Updated: July 22, 2022Hello Brunswick CSD Families! After hearing your valuable and much appreciated feedback, we wanted to create a specific post clarifying contact information for our district administrators, building secretaries, and non-instructional staff. You can also find all of this information under "Staff" on our website and app! Please note that our... READ MORE >

Tom Murley will become the Athletic Director for the Brunswick (Brittonkill) Central School District on September 1st following his appointment by the Board on July 27th. Mr. Murley joins our school district after spending 17-years at the City School District of Albany. During his time in Albany, he served in several capacities as assistant athletic director,... READ MORE >

The New York State Public High School Athletic Association, Inc. (NYSPHSAA) announces its 2021-22 Scholar-Athlete School of Distinction and School of Excellence Award winners. The purpose of the School of Distinction and School of Excellence Awards are to unite varsity coaches in challenging their teams to achieve a statewide academic honor. This year, 86 schools... READ MORE >

Mark your calendars for more dates for the Secondary School! August 31 - 6th grade orientation - presented by the guidance counselors - Incoming 6th grade students come in with parents, pick up schedules, and walk through their schedule with NJHS students. Drop in from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. August 31 - Ice Cream Social with the Principals - for incoming 6th graders to... READ MORE >

To the families of Tamarac Elementary School, I hope this update finds you well. I'm writing this as we dismiss for a half-day, the last Friday of the school year. We celebrated our 5th grade Moving Up ceremony this morning, which wraps up our Moving Up ceremonies for the year. Just a reminder that all students do have class next Tuesday, Wednesday and a half-day... READ MORE >

Dear Secondary School Families: We are closing out the week with some really nice weather; perfect for this morning's 5th grade Moving Up ceremony. Congratulations to the incoming 6th grade! Before we officially welcome the class of 2029 to the Secondary School, we must first say goodbye to the class of 2022 next Friday. Fingers crossed, the weather mirrors today... READ MORE >

To the families of Tamarac Elementary School, I hope this email finds you well. We are basking in a successful Moving Up ceremony for our pre-K students this morning. The weather was wonderful and the kids and families were even better. We avoided a traffic jam with our construction companies, who were delivering materials for our summer construction projects -... READ MORE >

Dear Secondary School Families: Happy Friday! A reminder that Tuesday is the end of the 4th marking period. Beginning Wednesday, June 15, high school students taking a Regents exam will only attend school on the morning/afternoon of their exam. Middle students will follow a half day schedule with 10:30am dismissal each day. The 8th grade dinner dance is on June... READ MORE >

To the families of Tamarac Elementary School, I hope this update finds you well - it has been a short, but busy, week here, highlighted with our new Nature on Wheels program, which debuted with our 5th graders yesterday. Nature on Wheels brought trainers to school, and spent the day in a series of outdoor-themed activities (team building, using a compass, plant... READ MORE >

Dear Secondary School Families: Welcome June! I hope everyone had a wonderful Memorial Day weekend. The weather was really nice for bbqs and all the outdoor activities that make this time of year so special. In the Secondary School we are gearing for the final leg of the school year. June 14 is the last regular school before Regents week. Regents exams begin on... READ MORE >

To the families of Tamarac Elementary School, I hope this update finds you well and preparing for our really long weekend. Thank you, not-so-snowy Winter! Just to clarify, our next day of school attendance will be Wednesday, June 1st. Our end of the year calendar has been updated, and our changes will affect our youngest learners. Pre-K and kindergarten... READ MORE >

The seventh grade class is currently researching local citizens and their roles during the Civil War. As an added bonus, a local organization dedicated to the history of the 125th New York Regiment (a local unit from the Civil War) visited the school on Tuesday, May 24th, bringing the students through daily routines of the soldiers: marching, drilling, cooking and... READ MORE >

The Spring College Caravan rolled into Tamarac last Friday with the opportunity for our Junior's to meet, greet and ask questions with representatives from area Colleges and Universities. Special thank you to the Capital District Counseling Association and our counselors for putting this on. The following schools were present:Albany College of Pharmacy and Health... READ MORE >

To the families of Tamarac Elementary School The Tamarac school wide Art Show on May 18 was a great success! It was so nice to see all of the families who came to the elementary school to view our students’ beautiful artwork. Thank you to Mrs. Tybush for all of her hard work in molding these young artists, as well as for setting up the student displays all... READ MORE >

Dear Secondary School Families: The weather was picture perfect for last week's junior/senior prom. The students mingled and literally danced the evening away. Thank you to the Crooked Lake House for hosting and our senior class advisors for organizing the event. I’ve included a few additional photos in this update. We have a short but very busy week ahead. A... READ MORE >

On Tuesday, May 17, 2022, Nine Tamarac High School student-athletes signed letters of intent at the Tamarac High School LGI Room. The students signed letters, committing to play college basketball, soccer, softball, swimming, volleyball, and wrestling. The student athletes are listed below along with the name of the college/university that they will be... READ MORE >

To the families of Tamarac Elementary School, I hope this email finds you well and installing any air conditioners you have for the upcoming weekend. The calendar is going through some updates, so I would like to focus on calendar issues in today's update. The first important item is the Budget Vote, which is Tuesday, May 17th from 8am to 8 pm in the Multipurpose... READ MORE >

Dear Secondary School Families: Getting out of my car this morning, I was greeted in the parking lot with, “Happy Prom Friday, Mr. Rizzo!” It was a nice reminder of the energy and excitement in the air today for this very special event. The prom will begin at 6pm and conclude at 10pm. Please be mindful of pickup and drop off times if you are providing... READ MORE >

To the families of Tamarac Elementry School, This morning, the Tamarac Elementary K-2 concert, featuring the music of the Beatles, took place before a packed house of family members in the district Auditorium for the first time in 3 years. Each grade performed 3 of the Beatles' classics before every student returned to the stage for an encore singing of Hey, Jude... READ MORE >

Dear Secondary School Families: Welcome May! The weather looks to be on the verge of making a major shift towards more summer-like conditions next week. The arrival of warmer weather means we are approaching the stretch run of the school year. Today is the interim point of the 4th marking period. Interim reports will be available on the parent portal next... READ MORE >

Brunswick Brittonkill Central School District is pleased to announce that Kelly Onorato has been named the new principal of Tamarac Elementary School. Onorato, a resident of Brunswick, is currently the assistant principal at Tamarac Elementary. She replaces Mr. Richard Pogue, who is retiring after 16 years in the District. Mrs. Onorato is bringing to the... READ MORE >

To the families of Tamarac Elementary School, I hope this update finds you well. New York State math testing took place this week in grades 3-5. Our students worked very hard and the testing process went smoothly. Great job to these kiddos; the effort they put into these assessments was outstanding. We are very proud of them. Our district will be administering... READ MORE >

Dear Secondary School Families: Happy last Friday in April! I have some very positive news to share. Tamarac Middle School High School earned high National and metro-area rankings in 2022 Best High Schools, which U.S. News released this week. Here is the updated U.S. News profile page, with details about its rankings:... READ MORE >

To the families of Tamarac Elementary School, I hope this update finds you well and anticipating the upcoming Spring recess. I hope our families use this time for resting and recharging as we approach the home stretch. We only have 8 weeks before we hit our end of the year events, for both us and the Secondary School. Calendars get busy this time of year, so let... READ MORE >

Dear Secondary School Families: Happy Good Friday and Passover to everyone in our community who celebrate. There are many fantastic happenings that I am excited to share in this week’s update. Before we get there, a reminder that school is closed next week for spring recess. We will be administering the 6-8 Math assessment when we return (Tuesday 4/26 and... READ MORE >

To the families of Tamarac Elementary School, I hope this update finds you well. We are in a lull between state tests for our 3rd, 4th and 5th graders; NYS math testing for these grades will begin on Tuesday, April 26th and wrap up on Wednesday, April 27th. Make-ups will take place after that. More reminders will come out before our April recess. By the way, the... READ MORE >

Dear Secondary School Families: Happy Friday! The Secondary School kicked off the fourth marking period with lots of school spirit. I am including some additional photos that I hope you will enjoy. Our themes this week were soccer mom vs. bbq dad, night in vs. night out, country club vs. country, tacky tourist vs. pirate, and class color day. The juxtaposition... READ MORE >

You might be asking yourself what does National Twinkie Day have to do with Ghostbuster and Math?! Ms. Frank challenged our seventh graders today on National Twinkie Day to see if Egon Spengler's movie math was real life accurate. Watch the clip below and take a peek at the pictures of our students trying to solve this larger than life equation. (...and, YES, the... READ MORE >

Last week, Mrs. Willimott's 4th grade class turned into a living wax museum. Each student researched and dressed up as a famous explorer. As guests went around the room, they were able to press a button and the explorer would come to life and tell details about their life. Great job class! READ MORE >

To the families of Tamarac Elementary School, New York State Grades 3-8 English Language Arts assessments were administered to students this week. Students worked very hard to complete testing in grades 3-5, and I am sure our 3rd, 4th, and 5th graders are looking forward to resting and recharging this weekend! Information about the New York State Math assessments... READ MORE >

Dear Secondary School Families: Welcome April! Besides being April Fool’s Day (watch out for those pranksters), April is also Autism Awareness month. I am sharing an educator fact sheet that I hope both educators and non-educators alike will find informative. https://drive.google.com/file/d/1Eu3Z1cKK1QvfAj5eQvL5TIIT9abcKapS/view?usp=sharing A reminder to... READ MORE >

In 2020, the middle school did research about plastic pollution. Some of the topics that the students investigated is how plastic pollution could harm the environment, how to lower plastic pollution and why plastic is so prevalent. After we learned that it is very difficult to recycle plastic bottle caps, the school started collecting them to make a mural. The... READ MORE >

To the families of Tamarac Elementary School,I hope this update finds you well. Our grade 3-5 New York State English Language Arts assessments will begin next Tuesday for our building. There is testing on both Tuesday and Wednesday. These tests are untimed this year, so students will be afforded as much time as they need to complete the assessments. Please... READ MORE >

Dear Secondary School Families: Tonight is the first of two performances of Cinderella! I recently learned that in the world of theater saying “good luck” is actually considered to be bad luck. There is a more apropos phrase that is used - to the cast and crew who have worked so hard “break a leg!” Looking ahead on the calendar a reminder that the third quarter... READ MORE >

Brunswick (Brittonkill) Central School District 2022-2023 Pre-K Are you the parent of a child who will be eligible to attend Pre-K at Tamarac Elementary School next year? The Brunswick (Brittonkill) Central School District is currently updating census information for those children residing in the district who will be eligible for Pre-K for the 2022-2023 school... READ MORE >

To the families of Tamarac Elementary School, I hope this update finds you well and enjoying this gorgeous weather. We had some big events take place this week. BEEP began in force on Tuesday with 180 students taking over 20 total classes each week. BEEP was cut very short in 2020, so it was very nice to be able to host this activity for our students once... READ MORE >

Dear Secondary School Families: Happy Tie Dye Friday! I hope everyone is adjusting to the time change last weekend. I definitely noticed the effect that one hour less of sleep has on students. It reminded me of the importance of teenagers getting a good night’s rest. According to the CDC, children 6-12 years old should be getting 9-12 hours of sleep and high... READ MORE >

Our Life Skills class has been working on an important project that helps both students and their families. They have been taking the items from the lost and found bins at school and making an easy system to ensure they get to their rightful owner. If you've ever seen the lost and found piles at school, you would know how big of an undertaking this process is. Our... READ MORE >

On Tuesday, March 15th, Tamarac students participated in this years Recipe for Success Conference. After a three-year hiatus, the Recipe for Success High School to College Transition Conference is back. Recipe for Success is an interactive conference focused on preparing for the transition to college. The conference brings together students, parents, transition... READ MORE >

On Tuesday, March 15th, Mrs. Wyanski's class interviewed a special guest via Google Meet. Major Tammy Ostrowski is a senior flight nurse in the Air National Guard 139th Aeromedical Evacuation Squadron. Major Ostrowski and her team were recently in Alaska completing training exercises to increase their capacity to operate in austere, extreme cold-weather... READ MORE >

To the families of Tamarac Elementary School, Elementary students had a busy week of learning and fun. Tuesday was Crazy Hair Day. We saw so many creative styles: unicorn hair, spiky hair, and even hair that looked like cupcakes and doughnuts! Mr. Pogue used this occasion to explore a new hair color, and Mrs. Onorato stepped back in time with her vintage hair... READ MORE >

Dear Secondary School Families: March is in full swing and there are many exciting happenings around the district. At the Secondary level, we are excited about the return of student theater, new SEL workshops, thriving after school clubs, a visit from a talented musician, tie dye day, the wonderful world of art, spring athletics, and so much more. Please continue... READ MORE >

Today our Tamarac students were treated to a special assembly by Jared Campbell. While this hasn't been his first visit to our District, he brought new stories and music to our students and staff of all ages. Jared Campbell is an award winning singer/songwriter from upstate New York and has been traveling the country performing for thousands of people and hundreds... READ MORE >

Pyper (Mrs. Robideau's 3rd Grade) started the initiative "Bear Hugs for Ukraine" to collect donations to send to children and adults in Ukraine. Starting Wednesday (3/9) through Friday (3/18), Pyper is asking for the donation of new teddy bears to send to Ukrainian Children. Each bear should be given a big hug with a note attached sending love, encouragement and... READ MORE >

On Friday, students from Tamarac participated in the Unified Champion Schools Inclusive Youth Leadership Summit. This year's summit focused on resources and strategies to strengthen Tamarac's YAC and Whole School Engagement campaigns that are adaptable for COVID times. The Youth Activation Committee (YAC) consists of youth leaders with and without intellectual... READ MORE >

To the families of Tamarac Elementary School, I hope this message finds you well. Returning to school after a break is a mix of emotions, but this return was highlighted by relief from our mask mandates. It has been wonderful to see so many smiles - I didn't know how much I had missed them on our student's faces. We have a busy week coming up. Next Tuesday is... READ MORE >

Dear Secondary School Families: Hello March! Before we begin to look ahead to the spring and outdoor sports, I would like to congratulate all of our winter sports teams and student athletes on a very successful season. We’ve followed along closely and could not be prouder of your character, hard work, and tremendous accomplishments. As always, Go Tamarac, Go... READ MORE >

To the families of Tamarac Elementary School, I hope this update finds you well and preparing for our Mid-Winter recess. I hope your plans for this week include time for your families plus an opportunity to rest and recharge. We have all been busy. The Brunswick/Brittonkill PTSA is promoting the following two events, which we are hoping to get on your... READ MORE >

Dear Secondary School Families: I am very pleased to share the newly revised second quarter honor roll for the middle School and high School. Secondary students who have earned an overall average of 89.5-94.4% qualify for the honor roll. To be eligible for the high honor, middle school and high school students now qualify by earning an overall average of... READ MORE >

To the families of Tamarac Elementary School, I hope this weekly update finds you well. I'm watching a slew of kids playing on the snow banks outside my window at dismissal - it's just a reminder of what a nice day this has turned out to be. Our Personal Safety training for grades K-5, which were presented by trainers from St. Peter's and coordinated by Erika... READ MORE >

