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Vol. 2017-2018 No. 1 September 2017
Jaguar Jottings
Your Johnsburg Central School Newsletter
Superintendent’s
Corner
Welcome back! The 2017-2018 school year
is about to start. Are you ready?
If you are a student, do you know what you
can do to have a strong academic and
enjoyable school year? To help you be the
best you can be, try some of these ideas for
success.
Rest: Start the school year off strong by
getting enough sleep each night. Be well
rested and have a good attitude. Walk
through the doors on day one ready for
business. Forget habits that did not work
last year and work on a new plan for
studying and homework.
Homework: Speaking of homework, do it!
Every night. If you were given summer
work, make sure you have it completed and
ready to hand in on the first day. Nothing
will have you feeling more overwhelmed
then starting the school year already behind.
Once the year is in full swing, keep your
grades up by allowing time each night for
homework as well as social interaction.
Communication: Talk to your
teachers/guidance counselors when you are
having difficulties. We do not expect you to
understand everything you are taught. Not
knowing how to do something does not
mean you are unable to learn it. Not asking
for help may lead to more confusion; so
when in doubt, seek your teacher out!
Teachers love to answer questions, which is
one of the reasons they chose their
profession. Asking questions and seeking
out extra help shows them you are paying
attention and their subject is important to
you.
Study: Sometimes you have to do more than
just homework. Studying can turn a 70%
into an 80 or 90%. Remember, you are
creating your future college transcript or job
resume.
Attend School: This may sound simple, but
each year I see a number of students miss
school on a regular basis. I also see a direct
correlation between attendance and grades.
Being Active: This is the fun part. Play a
sport, or two. Join the music program or a
club. Go out for the variety show with your
friends this year. Research has shown when
a student is involved in extracurricular
activities they see their grades go up.
Joining a club or sport also helps with time
management.
Now what can parents do to make their
child(ren) have a successful school year?
Stay involved! It doesn’t matter if your
student is in Pre-K or a senior: stay
knowledgeable about how your child is
doing. Sign up for parent portal and log in
every once in a while. When they do well,
let them know how proud you are of them.
If they are struggling, then jump in and help
them figure out a solution. You may think
your child is old enough to do this on their
own, but at times they need your help and
support. Encourage them to follow the
suggestions listed above and enjoy this time
with them.
Student or parent, each school year is a new
beginning. Follow these simple ideas and
2017-2018 will be your best year yet!
Principal’s Message
Welcome back to school! I’d like to thank
the JCS students, staff, parents, and
community members for helping to make
my first year as principal such a success. I’m
very excited to begin year number two. The
custodial and office staff have been hard at
work this summer getting the building,
fields, and grounds ready for the 2017-2018
school year. I look forward to another
successful year! Go Jags!!
Welcome to our School! There are a few new faces at JCS this year.
Welcome; Frank Morehouse-Grounds
Keeper/Bus driver, Heather Olesheski–First
Grade, Ronda Morris-Teaching Assistant
and Kathy McGowin-Wednesday Nurse.
K-3 Reading Theme for 2017-2018 The reading theme is “Sail Into Reading.”
K-3 students will once again be challenged
to read 6000 books by the end of the school
year. Good Luck!
“Raise the Roof” I am sorry to say that we were unable to
obtain NYS Education Department approval
in time to build our outdoor classroom
(pavilion) for the summer of 2017. The
“Raise the Roof” campaign will continue
throughout the 2017-2018 school year. JCS
school spirit items will be sold during home
games/events and the “Buy A Brick”
program will continue in order to raise more
funds for the pavilion. Thank you to those
who have already purchased bricks. Your
brick will be safely stored until the summer
of 2018 when the pavilion will be built. JCS
senior, Michael Wilson, has completed his
Eagle Scout project. Michael built tables and
a teacher station to be placed in the outdoor
classroom.
JCS Book Exchange Students, staff, parents, and visitors may
visit the Book Exchange area outside the
principal’s office. Gently used books for all
ages will be available. Choose a book to
take home, or drop off a book that needs a
new home.
Jiggy Paw Award Jiggy Jaguar is our school mascot. Students
who are “caught doing something good” by
a JCS staff member may receive a “Jiggy
Paw Award.” Students who receive a “Jiggy
Paw Award” should bring it to Mrs.
Flanagan in the principal’s office to be
recognized for their accomplishment. I hope
to have frequent visitors to the office who
have been “caught being good!”
South End Afternoon Pickup
Parents who are picking up students at the south end
(upper parking lot) should either wait in their vehicle or
just outside the south end doors for their child(ren) to
arrive. Students in grade K-6 will be escorted to the
south end by a teacher/teaching assistant starting at 2:30.
Students in grades 7 -12 may dismiss from the south end
after the 2:36 bell. There are classes taking place in
the south end of the building through 10th period. It
is very important that the south end of the building
remain quiet through the 2:36 bell.
Chromebook Permission Slips
Students in grades 7 – 12 need to sign and return
Chromebook Permission slips on the first day of school.
These slips will be sent home with student’s
class schedules.
Johnsburg Jaguar Pride!
This policy is now in effect.
If you have any questions call
Mr.Markwica at 251-2921 x 9.
7th grader, Milan Brouthers, and
graduate, Sunnie Lee Tucker, painted
this jaguar mural at the south end of
the building during the spring of
2017.
NO ANIMALS
ALLOWED ON
SCHOOL
PROPERTY
End of 2016-2017 School Year
News: Congratulations to all the students in grades K-3.
They met their goal of 6,000 books and read
6,610 books during the 2016-2017 school year!
Great job!! We are proud of you!
VIPs:
PreK-6 Student of the Month – June
(Listed Alphabetically)
Alyssa Church (absent from picture)
Autumn Baker Ava Pesquera
Ayden Tuma Charity Lupo
Chet Perryman Clay Morin
Colin Morris Gabriel Pesquera
Hayden Baker Hunter Monroe
Jeremiah Freebern Joshua Briggs
Joy Forshay Liam Turnbull
Mia Pace Regan Morris
Sadie Porter Savannah Caza
Sawyer Thul Serenity Wood
Specials: Art – Memphis Facey
Computer – Benjamin Garvin
Library – Haley Mosher
Music – Logan Townsend
Physical Education – Nicholas Sauer-Jones &
Alissa Bennett
4th Quarter Attendance Honor Roll/*Perfect
Attendance
Pre-K: Ms. Eichler & Mrs. Glode
*Hayley Fink, * Olivia Owens
Kindergarten: Mrs. Brower – Eli Harvey, Tailyn Millington,
Evelynn Noel
Mrs. Knickerbocker – Jameson May
Grade 1: Mrs. Bedard – Sydney Facey, Cole Millington,
Avery Morse, Gabriella Ofori, Sullivan Richards
Mrs. Webb – Norah Caselli, Venessa Donohue,
Ryan Fink, Sofia Hodgson, Ryder Olesheski,
Gabe Pesquera, Timothy Riley
Grade 2: Mrs. McKenna –*Quinn Selleck, Colin Morris,
Connor Sharp, Luke Volcheck,
Mrs. Mosher – Liam McKinney, Reagan Morris
Grade 3: Mrs. Turcotte - Jeremiah Freebern, Jordan
Fusco, Haley Mosher, Rowan Olesheski,
*Hannah Sharp, Lexi Sharp, Amari Trent, Lucia
Williams, Mason Wing
Mrs. Watson – Jenna Babushkin, Chase Denno,
Walter Hodgson, Hawk Millington, Alene
Tabano
MEET THE NEWEST
MEMBERS OF JCS!
