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RVCC TO OFFER GRAPHIC DESIGN COURSES
Raritan Valley Community College’s (RVCC) Continuing Education (CE) division is offering courses using Adobe InDesign and Adobe Illustrator this spring. The courses will give students an introduction to using the Adobe software to create graphics for personal or professional projects. Courses will be held at RVCC@Bridgewater, located at 14 Vogt Drive.
Adobe InDesign: Participants will learn to work with Adobe InDesign to create projects that emphasize design and production skills. Classes will be held on Saturdays, March 3-31, from 9 a.m.-noon. The cost per participant is $256.
Adobe Illustrator: Participants will create vector artwork for large and small-scale projects. Students will learn the basics of creating logos, page layouts and illustrations, as well as how to use Illustrator to create sophisticated designs. Classes will be held on Saturdays, April 21-May 12, from 9 a.m.-noon. The cost per participant is $236.
To register or for more information, contact Continuing Education at 908-218-8871 or visit www.raritanval.edu/ce.
RVCC’s main campus is located at 118 Lamington Road in Branchburg, NJ. Serving Somerset and Hunterdon County residents for over 40 years, the College offers more than 90 associate degrees and certificates. RVCC @ Bridgewater, located at 14 Vogt Drive, offers technical, trade, credit and non-credit courses.
The College is committed to offering a quality and affordable education through effective teaching, liaisons with the community’s businesses and state-of-the-art technology. For further information, visit www.raritanval.edu.
RAMBLING PINES DAY CAMP OPEN HOUSE March 10, 25
Rambling Pines Day Camp will be hosting OPEN HOUSES on Sunday, March 11th and March 25th, from 1 - 3 PM. Parents and children are invited to attend the open house, tour the facility and meet some of the staff members. Applications are being accepted for the 2012 summer season. Parents are encouraged to register as soon as possible to assure availability.
Rambling Pines is a family owned and operated day camp now celebrating its 37th season. Located on Route 518 in Hopewell, NJ, Rambling Pines offers an extensive camp program for children ages 3 to 15 and an exciting teen program for young adults, 7th through 10th grades. Transportation and lunch are included in the camp tuition.
For additional information or a brochure, call the camp office at (609) 466-1212 or log onto our website at www.ramblingpines.com.
Superintendent Search Underway
The Montgomery Township Board of Education has started the process of hiring a replacement for Superintendent Earl Kim, who will be leaving in June to head a school in his native Hawaii. On January 10, the Board’s Superintendent Search Process Committee announced that it had hired PennSearch, part of the University of Pennsylvania Graduate School of Education’s Center for Educational Leadership, to help conduct the search. The Committee is comprised of Russ Walsh, Director of Human Resources; Board Vice President Andrea Bradley; and Members Adelle Kirk-Csontos, a professional recruiter; Lei Yu, who has educational experience; and Annie Michaelson, who is handling public relations for the Board.
The Board first sought input from different segments of the community such as residents with and without children; teachers and support staff; administrators; high school students; and business and community leaders. On January 26, Penn Search facilitated a meeting between the Board and smaller groups of targeted people. According to Bradley, the hope was to identify “the strengths, challenges, and characteristics wanted in a superintendent.”
PennSearch also helped the Board conduct a public meeting regarding the search on January 30 at Montgomery High School. A survey, which asked participants to identify the qualities and skills important in a superintendent, was distributed at the meeting. The survey was also available on the District’s website until mid-February. Bradley points out, “The idea here is to engage with the community and to get a profile of what they want in a superintendent.”
Late in February, the Board will meet to voice their input. A rubric, to be used when considering candidates, will be created by combining the responses of the varied groups. Advertisements for the position will be released in early March. PennSearch is also contacting candidates who fit Montgomery’s needs and asking them to submit applications.
In late March, the Board will use its rubric to review the applications of roughly one dozen candidates, with the intention of narrowing the field down to six. The Board will have preliminary interviews with these candidates and select two of them. The two candidates will spend a day in Montgomery in early May and be interviewed once more. The process will end with a site visit to the final candidate’s district.
The Board plans to hire a replacement by the end of May, with that person in place by the end of July. Bradley explains, “The law requires the school board that is in place when the new superintendent starts to vote on the hiring of that superintendent.” Therefore, the Board cannot hire a new superintendent until after its April 24 reorganization meeting.
