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Written by Mother Teresa Regional School
Thursday, 02 February 2012 11:11
ATLANTIC HIGHLANDS, NJ - What does a crazy Giants fan and principal of a small Catholic school do during Super Bowl Week? First, you celebrate Catholic Schools Week and are happy that the Giants don’t have a game you have to miss during Open House. Then since you can’t miss work, you send your husband to cheer the Giants on as they leave for Indianapolis with instructions to get pictures. Next you host the Souper Bowl of Caring, a donation drive for items where students can predict the winner of the Super Bowl for each item they bring in for a chance to win a prize. Then you give your students a Super Bowl Fun Sheet to complete and earn a free homework pass. The Giants mania started after the Giants beat the Cowboys in December. At the Christmas concert, principal Mrs. Melissa Whelan Wisk serenaded the crowd with her “Giants song” and gave the students January 2^nd off. That Monday morning, each student received a piece of candy. Since that Monday, the students have received candy when the Giants won. They got candy even when the Giants lost to the Redskins, since Mrs. Wisk was at the game, was given field passes and received autographs. She has even been tweeted by some of the current players! The first playoff game coincided with the Polar Plunge on January 8^th. After plunging into the Atlantic Ocean with students and parents, the crowd rushed inside to watch the game. As on the road to the Super Bowl in 2007, this year the team had to go through Green Bay. Mrs. Wisk promised sno-cones to the school just as she did back then if the Giants won. Many of the students were definitely cheering for the Giants that weekend. Students were thrilled to get their “Giant” sno-cone with red and blue flavoring.
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Henry Hudson Hosts Dine-Out

Newsbrief - Schools
Written by Henry Hudson Regional School PTO
Thursday, 02 February 2012 11:31
HIGHLANDS, NJ - Henry Hudson PTO has been hosting "Dine-Out" nights at area restaurants where establishments donate a percentage of the cumulative sales to our PTO. To date, it's been a very successful fundraiser and has been well-received by participating restaurants, particularly the local businesses. This monthly event, along with several other special events held during each school year, has given the PTO the opportunity to give back to the HHRS students much-needed funding assistance. PTO Scholarship offerings to graduate students has also been significantly enhanced by these PTO efforts. As Alumni and Friends of Henry Hudson, the PTO is inviting you to participate in this easy "Dine-Out" fundraiser. Here's how it works. Visit the HHRS PTO link, Click on the "Dine-Out" link listed on the homepage, then download and print the restaurant flyer. On the day of the event, dine at the restaurant, present the flyer, and your total sale will be added to the HHRS fundraising effort. Our next dine-out evening is scheduled for February 6, 2012 @ Cheeburger-Cheeburger in the Holmdel Shopping Center. Thank you, and we look forward to your participation.

Athletes with Disabilities Take Center Court at “Walk n’ Roll with Enable: Exhibition Ability”

Newsbrief - Monmouth County
Written by press release
Thursday, 02 February 2012 11:28
PRINCETON, NJ - Wheelchair rugby and basketball teams will take center court at the “Walk n’ Roll with Enable” to be held 9am on February 25, 2012, at Rider University’s Student Recreation Center. This indoor walk will feature athletes with disabilities as they demonstrate skills and challenge spectators in a fun competition. Persons of all ages and abilities are invited to attend this fun-filled day of movement, entertainment and motivational speakers raising support that helps persons with disabilities live full and independent lives. Participants can register at www.enablenj.org to walk as an individual or team or attend as a spectator for a $5 donation. Guest speakers Kelly Rouba, former Miss Wheelchair New Jersey, and Wesley Brooks, an advocate personally affected by cerebral palsy, will motivate the crowd along with Rider University’s “DTG” dance team and cheerleaders. Quadriplegic rugby players from the MacGee Rehab Eagles and wheelchair basketball players from the young New Jersey Jr. Nets will take on able-bodied spectators in an action-packed display of athletic ability. Youth walk teams from area high schools, including West Windsor-Plainsboro North and West Windsor-Plainsboro-South, Montgomery High, Notre Dame, Princeton, and Robbinsville, and several faith-based groups are among those participating. Enable, Inc. is a non-profit helping men and women with chronic disabilities to live full and independent lives within the community. Enable delivers high-quality, individualized programming through residential, in-home and day program services that support over 450 men and women each year. For more information, contact Enable at 609-987-5003 x124 or This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it or visit www.enablenj.org.

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HIGHLANDS, NJ - Henry Hudson PTO has been hosting "Dine-Out" nights at area restaurants where establishments donate a percentage of the cumulative sales to our PTO. To date, it's been a very successful fundraiser and has been well-received by participating restaurants, particularly the local businesses. This monthly event, along with several other special events held during each school year, has... Read more...

Athletes with Disabilities Take Center Court at “Walk n’ Roll with Enable: Exhibition Ability”
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PRINCETON, NJ - Wheelchair rugby and basketball teams will take center court at the “Walk n’ Roll with Enable” to be held 9am on February 25, 2012, at Rider University’s Student Recreation Center. This indoor walk will feature athletes with disabilities as they demonstrate skills and challenge spectators in a fun competition. Persons of all ages and abilities are invited... Read more...

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