Highlights since our last board meeting:

Current Enrollment Figures

•  Village School had a very successful and smooth opening to their school despite the rain.  Principal Giacobbe thanks the PSA volunteers who came out to assist our students in getting to their proper classroom, as well as, Cynthia Kuperman and the transportation department for all of their hard work!  Also, there will be a full day technology seminar on Sept. 21st for the entire 3rd grade faculty on Learnia in order to assist with analyzing test scores and data. 
   
• Principal Schillaci of Indian Hill School reports that their first days of school went very well.  The students and staff have come back smiling, and we are thrilled to continue to have the support of our parents!  Indian Hill’s first Back to School Night was very successful; many 4^th grade families turned out to visit the school.  The Board of Education hosted a table where many families signed up for E-Alert. Teachers are still diligently preparing for the upcoming Back to School Nights

Indian Hill’s building/district goals were discussed at their first staff meeting, continuing to emphasize training and professional development in the areas of character education, differentiated instruction, and technology.  Susan Alston provided the teachers with refresher training on Learnia at the first staff development day.

• Back to School Night at Satz School was a great success.  Many families turned out for this event.  Many thanks to all the volunteers for their help.  Again many families signed up for the E-Alert program.
   
• An orientation program was held last week at Holmdel High School for the incoming freshman class, students new to the district, and all of their parents. Students and parents had an opportunity to meet with the administrative team at the high school, learn about programs offered during the day and after school. They listened to the expectations of students, asked questions pertaining to the transition to high school, and toured the building and classrooms.  Student leaders were also on hand to greet everyone and to provide assistance during the open house. It was an informative and enjoyable evening for everyone, and a great way to kick off the new school year.

Coach Westrol reported the football team won their first game against Carteret 14-0 on September 11, 2009. This is Coach Papalia’s first win as new head coach. On Thursday September 10^th the athletic department hosted their annual “Meet the Coaches Night” for all Fall sports. Coach Westrol reviewed all the rules, policies, and scheduling for all 10 teams to a full house.

  Bayonet Farm Arts & Music Festival:

                A big thanks to Marianne Connelly and her student’s on their performance on Sunday September 13, 2009, at the Bayonet Farms Arts & Music Festival.    

               It was well received and much appreciated.  It was evident that the students had put a lot of time and effort into their craft.

               Community Day:

              Just a quick reminder, Community Day will be held next Saturday, September 26^th at the Cross Farms from 12pm – 5pm.  We hope you will all attend.