Regarding PennSearch, Bradley says, “They’re primarily educators, not recruiters. It’s the closest thing to having an educational think tank do the search for us. They will utilize their broad network of contacts in the educational community.” The Board is hiring the firm for $35K, plus roughly $10K in costs including advertising, to conduct a nationwide search.
The Board chose PennSearch after interviewing several other companies. According to Bradley, PennSearch understands Montgomery’s model of distributive leadership, where curriculum leaders are located in the schools, as well as the importance of community engagement. “Of all the consultants interviewed, PennSearch best understood the current work being done in Montgomery’s schools to improve teaching and learning and therefore, would be best positioned to identify a new superintendent that would ‘fit’ Montgomery the best.”
PennSearch will provide transitional mentoring for a new superintendent – a quality that Bradley says distinguished the firm from the other companies considered by the Board. She adds, “They guarantee the placement for one year. If it doesn’t work out after a year, they will help us find another candidate. If the process ends with the hiring of an interim [superintendent], they will conduct another search to find a permanent placement for us.”
Stuart's All-Girls Rookie Robotics Team Beats Out Experienced Competition to Take 4th in State
The Sparks, Stuart's all-girl, rookie robotics team, started out the year with almost zero experience in robotics. Just five months later, their hard work, tenacity, and vision earned them a 4th place finish (out of 24 teams in their division) at the FIRST Tech Challenge NJ State Championships on Sunday. In addition, they were presented with the "Promote Award" for creating the most compelling video designed to "change our culture and celebrate science, technology, engineering, and math." With their clever strategy and reliability, the team's robot "Sparky" was able to win 4 out of 5 qualifying matches, beating out many bigger robots and more experienced teams. Pictured are left to right: Alianna Maguire (Lawrenceville), Elisa Vera (West Windsor), Samielle Taylor (West Trenton), Stuart's mascot Stuie (sibling Viviana Vera), Vanessa Li (Princeton), Juhi Aggarwal (Princeton), and Aana Bansal (West Windsor). Not pictured Alexis Adie (Yardville).
About Stuart
Stuart is committed to expanding STEM education for girls and recently announced the formation of a STEM Advisory Task Force, which includes some of the nation's leading thinkers and educators, to help conquer the so-called "Girl Gap" in STEM fields. According to a recent New York Times article, women are earning only about 17 to 18 percent of the bachelor's degrees in engineering and computer science.
Stuart Country Day School of the Sacred Heart is the only all-girls school in Princeton, New Jersey, and as such, is uniquely positioned to provide an environment where girls put academics first, are willing and able to take risks, and explore every opportunity. Stuart offers a challenging and innovative curriculum, superb teaching, and individualized attention grounded in the Sacred Heart Goals of faith, knowledge, social action, community and wise freedom. Celebrating 48 years, Stuart enrolls girls in Kindergarten - Grade 12 and has a co-ed Pre-School and Junior Kindergarten Program. Stuart is part of an international community of Sacred Heart schools and is an independent Catholic school that embraces students of all faiths and backgrounds, helping them to become accomplished and committed leaders with the confidence and passion for justice to transform the world.
The Waldorf School of Princeton Presents "Reading Nature: Teaching Science in the Waldorf Middle School"
with Elan Leibner
Adolescence brings a significant change for students in the middle school years. A properly structured science curriculum can help guide their thinking while connecting them to the world around them. This talk will explore the underlying intentions of the Waldorf curriculum in the middle school years as well as give concrete examples of the ways in which these are carried out.
The Waldorf School of Princeton welcomes veteran educator and speaker Elan Leibner on Friday, March 2, at 7:30 p.m. on the Waldorf School of Princeton campus, located at 1062 Cherry Hill Road, Princeton, NJ 08540.
Elan Leibner, a class teacher at the Waldorf School of Princeton for eighteen years, subsequently directed a teacher education program at Emerson College, UK, before returning to the US and serving as a mentor and teacher educator throughout the country. He is the editor of the Research Bulletin for Waldorf Education and a member of the Pedagogical Section Council.
The talk is free and open to the public.
