Dear BMC Community: Are you ready for the first day of school, Wednesday, September 6? Hopefully the summer has renewed and rejuvenated everyone. When we think of summer vacation we think of activities such as camping, swimming, travel, and just “hanging out ” with our friends. We sometimes forget that educational opportunities we participate in can also be fun and provide us with opportunities for new friendships or the renewal of old friendships as we grown as learners. Many of our students have participated in such opportunities through their attendance at our Summer Reading First Camp for K-3 students, many 7-12 students attended summer school to further their education, some took drivers education and still others participated in sports camps. Like our students, many staff members also continued to grown as life-long learners, participating in professional development workshops and working on curriculum with colleagues. While this may sound more like work than fun it also provides people connections that are meaningful and that help us to grow as individuals and this CAN be fun! The 2006-2007 school year brings some changes that we are all excited about. First, we now have a 6-8 Middle Level program with Cathy Devins as principal. This office is located where the Guidance Office was. The Guidance Office has now moved to the front of the school, with the Elementary Office. We also are extremely excited about our continuation with the Reading First Grant. We have received an additional three-year grant. And last, but not least, as with every organization, we have had people leave and new people hired. The following are the new faces that we will be welcoming this school year: Lori Malette – Grade 3 Teaching Assistant Carley Dumas (Botto) – Spanish Teacher Wayne Fletcher – Earth Science Teacher Mary Hart – Speech and Language Teacher Judy Wilson – Supervisor of Attendance Richard Robert – Teaching Assistant I look forward to the many opportunities and challenges that BMC will face this school year. With our outstanding student body, dedicated staff and the support of parents, guardians, and community, we will continue to be successful meeting the needs of all of our students. A large part of this success relies on parental involvement. BMC encourages parents to become involved with the school. When parents and the school are working together, it will always be a win-win situation. So, please get involved this school year. I want to take this opportunity to thank all of our staff who continues to work hard this summer to prepare for the opening day of school, to our teachers who have continued to grow professionally through workshops and curriculum work, and to our students, and community who support BMC. Working together is an absolute necessity to ensure our children will be successful adults. I look forward to the 2006-2007 school year as we all renew friendships, begin new friendships and grow as life-long learners. Sincerely, Robin A. Jones Superintendent of Schools

WELCOME BACK FROM THE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

We are ready to start another new and exciting year at Brushton-Moira Elementary School. The school is squeaky clean and the staff is ready to

welcome your children back. We have been awarded the Reading First Grant for another three year period. We are very happy about that and proud of the teachers involved

in the grant writing process for all of their hard work. This will mean that we are able to continue to focus on Scientifically Based Reading Research

(SBRR) and offer better interventions to students to improve their reading. Your child will be bringing home the Community Handbook during the first week of school. Please read it over carefully before you sign the cover page. Please note the times for classes to begin and end. We ask that you call to speak with your child’s teacher before 7:50 or after 2:10. Our students have a lot of learning to do and are better able to focus when the teaching is uninterrupted. Also, please refrain from letting your child bring toys to school. Many of the hand-held games, trading cards and other toys are very expensive and should not come into school. These will distract your child and other students nearby. The Summer Reading Program was well attended and many children had the chance to maintain and enhance their skills during the five-week program. Some children attended summer school in Malone and others attended various summer camp programs in the area. Enjoy the last few weeks of summer, read together with your children and get ready for another exciting year. The first day of classes for students is Wednesday, September 6

th. Please

remember that a signed note is needed in order to change the location where your child will go at the end of the day. This is critical for the safety of all children.

Finally, I would like to invite you to visit school. Our teachers are always anxious to keep in touch with you. There will be a “Back-to-School Night” on Tuesday, September 12

th at 6:00 pm. The first

Parent-Teacher-Student Organization meeting is Wednesday, September 20

th at 7:00 pm. Research indicates that students who

have parents who are involved in the school do better than those who don’t. You are personally invited to get involved.

- Mrs. Andre

WELCOME TO MIDDLE LEVEL GRADES 6, 7, & 8

The 2006 – 2007 school year is going to be a little different at Brushton-Moira for students in grades 6 – 8. There have been room changes and teacher changes. One of the bigger changes is the creation of a Middle Level consisting of grades 6, 7, & 8! The Middle Level/CSE office is now located in the former Guidance Office just before you get to the high school office. To introduce all 3 grades to the new Middle Level, there will be an Orientation for all students in grade 6, grade 7 and grade 8 and their parents on Wednesday, August 30, 2006 @ 6:00 p.m. The program will include a light dinner, information about school procedures including a Middle Level Handbook, introduction of staff, students receiving their schedules and lockers and a tour of the building. The Middle Level was awarded a MetLife Grant for this school year, so there will be some extra activities and events planned for Middle Level students. One organization, the Junior National Honor Society, was stared last year and we hope there will be many new members in 2006 – 2007. Other extras this year include a scheduled time for help with homework and assignments for Middle/High School students and a Middle Level website and newspaper to keep students, parents and the community informed of all that is happening in school. The Middle Level rules are:

Work Hard Be Nice

Make Healthy Choices

I am looking forward to this school year as the new Principal for the Middle Level. I will see you at Orientation! Mrs. Devins

NEWS FROM THE HIGH SCHOOL Hello everyone! I hope that each one of you in the Brushton-Moira community is having a wonderful summer. Things here at the high school have been going very well. We are working diligently to prepare for the upcoming school year. There are several projects underway that, when completed, will help our students have a successful 2006-2007 school year. Here are a couple highlights:

We have finalized student schedules to reflect the new school board requirements that each student take 6 credits during the school year.

We will implement a new co-teaching program that will help students meet

and exceed New York State Learning Standards. If you have a child attending school at Brushton-Moira Central School you should have

received a mailing with information about the 2006-2007 school year. Please read this information carefully and return those items to

school that require your response. Your cooperation in this matter will ensure that your child starts the school year on a positive note. We are looking forward to a productive and enjoyable school year. Enjoy the rest of the summer!

Steve Grenville Secondary Principal

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2006-2007 SCHOOL YEAR

SEPTEMBER Sept. 1&5 Supt. Conference Days Sept. 4 Labor Day Sept. 6 Opening Day of School OCTOBER Oct. 6 Native American Day Oct. 9 Columbus Day Oct. 20 Supt. Conference Day NOVEMBER Nov. 10 Veterans Day Nov. 22-24 Thanksgiving Vacation DECEMBER Dec. 25-29 Christmas Vacation JANUARY Jan. 1 New Year’s Day Jan. 15 Martin Luther King, Jr. Day Jan. 23-26 Regent’s Exams FEBRUARY Feb. 19-23 Winter Break MARCH Mar. 16 Supt. Conference Day APRIL Apr. 6-13 Spring Break MAY May 28 Memorial Day Observance JUNE June 13-22 Regent’s Exams June 22 Last Day of School

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Adopted by Board of Education on April 6, 2006

OPENING DAY FOR STUDENTS

Opening day for BMC students in grades K-12 is Wednesday, September 6, 2006. 6-12 students should arrive between 8:30 a.m. and 8:40 a.m. 7 – 12 students will receive their schedules and home room assignment in the mail during the week of August 25th. All students will receive an Agenda Planner furnished by CoolBrands Dairy, Inc. These will be required throughout the year for hall passes, library use, tracking assignments, goal setting, and notes home. Please read over the information contained in the planner, discuss the Goal Setting with your parents or guardians and periodically check the record of achievement and assignment logs. All students will also receive a bifold brochure explaining our discipline policy and procedures. K – 5 students will start arriving at 7:30 a.m.; K – 3rd will be dismissed at 1:55 p.m., 4th & 5th grades will be dismissed at 1:58 p.m. 6 – 12th grades the homeroom warning bell is 8:40 a.m. and will be dismissed at 3:00 p.m. *******************************************************************************************

PROCEDURE FOR BUS PASSES If a student should need to go somewhere other than home, he/she must bring a note from a parent or legal guardian. The note should have the child’s name, where he/she is to go, bus # if possible or person’s address. Please do not give a child a note for a party after school, if at all possible, because this sometimes overloads the bus. Phone calls cannot be taken for a bus pass. This is for the health and safety of students. If your child needs a bus pass after he/she has left for school, you will have to bring in a note or fax one to the school at 529-6062. ******************************************************************************************* This is a notice to the residents of the Brushton-Moira community that the Brushton-Moira Central School District has completed applications for the following federal grants that are part of the recently enacted “No Child Left Behind” education legislation: Title I Part A Basic Program Title I Part D Neglected, Delinquent or At-Risk Title II Part A Teacher and Principal Training and Recruiting Title II Part D Enhancing Education through Technology Title IV Part A Safe and Drug Free Schools and Communities Title V Part A Innovative Programs Title VI Part B Subpart 2 Rural Education Initiative, Rural and Low Income School Program The funds from these grants are used to hire teachers and other staff to provide additional supplemental education services, implement drug and violence prevention programs, reduce class size, provide training for all district staff, and to purchase new technology. Questions regarding these grant applications may be directed to the Superintendent at 529-8948 or to the building principals at 529-7324 or 529-7342. *******************************************************************************************

SCHOOL PESTICIDE NOTIFICATION

Schools are required to maintain a listing of staff and persons in parental relation who wish to receive forty – eight hour prior written notification of pesticide application at relevant facilities and procedures on how to register with the school to be on such a list for notification. This notice shall be made available for the beginning of summer school session and at the beginning and end of each school year. At this time, the Brushton-Moira Central School District is not using any pesticide application that falls under the regulation put forth by the State Education Department. There is no need for any staff member or parent to request prior notification. Any person with a question or concern should contact Robin Jones, Superintendent of Schools, Brushton-Moira Central School District at 518-529-8948.

Dear Parents: As the new school year approaches it is time to think once again about the importance of school attendance. As many of you remember, Brushton-Moira Central adopted a new Attendance Policy for 2003 – 2004. This policy was adopted because a student’s attendance in school is very important. It builds good habits, responsibility, and helps a student achieve academic goals. Good student attendance is a hallmark of responsibility that leads to developing good work habits. Also, academic success depends heavily on class attendance since the teaching and learning that goes on in the classroom cannot be duplicated. After a student returns to school following an absence, it is very important that an excuse be sent to school with him/her. The excuse should be turned in at the main office before homeroom begins. A written excuse from the parent or guardian must be provided within three days after an absence or the absence will be recorded as unexcused. If a student should need to leave school early for any reason, a written note from a parent or legal guardian must be brought to the office before homeroom starts. Any note that is received later in the day will result in a phone call being made to the parent to ensure that the note is authentic. If a student needs to leave early and does not have a note, the parent or legal guardian may fax an early dismissal note to 529-6062 or may come to the office and fill out an early dismissal form. A student cannot be dismissed as result of a phone call to the main office. If a student is late for school, after 7:45 a.m. for grades K-5 and after 8:44 a.m. for grades 6-12, he/she needs to sign in at the office before going to his/her class or locker. For every three unexcused tardies, students will receive one – hour of detention. At the end of every quarter, a letter will be sent home to those parents of students who have been absent 10% or more of the days that school has been in session. These letters will include the number of excused as well as unexcused absences. These letters are a good way to let you know how quickly absences can add up. It is very important for a child’s education that he/she is in school. When entering school this fall, each student will be given a student handbook with information about what will be expected of him/her and his/her parents. Please take the time to read this over very carefully with your child. Should you have any problems or questions, now and throughout the year, feel free to call the school. Teachers and staff are more than willing to help. Enjoy the rest of your break. We look forward to welcoming your child in the fall for the beginning of a new school year.

