Our Work Based Learning (WBL) classroom’s Lost and Found will be boxing up any unclaimed items the week of December 16-20. Any unclaimed items will be donated to Unity House in Troy. If you or your child has lost an item, simply visit the district’s website front page and click on the link for Lost and Found - this includes the Elementary School, Secondary Middle and High School, and the bus garage. The WBL team will resume collecting Lost and Found items following the Holiday Break. Thank you!
The Board of Education Meeting will take place this evening in person in the Secondary School library and will also be Live Streamed on our BCSD YouTube page starting at 7 p.m.
https://www.youtube.com/@bcsdevents7574
Tonight's Secondary School Winter Chorus Concert will be live-streamed on our BCSD Events YouTube page.
https://www.youtube.com/live/HWsOZqIz-BA?si=-76JXu3BwW_8yDVf
We wanted to inform you that Tamarac Secondary School successfully conducted its second lockdown drill today, December 11th. We appreciate the cooperation of our students and staff during this exercise.
We would also like to express our gratitude to the Rensselaer County Sheriff’s Department and the New York State Police for their support and participation in the drill.
We wanted to inform you about a minor accident that occurred outside of school near the road this morning. Thankfully, no injuries were reported. We want to express our sincere gratitude to the local police and first responders for their prompt response and assistance.
Parent seminar opportunity through the School Mental Health Resource Training Center. Register here: https://www.mentalhealthednys.org/family_education-12-12-24/
Congratulation to all eight of our Fall Varsity sports teams who have qualified to be recognized as NYSPHSAA Scholar Athlete Teams. To receive Scholar-Athlete team recognition with a certificate, the average GPA of the top 75% of the roster must be greater than or equal to 90.00.
In case you missed it - the Secondary School will be having a Spirit Week next week!
Brunswick CSD will operate on a two hour delay today, December 5th due to the condition of rural roads. A final decision will be made by 7 a.m.
'Tis the season for a quick inclement weather reminder: https://www.brunswickcsd.org/page/schoolclosings
Check out ART TALK's Fall Edition. Art Talk was created to increase communication about what is going on in the Secondary Visual Art classes.
https://5il.co/31nib
December Cafeteria Menus are on our website!
https://www.brunswickcsd.org/documents/food-service/breakfast-%26-lunch-menus/december-2024-menus/726658
In case you missed it - Congratulations to all those on the Honor and High Honor Roll lists for the 1st quarter.
Please ensure your Chromebook is charged and brought to school. There will be NO Chromebook loaners this week.
We are celebrating National Substitute Teacher Day! These are just a few of the amazing subs that we have at Tamarac.
We would love to celebrate YOU too! Apply today on our website: flexible days and flexible hours!
PARENTS OF SENIORS! There is an opportunity for families to design their own ⅛ page yearbook message for your senior. The cost is $35. To create a personalized message, go to www.jostensadservice.com/student.
These must be created & purchased online by November 30, 2024.
A revised Posting for the Account Clerk - Accounts Payable position is now available. The description and application can be found on our website: https://www.brunswickcsd.org/documents/employment-opportunities/97470
There are still spots open for the Spring Break 2026 Tamarac trip to Athens, Greece! Join teachers Mrs. Bishop and Mrs. Satalino and get a history lesson like no other! Students will explore world-famous archaeological sites and museums, and experience Greek culture, traditions, and cuisine firsthand. Don't miss out on this once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to dive deep into the roots of history and culture.
Register before December 1st you will receive a $250 discount. You can choose to make monthly payments to make the trip more affordable. We will also be fundraising over the course of the year to help offset the cost. There will be a trip meeting on December 12th in Mrs. Bishop's classroom (room 529) at 2:20 for all those attending and interested in attending to discuss fundraising! For more details and to reserve your spot click the link :
https://my.passports.com/login?g=ABISHOP2026-3
Attention Rt #1 (duck bus) parents/guardians: The bus will be approximately 20 minutes late dropping off the elementary student run this afternoon. We apologize for the inconvenience.
One of our wonderful senior parents has made a limited supply of Holiday "2025" Tassel Ornaments to benefit the Class of 2025. Each ornament will be sold for $10!
If you are interested in purchasing an ornament to commemorate your child's senior year and to benefit the class, please email me sdanckwerth@brunswickcsd.org by Friday, November 22.
We will accept cash or checks made out to "Tamarac Class of 2025." Please have your student drop off the cash/checks to her classroom (Room 102) OR with Mrs. Olsen at the front desk no later than Friday.
