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Somerset Hills
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NEW - REVISED DISTRICT CALENDAR
Due to Hurricane Sandy, we missed eight days of school that must be made up. Three snow days are always built into our district calendar so these are the first to be used; therefore, school will be in session on May 23, 24 and 28. Five additional days will be made up on November 9, January 21, February 15 and 18 and April 5.
We are very hopeful that we have an uneventful winter. If, however, any additional days are lost, we will take those days from spring break, April 4, 3, 2 and 1, in that order. If even more days are needed, the next step would be either to open on other closed days or add days to the end of the school year.
The district has been informed by the Commissioner of Education that the 180 school day requirement will not be waived. Saturdays will not be considered as make up days by the Department of Education until all possible make up days have been used. Attached is the revised District Calendar.
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NEW - FEMA ASSISTANCE
If you sustained losses or damage from Hurricane Sandy, you may be eligible for disaster aid.-- Click below for: Disaster Assistance Disaster Assisantace in Spanish Disaster Recovery Checklist
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NEW - HURRICANE SANDY RELIEF EFFORTS
Several Hurricane Sandy relief efforts have been brought to our attention that we are passing along.
Please help the Lavallette School
The Lavallette School has been displaced due to the mandatory evacuation of the New Jersey barrier island. This evacuation is estimated to be 6-8 months or more. In effort to keep our children together, the Lavallette School is establishing a satellite location at the St. Barbara Greek Orthodox Church in Toms River.
The Lavallette School does not have access to any of their school supplies. The school is in need of supplies in order to have their satellite school function. We are asking anyone interested in assisting the school and making a donation can do so in the form of gift cards to Staples, Costco, Target, Best Buy, Visa/MasterCard, Walmart, K-Mart, or checks payable to the "Lavallette School". We are also interested in borrowing laptop computers for our students if anyone has access to computers. Donations can be dropped off at the St Barbara Greek Church office from 9-3 pm Monday thru Friday or mailed to :
St Barbara Greek Orthodox Church
C/O Lavallette School
2200 Church Rd
Toms River, NJ 08753
If you have any questions you can call Ali Zylinski 732-684-0537
-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------The BHS Book Club will be sponsoring a Book Drive for the Salvation Army to benefit the families affected by Hurricane Sandy. Please drop off any new or gently used books to the BHS Main Office or Room B-303. A box will also be placed in district libraries and book stores.
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Basking Ridge
Open to all 6th, 7th and 8th grade students
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Nov. 16
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NEW - YMCA TEEN SCENE
Friday 11/16 from 7:30-9:30pm. A great opportunity for 6th, 7th and 8th graders to get together and participate in fun activities. See flyer for details.
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Gladstone
Open to everyone
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Nov. 17
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NEW - ST. LUKE'S HOLIDAY FAIR
Saturday, November 17 -- 9 - 3 PM
St. Luke's Episcopal Church. 182 Main Street, Gladstone
Free Admission- Free Parking, 908-234-0002
parish@stlukesgladstone.org or www.stlukesgladstone.org
Warm Scones and Clotted Cream, Sophisticated Handcrafts, Holiday Dried, Silk and Fresh Centerpieces, Baked Goods, Frozen Appetizers and Entrees for Holiday Entertaining, One of a Kind "Attic Treasures." Children's Holiday Shopping (price appropriate, with assistance). Photos with Santa, Children's Carnival-style Games and Crafts, Soup and Sandwiches Served from 11:30 am to 1:00 pm
Proceeds Benefit Many Wonderful Charitable Organizations including the Community Soup Kitchen, Interfaith Hospitality Network, and Houses to Homes
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Bernardsville
Open to everyone
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Nov. 17
Nov. 17
Nov. 18
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NEW - BERNARDSVILLE LIBRARY PROGRAMS
Tellabration™-Saturday, November 17 at 10:30 am. Tellabration™ is a day of storytelling celebrated world-wide on or about the Saturday before Thanksgiving. At Bernardsville Library, the Princeton Storytellers Guild will delight us with stories, songs and poems. Free family program. No sign-up is needed. Please bring a non-perishable food item for donation.
Scientific Myth Busters-Saturday, November 17 at 3:00 pm. Join scientist John Lyga to learn some scientific truths. Free program for children in Grades 4 to 6. No sign-up is needed.
Sunday Science-Sunday, November 18 at 2:00 pm. We'll study the chemistry of cold with scientist John Lyga. For children in Grades 2 and up with accompanying adult. Free. Advance sign-up is requested at http://www.surveymonkey.com/s/V7FZ6TB.
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Gladstone
Open to everyone
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Nov. 18
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MICHELANGELO'S FRESCOES
Michelangelo's Sistine Chapel frescoes were brilliantly restored between 1980-1999. In a richly illustrated talk, on Sunday, Nov. 18 at 11:00 a.m. at St. Luke's Episcopal Church, Richard Somerset-Ward will show the frescoes, before and after restoration, and explains some of the methods and techniques Michelangelo used to paint them. Click here for more information or please contact the church office at St. Luke's, (908) 234-0002.
