The CHEN School

07/07/2025

It took me a minute to post my final post for The CHEN School. - Elaine Carter, FW / Admin. Asst. ❤️ For those that didn’t know: Message from the Director (Lae Morris)…

❤️❤️ Bittersweet Moments and New Beginnings ❤️❤️

Dear Staff, Parents and Families,

This is a bitter/ sweet moment to announce my RETIREMENT and CLOSING of The CHEN School, effective June 27, 2025.

It has been a great Honor and Pleasure to continue a Legacy, that was passed on to me by my mother, Trish Morris-Yamba (deceased), founder and first Director of The CHEN School in 1973.

It has also been a satisfying experience in Leadership, serving as Director (31 years) and providing Quality Child Care to the families and children of Essex County.

I would like to THANK The CHEN School Team, whose dedication and commitment has been Instrumental in maintaining and providing the BEST Early Childhood Experience.

Last, but definitely not least, THANK YOU, Parents, Families, and Generations of children that have passed through our doors, and supported The CHEN School, over the past 50 years.

However, it is time to close this chapter and explore other future endeavors.

Yours Truly,
𝐿𝒶𝑒 𝒟. 𝑀𝑜𝓇𝓇𝒾𝓈
Director

06/24/2025

Drink water and STAY COOL! ☀️ 🌡️ 💧

Record high temperatures are expected today, June 24. The National Weather Service has issued an Extreme Heat Warning and an Air Quality Alert for the Newark area. Limit physical activity and seek shelter and/or shade. Check on your loved ones. And most importantly, STAY HYDRATED! 💧 A full glass of Newark's water will keep you hydrated and protect you from heat-related illness.

For more tips and health information for extreme heat conditions, visit cdc.gov or who.int

06/23/2025

By: Richard L. Smith Newark and the North Jersey region are entering the second day of an intense heatwave, with dangerously high temperatures expected to push the heat index above 100 degrees, according to the National Weather Service.As of 4:20 Monday morning, the temperature in downtown Newark ha...

06/23/2025

06/23/2025

⚠️ Due to excessive heat warnings, there will be a 1pm dismissal today, Mon., June 23rd, and Tues., June 24th. All students will be dismissed at 1pm. Be safe, stay cool. ☀️ 🥵🌡️♨️

06/16/2025

📌 REMINDER 📆 : We will be closed on Thurs., June 19th in observance of Juneteenth Day. 💚🖤❤️

06/14/2025

[𝟲.𝟭𝟵.𝟮𝟱] Join us for a powerful celebration of liberation, culture, and community at 𝘑𝘶𝘯𝘦𝘵𝘦𝘦𝘯𝘵𝘩 𝘈𝘳𝘰𝘶𝘯𝘥 𝘵𝘩𝘦 𝘚𝘲𝘶𝘢𝘳𝘦, honoring the 2nd anniversary of our park’s renaming and Newark’s enduring legacy of liberation and resilience 🌳 ⁣
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Enjoy the giant community BBQ + a full day of performances, art, and community including:⁣
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🎤 Spoken word by the City’s Poet Laureate Margie “Mia X” Johnson⁣
🥁 Live drumming by Grupo Liberdade de Capoeira⁣
🎧 DJ Fauzi + line dancing by J Boogie to get the square moving⁣
🎨 A community mural created live with artist Mashell Black⁣
🖌️ Art-making with Kween Moore for all ages⁣
🧘‍♀️ Yoga sessions w/ Sakina to center and restore⁣
🎲 Games, vendors, and children’s activities throughout the day⁣
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Come celebrate with us! Free and open to all!⁣
June 19th | 3-6pm |
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06/14/2025

PreK4 Moving Up Ceremony! Congratulations Class of 2025!! Rm 3 - Ms. Nuvia & Ms. Lori - Ms. Lae, Director 🎊🎉🎊🎉 Kindergarten here they come! 😃

06/14/2025

PreK4 Moving Up Ceremony! Congratulations Class of 2025!! Rm 5 - Ms. Kisha & Ms. Sonia - Ms. Lae, Director 🎊🎉🎊🎉 Kindergarten here they come! 😃

06/12/2025

More pictures from last week’s Scholastic Book Fair. 📚

06/12/2025

Last week’s Scholastic Book Fair. 📚

06/12/2025

Last week’s Scholastic Book Fair 📚 😃 ✨