Tag: South Brunswick School District
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School district recognized for preparing students for college
SOUTH BRUNSWICK — The South Brunswick School District has been included on the 7th Annual AP District Honor Roll. To be named one of 433 school districts in the U.S. and Canada by the College Board, South Brunswick High School had to, since 2014, increase the number of students participating in Advanced Placement (AP) courses while also…
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Workshop to address guided relaxation for students, parents
The South Brunswick Parent Academy will hold a workshop titled “Heartfulness: Guided Relaxation Practice for Balanced Living” from 7-8:30 p.m. on Feb. 9 at Crossroads North Middle School, 635 Georges Road, Monmouth Junction section of South Brunswick. The Heartfulness Relaxation technique is a simple and practical exercise designed by the Heartfulness Institute to nurture individual…
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Community members express qualities necessary for new superintendent
By JENNIFER AMATO Staff Writer SOUTH BRUNSWICK – More than 1,200 students, parents, staff members and community members with an interest in the future of the South Brunswick School District participated in a survey related to the new superintendent search. “This information shaped our advertisement as we entered the employment marketplace and, as well,…
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‘Uniting Communities’ to strengthen alliances, discuss civil liberties
The Islamic Society of Central Jersey (ISCJ) will celebrate and reaffirm civil rights and civil liberties during “Uniting Communities,” from 5:15-7:15 p.m. on Jan. 14 at the ISCJ, 4145 Route 1 south at Promenade Boulevard, Monmouth Junction. Confirmed speakers include Congresswoman Bonnie Watson Coleman (D-12), Assemblyman Andrew Zwicker (D-16), South Brunswick Chief of Police Raymond…
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South Brunswick police ‘Target’ students who take initiative
SOUTH BRUNSWICK – South Brunswick police officers teamed up with outstanding young students to recognize them for their hard work in their schools and communities. The local police unions and school administrators visited Target on Dec. 14 for the third annual Heroes and Helpers event. Each of the students was recognized at a brief ceremony at the store,…
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Towns review turf fields
By JENNIFER AMATO Staff Writer The New Jersey School Boards Association (NJSBA) will assist local school boards in exploring possible legal action against FieldTurf, a company that vehemently denies allegations that it sold defective artificial turf fields to schools across the state. “The news reports should anger anyone concerned about corporate responsibility, the health of students…
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South Brunswick schools announce ‘Homework Free Holidays’
SOUTH BRUNSWICK – After a year of studying homework practices, the South Brunswick School District has decided on an initiative to excuse students from homework during certain holidays. Last year, the South Brunswick School District began a study of current homework practices. Data was gathered — both qualitative and quantitative — best approaches were studied, and…
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Parents invited to take survey regarding new South Brunswick superintendent
The South Brunswick School District is beginning the process of securing a new Superintendent of Schools for the 2017-18 school year. Prior to formally advertising this position, the Board of Education is seeking stakeholder feedback regarding the next superintendent. A Superintendent Search Survey has been designed to provide parents, staff and community members with an…
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Parent workshop to focus on how to prepare children for success
The South Brunswick Municipal Alliance, Every Parent Influences Children (EPIC) and the South Brunswick School District are partnering once again to offer a series of workshops under the umbrella of the South Brunswick Parent Academy (SBPA). The 2016-17 SBPA series kicks off with the two-part presentation and discussion of the film “Race to Nowhere,” a timely…