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Dear Parents/Guardians, Due to wind damage on private property,  John Street between Mason and South Broadway will be closed to vehicle and pedestrian traffic until further notice.  Students will be directed to cross over the Bordentown Avenue overpass near the post office.  All drivers should utilize the crossing near the YMCA on O'Leary Boulevard and South Broadway. Thank you, Dr. McCabe
Posted by pmccabe  On Feb 25, 2019 at 1:28 PM
  
Dear Parents/Guardians, Some important happenings at the MHS: Students taking the AP exam must complete and return your registration form to Mr. Zalocki by March 1st. Please include your check with the form. Students needing a new registration form can see Mr. Zalocki.  Juniors: are you considering an internship next year? We have a working relationship with the the Municipal Office in South Amboy. We are also working on internship opportunities with the Elementary School. Want more info? Contact the guidance department. An internship provides hands-on experience in the world of work and also looks great on a resume.  Seniors and Parents of Seniors: We have begun planning the slide show for the 12th grade graduation. This is a big undertaking and in order for it to be a success we will need everyone's assistance. A link has been sent to all 12th grade students from senior, Michael Coman, a member of our slide show committee, via their school emails regarding the slideshow. The link will take students to an album where they will be able to upload all photos they wish to have in the slideshow. We are requesting that students put in a baby photo as well as one from this year. Also, we are asking for pictures from elementary school/sports/clubs, etc. All photos must be school appropriate. Any photos that are inappropriate will be removed. As Principal, I will be reviewing all submissions. All photos are due on April 15, 2019; please do not wait until then to submit.  The Student Council is selling heart wrap-arounds for $1.00 at lunch periods during the month of February. All proceeds will go towards the American Heart Association.  Athletes - please read: Students interested in Spring athletics must complete, sign and return all documents provided in the links included in my weekly parent email by Feb. 28th. Note: All documents can be found on the South Amboy District Website under the "Athletics" section. Ms. Houseman, our school nurse, is in the process of checking physicals. Please send completed physicals to Ms. Houseman, and all other information to VP/AD Mr. Zalocki at your earliest convenience. (Important: You have the option of filling out all forms online through our registration link) Links for the above were included in my weekly parent email.  All Winter athletes must wash and return uniforms to Mr. Zalocki ASAP. (MS,JV and Varsity Basketball and MS & HS Cheer) A Saint Patrick's Day Dance sponsored by the PTO has been scheduled for our high school students on March 14, 2019 from 6:00 pm to 8:00 pm in the MHS cafeteria. Please see permission slip attached to my weekly parent email. Permission slip and ticket fee of $5.00 are due by March 11, 2019. Board of Education meeting on 2/25/19 Looking ahead:   Interims for marking period three available the beginning of March. An announcement will be sent out once they are available. March 5 - There is a short session day for students and an in-service training for staff in the afternoon. March 14 - High School Dance March 18 - Board of Education Meeting March 21 - National Honor Society Volleyball Tournament April 4 - Middle School Dance April 5 and 6 - Musical If you have any questions, please call the school so we can assist you.  Thank you, Dr. McCabe
Posted by pmccabe  On Feb 24, 2019 at 7:32 AM
  
