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Link alumnus sponsors coat drive

By Sharon Machrone / December 4, 2019 / Comments Off on Link alumnus sponsors coat drive

Link is proud to partner with Just Want to Inspire, founded by Link alumnus Keyshawn Phelps, ’11, on a Coat Drive to provide much needed coats to children and families in Newark, NJ this winter. Drop off any new or gently used coats at Link Community Charter School on Saturdays from December 7 through January […]

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Giving Wednesday at Link!

By Sharon Machrone / December 4, 2019 / Comments Off on Giving Wednesday at Link!

Link scholars and alumni lived the core values of caring and doing one’s best as they prepared over 300 lunch bags and Thanksgiving cards for Apostle House, servicing women and children survivors of domestic violence; created “Thankfulness” placemats for veterans and senior citizens; and wrote three letters of gratitude – to a peer, a Link […]

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A Taste of Newark celebrates Link’s legacy!

By Sharon Machrone / November 20, 2019 / Comments Off on A Taste of Newark celebrates Link’s legacy!

Over 350 people gathered on Wednesday evening at the 22nd annual A Taste of Newark to celebrate Link’s 50th Anniversary, honor the founding Sisters of St. Dominic, Caldwell, and recognize the strong community that has sustained Link’s mission over the years. We are grateful to the participating restaurants, caterers, and beverage companies for donating their […]

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Keyshawn Phelps ’11 sets up scholarship for high school students

By Sharon Machrone / October 29, 2019 / Comments Off on Keyshawn Phelps ’11 sets up scholarship for high school students

“Always go for it and don’t shy away from your goals.” This is the motto of Keyshawn Phelps ’11, who recently reconnected with Link. Keyshawn graduated from University High School (2015) and, this past spring, graduated from Virginia State University (2019) with a degree in mechanical engineering. Currently, Keyshawn works as a systems engineer for […]

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A Taste of Newark to honor Link’s 50th Anniversary!

By Sharon Machrone / October 29, 2019 / Comments Off on A Taste of Newark to honor Link’s 50th Anniversary!

Join us for a “toast” to Link’s 50th anniversary at this year’s A Taste of Newark fundraiser which will be held on Wednesday, November 13th at NJPAC.  The event will feature an hour and a half cocktail hour with “tastings” from various restaurants in the area and a silent auction followed by a sit-down dinner, […]

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Link 6th Graders win First in Community Service Challenge Project!

By Sharon Machrone / October 10, 2019 / Comments Off on Link 6th Graders win First in Community Service Challenge Project!

Congratulations to our  6th graders for winning the Golden Broom Award in the Newark Department of Public Works’ annual citywide “Slam Dunk the Junk” community service project. Students spent several hours cleaning up Lincoln Park, right down the street from the school.  Our 6th grade students, along with their teachers, filled THE MOST large bags […]

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Thanks for a great 50th Anniversary Block Party!

By Sharon Machrone / October 7, 2019 / Comments Off on Thanks for a great 50th Anniversary Block Party!

What a wonderful day! Nearly 1000 guests enjoyed an afternoon of  food, fun, and community at our anniversary celebration!  Thanks to everyone who supported this every special event, hosted by Link Education Partners in partnership with the Newark Department of Public Safety.  Click here to read more and to view photos and videos from this […]

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LCCS Board Retreat/Meeting Postponed

By Sharon Machrone / October 5, 2019 / Comments Off on LCCS Board Retreat/Meeting Postponed

The LCCS Board Retreat/Board meeting scheduled for Saturday,November 2, 2019 at 8:30 am has been postponed. The new date is to be determined shortly and will be announced when a decision is made.

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Linkers participate in Newark Design Challenge

By Sharon Machrone / October 3, 2019 / Comments Off on Linkers participate in Newark Design Challenge

Six Link scholars participated in Schools That Can Newark‘s 4th Annual Design Day Challenge at NJIT, joining students from several Newark schools. The participants were charged with addressing a challenge facing Newark – designing the next phase of the Mulberry Street Mall. In small groups (intermixing the students from the various schools), scholars brainstormed ideas and […]

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Link Alumnus to speak at A Taste of Newark

By Sharon Machrone / September 27, 2019 / Comments Off on Link Alumnus to speak at A Taste of Newark

Link is pleased to announce that Khalid Jordan, Link Class of 2006, will be the Alumni Speaker at Link’s Annual gala fundraiser, A Taste of Newark, to be held on Wednesday, November 13, 2019 at NJPAC in Newark. Khalid, who is pursuing a career in the entertainment industry, will speak to the impact that Link […]

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