District Weekly News
October 6, 2022
NICHE RANKS SOUTH BRUNSWICK SCHOOL DISTRICT NO. 1 IN MIDDLESEX COUNTY
Once again, this year SBSD made Niche’s New Jersey Best School Districts! We ranked 12th in the Niche ranking and our school district was ranked No.1 in Middlesex County! Please click here for a to view an article from the Patch! Congratulations South Brunswick!!!
OCTOBER IS DYSLEXIA AWARENESS MONTH!
October is Dyslexia Awareness Month. South Brunswick is committed to being a “dyslexia friendly district” with the ability to embrace and support the strengths and talents of our students with dyslexia.
1 in 5 people may have indicators of dyslexia. On October 15th, you may see educators wearing red shirts to bring attention to the 1 in 5 statistic.
Our district is very proud of our commitment to being a dyslexia friendly district. A few years ago, our teachers created this video to showcase our commitment to supporting students with dyslexia and other learning differences. You can see the video here: https://drive.google.com/file/d/0B_Cpni_wZZynNkp2R0RUVTBSWGM/view?usp=sharing
In addition, our district was featured in New Jersey Family magazine (August 2017) in an article entitled, “Help! My Child Has Dyslexia” http://www.njfamily.com/Help-My-Child-Has-Dyslexia/
October 15th, has been designated World Dyslexia Day. On Friday, October 14th, (since October 15th is a Saturday) you will see our staff members wearing RED or their Team Dyslexia shirts showing their support for students who struggle with reading and writing.
BULLYING AWARENESS MONTH
In recognition of October's Bullying Awareness Month, the "What's Your Mark?, Be the Change " Committee will be selling t-shirts to bring awareness to the on going efforts needed to prevent bullying in our society. Shirts can be purchased until Friday, October 14th and will be worn districtwide on Thursday, October 27th. Please click here for more information along with how to order.
The education foundation of South Brunswick's taste for education is back!
The Education Foundation of South Brunswick will once again be hosting their Annual Taste of Education fundraiser on Thursday, October 20th from 6:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. at Pierre's of South Brunswick. There is still time to purchase tickets. Please click here for more information along with ticket information.
HEALTH LITERACY MONTH
SOUTH BRUNSWICK MUSIC DEPARTMENT FALL APPAREL SALE
South Brunswick Parks and Recreation Youth Basketball for Boys Grades 3rd – 8th & Girls Grades 3rd – 12th.
Fire prevention week open house - october 8th
The Monmouth Junction Volunteer Fire Department will be hosting a Fire Prevention Week Open House on Saturday, October 8th from 1:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. Please click here for more information.