We started the Chatham High School Multicultural Club this year to give our peers both educational and experiential opportunities to learn about other cultures. With our skilled team of officers and eager-to-learn members, we have been able to hold two large meetings so far to explore both Latin American and Japanese Culture. We like to keep our educational components informative, but our experiential learning is fun and creative. For our hands-on activities, we try to replicate authentic foods and games to engage students and submerge them in the culture. For the Japanese culture meeting, we...

Pictured from left to right:Kneeling – Esther Loor (Principal of Franklin Elementary School),Dr. Lauren Banker (Principal of Washington Elementary School), Nataly Farias (Principal of Jefferson Elementary School), Chelle Donnelly (Assistant Grants Chair, SEF), Dawn Rempell (Grants Chair, SEF)Standing – Melissa Madden (Co-Vice-President, SEF) Heather Thomas, (Co-Vice President, SEF), Michael Colón (President, Summit Board of Education), Meredith Warmington (STEAM teacher, Washington), Jacqueline DellaPietro (STEAM teacher, Franklin), Kristen Shuman (STEAM teacher, Jefferson), Cheryl Brennan...

Recent studies show that participating in art-making provides a variety of wellness benefits for the artist. This is especially true for children who, in addition to experiencing reduced levels of stress, also benefit from the boosted self-confidence and improved social and emotional well-being that comes along with creative expression. The Visual Arts Center of New Jersey in downtown Summit aims to provide these beneficial art programs for creators of all ages, particularly youth who are still developing ways of processing stress and building self-confidence. In our Summer Art Camp program,...

GRACE Giving & Receiving Assistance for our Community’s Essentials #fallforgrace – More than 150 community members and volunteers recently came together to support An Evening with GRACE to Benefit Our Neighbors In Need, honoring some of Summit’s most giving community members and bringing support of more than $100,000 to continue the mission of GRACE in Summit, NJ. New friends and friends from the start were invited to #fallforgrace, as they enjoyed a signature cocktail the “Gold & Delicious” designed by Bobby Frascella at Summit House, fresh pastries from award winning pastry Chef...