On November 13, Officer Dawn Flanders, of the Franklin Township Police Department, came to speak with students in Grades 2 through 11 on various safety issues. There were three difference assemblies where she spoke with students about digital citizenship, internet safety, drug and alcohol prevention, bullying...
On Saturday, November 9, went to their first FTC competition "Central Start-up Meeting" at Howell High School and won! They ranked 1st Place out of 17 schools. Congratulations to all team members and coaches! ...
Today, November 11, Thomas Edison EnergySmart Charter School honored Veteran's Day with two assemblies. The elementary school students in Grade K through 6 gathered in the Gym with special guest, Captain Alex Medeiros. Representatives in each class shared their appreciation by presenting cards, poems,...
During the last week of October, 10th and 11th grade Chemistry students applied their knowledge of intermolecular forces by looking at the formation of polymers. They looked at polyurethane (50mL of combined fluid ended up filling a glove with tough foam!). They then looked at nylon fibers...
Today, October 31, Thomas Edison EnergySmart Charter School celebrated Halloween with our Table or Treat event. It was rainy outside in the morning, so we celebrated inside for the first time. Students paraded through the gym in their costumes collecting their treats from our parent volunteers...
The American Revolution is one of America's most defining moments. Many people learn about the Revolution through the lens of the patriots and famous figures like George Washington. However, many never learn about the Revolution from the perspective of African Americans, Native Americans, and women...
We took a hike through Lord Stirling Park that was led by an Environmental Education Center Naturalist. This field trip served as an outdoor classroom where students use hands-on learning to explore fields, forests, marshes, and swampy areas along the upper reaches of the Passaic...
On Saturday, October 26, TEECS’ Speech & Debate Team competed at Phillipsburg High School. Sarang, Moiez, and Yusra participated in Congressional Debate where they role played as members of congress and debated legislation. Sudip, Anika, Ayesha, and Arnav participated in Original Oratory where they presented...
On Friday, October 25, TEECS celebrated Diwali. Students had a free dress down and were permitted to dress for the occasion. After school, a Diwali celebration was held in the gym and created by the generosity of our families. Parents came together and donated their time...
History is fun! 11th Graders learned about how the Wild West affected Americans from various walks of life by re-enacting their experiences. [gallery type='flickr' photoset_id='72157711490665201' layout='circle' per_page='12' headers='' more='Show More']...