Elmont Union Free School District€¦ · Welcome Back! Schools Open. Drive Carefully! September...

Elmont Union Free School District 2017-2018 Calendar

www.elmontschools.org

Reaching and Teaching for Excellence

Reaching and Teaching for Excellence

Welcome Back! Schools Open. Drive Carefully!September Highlights:

• First Day of School, September 7

• First Full Day of Districtwide Pre-K/Full Day Kindergarten, September 7

• Board of Education Meeting, Elmont Rd, September 12

• Open School Night at your Child’s School

• New Parent/Welcome Orientation Meetings

SEPTEMBERLOCATIONS: AT – Alden Terrace CHC – Clara H. Carlson CA – Covert Avenue DB – Dutch Broadway ER – Elmont Road GA – Gotham Avenue SM – Stewart Manor PPS – Pupil Personnel Services

SCHOOL HOURS: AT: 8:05 am – 2:25 pm CHC: 8:55 am – 3:15 pm CA: 9:10 am – 3:30 pm DB: 8:35 am – 2:55 pm ER: 8:45 am – 3:45 pm GA: 8:05 am – 2:25 pm SM: 9:10 am – 3:30 pm PPS: 8:45 am – 3:45 pm

2017

FridayWednesday ThursdayTuesdayMondaySunday Saturday

Superintendent’s Conference Day

(Staff Only) 8:00 am – 3:00 pm (School Closed)

Labor Day

(School Closed)


(Staff Only) 8:00 am – 3:00 pm (School Closed)

CHC – Teacher Aide Conference, 12:30 – 3:00 pm

First Full Day of SchoolFirst Full Day of Kindergarten DistrictwideFirst Day of Pre-K Districtwide

GA – New Parent Tea, 8:30 am, Cafeteria

1 2

3 4 5 6 7 8 9

“Communicate with teachers and the school at the start of the school year. Get acquainted and let them know you want to be an active partner in helping your child to learn and grow.”

AUGUST 2017 S M T W T F S 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31

OCTOBER 2017 S M T W T F S 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31

AT – 9/11 Tribute, 8:45 am, ClassroomsCHC – 9/11 Tribute, 9:30 am, Front LawnCA – 9/11 Tribute, 9:30 am, Front LawnDB – 9/11 Tribute, 9:15 am, Flagpole

AT – Title I Parent Meeting, 8:30 am, Multipurpose Room

See page 26 for the Directory.

CA – PTA Meeting, 7:30 pm, Cafeteria

ER – Interschool PTA Meeting, 7:00 pm, Conference Room 2

GA – Building Advisory Committee Meeting, 2:30 pm, Library

SM – PTA Meeting/New Parent Reception, 6:15 pm, Cafeteria

SM – Open School Night, Primary grades, 7:00 pm, General meeting, 7:45 pm, Intermediate grades, 8:15 pm Auditorium

CHC – Parents-As-Partners Workshop, “Accessing Home and Community Services”, 9:30 am

CA – 6th Grade Car Wash, 8:00 am, Parking Lot

Constitution Day

Dates may change; Verify details before any event.

CA – Building Advisory Committee Meeting, 3:45 pm, Library

DB – Building Advisory Committee Meeting, 3:30 pm, Principal’s Office

CHC – Parents-As-Partners Workshop “Como ayudar a los hijos en sus logros academicos”, 9:30 am

AT – Back-to-School Dance, 6:00 pm, Gymnasium

10 11 12 13 14 15 16

17 18 19 20 21 22 23

24 25 26 27 28 29 30

CHC – Parents-As-Partners Workshop “Accessing Home and Community Services,” 6:00 pm

SM – Building Advisory Committee Meeting, 3:45 pm, Faculty Room

CHC – Open School Night, Grades 3-6, 6:30 pmCA – Orientation for Parents of New Students, Grades 4-6, 7:15 pmCA – Open School Night, Grades 4-6, 7:30 pmCA – Title I Parent Meeting, 7:30 pm, LibraryDB – Open School Night, Grades K-3, 6:00 pm, General - All Staff, 7:00 pm, Grades 4-6, 7:30 pm, AuditoriumGA – Fall Fundraiser BeginsGA – Title I Parent Meeting, 6:30 pmGA – PTA Meeting, 7:00 pmGA – Open School Night, Grades Pre-K – 3, 7:30 pmGA – Open School Night, Grades 4-6,8:05pmSM – PTA Fall Fundraiser Begins

AT – Title I Parent Meeting, 6:00 pm, Multipurpose RoomAT – PTA Meeting, 6:30 pm, GymnasiumAT – Open School Night, 7:00 pm, GymnasiumCHC – Title I Parent Meeting, 6:00 pm, AuditoriumCHC – Open School Night, Grades Pre-K-2, 6:30 pmCA – Title I Parent Meeting, 1:30 pm, LibraryCA – Orientation for Parents of New Students, Grades Pre-K -3, 7:15 pmCA – Open School Night, Grades Pre-K-3, 7:30 pmGA – Title I Parent Meeting, 8:20 amSEPTA Meeting, 7:30 pm, H. Frank Carey Library

Rosh Hashanah(School Closed)

Board of Education Meeting ER – 8:00 pm

Board of Education Meeting DB – 8:00 pm

OcTOBER2017LOCATIONS: AT – Alden Terrace CHC – Clara H. Carlson CA – Covert Avenue DB – Dutch Broadway ER – Elmont Road GA – Gotham Avenue SM – Stewart Manor PPS – Pupil Personnel Services


Character Education MonthOctober Highlights:• Smile! Photo Days are here.

• Board of Education Meeting, Dutch Broadway, October 3

• Fire Prevention Districtwide, October 10 – 13


Columbus Day

(School Closed)

AT – PARP Pajama Party/Story Telling, 6:00 pm, Gymnasium

CHC – PTA Fall Photo Day, Gymnasium

AT – PTA Fall Photo Day, Gymnasium

CHC – PTA Fall Photo Day, Gymnasium

SM – PTA Fall Photo Day, 9:00 am, Auditorium

SATuRDAy EnRiCHMEnT & WoRlD lAnGuAGE ACADEMy FAll SESSion 1 CHC – 9:30 am – 11:30 am

AT – PARP begins AT – Building Advisory Committee Meeting, 2:45 pm, Multipurpose RoomAT – PTA Meeting, 6:00 pm, LibraryAT – Parents-As-Partners Workshop, “Mindfulness – Promoting Calming Strategies”, 9:30 amCHC – Building Advisory Committee Meeting, 3:45 pm, Principal’s Office

CHC – PTA Meeting, 6:30 pm, Auditorium

CA – Elmont Dads’ Service Club Meeting, 7:00 pm, Library

DB – PTA Fall Photo Day, Grades K-3, Auditorium

CA – Student Council Assembly, 2:00 pm, Auditorium

1 2 3 4 5 6 7

8 9 10 11 12 13 14Districtwide Fire Prevention Week

• Red Ribbon Week, October 23 – 27

• Future Career Parade, Gotham Ave., October 31

• October is School Board Recognition Month – Thank your School Board Members.

Serve as a lifelong advocate for children. Join the PTA! Become involved and support issues that affect the health, safety and education of all children.

SEPTEMBER 2017 S M T W T F S 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30

NOVEMBER 2017 S M T W T F S 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30

CA – PTA Fall Photo Day, GymnasiumGA – Building Advisory Committee Meeting, 2:30 pm, Library

DB – Parents-As-Partners Workshop “Homework Strategies for Parents” 7:00 pm, AuditoriumGA – PTA Fall Photo Day, AuditoriumSM – Prediction Marathon, Grades 4-6, 9:30 am, Dover Pkwy North

CHC – Parents-As-Partners Workshop “What is ABA?”, 9:30 am & 6:00 pmSM – Prediction Marathon, Grades 4-6, (Rain Date), 9:30 am, Dover Pkwy North

DB – PTA Fall Photo Day, Grades 4-6, AuditoriumSM – PTA Fall Book Fair, 9:30 am, LibrarySM – Family Night Book Fair, 7:00 pm, Library

SM – PTA Fall Book Fair 9:30 am, Library


SM – Saturday in the Park, 11:00 am, Dover Pkwy/ Stewart Ave.



SM – Parents-As-Partners Workshop “Behavior Management” 9:30 am

AT – PTA Costume Ball, 6:00 pm, GymnasiumCHC – PTA Costume Ball, 6:30 pm, GymnasiumCA – PTA Halloween Party, Grades Pre-K-3, 6:00 pm Grades 4-6, 7:45 pm GymnasiumDB – PTA Costume Ball, 7:00 pm, Auditorium

SM – Kids Bingo, 3:30 pm, Auditorium


Dates may change; verify details before any event.

