Manville SD Community Update 5/9/22
Every child! Every day!
Board of Education Regular Meeting
Join us on Tuesday, May 10, 2022, at 7 PM in the MHS Auditorium for the MSD Board of Education meeting.
Unused Inclement Weather Day
The Manville Public School District has accumulated one “unused” snow day for the 2021-2022 School Year. As indicated on the Manville School District 2021-2022 Academic Calendar, this one unused day will be “given back,” and district schools will not be in session on May 31, 2022.
Manville School District Board of Education Board Member Vacancy
The Manville School District Board of Education has a vacancy on the Board of Education to be filled by a resident of Manville Borough. The appointed term shall be from the date of appointment through December 31, 2022.
Those eligible residents of Manville Borough having an interest in filling the position shall send a letter providing information about themselves and summarizing their interest in the position. All letters must be received by 4:00 pm on Thursday, May 19, 2022.
Interviews will be held by the Board of Education at our special public board meeting during the public session on Tuesday, May 24, 2022. Interested persons will be notified as to a specific time for the interview.
Letters should be sent to Mrs. Jamie Chaya, Administrative Assistant to the School Business Administrator/Board Secretary, c/o Manville School District Board of Education, 1100 Brooks Boulevard, Manville, NJ 08844 or emailed to jchaya@manvillesd.org.
Legal requirements:
- is a citizen of the United States of America
- must be at least 18 (eighteen) years of age
- must be able to read and write
- be a resident of Manville for at least one year preceding the date of the appointment
- is not disqualified as a voter pursuant to N.J.S.A. 19:4-1
- is a registered voter in the district
- is not disqualified from membership for the conviction of crimes pursuant to N.J.S.A. 18A:12-1*
*Within 30 days of appointment to the board, a member must undergo a criminal history background check through the New Jersey Department of Education.
Project Life Saver
The Manville School District will be facilitating a county-wide presentation on "Project Lifesaver". Officers from the Somerset County Sheriff's Office will provide information on a free tracking device for families of children with special needs who may be at risk for elopement. The presentation will take place via Zoom on May 19, 2022, at 6:00 PM in English and 6:30 PM in Spanish. Manville Athletics Night Out at the Ballpark!
When: Saturday, May 21, 2022
Where: TD Bank Ballpark (BBQ Picnic Area)
Time: 6:35 (Gate opens 5:30)
Price: $40 per ticket
Includes: Game, All You Can Eat BBQ & Unlimited Soft Drinks
*Fireworks after the game!!
For tickets, click
here.
*Purchasing of tickets ends May 14th.
*All proceeds will benefit the Manville High School Booster Club.
*All checks written out to the Manville High School Booster Club.
*Tickets will be distributed 2-3 weeks prior to the event.
*Contact Coach Rob Snyder with any questions: rsnyder@manvillesd.org
ABIS Students Participate in NJ Trout in the Classroom Fish Release
Roosevelt School PTA Dinner Night Out Fundraiser at IHOP of Hillsborough
The Roosevelt School PTA will be hosting a Dinner Night Out Fundraiser on Wednesday, May 11, from 3-8 pm at IHOP on Route 206 in Hillsborough. Join us for a fun dinner out and help the Roosevelt PTA raise funds! Bring this flyer or tell the cashier when you’re paying: Roosevelt PTA Fundraiser! Valid ONLY for DINE-IN Orders.
On April 29, 2022, Weston School celebrated its 60th Birthday! Students, staff, and community members from throughout Weston's history came together to honor the school's tradition. Students performed songs to commemorate the decades, and Mr. Frank and Mr. Kane led the current second-graders in singing the Weston School Song! It was a great time!
Kudos to the Weston 60th Birthday Party Planning Committee for organizing this fantastic event.
Weston PTA Tricky Tray
The Weston PTA is sponsoring a Tricky Tray fundraiser on May 22nd to raise funds for Weston students and teachers. The event will occur at the Thomas J Kavanaugh VFW Post 2290 at 600 Washington Ave. Doors open at 12:30 pm, and tickets are currently on sale for $15 in advance and $25 at the door. To purchase tickets, please complete and return the form by May 6, 2022, to the Weston Main Office with payment in an envelope marked “Pre-Sale Tickets for Tricky Tray.” Admission includes dinner & 1 sheet of prize tickets, and additional prize tickets can be purchased the day of the event. This is a family-friendly event, and Children will receive a free gift! For more information, please email westonschoolpta600@gmail.com OR call Bonnie Burris at (484)-456-8034. We look forward to seeing you there.
Manville Recreation Summer Programs
Manville Library Presents the 4th Annual Cupcake Competition
The Manville Public Library will be hosting the 4th Annual Cupcake Competition on May 11, 2022, from 5:00-7:00 PM. For more information, please click
here.
Free Community Resource Event
Somerset County residents in need! Everything is available while supplies last. Items include household items provided by the Giving Network, adult clothing, coats, food, toiletries, and more. There will be agency resource tables providing information on various services available throughout the county. The Somerset County Youth Council will be present to play games and interact with the children who attend. On Friday evening, the Rapid Relief Team will be onsite providing free BBQ food.
Location: Good Shepherd Lutheran Church 300 Union Ave, Somerville, NJ 08876
Dates/Times: Friday, May 13th, 4 pm - 8 pm, and Saturday, May 14th, 10 am – 2 pm
RWJBH IFPR Hope and Healing Ida Program
RWJBH IFPR Hope and Healing Ida Program offer emotional support services, education, and community-based resources for individuals and families affected by the aftermath of the Ida Storm. The program aims to assist those impacted by the Ida storm to navigate new experiences better, mitigate stressors, review options and find strategies to adapt to challenges. They provide connections to agencies, programs, and other resources in the community. For more information, please contact Hopeline# 833-795-HOPE(833-795-4673), email hopeandhealing@rwjbh.org or visit rwjbh.org/hopeandhealing
Mark Your Calendar!
Weston
June 8 - PreK Graduation Practice - 9:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m.
June 10 - PreK Graduation - 9:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m.
Roosevelt
June 1 - Spring Concert - 6:00 p.m. 3rd Grade / 7:15 p.m. 4th Grade
ABIS
April 12 - National Junior Honor Society Induction - 7:00 p.m.
May 6 - Dare Graduation - 9:00 a.m.
May 12 - ABIS/MHS Spring Concert - 6:00 p.m.
May 20 - 8th Grade Dinner Dance - 6:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m.
June 15 - 8th Grade Graduation - 7:00 p.m.
MHS
May 12 - ABIS/MHS Spring Concert - 6:00 p.m.
May 19 - 21 - MHS Drama Club Production of Grease - 7:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m.
May 21 - Class of 2025 Spring Car Wash - 9:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.
May 26 - Prom - 6:00 p.m.
June 2 - Scholarship Night 6:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.
June 8 - Spring Sports Awards - 6:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.
June 16 - MHS Graduation - 6:00 p.m.