Dear Secondary School Families: Happy Friday! Super Bowl weekend is always something fun to look forward to, particularly if you're a Rams or Bengals fan this year. Big Blue fans like myself can only hope and dream...If you’re tuning in on Sunday, enjoy the festivities and the big game. Here at school we are excited to celebrate the “SOUP”er bowl lunch today.... READ MORE >

Please keep in mind this schedule is subject to change!Mon., Feb. 7 Boys Var. & J.V. basketball at Mechanicville - Depart - 4:30 Boys Mod. A BB - 2:30 - 4:00 - M.S. Boys Mod. B BB - 6:00 - 7:30 - M.S. Girls Var. BB - 4:00 - 5:30 - H.S. Girls J.V. BB - 5:30 - 7:00 - H.S. Girls Mod. A BB - 2:30 - 4:00 - H.S. Girls Mod. B BB - 4:00 - 5:30 - M.S. Wrest. - 2:30... READ MORE >

To the families of Tamarac Elementary School, I hope this message finds you well, warm and enjoying our snow day today. For our first snow day, it is pretty late in the season. And now that the second semester has begun, we have to begin planning for the spring and even for next year. One important item to share is that we have added a half-day to our school... READ MORE >

2/2/2022 was officially “Senior Day” for the Class of 2022! Festivities included a class breakfast, special performance by Mentalist Dustin Dean and a scavenger hunt throughout the day for the seniors to find a series of tutus since they are the class of 20-tutu! Special thanks to Ms. Lydon and her students for helping to set up the class breakfast!A big shout... READ MORE >

Join Dr. Maloney as she reads "I Am Enough" by Grace Byers to her grand daughter for World Read Aloud Day! There are so many other great read aloud videos by authors and celebrities online! Storytime got a little silly at Dr. Maloney's house!! READ MORE >

Thank you to Mrs. Onorato for reading to our students for World Read Aloud Day! The book she chose was 'Waiting Is Not Easy!' by Mo Willems. Did you know we still have some of our Tamarac students on our YouTube page reading some of their favorite stories? Check it out here! READ MORE >

For 13 years, World Read Aloud Day has called attention to the importance of sharing stories by challenging participants to grab a book, find an audience, and read-aloud! The global effort, created by the non-profit LitWorld and sponsored by Scholastic, is celebrated annually in over 173 countries and is all about bringing people together through the shared... READ MORE >

On Friday, January 21st, 8th Grade music students recorded performances of the song “Riptide” by Vance Joy as part of their final project for 8th Grade music class. Throughout the entire marking period, students learned how to play the guitar, ukulele, piano, bass and the drum set and then formed bands to perform two different songs. Enjoy their performances of... READ MORE >

Please note that dates and times are subject to change.Saturday, January 29 Wrestling - League Tournament at Mechanicville - Depart - 7:15 a.m. Cheer - at Saratoga - Depart - 7:45 a.m. Mod. Boys BB - Home vs. Hoosic Valley - Game # 1 - 9:00 a.m. Mod. Girls B BB - at Hoosic Valley - Depart - 8:00 a.m. (one game) Girls basketball practice - 1:30 - 2:30 -... READ MORE >

To the families of Tamarac Elementary School, I hope this update finds you well. We are wrapping up our first semester of this school year, and have had a really good year so far. We've been in-person for instruction every day and it looks and feels like we all hoped a school year would, especially after the last two years. One of the important educational... READ MORE >

Dear Secondary School Families: Happy Friday! A reminder to our families that quarter 2 grades will be available on the parent portal by this afternoon. Please review and reach out to your child’s teachers or counselor if you have any questions. We appreciate your continued support at home with regular attendance, work completion, organization, study habits,... READ MORE >

Dear Tamarac Community, Brunswick Brittonkill CSD has received communication regarding news reports that the mask mandate for schools has been lifted. This is not the case. The District is aware of today’s court ruling pertaining to the mask mandate. The following information was sent to us by the New York State Department of Education regarding this news: The... READ MORE >

What better way is there to pass the cold winter months in Upstate New York then to snuggle up with a blanket and a good book. Whether your child has an already established love for reading or still figuring out what genre may be for them, check out the most recent winners of the ALA Youth Media Awards. While these books may be categorized as children's... READ MORE >

Please note date and times are subject to change.Monday, Jan. 24 Var. Boys BB - 2:30 - 4:00 - H.S. J.V. Boys BB - 4:00 - 5:30 - H.S. Mod. A Boys BB - 2:30 - 4:00 - M.S. Mod. B Boys BB - 7:00 - 8:30 - M.S. Var. Girls BB - 5:30 - 7:00 - H.S. J.V. Girls BB - 7:00 - 8:30 - H.S. Mod. A Girls BB - 5:30 - 7:00 - M.S. Mod. B Girls BB - 4:00 - 5:30 - M.S. Wrest. -... READ MORE >

To the families of Tamarac Elementary School, I hope the update finds you well and staying warm. Dr. Maloney, our Superintendent, will be sending out revised COVID-19 information via email to the school community shortly to help clarify our guidelines and protocols going forward. We are attempting to stay current with the guidance we receive from local and state... READ MORE >

Dear Secondary School Families: Happy “Big Red Day” eve! We have a full and exciting weekend of events to look forward to. Our student athletes have been performing admirably both in the classroom and on the courts, mats, track, ice, etc… This fall all of our teams qualified as Scholar Athletes teams! A few highlights for this weekend - we could have a... READ MORE >

Brunswick (Brittonkill) Central School District 2022-2023 Kindergarten Are you the parent of a child who will be eligible to attend kindergarten at Tamarac Elementary School next year? The Brunswick (Brittonkill) Central School District is currently updating census information for those children residing in the district who will be eligible for Kindergarten for... READ MORE >

Key Club is hosting a Blood Drive with the American Red Cross on Thursday, February 3rd in the High School multipurpose gym. Appointments are available as early as 7:30am, and the last appointment is at 12:30am. Appointment slots are available every 15 minutes. If you are interested in donating, you can sign up online by using this link:... READ MORE >

Please note - dates and times are subject to change.Tuesday, Jan. 18 - BVar. BB - 2:30 - 4:00 - H.S. BJ.V. BB - 4:00 - 5:30 - H.S. BMod. A & B BB - Home - BNL - 6:00 p.m. start GVar. and J.V. BB - at BNL - 6:00 p.m. start - Depart - 4:30 p.m. GMod. A BB - 3:00 - 4:30 - M.S. GMod. B BB - 4:30 - 6:00 - M.S. Wrest. - Home - Fonda - 6:00 p.m. start In. Track... READ MORE >

To the families of Tamarac Elementary School, I hope this update finds you well and getting ready for a long weekend - and some snow. This week found our teachers meeting by grade levels to review and process our ELA instruction. If you recall, we piloted a new ELA program, called ReadyGen, back in 2019 with a few teachers. With the start of the 2019-2020... READ MORE >

Dear Secondary School Families: I hope this update finds you well. We are only a week away from the end of the second marking period and the midpoint of the academic calendar year. This last leg of the quarter is a very important time for students to finish strong. Please encourage your child to speak with their teachers if they have been absent or missed... READ MORE >

Please note - days and times are subject to change.Monday, Jan. 10 BVar. BB - 2:30 - 4:30 - H.S.BJ.V. BB - 7:00 - 9:00 - M.S.BMod. A&B - 2:30 - 4:00 - M.S.GVar. BB - 6:00 - 8:00 - H.S.GJV. BB - 4:30 - 6:00 - H.S.GMod. A&B - 4:00 - 5:30 - M.S.Wrest - J.V.Tourney - 2:30 - 8:00 - M.P.Mod. Wrest. - at Hoosick Falls - Depart 3:15In. Track - 3:00 - 5:00 - Halls and Wt.... READ MORE >

To the families of Tamarac Elementary School, I hope this message finds you well on the morning of our first delay of the school year. This seems like a good time to remind parents to dress your child for the weather, especially with boots, snow pants and other cold weather gear. Unless the weather is very cold, very windy or raining, we will try to have outdoor... READ MORE >

Dear Secondary School Families: Happy New Year! I hope you had a safe commute this morning. The Secondary School closed out 2021 with two spectacular winter concerts, many of our girls and boys athletic teams hitting their stride and great character education programming. Speaking of character education, cyclist Emma White visited before the break and spoke with... READ MORE >

As always, times and dates are subject to change.Monday, Jan. 3 - Boys Var. BB. - 6:30 - 8:30 - H.S. Boys J.V. BB - 2:30 - 4:30 - H.S. Boys Mod. A BB - No practice Boys Mod. B BB - 7:00 - 8:30 - M.S. Girls Var. BB - 4:30 - 6:30 - H.S. Girls J.V. BB - 5:30 - 7:00 - M.S. Girls Mod. A BB - 4:00 - 5:30 - M.S. Girls Mod. B BB - 2:30 - 4:00 -... READ MORE >

Please note: These dates and times are subject to change.Monday, Dec. 20 - Boys Var. BB. - 4:30 - 6:30 - M .S.Boys J.V. BB. - 6:30 - 7:30 - M.S. - 7:30 - 8:30 - H.S.Boys Mod. A&B BB. - 2:30 - 4:00 - H.S.Girls Var. BB - 5:30 - 7:30 - H.S.Girls J.V. BB - 4:00 - 5:30 - H.S.Girls Mod. A&B BB - 2:30 - 4:30 - M.S.Wrest. - 2:30 - 5:30 - M.P.Cheer - 5:30 - 7:00 - M.P.In.... READ MORE >

The Society of Women Engineers at Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute (R.P.I.) invites parents/guardians and their children in grades 3 to 5 to attend Virtual Exploring Engineering Day (EED). EED is a FREE half-day program that introduces children to the field of engineering through fun hands-on activities led by college students studying engineering. Children who... READ MORE >

To the families of Tamarac Elementary School, I hope this update finds you well and ready for the holidays (as ready as one can be!) We'll finish up next week with a half-day on Thursday, December 23rd. We will begin dismissal on this day at 11:25am, with buses rolling out of here by 11:40am. Please mark your calendars. Our Elementary Chorus and Band Concert... READ MORE >

Dear Secondary School Families: It’s been feeling very “spring-like” the last few days, but snow appears to be on the way for the weekend. In my twenty-one years as an educator, I cannot recall the last time the holiday break arrived without any delays or closures. The mild weather has been great for our in-person instructional time with students - with any luck... READ MORE >

You may remember a previous story we brought you regarding dietitian intern Jordan Nitz. As promised, she has put together a flyer geared toward our student athletes about the importance of nutrition, health and fitness. READ MORE >

Please note - this schedule is subject to change.Sunday, Dec. 12 - In. Track - to HVCC - Depart - 12:30 Monday, Dec. 13 - 6 - 12 Band ConcertBoys Var. & J.V. BB - 2:30 - 4:30 - H.S.BMod. A&B BB - 2:30 - 4:00 - M.S.Girls Var. & J.V. BB - 4:30 - 6:30 - H.S.GMod. A&B BB - 4:00 - 5:30 - M.S.Cheer - 5:30 - 7:30 - M.S.Wrestling - 2:30 - 5:00 - M.P.In. Track - 3:00 -... READ MORE >

To the families of Tamarac Elementary School. I hope this update finds you well. We are getting into the homestretch of this month, so I have quite a few items to share - some you may already be familiar with, some may be new, but I just need to be sure that I share. First of all, our elementary school picture retake day is next Monday, 12/13. Hopefully, we will... READ MORE >

Dear Secondary School Families: I am excited to share a link to our website where you will find a very lengthy list of first quarter honor roll students for both the middle and high school. Middle school honor roll students have earned an overall average of 89.5-94.4%. To be eligible for high honor, middle school students must have earned an overall average of... READ MORE >

Congratulations to Garrett Collins, who performed as a Bass 1 in the 2021 All-State Mixed Chorus at the New York State School Music Association (NYSSMA) 2021 All-State Winter Festival, held Dec. 2 to 5 in Rochester. The festival features students who are the “best of the best” in New York State. They practiced with student colleagues from throughout the state,... READ MORE >

Dear Secondary School Families: Hello December! A reminder to our families that next Friday, 12/10 is the interim point for the second marking period. Interim reports will be available to parents/guardians on 12/17. Character education serves as the backbone for citizenship and success in school and life. I am very pleased to be able to share with you the... READ MORE >

To the families of Tamarac Elementary School, I hope the email finds you well as we swing into December. In the wake of the recent school shooting tragedy in Michigan, I want to remind our school community that lockdown safety drills are now more important than ever. We will have our next lockdown safety drill on Tuesday, December 7th in the morning. I don't... READ MORE >

We are excited to announce a special assembly for grades 6 through 12 on December 21st: Emma White. Ms. White is a 24 year old Professional Cyclist that grew up in Duanesburg, NY. She has competed professionally for 6 years in the disciplines of road, cyclocross and track cycling. In 2020, she became a World Champion in the track team pursuit, which qualified Team... READ MORE >

The Tamarac French Club is holding their annual travel fundraiser, once again selling fresh maple syrup along with neck warmers! This fundraiser helps students travel to Canada and France in 2022. The fresh maple syrup is from Bittersweet Maple Farm in Berne New York just in time for the holidays (11/29 - 12/13). The prices are as follows: Maple SyrupBasquaises... READ MORE >

This schedule is Subject to Change. Monday, Nov. 29 - BVBBall - 6- 8 - H.S. - Practicing/Scrimmaging with NiskayunaBJVBBall - 5:30 - 7:00 - M.S.BMod.BB A&B - 2:30 - 4:00 - H.S.GV/JVBB - 4:00 - 6:00 - H.S.GMod.ABB - 4:00 - 5:30 - M.S.GMod.BBB - 2:30 - 4:00 - M.S.Wrest. - 2:30 - 5:30 - M.P.In. Track - No practice todayCheer - 5:30 - 7:00 - M.P. gym Tuesday, Nov. 30... READ MORE >

To the families of Tamarac Elementary School, I hope this weekly update finds you well. We would like to remind parents dropping students off in the morning to please have their child wait at the curb for the crossing guard for a signal to cross. Students should not be entering the crosswalk in the parking lot without being sent or assisted by the crossing... READ MORE >

Dear Secondary School Families: I hope you are having a great Friday! Next week might be a bit of a rollercoaster - two days of school, Thanksgiving travel, and the potential for some impactful weather. Welcome to late November in the northeast! In the event of a delay or closure, I am attaching our bell schedule options for your reference below. Hopefully we... READ MORE >

Due to the tremendous growth of Esports at the high school and youth level over the last several years, colleges are not only recruiting high school "Esports athletes" but also offering scholarships (similar to traditional athletics). The Electronic Gaming Federation will be hosting a College Recruitment Fair on December 1st, 2nd, and 3rd with EGF colleges and... READ MORE >

To the families of Tamarac Elementary School,I hope this email finds you well (and dry). I am so glad that I got my leaves cleaned up yesterday - there is nothing worse than soggy leaves. As we approach the end of our first quarter this school year, here is an update of things around the building. Our virtual district PTSA meeting was very well attended this... READ MORE >

Dear Secondary School Families: I hope everyone had a wonderful Veterans Day honoring our heroes. The Secondary School is currently working on finalizing quarter 1 grades and planning for winter sports and December concerts. We are very optimistic and excited about opportunities for our community to be in the building more often. Information will be forthcoming... READ MORE >