Welcome back Frank. Mr. Frank Morehouse
Jr. attended Johnsburg Central School from
kindergarten to third grade before moving and
graduating from North Warren Central School.
He now lives in Minerva with his wife Jessica
and their four children who are also new to
JCS this year. Cameron is in 7th grade, Keith
in 6th, Launa is in 2nd grade and Charlotte is
starting 1st. Frank enjoys the outdoors; hiking,
fishing and hunting keep him busy on his days
off from grounds keeper/bus driver at JCS.
I have had many different duties
since I walked through the doors of
JCS in 2001. Teaching Assistant,
High School Librarian Assistant
and coach are just a few. I now am
adding two more titles: Secretary
to the Superintendent and District
Clerk to my resume. I am really
excited to begin my new career
path and look forward to all the
adventures that come my way. For
those of you who do not know me,
I am the mother of two adult
daughters, Ayla, a Geologist in
Charlotte, NC. and Shea, a recent
college graduate working on
returning to school for her
Veterinarian Degree. I live in
Glens Falls with my rescued dogs
and cat. I love to travel, spend
time with my family, read mystery
novels and volunteer at rescue
centers. I am very excited to be on
the ground floor this year.
For me, JCS has always been home. After
graduating from Johnsburg in 2002, I
attended St. Lawrence University where I
majored in history and minored in education.
After finishing college, my husband Peter
and I decided to settle in our hometown and
raise our family. Our son Rowan is in 4th
grade this year, our son Ryder is in 2nd grade
and our twins, Rhys and Hollis celebrated
their first birthday in June. When I am not
working, I enjoy reading, traveling with my
family and kayaking. In my 10+ years in
education, I have taught everything from
preschool to secondary social studies. I
recently went back to school and finished the
requirements needed to earn an additional
certification in elementary education. After
many years of teaching subjects in many
different schools, I am so excited to be back
home and working in the school that I love!
*Heather is teaching 1st grade in room
204
Hello! My name is Ronda Morris and I'm so
excited to join the dedicated JCS staff this year as a
teaching assistant. I have a Master's degree from
Capella University in school counseling and I have
worked in other districts in a variety of settings. I
live in Wevertown with my husband, Joe and our
three children Gage, Reagan, and Finnegan who
are all students here. We love the outdoors and
living in the Adirondacks gives us a great
opportunity to be outside! We enjoy camping,
running, skiing/boarding, hiking, and
snowshoeing! I'm very involved within the
community as well. I lead my daughter's Girl Scout
troop, teach religious education, as well as co-
direct the Dollars for Scholars.
*Ronda is a Teaching Assistant working with
many age groups.
Hello, my name is Kathleen (Kathy)
McGowin. I have been a resident of
Johnsburg since 1979. I currently reside
with my husband Jim, and our black lab,
Hendrix. I recently retired from Warren
County Health Services after 18+ years of
employment as a Home Health Nurse.
I have had the pleasure of substituting at
JCS several times in the 2016-2017 school
year and I am looking forward to working
every Wednesday as the School Nurse for the
2017-2018 school year.
My name is Deidre Convery-Bernard and
I am so excited to be moving to North
Creek with my husband, Brian and our
cat, Winston. I am even more excited
that I will be working at Johnsburg
Central School starting in September!! I
have lived in Poughkeepsie, New York
my whole life and have worked as a
Speech Pathologist for the last 21 years
with the Arlington Central School
District. My husband and I spend most
of our time camping, kayaking,
swimming and snowmobiling in the
beautiful Adirondack Park. I will be so
happy to call North Creek my home and I
am looking forward to meeting the
students, families, staff and teachers at
Johnsburg in the fall!
Let the 2017-2018
School Year Begin!
K-3 Monthly Character Words
September – Friendship
October – Responsibility
November – Helpfulness
December – Sharing/Caring
January – Effort
February – Honesty
March – Respect
April – Sportsmanship
May - Citizenship
K-3 Reading Theme for 2017-2018
The K-3 reading theme for
this school year is “Sail Into
Reading!” K-3 students will
be challenged this year to
read 6,000 books throughout
the year! WOW – that is a
big challenge, but we all
know they can do it! Grab a
book and “Sail Into Reading.”
Request from the School Nurse
Parents of students in grades Pre-K – 2: Please
keep an additional set of clothes in your child’s
backpack for emergencies. Undergarments,
socks, pants and a shirt will take up very little
room and will avoid us having to call you to
bring in clothing from home. “Just in case
clothing” is important to your child’s emotional
and physical health.
Open House 2017-2018
Open House –
September 27, 2017.
PreK-6 Grade: 6:00-7:30PM
7-12 Grade: 6:30-8:00PM
PTSA Picture Day
September 14, 2017
PTSA Fall Book Fair
September 18-22, 2017
PTSA Book Fair/Ice Cream Social
September 20, 2017 @ 6-8PM
Pre K and Kindergarten Colors The Pre-K and Kindergarten children will be
celebrating colors throughout the year. Many of
the children already know their colors. Each
week we will do activities revolving around one
particular color. The Wednesdays listed below
will be “special color days” when we will dress
in that color. Members of our staff usually
participate in the “special color day” and all
parents are also invited to participate by wearing
the “color of the week” if they come to school.
September 20 Radiant Red Day
October 4 Bold Black Day
October 25 Outrageous Orange Day
November 15 Basic Brown Day
November 29 Glittery Gold Day
December 20 Wintery White Day
January 10 Beautiful Blue Day
January 24 Shiny Silver Day
February14 Pretty Pink Day
March 7 Pleasant Purple Day
March 28 Radiant Rainbow Day
April 11 Glorious Gray Day
April 25 Great Green Day
May 16 Pattern Day
Nurse’s Notes for Back to
School Success!
Physical Examinations for Sports
Participation: Sports Physicals are
required for any student wishing to
compete on an interscholastic team.
Physicals to be considered valid
must be within one year from date on
the first day of practice for student
athletes to participate.
Physical Examinations are required
by the state for students entering
grades: Pre K, Kindergarten, Second,
Fourth, Seventh and Tenth. Copies
of physicals need to be on file in the
nurses office
Immunizations for students
entering: 12th Grade – Second
Meningitis shot, 7th Grade - First
Meningitis shot, 6th Grade - Tdap.
Please check with your child’s
pediatrician to see if your child is up
to date.
Peanut Allergies: We have students
in our school who have peanut
allergies which can become a life
threatening event for some
individuals. If your child has special
food needs due to allergies, please
send in an updated note from your
physician, so that their school meals
can be prepared accordingly.
Medication: New York State
Department of Education has
established protocols for the
administration of medicine during
the school hours. If your child will
require medication in school, please
contact the health office for the
required forms. This included over
the counter medications as well as
prescription medication.
*PLEASE NOTE*
Please notify the health office of
any major illnesses, injuries,
and/or immunizations which your
child may incur, so that the child’s
health record is kept updated. If
illness or injury is such that it
restricts their gym participation, a
note from the physician is
required. If you have any
questions, please call Carol
Fosdick in the health office at
251-2921 ext. 5.
Johnsburg Central
School Dignity for All
Students
The Johnsburg Central School
Community expects all students to…
1. Contribute to maintaining an
environment where everyone
feels safe and can learn
2. Be kind and respectful to
people who work in the school
as well as to each other
3. Accept/respect differences
among/within the school
community
4. Come to school every day,
on time and ready to learn
5. Treat others how they want
to be treated
6. Follow the directions given
by those within the school
community in a respectful
manner
7. Be responsible for what they
say and do
8. Be good role models while at
school and/or when taking part
in/attending school events
9. Get help in solving problems
before they become a discipline
problem
10. Tell an adult within the school
community any issue regarding
safety
If you or someone you know is
being bullied or harassed, please
say something!
