DOLGEVILLE CENTRAL SCHOOL

DOLGEVILLE CENTRAL SCHOOL The Dolgeville Central School District is a community‐minded learning ins tu on that is

commi ed to sending all students into the world well prepared.

2021‐22 District Calendar and Guide

Administration&BoardofEducationBOE Members Term Expires Sco Hongo II, President 2026 Jennifer Williams, V. President 2023 Robert Maxwell 2022 Julie Izzo 2023 James (Bob) Schmid 2024 Craig Spofford 2025 Carolyn Williams 2026 BOE Mee ngs/Important Dates‐ 6 PM High School Cafeteria

Dear Parents, Students and Community Members –

Welcome to the 2021‐22 school year! I hope everyone enjoyed their summer and is ready for another exci ng year of learning here at DCS. We are heading into the new year re‐energized, renewed, and focused on all the great opportuni es available to our students.

To start, I hope you enjoy our calendar that is filled with informa on and important dates. This year’s calendar not only features a collec on of useful informa on, but inspira onal messages from some of our graduates.

During the summer months, our teachers and staff have worked hard to ensure that all of the posi ve momentum from last year con nues throughout the 2021‐22 school year. We’ve faced some great challenges during the past year and a half, but they have made us a stronger learning community. We have so many points of pride here at Dolgeville, and our students con nue to thrive because of our wonderful programs and talented and ded‐icated staff. Let’s have a great school year!

Joseph Gilfus Superintendent

Administra on Main Phone Number ……………………………………………315‐429‐3155 Email Joseph Gilfus, Superintendent ............................ ………….Ext. 3500 [email protected] Ruth Leavi , High School Principal ..................... ………….Ext. 2701 rleavi @dolgeville.org Crystal Chrisman, Elementary Principal ……………………....Ext. 1701 [email protected] Jessica Radley, Business Manager ………………………. .Ext. 3002 [email protected] Michelle Primeau, Supervisor of Special Educa on ……..Ext. 2803 [email protected]

D C S 38 Slawson Street

Dolgeville, New York 13329 Phone: 315.429.3155 Fax: 315.429.8473

E‐mail: [email protected] www.dolgeville.org

Please note: dates are subject to change. Please visit www.dolgeville.org for the most up‐to‐date events.

September 21 October 19 November 16 December 21 January 18 February 15 March 15 April 19 (Tenure Celebra on)

April 20 (Top Senior Dinner, BOCES Budget Vote) May 10 (Budget Hearing) Auditorium May 17 (Budget Vote) 2‐8 p.m. May 18 June 21

September 2021 ‐ Honestly do what you have to do and put in the work, because in the long run, it will be worth it and help you a lot. Don’t give up even though mes can be hard and stressful. You got this. ‐ Jadon Price

Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday

1 ‐ Superintendent’s Conference Day ‐ Kindergarten Orienta on, 5 PM ‐ Grade 7 Parent and Student Orienta on, 6 PM

2 ‐ Superintendent’s Conference Day ‐ STPA mee ng, 4 PM

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5 6 Labor Day (NO SCHOOL)

7 First Day of School

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16 ‐ Open House for Grades 7‐12, 6‐7 PM ‐ Freshman Parent and Student Orienta on, 6:45 PM

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19 20 ‐ DES Book Fair, Elementary Library

21 ‐ Board of Educa on mee ng, 6 PM, HS cafeteria ‐ DES Book Fair, Elementary Library

22 ‐ DES Book Fair, Elementary Library

23 ‐ Open House for Grades Pre‐K‐6, 6‐7 PM ‐ DES Book Fair, Elementary Library

24 25

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27 28 29 ‐ School Pictures for Grades Pre‐K‐12

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October 2021


1 ‐ End 5‐Week Progress Period

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3 4 ‐ DESPTO, 4 PM, Community Schools Room

5 6

7 ‐ STPA mee ng, 4 PM

8 ‐ 5 Week Progress Period for Q1 distributed

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10 11 Columbus Day (NO SCHOOL)

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13 ‐ PSAT’s at Dolgeville

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17 18 19 ‐ Board of Educa on mee ng, 6 PM, HS cafeteria

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22 Superintendent’s Conference Day (No School for Students)

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24 31 Halloween

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26 27 28 ‐ SAT’s at Dolgeville

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‐Always work on yourself. These people you call best friends could be nothing more but a memory in a few years. People will not always be there, but you always will. So always choose what is best for you, for your future, and what you could do to be er yourself. Never allow another person to affect your academics, your ac vi es, or your life in a nega ve way. Stay true to yourself and be the best person you can be. There is no be er me to start than when you are

finding your way into adulthood. – Charlie Benoit

November 2021


1 ‐ DESPTO, 4 PM, Community Schools Room

2 ‐ Grade 7‐12 picture make ups

3 4 ‐ STPA mee ng, 4 PM ‐ Fall Picture Retakes, Grades Pre‐K‐6

5 ‐ End of First Quarter

6

7 8 9 10 ‐ DES Veterans Day Assembly

11 Veterans Day (NO SCHOOL)

12 ‐ Q1 Report Cards distributed

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17 18 ‐ Parent‐Teacher Conferences (half‐day for students)