Sincerely, Steven Grenville Secondary Principal

COMPREHENSIVE ATTENDANCE POLICY Plain Language Version

1. The overall objective of Brushton-Moira Central School District’s Comprehensive Attendance Policy is to make sure that students attend school regularly in conformance with New York State Education Law. 2. The District will use a variety of means to determine if this objective is met, including registration cards, biennial census, records of daily attendance, and distribution of a daily absentee sheet to employees of the district. 3. Students and parents/guardians should be aware of the following listings of excused and unexcused absences, tardiness, and early departures. Excused absences, tardiness, and early departures: Illness Death/illness in family Doctor/dentist/hospital or other medical appointment Court/probation appearance Religious observance Military/jury service College visitations Unexcused absences, tardiness, and early departures: Truancy (that is, skipping school without knowledge of parent/guardian) Overslept No ride Missed the bus Work – except with application and prior approval Personal Family vacations Other such instances at the discretion of the administrator Each absence and tardiness from school with parental knowledge requires a signed note from the parent or guardian within three school days of the absence or tardiness. Failure to produce a signed note from the parent or guardian may result in disciplinary action. Truancy is the willful violation by a student of the Compulsory Attendance Law (Education Law 4305). The Brushton-Moira School District will impose disciplinary measures for part day or full day truancy; measures are specified within the Comprehensive Attendance Policy. 4. The District uses a specific coding system to identify the reason for a pupil's absence, tardiness, or early departure. The reader should refer to the Comprehensive Attendance Policy for details. 5. The District wishes to support students who have shown good attendance habits. Thus, the District will use a number of incentives to support students who have attended school regularly to include senior privileges, public recognition, and perfect attendance listings. 6. The District has an obligation to keep parents/guardians informed by phone, letter, or personal visit about any attendance problems of their children. Students who are absent, tardy or depart early miss valuable instruction. Therefore, if the total of excused and/or unexcused absences/tardiness/early releases is greater than four (4) in any 10 week period, a letter signed by the principal and the attendance officer will be mailed home. This letter will identify absences and tardiness as excused or unexcused. In the event that there are a large number of unexcused absences/tardiness/early releases, the student may be subject to

consequences to range from detention to suspension from privileges such as those accorded to seniors in high school. 7. A number of intervention strategies will be used by teachers, other school employees, and collaborating service providers to address identified patterns of unexcused pupil absence, tardiness or early departure. A listing of possible strategies may be viewed within the Comprehensive Attendance Policy of the school district. 8. The Building Principals and Supervisor of Attendance are responsible for reviewing pupil attendance records and initiating appropriate action to address unexcused pupil absence, tardiness, and early departures that are consistent with the Comprehensive Attendance Policy: To obtain further information, a parent/guardian is encouraged to contact administrators or the Superintendent of Schools to obtain a copy of Board Policy 5100: Comprehensive Attendance Policy. *****************************************************************************************

Parent Teacher Student Organization

2006 – 2007 PTSO 7:00 p.m. in the Elementary Cafeteria

Wednesday, September 20, 2006 Wednesday, November 15, 2006 Wednesday, May 9, 2007 Plan to attend some of these meetings. Topics such as testing programs, school report cards, financial support for school programs, playground maintenance and school budget are discussed. Come be an active member of the committee. The price of admission is your interest. *****************************************************************************************

Brushton-Moira Chapter, National Junior Honor Society Selection Criteria and Eligibility of Membership

I. The Faculty Council

A. Purposes 1. determine selection procedure 2. selection BMC National Junior Honor Society members 3. hear dismissal cases

II. Eligibility

A. students who have completed 1st semester of 7th grade III. Selection

A. The faculty council will meet and select members by simple majority vote. Selection will be based on the following criteria:

1. Scholarship – 90.0 average (6th, 7th, and 8th grades) 2. Character – respect, responsibility, honesty, trustworthiness, fairness, and caring 3. Leadership – in school and/or community organizations 4. Service – actions undertaken for the benefit of others 5. Citizenship – high regard for freedom, justice, and respect of the American form of government

IV. Dismissal

A. Any member who fails to maintain eligibility or membership requirements will be considered for dismissal.

BRUSHTON-MOIRA CHAPTER, NATIONAL HONOR SOCIETY SELECTION CRITERIA AND ELIGIBILITY OF MEMBERSHIP

I. The Faculty Council

A. Purposes 1. Determine selection procedure 2. Select BMC National Honor Society members 3. Hear dismissal cases (any student being considered for dismissal will appear

before the council) B. Members: appointed by principal and advisor

1. Local chapter advisor – ex – officio member 2. One teacher of each sophomore class listed below:

a. English b. Math c. French or Spanish d. Science e. Social Studies

3. In the event the advisor is one of the five teachers listed above, another teacher will serve as the fifth voting council member.

II. Eligibility

A. Students who have completed their sophomore year and 1. Have attained an 88.0 cumulative school average, based on freshman and

sophomore years’ final averages and 2. Have accumulated 10 credits

III. Selection

A. Students meeting the above eligibility requirements will be asked to complete a qualification rating form.

B. The faculty council will meet and select members by simple majority vote. Selection will be based on: 1. Scholarship

a. 88.0 average, 10 credits by end of sophomore year, 15 credits by end of junior year, and 22 credits by end of senior year.

b. Subjective considerations of reasons for dropping courses. c. Enrichments, courses, attitude, daily marks vs. test grades.

2. Character a. Above average character b. Consideration of cheating

1. Documented proof by a teacher during a supervised exam is an automatic bar from membership.

2. Suspicion of cheating will be considered. 3. Teacher will determine what constitutes cheating for

his/her own students. c. Conduct

1. Expulsion from school results in automatic bar from membership.

2. Illegal activities, suspension, general behavior will be considered.

3. Leadership and service a. In addition to being judged worthy in scholarship and character, a

student must excel in either service or leadership and display some quality of the order.

b. Leadership and service may be exhibited in either school or community.

c. Eligible students will supply information on the qualification rating form.

d. Faculty advisors will be consulted regarding the role student has played in activities.

e. Consideration of leadership evidences such as initiative, promotion of teamwork, and accepting responsibility will be given.

IV. Dismissal

A. Any member who fails to maintain eligibility or membership requirements will be considered for dismissal.

B. Members’ averages will be checked at the end of each semester. If the academic average falls below 88.0 for two consecutive quarters, the member will be notified in writing and given one semester to raise the average to 88.0. In the case of a second semester senior, the senior will be given one quarter to raise his/her average to 88.0.

C. The faculty council will meet with any member being considered for dismissal and hear and decide the case as a body.

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IMPORTANT NOTICES The Brushton-Moira Central School District complies with the Family Education Rights and Privacy Act of 1974. Parents of students and eligible students will have the right to inspect and review any and all official records directly relating to their child(ren) and have the right to refuse the release of student directory information, i.e. Name, address, telephone listing, date and place of birth, major field of study, participation in officially recognized activities and sports, weight and height (if members of athletic teams), degrees and awards received, and the name of the educational agency or institution previously attended by the student. Anyone wishing to exercise this right must provide the school with written notification by October 1, 2006. Please contact Mrs. Christina Dufrane in the Superintendent’s office for further details. ************************************************************************************************************* In compliance with Federal Law, P.L. 94-142, and Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Action of 1973, it is mandatory to provide educational programs for children under 21 years of age who may be disabled and who live in Brushton-Moira Central School District. If you suspect that your child has a possible mental, physical or emotional disability, please contact Mrs. Catherine Devins at 529-7324. Your inquiry will be kept confidential. The school is willing to provide information and assistance to have your child reach his or her full potential. ************************************************************************************************************* The Brushton-Moira Central School District’s Board of Education offers all students and staff equal opportunity for membership and participation in all programs and activities which are offered by the school district regardless of age, color, religion, creed, disability, marital status, veteran status, national origin, race, gender or sexual orientation. All interested persons, including persons with impaired vision and hearing, can obtain information as to the existence and location of services, activities, and facilities that are accessible to and usable by disabled persons by contacting: Mrs. Catherine Devins, Middle Level Principal/CSE Chair, Brushton-Moira Central School, Brushton, New York 12916- 518-529-7342.

A Summary of the Brushton-Moira Central School District Code of Conduct

August 2006 Our Mission “… is to foster a united community working cooperatively for the intellectual, physical and personal development of all our students so that they will become responsible, caring citizens prepared to meet future challenges.” INTRODUCTION: The following is a summary of the Code of Conduct adopted by the Brushton-Moira Central School Board of Education. Each school district and Board of Cooperative Educational Services must adopt a Code of Conduct pursuant to the New York State Laws of 2000 popularly known as the SAVE law. The Brushton-Moira Central School has maintained guidelines for students and visitors for years. The Code of Conduct is a refinement of previous codes and was developed with the involvement of staff members, students, parents, and a representative of a law enforcement agency from our community. Much of what is in the Code is required under the SAVE legislation and is designed to ensure that all students go to school in a safe, orderly and civil learning environment. Copies of the full code are available in the school offices. CODE OF CONDUCT SUMMARY: Section 1. Section 1 gives an overview of the Code of Conduct like that written above. Section 2. Section 2 includes legal definitions required under the SAVE legislation. Section 3. This section states students’ rights and responsibilities as listed below. Student Rights and Responsibilities: Students have a right to: 1. A safe, healthy, orderly, and civil school environment. 2. Take part in school activities on an equal basis regardless of race, color, creed, national origin, religion, gender, sexual orientation, or disability. 3. Present their version of the relevant events to district personnel authorized to impose a disciplinary penalty. 4. Access to school district rules and, when necessary, to receive an explanation of those rules from district personnel. Students have the responsibility to: 1. Contribute to maintaining a safe and orderly school environment. 2. Be familiar with and abide by all district policies, rules, and regulations dealing with student conduct. 3. Attend school and class every day, be on time, and be ready to learn. 4. Work to the best of their ability in all academic and extracurricular pursuits and strive toward high achievement. 5. React to direction given by teachers, administrators, and other school personnel in a respectful, positive manner. 6. Work to develop mechanisms to control their anger. 7. Ask questions when they do not understand. 8. Seek help in solving problems that might lead to discipline. 9. Dress appropriately for school and school functions. 10. Accept responsibility for their actions. 11. Conduct themselves at all times as representatives of the Brushton-Moira Central School. Section 4. Section 4 outlines the responsibilities of the essential partners* in education. These expectations are common sense, well – established practices that support the education of students in a safe, orderly, and civil school setting. *parents, teachers, support staff members, guidance counselor, administrators, psychologists, social workers, mental health counselors, superintendent, and board of education Section 5. Section 5 outlines the Student Dress Code. Students are expected to dress in a manner which is safe, appropriate, and not disruptive. Appropriate means clothing that is not extremely brief or revealing, vulgar, endorsing drug use or provocative. In addition, the wearing of hats during school hours is prohibited unless specifically permitted by school officials. Hats must be in lockers. Section 6. Section 6 lists prohibited student conduct. This list is not all inclusive, but contains the most common violations. Prohibited Student Conduct:

Disorderly conduct Insubordination Disruptive conduct

Violent behavior Threatening behavior Illicit drug, alcohol use or possession Weapon use or possession Bus misconduct Academic misconduct Disrespectful behavior Unacceptable behaviors according to common rules of civility

Section 7. Section 7 lays out the requirements for reporting violations of the Code of Conduct. Reporting Violations Any student observing a person possessing a weapon, alcohol, or illegal substance shall report this information immediately to a teacher or administrator. Section 8. Section 8 describes in detail the disciplinary procedures and penalties in the event a student is found to have violated the Code of Conduct. The range of penalties are: 1. Oral warning 2. Written warning 3. Written notification to parent 4. Detention 5. Suspension from transportation 6. Suspension from athletic participation 7. Suspension from social or extracurricular activities 8. Suspension of other privileges 9. In – school suspension 10. Removal from classroom by teacher 11. Short – term suspension 12. Long – term suspension 13. Permanent suspension 14. Long – term Behavioral Intervention Program The key elements of all the procedures are due process and parental involvement. Section 8 also covers teacher removal of a student, for cause, from his/her class. Teachers may remove a student for up to two days if the teacher determines the student is interfering with the education of others. If the student is not posing a danger or continuing to be disruptive, the teacher must tell the student, before removal, the reasons for the removal and provide the student an opportunity to present his or her version of the relevant events. The teacher must complete a removal referral form and meet with the program supervisor before the end of the day or as soon as possible. Within one day of removal the supervisor must notify (if possible) a parent by telephone and in writing of the removal, reasons for the removal, the steps being taken to correct the problem and the right of the parent to an informal meeting (within two school days) regarding the removal. Certain violations are considered to be so bad as to warrant immediate removal and possible suspension for up to one year. These are:

• Bringing a weapon to school or to a school function. • Committing a violent act in school or at a school function. • Making threats in or out of school related to school, its students or staff. • Possessing, being under the influence, using or selling alcohol or illegal substances at school or school functions.

