Upcoming Events
5/22/2012
- Appleby Grade 4 & 5 Band Students Field Trip to SHS for Dress Rehearsal5/23/2012
District Announcements
National Teacher Appreciation Week
May 7 marks the beginning of National Teacher Appreciation Week, as designated by the National PTA.
To kick off National Teacher Appreciation Week, the New Jersey Department of Education launched three new pages on its website.
Sincerely,
Dr. Walter Uszenski
Superintendent of Spotswood Public Schools
To kick off National Teacher Appreciation Week, the New Jersey Department of Education launched three new pages on its website.
- Video address to New Jersey’s teachers: Acting Commissioner Cerf recorded a short video address to New Jersey’s educators
http://www.nj.gov/education/news/2012/0507teach.htm
- Teacher Memory: This is a new feature of the state’s website where New Jersey residents can submit a memory of their favorite teacher, either past or present. These memories will be reflected on the Department’s website to demonstrate the important contribution that teachers make in each of our lives, even many years later.
http://education.state.nj.us/feature/
- Teacher Spotlight: Each month, the Department will feature a different outstanding New Jersey teacher to recognize and reward their contribution in the classroom. The first teacher to be featured in this series is New Jersey Teacher of the Year – Jeanne DelColle.
http://education.state.nj.us/feature/spotlight/12/05.php
Sincerely,
Dr. Walter Uszenski
Superintendent of Spotswood Public Schools
Dates to Remember
Click here to download a “Dates to Remember” document which highlights upcoming events in the Spotswood School District.
2012/2013 School Budget
Dear Spotswood, Helmetta and Milltown residents:
There will be a special meeting of the Spotswood Board of Education tomorrow, March 27, at 7:00 p.m. in the Spotswood High School Media Center. The purpose of this meeting is to pass a formal resolution for the 2012-13 school budget. There will be a chance for public participation prior to the resolution and we will answer any questions or concerns regarding the budget at this time. Please click here to view the PowerPoint of the 2012/2013 budget.
Sincerely,
The Spotswood Board of Education
There will be a special meeting of the Spotswood Board of Education tomorrow, March 27, at 7:00 p.m. in the Spotswood High School Media Center. The purpose of this meeting is to pass a formal resolution for the 2012-13 school budget. There will be a chance for public participation prior to the resolution and we will answer any questions or concerns regarding the budget at this time. Please click here to view the PowerPoint of the 2012/2013 budget.
Sincerely,
The Spotswood Board of Education
Important Message from the Superintendent of Schools
At the March 20th Board of Education Meeting, the Spotswood Board of Education approved modifying the 2011/2012 school year calendar giving back unused snow days. Schools will be closed on:
Monday, April 16, 2012
Friday, May 25, 2012
Tuesday, May 29, 2012
Click here for a revised version of the 2011/12 calendar.
Monday, April 16, 2012
Friday, May 25, 2012
Tuesday, May 29, 2012
Click here for a revised version of the 2011/12 calendar.
Spotswood's Teacher of the Year Recipients Announced
This year's School Teacher of the Year Recipients for the Spotswood School District are as follows:
Spotswood High School
Leslie Malec, Marketing
Memorial Middle School
Jo-Ann Moyer, Special Education
Appleby School
Nancy Torchiano, Grade 5*
Schoenly School
Daniel Layton, Kindergarten
*District Teacher of the Year
Congratulations to these exemplary members of our teaching staff on a job very well done!
Spotswood High School
Leslie Malec, Marketing
Memorial Middle School
Jo-Ann Moyer, Special Education
Appleby School
Nancy Torchiano, Grade 5*
Schoenly School
Daniel Layton, Kindergarten
*District Teacher of the Year
Congratulations to these exemplary members of our teaching staff on a job very well done!
School Board Candidacy Information
The Spotswood School District has announced it has information available for citizens interested in running for a vacant seat on the board of education.
The Spotswood Board of Education will have 2 vacancies in the November 6, 2012 Annual School Election, Robert Green, Business Administrator/Board Secretary announced today. A full term on the school board runs for three years. Candidates must file a nominating petition with the Office of the Middlesex County Clerk in order to get their name on the ballot for the Annual School Election. The current deadline to submit the nominating petition is Tuesday, June 5, 2012. The election is scheduled for Tuesday, November 6, 2012.
Prospective school board candidates can obtain a “School Board Candidate Kit” online at www.njsba.org or at the Spotswood Board of Education office located in the rear of Spotswood High School. The School Board Candidate Kit includes a nominating petition, information about legal qualifications for school board candidacy and the role of the school board member. Information about the New Jersey School Ethics Act and important dates in the school election process are also included in the kit.