Dignity for All Students Act
Bullying, harassment and discrimination
in NYS public schools A guide for parents
In July 2010, the Dignity for All Students
Act – or DASA – was established to promote
a safe and supportive learning environment
in all public schools, free from harassment
and discrimination from other students and
adults.
DASA establishes a number of standards for
schools, when it comes to instruction,
certain district policies and procedures and
identifying and reporting incidents of
bullying, harassment and discrimination in
school.
"No student shall be subjected to harassment
or bullying by employees or students on
school property or at a school function; nor
shall any student be subjected to
discrimination based on a person’s actual or
perceived race, color, weight, national
origin, ethnic group, religion, religious
practice, disability, sexual orientation,
gender, or sex." (State Education Laws of
2010, Effective: July 1, 2012)
How do I know if my child is being
bullied?
What is harassment? Harassment is the
creation of a hostile environment that
unreasonably and substantially interferes
with a student’s educational performance,
opportunities or benefits, or mental,
emotional or physical well-being.
What is bullying? Bullying includes such
actions as making threats, spreading rumors,
attacking someone physically or verbally
and excluding someone from a group on
purpose. Bullying is an unwanted,
aggressive intentional form of harassment
that involves a real or perceived power
imbalance. The behavior is repeated, or has
the potential to be repeated, over time.
What is cyberbullying? Cyberbullying is
bullying that takes place using electronic
technology. Examples of cyberbullying
include hostile or threatening text messages,
e-mails, posts on social networking sites and
inappropriate pictures, videos, websites or
fake profiles.
What is discrimination? Discrimination,
as defined by the New York State Education
Department (NYSED), is the “denial of
equal treatment, admission and/or access to
programs, facilities and services based on
the person’s actual or perceived race, color,
weight, national origin, ethnic group,
religion, religious practice, disability, sexual
orientation, gender (including gender
identity), or sex.”
Examples of bullying include, but are not
limited to:
Verbal: Name-calling, teasing, sexual
comments, taunting and threatening to cause
harm.
Social: Spreading rumors about someone,
excluding others on purpose, telling other
children not to be friends with someone and
embarrassing someone in public.
Physical: Hitting, punching, shoving,
kicking, pinching, spitting, tripping,
pushing, taking or breaking someone’s
property and making mean or rude hand
gestures. (Source: U.S. Department of
Education)
Signs that a child is being bullied:
Be aware that not all children
who are bullied exhibit warning
signs. Signs of bullying include:
Unexplainable injuries;
Lost or destroyed clothing,
books, electronics or jewelry;
Frequent headaches or
stomachaches, feeling sick or faking
illness to avoid school or social
situations;
Changes in eating habits, like
suddenly skipping meals or binge
eating (kids may come home from
school hungry because they did not
eat lunch);
Difficulty sleeping or frequent
nightmares;
Avoidance of such areas as the
playground, cafeteria or restrooms;
Declining grades, loss of interest
in schoolwork or not wanting to go
to school;
Sudden loss of friends or
avoidance of social situations;
Loss of interest in activities
formerly enjoyed;
Feelings of helplessness or
decreased self-esteem; and/or
Self-destructive behaviors, such
as running away from home, self-
harm or talking about suicide.
Signs that a child is bullying others:
Children may be bullying others if they:
Get into physical or verbal
fights;
Have friends who bully others;
Are increasingly aggressive;
Have no regard for other
people’s feelings;
Disrespect authority and/or
rules;
Disrespect the opposite gender
and people of different races,
ethnicities or religions;
Get sent to the principal’s office
or to detention frequently;
Have unexplained extra money
or new belongings;
Blame others for their
problems;
Lie to get out of trouble;
Deliberately hurt pets or
animals;
Use anger to get what they
want;
Refuse to accept responsibility
for their actions; and/or
Are competitive and worry
about their reputation or popularity.
REMEMBER: Bullying almost always
requires adult intervention.
Roles kids play in a bullying situation
Kids who bully: These children engage in
bullying behavior toward their peers. There
are many factors that may contribute to this
behavior. Often, these youth require support
to change their behavior and address any
other challenges that may be influencing
them. Don’t hesitate to speak to a counselor
at your child’s school and ask for help.
Kids who are bullied: Some factors put
children at greater risk of being bullied,. If
you are worried that your child is being
bullied seek help from school administration
or counselors right away.
Bystanders – even kids who are not
bullies and who are not bullied are
impacted by bullying behavior. They
witness it happening and they may either
encourage it, avoid it or try to discourage
it. These children may need support and
help to deal with the bullying they
observe; your school counselor can help!
Most kids play more than one role in
bullying over time.
It is important to note the multiple roles kids
play, because those who are both bullied and
bully others may be at more risk for negative
outcomes, such as depression or suicidal
tendencies. It also highlights the need to
engage all kids in prevention efforts, not just
those who are known to be directly
involved.
How do I talk to my child about bullying?
Talk to your child about what
bullying is and make sure he or she
understands that it is unacceptable
behavior. It is never too early to
bring it up; for younger children talk
about being mean rather than using
the term bullying.
Keep the lines of communication
open with your child – know your
child’s friends, ask about the school
day, listen to any questions or
concerns that arise.
Tell your child to talk to you or a
trusted adult at school if he or she is
ever bullied – or ever witness an
incident of bullying. Tell your child
it’s okay to stand up to a bully by
saying “STOP” or by simply walking
away.
Model how to treat others with
respect and understanding
Encourage a child to be involved
in activities he/she enjoys. This will
make him/her more confident and
boost self-esteem.
What do I do if I think my child is being
bullied?
• Get as much information as you can
from your child – What happened? When?
How many times did it happen? Who else
was there? How did your child respond?
How does your child feel about what
happened? Is your child worried it will
happen again?
• Listen. Don’t blame.
• Try to identify if it was, in fact,
bullying. Don’t call it bullying until you’ve
gathered all of the facts.
• If you believe your child is being
bullied, contact your child’s teacher or
school principal. These individuals are
trained in the DASA requirements and can
help you and your child.
• DASA requires every school in New
York State to have a dignity act coordinator.
This is someone who is trained to handle
incidents of bullying and harassment in
schools and is another important contact for
parents. Contact information for this person
can be found on your school district’s
website or by calling your child’s school.
What do I do if I think my child is a
bully?
• Talk to your child about the specific
behavior and why it is wrong. Does your
child understand that the behavior is
unacceptable?
• Calmly tell your child that bullying
will not be tolerated.
• Ask your child WHY he or she
bullied. Try to understand the reasons and
offer solutions.
• Use consequences to teach – not
humiliate.
• Call your child’s teacher, principal,
social worker, guidance counselor to talk
about what happened and strategies for
moving forward.
• Continue to talk to your child about
positive behavior and how his or her
behavior impacts others.
For more information about DASA in
your school, contact your school’s Dignity
Act Coordinator.
Johnsburg Central School - Heather
Flanagan, Building Principal (518)251-2921
Copyright 2014. Capital Region BOCES
School Communications Portfolio
School Safety
NYS requires us to have 8 fire drills and 4
lockdown drills throughout the school year.
Procedures for these drills will be reviewed
prior to any drills taking place.
Fire drills will begin during the second week
of school. The first lockdown will take place
in October.
