Latest News
In case you missed any of the recent press...
June 30, 2008
We've been keeping track of all the press. Check out our clippings book. It includes all School Program press clippings through June 27th. We'll update it as we get more-- Enjoy!
And we've got a great Photo Gallery of all of our recent events, too! 
Excitement reigns after brief rain delay at Camden Riversharks game
June 19, 2008
Students and families from Camden County schools gathered as the dark clouds moved over Campbell's field in Camden last night, but the clouds gave way to excitement and the students took the field to show their school pride before the Camden Riversharks game against the Somerset Patriots.
First pitch was thrown out by Rory O'Hara, a fourth grader from Berlin Community School in Berlin. Teacher, Sandra Schwartz from Broad Street School in Gibbstown, won the "eNJoy New Jersey" raffle prize.
See photos from the event here
Rain couldn't dampen the spirits at NJ Jackals Game
June 16, 2008
Although the thunder storm ultimately won the night, many excited students gathered and marched on the field Saturday night prior to the start of the NJ Jackals game.
First pitch was thrown out by Marco Hroncich, a fourth grader from Berkley Street Elementary School in New Milford.
(Tickets will be honored by the Jackals for another game -- see rain-out policy at www.jackals.com)
See photos from the event here
Students Celebrate at Trenton Thunder Game
June 13, 2008
It was the perfect weather for baseball and celebrating! Middlesex and Mercer County students enjoyed the fun and fans enjoyed a great game.
First pitch was thrown out by Ashlyn Peterson, a fourth grader from Brookside Elementary School in Monroe Township.
See photos from the event here
Atlantic County Students Celebrate at Atlantic City Surf Game
June 9, 2008
98 degree temperatures didn't dampen the enthusiam and excitement students from Atlantic County schools brought with them to the AC Surf game on Sunday, June 8th. Students participated in games on the field, a pre-game parade and just had loads of fun!
First pitch was thrown out by Alex Rifici, a fourth grader from Ventnor Elementary School in Ventnor.
See photos from the event here
Spirited Students at CNJ! Sussex Skyhawks Game
June 7, 2008
Students from Morris and Sussex County schools had a great time at the Sussex Skyhawks game on Friday, June 6th. Scooter was on hand to welcome parents, friends and family members who came out to celebrate the students for their work in the Celebrate NJ! school program.
First pitch was thrown out by William Wright, a fourth grader from Mt. Arlington School in Mt. Arlington.
See photos from the event here
Somerset Patriots Game is Great Fun for CNJ! School Program Students
June 6, 2008
Hundreds of students from 3 counties showed their excitement as they marched in the Celebrate NJ! pre-game parade at the the Somerset Patriots baseball game June 5th. Thousands of parents, friends and family members came out to celebrate the students for their work in the Celebrate NJ! school program.
First pitch was thrown out by Irene Mitossis, a fourth grader from Our Lady of Mt. Virgin School in Middlesex.
See photos from the event here
Thousands attend CNJ! School Program Event at Lakewood BlueClaws
June 3, 2008
Hundreds of students from 24 schools made signs and brought school banners to show their New Jersey school pride as part of the Celebrate NJ! pre-game parade at the the Lakewood BlueClaws baseball game June 2nd. Thousands of parents, friends and family members came out to celebrate the students for their work in the Celebrate NJ! school program.
First pitch was thrown out by Mason Sheehan, a fourth grader from Cove Road School in Hazlet.
See photos from the event here
Celebrate NJ! Baseball Games to Begin June 2nd!
May 26, 2008
Join the fun! Student parade on the field before each game...
Monday, June 2nd -- Lakewood BlueClaws
Thursday, June 5th -- Somerset Patriots
Friday, June 6th -- Sussex Skyhawks
Sunday, June 9th -- Atlantic City Surf
Thursday, June 12th -- Trenton Thunder
Saturday, June 14th -- NJ Jackals
Wednesday, June 18th -- Camden Riversharks
Camden County Awards Photos Posted
May 23, 2008
Congratulations to Camden County Students Celebrated on May 22nd at Berlin Community School in Berlin, NJ!
Photos are available for viewing here:
For a full Awards Event Schedule, check our School Program Events and Happenings Page.
