EAST ORANGE EDUCATION ASSOCIATION

MS. DONNA JENKINS, PRIDE CHAIRPERSON

 February

HUMAN RIGHTS DINNER- The NJEA Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Dinner Celebration chaired by EOEA President Jacqui Greadington was a huge success.  Keynote speaker Dr. Adolph Brown III, entertainment by our own Cicely Tyson Concert Choir was enjoyed by all.

Black History Month-Schools participating in Black History Programs will be allotted $100.00 by the Pride committee for light refreshments for parents, guardians, and community members attending programs.  You must provide a program acknowledging EOEA is providing funds for refreshments along with a sign-in sheet and original receipt(s) for reimbursement.  No refunds will be given for purchases made at Wal-Mart or Sam’s Club.  Receipts must be received at the EOEA office no later than March 1, 2012.

EOEA NEA-RA Election Results-Elected for two-year term Clarence Osborne (Truth), Priscilla Burke (Tyson), one year Donna Jenkins (Healy), and Carla Hinds (Alternative).  Returning delegates Kathie Osborne (PPS)  Deborah Thurmond (Hughes) and Jacqui Greadington - President

March

READ ACROSS AMERICA- March 2^nd Dr, Seuss’s Birthday

EOEA participates in the month long celebration by allowing schools participating in RAA activities an allotment of $100.00 for light refreshment for invited guest readers, participants, and community members in attendance of programs.  All programs must acknowledge funds are provided by EOEA in addition to sign in sheets and original receipts for reimbursement. For additional info. on NEA’s RAA go to www.nea.org/readacross

ECEA PRIDE EXPO at the Livingston Mall-The ECEA PRIDE Expo at Livingston Mall will take place March 2 thru March 9, 2012.  The Mall Expo will showcase performances, displays, artwork, sculptures, drawings and other projects by our students.  Please come out and give your support. Display setup for the Pride Expo is Thursday, March 2, 2012.  Opening ceremonies will take place Friday, March 3rd, at 6:30 p.m.

ECEA PRIDE EXPO Performances

March 3    3:00-4:00 p.m.     Tyson Elem.  

Crystal Newby-Reynolds  Dance, Band, Drama, Chorus  (K-3)

March 3    4:00-5:00 p.m.     Tyson Elem.  

Crystal Newby-Reynolds  Dance  (3-5)

March 6   11:00-12:00 p.m   Louverture   

Debra Pasterczyk   Chorus and Vocal Solo

March 9   11:00-12:00 p.m.  Jackson        

Debra Pasterczyk   Chorus and Vocal Solo

ECEA PRIDE EXPO Displays-March 2nd-9^th, 2012

Jackson         Angela McGhee       

Visual Arts-Drawings/Sculptures

Cochran        Angela McGhee       

Visual Arts Drawings/Sculptures

Parks             Gina Harriott             

Various Art

Houston        Beatrice East              

Paper Mache Sculptures

Louverture   Sharon Sullivan-Rubin    

Various Art

Hughes          Christi Vaccaro         

Fine Arts

EOCHS       Sharonda Allen                                    

History – The African Country Project

 This committee showcases and highlights the accomplishments of East Orange Education Association Members. Each year the EOEA honors up to ten of its members who have promoted pride in the school and/or in the community by initiating or participating in activities and projects, which have promoted PRIDE.  This is the time to be recognized for some of the many great things you do.  Self-nominations are also encouraged.