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Bomber Blast 10/4/2024
AFC Updates Pink Dance Party Whispers of Autumn Trick-anasa or Treat Want to try a new sport? Blackhawks Girls Lacrosse is hosting a FREE Pick Up & Play clinic for girls in grade 1 - 8 for the @usa_lacrosse National Celebrate Lacrosse Week. We are hosting four (4) clinics - 11/2, 11/3, 11/9 & 11/10. Make sure you register here: https://www.usalacrosse.com/national-celebrate-lacrosse-week
Friday, Oct 04 2024
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Bomber Blast 10/3/2024
Sign up today for Tiny Cheer for ages 4-6! 2 days a week! Use this link or email us to register! https://forms.gle/rXtNqAhd6NzK1eyA8 MARK YOUR CALENDARS! NEXT SUNDAY OCTOBER 6, 2024 10am-3pm 🛍️ OVER 30 VENDORS WITH SOMETHING FOR EVERYONE. WITH THE HOLIDAYS AROUND THE CORNER ITS THE PERFECT TIME TO CROSS SOME PEOPLE OFF YOUR LIST EARLY AND SUPPORT SOME OF OUR LOCAL AND SMALL BUSINESS. 🍁 We will also have a KIDS CORNER with some fun FALL crafts for the little ones 🍁 Sayreville HS Marching Band Presents: Night of a Thousand Stars
Thursday, Oct 03 2024
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Bomber Blast 10/2/2024
Sayreville Bombers Cheer Holiday Vendor Fair Wilson School PTO Clothing Drive
Wednesday, Oct 02 2024
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Bomber Blast 10/1/2024
The Shade Tree Art Contest is Friday, October 18, 2024, at the Adult Activity Center from 6:00 - 8:00 p.m. Trinity's Fall Festival & Trunk or Treat 2024 Vendors/Businesses/Organizations & Groups Wanted! 🎬 Family Movie Night at Trinity United Methodist Church! Join us for a special Charlie Brown-themed movie night series perfect for the whole family this holiday season! All are welcome to enjoy the classic heartwarming movie, fun crafts, and tasty treats! 📅 Upcoming Dates: 🎃 10/26 – It’s The Great Pumpkin, Charlie Brown 🦃 11/15 – A Charlie Brown Thanksgiving 🎄 12/13 – A Charlie Brown Christmas 🕕 Time: 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM 📍 Location: 815 Bordentown Ave, South Amboy 🎟️ Admission: Free! 🎉 What to Expect: ~Holiday-themed crafts & coloring before and after the movie ~FREE popcorn and drinks 🍿🥤 ~Candy & other snacks available for donation ~Fun activities for the kids! ~Each movie is only about 30 minutes—perfect for all attention spans. Come enjoy the holiday spirit with us, and bring your friends and family! All are welcome! 🌟 Trinity United Methodist Church Pet Drive October 2024 SMS PTO Food Truck Festival SMS PTO Apparel Sale
Tuesday, Oct 01 2024
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Bomber Blast 9/30/2024
Mathnasium of Sayreville Message: Take their math knowledge to a new level with Mathnasium! https://mathnasium.com/math-centers/sayreville Bombers Girls Soccer Bleacher Seat Fundraiser
Monday, Sep 30 2024
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Week 4 Talk Sup Review and Preview
Talk Sup Week 4 September 30, 2024 Good morning Sayreville ! I hope you had a relaxing and enjoyable weekend. Welcome to another edition of my Talk Sup(erintendent) Review and Preview newsletter. Please remember that our schools will be closed this Thursd ay, in observance of Rosh Hashanah. District News If you did not have a chance to attend the Board of Education (BOE) Business Meeting held on Tuesday, September 24, 2024, here is what you missed. Morgan Koonce from Sayreville War Memorial High School (SWMHS), and Alana Serignese from the Sayreville Middle School (SMS) began the meeting by providing their respective Student Council Representative to the Board of Education Reports. Next, Mrs. Bloom expressed her opening remarks, as did Mrs. Napolitano, who also shared some district highlights. The Board then moved the action items from the Superintendent’s Report onto the Board Agenda and approved them all. To see the Agenda, click here . To see the Agenda Addendum, click here . To see all attachments, click here . To view the video of the meeting, click here . Among other motions, on the Vision 2030 Finance and Infrastructure portion of the agenda, the BOE approved a minor amendment of the 2019 Long Range Facilities Plan to include school facilities project plans related to expanding office and storage space at the Bus Garage located at the Sayreville War Memorial High School and the addition of a greenhouse at the Sayreville War Memorial High School. In addition, the Board approved a contract with Direct Flooring for the replacement flooring of the hallway