Parent/Student/Visitor Safety Reminders: Students should not be in the
building prior to 7:30am.
Students being dropped off prior to
8:00 am should be dropped at the
south door (upper parking lot).
Students being dropped off after 8:00
am must come in the front entrance,
be buzzed in, and then sign in at the
principal’s office. The first bell will
ring at 7:53 am. Chromebook pick-
up period for grades 7-12 will be
from 7:53-7:57 am. If a student
arrives after 7:57am, they must wait
until after first period to pick-up their
Chromebook. Classes begin at 8:00
am.
Students of all ages are expected to
walk to their classrooms
independently. Hall monitors are
located throughout the building for
those who need assistance.
Students/parents arriving during the
school day must enter through the
front entrance and be buzzed in.
Students must sign in at the
principal’s office. Parents/visitors
must sign in at the main office and
pick-up a visitor’s pass.
Parents/visitors should not go
directly to a child’s classroom.
Teachers must be made aware ahead
of time and be expecting a
parent/visitor.
Students being picked up during the
school day will be signed out from
the principal’s office. If a student is
leaving due to illness or injury, they
will leave from the nurse’s office.
Students being picked up at 2:30 will report
to the south door and be dismissed by a
teaching assistant. Parents should wait
outside the south door area. There are
classes taking place in the south end of the
building through 10th period. It is very
important that the south end of the building
remain quiet through the 2:36 bell.
If it becomes necessary to make a
change in your child’s schedule,
please notify the principal’s office
PRIOR to 12:45. No changes will
be accepted after 12:45, unless it is
an emergency situation. You must
send a note or call prior to 12:45!
Students who stay for After School
Program, practices, rehearsals, or
other authorized after school
activities should sign up for the 4:45
late bus by 12:45 at the principal’s
office.
Bus changes from last school year do
not carry over to this school year.
You must contact the principal’s
office in writing or by phone to
notify us of your plans for your
child(ren).
FYI….
Military Opt-Out Policy:
Parents have the right to utilize the opt-out
policy which can be found in the Student
Handbook. This policy means no student
information will be given to U.S. Military
Recruiters, however, without a signed request by
a parent we are mandated by N.Y. State to
provide student information to military services.
Please refer to the Student Handbook release
form.
Staff Qualifications:
As a school receiving Title I funds, we are
required to notify parents of your right to request
and receive information regarding the
professional qualifications of your child’s
classroom teachers and teaching assistants.
District-wide Safety Plan 2017-2018:
The Johnsburg Central School District has
developed a District-wide Safety Plan in
accordance with the New York State Safe
Schools Against Violence in Education Law
(Project SAVE) of 2000. The regulation
requires that each public school district have a
district-wide safety plan and that it is reviewed,
updated and submitted to the New York State
Education Department prior to July 1 annually.
For more information concerning the district-
wide safety plan please Michael Markwica at
251-2921 ext. 9.
Availability of the District Asbestos
Management Plan 2017-2018:
The Johnsburg Central School District has
submitted information regarding asbestos
containing building materials in the central
school district to the New York State Education
Department, in compliance with the
Department’s notification procedures. This
information is documented in the school
district's Asbestos Management Plan, which is in
accordance with the United States
Environmental Protection Agency (EPA)
Asbestos Hazard Emergency Response Act
(AHERA) of 1987 (40 CFR Part 763). This
memorandum is intended to fulfill annual
notification requirements.
In compliance with the AHERA Regulation, the
school district conducted its 2016 Asbestos
Triennial Re-inspection on June 17, 2016.
Documentation related to the re-inspection is
available in the Asbestos Management Plan.
The District continues to perform the required
six month surveillance inspections as prescribed
by AHERA.
The Asbestos Management Plan for Johnsburg
Central School is available to the public for
review Monday-Friday 7:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.
For more information, contact Michael Ordway,
LEA Asbestos Designee at 251-2921 ext. 8.
Initial Pesticide Neighbor Notification
2017-2018:
The use of pesticide products may be applied
periodically throughout the school year at the
Johnsburg Central School District. Under the
Pesticide Neighbor Notification Law, Section
409-h of the Education Law, the District is
required to maintain a list of parents/guardians,
and school staff who wish to receive 48 hour
advanced written notice of an actual pesticide
application in the facilities or on school grounds.
You may register for 48-hour notification by
contacting Cindy Homer at 251-2921 ext. 9. To
obtain additional information contact Michael
Ordway, Head Custodian at
251-2921 ext. 8.
Johnsburg Central School Notification of Rights
under FERPA for Elementary and Secondary Schools
The Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA) affords parents and students over 18 years of
age (“eligible students”) certain rights with respect to the students’ education records. These rights are:
1. The right to inspect and review the student’s education records within 45 days of the day the School
receives a request for access. (Parents or eligible students should submit to the school principal a
written request that identifies the record(s) they wish to inspect. The School official will make
arrangements for access and notify the parent or eligible student of the time and place where the
records may be inspected.)
2. The right to request the amendment of the student’s education records that the parent or eligible
student believes are inaccurate, misleading, or otherwise in violation of the student’s privacy rights
under FERPA. (Parents or eligible students who wish to ask the school to amend a record should
write the school principal, clearly identify the part of the record they want changed, and specify why
it should be changed. If the school decides not to amend the record as requested by the parent or
eligible student, the school will notify the parent or eligible student of the decision and advise them of
their right to a hearing regarding the request for amendment. Additional information regarding the
hearing procedures will be provided to the parent or eligible student when notified of the right to a
hearing.)
3. The right to consent to disclosures of personally identifiable information contained in the student’s
education records, except to the extent that FERPA authorizes disclosure without consent. One
exception, which permits disclosure without consent, is disclosure to school officials with legitimate
educational interests. A school official is a person employed by the school as an administrator,
supervisor, instructor, or support staff member (including health or medical staff and law enforcement
unit personnel); a person serving on the School Board; a person or company with whom the school
has contracted as its agent to provide a service instead of using its own employees or officials (such
as an attorney, auditor, medical consultant, or therapist); or a parent or student serving on an official
committee, such as a disciplinary or grievance committee, or assisting another school official in
performing his or her tasks. A school official has a legitimate educational interest if the official needs
to review an education record in order to fulfill his or her professional responsibility. Upon request,
the school discloses education records without consent to officials of another school district in which
a student seeks or intends to enroll. FERPA requires a school district to make a reasonable attempt to
notify the parent or student of the records request unless it states in its annual notification that it
intends to forward records on request.
4. The right to file a complaint with the US Department of Education concerning alleged failures by the
Johnsburg Central School District to comply with the requirements of FERPA. The name and
address of the Office that administers FERPA are:
Family Policy Compliance Office
US Dept. of Education
400 Maryland Ave., SW
Washington, DC 20202-5920
Programs and Projects Funded by Title I
Programs and Projects Funded by Title I
Parental Involvement
The Board of Education recognizes the rights of parent/guardians to be fully informed of all information
relevant to their children who participate in programs and projects funded by Title I. The District shall
ensure parental involvement in these programs and projects by:
a. Providing such support for parental involvement activities as required by law;
b. Convening an annual meeting which all parents/guardians of participating children shall be invited;
c. Providing parents/guardians with reports on their children’s progress;
d. Providing opportunities for regular meetings of parents/guardians.
Title I, Part A Written Complaint and Appeal Procedure
Who may submit a complaint?
Any public or nonpublic school parent or teacher, other interested person, or agency may file a complaint.
What must a complaint contain?
