April 2024

North Babylon  School District Students, Families, and Staff

The April edition of the Bulldog Bulletin is dedicated to the 2024-2025 Budget. As a reminder, the School Budget Vote and Board of Education Trustee election will take place on Tuesday May 21, 2024.

Voting locations: Belmont, MGV, Parliament, Woods - 7am-9pm

Please see the links to each of the budget presentations in the section below. All budget information is available in the Business Office section of our website.

I continue to be so proud of all that our students accomplish and how they represent our schools. Our students are working hard in the classroom, for their musical concerts, and on the athletic fields . Go Bulldogs!

On May 18, 2024 the District Art Show will take place at North Babylon High School from 10am-12pm.

This is a reminder that due to the snow day taken on February 13, 2024, the district will be open and all schools will be in session on Tuesday, May 28th. For more information on the 2023-2024 school calendar please visit the calendar link from the district homepage.

As always, I invite you all to continue to seek out information about us on our website as well as by following our social media feeds and the district app (Android or iOS).

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Warmly,

Ken

Budget Development Calendar - Presentation list revised

January 25, 2024 - Budget Kick-off and overview - Click to view Presentation
February 8, 2024, 7pm - Revenue, Reserves, and Fund Balance - Click to view Presentation
March 7, 2024, 7pm - Non-Instructional Budget - Click to view Presentation
March 21, 2024, 8pm - Curriculum & Instruction and Technology Budget - Click to view Presentation
April 4, 2024, 7pm - Special Education and Staffing Budget
April 18, 2024, 8pm - Final Budget Presentation and Adoption
May 9, 2024, 7pm - Budget Hearing
May 21, 2024, TBD - Budget Vote and Board of Education Trustee Election

Does your group or organization have additional budget questions or is interested in hosting a budget presentation?

Please contact Dr. Graham at kgraham@northbabylonschools.net to schedule a presentation.

Giselle Townsend is a 5th grade student at Marion G. Vedder Elementary School.  As President of the MGV Student Council, Giselle strives to make MGV the place to be for all our students. She has worked together with the members of the MGV Student Council to develop and oversee special activities including food drives, spirit weeks and school store sales to support the North Babylon community as well as special causes such as Autism Awareness Month. 

Giselle is an outstanding representative of MGV and a role model to her peers. She has been a member of the MGV Student Council since 3rd grade and truly wants to make a difference. Giselle has a remarkable gift for mathematics and continues to put her academics at the top of her list of her priorities. Giselle actively participated in the Fitness Club this Fall as well as the Drama Club this Spring and she is also an active member of the Math Marvels Club. Last year she represented MGV on the 4th Grade Team for the Suffolk County Math Competition. Giselle also loves the orchestra and has been an exceptional part of the MGV 4th and 5th Grade Orchestra.

Giselle is an extremely hardworking and serious student who takes pride in all her accomplishments. She is kind, speaks up for others, helps out wherever needed, and demonstrates perseverance in all areas. We are so proud of her. MGV is the place to be because of students like Giselle!

Attention all North Babylon High School Students - you now have access to TutorMe! Free online tutoring services are now at your fingertips through the TutorMe platform! Access it easily by clicking the TutorMe App on your Classlink Launchpad page!

For a full calendar of events for the district and/or for each school, please visit the district website or our district App.

Thursday May 9 Regular Board of Education Meeting and Budget Hearing

Tuesday May 21 Special Board of Education Meeting at 9pm at MGV - 2024-2025 School Budget and Board of Education Trustee Election Results

Wednesday May 22 Special Board of Education Meeting - TBA