District News Archives
2010 Annual Board School Election
The
Bernards Township Board of Education has one 2-year and three 3-year
vacancies available in the next election. Interested parties must file
a nominating petition with the Board Office by 4PM, March 1, 2010.
For complete information, click here.
“A Night at the Opera,” scheduled for Saturday, December 19th, has been postponed due to the winter storm. The re-scheduled performance will take place on Saturday, January 2nd. For ticketing information, please go to http://www.bernardsboe.com/PAC/.
Arrangements for Fern Wilson:
Donation information: Those planning an expression of sympathy may make a contribution in Fern’s name to the Steeplechase Cancer Center at Somerset Hills Medical Center, 110 Rehill Avenue, Somerville, NJ 08876-2958.
RIDGE-PAC...October 23rd and 24th.
To learn more about Jason Bishop, please visit: http://www.thejasonbishopshow.com/
ATTENTION ALL 10TH AND 11TH GRADE STUDENTS:
All 10th and 11th grade students will be offered an opportunity to take the PSAT on Saturday, October 17, 2009.
The registration fee for the PSAT is $25.00. This fee may be paid by cash or by a check made payable to Ridge High School Student Activities. Please obtain a registration form by clicking here or from Mrs. Pavlik in Room 613 and submit it with payment to Mrs. Pavlik no later than Wednesday, September 30, 2009. No registrations will be accepted after September 30, 2009.
Any student who has a question about the administration of the PSAT should see his/her guidance counselor in advance.
Bernards Township Board of Education School Board Member
A vacancy has developed for the position of School Board Member. The successful candidate would serve a term beginning with their appointment through April 26, 2010. If you would like to be considered for this position, please send a letter of interest explaining the reasons you would like to be a Board Member and your qualifications/resume’ to:
Bernards Township Board of Education
Nick Markarian - Business Administrator/Board Secretary
101 Peachtree Road
Basking Ridge, NJ 07920
All applications must be received by September 25, 2009. Note that interviews for the vacancy will occur at the October 12 Board Meeting, applicants should plan accordingly.
TRANSPORTATION BUS PASSES:
Bus passes have been mailed to all riders (including subscription riders). If you have not received your bus pass please contact transportation at (908) 541-9574 and speak to Wendy or Martha (please leave a message if necessary). The office will be staffed this weekend.
Due to budgetary cutbacks, the elementary school offices will be closed for the summer. They will re-open on September 1. If you need to register a new student, please contact the District Registrar at 908-204-2585 ext. 105. Elementary New Family Orientation will be held on September 2, and Open Houses are scheduled for September 3. The work year of the curriculum supervisors was also affected by the budget reductions. They will not be working during the months of July or August, and will return on September 1. Home Access Center for parents of middle and high school students is being updated in preparation for the new school year. Schedules may be accessed in late August. Have a happy and healthy summer!
Congratulations to Oak Street School Reading Specialist Kristin Bobowicz who has been named 2009 Somerset County Teacher of the Year!!
The Bernards Township Board of Education is proud to present the
2009 Governor’s Teachers of the Year Recipients.
Congratulations to...
Elizabeth Freisen - Cedar Hill School
Karen Finazzo - Liberty Corner School
Angela Hall - Mount Prospect School
Theresa Foy - Oak Street School
John Fry - Ridge High School
Jim Buist - William Annin Middle School
2009 Summer Activities Program
There are many interesting and exciting courses available for elementary students this summer. Click here for the brochure which includes dates, course descriptions, and registration forms.
RHS 2009 Summer Reading
Please click here for information.
Changing the Nature of Instruction in Bernards Township
A video presentation on "Changing the Nature of Instruction in Bernards Township" from Techspo 2007
» View the Video Presentation (Requires Windows Media Player )
Intent to Apply for Title IV Funds
Notice is hereby given of intent to apply for NCLB Title IV, Safe and Drug Free Schools and Community Act funds for the 2009-2010 school year. Community members are invited to provide comments and input into the planning process. Meeting will be held at the Board of Education Office on Monday, August 10, 2009 at 9:00 a.m.
Updated Message from Bernards Township Health Department...
Please click here for a message from Health Officer Lucy Forgione regarding influenza.
