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November 23, 2012
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Somerset Hills

  

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. 

 

         

        

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 

          

      

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.

Bernardsville   

Open to everyone

Dec. 1

 

 

 

 

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Dec. 7

NEW - BERNARDSVILLE LIBRARY PROGRAMS  

Grinch Story Time-Saturday, December 1 at 10:30 am.  Listen to the classic story by Dr. Seuss and get ready for the holiday season.  Ages 2-1/2 to 5 years.  Free.  No sign-up is needed.

 

Figure Sketches on the Spot-Saturday, December 1, 10:30 am-3:00 pm.  Tine Kirkland Graham will be back to draw her figure sketches "on the spot." They make great holiday gifts.  Call the library at 908-766-0118 to reserve a spot. Cost: $10/figure on paper. Photos of children or pets may be dropped off in advance.

 

First Friday Fun-Friday, December 7 at 10:30 am.  Free snowflake craft program.  Ages 2 and up.  No sign-up is needed.

Bernardsville   

Open to everyone

Dec. 1

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 [email protected] with any questions.

Bernardsville   

Open to everyone

Dec. 1

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: [email protected] 

Phone: 973-339-7719

Tickets: http://www.MusicSH.org/Concerts 

Ticket Price: $8.00- $20.00

Somerset Hills

High School students

Dec. 2

RESCHEDULED - SOMERSET HILLS SOCCER CLUB RESCHEDULES HIGH SCHOOL TRAVEL TEAM TRYOUTS FOR SPRING 2013

Please click here for information.

Bernardsville

Open to everyone

Dec. 8 &9

NEW - HEARTWORKS ANNUAL GINGERBREAD OPEN HOUSE

Saturday and Sunday join Heartworks to decorate a preassembled gingerbread house. All proceeds benefit a holiday act of kindness. See flyer for details.

Heartworks is a (501)c3 organization that is continuing the acts of kindness that sustained so many families in the weeks, months and years following September 11, 2001.

Bernardsville   

Open to everyone

Dec. 8

THE NUTCRACKER

The Repertory Dancers present The Nutcracker, Act II at Bernards HS PAC on December 8 at 1:00 and 4:30pm. See flyer for details.

Livingston, NJ

Students ages 14-21

Dec. 16

NEW - LIVINGSTON SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA YOUNG ARTIST CONCERTO COMPETITION

The Livingston Symphony Orchestra will hold its 2012-2013 Young Artist Concerto Competition on December 16 at Livingston High School, Livingston, New Jersey.  The competition is open to all legal residents of the State of New Jersey between the ages of 14 and 21.  The winner receives a $1000 scholarship to further his/her music studies and will perform the winning concerto at the Livingston Symphony Orchestra's March 23, 2013 concert.   See flyer for information.

Gladstone

Open to everyone

Dec. 16

NEW - A FESTIVAL OF NINE LESSONS AND CAROLS

Sunday, December 16 at 4:00 pm

St. Luke's Episcopal Church

182 Main St, Gladstone   New Jersey   07934

 

The Festival of Nine Lessons and Carols is the story of the fall of human kind, the promise of the Messiah, and the nativity of Jesus and features traditional readings, well-loved congregational Christmas carols and special carols sung by the choir under the direction of Dr. Brian Harlow. 

 

This service follows the traditional format established by King's College, Cambridge, England and broadcast by the BBC every Christmas Eve since 1928. The service has since been adapted and used by churches all over the world. This year's music includes pieces by Americans, William Billings, Brian Harlow; Englishmen Philip Ledger, Gustav Holst and John Rutter; and Estonian composer Avo P�rt.

 

A free will offering will be taken. For more information, visit www.stlukesgladstone.org or call the parish office at 908-234-0002.

Bernardsville   

Open to all students, grades 2-8

Winter

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

Bernards Township, Bernardsville, Chester Borough, Mendham Borough, Mendham Township, Peapack/Gladstone & Long Hill Township

Tuesdays

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. 

 

INFORMATION FOR ADULTS

 

Bernardsville

Open to everyone

 

Nov. 26

 

 

 

 

 

 

Nov. 28

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.

Somerset Hills

Open to everyone

Nov. 27

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.   

Bernardsville

Open to everyone

Dec. 6

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.

Somerset Hills

Dec. 7

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. 

Bernardsville

Open to everyone

Dec. 14

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.