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John Adams principal highlights student programs, MAP goals and PBIS progress
Summary
Principal Lauren Finnegan showcased John Adams Elementary’s theme 'Every Jaguar counts, every connection matters,' described PLC and MAP targets, and staff presented programs including SOAR gifted services, an art fundraiser and a Jaguar Bucks PBIS initiative currently at 24,730 toward a 31,000 goal.
Lauren Finnegan, the newly named principal of John Adams Elementary School, told the North Brunswick Township Board of Education on Feb. 25 that the school’s theme this year is "Every Jaguar counts, every connection matters," and outlined three schoolwide goals: strengthen professional learning communities (PLCs), improve MAP language‑arts scores and grow student behavioral recognition through Jaguar Bucks.
"Every Jaguar counts, every connection matters," Finnegan said, explaining that the theme responds to survey feedback and is intended to increase belonging and family engagement as part of the building’s priorities.
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