The Waldorf School of Princeton is New Jersey's only Waldorf school, educating the heads, hearts, and hands of children from early childhood through eighth grade. Visit www.princetonwaldorf.org for more information.
RVCC TO OFFER COURSES FOR FINANCE, ACCOUNTING PROFESSIONALS
Raritan Valley Community College’s (RVCC) Continuing Education (CE) division will be offering two financial courses through the Certified Management Accountant Learning Systems. The following programs will be offered at RVCC@Bridgewater, located at 14 Vogt Drive.
CMA Part I: Financial Planning will review performance management, professional ethics, cost management and forecasting. Participants should have an understanding of basic accounting principles before enrolling in the course. Classes will be held Saturdays, February 25-March 31, from 8:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m. The cost per participant is $1,199.
CMA Part II: Financial Decisions will examine financial statement analysis, risk management and investment decisions. Completion of CMA Part I is not a prerequisite for taking CMA Part II. Classes will be held Saturdays, April 14-June 2, from 9 a.m.-3 p.m. The cost per participant is $1,399.
To register or for more information, contact Continuing Education at 908-218-8871 or visit www.raritanval.edu/ce.
Campus News March 2012
Wake Forest University
The following local students from Wake Forest University were named to the fall Dean's List:
Michael Haderer, a resident of Belle Mead; Margaret Rodgers, a resident of Belle Mead; Robert Chick, a resident of Skillman; Priyanka Surapaneni, a resident of Skillman.
Trinity College
The following students at Trinity College have received Faculty Honors for the fall 2011 semester:
Kelsey Semrod of Princeton, 2012 class; Catherine Read of Skillman, 2015 class.
McDaniel College
Sara C. Johnson of Skillman has been named to McDaniel College’s fall 2011 Dean's List with High Honors.
Iowa State University
Elizabeth C. Dippold of Belle Mead has been recognized for outstanding academic achievement by being named to the 2011 fall semester Dean's List.
Elizabeth is majoring in Political Science.
The College of New Jersey
The following local students have earned the esteemed honor of placement on the Dean's List at The College of New Jersey (TCNJ) for the fall 2011 semester:
Alexander Gaillard of Belle Mead, Amy Chen of Belle Mead, Michael Wasyl of Belle Mead, Catherine Cardozo of Belle Mead, Kristin Kantor, of Belle Mead, Victoria Kantor of Belle Mead, Arpana Paruchuri of Belle Mead, Alexis Jacobson of Belle Mead, Katelyn Klinck of Skillman, Julia Gopstein of Skillman, Benjamin Savage, of Skillman.
Denison University
Andrew Mahle of Belle Mead named to Denison University's 2011 fall semester Dean's List by Provost Bradley Bateman. Mahle is a member of the Denison class of 2012.
University of New Hampshire
Caitlin Wollack of Belle Mead has been named to the Dean's List at the University of New Hampshire for the fall semester of the 2011-2012 academic year.
Hobart and William Smith Colleges
Courtney Cytryn was named to the Dean’s List at Hobart and William Smith Colleges for the fall 2011 semester.
Courtney, a sophomore Economics major, International Relations minor, was selected and participated in the Colleges three day "New York Financial Experience" involving 10 the most prestigious firms in the Country. She continues as student representative on the Honors News from Marist College.
Marist College
Patricia Tow, of Belle Mead has been named to the Marist College Dean’s List for the fall 2011 semester.
Patricia is a member of the Class of 2012 and is majoring in Information Technology & Systems/Emphasis Systems Committee, member of the organizing committee for The Seneca 7 Race, and is a Careers Services Ambassador. She is the daughter of Richard and Carol Cytryn.
University Of Minnesota
Jaime A Antonio-Bravo of Rocky Hill has been named to the University of Minnesota’s Dean's List for the Twin Cities campus 2011 fall Semester.
University of Connecticut
Robert Walsh of Belle Mead has been named to the University of Connecticut’s Dean’s List for the fall 2011 semester.
Saint Joseph's University
Audrey Malhotra of Belle Mead was named to Saint Joseph University’s Dean’s List for the fall 2011semester. Audrey is majoring in Chemical Biology.
