Principal Needed!

Saint Peter School seeks a dynamic and creative leader to serve as principal. The successful candidate must possess excellent leadership and communication skills and the enthusiasm for nurturing an outstanding religious, academic and extra-curricular program for its multicultural student body. Qualifications: • A practicing Roman Catholic committed to the development of the Catholic faith in the school. • At least 5 years of successful teaching/administrative experience. • Masters degree, preferably in administration, supervision and/or curriculum. • NJ State Principal Certification, its equivalent or eligibility for this certification. • The ability to work collaboratively with faculty, staff, parents, pastor and board. • Fluency in Spanish desirable. Please submit letter of interest, resume and three educational references by July 30, 2010 to: Principal’s Search Committee Saint Peter School Office of the Superintendent of Schools 171 Clifton Avenue Newark, New Jersey 07104-0500

Lisa Didow Named 2010 Udall Scholar

Newly inducted Xi Gamma member Lisa Didow '11 was recently named a Morris K. Udall Scholar for 2010. Lisa is majoring in Elementary/Special Education and Environmental Studies, and plans to teach middle school science. She joins a class of 80 Udall scholars who were chosen from among 537 candidates representing 256 colleges and universities nationwide. A 14-member independent review committee selected this year's group of Scholars on the basis of commitment to careers in the environment, health care or tribal public policy; leadership potential; and academic achievement. Congratulations!!!

High School Teachers Needed!

Cranford High School is looking for teachers! Click on the link below for descriptions and an application: http://www.applitrack.com/cranford/onlineapp/jobpostings/view.asp?internaltransferform.Url=&category=High+School+Teaching

Chemistry Teacher Needed!

Morris Hills HS in Rockaway has an immediate opening for a Chemistry teacher. Applications are available at www.mhrd.k12.nj.us, or contact Kevin Doyle at kevinsdoyle@yahoo.com.

Volunteer Opportunity - CCD Instruction

The Director of Religious Education at St. Theresa's in Kenilworth, Sr. Monique Huart, is looking for responsible, dependable teachers for 2010-2011 CCD classes. CCD classes will be held on Sunday morning, Monday after school and evenings, Tuesday afternoon and alternating evenings and Wednesday evening (6th grade). CCD classes usually run for 45 minutes. If interested, please contact Sr. Monique at 908-276-4681.

First Xi Gamma President Addresses Initiates!

A special thanks to John V. Orfini, First Xi Gamma President, who addressed our new members at the 2010 KDP Induction Ceremony where he reminded them that "our scope has no boundary, only infinitum, through the life stories of those we touch, teach, every day".

Welcome New Xi Gamma Members!

Xi Gamma would like to congratulate and welcome our 153 new members inducted into Kappa Delta Pi on April 24, 2010. We look forward to a wonderful year filled with great programming and new ideas to move the chapter to even greater heights!

Xi Gamma Induction tomorrow!

Xi Gamma is very excited to be inducting new members and honoring those that have served their community tomorrow at 10am, Jubilee Hall Auditorium, SHU. Candidates need to report to Jubilee Hall Auditorium by 9:15am to check in, turn in their Initiate Forms (if not done already), and be placed in line for procession. (An e-mail was sent to candidates) KDP Twill Shirts will be sold for $20!

KDP Induction 2010 RSVP Due!

Deadline for KDP 4/24 Induction is this Friday, April 9th at 4pm! Please be sure to submit your purple RSVP form and check made out to "Seton Hall University" to Omayra Arocho, Jubilee Hall 477 by 4pm.

Volunteers Needed - Louverture Career Day

East Orange School District is looking for volunteers to serve as speakers for Louverture Career Day Extravaganza on March 26, 2010 from 9am-12pm. Students attending are from grades 1-5. Volunteers would share with the students the type of work they are doing, what hobbies they have, etc. The goal si to have students become aware of the variety of careers available to them. If interested, contact Grace Gordon at 973-266-5940.