19 ‐ Parent‐Teacher Conferences (half‐day for students)

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21 22 23 24 Thanksgiving Recess (NO SCHOOL)

25 Thanksgiving

26 27

28 29 30

‐Never take things for granted and work hard, whether it be in school, sports or drama club. Also, treat people with respect. You never know what is happening in someone else's life, so be kind. Make sure to trust the process.— Brady Wilcox

December 2021

Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday 1 2

‐ STPA mee ng, 4 PM 3 4

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6 ‐ DESPTO, 4 PM, Community Schools Room

7 8 9 10 ‐ End 5‐Week Progress Period for Q2

11 ‐ Semi‐Formal, 6‐9 PM

12 13‐ ‐ DESPTO Christmas Shoppe

14 ‐ DESPTO Christmas Shoppe

15 ‐ DESPTO Christmas Shoppe

16 ‐ Grades 7‐12 Winter Chorale Concert, 6:30 PM ‐ DESPTO Christmas Shoppe

17 ‐ 5‐Week Progress Reports for Q2 Distributed

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22 23 Winter Recess (NO SCHOOL)

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25 CHRISTMAS

26 27 Winter Recess (NO SCHOOL)

28 29 30 31

New Year’s Eve

‐ Take ownership of yourself and your ac ons. Remember that it is up to you to decide what type of person you are and who you will become. – Kyle Paracka

January 2022


1 New Year’s Day


4 5 6 ‐ STPA mee ng, 4 PM

7 8

9 10 11 12 13 ‐ Grades 7‐12 Winter Band Concert, 6:30 PM

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16 17 Mar n Luther King Day (NO SCHOOL)

18 ‐ Board of Educa on mee ng, 6 PM, HS cafeteria

19 20 ‐ Grades 5‐6 Winter Concert, 6:30 PM

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25 26 27

28 ‐ End of Second Quarter

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‐ It’s okay to take a break and enjoy your high school experience, because it will be over in a blink of an eye. The key to working hard is passion. Be passionate about learning and proud about that assignments you turn over. –Audrey Williams

Regents/Midterms—NOCLASSESFORGRADES9‐12

February 2022



4 ‐ Report Cards for Q2 Distributed

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8 9 10 11 12

13 14 Valen ne’s Day


16 17 18 19

20 21 Mid‐winter Recess (NO SCHOOL) President’s Day

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‐ Ge ng a bad grade is not the end of the world. You should care about your grades, but experience and friendships are also very important. Not everything in life is measured in a number grade. – Megan Hartman

March 2022



4 ‐ End 5‐Week Progress Period for Q3

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8 9 10 11 ‐ 5‐Week Progress Reports for Q3 Distributed

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16 17 St. Patrick’s Day

18 ‐ Parent‐Teacher Conferences (half‐day for students) ‐ All‐County II at DCS ‐ Pre‐K/Kindergarten Registra on

19 ‐ All‐County II at DCS: Concert at 3 PM

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‐ Be posi ve, have fun, and cherish every moment. – Maighen Ehrle

‐ Make the most of high school days. Don’t wish your me away. – Kyle Jaquay

Grades3‐8ELAAssessments

April 2022


1 ‐ Spring Musical

2 ‐ Spring Musical


5 6 7 ‐ STPA mee ng, 4 PM ‐ Grades 7‐12 Spring Band Concert

8 ‐ End of Third Quarter

9

10 11 Spring Recess (NO SCHOOL)

12 13 14 15 16

17 Easter

18 Spring Recess (NO SCHOOL)


20 ‐ BOE Top Senior Recep on and BOCES Budget Vote, 6 PM

21 ‐ Report Cards for Q3 Distributed

22 Earth Day

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26 27 28 29 30

‐Don’t wait un l the last second to do your homework. Don’t be afraid to try new things. Never let fear decide your future. If you work hard and stay mo vated, you can accomplish anything you put your mind to. – Haylie Lyon

Grades3‐8MathAssessments

May 2022



3 4 5 6

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8 Mother’s Day

9 10 ‐ Budget Hearing, 6 PM, HS cafeteria

11 12 13 ‐ Teacher PD (half‐day for students) – End of 5 Week Progress Reports for Q4

14 – Jr./Sr. Prom

15 16 17 SCHOOL BUDGET VOTE, HS cafeteria, 2‐8 p.m.

