Bulldog Bulletin - December 2023 Edition
From the desk of Dr. Graham.....
Holiday Message:
December 2023
North Babylon School District Students, Families, and Staff
It is hard to believe how September seems like it was just yesterday, yet here we are at the Holiday recess. The 23-24 school year has been filled with so many special events and accomplishments on the part of our students and staff, and I am excited for everything that we have store for the second half of the year. I wanted to take a moment to thank everyone for welcoming me into the North Babylon School District family. I have felt the strong sense of Bulldog pride, community, and support that exists throughout our district, and I consider myself very fortunate to be a part of it.
On behalf of the Board of Education and the district administration, I would like to wish you all a very happy and safe holiday season as well as a very peaceful New Year. We hope that the holiday break affords you with the time to rest , recharge, and to enjoy family and friends. Don't forget the break is also a perfect time to take a few minutes and learn more about the district. In addition to the information here on our website, you can follow us on our social media feeds and download the district app (Android or iOS).
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Take a look and listen below of our PreK students celebrating the holiday season! They are truly amazing.Schools will reopen on Tuesday, January 2, 2024. We look forward to reconnecting in the new year. Happy Holidays!
Warmly,
Ken
Budget Process
We are moving into the budget planning process for the 2024-2025 school year. Over the next several months we will hold a number of budget development conversations and presentations at the public Board of Education meetings. Information about prior school budgets is located on our website (click here). Please join us during these meetings to learn more about the proposed budget for next school year. All budget and Board of Education meetings take place in the HS Auditorium.
Budget Development Calendar
January 25, 2024 - Budget Kick-off and overview
February 8, 2024 - Revenue, Reserves, and Fund Balance
March 7, 2024 - Non-Instructional Budget
April 4, 2024 - Instructional Budget
April 18, 2024 - Final Budget Presentation and Adoption
May 9, 2024 - Budget Hearing
May 21, 2024 - Budget Vote and Board of Education Trustee Election
Does your group or organization have additional budget questions or is interested in hosting a budget presentation?
Please contact Dr. Graham at kgraham@northbabylonschools.net to schedule a presentation.
NB "All In" Superintendent Spotlight
Throughout the 2023-2024 school year continue to highlight a number of students who go above and beyond for the school and greater community, students who are "All In." This month, Dr. Klomp and the high school team recognize Brian Umana Fuentes for being “All In.”
Brian is currently taking eight Advanced Placement classes and maintains a high GPA and is consistently on Honor Roll. He is interested in studying computer hardware engineering in college next year.
Brian is currently the president of Students for a Better World, a position he has held for two years. In this role, he has streamlined the club's attendance procedures and has worked tirelessly to help keep the club organized. He is also the Secretary of the Science Honor Society. Brian is a natural leader and has a passion for helping others.
He volunteers and is involved in the Hispanic Heritage Month celebration. Additionally, he spends time making cards for nursing homes, handing out medals at the Suffolk County Marathon, helps with Lions Club events, and is also involved in the sock drive for the homeless shelter.
Brian is also involved in the school theater productions, where he works on the technical stage crew and is a leader and a technical expert. Outside of school, Brian volunteers at his church on the weekends. For example, he does audio systems for his church and travels to various events. Lastly, he is entrepreneurial and has formed a company with friends, called Endure Forever, which is a Christian clothing brand.
Brian is an excellent example of an "All In" student. He is a kind and compassionate young man who is always willing to lend a helping hand. He is a leader, a volunteer, and a scholar. Brian Umana Fuentes is "All In" for our school and community.
Bond Update - HS and MS Library Media Centers
As a part of the final phase of bond work, the high school and middle school library renovations are nearing completion. We anticipate the high school library media center being open to students in mid-January and the middle school library media center being open to students at some point in February. We are very excited to welcome students back into these spaces.
NBHS Library Media Center
RMMS Library Media Center
SAVE THE DATE - January 10, 2024
Parent Workshop! All parents and guardians are invited to join us.
Fall 2023 Athletic Highlights
NYSPHSAA Scholar-Athlete Teams | Section 11 Sportsmanship Teams | Honors and Recognitions |
|---|---|---|
Football | Varsity Field Hockey Suffolk County Football Officials Association Sportsmanship Team | All-League: 25 Student Athletes Jawara Keahey Long Island’s leading rusher Jawara Keahey Division 2 MVP Jawara Keahey NY Jets Player of the Week NB offensive line of the year in Suffolk Division 2 Suffolk County Division 2 Football Champions Gymnastics Sportsmanship Award: Vera Truhlar |
Fine & Performing Arts Updates
We extend a special thank you to our music students and teachers for their wonderful performances and holiday cheer. The middle school and high school performing groups were an amazing holiday treat! (RMMS kickline and flag team below)
Earlier this week we learned that the North Babylon School District will have 51 students representing us in the SCMEA All County Festivals in grades 5-10. Every building is represented and we have students in every performing group. The accomplishments of our students stems from your support of our student musicians, the drive of our dedicated teaching staff and the collective commitment to providing quality musical experiences to the community.
Students and staff are excited to be working in the new TV studio. Club members as well as students in our film class are working in the studio to learn the state of the art equipment and to even begin producing videos.
Click on the Lights, Camera, Action link to learn more about the TV Studio and to watch our first ever production!!
Presentations from Fall 2023 Board of Education Meetings
Upcoming
For a full calendar of events for the district and/or for each school, please visit the district website or our district App.
Wednesday January 10, 2024 at 7pm - Parent/Family Workshop on Understanding the Effects of Substance Abuse on the Adolescent Brain - HS Little Theatre
Thursday January 11, 2024 at 7:30pm - Board of Education Planning Meeting - HS Auditorium
Thursday January 25, 2024 at 8pm - Board of Education Regular Meeting - HS Auditorium