GA – Future Career Parade, 1:30 pm

15 16 17 18 19 20 21

22 23 24 25 26 27 28

29 30 31

AT – PARP Ends



Red Ribbon Week – Districtwide

AT – PTA Fall Book Fair, Multipurpose Room

DB – St. Vincent de Paul Canned Food Drive Begins

Board of Education Meeting CA – 8:00 pm

NOvEMBER2017LOCATIONS: AT – Alden Terrace CHC – Clara H. Carlson CA – Covert Avenue DB – Dutch Broadway ER – Elmont Road GA – Gotham Avenue SM – Stewart Manor PPS – Pupil Personnel Services



Parent-Teacher Conferences, EveningAT – Student Council Elections, Grades 4-6, 9:30 am, Auditorium

GA – PTA Fall Book Fair, Auditorium

AT – Building Advisory Committee Meeting, 2:45 pm, Multipurpose Room

AT – PTA Meeting, 6:00 pm, LibraryAT – Parent Literacy Night, 7:00 pm, LibraryCHC – PTA Meeting, 6:30 pm, Auditorium

CHC– Building Advisory Committee Meeting, 3:45 pm, Principal’s OfficeGA – PTA Fall Book Fair, AuditoriumGA – Student Government/Veterans Day Celebration, 9:00 am, Auditorium

SM – Veterans Day Celebration 2:45 pm, Front Lawn

Election Day


(Staff Only) 8:00 am – 3:00 pm

(School Closed)

CHC – Veterans Day Celebration, 1:30 pm, Auditorium

CA – Title I Parent Meeting, 10:00 am, Library

CA – Veterans Day Celebration, 2:15 pm, Auditorium

DB – Veterans Day Celebration/ Jeans for Troops Day, 9:15 am

Veterans Day

(School Closed)

AT – PTA Fall Book Fair, Multipurpose Room

AT – Veterans Day Celebration, 9:00 am, AuditoriumDB – Student Council Elections, Grades 4-6, 9:30 am, Auditorium

SM – Supermarket Fun Night, 6:00 pm, Auditorium


SM – Saturday in the Park, (Rain Date) 11:00 am, Dover Pkwy/Stewart Ave.

1 2 3 4

5 6 7 8 9 10 11

Elmont Honors VeteransNovember Highlights:

• Parent-Teacher Conferences, November 6, Evening and November 22, Half Day PM

• Board of Education Meeting, Covert Ave., November 8

• Veterans Day Celebrations – AT, GA & SM – November 8 CHC, CA & DB – November 9

• Dads’ Service Club Food Drive, Gotham Ave., November 18

“Read together with your child for 20 minutes every day. Your example reinforces the importance of literacy, and reading lets you and your child explore new worlds of fun and adventure together.”

DECEMBER 2017 S M T W T F S 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30

OCTOBER 2017 S M T W T F S 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 24/31

CA – Parents-As-Partners Workshop, “Social Media 101” 7:00 pm, Library


CHC – Parents-As-Partners Workshop, “Supporting Children with Special Needs during the Holidays” 9:30 am & 6:00 pm

SEPTA Meeting, 7:30 pm, H. Frank Carey Library

Parent-Teacher Conferences Half Day for StudentsAT – Day for Someone Special, Grades K & 1, Classrooms

CHC – Title I Parent Meeting, 12:30 pm, Auditorium

DB – Day for Someone Special, Grades K-1

DB – ELA Parent Workshop, 7:00 pm, Auditorium

SM – PTA Fall Photo Make Up Day, 9:30 am, Auditorium

SM – PTA Meeting, 7:00 pm, Library

DB – Native American Games, Grade 5, 9:30 am, Gymnasium


DiSTRiCTWiDE – Elmont Dads’ Service Club, Food Drive, 10:00 am at GA

PAREnTS, EDuCAToRS AnD KiDS (PEAK) – Music Festival, Grade 4, 8:00 am – 2:00 pm, Molloy College

CA – PTA Fall Photo Make Up Day/ 6th Grade Photo Club Day, Gymnasium

CA – Title I Parent Meeting, 7:00 pm, Library


DB – St. Vincent de Paul Canned Food Drive Ends

AT – PTA Fall Photo Make Up Day, Gymnasium Stage

GA – Pre-K Share Day

SM – Pre-K Share Day, 10:45 am & 2:30 pm, Room LL2

Thanksgiving DayHalf Day Dismissal Schedule for November 22:

AT – 10:50 am CHC – 11:30 am CA – 11:40 am DB – 11:10 am GA – 10:50 am SM – 11:40 am



CHC – PTA Fall Photo Make Up Day, Gymnasium


Thanksgiving Recess

(School Closed)


26 27 28 29 30

12 13 14 15 16 17 18

19 20 21 22 23 24 25

DEcEMBER2017LOCATIONS: AT – Alden Terrace CHC – Clara H. Carlson CA – Covert Avenue DB – Dutch Broadway ER – Elmont Road GA – Gotham Avenue SM – Stewart Manor PPS – Pupil Personnel Services




CHC – Long Island Parenting Center Presentation, “A Parent’s Guide to Transitioning from CPSE to CSE” 6:00 pm

DB – PTA Holiday Boutique, Gymnasium

AT – Building Advisory Committee Meeting, 2:45 pm, Multipurpose RoomAT – Title I Parent Meeting/ Parent Fund Allocation, 6:00 pm, LibraryCHC, CA & SM – Sewanhaka Holiday Play, School AuditoriumsCHC – Building Advisory Committee Meeting, 3:45 pm, Principal’s Office

GA – Parents-As-Partners Workshop “FAQs About Parenting Concerns” 9:30 am

DB – PTA Holiday Boutique, Gymnasium

GA– PTA Meeting, 6:45pm, Auditorium

GA–Holiday Concert, 7:15 pm, Auditorium

SM – PTA Holiday Boutique, 9:30 am, Library

GA – Holiday Concert, 9:00 am & 9:45 am, Auditorium

SM – PTA Holiday Boutique, 9:30 am, Library

DiSTRiCTWiDE – Elmont Dads’ Service Club, Nursing Home Visit, 10:00 am at GA

DB – The Giving Tree Kick-off

GA – PTA Fall Photo Make-Up Day, Auditorium

SM – Fall Movie Night, 7:00 pm, Auditorium

1 2

3 4 5 6 7 8 9

Board of Education Meeting Elmont Public Library

7:30 pm

Come enjoy a Holiday Concert at one of our SchoolsDecember Highlights:

• Holiday Fairs and Boutiques

• Board of Education Meeting, Elmont Public Library, December 4

• Dads’ Service Club Nursing Home Visit, December 9

• First Report Posted to Parent Portal, December 15

• Holiday Recess, December 25 – January 1

Praise your children. When your children learn something new or behave well, tell them you’re proud of them.

JANUARY 2018 S M T W T F S 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31

NOVEMBER 2017 S M T W T F S 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30

AT - Holiday Concert, 9:00 am & 7:00 pm, Auditorium

CHC – Holiday Concert, 9:30 am & 7:00 pm, Auditorium


CHC – Parents-As-Partners Workshop “Behavior Management” 9:30 am & 6:00 pm

DB – Holiday Concert Preview, 9:15 am, Auditorium

SM – Sports Night, Grades 1 & 2, 7:00 pm, Auditorium

CA – PTA Holiday Boutique, 11:30 am, Gymnasium

DB – Holiday Concert Preview, 9:15 am, Auditorium

DB – Holiday Concert, 7:00 pm, Auditorium

REPoRT CARDS PoSTED To THE PAREnT PoRTAl All SCHoolS

CA – PTA Holiday Boutique, 9:30 am, Gymnasium



CA – Holiday Concert, 7:00 pm, Auditorium

CHC – PTA Holiday Boutique, Gymnasium

SM – Holiday Concert, 7:00 pm, Auditorium

GA – PTA Holiday Boutique, Auditorium

SM – Holiday Concert, 10:00 am, Auditorium

AT – PTA Holiday Boutique, Multipurpose Room

AT – PTA Holiday Boutique, Multipurpose Room

CHC – PTA Holiday Boutique, Gymnasium

For Emergency School Closing Information, see pages 27 and 28 of the Directory.

