Tag: Spotswood School District
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Universal Society of Hinduism calls for all Middlesex County school districts to close on Diwali
The Universal Society of Hinduism is asking for all 24 public school districts in Middlesex County to observe the Diwali holiday – the most popular festival of the Hindu religion – by closing on Oct. 24. Schools are already closed in East Brunswick, Edison, Monroe, North Brunswick, Piscataway, Sayreville and South Brunswick school districts, according…
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Spotswood superintendent named to ESCNJ Executive Committee
Graham Peabody, the Educational Services Commission of New Jersey’s (ESCNJ) newest Executive Committee member and Spotswood Public School District superintendent, is no stranger to the commission. Since his start as a student teacher in Spotswood in 1994, he has been familiar with the services of ESCNJ and its dedication to providing excellence to students…
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Cammarano proud of the culture he built as Spotswood High School football coach
SPOTSWOOD – Andy Cammarano made a lot of memories during his 14 years manning the sideline as the head coach of the Spotswood High School football team. One that comes first to his mind is having the opportunity to have both his father, Nick Sr., and brother, Nick Jr., as part of his coaching staff.…
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Grants fund learning courtyard, little free libraries in Spotswood
SPOTSWOOD – Memorial Middle School was awarded one of the largest grants the Spotswood Education Foundation (SEF) has ever given out to create the Spotswood Education Foundation Outdoor Learning Courtyard. The area was renovated over the summer to create an area that teachers and students can conduct outdoor classes. The total amount of the grant…
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Spotswood Education Foundation awards grants to educators
SPOTSWOOD – The Spotswood Education Foundation (SEF) awarded more than $10,000 in grants to educators in the Spotswood School District. A total of 24 grant proposals were received, with 20 selected by the Foundation Board of Trustees for a total of $10,498.25, according to information provided by Nicholas Legakis, president of the SEF. The grants…
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Calendar listing for East Brunswick Sentinel
The Spotswood Library will hold Pioneer Day from 11 a.m. to noon on Feb. 3 at the library, 548 Main St., Spotswood. Learn how to make butter and create old-fashioned crafts. Come dressed in costume. For more information, call 732-251-1515. ** The Jamesburg Public Library will hold a new English-as-a-Second-Language (ESL) program from Feb. 1…
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Grants supplement educational programs in Spotswood
SPOTSWOOD – The Spotswood Education Foundation awarded more than $10,000 in grants to educators of Spotswood schools. A total of $10,016.01 in grants to were awarded to educators involved in 22 grant proposals during a convocation on Sept. 5. The grants for 2017 are: STEM Fairy Tales by Maureen McDonald, Appleby School, for $171.35…
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Appleby principal retires in Spotswood
SPOTSWOOD – After working in the education field for 39 years, Karen Boyle, principal of E. Raymond Appleby Elementary School, will retire effective Sept. 1. Having been the school’s principal since 2002, Boyle’s resignation was accepted by the Spotswood Board of Education on June 20. “I have been blessed to have had such a great…
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Interim superintendent has previous experience in Spotswood
By VASHTI HARRIS Staff Writer SPOTSWOOD – The interim superintendent for the Spotswood School District has quite a history in the district. Tony Vaz was appointed by the Spotswood Board of Education during its March 21 meeting to replace Scott Rocco, who announced his resignation in February in order to take on a new superintendent’s position…