Many of you know Luke Hoag, as you have supported him over the years with his Believe campaign. This year, we are asking you to BE LIKE LUKE! Since 2015, Make-A-Wish Northeast New York wish alum Luke has collected hundreds of thousands of letters to Santa as part of #MacysBelieve campaign, raising $1 million for Make-A-Wish America wishes! Now it's your turn.... READ MORE >

Good Afternoon Tamarac Families! We have had another busy week of learning at Tamarac Elementary School. November has arrived, and with it, a definite chill in the air. Remember to send children in with something warm to wear on chilly recess days - it has to be fairly cold for us not to try and get the students outside! Veterans Day We will observe Veterans... READ MORE >

Dear Secondary School Families: Hello November and the second marking period (which is officially starting on Monday)! Focusing on the many positives in our school community, there has been much to celebrate already. Clubs, after school programs, and enrichment opportunities are back in full swing. Our fall i-Ready assessments and student academic eligibility are... READ MORE >

The Tamarac Youth Activation Committee (YAC) will be participating in the Special Olympics Polar Plunge on Saturday, November 13th. The YAC is a high school club consisting of students with and without intellectual disabilities who plan activities that promote and advocate for respect, inclusion, and acceptance for all people. YACs work to create a more socially... READ MORE >

To the families of Tamarac Elementary School, I hope this update finds you well and gearing up for Halloween - the energy level is pretty high around our household, as I'm sure it is around yours. We are also rebounding from School Picture Day on Thursday, another high energy event for our students (btw, the kids looked great!). I think everyone is going to sleep... READ MORE >

Dear Secondary School Families: It’s been a very “spirited” week of fun at the Secondary school. Door decorating contests, pumpkin painting, and Halloween dress up! It’s truly wonderful having our students and staff participating in the traditional activities that one would expect to see occurring in late October. While this year may not be completely normal,... READ MORE >

The 8th Grade Music students have been working very hard this semester learning how to play various instruments to form a rock band with their classmates. The students learned how to play the Electric Guitar, Electric Bass, Piano & Drum Set. Students then put all the parts together to perform “Yellow Submarine” by the Beatles. At the completion of this song, the... READ MORE >

Dear Secondary School Families: We are approaching a very exciting time of the year for our children and community - Halloween! Going back many years, the Secondary School has held an annual dress up day event in October. Staff often jumped in on the spirit of Halloween with the students. We plan to continue this tradition on Friday, October 29. It is otherwise a... READ MORE >

To the families of Tamarac Elementary School, I hope this email finds you well. We are trying to make the most of the fair weather that we have been experiencing. Please remember that, throughout this school year, it will be our goal to have students outside for recess and other activities as much as possible, so please dress your child appropriately. No child... READ MORE >

We would like to take a moment to introduce Jordin Nitz, dietitian intern with Tamarac over the past three weeks in our cafeteria. Sitting down for a discussion with Cafeteria Supervisor, Joy Wright, Jordin explained she was able to learn all aspects of our food services department: purchasing, receiving, food prep, menu planning, budget, profit & loss and... READ MORE >

On October 5, 2021 our middle school students took part in a 'Respect Always' assembly with Mr. Rich Johns. The theme of the assembly was to bring kindness, love and acceptance into the world every day. Coach Johns shared what inspired him to begin Act With Respect Always and where it is today. Stressing honesty, teamwork, empathy, kindness, love and acceptance,... READ MORE >

To the families of Tamarac Elementary School, I hope this update finds you well and enjoying a wonderful fall week. As we are well into October, I wanted to share our proposed Halloween Spirit Day for our school, which will be held on Friday, October 29th, since this is probably the second most anticipated holiday for our students. Our health and safety protocols... READ MORE >

Dear Secondary School Families: I hope everyone had a great week and got to enjoy some of the terrific fall weather. We had a really nice homecoming and pep rally capped off with a Wildcat victory on the gridiron last Friday night! Good luck to the team as they travel to Mechanicville later today. Our High School Senate is currently working on plans for some... READ MORE >

To the families of Tamarac Elementary School, I hope this update finds you well as we move forward with this school year. I'm very pleased with this school year so far - many things have come together for our students to help us get back on track. Our goal remains to have as much of our school year be driven by in-person instruction as possible. Health issues... READ MORE >

Dear Secondary School Families: The skies finally cleared and we had an absolutely incredible week at the Secondary School! Thank you to our Booster Club and the many parents/guardians who helped us make this week special for our students! Rather than describe it all, I hope you enjoy the many photos from homecoming week 2021! Go Wildcats tonight! ... READ MORE >

On Wednesday, October 6th, the 2021 College Caravan made its way back to Tamarac. Juniors and Seniors were invited outside in the morning to converse and gather information from local Colleges and Universities.Special thanks to the the following colleges who were present for this years Caravan:Albany College of Pharmacy & Health SciencesCastleton... READ MORE >

To the families of Tamarac Elementary School, Greetings on this fine Friday afternoon. I was fortunate to be able to join our 2nd graders in an author visit this morning in the district auditorium. Julie Chapman, morning news anchor on Spectrum News and newly published author, read her book Witches, Bats and Mystical Cats - Spooktacular Rhymes for Halloween Time... READ MORE >

Dear Secondary School Families: Hello October! It’s a wonderful time of year in upstate New York. It is also a fun time of year for our students. We have many exciting events in store for our students and families next week. Rain or shine it’s going to be an awesome start to the new month - some sunshine will definitely help though! Spirit Week, Open House, a... READ MORE >

To the families of Tamarac Elementary School, greetings from the Elementary School. We have had another great week of school - the kids are doing a great job throughout the building, and I never get tired of seeing them just being kids when they are here. After last year, it feels like a luxury to just be able to have a traditional looking school and school... READ MORE >

Dear Secondary School Families: Happy Friday! Autumn is officially here! We’ve had a great start to the 2021-2022 school year. Thank you to our parents and guardians for your continued support. We are looking forward to many exciting events that are planned as October quickly approaches. Please continue reading for all of the information you need to know for the... READ MORE >

Dear Secondary School Families: It was a very smooth first week of the school year. There is a lot of positivity in the air with all of the students back in the building. This week Mr. White and I held assemblies with the middle school and high school students to review important procedures and expectations. The class advisors also joined and spoke about many... READ MORE >

Dear families of Tamarac Elementary School. We had a great opening week with students! This Week’s Highlights Our art teacher Mrs. Tybush coordinated Tamarac Elementary’s celebration of International Dot Day inspired by Peter H. Reynolds book, The Dot. Elementary students, faculty, and staff wore their most creative dot-inspired outfit to school. Mrs. Tybush... READ MORE >

Happy First Friday of the 2021-2022 school year! We were so glad to welcome back our students this week. We have taken some time to ease our students into their classrooms and routines this year, and it is clear that our students are ready to learn! We would like to take the opportunity to update you on a few key items to start the year off: New Staff: Please... READ MORE >

Dear Secondary School Students and Families: It is with great optimism and excitement that we welcome our students back for the start of the 2021-22 school year! Our reopening plan prioritizes 100% in-person learning for every child. With our building operating at full capacity, we will continue to assess and communicate any updates regarding our health and... READ MORE >

Today, Brunswick CSD held their 2nd annual Back to School Staff Cornhole tournament to raise money for our students and programs at Tamarac. While everyone had a wonderful time and the weather was beautiful, Team Rizzo and Miner defeated Team Onorato and Burton. Special thanks to all those who helped make this event a success - including Ms. VanZandt and Ms.... READ MORE >

The Brunswick Central School District is very excited to announce the hiring of a new Secondary school counselor, Ms. Sage Fulgan. Sage is an alumna of Tamarac high school. She went on to graduate from SUNY Cortland with a BA in Business Business Economics, Financial Management and a concentration in Computer Applications. She earned her Master’s and CAS from Sage... READ MORE >

The first annual College Kickoff took place at Tamarac High School today! A very special thank you to the school counseling team for making this a huge success for our juniors and seniors. Thank you to our presenters from today:Lindsay King - Siena College - The College Process and Debunking the MythsKatie Lesko - Maria College - The College EssayDan Huseapple -... READ MORE >

Dear Parents/Guardians and Students: I hope this letter finds you well and enjoying the last few weeks of August. The summer has a way of zipping by in the blink of an eye. This is always a busy time of year as we continue to plan for the first day of school and a return to in-person learning on Thursday, September 9. While we await final details that will... READ MORE >

PRESEASON STARTING DATES FOR THE 2021 FALL SEASON PRESEASON STARTING DATES FOR THE 2021 FALL SEASON All information is subject to change CHEER – VARSITY – Coach Alexandria MengesAug. 23 – Aug. 26 – Try-outs – Middle School Gym – 2:30 p.m. – 4:30 p.m.Aug. 30 and beyond. Monday thru Thursday – 2:30 p.m. – 4:30 p.m. CROSS COUNTRY – VARSITY - Coach Carl Seils Coach... READ MORE >

We are pleased to announce a new Assistant Principal at Tamarac Elementary School. Please join us in welcoming and congratulating Mrs. Kelly Onorato.Kelly Onorato is joining Brunswick as the Tamarac Elementary School Assistant Principal, bringing to the position 17 years experience in education. Kelly provided services to students in grades K-12 as a... READ MORE >

Chromebook Distribution for 2021-2022 School YearFor the 2021-2022 school year, all students Grades 1-12 will be issued a school owned Chromebook. Anyone who still has a Chromebook from last year (2020 - 2021) should drop it off during one of the pick up times listed below.Elementary students (Grades 1-5):Chromebooks will be issued and used in school only. ... READ MORE >

Dear Brunswick Parents, Guardians and Caregivers, I hope this letter finds everyone well and enjoying summer. Having been in my new role as Director of Special Education for two weeks now, I am even more excited than ever to have become a part of the Brunswick school community. Please allow me to introduce myself. My name is Jodi Hogsberg and my last name is... READ MORE >

Join us for our "Bus Rodeo" on August 10th Ever thought about driving a school bus but unsure if it is for you? Brunswick Central School District is holding a Bus Rodeo on Tuesday, August 10 from 12 p.m. to 4 p.m. in the District parking lot. INTERESTED IN DRIVING A BUS FOR TAMARAC? Then come on by on August 10! Interested drivers must be at least 21 years old... READ MORE >

Last year New York State waived the required annual physicals for sports participation due to the pandemic, but this year they are a REQUIREMENT for students to play sports. Per New York State guidelines: Students wanting to participate in athletics during the 2021-2022 school year must have an up-to-date physical to participate. Now is a good time to check and... READ MORE >

To the families of Tamarac Elementary School, I hope this update finds you well and enjoying this summer - it is a break that we have all needed. We've been busy trying to get our school "back to normal" for the start of the school year. We are still awaiting guidance on how we can open, but we are all hoping for a traditional look to the start of school. We will... READ MORE >

The New York State Public High School Athletic Association, Inc. (NYSPHSAA) announces its 2020-21 Scholar-Athlete School of Distinction and School of Excellence Award winners. The purpose of the School of Distinction and School of Excellence Awards are to unite varsity coaches in challenging their teams to achieve a statewide academic honor. This year, 64 schools... READ MORE >

AAP recommends all students older than 2 years and all school staff should wear face masks at school (unless medical or developmental conditions prohibit use). The AAP recommends universal masking in school at this time for the following reasons: A significant portion of the student population is not eligible for vaccination Protection of unvaccinated students... READ MORE >

A special meeting will be held this evening where the BOE will appoint the new director of special education, Jodi Hogsberg. Jodi Hogsberg is joining Brunswick as the Director of Special Education whose experience in education is vast and spans fifteen years. Jodi’s first eleven years were spent as a special education teacher developing and monitoring a variety... READ MORE >

To the families of Tamarac Elementary School, Greetings from the last day of school. We did it, made it, survived it, overcame it - the most challenging, different, difficult and memorable school year is a wrap. The smiles we saw, without masks, on our student's faces at both the kindergarten and 5th grade Moving Up ceremonies earlier this week said it all - we... READ MORE >

Due to the 5th Grade Moving Up Ceremony being outside this year, they were not able to share their annual slideshow. We are happy to share with you their slideshow in which each 5th Grade student shares their favorite memory from elementary school. Enjoy! READ MORE >

To the families of Tamarac Elementary School, I hope you are enjoying this great day. It was a perfect day for our first outdoor Moving Up Ceremony, with our kindergarten students having a wonderful event this morning. It was such a nice ceremony, made better by the fact that for the first day all year, we could see the children's smiling faces, as masks were... READ MORE >

Dear Secondary School Families: Happy Friday! Thank you for all of your patience, understanding and support this year. We know this year was far from perfect, but we worked together and put our best foot forward; there were many “lessons learned” for us all. In less than a week the class of 2021 will walk across the stage and receive their diplomas. We are all... READ MORE >

Nine Tamarac High School student-athletes signed letters of intent today, Wednesday, June 16th at the Tamarac High School Football Field. The students who signed the letters, committing to play college baseball, basketball, football, soccer, softball, track, and wrestling are listed below along with the name of the college/university that they will be... READ MORE >

On Friday, our Sixth grade students participated in two different programs, sponsored by our Arts and Education program at Tamarac. Rona Leventhal provided our students with a theatrical and expressive storytelling experience in our LGI; while Trish Marki presented her Birds of Prey in the auditorium. Further details and photos can be found below. Thank you to... READ MORE >

To the families of Tamarac Elementary School, I hope this newsletter finds you well. The end of the school year will be here before we know it. We continue to plan for the end of the year events, focusing on our moving up ceremonies for kindergarten and 5th grade. Due to the constraints about event size, these ceremonies are by invitation only, and these... READ MORE >

Learn about members of our Faculty and Staff each Friday with short interviews hosted by students in our National Honor Society! This week Mr. Burton, a high school Social Studies teacher in the secondary school, is interviewed by Liam McDonough (Class of 2021). .video { position: relative; padding-bottom: 75%; // This is the aspect... READ MORE >

Dear Secondary School Families: Happy Friday! I hope everyone had a great week! Congratulations to the twenty-two newest National Honor Society inductees from the class of 2022! We are very proud of their many accomplishments through their first three years of high school. These students have persevered and overcome tremendous challenges. We look forward to... READ MORE >

Yesterday, June 9, 2021, Tamarac held their annual National Honor Society Induction Ceremony in the auditorium. The Senior students announced the names of the Junior students who were inducted, but due to not having a ceremony last year, the Senior students were also inducted. Congratulations to our 2021 NHS Inductees Senior StudentsJunior StudentsVanessa... READ MORE >

The Office of Congressman Antonio Delgado is pleased to announce the launch of a new summer reading program entitled Antonio’s Summer Superstars. Antonio’s Summer Superstars is an exciting new program for elementary students in New York’s 19th Congressional District for the 2021 summer intended to develop family ties and reading skills, both of which are... READ MORE >

To the families of Tamarac Elementary School, Happy June! The end of the school year is around the corner and we are working hard to make it a memorable one for our students and their families. Moving Up ceremonies are being planned for kindergartners and 5th graders. We are planning an activity day for all grade levels on June 16th, thanks to the generosity of... READ MORE >

