Stuck Inside? Here are Some Ideas for Family Fun! Winter is upon us, and like last year, many of us are sticking close to home. It can be hard to think of things to do as a family. Little ones may be bored and you may be out of ideas for them, and older kids may retreat to their ... Click Here to Read More
January 6, 2022 Dear Irvington Public School Community, Please be advised that in the abundance of caution, we are moving to remote/virtual instruction for the entire Irvington Public School district, as a result of the uptick of the deadly Omicron variant throughout the United States. Remote/virtual instruction will be from December 20, 2021, until January 14, 2022. Thank you ... Click Here to Read More
NO-COST COVID TESTING FOR ALL NEW JERSEY RESIDENTS New Jersey and Vault Medical Services have teamed up to offer at-home COVID-19 saliva testing for any person who believes they need to be tested, with or without symptoms, at no cost. Please click here for more information.
Holiday Slime Craft Tis the season for fun, holiday crafts! Kids of all ages love to make and play with slime! Making slime provides a science lesson as the ingredients combine to form the slime, but also hours of creative fun. Only three ingredients are required, but add glitter and food coloring to make it festive. ... Click Here to Read More
Finding Your Joy This Holiday Season ‘Tis the season to celebrate the holidays. We are surrounded by “holiday cheer”, from holiday displays in store windows to commercials we see showing glowing images of happy, holiday gatherings. For many of us though, the holidays aren’t ideal; our version of things isn’t like the Hallmark movies. In fact, the ... Click Here to Read More
An Oasis distribution of free diapers, food, and maxi pads will be held at University Middle School at 255 Myrtle Avenue on Friday, December 17, 2021, from 4-5 PM ***For diapers you must provide your child's birth certificate*** FACE MASKS MUST BE WORN
Joseph N. DiVincenzo, Jr., Essex County Executive the Board of County Commissioners and Sheriff Armando Fontoura COVID-19 VACCINATIONS FOR CHILDREN AGES 5-11 Visit a County Vaccination Center Mon-Fri 3PM-7PM | Sat 9AM-5PM Visit EssexCOVID.org or call 973-877-8456 to Schedule an Appointment Parent/guardian must be present. Children with allergies or underlying health conditions should check with their doctor before ... Click Here to Read More
Giving Thanks This is the time of year when we give thanks and reflect on all that we are grateful for. As we continue to adjust to the new normal and the continued challenges we face, it can be difficult to hold on to gratitude. However, when we pause and reflect, there are likely many things we ... Click Here to Read More
Walk-Up Grocery & Vaccination Clinic
Is it Healthy Optimism or Toxic Positivity? What’s the difference? There is no doubt that practicing positivity through such things as mindfulness, positive affirmations, seeking gratitude and the like, can have a very powerful, positive effect on both our mental and physical health. If we can become skilled in these coping skills, we can actually rewire our ... Click Here to Read More