Christmas Eve Christmas Day

AT – Breakfast with Santa, 9:30 am, Gymnasium

Hanukkah

Hanukkah

10 11 12 13 14 15 16

17 18 19 20 21 22 23

31 25 26 27 28 29 30

H o l i d a y R e c e s s ( S c h o o l C l o s e d )

24New Year’ Eve

Board of Education Meeting AT – 8:00 pm

January Highlights:• Board of Education Meeting, Alden Terrace, January 3

• Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Celebrations and Holiday

• Geography Bees – CA, January 12, SM, January 18, AT, January 26

• Science Expo, Stewart Manor, January 16

• LEEMUN Ambassador’s Reception, DB, January 25

JaNuaRy2018LOCATIONS: AT – Alden Terrace CHC – Clara H. Carlson CA – Covert Avenue DB – Dutch Broadway ER – Elmont Road GA – Gotham Avenue SM – Stewart Manor PPS – Pupil Personnel Services



GA – PARP Contract Distribution


All County Music Festival Division II, Grade 6, 4:00 pm, Herricks High School

SEPTA Meeting, H. Frank Carey Library, 7:30 pm

CHC – Parents-As-Partners Workshop, “Anxiety and School Phobia” 9:30 am

GA – PARP Contract Collection

All County Music Festival Division II, Grade 6, 4:00 pm, Herricks High School

AT – “One Moment in Time” Assembly, 9:00 am, Auditorium

CA – Geography Bee, 2:00 pm, Gymnasium

DB – Martin Luther King, Jr. Day Assembly, 9:15 am, Auditorium

GA – Martin Luther King, Jr. Day Assembly, 8:50 am & 9:40 am, Auditorium

All County Music Festival Division II, Grade 6, 8:30 am, Herricks High School

Dates may change; verify details before any event.All County Division I Concert, 4:00 pm, CW Post – Tilles Center

New Year’s Day All County Music Festival Division I, Grade 5 4:00 pm, Lawrence Middle School


AT – PTA Meeting, 7:00 pm, Multipurpose Room

CHC – Building Advisory Committee Meeting, 3:45 pm, Principal’s Office


All County Music Festival Division I, Grade 5, 4:00 pm, Lawrence Middle School

SATuRDAy EnRiCHMEnT & WoRlD lAnGuAGE ACADEMy WinTER SESSion 2 CHC – 9:30 am – 11:30 am

All County Music Festival Division I, Grade 5, 8:30 am, Lawrence Middle School

7 8 9 10 11 12 13

1 2 3 4 5 6

Holiday Recess

(School Closed)

“Plan to keep track of your child’s subjects, homework activities and progress throughout the school year. Consider serving on your local PTA or other parent groups

that engage and help support your child’s school.”

DECEMBER 2017 S M T W T F S 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 3024/31

FEBRUARY 2018 S M T W T F S 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28

Dr. Martin Luther King,

Jr. Day(School Closed)

AT – Math Workshop for Parents, 8:30 am, Multipurpose Room

AT – Title I Parent Meeting/ Fund Allocation Follow-Up Meeting, 9:00 am, Multipurpose Room

CHC – Parents-As-Partners Workshop, “Social Stories” 9:30 am & 6:00 pm

SM – Science Expo, 7:00 pm, Auditorium

AT – PTA Brain Show, 8:30 am, Auditorium


All County Division II Concert, C.W. Post – Tilles Center, 11:00 am


DiSTRiCTWiDE LEEMUN Ambassador’s Reception At DB, 7:00 pm, Auditorium

AT – Geography Bee, 9:00 am, Auditorium





14 15 16 17 18 19 20

21 22 23 24 25 26 27

28 29 30 31

DB – Math Parent Workshop, 7:00 pm

DB – PTA Meeting, 7:00 pm, Auditorium

GA – PARP Night, 7:00 pm, Auditorium

SM – Geography Bee, 2:00 pm, Auditorium


Board of Education Meeting CHC – 8:00 pm

FEBRuaRy2018LOCATIONS: AT – Alden Terrace CHC – Clara H. Carlson CA – Covert Avenue DB – Dutch Broadway ER – Elmont Road GA – Gotham Avenue SM – Stewart Manor PPS – Pupil Personnel Services



AT – PTA Meeting, 6:00 pm, LibraryCHC – Building Advisory Committee Meeting, 3:45 pm, Principal’s OfficeCHC – PTA Meeting, 6:30 pm, AuditoriumCA – Parents-As-Partners Workshops, “Promoting Positive Behavior” 9:30 am

SM – Jump Rope for Hearts, Grades 3 & 4, 12:20 pm, Gymnasium

DB – PTA Founders Day, 7:00 pm, Auditorium

AT -– Black History Month Assembly, AuditoriumGA – PTA Valentine Fair, Auditorium



CHC – 6th Grade Cap & Gown Photos, Auditorium


DiSTRiCTWiDE – Elmont Dads’ Service Club, Veterans Hospital Visit, 10:00 am at GA

1 2 3

4 5 6 7 8 9 10

Black History MonthFebruary Highlights:

• School Registration Packets will be made available in all schools as of February 1

• Elmont Dads’ Service Club Veterans Hospital Visit, February 3

• Board of Education Meeting, Clara H. Carlson, February 7

• PTA Founders Day, Dutch Broadway, February 8

• Winter Recess, February 19 – 23

Listen when your children talk. Listening to your children tells them that you think they’re important

and that you’re interested in what they have to say.

JANUARY 2018 S M T W T F S 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31

MARCH 2018 S M T W T F S 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31


CHC – Black History Month Celebration, Classrooms

CHC – Parents-As-Partners Workshop “Community Inclusion” 9:30 am & 6:00 pm



SM – Hoops for Hearts, Grades 5 & 6, 12:55 pm, Auditorium

CHC – Valentine’s Dance, Grades 5 & 6, 6:30 pm, Gymnasium

DB – PTA Founders Day (Snow Date) 7:00 pm, Auditorium

DB – Black History Month Celebrations, All Day, Classrooms


Presidents’ Day

CHC – “Read Across America Week”/PARP Begins



DB – PARP Begins


SM – Mystery Readers Class Visits

SM – Mystery Readers Class VisitsSM – Mystery Readers Class Visits

11 12 13 14 15 16 17

18 19 20 21 22 23 24

25 26 27 28

W i n t e r R e c e s s( S c h o o l C l o s e d )

MaRch2018LOCATIONS: AT – Alden Terrace CHC – Clara H. Carlson CA – Covert Avenue DB – Dutch Broadway ER – Elmont Road GA – Gotham Avenue SM – Stewart Manor PPS – Pupil Personnel Services



CA – PTA Spring Photo Day, GymnasiumDB – Healthy Heart Week, GymnasiumER – Interschool PTA Meeting, 7:00 pm, Conference Room 2ER – Budget Community Input Meeting, 7:00 pm, Conference Room 2

CHC – Kindergarten Registration, 9:30 am – 12:00 pmSEPTA Meeting – 7:30 pm, H. Frank Carey Library


AT – PTA Meeting, 6:00 pm, Library



GA – Cap and Gown Photo Day, Auditorium

SM – Kindergarten Registration, 9:30 am – 12:00 pm

DB – Kindergarten Registration, 9:00 am – 11:30 amGA – PTA Meeting, 7:00 pm, AuditoriumSM – PTA Spring Book Fair, 9:30 am, LibrarySM – Family Night Book Fair, 7:00 pm, AuditoriumSM – Elmont Dads’ Service Club Meeting, 7:00 pm, Faculty Room,

SM – PTA Spring Book Fair, 9:30 am, Library

nySESlAT Academy Grades 3-6 9:00 am – 11:30 am All SchoolsElA and Math Academies Grades 3-6 9:00 am – 11:30 am All Schools

Long Island Strings Festival, 12:00 pm, Uniondale High School

Private/Parochial Transportation Application Due on or before April 3rd.CA – PTA Spring Book Fair/ PARP Begins, GymnasiumCA – Kindergarten Registration, 9:30 am – 12:00 pmDB – PTA Meeting, 7:00 pm, Auditorium

CHC – International Night6:00 pm, Cafeteria & AuditoriumCA – PTA Spring Book FairGymnasiumDB – Dr. Seuss Day, Grades K-2, 9:00 amLong Island Strings Festival4:00 pm, Uniondale High School

Long Island Strings Festival, 8:30 pm, Uniondale High School

1 2 3

4 5 6 7 8 9 10

Board of Education Meeting GA – 8:00 pm

Music in our Schools MonthMarch Highlights:

• Board of Education Meeting, Gotham Ave., March 6

• Pre-K and Kindergarten Registration Begin

• ELA and Math Academies in all schools

• Second Report Card Posted to the Parent Portal, March 23

Control and monitor your child’s use of the Internet by installing Internet filters and parental control software, which gives you the ability to ensure his/her safety on-line.

