Clinton Township Newsletter

CLINTON TOWNSHIP SCHOOL NEWS www.ctsd.k12.nj.us "Knowledge is power. Information is liberating. Education is the premise of progress, in every society, in every family." –Kofi Annan, Ghanaian diplomat A L e t t e r f r o m Dr. Drucilla Clark, Superintendent of Schools Dear Parents and Community Members: possible that we will also have a new Principal at Round Valley and a new Summer in the Clinton Township School District has been very busy. Supervisor of Instruction, Data and Assessment. We currently have interThe buildings are getting a thorough cleaning, staff is being hired, students view committees of teachers, parents and administrators in progress. Please are being scheduled and facilities projects are in motion. We are getting check our website for the most updated information. ready for a new school year and looking forward to some exciting changes – big and small! "Our objectives are clear This coming year brings a renewed focus on classroom and our commitment is instruction and the learning environment. Our teachers We have a new principal at Clinton Township to the students. I expect and administrators have been training in a new evaluMiddle School. Ms. Judi Hammond has moved from ation system. Teachers and Principals will be evaluated Principal of Round Valley School and is already meetsmall changes will make on specific learning objectives. These objectives are ing with staff and making some changes that will have big differences." very focused on student growth. Everyone is excited a positive impact on instruction and student learning. – Dr. Drucilla Clark, and a bit apprehensive about the changes, but we know She brings her big smile and boundless energy, as well Superintendent, Clinton Township that student learning is primary. Clinton Township has as experience in gifted and talented instruction and always had good teachers and Principals, but now we will be even better. special education classrooms. Our teachers have joined her this summer Our objectives are clear and our commitment is to the students. I expect volunteering to help and grow. I am very proud of this staff. small changes will make big differences. September has always been my We also have an Interim Director of Special Education, Dr. Harold favorite time of the year and this one is going to be great! Have a Tarriff. This is an educator with over forty years experience in all areas of Happy, Fun Sincerely, Dr. Drucilla Clark, special education and administration. He will help us through our transition Superintendent, Clinton Township to a permanent director and is helping review and audit our department and Safe As always, any additional questions may be sent to needs, services and procedures so we can ensure the best for all our learners. summer ! the Superintendent, Dr. Clark at: dclark@ctsd.k12.nj.us Sincerely, CTSD Since this letter is submitted in early July for the August publication, it is CLINTON TOWNSHI P P TA FAMILY P ORTRAIT F UNDRAISER The Clinton Township PTA is sponsoring the SEVENTEENTH (17th!) Annual Family Portrait Fundraiser in partnership with Tomorrow's Memories, LLC. Tomorrow's Memories specializes in "on-location" portrait photography, using our beautiful Hunterdon County as their studio backdrop! The fundraiser is a community-wide event open to all – other schools are invited to participate and take advantage of this fundraising event. This is a wonderful opportunity to update your family portrait, order holiday gifts and cards AND support your PTA! The range of services provided by Tomorrow's Memories includes everything from your free 8x10 to custom wall portraits. New in 2013: Tomorrow's Memories is improving their on-line scheduling system to collect payment of your session fee by credit card. The $49 Session Fee includes a 20 minute photo session, two poses, and approximately 20 images from which to choose your free 8x10 (value $26.95). Complete details are available on www.TMPortraits.net "SPECIALS" page. Session fee increase over 2012 pricing includes a larger donation to your PTA (up to $20) and the additional costs of DATE FRI SAT 4 - 6 pm 9/27 - 9/29 4 - 6 pm 8:30-10:30 am, 4 - 6 pm 8:30-10:30 am, 4 - 6 pm 10/4 - 10/6 4 - 6 pm 4 - 6 pm AUGUST OPPORTUNITIES: For families with college-bound children or busy Fall schedules, call Tomorrow's Memories to schedule a session on their August calendar (August fundraiser scheduling not available on-line). FALL WEEKEND DATES: features outdoor portraits at local parks and public venues in the morning and early evening hours. Locations will include the Halstead Street park with the river and Clinton Mill as a backdrop, Spruce Run Recreation Area and Ramsey Road Riverbank. Sample portraits at each venue are posted on the Tomorrow's Memories website: www.TMPortraits.net, SPECIALS page. SUN 9/20 - 9/22 4 - 6 pm linking payment of the session fee with the apptointment scheduling process. You may: 1) Purchase a digital file of your images for an additional fee of $150, giving you the opportunity to create your own holiday cards and gifts. OR 2) Place your wall portrait, prints and holiday card order with Tomorrow's Memories to take advantage of their retouching services and professional photo lab processing. 8:30-10:30 am, 4 - 6 pm 8:30-10:30 am, 4 - 6 pm 10/11 - 10/13 4 - 6 pm 8:30-10:30 am, 4 - 6 pm 8:30-10:30 am, 4 - 6 pm T o P a r t i c i pat e : Scheduling for Fall Appointments opens on September 1. Schedule one of three ways: 1) On-line: www.appointmentquest.com/provider/2170098921 2) Telephone (especially if you have questions): 908.537.2080 3) Email: TMPortraits@comcast.net To view sample images, go to www.TMPortraits.net photo galleries, "Portrait Fundraisers." Clinton Township PTA contact: Nancy Winter, 908.238.1535. 8 www.ClintonTwpNewsletter.com A u g u s t 2 0 1 3

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