18 ‐ Board of Educa on mee ng, 6 PM, HS cafeteria ‐ Kindergarten Screening

19 ‐ Grades 7‐12 Spring Chorale Concert, 6:30 PM ‐ Kindergarten Screening

20 – 5‐Week Progress Reports for Q4 Distributed ‐ Kindergarten Screening

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25 26 27 28

29 30 Memorial Day (NO SCHOOL) ‐ Memorial Day Parade

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‐ You should learn how to be you first—you are not your 100m me or your test score. Be your own person first, because that is what ma ers in the long run, and is what people will remember about you

Enjoy this me and don’t waste your moments looking only toward what will happen next.— Annaliese Davies

June 2022


1 2 ‐ Piano Recital, 3 PM, HS auditorium

3 ‐ Sherburne Pageant of Bands

4 ‐ Sherburne Pageant of Bands

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6 ‐ Grade 4 and 8 NYS Science Wri en Test ‐ DESPTO, 4 PM, Community Schools Room

7 8 9 ‐ HS Jazz Concert, 6:30 PM

10 ‐ Violet Fes val Art Show



13 14 ‐ Last Day of Classes for Grades 7‐12 ‐ Senior Class Banquet

15 16 17 18

19 20 Juneteenth (observed)


22 23 24 ‐ Superintendent’s Conference Day ‐ Report Cards for Q4 Mailed Home Grades 7‐12 ‐ Mandatory Gradua on Rehearsal, 9 AM

25 ‐ Gradua on, 10 AM

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‐ Ask for help when needed. It’s okay if you don’t know what you’re going to do in life yet. You will figure it out. – Brianna Bruce

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Notes and Reminders

General Informa on District Code of Conduct Annually the Dolgeville Central School District must, by law, adopt a District Code of Conduct. The Code of Conduct includes the following sec ons: an introduc on; defini ons; student rights and responsibili es; an explana on of the responsibili es of essen al partners in educa on; the student dress code; prohibited student conduct; responsibili es for repor ng Code viola ons; disciplinary consequences, procedures, and referrals; alterna ve instruc on; disciplining students with disabili es; corporal punishment; prohibited staff conduct; visitors to school; public conduct on school property; and Board of Educa on Policies related to the Code of Conduct. Those who want to view the District Code of Conduct in its en rety may do so by going to the District website at www.dolgeville.org. Hard copies of the Code may also be obtained from the high school office, elementary school office, or district office. The DCS Creed All Dolgeville Central School teachers, staff, and students have the right to: Teach, work, and learn in an environment free from distrac on and dis‐

turbance Feel and be safe and healthy. Be respected for who they are and what they believe. Dress Code When selec ng clothing and footwear for your children to wear to school, remember to select items that are appropriate in accordance to the guidelines in our District’s Dress Code. All students are expected to give proper a en on to personal cleanliness and to dress appropriately for school and school func ons. The school cannot and does not dictate styles. However, a student’s dress, grooming, and appearance, including jewelry, must be safe and not disrupt or interfere with the educa onal process.

Please note that all skirts need to be at least as long as mid‐thigh and shorts must have inseams no shorter than 5.” Those who want to view the Dress Code in its en rety may do so by going to the District website at www.dolgeville.org. District Website The 2021‐22 school year features a new district website (h ps://www.dolgeville.org) focused on accessibility and ease of naviga on. The website will also highlight district news and show pictures of student life. For updated calendar informa on, please see the new site. You can also find other important documents and no ces on the site. Public Records Access The Freedom of Informa on Law (FOIL) provides any ci zen the right of ac‐cess to many public records. Dolgeville Central School has adopted the regula ons when, where, and how you may view the public records that we maintain. The regula ons may be viewed at all places where records are kept. According to these regula ons, public records may be viewed and copied at: Dolgeville Central School District Office 38 Slawson Street Dolgeville, NY 13329.

General Informa on Con nued Safe Prom, Tes ng and Gradua on Season Prom/Tes ng/Gradua on season brings excitement and dangers. Please keep these two important reminders with you during this me: Safety ‐ Adults that serve alcohol to minors are legally liable. Please

do not put our students at risk. Please talk to your child about the dangers of driving recklessly, drinking and other behaviors. We all want to have happy memories of this school year.

Academics ‐ Students need to be in school and rested. Ask how they are doing. If you have any doubts, call the guidance office at 429‐3155, ext. 2800. Seniors cannot walk the stage unless they have all of their requirements met!

