Message from Superintendent Scott Feder

Dear Millstone Families,

It is always bittersweet this time of the year as the school year ends and the summer festivities begin. The walls become bare, the hum in the halls fades to silence, and the little ones get one step closer to being not so little. Everything moves forward with an outlook of wonder and excitement about the summer and what is to come.

It certainly was not anyone’s plan to be reading an end of the year note so late in June, but this year did have its share of challenging times. Hurricane Sandy was a devastating blow to so many families in New Jersey and the majority of Millstone was without power for up to two weeks time. Schools were closed for 8 days and everyone was scrambling for one thing or another. It was a difficult time, but a time where Millstone came together in support of one another and made it through. Now we are in June and it is time to say so long to the 12-13 school year and a big HELLO to the summer. Before we go, I want to take this time to wish our retiring staff a fond farewell as they explore new journeys ahead.

Thank you to all of the below for the years of service and the time you have devoted to the children of Millstone. You will all be missed!

           Joanne Schuimo – Kindergarten Teacher 

           Phyllis Schussler – Teacher of Handicapped            

           Mary Rachko – Teacher of Handicapped            

           Sheila Hornstein – Spanish Teacher            

           Nancy Hamilton – School Psychologist            

           Diane Becza – Learning Disabilities Teacher Consultant

I also want to thank our entire staff for a wonderful year of caring and teaching. I cannot say it enough, so I will keep saying it, “We have an outstanding staff that loves their work and cares about the success of your children!”

To the parents, thank you, thank you, thank you! This district is never short on parents that want to be a part of their child’s education and support the schools. We have wonderful families who care about education and want the best for their children. Because of all of you, our jobs are that much more rewarding!

In what I believe is the most fitting conclusion to this year:

“Hi, This is Scott Feder with an important announcement. Due to the weather, schools will be closed tomorrow, June 26^th ….. and the next day, and the next day and the next day and the one after that…”

Enjoy the summer and see you around town!

Sincerely,

Scott Feder Superintendent of Schools