Tamarac Secondary School Library is having a Scholastic Book Fair. There are two ways to shop!
In-person
The Book Fair will be in the middle school library from September 25 - September 29. It will be open during lunch and study hall for browsing.
The bookfair will also be open during "Meet the Teacher" night on September 28th. Come as a family to check out some books.
Students can bring cash, credit card or check (made out to Brunswick CSD).
Scholastic is now offering a new, cash-free payment option called eWallet, making it easier for kids to buy books! This is a secure, cash-free way to shop the fair. Simply create a free account, pre-authorize a spending limit, and have funds immediately available. https://bookfairs.scholastic.com/content/fairs/ewallet.html
Online:
Support our school by shopping at The Scholastic Store Online. All orders ship home and book-only orders over $25 ship free. Every purchase benefits our school and helps develop a love of reading! Visit https://bookfairs.scholastic.com/bf/tamaracmiddleschool
The counseling center would like to pass on information regarding an upcoming College Fair at HVCC.
Take the night off from cooking and help support the Tamarac Clay Target Club! Open to all families but specifically convenient for Secondary families attending Open House the same night!
We are looking forward to welcoming back students tomorrow! Please note tomorrow is a HALF Day for students and is an A day. If your student has a Chromebook, make sure to bring it fully charged!
We've been getting some questions about these upcoming events. Head over to our EVENTS page to see more important dates: https://www.brunswickcsd.org/events
Secondary School student schedules are now posted on the parent portal. Please note schedules are subject to change as class sections continue to be balanced. A link to the parent portal can be found on our homepage.
September Cafeteria Menus are out: https://www.brunswickcsd.org/documents/food-service/breakfast-%26-lunch-menus/159843
Now Hiring - Substitute Teachers!
Complete Instructional Application and send to brolston@brunswickcsd.org: https://thrillshare.com/s/documents-bcsd/browse/151651
The Brunswick School District is excited to introduce a designated WBL classroom space this school year for our high school students seeking to earn a diploma through a CDOS or SACC pathway! Work-Based Learning, or WBL, is a term used to identify activities which collaboratively engage employers and schools in providing structured learning experiences for students. These experiences focus on assisting students develop broad, transferable skills for postsecondary education and the workplace.
The WBL Program makes school-based learning more relevant by providing students with the opportunity to apply knowledge and skills learned in the classroom to real world situations. These in-classroom skills can include, but are not limited to, personal presentation and work appropriate behavior, resume development, interviewing skills, and time management. The framework of a New York State WBL program focuses on career awareness, career exploration, and career development based on an individual student’s interests and skill levels. For example, students may have the opportunity to job shadow or participate in a school-based enterprise, community service, on-site project, or community-based work program in conjunction with developing career readiness skills in the classroom.
Stop in to visit or feel free to contact Jodi Hogsberg, Director of Special Education at 518-279-4600 x2403 or Sherry Bowman in the WBL Room at x1410 for more information!
We are still in Summer Mode a little longer! The American Red Cross Babysitter Certification Summer Program was a huge success!
Mrs. Gelina and Mrs. Johnston would like to congratulate the students that participated and received their certification. Students were able to learn positive decision making skills, basic personal safety, conflict resolution and more. They were instructed in basic first aid, hands on CPR, choking protocol, and proper AED use. Congratulations on passing this course and completing your certification!
Attention families of CTE students - September 7th will be the first day of school for CTE students. This is due to the half day of school for Tamarac on September 6th.
The School Counselors are busy planning fall college events for the Seniors. Here is the September calendar of events. October and November calendars are being worked on.
Tamarac Athletics Schedule August 14 - August 27
Fall Sports registration deadline is quickly approaching. If you have not already done so, please register your student athlete to participate by the Tuesday, August 15 deadline.
Register at: https://www.familyid.com/organizations/tamarac-athletics
Please check your email for an important letter from the elementary and secondary health office.
Student Emergency Cards will be available to complete online starting on August 15, 2023. We will again be using Family ID for emergency cards. We ask that you complete an emergency card for each of your students by September 15.
A link to the Emergency card will be available on the School website home page. Please read the directions at the beginning and save each student before moving to the next. Permission for over the counter medications form is also available in the emergency card. You must print and sign each school year. This is a NYS requirement for students to receive over the counter medication at school. If you do not have a printer, forms will be available in the health office. Please let us know if you need any.
Please keep your contact information current. You may update your emergency card at any time during the school year.
Kevin McCormick is joining us as the Director of Facilities . He comes from Menands City School District, where he spent the last three years as the head maintenance mechanic. Kevin has experience overseeing building projects, developing procedures for building and grounds maintenance, and following state and local compliance guidelines.
Kevin grew up in Wynantskill, NY, where he attended Averill Park High School and Hudson Valley Community College. He now resides in Poestenkill, NY, with his wife and two dogs. He enjoys camping in the Adirondacks, boating, and spending time with his family. Kevin is looking forward to his new role within our school district.
Registration has opened for the Fall season for the Tamarac Clay Target Club. Students in grades six through twelve are eligible. For more information about the League, please visit the website at www.nyclaytarget.com. All other questions contact Michelle Furlong (mfurlong@brunswickcsd.org) and Amber Frank (afrank@brunswickcsd.org).
Mark your calendars for the Fall Festival - sponsored by Tamarac Wrestling!
