District Weekly News
February 8, 2024
BOARD OF EDUCATION MEETING - TONIGHT, THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 8, 2024
The next Board of Education Meeting will be tonight, Thursday, February 8, 2024 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.
At this meeting we will be recognizing our 2023-2024 VFW Essay Contest Winners & Teacher of the Year.
ELEMENTARY FIRT SEMESTER REPORT CARDS HAVE BEEN POSTED
The first semester elementary report cards were posted to the Genesis Parent Portal. Please log-in to review your child's report card. We recommend that families print and retain a copy of the report card for their records.
2024-2025 KINDERGARTEN REGISTRATION INFORMATION
Registration opens on February 15th for the 2024-2025 School Year
Kindergarten Registration for the 2024-2025 school year opens on February 15, 2024. Please click here for information on how to register.
If you are registering for the 2024-2025 school year, your child MUST turn 5 years old on or before October 31, 2024.
PARENT ACADEMY NEWS
INTERNET SAFETY
The South Brunswick Parent Academy recently held an evening on Internet and Cyber Safety. If you wer unable to attend, please click here to view that evening's presentation. All Parent Academy presentations can also be view on the District website under Parent Academies.
PHYSICAL ACTIVITY CALENDARS FOR THE MONTH OF FEBRUARY
Please click here to view the body and mind activity calendars for the month of February in both English and Spanish. These calendars are also listed on our District website.
SBHS ROBOTICS CLUB HOSTS SUCCESSFUL TOURNAMENT
This past Saturday our very own competitive SBHS Robotics Club hosted a Robotics tournament with 41 teams in attendance. Two of our teams, Team C and Team B were the Tournament Champions! Team 750 R won the Robot design challenge. As of today, 5 of our 6 teams have qualified for the State Tournament. A big shout out to our students for their hard work, our advisors Mrs. Akella, Mr. Bodepudi (a volunteer parent advisor) and Ms. Morris for their unending commitment, the parents that are graciously hosting our teams in their homes and everything else they do to support our students and the program.
SOUTH BRUNSWICK VIKING GOLF OUTING
VIKING GOLF OUTING - FRIDAY, JUNE 21, 2024
Please click here for information on the Viking Golf Outing taking place on Friday, June 21st at Mountain View Golf Course.
EDUCATION FOUNDATION ANNOUNCES TOUR DE SOUTH BRUNSWICK BIKE RIDE POSTER CONTEST
Grades 3, 4 & 5 Students, Join the Education Foundation’s – Tour de South Brunswick Bike Ride Poster Contest!
Design a poster to promote and encourage bike riders to join the Tour de South Brunswick bike ride fundraiser on June 2, 2024. See your Art Teacher or visit edfoundation.org for more information and details.
The Education Foundation of South Brunswick Township is dedicated to enhancing the quality of the student learning experience in South Brunswick Township Public Schools.
ROCKINGHAM, HISTORIC HOME WHERE GEORGE & MARTHA WASHINGTON RESIDED RE-OPENED
Rockingham, a historic home where George Washington and Martha resided after the Revolutionary War, is being re-opened to the public after two years of renovation. It is a local historic site, with educational significance. Please click here for more information on how you can help Rockingham Celebrate George Washington's 292nd birthday and the house's recent renovation taking place on Saturday February 24th with the ceremony beginning at 1:00 p.m. Please note that this event is free to all.
AUTHOR, AUTHOR!!
CONGRATULATIONS TO BLAIR EISEMAN, DIRECTOR OF PROGRAMS & PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT
We are very excited to share that Blair Eiseman, Director of Programs and Professional Development has written a children's book. Inspired Girl Storybooks has announced that they have signed Blair Eiseman to publish her forthcoming children’s book, As Long As Your Heart Beats. They shared that as soon as they spoke with Blair, they knew her words were needed. Written with beautiful rhythm and sharing important messages for children who are grieving the absence of a loved one, they are honored to publish this important book!
Throughout Blair's career as an educator, her love and passion has, and continues to be, the social and emotional well-being of children. She shares that same love and passion for books: the power of their words, the places they can take you, the characters you can meet, and their ability to touch, entertain, awe, inspire, teach, heal, and connect. To Blair, having the opportunity to use her words to potentially impact others is a privilege, and she feels proud to begin her journey as an author. We are anxiously awaiting the release of this book sometime this year. Please join us in congratulating Blair and hope to see her author many more books in the future.
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FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 9TH - EARLY RELEASE DAY
Friday, February 9th, will be an early release day for students as per our 2023-2024 School District Calendar, as this time has been allocated for professional development for our staff.
MONDAY, FEBRUARY 12TH - 2 HOUR DELAYED OPENING
Monday, February 12th will be a 2-hour delayed opening. Because this delay is scheduled in the 2023-2024 School District Calendar and not weather related, OUT OF DISTRICT SPECIAL NEEDS, NON PUBLIC AND CHARTER BUSES WILL RUN AT THEIR REGULAR TIME. Early morning music is cancelled. Champions Before School Childcare Program begins at 9:00 a.m. Please click here to view the delayed opening times of each school.