To view a list of the articles selected (student names will be included once we have permission to publish) including article title, school and teacher names, Click Here.
To view lists by County, click here to go to the Student Authors page.
Bergen and Passaic County Awards Photos Posted
May 22, 2008
Congratulations to Bergen and Passaic County Students Celebrated on May 21st at The Williams Center for the Arts in Rutherford, NJ!
Photos are available for viewing here:
For a full Awards Event Schedule, check our School Program Events and Happenings Page.
To view a list of the articles selected (student names will be included once we have permission to publish) including article title, school and teacher names, Click Here.
To view lists by County, click here to go to the Student Authors page.
Celebration Event press clippings now available!
May 20, 2008
If you are looking for articles and photos following Student Awards and Celebration Events and think maybe you missed them in your local papers, no problem.
We now have a complete Clippings Book listed in our Newsroom Section on the Press Release page. For Clippings through May 20, 2008, click here.
Somerset, Hunterdon, Mercer and Warren County Awards Photos Posted
May 16, 2008
Congratulations to Somerset, Hunterdon, Mercer and Warren County Students Celebrated on May 15th at Arbor Glen Retirement Community in Bridgewater!
Photos are available for viewing here:
For a full Awards Event Schedule, check our School Program Events and Happenings Page.
To view a list of the articles selected (student names will be included once we have permission to publish) including article title, school and teacher names, Click Here.
To view lists by County, click here to go to the Student Authors page.
Union and Essex County Awards Photos Posted
May 14, 2008
Congratulations to Union and Essex County Students Celebrated on May 13th at the Livingston Mall!
Photos are available for viewing here:
For a full Awards Event Schedule, check our School Program Events and Happenings Page.
To view a list of the articles selected (student names will be included once we have permission to publish) including article title, school and teacher names, Click Here.
To view lists by County, click here to go to the Student Authors page.
Morris and Sussex County Awards Photos Posted
May 9, 2008
Congratulations to Morris and Sussex County Students Celebrated on May 8th at the Rockaway Townsquare Mall!
Photos are available for viewing here:
For a full Awards Event Schedule, check our School Program Events and Happenings Page.
To view a list of the articles selected (student names will be included once we have permission to publish) including article title, school and teacher names, Click Here.
To view lists by County, click here to go to the Student Authors page.
Middlesex County Awards Photos Posted
May 7, 2008
Congratulations to Middlesex County Students Celebrated on May 6th at the Brunswick Square Mall!
Photos are available for viewing here:
For a full Awards Event Schedule, check our School Program Events and Happenings Page.
To view a list of the articles selected (student names will be included once we have permission to publish) including article title, school and teacher names, Click Here.
To view lists by County, click here to go to the Student Authors page.
Ocean County Awards Photos Posted
May 2, 2008
Congratulations to Ocean County Students Celebrated on May 2nd at the Ocean County Mall!
Photos are available for viewing here:
For a full Awards Event Schedule, check our School Program Events and Happenings Page.
To view a list of the articles selected (student names will be included once we have permission to publish) including article title, school and teacher names, Click Here.
To view lists by County, click here to go to the Student Authors page.
Atlantic County Awards Photos Posted
April 25, 2008
Congratulations to Atlantic County Students Celebrated on April 25th at the Dawes Avenue School in Somers Point!
Photos are available for viewing here:
For a full Awards Event Schedule, check our School Program Events and Happenings Page.
To view a list of the articles selected (student names will be included once we have permission to publish) including article title, school and teacher names, Click Here.
To view lists by County, click here to go to the Student Authors page.
Monmouth County Awards Photos Posted
April 7, 2008
Congratulations to Monmouth County Students Celebrated on April 5th at the Paramount Theatre.
Photos are available for viewing here:
For a full Awards Event Schedule, check our School Program Events and Happenings Page.
To view a list of the articles selected (student names will be included once we have permission to publish) including article title, school and teacher names, Click Here.
To view lists by County, click here to go to the Student Authors page.
2008 Statewide "Best of the Best" List Announced
April 2 , 2008
Students from all over New Jersey are Celebrating! This year's statewide list of selections has been released and over 300 students will be honored at events in the coming weeks.