APRIL 2018 S M T W T F S 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30

FEBRUARY 2018 S M T W T F S 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28

AT – Bully Prevention Week

CA – Family Life Parent Meeting, 6:30 pm, Library


PPS – Kindergarten Only Registration (By Appointment only), 6:00 pm – 8:00 pm

AT – Pre-K and Kindergarten Registration, 8:30 am – 11:00 am

AT – PTA Spring Book Fair, Gymnasium

DB – Spring PTA Book Fair, Gymnasium

GA – Pre-K and Kindergarten Registration, 8:30 am – 11:00 am

AT – Pre-K and Kindergarten Registration, 8:30 am – 11:00 am

AT – PTA Spring Book Fair, Gymnasium

CA – Parents-As-Partners Workshop “Strategies for Children with ADHD” 9:30 am

DB – Spring PTA Book Fair, Gymnasium

SM – Pre-K Registration, 9:30 am – 11:30 am


nySESlAT Academy, Grades K-2 9:00 am – 11:30 am All Schools

ElA and Math Academies, Grades 3-6 9:00 am – 11:30 am All Schools

CA – Pre- K Registration, 9:30 am – 11:30 am

DB – Pre-K Registration, 9:00 am – 11:00 am

DiSTRiCTWiDE – LEEMUN Conference, Grade 4 at DB, 5:30 pm, Auditorium


AT – PTA Spring Photo Day, Gymnasium

NYSSMA Solo/Small Ensemble Festival – 4:00 pm, School TBD

nySESlAT Academy, Grades K-2 9:00 am – 11:30 am, All Schools

ElA and Math Academies, Grades 3-6 9:00 am – 11:30 am All Schools

NYSSMA Jazz Solo/ Mallet Percussion Solo 9:00 am Elmont Memorial High School

Parent-Teacher Conferences Half Day for StudentsAT – Family Life Program, Grades 5, 9:30 am, Grade 6, 10:00 am, Classrooms

SM – “Proud to be Me” Assembly, 9:30 am, Auditorium

CHC – Pre-K Registration, 9:30 am – 11:30 am

Half Day Dismissal Schedule

for March 28: AT – 10:50 am CHC – 11:30 am CA – 11:40 am DB – 11:10 am GA – 10:50 am SM – 11:40 am

AT – Family Life Preview for Parents, 1:00 pm, Computer Lab 6




11 12 13 14 15 16 17

18 19 20 21 22 23 24

25 26 27 28 29 30 31

DB – PARP Ends

CHC – Parents-As-Partners Workshop “Improving ADL Skills” 9:30 am & 6:00 pm

CA – Title I Parent Meeting, 10:00 am & 1:00 pm, Library

ER – Budget Community Input Meeting, 7:00 pm, Conference Room 2


Spring Recess(School Closed)

Passover

aPRil2018LOCATIONS: AT – Alden Terrace CHC – Clara H. Carlson CA – Covert Avenue DB – Dutch Broadway ER – Elmont Road GA – Gotham Avenue SM – Stewart Manor PPS – Pupil Personnel Services



AT – PTA Meeting, 6:00 pm, Library


PPS – Pre-K Only Registration (By Appointment Only) 6:00 pm – 8:00 pm

GA – PTA International Dinner, 6:00 pm, Auditorium

Private/Parochial Transportation Applications Due Today

Easter

1 2 3 4 5 6 7

8 9 10 11 12 13 14Board of Education Meeting

SM – 8:00 pm

Make sure you are registered for next month’s School Budget Vote and Trustee Election

• Register in the main office of any Elmont School during regular school hours.• Registration also takes place at school events and in our Elmont Road district office.• For voting qualifications, see directory on page 30.• School Board Candidate Petition Deadline – see page 30 of the directory

April Highlights:• Pre-K and Kindergarten Registration • Board of Education Meeting, Stewart Manor, April 10• Jazz Master’s Concert, Gotham Ave., April 26

S p r i n g R e c e s s( S c h o o l C l o s e d )

Passover

nySESlAT Assessments (Speaking only)

nyS ElA Assessments, Grades 3 – 6

Board of Education Meeting (BOCES Budget Vote)

ER – 6:30 pm

MARCH 2018 S M T W T F S 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31

School success starts at home. Create a homework center, a specific area in the house where your child can do homework every evening.

Make sure this area is stocked with enough school supplies.

MAY 2018 S M T W T F S 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31


CA – PTA Supermarket Fun Night, 7:30 pm, Gymnasium

DB – PTA Meeting/School Budget Presentation, 7:00 pm, Auditorium

GA– PTA International Dinner, 6:00 pm, Auditorium

PPS – Pre-K Only Registration (By Appointment Only) 6:00 pm – 8:00 pm

SM – PTA Spring Movie Night, 7:00 pm, Auditorium

Math Academy – 9:00 am – 11:30 am, All Schools

DiSTRiCTWiDE – Elmont Dads’ Service Club, Clean Up Day, at Averill Park, 9:00 am





CHC – Parents-As-Partners Workshop“Behavior Management” 9:30 am & 6:00 pm

DiSTRiCTWiDE – Jazz Master’s Concert at GA, 7:00 pm, AuditoriumSM – Special Person’s Day, Grades K-3, 9:30 am, Auditorium

DB – Math Match, Grade 3, 9:30 am, AuditoriumNYSSMA Guitar Festival, 4:00 pm, Wantagh High School

NYSSMA Guitar Festival – 9:00 am, Wantagh High School


15 16 17 18 19 20 21

22 23 24 25 26 27 28

29 30




Board of Education Meeting CHC – 8:00 pm

May2018

LOCATIONS: AT – Alden Terrace CHC – Clara H. Carlson CA – Covert Avenue DB – Dutch Broadway ER – Elmont Road GA – Gotham Avenue SM – Stewart Manor PPS – Pupil Personnel Services



AT – Autism Awareness Week

CHC – Interschool PTA Meeting, “Meet the Candidates” 7:00 pm, Auditorium


AT – Mother’s Day Plant Sale, Multipurpose Room

DB – Mother’s Day Plant Sale, Gymnasium

AT – Staff Recognition Day, Gymnasium

CA – PTA Meeting – Budget Presentation, 7:00 pm, Library

ER – Evening Voter Registration, 4:00 pm – 9:00 pm, Conference Room 2

SM – Performing Arts Show, 10:00 am & 7:00 pm, Auditorium

AT – Mother’s Day Plant Sale, Multipurpose RoomDB – Mother’s Day Plant Sale, GymnasiumPPS – Pre-K and Kindergarten Registration, (By appointment only), 6:00 pm – 8:00 pm

CA – Mother’s Day Plant Sale, GymnasiumDB – Kindergarten Culture Day, 1:00 pmGA – Mother’s Day Plant Sale, AuditoriumSM – Mother’s Day Plant Sale, 9:30 am, Auditorium

AT – PTA Meeting, 6:00 pm, LibraryCHC – Building Advisory Committee Meeting, 3:45 pm, Principal’s Office

CHC – PTA Meeting, 6:30 pm, AuditoriumPPS – Pre-K and Kindergarten Registration, (By Appointment only) 6:00 pm – 8:00 pm

MAy 15 SCHOOL ACTIVITIES DB – Honors Assembly, Grades 3 & 4,

7:00 pm, Auditorium

GA – Excellence at Gotham Day


GA – Honor Assemblies, By Grade, Auditorium

GA – Spring Concert, 9:00 am, 9:45 am & 7:00pm, Auditorium

SM – K-3 Art Display, 4:00 pm, Auditorium

SM – Spring Concert, 10:00 am & 7:00 pm, Auditorium


AT – Special School Wide Presentations, Grades Pre-K – 6, Classrooms

AT – Health & Wellness Fair, 6:00 pm, Gymnasium

CHC – Awards Assembly, 6:30 pm, Auditorium

CHC – Spring Concert, 9:30 am, Auditorium

CA – Spring Concert, 6:30 pm, Auditorium

DB – Dance Festivals & Honor Assemblies, Kindergarten, 9:15 am Grade 1, 10:30 am Grade 2, 11:15 am Gymnasium

DB – Honors Assembly, Grades 5 & 6, 1:30 pm, Auditorium

1 2 3 4 5

6 7 8 9 10 11 12nySESlAT Assessments (listening, Reading, Writing)

GA – PTA Meeting/Budget Presentation, 7:00 pm, Auditorium

– PTA Meeting/Budget Presentation, 7:00 pm, Library

School Budget Vote and Trustee Election – May 15Visit our website, www.elmontschools.org, for up-to-date informationOpen Voter Registration: May 8 at Elmont Road, 4:00 – 9:00 pmAbsentee Ballot Applications – see page 30 of the directoryPolls are open from 6:00 am to 9:00 pm in all schools

May Highlights:• Board of Education Meeting, Clara H. Carlson, May 1• Special events in all our schools• LEEMUN Conference, Elmont Public Library, May 31

nyS Math Assessments, Grades 3 – 6



APRIL 2018 S M T W T F S 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30

Visit us on the Web at www.elmontschools.orgVote on your school budget. Look for a postcard in the mail for voting information.