Dance Guest Policy It is the general policy of Dolgeville Central School to keep our dances closed to ensure student and chaperone safety, and provide an atmos‐phere conducive to good clean fun for our students. However, in an effort to give our students the opportunity and privilege of invi ng friends to Dolgeville dances from outside the district, the Board of Educa on has decided to allow students to bring a guest to the Home‐coming Dance, Winter Semi‐Formal, Valen ne’s Day Dance, and Prom under the following condi ons: Student guests from outside the district must be under the age of 21. Each Dolgeville student who wishes to invite a guest must complete

the district dance guest request form and submit it to the high school office by the Monday prior to the dance along with a copy of the guest’s drivers license or birth cer ficate.

The DCS student is responsible for his/her guest’s conduct.

Highly Qualified Teachers In accordance with the Every Student Succeeds Act, parents have the right to request informa on about the professional qualifica ons of their children’s teachers. You have the right to know: Whether the teacher is “highly qualified,” having met New York State

cer fica on and/or licensing criteria for the grade levels and subject areas the teacher teaches.

Whether the teacher is teaching under emergency or other provisional status under which state qualifica on or licensing criteria have been waived.

The teacher’s college major, whether the teacher has any advanced degrees, and, if so, the subject of those degrees.

If your child receives services from any instruc onal assistants or similar paraprofessionals, the qualifica ons of those individuals.

Civil Rights Statement The Dolgeville Central School hereby advises students, parents, employees, and the general public that it offers employment and educa‐onal opportuni es, including voca onal educa on, without regard to

actual or perceived race, color, religion, religious prac ces, creed, na onal origin, disability, gender, weight, sexual orienta on, gene cs, and/or veteran’s status. Inquiries regarding this non‐discrimina on policy may be directed to the District Title IX Compliance Officer, Michelle Primeau, at 429‐3155, ext. 2803.

State‐Mandated No ces Policy for Acceptable Use of District Technology Students of Dolgeville Central School District have access at school to electronic telecom‐munica ons and District owned/provided hardware and so ware. The primary educa on‐al goals of this access are increasing the accessibility of informa on, improving communi‐ca on, increasing the integra on of technology into teaching and learning, and preparing students for full par cipa on and ci zenship in a technology‐dependent world. Network and internet access are provided as educa onal tools. Dolgeville Central School District reserves the right to monitor, inspect, copy, review and store all usage of the computer network, internet, and data/informa on created, transmi ed, or received during usage. All such files, data, and informa on shall be and remain the property of the Dolgeville Central School District and no user shall have any expecta on of privacy regard‐ing such materials. Dolgeville Central School District uses internet filtering so ware in compliance with the Federal Children’s Internet Protec on Act and it is the District’s belief that we must do our best to support our students’ learning in a manner that supports the District’s mission while providing a safe learning environment. Use of filtering so ware cannot guarantee that all inappropriate sites can never be accessed. However, it dras cally reduces that possibility. Any a empt to bypass school filtering or security will result in disciplinary ac on. The complete Policy for Acceptable Use of District Technology can be found on the District website. FERPA Under the Family Educa onal Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA), the Dolgeville Central School District may release the following defined directory informa on: student name, age, major field of study, grade level, par cipa on in sports and ac vi es, weight and height (for members of athle c teams), dates of a endance, honors/degrees/awards, and photographs. Allowing directory informa on permits the District to use student directory informa on for such limited purposes as school yearbooks and newsle ers, honor roll lists, gradua on programs, musical theater programs, sports programs, and other similar uses without obtaining individual consent. A parent or eligible student (a student 18 years of age or older who is a ending an ins tu on of post‐secondary educa on) has the right to request that “directory informa on” not be disclosed without prior wri en consent of the parent or eligible student. Directory informa on does not include a student’s social security number.

FERPA Con nued... In compliance with the Elementary and Secondary Educa on Act (ESEA) of 1965, as amended by the No Child Le Behind Act of 2001 (NCLB), and the Na onal Defense Authoriza on Act, the School District by law rou nely releases this student directory informa on to Military Recruiters. Any parent/eligible student wan ng to opt out of the public, nonconsensual disclosure of directory informa on to Military Recruiters should no fy the district in wri ng by Sept. 10 of each school year. Le ers should be sent to Daniel Guenthner, High School Guidance Counselor at Dolgeville Central School, 38 Slawson Street, Dolgeville, NY, 13329, or e‐mailed to dguenth‐[email protected]. Dignity for All Students Act (DASA) The Dignity for All Students Act (DASA) was signed into law by Governor David A. Pat‐erson in 2010 and became effec ve on July 1, 2012. The intent of DASA is to provide all public school students with an environment free from discrimina on and harass‐ment and to foster civility in public schools. As a result of DASA, students will receive instruc on that supports the development of a school environment free of discrimina on and harassment, including, but not limited to, instruc on that raises awareness and sensi vity to discrimina on and harassment based on a person’s actual or perceived race, color, weight, na onal origin, ethnic group, religion, religious prac ce, disability, sexual orienta on, gender (including gender iden ty or expression), and sex. Also required by DASA, the District Code of Conduct reflects language that complies with DASA. A complete copy of the Code of Conduct is available on the district website. Under DASA, all school employees will undergo mandatory training regarding DASA and its implementa on on the first superintendent’s conference day annually. The District also has appointed one DASA coordinator. School staff, parents, students, and others may reports incidents of discrimina on and harassment to the following DASA coordinator: Mirella Pazzaglia, Guidance Counselor – 429.3155, ext. 2804, [email protected]