Fairleigh Dickinson University
Rebecca Singleton-Baldrey of Belle Mead has been named to Fairleigh Dickinson University's College at Florham Honor's List for the all 2011 Semester.
Loyola Marymount University
The following local students have been named to Loyola Marymount University’s fall 2011 semester:
Jacob Land, of Rocky Hill, Sabrina Deana-Roga, of Skillman.
Berklee College of Music
Adam Kirschner of Belle Mead has earned placement on Berklee College of Music’s Dean’s List for the fall semester of the 2011 academic year.
Rider University
Rider University's colleges of Business Administration; Continuing Studies; Liberal Arts, Education, and Sciences; and Westminster College of the Arts have announced the names of undergraduate students who have been placed on the Dean's List for the fall 2011 semester.
Area Dean's List students are:
Ashley Lubas of Belle Mead a senior Marketing major; Jessica Marino of Belle Mead, a freshman General Liberal Arts major; Elizabeth Whitlock of Belle Mead, a senior Liberal Studies major; Emma Avish of Skillman, a sophomore Theater major; Amanda Beer of Skillman, a freshman General Liberal Arts major; Samantha Conforti of Skillman, a senior Journalism major; Ruth Mitchell of Skillman, a junior Business Administration major; Amanda Resch of Skillman, a junior Accounting major; Sarah Steiner of Skillman, a senior Psychology major.
Wagner College
Wagner College is pleased to announce that Kaitlin R. Lehmann of Belle Mead, N.J. made the Dean’s List for the Fall 2011 semester.
Ithaca College
Kristina Stockburger, daughter of Edward and Aileen Stockburger of Belle Mead, a freshman Journalism major, was named to the Dean's List at Ithaca College's Roy H. Park School of Communications for the fall 2011 semester.
Widener University
The following students from the area were named to the Deans' List for the fall 2011 semester at Widener University:
Melissa Durso of Belle Mead, Caitlin Pinter of Belle Mead.
Washington and Lee University
The following students were named to Washington and Lee University’s Dean’s List for the fall 2011 semester:
Kara Kettelkamp, of Skillman, a member of the class of 2015, Brian Stirling, of Skillman, a member of the class of 2012.
Loyola University
Loyola University Maryland has announced the members of its fall 2011 Dean's List. The following local students have achieved this honor:
David Angelatos, a member of the class of 2012 from Belle Mead; Alexander Colarusso, a member of the class of 2012 from Belle Mead; Meaghan Motherway, a member of the class of 2012 from Skillman; Petra Nanney, a member of the class of 2014 from Rocky Hill; Chelsea Ryan, a member of the class of 2014 from Belle Mead; Amanda Ribeiro, a member of the class of 2014 from Skillman.
Washington University
Sandy Joseph August of Belle Mead was named to the Dean's List for the fall 2011 semester at Washington University in St. Louis.
August is a graduate of MHS and is enrolled in the university's Olin Business School.
RVCC PLANETARIUM SLATES SHOWS FOR ALL AGES IN MARCH
The Raritan Valley Community College (RVCC) Planetarium in Branchburg will present a variety of star shows and lasers concerts in March for the entire family to enjoy. The following shows will be presented:
Black Holes, Saturdays, March 10, 17, 24, 31, 3 p.m.
Black Holes takes audiences members on a journey through one of the most mystifying, awe-inspiring phenomena in the universe: a black hole. The show—a new offering at the RVCC Planetarium—takes full advantage of the facility’s AllDome High Definition digital projection system. Participants take a virtual tour through space and explore the science and mystery of black holes: Where do they come from? Where do they go? How do we find them? Is there one on Earth’s horizon? The Black Holes show is partially funded by NJ Space Grant Consortium. (Recommended for ages 10 to adult)
Laser Light Waves, Saturdays, March 3, 10, 17, 24, 31, 4 p.m.
Enjoy a laser concert featuring music by U2, Ke$ha, Moby and Lady Gaga. (Recommended for ages 8 to adult)
Winter & Spring Skies, Saturdays, March 3, 10, 17, 24, 31, 7 p.m.
Examine the winter and spring skies and learn about the lion and lamb of March and how to locate the Big Dipper in the night sky. Find stars, constellations and more in this seasonal sky show.