JUNE 2018 S M T W T F S 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30

AT – Spring Concert, 9:00 am & 7:00 pm, Auditorium

CHC – Spring Concert, 9:30 am & 7:00 pm, AuditoriumDB – PTA Staff Recognition WeekNYSSMA/Joseph Sugar Piano Festival, 4:00 pm, C.W. Post – Fine Arts Center

CHC – Parents-As-Partners Workshop “Summer Resources” 9:30 am & 6:00 pm

BUDGET VOTEPollS oPEn: 6:00 am – 9:00 pm

(see above for May 15 school activities)

SM – Staff Recognition Day, 11:00 am, Auditorium

Mother’s Day

AT – Memorial Day Observance, 9:00 am

CA – Building Advisory, Committee Meeting, 3:45 pm, Library

CHC – Kindergarten Orientation, 9:30 am, AuditoriumDiSTRiCTWiDE – LEEMUN Dress Rehearsal, 3:15 pm – 5:15 pm, Elmont Public LibrarySM – Memorial Day Celebration, 2:45 pm, Front Lawn


Memorial Day(School Closed)

Memorial Day Observance(School Closed)

DB – Spring Concert Preview, 9:15 am, Auditorium

GA – PTA Spring Book Fair, Auditorium

SM – Kindergarten Orientation, 10:00 am, Auditorium

DiSTRiCTWiDE – LEEMUN Dress Rehearsal, 3:15 pm – 5:15 pm, Elmont Public Library

CHC – College and Career Week

GA – PTA Spring Book Fair, Auditorium

SM – PTA & Installation Meeting, 7:00 pm, Library

AT – Beginner’s Concert, 9:00 am, AuditoriumDB – Spring Concert, 9:15 am, AuditoriumDB – Spring Concert, 7:00 pm, AuditoriumDiSTRiCTWiDE – LEEMUN Conference, 6:30 pm – 8:30 pm, Elmont Public Library

13 14 15 16 17 18 19

20 21 22 23 24 25 26

27 28 29 30 31

Board of Education Meeting Certification of Budget Vote

ER – 9:00 pm

CA – Kindergarten Orientation, 9:45 am, Library

CA – Memorial Day Assembly, 2:15 pm, Auditorium

nyS Science Performance Assessment, Grade 4

AT – Kindergarten Orientation, 8:30 am, Multipurpose Room

CA – Staff Recognition Day, Gymnasium

GA – Staff Recognition Day, Auditorium

nySESlAT Assessments (listening, Reading, Writing)


2018LOCATIONS: AT – Alden Terrace CHC – Clara H. Carlson CA – Covert Avenue DB – Dutch Broadway ER – Elmont Road GA – Gotham Avenue SM – Stewart Manor PPS – Pupil Personnel Services


Celebrate Flag Day June 14

JuNE

nyS Science Written Assessment

Grade 4

Flag Etiquette:• Salute the flag with your right hand

over your heart.• When flown at half-staff, hoist the

flag to the peak and then lower to half-staff position.

• Illuminate the flag when flown at night.• When displayed on a staff in a public

auditorium, the flag should be placed at the speaker’s right as he/she faces the audience.

June Highlights:• Board of Education Meeting, Dutch Broadway, June 5 • Graduations•Flag Day Celebrations • Final Report Cards posted to the Parent Portal, June 26


CHC – Beginner’s Concert, 9:30 am, Auditorium

CA – Beginner’s Concert, 10:00 am, Auditorium

DB – Pre-K graduation, 9:30 am, Auditorium

GA – Field Day

SEPTA Meeting Awards, 7:30 pm, H. Frank Carey Library

AT – PTA Meeting, 6:00 pm, LibraryCHC – Building Advisory Committee Meeting, 3:45 pm, Principal’s OfficeCHC – Beginner’s Concert, Grade 4, 1:00 pm & 6:00 pm, AuditoriumCA – Field Day, Grades 1-3, 9:30 amSM – Field Day, Grades 1-3, 9:30 amSM – Picnic, Grades 1-3, Afternoon

CHC – Staff Recognition Day, Gymnasium

CA – Field Day, Grades 4-6, 9:30 am

GA – Kindergarten Field Day

GA – Pre-K Graduation/ Kindergarten Orientation, 9:00 am, Auditorium

SM – Pre-K Graduation, 10:00 am & 2:00 pm, Auditorium

AT – Field Day, Grades K-3, 8:30 am Grades 4-6, 10:00 am

DB – University Day

SM – Talent Show, Grades 4-6, 7:00 pm, Auditorium

1 2

3 4 5 6 7 8 9

Board of Education Meeting DB – 7:30 pm

AT – Pre-K Graduation, 9:00 am, Auditorium

CA – Pre-K Graduation, 10:30 am, Auditorium

DB – Kindergarten Orientation, 9:00 am, Auditorium

GA – Late Spring Morning of Music, 9:00 am & 9:45 am, Auditorium

SM – Field Day, Grades 4-6, 9:30 am

SM – Picnic, Grades 4-6, Afternoon

Show your love. Every day, tell your children: “I love you. You’re special to me.” Give lots of hugs and kisses.

JULY 2018 S M T W T F S 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31

MAY 2018 S M T W T F S 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31

CHC – Interschool PTA Meeting/Installation Ceremony, 7:00 pm, Auditorium

CA – Awards Assembly, Grade 6, 1:30 pm, Auditorium


CA – Flag Day Celebration, 9:30 am, Flagpole

CA – Field Day, Grades 1-3 (Rain Date), 9:30 am

SM – Awards Assembly, Grades 4-6 10:00 am, Auditorium

CA – Field Day, Grades 4-6 (Rain Date), 9:30 am

DB – PTA Meeting/Installation of New Officers, 7:00 pm, Auditorium

SM – Flag Day Celebration, 9:30 am, Front Lawn

AT – Kindergarten Graduation, 9:00 am, Auditorium

GA – Moving Up Ceremony, Grade 6, Elmont Public Library, 9:00 am

SM – Kindergarten Graduation, 10:00 am

AT – Awards Assemblies, Grades K-2, 8:30 am, Grades 3-5, 9:00 am, Grade 6, 10:00 am

SM – Kindergarten Picnic, 2:00 pm, Primary Playground

GA – Kindergarten Assembly, 9:00 am, Auditorium

SM – Kindergarten Picnic (Rain Date) 2:00 pm, Primary Playground

AT – Moving Up Ceremony, Grade 6, 9:30 am, Elmont Public Library

SM – Moving Up Ceremony, Grade 6, 1:00 pm, Elmont Public Library

CA – Moving Up Ceremony, Grade 6, 9:30 am, Elmont Public Library

SM – Moving Up School Assembly, Grade 6, 10:00 am, Auditorium

Father’s Day

CHC – Moving Up Ceremony, Grade 6, 3:30 pm, Auditorium

DB – Moving Up Ceremony, Grade 6, 9:30 am, Auditorium

Half Day for Students

lAST DAy oF SCHool


Half Day for Students

10 11 12 13 14 15 16

17 18 19 20 21 22 23

24 25 26 27 28 29 30

Half Day Dismissal Schedule for June 25 and 26: AT – 10:50 am CHC – 11:30 am CA – 11:40 am DB – 11:10 am GA – 10:50 am SM – 11:40 am

Board of Education Reorganization Meeting

ER – 8:00 pm

Happy 242nd Birthday America!July Highlights:

• Board of Education Reorganization Meeting, July 2

• AT – Extended School Year Program, July 2 – August 10

• DB – Academic Summer School, July 2 – July 26

• CHC – Summer Enrichment Program, July 9 – July 26

July2018LOCATIONS: AT – Alden Terrace CHC – Clara H. Carlson CA – Covert Avenue DB – Dutch Broadway ER – Elmont Road GA – Gotham Avenue SM – Stewart Manor PPS – Pupil Personnel Services


CHC – Summer Enrichment Program Begins, 8:45 am – 1:15 pm

CA – Elmont Dads’ Service Club, Annual Car Wash, 9:30 am

AT – Extended School Year Program Begins, 9:00 am – 2:30 pm

DB – Academic Summer School Begins, 8:15 am – 12:45 pm

Independence Day

1 2 3 4 5 6 7

8 9 10 11 12 13 14

Visit us on the web at www.elmontschools.orgHappy 242nd Birthday America!

JUNE 2018 S M T W T F S 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30

AUGUST 2018 S M T W T F S 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31

CHC – Summer Enrichment Program Ends, 8:45 am – 1:15 pm

DB – Academic Summer School Ends, 8:15 am – 12:45 pm

15 16 17 18 19 20 21

22 23 24 25 26 27 28

29 30 31

auguST2018LOCATIONS: AT – Alden Terrace CHC – Clara H. Carlson CA – Covert Avenue DB – Dutch Broadway ER – Elmont Road GA – Gotham Avenue SM – Stewart Manor PPS – Pupil Personnel Services

Get set for the new school year – make it great!

•Board of Education Meeting, Elmont Road, August 7•Extended School Year ends August 10•New Teacher Orientation, Elmont Road – August 21 & 22


AT – Extended School Year Program Ends, 9:00 am – 2:30 pm

1 2 3 4

5 6 7 8 9 10 11

Board of Education Meeting ER – 8:00 pm

“Getting your child to bed on time is essential for a healthy and productive school year. Help your child get used to the back-to-school routine and start the transition now to

earlier wake up times and bedtimes.”