Section 9. Section 9 describes the requirement for alternate instruction when a student is removed from instruction for any reason. Section 10. Section 10 provides details on the requirements for disciplines of students with disabilities. Students with disabilities have no more or less rights than students without disabilities. The main safeguard for them is that they may not be disciplined if the cause of their violation of the Code of Conduct is their disability. Therefore, safeguards have been put into place to ensure that the rights of students with disabilities are protected. Whenever the health or safety of students or staff members is in doubt, however, the student will be removed and due process will be carried out with due diligence. For information on the range of protections for students with disabilities, see the complete Code of Conduct or talk to the CSE Chair at Brushton-Moira Central School. Section 11. Section 11 concerns Corporal Punishment. Corporal punishment is not allowed in the Brushton-Moira Central School District. The only occasion when a staff member may use physical force is to restrain a student, if in the judgment of the staff member, that student presents a danger to him/herself, others, or property.

Section 12. Section 12 deals with student searches and interrogations. In short, any property of the Brushton-Moira Central School District, includes desks, chairs, lockers, etc., can be searched any time and for any reason by BMCSD officials. Students should have no expectation of privacy in spaces they are using which are the property of the school district. Inspections of lockers can be conducted by authorized school personnel, law enforcement officers, and drug detecting dogs. Simply, put, there is no right of privacy between the school and its students as far as lockers are concerned. Students’ belongings may be searched only if there is reasonable suspicion that the student possesses contraband or weapons. Finally, students may be asked to remove articles of clothing for the purposes of a search only if: 1. An emergency situation exists threatening the health and safety of the student or others or there is probable cause to believe there has been a violation of law. 2. The searcher is the same sex as the student. and, 3. District officials strive to notify parents by telephone before a search, or in writing after such a search. Sections 13 and 14. Sections 13 and 14 describe the rules governing the behavior of any visitors to the Brushton-Moira Central School District facilities and grounds and lists them. Prohibited Visitor Conduct:No person either alone or with others shall: 1. Intentionally injure any person or threaten to do so. 2. Intentionally damage, destroy, or remove district property. 3. Disrupt the orderly conduct of classes. 4. Distribute or wear obscene or otherwise inappropriate garments or materials. 5. Intimidate, harass, or discriminate against any person on the basis of race, color, national origin, religion, age, gender, sexual orientation, or disability. 6. Enter district buildings without proper authorization or remain after closing. 7. Obstruct the free movement of anyone where the code applies. 8. Violate the traffic laws. 9. Possess, consume, sell, distribute, or exchange, alcoholic beverages, controlled substances or be under the influence of either. 10. Possess or use firearms or other weapons except for law enforcement officers. 11. Loiter. 12. Gamble. 13. Refuse to comply with any lawful order of an identifiable school district employee performing his/her duties. 14. Willfully incite others to commit acts prohibited by this code. 15. Violate any laws while on district property. 16. Smoke or otherwise use any tobacco product. Persons who violate this code will be asked to leave the district’s premises. When a law has been violated, local law enforcement will be notified. Section 15. Section 15 describes the procedures for distributing this code to the students, staff members, parents or students, and community members. The procedures consist of: 1. Providing the Code Summary and an explanation to students at the start of each school year. 2. Making copies of the Code of Conduct available to all parents. 3. Mailing the Code Summary to the parents of students at the start of the school year. 4. Posing the Code of Conduct on the district’s web page. 5. Providing all teachers and staff members with a copy of the Code of Conduct. Provide training for staff members consistent with its implementation. 5. Making copies of the Code of Conduct available upon request at the school. If there is reason to believe a law has been violated in the Brushton-Moira Central School District building, on the school district grounds, or at any district function by any student, employee, or visitor, the appropriate law enforcement agency will be notified immediately. To request a copy of the complete Code of Conduct or to obtain responses to questions about it, please contact the appropriate office.

Superintendent of Schools – 529-8948 Elementary Principal – 529-7324

Middle Level Principal/CSE Chair – 529-7342 Secondary Principal – 529-7342

State Board of Regents Approves Moving 65 As Regents Exam Passing Score, Adding Appeals Process

The following excerpt is drawn from a Press Release issued by the New York State Education Department. On June 21, 2005, “… the State Board of Regents approved moving to 65 as the passing score for Regents Exams. The transition would be phased in as follows:

• For students entering 9th grade in 2006: General education students must have at least three scores at 65 or above on the five required Regents exams and all scores at 55 or above.

• For students entering 9th grade in 2007: General education students must have at least

four scores at 65 or above on the five required Regents exams and all scores at 55 or above.

• For students entering 9th grade in 2008: General education students must pass all five required Regents exams at a score of 65 or above.

Students would also be required, as before, to pass their courses and earn 22 course credits.” Further, the Press Release describes a process for students who had some difficulty being successful on Regents examinations. “The Regents also approved an appeals process in which students who score within three points of 65 and have achieved the standards would be eligible to appeal if they meet the following criteria: 1. Take the Regents Exam in question two times. 2. Have a score on the Regents Exam under appeal within 3 points of the 65 passing score on that exam, up to a total of two exams. 3. Have a course average in the subject under appeal that meets or exceeds the required passing grade by the school. The course average must be based on the student’s official transcript that records grades achieved by the student in each quarter of the school year. 4. Present evidence that they have taken advantage of academic help provided by the school in the subject tested by the Regents Exam under appeal. 5. Have an attendance rate of 95 percent for the school year (except for excused absences) during which they last took the Regents Exam under appeal. Local school districts set their own policy for what is considered an excused or unexcused absence. 6. Be recommended for an exemption to the graduation requirement by their teacher or Department chairperson in the subject of the Regents Exam under appeal. Students with disabilities can still pass the Regents Competency Tests instead of Regents Exams to earn a local diploma. This provision will continue for students entering grade 9 prior to September 2010. Students using this provision will receive a local diploma. In addition, the low-pass option of scoring between 55-64 on the required Regents Exams to earn a local diploma will continue to be available for students with disabilities.” As the academic expectations rise, we, at Brushton-Moira Central School, will do everything possible to help and support students enrolled here.

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STATEMENT OF COMPLIANCE The Brushton-Moira Central School District does not discriminate on the basis of age, color, religion, creed, disability, marital status, veteran status, national origin, race, gender, sexual orientation or other prescribed basis in its programs, activities, or employment matters. NOTE: ANY PERSON, STUDENT, PARENT, OR EMPLOYEE WITHIN THE BRUSHTON-MOIRA CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT may readily receive information detailing how to pursue concerns or complaints regarding discrimination or harassment on the basis of age, color, religion, creed, disability, marital status, veteran status, national origin, race, gender or sexual orientation by asking for the "Brushton-Moira Central School Discrimination/Harassment Grievance Procedure" available in each of our school district's offices or by contacting either Compliance Coordinator

Mrs. Donna André 518-529-7324 Mr. Steven J. Grenville 518-529-7342 Brushton-Moira Central School 758 County Route 7 Brushton, New York 12916

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SMOKING ON SCHOOL PREMISES

Due to the health hazards associated with smoking, and in accordance with federal and state law, the Board of Education prohibits smoking in all district buildings, vehicles and on school grounds. The district’s smoking policy shall be prominently posted in each building. The Board designates the Superintendent of Schools or his/her designee as the agent responsible for informing individuals who are in violation of Article 13 of the Public Health Law and/or the federal Pro-Children Act of 1994. APPROVED: August 22, 1994 *************************************************************************************************************

SAMPLE NOTIFICATION ABOUT TEACHER AND PARAPROFESSIONAL QUALIFICATIONS

August, 2006 As part of the “No Child Left Behind” legislation, parents of each student attending a Title 1 School may request information about the professional qualifications of their child’s classroom teacher. The same information can be requested for a teaching assistant who is assigned to the child’s classroom. If you request this information in writing, the district will respond to you in writing within ten school days. The information will be provided in an understandable and uniform format and in a language you can understand. The written response will include the following information:

1. whether the teacher has met State qualifications and licensing criteria for the grade levels and subject areas in which the teacher provides instruction;

2. whether the teacher is teaching under emergency or other provisional status through which State qualification or licensing criteria have been waived;

3. the baccalaureate degree major of the teacher and any other graduate certification or degree held by the teacher as well as the field of discipline of the certification or degree; and

4. whether the child is provided services by teaching assistants and, if so, their qualifications.

The district makes every effort to ensure that all teachers and teaching assistants are highly qualified and provides training opportunities to enhance the skills and knowledge of all staff members.

Steven Grenville Catherine Devins Donna André Secondary Principal Middle Level Principal/CSE Chair Elementary Principal

SAMPLE LETTER TO MAIL TO PARENTS OF EACH STUDENT WHO IS ASSIGNED TO A TEACHER OR A

PARAPROFESSIONAL WHO IS NOT HIGHLY QUALIFIED:

Date___________ Dear Parents/Guardians of _____________________, In order to comply with the requirements of the recently enacted federal No Child Left Behind education legislation, I am writing to inform you that your child, _____________________has been assigned to a class that is being taught by an individual who is not highly qualified as required by New York State to provide instruction in the following classes/subjects:

Subject Area assigned: ___________________________

In order to be considered highly qualified in the above area, a teacher is required to have the following license, qualification or certification:____________________________________________________________________________

Discrepancy between requirements and the individual’s current qualifications: __________________________________________________________________________________________________

The district is currently taking the following steps to secure the services of a highly qualified teacher:

The district advertises in various media and is in contact with Universities to help secure the services of an appropriately certified _______________ teacher. In addition, the teacher is taking the following steps to become highly qualified:

__________________________________________________________________________________________________

I will be happy to discuss this with you further. Please contact me at 529-7324 OR 529-7342 if you want additional information or if you want to meet with me or with your child’s teacher(s).

Sincerely,

Principal

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GUIDANCE OFFICE NEWS

College Fairs – There will be three upcoming college fairs for students in our immediate area. All grade levels can attend these fairs but it is highly recommended for juniors and seniors.

Fair times and locations Tuesday, October 3, 6:00 – 8:00 p.m. – St. Lawrence University Field House Wednesday, October 4, 9:00 – 11:00 a.m. – Salmon River High School Gym

(Mr. Lahendro will be taking our seniors to this program.) Wednesday, October 4, 6:00 – 8:00 p.m. – Plattsburgh State Field House

We will also have College Representatives coming to the Guidance Office throughout the year.

Representatives from the following colleges are scheduled at the present time:

September 18, 11:15 a.m. – St. Lawrence University October 5, 10:00 a.m. – Utica College

Talented Junior Program – St. Lawrence University will be conducting its Talented Junior Program on Saturday mornings this fall. Although we had registration in June, students can still register through September 7th. This is an excellent program for students wishing to go beyond the program offered at Brushton-Moira Central School. Homework Requests – If your child is going to miss one day of school, please have him/her call a classmate for the day’s assignments, if possible. Otherwise, please call the guidance office in the morning of the first day and notes will be put in teachers’ mailboxes requesting work be turned in by the end of the day.

ROADS TRAVELED BY BUS ROUTE BUS NUMBER ROADS TRAVELED A.M. P.M. K-6 RUN BUS 92 (STAR BUS) Leaves at 6:30 a.m.

