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This Week at the Schools: Hairspray, Blood Drive, Forensics Competition, School Closings and More.

Every Monday, Patch Columnist Mike Prasad highlights what's happening at the schools that support Scotch Plains and Fanwood.

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  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  PTA holds a meeting at 7:30 p.m.
  • Wednesday, March 16: PTA holds a meeting at , starting at 9:15 a.m.  
  • Thursday, March 17: The Board of Education holds its monthly agenda meeting at 8 p.m.
  • Thursday, March 17: "Hairspray" at the , starting at 7 p.m.
  • Friday, March 18: "Hairspray" at the high school, starting at 8 p.m.
  • Saturday, March 19: "Hairspray" at the high school, starting at 8 p.m.
  • For school closings, events and other information, visit www.spfk12.org.

Union Catholic High School

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  • Tuesday, March 15: Blood drive from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m.
  • Wednesday, March 16: Early dismissal.
  • Wednesday, March 16: Parent-teacher conferences from 1 to 3 p.m. and 7 to 9 p.m.
  • Thursday, March 17: School holiday.
  • Friday, March 18: Sisters of St. Joseph Feast Day observed.
  • Saturday, March 19: NCFL Forensics at UC from 7 a.m. to 6 p.m.
  • Parent Guild Tricky Tray on April 1. Tickets now on-sale. For details, call 908-889-1600, ext. 304
  • For school closing information and other events, visit www.unioncatholic.org.

Union County Vocational-Technical Schools

Newmark School

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  • Thursday, March 17: Dress Down Day, wear green.
  • Friday, March 18: School closed.
  • For school closing information and other events, visit www.newmarkeducation.com.
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