The Spotswood Board of Education will have 2 vacancies in the November 6, 2012 Annual School Election, Robert Green, Business Administrator/Board Secretary announced today. A full term on the school board runs for three years. Candidates must file a nominating petition with the Office of the Middlesex County Clerk in order to get their name on the ballot for the Annual School Election. The current deadline to submit the nominating petition is Tuesday, June 5, 2012. The election is scheduled for Tuesday, November 6, 2012.
Prospective school board candidates can obtain a “School Board Candidate Kit” online at www.njsba.org or at the Spotswood Board of Education office located in the rear of Spotswood High School. The School Board Candidate Kit includes a nominating petition, information about legal qualifications for school board candidacy and the role of the school board member. Information about the New Jersey School Ethics Act and important dates in the school election process are also included in the kit.
2012-13 School Year Calendar Released
At its meeting on January 17, 2012, the Spotswood Board of Education approved the district calendar for the 2012/13 school year.
Tots & Teens Program Now Accepting Applications for 2012/13
All children who will be four years old on or before October 1, 2012 who reside in Spotswood or Helmetta will be eligible for this program at Spotswood High School.
The class meets Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday from 8:35 a.m. to 11:20 a.m.
Click here to download an application. We accept children on a "first come, first serve" basis, so don't delay!
If you need any further information, please e-mail or call Mrs. Kuslansky at (732) 723-2251 and leave a detailed message.
The class meets Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday from 8:35 a.m. to 11:20 a.m.
Click here to download an application. We accept children on a "first come, first serve" basis, so don't delay!
If you need any further information, please e-mail or call Mrs. Kuslansky at (732) 723-2251 and leave a detailed message.
Energy Savings Improvement Program Information
Monthly Security and Fire Drills
Parents/Guardians,
In order to establish a school environment that promotes a safe learning atmosphere all district schools will participate in monthly security and fire drills throughout the school year.
In the event that you see large groups of students walking, they will be participating in the mandatory state drill.
Each drill makes our students safer and better prepared in the event of a real emergency.
Yours in Education,
Michael A. Mastroserio
In order to establish a school environment that promotes a safe learning atmosphere all district schools will participate in monthly security and fire drills throughout the school year.
In the event that you see large groups of students walking, they will be participating in the mandatory state drill.
Each drill makes our students safer and better prepared in the event of a real emergency.
Yours in Education,
Michael A. Mastroserio
Middlesex County Disaster Resource Center (DRC)
On behalf of Freeholder Blanquita B. Valenti, this notice is to inform you of the recently opened Middlesex County Disaster Resource Center (DRC). The DRC is housed at the former offices of the East Brunswick Parks Department, 334 Dunhams Corner Road, East Brunswick and is open from 8:00 am to 6:00 pm, 7 days a week.
The Disaster Resource Center has representatives from FEMA, the Small Business Administration and the American Red Cross, as well as staff from the Middlesex County Office of Human Services. Our goal is to assist residents who apply for any assistance in navigating myriad local services that may be available to supplement those offered by federal and state agencies.
We may be contacted at:
Middlesex County Office of Human Services
75 Bayard Street
New Brunswick, NJ 08901
732-745-4186
www.disasterassistance.gov or call 1-800-621-FEMA (3362) or TTY 800-462-7585
The Disaster Resource Center has representatives from FEMA, the Small Business Administration and the American Red Cross, as well as staff from the Middlesex County Office of Human Services. Our goal is to assist residents who apply for any assistance in navigating myriad local services that may be available to supplement those offered by federal and state agencies.
We may be contacted at:
Middlesex County Office of Human Services
75 Bayard Street
New Brunswick, NJ 08901
732-745-4186
www.disasterassistance.gov or call 1-800-621-FEMA (3362) or TTY 800-462-7585
SHS Recognized As Top-Performing High School
Dear Parents/Guardians,
The Spotswood Public Schools are proud to celebrate the achievement of Spotswood High School for being named #3 statewide in our District Factor Group which represents 83 school districts. In an Inside Jersey article appearing in the Star-Ledger, Spotswood High School was recognized as one of “New Jersey’s Top-Performing High Schools” based on our students’ scores on the Grade 11 High School Proficiency Assessment. SHS students performed at high levels in mathematics, reading, and writing after having completed effective programs of test preparation imbedded within strong curricula. We are very proud of our faculty, support staff and students accomplishments!
Respectfully,
Dr. Walter A. Uszenski
Superintendent of Spotswood
The Spotswood Public Schools are proud to celebrate the achievement of Spotswood High School for being named #3 statewide in our District Factor Group which represents 83 school districts. In an Inside Jersey article appearing in the Star-Ledger, Spotswood High School was recognized as one of “New Jersey’s Top-Performing High Schools” based on our students’ scores on the Grade 11 High School Proficiency Assessment. SHS students performed at high levels in mathematics, reading, and writing after having completed effective programs of test preparation imbedded within strong curricula. We are very proud of our faculty, support staff and students accomplishments!
Respectfully,
Dr. Walter A. Uszenski
Superintendent of Spotswood
