Debbie Ball Odeh,

I am bit late to the party and don't know if you are still concidering moving to NJ.
If that is still the plan, I have some questions. When you say 'Linden area', what do you mean... Kenilworth, Elizabeth, Cranford, Rahway, Woodbridge, Islin, all these towns are in the Linden area but are very very different in their town culture. Linden is a lower middle class town, lots of industry and jobs, low taxes, small homes and lots, huge schoool system. I have many friends who grew up there but what it was 20 years ago is quite different than today. Linden has a large Polish presence, which means lots of churches and bars on every corner. No slight to Polish people, as my last name ends in 'ski', just the way it is. Elizabeth is more of a city, Cranford is more suburban, Kenilworth is smaller and a bit more run down. Rahway is a in the middle and Islin, Edison and Woodbridge are very densely populated, lots of townhomes.
Hope some of this helps.

We had a great assembly from a 19th century baseball team that came in full authentic uniform and talked about baseball history had hands on opportunities for the kids and played a game of rounders with the kids, very informative and professional not to mention affordable can't find the contact info but their web site is www.nymutuals.com

Only problem is they book up quick maybe too late.

We hired a man named Kevin Wanzer. I am not sure where he lives, but he seems to speak in New Jersey a ton.

He spoke in our elementary, middle and high schools. Plus, he was able to help us at night by speaking to our parents.

Bottom line, you will not find a better speaker. He was un believable. The students in all the schools were captivated by his comedy antics and important character ed messages.

I believe his web address is www.KevinWanzer.com

This is off the subject of assemblies, but since there were so many of you from NJ that posted, I thought I would give this a shot. I am considering a move to NJ, the Linden area. I've visited the school district web site and am very impressed so far with the schools. Also impressive is that it appears that all of the elementary schools have active PTAs. Are any of you involved with this district? Or aware of the PTAs and their programs.
I would love to hear first-hand knowledge.
Thank you so much,
Debbie
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Try Baylin Artists Management or Young Audiences of NJ .

The Surflight Theatre in Beach Haven, NJ provides touring educational Theatre for K through 12.
Go to www.surflight.org or contact JOhn for more information:
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