Toms River Fest will once again directly benefit the students of the Toms River Regional Schools.  This year, the festival will specifically benefit the Toms River Schools Technology Foundation.  A $2  fee will be added to the price of each ticket for this fund. 

The Foundation has been in existence since the mid-90s and has raised over $600,000 to help upgrade and buy technology for our children.  Just this past year, the Foundation provided $400,000 to purchase over 600 computers, printers, and supplies. 

The Toms River Regional Schools has partnered with Concerts East and AEG Live to bring national headline music talent and family-oriented activities to Toms River for a third year.

Carrie Underwood will headline Saturday’s schedule with Lifehouse, Push Play, The Lost Trailers, and Mr. Ray also performing.  On Sunday, Daughtry will headline and Avril Lavigne, Live, and Collective Soul will also perform.  In addition to concerts, patrons will enjoy carnival and musical attractions for children, a food court, BMX bike demonstrations, a video arcade, and numerous community-oriented exhibits and displays.

Tickets, priced at $35 for general admission, $50 for bleachers, and $75 for VIP seating packages, go on sale Saturday, May 10^th at 10 a.m. through www.ticketmaster.com, www.trfest.com, Ticketmaster Phone Charge at (201) 507-8900 and (609) 520-8383, and the Ritacco Center Box Office located at 1144 Hooper Avenue.  A limited two-day general admission pass will also be available for $60.

See www.trfest.com for more information.

April Board Meeting Happenings

BOARD REORGANIZATION
Every April following the election, the Board of Education reorganizes. This year, the Board welcomed Betty Vasil, Linda Garvey, and Meera Malik to new three-year terms representing the Township of Toms River. Betty Vasil was appointed Board president and Jamie Henninger was appointed vice president.

SOLAR CONTINUES TO PAY DIVIDENDS
The Board of Education announced that they have received clean energy checks for the solar initiative in the amount of $400,000.00 from the Citta Elementary site and $1.4 million from the High School East site.

NEW GRADUATION AND LAST DAY OF SCHOOL DATE CHANGES
In order to make up the February 22, 2008 snow day, the Board of Education announced that Friday, June 13th will be intermediate school graduation. High school graduation and the last day of school will be Monday, June 16th. The last four days of school will be shortened days.

TURF FIELD TESTING
Turf fields with high lead content have been in the news recently. Both of the fields in the news that tested high were made from nylon fibers. The three fields at our high schools are made of polyethylene. No polyethylene fields with non-recycled pellets (like Toms River’s) have tested high for lead. However, as a precaution, all of Toms River’s fields will be independently tested in the next two weeks and we will announce the results as soon as they are completed. (Add link to your news article)

STUDENT AWARDS
1. The Board would like to recognize High School South student Zac Parsons, for participating in the NJ Youth Art Month Exhibit. 

ZAKARY PARSONS, High School South

2. The Board would like to recognize high school students for being selected to participate in the All South Jersey Region III High School Band.

ANDREW HOFFMAN, High School South
NATHANIEL BARRETT, High School South
KELLY RABKIN, High School North
MARY LOPEZ, High School East

3. The Board would like to recognize HSN junior, Tina Sankhla for coming in 1st place in the state for Ms. Future Business Leader.  Placing 1st also entitles Tina to compete at the National Leadership Conference in Atlanta, Georgia this June.  Ms. Future Business Leader is an event which honors outstanding FBLA members who have demonstrated leadership qualities, participation in FBLA, and evidence of knowledge and skills essential for successful careers in business.

TINA SANKHLA, High School North

4. The Board would like to recognize HSN students, Michelle Scott and Michael Minkin for winning the "Best Animated Short" film contest with their film "A Joyous Breakfast" sponsored by the Ocean County Library's 2008 Film Festival.

MICHAEL MINKIN, High School North
MICHELLE SCOTT, High School North

5. The Board would like to recognize Matt Peterse, a senior at HSN for coming in 5th place in the State for Computer Applications.  Knowledge of computer applications is a necessity in today's high-tech business world.  Computer Applications is an event which provides recognition for FBLA members who can most efficiently demonstrate computer application skills.