All complaints must be written; signed by the person or agency representative filing the complaint;
specify the requirement of law or regulation being violated and the related issue, problem, and/or the
concern; contain information/evidence supporting the complaint; and state the nature of the corrective
action desired.
What must an appeal from a LEA’s response contain?
An appeal must contain a copy of the original complaint and a copy of the LEA’s response to the original
complaint or a statement that the LEA failed to respond in 30 business days.
Where should a complaint/appeal to the LEA be sent?
Complaints/appeals regarding the LEA’s administration and implementation of its ESEA Title I Grant or
Academic Intervention Services for students identified under Commissioner’s Regulations Part 100
should be sent first to the School Superintendent of the LEA against whom the complaint is made. The
LEA has a 30 business day period in which to resolve a complaint.
Title I complaints should be first sent to the Superintendent of the LEA. If the local LEA fails to resolve
the complaint within 30 business days, or fails to resolve the issue to the satisfaction of the complainant,
the complaint should be sent to the Title I School and Community Services Office, Room 365 EBA, New
York State Education Department, 89 Washington Avenue, Albany, NY 12234; or United States Dept. of
Education, Compensatory Education Programs, 400 Maryland Ave., S.W., Room 3W230, FOB#6,
Washington, D.C. 20202-6132. For more information go to
www.emsc.nysed.gov/funding/cladcep/ca0809/complaintsappeals.htm
Annual Title I Parent Meeting:
A meeting to discuss the criteria for Title One remedial reading and AIS programming will be scheduled
during the 2017-2018 school year.
Parents’ Bill of Rights for Data Privacy and Security
In accordance with New York State Education Law Section 2-d, the Johnsburg Central School District
provides the following Parents’ Bill of Rights for Data Privacy and Security, which is applicable to all
students and their parents and legal guardians.
1. A student’s personally identifiable information cannot be sold or released for any commercial
purposes;
2. In accordance with FERPA and Section 2-d of the New York State Education Law, parents have the
right to inspect and review the complete contents of their child’s education record;
3. State and federal laws protect the confidentiality of personally identifiable information, and
safeguards associated with industry standards and best standards and best practices, including but not
limited to, encryption, firewalls and password protection, must be in place when data is stored or
transferred;
4. A complete list of all student data elements collected by the State is available for public review.
Write to the Chief Privacy Officer, New York State Education Department, 89 Washington Avenue,
Albany, NY 12234, email to [email protected]. The complaint process is under development
and will be established through regulations to be proposed by NYSED’s Chief Privacy Officer, who
has not yet been appointed.
5. Parents have the right to submit complaints about possible breaches of student data. Any
such complaint must be submitted, in writing, to: Michael Markwica, Superintendent, 165
Main Street, North Creek, NY 12853.
JOHNSBURG CENTRAL SCHOOL
AFTER SCHOOL PROGRAM GUIDELINES
2017- 2018
Starting on Monday, September 11, 2017, Johnsburg Central School’s After School Program will be available for students in
grades K-6 from 2:30-4:45, Monday through Friday on days when school is in session. The fee will be $3.00/day for each
student. Those eligible for free and reduced lunch will be $1.00/day for each student. Parents will receive a monthly
statement in the mail for ASP charges. Checks should be made payable to “JCS After School Program.” If payment is not made
by the 15th of the following month, your child will lose the privilege of participating in the After School Program until payment
is received.
The After School Program is meant for students whose parents or caregivers are not available due to employment during after
school hours. If a parent or caregiver is available, the child should plan to leave school at 2:30. If you finish work prior to 4:45,
you should pick your child up at school as soon as someone is available to do so. Be sure to let the ASP adult supervisor know
when you are picking up your child. Students that stay the entire time (2:30-4:45) for ASP due to a parent or caregiver being
unavailable may ride the 4:45 late bus home. The bus driver will drop your child off even if an adult is not seen. Please be sure
that an adult is home, but also have an emergency procedure in place for your child in the event that no one is home.
For safety reasons, only a certain number of students will be allowed to attend ASP on any given day. Be aware that you may be
notified that ASP is at maximum capacity and not available for your child. Please have alternate care available in the event that
this should happen.
ASP is a place where students can do their homework and also spend time socializing with multi-aged students. We have a large
number of students who attend this program every day. It is essential that students listen to the ASP Supervisor and the
student helpers for the overall safety of all students. It is a privilege to attend ASP. The following discipline procedures will be
followed.
- First discipline notice will be a warning depending on the severity of the incident.
- Second discipline notice will be one week out of the After School Program.
- Third discipline notice will be permanent removal from the After School Program.
- Severe behaviors will lead to immediate dismissal from ASP after the first offense.
- Disciplinary actions will be determined by the principal.
Please send appropriate seasonal clothing for your child to wear. Students will be going outside on most days. For the safety of
your child, they must be dressed appropriately for the weather.
If your ASP application states that your child will attend ASP on specific days, they will be regularly sent to ASP on those days. If
you DO NOT want your child to attend on a certain day, please send in a note stating where to send your child. State in your
note that they WILL NOT be attending ASP. If your child is signed up for ASP on an AS NEEDED basis, you must send in a note on
the day that you wish them to stay for ASP. Please state whether they will ride the bus home or be picked up when an adult is
available.
Any questions, please call the principal’s office at 251-2921 ext. 3268
JOHNSBURG CENTRAL SCHOOL 165 Main St.
North Creek, NY 12853
(518)251-2921 ext. 3602
AFTER SCHOOL PROGRAM REGISTRATION FORM - 2017-2018
Please fill out all sections and return to the principal’s office as soon as possible.
Please note: JCS’ After School Program is for students whose parents/caregivers are not available during after
school hours due to employment.
Student(s): Name ___________________________________________ Grade ____________
Name ___________________________________________ Grade ____________
Name ___________________________________________ Grade ____________
Parent/Guardian ________________________________________________ Home Phone _____________
Place of Employment ____________________________________________ Work Phone _____________
Hours of Employment ____________________________________________ Cell Phone _______________
Parent/Guardian ________________________________________________ Home Phone _____________
Place of Employment ____________________________________________ Work Phone _____________
Hours of Employment ____________________________________________ Cell Phone _______________
Student’s Address _________________________________________________________________________
Emergency Contact (names & phone numbers) __________________________________________________
________________________________________________________________________________________
Days my child will participate in ASP: (circle choice) M-F, M, T, W, TH, F, As Needed
My child will be: (circle choice) Picked Up Daily, Taking the Late Bus Home Daily, Bringing a Daily Note
List all names of adults authorized to pick-up your child(ren): _________________________________________
_________________________________________________________________________________________
Health concerns/allergies: ____________________________________________________________________
_________________________________________________________________________________________
I understand that my child(ren) will be expected to follow the ASP rules of he/she will not be allowed to
attend. I will communicate in writing with the principal’s office if a change in day or time is necessary.
Parent/Guardian Signature _______________________________________ Date ________________
Sign up your child today!
