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Board of Education Issues
Mountain Lakes Home & School Association

General Program Meetings

Jun 2008
Welcome to our list of General Program Meetings. Each year, there are at least four general program meetings for all H&SA members. The purpose is to present timely subject matters that address current issues of interest to our members. You will always find information about the next meeting on this page as well as highlights of past programs. This list of programs works exactly like our H&SA News Online. Program descriptions are organized by category and archived by month. If you click one of the categories or months on the right, you will see programs on those topics or time period. We have also included a RSS (Really Simple Syndication) feature. By clicking the RSS link, you will be able to search, filter, sort, print, and email the program listings.

Tell it Like It Is

Oct 2007

"Tell it Like it Is" - A Roundtable Discusion

Tuesday October 23, MLHS 7:30 p.m.
Click here to print the flyer for this program

Parents:
Come to this meeting to find out why the Home & School Association had an overwhelming demand to repeat this panel discussion, originally presented in June, 2007! Hear students’ advice and insight into getting the most out of a Middle School or High School experience. Learn how to prepare your child on a variety of topics, including:

  • Transitions: Middle School to High School: Students share their insight and offer advice to parents on what they would like your children to know about the school year and how to make a successful transition to their new school.

    •     Academics to Athletics: Hear advice from students on how to balance the rigorous academic demands of the Mountain Lakes High School while maintaining excellence on the athletic field.

    •     Homework, Tutors and Making the (Test) Grade: Find out what students think makes the academic difference and why.

    •     Middle School Matters: Learn what students say about their middle school experience and what recommendations they have for parents to help their children enjoy these years while preparing for the academic rigors of high school.

    •     Socializing at the High School: Social demands are real; hear what positive strategies have helped students make the right social choices.

Bring your children to learn how they can be successful and enriched by their choices in and out of the classroom. Questions? Contact our Board President or Vice President of Programming. Click here to contact us.

Be “In the Know” -- bring your child and your questions -- and get the answers!


Hear Mountain Lakes Students "Tell it Like it Is"

Jun 2007
Parents were invited to participate in this roundtable discussion with current and former students as they offered advice and insight into getting the most out of a Middle School and High School experience. Parents learned how their children can be successful and enriched by their choices in and out of the classroom.

Substance Use & Abuse: the Latest Facts

Feb 2007
All Morris County School Districts have been asked by the Morris County Prosecutor's Office to hold a Fall, 2006 town hall meeting on substance use and abuse. The first portion of the program will feature a special presentation by Daytop, an alcohol and drug treatment program designed specifically for adolescents. The second portion of the evening's program will consist of an in-depth panel discussion by administrators, counselors and law enforcement officials. The panel will include:
  • Chief Bob Tovo, Mountain Lakes Police Department
  • Dr. John Kazmark, Superintendent, Mountain Lakes Schools
  • Mr. Lew Ludwig, Principal, Mountain Lakes High School
  • Mr. Steve Ryan, Assistant Principal, Mountain Lakes High School
  • Mrs. Connie Sakala, Principal, Briarcliff
  • Mrs. Eileen Ludwig, Guidance Counselor, Briarcliff
  • Mrs. Shari Russo, Student Assistance Coordinator, Mountain Lakes Schools

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Mountain Lakes Students and Tuition Students

Feb 2007
Future growth projections for both Mountain Lakes and Boonton Township have pointed to the need for action. Attendees learned how the Board of Education will address maintaining academic standards; planning for student population adjustments (tuition/resident) now and in the future; benefits and drawbacks for Mountain Lakes Schools.

Your Kids, Your Computer, Their Safety

Nov 2006
Computers have changed our world and have opened the window to our children. Parents learned how to find out where their kids have been on the computer…without them knowing. This was a hands-on tutorial for all parents interested in learning more about computer safety.

BOE Roundtable Discussion

Oct 2006
Recent changes in our school populations have provoked a lot of discussion amongst school administrators and our Board of Education representatives. Future growth projections for both Mountain Lakes and Boonton Township have pointed to the need for action. Find out what the schools and the Board of Ed are saying and why. Then find out what the impact will be on your student now and in the future. Hear the answers to such questions as:
  • Teaching Assignments at Wildwood
  • Class Size at Briarcliff
  • Course Selections and Opportunities at the High School Level

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Fitness Isn't Just for Kids - It's for Life!

Jan 2006
This evening had something for everyone: student, parent, senior citizen and arm chair athlete! The community came to MLHS to find out what’s happening in fitness, health, diet and exercise.