For a full Awards Event Schedule, check our School Program Events and Happenings Page.
To view a list of the articles selected (student names will be included once we have permission to publish) including article title, school and teacher names, Click Here.
To view lists by County, click here to go to the Student Authors page.
Monmouth County "Best of the Best" List Announced
March 17 , 2008
Over 40 fourth grade students representing eleven Monmouth Schools were selected from thousands of entries as part of the 2008 "Best of the Best" list of articles written about New Jersey. Students hail from the following schools: Brielle Elementary School; Farmingdale Elementary School; Cove Road School, Hazlet; Aldrich School, Howell; St. Veronica School, Howell; Joseph C. Caruso School, Keansburg; Asher Holmes Elementary School, Marlboro Township; Frank Defino Central School, Marlboro Township; Nut Swamp School, Middletown; River Plaza School. Middletown; and Wanamassa Elementary School in Ocean Township.
Monmouth County Awards Event: Saturday, April 5th at the Paramount Theatre, Asbury Park. The event starts at 11:30 kicking off the Garden State Film Festival.
Award winners from all other counties will be announced by April 1, 2008.
For a full Awards Event Schedule, check our School Program Events and Happenings Page.
Student Celebration Events Scheduled
"Finding Your Way in New Jersey" Video
February 8, 2008
Ever have trouble finding your way in New Jersey? Celebrate NJ! continues its work as coordinator of a statewide Wayfinding Initiative aiming to create a comprehensive wayfinding system in the Garden State. To View the Video, click here. (The link will open your Windows Media Player.) or copy and paste this link into your browser : mms://205.178.152.121/874282/WF-080208-x.wmv
Take a brief Wayfinding Survey...
Judges Awaiting Submssion of Student Articles-- January 31st
January 28, 2008
Thousands of New Jersey fourth grade students are putting the finishing touches on their entries for the Celebrate NJ! statewide writing contest. Topics received so far range from the popular topics of Thomas Edison, Campbell's Soup Company and Bon Jovi to the lesser know topics of Samuel Colt (of Colt Rifle fame) and The Jonas Brothers. Volunteer Judges have been selected from arts, history, library and education organizations to review and choose the "Best of the Best" articles to be announced on April 1, 2008.
To view the list of participating schools and classes, check the School Program page.
School Program Registration nears 6,000 students
December 21 , 2007
Registration for the 4th Grade School program is wrapping up and 6,000 students representing 270 classes from schools in twenty counties across the state are participating this year. They have until January 31st to complete their research and submit their writing assignments in order to be included in a state-wide writing contest focused on New Jersey. To view the list of participating schools and classes, check the School Program page.
Wayfinding Symposium report now available
December 21 , 2007
A summary report of the issues and ideas generated at the Wayfinding Symposium is now available on the Wayfinding Page.
Wayfinding Symposium receives high marks
December 8 , 2007
Nearly 100 people representing non-profit arts, historic, business and cultural groups met yesterday in Trenton with state officials from transportation, environmental protection, and tourism to begin a process of creating a vision for a NJ Statewide Wayfinding system. The energy and enthusiasm was palpable as the group listened to Lance Wyman, world renowned wayfinding designer, and met in the afternoon in smaller groups to discuss key questions in the process. Video clips of the event speakers and the report summarizing the work done at the symposium will be available soon on the Wayfinding Page.
December 7th Wayfinding Signage Symposium scheduled
November 26, 2007
If you've ever been frustrated by NJ's unfollowable signage, you'll want to be part of this once in 10 years opportunity to provide input into a process that has the potential to change the way we view signage here in New Jersey.
Celebrate NJ! is partnering with NJ DOT, NJ DEP, the NJ Office of Travel and Tourism, the Community Foundation of NJ and others on what promises to be an exciting and engaging program featuring world renown designer Lance Wyman as keynote speaker. Details: Friday, December 7th, 9:30-4:00, NJDEP Public Hearing Room, East State Street, Trenton. For registration and program information, go to the Wayfinding Page.
Spot Showcases School Program
November 13,2007
Another great result of our partnership with the NJ Education Association...
