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Curriculum Survey For Staff

  • 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.

    Curriculum Survey for Staff

District Partnerships

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Dress Code Policy

  • 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.

SEL: Self Care

  • Self Care Calendar

    Hello September and welcome to the 2024-2025 school year! 

    We are excited to bring back the Self-Care Calendar for its 3rd year! (HAPPY BDAY! 🥳🎂)

    For us educators, September signifies the end of summer and the start of a new school year.  Perhaps perfectly fitting for us,  September is recognized as Self-Care Awareness Month!  As our pace changes from relaxing to a fast-paced environment as we re-open, self-care can often take a backseat, but it is crucial for our mental and emotional wellness.  Just as we so easily give of ourselves to the students and families we serve; we also need and deserve love and attention.  It is not about being selfish, but about recharging so we can be the best version of ourselves for those we care about.

    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. We need to stop, take a breath, and remember that we must take care of ourselves if we want to continue to help others.  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 The Month:

    I am aligning self-care priorities with my daily routine to take my life to the next level.  I am worthy of this self-love.

    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.