Gale Rd., Saxton Rd., Conservation Rd., Rt. 11 Conservation Rd. to Yaddow Rd., Yaddow Rd., Rt. 11 Yaddow Rd. to Townline Rd., Townline Rd., Elbow Rd., Southwoods Rd., Pitt St., Main St., Maple Leaf Drive, Hill St., Grove St., Pearl St., Southwoods on Rt. 11 to school.

Same as a.m., but in reverse order

7-12 RUN Leaves at 7:30 a.m. McGowen Rd., LaFlesh Rd. Crooks Rd., French Rd., Hogan Rd., Skerry Rd.,

Reynolston Rd., Eddy Rd. to Rt. 11B Crooks Rd., McGowen Rd., LaFlesh Rd. Townhouse Rd., French Rd., Martin Rd., Reynolston Rd., Eddy Rd.

K-6 RUN BUS 91 (TRAIN BUS) Leaves at 6:30 a.m.

North Woods Rd., Patterson Rod. to Sayles Rd. to Barrett Rd., Buckwheat St., Trailer Park, Russell Rd., Wangum Rd., Savage Rd., No. Lawrence Rd. to Rt. 95, Townhill Rd. to Rt. 11, Cemetery St.

Sayles Rd. to Rt. 11, Buckwheat St. Trailer Park, Russell Rd., Wangum Rd., No. Lawrence Rd. to Rt. 95, Townhill Rd. to Rt. 11, Cemetery St.

7-12 RUN Leaves at 7:45 a.m. Sayles Rd., to Barrett Rd., Buckwheat St., Russell Rd., Wangum Rd., No.

Lawrence Rd., Townhill Rd., High St. Sayles Rd. to Barrett Rd., Buckwheat St., Russell Rd., Wangum Rd., No. Lawrence Rd., Townhill Rd., High St.

K-6 RUN BUS 89 (TREE BUS) Leaves at 6:30 a.m.

Rt. 95 Rutland Station to Best Rd., Best Rd., Wangum Rd., Dow Rd., Finnegan Rd., Perry Rd., Mahoney Rd., West Rd., Sayles Rd. to Town Line, Town Line to Barrett Rd.

Same as a.m. run

7-12 RUN Leaves at 7:45 a.m. Rt. 95 Rutland Station to Best Rd., Best Rd., Wangum Rd., Dow Rd., West

Rd., Mahoney Rd., Perry Rd., Finnegan Rd., Sayles Rd. to City Line, City Line to Barrett Rd., Barrett Rd., Northwoods Rd.

Same as a.m. run

K-6 RUN BUS 80 (RABBIT BUS) Leaves at 6:30 a.m.

Crooks Rd., Hogan Rd., Eddy Rd., Reynolston Rd., Skerry Rd., Martin Rd., Crooks Rd., French Rd., Townhouse Rd., LaFlesh Rd., McGowen Rd., Rt. 11 from Crooks Rd. to Bacon Rd., Bacon Rd. to Brushton Dam, Riverbend Ave.

Brushton Dam to Bacon Rd., Rt. 11B, Bacon Rd. to Crooks Rd. Crooks Rd., McGowen Rd., LaFlesh Rd., Townhouse Rd., French Rd., Hogan Rd., Martin Rd., Skerry Rd., Reynolston Rd., Eddy Rd.

7-12 RUN No. a.m. run No p.m. run K-6 RUN BUS 87 (BOAT BUS) Leaves at 6:30 a.m.

Rt. 11 from Gallop Rd. and Taylor Rd., Taylor Rd., Spaulding Rd., Thomas Rd., Harrington Rd., Rt. 11B from Spaulding Rd. to Martins Grocery, Gallop Rd., Lee Rd., Rt. 11 to Bacon Rd.

Same as a.m. run

7-12 RUN Leaves at 7:45 a.m. Gallop Rd., Rt. 11B to Spaulding Rd., Spaulding Rd., Townhouse Rd., Thomas

Rd., Harrington Rd., Taylor Rd., Rt. 11, Taylor Rd. to Brushton Dam Same as a.m. run

K-6 RUN BUS 83 (PUMPKIN BUS) Leaves at 6:30 a.m.

Wagner Rd., Muller Rd., N. Wagner Rd., Farm to Market Rd., Garvin Rd., Brockway Rd., Martin Rd., Cooks Corners Rd., Farm to Market Rd. to Patterson Rd., Patterson Rd., John Hill Rd., Farm to Market Rd. to Rt. 11

Farm to Market Rd., N. Wagner Rd., Wagner Rd., Muller Rd., Garvin Rd., Brockway Rd., Martin Rd., Cooks Corners Rd., Rt. 11 to Brockway Rd.

7-12 RUN

Leaves at 7:45 a.m. Wagner Rd., Muller Rd., Garvin Rd., Brockway Rd. Crooks Corners Rd., N. Wagner Rd., Patterson Rd., John Hill Rd., Farm to Market Rd. to Rt. 11, Rt. 11 between Garvin Rd. and Brockway Rd.

Same as a.m. run, but in reverse order.

K-6 RUN BUS 84 (SQUIRREL BUS) Leaves at 6:45 a.m.

Rt. 11 to St. Lawrence Line, O’Connell Rd., McCauslin Rd. No. Lawrence Rd., Clark St., Gale Rd. from Rt. 11 to school.

Same as a.m. run

7-12 RUN Leaves at 7:50 a.m. Rt. 11, Gale Rd., to St. Lawrence Line, O’ Connell Rd., McCauslin Rd., No.

Lawrence Rd., Clark St., Grove St., Pearl St., Hill St., Cemetery St., Washington St. to Dam

Same as a.m. run

K-6 RUN BUS 85 (BIKE BUS) Leaves at 6:30 a.m.

Chandler Rd., County Route 5, Townhill Rd., High St., Rt. 95, Kit Clark Rd., Alburg Rd., Town Line Rd., Richards Rd., Snell Rd., Taylor Rd., Rt. 11B, Taylor Rd. to City Line, Rt. 11B, City Line until Conservation Rd.

Same as a.m. run

7-12 RUN Leaves at 7:45 a.m. Chandler Rd., County Route 5, Kit Clark Rd., Alburg Rd., Town Line Rd.,

Taylor Rd., Rt. 11B, Taylor Rd., to Conservation Rd., Conservation Rd., Yaddow Rd., Gale Rd., Saxton Rd., Gale Rd.

Same as a.m. run

K-6 RUN BUS 86 (FISH BUS) Leaves at 6:30 a.m.

Rt. 11B from Southwoods Rd. to Eddy Rd., Southwoods Rd., Bowen Rd., Langdon Rd., Eddy Rd., Hogan Rd., Crooks Rd., McGowen Rd., Eddy Rd. to Gallop Rd. on Rt. 11B, Bacon Rd. Joe Town Rd., Spring Grove

Same as a.m. run

7-12 RUN Leaves at 7:45 a.m. Southwoods Rd., Rt. 11B to Gallop Rd., Town Line Rd., Quarry Rd., Elbow

Rd., Langdon Rd., Bowen Rd., Joe Town Rd., Bacon Rd. Same as a.m. run

K-6 RUN BUS 93 Northwoods Rd. Barrett Rd. Sayles Rd. to

Townline Rd., Patterson Rd., Johnhill Rd. Farm to Market Rd. from Johnhill Rd. to Brushton

BUS 78 Leaves at 6:30 a.m.

Malone, Middle School, BOCES, Malone F.A., Holy Family, Flanders

BUS 88 Leaves at 6:30 a.m.

Salmon River School

BUS 90 Leaves at 7:00 a.m.

Chateaugay Central School

BUS 93 Leaves at 8:05 a.m.

Malone BOCES

BMC Panthers

BIDDYBALL TO BEGIN

On Friday, September 8, 2006, the Biddyball program will begin. Practices will begin at 5:30 p.m. and end at 7:00 p.m. and will be held in our high school (9 – 12 grade) Flint gymnasium. We will be entering and exiting the school doors near the bus garage – gym parking lot for practices. Practices will be held for grades 3-6 on the same nights in 2 different gyms. Girls and Boys in grades 3, 4, 5, and 6 who are interested in basketball should attend our first practice. Parents should also attend this first meeting and practice schedules will be given out this evening. Participants are responsible for their own transportation to and from practice. Please do not arrive before 5:15 p.m. and please have a parent or guardian provide a ride home no later than 7:00 p.m.! For the safety of our children and for proper practice routine, only students who are signed – up may come to practices. Players must bring a permission slip with them to the first practice they attend. Any student without a permission slip will NOT be allowed to participate in the practice! Anyone who is interested should join by September 14, 2006. Street clothes are not to be worn during practice. Students participating in the practices must wear sneakers, socks, t-shirts, and shorts. Parents/Guardians are welcome at any time. If you desire, I will be happy to discuss the program with you. Please call Mrs. Perry at 529-7324, ext. 198, between 7:30 a.m. and 3:00 p.m. or Mr. Moquin at 529-0032. Any adult who wishes to assist is welcome. Practice dates are as follows: September 8, 12, 13, 14, 19, 20, 21, 26, and 28 October 3, 4, 5, 10, 11, 12, 17, 18, 19, 24, and 26 November 1, 2, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, and 16

BIDDYBALL PERMISSION SLIP I give ____________________________________________________ permission to participate in the Brushton-Moira Biddy Basketball program for the 2006-2007 school year. Signature of parent or guardian: ______________________________________________ Date: _____________________________________________ Phone Number: ___________________________________

BMC Varsity and Modified Boys’ Soccer Schedule

DATE DAY OPPONENT SITE GAME TIME Sept. 6 Wednesday Colton-Pierrepont Home 4:15 p.m. Sept. 8 Friday Colton-Pierrepont Away 4:15 p.m. # Sept. 13 Wednesday St. Regis Falls Away 4:15 p.m. Sept. 19 Tuesday Madrid-Waddington Away 4:15 p.m. * Sept. 21 Thursday Parishville-Hopkinton Home 4:15 p.m. Sept. 25 Monday Salmon River Away 4:15 p.m. Sept. 27 Wednesday Chateaugay Home 4:15 p.m. * Sept. 29 Friday Colton-Pierrepont Away 4:15 p.m. * Oct. 3 Tuesday St. Regis Falls Home 4:15 p.m. * Oct. 10 Tuesday Madrid-Waddington Home 4:15 p.m. * Oct. 13 Friday Parishville-Hopkinton Away 4:15 p.m. Oct. 17 Tuesday Salmon River Home 4:00 p.m. Oct. 20 Friday Chateaugay Away 4:00 p.m. *

* - Varsity only: # - Modified only

GAMES ARE SUBJECT TO CHANGE WITHOUT NOTICE

BMC Varsity and Modified Girls’ Soccer Schedule

DATE DAY OPPONENT SITE GAME TIME Sept. 6 Wednesday Colton-Pierrepont Away 4:15 p.m. * Sept. 7 Thursday Colton-Pierrepont Away 4:15 p.m. # Sept. 13 Wednesday St. Regis Falls Home 4:15 p.m. * Sept. 15 Friday St. Lawrence Home 4:15 p.m. * Sept. 19 Tuesday Madrid-Waddington Home 4:15 p.m. * Sept. 21 Thursday Parishville-Hopkinton Away 4:15 p.m. Sept. 25 Monday Salmon River Home 4:15 p.m. Sept. 27 Wednesday Chateaugay Away 4:15 p.m. * Sept. 29 Friday Colton-Pierrepont Home 4:15 p.m. Oct. 3 Tuesday St. Regis Falls Away 4:15 p.m. Oct. 5 Thursday St. Lawrence Away 4:15 p.m. Oct. 10 Tuesday Madrid-Waddington Away 4:15 p.m. * Oct. 13 Friday Parishville-Hopkinton Home 4:15 p.m. Oct. 17 Tuesday Salmon River Away 4:00 p.m. Oct. 20 Friday Chateaugay Home 4:00 p.m. *

BMC Boys’ and Girls’ Cross Country Schedule

DATE DAY FACILITY SITE TIME Sept. 26 Tuesday Potsdam HS Away 4:15 p.m. Oct. 17 Tuesday Norwood-Norfolk CS Away 4:15 p.m.

