Board of Education Meeting Recap
December 5, 2023
Suffern Middle School Sings!
The performance launched the start of the winter concert season, which begins on Wednesday, December 6 at SMS. Students have been studying a variety of composed and traditional music and this song demonstrated the classic Blues harmonic characteristics coupled with the figurative language of longing within the text.
You can catch the full performance here:
Tenure Awarded to Dr. Amy MacKenzie
On Tuesday evening, Dr. Amy MacKenzie, Supervisor of Secondary Special Services, was awarded tenure. MacKenzie is a valued member of the Pupil Personnel Services department, the district and the Suffern Central family. Congratulations Amy!
Pictured with Amy is her son, Dr. Lisa Castaldo and Dr. Erik Gundersen
Suffern High School Student Report
- Students in the AP Research and STIR (Science and Technological Investigative Research) classes are presenting their research projects to students and staff.
- Wednesday, December 6 is the National Honor Society Induction at the high school. More than 50 juniors and seniors will be honored.
- Auditions for the spring musical, "Into the Woods," are rapidly approaching!
- The high school launched an indoor soccer tournament with more than 125 students participating. It's currently going on during unit lunch. (pictured here)
- The first winter concert is on December 14. Performing at that show will be the symphonic band, symphony orchestra, and treble choir.
- The beloved SHS Handball tournament will take place the last week of school before winter break.
Superintendent's Comments
- RP Connor held a fantastic, interactive assembly for students with former meteorologist, John Marshall, complete with a green screen.
- Viola's fourth-grade students had a visit from members of the Ramapo Monsey Lenape tribe to enhance their knowledge and provide more background on their PBL project on Native Americans.
- Winter sports have begun. Dr. Gundersen wished all athletes and coaches a great season!
- The District Communications office is highlighting some of our alumni and their amazing accomplishments. Keep an eye out on our social media pages for more features of our "Mounties on the Move."
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UPCOMING BOARD MEETING DATES:
- December 19
- January 16
All board meetings will take place at the District offices, 45 Mountain Ave., Hillburn at 7:30 pm.