Principal
G. Robert Minisi MA
Supervisor of Special Education
Renee Waddell MSW LCSW SAC
Welcome to the Coastal Learning Center Atlantic webpage. As you
may have noticed, things have changed quite a bit over the course of a
summer. In September 2011, our school will begin a new and exciting
future in our new building in Northfield, NJ. We leave behind our
Tuckerton campus with great memories from the many years we were
there. But, now we look forward to a new chapter in our school's history.
Our new building gives our program the ability to grow and expand as
never before. We know that this move will benefit our students, staff, and
the community of Atlantic County!
Click HERE for a link to an article found in "Shore News Today"
about our new move to Northfield!

On May 20th 2011, students at CLC Tuckerton earned the chance to attend the annual Eagleswood
Amusement Park trip!What students met the challenge?? Each year, this special trip challenges students to
earn stars in order to be in the TOP 25 students that will be able to attend. Each day, 2 stars may be earned by
all students in the school. One star is awarded for completing all work from that given day, and another star is
awarded for maintaining good behavior throughout the day.
The top 25 students that earn the most stars will be able to attend the trip on May 13th. With only 25 spaces
available, students will have to be at the top of their game in order to secure a spot on the list.
Each year, students anticipate this trip the most. The Eagleswood Amusement Park offers many attractions,
such as a full arcade, go-karts, miniature golf, and plenty of rides to keep the students occupied with big smiles
on their faces.




Scenes from this year's Eagleswood Amusement Park Trip. Go-Karts! Rides! Fun for all! Can you meet the challenge??
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Certain days of the month at CLC Tuckerton will be filled with field trips designed to enhance the classroom
learning and take students to places that visualize the things being presented in the classroom. Students are
able to earn the chance to attend these trips as they come up during the year. It looks like the trips being booked
so far will be both fun and educational for all that attend!
Click HERE for more information and pictures from present & past field trips that students have attended!
The CLC Tuckerton Campus will be hosting our annual End of the Year School Barbeque on June 17th,
2011. This event is always one of the more popular activities of the school year for both students and staff.
Ms. McGirr makes sure everyone is well fed, with hamburgers, hot dogs, chicken wings, and other delicious
dishes for everyone to pick at. That doesn't even take into account the desserts that are soon to follow.
For the students, music and games are provided for entertainment. The students in years past have
shown their talents in singing, dancing, and playing musical instruments for the audience to watch.
Principal Mr. Minisi awards our seniors with certificates of achievement for their hard work during the year
and to wish them good luck as they prepare to enter the real world. This event is a good way to cap the
school year and enjoy the company of teachers, students, and family members that want to come out for a
day of food and fun before the school year ends.


Well, the winter seems to be wrapping up, which means longer days and warmer weather, It also
means the return of the softball season for CLC Tuckerton. The Coastal Hurricanes are
pumped and ready for another year in the batting cage and in the outfield. Under the coaching of
Mr. Taylor and Mr. Villec, our new team prepares to face other schools such as Children's Home,
Howell, and Titusville during the year. We expect another stellar year from our own major league
students.
You can check HERE for updates and schedules pertaining to our softball team!
Mr. Simmler's computer literacy class has some good ideas for their morning breakfast. During the 3rd
marking period, students were faced with the task of making their own cereal boxes. Using Microsoft Word
and their own imaginations, students were asked to come up with a cereal that looks like a real one, but
using a famous African American celebrity on the cover. Students were taught to insert pictures, crop out
images, and add details to make their cereal boxes look as real as possible. With ideas such as "Obama
O's" and "Nicki Puffs," the students had a fun time putting together their inventions as well as learning
more about the various programs covered in their technology class.
Click HERE to see some of the student ideas, as well as other technology projects from the year.

The CLC Tuckerton students have been impressing us all with their artistic abilities.
Since September, the art across the curriculum classes have been busy integrating
program brings concepts and ideas that have been discussed in each classroom &
finds creative ways to help enhance the learning by coming up with projects that reflect
this knowledge.
Lately, students have been involved in several projects. In December and January,
students took part in creating snowmen centerpieces for a CLC seminar. Using mason
jars and beads, students took part in creating these winter-themed decorations. Also,
students have created paper mache masks and Easter eggs using balloons and a
flour/water mix. After drying, these paper mache projects were painted in a variety of
designs. In between projects, students have also been mastering the ability to draw and
color based on a certain topic or theme. The students enjoy free drawing time to
express themselves.
All these projects and more can be seen HERE! Make sure to check back throughout
the year and see what new and exciting creations fill up the CLC Tuckerton hallways.

Each month, the CLC Tuckerton students are presented with a challenge: can you write a winning essay?? Our Essay of
the Month contest encourages students to write on a given topic & try their best to win a free lunch if their essay is
opportunities to write and win for their essay.
ESSAY OF THE MONTH WINNERS: October 2011
CHRISTIAN TYESHIA NOBLE DAVID ABDUL



Don't worry! This jeopardy is not the kind that means trouble. It's "Jeopardy" the game, but
this time, in the CLC Tuckerton classrooms! This year, each homeroom will be conducting
their own Jeopardy matches each marking period. As the 2nd marking period draws to a
close, the teachers thought the use of a Jeopardy style game will help the students review
their facts and keep them on the right path to remembering what they have learned during the
course of the first quarter.
Each homeroom's subject area was used to create categories that tested the students
knowledge of language arts, science, math, social studies, world languages, and
technology. The students were divided into groups and had to work together to come up with
answers (in the form of a question of course) and score enough points to win. But, as with
the real game, the students had to bet their points on one final question during final
Jeopardy! It was a lot of fun for both teachers and students, and gives the students reason to
remember their studies and prepare for the next marking period's Jeopardy game!

On May 25th, 2011, students will be able to attend a field trip to the Cape May County Zoo in Cape May, NJ. The
zoo is accredited by the Association of Zoos and Aquariums and features more than 550 inhabitants
representing 250 species that occupy over 200 acres of beautiful natural wooded areas and open space
parcels. Maintained in their natural state are winding trails popular among hikers, bikers, joggers, and wildlife
watchers. Picnic areas, fishing ponds, a disc golf course, tennis courts, a softball field, basketball courts, and
playgrounds make the park a perfect family adventure. For more information about the zoo, please click HERE!




On June 10th, 2011, students will be visiting the United States Coast Guard Training Center in Cape May, New
Jersey. The U.S. Coast Guard is one of the five armed forces of the United States and the only military
organization within the Department of Homeland Security. The Coast Guard protects the maritime economy and
the environment, defends our maritime borders, and saves those in peril. This facility helps to develop America’s
Coast Guardsmen in a manner that secures the trust and confidence of our Service and the families who entrust
us with the care of their loved ones. They also provide the highest level of support to our tenant commands to
ensure they have the proper environment to successfully execute their mission. USCG are trained to respect our
shipmates and honor our profession as Coast Guardsmen in service to our Nation. They provide a first-class
working environment that presents the finest image of the United States Coast Guard and allows us to effectively
carry out our duties.


2100 Oak Avenue
Northfield, New Jersey 08225
Phone: (609) 277-7079
Fax: (609) 568-5510
E-Mail: clck@comcast.net
UPCOMING EVENTS
February 17-20, 2012 Presidents Weekend School Closed
March 1, 2012 Early Dismissal
March 22, 2012 Early Dismissal
April 5, 2012 Early Dismissal
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