Dear Parents/Guardians/Citizens,

In a few days, on SEPTEMBER 7TH, we welcome back the students for the 2010-2011 School Year, a year full of changes and excitement and growth and progress.  Mr. Bart Reilly is the new Principal at the Wallace School, Mrs. Laurinda Pereira is at the helm of Connors School, and Dr. John Anzul is our Director of Curriculum and Instruction and Personnel. Ms. Linda Palumbo continues as the leader at Calabro, and Interim Principal Albert Joy returns to the [8-12] Hoboken High School. I have introduced Ms. Adriana Coppola as our Early Childhood Director at Brandt. Mr. Thomas Fitzgibbons is now the Director of Special and Alternative Education, Ms. Dianne Botti is the Special Assistant to Interim Business Administrator/Board Secretary Robert Davis, and Mr. Tim Calligy remains as the Director of Facilities, with Ms. Jennifer Lopez handling the duties associated with State and Federal programs.

As you know, the Hoboken School District is in the process of selecting a new Superintendent of Schools. In order for the District to arrive at the best possible candidate, it is asking for input to assist the board in clarifying the profile of the final candidate that will be used during the screening process.  We ask that you take a few minutes to help us identify those qualities which you believe are most critical to the success of a Superintendent candidate and the school district as a whole.

You can help by sharing your opinions with us via our web survey, found here. If you cannot follow the link, the complete survey URL is: www.surveymonkey.com/s/S2YKMFC

Click on this link or the attached file to read Mr. Carter's letter regarding placement in the Early Childhood classrooms.

Dear Parents/Guardians:

I realize that it is not yet time for the usual “Back to School” letter, but I missed you, so here is a brief pre-Back to School note.  At the outset let me state that the matter of school uniforms will be deferred to my successor.  The survey showed that the majority of the elementary school community was in favor of khaki slacks or knee length shorts, and a collared “golf” shirt in the ‘color’ of the particular elementary school.  It is your option as a parent to attire your child in that manner, or to choose similar attire of your choice, which would be in keeping with the policy of the board and the school in this regard.  Basically, including our eighth through twelfth graders, we require modest attire below the waist, and a collared shirt/top above the waist, with all garments reaching at least the waist.  OK, you are now all set to hit Target and Kohl’s and JC Penney and Macy’s and . . . . . . . . .

The Hoboken Board of Education calendar for the 2010 - 2011 school year is available for download, below.

Please note: This calendar does not apply to HBoE Preschool programs. For the Preschool-specific calendars, click here.