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PS 20 Dolphin Tales

Dr. Maya Angelou Elementary School Newsletter

PS 20 Dolphin TalesDr. Maya Angelou Elementary School Newsletter

Principal: Mr. Hani Ileya

Assistant Principal: Dr. Courtney Campbell

"Be Safe, Live Responsibly, Understand, Respect, and Encourage Each Other!" "Be Safe, Live Responsibly, Understand, Respect, and Encourage Each Other!"

PS 20 Emphasizes the Importance of our DOLPHIN CORE VALUES:

Safety, Responsibility, Empathy, Respect, Encouragement, and Community

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***************SEPTEMBER NEWSLETTER*************** ***************SEPTEMBER NEWSLETTER***************

August 29, 2025--PS 20 Bookbags and Haircuts! August 29, 2025--PS 20 Bookbags and Haircuts!

Welcome to a brand new school year! Our PS 20 Blue Dolphin students received new bookbags with supplies, as well as new haircuts and hairstyles, in preparation for our 2025-2026 year of learning and fun! Thank you to all community members and staff who volunteered to help make this back to school event a spectacular success!

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September 4, 2025--PS 20 Welcomes Back Students on CBS News! September 4, 2025--PS 20 Welcomes Back Students on CBS News!

Our PS 20 Dolphin Family was so excited to be on CBS News, welcoming back students to an exciting new school year!

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September 19, 2025--PBSIS Assembly September 19, 2025--PBSIS Assembly

Our students enjoyed learning and reviewing school rules and procedures during this assembly. Students learned that they can earn Dolphin Dollars as a reward for kind acts, and may even have a chance to win prizes from spinning the Wheel of Dolphin!

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*****************Activities Corner****************** *****************Activities Corner******************

Room 240: Ms. Fails and Ms. Ramrup's Second Grade Class Room 240: Ms. Fails and Ms. Ramrup's Second Grade Class

During the first couple of weeks of school, the students have been busy reviewing concepts in math from the previous school year and connecting them to this year's concepts. The students worked in their math books independently and in small group as well as on the Smart Board!

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Room 362: Ms. Lorenzo and Ms. Vasquez's Fourth Grade Class Room 362: Ms. Lorenzo and Ms. Vasquez's Fourth Grade Class

Room 362 enjoyed a beautiful team building activity, commemorating 9/11 Remembrance Day!

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During the first days of school, students in Room 362 stacked cups for a fun, yet challenging activity that promotes teamwork.

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Room 362 celebrated Perfect Square Day by exploring perfect squares.

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Room 361: Ms. Sciarretta's Fourth Grade Class Room 361: Ms. Sciarretta's Fourth Grade Class

Room 341 practices mindfulness activities on a daily basis!

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Room 364: Mr. DeArmas' Third Grade Class Room 364: Mr. DeArmas' Third Grade Class

Room 364 is enjoying the month of September with good behavior in the hallways and assemblies!

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Room 351: Ms. Thompson's Third Grade Class Room 351: Ms. Thompson's Third Grade Class

Gathered on the carpet, Room 351 students are fully engaged—eyes wide, smiles bright, and hearts open—as they dive into the magic of story time!

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After a full day of learning and growing, Room 351 students walk together down the stairwell, ready to head home with knowledge, laughter, and memories from the day!

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Room 341: Ms. O'Sullivan's Fifth Grade Class Room 341: Ms. O'Sullivan's Fifth Grade Class

Room 341 students experiment to see which solutions will clean a penny.

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PS 20 Celebrates National Hispanic Heritage Month PS 20 Celebrates National Hispanic Heritage Month

PS 20 is proud to participate in National Hispanic Heritage Month through the use of decorations, activities, and lessons that showcase our cultural diversity!

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UPDATES AND REMINDERS: UPDATES AND REMINDERS:

*The Week of 10/6/25 celebrates the Week of Respect!!!!*

10/2/25: Yom Kippur; No School

10/13/25: Columbus Day/Indigenous People's Day; No School

10/20/25: Diwali; Professional Day for Teachers; No School for Students

10/31/25: Fall Harvest Festivities

MATH CORNER: K-5 Math Savvas Parent Homework Help: MATH CORNER: K-5 Math Savvas Parent Homework Help:

Please use the following link to help your child with homework via grade level and topic!

https://drive.google.com/file/d/1QC9R9-3iTvynGz4L7ZZoo1QwUUiYtcVg/view

***Please remember to practice your Language Arts and Math skills by reading books and completing at least 15 minutes of Freckle and/or IXL at home daily!

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Dr. Maya Angelou Elementary School

239 Ocean Avenue

Jersey City, NJ 07305

201-369-2630

Facebook: @Dr.MayaAngelouPS20JC

Website: www.ps20.jcboe.org

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