Clinton Township Newsletter

the "Buzz" About? RVS a n d CTMS I n t r o d u c e E x c i t i n g N e w E d u c at i o n a l T o o l ! W h at ' s How do you make learning fun and memorable for students? Just ask the teachers at Round Valley School (RVS) and the Clinton Township Middle School (CTMS). Thanks to a grant from the Clinton Township Foundation for Educational Excellence, an exciting, interactive buzzer system was recently introduced at both schools... and the students are literally buzzing about it! "The buzzer system provides a unique way to review academic material and enhance teaching in the classrooms," said Renee Sielaff, enrichment teacher, Round Valley School. "We use the system in so many ways. For example, I've used it for Wordmasters review rounds and I've found that the students' scores have dramatically improved! Plus the students love it." In addition to in-classroom use at RVS and CTMS, the buzzer system is used for outside competitions (such as Knowledge Masters) and with Hunterdon County Enrichment Consortium activities. The system is comprised of eight hand buzzers (four per team) and a lighting system that indicates the first contestant to "buzz in." "We are particularly fond of this educational tool, as it provides a unique way to enhance critical thinking, problem-solving skills and academic teamwork for students," said Cindy Miceli, chairperson, Clinton Township Foundation for Educational Excellence. "And the systems can be used with students for years to come." The Foundation aims to enhance the quality of education and enrichment opportunities for the 1,600+ students in the Clinton Township school district. Visit: www.clintontownshipfoundation.org for more information, or follow us on Facebook and Twitter. N u r s e s A c h i e v e R e - D e s i g n at i o n o f M ag n e t S tat u s f o r H u n t e r d o n H e a lt h ca r e Hunterdon Healthcare has been re-designated Magnet status! This prestigious award recognizes hospitals for excellence in nursing care. Hunterdon Healthcare is among an elite group of hospitals to achieve Magnet recognition–only about 6% of all health care organizations in the US has achieved Magnet status. To achieve Magnet status, a hospital must undergo a rigorous review process. Nurses and staff worked diligently to prepare a more than 2,000 page document that provided evidence of excellence nursing practices. Upon review and an excellent rating, the American Nurses Credentialing Center visited Hunterdon Medical Center for three days to validate the document is lived "We are so proud of out and practiced throughout Hunterdon Healthcare System. this accomplishment. It provides verification of the exceptional care our nurses provide our community." – Patricia Steingall, "Achieving Magnet status means that Hunterdon Healthcare has created an environment that supports nursing practice and focuses on professional autonomy, decision making at the bedside, nursing involvement in the nursing work environment, professional RN, Chief Nursing Officer and education, career development and Vice President Patient Care Services nursing leadership," explained Patricia Hunterdon Medical Center Steingall, RN, Chief Nursing Officer and Vice President of Patient Care Services at HMC. Steingall added, "The high quality of nursing care required to earn Magnet status has been associated with direct benefits to patients including decreased length of stay, decreased risk of falls, reduced medication errors and lower infection rates. Quantitative evidence indicates that Hunterdon Medical Center has excellent nurse to patient ratios and patient satisfaction is higher than in non-magnet hospitals." Visit us online at: www.hunterdonhealthcare.org. J u n e "No Fear Here!" Brand New Workshop Saturday, June 1, 10:00 am - 1:00 pm Cost: $39 Lebanon Reformed Church, Lebanon (Fellowship Hall) Registration: Please call: Jennifer Silva: 908.752.5287 by May 27 This new workshop presented by Jennifer Silva, a Certified Life Coach, is for anyone who wants to break through what's holding you back both spiritually and emotionally from the best life you can live. Even though fear is a natural human response to danger, very often we let it get the best of us. In this new experiential workshop you'll discover insights that will help you understand what Fear really is and what its purpose is for us, Healthy Fear vs. Toxic Fear, Fear-based thinking and how it limits us, and how to begin to break down the walls that fear creates in our lives. Join us as we explore this topic and learn how to move through the limits that fear puts on our lives – you'll experience less stress and anxiety while feeling more at peace in your life. A n d e r s o n H o u s e E x pa n d s L e a d e r s h i p T e a m New board-level appointments and a triumphant anniversary celebration top the list of recent events affirming solid community support for Anderson House, a residential treatment program for NJ women in early recovery from alcoholism and drug abuse. Anderson House named HC residents Nancy J. Fox, a marketing and event professional, and Tom Kowalczyk, a lawyer, to its board of trustees and announced the formation of a new executive committee, to be led by Cindy Czaskos, president; David J. Keogh, first vice president; Linda S. Oniki, second vice president; Patricia Steingall, secretary; and Theresa M. Simonds, treasurer. Anderson House also thanked its top organizational funders last year, including the Edward Thatcher Astle Memorial Scholarship Foundation, Janssen Pharmaceuticals, The Large Foundation, Merck Company Foundation, TD Bank Charitable Foundation and the United Way of Hunterdon County. Anderson House's 20th anniversary celebration, held at the newly renovated Stangl Factory in Flemington, netted over $30,000. The event featured gourmet cuisine from Blue Fish Grill and Market Roost and music by Riverside Jazz Quartet. Since its inception Anderson House has helped over 700 NJ women work toward recovery from alcoholism and drug addiction and learn the skills they need to return to the community as responsible, sober and productive individuals. Enjoy a day of golf by participating in the 15th Annual Anderson House Golf Outing, June 3 at Stanton Ridge Golf and Country Club. Visit: www.andersonnhouse. org or call 908.534.5818 for details. ™ Long & Short Term Airport Parking 973-643-9393 Easy, Convenient & Safe! Clinton Township Residents: Newark: ONLY $10.87 per day plus tax and 7th day free! (Offer only applies to Newark Airport) Not to be combined with any other offer, discounts or promotions with coupon only • One coupon per parking stay • Prices, promotions subject to change without notice • 24 Hour Security • Lighted and Fenced • Valet Parking • Fully Insured • Luggage Assistance • Credit Cards and Traveler's Checks Welcome Newark • JFK • LaGuardia Reservations required to guarantee a spot. 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