District Weekly News
December 7, 2023
BOARD OF EDUCATION MEETING - THURSDAY, DECEMBER 14TH
The next Board of Education Meeting will be Thursday, December 14th at 7:00 p.m. Board meetings will continue to be streamed live and can be accessed on the website prior to the start of the meeting at www.sbschools.org.
We welcome and invite anyone who would like to make a public comment at any of our Board of Education meetings to please attend the in-person meeting. Although not required, the Board requests that residents who are interested in speaking at a Board meeting register with the Board Secretary's office prior to the meeting by calling (732) 297-7800, extension 3110 or by emailing marcia.garitano@sbschools.org. Residents will be heard during the portion of the meeting designated for public comment.
EMERGENCY CLOSING NOTIFICATIONS
The District may implement its automated telephone communication system at any time. This communication enables administration to reach thousands of phone numbers in a matter of minutes. This system is used to communicate emergency information, including but not limited to inclement weather closings, early dismissals due to inclement weather or other such emergencies that are deemed important by the District.
In such instances, parents or guardians will need to have emergency accommodations in place. This information is pulled from the Genesis Parent Portal. Parents should log into the Genesis Parent Portal and click on the Contacts tab at the top of the screen. Once on the contact screen, the parent can add or update their phone numbers. The important part is to set the Notification flags (Emergency and Non-Emergency). Once done, click the “Save All Changes” button.
CNN REPORTER VISITING SBHS
Today, Thursday, December 7th, CNN Reporter Alisha Ebrahimji and her video producer are visiting the SBHS Library to film an honors American Government lesson on media literacy. The reporter is interested in visiting ahead of California's pending legislation to add an information literacy standard, similar to the one signed by Governor Murphy in January, to the state teaching standards. Mr. Jeff Johnson, Co-chairperson of the Social Studies Department and Mrs. Lisa Manganello, a SBHS Librarian, developed the lesson to help students to think critically about the information that they gather online. The CNN News team will be filming at the High School throughout the day and plan to interview Mr. Johnson, Mrs. Manganello, and a selection of students for the story. The reporter has shared that the news piece will appear on CNN 10, a platform that highlights education. Pictured to the right are SBHS staff Jeff Johnson, Lisa Manganello and Kate Hanusosky with CNN.)
Natalia Osipova, Video Producer & Alisha Ebrahimji, Reporter pictured with student
SOUTH BRUNSWICK HIGH SCHOOL 2023 WINTER CONCERT SERIES
- There is still time to attend the SBHS 2023 Winter Concert Series! Concerts are this evening, December 7th (Processional, Freshman Band 4B, Symphonic Band, Freshman Choir 3A and Concert Choir) and Tuesday, December 12th (Freshman Percussion and Percussion Ensemble). Concerts begin at 6:30 p.m. The students and staff are excited to share with the community all of the hard work they have been doing and hope you can attend.
CROSSROADS NORTH AND SOUTH MIDDLE SCHOOLS WINTER CONCERT SERIES
SBHS MUSIC DEPARTMENT - TOYS OF JOY TOY DRIVE AT WINTER CONCERTS
Please consider bringing a toy to donate at the concert! Pictured are the students collecting donations at one of the holiday concerts.
JAMES KIMPLE CENTER "DO GOOD IN DECEMBER" INITIATIVE
The students of the James Kimple Center at SBHS in collaboration with Chick-fil-A's Leaders Academy are collecting non-perishable food and personal items for the South Brunswick Social Services Department from December 4th to December 22nd. Collection Bins can be found at the High School main entrance and North Brunswick's Chick-fil-A. Thanking all those in advance for supporting the "Do Good in December" cause.
2024-2025 FREE FULL DAY PRESCHOOL PROGRAM INFORMATION
The South Brunswick School District's 2024-2025 preschool interest form has opened. Students currently enrolled in our 2023-2024 preschool program do not need to complete this form. New families should Click Here to complete the interest form.
Completing this interest form does not guarantee your child a spot in the program, but allows you to note your interest. Submitting multiple entries for the same student will not increase your chances of being chosen.
The form closes on December 31, 2023. The lottery will be held no later thanJanuary 19, 2024.
SOUTH BRUNSWICK PRESCHOOL DIVERSITY BOOK DRIVE
The South Brunswick Early Childhood Advisory Council is holding a book drive with a goal to create a Home Lending Library for each of their 19 preschool classrooms. Please click here for more information on ways that you can donate. Please note that the book drive ends on January 16, 2024.
SOUTH BRUNSWICK PARKS & RECREATION NEWS
South Brunswick Parks and Recreation will be holding a Chess Wizards HOLIDAY Break Camp at the SB Community Center from Dec. 26 – 28, 2023. Chess Wizards will be instructing beginner and advice chess lessons. Half and Full Day Camps are available! Space is limited! For more information, please click here.
CONGRATULATIONS!!!
Congratulations to SBHS senior musician, Vishal Kumar, a member of our wind ensemble flute section, who was recently honored as a winner of the national YoungArts competition sponsored by the National Foundation for the Advancement of Artists. Vishal has participated in NJMEA Region and All-State Band and Orchestra and is a part of the Manhattan School of Music's pre-college program. We cannot wait to hear where Vishal's musical journey will take him throughout his career.
Please click here to view an article from the Patch on this accomplishment of Vishal's.
FRIDAY, DECEMBER 8TH - EARLY RELEASE DAY
As per the 2023-2024 School District Calendar, please remember that Friday, December 8th will be an early release day for students as this time has been allocated for professional development of our staff.