Simply fill out the form below and mail to:
Johnsburg Central School District
165 Main Street
North Creek, NY 12853
(518) 251-2921
_____________________________________________________________________________
Dolly Parton’s IMAGINATION LIBRARY Official Registration Form
Privacy Statement: This information will not be used for any purpose other than those related to the
Imagination Library. PLEASE PRINT
1ST Preschool Child’s FULL Name________________________________________________
Child’s Date of Birth ____/_____/_____ Sex: M F Phone_______________________
2nd Preschool Child’s FULL Name _______________________________________________
Child’s Date of Birth ____/_____/_____ Sex: M F Phone ______________________
Parent/Guardian’s Name _______________________________________________________
Child’s Home Address ________________________________________________________
ADDRESS
____________________________________________________________________________
CITY STATE ZIP
CODE
Mailing Address _________________________________________________________
(If different)
Email Address ____________________________________________________________
“This child is a resident of Johnsburg Central School District” ___________________________
SIGNATURE OF PARENT/GUARDIAN
FOR OFFICE USE ONLY: Date Received: _________________ Group Code: ___________-_________________
The kitchen staff and I would like to welcome new and returning students, we are looking
forward to seeing you in a few short weeks.
Over the last few years, there have been many changes (mandates) with the breakfast and
lunch programs. These mandates are created by the State of New York. One such mandate is
creating a wellness committee. This committee is made up of staff members, students and
parents. The committee meets once a year to review all the new changes with food regulations
and procedures as well as updating our wellness policy. The Wellness Policy is located on our
website under PARENTS/Notification. If you have any questions, please contact me here at the
school at 251-2921 ext. 3132.
See you in September,
Karen Moore
Karen Moore Cafeteria Manager
2017 JCS BREAKFAST
BREAKFAST MENU IS SUBJECT TO CHANGE WITHOUT NOTICE
MONDAY TUESDAY WEDNESDAY THURSDAY FRIDAY
Prepay breakfast Prices: Reduced: 25 cents Student: $1.10 Adult: $2.25
Breakfast and lunch passes should be paid the next day
1
4
5
Milk 6 Juice/Fruit Breakfast Parfait Cereal Toast Jelly
Milk 7 Juice/Fruit Scrambled Eggs Cereal Muffins Milk
Milk 8 Juice/Fruit Waffles/Syrup Cereal Toast Jelly
Milk 11 Juice/Fruit Breakfast Pizza Hash browns
Milk 12 Juice/Fruit Cheese omelet Cereal Muffins
Milk 13 Juice/Fruit Cereal Toast Jelly
Milk 14 Juice/Fruit Bacon Sandwich Cereal English Muffin Jelly
Milk 15 Juice/Fruit French toast Syrup Cereal Toast / Jelly
Milk 18 Juice/Fruit Bacon & Cheese on a Bagel
Milk 19 Juice/Fruit Pancakes Syrup Cereal Toast /Jelly
Milk 20 Juice/Fruit Cheese and Sausage, on English Muffin
Milk 21 Juice/Fruit Veggie Omelet Cereal Muffins
Milk 22 Juice/Fruit Mini Waffles Syrup
Milk 25 Juice/Fruit Ham Breakfast Sandwich Cereal English Muffin Jelly
Milk 26 Juice/Fruit Breakfast Parfait Cereal Toast Jelly
Milk 27 Juice/Fruit Breakfast Pizza Hash Browns
Milk 28 Juice/Fruit French Toast Syrup Cereal Toast /Jelly
Milk 29 Juice/Fruit Bacon & Cheese Omelet Cereal Muffins
Nondiscrimination Statement: This explains what to do if you believe you have been treated unfairly. In accordance with Federal civil rights law and U.S.
Department of Agriculture (USDA) civil rights regulations and policies, the USDA, its Agencies, offices, and employees, and institutions participating in or
administering USDA programs are prohibited from discriminating based on race, color, national origin, sex, disability, age, or reprisal or retaliation for prior civil
rights activity in any program or activity conducted or funded by USDA.
Persons with disabilities who require alternative means of communication for program information (e.g. Braille, large print, audiotape, American Sign Language,
etc.), should contact the Agency (State or local) where they applied for benefits. Individuals who are deaf, hard of hearing or have speech disabilities may
contact USDA through the Federal Relay Service at (800) 877-8339. Additionally, program information may be made available in languages other than English.
To file a program complaint of discrimination, complete the USDA Program Discrimination Complaint Form, (AD-3027) found online at:
http://www.ascr.usda.gov/complaint_filing_cust.html, and at any USDA office, or write a letter addressed to USDA and provide in the letter all of the information
requested in the form. To request a copy of the complaint form, call (866) 632-9992. Submit your completed form or letter to USDA by: 1) mail: US Dept. of
Agriculture, Office of the Assistant Secretary for Civil Rights, 1400 Independence Ave., SW, Washington DC 20250-9410; 2) fax: (202) 690-7442; or 3) email:
[email protected]. This institution is an equal opportunity provider.
September 2017
JCS LUNCH
LUNCH MENU IS SUBJECT TO CHANGE WITHOUT NOTICE
MONDAY TUESDAY WEDNESDAY THURSDAY FRIDAY
Milk is $.60 when purchased separately
All bread products are 100% wheat/ whole grain
enriched
Prepay Lunch Prices: Reduced 25 cents Pre K – 5th $1.60 6th - 12th $1.85 Adult: $4.00
1
4
5
Chicken 6 Tenders Wedges Vegetables Muffins/ Apples Milk
Meatball subs 7 Chips Vegetables Peaches Milk
Hot dog 8 Macaroni & Cheese Vegetables Strawberries Milk
BBQ pulled 11 Pork Sandwich Smiles Vegetables Peaches Milk
Chicken 12 Nuggets Rice /Muffins Vegetables Pear Crisp Milk
Tacos 13 Lettuce, tomatoes French fries Rice/ refried beans Applesauce Milk
Chicken 14 Caesar salad Biscuits Strawberries Milk
Cheese or Beef 15 Ravioli Vegetables Rolls Mandarin Oranges Milk
Hamburger or 18 Hot dog Am. Cheese Rice Vegetables Applesauce /Milk
Chicken Patty 19 On a bun Wedges Vegetables Mixed fruit Milk
Italian dunker 20 Pasta Vegetables Pineapple Milk
Tomato soup 21 Toasted cheese Vegetables Pears Milk
Cheese or 22 Pepperoni pizza Vegetables Muffins Peaches Milk
Chicken 25 Tenders Pasta Vegetables Muffins/Oranges Milk
Tacos 26 Lettuce, tomatoes French fries Rice/ refried beans Mixed fruit Milk
Turkey or ham 27 Submarine Chips Vegetables Apple crisp Milk
Hamburg gravy 28 Potatoes Vegetables Biscuits Mandarin Oranges Milk
Chicken 29 Caesar Salad Muffins Pears Milk
Non-discrimination Statement: This explains what to do if you believe you have been treated unfairly. In accordance with Federal civil rights law and U.S.
Department of Agriculture (USDA) civil rights regulations and policies, the USDA, its Agencies, offices, and employees, and institutions participating in or
administering USDA programs are prohibited from discriminating based on race, color, national origin, sex, disability, age, or reprisal or retaliation for prior civil
rights activity in any program or activity conducted or funded by USDA.
Persons with disabilities who require alternative means of communication for program information (e.g. Braille, large print, audiotape, American Sign Language,
etc.), should contact the Agency (State or local) where they applied for benefits. Individuals who are deaf, hard of hearing or have speech disabilities may contact USDA through the Federal
Relay Service at (800) 877-8339. Additionally, program information may be made available in languages other than English. To file a program complaint of discrimination, complete the USDA
Program Discrimination Complaint Form, (AD-3027) found online at:
http://www.ascr.usda.gov/complaint_filing_cust.html, and at any USDA office, or write a letter addressed to USDA and provide in the letter all of the information
requested in the form. To request a copy of the complaint form, call (866) 632-9992. Submit your completed form or letter to USDA by: 1) mail: US Dept. of
Agriculture, Office of the Assistant Secretary for Civil Rights, 1400 Independence Ave., SW, Washington DC 20250-9410; 2) fax: (202) 690-7442; or 3) email:
[email protected]. This institution is an equal opportunity provider.