ramp at Jesse Selover School in the amount of $24,784, to be paid using Preschool Expansion Aid funds. Likewise, it approved a contract a contract with Crossroads Pavement Maintenance LLC for the installation of a stone drainage swale at the Sayreville War Memorial High School in the amount of $4,985. Furthermore, the Board approved a contract with Cifelli and Son General Construction Inc. for sidewalk and railing repairs at the Samsel Upper Elementary School and curb and sidewalk repairs at Harry S. Truman Elementary School in the amount of $5,776.95. The Board of Education also approved the purchase of a Ford F-350 Pick-up Dump Truck from Route 23 Automall in the amount of $91,875, and an ENDRA 29 passenger bus at the cost of $114,464.29. On the Student Achievement portion of the agenda, the Board approved the long-term suspension of several students. It also approved multiple revised curriculum guides To review them, click here . In addition, the Board of Education approved a new Knitting and Crocheting Club at the high school and an Environmentalists Club at the middle school. Likewise, on the Governance portion of the agenda, along with other motions, the BOE approved Policy 2365 Acceptable Use of Generative Artificial Intelligence (AI) for a Second Reading and Adoption. To review it, click here . It also approved the 2024-25 District Professional Development and Mentoring Plans , along with the mandatory Statement of Assurance. To read each plan, click on them. On the Personnel portion of the agenda, as well as other motions, the Board of Education graciously accepted the well-deserved retirement of Sheryl Pullman, Occupational Therapist. It also appointed new certificated and non-certificated staff for the 2024-25 school year. Likewise, the Board approved the transfer of certificated and non-certificated staff for the 2024-25 school year. During the Open Public Comment portion of the meeting, a community member from the Sayreville Historical Society asked for the support of the Board and the community in preservation of the Old Fire House next to the Municipal Building on Main Street . During the Board Discussion portion of the meeting, Ms. Hill reviewed what was discussed during the last Finance and Infrastructure Committee Meeting, as did Mr. Pieloch for the last Personnel Committee Meeting. Mrs. Bloom also shared news from the Middlesex County School Boards Association. The next meeting will take place at 7:30 pm on Tuesday, October 15th in the SUES Board Room . During this meeting, the district will present to the Board and public the annual State of the Schools Address. The agenda for this meeting will be posted on the district website on Friday, October 10th . A complete copy of the September 24th Business Meeting minutes will be posted on the BOE Meeting Minutes page of the website once they are approved by the BOE during the next BOE Meeting on October 15, 2024 . Attention Middle School and High School Students and their Parents Looking for HW Help? Struggling with that essay? Big test coming up? Sometimes students need a little help reaching their academic goals and schedules don't allow for before school or after school help from a teacher. With Pear Deck Tutor , the district's 24 hour online tutoring service , students can log in and request a one on one tutoring session that is personalized and fits their time constraints or upload a writing assignment they would like feedback on. All of Pear Deck's tutor are screened and trained and sessions are available in many content areas for students in grades 6-12. Students needing help logging in for the first time should see their school counselor for help. In the Schools Thanks to our magnificent instructional staff, our students had a very productive and fun week of learning last week. At the high school, t he counselors presented a fall college application kickoff meeting on September 19th to help parents navigate the college application process. The program was held before the Back-to-School Night Program. The Senior Parent Presentation can be found on the district website under, "High School Counseling." C lick here to access this website page . In addition, Michael Fisher, a SWMHS graduate and marketing professional, visited the Marketing class to share his inspiring journey from Red Bull to the World Surf League. During his talk, he emphasized that passion fuels success in creative fields like advertising. The student performers in the Theatre Society were excited to