April 13 2020- A Memorable Rainbow Display at the End of a Stormy Day

On the early evening of Monday, April 13, 2020 after an overcast, windy, and rainy day the sun came out and a beautiful rainbow stretched across the New York City skyline. Many photos were immediately posted on social media. Here are a few of the more memorable ones. 

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Photo by: Nannie Chaneski

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Gary Hershorn

@GaryHershorn

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Gary Hershorn

@GaryHershorn

The Easter Bunny Visits the Children of Hoboken

On Saturday afternoon, April 11, 2020 the children of Hoboken were treated to a visit by the Easter Bunny courtesy of an escort by the Hoboken Police Department. There were many photos and videos posted to social media-- a few of my favorite are presented here. Many were involved in this wonderful event- a special mention to the efforts of Emily Jabbour, Councilperson-At-Large. 

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Thank you @HobokenEmily @KenFerrante @HobokenPD @AdrienneApp and Dirby for bringing a little bit of normal into our lives. #HappyEaster #hobokenstrong pic.twitter.com/SrqB0ZhYu8

— World Of Wonder Daycare (@Vdjc) April 11, 2020

April 11, 2020: A Special Tribute to One of Hoboken's Own

On the evening of April 11, 2020 the Hoboken Fire Department paid tribute to FF Dan Soto, PO Frank Soto (ret), PO Tyler Soto, and PO Chris Soto who just lost their mother/grandmother. We offer our deepest condolences.

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We stand in solidarity with each other and with Hoboken.

Tonight, we pay tribute to FF Dan Soto, PO Frank Soto (ret), PO Tyler Soto, and PO Chris Soto who just lost their mother/grandmother. We offer our deepest condolences. @HobokenFire @HobokenPD @CityofHoboken@PAPD911 pic.twitter.com/kWWnGcArzR

— Hoboken Fire Dept (@HobokenFire) April 12, 2020

Hoboken Update on COVID-19: April 9, 2020

CLICK HERE: Hoboken Update on COVID-19: April 9, 2020

Directives from the NJ Governor's Office that Pertain to K-12 Education

Hoboken, NJ- April, 2020

 Here are a few directives from the Governor's office that pertain to education:

1. Students not having completed a portfolio assessment (approximately 13,000) will have that requirement waived and will graduate. (650 portfolios already approved.)

Most of our students were done with their portfolios anyway, however, this is good news in that the 39 students who had their graduation status in question are now eligible to graduate! Good News!

2. Tenured Teachers rated effective or highly effective last year will receive a rating this year of NE (Not Evaluated).

All of our tenured staff fall under these categories so the rating that will be sent to the state is NE (Not Evaluated). Basically, this year's evaluations were a wash and we start again next year. Tenured staff will not receive a summative evaluation, only a score of NE. 

3. Non-Tenured and Provisionally certificated teachers will be evaluated based upon the two observations completed by 3/18/2020.  Those observations will be used to develop the summative evaluation.

All of our non-tenured teachers have either one or two evaluations minimum. If you have one evaluation, that evaluation will be used to complete the summative. 

4. Student growth data shall not be used as a measure of educator effectiveness for the 2019-20 school year.

SGO's will  not be used in the calculation for summatives for any staff member. You DO NOT NEED TO COMPLETE YOUR SGO's at this point.  

5. No virtual evaluations will take place going forward. 

April 8 Update

Update for Wednesday, April 8 2020: Click here

The Importance of Viral Dose

The importance of viral dose is being overlooked in discussions of the coronavirus. As with any other "poisons", viruses are usually more dangerous in larger amounts. Small initial exposures tend to lead to mild or asymptomatic infections, while larger doses can be lethal.

From a policy perspective, we need to consider that not all exposures to the coronavirus may be the same. Stepping into an office building that once had someone with the coronavirus in it is not as dangerous as sitting next to that infected person for an hour long train commute.

April 7- Hoboken Community Resources

Hoboken Community Resources 

For Some: Please Help in Any Way You Can 

For Others: Please Take Advantage of These Programs

For All: Stay Safe and Be Well 

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April 4, 2020- "We Don't Need No Stinkin' Stay-in Orders!!!"

Today it was 60F and Sunny in Hoboken, NJ 

A Number of People Took Advantage of the Beautiful Weather 

to Defy Stay and Shelter Directives from Local Officials and the Governor of New Jersey

Specifically Executive Order No. 104 signed on 3/16/20 implementing aggressive social distancing measures to mitigate further spread of COVID-19 in New Jersey. 

April 4, 2020 

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(Despite Your Neighbors)

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Update from Mayor @RaviBhalla: 17 new COVID-19 cases (184 total), employees of essential businesses required to wear face cover; residents required to wear face cover within essential businesses, 24 residents tested at Riverside facility, reminder to stay home as much as possible pic.twitter.com/H6QzhG2Z4j

— City of Hoboken (@CityofHoboken) April 5, 2020

Helping to Feed the Medical Professionals of Hoboken

Thank you to Tornas Pizzeria for feeding the 

Nurses at Hoboken Medical Center

Thank you to all those in the medical profession 

who are doing it all

...also Testing Opens in Hoboken 

April 3, 2020 

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Other News from April 3, 2020 in Hoboken...

On the advice of the Hob Health Office we're recommending residents wear a face cover when leaving the home. This can include a bandana, scarf or similar materials which can help prevent the spread of COVID-19. This is important given people can have COVID-19 but have no symptoms

From hMAG....Over the past few weeks, local authorities have made heartfelt appeals for the public to stay home, in the effort to curb the spread of Coronavirus in our area. That point has been painfully underscored as the mother of two Hoboken Police Officers has passed away from the COVID-19 virus, according to Mayor Ravi Bhalla.

“Carmen Rivera, the mother of Hoboken Police Detectives John and Fabien Quinones passed away yesterday at the Hoboken University Medical Center,” said Bhalla. “Earlier today, I called and spoke to the family to send my deepest condolences and mourn with them and the entire Hoboken PD for the tragic loss.”

Hoboken Stay Indoors Continues...

Hoboken Stay Inside Directive Continues...

April 2, 2020

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HOBOKEN, NJ — As of Thursday, there are 13 additional cases of the new coronavirus in Hoboken, bringing the total number of confirmed cases to 129. The new coronavirus outbreak in New Jersey and across the nation is having vast impacts in Hoboken, including the closure of schools and many businesses.

Recognizing Hoboken University Hospital's Medical Staff and Support Services

Hoboken's First Responders and Elected Officials 

Recognize the Medical Staff on the Front Lines 

Hoboken University Hospital

April 1, 2020

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Can’t say it enough to our medical professionals and first responders - thank you. We’re grateful for everything you do to keep us safe. #HobokenStrong pic.twitter.com/00OkoKHfkI

— Ravinder S. Bhalla (@RaviBhalla) March 30, 2020