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Croton-Harmon Schools Calendar & Parent Guide 2020–2021 chufsd.org 2 A Message from the Superintendent of Schools Dear Croton-Harmon Students, Parents, Staff and Community, Think. Create. Reflect. Respect. Challenging all students to be critical & creative thinkers. Welcome to the 2020-2021 school year. For many, including myself, the start of a new school year represents new beginnings. It is a time to bring fresh ideas and renewed energy to our classrooms and presents wonderful, new opportunities for our students and our district. This is particularly so given what we endured in the second part of last school year. As I reflect on last year, I would be remiss if I didn’t share, once again, how very proud I am of our students, faculty, staff and community. We worked through challenges together and I believe we are stronger for it. Although this has been a time of significant change, many constants remain. Our administrators, teachers and staff are eager to greet our students. They plan for a quality education for all students while incorporating into their designs the unique and separate challenges that may be required to further the development of each individual child. Most importantly, they consider how best to foster a supportive learning environment. But, we also appreciate that every school year is unique. Our students have been away from their schools for a long time. We are poised to meet students where they are and take them to their next level. This work will mean something different for each student and we are ready for this journey. Our partnerships are stronger than ever. We have partnered with Croton Caring Committee, Croton Community Coalition, PTAs, Croton-Harmon Education Foundation, Boosters, the Village of Croton-on-Hudson and others, as well as, community members to engage in rich dialogue and outreach. Our committee structures have increased community engagement, ensuring that many voices are heard and perspectives represented. Our School Re-entry Task Force has been working diligently throughout the spring and summer to develop and refine our plans. The well-being of our students, faculty and staff remain of paramount importance. I would like to personally thank the task force members for their commitment to this work. All of the work outlined above requires critical and creative thinking — the same kind that we will continue to encourage and foster among our students. Our recent journey has underscored that these skills have never been more critical. Now it is time to look ahead — with hope, purpose and excitement. Yours in Mission Possible, Dr. Deborah O’Connell Dr. Deborah O’Connell, Superintendent of Schools The Croton-Harmon School District Our Vision of the Future The Croton-Harmon School District is committed to… All Croton-Harmon Schools challenge all students to be critical and creative ensuring that our graduates leave us with the skills to succeed in a constantly changing, thinkers able to contribute to the well-being of society. interconnected global economy. Those skills are: • Critical thinking and problem solving District Business Office – 271-4713 – 10 Gerstein Street Croton-on-Hudson, NY 10520 • Communication and collaboration Superintendent of Schools: 271-4793 • Flexibility and adaptability Dr. Deborah O’Connell (Denise Cuomo – Secretary to Superintendent) • Creativity and innovation • Empathy Assistant Superintendent: 271-6510 • Initiative and self-direction John Griffiths (Jacqueline Meyer – Secretary to Assistant Superintendent) Croton-Harmon School District graduates will develop into effective communicators, Assistant Superintendent for Business: 271-4713, ext. 4222 researchers and problem-solvers, individuals who are independent learners and assume responsibility for their own learning and behavior. Denise Harrington-Cohen Board of Education Business/District Office Buildings & Grounds Building Planning Councils Sarah Carrier, President 10 Gerstein Street – 271-4713 Carrie E. Tompkins Elementary School Each of the three schools in 12 Arlington Drive Susan Camilliere Purchase Clerk/Accounts Payable, ext. 4208 8 Gerstein Street 271-4716 the district has a Planning Council designed to increase 914-862-4514 Susan Cerrato Bookkeeper, ext. 4207 Paul Gibbons Director of School Facilities the involvement of staff, [email protected] Sandra Rasulo Clerical Assistant, ext. 3210 Tracey Borges District Clerk, ext. 4202 parents and community Brian Loges, Vice President Mickey Krajeski Maintenance members in the process of 41 Mt Airy Rd East Joan Randazzo Personnel, ext. 4206 educational decision-making. 