Wesley Jenkins

Energy Diamond Corporation

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Energy Diamonds Corporation

Jaylyn A. Jackson

Dear Esteemed panel of the EDSA Club,

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       Over the summer, I was blessed to be able to participate in a week-long summer program for young teenage women called The Energy Diamonds Sustainability Ambassadors at Science Park High School in the great and historic city of Newark, NJ. At first, I had to think about it because I didn't think it would be for me. I didn’t know much about how solar panels or how the sewer systems worked but once I was invited to the program, it was all so very interesting and very informative. I didn’t know that there was a club for young, minority girls, like myself, that would help me have a strong chance to have a future career in industries that, historically, are groomed for men. Now, because of the EDSA, I HAVE THAT CHANCE!!!

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       A few weeks before school started, I received an email about an invitation to compete for a chance at a summer internship program for EDSA Club. The person with the best essay would be awarded the internship. Win, lose, or draw, I couldn’t pass up an opportunity like this, knowing how great of an experience the week-long summer program was. We received 3 essay questions. All of which I will answer to the best of my ability.

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       Question 1. In what ways have you grown your skill set or experience in the Steam camp? The ways that I've grown my skill set was by learning about solar panels, sewer systems, nuclear energy, etc. Learning about these different topics better helps me appreciate the world and how I can do my part to make it a better, cleaner, and safer planet.

       Question 2. What impact as a female do you expect this program to have? As a black female myself, this program has a really strong impact on my life moving forward. After being a part of the program, it taught me more about how Black and Latino women can be more confident in knowing that we can have these careers too, NOT JUST MEN!!!

       Question 3. What will you do to promote STEAM in your life? STEAM will always hold a special place in my heart. One day, there will be a young Black or Latino young lady joining this club that will have the same questions and curiosities that we all had at one point. Knowing that I can hold her hand and mentor her makes me extremely excited. I will help and do everything I can to promote this program.

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In conclusion, MINORITY GIRLS ROCK!!!

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Thank you,

Jaylyn A. Jackson

Jose Mercado – 2023 Counselor of the County for Essex County

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[Ewing, NJ] On Thursday, March 10, 2023 NJSCA honored school counselors from the different counties within the State of New Jersey at the annual “Counselor of the County” Awards Program. School counselors are nominated by their colleagues and are selected by their own county’s School Counselor Associations for this award.

The award honors the professionals who devote their careers to serving as advocates – and often lifesavers – for the nation’s students. Jose Mercado a school counselor from Science Park High School, was selected as the 2023 Counselor of the County for Essex County.

Candidates are selected for the Counselor of the County Award at their county-level school counselor associations. They are selected because of their ability to deliver an effective school counseling program which focuses on academic development, career counseling, and personal/social support. They further distinguish themselves by proving to be leaders of systemic change, advocates for students, and collaborative professionals who seek the success of the “whole” student in school and in life. For more specific information on this association, visit: www.njsca.org.

Contact:
Submission by Dana Karas
NJSCA Professional Recognition Chair
danakaras@nullprincetonk12.org

Miss Universe Puerto Rico Visits Science Park High School

Miss Universe Puerto Rico Visits Science Park High School

 

NEWARK, NJ — Newark got an inspiring visit from Ashley Cariño, the reigning Miss Universe Puerto Rico, when she made a trip to a local high school on Tuesday.

Cariño got a warm welcome at Science Park High School, where she talked to students about overcoming her personal struggles – and how she’s been overcoming them.

According to a statement from Mayor Ras Baraka’s office, here’s some background about Cariño’s climb to the top:

“Ms. Cariño was born in Fajardo, Puerto Rico, the eldest of five children. She grew up in Kissimmee, Florida, and battled Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) as a child to study aerospace engineering at the University of Central Florida and become an educator for at-risk youth. She was crowned Miss Florida USA in 2021 and was second runner-up in that year’s Miss USA competition. She moved back to Puerto Rico and was crowned Miss Universe Puerto Rico 2022. She finished among the top five in the final competition, out of 83 candidates.”

During her visit to Science Park High School, Cariño found common ground with many students when she discussed life as the oldest of five siblings, and how she needed to assume leadership roles at an early age.

Cariño also spoke about discussed her unwillingness to be moved by fear or failure, and what it was like to enter beauty pageants.

“Miss Universe Puerto Rico mirrors how Newarkers always carry themselves,” city officials stated in a social media post. “Newark is proud to champion the Latin community and all of the accomplishments achieved. Our Latin community in Newark breathes success, innovation, leadership, fashion and beauty!”

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Summer Assignments 2021

Summer Assignments 2021

Every student enrolled in Newark Public Schools is required to engage in summer reading and complete the summer reading assignments. Even though there are tasks posted on the NBOE website, please be guided by the SPHS tasks linked here. 

Hard-copies of the novels were distributed to students (with the exception of 7th grade...still awaiting delivery). These are YOUR books and you are free to annotate/highlight throughout the text. However, for AP/IB courses, the teachers have provided pdf links of the novels or you can purchase them on your own.

Some teachers have indicated on the task that they would like for you to join a Google Classroom to submit your assignments. On the other hand, some teachers may require you to email it to them or bring it in on the first day of school. Please read through the tasks and directions very carefully. If you have any questions, the teachers' emails are also listed.

Here's a tip: Try getting together this summer with some of your classmates to form a Book Club where you guys can chat about the book! Enjoy...

Links to Assignments

NBOE Summer Reading Flyers
SPHS Science Summer Assignment
SPHS Summer Reading Assignment