FREE AND REDUCED PRICE MEAL APPLICATION FACT SHEET
When filling out the application form, please pay careful attention to these helpful hints.
SNAP/TANF/FDPIR case number: This must be the complete valid case number supplied to you by the agency including all numbers and letters, for example, E123456, or whatever combination is used in your county. Refer to a letter you received from your local Department of Social Services for your case number or contact them for your number.
Foster Child: A child who is living with a family but who is under the legal care of the welfare agency or court may be listed on your family application. List the child's “personal use” income. This includes only those funds provided by the agency which are identified for the personal use of the child, such as personal spending allowances, money received by his/her family, or from a job. Funds provided for housing, food and care, medical, and therapeutic needs are not considered income to the foster child. Write “0” if the child has no personal use income.
Household: A group of related or non-related people who are living in one house and share income and expenses.
Adult Family Members: All related and non-related people who are 21 years of age and older living in your house.
Financially Independent: A person is financially independent and a separate economic unit/household when his or her earnings and expenses are not shared by the family/household.
Current Gross Income: Money earned or received at the present time by each member of your household before deductions. Examples of deductions are federal tax, State tax, and Social Security deductions. If you have more than one job, you must list the income from all jobs. If you receive income from more than one source (wage, alimony, child support, etc.), you must list the income from all sources. Only farmers, self-employed workers, migrant workers, and other seasonal employees may use their income for the past 12 months reported from their 1040 Tax Forms.
Examples of gross income are:
Income Exclusions: The value of any child care provided or arranged, or any amount received as payment for such child care or
reimbursement for costs incurred for such care under the Child Care Development (Block Grant) Fund should not be considered as
income for this program.
If you have any questions or need help in filling out the application form, please contact:
Name: Cindy Homer Title: Secretary
Date Withdrew__________ F ____R _____D_____
* Wages, salaries, tips, commissions, or income from * Supplemental Security Income (SSI) or Social Security
self-employment Survivor’s Benefits
* Net farm income – gross sales minus expenses only - * Alimony or child support payments
* not losses * Disability benefits, including workman’s compensation
* Pensions, annuities, or other retirement income * Veteran’s subsistence benefits
* including Social Security retirement benefits * Interest or dividend income
* Unemployment compensation * Cash withdrawn from savings, investments, trusts, and
* Welfare payments (does not include value of SNAP) * other resources which would be available to pay for a
* Public Assistance payments * child’s meals
* Adoption assistance * Other cash income
2017-2018 Application for Free and Reduced Price School Meals/Milk
To apply for free and reduced price meals for your children, read the instructions on the back, complete only one form for your
household, sign your name and return it to the address listed below. Call (518-251-2921 ext. 9) if you need help. Additional
names may be listed on a separate paper.
Return Completed Applications to: Johnsburg Central School
Michael Markwica, Superintendent
165 Main Street
North Creek, NY 12853
1. List all children in your household who attend school:
Student Name School Grade/Teacher
Foster Child
Homeless
Migrant,
Runaway
2. SNAP/TANF/FDPIR Benefits:
If anyone in your household receives either SNAP, TANF or FDPIR benefits, list their name and CASE # here. Skip to Part 4, and sign the application.
Name: ______________________________________ CASE #: __________________________________
3. Report all income for ALL Household Members (Skip this step if you answered ‘yes’ to step 2)
All Household Members (including yourself and all children that have income).
List all Household members not listed in Step 1 (including yourself) even if they do not receive income. For each Household Member listed, if they do receive
income, report total income for each source in whole dollars only. If they do not receive income from any other source, write ‘0’. If you enter ‘0’ or leave any fields
blank, you are certifying (promising) that there is no income to report.
Name of household member Earnings from work
before deductions
Amount / How Often
Child Support, Alimony
Amount / How Often
Pensions, Retirement
Payments
Amount / How Often
Other Income, Social
Security
Amount / How Often
No
Income
$ ________ / ________ $ ________ / ________ $ ________ / ________ $ ________ / ________
$ ________ / ________ $ ________ / ________ $ ________ / ________ $ ________ / ________
$ ________ / ________ $ ________ / ________ $ ________ / ________ $ ________ / ________
$ ________ / ________ $ ________ / ________ $ ________ / ________ $ ________ / ________
$ ________ / ________ $ ________ / ________ $ ________ / ________ $ ________ / ________
Total Household Members (Children and Adults)
*Last Four Digits of Social Security Number: XXX-XX- __ __ __ __
*When completing section 3, an adult household member must provide the last four digits of their Social Security Number (SS#), or mark the “I do not have a SS#
box” before the application can be approved.
4. Signature: An adult household member must sign this application before it can be approved.
I certify (promise) that all the information on this application is true and that all income is reported. I understand that the information is being given so the school
will get federal funds; the school officials may verify the information and if I purposely give false information, I may be prosecuted under applicable State and
federal laws, and my children may lose meal benefits.
Signature: ___________________________________________________ Date: ___________________
Email Address: ________________________________________________
Home Phone: _____________________ Work Phone: _________________________ Home Address:____________________________________________
5. Ethnicity and Race are optional; responding to this section does not affect your children’s eligibility for free or reduced price meals.
Ethnicity: Hispanic or Latino Not Hispanic or Latino
Race: American Indian or Alaskan Native Asian Black or African American Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Island White
DO NOT WRITE BELOW THIS LINE – FOR SCHOOL USE ONLY
Annual Income Conversion (Only convert when multiple income frequencies are reported on application)
Weekly X 52; Every Two Weeks (bi-weekly) X 26; Twice Per Month X 24; Monthly X 12
SNAP/TANF/Foster
Income Household: Total Household Income/How Often: _________________/________________ Household Size: _________________
Free Meals Reduced Price Meals Denied/Paid Signature of Reviewing Official________________________________________________________ Date Notice Sent:________________
I do not
have a
SS#
APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS
To apply for free and reduced price meals complete only one application for your household using the instructions below. Sign the application and
return the application to Mr. Michael Markwica, Johnsburg Central School, 165 Main Street, North Creek, NY 12853.
If you have a foster child in your household, you may include them on your application. A separate application is no longer needed. Call the school if
you need help 518-251-2921 ext. 9. Ensure that all information is provided. Failure to do so may result in denial of benefits for your child or unnecessary
delay in approving your application.
PART 1 ALL HOUSEHOLDS MUST COMPLETE STUDENT INFORMATION. DO NOT FILL OUT MORE THAN ONE APPLICATION FOR YOUR
HOUSEHOLD.
(1) Print the names of the children, including foster children, for whom you are applying on one application. (2) List their grade and school. (3) Check the box to indicate a foster child living in your household, or if you believe any child meets the description for homeless, migrant, runaway (a school staff will confirm this eligibility).
PART 2 HOUSEHOLDS GETTING SNAP, TANF OR FDPIR SHOULD COMPLETE PART 2 AND SIGN PART 4.
(1) List a current SNAP, TANF or FDPIR (Food Distribution Program on Indian Reservations) case number of anyone living in your household. The case number is provided on your benefit letter.
(2) An adult household member must sign the application in PART 4. SKIP PART 3. Do not list names of household members or income if you list a SNAP case number, TANF or FDPIR number.
PART 3 ALL OTHER HOUSEHOLDS MUST COMPLETE THESE PARTS AND ALL OF PART 4.