Swine Influenza A (H1N1) Virus Update
A case of Swine Influenza in a Bernards Township student has been confirmed. The student and the student's siblings traveled to the midwest during spring break and have not attended school since their return and the onset of the flu. Please see the Township Health Department's press release (click here, or copy and paste the following url into your browser: http://www.bernardshealth.org/HomePages/Health%20Alerts.pdf for detailed information regarding this confirmation. The student is doing well, and along with the student's siblings, will remain out of school for the period of time outlined by Health Officer Lucy Forgione.
Swine Influenza A (H1N1) Virus Information
Dr. Goger's April 27th memo and Influenza Fact Sheet
Swine Influenza A (H1N1) Virus Information Guidelines from NJDOE
Bernards Township Health Department Swine Influenza Update
2009-10 BUDGET NEWSLETTER
Please click here to view the Budget Newsletter.
Residents will receive a copy of the newsletter in the mail this week.
School District Budget
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nZ6FZHE5Z5o
here.
Click here for other information on the district budget.
Please note: Election Day is Tuesday, April 21. This date falls during the week of spring break. Please consider voicing your opinion on the budget through the use of an absentee ballot.
Click here for an absentee ballot application.
Fox News at William Annin Middle School.
The clips below are from the appearance on Fox News on Inauguration Day!
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-cgU2E_R29Q
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6QaK6acdQoM
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Y1f31K2Oa0w
NJEA Hero Award Winner John Gullifer
Philadelphia Eagles' Omar Gaither presents Mr. Gullifer with the award
RANDOM DRUG TESTING OF HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS
At its November 10, 2008 meeting, the Board of Education heard a presentation on random drug testing for high school students who participate in extracurricular activities, and those who request parking privileges. A committee of administrators and school counselors has studied the issue for two years, and along with Hunterdon Central Principal Christina Steffner, presented an overview of their findings. The meeting was held at 7:00 PM in the William Annin Middle School auditorium. Please click here to view the presentation.
Click for related information...
Information on Random Drug Testing
Student drug-testing programs: do these programs negatively impact students?
Adapted from a research report (unpublished) of Christina Steffner
Principal Hunterdon Central Regional High School, Flemington, New Jersey, USA
By: C. E. Edwards
July 2008
Drug testing athletes to prevent substance abuse: background and pilot study results of the SATURN (student athlete testing using random notification) study.
Journal of Adolescent Health, Volume 32, Issue 1, , January 2003, Pages 16-25
Linn Goldberg, Diane L. Elliot, David P. MacKinnon, Esther Moe, Kerry S. Kuehl, Liva Nohre, Chondra M. Lockwood.
Access the ScienceDirect Info site if you have questions about this message or other features of this service.
WWC Quick Review of the Article "Outcomes of a Prospective Trial of Student-Athlete Drug Testing: The Student Athlete Testing Using Random Notification (SATURN) Study"1
1"Outcomes of a Prospective Trial of Student-Athlete Drug Testing: The Student Athlete Testing Using Random Notification (SATURN) Study." Journal of Adolescent Health 41 (2007) 421-429. Linn Goldberg, Diane Elliot, David P. MacKinnon, Esther L. Moe, Kerry S. Kuehl, Myeongsun Yoon, Aaron Taylor, and Jason Williams.
A Message from the Bernards Township Health Department:
The #1 way to prevent the spread of colds and flu this season is by washing your hands or using hand sanitizer. Click here for a quick three minute video on how to wash your hands and use hand sanitizer.
Message from N.J. Department of Health regarding MRSA Information.
Message from N.J. Department of Health regarding Flu Immunization.
The New Jersey Department of Agriculture announced on Monday that last year 160 school districts received tainted beef as part of the Federal School Lunch Program. Bernards Township received approximately 250 cases over the course of the year, and four cases remained in frozen storage. Immediately upon receiving notification, the four cases were destroyed in strict accordance with USDA regulations.
Megan's Law Speaker - "Who Is Watching Our Children" Wednesday Evening, March 26th, 7:30pm, Annin Auditorium.
Maureen Kanka, the mother who led the effort in passing Megan's Law, has taken her tragic experience to create valuable information for all parents. Her one hour "Who Is Watching Our Children" lecture will provide all of us with appropriate tips on how to help keep our children safe. This event is sponsored by the Bernards Township School PTOs. Additional information about this program and the Megan Nicole Kanka Foundation can be found at: http://www.megannicolekankafoundation.org/
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Voluntary Random Drug Testing
Bernards Township Board of Education Presentation on Voluntary Random Drug Testing - May 14, 2007
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