Contests

The NJAATSP Chapter is pleased to announce the Xperitas Language Matters Award, sponsored by Xperitas in collaboration with our chapter. We invite teachers to send their nominations to: aatsp.nj@gmail.com 

The winner will receive a personalized engraved recognition 

and a classroom grant of $250!

Mission statement:

To celebrate and promote cultural appreciation, language learning, creativity, celebration of diversity and global connections through student art. 

Further information send an email to aatspposter@gmail.com

RULES: 

1. One entry will be accepted per school for each category (heritage speaker and traditional learner). 
2. Teacher of a student candidate who is currently enrolled in Spanish must fill out this online application and return it to NJAATSP postmarked by February 18, 2025. 
3. The teacher must be a current member of NJAATSP. 
4. NJAATSP will e-mail the essay question to the Guidance Office.

1.  Applicant will be called to the Guidance Office to write the essay. No resources (computers, dictionaries, etc.) may be used. 
2. Applicant must do the writing unassisted, without the aid of a dictionary and under the supervision of a guidance counselor. 
3. Guidance will send the essay to NJAATSP postmarked by February 21 to: Maria Papaleo at Papaleomaria50@gmail.com or at Maria Papaleo, 16 Harwich Court, Scotch Plains, NJ 07076 
4. Late entries postmarked after February 21 will be disqualified

Matthew Flores

Lyndhurst Middle School

Sponsor: Christie Agbaosi

Morgan Pallante

Lyndhurst Middle School 

Sponsor: Christie Agbaosi

Maureen Simonet

Villa Walsh Academy

Sponsor: Sister Josephine Palmeri

Pricelda Martínez

Eastside High School

Sponsor: Marbel Tamayo

Veronica Wysocki

Old Bridge High School

Sponsor: Ligia Morales

Saanvi Vavilala

Mountain Lakes High School

Sponsor: Jennifer Larkin

Natalie Stefanik

Hunterdon Central Regional High School

Sponsor: Scott Saks

Joyce Spidare

Hunterdon Central High School

Sponsor: Scott Saks