The Board of Education is conducting a survey as part of its 2012-13 budget process to gather input about what our community values most in their schools.
All district residents are encouraged to share their thoughts in this survey which is available by clicking here… A paper survey also will be mailed to all residents for those without internet access.
This survey begins January 27 and ends February 10. The results of the survey will be shared with the community on our district website once results are compiled.
If you have any questions, please call the district office at
279-4600 ext. 2602. Thank you. Posted 1/27/12.
Tamarac
schools will once again offer its award-winning, six-week
Strengthening Families workshop that offers practical strategies
for parents of students in grades 4-8. Parents will learn best
practices in how to increase communication with their children,
set boundaries and talk about issues facing families today.
Workshops begin March 1 and are held each Thursday in the High
School cafeteria from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m. Childcare is available
for younger children.
For more information, please see this
flyer… Posted 1/24/12.
Tamarac Boys Basketball Fundraiser at Brunswick BBQ –
Canceled
The Brunswick BBQ & Brew fundraiser for the boys basketball
team originally scheduled for Monday, January 30 has been
canceled. Posted 1/26/12.
Orders are now being taken for Varsity Letterman Jackets
through the Tamarac Booster Club. The deadline to order is
January 31.
Click here to download an order form with additional information
or visit the Tamarac Booster
Club website for information about ordering other spirit wear. Posted 1/24/11.
The Tamarac Booster Club is seeking new officers for the 2012-13 school year. If interested, please come to the next meeting on Monday, February 13 at 7:00 p.m. in the Secondary School library or
visit the Booster Club's webpage for information on how to contact current members... Posted 1/20/12.
Seniors
Learn About Personal Finance From Guest Speaker
Tamarac High School students received some personal finance advice from a financial planner and analyst on January 11 as part of their economics class. Steven Bouchey, an analyst for YNN News, visited the class to share advice, answer questions and discuss his own challenges of building a business. “I invited Mr. Bouchey into my class to discuss the personal financial challenges students will be encountering within the next year when they go to college,” explained teacher Sara Colaneri. “Mr. Bouchey told the students the best way to minimize debt, save money and plan for a sound financial future. He also discussed the importance of investing money once students graduate college and enter the workforce to prepare for retirement.”
Thanks to Mr. Bouchey for volunteering his time to help out
students and Tamarac student Amberlea Gokey for taking photos of
his visit! Posted 1/13/12.
Parents of Incoming Kindergarteners, Please Fill out Census
Form
Are you the parent of a child who will be eligible to attend
kindergarten at Tamarac Elementary next year?
If you are, please fill out our online kindergarten survey by
clicking here... This will allow the district to adequately
plan for staffing and space consideration for the 2012-13 school
year. Please note, children must be 5-years-old on or before
December 1, 2012 to start kindergarten. Posted 1/10/12.
Did you know that New York's Property Tax Cap Law does not cap a homeowner's tax bill to a 2% increase? Instead, the law that New York State passed applies to the tax levy - or the total money the district collects in property taxes - not a homeowner's tax bill. To help our community understand how the Tax Cap Law works, the district has created a
webpage with information on "Understanding New York's Property Tax Cap Law" which is available by clicking here... Posted 11/22/11.