BMC Junior Varsity Volleyball Schedule

DATE DAY FACILITY SITE TIME Sept. 6 Wednesday Tupper Lake Home 4:30 p.m. Sept. 26 Tuesday Franklin Academy Away 4:30 p.m. Oct. 2 Monday Massena Home 4:15 p.m. Oct. 12 Thursday Ogdensburg Away 4:15 p.m. Oct. 27 Friday Massena Away 4:15 p.m.

GAMES ARE SUBJECT TO CHANGE WITHOUT NOTICE

BMC Varsity Volleyball Schedule

DATE DAY FACILITY SITE TIME Sept. 6 Wednesday Tupper Lake Home 5:15 p.m. Sept. 8 Friday Madrid-Waddington Away 5:15 p.m. Sept. 12 Tuesday Canton Home 5:15 p.m. Sept. 14 Thursday Gouverneur Home 5:15 p.m. Sept. 18 Monday St. Regis Falls Away 5:15 p.m. Sept. 20 Wednesday Chateaugay Away 5:15 p.m. Sept. 22 Friday Salmon River Away 5:15 p.m. Sept. 26 Tuesday Franklin Academy Away 6:00 p.m. Oct. 2 Monday Massena Home 5:15 p.m. Oct. 10 Tuesday Edwards-Knox Away 5:15 p.m. Oct. 12 Thursday Ogdensburg Away 5:15 p.m. Oct. 16 Monday Potsdam Home 5:15 p.m. Oct. 18 Wednesday St. Regis Falls Home 5:15 p.m. Oct. 20 Friday Salmon River Home 5:15 p.m. Oct. 23 Monday Chateaugay Home 5:15 p.m. Oct. 25 Wednesday Franklin Academy Home 5:15 p.m. Oct. 27 Friday Massena Away 5:15 p.m.

NEWS FLASH FROM WIC

The North Country Children’s Clinic WIC program provides nutritious supplemental foods and nutrition education to pregnant and lactating women, as well as their infants and children, up to age five. Many working families may now be eligible with the new increase in our income guidelines.

WIC now has new Income Guideline - (based upon Gross Pay)

Family Size Annual Monthly

Weekly

2

24,420

2,035

470

3

30,710

2,560

591

4

37,000

3,084

712

5

43,290

3,608

833

6

49,580

4,132

954

7

55,870

4,656

1,075

8

62,160

5,180

1,196

For each additional family member add

+6,290

+525

+121

You are automatically eligible if your family receives free or reduced school lunches, Medicaid or has children financially eligible for Headstart. We have many slots available and are eagerly waiting to hear from you. Please call 483-4262 to make an appointment.

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Playground Maintenance Day

Our beautiful Community – Built Playground is 11 years old. It was completed during the last weekend in September 1995. In order to keep it looking new and safe for our children, each year we come together to spread ground cover, seal the wood, sand rough spots, and make inspections of all the play areas. This year, Saturday, September 30th is our Playground Maintenance Day. We will need to seal the wood this year. Many hands are needed to make the work load light. We will begin at 10:00 a.m. Please join us with your work gloves and brushes, if you have them. Lunch will be served.

September 2006 Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday

1 Superintendent’s Conference Day

2

3 4 Labor Day (no school)

5 Superintendent’s Conference Day

6 First Day of School

7 8 9

10 11 Regular Board of Education meeting 7:00 p.m.

12 K-12 Open House 6:00 p.m.

13 14 15 16

17 18 19 20 PTSO Meeting 7:00 p.m.

21 22 23 First Day of Autumn

24 25 26 27 28 29 30 Play Ground Maintenance Day

October 2006 Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday

1 2 3 4 5 6 Native American Day – No School

7

8 National School Lunch week 10/8-10/14

9 Columbus Day – No School

10

11

12 13 14

15 16 17 5 week progress reports mailed

18 19 National Honor Society Induction 6:00 p.m.

20 Superintendent’s Conference Day

21

22 23 24 25 26 Halloween Read-A-Long

27 Fall Follies

28

29 Day light savings time begins

30 31 Halloween

November 2006 Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday

1 2 3 4

5 6

7

8

9 10 Veteran’s Day – No School

11

12 13 Regular Board of Education meeting 7:00 p.m.

14

15 PTSO Meeting 7:00 p.m.

16 5th Grade Social Studies NYS Assessments (Part I)

17 5th Grade Social Studies NYS Assessments (Part II)

18

19 20 K-12 Parent/Teacher Conferences Early Dismissal 11:15 a.m.

21 22 Thanksgiving Recess

23 Thanksgiving Day

24 Thanksgiving Recess

25

26 27 28

29 30

December 2006 Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday

1

2

3 4

5 Pet Food Collection for North Country Animal Shelter 12/5-12/13

6 Middle Level Dramatic Production Panther Paw Christmas Shop

7 Middle Level Dramatic Prod. Panther Paw Christmas Shop Christmas Read-A-Long

8 Panther Paw Christmas Shop

9

10 11 Regular Board of Education meeting 7:00 p.m.

12 K-4 Holiday Concert 7:00 p.m.

13 14

15

16

17 18 Grades 9-12 Holiday Concert 7:00 p.m.

19 Snow Date for 9-12 Concert

20 Grades 5-8 Holiday Concert 7:00 p.m.

21 Snow Date for 5-8 Concert

22 First Day of Winter 5 week progress reports mailed

23

24 31

25 Christmas

26 Christmas Recess

27 Christmas Recess

28 Christmas Recess

29 Christmas Recess

30

January 2007 Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday

1 New Year’s Day – No School

2 Classes Resume

3 4 5

6

7 8 8/8-8/12 NYS Grades 3, 4, & 5 ELA Assessments

9

10

11 12 13

14 15 Martin Luther King, Jr. Day No School

16 1/16-1/19 NYS 6, 7, & 8 Grade ELA Assessments

17

18

19 20

21 22 23 NYS Regent’s Exams 1/23-1/26

24 25 26

27

28 29 30

31

February 2007 Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday

1 2 Ground Hog Day

3

4 5 Report Cards mailed

6 K-12 Parent/Teacher Conferences Early Dismissal 11:15 a.m.

7

8 9 10 Honor Society Ball 7:00 p.m.

11 12 Regular Board of Education meeting 7:00 p.m.

13 Mardi Gras

14 Valentine’s Day

15

16

17

18 19 Winter Break 2/19-2/23

20 21 22 23

24

25 26 27

28

March 2007 Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday

1 2

3

4 5 Diversity Week 3/5-3/11

6

7

8 9 5 week progress reports mailed

10

11 12 Regular Board of Education meeting 7:00 p.m. 3/12-3/16 NYS Grades 6, 7, & 8 Math Assessment

13

14 15

16 Superintendent’s Conference Day Surprise Theme Read-A-Long

17 St. Patrick’s Day

18 19 20 21 First Day of Spring

22 23

24

25 26 27

28 29 30 31

April 2007 Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday

1 April Fool’s Day Day light savings time begins

2 Regular Board of Education meeting 7:00 p.m.

3 4 5 Report Cards mailed

6 Spring Break

7

8 Easter

9 Spring Break

10 Spring Break

11 Spring Break 4/11-5/11 Grade 8 Science Performance Test 4/11-5/11 Elementary Science Test

12 Spring Break

13 Spring Break

14

15 16 Classes Resume

17

18 19

20

21

22 23 24 25 26 Kindergarten Registration

27 Kindergarten Registration Spring Follies

28

29 30 4/30-5/11 Grade 8 Science Written Test

May 2007 Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday

1 Grade 4 Written Science Test

2 3 4

5

6 7 Regular Board of Education meeting and Budget Hearing 7:00 p.m.

8 Grade 4 Science Performance Test

9 PTSO Meeting 7:00 p.m.

10 11 12

13 Mother’s Day

14 15 Budget Vote

16 17

18 5 week progress reports

19 Prom

20 21 Grades 4-8 Spring Concert 7:00 p.m.

22 23 Grades 9-12 Spring Concert 7:00 p.m.

24 25

26

27 28 Memorial Day Observance

29

30 31 Kindergarten Screening

June 2007 Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday

1 Kindergarten Screening

2

3 4

5 NYS Grade 8 Social Studies Assessment Booklet 1

6 NYS Grade 8 Social Studies Assessment Booklet 2

7 8 9

10 11 Regular Board of Education meeting 7:00 p.m.

12

13 Regent’s Exams

14 Regent’s Exams Ready For Summer Read-A-Long

15 Regent’s Exams Middle Level Grade 8 Celebration 6:00 p.m.

16

17 Father’s Day

18 Regent’s Exams

19 Regent’s Exams

20 Regent’s Exams Kindergarten Graduation

21 Regent’s Exams First Day of Summer

22 Regent’s Exams Graduation 7:30 p.m. Last Day of School

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24 25 26

27 28 29 30

Dear Parent/Guardian:

Children need healthy meals to learn. Brushton-Moira offers healthy meals every school day. Breakfast costs $1.00, lunch costs $1.65. Children from households that meet federal income guidelines (outlined below) are eligible for free meals or reduced price meals. Reduced price meals cost each eligible student $.25 for lunch and $.25 for breakfast. To apply for free or reduced price meals, submit a Direct Certification letter from the NYS Office of Temporary and Disability Assistance OR complete the enclosed application, sign it, and return it to Mary Ellen McKane as soon as possible. Please refer to the guidelines contained in this letter when completing the application. We cannot approve an application that is not complete, so be sure to fill out all required information.

1. Do I need to fill out an application for each child? No. Complete the application to apply for free or reduced price meals. Do not fill out more than one application for your household. 2. Who can get free meals? Children in households getting Food Stamps or TANF and most foster children can get free meals regardless of your income. Also, your children can get free meals if your household income is within the free limits on the Federal Income Guidelines. Each foster child must be listed on a separate application, with Part 2 completed and include an adult signature. 3. Can homeless, runaway and migrant children get free meals? Please call migrant coordinator to see if your child(ren) qualify, if you have not been informed that they will get free meals. 4. Who can get reduced price meals? Your children can get low cost meals if your household income is within the reduced price limits on the Federal Income Chart, shown on this application. 5. Should I fill out an application if I received a letter this school year saying my children are approved for free or reduced price meals? Please read the letter you received carefully and follow the instructions. Call the school at (518)529-7835 if you have questions. 6. I get WIC, can my child(ren) get free meals? Children in households participating in WIC may be eligible for free or reduced price meals. Please fill out an application. 7. Will the information I give be checked? The school may ask you at any time during the school year to verify your eligibility. You will be notified, in writing, if you have been selected for Verification. School officials may ask you to send papers showing that your child should receive free or reduce price meals at the time you applied. 8. If I don't qualify now, may I apply later? Yes. You may apply at any time during the school year if your household size goes up, income goes down, or if you start getting Food Stamps, TANF or other benefits. If you lose your job, your children may be able to get free or reduced price meals. 9. What if I disagree with the school's decision about my application? You should talk to school officials. You also may ask for a hearing by calling or writing to: Robin Jones, 758 County Rt. 7, Brushton, NY 12916 (518)529-7242 10. May I apply if someone in my household is not a U.S. citizen? Yes. You or your child(ren) do not have to be a U.S. citizen to qualify for free or reduced price meals. 11. Who should I include as members of my household? You must include all people living in your household, related or not (such as grandparents, other relatives, or friends). You must include yourself and all children who live with you. 12. What if my income is not always the same? List the amount that you normally get. For example, if you normally get $1000 each month, but you missed some work last month and only got $900, put down that you get $1000 per month. If you normally get overtime, include it, but not if you get it only sometimes.

Income Chart: The following chart lists income levels according to household size and income levels received either yearly, monthly or weekly. If your total household income is the same or less than the amounts on the Income Chart below, your children may be eligible to receive free or reduced price meals.