Dear Secondary School Families: Happy Friday! Fun fact, June is named after Juno, the queen of the Roman Gods. Perhaps it was the Roman God Juniper who is to blame for all the nastiness over the Memorial Day weekend. I really regret saying we needed the rain about a week ago! Thankfully, the weekend looks to be dry (but very hot). Please remember those water... READ MORE >

We are pleased to bring you the High School art work from Mrs. Sheffer and Mrs. Labshere's high school art students in our top slideshow presentation; along with the Middle School art work from Ms. Findlay's art students below. Tamarac is proud of our students diverse and colorful artistic talents - great work! READ MORE >

To the families of Tamarac Elementary School, I hope this update finds you well and getting ready for our extra-long weekend! This week has had us looking forward again to wrapping up this school year; to the planning for events that have traditionally helped bring the school year to a close. Kindergarten and 5th grade parents have been contacted about how we will... READ MORE >

Eleven Tamarac students participated in the virtual New York State School Music Association (NYSSMA) Solo Festival. These students prepared a video recorded solo on their instrument and submitted it for evaluation from a NYSSMA judge. Scores are in and the Tamarac students did a fantastic job! Listed below are the musicians and the scores they received. We would... READ MORE >

Good Afternoon Secondary School Families! I’m sure many of our families are gearing up for the long four day holiday weekend. The weather looks to be cooling off a bit; hopefully it stays dry for those of you traveling to camp. To the parents/guardians of our graduating seniors, thank you for being so understanding these past few weeks. The information you have... READ MORE >

To the families of Tamarac Elementary School, I hope this email finds you well. We are looking toward the end of this school year and all that this will bring. We have some firmed up plans now for the 5th grade Moving Up Ceremony, which will be sent home in Friday Folders. As with all things this year, these plans were developed with the best information we... READ MORE >

Learn about members of our Faculty and Staff each Friday with short interviews hosted by students in our National Honor Society! This week Ms. Blakeley, a Business Teacher in the Secondary school, is interviewed by Kendall Lapham (Class of 2021). READ MORE >

Brunswick CSD Cafeteria Spotlight 2021 We are so fortunate to have 2 fantastic cooks at Brunswick Central School District. Stacy Meres runs the Elementary kitchen & Carrie Brundige oversees the MS/HS kitchen. This pandemic school year has been full of challenges for all school cafeterias. Fortunately, we have staff that have risen to the challenges. At the... READ MORE >

Dear Secondary School Families: Happy Friday! It’s been a very busy few days filled with a lot of really great happenings in the Secondary School. In fact, I would say this week has felt more “normal” than any other week this entire school year. Last Friday evening our seniors got to experience a very memorable prom. The students certainly dressed the part - it... READ MORE >

The Capital District Counseling Association’s College Caravan came to Tamarac this morning. The mini college fair was held outside and juniors were invited to attend in small groups during the morning. This fair is always a great opportunity to speak to different college representatives and learn more about the colleges and their application processes. The... READ MORE >

To the families of Tamarac Elementary School, I hope this update finds you well. Today's nice weather has a number of the classroom's having lunch outside and enjoying an extended recess - sounds kind of nice, doesn't it. We are wrapping up our second round of New York State testing this week, with the math testing for grades 3, 4 and 5 concluding. We have... READ MORE >

Dear Secondary School Families: I hope you are well and enjoying the sunshine! It looks like we are in for a great stretch of weather. Our seniors and some of the juniors who are attending the prom later should have a perfect evening for the event. This year an incredible amount of time and planning went into organizing a fun and safe event for our seniors. A... READ MORE >

Learn about members of our Faculty and Staff each Friday with short interviews hosted by students in our National Honor Society! This week Mr. Welkley, a Science Teacher in the Secondary school, is interviewed by Paige Maxwell (Class of 2021). READ MORE >

To the families of Tamarac Elementary School, I hope this message finds you well. As we get closer to the end of this school year, our attention is turning further to events that we have always associated with closure - proms, final exams, moving up events, and graduation to name a few. As we share a campus, some faculty and many families, it's hard not to think... READ MORE >

Dear Secondary School Families: Happy Friday! It’s been a very busy teacher appreciation week here at the Secondary School. Thank you to the PTSA and community for helping us to recognize our teachers for everything they do for students! Student achievement is one of the many ways that we can see the difference our wonderful teachers make. I am excited to share... READ MORE >

The National Honor Society hosted their annual Next Step Day this year on Wednesday, May 5th. Every year Senior students are invited to wear attire that reflects their "Next Steps". That could be a t-shirt showing off their college choice, a sweatshirt reflecting a future employer, etc. National Honor Society also asks faculty and staff to wear attire that shows... READ MORE >

Mrs. Willimott and Ms. Casey's 4th Grade class created Natural Disaster News Reports as a Performance-Based Assessment to their unit in ReadyGen. Students worked together, researched a natural disaster and created a script for their report. We then used a green screen and recorded their news segments. Here is a video of one performance and screen shots of the others! READ MORE >

Last month, Tamarac Secondary School students participated in a Songwriting Workshop with Tamarac Alumni Jacob Shipley. All of the students who participated have been working on writing their own music and brought a song they are currently working on to Jacob for advice. The students had a wonderful experience with Jacob and we are so grateful to him for taking the... READ MORE >

To the families of Tamarac Elementary School, I hope this email all of you well. Things are moving right along here at Tamarac. We have just wrapped our first set of New York State testing, the English Language Arts tests for grades 3, 4 and 5 - everything went very smoothly. Most of the students completed their assessment in about an hour; a few took longer but... READ MORE >

Learn about members of our Faculty and Staff each Friday with short interviews hosted by students in our National Honor Society! This week Mr. Luzinas, a Math Teacher in the Secondary school, is interviewed by Jackson Domurad (Class of 2021). READ MORE >

Dear Secondary School Families: Happy Friday! With April coming to a soggy close I am crossing my fingers for May to be a little more seasonable. Hopefully you had a chance to hear Dr. Maloney’s message to the community on Wednesday evening. In case you missed it, I will reiterate one of the major themes - our students and their families have a lot of “normal”... READ MORE >

Learn about members of our Faculty and Staff each Friday with short interviews hosted by students in our National Honor Society! This week Ms. Petersen, Secretary to Special Education/Registrar & Secretary to the Athletic Director, is interviewed by Jessica Heinrichs (Class of 2021). READ MORE >

To the families of Tamarac Elementary School, I hope this message finds you well. This week has flown by - I looked up and it was Friday afternoon. We have been busy looking into how the rest of this school year will shape up, especially for end of the year events that are such a part of our school and its culture. As much as we would like a traditional end of... READ MORE >

Dear Secondary School Families: Happy Friday! The month of April is really flying by. Only one week to go before we are talking about tulips, Cinco de Mayo, Mothers Day, Memorial Day and all things May. This week our middle school students completed Part I of their NYS English Language Arts assessment. We had strong participation including from our fully remote... READ MORE >

Learn about members of our Faculty and Staff each Friday with short interviews hosted by students in our National Honor Society! This week Mr. Price, a Music Teacher in the Secondary School, is interviewed by Marissa Gosselin (Class of 2021). READ MORE >

Shay Kerwin is currently a junior at Tamarac High School. He is a member of National Honor Society and the Varsity Basketball team. Shay has been volunteering with the American Heart Association since 2012. Over the years, Shay has participated in various events with the organization and has been a Top Walker for the annual Heart Walk nearly every year. Since Shay... READ MORE >

On Wednesday, April 14th, award winning singer/songwriter Jared Campbell "visited" Tamarac Elementary School for a virtual assembly. Jared's assemblies are about the "Power of Music" with songs he’s written about important elements on how to live your life with purpose. His message focuses on overcoming obstacles, anti-bullying, respect, leadership and having an... READ MORE >

As featured in this week's eNews Update from Mr. Rizzo (and since we missed last week for Spring Recess) we are doubling up on our Faculty Facts Friday! Learn about members of our Faculty and Staff each Friday with short interviews hosted by students in our National Honor Society! This week Mrs. Bishop, a high school Social Studies teacher in the secondary school,... READ MORE >

To the families of Tamarac Elementary School, I hope this letter finds you well. We are back in the swing of things after a delightful (at least weather-wise) April recess. We have now begun the fourth quarter with a return of a number of our students to in-person instruction, and report cards for 3rd quarter will be sent or mailed home today - look in backpacks... READ MORE >

Dear Secondary School Families: Happy Friday! I hope everyone had a relaxing and rejuvenating break. The Secondary building is closing out the third quarter and gearing up for a busy stretch run. We are excited to have so many students returning to hybrid/in-person for the spring; hearing from students that they are excited to be back brings me great confidence... READ MORE >

Learn about members of our Faculty and Staff each Friday with short interviews hosted by students in our National Honor Society! This week Mrs. Poupore, a high school counselor in the secondary school, is interviewed by Katelyn Stancliffe (Class of 2021). READ MORE >

While March may have come and gone, let's take a look at what some of our French students were involved with last month: "Manie Musicale" is a French song competition started four years ago by two Maine teachers: York Middle School French teacher Stephanie Carbonneau and Falmouth Middle School French teacher Michelle Fournier. The goal of "Manie Musicale" is to... READ MORE >

Ms. Furlong is getting ready for the Middle School Book Fair ! The Online Fair Scholastic Book Fair is open from April 12th - 30th. The In person visit schedule is below. The book fair will also be open during lunch and study hall for browsing. April 16th - 7th grade visitApril 23rd - 6th grade visitApril 27th - 8th grade visitApril 12 - 30 - Online shopping... READ MORE >

Dear Secondary School Families: Happy Friday! Happy Good Friday and happy Passover to those in our community who celebrate. We have arrived at the spring recess (woohoo!). Hopefully you had a good April Fools Day - I know the students and staff here had a little good spirited fun! What I am about to say might sound like a joke, but I promise it is not. Our newly... READ MORE >

To the families of Tamarac Elementary School, I hope this message finds you well and readying yourself for our April recess, as well as Easter and the end of Passover celebrations. I hope this upcoming week is a chance for our students to rest and recharge, and for families to have time to be together. When we return to school on April 12th, we will be jumping... READ MORE >

Learn about members of our Faculty and Staff each Friday with short interviews hosted by students in our National Honor Society! This week Mrs. Moore, a 5th grade teacher in the elementary school, is interviewed by Madison Wagner (Class of 2021). READ MORE >

Our Principal’s Advisory Committee had been working diligently with our high school counseling department to plan a virtual Alumni panel discussion for the junior and senior class. College and Career programming was one of the goals identified by the group in September. The Alumni Panel Presentation was held this morning, virtually and in the auditorium for... READ MORE >

Learn about members of our Faculty and Staff each Friday with short interviews hosted by students in our National Honor Society! This week Ms. Maloy, an Eighth Grade English Teacher in the Secondary School, is interviewed by Jordyn Sorel (Class of 2021). READ MORE >

Dear Secondary School Families: Happy Friday! Thank you to everyone who joined with our staff in support of “Purple Day” today. Spring recess is quickly approaching in another week. The first day of fishing season is also going to be here soon! From my conversations with students some of our students are also very excited about this. I am looking forward to... READ MORE >

To the families of Tamarac Elementary School, Greetings from the nicest day of the school year so far (I'm writing this on Thursday). We are getting close to the homestretch here - things are looking better for an end of the year that may allow us to hold some of the ceremonies and events that we have often had at the end of the school year. We will keep you... READ MORE >

If it was a traditional year, Ms. Rolston would have set up a day for the High School Student Senate group to go to Joseph's House, cook, and serve the residents. However, they had to think outside of the box and it was a success. Joseph's House is a homeless shelter in Troy. About 40 residents are fed 3 meals daily. The High School Student Senate members wanted... READ MORE >

Miss Carroll’s 10th grade Global History students recently created World War II projects in which they chose to take on a specific role. A wide range of projects were created as students explored different aspects of the war including significant battles, propaganda, the Holocaust and even the histories of their own family members. Students could also choose the... READ MORE >

Mrs. Gela's class show us their Happiness Challenge submissions. Nice work class! Our submission period has ended and we will randomly select a winner this evening for the SMILE prize basket. Thank you to all those who participated - it truly made us smile.P.S. - All of that sunshine sure does make us happy, too! READ MORE >

The International Day of Happiness is observed every year all over the world on March 20 to highlight the importance of happiness in the lives of people. We hope these Happiness Challenge submissions we received this week make you smile and happy! Ms. Farley's Class Ms. Seaver's Class Mrs. Tully's... READ MORE >

On Friday, March 19th our 6th grade students were able to take part in two virtual assemblies thanks to our Arts in Education program in our District. John Collins, also known as The Paper Airplane Guy and Jared Campbell engaged, educated and entertained our students during their assemblies. Take a peak at the information, photos and links below to learn more... READ MORE >

Rensselaer City School District's Arieonna Thomas and Brunswick Brittonkill Central School District's Destiny Brennan are seniors in Questar III's Heavy Equipment Operation & Maintenance program. Spectrum News stopped by to talk with Arieonna and Destiny about what they learn in our program and how the program sets them up for success in future careers.View video... READ MORE >

Learn about members of our Faculty and Staff each Friday with short interviews hosted by students in our National Honor Society! This week Mrs. Danckwerth, an English Teacher in the Secondary school, is interviewed by Samantha West (Class of 2021). .resp-container { position: relative; overflow: hidden; padding-top: 56.25%; ... READ MORE >

To the families of Tamarac Elementary School, I hope this email finds you well. Daylight savings time has made it a little rougher to get going in the morning, but I'm not complaining about evenings being lighter longer - it is truly the best sign spring is in sight. Please remember that next Wednesday, March 24th is a half-day at the elementary school for... READ MORE >

Dear Secondary School Families: Happy Friday! Saturday is the first official day of spring! As the days get a little warmer and the daylight hours longer, we continue to forge ahead planning for the end of this school year. Our immediate focus is re-engaging our most at-risk learners with school and getting them back into the building. A very important reminder... READ MORE >

We are so pleased to tell you about our after school offering for students, staff and coaches starting today in the secondary school.Bengal Bistro To Go offers a quick and easy meal pick up for students who may be headed home, to a study group, to practice or a game. Place an order with Bengal Bistro To Go and rest assured your student will have a healthy meal.... READ MORE >

Our entire District celebrated St. Patrick's Day today, whether they wore green clothing, wore beaded necklaces or made leprechaun traps, it sure was festive in both buildings! Sit back, grab a bowl of Lucky Charms and enjoy this video of our students and staff. You'd think we would have captured at least one leprechaun with all of those creative traps! Maybe... READ MORE >

"Spring will come and so will happiness. Hold on. Life will get warmer." - Anita Krizzan Our elementary students enjoyed a lot of the fresh air this week. Take a look at Mrs. Bonesteel and Mrs. Motzer's class on the playground and some Kindergarteners welcoming the weekend with outdoor library! READ MORE >

To the families of Tamarac Elementary School, I hope you've enjoyed the taste of spring this week - it seems very overdue. It certainly has been a hit with the students, as outdoor recess is making everyone happy (and little muddy!) We have modified some grade reporting dates so that 3rd quarter report cards will be sent home the week of April 12th. The 4th... READ MORE >