Laser Queen, Saturdays, March 3 & 31, 8 p.m.
Enjoy a laser concert featuring a variety of songs by Queen.
Laser 80’s, Saturdays, March 10 & 24, 8 p.m.
Enjoy a laser concert featuring a number of tunes from the 1980s.
Laser U2, Saturday, March 17, 8 p.m.
Enjoy a laser concert featuring a variety of songs by U2.
Children’s Shows
The RVCC Planetarium is also offering the following shows geared specifically for children:
The Little Star that Could, Saturday, March 3, 1 & 3 p.m.
Travel with an average yellow star on his quest to get a “name” and a planet to call his own. A “cool” red star, a “hot” blue star, a dying star, double stars and the Milky Way Galaxy teach the Little Star some important things about being a star. Imagine Little Star’s surprise when he discovers that several planets rotate around him. The show offers a great introduction to the different kinds of stars in space, as well as the planets in our solar system. (Recommended for ages 6-12). Audience members may consider pairing this show with Twinkle Twonkle at the Theatre at RVCC, with performances at 1 and 3:30 p.m. For additional information, contact the Theatre Box Office, 908-725-3420.
Magic Tree House: Space Mission, Sunday, March 18, 2 p.m.; Saturday, March 31, 2 p.m.
Young star gazers join Magic Tree House characters Jack and Annie as they discover the secrets of the Sun, Moon, planets, space travel and more. Who can help them answer the questions posted by the mysterious “M”? The show is based on the same-titled, best-selling series of novels. (Recommended for ages 5 and older)
Space Shapes & Tycho to the Moon, Sunday, March 18, 3 p.m.
The program will begin with an exploration of shapes: Are the Moon and its orbit “round” like a ball, or more like a pancake shape? Play connect-the-dots with the stars to find triangles, squares and constellations. Fly around the solar system to learn about the planets. Then we’ll meet Tycho—a dog who doesn’t just howl at the Moon, he wants to go there. Blast off on an amazing ride and learn about night and day, space travel, the Moon’s phases and features of the lunar surface. Take a close up look at the Sun, watch the effects of gravity, see the Earth from space and watch meteors shoot across the sky. (Recommended for ages 5-10)
Tickets cost $6 for one show or $11 for two shows on the same day. Reservations are strongly suggested for all Planetarium shows. For additional information, call 908-231-8805 or visit www.raritanval.edu/planetarium.
RVCC’s main campus is located at 118 Lamington Road in Branchburg, NJ. Serving Somerset and Hunterdon County residents for over 40 years, the College offers more than 90 associate degrees and certificates. RVCC @ Bridgewater, located at 14 Vogt Drive, offers technical, trade, credit and non-credit courses.
The College is committed to offering a quality and affordable education through effective teaching, liaisons with the community’s businesses and state-of-the-art technology. For further information, visit www.raritanval.edu.
RVCC TO OFFER YOUTH FINE AND PERFORMING ARTS CLASSES
Raritan Valley Community College (RVCC) is offering fine and performing arts classes this spring for youngsters ages 6-12. The following classes have been scheduled at the College’s Branchburg Campus.
Cartooning: Students ages 6-12 draw their favorite cartoon character or create their own characters and creatures using their wildest imagination. The class will be held Fridays, February 24 to March 30, from 4-5:30 p.m. The fee for the class is $92.
Basic Perspective Drawing: Students ages 9-12 learn the art of drawing in the third dimension using On-Point Perspective (Parallel), Two-Point Perspective (Angular), and Elliptical Perspective to make their picture and objects look more realistic. The class will be held Thursdays, March 1-15, from 4-5:30 p.m. The fee for the class is $50.
Behind the Scenes at the Theater: Students ages 6-12 learn to create the art of the theater, including Mardi-Gras masks, show programs, posters and costume design, using a variety of media and approaches. The class will be held Wednesdays, March 7-21, from 4-5:30 p.m. The fee for the class is $50.
Theater and Mime Workshop: Students age 9-12 use a combination of acting, mime and theater games and exercises to learn how to focus their imagination. The class will be held Saturdays, March 3-24, from 9-10:30 a.m. The fee for the class is $92.