Academic Informa on Dismissal Procedures Grades K–2 2:55 PM Grades 3‐4 2:52 PM Grades 5 and 6 2:50 PM Grades 7‐12 2:55 PM

Middle‐Senior High School Period Schedule Breakfast 7:45 AM ‐ 8:04 AM Warning Bell 8:02 AM Tardy Bell 8:05 AM Block One 8:05 AM ‐ 9:24 AM Block Two 9:27 AM ‐ 10:46 AM Block Three A 10:49 AM ‐ 11:29 AM Block Three B 11:31 AM ‐ 12:11 PM Block Three C 12:13 PM ‐ 12:53 PM Block Four 12:56 PM ‐ 2:15 PM Block Five 2:18 PM ‐ 2:55 PM

Gradua on Requirements Regents Advanced Regents Courses Diploma Diploma English 4 Credits 4 credits Social Studies 4 credits 4 credits Math 3 credits 3 credits Science 3 credits 3 credits Art/Music 1 credit 1 credit Health 1/2 credit 1/2 credit Physical Educa on 2 credits 2 credits Spanish 1 credit 3 credits Elec ves 3 1/2 credits 3 1/2 credits Total 22 credits 24 credits Regents Diploma Advanced Regents Test Requirements Diploma Requirements English Regents English Regents Global Studies Regents Global Studies Regents U.S. History and Government U.S. History and Government Math Regents 3 Math Regents Science Regents 2 Science Regents 4 + 1 Op on‐ (requires English Regents, a Math Regents, one Science and one History Regents PLUS an addi onal Math or Science Regents)

Honor rolls are determined at the end of each marking period. Principal’s List 95‐100 High Honor Roll 90‐94.9 Honor Roll 85‐89.9 Regents Diploma with Honors = Average of 90 on all Required Regents Exams

Progress Reports and Report Cards

5‐week Marking 5‐week Reports Quarter Ends Report Cards Period Ends Distributed Distributed Quarter 1 10/1/21 10/8/21 11/5/21 11/12/21 Quarter 2 12/10/21 12/17/21 1/28/22 2/4/22 Quarter 3 3/4/22 3/11/22 4/8/22 4/21/22 Quarter 4 5/13/22 5/20/22 6/23/22 6/24/22

2021‐2022 SAT and SAT Subject Dates See Mr. Guenthner in Guidance for Registra on and

Informa on Test Dates: Register By: October 2 September 21 November 6 October 26 December 4 November 23 March 12 March 1 May 7 April 26 June 4 May 25

Calling All Parents... It is cri cal that parents partner with our school district to ensure that their children are receiving the highest quality educa on possible. The following are several ways that we encourage parent involvement: Parent/Teacher Conferences Because parental involvement is so important, our district sets aside mul ple days for parents to conference with their children’s teachers. This is an oppor‐tunity for parents to discover how their children are doing in school, what their children’s strengths and/or needs are, how parents can assist their children at home to be more successful in school, and what services the school can provide to further assist their children in school. Contac ng Teachers In addi on to these regularly scheduled conference days, parents are encouraged to contact their children’s teachers at any me with ques ons or concerns. Parents are encouraged to contact teachers via phone, voice mail, or e‐mail (all of our teachers’ e‐mail addresses may be found on the District website), or to set up a me to meet with teachers in person. Parents as Reading Partners (PARP) PARP is a collabora ve effort among students, parents, staff, and the community to build a partnership between home and school. Reading is the single most important ac vity in a child’s educa on. Students who read at home become be er readers and have higher success rates in school. As part of PARP, parents set aside just 15 minutes three days per week to read with their children (Of course, reading more than that is just fine with us).

Parent Square: Receive news and updates via Parent Square at Dolgeville The Dolgeville Central School District launched a ParentSquare account last fall to communicate with parents. Go to h ps://www.parentsquare.com to sign up. Communica ons sent via ParentSquare may include: news and reminders from the

district or school urgent alerts such as school

cancella ons, early dismissal or delayed start messages from your child’s teacher Parents can also register for ParentSquare through the ParentSquare app which is available for Apple and Android devices. The ParentSquare app allows parents to: control how and when they receive no fica ons from the district/school; update contact informa on, such as email addresses or phone numbers; send and receive messages from teachers and other staff; review and comment on informa on shared by the school or district; and translate communica ons into a preferred language.