Dear Secondary School Families: Happy Friday! With the recent splash of sunshine and mild temperatures, I think it’s safe to say that spring is in the air. If you are a snow lover, the good news is that we live in upstate New York - old man winter is more than capable of returning without much notice. I saved a photo of my front lawn taken on May 10, 2020; I was... READ MORE >

Mrs. Kane's students sent in some pretty amazing 'Happy Challenge' submissions! Take a look at their thought bubbles of what makes them happy. Although they are wearing masks, you can still see their wonderful smiles! Nice work, class! *Reminder - we are still taking submissions for the Happy Challenge until March 22nd! Contest details... READ MORE >

Claire from Mrs. Motzer's Kindergarten class recites the Pledge of Allegiance on this mornings broadcast of News 10 ABC's morning news. Great job, Claire!NEWS10 ABC’s Pledge of Allegiance features schools and children around the Capital Region. The pledge airs at 6 a.m. and 7 a.m. on NEWS10 ABC in the Morning every weekday. Send News 10 your Pledge of Allegiance... READ MORE >

The NYSATA Legislative Exhibit is the flagship event for Youth Art Month and NYSATA's largest public display of student artwork in a government building. The exhibit is co-sponsored by New York State United Teachers (NYSUT). Founded in 1990, this student art exhibit is held in the Legislative Office Building in Albany each Spring, providing an exciting opportunity... READ MORE >

Dear Secondary School Families: Happy Friday! I hope this update finds you well. We’ve had another very positive week here at Tamarac Secondary School. Interim reports for the third marking period will be available around noon today. Please review and do not hesitate to let us know if you have any questions. Your support is truly appreciated! A reminder to our... READ MORE >

To the families of Tamarac Elementary School, I hope this email finds you well. We've entered March, which is notoriously the longest month of the school year, although after all we've gone through the last year, maybe we shouldn't complain. Still send in the boots, snow pants and winter gear as we go through winter's last gasp, as indoor recess is never popular... READ MORE >

Mrs. Allin's 3rd grade class finished a country project where each student researched a country of their choice, created a google slides presentation, and made an authentic recipe from their country. The class put together a class cookbook that was generously printed by our PTSA. Some delicious examples are Egyptian Koshari, Bo Luc Lac from Vietnam, Spanish Paella,... READ MORE >

The high school cafeteria is doing a mini internship with Senior Steven Burdick who is in the Questar Culinary program. He works 3 hours weekly with our high school cafeteria cook Carrie Brundige. Steven's teaching assistant Greg Kerwath is also instrumental in helping Steven and does a wonderful job along with Carrie. Steven does a variety of food service tasks... READ MORE >

CONTEST TIME! Our last Kindness Pizza contest was such a huge success, we would love to have another contest for all of our Tamarac students! March 6th is National Dentist Day and March 20th is National Happy Day. What better way to celebrate by telling us what makes you HAPPY and what makes you SMILE! Here's what you need to do: Print out the supplied thought... READ MORE >

Read Across America is the nation’s largest celebration of reading. This year-round program focuses on motivating children and teens to read through events, partnerships, and reading resources that are about everyone, for everyone. Readers who feel included, recognized, and a part of the world are engaged readers.Below are photos from the 4th grade remote learning... READ MORE >

What are you an expert at?! That was the question Mrs. King posed to Ms. Farley's 2nd grade class. The idea was to get students up and presenting (teaching public speaking skills at a young age is never a bad thing!). Students chose topics they felt they were experts at and presented them to their peers. Some students used videos and photos, too! Nice job, experts! READ MORE >

The Capital District Early Childhood and School Age Family and Community Engagement (FACE) Centers are pleased to Share the Following Learning Opportunities for Families and Community Partners in March through April.Building Your Child's Reading Skills at HomeWednesday, March 3rd @ 6:00PM - 7:30PMJoin us to learn strategies that any family can use to support early... READ MORE >

To the families of Tamarac Elementary School, I hope this email finds you well. I spend a lot of time looking out the window of my office, hoping for warmer days and cooler nights - I've tapped my maple trees in hopes of getting enough sap for at least a gallon of syrup. It is one thing I look forward to in March. As we come back after our February recess, I just... READ MORE >

To the Tamarac Elementary School Community, About 10:45 a.m. this morning, we had a transformer burn out in a heating unit in Mrs. Tully's 4th grade classroom. The transformer did smoke, and there was a strong smell from the burnt unit, but there were no other issues in the classroom. There was no fire. Mrs. Tully's class has been relocated to another... READ MORE >

Dear Secondary School Families: Happy Friday Tamarac! I hope this update finds you healthy and ready for the final weekend of February. I remember learning in elementary school that March supposedly comes in like a lion and goes out like a lamb. I’m hoping this March is content being more of a lamb in all aspects, especially after the curveball that March 2020... READ MORE >

Today, Tamarac Elementary School students (both in-person and remote) celebrated 100 days of school! Not only that, the 5th grade class celebrated 1,000 days of school since their first day of Kindergarten. Take a look at all the fun and creativity our elementary students (and teachers!) had today!Today, in Mrs. Roddy and Mrs. Hoffman's class (Camp H and R), we... READ MORE >

Dear parent/caregiver of a Tamarac Bengal athlete:As you know Rensselaer Co Gave permission for Districts to begin high risk sports pending permission from the District's medical Director. Our medical director gave permission under the conditions of COVID testing given the health and safety concern for students, and the inter-community aspect of interscholastic... READ MORE >

To the families of Tamarac Elementary School, I hope this letter finds you well, and prepared for Valentine's Day. I know that Valentine's Day is all the buzz around our school now, in light of not being able to have parties at Halloween and Christmas. I'm sure every pajama-clad elementary school student will be bouncing out of the building at dismissal today,... READ MORE >

Dear Secondary School Families: Happy Friday Tamarac! We have arrived at the winter recess; a week of well earned rest! The ongoing partnership between home and school is key to student achievement. With hybrid and remote learning, there is a much greater weight on families to maintain structure and healthy routines at home which promote wellness and academic... READ MORE >

By now, you are probably craving some pizza! We sure are! We continue with more submissions for our Kindness Pizza Project. These students really thought out of the [pizza] box and used ingredients such as creativity, thoughtfulness and imagination. We couldn't be prouder of our students and their amazing creations. Take a look at these photos from Mrs.... READ MORE >

In Mrs. Tybush's art class, Mrs. Dongelewic's students created a work of art in the style of folk artist Heather Galler. When their cup of cocoa project was finished, they got a special treat of cocoa to enjoy! Heather Galler is the mother of a 3-year-old son and 4 dogs, and a well known, award winning, professional NY artist. For more than 23 years,... READ MORE >

To the families of Tamarac Elementary School, I hope this letter finds you well. We've entered February with an increase in student attendance despite the gloomy weather, so it appears that many of the safety measures and precautions we have insisted upon are paying off. Many of our faculty and staff have received one, if not both, of their COVID-19 vaccines.... READ MORE >

Dear Secondary School Families: Happy Superbowl weekend! If you are not a Chiefs or Tom Brady fan (I guess the second part is not technically a team) and you won’t be watching the game, I hope you get outside and enjoy the sunshine and moderating temperatures. I was raised in a Big Blue household with three brothers who were passionate about sports. Hopefully we... READ MORE >

Students in Miss Carroll's Global History II course participated in several virtual reality simulations about World War I yesterday. The students learned about different technologies of the war and what life was like for soldiers of the Central Powers and Allies fighting in the trenches! *All of the viewfinders used for the simulation were thoroughly sanitized... READ MORE >

As we wrap up National School Counseling Week, we would like to recognize our second high school counselor, Mrs. Paige Collins. Here are some facts Mrs. Collins shared with us:I grew up in Coxsackie, NY. I went to Siena College for my BS of Political Science and The Sage Colleges for my MS in Organization Management and MS in Professional School Counseling. I... READ MORE >

As we celebrate National School Counseling Week, we would like to recognize our middle school counselor, Mrs. Kari Dowling-Ryan. Here are some facts Mrs. Ryan shared with us:Bachelors in Elementary Education and Psychology - Keene State College, Keene, NHMasters in School Counseling - The College of St. RoseGrew up in Hoosick Falls - graduated from Hoosick Falls... READ MORE >

The staff is working hard to make The 2021 Tamarac High School Yearbook as unique as this school year. For the first time, the yearbook will cover the full school year! The due date for photo submission and yearbook completion is the end of June so it will include all activities through (fingers crossed) graduation! Order your copy for $59 (plus tax) - the price... READ MORE >

As we celebrate National School Counseling Week, we would like to recognize one of our high school counselors, Mrs. Patricia Poupore. Here are some facts Mrs. Poupore shared with us: I grew up in Scotia (graduated from Scotia-Glenville High School) College: Elmira College (Bachelor's Degree in Human Services) Grad School: Lesley University (Masters Degree... READ MORE >

Dear Secondary School Families: Will he or won’t he see his shadow? This is the age old question as February 2 approaches on Tuesday. If you are buying what Punxsutawney Phil is selling, then I am rooting for him to not see his shadow. At times, lack of traditional social opportunities for both students and adults can make it feel like we are Bill Murray in the... READ MORE >

Take a peek at Mrs. Bailey's and Mrs. Wyanski's class as they practice their sight words using sidewalk chalk and writing upside down on the bottom of their desks! Creativity at its finest! READ MORE >

Important update from the school health officesNYS has updated the school physical form. Beginning 1/31/2021 schools cannot accept the health exam if it is not on the required form or an electronic health record equivalent from the providers office. Forms have been updated on the school website. Just a reminder all students entering Pre-K, K, and grades 1, 3, 5, 7,... READ MORE >

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There is nothing like getting students excited to MOVE and LEARN. Ms. Cavotta's class can be seen here getting some exercise in and reciting their site words - all while doing some popular dance moves from video game Fortnite! Nice moves, class! Want in on the fun? Search 'Sight Word Fortnite' on YouTube for videos to do with your student! READ MORE >

We are halfway through the school year. We love to be able to give you a glimpse of our classes, whether they be academic, special or extracurricular. Here we have photos from Coach Pryde's gym class at the elementary school. Nice job students - staying active, socially distant and having fun!Feel free to comment and share pictures on Facebook and Twitter with... READ MORE >

To the families of Tamarac Elementary School, I hope this letter finds you well and warm. Sounds like we are approaching the coldest weather of the season thus far. Hopefully, this will not have a negative effect on the health of our students, their families or our staff. We are seeing positive signs related to COVID-19 here in our building; one of the biggest is... READ MORE >

Dear Secondary School Families: “She says, we’ve got to hold on to what we’ve got It doesn’t make a difference if we make it or not We’ve got each other and that’s a lot for love We’ll give it a shot Woah, we’re halfway there Woah, livin’ on a prayer Take my hand, we’ll make it I swear Woah, livin’ on a prayer” So, I wanted to mix things up a little bit... READ MORE >

Brunswick (Brittonkill) Central School District 2021-2022 Kindergarten Are you the parent of a child who will be eligible to attend kindergarten at Tamarac Elementary School next year? The Brunswick (Brittonkill) Central School District is currently updating census information for those children residing in the district who will be eligible for Kindergarten for... READ MORE >

Providing Public Notice of Inspections In accordance with Education Law, Section 807-a 5 (b) and (c), within 20 days after the report is filed with the State Education Department, the school authorities shall cause public notice of the filing of the report to be given, substantially, in the following form: “Notice is hereby given that the annual inspection for... READ MORE >

It was a beautiful morning to be reminded of all that we are proud of and thankful for. Mid the rolling hills of Brunswick, with the sky so blue; There stands our honored Alma Mater, stirring sight to view. For strength and knowledge gained from thee, our loyal banners fly; We proudly raise the Red and White, all praise to Tam'rac High ... READ MORE >

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Mrs. Tully's students are shown here having a nice relaxed math class. Students worked on double digit multiplication and did some individual math practice. Team Tully sure knows how to tie in learning with fun and creativity! READ MORE >

To the families of Tamarac Elementary School, I hope this letter finds you all well and healthy, especially healthy, at this time. The challenges of teaching through this pandemic are dominating our thoughts here. Our biggest goal is to keep our building open for in-person instruction; it is the way we want to be teaching. Staying open, though, depends on everyone... READ MORE >

Dear Secondary School Families: Happy Friday! The midpoint of January is here. We’ve been slogging through and the second marking period is nearing its conclusion in a week. Remote and hybrid learning presents enormous challenges for some students, particularly in regards to attendance and achievement. We need your continued support at home to overcome these... READ MORE >

To the families of Tamarac Elementary School, I hope this letter finds you well as we begin 2021. It's great to have the kids back in the building for our in-person instruction, and it heartening to see our remote instruction continue to go forward smoothly. We continue to be vigilant about our COVID safety in the building, and have been reinforcing our standards... READ MORE >

Dear Secondary School Families: Happy New Year! I hope you had a great holiday recess and 2021 is off to a healthy and happy start. I find it’s nice to know that we gain a little bit more daylight each day as we move through January and into the latter half of winter. Hopefully you already saw the update that went out earlier in the week regarding options for... READ MORE >

8th grade students stepped back in time today as part of Ms. Maloy's English class with "Outsiders Day." After reading the classic novel The Outsiders by S.E. Hinton, students celebrated the story while dressed in character as “Greasers” or “Socs.” They participated in games and activities related to the novel, as well as watched the famous 1983 film version of the... READ MORE >

With the start of the New Year, we wanted to remind you of the 2020/2021 Free Meal Program available through Food Services. Pictured above are the contents a family ordered for two children for five days - breakfast and lunch. Portions come frozen and pre-packaged. Simply order your meals - no application required - no questions asked. All students qualify... READ MORE >

January 5, 2021 Brunswick CSD Community, Today the District was informed by the Rensselaer County Department of Health of one new positive case of the COVID-19 virus involving an elementary student in fifth grade. The last date the student was in school was January 4, 2021. Contact tracing has already taken place and students that require quarantine have been... READ MORE >

January 4, 2021 Brunswick CSD Community, Today the District was notified that a student in grade six at Tamarac Middle School has tested positive for the COVID-19 virus. Due to the timing of our holiday recess, this case does not require school-based contact tracing due to the last time the student was in the building. In addition to this case, we wanted to... READ MORE >

January 3, 2021 Brunswick CSD Community, Today the District was informed that a third grade student has tested positive for COVID-19. Based on the student’s positive test date, lack of symptoms and their last day in the building, Rensselaer County Department of Health advised the district that no contact tracing is necessary. Anyone with questions and/or who... READ MORE >

January 3, 2021 Brunswick CSD Community, With the holiday recess coming to an end, we want to let our community know that as of this communication, our plan is to have our students return to in-person learning on Monday, January 4, with grades K-6 being fully in-person and grades 7-12 in a hybrid format. [Tomorrow is a D day, with the red cohort in the secondary... READ MORE >

December 31, 2020 Brunswick CSD Community, Today the District was notified that a student in second grade and an employee in the Secondary School have tested positive for the COVID-19 virus. These individuals were last in the buildings on December 16th. These cases do not require school-based contact tracing due to the last time the individuals were in the... READ MORE >