SEPTEMBER 2018 S M T W T F S 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 2923/30

JULY 2018 S M T W T F S 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31

ER – New Teacher Orientation, 8:00 am – 3:00 pm, Conference Room 2

ER – New Teacher Orientation, 8:00 am – 3:00 pm, Conference Room 2

AT – Principal’s “Meet and Greet” & New Student Orientation, 10:00 am, Library

DB – New Student Orientation, 10:00 am, Cafeteria

12 13 14 15 16 17 18

19 20 21 22 23 24 25

26 27 28 29 30 31

DiSTRicT aDMiNiSTRaTiON

al harper Superintendent of Schools

Kenneth Rosner Director of curriculum and instruction

Stephanie Muller Director of Pupil Personnel Services

David Polizzi Director of Facilities

Thomas galante Business consultant

aDMiNiSTRaTivE aSSiSTaNTS

Brian Phillips Finance and Treasurer

Fernando DeBartolo general Support and Technology

PRiNciPalS

Shawnée Warfield Alden Terrace 285-8310

Stacia Walfall Clara H. Carlson 326-5570

Mary Natoli Covert Avenue 326-5560

Amy Buchanan Dutch Broadway 326-5550

Marshall Zucker Gotham Avenue 326-5540

Hope Kranidis Stewart Manor 326-5530

EaRly chilDhOOD EDucaTiON

Helisse Palmore Pupil Personnel Offices 326-5580

cENTRal REgiSTRaR

Sharon Woitko Pupil Personnel Offices 326-5580

DiSTRicT clERK

Diana Delahanty Elmont Road 326-5500

DiSTRicT ORgaNiZaTiON PRESiDENTShope Kranidis administrators associationDeborah Buchanan Teachers associationLisa Welsh-Gairey Nurses Associationaletra Babb/Joanne leidner Teacher aide associationJudy van haaren clerical associationandrew West custodial associationSusan Edwards Food handlers associationMark Ballard Transportation association

aDMiNiSTRaTivE OFFicESElmont Road 326-5500 Superintendent of Schools 326-5500 Business 326-5500 Facilities 326-5500 Curriculum 326-5500 Personnel – Certified 326-5500 Personnel – Classified 326-5500 Personnel – Health Insurance 326-5500 Payroll 326-5500 Accounts Payable 326-5500 Purchasing 326-5500 Transportation 326-5500 Duplicating and Mail Department 326-5500 School Meals 326-5500 Pupil Personnel Offices 326-5580Director – Pupil Personnel 326-5580 Asst. Director – Pupil Personnel 326-5580 Committee on Special Education 326-5580 Committee on Pre-School Education 326-5580 Central Registration 326-5580

iN aN EMERgENcyin the annual Questionnaire, parents are asked to name some-one located in Elmont, or nearby, who can be contacted in case of an emergency when parents cannot be reached. it is most important that this information is always kept up to date at your child’s school.

ElMONT iNTERSchOOl cOuNcil OF PTAs 2017–2018President Denise hynes1st Vice President Rachelle Lewis2nd Vice President Lora PitkinTreasurer Jennifer MarshRecording Secretary cherry Redhead

SchOOl PTa REPRESENTaTivESalden Terrace lynette Battle Co-Presidents Andrea Sarjoo

clara carlson astride chery President

covert avenue President laura Becker

Dutch Broadway President Zeola hall

gotham avenue President Karlene holmes

Stewart Manor President Jennifer Kightlinger

ElMONT DaDS’ SERvicE cluBPresident Michael a. Jaime

GENERAL INFORMATION 326-5500

SCHOOL CLOSINGS

326-5500 or your local school


Please note the following telephone numbers:Sewanhaka Central High School District – 488-9800Elmont Memorial High School – 488-9200Sewanhaka High School – 488-9600

Elmont Directory

KiNDERgaRTEN REgiSTRaTiONTo enter kindergarten, a child must be five years old on or before December 1 of the year in which registration is planned. For the school year 2017–2018, students born on or before December 1, 2012 may enter kindergarten in September 2017. To register, you will need: proof of residency, a copy of the child’s birth certificate showing the official seal and medical records, including required immunizations and a history of major ailments.Parents can request a referral and evaluation of their child if they suspect that their child has a need for special education services or programs. a Parent’s guide to Special Education by the NYS Education Department, may be a helpful resource:http://www.p12.nysed.gov/specialed/publications/policy/parentguide.htmhttp://www.p12.nysed.gov/specialed/publications/policy/spanishparentguide.htmif you would like more information about the special education process, contact the Director of Special Education, Stephanie Muller, at 516-326-5580 ext. 42239 (children in Kindergarten– 6th grade) or the Assistant Director of Special Education, Helisse Palmore, at 516-326-5580 ext. 42243 (children ages 3-5)

KiNDERgaRTEN ScREENiNgThe Kindergarten screening program is conducted to assist in planning instruction for students and to comply with New york State Entrant Regulations. all Kindergarten students will be screened in the Fall when they enter Kindergarten.

REgiSTRaTiON DaTES aND TiMES Pre-Kindergarten and Kindergarten new student registration dates scheduled for March 2018 are listed on this calendar. Please check for your school’s date and time.

PROOF OF RESiDENcy aND cuSTODyannual proof of residency and legal custody will be required for all children not residing with natural parents (i.e., Court Orders, Department of Social Service Placements, Adoption Agency Placements). For children entering school, proof of residency must be substantiated. The district reserves the right to verify and dismiss any student who does not reside within the boundaries of the school district. Parents or guardians are responsible for tuition reimbursement.

STuDENT aTTENDaNcEParents are requested to call their school to report student absences as early as possible. The nurse’s office will verify student attendance and confirm that the child will not be in school. To report absences, call the appropriate school nurse’s office listed below:

AT Mrs. Lisa Welsh-Gairey 285-8207 DB Mrs. Elizabeth Creaven & Mrs. Janet Fallon 326-5553CHC Mrs. Deborah Gallagher 326-5573 GA Mrs. Jean Madonia 326-5543CA Mrs. Colleen Foley 326-5563 SM Mrs. Virginia Linn 326-5533

The nurse will call home when a student is absent and no reason is known. a student absence must be followed by a written excuse note from the parent. A home visit will occur if a child is out five consecutive days and no medical evidence has been presented.

RElEaSE OF chilDREN FROM SchOOla child may not be taken from school, even by a parent or guardian, until the person doing so goes to the office and presents valid identification. If a child is to be picked up by someone other than the parent or guardian, prior authorization must be received from the parent or guardian.

TRaNSPORTaTiON/BuS PaSSESChildren in kindergarten to grade 3 will be given bus riding privileges if they live more than one-half (1/2) mile from school. Children in grades 4 to 6 will be given bus riding privileges if they live more than one (1) mile from school. Bus riders must use assigned buses and bus stops. Bus passes are mailed every year at the end of august. children are required to carry their passes at all times. lost passes must be reported to the school principal immediately.

RElEaSE OF chilDREN aT BuS STOPSChildren in kindergarten and first grade must have a parent or legal guardian receive them at the bus stop. Any other person receiving the child must be 18 years of age or older and registered with the Transportation Office. A picture ID will also be required. No child will be released under any other circumstances.

EMERgENcy SchOOl clOSiNg When schools are closed, bus transportation within and out of district is cancelled. This includes transportation for private, parochial, BOcES and other schools outside the area.

PRivaTE OR PaROchial SchOOl TRaNSPORTaTiONRequests for transportation for K – 6 children in private or parochial schools must be submitted on or by April 3, 2018. Requests received after April 3 may be declined. Late requests will be reviewed during the last weeks of August. Parents or guardians who filed late requests will be notified if their children will receive transportation.New residents must apply within 30 days after establishing residency. Private or parochial school children still receive transportation to school when the Elmont UFSD is officially closed due to a recess or holiday. When the district is closed due to an emergency or severe weather condition, all transportation is cancelled. Disruptive behavior affecting the safety of drivers and children may result in the loss of future riding privileges. For additional information and clarification, please call 326-5500.

PaRENT PORTal accESSAs of the 2014-2015 school year, The Elmont Union Free School District launched our Parent Portal at https://parentportal.nasboces.org. This is a web-based program that will allow you to access information about your child’s academic progress. This program will allow you to obtain access to your child’s report cards, as well as State and local assessment results. you will be able to access the Parent Portal by visiting the Elmont School District Website at www.elmontschools.org. Please click on the link on the homepage labeled “Parent Portal Registration.”For information on how to attain your parent portal username and password, please contact the main office of your child’s school. Your child’s report card will be electronically posted and accessible on the parent portal at the end of each marking period as indicated in the calendar.

