The school year has come to a close for students throughout Scotch Plains and Fanwood. Look for this column to return in September. Scotch Plains-Fanwood Public Schools All Scotch Plains-Fanwood public schools are closed summer recess. For summer hours, contact the school you wish to contact or visit: Scotch Plains-Fanwood High School – 908-889-8600 Park Middle School – 908-322-4445 Terrill Middle School – 908-322-5215 Brunner Elementary School – 908-889-2148 Coles Elementary School – 908-757-7555 Evergreen Elementary School – 908-889-5331 McGinn Elementary School – 908-233-7950 School One …

As the school year is winding down, here's what's happening this week at the schools that serve Scotch Plains and Fanwood students. Email news, ideas and tips to fanwoodmike@aol.com.  Also, tell us what your kids plan to do this summer! Share your enrichment activities, tips on ensuring children complete their summer reading assignments and how you plan to prepare for the 2011-2012 school year. Scotch Plains-Fanwood Public Schools Monday, June 20 and Tuesday, June 21: High School Final Exams – 12:30 p.m. dismissal Monday, June 20: Park Middle School Grade 8 Awards Ceremony, starting at 9 a.m…

Here's what's happening this week at the schools that serve Scotch Plains and Fanwood students. Email tips to fanwoodmike@aol.com.  Scotch Plains-Fanwood Public Schools Monday, June 13: McGinn Elementary School Concert, starting at 7:30 p.m. at the high school auditorium Tuesday, June 14: Terrill Middle School Eighth Grade Awards Assembly, from 9 to 11:30 a.m. Tuesday, June 14: Evergreen Elementary PTA Joint Meeting, starting at 7:30 p.m. Tuesday, June 14: Athletic Booster Club Meeting, starting at 7:30 p.m. at the High School Tuesday, June 14: Terrill Middle School PTA Joint Meeting, …

Here's what's happening this week at the schools that serve Scotch Plains and Fanwood students. Email tips to fanwoodmike@aol.com.  Scotch Plains-Fanwood Public Schools Tuesday, June 7: Senior Sports Awards, starting at 6:30 p.m. at Gran Centurions in Clark Tuesday, June 7: Terrill Middle School Spring Instrumental Concert for grades 5 & 6, starting at 6:30 p.m. and grades 7 &8, starting at 8 p.m. Tuesday, June 7: Park Middle School PTA Meeting, starting at 7:30 p.m. Tuesday, June 7: Terrill Middle School Music Boosters Meeting, starting at 8 p.m. Wednesday, June 8: SPF Music Booster Meeting …

Here's what's happening this week at the schools that serve Scotch Plains and Fanwood students. Email tips to fanwoodmike@aol.com.  Scotch Plains-Fanwood Public Schools Tuesday, May 31: Field Day, all day at Evergreen Elementary School Tuesday, May 31: Spring Sports Awards, starting at 7 p.m. in the high school auditorium Wednesday, June 1: Parents Kindergarten Orientation at Evergreen Elementary Wednesday, June 1: Field Day, all day at McGinn Elementary School Wednesday, June 1: Parents Kindergarten Orientation at Coles Elementary School. Children with last names between A-L from 9 to 9:30 a…

Here's what's happening this week at the schools that serve Scotch Plains and Fanwood students. Email tips to fanwoodmike@aol.com.  Scotch Plains-Fanwood Public Schools Monday, May 21: The Moonglowers, the district's premier jazz ensemble and named the state's best jazz band for the third year in a row, performs on the Alan M. Augustine Village Green in Scotch Plains at 7 p.m. Tuesday, May 24: School One Elementary PTA Book Fair Parent Preview, all day. Tuesday. May 24 through Thursday, May 26: McGinn Elementary School Book Fair – Buy One, Get One Free, all day. Tuesday, May 24: Senior Music …

Here's what's happening this week at the schools that serve Scotch Plains and Fanwood students. Email tips to fanwoodmike@aol.com. Scotch Plains-Fanwood Public Schools This Week: NJ ASK 3 4 5 Make-up Testing, NJ End of Course Biology Testing, plus School One Kindergarten Registration Monday, May 16: PTA Meeting in the high school’s second-floor media center, starting at 7:30 p.m. Tuesday, May 17: Park Middle School Band Concerts – Grades 5 & 6 at 6:30 p.m. and Grades 7 & 8 at 8 p.m. Wednesday, May 18: Evergreen Elementary School PTA Meeting, starting at 8:45 a.m. Wednesday, May 18: McGinn …