 Dear Parents/Guardians: Some important happenings ta the MHS: Administration had a midyear meeting with all grade levels last week. This was an opportunity to review our status as a school and the expectations we have for all students. This also allowed our new VP/AD, Mr. Zalocki, to address students in his new role. We covered a good number of items including: security procedures, timeliness to school and class, the importance of maintaining good attendance and various other school practices. We are asking our students to remove caps and hoods while in school and also limit their use of cellphones. We reminded them that recording (video and/or audio) is not permitted. Making or receiving calls during the school day is not allowed. Earphones or earbuds are also not permitted. One earbud may be used while students are in the cafeteria during lunch. Some of our teachers use cellphones as a teaching tool in the classroom; this is up to each teacher's discretion. Overall, we noted that our school is generally an orderly, well- behaved environment and our students conduct themselves appropriately. Students taking the AP exam must complete and return your registration form to Mr. Zalocki by March 1st. Please include yourcheck with the form. Students needing a new registration form can see Mr. Zalocki.  Juniors: are you considering an internship next year? We have a working relationship with the the Municipal Office in South Amboy. We are also working on internship opportunities with the Elementary School. Want more info? Contact the guidance department. An internship provides hands-on experience in the world of work and also looks great on a resume. Seniors and Parents of Seniors: We have begun planning the slide show for the 12th grade graduation. This is a big undertaking and in order for it to be a success we will need everyone's assistance. A link has been sent to all 12th grade students from senior, Michael Coman, a member of our slide show committee, via their school emails regarding the slideshow. The link will take students to an album where they will be able to upload all photos they wish to have in the slideshow. We are requesting that students put in a baby photo as well as one from this year. Also, we are asking for pictures from elementary school/sports/clubs, etc. All photos must be school appropriate. Any photos that are inappropriate will be removed. As Principal, I will be reviewing all submissions. All photos are due on April 15, 2019; please do not wait until then to submit. The Student Council will be selling heart wrap-arounds for $1.00 at lunch periods during the month of February. All proceeds will go towards the American Heart Association.  Athletes - please read: Students interested in Spring athletics must complete, sign and return all documents provided in the links included in my weekly parent email by Feb. 28th. Note: All documents can be found on the South Amboy District Website under the "Athletics" section. Ms. Houseman, our school nurse, is in the process of checking physicals. Please send completed physicals to Ms. Houseman, and all other information to VP/AD Mr. Zalocki at your earliest convenience. (Important: You have the option of filling out all forms online through our registration link) Links for the above were included in my weekly parent email.  All Winter athletes must wash and return uniforms to Mr. Zalocki ASAP. (MS, JV and Varsity Basketball and MS & HS Cheer)  A Saint Patrick's Day Dance sponsored by the PTO has been scheduled for our high school students on March 14, 2019 from 6:00 pm to 8:00 pm in the MHS cafeteria. Please see permission slip attached to my weekly parent email. Permission slip and ticket fee of $5.00 are due by March 11, 2019. Looking ahead: BOE meeting on 2/25/19 Interims for marking period three available the beginning of March. If you have any questions, please call the school so we can assist you.  Thank you,
Posted by pmccabe  On Feb 18, 2019 at 10:13 AM
  
Dear Parents/Guardians, We look forward to seeing you this evening and/or tomorrow afternoon for parent/teacher conferences. When you arrive, please enter the building via the high school or middle school entrances. Those will be the only doors available. The doors by the auditorium will be locked. When you arrive, please go to the table set up by the entrance and sign in. We will have maps and lists of teacher names and rooms for you. Please remember to bring a copy of your scheduled conferences for easy reference. Three of our teachers are absent this evening due to illness: Mr. Finochio, Mrs. Nisraiyya and Mr. Castello. I apologize for any inconvenience this may cause.  All of our staff would be happy to schedule other conferences throughout the year as needed to assist your child. Thank you, Dr. McCabe
Posted by pmccabe  On Feb 13, 2019 at 3:55 PM
  
Dear Parents/Guardians, Some important happenings at the MHS: Juniors: are you considering an internship next year? We have a working relationship with the the Municipal Office in South  Amboy. We are also working on internship opportunities with the Elementary School. Want more info? Contact the guidance department. An internship provides hands-on experience in the world of work and also looks great on a resume.  Seniors and Parents of Seniors: We have begun planning the slide show for the 12th grade graduation. This is a big  undertaking and in order for it to be a success we will need everyone's assistance. A link has been sent to all 12th grade  students from senior, Michael Coman, a member of our slide show committee, via their school emails regarding the slideshow.  The link will take students to an album where they will be able to upload all photos they wish to have in the slideshow. We  are requesting that students put in a baby photo as well as one from this year. Also, we are asking for pictures from  elementary school/sports/clubs, etc. All photos must be school appropriate. Any photos that are inappropriate will be  removed. As Principal, I will be reviewing all submissions. All photos are due on April 15, 2019; please do not wait until  then to submit.  The Student Council will be conducting a fundraiser at Texas Roadhouse on Monday, February 11.  Please see the Student Council web-page for a flyer.  Thank you for your support.  The Student Council will be selling heart wrap-arounds for $1 at lunch periods during the month of February.  All proceeds will go towards the American Heart Association.  The conference scheduler for parent/teacher conferences on 2/13/19 and 2/14/19 is now closed. Please be certain to have a copy of your scheduled conferences when you arrive on 2/13 and/or 2/14. Reminder: there will be a short session for students with a 12:15 pm dismissal on both days. A Saint Patrick's Day Dance sponsored by the PTO has been scheduled for our high school students on March 14, 2019 from 6:00 pm to 8:00 pm in the MHS cafeteria. Please see flyer and permission slip attached to my weekly email. Permission slip and ticket fee of $5.00 are due by March 11, 2019. School closed for President's weekend from 2/15/19 to 2/18/19. School will reopen on 2/19/18. Looking ahead:  BOE meeting on 2/25/19 If you have any questions, please call the school so we can assist you.    Thank you, Dr. McCabe
Posted by pmccabe  On Feb 10, 2019 at 9:22 AM
  