REDUCED PRICE ELIGIBILITY INCOME CHART

Effective from July 1, 2006 to June 30, 2007

Household Size Annual Month Twice-Monthly Bi-Weekly Weekly 1 ............................... $18,130 $1,511 $756 $698 $349 2 ............................... 24,420 2,035 1,018 940 470 3 ............................... 30,710 2,560 1,280 1,182 591 4 ............................... 37,000 3,084 1,542 1,424 712 5 ............................... 43,290 3,608 1,804 1,665 833 6 ............................... 49,580 4,132 2,066 1,907 954 7 ............................... 55,870 4,656 2,328 2,149 1,075 8 ............................... 62,160 5,180 2,590 2,391 1,196 For each additional family member add ........... 6,290 525 263 242 121

How to Apply: To get free or reduced price meals for your children you may submit a Direct Certification

letter received from the NYS Office of Temporary and Disability Assistance, OR carefully complete one application for your household and return it to the designated office. If you now receive food stamps, Temporary Assistance to Needy Families (TANF) for any children, or participate in the Food Distribution Program on Indian Reservations (FDPIR), the application must include the children's names, the household food stamp, TANF or FDPIR number and the signature of an adult household member. All children with the same case number may be listed on the same application. Separate applications are required for children with different case numbers. If you do not list a food stamp, TANF or FDPIR number for all the children for whom you are applying, the application must include the names of everyone in the household, the amount of income each household member, and how often it is received and where it comes from. It must include the signature of an adult household member and that adult's social security number, or the word "none" if the adult does not have a social security number. An application that is not complete cannot be approved. Contact your local Department of Social Services for your food stamp or TANF number or complete the income portion of the application.

Reporting Changes: The benefits that you are approved for at the time of application are effective for the entire school year. You no longer need to report changes for an increase in income or decrease in household size, or if you no longer receive food stamps.

Income Exclusions: The value of any child care provided or arranged, or any amount received as payment for such child care or reimbursement for costs incurred for such care under the Child Care Development (Block Grant) Fund should not be considered as income for this program.

Nondiscrimination Statement: This explains what to do if you believe you have been treated unfairly. In accordance with Federal law and U.S. Department of Agriculture policy, this institution is prohibited from discriminating on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, age, or disability. To file a complaint of discrimination, write to USDA, Director, Office of Civil Rights, Room 326- W, Whitten Building, 1400 Independence Avenue, SW, Washington DC 20250-9410 or call 202-720-5964 (voice and TDD). USDA is an equal opportunity provider and employer.

Meal Service to Children With Disabilities: Federal regulations require schools and institutions to serve meals at no extra charge to children with a disability which may restrict their diet. A student with a disability is defined in 7CFR Part 15b.3 of Federal regulations, as one who has a physical or mental impairment which substantially limits one or more major life activities. Major life activities are defined to include functions such as caring for one's self, performing manual tasks, walking, seeing, hearing, speaking, breathing, learning, and working. You must request the special meals from the school and provide the school with medical certification from a medical doctor. If you believe your child needs substitutions because of a disability, please get in touch with us for further information, as there is specific information that the medical certification must contain.

Confidentiality: The United States Department of Agriculture has approved the release of students names and eligibility status, without parent/guardian consent, to persons directly connected with the administration or enforcement of federal education programs such as Title I and the National Assessment of Educational Progress (NAEP), which are United States Department of Education programs used to determine areas such as the allocation of funds to schools, to evaluate socioeconomic status of the school's attendance area, and to assess educational progress. Information may also be released to State health or State education programs administered by the State agency or local education agency, provided the State or local education agency administers the program, and federal State or local nutrition programs similar to the National School Lunch Program. Additionally, all information contained in the free and reduced price application may be released to persons directly connected with the administration or enforcement of programs authorized under the National School Lunch Act (NSLA) or Child Nutrition Act (CNA); including the National School Lunch and School Breakfast Programs, the Special Milk Program, the Child and Adult Care Food Program, Summer Food Service Program and the Special Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women Infants and Children (WIC); the Comptroller General of the United States for audit purposes, and federal, State or local law enforcement officials investigating alleged violation of the programs under the NSLA or CNA.

The disclosure of eligibility information not specifically authorized by the NSLA requires a written consent statement from the parent/guardian.

We will let you know when your application is approved or denied.

Sincerely,

Mary E McKane

Mary E McKane

School Lunch Manager

FREE AND REDUCED PRICE MEAL APPLICATION FACT SHEET

When filling out the application form, please pay careful attention to these helpful hints.

Food Stamp/TANF/FDPIR number:

This must be the complete number supplied to you by the agency including all numbers and letters, for example, E 123456, or whatever combination is used in your county. Refer to a letter you received from your local Department of Social Services for your number or contact them for your number. All children with the same case number may be listed on the same application. Separate applications are required for children with different case numbers.

Direct Certification:

If you receive food stamps or TANF, send in the Direct Certification Letter from the NYS Office of Temporary and Disability Assistance instead of completing the application.

Foster Child:

A child who is living with a family but who is under the legal care of the welfare agency or court. List the child's "personal use" income. This includes only those funds provided by the agency which are identified for the personal use of the child, such as personal spending allowances, money received by his/her family, or from a job. Funds provided for housing, food and care, medical, and therapeutic needs are not considered income to the foster child. Write "0" if the child has no personal use income.

Household:

A group of related or non-related people who are living in one house and share income and expenses.

Adult Family Members:

All related and non-related people who are 21 years of age and older living in your house.

Financially Independent:

A person is financially independent and a separate economic unit/household when his or her earnings and expenses are not shared by the family/household.

Gross Income:

Is money earned or received by each member of your household before deductions. Examples of deductions are federal tax, State tax, and Social Security deductions.

Examples of gross income are:

• Wages, salaries, tips, commissions, or income from self-employment • Net farm income • Pensions, annuities, or other retirement income including Social Security retirement

benefits • Unemployment compensation • Welfare payments (does not include value of food stamps) • Public Assistance payments • Adoption assistance • Strike benefits • Supplemental Security Income (SSI) or Social Security Survivor's Benefits • Alimony or child support payments • Disability benefits, including workman's compensation • Veteran's subsistence benefits • Interest or dividend income • Cash withdrawn from savings, investments, trusts, and other resources which would be

available to pay for a child's meals • Other cash income

If you have more than one job, you must list the income from all jobs.

If you receive income from more than one source (wage, alimony, child support, etc.), you must list the income from all sources.

Current Income:

Your income at the present time before deductions. Farmers, self-employed workers, migrant workers, and other seasonal employees may use their income for the past 12 months.

Income Exclusions:

The value of any child care provided or arranged, or any amount received as payment for such child care or reimbursement for costs incurred for such care under the Child Care Development (Block Grant) Fund should not be considered as income for this program.

If you have any questions or need help in filling out the application form, please contact:

Name: Mary Ellen McKane Title: School Lunch Manager

Telephone Number: (518)529-7324 ex.208

Brushton-Moira Central School 758 County Route 7 Brushton, NY 12916

September 2006 Dear Parent/Guardian: If your child is eligible for free and reduced price meals or free milk, he/she also may be eligible for other benefits. In order to receive these benefits, you must provide written consent to permit school officials to give your name, address, and an indication that your household is eligible for free and reduced price meals or free milk, to representatives of certain programs. Failure to sign a consent statement that will allow disclosure of this information will not affect your child’s eligibility or participation in the school meals or milk programs. Some of the programs that may request names and eligibility information to be used to provide benefits, and for which parent/guardian consent is required, include: federal health insurance programs such as Medicaid or Children’s Health Insurance program (CHIP), other federal programs, State programs, local health and education programs and other local activities. For example, the disclosure of children’s eligibility for free and reduced price meals or free milk to determine eligibility for free text books, free band instruments, holiday baskets, school supplies, etc., or reduced fees for summer school or driver education programs, would require written consent by the child’s parent/guardian. If you wish to provide consent to release information contained in your child’s free and reduced price meal application, to receive other benefits, please complete the attached consent statement. Please call Mary E. McKane at 518-529-7342 if you have any questions.

Sincerely, Mary E McKane Mary E. McKane School Lunch Manager

CONSENT TO RELEASE FREE OR REDUCED PRICE ELIGIBILITY INFORMATION

School officials may release information that shows that my child/children are eligible for free or reduced price meals or free milk to the following programs. I understand that the information will only be provided to the program(s) checked.

(Check the box next to the program area(s) you wish to release information to)

Federal health programs such as Medicaid or Children's Health Insurance Program (CHIP). State or federal programs such as the Youth Summer Work program or the Educational Talent Search Program.

Local health and education programs and other local programs that provide benefits such as free textbooks or school supplies, free band instruments, or reduced fees for summer school or driver education. Community programs such as holiday baskets, summer arts and playground programs.

I understand that I will be releasing information that will show that my child/children are eligible for free and reduced price meals or free milk for my child. I give up my right to confidentiality for the program(s) checked.

Child/Children ______________________________________________________________________

I certify that I am the child's parent/guardian for whom the application was made.

Signature of Parent/Guardian:

Print Name: _____________________________________________________________________

Address: _______________________________________________________________________

Phone Number: _______________________________

Date: ____________________________________________

Dear Parents/Guardian,

As summer comes to a close, I would like to welcome everyone back! We would like to introduce our new kindergartners to the Brushton-Moira Breakfast/Lunch Program. They

will receive a complimentary meal for the first two days of school in September. Kindergartners will have this special opportunity so that they may become comfortable with the cafeteria routine and have a chance to try our school breakfast and lunch at no charge.

Your child(ren) has been assigned a number in our MicroCheck cash register system. The children in grades 1-12 already have their numbers and are familiar with this system. Kindergartners will receive their account numbers the first day of school. It does not take long for your child(ren) to learn to put their account number in the keypad. The MicroCheck system keeps track of all the deposits, charges, breakfast, lunch and a la carte sales. This system has the ability to lock out any purchases of a la carte items. If you do not want your child(ren) to buy extra food with the money that is sent in, please notify me in writing, and I will take care of it. If at any time, you would like to know what your child(ren) is eating and/or what the balance is in the account, please feel free to call me. We encourage parents to pay ahead as it is faster for the students and staff. Please make checks payable to the Brushton-Moira Cafeteria. Feel free to fill out the free/reduced application and send it in. You can find this application in the newsletter or by requesting it from the school cafeteria or any of the offices at school. I will look at every application to make sure every child gets the benefits that he/she is entitled to.

This year, Brushton-Moira cafeteria has many changes to the breakfast and lunch program due to the wellness policy and also due to the increase of the prices; Breakfast will be $1.00 and lunch will be $1.65. The al a carte items will also have an increase in price. I will have an al a carte price sheet available on the school website before school starts. Please encourage your child(ren) to take the full meal as it will be cheaper than just buying an entrée item and also healthier for them. Example, a piece of pizza will cost the same as a full lunch that consist of milk, vegetables and pizza.

Please know that Brushton-Moira has a Board of Education policy on charging breakfast and lunch. Each child is allowed 3 breakfast charges and 3 lunch charges. After the 3 charges, a child will receive toast, juice and milk for breakfast and Peanut Butter and Jelly sandwich, fruit and milk for lunch. A student with an outstanding breakfast and/or lunch charge will not be able to purchase a la carte items.

As we begin preparation for the start of another school year, we thank you for your interest and support of the child nutrition program at Brushton-Moira Central School. The strength of our program relies on your interest and commitment.

If you have any questions at all through the school year, you can contact me at 529-7324, ex. 208. I am looking forward to another great school year.

Sincerely,

Mary E McKane

Mary E. McKane

School Lunch Manager

Top Ten Ways to Help Children Develop Healthy Habits

1. Be a positive role model. If you’re practicing healthy habits, it’s a lot easier to convince children to do the same.

2. Get the whole family active. Plan times for everyone to get moving together. Take walks, ride bikes, go swimming, garden or just play hide-and-seek outside. Everyone will benefit from the exercise and the time together.

