Students Earn Seal Of Biliteracy

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MANAHAWKIN – Eighteen students at Southern Regional High School attained the Seal of Biliteracy. Seven students attained it in Spanish and English and 9 of them in French and English.

To achieve this Seal, the students must take the State AAPPL Test. This test is comprised of four sections, a reading, a writing, a speaking, and a listening section. Madame Skodi administered the French test and Yelitza Cruz administered the Spanish

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Photo courtesy Southern Regional one. Both, along with their colleagues, are so proud of each of them for mastering both languages to be considered bilingual.

So many of them tested above and beyond the minimum requirement of Intermediate Mid and attained Advanced Levels. These students are amazing and should be commended for achieving outstanding scores. Congratulations to all the students for their huge success in acquiring the New Jersey Seal of Biliteracy.

Southern Ocean Medical Center To Host Teddy Bear Clinic

MANAHAWKIN – Children and families are invited to a free, fun event on June 3 from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. in the Emergency Department of Hackensack Meridian Southern Ocean Medical Center. Children can bring their stuffed animal with a rip or tear that can be mended, or receive an annual check-up from doctors and nurses. This event provides an opportunity for children to experience a hospital visit with- out anxiety by meeting the clinical staff who will compassionately and skillfully care for their stuffed buddies’ boo-boos with x-rays and first aid supplies. Measurements and weights will be recorded on certificates for each child to take home.

This is a free family event. Registration begins at 9 a.m. in the lobby of the Emergency Department, 1140 Route 72 West, Manahawkin.