We are so excited about this new :30 spot produced for us by NJN's Rich Renner and Wanda Swanson, Producer of NJEA's "Classroom Close-up" program. We hope you enjoy it as much as we do! View the Spot
Celebrate NJ! School Program Partners with NJEA and NJASL
September 30, 2007
Celebrate NJ! is pleased to have the support and partnership of two key statewide educational organizations this year. The NJ Education Association (NJEA) has featured the School Program in their October NJEA Review Magazine (teachers- see page 10-11), and will be showcasing one of the classes in our program on their "Classroom Close-up" program on NJN to view later this year.
In addition to including us in their membership newsletter, the NJ Association of School Librarians (NJASL) has invited Celebrate NJ! to their upcoming conference providing us an opportunity to reach their membership personally. We are very excited about working with these two very important organizations, two more great reasons to Celebrate NJ!
4th grade teachers, media specialists, technology teachers and librarians may register their 4th grade students until December 7th. To learn more, visit the School Program, Teachers page.
Statewide Cultural Festival September 29th
September 25 , 2007
Celebrate NJ! is pleased to be a partner with the NJ Office of State once again on this year's Statewide Cultural Festival celebrating New Jersey's diversity. Festivities begin at 11AM at Trenton's South Riverwalk Park, located above the Route 29 bridge next to the Trenton Thunder Stadium. A full schedule of dancers, singers, bands, and other performances are listed here. A full day of children's activities are planned. Bring the family and enjoy this beautiful park and a day celebrating New Jersey's great cultural diversity.
Print a festival flyer (PDF) here.
School Program Registration begins September 15th
September 14 , 2007
Teachers, Media Specialists, Librarians may register their students into the 4th Grade School Program between September 15 and December 10, 2007. The Teachers Page of the School Program contains Program Overview, Videos about the Program and a link to Registration.
Go to Teachers Page.
Celebrate NJ! Relocating September 1st
August 20 , 2007
Celebrate NJ! is relocating to a larger office space effective September 1, 2007. The address and new phone number to reach us:
Celebrate NJ!
49 Ford Avenue
Freehold, NJ 07728
732.333.0462 (phone and fax)
2007 Campaign Report now Available
July 29 , 2007
The Official 2007 Campaign Report is now available for viewing and printing in PDF format. It was an outstanding year. If you supported Celebrate NJ! in any way, we hope you feel proud of what we accomplished!
Download the 2007 Campaign Report
Students on News 12 "In Our Schools" Program
June 21 , 2007
Students from Murray Chittick School in East Brunswick joined Executive Director, Karen Hatcher on News 12's "In Our Schools" program to discuss the Celebrate NJ! 4th grade School Program. Lizbeth Leapo and Jeanne Ryder from Mrs. Lauren Gillman's class were interviewed about what they learned in the program and got to pose for pictures on the set with host, Brian Jenkins.
View Pictures- 1, 2
See the interview- Part 1, Part 2
Show Your Jersey Pride-- 2007 Official Posters now Available!!!
June 18 , 2007
Love New Jersey and Want to Show It? The Official 2007 Celebrate NJ! Poster is a sure way to engage everyone who sees it in a conversation about the magnificence of our Garden State. They are now available for purchase (the small fee helps defray mailing and supports our programs too!). Print off the order form, complete and mail, and we'll send you your very own Celebrate NJ! poster. Order for your group, your family and friends, your students. We have a limited number so first come, first served.
Download the Celebrate NJ! Poster Order Form here (PDF)
Students Celebrate NJ!
June is officially Celebrate NJ! month
Over 300 Students Celebrated at Awards Events in May!
Reasons to Celebrate NJ! Poster Winners Announced
May 15, 2007
Congratulations to the winners of the 2007 Poster Contest! The winning designs will be on display at the Governor's Gala June 8th at NJPAC. Look for them in the special Celebrate NJ! insert this Sunday, May 20th in the Courier News and other select Gannett Newspapers. Printed posters will be distributed beginning next month.
First Place: Michele Guerriero of Surf City
Second Place: Jamie Kwan of Edison
Third Place: Michelle E. Chang of Edison
Honorable mentions:
Laura Grunwerg, Hillsdale
Kristine Boise, Berkeley Heights
Mike Quon, Fair Haven
Christina Li, East Brunswick
Whitney Xu, Metuchen
Trevor Matthews, New Milford
Michelle Zhou, Monmouth Junction
Kevin Ge, Edison
Jennifer Guo, Lake Hopatcong
Governor proclaims June 2007 Celebrate NJ! Month!
