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"Sparta Schools Crack Down on Chronic Absenteeism! 9/11 Remembrance Ceremony at SCCC! Sponsor Our Newsletter Now!"
"Sparta Schools Crack Down on Chronic Absenteeism! 9/11 Remembrance Ceremony at SCCC! Sponsor Our Newsletter Now!"
Stay updated on Sparta news with new attendance policies, a 9/11 remembrance ceremony, and upcoming events! Contact us for sponsorship opportunities.
Sparta Spotlight
Sep 9, 2025
Trivia Question❓What beverage is often referred to as “the drink of the gods”? Answer at the bottom of the newsletter |
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What you do speaks so loudly that I cannot hear what you say. |
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Our Local News: |
Sparta Township Public Schools are stepping up their fight against chronic absenteeism, an issue that impacts student learning and school success.
During the August 21 Board of Education meeting, Superintendent Matthew Beck stressed how crucial regular attendance is for academic growth as he introduced the 2025–2026 Corrective Action Plan (CAP).
Students missing 18 days or more in a school year are considered chronically absent—a risk factor for falling behind or dropping out.
By New Jersey state policy, schools with a 10% absenteeism rate must act to reverse the trend.
Progress is being made: Alpine Elementary and Sparta Middle School both brought their rates below the state average, though Sparta High School still faces rising challenges.
Excused absences for illness, religious reasons, or college visits do not count toward chronic absenteeism.
The CAP features targeted teams, data analysis, and sustainable solutions to boost student attendance.
Community input is invited at the September 18 Board meeting at Mohawk Avenue School. Read More... |
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Sussex County Community College will host a 9/11 Remembrance Ceremony on Thursday, September 11 at 9:00 a.m. on Connor Green, honoring the 24th anniversary of the attacks.
This event invites the local community to come together, pay tribute to lives lost, and acknowledge the extraordinary bravery of first responders.
Area firefighters, police, and EMS teams will gather in a unified show of support.
The Newton Choir will open the morning with the National Anthem, setting a tone of respectful remembrance.
Herb Yardley, Chair of the SCCC Board of Trustees, will welcome all attendees before keynote speakers discuss the ongoing legacy of 9/11.
The ceremony will feature a wreath-laying and a touching performance of Taps by Bugles Across America, inviting everyone to join in a moment of reflection and unity for Sparta and Newton. Read More... |
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Household Hint of the Week! |
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Spotlight: Upcoming Events |
📍 Sunday, September 14 Sparta NJ Renaissance Festival – Day 2
📍 Monday, September 15 Cousins Maine Lobster at Sparta Dairy
📍 Saturday, September 20 A September Soirée
📍 Friday, September 26 Sparta Arts at Dykstra Park |
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💡 Answer to Trivia Question: Question: What beverage is often referred to as “the drink of the gods”? Answer: Chocolate Milk |
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