3. Limit TV, video game and computer time. These habits lead to a sedentary lifestyle and excessive snacking, which increase risks for obesity and cardiovascular disease.

4. Encourage physical activities that children really enjoy. Every child is unique. Let children experiment with different activities until each finds something that he or she really loves doing. They’ll stick with it longer if they love it.

5. Be supportive. Focus on the positive instead of the negative. Everyone likes to be praised for a job well done. Celebrate successes and help children and teens develop a good self-image.

6. Set specific goals and limits, such as one hour of physical activity a day or two desserts per week other than fruit. When goals are too abstract or limits too restrictive, the chance for success decreases.

7. Don’t reward children with food. Candy and snacks as a reward encourage bad habits. Find other ways to celebrate good behavior.

8. Make dinnertime a family time. When everyone sits down together to eat, there’s less chance of children eating the wrong foods or snacking too much. Get the kids involved in cooking and planning meals. Everyone develops good eating habits together and the quality time with the family will be an added bonus.

9. Make a game of reading food labels. The whole family will learn what’s good for their health and be more conscious of what they eat. It’s a habit that helps change behavior for a lifetime.

10. Stay involved. Be an advocate for healthier children. Insist on good food choices at school. Make sure your children’s healthcare providers are monitoring cardiovascular indicators like BMI, blood pressure and cholesterol. Contact public officials on matters of the heart. Make your voice heard.

September Breakfast Menu

Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday

1

No School Conference Day

4

No School Labor Day

5

No School Conference Day

6

Cereal or

Nutri-grain bar Toast w/butter

Juice Milk

7

French toast sticks or

Cereal Toast w/butter

Juice Milk

8

Cereal or

Donut Toast w/butter

Juice Milk

11

Blueberry Muffin or

Cereal Toast w/butter

Juice Milk

12

Cereal or

Stuffed Superstix Toast w/butter

Juice Milk

13

Cereal or

Trix Yogurt Toast w/butter

Juice Milk

14

Cereal or

Pancakes Toast w/butter

Juice Milk

15

Cereal or

Cinnamon Bun Toast w/butter

Juice Milk

18

Upside Down Day Cereal

or Pizza

Toast w/butter Juice Milk

19

Cereal or

Egg & Cheese Muffin Toast w/butter

Juice Milk

20

Cereal or

Chocolate Chip Muffins Toast w/butter

Juice Milk

21

Cereal or

Cinnamon Raisin Bagel Toast w/butter

Juice Milk

22

French toast sticks or

Cereal Toast w/butter

Juice Milk

25

Bagelers w/cream cheese or

Cereal Toast w/butter

Juice Milk

26

Blueberry Muffin or

Cereal Toast w/butter

Juice Milk

27

Cereal or

Nutri-grain bar Toast w/butter

Juice Milk

28

Cereal or

Pancake on a stick Toast w/butter

Juice Milk

29

Cereal or

Breakfast Pastry Toast w/butter

Juice Milk

September Lunch Menu

Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday

1

No School Conference Day

4

No School Labor Day

5

No School Conference Day

6

Chicken Nuggets PB&J Sandwich

Scalloped Potatoes Tossed Salad

Canned Fruit, variety Milk

7

Cheeseburger on bun Hamburger on bun

Hot dog on bun PB&J Sandwich

French Fries Tossed Salad

Canned Fruit, variety Milk

8

Pizza Fishburger on bun PB&J Sandwich Tossed Salad

Carrots Canned Fruit, variety

Milk

11

Pizza Roll Tuna Sub

PB&J Sandwich Broccoli

Tossed Salad Canned Fruit, variety

Milk

12

Chicken Popcorn Bites PB&J Sandwich

French Fries Peas and Carrots Fresh Fruit Day

Milk

13

Goulash w/bread&butter Ham Sub

PB&J Sandwich Green Beans Tossed Salad

Canned Fruit, variety Milk

14

Taco Turkey Sub

PB&J Sandwich Taco Side Dish

Corn Canned Fruit, variety

Milk

15

Pizza Egg Salad Sandwich

PB&J Sandwich California Mix Tossed Salad

Canned Fruit, variety Milk

18

Brunch for Lunch Colby Egg & Sausage

Glazed Donut & Sausage PB&J Sandwich

French Toast Sticks Hashbrown Apple Juice

Milk

19

Grilled Turkey Melt Bologna Sub

PB&J Sandwich Tomato Soup

Sun Chips Canned Fruit, variety

Milk

20

Chicken Patty on bun PB&J Sandwich

French Fries Tossed Salad

Canned Fruit, variety Milk

21

Italian dunkers Hot dog on bun PB&J Sandwich

Green Beans Tossed Salad

Canned Fruit, variety Milk

22

Pizza Tuna Sub

PB&J Sandwich Carrots

Tossed Salad Canned Fruit, variety

Milk

25

Mozzarella Cheese Stick BBQ Pork Rib on bun

PB&J Sandwich Broccoli

Tossed Salad Canned Fruit, variety

Milk

26

Spaghetti w/bread&butter Hot dog on bun PB&J Sandwich

Green Beans Tossed Salad

Canned Fruit, variety Milk

27

Chicken Nuggets PB&J Sandwich Seasoned Pasta

Corn Canned Fruit, variety

Milk

28

Grilled Cheese Turkey Sandwich PB&J Sandwich

Popcorn Chicken Noodle Soup

Fresh Fruit Day Milk

29

Pizza Fishburger on bun PB&J Sandwich

Carrot Sticks Tossed Salad

Canned Fruit, variety Milk

NURSE’S OFFICE RULES

The following rules have been instituted regarding visits to the nurse's office:

A. Except in an emergency, students will have a signed agenda from their classroom teacher. Do not arrive between classes.

B. If the nurse’s are not in their office, return to class! Do not wait in the nurse's office anticipating their return. It is extremely rare that the health office is vacant.

C. It is against school policy for students to make arrangements for early dismissal due to illness without first being evaluated by a school nurse. Do not use the pay phone or classroom phones to call home because of sickness.

D. If a student is being excused due to illness, the student IS NOT allowed to drive home and transportation must be provided.

E. Students requiring medication during school hours must first have on file a written request form signed by both the parent and the prescribing physician. Forms are available at the nurse's office. NO MEDICATION (PRESCRIPTION OR OVER-THE-COUNTER) WILL BE ADMINISTERED WITHOUT THIS PERMISSION FORM ON FILE. Students are also reminded that all medication is to be kept in the nurse's office and that under only certain circumstances should a student take medication without supervision.

Any student who does not comply with the above regulations will be subject to disciplinary action!

HEALTH INFORMATION UPDATE

Over the years, we find that much of the information contained on our student's permanent health records becomes outdated. A student's health and medical history enables the school to be aware of each student's individual needs. Updated health information as well as present address, phone number, and person to call if a parent is unavailable are very important.

If there has been any change in your child's health status recently (e.g., broken bones, hospitalizations, illnesses, surgeries, change in medication, etc.) or if there has been a change of phone number or person to call if parents are unavailable, please inform either of the school nurses as soon as possible. Help us to better serve your child's health care needs!

Thank you, Mrs. Terry & Mrs. Russell School Nurses

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Dear Parent/Guardian:

Protocol approved by our school physician, Dr. Glenn Champagne, allows the use of topical and emergency medications by Health Office personnel when providing first aid to students and staff. Also, please note that Epi Pens are kept in the Health Office for the emergency treatment of severe allergic reactions (i.e. bee stings).

Please review the list of topical and emergency medications.

Ammonia Inhalants Antiseptic Mouthwash Artificial Tears Bacitracin Benadryl Spray or Cream (Diphenhydramine Hydrochloride) Burn Jel (Lidocaine 2%) Cala-Gel Campho-Phenique Dermoplast Epi-Pen Epi-Pen Jr. Eucerin Hydrocortisone Cream 0.5 - 1% Hydrogen Peroxide Ipecac Syrup Isopropyl rubbing Alcohol Isotonic Eye Wash Medicaine Swabs Medi-Quik Moisturizing Lotion Orajel Orasol Sterile SSterile SSting-EaTetrahyWhite P

(Benzocaine)

olution for contacts odium Chloride se Swabs

drozoline Eye Drops (Visine) etrolatum

Sincerely, Mrs. Connie Terry Mrs. Br nda Russee ll

MEDICATION REGULATIONS

Dear Parents,

Students with short term, or chronic health conditions, often are well enough to attend school, but require medication during school hours. Medications prescribed by a physician can be given at school; however, there are certain state requirements that we have to follow. The New York State Education Department has sent us the procedures listed below. In addition, they have notified us that these procedures must be followed both for prescription and non prescription drugs (over the counter medicines, such as aspirin, cough syrup and cough drops). NO EXCEPTIONS to these rules will be made.

These requirements are:

1. The school nurse must have on file a written request from the physician in which he indicates how often and dosages of the prescribed medication.

2. The school nurse must have on file a written request from the parent to administer the prescribed medication, as well as a signed field trip release form.

3. All medications delivered to the school nurse are to be in the original, sealed container. The label is for identification only and does not constitute a written order from the physician.

4. Medication should be delivered directly to school by the parents/guardian.

5. Students are reminded that all medication is to be kept in the nurse's office and that under only certain circumstances should a student take medication without supervision. In these cases, the doctor, school nurse, and parent agree to this self-medication and the student will be instructed in the correct usage of such medication. The student will carry signed permission from the school nurse regarding self-medication.

Parents are discouraged from sending medication to school that can be administered at home and caution should be used when sending "as needed" medication. For your convenience, a copy of the "Medication Request Form" follows. More copies are available in the Nurses Office.

We are bringing this to your attention out of concern for the health and safety of your child. If you have any questions or concerns regarding these regulations, please contact us at school.

Sincerely, Connie F. Terry, School Nurse

Brenda Russell, School Nurse ******************************************************************************************

IMPORTANT SPORTS PHYSICAL NEWS! ATHLETES, PLEASE READ!! Physicals must be completed before students can participate in any athletic practices. Sport physicals will be offered three times a year; in August for fall sports, in the fall for winter sports, and in February for spring sports. In addition to physicals, if the student wishes to play in a subsequent season, physical updates must be completed. For example, if a student played soccer in the fall and wants to try out for baseball in the spring, he must complete a health update before he is eligible to practice. Sport physicals are very involved and input is required from the student, parent, school nurse, and school physician. Coaches are then provided with a list of students who can attend practices. Unfortunately, in times past, many students have failed to complete the paperwork necessary to participate in athletics. Therefore, on May 24, 1999, the Brushton-Moira Board of Education passed a motion to enforce the sport physical deadlines set forth by the school nurse. Announcements and postings of upcoming sport physicals will continue as in the past, but if any student neglects to get the necessary paperwork and physical completed on time, that student WILL NOT BE ALLOWED TO TRY OUT FOR THAT SEASON’S ATHLETIC TEAM. Students will be afforded plenty of time to see the nurse and get the physical done. To be active in sports at BMC, each student will need to complete his/her paperwork and physical on time. ************************************************************************************* STUDENT ACCIDENT INSURANCE - Brushton-Moira Central School offers student accident insurance for those pupils injured in school related incidents. The enclosed copy of the parent information brochure is being provided to explain coverage, exclusions and limitations of the plan.

Brushton-Moira Central School 758 County Route 7 Brushton, NY 12916

(518)529-7342

MEDICATION REQUEST FORM

STUDENT'S NAME________________________________________GRADE_________________ MEDICATION & DOSAGE TO BE ADMINISTERED ___________________________ _____________________________________________________________________ TIME MEDICATION IS TO BE GIVEN_____________________________AM/PM DATES MEDICATION IS TO BE GIVEN ____________________________________

CONDITION BEING TREATED_____________________________________________________________ _____________________________________________________________________ COMMENTS __________________________________________________________ _____________________________________________________________________

_________________________ ___________________________ PARENT' S SIGNATURE PHYSICIAN'S SIGNATURE

* STUDENTS ARE NOT ALLOWED TO CARRY MEDICATION UNLESS ORDER SPECIFICALLY STATES THAT THIS IS NECESSARY.

