Tag: Sayreville School District
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Students learn about history of Flag Day
SAYREVILLE – Students at Truman Elementary School were taught the importance and value of the United States flag. In honor of Flag Day, which is marked annually on June 14, the Truman School held a celebration on June 15. A Flag Day celebration has been held at Truman School since 1992. Following an introduction, the…
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Sayreville school employees wish nurses well in their retirements
SAYREVILLE – Two longtime nurses in the Sayreville School District are retiring from their positions. At a recent meeting, the Board of Education honored the retirements of Edith Braun, a school nurse at Dwight D. Eisenhower Elementary School, and Betty Ann Verner, a school nurse at Sayreville Middle School. “We have two beloved nurses who…
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Donations, letters provide some ‘happiness’ for the homeless
SAYREVILLE – Thanks to a campaign created by a fifth grade pupil in Sayreville, a collection of 2,500 items will be donated to help the homeless and other people in need. Edward Ott, a fifth grader at Samsel Upper Elementary School (SUES), created the “Happy Bag” campaign to help the homeless. He collected and packaged…
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Sayreville honors education support professionals
SAYREVILLE – Support staff members in the Sayreville School District have been honored for the 2017-18 school year. During a Board of Education meeting on May 15, recognition was given to the district’s education support professionals of the year. At Emma Arleth Elementary School, the Education Support Professional of the Year is Laurie Aich. “She currently…
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Food services employee spent two decades at Sayreville Middle School
SAYREVILLE – After over two decades working at Sayreville Middle School, a longtime cafeteria worker is retiring from the Sayreville School District. Diane Zawistoski’s retirement will be effective July 1. The Board of Education honored Zawistoski at a recent meeting. According to Superintendent of Schools Richard Labbe, Zawistoski has been in the district as a…
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Sayreville students recognized
SAYREVILLE – Students at Sayreville War Memorial High School have been recognized by the Sayreville School District Board of Education for their accomplishments during the school year. At a recent meeting, the board passed a resolution commending and honoring the top 10 students at the high school: Kathleen Beben, Michael George Philip, Ashley Gordon, Hamidul…
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Sayreville school board adopts budget
The Sayreville Board of Education has adopted a $95 million budget that will pay for the operation of the school district during the 2018-19 school year. Following a discussion among district administrators and board members and a public hearing, the budget was adopted on May 1. The $95 million budget will be supported by a…
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Man tells of escaping several times from Nazis
SAYREVILLE – Following years on the run and in hiding as a Jewish boy in Nazi Germany-controlled Europe, a survivor of the Holocaust looks to inspire younger generations with his story and message of standing up for what is right. Daniel Goldsmith visited Samsel Upper Elementary School (SUES) on April 19 to speak to fifth…
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Sayreville students are determined to improve safety
Editor’s note: This story took place during “Let the Children Lead,” where students in the Sayreville School District participated in the place of and under the names of board members and district administrators during the March 20 meeting. The comments from board members and district administrators during the meeting described in this article were made…