To register, visit www.raritanval.edu and go to Youth Programs in the QuickLinks. For information only, email youth@raritanval.edu or call 908-526-1200, ext. 8404.
Youth Program brochures also can be picked up at the College Advancement office (located in the lower level of RVCC’s College Center), weekdays, between 8 a.m. and 4:30 p.m.
RVCC’s main campus is located at 118 Lamington Road in Branchburg, NJ. Serving Somerset and Hunterdon County residents for over 40 years, the College offers more than 90 associate degrees and certificates. RVCC @ Bridgewater, located at 14 Vogt Drive, offers technical, trade, credit and non-credit courses.
The College is committed to offering a quality and affordable education through effective teaching, liaisons with the community’s businesses and state-of-the-art technology. For further information, visit www.raritanval.edu.
PSEG Foundation & ANJEE Offer $45,000 in Sustainability Grants - Partnership Bolsters Environmental Education
(Newark, NJ) – Do you have a creative idea for a partnership between non-formal environmental education providers and K-5 pre-service or practicing teachers? The PSEG Foundation and the Alliance for New Jersey Environmental Education (ANJEE) will be awarding a total of $45,000 in competitive grants to help increase the sustainability of New Jersey communities, through the “PSEG-ANJEE Learners in Sustainability (PALS)” grant program.
“We are pleased to be entering the second year of our grant partnership with PSEG,” said ANJEE President Dale Rosselet. “This is an excellent opportunity for educators to work collaboratively to enhance science instruction and environmental literacy in the Garden State.”
The goal of the PALS grant program is to create partnerships between non-formal environmental education providers and K-5 pre-service or practicing teachers. Successful partnerships will provide teachers with the knowledge, skills, and curricular materials to implement high-quality environmental education in their teaching year, using the 2009 NJ Core Curriculum Content Standards (NJCCCS) in Science and authentic assessment methods.
Eligible applicants can include public, private and charter elementary schools; colleges and universities with teacher education programs; informal education facilities and institutions, such as museums, zoos, nature centers and parks; after-school and early childhood education programs; and consultants, businesses and corporations.
Examples of projects that could be funded are: teacher institutes sponsored by a nature center or museum; programs introducing pre-service teachers to sustainability and environmental education and high quality science education; or partnerships between non-formal institutions and after-school programs, environmental or science clubs, or other school-affiliated programs. Recipients of the 2011 PALS grants included Tenafly Public Schools, Princeton Regional Schools and the Educational Information & Resource Center in Gloucester County.
Grants of $5,000-$15,000 are available in each of three New Jersey regions. The request for proposals and application form are posted at www.anjee.net/PALS. Deadline for applications is March 15, 2012.
RVCC TO OFFER YOUTH COMPUTER CLASSES
Raritan Valley Community College (RVCC) is offering a variety of youth computer classes this spring. The following programs will be offered at the College’s Branchburg Campus.
Keyboarding: Students ages 8-14 perfect their keyboarding skills and learn the fundamentals of word processing. The class will be held Saturdays, March 3-24, from 10:45 a.m. to 12:15 p.m. The fee is $79.
Fun with Photoshop: Students ages 11-15 learn to use Adobe Photoshop and create youth-oriented projects. The class will be held Saturdays, March 3-24, from 10:45 a.m. to 12:15 p.m. The fee is $79.
Web Page Design: Students ages 8-10 explore kid-friendly sites on the World Wide Web and receive an introduction to HTML to design a web page. The class will be held Saturdays, April 14 to May 5, from 10:45 a.m. to 12:15 p.m. The fee is $79.
Design Your Own PC: Students ages 10-12 learn about computer hardware components and the elements needed to build their own computer. The class will be held Saturdays, April 14 to May 5, from 12:30-2 p.m. The fee is $79.
For information and to register, visit www.raritanval.edu and go to Youth Programs in the QuickLinks. For information only, email youth@raritanval.edu or call 908-526-1200, ext. 8404. Youth Program brochures also can be picked up at the College Advancement office (located in the lower level of RVCC’s College Center), weekdays, between 8 a.m. and 4:30 p.m.
RVCC’s main campus is located at 118 Lamington Road in Branchburg, NJ. Serving Somerset and Hunterdon County residents for over 40 years, the College offers more than 90 associate degrees and certificates. RVCC @ Bridgewater, located at 14 Vogt Drive, offers technical, trade, credit and non-credit courses.