914-862-0511 Adam MacNeil Maintenance Risa Ross Payroll Clerk, ext. 4210 Faculty, staff and parent [email protected] Barry Gamzon District Treasurer, ext. 4212 Brad Kennedy Grounds members of the councils meet Iris Cross-Bugliosi monthly. This initiative, which Carrie E. Tompkins Elementary School 26 Woodlake Drive Technology Office 271-4713, ext. 4213 complies with State Education 8 Gerstein Street 271-5184 914-271-8826 Deborah August Director of Technology Department regulations, works [email protected] Dr. Kern Mojica Principal to broaden the dialogue about Joshua Moses Diamond Transportation Kerri Bianchi Assistant Principal what is good for children and 141 Colabaugh Pond Road 427 Yorktown Road 271-4675; fax 271-4512 to marshal new and previously 914-486-8282 Rochelle O’Mara Supervisor Pierre Van Cortlandt Middle School existing resources toward one 3 Glen Place 271-2191 important goal – improving [email protected] Linda Diorio Dispatcher Michael Plotkin Principal educational results. Issues Andrea Furey Ellen Schulz Dispatcher addressed by the Croton- 14 Morningside Drive Lauren Scollins Assistant Principal TBD Clerical Assistant Harmon planning councils in 914-271-7640 recent years include the Code Croton-Harmon High School [email protected] of Conduct and the Wellness Athletics 271-2147, ext. 1209 36 Old Post Road South 271-2147 Neal Haber Policy. Parents and community Michael Gulino Director of Athletics, P.E., Health 7 Sunset Drive Laura Dubak Principal members are encouraged to & Wellness 914-271-2886 Mark Maxam Assistant Principal contact parent members of the [email protected] Amy Wichman Secretary for Athletics councils to suggest issues of Erica Fiorini Dean of Students concern (excluding personnel Beth McFadden Pupil Personnel Office 271-6675 28 Colabaugh Pond Road and budget matters, which Karen Gatto Director of PPS We encourage all parents and community residents to are not in the purview of the 914-862-0482 follow the work of the district and Building Planning [email protected] Michele Forzaglia Special Education Secretary councils). Councils by reading the PTA/PTSA newsletters and The Board of Education meets on Dena Tarantino Special Education Secretary the first Thursday of each month Reflections. and holds a work session on the Dr. Eric Mier School Physician third Thursday, unless otherwise PLEASE NOTE, this calendar is subject to change due noted on the calendar. Keane & Beane, School Attorney Esqs. to the COVID-19 pandemic. 3 4 District Profile Croton-Harmon Schools are warm and nurturing places where teachers know their students, and are as invested in their social and emotional growth as they are in their intellectual development. This personalized approach makes the Croton-Harmon School District one of the most successful in a county known for its high quality public schools. The district has been recognized by the state and the nation for its outstanding programs and services. Both the Carrie E. Tompkins Elementary School and the Pierre Van Cortlandt Middle School have been named Schools of Excellence by the U.S. Department of Education. The high school has been named one of Westchester’s top high schools and was included in the Newsweek and U.S. News & World Report listing of the top high schools in the nation. In addition, the Carrie E. Tompkins Elementary School high school has been recognized for its positive reforms in nationally published books on education. Located in Westchester County, approximately 33 miles north of New York City, the school district encompasses parts of the towns of Cortlandt and Yorktown and includes the village of Croton-on-Hudson. The district population is approximately 15,000, with more than 1,600 students expected to attend the Croton-Harmon schools this year. Because of the wide variety of learning approaches and programs, Croton-Harmon students can reach their full potential, develop the habits of mind and social skills necessary to become lifelong learners and be able to contribute positively to society. The district’s tagline is “Think. Create. Reflect. Respect.” Pierre Van Cortlandt Middle School Croton-Harmon High School About Our Schools Principal: Dr. Kern Mojica 271-5184 Secretary to Principal: Gail Anzovino Assistant Principal: Kerri Bianchi To Report Absences: 271-2947 Carrie E. Tompkins Elementary School (CET) – 8 Gerstein Street Faculty and Staff A National Blue Ribbon School of Excellence, Carrie E. Tompkins Elementary Kindergarten Music School (CET) provides a warm, nurturing environment for its students. The Jennifer Battista Marlena Horton General Music school’s motto, CET will REACH for Knowledge, promotes respect, effort, Rebekah Capone Sara O’Brien Strings acceptance, cooperation and honesty. Reading/language arts and math are taught Tara Carlucci Jane Parkhouse Strings in extended blocks to allow students more time to develop their abilities. The Lisa Vlad Jazz