Thursday, May 9, 2013
The third annual poker run is next week, and will raise money for Ramapo College scholarships, research, and capital projects.
Anyone who has driven through Mahwah over the past few weeks has likely seen signs of the Ramapo Rumble. There is a banner hanging across the street from the entrance to Ramapo College, and a billboard promoting the charity event on Route 17. For its third annual Ramapo Rumble, the college is asking bikers from across the area, their families, and friends to take part in a 90-mile motorcycle tour that starts and ends in Mahwah. It’s a poker run, so the ride includes three stops to pick up poker cards, and a BBQ lunch after the ride with live music, awards, and a 50/50 raffle. Sponsored by Inserra ShopRite Supermarkets and the Ramapo College Foundation, the annual ride raises funds for Ramapo College student scholarships, faculty and …
Tuesday, May 7, 2013
Article examines why changes in education may be sending Joyce Kilmer’s famed poem Trees – which many argue was written in the township – into ‘oblivion’
A story about the fate of Mahwah poet Joyce Kilmer’s poem Trees in the changing education system made the front page of the USA Today Tuesday. In a piece that is also posted online, the national newspaper says the poem, which local scholars argue was written in Mahwah and inspired by township trees, is nowhere near as prominent in education as it was decades ago. The poem, which the article says was memorized by most students in the country now over the age of 50, may be “on the road to oblivion.” “Blame it on changes in education: Comprehension and invention are in, rote memorization is out,” the article says. “Blame it on changes in poetry: Rhyme is insipid, sentimental is stupid.” The USA Today article credits Mahwah with commemorating …
Monday, May 6, 2013
MHS was in the first half of Newsweek’s annual list of the top 2,000 high schools in the nation
Mahwah High School was named one of the country’s best high schools in the Newsweek and Daily Beast’s annual ‘America’s Best High Schools’ list, released Monday. The list ranked what it called the 2,000 best high schools across the country. Mahwah High School was ranked No. 615. According to an explanation in Newsweek, schools across the nation were ranked based on six criteria – graduation rate, college acceptance rate, advanced exams (AP, IB and AICE tests) taken per student, average SAT or ACT score, average advanced placement score, and percentage of students enrolled in at least one advanced placement class. Newsweek asked more than 5,000 high schools across the country to report their data from the 2010-11 school year. About 2,500 …
It's National Teacher Appreciation Week! Check out some suggestions for how you can celebrate.
Tuesday marks National Teacher Appreciation Day. In addition to bringing in apples and being on their best behavior all week, Patch wants to give local kids the chance to shout out their teachers, and let the community know why they are great. Whether you are (or were) a student in the Mahwah school district, go to Ramapo College, or a local private school, let us know which teacher you will be appreciating this week, and why, in the comments section below. And, if you want to go above and beyond this year, here are some suggestions for how you can say ‘thanks’ to your special teacher this week. Submit your questions or news tips to jessica.mazzola@patch.com. And, remember to sign up for Patch's daily newsletter, and get updates on …
Sunday, May 5, 2013
Bring the flier with you Wednesday to have 20% of your meal's cost donated to the HSO
Dear Mahwah Community, Calling all Lenape Meadows families and friends! Please join us at Blue Moon Mexican Cafe for our first Community Night on Wednesday, May 8. On behalf of the Lenape Meadows HSO in conjunction with Blue Moon Café we are sponsoring a one day event where Blue Moon will donate 20% of the sales to our organization. This event will take place at the Blue Moon Mexican Café located at 327 Franklin Avenue in Wyckoff on Wednesday May 8. Sales are generated from lunch, dinner, take out, delivery (must be within their general delivery area) or catering which include food, beverage and liquor sales (not tax or gratuity). Coupons and discounts will not apply. Any one wishing to contribute must turn in the attached pre-printed …
Saturday, May 4, 2013
Though the township was already denied the grant to install solar-powered ‘School Zone’ signs, officials say it may be awarded discretionary funds to carry out the project
