Save the date for the Virtual College FairFriday, 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 below) 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 >
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 >
October 26, 2020Dear 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... 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 >
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 >
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 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 >
Brunswick Secondary Families:Please see the following regarding Remote Learning Plans for the 2020-2021 Academic Year: https://5il.co/krafThank 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 >
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: 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 >
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 >
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 Hoot 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 >
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 our Virtual Student Forum regarding our reopening, beginning at the following times on Wednesday, September 2, via Zoom: 6th Graders: 9:30 AM - 10:15 AM 7-12th Graders: 10:15 AM - 11:00 AM This is an open, safe space for students to discuss our reopening, as well as an opportunity to talk about any questions,... 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 >
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 >
We would like to invite our Secondary Students to our Virtual Student Forum regarding our reopening, beginning at the following times on Wednesday, September 2, via Zoom: 6th Graders: 9:30 AM - 10:15 AM 7-12th Graders: 10:30 AM - 11:30 AM This is an open, safe space for students to discuss our reopening, as well as an opportunity to talk about any questions,... 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 >
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 >
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 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 >
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 >
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 >
Today, we are proud to share the following tribute to Coach Jones, reflecting on and celebrating the impact that he had on all of us and our communities. 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 >
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 >
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 >
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 >