(1) Write the names of everyone in your household, whether or not they get income. Include yourself, the children you are applying for, all other children, your spouse, grandparents, and other related and unrelated people in your household. Use another piece of paper if you need more space.
(2) Write the amount of current income each household member receives, before taxes or anything else is taken out, and indicate where it came from, such as earnings, welfare, pensions and other income. If the current income was more or less than usual, write that person’s usual income. Specify how often this income amount is received: weekly, every other week (bi-weekly), 2 x per month, monthly. If no income, check the box. The value of any child care provided or arranged, or any amount received as payment for such child care or reimbursement for costs incurred for such care under the Child Care and Development Block Grant, TANF and At Risk Child Care Programs should not be considered as income for this program.
(3) Enter the total number of household members in the box provided. This number should include all adults and children in the household and should reflect the members listed in PART 1 and PART 3.
(4) The application must include the last four digits only of the social security number of the adult who signs PART 4 if Part 3 is completed. If the adult does not have a social security number, check the box. If you listed a SNAP, TANF or FDPIR number, a social security number is not needed.
(5) An adult household member must sign the application in PART 4.
OTHER BENEFITS: Your child may be eligible for benefits such as Medicaid or Children’s Health Insurance Program (CHIP). To determine if your
child is eligible, program officials need information from your free and reduced price meal application. Your written consent is required before any
information may be released. Please refer to the attached parent Disclosure Letter and Consent Statement for information about other benefits.
USE OF INFORMATION STATEMENT
Use of Information Statement: The Richard B. Russell National School Lunch Act requires the information on this application. You do not have to give
the information, but if you do not submit all needed information, we cannot approve your child for free or reduced price meals. You must include the
last four digits of the social security number of the primary wage earner or other adult household member who signs the application. The social security
number is not required when you apply on behalf of a foster child or you list a Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP), Temporary
Assistance for Needy Families (TANF) Program or Food Distribution Program on Indian Reservations (FDPIR) case number or other FDPIR identifier
for your child or when you indicate that the adult household member signing the application does not have a social security number. We will use your
information to determine if your child is eligible for free or reduced price meals, and for administration and enforcement of the lunch and breakfast
programs.
We may share your eligibility information with education, health, and nutrition programs to help them evaluate, fund, or determine benefits for their
programs, auditors for program reviews, and law enforcement officials to help them look into violations of program rules.
DISCRIMINATION COMPLAINTS
In accordance with Federal civil rights law and U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) civil rights regulations and policies, the USDA, its Agencies, offices, and employees, and
institutions participating in or administering USDA programs are prohibited from discriminating based on race, color, national origin, sex, disability, age, or reprisal or retaliation for
prior civil rights activity in any program or activity conducted or funded by USDA.
Persons with disabilities who require alternative means of communication for program information (e.g. Braille, large print, audiotape, American Sign Language, etc.), should contact
the Agency (State or local) where they applied for benefits. Individuals who are deaf, hard of hearing or have speech disabi lities may contact USDA through the Federal Relay
Service at (800) 877-8339. Additionally, program information may be made available in languages other than English.
To file a program complaint of discrimination, complete the USDA Program Discrimination Complaint Form, (AD-3027) found online at:
http://www.ascr.usda.gov/complaint_filing_cust.html, and at any USDA office, or write a letter addressed to USDA and provide in the letter all of the information requested in the
form. To request a copy of the complaint form, call (866) 632-9992. Submit your completed form or letter to USDA by:
(1) mail: U.S. Department of Agriculture
Office of the Assistant Secretary for Civil Rights
1400 Independence Avenue, SW
Washington, D.C. 20250-9410;
(2) fax: (202) 690-7442; or
(3) email: [email protected].
This institution is an equal opportunity provider.
THANK YOU EAGLE SCOUT MICHAEL WILSON!
Michael Wilson, a senior at JCS, completed his Eagle Scout Project this summer. He
built ten student tables and one teacher station for our outdoor classroom/pavilion,
which is expected to be completed during the summer of 2018. Thank you Michael!
“Raise the Roof”
BRICK FUNDRAISER
Johnsburg Central School
We are raising money to build an outdoor classroom at JCS. This pavilion
will provide a shaded area during recess and a multi-use area for outdoor
classes, picnics, event viewing, playground viewing, etc. Bricks will be set in
the ground as an entrance to the pavilion. The pavilion will be built during
the summer of 2018.
4x8 inch brick ……… $35
8x8 inch brick ……… $50
Go to: www.bricksrus.com/order/jcs to place an on-line order
Bricks may include: Family names, Business names, In memory of …,
In Honor of …, Dedicated to …, Class of …, etc.
Questions: Call Heather Flanagan, Principal @ (518)251-2921 or email @
JCS thanks you for your support!
Johnsburg Central School – “Raise the Roof”
We are raising money to build an outdoor classroom at JCS. This pavilion will provide a shaded area
during recess and a multi-use area for outdoor classes, picnics, event viewing, playground viewing, etc.
Bricks will be set in the ground as an entrance to the pavilion. The pavilion will be built during the summer
of 2018.
4x8 inch brick - $35 8x8 inch brick - $50
Yes, we’d like to reserve a permanent brick. Please engrave our brick as follows:
ANY SYMBOL IS CONSIDERED ONE SPACE (PERIOD, COMMA, DASH)
ALL TEXT IS CENTERED UNLESS OTHERWISE NOTED
4 x 8 Brick
8 x 8 Brick
EXAMPLE
G O N E W T O N H I G H L I O N S
S T A T E C H A M P I O N S
2 0 0 2 , 2 0 0 3 , 2 0 0 4
PLEASE RETURN THIS FORM AND YOUR CHECK PAYABLE TO:
Johnsburg Central School
c/o Heather Flanagan, Principal
165 Main St.
North Creek, NY 12853
Name: ________________________________________ Phone: (_______) _________________________
Address: _______________________________________________________________________________
City: ____________________________________ State: ________________ Zip: __________________
Email Address: ___________________________________________ Amount Paid: ___________________
FORMS MUST BE RECEIVED BY June 1, 2018 If you have any questions, please call Heather Flanagan @ 518-251-
2921 or email [email protected]
YOU CAN ALSO ORDER ON OUR ON-LINE ORDERING WEBSITE:
www.bricksrus.com/order/jcs
Dollars for Scholars
On Saturday, August 5, 2017, the streets in the Town of Johnsburg held 210 runners: young and old,
current students, alumni, staff, and other enthusiastic individuals took part in Johnsburg Dollars for
Scholars 15th Annual Race the Train event to raise money for scholarships awarded to graduating
seniors who meet eligibility requirements. Runners departed from the Riparius Bridge and raced the
Saratoga North Creek Railway train back to the North Creek Depot where spectators awaited their return
as they crossed the finish line. A mile fun run around downtown North Creek was held for younger
children following the race. Other events that took place on Saturday were: a raffle sponsored by local
downtown businesses, great post-race food, and an award ceremony.
Dollars for Scholars is a volunteer, not for profit organization, that for over 25 years has provided funds
for graduating seniors. This event is a runner favorite, luring athletes from all over the country to
participate in this unique race. To everyone who participated; whether running, working the day of the
event or behind the scenes before the day began, we would like to thank you for supporting our children.
Johnsburg Dollars for Scholars Committee
Tracy Watson & Ronda Morris Alumni: Katie Lewis (Ordway), Medal of Honor Dollars for Scholars Coordinators Hannah Jay, Emily Smith
Start of the Race And They’re Off…..