Here's what's happening this week at the schools that serve Scotch Plains and Fanwood. If you have a tip, send an e-mail to fanwoodmike@aol.com. Scotch Plains-Fanwood Public Schools This Week: Advanced Placement (AP) Testing, plus School One Kindergarten Registration. Monday, May 9: District Jazz Night at the SP-F High School Auditorium, starting at 7 p.m. Tuesday, May 10: High School Athletic Booster Meeting, starting at 7:30 p.m. Wednesday, May 11: Instrumental Spring Concert at the High School, starting at 7:30 p.m. Friday, May 13: Junior Prom at the High School, starting at 7 p.m. For …

Here's what's happening this week at the schools that serve Scotch Plains and Fanwood. If you have a tip, send an e-mail to fanwoodmike@aol.com. Scotch Plains-Fanwood Public Schools Monday, April 25: SPF High School PTA Meeting in the second-floor media center, starting at 7:30 p.m. Tuesday, April 26: Kindergarten Orientation at McGinn Elementary School from 9:15 to 10:15 a.m. Tuesday, April 26: District Art Festival in the old gym of the high school, starting at 7 p.m. Wednesday, April 27: School Board Elections. Wednesday, April 27: Evergreen Elementary School’s Family Dinner and Art Show, …

Here's what's happening this week at the schools that serve Scotch Plains and Fanwood. If you have a tip, send an e-mail to fanwoodmike@aol.com. Scotch Plains-Fanwood Public Schools Ongoing Through April: PTA Budget Presentations will occur throughout the month. For the schedule, visit www.spfk12.org. To read Patch's story on the budget, click here. Monday, April 18 and Tuesday, April 19: Coles Elementary School Book Fair Monday, April 18 through Thursday, April 21: Park Middle School Book Fair Tuesday, April 19: School One Elementary School Kindergarten Visitation at 9:15 a.m. and 1:30 p.m. …

Here's what's happening this week at the schools that serve Scotch Plains and Fanwood. If you have a tip, send an e-mail to fanwoodmike@aol.com. Scotch Plains-Fanwood Public Schools Ongoing Through April: PTA Budget Presentations will occur throughout the month. For the schedule, visit www.spfk12.org. To read Patch's story on the budget, click here. Monday, April 11: BOE Candidates Night, starting at 7:30 p.m. at the Board of Education building. Monday, April 11: Terrill Middle School Music Boosters meeting, starting at 8 p.m. Tuesday, April 12: Brunner Elementary School Grade 4 Orientation …

Here's what's happening this week at the schools that serve Scotch Plains and Fanwood. If you have a tip, send an e-mail to fanwoodmike@aol.com. Scotch Plains-Fanwood Public Schools Ongoing Through April: PTA Budget Presentations will occur throughout the month. For the schedule, visit www.spfk12.org. To read Patch's story on the budget, click here. Ongoing This Week: All schools closed for spring recess For school closings, events and other information, visit www.spfk12.org. Union Catholic High School Wednesday, April 6: Grammar School Spring Show from 10 to 11 a.m. Thursday, April 7: Report…

Here's what's happening this week at the schools that serve Scotch Plains and Fanwood. If you have a tip, send an e-mail to fanwoodmike@aol.com. Scotch Plains-Fanwood Public Schools All schools – “Think Purple” week from March 28 through April 1. Monday, March 28: The SPF PTA Chemical Dependency Committee hosts a "Family to Family" forum for middle school and high school student, along with their parents, to discuss alcohol and drugs, in the High School Auditorium, starting at 7:30 p.m. Tuesday, March 29: McGinn fourth-graders visit Terrill Middle School from 9 a.m. to 10:45 a.m. Tuesday, …

Here's what's happening this week at the schools that serve Scotch Plains and Fanwood. If you have a tip, send an e-mail to fanwoodmike@aol.com. Scotch Plains-Fanwood Public Schools Monday, March 21: PTA Meeting at the high school, starting at 7:30 p.m. Tuesday, March 22 through Thursday, March 24: Cognitive Abilities Testing for Grades 3 and 5. Wednesday, March 23: Grade 5 Family Life Presentation at Terrill Middle School, starting at 7 p.m. Thursday, March 24: Regular Board of Education meeting, starting at 8 p.m. Friday, March 25: Park Middle School’s Talentorium at the High School, …

