A reminder that there are no classes tomorrow, November 4th, for Election Day. 
Happy Halloween, Bengals! By the light of the jack-o'-lantern, I dare to whisper that the elementary parade was a graveyard smash this morning through the Secondary School halls! Shiver with delight and take a peek at the specter-tacular footage here: https://www.youtube.com/live/wk8zQzqFOGs?feature=shared
November Cafeteria Menus are up: https://www.brunswickcsd.org/documents/food-service/breakfast-%26-lunch-menus/november-2025/860525
Don't forget you can find nutritional and allergen information, along with adding funds to your students account and more here: https://linqconnect.com/main
Don't forget you can find nutritional and allergen information, along with adding funds to your students account and more here: https://linqconnect.com/main

Congratulations to Mrs. Dahl on her retirement! 

The internet exposes children to significant dangers that digital safety education helps them identify and avoid. Thank you for Deputy Loeper for going into our elementary classrooms to help prepare our students to be positive members of the online community.



Take us back to summer! 
Each summer, the New York American Choral Directors Association hosts an honor choir for top singers in New York State. This summer, 8 Tamarac students were chosen for this prestigious honor and participated in the Honor Choir at Siena College. They were:
Middle School Honor Choir
Pyper Bliss-Rafferty
Amelia Cavanaugh
Aubrie Fortin
Gabby Heer
Angelina Kaulfuss
High School Honor Choir
Charles LaBatt
Kaleigh Pucci
Catrina Tlaiji
Each summer, the New York American Choral Directors Association hosts an honor choir for top singers in New York State. This summer, 8 Tamarac students were chosen for this prestigious honor and participated in the Honor Choir at Siena College. They were:
Middle School Honor Choir
Pyper Bliss-Rafferty
Amelia Cavanaugh
Aubrie Fortin
Gabby Heer
Angelina Kaulfuss
High School Honor Choir
Charles LaBatt
Kaleigh Pucci
Catrina Tlaiji





🏈 Homecoming Football Game 🏈
7:00 pm Friday, October 24
@ Hoosick Falls - Tamarac vs. Mechanicville
In anticipation of a large turnout, arrangements have been made to shuttle spectators from the TOPS Friendly Market parking lot to the high school from 6:00 pm through 10:00 pm. TOPS Friendly Market is located 1.6 miles north of Hoosick Falls High School on RT 22.
To accommodate the expected turnout, we ask spectators to ride together as much as possible to reduce the number of vehicles in the parking lot.
It’s National School Bus Safety Week! We are thanking the drivers, staff, and families who make school transportation safe and reliable for our students.
Reminders:
🛑 Stop when red lights flash and the stop-arm is out.
🛑 Stay alert for children crossing the street.
🛑 Slow down in school zones and neighborhoods.
Visit https://www.nhtsa.gov/road-safety/school-bus-safety#the-topic-bus-stop-safety to explore school bus safety laws, driving tips, and ways to protect every child’s journey.
Reminders:
🛑 Stop when red lights flash and the stop-arm is out.
🛑 Stay alert for children crossing the street.
🛑 Slow down in school zones and neighborhoods.
Visit https://www.nhtsa.gov/road-safety/school-bus-safety#the-topic-bus-stop-safety to explore school bus safety laws, driving tips, and ways to protect every child’s journey.

Secondary parents/guardians should be checking their emails for communication from the Health Office. Emails went out last week to make parents aware that students in grades 7-9-11 will need updated physicals required by NYS. Physicals should be done after 09/05/2024 to be valid for this school year. Any questions feel free to reach out to the Health Office. 
Sports physicals should be done after 10/31/2024 with cardiac clearance from your child's physician to be valid for Winter Sports. If your student athlete does not have an up to date physical for sports emails have been sent to the parents/guardians of those students who are signed up in Family ID. Any questions feel free to reach out to the Health Office.
Sports physicals should be done after 10/31/2024 with cardiac clearance from your child's physician to be valid for Winter Sports. If your student athlete does not have an up to date physical for sports emails have been sent to the parents/guardians of those students who are signed up in Family ID. Any questions feel free to reach out to the Health Office.

FamilyID is open for Winter Sports: https://students.arbitersports.com/tamarac-athletics/tamarac-winter-2025-2026-athletics-registration-2
JV/Varsity Start date: 11/17/25
Modified Start date: 11/24/25
JV/Varsity Start date: 11/17/25
Modified Start date: 11/24/25

