Clarendon School

See below Clarendon's calendar filled with important dates to remember, daily dress down days and events.

February 27, 2023 - March 3, 2023: Kindergarten Registration

February 27, 2023 - March 3, 2023: Read Across America Week

March 1, 2023 - Clarendon PTA Founders Day Meeting @ 6pm

March 4, 2023 - St. Jude Ice Skating Event at the Town Ice Rink

March 10, 2023 - Last Day of the St. Jude Math-A-Thon

March 16, 2023 - End of Trimester 2

March 29, 2023 - Report Cards Available for viewing on the Parent Portal

Clarendon School began the Math-A-thon on Wednesday, February 8th, and it will run through Friday, March 10th. All proceeds will be donated to St. Jude’s Children’s Hospital. Check out this video link for more information. https://youtu.be/oQOBpZ2Nuuk

February 13th marked our 100th day of the school year. The day is a symbolic celebration of students' academic and personal achievements of the academic year so far. The 100th day milestone is often eagerly anticipated when the countdown begins following the holidays. Check out a few pictures of our school spirit days and activities.

On Tuesday, February 14th, the Clarendon staff and students along with the Mayor and Town Council invited all Secaucus Senior Citizens for a Valentine's Day Breakfast. The senior citizen’s enjoyed performances from our Kindergarten classes. Thank you Mayor Gonnelli, Town Council, Lisa Snedekier and her staff, Mrs. De La Cruz, and the Clarendon 5th grade students for organizing a wonderful event.

On Wednesday, February 15th, Clarendon hosted its first ever Sweetheart Dance for Grades K-3. The children and their sweetheart had a wonderful time dancing, playing interactive dance games, enjoying arts and crafts activities and eating delicious sweets. Thank you to Mayor Gonnelli for his generous donations, the Clarendon PTA and to all the amazing Clarendon faculty and staff, custodial staff for making the evening a success.

Check out the video of such a memorable event. https://fb.watch/iTl3_coObh/

Kindergarten Registration is taking place from February 27th thru March 3rd. Please complete all of the registration and mandatory forms prior to scheduling an appointment with the main office. https://www.sboe.org/apps/pages/Registration

During the week of February 27th thru March 3rd Clarendon School will be hosting our annual Read Across America activities, school spirit days and opening our doors to guest readers. If you would like to find out more information about being an in-person or virtual guest reader please reach out to your child's teacher or our Reading Specialist, Mrs. Valente (lvalente@sboe.org).

We will continue to make every effort to have our students outdoors during recess. In the meantime, please make sure to provide your children with appropriate clothing for cold weather.

Students will remain indoors during the following weather conditions.

• Temperature and/or Windchill Temperature 32 degrees or colder

• Snow, Rain, Sleet, Hail

• Thunder/Lightning

The Secaucus Board of Education requires to wear school uniforms on a daily basis, including field trips. Students are to arrive at school wearing the appropriate clothing as defined in the dress code. The following is a list of clothing items in compliance with the uniform policy.

Thank you to our wonderful families for your patience, flexibility, support and cooperation.

Take care and stay safe,

Dr. Danielle Garzon

Principal

Clarendon School