News from SBHS
10/6/17
Final Session for Senior Portraits
Special Education Association News
Marching Band Tournament of Champions, Saturday, October 7th
Guidance Events 2017-2018
Run with the Vikings...
SCHEDULE: 1 Mile Fun Run – 9:30 AM - 5k Run - 10:00 AM, Kiddie Dash – 11:00am Walkers are welcome
FEES: 5K - $25 if postmarked before October 29th ($22 for USATF members) $30 on Race Day (no USATF discount on race day) 1 Mile - $20, $12 for children under 10 – Kiddie Dash – Free - $10 with a shirt
Trophies will be awarded by age groups. There will also be FAMILY – Awards will be presented to the 3 family members with the lowest cumulative time. Family members can run together or separate, all that matters is the combined time for the team. No same day entry for Fittest Family teams.
FOR MORE INFORMATION - rwtv5k.com TO REGISTER ON LINE – bestrace.com
If you are registering by mail, please mail entry form with check payable to: Viking Athletic Club, c/o Run with the Vikings 5K, 8 Zev Court, Monmouth Junction, NJ
Sponsorship available...click here for details
Feel free to contact Karen Bertucci in the Athletic Office is you have any questions (732) 329-4044, Extension 3247.
October is Dyslexia Awareness Month
South Brunswick is committed to being a Dyslexia Friendly district with the ability to embrace and support the strengths and talents of our students with Dyslexia.
Some history:
In September of 2014, NJ passed three laws related to Dyslexia. In short, the law requires two hours of mandated training related to Dyslexia for appropriate school personnel; screening for any child who shows indicators of dyslexia or other reading disabilities early - by the end of the first semester of second grade with further comprehensive assessment and interventions to follow; and finally, Dyslexia is now identified in the New Jersey Special Education Code of Law under the classification category of Specific Learning Disability.
Currently, research shows that approximately 1 in 5 students may struggle in reading and writing. Early intervention can greatly increase success for such students.
Those who are dyslexic may experience difficulty with: learning letters and their sounds, decoding words, reading comprehension, written expression, grammar/mechanics, spelling, and rapid word retrieval.
Strengths for these students may include: verbal communication, visual arts, computer science, design, drama, electronics, mathematics, mechanics, music and/or sports.
If Dyslexia runs in your family or you have concerns about Dyslexia and your child, reach out to your child’s teacher or administrator.
In addition, our district was featured in New Jersey Family magazine (August 2017) in an article entitled, “Help! My Child Has Dyslexia” http://www.njfamily.com/Help-My-Child-Has-Dyslexia/
To learn more about Dyslexia, join us on January 23rd at 7 PM at Crossroads Middle School for the South Brunswick Parent Academy on Dyslexia.
PTO Meeting, Otober 10th
Project Graduation Meeting, Tuesday, October 10th
Don't miss our next meeting - Tuesday October 10th at 7:30 p.m. in Blue Cafeteria. We urgently need a chairperson and/or co-chairs for the November 25th Craft Fair and the spring Tricky Tray. Please consider donating your time!
SBHS Thinks Pink
Support Breast Cancer Awareness by wearing pink on October 12th and attend the Think Pink Basketball Tournament at 3:00 p.m. that day here at the High School.
Taste of Education - Monday, October 16, 2017
Class of 2019 Fundraiser
Please click here for more information
Help "Stir Up" Smiles
NFL Raffle
Tuesday, October 10th will be an Early Release Day for Students.
Fall School Spirit Week - 10/9 to 10/13
Monday, October 9th - Lazy Day
Tuesday, October 10th - Tacky Tourist Tuesday
Wednesday, October 11th - Sports Day
Thursday, October 12th - SBHS Thinks Pink
Friday, October 13th - Blackout