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 >
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 >
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 >
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 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 >
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 and those who donated to the cause -... 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 >
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 >
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 >
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 >
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 >
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 >
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 >
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 >
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 >
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 >
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 >
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 >
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 >
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 >
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 >
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 >
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 ClassMs. Seaver's ClassMrs. Tully's ClassStudents from Mrs. Cipperly's ClassMrs. Bailey's ClassDr. Maloney... 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 >
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 next year! READ MORE >
"Spring will come and so will happiness. Hold on. Life will get warmer." - Anita KrizzanOur 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 >
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 below.CONTEST TIME! Our last... 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 >
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 >
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 >
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 >
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 >
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. Allin's... 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, Heather has... 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. Our... READ MORE >
Take a peek at Mrs. Bailey'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 >
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!W 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 >
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 >
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 >
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 >
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 >
With the start of the New Year, we wanted to remind you of the 2020/2021 Free Lunch 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 to... 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 >
December 25, 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 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... 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 >
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 >
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 >
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 >
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 >
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 >
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 System has... 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 >
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 >
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 >
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 >
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 >
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 >
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 >
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 >
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 >
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 >
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 >
While remote learning may often seem like a challenge, we have some extraordinary teachers and students who are up to the task. This is a quartet of Ode To Joy where students emailed their recordings and Mr. Calistri mixed them into a performance recording.The following instrumentals are:Kaitlyn Bechand - FluteJenna Hunt - ClarinetPhil Ryan - Tenor SaxMaddie... 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 >
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 >
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 >
Join us in celebrating National Principals Month! What better way to end October with a series of interviews with our Principals at Tamarac. Members from our National Honor Society were kind enough to conduct an interview of six questions to get to know our administrators a little better. Special thanks to Michaela Pomposello, Marissa Gosselin and Mr. Pogue. 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 >
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 >
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 with... 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 >
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 >
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 >
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 >
Hello 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 main phone number is:... 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 HootThank you!Brunswick CSD 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 >
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 Hoot Thank 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 >
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 >
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 >
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 >
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 >
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 >
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 >
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 >
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 >
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 >
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 >
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 >