We honor the uniqueness of each individual and embrace diverse backgrounds, values, and points of view to build a strong, inclusive community and to prepare students for lives in a multicultural society.

This site contains all of the different celebrations and events Menlo Park Terrace Elementary School runs throughout the year. Each page contains a different event, artifacts from that event, and some resources used. 

School Equity Team 

Margaret Truppa - Principal
Katharine Dowd- Assistant Chair

Frederick Wubbenhorst

Tara Baumgartner

 Amy Volpe - Chair

Sara Dalen

Sydney McGowan


Diversity Council 

Margaret Truppa - Principal
Katharine Dowd- Assistant Chair

Frederick Wubbenhorst

Tara Baumgartner

Jamie Spearnock (Parent) 

Erica Abreu (Parent) 

Amy Volpe - Chair

Sara Dalen

Sydney McGowan


Any individuals who are interested in participating on our school's Diversity Council please reach out to Margaret Truppa @ Margaret.Truppa@woodbridge.k12.nj.us

Diversity Council Meetings

6:00pm in all-purpose room


09/01/2023

10/11/2023

11/15/2023

12/13/2023

1/10/2024

2/14/2024

3/13/2024

4/10/2024

5/1/2024

6/5/2024


Dates may have to be adjusted due to weather. Please check back regularly for updates. 


Monthly Celebrations

2023 - 2024 Board-Approved Celebrations of Diversity



Month/Date(s) Observance


September 15, 2023 - October 15, 2023      Hispanic Heritage Month

October 2, 2023 - October 6, 2023     A Week of Inclusion / A Week of Respect

November 2023      Native American Heritage Month

January 2024         Indic Heritage Month

February 2024        Black History Month

March 2024            Women’s History Month

April 2024               Autism Acceptance Month

May 2024               Asian American Pacific Islander Heritage Month 


District Showcase

                                      


2022-2023 Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Showcase

Click this link to see our 22-23  year of celebrations at MPT. 

2023-2024 Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Showcase date to be determined.

Questions, Comments, or Concerns

The Woodbridge Township School District is committed to diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI). Use this form to share questions, comments, or concerns relative to issues of DEI at a District location. This form may be submitted anonymously. You do NOT need to be signed in to Google to submit. However, please make sure to include your name and email address if you would like to be directly contacted about the matter. Please click this link to access the form.