By JULIA BLOCK
January 24, 2021 at 9:56 PM
Alyse Lerner, a senior at Sayreville War Memorial High School, is one of nine 2020-21 New Jersey Future Educators Association (NJFEA) ambassadors.
Alyse Lerner, a senior at Sayreville War Memorial High School, is one of nine 2020-21 New Jersey .
Credits: Alyse Lerner
January 24, 2021 at 9:56 PM
SAYREVILLE - Alyse Lerner opened her email app and navigated to her inbox as she would on any other day.
While scrolling through the unread notifications, the aspiring elementary school teacher came across a surprising and exciting email offering her congratulations for being selected as one of nine 2020-21 New Jersey Future Educators Association (NJFEA) ambassadors.
Ten years ago, Ahmed Abdel-Basit joined the massive crowds in Cairo s Tahrir Square to demand reform in a momentous demonstration that sparked revolution in Egypt and the downfall of longtime President Hosni Mubarak.
But events didn t turn out the way protesters had hoped. After a military coup, a new regime took the helm, and many Egyptians believe it is even more oppressive, cracking down on political activity and dissent.
Looking at photos from Jan. 25, 2011, the physics teacher, who now lives in Jersey City, said he felt devastated.
“I’m sad and sorry for all we went through,” said Abdel-Basit, 35, who was granted asylum in the U.S. in 2018. “We didn’t achieve our goal, but we are still fighting.”
Community Bulletin Board: the Suburban (for Jan. 13)
Saint Thomas the Apostle Church, in cooperation with Knights of Columbus Council 4815, will hold a blood drive from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. Jan. 16 in the Saint Thomas parish auditorium, 333 Route 18, Old Bridge.
Donors are encouraged to pre-register online at smarturl.it/NJBS Drive using sponsor code 07755. Walk ins will be taken subject to availability and proper social distancing practices.
All donors must wear a mask, will have their temperature checked at the door, and will be screened for any exposure to COVID-19.
All donors must be between ages 16 and 75 and weigh at least 110 pounds.
Sayreville schools increase remote learning days
Sayreville schools increase remote learning days
SAYREVILLE – Administrators in the Sayreville School District have increased the amount of days where students will receive fully remote instruction in December.
Superintendent of Schools Richard Labbe announced in a Dec. 14 notice that Dec. 21 and Dec. 22 would become fully remote days for all students. Previously, students were scheduled to receive in-person instruction on these days.
During the 2020-21 school year, because of the ongoing coronavirus pandemic, many Sayreville students have been receiving their education in a hybrid model that consists of in-person instruction and remote instruction. Two cohorts of students have been attending school on alternating days.
Community Bulletin Board: the Suburban (for Dec. 16)
Jewish Family Services of Middlesex County is collecting donations of gift cards for parents who need help buying their children presents for the holidays.
To coordinate a toy (new, unwrapped) or gift card donation, call 732-777-1940.
Financial donations can also be made at https://jfsmiddlesex.org/donate-form/
Sewing for a Cause is raising money for the New Jersey foster care children.
Gaylien Thompson, a Sayreville resident, sells hand-sown items on Etsy.com through her shop SewingbyGaylien, such as home decor, children’s quilts, doll dresses, a doll quilt, and Christmas items.
She will donate $2 for every order she receives through December. Her goal is to raise $150.