December 29, 2020 Brunswick CSD Community, Today the District was notified that a student in grade eight at Tamarac Middle School has tested positive for the COVID-19 virus. This case does not require school-based contact tracing due to the last time the individual was in the building. Anyone with questions and/or who needs to report a COVID-19 related health... READ MORE >

December 27, 2020 Brunswick CSD Community, Today the District was notified that a faculty member at Tamarac Middle School has tested positive for the COVID-19 virus. This case does not require school-based contact tracing due to the last time the individual was in the building. Anyone with questions and/or who needs to report a COVID-19 related health issue... READ MORE >

December 26, 2020 Brunswick CSD Community, Today the district was informed of one new positive case of the COVID-19 virus involving an 11th grade student. The student was last in the building on December 15th. Based on the student’s positive test date, lack of symptoms and their last day in school, Rensselaer County Department of Health advised the district that... READ MORE >

December 26, 2020 Brunswick CSD Community, Today the District was informed of one new positive case of the COVID-19 virus involving a kindergarten student. Based on the students positive test date, lack of symptoms and their last day in the building, Rensselaer County Department of Health advised the district that no contact tracing is necessary. While we... READ MORE >

Brunswick CSD Community, Today the district was informed of one new positive case of the COVID-19 virus involving an 11th grade student. The student was last in the building on December 15th. Based on the student’s positive test date, lack of symptoms and their last day in the building, Rensselaer County Department of Health advised the district that no contact... READ MORE >

Brunswick CSD Community, Today the district was informed of one new positive case of the COVID-19 virus involving a 1st grade student. The student was last in the building on December 16th. Based on the student’s positive test date, lack of symptoms and their last day in the building, Rensselaer County Department of Health advised the district that no contact... READ MORE >

December 23, 2020 Brunswick CSD Community, Today the District was informed of one new positive case of the COVID-19 virus involving a 5th grade student. The student was last in the building on December 15th. This case also includes a presumptive positive of a high school sibling. Based on the student’s positive test date, lack of symptoms and their last day in... READ MORE >

To the families of Tamarac Elementary School, I hope this email finds you well and probably helping your child with remote instruction - my youngest is in quarantine this week and I've been working with her during her remote instruction. This is giving me a sense of how challenging this can be, yet also informative. Spending time in your child's classroom does... READ MORE >

At a time of year when we are accustomed to packed auditoriums and cookie platters, we hope that this video will put you in the holiday spirit. Featuring the the talented students of the 6th Grade Chorus, 7/8th Grade Chorus, HS Band, HS Jazz Band, HS Chorus, and the Choralaires. Please consider supporting the Brittonkill Friends of Music. The link to this year's... READ MORE >

The Tamarac Music Department presents another song in the virtual concert. Enjoy! READ MORE >

The LifeSkills class along with the Tamarac HS Choralaires collaborated on the song “Silent Night” to combine singing and sign language. Special thanks go out to Mrs. Michelle Ring, speech-language pathologist, for her wonderful idea for the project and coordinating the sign language and video recording, Ms. Marsh, Mrs. Gliosco and Mrs. Hansen for their help and... READ MORE >

Dear Secondary School Families: I hope you are enjoying your Sunday! I appreciate your patience and understanding as we pivot to fully remote instruction for Monday, Tuesday and a half day of instruction on Wednesday. Our Secondary staff is prepared and I am very confident that your child will receive the quality education they deserve as we take a short detour... READ MORE >

December 19, 2020 Brunswick CSD Community, I am writing to inform you that I have made a decision to pivot our District students, K-12, to fully remote for this short week before the holidays. I'm sure this decision will not be popular, but I can assure you that these important decisions are not made lightly. In weighing out the pros and cons of keeping in... READ MORE >

December 19, 2020 Brunswick CSD Community, Today the district was informed by the Rensselaer County Department of Health of one new positive case of the COVID-19 virus involving an elementary student in fifth grade. The last date the student was in school was December 14,2020. Contact tracing has already taken place and students that require quarantine have... READ MORE >

December 18, 2020 Brunswick CSD Community, Today the District was informed of one new positive case of the COVID-19 virus involving one faculty member in our district. This faculty member was last in the building on December 16, 2020. The district has been in contact with the Rensselaer County Department of Health, which takes the lead on determining contact... READ MORE >

Dear Secondary School Families: I hope you are well and had the opportunity to clear up all the snow after the big storm! While our O&M staff continues its hard work here, students get a long weekend to close their chromebooks, rest, and recharge. It brings me great pleasure knowing that we have reached the doorstep of the holiday break - a significant milestone... READ MORE >

We are all missing our Winter Concerts this week! Here is another Virtual Concert performance from the Music Department. The 7th and 8th Grade Chorus performing "That's Christmas to Me". A huge thank you to Mr. Siegenthaler for putting this video together! Enjoy! READ MORE >

Good Evening, I hope everyone is safe and cleaned up after the big storm. The district will be operating on a two hour delay schedule on Friday, December 17. Attached you will find the bell schedule for the Secondary School with homeroom/period 1 will begin at 9:30 am. Fully remote students should email lperfetti@brunswickcsd.org between 9:30 -9:45. All students... READ MORE >

December 15, 2020 Brunswick CSD Community, This evening the District was informed of one new positive case of the COVID-19 virus involving a teacher in the elementary school. The teacher was last in the building on December 14th. The District has been in contact with the Rensselaer County Department of Health, which takes the lead on determining contact... READ MORE >

In lieu of our winter concerts, the Tamarac music department is recording virtual concert performances. Annually, as a tradition Mrs. Kolakowski has had The Choralaires sing “Have Yourself a Merry Little Christmas” and invite alumni to come and sing with the current members. Mrs. Kolakowski reached out to over 40 alumni and asked them to submit videos. Twenty-eight... READ MORE >

This week Ms. Allin's class wrote Christmas letters for soldiers currently stationed in Saudi Arabia. Third grade student Harleigh’s family is participating in the Adopt A Soldier program, and the letters will be included in a box of holiday cheer being mailed to the soldiers. Students wrote about their favorite Christmas songs and movies, told holiday jokes, and... READ MORE >

Today our 6th grade students participated in an assembly with motivational speaker, Mr. Charles Smith. Mr. Smith presented programs to students on “Mind, Body and Spirit’ and ”Ninja Workshop!” These entertaining and educational presentations focused on the development of the mind, body, and spirit for all around success. Mr. Smith also shared how he set a goal of... READ MORE >

Dear Brunswick CSD Families: This morning Governor Cuomo outlined changes to the zone designation metrics and Brunswick Brittonkill Central School District aims to be compliant with the Governor's directives. Our goal this year is to stay open for in-person instruction, and we want to be prepared to take the necessary steps to ensure that can happen. Although we... READ MORE >

To the families of Tamarac Elementary School, I hope this update finds you well and well into your plans for the holiday season. Happy Chanukah to all who celebrate. Although this season will be different for most of us, we will still try to keep some excitement in their lives. We do not have any building-wide plans for the holidays, but classroom teachers may... READ MORE >

December 11, 2020 Brunswick CSD Community, Today the District was informed that one middle school student has tested positive for COVID-19. This student is fully remote and has not been in the buildings or on campus. The Department of Health has determined there was no district exposure and therefore no additional contact tracing or quarantining is necessary.... READ MORE >

NYSPHSAA Announces the Cancellation of All Winter State Championships; High-Risk Sports Postponed Until Authorization is Provided New York State Public News Announcement from the High School Athletic Association The New York State Public High School Athletic Association (NYSPHSAA) announces the cancellation of all 2021 Winter State Championships and the... READ MORE >

Dear Secondary School Families: Happy Friday! We have arrived at the interim point of the second marking period - only a week and a half remain until the holiday recess. The month of December is always a very busy time of the year for everyone. Please remember to take a few minutes to review your child’s progress when the parent portal opens (at noon) on Friday,... READ MORE >

In times like these we often have to think out of the box. That was no problem for Mrs. Gilcrest and her 'Hallway Book Exchange' in the elementary school. Not only does this give an opportunity for our students to browse current library inventory, it builds a bond between librarian and student and triggers meaningful conversation.We recently asked Mrs. Gilcrest... READ MORE >

Tyler Nemjo from Tamarac High School signed his letter of intent on Wednesday, December 9th at Tamarac. Tyler has made an early commitment to further his athletic and academic career at Northeastern University in Boston Massachusetts for soccer. Tyler started his sports career locally at age 6 as a player for Brunswick YouthSoccer Program, Brunswick Little League... READ MORE >

Please join us in celebrating Inclusive Schools Week , December 7-11, 2020.This annual event was created to celebrate the progress schools have madetoward providing a quality education for our increasingly diverse studentpopulation and those students marginalized due to disability, gender, socio-economics status, cultural heritage, language preference and other... READ MORE >

Ms. Farley's class has been working hard to fill their “Compliment Jar”. Every time they receive a compliment from another teacher or staff member, or the entire class is showing they are engaged and participating, they get a cotton ball. The class had filled their jar for the first time, and earned a special celebration! On Friday, Ms. Farley's class got to have a... READ MORE >

To the families of Tamarac Elementary School, Happy December! We've entered the best month of the year (according to my youngest child whose belief in Santa has never been greater) as well as one of our most hectic and stressful, so I hope this letter finds you well. We begin this month with the retirement of Ms. Susan Turner, who has taught physical education... READ MORE >

Can you guess what these 2nd graders are learning? They are engaged in an author study of Chris Van Allsburg! You may recognize this author from books such as Jumanji and The Polar Express but Mrs. King exposed these young readers to other books in the collection. When you can't go to the library, the library comes to you! P.S. - The Upper Hudson Library... READ MORE >

Dear Secondary School Families: Happy Friday - I hope this update finds you well! We are through the first week of December and focused on the holiday stretch. The roller coaster ride that is the year 2020 is winding down - lots of unexpected twists and turns, but as parents and educators we are constantly learning and improving. Flexibility, strong communication... READ MORE >

Our team leaders in grade 6 through 9 have been working hard to construct and nominate secondary school students for our newly created awards. Below you will find the recipients of our quarterly awards - Congratulations! READ MORE >

December 2, 2020 Brunswick CSD Community, Today the District was informed by the Rensselaer County Department of Health of one new positive case of the COVID-19 virus involving a member of our staff. The last date the employee was on campus was November 24, 2020. Based on the employees positive test dates, lack of symptoms and their last day in the buildings,... READ MORE >

Antonio Delgado recently announced the return of Congressman Delgado’s Holiday Cards for Heroes program for the 2020 holiday season. 19th Congressional District residents are invited to create holiday cards for active duty service members and health care workers. Congressman Delgado’s office will share the holiday greetings with local heroes who have worked hard... READ MORE >

December 1, 2020 Brunswick CSD Community, Today the District was informed by the Rensselaer County Department of Health of one new positive case of the COVID-19 virus involving a bus driver. The last date the driver was on campus was November 24, 2020. Contact tracing has already taken place and students that require quarantine are being sent home. If you... READ MORE >

Dear Parents & Guardians: If a "hybrid" student is not present in school on their cohort day, that student will be marked absent for NYS mandated daily attendance for the day. In order to accurately track attendance accurately, it is essential students attend in person on their scheduled day or be switched to remote learning until the open enrollment period.... READ MORE >

November 29, 2020 Brunswick CSD Community, Today the District was informed of two new positive cases of the COVID-19 virus involving two staff members in our district. The staff members were last in the building on November 18th. Based on the employees positive test dates, lack of symptoms and their last day in the buildings, Rensselaer County Department of... READ MORE >

November 28, 2020 Brunswick CSD Community, Today the District was informed of one new positive case of the COVID-19 virus involving a 1st grade student. The student was last in the building on November 18th. Based on the student’s positive test date, lack of symptoms and their last day in school, Rensselaer County Department of Health advised the district that... READ MORE >

November 28, 2020 Brunswick CSD Community, Today the District was informed by the Rensselaer Co DOH of one new positive case of the COVID-19 virus involving a 12th grade student. The student was last in the building on November 20th. Please be advised that there were no exposures at school. Based on the student’s positive test date and their last day in... READ MORE >

Ms. Rolston's High School Spanish Class shares what they are most thankful for this holiday season. READ MORE >

Congratulations to our High Honor and Honor Roll students for Quarter 1 in 6th, 7th and 8th grade. A printable version of this document can be found here. READ MORE >

In the spirit of Thanksgiving, Mrs. Gela's fourth grade remote students learned about the creator of the first parade balloons back in the 1920's then created a cityscape in Mrs. Tybush's art class showing the Macy's Thanksgiving Day parade. Even though the real parade will look a bit different from past years, these students' art work show amazing balloons being... READ MORE >

November 23, 2020 Brunswick CSD Community, Today the District was informed of three new positive cases of the COVID-19 virus involving students in first, second and fourth grade. The students were last in the building on November 19th and did not use District transportation. The District has been in contact with the Rensselaer County Department of Health, which... READ MORE >

The Brunswick Central School District held the National Junior Honor Society Induction Ceremony for the Class of 2025 on Monday, November 23, 2020 in the district auditorium. Families of the twenty-two new 8th grade inductees were invited to tune in virtually. Congratulations to the new inductees! READ MORE >

November 20, 2020 Dear Parents/Guardians: We take this opportunity to thank you for all you have done to date to stay safe and keep your children and families safe. Your hard work in keeping everyone healthy and safe have allowed us to keep schools open for in-person instruction. We are now entering a dangerous and uncertain time as the COVID-19 pandemic... READ MORE >

Students in Mrs. Kolakowski’s music class are learning about the drum set. They all took turns playing a drum solo during a recording of “Sweet Home Alabama”. Rock on!!! READ MORE >

To the families of Tamarac Elementary School, I hope this letter finds you well and planning for our upcoming Thanksgiving recess. This year's Thanksgiving may look and feel different than in years past, but we still have much to be thankful for. The simple fact that we, as a school, have been able to meet in-person for a majority of the school year so far has... READ MORE >

Dear Secondary School Families: Happy Friday! Thanksgiving is less than a week away and there is much to be grateful for. I am extremely thankful that our school remains a safe place for students to learn and engage with their teachers and peers. Keeping our doors open is how we will best ensure that every child receives the quality education they deserve. Please... READ MORE >

November 19, 2020 Brunswick CSD Community, Today the District was informed of one new positive case of the COVID-19 virus involving a 9th grade student. The student was last in the building on November 10th. Please be advised that there were no exposures at school and the student has not been in attendance for the past nine days. Based on the student’s... READ MORE >

We are so proud to show you the students in our Home Repairs class constructing a ballot box for the upcoming 2020 Capital Improvement Project vote. The vote will take place on December 8th, 2020 from 12 p.m. to 8 p.m. More information can be found on our website when you select Brunswick CSD -> Explore. READ MORE >

The Brunswick Central School District will be hosting the National Junior Honor Society Induction Ceremony for the Class of 2025 on Monday, November 23, 2020. The program will be offered live in a virtual format, beginning at 9 AM. We invite all community members, including the families of the twenty-two new 8th grade inductees to participate in this joyous... READ MORE >

Many of you probably remember this is the time of year we ask our Tamarac community to write letters to Santa for Luke Hoag for the Make a Wish Foundation. While we will not be helping Luke collect physical letters this year, there is still a way to help! Please see the message from Luke and his family below! “Many of you have asked about Luke’s Believe Campaign... READ MORE >

