District Weekly News

The next Board of Education Meeting will be today, Thursday December 19th at 7:00 p.m. Board meetings will continue to be streamed live and can be accessed on the website prior to the start of the meeting at www.sbschools.org.

We welcome and invite anyone who would like to make a public comment at any of our Board of Education meetings to please attend the in-person meeting. Although not required, the Board requests that residents who are interested in speaking at a Board meeting register with the Board Secretary's office prior to the meeting by calling (732) 297-7800, extension 3110 or by emailing marcia.garitano@sbschools.org. Residents will be heard during the portion of the meeting designated for public comment.

At this meeting the Concert Choir will perform, followed by recognitions of our Music Department Honors. There will also be presentations of the School Safety Report for Reporting Period (January-June 2024) and HIB Self-Assessment Report for 2023-2024.

Please join us in thanking Barry Nathanson for all his years on the Board of Education and for all the heart and soul he has given to the South Brunswick School District. He has been on the Board of Education since 2002 and has provided a wealth of knowledge to the Board. He will truly be missed!

We are happy to share that our Transition Training Center will be hosting a Holiday Pop-Up Shop at tonight's BOE Meeting beginning at 6:30 pm at Crossroads North, prior to the Board of Education Meeting.

At the TTC, we work with students who have graduated high school and returned to further develop job skills in preparation for life after South Brunswick School District.

One of the standout aspects of our program is our pop-up shops. Here, our students sell handmade items they've crafted, gaining valuable job-readiness experience and taking pride in their creations. All profits go directly back into the program to fund lessons and activities that benefit the students.

Please note, this is a cash-only event.

The Cambridge School Cougar Council will be collecting GENTLY USED ELEMENTARY AGED (K-5) CHILDREN BOOKS until January 10 for MERCER STREET FRIENDS who provide classroom support serving as mentors in the TRENTON AREA SCHOOLS. The books from our collection will help build the classroom libraries in those schools who are lacking the resources that Mercer Street Friends support. Donations can be dropped off in the vestibule of Cambridge School during regular school hours or you can email: Christina.OBrien@sbschools.org for after-hours/weekend porch drop-off in Kendall Park. Please click here for more information.

*Please do not send in books that are younger or older than ELEMENTARY AGE!

We hope all district families will join us for our second annual SB Reads Night on Wednesday, February 12th at 6:30 at South Brunswick High School. In partnership with the South Brunswick Public Library, district librarians and teachers will host an evening of stories that prove reading is a gift.

Activities will include read alouds with mystery readers, a book drive (all pre-k to 12 books will be accepted), readings from local authors, an AI storytime, book-themed crafts, along with free cookies and cocoa. We hope you will join us for an evening that celebrates the gift of reading. Please click here for more information.

December 20, 2024 to January 3, 2025 (Winter Break)

No assignments or long-range projects due or tests given before January 8th.

Congratulations to the South Brunswick PAL PeeWee Cheer Squad who competed at the Pop Warner National Championships in Orlando, Florida, and took home First Place, earning the prestigious title of 2024 National Champions.

This incredible squad of 22 athletes is composed of students from multiple schools across our district, showcasing the unity and talent of our community. Way to go!