If at first you don’t succeed, try, try again. Mahwah is living by that motto when it comes to funding for a road safety project that officials say would be beneficial near the township’s schools. In December 2011, the town council applied to the state for a “Safe Routes To School” grant that would have paid for solar-powered “School Zone” signs to be installed on Ridge Road and Fardale Avenue. The competitive grant is meant to fund projects across New Jersey that make areas where children walk to school safer, and encourage kids to walk and bike to school. Earlier this year, Mahwah found out that it did not receive the Department of Transportation grant. However, township engineer Mike Kelly said at a township council meeting Thursday …
Thursday, May 2, 2013
A bill being considered at the state level will likely help the school district decide, officials said
Though Mahwah school district officials say the Board of Education has discussed offering full-day Kindergarten classes at some point in the future, interim Superintendent Karen Lake said Wednesday that it will not happen next year. According to Lake, the Mahwah school district will continue to offer only morning and afternoon half-day Kindergarten classes during the 2013-14 school year. “We will be looking at the feasibility of running full-day Kindergarten,” Lake said. “We will not be offering it next year, but I cannot speak to the future beyond that.” According to Mahwah district officials, the board’s conversation was prompted by bills currently pending in the state legislature. Assembly Bill 2927, co-sponsored by Assemblywoman Connie…
Wednesday, May 1, 2013
The annual event helps benefit programs, technology and more at Mahwah schools
Dear Mahwah Patch, The Mahwah Schools Foundation Ladies' Lunch will be held on May 7 at the Indian Trail Country Club in Franklin Lakes from 11:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. Registration ends Thursday. We have some great raffles and auction items: Additional prizes include digital cameras, an iPad, an iPod, fine jewelry, clothing, an American girl doll and so much more! For lunch, your choice of Sauteed Breast of Chicken Chardonnay with Artichoke Hearts, Sundried Tomatoes, and Mushrooms served with Asparagus and Rice Pilaf OR Almond Crusted Tilapia with Mango Relish and Cilantro Lime Essence Served with Asparagus and Rice Pilaf. And, For Dessert, Tirimisu Cake. This event is a sit down luncheon so we cannot accommodate for walk-ins. Pre- …
Thursday, April 25, 2013
The game this Saturday will help fund a trip to a "substance free" gala for graduating seniors this June, organizers say
Tickets are still available for an annual fundraiser that pits a group of Mahwah teachers and parents against trickster hoops players who are sure to entertain. This year’s Harlem Wizards vs. Mahwah Thunder basketball game is scheduled for this Saturday at the Ramapo Ridge Middle School at 7 p.m. Tickets purchased in advance are $12, and those bought at the door are $15. Proceeds from the event will help benefit the Mahwah Class of 2013 Senior Safe Night Gala, which provides graduating seniors with a substance-free place to go after graduation. Tickets can also be ordered online at www.harlemwizards.com. Once a ticket is purchased, it will be available at the will call window the night of the game. For more information about the Wizards vs…
The board of education voted to put unused snow days back in the calendar
During a school year when Hurricane Sandy wreaked havoc on the calendar, a lack of snow days will pay off for township students. Mahwah’s board of education voted Wednesday night to elongate this year’s Memorial Day weekend break using two unused snow days that were built into the post-Sandy calendar. Mahwah students will now be off Friday through Tuesday, May 24, 27 and 28. Previously, students only had the Monday off. This year’s school calendar has already been significantly modified – the February President’s Day break originally scheduled to be five days long, was knocked down to two, and students were in classes on Martin Luther King, Jr. Day. The calendar had allowed for three snow days. Submit your questions or news tips to jessica…
Andre JP
3:35 pm on Wednesday, May 8, 2013
FINALLY!!!!! Route 17 is also a mess - they did a beautiful job or repaving it down in Paramus. Hope they do the same up here. Ridge Road just south of Macarthur is another mess - you have to veer into the oncoming left turn lane to avoid all the potholes and awful patch jobs. more ›