May 14, 2007
It's official-- Governor Jon S. Corzine has proclaimed June 2007 as Celebrate New Jersey Month "in recognition of our state as the gateway to America, rich in history and opportunity, embracing the past, meeting the challenges of the present and building the promise of the future". See the entire 2007 Governor's Proclamation.(PDF)
Poster Contest Winners Selected-- Coming Soon!
May 10, 2007
Coming soon to our home page, the top three winning designs of the Reasons to Celebrate NJ! Poster Contest. The top 12 designs were chosen from over 300 entries and will be available for viewing in the coming days. Thanks to each of our entrants, ages 66 to 6, who demonstrated the wealth of New Jersey’s artistic talent. Check back soon!
Student Online Newspaper Published
May 4, 2007
You can now hear "The Voice of the 4th Grade"! Over 300 New Jersey students whose work was selected from over 9,000 registered in our Celebrate NJ! School Program will tell you what's great about New Jersey in their very own online newspaper. Click here and enjoy!
School Program "Best of the Best" Student Articles Selected
April 1, 2007
Congratulations to all of New Jersey's fourth grade students whose articles and projects were selected for the 2007 Celebrate NJ! School Program "Best of the Best" award. Over 9,000 students from all over New Jersey were registered in the program, and just 300 students made the final list. Representing 15 counties, these students will be recognized at Student Awards Events in May and see their work published online and in local regional newspapers throughout the state over the next weeks and months. Over 4,000 participating students and teachers also qualified to attend special Celebrate NJ! Baseball Games in June. The list of students and schools are available on the
Student Authors page. Events are listed on the
Events and Happenings page . These students are definitely a Reason to Celebrate NJ!
Celebrate NJ! Posters to be displayed at NJPAC
March 20, 2007
New Jersey artists-- Your work can be seen in a big way! Winning poster designs now have an opportunity to be seen at the Governor's Gala, June 8th at the NJ Performing Arts Center. This black-tie event will be attended by some of New Jersey's most prominent citizens. Enter your design before March 31, 2007 to be eligible for cash prizes and great exposure.
Contest guidelines are available on the What's Happening page.
Celebrate NJ! Announces 2007 Poster Contest
February 6, 2007
New Jersey Artists-- Celebrate NJ! want to showcase your talent! All artists are invited to submit their best ideas for the official 2007 Celebrate NJ! Poster before March 31, 2007. Cash prizes and state-wide recognition await the top 3 winners. For details, click here.
February Reasons to Celebrate Released!
February 1, 2007
The Top 28 Reasons to Celebrate NJ! for February 2007 have now been released. Congratulations and thank you to those NJ residents who took the time to tell us why they love NJ. If you haven't yet entered your reason, there is still time to get in on the fun and have it be eligible for selection in the coming months. To enter your reason or to see the reason of the day, click here. To see all 28 Reasons for February, click here. To view the press release, click here.
Governor Corzine Offers his Reason to Celebrate NJ!
January 12, 2007
Governor Corzine has penned his 25 words and joined the "365 Reasons to Celebrate NJ!" campaign this week. "New Jersey is the gateway to America, rich in history and opportunity..." View the press release to read the entire reason.
Karen Hatcher, President of Celebrate NJ!, answers the question "Why Celebrate NJ?" in a op-ed piece written today. View the Op-Ed Piece.
First 31 "Reasons to Celebrate" are Announced
December 29, 2006
From the over 800 reasons we have already received, we are excited to announce the first 31 Reasons to Celebrate NJ! for January 2007. Congratulations and thank you to those NJ residents who took the time to tell us why they love NJ. If you haven't yet entered your reason, there is still time to get in on the fun and have it be eligible for selection in the coming months. To enter your reason or to see the reason of the day, click here. To see all 31 Reasons for January, click here. To view the press release, click here.
