This Week at the Schools: HSPA Makeups, Science Fairs, a Variety Show, 'Hairspray'

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 , starting at 7:30 p.m.
• Tuesday, March 8 through Tuesday, May 10: HSPA Makeup Testing
• Tuesday, March 8: Athletic Booster Meeting at the , starting at 7:30 p.m.
• Wednesday, March 9: Art Show at 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 , starting at 7:30 p.m.
• Thursday, March 10: Senior Citizen’s Day at the High School from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m.
• Friday, March 11: Science Fair at , starting at 7 p.m.
• Friday, March 11: "Hairspray" at the High School, starting at 8 p.m.
• Saturday, March 12: Super Science Saturday at and schools
• Saturday, March 12: Brunner Elementary School Social, starting at 7 p.m.
• Saturday, March 12: "Hairspray" at the High School, starting at 8 p.m.
• Sunday, March 13: "Hairspray" at the High School, starting at 2 p.m.
• For school closings, events and other information, visit www.spfk12.org.

Union Catholic High School

• Monday, March 7: Tag Day
• Saturday, March 12: SAT Exam
• 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

• Tuesday, March 8 through May 10: HSPA Makeup Testing
• Saturday, March 12: SAT Exam
• For school closing information and other events, visit www.ucvts.tec.nj.us/ucvts/MHS/.

Newmark School

• Tuesday, March 8 and Wednesday, March 9: Counseling Night. Parents have the opportunity to meet with their children's counselors. Please call 908-753-0330 to make an appointment.
• Wednesday, March 9: Variety Show
• Thursday, March 10 and Friday, March 11: Science Fair. Parents are invited to see students' exhibits at the following times: 9:30 to 11 a.m. and 12:30 to 1:50 p.m. on Thursday, and 9:30 to 10:30 a.m. on Friday.
• For school closing information and other events, visit www.newmarkeducation.com.

Special Group Rate Available for "Hairspray" Tickets for the Thursday, March 17 Performance

Community groups of 10 or more can take advantage of an $8 special ticket price on the 7 p.m. showing of "Hairspray" on Thursday, March 17 at the Scotch Plains-Fanwood High School Auditorium. Tickets can be purchased by sending an e-mail to reptix@verizon.net or call Randi Traiman at 908-322-6533 for more information.