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NJSLA testing dates May 5th - May 16th

Liana Rodriguez, Principal

About Our School

Salomé Ureña Elementary School staff embraces change for the whole child in a culturally diverse environment by preparing EVERY student to succeed in higher education, career, life and participation in a global environment. Students at our school will be healthy, safe, supported, engaged, and challenged!

We demonstrate that we are STARS by
Showing kindness
Taking responsibility
Acting safely
Respecting everyone and
Staying positive.

Welcome Back Letter

Dear Salomé Ureña Elementary School Community,

Welcome back to the 2024-2025 school year! I am thrilled to introduce myself as the new Principal of Salomé Ureña Elementary School. It is an honor to join this vibrant community. I want to express my gratitude and appreciation for your dedication to our school community. I am eager to contribute to our shared journey of learning and growth.

I am pleased to introduce our new Administrative team, Vice Principals Robert Fontaine and Francisco Ocasio.

Together we are committed to remain steadfast in the continued commitment to academic excellence, innovative practices, school safety, and inclusive excellence for all students. We will continue to build upon the high standards and expectations of excellence we have built into our school culture. Meeting the needs of our students is our top priority, and we will work with everyone to address their individual academic, social and emotional needs, as we encourage our students to be STARS!

I am excited to meet each of you and to hear your thoughts and ideas about how we can continue to make our school a wonderful place for our students to learn and grow. I am here to support you and your children, and I am eager to see what we can achieve together.

Principal Rodriguez

En español

Estimada Comunidad de la Escuela Primaria Salomé Ureña:

¡Bienvenidos al año escolar 2024-2025! Me complace presentarme como la nueva Directora de la Escuela Primaria Salomé Ureña. Es un honor unirme a esta vibrante comunidad. Quiero expresar mi agradecimiento y aprecio por su dedicación a nuestra comunidad escolar. Estoy ansiosa por contribuir a nuestro viaje compartido de aprendizaje y crecimiento.

Me complace presentar a nuestro nuevo equipo administrativo, los Viceprincipales Robert Fontaine y Francisco Ocasio.

Juntos estamos comprometidos a mantenernos firmes en nuestro compromiso continuo con la excelencia académica, las prácticas innovadoras, la seguridad escolar y la excelencia inclusiva para todos los estudiantes. Continuaremos construyendo sobre los altos estándares y expectativas de excelencia que hemos integrado en la cultura de nuestra escuela. Satisfacer las necesidades de nuestros estudiantes es nuestra principal prioridad, y trabajaremos con todos para abordar sus necesidades académicas, sociales y emocionales individuales, mientras alentamos a nuestros estudiantes a ser ESTRELLAS (STARS).

Estoy emocionada de conocer a cada uno de ustedes y de escuchar sus pensamientos e ideas sobre cómo podemos seguir haciendo de nuestra escuela un lugar maravilloso para que nuestros estudiantes aprendan y crezcan. Estoy aquí para apoyarles a ustedes y a sus hijos, y estoy ansiosa por ver lo que podemos lograr juntos.

Directora Rodríguez

Our School in the News

Newark Literacy Movement Initiative

April 17, 2025

Spring Break is the perfect time to relax with a good book! Grab a title from the Newark Literacy Movement initiative and dive into a new story. Don’t forget to share your reading moments—snap a pic and show the world your love for books! #NewarkReads #SpringIntoReading

Celebrating Creativity: The American Kennel Club’s “Meet the Breeds” Art Contest

January 16, 2025

Student artwork from Ms. Dawn Maglio’s art class at Salomé Ureña School and Ms. Paula Cox’s art class at Lafayette Street School Congratulations to the visual art students selected from Salomé Ureña School and Lafayette Street School, as their artwork has been chosen to represent the Newark Public Schools as finalists for the annual Meet […]

Community Budget Meeting

December 20, 2024

Please join us for our Community Budget Meeting on February 11,2025. Location: Salomé Ureña Elementary School

Newark Showcases Student Artistic Talent in Atlantic City

November 20, 2024

The Newark Board of Education played a significant role in the New Jersey School Boards Association (NJSBA) exhibit by highlighting the creative talents of students from various schools across the District. The exhibit served as a platform for students to express themselves artistically while demonstrating how arts education fosters creativity, collaboration, and personal growth. This […]

Newark Students Across the District Earn Perfect Test Scores

September 18, 2024

During the spring of 2024, Newark Board of Education students took the NJSLA and NJGPA state exams. The District is proud to honor 113 students who attained perfect scores on the NJSLA or NJGPA. Among these students, 100 earned a perfect score on the English Language Arts assessment, while 9 earned a perfect score on […]

The Newark Board of Education Appoints New Principals for the 2024-25 School Year

July 1, 2024

Newark, NJ – Superintendent León proudly introduced the new principals for the 2024-25 school year, stating, “With their passion and perseverance, these principals exemplify how leadership and learning are inseparable.” Superintendent León met with the new cohort of principals, reiterating the importance of effective leadership, such as how informed decision-making impacts student achievement, excellent organizational […]