

PS 20 Dolphin Tales
Dr. Maya Angelou Elementary School Newsletter
"Be Safe, Live Responsibly, Understand, Respect, and Encourage Each Other!"
Principal: Mr. Hani Ileya
Assistant Principal: Dr. Courtney Campbell
*********************November Newsletter********************
November 3, 2023: Rock the Vote!
Students in grades 3-5 voted on student concerns, such as "homework versus no homework," by filling out ballots. They shared these views and experienced what poll booths feel like by "rocking their vote!"
November 15, 2023: PTA Sponsored Hair Care Day
Thank you to the PTA for sponsoring the Hair Care Program for fifth grade students, in which they learned hands-on hair care techniques on practice doll heads.
November 17, 2023: PTA Sponsored Movie Night
PS 20 students gathered together with their blankets and sleeping bags to watch the newest "Little Mermaid" movie. They also had fun enjoying the different snacks that were provided!
November 21, 2023: Liberty House Tree Decorating Contest
Congratulations to Mr. Marck, Miss Jayme, and Ms. Maize's fourth grade class for winning third place in the annual Liberty House Tree Decorating Contest! The beautiful handcrafted ornaments and decorations really represented the theme of "Sweet Little Greenville!"
November 21, 2023: Story SELebration Assembly
Karen “Queen Nur” Abdul-Malik is a nationally renowned storyteller and teaching artist. The students enjoyed singing chants and listening to stories that dealt with social-emotional learning, while learning self-awareness, social awareness, relationship skills, and responsible decision-making. This program featured live drumming accompaniment.
November 22, 2023: Wheel of Dolphin Assembly
By following the BLUE school motto, PS 20 students are reminded that they can earn Dolphin Dollars as a reward for kind acts. Many lucky students who received Dolphin Dollars were able to win prizes from having their names drawn and spinning the special Wheel of Dolphin!
November 22, 2023: Second Grade "Balloons Over Broadway" Activity
Our second graders watched "Balloons over Broadway" and used our school's special green screen room to record their very own “balloon parade!”
Week of November 27 to December 1: Scholastic Book Fair
PS 20 Dolphins showed their love of literacy by purchasing beloved books and stationery from our Fall Book Fair!
PS 20 Celebrates Native American Heritage Month!
NEHS Students Help to Pack and Distribute Thanksgiving Love to Many Families!
Upcoming Events and Reminders
December 11: Wreaths Across America Celebration
December 20: PS 20 Winter Wonderland Festivities
December 21: Half Day Schedule (12:45 dismissal)
December 22-January 1: Winter Recess (No School)
January 2: Classes Resume
***Please remember to practice your Language Arts and Math skills by reading books and completing at least 15 minutes of Freckle at home daily!
About Us:
Dr. Maya Angelou Elementary School
239 Ocean Avenue
Jersey City, NJ 07305
201-369-2630
Facebook: @Dr.MayaAngelouPS20JC
Website: www.ps20.jcboe.org