Health & Safety Informa on Visitors to the School During the school day there are only two doors where visitors may enter the building: the front door to the high school building and the front door to the elementary building. When entering these doors, all visitors are asked to sign in at the security office windows. Visitors will be issued badges, which they are required to wear throughout their stay in the building. A er signing in and being issued a badge, visitors will be admi ed to the school through the security doors and be directed to their des na on. We appreciate your coopera on with this process which protects the safety and security of our students, and also minimizes any disrup ons to the educa onal process. Security Camera Privacy Statement Dolgeville Central School District u lizes exterior and interior security camer‐as on and in of all district buildings as well as on its school buses. Security cameras are used to discourage and iden fy viola ons of the District Code of Conduct; protect persons and property; and, when necessary, provide law enforcement assistance in the prosecu on of criminal ac vity. Cameras are installed in public loca ons where students, staff, and visitors would not have an expecta on of privacy, such as hallways, cafeterias, and entrances/exits. Cameras are not and will not be installed in areas where staff, students, and visitors have a reasonable expecta on of privacy, such as restrooms and locker rooms. Asbestos Awareness In accordance with the repor ng requirements of the Asbestos Hazard Emer‐gency Response Act (AHERA), Dolgeville Central School has undergone a Surveillance Report. No changes in asbestos condi ons in the school were noted since the previous inspec on. For more informa on, contact David Redmond, the District’s Asbestos Management Coordinator, at 429‐3155. ext. 1752, or [email protected].

Emergency Closings Dolgeville Central School uses the Parent Square messaging system to deliver important messages to parents of our students. The message system may deliver rou ne reminders, important informa on, or emergency announcements such as school closings or delays. In order to insure that you receive our Parent Square messages, the school must have updated and accurate informa on on file. Go to h ps://www.parentsquare.com to sign up. In the event of an emergency closing or delay, informa on will also be available at: Television Sta ons: WKTV (News Channel 2), News 10 Now, WNYT, WRGB, WTEN, WXXA, WYNN Radio Sta ons: BUG Country (FM 99.7, FM 101.1, AM 1570), WIBX Big Frog 104 (FM 104.3, FM 98.7, FM 96.1, AM 950), WGY (AM 810), SYJB (FM 95.5), WRVE – The River (FM 99.5) Newspaper Website: U ca Observer Dispatch at www.u caod.com District Facebook Page: Go to www.dolgeville.org and click on the Facebook link. Integrated Pest Management In accordance with District Policy and State Educa on Law, DCS will give prior wri en no ce of all pes cide applica ons to anyone who has asked to receive such no ce. Request forms may be accessed on the district website or in any district office. For more informa on, contact David Redmond, the District’s Integrated Pest Management (IPM) Coordinator, at 429.3155, ext. 1752, or [email protected].

School Nutri on Services We are pleased to announce a new service that will be available to students and staff that will include an a er school healthy snack bar. This program will be piloted through September and will con nue throughout the school year if it shows a benefit to our students and staff. There will be a variety of healthy snacks offered and cost will be determined based on distributor pricing.

The following items will be made available.

● Juice

● Water

● Assorted low fat chips

● Granola bars

● Pop tarts

● Nutrigrain bars

● Fresh fruit

● Yogurt

● String cheese

● Co age cheese

● Pudding

● Uncrustables

This service will be available from 2:55‐3:15 p.m. daily at the secondary cafeteria (High School). The snack bar will be cash or available student’s accounts funds only. No charging will be allowed. Again, the a ernoon snack bar will be evaluated through the month of September, and will be evaluated based on ac vity and benefits to our students and staff a er school.

School Nutri on & Transporta on Balancing Calories: Enjoy your food, but eat

less. Avoid oversized por ons. Foods to Increase: Make half your plate fruits

and vegetables. Make at least half your

grains whole grains. Switch to fat‐free or low‐fat

(1%) milk. Foods to Reduce: Compare sodium in foods like soup, bread, and frozen meals – and choose

the foods with lower numbers. Drink water instead of sugary drinks. Important Dates Na onal School Lunch week: Oct. 11‐15, 2021 School Lunch hero day: May 6, 2022 Na onal School Breakfast week; March 7‐11. 2022 The School Nutri on Director, Anthony Dupuis, can be reached at: (315) 429‐3155 Ext 2951

Our transporta on staff works during July and August se ng up bus routes for the next school year and would be glad to assist in arranging your student bus schedule. New bus route informa on is available star ng 10 days prior to the first day of school each year. The Transporta on Supervisor, Joseph Stack, may be reached at (315) 429‐9388, Fax (315) 429‐8791, or via email at [email protected]. In the event a change needs to occur on a par cular day for a student in grades K‐6, please contact Paula Mosher in the Elementary office at 429.3155 x1701. Wri en requests from parent (subject to approval of the princi‐pal’s office staff) to go home on an alternate route must be sent in to the school with the child. Telephone request will be at the discre on of the principal. Transporta on Rules and Guidelines: (Complete list is available in the District Code of Conduct) Students must pass in front of the school bus far enough to be seen by the

driver. Students must wait at the right side of the highway, 10 feet ahead of the bus, for the school bus driver to mo on them to cross. This is the most dangerous ac vity of transpor ng students because the student is not inside the bus.