The College is committed to offering a quality and affordable education through effective teaching, liaisons with the community’s businesses and state-of-the-art technology. For further information, visit www.raritanval.edu.
RVCC PLANETARUM SETS ADDITIONAL SHOWS FOR CHILDREN WITH AUSTISM, DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITIES
Due to strong public interest, the Raritan Valley Community College (RVCC) Planetarium has scheduled two additional showings of a special star show designed for families with children on the Autism spectrum or those with developmental disabilities. The shows are scheduled for Sunday, February 19, and Sunday, March 25, both from 4:30-5:30 p.m., at the Branchburg-based Planetarium.
The sensory-friendly show, which is appropriate for audiences of all ages, will provide a comfortable and judgment-free space that is welcoming to all families. During the show, the doors will remain open so children may freely leave and return if they choose. Lights will be left dim (instead of dark) and the audio will be lowered and kept at a consistent level. The sky show will include music, laser lights, stories and information about the planets, the Moon and constellations.
The show scheduled for Sunday, January 22, is sold-out.
Cost is $5 per person. Advance reservations are required. For tickets and additional information, call 908-231-8805 or visit www.raritanval.edu/planetarium.
Rambling Pines Day Camp Open House
Rambling Pines Day Camp will be hosting open houses on Sunday, Feb. 5 and Feb. 26, from 1 - 3 pm. Parents and children are invited to attend the open house, tour the facility and meet some of the staff members. Applications are being accepted for the 2012 summer season. Parents are encouraged to register as soon as possible to assure availability.
Rambling Pines is a family owned and operated day camp now celebrating its 37th season. Located on Route 518 in Hopewell, NJ, Rambling Pines offers an extensive camp program for children ages
3 to 15 and an exciting teen program for young adults, 7th through 10th grades. \ Transportation and lunch are included in the camp tuition.
For additional information or a brochure, call the camp office at 609-466-1212 or log onto our website at www.ramblingpines.com.
RVCC, WILMINGTON UNIVERSITY SIGN TRANSFER AGREEMENT
Raritan Valley Community College (RVCC) in Branchburg and Wilmington University have signed a new agreement that will provide for the seamless transfer of RVCC students to the university with campuses in Delaware, Maryland and New Jersey.
The agreement will guarantee that students who graduate from RVCC with an associate degree in one of more than 20 different majors will be accepted into a bachelor’s degree program at Wilmington, providing they have completed the necessary requirements and have the appropriate grade point average.
“The new agreement with Wilmington University will offer our students a great opportunity to transfer a large number of credits and advance them on their path to completing a bachelor’s degree,” said RVCC President Dr. Casey Crabill.
According to the agreement, students may transfer up to 75 college credits to Wilmington University. They will then have the option of completing their bachelor’s degree online or at one of the University’s eight campus locations.
“This transfer agreement recognizes Raritan Valley Community College’s outstanding academic programs and will ensure their students a seamless transition to a four-year degree program,” said Wilmington University President Dr. Jack Varsalona.
Wilmington University is committed to assisting those Raritan Valley students who desire to continue toward their four-year college degree by providing a simple, degree completion transfer process. The University offers individualized attention to students and quality academic programs at an affordable tuition.
For additional information about the agreement, contact Paul Michaud, RVCC’s Director of Transfer & Career Services, 908-526-1200, ext. 8333.
Wilmington University is a private, non-profit university that offers both undergraduate and graduate degree programs in a wide range of career areas. It delivers these programs online and at locations and times convenient to students.
Wilmington University’s main campus is located at 320 North Dupont Highway in New Castle, Delaware. The University also has a location in Maryland as well as five sites in New Jersey and seven other locations in Delaware. Many of the degree programs are also available in a 100% online format.
RVCC’s main campus is located at 118 Lamington Road in Branchburg, NJ. Serving Somerset and Hunterdon County residents for over 40 years, the College offers more than 90 associate degrees and certificates. RVCC @ Bridgewater, located at 14 Vogt Drive, offers technical, trade, credit and non-credit courses.
