Welcome Back Winter Athletes!
Tamarac Athletics Schedule - week of 11/13 (JV&Varsity)
*Please note that Modified Sports begins 11/20*
Please join us for our Board of Education Meeting this evening at 7 p.m. in the Secondary School LGI.
It's that time of the year - the spoons in the freezer, flushing ice cubes and turning pj's inside out. Make sure you are in the know when there is a weather related delay or closure. Check out ways to get notified here: https://www.brunswickcsd.org/page/schoolclosings
When the time comes and you don't get a notification, please make sure your students school has your most up to date contact information.
The National Association of School Psychologists (NASP) has designated November 6–10, 2023, to be National School Psychology Week (NSPW), with the theme “Let’s Grow Together.”
Brunswick Brittonkill CSD would like to take a moment to recognize our Tamarac Secondary School Psychologist Ms. AnnaMarie Bertrand and Tamarac Elementary School Psychologist Mrs. Jennifer Ellerbrock. Thank you for your dedication to our Bengals and their families.
School psychologists partner with families, teachers, school administrators, and other professionals to create safe, healthy, and supportive learning environments that strengthen connections between home, school, and the community. They apply expertise in mental health, learning, and behavior to help children and youth succeed socially, behaviorally, emotionally, and academically. They are also important members of school safety and crisis teams. As stated by Dr. Andrea Clyne, President of the National Association of School Psychologists, “School psychologists bring a rich and unique set of skills to their school communities. They are champions for children, families, and schools, working hard to apply their knowledge about mental health, learning, equity, and systems to address challenges that thwart progress.”
The Class of 2028 National Honor Society Induction Ceremony took place this morning in the district auditorium. Students are inducted for demonstrating exemplary scholarship, service, leadership, character and citizenship. Congratulations to the eighteen newest members of NJHS from the Class of 2028 and the six members from the Class of 2027.
This is a reminder that on Thursday November 9, 2023, we will conduct an emergency early release drill. All schools in New York State must complete an emergency early release drill, once per year, that requires schools to evacuate students and staff at least 15 minutes before their regular dismissal time. This drill helps prepare us in the case of an emergency that would require us to transport our entire district home or to another location prior to the end of the school day.
For the secondary school, dismissal will be at 2 p.m. For the elementary school, all students taking the bus will be released/dismissed by 3:10 PM. We will start dismissal earlier for our aftercare and pick up students (around 3:00 PM).
A reminder that tomorrow, November 7th, is a staff development day and will be a half day of classes for students.
The fluffy cuteness keeps coming! Ruby came to visit Mrs. Quackenbush's class today!
Time is running out! Sign up for Winter Sports today!
JV & Varsity start date : 11/13/23
Modified start date : 11/20/23
8th grade families: Save the Date for the 8th Grade Dinner Dance! June 18th, 2024 from 7 pm to 10 pm.
Please note that due to an accident in front of school on Route 2, this may delay our bus runs for both secondary and elementary students. We will send updates as needed. Your patience and understanding is appreciated.
Attention Secondary parents: Due to an accident on Rt 2 directly across from the auditorium parking lot, students will be dismissed at regular time but loading busses at the elementary school. We are asking parents to consider picking up students at 2:30 p.m. after busses depart. If you are arriving sooner, please be patient with potential backups due to the accident.
Congratulations to Mrs. Koonz's 6th grade homeroom, Mrs. Satalino's 7th grade homeroom and Mr. Medved's 8th grade homeroom for bringing in the most canned goods for the Secondary School Food Drive! They win an ice cream social this Friday!
If you are planning to attend this Friday's football game in Fonda, please know that there is a $6.00 dollar entrance fee and you can not pay cash at the gate. You must obtain your ticket by using GoFan: section2athletics.org or https//gofan.co/app/school/nysphsaall
Congratulations to our very own Ragan Retell ( Class of 2024) on her commitment to join Elmira College next year!
From New York Wrestling News :
Heading into her senior season in Section II as the 13th-ranked 130-pounder in the nation on behalf of the Bengal ambush , Retell is coming off of a junior campaign that saw her finish as the Bronze Medalist at the 2023 NYSPHSAA Girls State Invitational, earn runner-up honors at the 2023 Eastern States Classic, and a 2023 Fargo Women's Junior FS All-American (as a sampling of her achievements)!!!
Attendance matters. Do you know who to contact when your student will be out, late or leaving early?
See those flurries? Winter is coming! Sign up today for Winter Sports :
https://students.arbitersports.com/organizations/tamarac-athletics
November Cafeteria Menus are out!
https://www.brunswickcsd.org/documents/food-service/breakfast-%26-lunch-menus/november-2023/539031
Don't GHOST the health office! Last call for physicals to the health office is this Friday, November 3rd. Physicals are needed for students in grades 7, 9 & 11 and students interested in participating in sports.
Let's conclude this month by recognizing our amazing Principals. National Principals Month honors principals for their significant impact on the success and well-being of our nation’s students, including those here at Tamarac. Join us as we celebrate Mrs. Onorato and Mr. Rizzo. #ThankAPrincipal #NationalPrincipalMonth