The school bus is an extension of the school grounds. Behavior not acceptable in school is not acceptable on the school bus.

Students must cooperate in the maintenance of clean, sanitary, and comfortable transporta on. Public Health regula ons prohibit ea ng and chewing gum on a school bus.

In no phase of the school program is “horseplay” or “fooling around” more dangerous, than on a bus.

The school bus driver is designated as the authority on the bus. Repeated infrac on of the rules is to be reported to the building principals or superintendent of schools. Incorrect behavior may lead to the suspension of riding privileges.

Students should be ready for the bus 10 minutes before the scheduled pick up me. Parents must make visual eye contact with the bus driver for any child under fourth grade at the a er school bus stop. If there is no visual eye contact the bus driver will return your child back to the school.

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Please note: SCHEDULES ARE SUBJECT TO CHANGE. For up‐to‐date schedules, visit Schedule Galaxy: h ps://www.schedulegalaxy.com/schools/34

Athle c Director Dan Zilkowski| Phone: 315‐429‐3155, Ext. 2900 | Email: [email protected]

Varsity Cross Country for both Boys and Girls 9/15 @ Little Falls 4:30 PM 9/22 @ Oriskany 4:30 PM 9/29 vs. Canasto-ta,Westmoreland, Little Falls,Waterville 4:30 PM 10/6 @ NY Mills 4:30 PM

Football 9/4 @ Canajoharie 10 AM 9/10 @ Sauquoit 6 PM 9/18 vs. Notre Dame 1:30 PM 9/24 @ Frankfort-Schyuler 7 PM 10/2 vs. Waterville 1:30 PM 10/9 vs. Sandy Creek 1:30 PM 10/15 @ Herkimer 7 PM 10/23 vs. Onondaga Central 1:30 PM

Boys Varsity Soccer (merged with Little Falls 8/31 @ OESJ 4 PM 9/7 @ Waterville 6 PM 9/8 @ TBA (Tournament) 9/11@ TBA (Tournament) 9/13 vs. Sherburne-Earlville 6 PM 9/15 @ Holland Patent 4:30 PM 9/18 @ Clinton 3 PM 9/21 @ Westmoreland 4:30 PM 9/23 vs. Canastota 6 PM 9/25 vs. Waterville 11 AM 9/28 @ Frankfort-Schyuler 6:30 PM 10/2 @ Sherburne-Earlville 11 AM 10/4 vs. Holland Patent 6 PM 10/6 vs. Clinton 6 PM 10/8 vs. Westmoreland 6 PM 10/12 vs. Frankfort-Schyuler 6 PM 10/14 @ Canastota 7 PM

Modified Football 9/16 vs. Mount Markham 4:30 PM 9/21 @ Westmoreland 4:30 PM 9/30 vs. West Canada Valley 4:30 PM 10/7 @ Little Falls 4:30 PM 10/14 @ Herkimer 4:30 PM 10/21 vs. Frankfort-Schyuler 4:30 PM

Girls JV Soccer 9/7 @ Clinton 4:30 PM 9/13 @ Little Falls 4:30 PM 9/15 vs. Holland Patent 4:30 PM 9/18 vs. Frankfort-Schyuler 11 AM 9/21 vs. Poland 4:30 PM 9/23 vs. Adirondack 4:30 PM 9/27 vs. Clinton 4:30 PM 9/29 vs. Canajoharie 4:30 PM 10/1 vs. Little Falls 4:30 PM 10/5 @ Holland Patent 4:30 PM 10/7 @ Frankfort-Schyuler 4:30 PM 10/13 @ Canajoharie 4:15 PM 10/15 @ Adirondack 4:30 PM 10/18 @ Poland 4:30 PM

Girls Modified Soccer 9/16 vs. UAS 4:30 PM 9/20 vs. Adirondack 4:30 PM 9/22 @ WCV 4:30 PM 9/24 vs. Frankfort-Schyuler 4:30 PM 10/1 @ Herkimer 4:30 PM 10/5 @ UAS 4:30 PM 10/7 @ Adirondack 4:30 PM 10/13 vs. WCV 4:30 PM 10/16 @ Frankfort-Schyuler 11 AM 10/19 vs. Herkimer 4:30 PM

