District Weekly News
November 11, 2021
Board of Education Meeting - Tonight, Thursday, November 11th, 2021
At this meeting, we will recognize our Transportation Department for all of their efforts and hard work in getting our children to and from school each and every day. A big thank you to Pierre's Bakery for donating the cupcakes for tonight's recognition. It is greatly appreciated.
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. Meetings are held at Crossroads North Middle School. Please remember anyone attending an in-person meeting must wear a mask at all times and perform a pre-admittance self-evaluation, exclusive of a temperature check at the door.
COVID UPDATES
Please refer to the Covid-19 Updates link below to view any updates to our Parent Covid FAQ. When necessary, we will provide revisions to our FAQ in that link. This week we have revised the self-quarantine for domestic travel for unvaccinated students as listed below effective November 8th 2021.
**Domestic** Travel Unvaccinated - Self-quarantine for 7 days after return from travel as long as your child receives a negative Covid test. The earliest a student can return after domestic travel is 7 days. Optimal testing should take place 3-5 days after return from travel. Parents are expected to manage this Covid testing on their own and you DO NOT need to submit this proof. Parents are on the honor system to have this testing done. If a parent prefers not to have their child Covid tested upon return, your child will need to stay out of school for 10-days after return from travel. Please make sure to communicate with the school so they are aware of your child’s travel. Students remain eligible for Quarantine Instruction during this time.
Upcoming Parent Academy - Teaching Controversial Issues - Wednesday, November 17
Please join us for the Parent Academy entitled "Controversial Issues" on Wednesday, November 17 at 7:00 p.m. via Zoom. The content is related to high school social studies, but all families are welcome.
Description: Have you ever wondered how South Brunswick’s education professionals tackle some of the most controversial issues of the day? Join SBHS faculty members Marisa Carlisi and Justin Negraval as they present “Teaching Controversial Issues.” Together, Marisa and Justin have over 35 years of combined experience teaching high school social studies, political issues, and controversial topics. Join them as they highlight some of the key elements of the 2020 New Jersey State Standards for Social Studies. They will also address the importance of examining controversial topics in our required social studies classes, as well as our electives. Members of the public are invited to submit questions for our educators prior to the webinar.
You can register by clicking the following link: https://sbschools-org.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_UmAxLzkwT3ey5rLfhT6koA
**Important Note:
Once you register, you will be sent a confirmation email and within that email, there will be a link to ask questions in advance.
PROJECT GRADUATION NEWS
Please click here for information on Project Graduation's upcoming Restaurant of the Month at Toro Loco. Tuesday, November 16th
Please click here for information on the Project Graduation Craft Show taking place on Saturday, November 13, 2021 from 10:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.
WOMEN OF ZETA PHI BETA SORORITY NEWS
Happy Fall! The Women of Zeta Phi Beta Sorority, Inc., Omega Mu Zeta Chapter are excited to return and continue our partnership with South Brunswick Public School District! We are off to a great start this year and our young girls have hit the ground running. For the month of November, we are accepting non-perishable food donations for the South Brunswick Food Pantry. Donations can be placed in the labeled box outside of Cambridge Elementary School between the hours of 9:30 a.m. and 2:00 p.m., Monday thru Friday, until November 19th. We will also be accepting items on Saturday, November 20th between the hours of 11:00 a.m.-1:00 p.m. at South Brunswick High School. Thank you for your support! Please click here for more information.
EDUCATION FOUNDATION INK CARTRIDGE COLLECTION FUNDRAISER
SOUTH BRUNSWICK PUBLIC LIBRARY NEWS
Please click on the following link to view the Compass Newsletter for November-December
SOUTH BRUNSWICK PARKS AND RECREATION NEWS
Jr Chef Box will be instructing your child on how to bake “HOLIDAY TREATS” on Thursdays. They will creating yummy desserts such as Mini Cinnamon Balls , Snowball Cookies , etc. Each child will be taking home a Junior Chef Box to keep with baking supplies and instructions. Please click on the following link: Jr. Chef Box
KidzArt will be holding two different 6 weeks art programs. On Tuesdays, they will be exploring pastels, watercolor, markers, clay. On Saturdays , they will be painting on canvas in each session. You may sign up for 1 class or all 6 classes. It’s up to you! For more information, please click the following link: KidzArt