A great free resource is available with tutoring from RPI students! READ MORE >

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While Veterans Day may have come and gone this year, we can still take each and every day to honor those who have and continue to serve. Please watch as Mr. Onorato's class salutes our Veterans. READ MORE >

To the families of Tamarac Elementary School, I hope this email finds you all well and adjusting to our typical November weather after our recent stretch of beautiful weather. Please remember that we will be having outdoor recess and Physical Education classes as much as possible this school year, and to dress your child accordingly. We have had a number of... READ MORE >

Dear Secondary School Families: Happy Friday (the 13th) - I am not superstitious but we certainly don’t need anything else working against us in 2020! I hope everyone was able to take some time to honor our military heroes on Veterans Day. With quarter 2 underway, we are back in a good groove in both the middle school and high school. Students and staff are... READ MORE >

As we take today to reflect on those who served our country, Mrs. Hodgson's 1st grade students recently learned about Veterans Day. Their work turned out colorful and heartfelt. READ MORE >

The Tamarac High School Chorus created a virtual choir in lieu of the annual Senior Citizen Concert that happens around this time of year. The song is called "Blue Skies" and it is dedicated to the Senior Citizen's in our community. The Tamarac High School Chorus would like to remind everyone that there are always "Blue Skies" around the corner! This is the first... READ MORE >

The PSAT/NMSQT (Preliminary SAT/National Merit Scholarship Qualifying Test) will be administered at Tamarac High School on January 26th, 2021 at 7:30 a.m. All Juniors are eligible to take part in the examination. The PSAT/NMSQT serves as a preparatory exam for the SAT and as the test of entry for the National Merit Scholarship Competition. Registration will take... READ MORE >

To the families of Tamarac Elementary School, I hope you are all enjoying this gorgeous fall day. We will be getting the students outside as much as we can on days like today. We will also be trying to get the students outside as the temperatures go down, too, so please make sure that your child is dressed to spend time outside, even on the less than gorgeous... READ MORE >

Dear Secondary School Families: Happy Friday Brunswick! We had a very smooth week with students back in the Secondary School - here’s to a healthy and happy November as we start to look ahead to the holidays and time with family. The second quarter will begin on Monday, November 9 - it will provide a fresh start and new opportunities. Looking ahead to next... READ MORE >

Dear families, It is with a heavy heart that we are posting this update. Unfortunately, we recently received word that the Nature’s Classroom program is ceasing operations at several of its surrounding sites, Silver Bay being one of them. This means that we will be unable to take our annual trip to Nature's Classroom, even if COVID precautions were to allow it. We... READ MORE >

In art class, Mrs. Gela's remote students just learned a little about the Day of the Dead, celebrated on November 1st and 2nd. Here are some of the amazing sugar skulls that the students created!Also featured, Mrs. Croson's remote first grade class recently learned about creating self-portraits in art. READ MORE >

Our highlights of remote learning continue with photography class with Mrs. Labshere. Mrs. Labshere's photography students recently created kaleidoscope inspired pictures by editing pictures they have taken with various tools in Photoshop. Here is a sampling of the work that they created. Great job! READ MORE >

While remote learning may often seem like a challenge, we have some extraordinary teachers and students who are up to the task. Here are two pieces where students emailed their recordings to Mr. Calistri and he transformed them into these performance recordings. Bravo! The following musicians for Ode to Joy:Kaitlyn Bechand - FluteJenna Hunt - ClarinetPhil Ryan -... READ MORE >

To the families of Tamarac Elementary School, I hope this letter finds you well as we wrap up our first big challenge of this school year. With your help, we successfully transitioned to a week of remote instruction for everyone. With very little advance notice, teachers, students, families and everyone else in our community responded and kept our educational... READ MORE >

As we wrap of the month of October, what better way to end by celebrating National Principals Month. We invited some of our National Honor Society students to interview our three building principals by asking them six questions in order to get to know them better. Special thanks to Mr. Pogue, Senior Michaela Pomposello and Senior Marisa Gosselin! READ MORE >

As we wrap of the month of October, what better way to end by celebrating National Principals Month. We invited some of our National Honor Society students to interview our three building principals by asking them six questions in order to get to know them better. Special thanks to Mr. Rizzo, Senior Madailein Murphy and Senior Jordyn Sorel!Click here to meet... READ MORE >

As we wrap of the month of October, what better way to end by celebrating National Principals Month. We invited some of our National Honor Society students to interview our three building principals by asking them six questions in order to get to know them better. Special thanks to Mr. White, Senior Madison Wagner and Senior Kendall Lapham READ MORE >

Dear Secondary School Families: Happy snowy Friday (it’s way too early to be saying this in my opinion)! This school year continues to present many unpredictable twists and turns. Adversity strengthens our willpower and determination as we learn and grow together. Rest assured, we are laser focused on health and safety as we continually strive to provide the best... READ MORE >

October 30, 2020Dear Parents and Guardians:There are several holidays, celebrations, observances, and days off coming in the weeks ahead, including Halloween and Thanksgiving. We are writing to ask for your help in making sure everyone celebrates and observes these events in a safe way that prevents the spread of COVID-19 in our school community and homes.The New... READ MORE >

Save the date for the Virtual College Fair Friday, November 13, 2020 from 12 p.m. to 2 p.m. Click here to register for the Virtual College Fair (or scan the QR code above) READ MORE >

October 29, 2020Dear Brunswick CSD Community: Thank you all for your patience and understanding as we navigate new territory this year. While I am thankful that we were able to get through almost two months of this school year without any major issues, I am sure that this new situation has left many families with questions. I'd like to take this time to share with... READ MORE >

Mrs. Sheffer's 9th grade students recently studied Logo Designs and Typography. The students made logos for themselves that combined two aspects about themselves and merged images into something that doesn’t normally exist. Here is a sampling of the great work that was submitted! READ MORE >

Parenting According to Temperament Any parent with more than one child can tell you that their children’s temperaments are very different and that they have been so from the start. They can also tell you that attempting to change temperament is impossible and will only bring you and your child great frustration! We will break down some basics about temperament... READ MORE >

“A great teacher takes a hand, opens a mind, and touches a heart.” – UnknownWe would like to share with you some pictures shared from our Kindergarten teachers of their students working remotely. These students are learning their ABC's with nothing but a smile on their face. Nice work! READ MORE >

Remote learning for our High School Home Repairs students with Mr. Scalzi is no problem! They were asked to look for repairs in their home and their results are pretty amazing. These projects are exciting and practical. Great job Tamarac!Work pictured here is from the following Tamarac High School Students:Aiden Forster, Charles Duncan, Dylan Grogan, Jack Casey,... READ MORE >

October 27, 2020The Brunswick Central School District will provide free breakfast and lunch to any student enrolled in the district, age 19 and under, through June 30, 2021. The USDA is covering all costs. Why should you take advantage of these free meal options? It is available at no cost to your children and no cost to you.It will extend your food budget at... READ MORE >

Congratulation are in order for Tamarac Senior, Trevor LeVan. On October 25, 2020, Trevor received a New York State Senate Resolution presented by Rensselaer County Legislature Member, Daniel Casale on behalf of New York State Senator Daphne Jordan. Trevor is a 17-year-old senior at Tamarac School and a member of Troop 537 in Center Brunswick. Trevor’s Eagle... READ MORE >

Dear Secondary School Students, Parents and Families: When I sent my last Friday update, I never expected that we would be in communication again this soon. Unfortunately, some of the events we had planned for the week won’t take place - at least not in the school building, as we pause to focus squarely on the health and safety of our students and staff. The good... READ MORE >

October 26, 2020 Dear Parent, Staff, and Community Member: Today, the District was informed of a positive test for COVID-19 for a grade 6 student who attends our secondary school. As per New York State Education Department and New York State Department of Health guidelines, the District took immediate steps to isolate the situation and work collaboratively... READ MORE >

Good evening,Please know that we are aware that tomorrow is not going to run perfectly! As you read through this email, know we are simply asking the kids to do the best they can. The information we have right now is that this is for one day. It will be good for all of us to see how it goes!Chromebooks are available for pick up in front of the elementary school... READ MORE >

October 25, 2020 Dear Tamarac Parents and Families: This afternoon, the District was informed of a new positive test for a bus driver in our community. As per New York State Education Department and New York State Department of Health guidelines, the District has taken immediate steps to isolate the situation and notify the Rensselaer County Department of Health.... READ MORE >

Dear Secondary School Families: The end of October and Halloween festivities are always something to look forward to! Next week the Secondary School will be holding its annual Halloween costume day. This year will be a little different as we will have three days of ghosts, goblins, and ghouls in the building - one day for each cohort! All students are also... READ MORE >

Happy Friday! We had another eventful week of learning in the elementary school! Students and teachers are working harder than ever and their efforts have not gone unnoticed. Amidst all of this hard work, there has also been much laughter and play (among young and not-so-young). This is a testament to the grit and positivity that makes this community what it... READ MORE >

October 23, 2020 Dear Parent, Staff, and Community Member: Today the District was informed of a positive test for COVID-19 for a high school student who attends both our school and the Questar III Rensselaer Career and Technical Educational Center in Troy. As per New York State Education Department and New York State Department of Health guidelines, the... READ MORE >

Do you want to play sports in college? Are you concerned that you’re not getting noticed by college coaches? What most athletes don’t realize is that college coaches are out there, looking for athletes just like YOU. To connect with college coaches you have to be PROACTIVE! FREE Virtual ‘Eligibility & Scholarship’ Workshop Tuesday, October 27, 2020 - 8:00 p.m.... READ MORE >

Please join us for Financial Aid Night on Wednesday, October 21st starting at 6:00 p.m. A representative from Siena College's Office of Financial Aid will be joining us virtually to provide information about the financial aid process. The representative will also be available to answer questions. The link to the session is as follows:... READ MORE >

There are currently two food drives happening at Tamarac - please consider donating! Tamarac Elementary is teaming up with the Brunswick Church to collect food donations to make Thanksgiving Dinner food baskets and to stock the local food pantry. The elementary food drive runs from October 19th through November 6th. Tamarac Secondary School is hosting the Tamarac... READ MORE >

Dear Tamarac Elementary Families, Halloween is fast approaching! Although we may not be able to celebrate our fall events in the same way as previous years, we assure you that we are looking forward to some fun and festivity this month. October 30, 2020 will be a schoolwide spirit day. Students, faculty and staff are encouraged to wear black and orange. ... READ MORE >

Dear Secondary School Families: I hope this update finds you healthy and much better than last week following the powerful storm. We want to support our families and ensure that no student is penalized for attendance or missing assignments as a result. As a building we continue to make student wellness and social/emotional learning a top priority; any setback to... READ MORE >

October Menus October Breakfast Menu can be found here: https://www.schoolnutritionand... October Lunch Menu can be found here: https://www.schoolnutritionandfitness.com/schools/1583958252658/otherdocs/Lunch_Menu_October_2020.pdf READ MORE >

The Brunswick CSD Music Department is proud to announce that senior Madailein Murphy has been selected to participate in the 2020 New York State Music Association All State Treble Chorus. Madailein is the daughter of Erin and Kevin Murphy. Madailein prepared a NYSSMA All State Level VI solo in June 2019 and the results along with comments from her teacher Mrs.... READ MORE >

Just a reminder that our District is serving students both in person and remote for FREE! We are happy to share that we just had the pick up for remote learners this morning.Please reach out to our Food service director Joy wright with any questions. READ MORE >

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PRESS RELEASE from the Wasaren League for 3pm Monday, September 14:After thorough deliberation during a series of meetings between Wasaren League school superintendents, the League has decided to postpone all fall 2020 sports to the Fall II season in Spring 2021 with football, volleyball and competitive cheer. The Season II (fall sports) is tentatively scheduled... READ MORE >

Dear Tamarac Families: Tomorrow begins the 2020-21 school year. We are excited to open our doors, both virtually and on campus, to our students. Safety is our number one priority. Before sending your student to school EACH IN PERSON DAY, please review the following daily screening: Have your student(s) knowingly been in close or proximate contact in the last... READ MORE >

Brunswick Secondary Families: Please see the following regarding Remote Learning Plans for the 2020-2021 Academic Year: https://5il.co/kraf Thank you! Brunswick CSD READ MORE >

Dear Tamarac Parents/Guardians of 6-12 Fully Remote Students: All staff are now back in the building and we have been making final preparations for our remote learning students. If you are the parent/guardian of a high school student, please continue to be patient as the team finalizes its plans. We hope to have all of the high school information to you in... READ MORE >

Dear Parent/Guardian, Attached you will find a summary of important information for the start of the new school year. With all of the changes this year, we wanted to help ensure a successful start for your child. A reminder that the first day of school is Friday, September 11. The plan for each grade level for that day is as follows: 6th - All 6th grade... READ MORE >

Good Evening, Brunswick CSD Families: This is a reminder that we will be holding a Virtual 6th Grade Orientation for Parents & Families TOMORROW, Wednesday, September 9, 2020, from 2:30-3:30 PM. The Google Meet link to join is: meet.google.com/skc-gwhg-xkh If you have any questions, please reach out to building principal, Ken Rizzo, at krizzo@brunswickcsd.org.... READ MORE >

To the families of Tamarac Elementary School, I hope this email finds you well as we head into Labor Day weekend. It has been a fairly hectic week as we are getting ready for the start of the new school year. This year will not look like any other school year - we've never started a school year with both remote and in-person instruction, never had the... READ MORE >

To the families of Tamarac Elementary School, The start of the school year is rapidly approaching and we have been updating, revising, and balancing our class rosters to address the realities of how COVID-19 is shaping our school year. Many families have received updates, identifying their child's teachers as we develop ways to address both our in-person and... READ MORE >

Brunswick CSD Families: We will be holding Virtual Parent Forums for our secondary families whose students are participating in the fully remote program ONLY on Thursday, September 10. For Middle School parents/families (whose student(s) is/are in grades 6-8), the forum will be held from 4:00 - 4:45 PM. The Google Meet link to access the forum is:... READ MORE >

Good Morning, Brunswick CSD Families: We will be holding a Virtual 6th Grade Orientation for Parents & Families on Wednesday, September 9, 2020, from 2:30-3:30 PM. We will send you the meeting link in the coming days! If you have any questions, please reach out to building principal, Ken Rizzo, at krizzo@brunswickcsd.org. If you cannot attend the orientation, we... READ MORE >

Brunswick CSD Families: Please see the following Letter on Reopening from our Director of Special Education, Shelly Hoot: Letter on Reopening from Director of Special Education, Shelly HootThis letter was also mailed home to families with attachments. Thank you! Brunswick CSD READ MORE >

Good Morning, Brunswick CSD Families:Please see the following update from Secondary Principal, Mr. Rizzo, regarding remote learning, attendance, transportation, and our upcoming student forums. This has also been sent to parents via email: https://5il.co/kgwbThank you!Brunswick CSD READ MORE >

Please see the following Updated Mask Policy for this school year. We appreciate your support and patience as we continue to navigate our reopening with guidance from our local health officials.Classrooms: Students and adults will wear masks when moving into, out of, and within the classroom. Teachers will direct students when it is acceptable to take a mask... READ MORE >

