Principal Reginald Mirthil

Asbury Park

Superhero Edict Launches At Barack Obama Elementary

Mayor Moor & Councilwoman Clayton help set off the new school year

By Michelle Gladden
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The first day of school in the Asbury Park School District came with a new theme at Barack Obama Elementary. “This is a new super school year,” Principal Reginald Mirthil said. “The theme for this school year is HERO – helpful, engaged, respectful and on task.” To further the new directive, the faculty wore superhero […]

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Sep 07, 2017
Asbury Park

Universal African Festival Debuts in Springwood Park

Unsung Heroes Honored at music, food, craft and art celebration

By Michelle Gladden
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Saturday’s Universal African Heritage Festival marked the return of a cultural celebration that left the city close to 20 years ago, said founder BiBi Bennett, a special needs educator in the Asbury Park School District. “This was something I felt needed to come back to the community, especially for the children,” Bennett said. “I find […]

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Aug 08, 2017
Asbury Park

Haitian Heritage Month Celebrated In Asbury Park

Mirthil: When we talk about Haiti, we are talking about force, empowerment and knowledge

By Michelle Gladden
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Lise Coachi entered the Asbury Park City Council Chambers with the aid of a walker. She was surrounded by family and friends who led her to seat at the front of the room, giving her a birds-eye view. Like most elders, Ms. Coachi said very few words but intently watched the events of the day […]

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May 23, 2017
Asbury Park

Barack Obama Elementary Students Earn A Bike

Parent-Child Bonding Event Offers Fun and Education At Second Life Bikes

By Michelle Gladden
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During Saturday’s snowfall few gave thought to riding a bicycle, but at Second Life Bikes it was all students of Barack Obama Elementary School had on their mind. “It’s not working,” fifth-grader Joey Nichols said as he tried to inflate the back tire of a tricycle destined for 2-year-old Cayla Rhine [below left], who had […]

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Jan 09, 2017

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