MATTHEW PETERSE, High School North

6. The Board would like to recognize Neil Foglio, HSN student, for receiving the NJ Governor's Award in Art Education for 2008.  He was one of only 120 NJ students and arts leaders who will receive this award.  This award is presented to individuals who have demonstrated outstanding achievement in national or statewide programs that participate in the Governor’s awards program.  Neil’s recent honor in the All-State Orchestra has qualified him to receive this distinguished award. 

NEIL FOGLIO, High School North

7. The Board would like to recognize the following elementary students for being chosen for the All South Jersey Region III Elementary Honors Band.

ALEXANDER BATCHELOR, Pine Beach Elementary
BOBBIE J. PRICE, Pine Beach Elementary
KAYLA FROBERG, Pine Beach Elementary
LARISSA CRAIG, Pine Beach Elementary
RAGAN B. MEYER, Pine Beach Elementary
KAYLA POWITZ, Washington Street Elementary
SAMANTHA MEYERS, Washington Street Elementary
CHRISTOPHER J. MARTONE, West Dover Elementary
DAVID CASADONTE, North Dover Elementary

8. The Board would like to recognize the following high school students for being chosen to participate in the NJ All State Orchestra.

GREGORY WARREN, High School North
DAMARIS ALTOMERIANOS, High School East

9. The Board would like to recognize the following high school students for being selected to participate in the All South Jersey Region III High School Orchestra. 

MARGARET WARNER, High School South
BRYAN PENCZUK, High School North
GREGORY WARREN, High School North
MEGHAN MCGOVERN, High School North
NEIL FOGLIO, High School North
DAMARIS ALTOMERIANOS, High School East
DANIEL BARNES, High School East
DOMINIQUE INGATO, High School East
JACLYN PALMERSON, High School East

10. The Board would like to recognize the following high school students for being selected to participate in the NJ All State Mixed Chorus.

ERIN O’MEALLY, High School South
JENNA BITOW, High School South
LAURA DROZD, High School North
JAMIE GALLAGHER, High School East

11. The Board would like to recognize the following high school students for their participation in the New Jersey All State Women's Ensemble.

EMILY NIELSEN, High School South
MARY LUONGO, High School North 

12. The Board would like to recognize the following HSE student, Frank Cermatori, and Joseph Stanzione, HSN student, for attaining the rank of EAGLE SCOUT.  The Board commends them for their dedication to the scouting program and to the community they serve.

JOSEPH STANZIONE, High School North
FRANCIS CERMATORI, High School East

13. The Board would like to recognize the following Intermediate North 2008 Science Fair winners for their participation in the Stockton State College Science Fair and the Delaware Valley Science Fair.

CHRISTOPHER WEIDNER, Intermediate North
DANIEL CATRANIS, Intermediate North
ERIC SCIORILLI, Intermediate North

14. The Board would like to recognize the following Intermediate School Students for being selected for the All South Jersey Region III Middle School Orchestra.

DANIEL MARTINEZ, Intermediate East
ISABELLE INGATO, Intermediate East
MARGO GOODALL, Intermediate East
KEVIN FISCHER, Intermediate North
LUKE MCGOVERN, Intermediate North
RUDY TRESVALLES, Intermediate North
SARA WAGNER, Intermediate North
MALIA PADALINO, Intermediate South
MICHAEL MAY, Intermediate South

15. The Board would like to recognize the following intermediate students for being selected for the All South Jersey Region III Middle School Band.

ANDREW IBACACHE, Intermediate East
JESSE T. BINGHAM, Intermediate South 

16. The Board would like to recognize the following intermediate students for being selected to the All State Middle School Orchestra.

DANIEL MARTINEZ, Intermediate East
ISABELLE INGATO, Intermediate East
KEVIN FISCHER, Intermediate North
MICHAEL MAY, Intermediate South

17. The Board would like to recognize Tina Sankhla, a student at Toms River High School North, for being awarded the Congressional Award Gold Medal from the United States Congress.  Tina earned the medal by willingness to give of herself, to voluntarily help others in the community, and for her achievements in personal development, physical fitness, and expedition/exploration.

TINA SANKHLA, High School North

18. The Board would like to recognize Tyler Fall, Pine Beach Elementary student, for being named a finalist in the 2007 Folder Contest, "Fun Things to Do Instead of Doing Drugs" sponsored by a Partnership for a Drug-Free NJ.  His drawing was selected from more than 3,000 entries.  The artwork will be displayed at the State House in Trenton.

TYLER FALL, Pine Beach Elementary
 

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