Registration – Attendance – Transportation

aDMiNiSTERiNg MEDicaTiON TO STuDENTSMedication may be given to students by the school nurse, provided a written request from a parent or guardian, signed by a physician, has been received. Forms for this purpose may be obtained in the school nurse’s office or on our website. The student’s physician must provide written orders detailing diagnosis, dosage of medicine, and any further instructions. Parents, or a designated adult must bring the medication to the school nurse’s office in a container appropriately labeled by the pharmacy or physician.

aNNual PhySical EXaMiNaTiONMedical examinations by your family physician are encouraged for each child attending school, and forms for this purpose are sent home with all students in June. Children in grades 2 and 4 who have not returned the completed form by October 1 will be examined by school physicians. School children, by law, must be immunized. Tuberculosis testing may be required by the school nurse/physician. No child may be admitted without immunizations unless he or she is exempt for medical or religious reasons.As part of a required school health examination, a student is weighed and his/her height is measured. These numbers are used to figure out the student’s body mass index or ‘BMI.’ The BMI helps the doctor or nurse know if the student’s weight is in a healthy range or is too high or too low. Recent changes to the New york State Education law require that BMi and weight status group be included as part of the student’s school health examination. A sample of school districts will be selected to take part in a survey by the New york State Department of health. if our school is selected to be part of the survey, we will be reporting to New york State Department of health information about our students’ weight status groups. Only summary information is sent. No names and no information about individual students are sent. However, you may choose to have your child’s information excluded from this survey report. The request to be excluded from the survey report is available on our website.The information sent to the New York State Department of Health will help health officials develop programs that encourage children to lead a healthier lifestyle.if you do not wish to have your child’s weight status group information included as part of the health Department’s survey this year, please contact the school nurse.

claSS liSTS class lists, including students’ names, addresses and telephone numbers, will be made available to designated representatives of the local PTa for educational purposes. any parent desiring the omission or deletion of a child’s name for reasons of confidentiality should notify the Office of the Superintendent by the first day of school or at the time of registration.

EMERgENcy SchOOl clOSiNg When schools are closed, announcements will be made on the following radio stations: (AM) WCBS 880, and WHLI 1100; (FM) WMTC 94.3, WALK 97.5, KJOY 98.3, WRCN 103.9, WBLI 106.1 and WBAB 102.3. Announcements will also be made on the following television station: News 12 long island. additional emergency information can be found on our website at www.elmontschoois.org. We will also send a call through “Connect-Ed”, our automated telephone communication system. (For bus transportation schedules during emergency closings, see Transportation on Page 27).

SchOOl viSiTORS visitors are welcome in our schools. in the interest of the safety of your children, please call the school and make an appointment when you plan to visit. upon your arrival, you will be required to sign in and then directed to the main office. Unauthorized visitors will not be allowed in the building.

OFFicial STuDENT FilES Parents of children under 18 years of age have a right to inspect and review official files and data directly related to their children. Such records include identifying data, academic work, levels of achievement including grades and test scores, attendance records, scores on standardized tests, interest inventory results, health data and teacher or counselor ratings and evaluations. Request for inspection of such records must be made to the building principal during regular school hours. These records are confidential and may not be made available to other persons without written parental consent.

PaRENTS RighT TO KNOW In accordance with the federal No Child Left Behind Act of 2001, parents and guardians of students attending a Title I school have the right to request specific information about the professional qualifications (e.g., certification) of their children’s classroom teachers. Requests for information about the qualifications of teachers must be directed to the Personnel Office. All requests will be honored in a timely manner.

PaRENTal iNvOlvEMENTIn accordance with the No Child Left Behind Act of 2001, the Board of Education recognizes the parental involvement goals of Title i, and has developed a plan to encourage the active participation of parents/caregivers in all aspects of their children’s education. The Elmont uFSD has designed programs, activities and procedures for implementing effective parent involvement to improve student achievement and school performance (NCLBSI 1 18). A complete copy of the Parental Involvement Policy is available by contacting the District clerk.

hOMElESS STuDENTSThe Board of Education recognizes its responsibilities to identify homeless students, facilitate their enrollment in school, and eliminate existing barriers to their education (McKinney-Vento Act). The Superintendent of Schools has developed the procedures necessary to expedite the homeless child’s access to a designated school, as well as appropriate programs and services, including transportation and healthcare referrals.

SchOOl MEalSThe Elmont School District participates in the National School lunch and Breakfast programs. Nutritious meals meeting dietary guidelines set by the u.S. Department of agriculture are served daily. Free and reduced meals are available for families meeting income guidelines established by the uSDa. applications for these meals are mailed at the beginning of august to every registered family. They will also be distributed during the first week of school and remain available throughout the school year in each building. Breakfast is served approximately one-half (1/2) hour before school begins. The cost of breakfast is $1.25 and lunch is $2.65. With our new online payment system, “My School Bucks,” parents have the ability to set up their accounts for their child’s meals. This system will allow the parent to pay for their child’s lunch balance, view their purchase transaction history and track what they’ve been purchasing from the school cafeteria. Please visit our district website on how to sign up and register for your account.

General Student Information

OuTDOOR REcREaTiON POlicyAt lunchtime, when the temperature is above 20 degrees, and there is no precipitation, students will be taken outside. Principals use a Wind chill chart to help guide them in deciding whether students will stay indoors or go out on the playground. Note: Children will not go outdoors when the wind chill factor makes the temperature feel like 20 degrees or lower.

hOMEWORK POlicy The fundamental objective of homework is to support classroom learning. homework is directly related to classroom instruction and reinforces the skills and concepts taught during the school day. homework assignments teach students responsibility and the importance of taking ownership for their learning.

How Parents Can Help Their Children Succeed:• Show an interest, but encourage independence.• agree on a regular time and place to do homework.• check that assignments have been completed.• if you question the quantity or content of assignments, speak with the teacher.

gENERal hOMEWORK guiDEliNES Primary Grades (K – 3) – Assignments are designed to facilitate the development of readingskills and mathematical concepts.Grade 4 – About 2 hours per week in 30 minute assignmentsGrade 5 – About 3 hours per week in 45 minute assignmentsGrade 6 – About 4 hours per week in 60 minute assignments

ENRichMENT PROgRaMall students are afforded enrichment opportunities in their regular classroom and through a wide array of programs and activities. The District designed a unique Enrichment Program, which recognizes multiple intelligences as well as the talents and interests of students. This program is offered to all students in grades three through six during the school year. During the summer, students who have demonstrated interest, achievement and commitment are invited to explore enrichment areas more deeply. For more details about the Enrichment Program, please contact the Pupil Personnel Services Office at 326-5580.

PROMOTiON/RETENTiONThe Elmont Board of Education recognizes that students of the same age differ in cognitive abilities and developmental levels. The administration and teaching staff design curricula and programs which meet the individual and unique needs of all students. Placement, promotion and retention decisions are made in the best interest of the student after a careful evaluation of the advantages and disadvantages.

REPORTiNg TO PaRENTSa report of each child’s progress is made periodically. Reports cards will be reports cards will be posted to the parent portal. Parent-Teacher conference dates are also listed on the calendar.

SERvicES FOR ENgliSh laNguagE lEaRNERSupon entry into the Elmont uFSD, students are screened to determine their eligibility for the English as a Second Language (ESL) program. The program is designed to provide appropriate instruction to ensure that lEP/Ell students acquire academic vocabulary and skills necessary to succeed in college and careers.

SHARED DECISION-MAKING Shared Decision-Making Committees are operational in each school and offer a variety of ways in which citizens, parents, teachers, administrators and the Board of Education can work together for the betterment of our schools. if you have an interest in working with the team in your school, contact the building principal.

SOcial WORK SERvicESThe Elmont uFSD employs social workers who provide support to students and their families on a daily basis. home visitations and individual counseling are also provided.

SPEcial EDucaTiON PROgRaMOur District provides appropriate publicly supported education programs for all students with disabilities. The identification, evaluation and placement of students follows a well-defined sequence that begins with the referral of a student thought to have special education needs. it is a continuous process, reviewed on an annual basis, which ends when the student no longer requires special education services.

SuMMER SchOOl The District provides a summer academic program and a special education extended school year program for selected students. Recommendations are based on test scores, as well as teacher and principal referrals. additionally, summer enrichment programs will vary from year to year depending on the needs and interests of the children and community.

TEchNOlOgy EDucaTiON PROgRaMThe District affords students hands-on experiences with computers beginning in kindergarten and continuing through sixth grade. A state-of-the-art computer lab has been set up in each school, and new hardware and software are added periodically to enhance instruction. additionally, networked computers with internet access and interactive SMaRTboards are available in each classroom to encourage the integration of technology into the curriculum. During the 2017-2018 school year, the District will begin the first phase of our Smart Bond Initiative by providing every 3rd grade student and staff member with an iPad. Every 3rd grade classroom will be outfitted with an interactive Flat Panel Smart Board that will easily synch and integrate with the iPads in the classroom. This technology initiative will further the District’s goals to develop our students to integrate and be productive and safe citizens in an increasingly digital world. These additional labs will facilitate the District’s network environment to meet the high demands of CBT (computer-based testing), as well as foster a technology environment conducive to the web-based curriculum.

WlND chillFacTOR chaRT

WlND Thermometer Reading SPEED 50F 40F 30F 20F iN MPh Equivalent Temperature Calm 50 40 30 20 5 48 37 27 16 10 40 28 16 4 15 34 22 8 -5 20 32 18 4 -10 25 30 16 0 -16

Policies – Services – Programs

FREEDOM OF iNFORMaTiONyou may make a request for district records, memoranda, documents or other written information required by law to be made available to you by contacting the Office of the District Clerk at 434-2002, any work day between 9:00 am and 4:00 pm. The District imposes a fee of 25 cents per page.