NJ Cable Telecommunications Association becomes a major Sponsor
December 12, 2006
The New Jersey Cable Telecommunications Association has partnered with Celebrate NJ! in a move that will provide a major boost to our 365 Reasons to Celebrate NJ! campaign. The partnership will provide Celebrate NJ with cross-channel advertising on cable stations across New Jersey throughout 2007.
Adam Falk, Chairman of the Board of Directors for the NJCTA says, "New Jersey's cable companies are excited to be a part of Celebrate NJ. As technology leaders, we're looking forward to highlighting all of the ways in which New Jersey is on the cutting edge. As one of the state's economic engines, we're pleased to share all the reasons we think New Jersey is a great place to do business. Celebrate NJ is a great project and a great way to shine a positive light on the Garden State."
To view entire press release, click here.
Deadlines Extended.
December 12, 2006
The registration period for the 2006-2007 School Program has been extended until December 31, 2006. Over 6,000 students have been registered in the program to date, but we'd like to make the program available to as many students as possible this year. Teachers may register their students by clicking here.
Celebrate NJ! on Channel 12 Weekend of November 4 & 5
November 2, 2006
Karen Hatcher, President of Celebrate NJ! will be a guest discussing the School Program and 365 Reasons to Celebrate NJ! campaign on the "12 in Our Schools" program on News 12 New Jersey this weekend. The show airs at 7AM, 12Noon and 4:30PM and 3:30AM, both days. www.news12.com
Enter your Reason to Celebrate NJ! and You Could be a Winner!
October 20, 2006
Attention all New Jersey lovers! From October 17th until November 30th New Jersey's men, women and children have an opportunity to enter the 365 Reasons to Celebrate NJ! contest. The best 365 Reasons will be selected by the end of 2006 and will then be part of a media and outdoor ad campaign next year. See your name, your city and your Reason on a billboard! Hear your Reason on the radio! See it on posters and in the papers! Enter your Reason by clicking on the icon above today!
2006-2007 School Program Registration Starts October 5, 2006
September 29, 2006
The School Program for fourth graders gets an early start this year, giving teachers and their students plenty of time to integrate the WebQuest program into their classroom activities. A printable Program Overview is available now. To register after October 5th, go the the School Program, Teachers page.
Another Reason to Celebrate!
Celebrate NJ! Co-Sponsors Governor's Cultural Festival
August 22, 2006
SAVE THE DATE!- OCTOBER 22, 2006 Noon - 6PM
We're excited to have been invited by Secretary Wells to co-sponsor this event where we'll have a chance to Celebrate NJ's beautiful cultural diversity. The event is planned rain or shine at South Riverwalk Park, a spectacular gem of a location next to the Waterfront Ballpark on Route 29 in Trenton. Cultural exhibits from a host of NJ's ethnically diverse communities, entertainment and great food are all planned. For more information, call 609-777-0573 or inquire at feedback@sos.state.nj.us.
Download Vendor Application form for Cultural Festival here.
Statewide Cultural Festival
Sunday, October 22, 2006
South Riverwalk Park
River View Plaza, Trenton, NJ
(Next to Waterfront Park- Rt. 29 South)
Noon to 6PM
Great Food!
Cultural Exhibits and Speakers!
Exciting Performances!
Vendor Booths Now Available
For Information Phone: 609-777-0573
Email: feedback@sos.state.nj.us
2006 Campaign Report Now Available for Viewing
July 24, 2006
Celebrate! Commemorate! Honor! Commend! Venerate! New Jersey!!!
Thanks to the thousands of NJ Citizens and hundreds of groups who actively participated in this year's campaign. View our 2006 Campaign Report here.
Do you have ideas to share for next year? Now is the time to contact us and be part of the planning process.
Governor Corzine Celebrates NJ! at Special Reception
June 12, 2006
Governor Jon S. Corzine and Secretary of State Nina Mitchell Wells hosted a special reception to recognize Celebrate NJ! and 300 of its friends and supporters at Drumthwacket, Monday, June 12, 2006. The program focused on youth and diversity and entertainment was provided by the NJ Youth Symphony, the Somerset Vo-Tech Musical Theatre Group, and NJN 2006 Hispanic Showcase Winner Nicole Ortez. Presentations were made by two fourth grade students from the Celebrate NJ! School Program: Matthew Fennelly of Alexandria Middle School and Ria Rastogi of Chittick School in East Brunswick. It was a wonderful night. See pictures here. And see More pictures here.