Good Morning, Tamarac Middle-High School Families: Your student's schedule is now available on eSchool! Please login to the Parent Portal to access your student's schedule. Schedules may be subject to change. Should you have any questions about how to log into your Parent Portal account or concerns regarding your student's schedule, please contact your building... READ MORE >

To the families of Tamarac Elementary School, I hope this welcome back letter finds you well, and still enjoying the summer, despite today's clouds. We are, and have been, busy this summer, making sure that our school is ready for your children. We have worked to accommodate the learning, whether in-person or remote instruction, that addresses the needs of your... READ MORE >

The Brunswick Central School District IT Department will be distributing Chromebooks for students who are participating in the fully remote program AND/OR in the hybrid learning program (grades 7-12) next week, from Monday, August 31, through Friday, September 4, 2020. If you chose to have your child/children participate in the fully remote program or in the hybrid... READ MORE >

We would like to invite our Secondary Students to join us for a Virtual Student Reopening Forum on Wednesday, September 2, at the following times:6th Graders: 9:30 - 10:15 AM7-12th Graders: 10:30 - 11:30 AMThis is a great opportunity for our students to discuss their questions, concerns, and suggestions regarding our reopening with their district officials,... READ MORE >

August 24, 2020 Dear Parent/Guardians and Students: The opening of the 2020-21 school year is only a few short weeks away. The reopening of schools has been a lengthy process and a cause for many different emotions - relief, excitement and apprehension just to name a few. We recognize that the start to this year will be unusual - buses, schedules, hallways,... READ MORE >

Hello Brunswick CSD Families, The Brunswick Central School District is opening an enrollment choice period to allow families to select options for instruction and transportation. Parents will have the choice of sending their children back to school through the proposed In-Person Plan (grades k-6), the hybrid plan (7-12), or keeping them home and opting for a full... READ MORE >

Good Morning, Brunswick CSD Families: Below please find our official start dates for the 2020-2021 Academic Year! Please note that these start dates will also apply to our students who are opting into a fully-remote program. The District will be sending out our Formal Request Form for our remote learning programs this week (so please keep an eye out in your email... READ MORE >

This is the recording of the Virtual Parent Meeting for Brunswick Central School District, held on August 13, 2020, at 12 PM. This meeting (the third of three parent/community forums) was held to discuss our reopening strategies with our parents, families, and community members, and to address any questions, comments, concerns, and suggestions from all major... READ MORE >

August 14, 2020 Greetings from the Brunswick CSD Cafeteria! It is our hope you are well. We are taking every precaution to prepare a safe environment for your child. Rest assured, we are complying with all health requirement to keep your loved ones safe. We are very excited about our new middle & high school cafeterias this year. They look beautiful. Our... READ MORE >

Below please find the Board of Education meeting information for tomorrow, August 13th:Topic: BOE Meeting 8/13/2020Time: Aug 13, 2020 06:00 AM Eastern Time (US and Canada)Join Zoom Meetinghttps://us04web.zoom.us/j/74426398151?pwd=Yjh2UDRCUDJNam1ZOE1pVjYxRld2UT09Meeting ID: 744 2639 8151Passcode: h8mjxP READ MORE >

The following message from Elementary Principal, Mr. Pogue, was sent directly to individual families interested in Pre-K:Dear parents/guardian of prospective pre-K students:Thank you for your interest in our pre-K program, and for your participation in our pre-K screening event. Over the years, the pre-K program has been beneficial in preparing students to enter... READ MORE >

August 7, 2020 Dear Brunswick CSD Community: This morning, Governor Cuomo announced that as of now, schools are granted permission to reopen under the guidance from the New York State Department of Health and Education Department. As you know, we submitted a plan which we will continue to develop over the next days and weeks. In addition to the work the... READ MORE >

We are very excited about the renovations in the secondary school. The new cafeteria and kitchen are coming along great! READ MORE >

The Brunswick CSD Reopening Plan has been submitted to the New York State Department of Education. You have find the latest version on the plan at http://brunswickcsdny.apptegy.us/o/bcsd/page/fall-2020-reopening-plan.Thank you to all of the caregivers, faculty and staff that contributed to the development of the plan. Your voices were heard and we appreciate... READ MORE >

We are looking for our unregistered students including kindergarten If you are new to the District or have a kindergartener please let us know. If you are registering a student preK-5 please contact Laurie Gosse at extension 2002lgosse@brunswickcsd.orgIf you are registering a student 6-12,please contact Carol Petersen at extension... READ MORE >

Who do I call? If you are registering a student preK-5 please contact Laurie Gosse at extension 2002If you are registering a student 6-12,please contact Carol Petersen at extension 2403If you need support with the Parent Portal, please contact Andrea Lammerts at extension 2406 READ MORE >

TAMARAC ELEMENTARY SCHOOL Mr. Richard Pogue, Principal Dear Parents and CaregiversOn Monday, July 27th at 12 noon, I would like to host a Google Meet for all members of the elementary school community to address any questions or concerns that you may have about elementary instruction in September. We still have much to learn about guidance from New York State... READ MORE >

BRUNSWICK CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT Brittonkill Dr. Angelina Maloney, Superintendent July 21, 2020 Dear Brunswick CSD Families and Caregivers: I hope this communication finds you healthy and well. During these past few months, the world as we knew it has changed and I thank you all for your support and commend you for your perseverance. Over... READ MORE >

The New York State Public High School Athletic Association, Inc. (NYSPHSAA) announces its 2019-20 Scholar-Athlete School of Excellence Award winners. Brunswick CSD is proud to announce that Tamarac HS is a Scholar-Athlete School of Excellence winner. To earn the School of Excellence Award, 75% or more of a school’s varsity teams must qualify and receive the... READ MORE >

Reopening SchoolsParent Feedback Forum (For Grades 6-12 parents)What: Parent/Caregiver Feedback Where: Outside Tamarac track
When: Thursday July 23, 2020
Bring; Ideas and questions regarding reopening and a lawn chairReopening PlanThe District must submit a plan with three models of Instruction:All students In personHybrid-Part In person and part remoteAll... READ MORE >

In an effort to ensure our families have up to date information about reopening schools and COVID resources, we have provided a summary document. The latest reopening guidance from NYSED can be found at: Þ Reopening Guidance from NYSED: http://www.nysed.gov/reopening-schools/recovering-rebuilding-and-renewing-spirit-new-yorks-schools-reopening-guidance Þ... READ MORE >

Dear Tamarac Families: The Brunswick Central School District is in the initial planning stages for what a return to school may look like this fall. Although New York State has provided preliminary guidelines for reopening, this is a dynamic process. Our District knows that it is important we approach the return to school with options in place. These options will... READ MORE >

We are honored to share our Graduation Ceremony for the Class of 2020 with our families and community members!We would like to extend a special thank you to Tamarac Alum Shen-Li Pomposello for his exceptional videography and editing services!We would also like to thank high school student Kaitlyn Bechand for creating a beautiful tribute to our beloved student,... READ MORE >

Attention Class of 2020 - Graduation Pictures are Now Available!Here is the link to Krishna Hill’s website Kaptured by Krishna for the graduation photos. ALL photos are available to download for FREE! Below is a screen shot here to help with downloading. The images are in order of the graduation ceremony (stage then backdrop). Please note: there are... READ MORE >

Last chance to pick up items left in lockers or in the classroom. Two times are available on Tuesday, 7/21, from 12-2 PM and 4-6 PM. This is for ALL SCHOOLS (Tamarac Elementary, Middle, and High School!). Please call your building directly if you have any questions! READ MORE >

Last Friday, we had the honor and privilege of celebrating the Tamarac High School Class of 2020 with a unique, socially-distanced Graduation Ceremony. Today, we would like to thank YOU, our community members, volunteers, local businesses, and families, for making this celebration possible. Below are some of the many individuals and organizations that allowed us to... READ MORE >

We are pleased to welcome our new Tamarac Secondary School Assistant Principal, Jaymes White, to the Brunswick CSD family!Jaymes White joins Tamarac with 8 years of experience in Higher Education and K-12, including six as a School Counselor in various roles. Jaymes also has 20 seasons of coaching experience across various sports and levels. In his most recent... READ MORE >

Calling all Middle School families!On Tuesday, July 14th from 4:30-6 on the football field, the middle school yearbooks will be available for pick-up. All students are invited to bring a pen and sign any yearbooks. The students and their parent/guardians are required to wear a mask. Our new principal Mr. Kenneth Rizzo will be on-hand to meet the students and... READ MORE >

It's Graduation Day, Class of 2020!Seven senior students from the Tamarac High School Chorus/Choralaires created a virtual performance of their chosen class song "Landslide" in honor of the Class of 2020. We hope you enjoy this beautiful tribute to their classmates and our students!Congratulations to the Class of 2020! READ MORE >

We would like to provide our school community with an update on reopening in September. We have been planning for different scenarios (in-person, remote and hybrid) and additional resources such as personal protective equipment, cleaning supplies, thermometers and other health and safety needs. To date, we have not received final guidance on reopening from the... READ MORE >

July 9, 2020: Board of Education Meeting via ZoomTopic: Brunswick BOE and Reorganization Meeting-5:45pmTime: Jul 9, 2020 05:30 PM Eastern Time (US and Canada)Join Zoom Meetinghttps://us04web.zoom.us/j/72132957879?pwd=aVFhTHE2M2lzUEU0QlQyckVLZmJMUT09Meeting ID: 721 3295 7879Password: 6Ryy66 READ MORE >

Rensselaer County is once again providing a free food program for those 18 and under through the summer! The Eastwick Press is happy to provide their building, the former Grafton Elementary School at the corner of NY Route 2 and Babcock Lake Road, in Grafton for the lunch and afternoon snack portion of the program.This is available Monday through Friday, starting... READ MORE >

Hello, Seniors! Only four more days until the BIG DAY! We wanted to share the details of the graduation plan as they currently stand. It is highly unlikely they will change from this point forward. We will be using Graduation Plan B from our previous messages to you. Here are the general details: Arrival, Parking, and Entry: At the rehearsal on Thursday... READ MORE >

Dear Tamarac Parent/Guardian of any student grades 7-12: With this letter, it is my hope to answer/clarify some potential questions for you should your child (children) anticipate trying out/playing for one of our sports teams during the 2020-2021 school year. Please know, that due to the COVID 19 pandemic, this information could change at any point. As I write... READ MORE >

Dear Tamarac students, parents and caretakers, I hope this communication finds you and your family happy and healthy. What a different school year we have had and, with reflection, we have much to be proud of during this unprecedented time. That being said, the work does not stop as we have a lot of planning still to do. Our staff is actively preparing for the... READ MORE >

The Brunswick Central School District Board of Education is considering amendments to the District-wide School Safety Plan and will accept written comments on such amended plan as follows: Public comment period: June through July Written comments must be sent to the attention of the Superintendent. Public comments may also be made during a public hearing to be... READ MORE >

We’re thrilled to announce Brunswick CSD’s new app! It’s everything Brunswick CSD, in your pocket. With the new app, you can access sports scores, cafeteria menus, news updates, and even emergency notifications. Download the app on Android: http://bit.ly/39TPBOE or iPhone: https://apple.co/2HOhvzG. READ MORE >

🚨🚨Attention Tamarac Families with children entering Kindergarten and Pre-K - Please see the following message from Elementary Principal, Mr. Pogue🚨🚨: Dear parents of incoming Kindergarten students and prospective Pre-k students: Every parent who has registered a child for Kindergarten as of this morning will be receiving a packet from me in the next few days in... READ MORE >

We would like to update our community regarding a "Change in Board Membership" for our re-elected Board of Education member, Kevin Shufon: Because of Tuesday's election, dates for ending Mr. Shufon's previously held position (covering Margaret McCarthy's seat) and beginning his new term (which would normally have begun on July 1st) need to be amended. Based on... READ MORE >

For their final project of the semester, Ms. Wright's Russian III students collaborated to choose photos to share with others from their February 14th, 2020 Exchange Program to Russia! 2020 marks the 35th anniversary of the Tamarac & Moscow International Gimnasia Exchange Program. It was founded in 1985 after NYSED solicited NY HS Russian programs to partner with... READ MORE >

Brunswick CSD Budget Update: We are pleased to announce that the Brunswick CSD Proposed Budget of $26,174,840 for the 2020-2021 school year was approved by district residents.The budget was approved by a vote of 668 (yes) to 439 (no), This budget will result in an estimated 2.99% tax rate increase for residents. Residents also elected four members to the Board of... READ MORE >

June 15, 2020 Dear Parents, This letter is to communicate to you that this year your child’s progress report per their Individual Education Plan (IEP) for Quarter 4 will be emailed to you from the case manager. These will be emailed to each individual parent by June 18, 2020. If you would like a hard copy, please contact the Special Education Department and... READ MORE >

Save the Date, Bengals, for the Tamarac 8th Grade Moving Up Parade! Thursday, June 25th, 20208:30 NJHS8:45 Last Name A-H9:00 Last Name I-Q9:15 Last Name R-Z Each student can bring a vehicle through the parade entering at the Multi-Purpose Gym entrance and turning in the bus circle and then circling in front of the elementary school. A photo opportunity will be held... READ MORE >

Please see the following Fall Sports Signup Information: 1. CROSS COUNTRY - Modified & Varsity FALL SIGN UPS!Any student(s) in the current grades of 6th-11th; interested in signing up for cross country this fall please email Coach Tennyson and Mrs. VanZandt at the following: rtennyson@brunswickcsd.org dvanzandt@brunswickcsd.org Please be sure to include the... READ MORE >

We are proud to announce that at the NYS Board of Regents meeting on June 8, Brunswick CSD Superintendent, Dr. Angelina Maloney, was appointed to the NYS Professional Standards and Practices Board for Teaching (PSPB). Dr. Maloney was nominated by the NYS Council of School Superintendents (NYSCOSS). The State Professional Standards and Practices Board for... READ MORE >

We proud to share our digital Tamarac High School Senior Showcase 2020! Last week, the Class of 2020 was asked to fill out a brief survey via email, reflecting on their time spent at and memories from Tamarac High School. We are honored to share their responses with our community. Their achievements deserve to be recognized and celebrated, and we are BENGAL PROUD... READ MORE >

Tamarac Middle School-High School is honored and excited to announce that Mr. Kenneth Rizzo will be appointed to lead Tamarac as the Secondary School Principal. He will begin working in the district on July 1st, 2020. Kenneth Rizzo joins Tamarac with 19 years of experience in education, including five in building-level leadership. In his most recent experiences,... READ MORE >

On Tuesday, June 9, 2020 the Brunswick CSD community will vote on a proposed$26,174,840 budget for the 2020-21 school year. The budget carries a tax levyincrease of 2.99%. This is the ninth consecutive year the budget remains belowthe maximum tax levy cap.The 2020-21 budget continues to support a full range of academic programs,services, sports and extracurricular... READ MORE >

🚨🚨Attention Tamarac Elementary Families🚨🚨: Please see the following weekly update from Elementary Principal, Mr. Pogue: Dear Families of Tamarac Elementary School, I hope this message finds you well, and enjoying the nice weather. It is supposed to be a wonderful Memorial Day - please honor those who have died while in service to the U.S.military and remember... READ MORE >