Dear Parents/Guardians, Some important happenings at the middle high school: Attention middle school parents and students: our next middle school dance, sponsored by the PTO, will be on Thursday, February 7, 2019, in the MHS cafeteria from 6:00 pm to 8:00 pm. Please see permission form attached to me weekly email. The form needs to be signed by a parent and returned to the school with the $5.00 ticket cost by tomorrow, February 4, 2019. Completed forms and ticket fee can be submitted to a homeroom teacher or directly to the main office. Please know that no tickets will be sold at the door the night of the event. If you have any questions, please reach out to Mrs. Jennifer Evanski at [email protected]. A big thank you to our PTO for sponsoring this dance. Juniors: are you considering an internship next year? We have a working relationship with the the Municipal Office in South Amboy. We are also working on internship opportunities with the Elementary School. Want more info? Contact the guidance department. An internship provides hands-on experience in the world of work and also looks great on a resume.  Seniors and Parents of Seniors: We have begun planning the slide show for the 12th grade graduation. This is a big undertaking and in order for it to be a success we will need everyone's assistance. A link has been sent to all 12th grade students from senior, Michael Coman, a member of our slide show committee, via their school emails regarding the slideshow. The link will take students to an album where they will be able to upload all photos they wish to have in the slideshow. We are requesting that students put in a baby photo as well as one from this year. Also, we are asking for pictures from elementary school/sports/clubs, etc. All photos must be school appropriate. Any photos that are inappropriate will be removed. As Principal, I will be reviewing all submissions. All photos are due on April 15, 2019; please do not wait until then to submit.  Marking period two report cards are available on Parent Access. All 10th grade students will be taking the ASVAB on Wednesday. The conference scheduler for parent/teacher conferences on 2/13/19 and 2/14/19 is available on Parent Access and will remain open until 2/8/19. Here is a link to an article by NEA for parents to help prepare for parent/Teacher conferences. I hope you find it helpful. http://www.nea.org/home/60103.htm Looking ahead:  Parent/Teacher conferences: 2/13/19 in the evening and 2/14/19 in the afternoon. There will be a short session for students with a 12:15 pm dismissal on both days. School closed for President's weekend from 2/15/19 to 2/18/19. School will reopen on 2/19/18. BOE meeting on 2/25/19 If you have any questions, please call the school so we can assist you.  Thank you, Dr. McCabe
Posted by pmccabe  On Feb 03, 2019 at 9:00 AM
  
Dear Parents/Guardians, At this time you can log on to Parent Access and see your child's marking period two report card. For high school students this will include grades for midterm examinations. Also, the parent scheduler is available. Parents can schedule parent/teacher conferences for 2/13/19, in the evening, and 2/14/19, in the afternoon. We will close the parent scheduler on Friday, 2/8/19. It is recommended that you print a copy of your scheduled conferences to bring with you when you visit the school on 2/13/19 and/or 2/14/19.  Please keep in mind that each conference is five minutes long and we allow a one minute time period between conferences. This could help when trying to schedule if you are seeing teachers on different sides of the building.  Parents should schedule conferences ahead of time using this online tool. Arriving on either day without a scheduled time will most likely result in you not being able to visit with most if not all of your child's teachers.  If you have any questions, please call the school so w can assist you. Thank you, Dr. McCabe
Posted by pmccabe  On Feb 01, 2019 at 3:30 PM