Teachers Invited to Evaluate School Program.
June 8, 2006
As we wrap up the very first Celebrate NJ! School Program, we're asking NJ's fourth grade teachers to help us improve the program by completing a brief evaluation form. Download here and submit by June 30th. Thank you and have a wonderful summer!
Share Your Community Event News with All of New Jersey!
June 8, 2006
If you'd like to find out what's happening throughout the month of June all over New Jersey, check out our
What's Happening page! Groups can
email us details of upcoming events and we will post them on for everyone to see.
Student Articles have been published!
June 2, 2006
You may now read all of the articles written by New Jersey's fourth grade "reporters" on the Student Authors page. There's also a great Scrapbook of photos from the School Program for you to enjoy!
Open and Enjoy The "NEW JERSEY SCOOP-- The Voice of the 4th Grade"
Student Authors Honored- Articles to be Added to Website Soon
As the Celebrate New Jersey schools program concludes, dozens of students receive awards and look forward to publication of their work in local papers. The program has sparked new pride in the state among the students who participated. Teachers express enthusiasm over the pleasure kids found in doing research for the program. As a reward for participation, all the students get to be special guests at minor league ball games in their area. Details and photos in the press releases posted in the newsroom.
SEE LIST OF WINNING STUDENT AUTHORS HERE
Celebrate NJ Newspaper Supplements Published
The Gannett Newspapers published the Celebrate New Jersey supplement on May 20th. You may view the supplement as it was published in the Courier-News, blow up the photos, display the text in web format using a fully indexed interactive website by clicking the link below.
Click for Courier News Supplement On-Line
"Spirit of the Jerseys" brings NJ History Alive!
May 6, 2006
Check out the scrapbook to see some of the things visitors to the "Spirit of the Jerseys" State History Fair Saturday, May 6th were doing. Sponsored by the Division of Parks and Forestry, visitors discovered 101 things to do from meeting Walt Whitman and James Fennimore Cooper to fighting a house fire. To learn more, visit the NJ Parks website or check out the slide show on our What's Happening page.
2006 Celebrate NJ! Poster is Now Available!
May 11, 2006
If you loved last year's poster, we think you'll enjoy this one. It's colorful, its engaging and available for you to display. Click here to view the new poster. If you want to order one or a quantity of them for your business or organization, please send us an email with your address and quantity requested.
We Want to Know How Your Town Celebrates New Jersey!
June 2006 is New Jersey's official Celebrate NJ! Month.
We'll be updating the What's Happening Page in the months to come to include information about what's happening in communities around the state. We'd love to know about events, festivals, and celebrations in your community! Tell us how your town shows its pride! Send a brief email with details and pictures (jpeg) to kmelito@celebratenj.org for consideration.
The Celebrate NJ! 2006 Online Store is Now Open for Business!
March 20, 2006
Show your Celebrate NJ! spirit with some great new T-shirt designs, featuring each of the six Jr. Editor characters from the School Program webquest. A special Celebrate NJ! Team shirt is also available. For adults, our colorful logo on white. Also, tote and messenger bags, coffee mugs and BBQ aprons... Check it out at www.cafepress.com/celebratenj/ All profits support the Celebrate NJ! initiative.
State Assembly Proclaims June 2006 Celebrate New Jersey month!
March 17, 2006
The General Assembly of the State of New Jersey marks June 2006 as Celebrate New Jersey month in the Garden State. View the proclamation...
School Program Registration closes with 7,800 students-- Sponsors Wanted!!
March 15, 2006
Thank you to all of the dedicated NJ Teachers who registered your students in the 2006 Celebrate NJ! School Program. We appreciate your confidence and enthusiasm. Weekly Teacher Program Updates are listed on the Teacher page of the School Program. For further information, please email us at kmelito@CelebrateNJ.org. To view a list of schools participating this year, click here.
Because of the overwhelming first year response, we are seeking additional corporate and individual sponsors to support the community events planned for students. If you're interested, please check out the Sponsorship page for more information or contact us at 908-730-6133. Thank you!!