Girls Varsity Soccer 8/31 @ OESJ 5 PM` 9/2 vs. Sauquoit Valley 4:30 PM 9/9 @ Cooperstown 4:30 PM 9/14 @ Herkimer 7 PM 9/16 vs. UAS 4:30 PM 9/20 vs. Adirondack 4:30 PM 9/22 @ WCV 4:30 PM 9/24 vs. Frankfort-Schyuler 4:30 PM 9/27 vs. Cooperstown 4:30 PM 9/29 @ Mount Markham 4:30 PM 10/1 vs. Herkimer 4:30 PM 10/5 @ UAS 4:30 PM 10/7 @ Adirondack 4:30 PM 10/9 @ Sauquoit Valley 11 AM 10/11 vs Mount Markham 11 AM 10/13 vs WCV 4 PM 10/16 @ Frankfort-Schyuler 11 AM

Blue Devil Athle cs Con nued ParentandSpectatorBehavior,Ethics,andConsequences“Student-athletes compete with honor and integrity, and play for the love of the game, so let’s all cheer for our team, have fun and support the spirit of Section III Athletics.” ~ New York State Public High School Athletic Association

GeneralGuidelines:The following are guidelines for parent and spectator behavior and ethics which are promoted by the New York State Public High School Athletic Association. Direct all energies to encouraging your team. Avoid actions which offend visiting teams or individual players. Show appreciation of good play by both teams. Learn the rules of the game in order to be a more intelligent

spectator. Treat all visiting teams in a manner in which you would expect to be

treated. Accept the judgment of coaches and of icials. Encourage other spectators to participate in the spirit of good

sportsmanship. Be positive.

ParentCon lictswithCoachesorOf icials:From time to time, con licts arise between parents and their children’s coaches or the of i-cials. At no time is it appropriate to go onto a ield or court of play to ap-proach a coach or of icial whether before, during, or after an athletic con-test, regardless of the venue. Additionally, it is inappropriate for a parent to verbally confront a coach or of icial at any time before, during, or after an athletic contest. If a parent has a con lict with a coach or of icial, it is expected that the parent will contact the coach or the athletic director via phone the day after the athletic contest to discuss the con lict or ask to set up a meeting to address the con lict in person. The athletic director, building principal, and/or superintendent will be in attendance at the meeting.

ConsequencesforUnacceptableParent/SpectatorBehaviorParents or spectators who engage in unacceptable behaviors before, during, or after athletic contests – regardless of the venue – will be warned and requested by school staff (principals, superintendent, athletic director, coaches, chaperones) or of icials to stop the said behaviors. Parents or spectators who do not comply with said requests will be directed to leave school premises. Parents or spectators who refuse to leave shall be subject to ejection and/or arrest. Depending on the severity of the behavior or repeated violations over time, the parent/spectator may be immediately ejected and/or banned from attending athletic events in the future.

AthleticCodeOfConductIn order for a student-athlete to participate in the school’s Interscholas-tic Athletic Program, the student-athlete and his/her parent or guardian must meet eligibility requirements for the sport as well as complete the Athletic Code Of Conduct.

A complete version can be found on the District website: www.dolgeville.org.

The Arts at DCS There are plenty of ar s c events planned for the upcoming school year. Please check Parent Square and the district website for dates and updates. Below is a one‐page guide to arts events for the 2021‐22 school year. All‐County and Area All‐State Music Fes vals All‐County Music Fes vals feature choirs and bands of select music students from Herkimer County schools. The Area‐All State concert features student musicians from three coun es who are selected by solo audi on. All fes vals culminate in Saturday a ernoon concerts that are open to the public. For more informa on, go to www.hcmea.org. Dolgeville Violet Fes val Art Exhibit Artwork created by DCS students in grades K‐12 is exhibited annually during Dolgeville’s Violet Fes val. This year, it runs from June 10‐12 in Gym 1 at DCS. The exhibit is free and open to the public. Musical Theater DCS is well known for its outstanding annual musical theater produc ons. Last year, students performed the Li le Mermaid Jr. to an exuberant audience. The 2022 produc on takes place from April 1‐2. Though ckets are available at the door, these produc‐ons are usually extremely well a ended, so it is best to buy ck‐

ets in advance if possible. All proceeds support the Theater Club and future produc ons.

Concerts All concerts are free. Please visit the website and Parent Square for any changes/updates to the schedule. Winter Choral Concert Winter Band Concert Grades 5‐6 Winter Concert Spring Band Concert Grades 5‐6 Spring Concert Jazz Band Concert Spring Choral Concert Piano Recital featuring DCS piano class students Parades The award‐winning DCS marching band, percussion ensemble, and color guard perform annually in three parades: Dolgeville Memorial Day Parade Sherburne Pageant of Bands Dolgeville Violet Fes val Parade

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