Crisis Intervention Manual Available
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The Crisis Intervention Manual along with crisis forms and crisis resources are available on the Student Assistance and Guidance Department webpages.
Curriculum Survey For Staff
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Together with you, Paterson Public Schools is committed to developing curricula that meets the needs of all students. To do that, we need your feedback. Please fill out the survey to be a part of this important process that will increase your students’ understandings and improve their academic outcomes.
Dress Code Policy
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Please be reminded that, per PPS district Policy 4216 "Dress and Grooming", all staff are required to dress in a professional manner while at work, especially if they will be dealing with the public in person.
Use your own judgment and err on the side of caution, keeping in mind that the following attire is not permitted during the school year or the summer months:
- Jeans (of any color), Baggy Pants, Sweatpants, Stretch-pants, Shorts or Skorts
- Sneakers, Flipflops
- T-Shirts, Sweatshirts, or Athletic Wear
- Clothing that are tightfitting, see-through, low-cut or otherwise overly revealing
Thank you for your attention to this matter.
Academics Resource Links
SEL: Self Care
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Good morning PPS and Hello May 2025!
“The same light you see in others is shining within you, too.” ⭐
We journey into May, symbolized by strengthening our roots by listening to our bodies and needs, by celebrating our ever-evolving life. Additionally, May is Mental Health Awareness Month! While mental health is important all year, this special month of recognition raises awareness about mental illness, its prevalence in today’s society, and its impacts on people of all ages and backgrounds.
Engaging in a self-care routine has been clinically proven to reduce or eliminate anxiety and depression, reduce stress, improve concentration, minimize frustration and anger, increase happiness, improve energy, and more. The Self-Care Calendar is meant to provide ideas and affirmations for those who need that little extra reminder to show a little love for themselves each day.
Mantra for May: I am learning and growing at my own pace. I am grateful for my journey, patient and trust the process.
Monthly Sunshine!
Monthly Sunshine provides bite-sized doses of inspiration contain powerful messages and take less than a minute to read yet have the ability to light up the day, touch a life, evoke change and end limited beliefs.
Click here to view your reflection for the month
For more ideas on how you can better support yourself and others, please reach out to Ms. Laurel Olson, Supervisor of Student Support Services, at lolson@paterson.k12.nj.us or ext. 10694.