East Windsor BOE Recognizes Community Organizations

Two individuals and their community organizations were recognized at the East Windsor Regional Board of Education meeting on June 24. They were acknowledged for contributing to the education and support of the district's students and families. An Ethel McKnight teacher, who coordinated activities with these community organizations, was also recognized. 

Nancy Demme - Children's Librarian at the Twin Rivers Library

She has repeatedly, and consistently, supported our staff and children by responding to requests for library visits.  She sets up the visits so that new members have library cards available when they arrive. The visit becomes an authentic and memorable lending experience for first time library borrowers.  In addition, she has quickly responded to requests to attend EMK’s late spring parent workshops. Her presentations have helped teach our students and parents about library resources during the summer.  Mrs. Demme encourages families to participate in enriching educational summer activities and reading programs.  She is a wonderful asset to our school community.  

RISE - Community Service Organization, Hightstown

Their Executive Director, Leslie Koppel has repeatedly sent members of her staff to support EMK’s late spring parent workshops.  RISE staff extends themselves to new families by calling them and encouraging their child's attendance at the RISE Summer Camp.  They consistently work with our bilingual parents reaching out to them to explain RISE and other community services.  The organization has responded to requests to attend the late spring parent workshops at both Rogers and Ethel McKnight School for three years. We wish to acknowledge their commitment to our students and families.

Milagros Roux – Ethel McKnight School Bilingual teacher

Roux has worked diligently with the above organizations and representatives to coordinate activities to promote literacy and community involvement. Activities she coordinated include parent workshops, trips to the library, and summer planning.  Her activities are always well attended by the community. The feedback we receive is that parents are very grateful to have the opportunity to learn about ways to support their child’s educational needs.