Mark your calendars! The Tamarac Sports Booster's First Annual Bengal Bonfire is happening on October 18, 2025, from 6 PM to 10 PM at Engelke Farm!
Imagine this: a crisp autumn evening, with temperatures settling in the comfortable mid-50s, a gentle breeze, and clear skies—absolutely perfect weather for a cozy bonfire!
For just $15 (no pre-sale needed!), your ticket grants you access to a night packed with classic fall festivities:
Hop on a fun hayride
Navigate through the exciting corn maze
Gather 'round the crackling bonfire
And pick out your very own pie pumpkin to take home!
Come out to 463 Garfield Road, Brunswick, NY to enjoy a night of fall fun, celebrate family, and show off your Tamarac pride. It's a fantastic way to make memories while supporting our Bengal Athletic Programs and Student Athletes. See you there!
Imagine this: a crisp autumn evening, with temperatures settling in the comfortable mid-50s, a gentle breeze, and clear skies—absolutely perfect weather for a cozy bonfire!
For just $15 (no pre-sale needed!), your ticket grants you access to a night packed with classic fall festivities:
Hop on a fun hayride
Navigate through the exciting corn maze
Gather 'round the crackling bonfire
And pick out your very own pie pumpkin to take home!
Come out to 463 Garfield Road, Brunswick, NY to enjoy a night of fall fun, celebrate family, and show off your Tamarac pride. It's a fantastic way to make memories while supporting our Bengal Athletic Programs and Student Athletes. See you there!

Secondary Families: Please check your email for an important message from Dr. Maloney

Your monthly breakfast and lunch menus can be accessed on our website in multiple locations. 
The main page has a quick access button to bring your directly to the menus: https://www.brunswickcsd.org/documents/food-service/breakfast-%26-lunch-menus/159843
Or sign into Linq Connect to see nutritional & allergen information, purchase history for your student and more! https://linqconnect.com/main
The main page has a quick access button to bring your directly to the menus: https://www.brunswickcsd.org/documents/food-service/breakfast-%26-lunch-menus/159843
Or sign into Linq Connect to see nutritional & allergen information, purchase history for your student and more! https://linqconnect.com/main

MISSING ANYTHING???
It is only early October and our WBL Lost & Found Crew has been busy collecting, washing, drying, number tagging, and placing items on slides for your review! You can go to our district’s website and click on the black Lost and Found link. There, you can access slides from the Elementary School, MS/HS, and Bus Garage along with directions to claim your missing item(s). Happy findings!
It is only early October and our WBL Lost & Found Crew has been busy collecting, washing, drying, number tagging, and placing items on slides for your review! You can go to our district’s website and click on the black Lost and Found link. There, you can access slides from the Elementary School, MS/HS, and Bus Garage along with directions to claim your missing item(s). Happy findings!
Winter Sports Season is Almost Here! ❄️🏀⛷️
A reminder to all families: Athlete physicals must be completed after 10/31/2024 in order to participate in Winter Sports.
Even if your student-athlete had a physical for Fall sports, it may no longer meet the requirement for Winter. Please check the date and plan accordingly to avoid any delays in participation.
Thank you for your attention to this matter!
— Nurse Crucetti and Nurse Bader
A reminder to all families: Athlete physicals must be completed after 10/31/2024 in order to participate in Winter Sports.
Even if your student-athlete had a physical for Fall sports, it may no longer meet the requirement for Winter. Please check the date and plan accordingly to avoid any delays in participation.
Thank you for your attention to this matter!
— Nurse Crucetti and Nurse Bader
The Tamarac Key Club is proud to present Tamarac Tunes and Treats for senior citizens on November 6th. Please see flyer for how to RSVP to this cherished event.

The Tamarac Middle School Food Drive has officially begun! 

Today, October 2nd, is National Custodian Day, and we want to take a moment to give a huge, heartfelt shout-out to the incredible custodians who work tirelessly to keep our school running smoothly and looking its best!
From sparkling classrooms and hallways to well-maintained grounds, our custodians are the unsung heroes who ensure a clean, safe, and welcoming environment for all our students, teachers, and staff. They truly are the backbone of our school community.
Thank you for everything you do, day in and day out! We appreciate your hard work, dedication, and commitment more than words can say.
Let's all take a moment today to thank our wonderful custodians!
#NationalCustodianDay #SchoolHeroes #ThankYouCustodians #SchoolPride
P.S. If you see one of our amazing custodians today, be sure to stop and tell them how much you appreciate them!
From sparkling classrooms and hallways to well-maintained grounds, our custodians are the unsung heroes who ensure a clean, safe, and welcoming environment for all our students, teachers, and staff. They truly are the backbone of our school community.
Thank you for everything you do, day in and day out! We appreciate your hard work, dedication, and commitment more than words can say.
Let's all take a moment today to thank our wonderful custodians!
#NationalCustodianDay #SchoolHeroes #ThankYouCustodians #SchoolPride
P.S. If you see one of our amazing custodians today, be sure to stop and tell them how much you appreciate them!

🚨 Pizza Alert! 🚨
Guess what's in the cafeteria today? That's right, Big Daddy's Pizza! 🍕Sometimes the highlight of the whole week is that moment you take the first bite and get that perfect, glorious cheese pull. You know the one—stretching for what feels like a mile. Pure lunch magic. ✨
Guess what's in the cafeteria today? That's right, Big Daddy's Pizza! 🍕Sometimes the highlight of the whole week is that moment you take the first bite and get that perfect, glorious cheese pull. You know the one—stretching for what feels like a mile. Pure lunch magic. ✨




