Policy 5512.11  Harassment, Intimidation and Bullying, Part 2

Policy 5512.02  Cyber Bullying

Our district coordinators are as follows:

DistrictJ. Mason Tomlin SchoolCentre City School
Mrs. Robin BazzelMrs. Jennifer CavalieriMrs. Jennifer Cavalieri
684 Main Street393 Main Street301 Columbus Drive
Sewell, NJ 08080Mantua, NJ 08051Mantua, NJ 08051
856-468-2225 x 1106856-468-0818 x 4400856-468-2100 x 2310
rbazzel@mantuaschools.comjcavalieri@mantuaschools.comjcavalieri@mantuaschools.com

Sewell School
Mrs. Joann Thomas
40 McAnally Drive
Sewell, NJ 08080
856-468-0626 x 3542
jthomas@mantuaschools.com


Budget for the 2013/2014 School Year

Listed below please find a link to the proposed budgets:

2013/2014 Approved Budget - Mantua Twp. School District



Department of Education Resources


The Department of Education has created a family-focused website, www.NJFamilies.com, with resources to help you support your child's education and navigate your school system.  They have also opened a "Help Desk" which can be reached through the parent menu option of their toll-free telephone number: 877-900-6960.

You may also sign up for their mailing list on their website, www.state.nj.us/education/.

Comprehensive Equity Plan

The Board of Education is required to develop a Comprehensive Equity Plan once every three years to comply with equity requirements for which they are responsible, which are mandated by the Fourteenth Amendment of the U.S. Constitution; Article I, Paragraph 5 of the New Jersey State Constitution; N.J.S.A. 18A:36-20 and N.J.A.C. 6A: 7-1.1 et seq.; Titles VI and VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964; Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972; the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, and other related legislation.  Please refer to the following Board Policy for additional information regarding this plan:

Policy #1523   Comprehensive Equity Plan

Posting of District Evaluation Systems

The Mantua Township School District is required by federal regulations to provide information to the public regarding the process for evaluating teachers and principals.  A summary of this information can be found by clicking on the links below:

 
Audit of Federal Programs

The NJDOE visited the Mantua Township Board of Education to monitor the district’s use of NCLB (No Child Left Behind) funds and the related program plans, where applicable, to determine whether the district’s programs are meeting the intended purposes and objectives as specified in the current year applications and authorizing statutes, and to determine whether the funds were spent in accordance with the program requirements, federal and state laws, and applicable regulations.  The on-site visit included staff interviews and documentation reviews related to the requirements of NCLB (No Child Left Behind) programs. Attached are the audit findings and the corrective action plan required.

The New Jersey Department of Education has approved the plan presented by Mantua Township Public Schools.