School Program Registration extended until March 10th!
March 6, 2006
We hear you! Several areas of the state reported not receiving our initial promotional mailing, so we are extending the School Program registration date until March 10th for those Teachers still interested in registering their students into the program. Click here to register.
Message for All Registered Teachers now Available for download...
March 2, 2006
All teachers who have registered their students in the Celebrate NJ! School Program can now download an important Program Update here. This and future messages will also be found on the Teachers page of the School Program section. Thank you!
School Program Registration Closes with over 7,000 NJ 4th Graders!
March 1, 2006
The results are in. Registration closed with 7, 132 students participating from all parts of our great state. Kudos to Monmouth and Ocean counties who came in with 2,400 students! What a great first year!! Now the students will be busy researching and writing their articles. Parents can support their efforts by checking out the Parents page under the School Program.
Registration as of this morning is as follows:
Region 1: Bergen and Passaic Counties 995 Students
Region 2: Essex, Hudson and Union Counties 970 Students
Region 3: Somerset, Hunterdon and Middlesex Counties 974 Students
Region 4: Mercer and Burllington (North) Counties 268 Students
Region 5: Monmouth and Ocean Counties 2,400 Students
Region 6: Camden, Gloucester, Salem and Burlington (South) Counties 748 Students
Region 7: Atlantic, Cape May and Cumberland Counties 322 Students
Region 8: Sussex, Morris and Warren Counties 455 Students
Enrollment tops 5,000 Students!
February 24, 2006
School districts and teachers not wanting to miss out on the Celebrate NJ! School program are enrolling in record numbers during the last few days of February. Two entire school districts have signed on in the last 24 hours! Register your class here, school or district here. Don't miss the February 28th deadline.
School Program Enrollment tops 3,700 NJ Students!
February 21, 2006
In just the first three weeks of the program, NJ fourth grade teachers from every county of the state have enthusiastically enrolled their students in the Celebrate NJ! webquest. Want to see which schools in your area are participating?
Want to tell local teachers about the program? Download the School Program Flyer... click here for the PDF file.
The Celebrate NJ! School Program has now officially launched!
February 1, 2006
Designed for fourth grade students, their teachers and parents, the Celebrate NJ! School Program brings a new approach, fun and excitement to the study of New Jersey. It features an interactive WebQuest online challenge where students will help to create the first "NJ Newspaper for Kids" while learning about New Jersey's famous people, places, history and current events! Students will have the opportunity to see their articles published in special inserts being planned by local newspapers. And we're also planning "Celebrate NJ! Nights at the Ballpark" throughout the state for all students who participate in the program.
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Our Scrapbook (see Newsroom) is Growing daily -- Check it out!
Submit your scrapbook items to info@CelebrateNJ.org
Celebrate NJ Coordinator, Marguerite Chandler, honored.
The New Jersey Historical Commission will honor Chandler for "outstanding contributions to preserving and presenting New Jersey history" in recognition of her work with historical groups including the Celebrate New Jersey initiative. Formal presentation of the award will be at the commission's 21st annual conference featuring a program celebrating the 85th anniversary of the women's suffrage ammendment.
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New Slogan for New Jersey?
Gov. Codey is calling for suggestions on a new slogan after aborting the launch of one created by Madison Avenue. Read the details here -- it's an opportunity to promote a positive image for our state.
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Report on Celebrate New Jersey 2005.
Read a brief summary of the results achieved in the June 2005 Celebrate New Jersey campaign.
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What did people think of the 2005 Campaign?
We did dozens of interviews and got some surprises along with the expected responses. Most thought the effort to be long overdue and much needed.
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Celebrate New Jersey month ended June 30th- but the fun continues!
On June 30th our first annual Celebrate New Jersey Month ended. The staff and volunteers are taking a breather and beginning to make lists of things to do for the 2006 celebration. In the weeks and months to come we'll be making plans and inviting individuals and groups to participate again.
If you visit AboutNewJersey.com and VisitNJ.org you will discover that there are a dazzling number of great things to see and do in New Jersey every week the whole year around, many within a few minutes of home. Get out and enjoy the bounty of our great State! It's a matter of pride."
