We are THANKFUL for our STAFF. From the Business Office, Counseling Center, Health Office, I.T. Dept., Building Secretaries & everyone in between, we thank you. Your hard work & dedication, often seemingly behind the scenes, is valued and appreciated. #Tamarac #Thankful #Staff
We are THANKFUL for our CUSTODIANS. Thank you for turning up. Thank you for rolling up your sleeves. Thank you for helping with the chaos of COVID cleaning. Your jingling keys sing a song of duty, honor, and dedication. #Tamarac #Thankful #Custodians
We are THANKFUL for our FOOD SERVICES. To all those who serve and prepare warm meals to our students, who provide a smile at the middle of the day and continue to pack meals for those in need, thank you. #Tamarac #Thankful #FoodServices Thank you bunches for making our lunches!
We are THANKFUL for our TEACHERS. We are thankful for your dedication, creativity and kindness. Your willingness to continually engage and support our students during this trying time does not go unnoticed. Thank you, teachers. #Tamarac #Thankful #Teachers
We are THANKFUL for TRANSPORTATION. You brave the weather, transport us safely and always wear a smile (albeit behind a mask). A truly amazing bus driver is hard to find, difficult to part with & impossible to forget. #Tamarac #Thankful #Transportation
We are THANKFUL for our BOARD OF EDUCATION. Thank you for your leadership and commitment to our students, staff, and communities & for your dedication and hard work for our school district. We appreciate your efforts in leading us into the future. #Tamarac #Thankful #BOE
We are THANKFUL for PARENTS. Seriously, you guys rock! Your support of our students, our school and our community is unparalleled. We value and appreciate all that you do each and everyday. #Tamarac #Thankful #Parents
We are THANKFUL for our SUPERINTENDENT. Thank you for your continued hard work and commitment to our students and our community. We are thankful to have your leadership, devotion and wholehearted dedication to the #Tamarac community. #Thankful #DrMaloney
We are THANKFUL for our STUDENTS. This year is like no other, and our students have been beyond flexible, willing and supportive to ensure they have a good year academically & socially. We are proud of the hard work they put in & are glad to call them Bengals! #Tamarac #Thankful
Some helpful hints for parents of students who are online learning: https://5il.co/naxg and https://5il.co/naxf
Middle School Spanish teacher, Ms. Barnes, had her students write what they are thankful for on 'feathers' in Spanish. She even included her remote students and added their feathers to the turkey!
The New York State Education Department developed a Parent Dashboard to increase transparency and make school-level data easier for parents and the public to access. Find information about your child’s school and provide feedback: https://data.nysed.gov/parents/
Today the Secondary School celebrated Spirit Day with Superhero Day! Check out our 8th grade team! #Teachersaresuperheroes #Tamarac
Picture Re-Take Day - Monday, November 23rd, 2020
For 6th Grade Students Who Do Not Have a Chromebook:
Every 6th grader will be issued a school owned Chromebook this week.
The schedule for parent pickup of Chromebooks for 6th grade students is as follows:
- Wednesday 11/18: Evening pickup 4 pm to 7pm
- Thursday 11/19: Daytime and evening pickup 9 am to 2pm and 4pm to 7pm
- Friday 11/20: Daytime pickup 9 am to 2 pm
Parents must come in with a driver's licence to sign for the Chromebook. Any student in 6th grade who has not yet picked up a Chromebook should do so at one of the above times.
Chromebooks will be distributed from the main lobby area of the HS building.
A beautiful thing about living in a tight knit community is having the opportunity to know the families around you. Recently, The Palladino Family shared their story with @SPECNewsAlbany and Matt's new chance at life. Watch here: https://bit.ly/2GTYFKC
Honoring our Veterans continue as Mrs. Jewell's ELA class recently read an article and discussed the importance of Veterans Day - why it is celebrated and when it's celebrated (pointing out how odd it is to have a day off mid-week for a holiday).
Veterans Day 2020 - Tamarac honors all those who have served.
Keep an eye out for the Communicator with more detailed information regarding the 2020 Capital Project Vote on December 8th! Answers to frequently asked questions can be found here: https://5il.co/my6l
A helpful document outlining the 2020/2021 school year interim reports and marking period dates for the Secondary School can be found here: https://5il.co/mx83
