Good morning.
This morning Tamarac elementary school only will be running on a two hour delay due to a mechanical issue with the boiler that provides heat to the building.Please stay turned for updates.
As part of our Holiday's Around the World unit, 3rd graders learn about the Nutcracker Ballet. On Tuesday, they were treated to an assembly with ballerina Elizabeth Hite, instructor at Barbara’s School of the Dance. Elizabeth is currently also a dancer of the Nutcracker Tour with the Berkshire Ballet. Students were able to learn about the show, see some of the dances from the show, and got a ballet lesson from Elizabeth!
Working with law enforcement, both the elementary and secondary schools conducted their second required lockdown drill of the school year this morning.
We are hiring - Cafeteria Helpers!
https://www.brunswickcsd.org/documents/employment-opportunities/97470
Tomorrow is a half day for elementary school students due to parent/teacher conferences. Buses are scheduled to depart at 11:40 a.m.
December Cafeteria Menus are out!
https://www.brunswickcsd.org/documents/food-service/breakfast-%26-lunch-menus/159843
Tamarac Elementary School participated in a sock drive for the month of October to support an organization, Knock Knock Give a Sock. Knock Knock Give A Sock works to humanize the homeless one sock a time by bringing neighbors living in local homeless shelters and neighbors living in homes together. The organization raises awareness about who the homeless are in addition to providing them fresh socks; a much needed resource in many homeless shelters. Partnered with Joseph's House in Troy, our school delivered 467 pairs of socks for our local community outreach center.
Special thanks to Mrs. Willimott, Matt, Dublin and Rebecca for making the delivery.
We want to ensure our community is kept up to date and informed of all things Tamarac. Please complete this short survey to help determine ways we can communicate better with our families in the District.
https://forms.gle/wFFtQ1gEEGua9t996
'Tis the Season for some great Holiday Concerts from our Tamarac Music Department.
We hope your students are already in bed resting up for their day back tomorrow. If it's not too late, make sure their Chromebooks are getting a good charge, too! Tomorrow is an E day!
Dear Tamarac Family,
On behalf of the Brunswick Central School District, I wish you and your family a Happy Thanksgiving.
As we gather with family and friends to celebrate Thanksgiving, I want to extend my deepest gratitude for your support of our incredible school community.
May your Thanksgiving be filled with warmth and cherished moments filled with love and laughter.
Thank you for being a vital part of our school family and making our schools a special place.
With Gratitude,
Angelina Maloney
While we may have pie and whipped cream on the mind - get ready to think COOKIES! The Friends of Music will be having their biggest fundraiser of the year. The cookie plate sale will take place at all three winter concerts. Take a peek at their flyer for more details!
Want to volunteer? Sign up here: volunteersignup.org/DKWFC
Tomorrow is a half day of instruction for students in grades K-6 for parent/teacher conferences. Buses depart at 11:40 a.m.
The elementary school will be conducting their first lockdown drill Friday morning. There will be additional law enforcement presence at the school for this purpose. The drill has been announced to faculty and staff ahead of time to prepare students for what to expect.
Please join us for our Board of Education Meeting this evening at 7 p.m. in the Secondary School LGI.
It's that time of the year - the spoons in the freezer, flushing ice cubes and turning pj's inside out. Make sure you are in the know when there is a weather related delay or closure. Check out ways to get notified here: https://www.brunswickcsd.org/page/schoolclosings
When the time comes and you don't get a notification, please make sure your students school has your most up to date contact information.
The National Association of School Psychologists (NASP) has designated November 6–10, 2023, to be National School Psychology Week (NSPW), with the theme “Let’s Grow Together.”
Brunswick Brittonkill CSD would like to take a moment to recognize our Tamarac Secondary School Psychologist Ms. AnnaMarie Bertrand and Tamarac Elementary School Psychologist Mrs. Jennifer Ellerbrock. Thank you for your dedication to our Bengals and their families.
School psychologists partner with families, teachers, school administrators, and other professionals to create safe, healthy, and supportive learning environments that strengthen connections between home, school, and the community. They apply expertise in mental health, learning, and behavior to help children and youth succeed socially, behaviorally, emotionally, and academically. They are also important members of school safety and crisis teams. As stated by Dr. Andrea Clyne, President of the National Association of School Psychologists, “School psychologists bring a rich and unique set of skills to their school communities. They are champions for children, families, and schools, working hard to apply their knowledge about mental health, learning, equity, and systems to address challenges that thwart progress.”
This is a reminder that on Thursday November 9, 2023, we will conduct an emergency early release drill. All schools in New York State must complete an emergency early release drill, once per year, that requires schools to evacuate students and staff at least 15 minutes before their regular dismissal time. This drill helps prepare us in the case of an emergency that would require us to transport our entire district home or to another location prior to the end of the school day.
For the secondary school, dismissal will be at 2 p.m. For the elementary school, all students taking the bus will be released/dismissed by 3:10 PM. We will start dismissal earlier for our aftercare and pick up students (around 3:00 PM).
A reminder that tomorrow, November 7th, is a staff development day and will be a half day of classes for students.
The fluffy cuteness keeps coming! Ruby came to visit Mrs. Quackenbush's class today!