Brushton-Moira Central School District 758 County Route 7, Brushton, New York 12916 • Tel: (518)529-7324 or 7342 • Fax: (518)529-6062 or 6644 ____________________________________________________________________________________________ Robin A. Jones Steven J. Grenville Catherine Devins Donna André Superintendent of Schools Secondary Principal Middle Level Principal/CSE Chair Elementary Principal David LaClair Michael Lahendro Isabelle Dorey Business Manager Guidance Counselor Board of Education President

Dear Parent: Starting in September, 2006, changes in Education Law will be implemented in regard to physical examinations for school children. Students in Kindergarten, 2nd, 4th, 7th, and 10th grade, as well as all new entrants, are required to have a physical examination. Our school physician, Dr. Glenn Champagne, conducts these physicals over the course of the school year. You may choose, however, to have your family physician or pediatrician complete your child’s physical exam (please note that the exam will be acceptable only if it was completed within 12 months prior to school entrance and if the doctor’s health certificate for new entrants is returned to the nurses’ office within 30 days of starting school at BMC). For students in Grades 2, 4, 7, and 10, a completed and signed physical must be returned to the nurse before the scheduled exam for your child to be exempt from the school physical. If the completed form is not returned, the school physician will then do the routine physical examination. If your child has had a sport physical during the current school year, a repeat examination is not necessary. However, a physical update must be completed for each subsequent sport that is played. Some students have expressed concern about receiving a physical. Please discuss this issue with your child so he/she will feel more comfortable when this situation occurs. If you have any questions, please feel free to contact me at 529-7342. Sincerely, Connie F. Terry, RN Connie F. Terry, RN School Nurse

How to Detect and Treat Head Lice

To Parents: If your child has come home with head lice, don’t panic. Millions of school children contract head lice each year. Children play in close contact with each other. A simple exchange of hats, clothing, brushes, combs, pillows, and other personal articles can result in transmission of head lice from one child to another. Lice can be easily and effectively treated. Your doctor may prescribe either a creme rinse or shampoo to kill lice and their eggs (nits). By following your doctor’s instructions and the advice below, you can more effectively detect and prevent head lice in a family member.

1. INSPECT_____________________________________________________________ EXAMINE HEADS DETECT NITS

Carefully examine hair and scalps of Nits are firmly attached to the hair all family members for lice and their shafts, close to the scalp. Nits are eggs. Lice are small grayish-tan, much easier to see and detect than wingless insects. Lice lay eggs called lice. They are small white specks nits. which are usually found at the

nape hind the of the neck and beears.

2. TREAT_________________________________________________________________ USE A PEDICULICIDE USE NIT COMB

Once head lice and/or nits are After hair has dried thoroughly, the found, your doctor may prescribe a nits may be removed with a special medicine called a pediculicide. If nit comb. Combing to remove the your doctor prescribes a creme rinse, nits is not necessary after using the follow the instructions on the bottle crème rinse and some shampoos, label. One application is sufficient for but may be done for cosmetic or creme rinse. Some shampoos may other reasons. Some schools have require repeated applications. a “no nit” policy, which prevents children from returning to school until examination of their hair and scalps reveals no nits.

3. CLEAN UP ENVIRONMENT_________________________________ WASH VACUUM

Lice are easily spread from one person Vacuum carpets, upholstery, to another. Make sure persons with pillows, and mattresses which head lice do not share articles (combs, have been exposed to persons brushes, towels, hats, scarves, pillows, with head lice. etc.) that have come in contact with their heads, necks or shoulders. Use hot water to wash lice-exposed clothes, towels, and bed linens. Soak combs and brushes in hot water for 10 minutes. Dry-clean hats and clothing that cannot be washed (or seal in a plastic bag for at least two weeks).

Public health officials believe the incidence of head lice infestation is on the rise. If one child’s infestation is overlooked, the stage is set for transmission to the community.

Parents: Be on the lookout for signs and symptoms indicating that your child has contracted head lice. The most common symptom is intense itching on the back of the neck and head. If you observe your child scratching excessively in this area, check his/her head for nits and lice. If head lice or nits are found, contact your physician.

Brushton-Moira Directory of School and Community Services

EMERGENCY NUMBERS

State Police – 483-5000Sheriff – 483-6795

Fire – 483-1211Poison Control – 1-800-336-6997

District Office – 529-8948 High School Office – 529-7342 High School Fax – 529-6062 Elementary Office – 529-7324 Elementary Fax – 529-6644 Bus Garage – 529-6521

HEALTH SERVICES

Alice Hyde Hospital 483-3000 Brushton-Moira Clinic 529-7487 Salmon River Clinic 358-3008 St. Regis Mohawk Health Center 358-3141 Plattsburgh Hospital 561-2000 Burlington Hospital 1-802-847-000 Child Health Plus Plan for Kids 1-800-698-4543 Poison Control 1-800-336-6997 Public Health Services 481-1710 Birthright 483-7150 United Cerebral Palsy 483-0109 Office of Mental Retardation and Development Disabilities 359-2962 North Country Children’s (WIC Clinic) 483-4262 Planned Parenthood 483-7150

MENTAL HEALTH, ALCOHOL AND SUBSTANCE ABUSE

Alcoholics Anonymous 891-9035 North Country Council on Alcoholism 483-8867 St. Lawrence Psych. Center 1-315-393-3000 North Star Behavioral Services 483-3261 North Star at Brushton 529-7396 & 7403 St. Joseph’s Rehabilitation Center --Inpatient 891-3950 --Outpatient 483-6566 Cancer Counseling Services 483-3636 AIDS Counseling Services 358-2001

CHILD CARE SERVICES

Child Care Coordinating Council 561-4999 Child Care Complaint Line 1-800-732-5207 Franklin County Child Care Unit 481-1815 Child Care Subsidies (DSS) 483-6770

EDUCATION & SERVICES – YOUNG CHILDREN

WITH SPECIAL NEEDS

Early Childhood Direction Center 483-6523 Public Health (Early Intervention) 481-1710

Head Start – Franklin County 483-7022 Head Start Class at Brushton 529-0090 BOCES Early Childhood Services 483-5230 BOCES Administrative Services 483-6420 Families R’ Us 481-7281 Evenstart Program 483-7403 ARC – Franklin County 483-8497 Children’s Corner 483-0090 Make a Wish Foundation 566-6698 North Country Association for Visually Impaired 523-1950 North Country Traumatic Brain Injury Clinic 564-3137

LEGAL ISSUES

North Country Legal Aid 1-800-722-730 Child Support Collection Unit 481-1869 CEF Crisis Center 483-8211 STOP Domestic Violence --COMLINKS 483-1261 --HOTLINE 1-800-342-5767 Child Abuse HOTLINE 1-800-342-3720 (for hearing impaired) 1-800-638-5163 North Country Center for Conflict Resolution 483-7498 Consumer Protection 1-800-771-7755 Probation 481-1648 Public Defender 481-1624

COMMUNITY ACTION/SERVICES

COMLINKS 483-1261 Catholic Charities 483-1460 DSS Child Protective Services 481-1820 Migrant Education 1-315-267-2512 Cornell Cooperative Extension 483-7403 One Work Source 481-5755 Literacy Volunteers 483-3583 VESID 483-3530 Food Pantry 529-7483, 529-6663, 529-7290 Waiver Program 481-5746 Foster Care 481-1824 Medicaid, Food Stamps, HEAP 481-1808 Office of the Aging 481-1526 Veterans Service Agency 481-1540

CHANGE OF ADDRESS

If you have a change of address during the school year or your phone number has changed, please notify the main office with new information. For students in grades K - 5, please call 529-7324 and for those in grades 6 - 12 call 529-7342. When your child receives his/her report card, please check the mailing address to make sure it is correct. If the address is not correct, please contact Mrs. Christene Martin at the Elementary Office at 529-7342 so that your child’s records can be updated. It is very important that the school has your correct mailing address and phone number in case of an emergency. Thank you in advance for your help in this matter. ***********************************************************************************************

SCHOOL TAX COLLECTOR

Community Bank in Brushton, New York will collect school taxes for the 2006 school year for 65 days beginning August 31, 2006.

Monday - Wednesday - 9:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.

Thursday - 9:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.

Friday - 9:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.

Saturday - 9:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.

NO INTEREST

Aug. 31 – Sept. 30

2% INTEREST Oct. 1 – Oct. 31

3% INTEREST Nov. 1 – Nov. 3

LAST DAY TO PAY TAXES - November 3, 2006

NO PAYMENT CAN BE RECEIVED BY

THE COLLECTOR

AFTER NOVEMBER 3, 2006

STUDENT DROP-OFFS IN THE MORNING

The traffic flow in front of the school will be changed for this school year. When you drive your children to school, we ask that you drive straight to the back of the south parking lot and turn around to drop your children off by the Elementary Cafeteria. This is much safer than pulling in while buses are unloading in the circle and having children walking between buses. The children will not have to cross a lane of traffic and parents will not be held up by the buses. Your courteous attention to this matter will help the morning run more smoothly for all of us. *******************************************************************************

A FRIENDLY REMINDER

All visitors to Brushton-Moira Central School during regular school hours are asked to enter

through Door #3, which is located to the left of the flag pole from the circle driveway. All other doors are locked. A gatekeeper is in place to call your child(ren) down to the doors at

dismissal, or if you need to sign a child out for an appointment. All visitors need to sign in with the gatekeeper and pick up a visitor’s badge that must be worn while you are in the school. We are all working very hard to ensure the safety of all of our children.

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REQUESTS

Each year there are many requests for specific teachers sent in to the Elementary Office. A parent’s input into their child’s education is always welcome. If you have a specific request for the 2007 – 2008 school year, please be advised that you will need to contact Mrs. André to set up a meeting to discuss the request before May 15, 2007. Only requests that have an educational basis can be honored. The elementary teachers take great care to create class lists that are fair, equal and consider the learning styles of each student. These lists are completed before the third week in June. Requests made after May 15th can not be honored.

BOX TOPS FOR EDUCATION

Dear Parents and Community Members, Our school continues to collect Box Tops for Education. These Box Tops are worth 10 cents each for our school. This year Box Tops for Education paid for a Reading Celebration with music by Jim McCarthy. Some students who met their goals danced on stage! Please continue to send in your Box Tops for Education. There is also a collection bin at the Community Bank in Brushton. Thanks for helping our students meet their goal! Sincerely, Donna Donna André

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SUBSTITUTE OPPORTUNITIES

• Teacher (all areas) • Nurse • Security and bus monitor, teacher assistant, teacher aide • Secretary • Custodian/maintenance/cleaner • Bus driver • Cafeteria/food preparation

The substitute positions listed above may require specific qualifications and are usually filled on a daily and as-needed basis.

Please contact the district office at 529-8948 for more information if you are interested in these opportunities.

If you know qualified individuals who may be interested, please pass this information along to them. Come join your local school team. **************************************************************************************

JCEO HEAD START

We are recruiting children for the current school year!! Do you know a 3 or 4 year child that may be income eligible or may have special needs? Please contact JCEO Head Start today!!

Malone Main Office # 483-7022 Brushton Center # 529-0090

BRUSHTON-MOIRA CENTRAL SCHOOL NON – PROFIT ORGANIZATION 758 COUNTY ROUTE 7 PRE – SORTED STANDARD BRUSHTON, NEW YORK 12916 U.S. PERMIT NO. 6 BRUSHTON, NEW YORK 12916

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POSTAL CUSTOMER

Administration Robin Jones, Superintendent of Schools

David LaClair, Business Manager/Treasurer Steven J. Grenville, Secondary Principal

Catherine Devins, Middle Level Principal/CSE Chair Donna André, Elementary Principal

Board of Education

Isabelle Dorey, President Paula Niles, Vice – President

Gayle Martin, Treasurer Steven Curran Dennis Egan Ronald DeBeer Frank Jakob Valerie Dunning Jane Sevey