English teacher Lili Arkin will again coordinate the event. Six nationally recognized published poets will hold writing workshops for 90 students. The participating poets are Priscilla Orr, Nefretete Rasheed, Gretna Wilkinson, Doug Goetsch, Charles Johnson, and Joe Weil. Emile George and SMS language arts teacher Deirdre Kennedy made presentations at Seton Hall University in January. Winter recess is Feb. 19 through 23.
All interested parents are welcome.
News From The Schools Summit High School's Forensic Team, under the guidance of Jim Woods, competed in the Whippany Park Tournament on February 3. It was the sixth competition for the team this season. Two students were granted membership in the prestigious National Forensic League for their efforts over the last two years. They will compete in the Regional District competition in March. Twelve international affairs and AP US history students attended a lecture given by UN Secretary General Kofi Annan on Feb. 5 at Seton Hall University.