participate in their first day of rehearsals for the Don't Drink the Water Fall Drama. In Mr. Veres's Biology classes, his students created street art of the biological molecules. Students also had a blast learning about and signing up for one or more of the over 100 co-curricular clubs and program offered at the high school during the annual Activities Fair. At the middle school, Library Learners stopped by the media center to check out a book and celebrate National Hispanic American Heritage Month which is from September 15th through October 15th. At the upper elementary school, Ms. Katz's and Mrs. O’Neill’s classes worked together last week to save Fred. Everyone did so well. Ms. Katz’s homeroom learned how words are like toothpaste… once it’s out, you can’t put it in back in. In Project Before, our preschoolers at Wilson School were busy transforming their classrooms into their new Family theme so that they could watch television in the living room, cook lunch in the kitchen, and wash the babies in the bathroom. They had so much fun. Outstanding Outcomes We commend and thank the Sayreville/South Amboy Rotary Club for their very generous donation of 50 packpacks with supplies for students in need across the district. Bomber Nation salutes all our students, staff, and community members for representing Sayreville in such an impeccable manner. They Rock! Athletics In athletics, we commend and congratulate SWMHS Field Hockey player Danielle Zapoticzny on being selected as the Greater Middlesex Conference (GMC) Player of the Week back in mid September . She currently leads the GMC in goals scored. Danielle and the Field Hockey Team improved their record to 5-4-1 on the season with a big win over North Plainfield High School (HS) last week. The SWMHS Boys Soccer Team won consecutive games last week over Noor-ul-iman and Timothy Christian High Schools to improve their season record to 4-4. Likewise the SWMHS Girls Soccer Team defeated Colonia HS last week to improve their record to 4-5-1. The SWMHS Football Team earned its second win of the season with an impressive 49-20 win over North Brunswick HS . They are now 2-3 on the season. Finally, the SWMHS Volleyball Team defeated New Brunswick HS last week to win its sixth match of the season. Win or lose, all our amazing student athletes continued to compete fiercely and demonstrate the teamwork and sportsmanship that makes us all proud to be Bombers. Thus, we thank them and their coaches for their hard work, dedication, and the way they represent SWMHS and our community. Please remember that you can see all athletic team schedules by visiting the Athletics page of our website or by clicking here . September Preview As per the 2024-25 School District Calendar and the Octo ber 2024 Activities Calenda r , which you can view respectively by clicking on each, our schools will be closed this Thursd ay, October 3rd in observance of Rosh Hashanah. In addition, please note that on Tuesday, Octob er 15th , there will be a Board of Education Business Meeting in the Samsel Upper Elementary School Board Meeting Room. Also, please remember that we will dismiss students early on Monday, October 7th so that our staff can participate in professional development. Finally, please note that progress reports for students in grades 6-12 will be issued on October 7th . Likewise, they will be issued to students in grades K-5 on October 18th . Miscellaneous Information If you or someone you know would like to advertise with us on our website and via Bomber Blasts , you should click here and submit an inquiry with School Revenue Partners . Naturally, we will continue to Bomber Blast activity information and community service announcements for our schools and the greater community at no cost. Likewise, if you would like to advertise on our buses , click here . Have a great day and wonderful week! Dr. Labbe
Monday, Sep 30 2024
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Bomber Blast 9/28/2024
Wilson PTO Clothing Fundraiser Eisenhower Flyer - Vinnie's Proceeds
Saturday, Sep 28 2024
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Bomber Blast 9/27/2024
Virtual Parent Session: "Depression: Maybe your Child Isn't Just Moody" https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdxqaDXhOkT_T591E4kCoB189NxMRAJ1iB0TmrfrV9is-6VPA/viewform?usp=sf_link Sayreville Marching Band Krispy Kreme Fundraiser SWMHS Marching Band "Night of a Thousand Stars"
Friday, Sep 27 2024
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