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Bernardsville
Open to everyone
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Dec. 1
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NEW - RUN FOR THE HOSES
The Bernardsville Fire Company and First Aid Squad has re-scheduled its first annual "Run for the Hoses" 5K Run and Walk and Kids "Fun Run" for Saturday, December 1, 2012. The event will begin and end at Bernards High School and the run will go through scenic Bernardsville. All are welcome! Please visit www.bernardsvillefire.org for registration and general information about the event. Please contact Anthony Falconeri at join22fire@gmail.com with any questions.
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Bernardsville
Open to everyone
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Dec. 1
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NEW - MUSIC IN THE SOMERSET HILLS PRESENTS HANDEL'S MESSIAH
Saturday, December 1, 2012 -- 7:00pm
The Somerset Hills Community Chorus presents highlights from Handel's towering masterwork and perennial holiday favorite, Messiah, performed with an authentic Baroque orchestra and award-winning soloists.
Somerset Hills Performing Arts Center at Bernards High School
25 Olcott Avenue, Bernardsville
Website: http://www.MusicSH.org
Email: Valerie@MusicSH.org
Phone: 973-339-7719
Tickets: http://www.MusicSH.org/Concerts
Ticket Price: $8.00- $20.00
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Bernardsville
Open to everyone
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Dec.8
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NEW - THE NUTCRACKER
The Reperatory Dancer present The Nutcracker, Act II at Bernards HS PAC on December 8 at 1:00 and 4:30pm. See flyer for details.
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Bernardsville
Open to all students, grades 2-8
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Winter
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NEW - BERNARDSVILLE RECREATION BASKETBALL PROGRAM
Winter recreational program. See flyer for information and registration.
Grades 2 - Program starts Jan. 5
Grades 3-4 - Program starts Jan. 5
Grades 5-8 - Program starts Dec. 2
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Bernards Township, Bernardsville, Chester Borough, Mendham Borough, Mendham Township, Peapack/Gladstone & Long Hill Township
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Tuesdays
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VACCINES FOR CHILDREN PROGRAM
For all children birth to 18 years who are not covered by health insurance to receive appropriate vaccinations in a timely manner at no cost. The goal is to eliminate vaccine-preventable disease in children. This federally funded, state operated vaccine supply program provides pediatric vaccines at no cost to doctors and health care providers who serve children who might not otherwise be vaccinated due to the inability to pay. See flyer in English and in Spanish.
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INFORMATION FOR ADULTS
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Somerset Hills
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NEW - SUPERINTENDENT SEARCH
The Board of Education invites staff members, parents and community members to provide input for the background, training and experience necessary for the new superintendent of schools. Please click here to complete an online survey. Surveys must be completed by December 7.
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Bernardsville
Open to everyone
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Nov. 26
Nov. 28
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NEW - BERNARDSVILLE LIBRARY PROGRAMS
Understanding Property Taxes in New Jersey-Monday, November 26 at 7:00 pm. Dr. Henry Coleman, faculty member at the Bloustein School at Rutgers and an expert on state and local public finance, will explain the basics of how property taxes are calculated and discuss issues and the future outlook. Free. Advance sign-up is requested at http://www.surveymonkey.com/s/HYSK7RW.
Caregiver Resources from the VNA-Wednesday, November 28 at 7:00 pm. A panel of representatives from the Visiting Nurse Association of Somerset Hills will discuss family caregiving issues and provide suggestions and resources for reducing the stress associated with caregiving.
Free. Advance registration is requested at http://www.surveymonkey.com/s/FN5RXK2.
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Somerset Hills
Open to everyone
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Nov. 27
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NEW - SOMERSET HILLS EDUCATION FOUNDATION (SHEF) KICK-OFF MEETING FOR THE 10TH ANNUAL CHILI-COOK OFF-
Rescheduled for Tuesday November 27 at 10am. All are invited to attend a volunteer meeting, which will be held at the beautiful new venue- Tranquillity Farms. It is located at the intersection of Route 206 and Old Chester Rd. in Chester Township. There are many opportunities to put your skills to use for this successful annual event. Please click here for more information.
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Bernardsville
Open to everyone
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Dec. 6
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NEW -BERNARDSVILLE RECREATION DEPT. PROGRAM
American Heart Association Heartsaver CPR/First Aid & AED-Thursday, December 6, 9:00 am-1:00 pm. Be prepared for emergencies. Learn first aid basics and adult CPR and AED use. Earn a Red Cross completion certificate. $70/person. Location: Bernardsville Library Community Room. Sign up through Bernardsville Borough Recreation at www.bernardsvilleboro.org.
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Bernardsville
Open to everyone
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Dec. 14
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NEW -BERNARDSVILLE RECREATION--RADIO CITY'S CHRISTMAS SPECTACULAR
Friday, December 14. Bus leaves the Bernardsville Pool parking lot on Seney Drive promptly at 4:00 p.m. for a 9:30 p.m. performance giving time for site seeing and a bite to eat. The bus will leave the city immediately following the performance. Tickets are $64.00 per person which includes orchestra seats and motor coach transportation (ticket is discounted $30.00).
Please contact the Bernardsville Recreations with any questions: 908-766-2546. See flyer for details.
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