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🎉 Fathers First: Family BBQ & Fatherhood Celebration 🎉

Join UVSO for an afternoon dedicated to celebrating fathers, father figures, and the families they help strengthen!

📅 Thursday, June 25, 2026
🕒 3:00 PM – 6:00 PM
📍 UVSO Ivy Hill Campus Parking Lot
475 Irvington Ave, Newark, NJ

Enjoy:
🍔 Delicious BBQ
🎵 Great Music
🎨 Kids Activities
🏆 Dad Challenges
👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 Family Fun
🤝 Community Resources
🎖 Fatherhood Recognition & Awards

Hosted by our amazing UVSO Family Worker Team, this free event is an opportunity to connect, celebrate, and build stronger families together.

Bring the whole family and join us for an afternoon of food, fun, resources, and recognition!

📲 Scan the QR code to RSVP or copy this link: https://forms.office.com/r/x5XVc0yT0a

Strong Fathers. Strong Families. Strong Community.

💙🛍️ Thank you to GOYA Goya Gives, the Hispanic American Law Enforcement Association (HALEA) HALEA, and all those who helped make this giveaway possible for our families!

Through the generosity of our partners and the dedication of community leaders, families at UVSO received bags filled with food and household essentials to help support them at home. Moments like these remind us that strong communities are built through partnership, compassion, and a shared commitment to helping one another.

A special thank you to Mr. Demetrius for helping connect this opportunity to our families and ensuring these resources reached those who could benefit most. Together, we’re making a difference—one family at a time. 💙

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☀️🎉 Summer Fun Starts at UVSO! 🎉☀️

Get ready for a summer filled with adventure, creativity, friendships, and unforgettable memories! 🌈🎨🚌 Our UVSO Summer Camp is back, offering exciting activities, engaging field trips, and hands-on experiences for children ages 3–13.

📅 July 6 – August 14
💲 $235 per week
📝 $50 Registration Fee
✅ Program for Parents Accepted
⚠️ Space is Limited!

From arts and crafts to outdoor fun and special trips, there’s something for every camper to enjoy. Don't miss out on an amazing summer with Team UVSO! 💛

📧 For more information: [email protected]
📲 Scan the QR code to register today!

Pure joy in motion! 🌈🧸✨

Our Pre-K 4 scholars had an absolute blast exploring the interactive play spaces, climbing through the jungle gym, and engaging with the many hands-on sensory installations at Sesame Street Learn & Play! From movement and imagination to touch, sound, and discovery, every corner offered a new adventure for our little learners. 💛

These are the kinds of experiences that spark curiosity, encourage exploration, and make learning feel like magic. 🌟🎉

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💚🏘️🤝 Community partnership in action.

We were proud to host the Ivy Hill Neighborhood Association alongside Assemblyman Chigozie Onyema’s office and the New Jersey Department of Treasury for an important Property Tax Relief Presentation right here in the West Ward.

When neighborhood leadership, public partners, and community institutions come together, residents gain direct access to the information and resources they need most; from tax relief programs to real answers that can help families and seniors stay informed and supported.

Appreciate IHNA for continuing to build intentionally, and thank you to Assemblyman Onyema and the State of New Jersey for bringing meaningful resources directly to the community.

This is what stronger neighborhoods look like.

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👀🧡 Our Pre-K 4 scholars from both UVSO sites had an amazing day exploring Sesame Street Learn & Play at American Dream ; laughing, learning, climbing, playing, and stepping into the colorful world of some of their favorite characters! 🎉🧸✨

Field trips like these create joyful learning experiences, spark imagination, and give our little learners the chance to explore the world beyond the classroom together. What a special day for our scholars! 💙💛❤️

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A heartfelt thank you to all of the parents and families who came out to celebrate with us today 🇭🇹❤️💙💛

Your presence, energy, and pride helped make our Haitian Flag Day celebration so special. Moments like these remind us how powerful it is when families and schools come together to honor culture, community, and our children’s identities.

And congratulations to our raffle winners! 🎉👏🏽 We hope you enjoy your prizes! Thank you for helping make today a joyful and memorable celebration for everyone.

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Today we proudly celebrated Haitian Flag Day on our preschool campuses 🇭🇹❤️💙💛

A joyful day honoring Haitian heritage, culture, resilience, and pride… while giving our little learners the opportunity to celebrate the beautiful diversity within our UVSO family. From vibrant colors to meaningful conversations, today was a reminder that culture should be seen, celebrated, and embraced. 🌍✨

Ayiti cheri! 🇭🇹

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UVSO is proud to support the Ivy Hill Neighborhood Association , Assemblyman Chigozie Onyema’s office , and the New Jersey Department of Treasury for an important Property Tax Relief Presentation focused on helping residents access critical information and benefits.

When trusted community institutions, neighborhood leadership, and public partners come together, residents win.

Join us:🗓 Thursday, May 21🕖 7:00 PM📍 UVSO | 40 Richelieu Terrace, Newark

Thank you to IHNA and our public partners for continuing to bring meaningful resources directly to the West Ward community.

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