MEDicaiD cOMPliaNcETo report suspected fraud, waste, and/or abuse of the Medicaid Program, contact Medicaid Compliance Officer, Helisse Palmore, via email: [email protected] or Address: Pupil Personnel Building, 1735 Hempstead Turnpike, Elmont, NY 11003, Phone: 516-326-5580. all complaints should be in writing. The Medicaid compliance form may be found on the district website at www.elmontschools.org.

REgiSTRaTiON aND SchOOl DiSTRicT vOTiNg iNFORMaTiONTo participate in the May 15, 2018 Annual Budget Vote and Election of Board of Education Trustees and library Trustees, you must be registered to vote.

Registration requires that you must be:• a united States citizen,• 18 years of age or older, and• a District resident for at least 30 days prior to the vote

If you moved from another address, you must re-register. You need not register if you did not move since you last voted or since you last registered to vote, and if during the last four years, you either:• voted in the general election in Nassau county• voted in an Elmont School District election• Registered with the Nassau county Board of Elections• Registered with the Elmont School District

aBSENTEE BallOTSApplications for absentee ballots are available in the District Clerk’s Office at the Elmont Road administration Building. you may either call or come in to pick up an application if you will be out of town or unable to vote in person on May 15, 2018. Completed applications must be returned at least seven (7) days before the election if the ballot is to be mailed, or one (1) day before the election if the ballot is to be picked up. applications will be issued for the following reasons: business, studies, vacation, illness or disability. If you have any questions, please call the District Clerk at 434-2002.Absentee ballots must be returned to the District Clerk by 5:00 pm on the day of the vote: May 15, 2018.

FOR SENiOR ciTiZENSThe District encourages senior citizens to be our guests at school holiday concerts, plays and performances. These events are free of charge and your attendance is welcomed. Please contact one of the community senior citizen clubs or the PPS Offices at 326-5580, for further information.

SENiOR ciTiZEN TaX EXEMPTiONSThe Board of Education understands the difficulty that tax levy increases can place on our senior citizens, and has, in the past, regularly approved Senior Citizen Tax Exemptions. These exemptions can reduce property taxes for senior citizens by up to 50% based on a senior citizen’s annual income. That means that a senior citizen with low income would pay only half the amount of the school tax, which he or she would otherwise pay. Senior citizens can apply for this exemption by contacting the Nassau County Department of Assessment at 571-1500.

OPEN vOTER REgiSTRaTiONQualified residents may register at any school or administrative office during school hours until May 8, 2018. A special evening registration will be held May 8, 2018 at Elmont Road School from 4:00 pm to 9:00 pm.

EvENiNg vOTER REgiSTRaTiONEvening registration on Tuesday, May 8, 2018 from 4:00 pm to 9:00 pm will be held at the Elmont Road School ONLY! It is the last day to register for the May 15, 2018 vote.

PROPOSED BuDgETcopies of the proposed budget will be available in all schools in early May.

VOTING ON MAY 15Polls are open from 6:00 am to 9:00 pm. Residents will be voting on all budgets (Elementary, Central High School and Public Library) and for School Board Trustees and Library Trustees. Watch for a postcard in the mail that will indicate budget details.

QualiFicaTiONS FOR SchOOl BOaRD caNDiDaTESTo qualify as a candidate for the School Board or for the library Board, a person must be able to read and write, be a one-year resident of the school district and a qualified voter. A potential candidate must file a petition with a specified number of signatures from registered district residents. THE LAST DAY TO FILE THE PETITION IS APRIL 16, 2018. Petition forms may be obtained from the District clerk, c/o the Superintendent of Schools, Elmont Road School, Elmont, NY 11003.Completed petitions must be submitted to the District Clerk no later than 5:00 pm on Monday April 16, 2018.

Community Information

Our BuildingsaSBESTOS iNFORMaTiON Parents, teachers, employee organizations and community groups who use the school facilities are hereby notified of the existence of information concerning asbestos inspections. Management plans for each school are available in the Office of the Director of Facilities.

cOMMuNiTy uSE OF SchOOl FaciliTiES Requests for use of school facilities should be made to the Director of Facilities. Permits will be issued to community groups that satisfy District Policy as it relates to the use of facilities. For further information concerning available space and district insurance requirements contact the Facilities Dept. at 326-5500, or view online at www.elmontschools.org.

“SchOOl WaTch” PROgRaM Vandalism of school property can be a costly expense. You can assist the District by calling the Police Department at 911 if you see acts of vandalism being committed. Help us to spend money on children, not repairing damage from vandalism.

Initial Pesticide Notification to Persons in Parental Relation and Staff Pursuant to Sec. 409-h of the State Education law

New York State Education and Law Section 409-h, effective July 1, 2001, requires that all public and non-public elementary and secondary schools provide written notification to all persons in parental relation, faculty and staff regarding the potential use of pesticides periodically throughout the school year.

The Elmont union Free School District is required to maintain a list of persons in a parental relation, faculty and staff who wish to receive 48 hour prior written notification of certain pesticide applications. The following pesticide applications are not subject to prior notification requirements:

• a school remains unoccupied for a continuous 72 hours following an application

• anti-microbial products

• non-volatile rodenticide in tamper resistant bait stations in areas inaccessible to children

• boric acid and disodium octaborate tecrahydrate

• the application of EPa designated biopesticides

• the application of EPA designated exempt materials under 40CFR152.25

• the use of aerosol products with a directed spray in containers of 18 fluid ounces or less when used to protect individuals from an imminent threat from stinging and biting insects, including venomous spiders, bees, wasps and hornets.

in the event of an emergency application necessary to protect against an imminent threat to human health, a good faith effort will be made to supply written notification to those on the 48 hour prior notification list.

If you would like to receive 48 hour prior notification of pesticide applications that are scheduled to occur in your school, please submit a letter indicating: the name of your school, your name, your address, your daytime telephone number, your fax number and your e-mail address.

Your letter should be sent to:Director of Facilities, Elmont uFSD135 Elmont Road, Elmont, New York 11003

For further information, the Elmont uFSD pesticide representative isDavid Polizzi, 326-5500

Non-Profit O

rg.u

.S. POSTa

gE

PA

IDFlu

ShiN

g, N

yPER

MIT

NO

. 1365

Elmont Schools

Alden Terrace1835 Central Avenue, Valley Stream, NY I1580285-8310Mrs. Shawnée Warfield, PrincipalSchool hours: 8:05 am – 2:25 pm

Clara H. Carlson235 Belmont Boulevard, Elmont, NY I1003326-5570Mrs. Stacia Walfall, PrincipalSchool hours: 8:55 am – 3:15 pm

Covert Avenue144 Covert Avenue, Elmont, NY I1003326-5560Mrs. Mary Natoli, PrincipalSchool hours: 9:10 am – 3:30 pm

Dutch Broadway1880 Dutch Broadway, Elmont, NY 11003326-5550Ms. amy Buchanan, PrincipalSchool hours: 8:35 am – 2:55 pm

Gotham Avenue181 Gotham Avenue, Elmont, NY 11003326-5540Mr. Marshall Zucker, PrincipalSchool hours: 8:05 am – 2:25 pm

Stewart Manor38 Stewart Avenue, Stewart Manor, NY I1530326-5530Mrs. hope Kranidis, PrincipalSchool hours: 9:10 am – 3:30 pm

Board of EducationMichael a. Jaime, President

Tameka Battle-Burkett, Vice PresidentMichael cantara

Kevin DenehyPatrick Emeagwalianthony S. MaffeaKaren Taylor-Bass

Superintendent of Schoolsal harper

colum P. Nugent, AttorneyDiana Delahanty, District Clerk

District Offices135 Elmont Road

Elmont, New York I1003-1609326-5500

1735 Hempstead Tpke.Elmont, New York 11003-1609

326-5580

Elmont Union Free School District


Board of Education Meetings 2017–2018

September 12 8:00 pm Elmont RoadOctober 3 8:00 pm Dutch BroadwayNovember 8 8:00 pm Covert AvenueDecember 4 7:30 pm Elmont Public LibraryJanuary 3 8:00 pm Alden TerraceFebruary 7 8:00 pm Clara H. CarlsonMarch 6 8:00 pm Gotham AvenueApril 10 8:00 pm Stewart ManorMay 1 8:00 pm Clara H. CarlsonMay 15 9:00 pm Elmont RoadJune 5 7:30 pm Dutch BroadwayJuly 2 8:00 pm Elmont RoadAugust 7 8:00 pm Elmont Road

Elmont Union Free School District€¦ · Welcome Back! Schools Open. Drive Carefully! September...

Documents

Transcript of Elmont Union Free School District€¦ · Welcome Back! Schools Open. Drive Carefully! September...