The College is committed to offering a quality and affordable education through effective teaching, liaisons with the community’s businesses and state-of-the-art technology. For further information, visit www.raritanval.edu.
SCHOLARSHIPS AVAILABLE FOR LOCAL NURSING STUDENTS
VNA of Somerset Hills Supports Students Entering the Health Care Profession
BASKING RIDGE, NJ (January 26, 2012) – The Board of Trustees of the Visiting Nurse Association (VNA) of Somerset Hills is now accepting applicants for its 2012 Nursing Scholarships. A $1000 scholarship will be awarded to two qualified Morris or Somerset County students planning to pursue a baccalaureate degree in nursing (BSN). Each year since 1991, the VNA has awarded college scholarships to students from Morris or Somerset County, planning to receive a degree in nursing. The scholarships are financed by proceeds from the VNA’s bi-annual Rummage Sale and other fundraising efforts.
“The VNA is proud to support all members of our community considering the nursing profession, including graduating high school students and those adults entering the field during a career change,” said Ann M. Painter, VNA of Somerset Hills President & CEO. “We are excited to offer this opportunity to all men and women considering such an important, challenging and rewarding future in the health care industry.”
Scholarship applications are available from the VNA of Somerset Hills’ website at www.visitingnurse.org or by calling (908) 766-0180 X 127. Applications must be received by April 20, 2012 and will be reviewed by the Scholarship Committee of the VNA of Somerset Hills Board of Trustees.
The Visiting Nurse Association of Somerset Hills and its subsidiaries provide individuals and families with comprehensive, high quality, cost-effective home and community healthcare services, regardless of ability to pay, using partnerships where appropriate. It is a charitable, tax-exempt home health agency and hospice certified by Medicare, accredited by the Community Health Accreditation Program and licensed by the New Jersey Department of Health and Senior Services. For more information, visit www.visitingnurse.org.
Pushcart Players promote anti-bullying at Princeton Montessori School
The Pushcart Players from Verona, NJ, recently performed "Happily Ever After" at Princeton Montessori School. The students were encouraged by the cast members to notice where bullying occurred in the play, and they found plenty of such occurrences.
The message the students were left with: good things happen to good people. Find someone to tell if you are being bullied or ridiculed. Those who bully or are mean to others will be taken down at some point. Stand up for yourself and speak out. These messages were artfully incorporated into this variation on a much-loved ancient fairy-tale which origniated in Ancient China.
In the performance, the mean-spirited step-mother and step-sister were blatant in their cruelty to "Ella," demeaning her at every turn, forcing her to clean up after them, stealing her clothes from her body, and hiding her away when company (the Prince) came calling. Of course, she also had to clean the fireplace, and after getting ash all over her dress they decided to call her "Cinder Ella," laughing gleefully at this new nick-name. Poor Ella just didn't know how to overcome this constant assault.
Once the students began to recognize the story, they were able to anticipate the announcement of the Prince's ball, the fruitless attempt by the step-mother and step-sister to transform into palace-worthy beauties, and then the arrival of the beautiful golden (pumpkin) carriage which graciously carried a sparkling Ella along to the ball. No-one was surprised that the forgotten silver shoe fit only "Ella," and all was right at the end when the Prince asked for her hand in marriage.
The performance was an excellent fit for the school's current theme of A Community in Harmony
OHERS Kindergarten Registration Feb 28- Mar 1
The Orchard Hill Elementary School in Montgomery Township, New Jersey will be holding Kindergarten registration, for the 2012-2013 school year on February 28, 29, and March 1, 2012.
Tuesday, February 28, 2012 ~ 10:00 am to 1:00 pm or
Wednesday, February 29, 2012 ~ 4:30 to 7:30 pm or
Thursday, March 1, 2012 ~ 10:00 am to 1:00 pm
Orchard Hill Elementary School, 44 Orchard Road, Skillman, NJ 08558, 609-466-7605
Documents needed at Registration:· Child’s official birth record or passport,· Proof of township residency
Deed, property tax bill, lease, or contract) and Utility bill; · Immunization record, Copies of above documents for the school to keep
Age: Children must be five years old on or before October 1, 2012.
For more information and registration forms, please go to our website at www.mtsd.k12.nj.us/kregistration.
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