Tag: North Brunswick School District
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Opposition of referendum comes from ‘interest in education’
The Letter to the Editor (North and South Brunswick Sentinel, Nov. 17) by Jennifer Updegraff, slamming Mr. Richard Pender for his opposition to the school expansion referendum in North Brunswick, completely misses the point. Mr. Pender has made suggestions to cure the situation. He has met with the superintendent and asked for specific answers to…
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Early Childhood Center is integral to education in North Brunswick
The other day I was reading the op/ed portion of this periodical and found myself shocked at a piece written by a North Brunswick resident named Richard Pender (North and South Brunswick Sentinel, Sept. 23). Within the context of the recent referendum, Mr. Pender equated the Early Childhood Center (ECC) (located in Milltown, however, under…
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North Brunswick should renovate Maple Meade School
In my conversation with North Brunswick Superintendent of Schools Brian Zychowski, he intimated that the state was more amenable to renovation than the construction of new facilities, as is being proposed in a Dec. 13 referendum. Such being the case — why isn’t Maple Meade School renovated instead of proposing $48 million worth of new…
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North Brunswick needs a solution to overcrowded schools
I would like to address Mr. Richard Pender’s recent letters (North & South Brunswick Sentinel, Oct. 13 and Sept. 23) regarding the North Brunswick school bond referendum. He criticizes Mayor Francis “Mac” Womack for voicing his opinion, claiming the mayor made what should be a taxpayer issue a political issue. The education of our children…
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Officials to present information on North Brunswick schools referendum
The North Brunswick Board of Education, Superintendent Brian Zychowski and township officials will hold a series of “Stronger Schools, Stronger Property Values and Stronger Community” referendum presentations and community discussions: From 7-8:30 p.m. on Nov. 15 at North Brunswick Township High School, 98 Raider Road; From 7-8:30 p.m. on Nov. 16 at the Board of…
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Raider marching band is in step for the 2016 season
NORTH BRUNSWICK – The North Brunswick Township High School Raider Marching Band has been hitting all the high notes this season. According to Band Director Danielle Nudelman, the band’s show “Don’t Stop Me Now: The Music of Queen,” scored highly with audiences and judges, in a statement provided by Jamie Egan, supervisor of Music K-12 for the…
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Book fair to benefit North Brunswick Humane Association
The North Brunswick Humane Association will hold a fundraising book fair all day Dec. 17 at Barnes & Noble, 869 Route 1, North Brunswick. Choirs from the township schools will perform throughout the day. Volunteers will be gift wrapping during the event.
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Female soldier crosses cultural boundaries around the world
By JENNIFER AMATO Staff Writer NORTH BRUNSWICK — Following a dream that began when she was in the eighth grade, Sarah Anne Levy is now a 27-year-old prominent member of the United States military — and an influential woman who has helped bridge gender gaps in Afghanistan. Just over 10 years ago, Levy began the process…
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New website streamlines information for North Brunswick schools
By JENNIFER AMATO Staff Writer NORTH BRUNSWICK – The North Brunswick Township Public Schools website has a fresh, new look thanks to a recent redesign. Jennifer Aschettino, the instructional technology coach for grades K-12 and the web manager; Jennifer Diszler, the director of Curriculum, Instruction and Technology; and Martin Schneider, the technology coordinator, began discussions…