Clinton Township Newsletter

1 4 a p r i l 2 0 2 3 W W W . C L I N T O N T W P N E W S L E T T E R . C O M C L I N T O N T O W N S H I P S C H O O L N E W S www.ctsdnj.org Hello Clinton Township School Community, On the first of May we will share our official budget with the public. We use the budget as a tool to provide a quality educational environment for the students and staff in Clinton Township School District. You can access the board meeting live feed on May 1 by registering at: ctsdnj.org/district/board_of_education/b_o_e_meeting_zoom_registration. This year our proposed budget is staying at the 2% cap. It is no secret that health care, fuel, food, and a variety of other costs have increased. We are able to keep to the 2% increase this year, despite the rise in costs. The district has applied to the state for grants to fund ongoing maintenance projects and we continue to look for other funding sources. We are also asking the public to vote on funding either one or two School Resource Officers outside of the regular budget. This will be done through a budget question that will be on the ballot in November. At that time, taxpayers can decide if they would like to fund a full-time armed police officer to cover the schools in the district so teachers and staff have the safety and support needed to focus on student learning and well being. We are proud to be able to continue offering a quality education environment. – Sincerely, Dr. Melissa Stager, Ed.D Superintendent, CTSD A MESSAGE FROM DR. STAGER, CTSD SUPERINTENDENT: What Do We Do? The Clinton Township PTA works in partnership with parents, teachers, and the community to enhance the educational experience for all of our children. We're dedicated to promoting children's health, well-being and educational success through strong parent, family and community involvement. The PTA typically sponsors many activities and events for the students and families of Clinton Township School District throughout the school year, including a variety of age-appropriate social events at each of our schools, educational enrichment assemblies, programs, the Scholastic Book Fair and our annual Holiday Secret Shoppe. The PTA also sponsors Staff Appreciation Week annually across all schools. The PTA operates a variety of fundraisers throughout the year. If you're a new CTSD family, please take the time to register on our website at: http://www.ctsdnj.org/resources/ parent_teacher_association to support our activities and gain access to exclusive benefits such as our online student directory! WIN BIG at the CTSD PTA TRICKY TRAY FUNDRAISER on May 6 at CTMS, 34 Grayrock Road! Get ready for the biggest Tricky Tray yet! This community event is not only fun, it funds all programs and activities for when our current 7th grade class is in 8th grade. This year's prizes include seven Caribbean resort vacation certificates, gift certificates to amazing local businesses, tickets to sports games including the New York Red Bulls, and so many other basket prizes! If you have a local business and would like to make a tax-deductible donation, please email: trickytray.ctms@gmail. com. Thank you all for the support. We'll see you on May 6! The Clinton Township School District, in partnership with the community, achieves excellence for each child by ensuring a meaningful and challenging educational experience in a supportive environment; developing life-long learners who are responsible and productive citizens. Looking to Make a Difference? Substitute Teach or Be a Substitute Nurse at CTSD! Help serve the children in our community by signing up to be a substitute teacher*. You'll have flexibility and great pay! Whether you are retired, in between jobs, or just want to work occasionally, substitute teaching allows you to support students in the community while maintaining a flexible schedule. CTSD pays substitute teachers $140 a day and $70 for a half day. We would love you to join our district! To apply to sub in CTSD, please use this link: https://bit.ly/3DYG4WZ. Someone will reach out to you after you complete your application.*To serve as a substitute teacher, you need at least 30 college credits and a substitute teaching certificate. Become a School Bus Driver! Have fun while driving lots of smiling faces each day – become a school bus driver! All training is provided. All you need is a good driving record and the willingness to obtain your CDL (Commercial Driver's License), if you don't already have one. The Hunterdon County Educational Services Commission (Hunterdon ESC) will even waive the $2,125 training fee if you work for them as a school bus driver. For more information,please contact Donna Heater at: dheater@hunterdonesc.org. • Thurs., March 30 - Sat., April 1 Frozen, Jr., performed by the CTMS Drama Club • Friday, April 7 - Sunday, April 16 Spring Break • Wednesday, April 26 Students Early Dismissal, Professional Development for Staff (PM) IMPORTANT DATES TO KEEP IN MIND THIS MONTH

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