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Thank you,

Laura Geltch

lgeltch@bcsssd.k12.nj.us

www.bcsssd.k12.nj.us

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January 2017

Dear BCSSSD Community,

A Note of Recognition

I would like to take this time to congratulate all of those recognized over the past two weeks across the District and selected among their colleagues as Teacher of the Year, Teacher Assistant of the Year and Educational Services Professional of the Year. Honorees received a visit from the administration, were presented flowers and were recognized among students and staff. One from each category will move forward in the process to be considered in that same category on the State level. On behalf of the Board, administration, staff and students, we salute all of our honorees for the 2016-2017 year. Please see my blog for details for each honoree.

Dr. Christopher J. Nagy

Superintendent of Schools

Click HERE for Dr. Nagy's BCSSSD web page and blog

Click HERE for the 2016-17 Board of Education Meeting Notes. Please review and reference pertinent policies as applicable.

Board of Education policies and regulations online link:

Strauss Esmay BCIT/BCSSSD policies and regulations.

http://www.bcsssd.k12.nj.us/cms/lib07/NJ01000535/Centricity/Domain/1/16.pdf

BCAS January 2017 Newsletter

New BCAS Information Brochure

In The Loop January Newsletter

Click HERE

January 2017 BCSSSD monthly Aquatics Newsletter

Click HERE for the 2016-17 BCPDI Online Brochure. Register today!

Dear BCSSSD Community,

Last week I recognized an ESU Teacher of the Year, which was the first time an ESU staff member was recognized for this honor. Today, I had the pleasure of recognizing the building level Teachers of the Year, Teacher Assistants of the Year, and Educational Services Professionals of the Year. I look forward to this time of the year when colleagues are able to recognize the contributions made by their peers. I am reminded by Claudia Wallace that “We never forget our best Teachers (TA, ESP)-those who imbued us with a deeper understanding or an enduring passion, the ones we come back to visit years after graduating, the educators who opened doors and altered the course of our lives.” Please join me in congratulating our award winners listed on the attachments. It is an honor and privilege to present them to you.

Dr. Christopher Nagy, Superintendent of Schools

Link to Congratulatory Letters

Elementary Campus

Teacher of the Year: Fionna Rooney

Teacher Assistant of the Year: Lenora Panetta-Hagan **

Educational Services Professional of the Year: Karen Rooney

Middle School Campus

Teacher of the Year: Debra Shinn

Teacher Assistant of the Year: Deborah Crosby

Educational Services Professional of the Year: Johnna Keen **

High School Campus

Teacher of the Year: Barbara Will

Teacher Assistant of the Year: Deborah Potts

Educational Services Professional of the Year: David Lovett

Lumberton Campus

Teacher of the Year: Deborah O'Brien **

Teacher Assistant of the Year: Eugenia (Gigi) Martin

Educational Services Professional of the Year: Lori Hayes

Educational Services Unit (ESU)

Teacher of the Year: Kathy O'Malley

Educational Services Professional of the Year: Victoria Cann

** District Honorees of the year

We know our teachers make a difference each day in our schools. Our Education Supervisor, Mrs. Adell Valasek, is making a difference abroad as well!

"Adell continues to be a welcomed and much appreciated consultant working with our team at the International School of Brussels. Her expertise in planning and implementing behavioral approaches has been critical in helping us support our students who require this approach. Her leadership, knowledge and sense of humor have really served us well and we hope that the relationship with ISB will continue on...even if it is just for a week or so a year. My colleagues ask me every year if "we can keep her" and I am sure that your community appreciates the support and guidance she offers you there. I know that it is a good experience for her culturally as well working with our diverse students.

-Director, International School of Brussels (ISB), Kristen Pelletier

Flip, Blend, Mix, Process – Update your Classroom Menu with Digital Teaching

Presenter: Elizabeth Janowiak

Students enjoy painting with our new Art Teacher, Ms. Alban. Our Elementary students are painting with brushes and marbles.

Our Floriculture students create spectacular wreaths, bouquets, and baskets for every occasion. Mr. Fowler proudly displayed a recent creation complete with pinecones and red glittered branches.

Congratulations to the newly appointed BCSSSD Educational Foundation Officers! Thank you for your service to our BCSSSD Community

Pictured left to right:

Anthony J. Carnivale, Jr. - President

Marsha Aloi - Treasurer

Christine Hewitt - Secretary

Joseph Komar - Vice President

BCSSSD Middle School Westampton Campus students are sponsoring "Squam," an injured owl being cared for by the Cedar Run Animal Refuge. Our students "Give a Hoot" and are making a difference collecting spare change for a good cause.

June 26, 2017

Medford Lakes Country Club

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Please Save The Date:

Open House & Resource Fair - Westampton Campus

March 30, 2017, 5:30 - 8 p.m.

Alumni Dance - Westampton Campus

April 28, 2017, 6 - 9 p.m.

BCSSSD Prom - A Touch of Class, Delran, NJ

May 12, 2017, 7 - 11 p.m.

Poster Presentation Research Symposium - Westampton Campus

May 25, 2017

Burlington County Alternative Middle and High School students began the new year in a brand new location! Congratulations to our students, staff and buildings and grounds team on a successful expansion of our Alternative School program!

Click HERE for Burlington County Times article link.

Mr. Cook led the BCSSSD Pioneer Band in a selection of holiday songs, featuring drum and saxophone solos, and vocals from our talented high school students.
The Pioneer Band continues to make our district proud!

Check out this website for adaptive clothing featuring back-openings with hook and loop closures, side zippers and wide band elastic waists for easy dressing, fashion and comfort.

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Click HERE for the link to the Burlington County Burlington County Health Department (BCHD) / School-Age Children Immunization Clinic.

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In the event of a campus emergency or inclement weather, staff members will be contacted via email, phone message, and text message. In addition, we will post a Special Alert Message on our website.

Staff Members, Help us Contact You.

Have you moved? Have you changed your phone number or email address? Please make sure to update your information with BCSSSD Personnel.

Employee Data Change Form: EMPLOYEE DATA CHANGE FORM 12.2.14 EDCF.pdf

Note: Staff are required to submit a signed EDCF when requesting changes to their personnel profile.

EDCF should be sent to personnel: bcsssdpersonnel@bcsssd.k12.nj.us or BCITPersonnel@bcit.cc

Students will be contacted using information stored in Genesis, our electronic student database. Parents should be reminded to ensure their contact information is up-to-date. Any changes should be reported to the main office of the student's school.