Volunteers Needed - Educ Career Fair 3/25

Earn Honor Stole Service Points while networking!!! KDP volunteers are needed for the Education Career Fair at Seton Hall on March 25th. E-mail Nancy Borkowski at nancy.borkowski@shu.edu with: 1. What times you are able to assist (see below) 2. Your cell phone number where you can be reached Please dress professionally and know that you will be given time to meet with employers during your time assisting us! Shifts for Education Career Fair (Thurs, March 25): 3:00-4:00 Greet employers (students should be dressed nicely) 3:30-4:30 Greet employers (dress nicely) 4:30-5:30 Student Registration/Evaluation (dress nicely) 5:30-6:30 Student Registration/Evaluation 6:00-7:00 Clean Up

Earn Honor Stole Points - 2/23/10

Earn 5 KDP Honor Stole Points for attending: Doing Well While Ding Good: Non-Profit Careers February 23rd @ 5:15 PM Chancellor's Suite, University Center Debunk myths and learn about types of positions in non-profit organizations: Marketing and Public Relations, Event Planning, Development, Consulting, Management, State Government Members must sign the attendance sheet at the beginning of the program and stay in order to count the program for points.

Community Service Opp! Earn Honor Stole Points

The NJ ASK Saturday Program in Glenfield Middle School needs students who can dedicate 3-6 consecutive Saturdays from 8am -12pm. They are given breakfast every morning and they are assigned to reading, writing, or math depending on their strengths. The program consists of sitting with a small group of students for one-on-one help with an individual subject matter. The volunteers will be assigned to a particular teacher and stay there for the day. The class is about 15 minutes of lecturing and then the students break off into small groups to work individually with students based on what the teacher just taught. If interested, please email Sylvia Bryant at SBryant@montclair.k12.nj.us and mention the NJ ASK Saturday Program.

Earn Honor Stole Service Points!!!

Xi Gamma is a member of the Public Service Month Committee at Seton Hall University. KDP members who attend any of the remaining events this month and sign in will be awarded 5 honor stole programming pts per program. For upcoming programs go to: http://www.shu.edu/events/public-service-month.cfm Volunteer Opportunity for CEHS undergraduates Current, SHU undergraduate education majors are needed to share their experiences during lunch with visiting high schools on campus. Dates are February 18th and March 3rd. If interested, contact KDP Counselor, Omayra Arocho, at omayra.arocho@shu.edu or call 973-761-9661.

Feb 3rd Program - Honor Cord Points Awarded!

The Intersection of Wall Street & Sesame Street: the impact of the financial crisis on children’s sense of wellbeing and educational attainment Presenters: Dr. Laura Palmer and Dr. Margaret Brady-Amoon Date: Wednesday, February 3, 2010 Time: 4:30pm Location: Chancellor's Suite, University Center Professional Development Hours and Honor Cord Points will be awarded for attendance!

Xi Gamma Holiday Meeting

Thank you to all you attended Xi Gamma's Holiday Meeting last week. A special thank you to Dr. Nancy Borkowski for sharing great tips with our members on how to spruce up their resume and networking sites for the new year.

Deadline to RSVP for Holiday Meeting

Xi Gamma Members, Don't forget to RSVP today, 12/1/09, if you plan on attending our Annual Holiday Meeting on December 9th at 6:30pm. If you plan on attending, please send an e-mail to omayra.arocho@shu.edu

Creative Teaching with Web Tools Program

Come join us for our next program, Creative Teaching with Web Tools! When: Thursday, November 19th at 7pm Where: Jubilee Hall, 4th floor, Rm 464 (Computer Lab) Professional Development Points and Honor Cord points will be rewarded to members who attend!

Walk Now for Autism Speaks

Join Seton Hall's Team, Seton Hall for Autism! Walk Now for Autism When: Sunday, October 18th Where: Nomahegan Park, Cranford NJ Register for Seton Hall's Team at: https://www.kintera.org/faf/teams/searchGroupTeams.asp?ievent=304677&lis=1&kntae304677=C940CEE5F7BC4A7BAB8C6F90E768D409 For more info, contact Barbara Cooley at 973-761-9347 or barbara.cooley@shu.edu KDP Honor Service Cord Points will be awarded!!!

Another great program for Xi Gamma!

Xi Gamma would like to thank presenters Julie Coe and Jenny Maloni for sharing their experiences with Autism and The Friendship Puzzle book which will be a valuable resource in the classroom. A very special thanks to all faculty members who brought their classes and KDP members who attended. We had over 70 in attendance!