Six Day ScheduleOnce again, all elementary schools in South Brunswick will operate on a “six day” rather than a Monday through Friday schedule for specials (art, music, library, Spanish and physical education).  Beginning with the first full day of school, all days throughout the year will be numbered consecutively from Day 1 through Day 6 in a repeating pattern.  Regardless of the day of the week, students will have specials classes based on whether it is “Day 1, 2, 3,” etc.

This type of schedule provides a more balanced and even distribution of specials classes throughout the year. The six-day schedule also allows all schools to more efficiently and effectively use part-time faculty and those teachers who work in more than one school.  Please note that only the specials (art, music, library, Spanish, P.E., strings and band instrumental lessons) follow the six-day format.  Programs such as ELL and Speech will continue to be scheduled according to a Monday through Friday schedule. Classroom teachers will review the schedule with students.

In order to avoid any confusion regarding what days to “dress” for physical education (gym) class, all children are encouraged to come dressed for vigorous play every day.  Students will be outside for recess as often as weather permits, and play clothes and sneakers are always the best choice.  With the exceptions of school picture day and occasional concerts or performances, all students are encouraged to wear sneakers as part of their “school uniform” every day.