Here's what's happening this week at the schools that serve Scotch Plains and Fanwood. If you have a tip, send an e-mail to fanwoodmike@aol.com. Scotch Plains-Fanwood Public Schools Tuesday, March 15: The Scotch Plains-Fanwood PTA offers a workshop for parents titled, "Cultivating Good Discussion and Listening Skills at Home" at Brunner Elementary School from 7 to 8:30 p.m. For more information, contact by sending an email to Brad Siegel at bsiegel@spfk12.org or calling 908-889-8600, ext. 402. Tuesday, March 15: The Terrill Middle School PTA holds a meeting at 7:30 p.m. Wednesday, March 16: …

Here's what's happening this week at the schools in Scotch Plains and Fanwood. If you have a tip, send an e-mail to fanwoodmike@aol.com. Scotch Plains-Fanwood Public Schools Monday, March 7: Superintendent Coffee at Terrill Middle School, starting at 7:30 p.m. Tuesday, March 8 through Tuesday, May 10: HSPA Makeup Testing Tuesday, March 8: Athletic Booster Meeting at the High School, starting at 7:30 p.m. Wednesday, March 9: Art Show at Brunner Elementary from 7:30 to 8:30 p.m. Wednesday, March 9: PTA Meeting at Brunner Elementary, starting at 7:30 p.m. Wednesday, March 9: PTA Meeting at Coles…

Here's what's happening this week at the schools in Scotch Plains and Fanwood. If you have a tip, send an e-mail to fanwoodmike@aol.com. Scotch Plains-Fanwood Monday, Feb. 21: ALL SCHOOLS CLOSED for Presidents' Day. Tuesday, Feb. 22: Moonglowers Jazz Festival, starting at 6:30pm in the High School Auditorium Thursday, Feb: 24: Regular monthly meeting of the Board of Education meeting, starting at 8 p.m. in the board's administrative offices. Friday. Feb. 25: Park Middle School Tricky Tray fundraiser, starting at 5:30 p.m.   Friday. Feb. 25: Terrill Middle School Talent Night, starting at 7:30…

Here's what's happening this week at the schools that support Scotch Plains and Fanwood. If you have a tip, please email me at fanwoodmike@aol.com. Scotch Plains-Fanwood Wednesday, Feb. 16: McGinn Elementary School PTA Meeting  at 7:30pm Friday, Feb. 18: ALL SCHOOLS CLOSED for Staff Professional Day. Enjoy the four-day weekend – schools are also closed Monday, Feb. 21 for President's Day. For school closing information and other events, visit www.spfk12.org. Union Catholic High School Monday, Feb. 14: Tag Day Wednesday, Feb. 16: Senior Breakfast from 8am-9am. Saturday, Feb. 19: 2015 Placement…

Here's what's happening this week at the schools in Scotch Plains and Fanwood. If you have a tip, please email me at fanwoodmike@aol.com. Scotch Plains-Fanwood Coles Elementary School hosts a pet-food drive all week. Monday, Feb. 7: Evergreen Elementary School Winter Concert at 7:30pm.  Tuesday, Feb. 8: Athletics Booster Meeting at 7:30pm at the High School, Parents Tour of Park Middle School, 9pm. Thursday, Feb. 10: Brunner Sibling Pictures from 3:15pm to 5pm, "Parenting Children Mixing Empathy & Consequences" at Brunner Elementary School from 7:30pm - 9pm. Friday, Feb. 11: Park Middle …

Here's what's happening this week at the schools in Scotch Plains and Fanwood. If you have a tip, email fanwoodmike@aol.com. Scotch Plains-Fanwood Monday, Jan. 24: PTA round table with Board of Education, Terrill Middle School at 7:30pm Tuesday, Jan. 25: School One PTA general meeting and winter concert at 7:15 p.m.  Wednesday, Jan. 26: Coles Elementary School winter concert. Also, POPS concert at the high school. Both start at 7 p.m.  Thursday, Jan. 27: Board of Education regular meeting at 8 p.m. Friday, Jan. 28: Park Middle School 7th Grade Social from 06:45pm - 09:00pm  Saturday, Jan. 29…