South Orangetown Central School District An Environment Where the Excitement of Teaching and Learning is Shared by All 2016-2017 CALENDAR
SOCSD
WILLIAM O. SCHAEFER COTTAGE LANE ELEMENTARY SOUTH ORANGETOWN MIDDLE SCHOOL TAPPAN ZEE HIGH SCHOOL SOCSD
South Orangetown Central School District Calendar 2016-2017
Dear Residents, will be working closely with the community in order to develop goals that are consistent with our shared vision for our children. Whether you are new to the South Orangetown Central School District or a returning member of our community This year, as every year, we commit ourselves to providing the very best academic of learners, we welcome you to the 2016-2017 school experience to our students. As we work together to ensure that each child year! This year, approximately 3,400 students will be enrolled in the South Orangetown Central School District receives the best engaged by many exciting opportunities to learn in safe education possible, we need your cooperation and support. One of the most and productive schools. We will continue to develop important tasks that our community must face is the building of partnerships instructional strategies that are aligned with the unique that are responsive to the needs of our children and their families. As such, I look learning characteristics of each of our students while forward to serving the South Orangetown Central School District and am excited stressing skills, concepts, and information that each will need to thrive in today’s at the prospects that the new school year brings! world. As we have learned, when students take ownership of their own learning, Sincerely, they achieve at high levels. To this end, we will continue to leverage technology while introducing the global community to our students. Many of the jobs of Robert R. Pritchard, Ed.D. tomorrow do not even exist today. It is therefore critical that we shift away Superintendent of Schools from learning by rote memorization and continue to promote Learner-Active, Technology Infused Classrooms (LATIC). Through a partnership with Innovative Designs for Education (IDE) our teachers are exploring instructional strategies that stress problem-based learning and group inquiry.
Perhaps the greatest contributor to the success of our students and our District is our ability to work collaboratively with our parents and community. In June 2016, the SOCSD Board of Education made a commitment to developing a districtwide strategic plan that stresses a well-designed, rigorous, and relevant curriculum; instructional strategies that emphasize a deep understanding of meaningful content along with plenty of opportunities for students to read, write, and think purposefully; and a climate wherein all members of our community feel safe, welcome and ready-to-learn. This fall, the Board of Education, myself, and members of the strategic planning team (in partnership with K12 Insight) SOCSD South Orangetown Central School District – Board of Education
THE SOCSD BOARD OF EDUCATION TERMS OF OFFICE HOW DECISIONS ARE MADE SOCSD BOARD OF EDUCATION Guy DeVincenzo Board members are elected to office for a H Identifies areas in need of improvement Meetings Calendar 2016 – 17 President [email protected] term of three years. Each Board trustee and/or review 2016 represents ALL of the children of South Dan Lamadrid H Addresses critical issues September 8 & 22 Vice President [email protected] Orangetown. H Accesses all relevant data and October 6 & 18* Trustees: information November 3 & 17 Rosemary Pitruzzella [email protected] DUTIES OF THE BOARD H Discusses issues deliberately and openly December 8 & 22 Leon Jacobs [email protected] H Establish, review, revise and update H Considers alternative actions policies Kenneth Malpeli [email protected] H Seeks public input H Voice concerns, suggestions and opinions H 2017 of constituents Communicates with staff, administration and parents January 12 & 26 H Report to constituents on important THE ROLE OF YOUR H Works toward consensus SCHOOL BOARD issues and decisions February 9 H Guides the accomplishments of the school H Monitor finances and put forth the best March 9 & 23 INDIVIDUAL BOARD MEMBERS district’s purpose, focusing particularly possible budget each year April 6 & 20 on the education of the district’s children. H Maintain and update long-range plans H Attend all Board meetings, retreats and It guides the fundamental change in goals, May 4 & 16* H committee meetings as assigned program and structure Plan for future needs concerning growth, facilities and funds for mandated H Show commitment to all Board activities June 1 & 15 H Screens and supports key projects programs H Are well informed on issues and agenda July TBD identified to improve existing programs H items in advance of meetings and operations and monitors progress to Ensure children receive a quality *denotes Tuesday meeting these ends education H Contribute skills, knowledge and H experience when appropriate All Board meetings are scheduled to begin H Directs and evaluates the Superintendent Ask questions, review best practices, disseminate data to the community H Are accessible to the community as at 7:30 pm in the SOMS Library unless H Oversees the planning and deployment of H a whole otherwise noted. material and human resources Hire and evaluate the Superintendent (All times & dates are subject to change.) H Serves as a bridge between the district and the community in reflecting community SOCSD COMMUNITY STRATEGIC PLANNING SURVEY desires as well as promoting understanding Our school district is in the process of developing a strategic plan and we need your input. Your WE SERVE BECAUSE and support. The Board leads the coalescing feedback will help us identify what our community believes to be the highest priorities for our students H Our students’ successes make it all of disparate community views while and staff, as part of our strategic planning process. The SOCSD Community Strategic Planning Survey worthwhile building and maintaining partnerships will be administered in the Fall 2016 (exact dates to be determined). The results of this survey will and collaborative relationships with be used to identify those educational priorities that are important to our community. The analysis of H Education is a gift our children will other organizations these results will be used to develop a long-range, strategic plan. forever unwrap H Ensures fiscal, legal and programmatic Please know that our survey does not match the respondent with individual answers — your responses H A good education is the basis for strong accountability are confidential. This survey will be administered by an outside national research firm, K12 Insight, leadership and future success to maintain the integrity of the process and data collected. It should H The children of South Orangetown take no more than 5-10 minutes to complete. Thank you in advance deserve only the best for your participation and for your valuable input. For updated information, visit www.socsd.org SOUTH SOCSD ORANGETOWN CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT CALENDAR September 2016 SUNDAY MONDAY TUESDAY WEDNESDAY THURSDAY FRIDAY SATURDAY
NOTES AUGUST 2016 1 2 3 SUN MON TUES WED THU FRI SAT 1 2 3 4 5 6 2 WOS Meet & Greet 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 5 – 7pm 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 OCTOBER 2016 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 SCHOOL CLOSED SCHOOL CLOSED / 30 / 31 25 26 27 28 29
4 5 6 7 8 9 10
LABOR DAY FIRST DAY OF SCHOOL 2 Kindergarten Meet the Teacher 7pm – WOS 2 Gr. 9 Orientation 2 SOCES PTA Meeting. 2 Gr. 10–12 – 2 hour delay 8pm – WOS 2 All MS Sports begin
Board of Education – Regular Meeting – SCHOOL CLOSED 7:30 pm SOMS Library 11 12 13 14 15 16 17
Grandparents’ Day 2 Gr. 1 Meet the Teacher 2 TZHS Picture Day (Underclassmen) 2 TZHS Picture Day (Underclassmen) 2 TZHS Picture Day (Underclassmen) Constitution Day & 7pm – WOS 8am – 3pm 8am – 3pm 8:15am – 3pm Citizenship Day Patriot Day 2 TZHS Meet the Teacher Night 2 TZHS Guidance Workshop 6:45pm Parents of Seniors – 8:15am Rm. 951 2 Gr. 2 Meet the Teacher 7pm – WOS
18 19 20 21 22 First day of Autumn 23 24
2 SOMS PTA Meeting 2 SOMS Meet The Teacher Night 2 SOCES Fall Fundraiser ends 2 Zee Nite XI 7:30pm – SOMS Library 6:45pm 2 Zee Nite XI
Board of Education – Regular Meeting – 7:30 pm SOMS Library
25 26 27 28 29 30 SOCSD SCHOOL BUDGET VOTE REGISTRATION 2 TZHS Financial Aid Evening 2 Gr. 3 Meet the Teacher 2 Gr. 4 Meet the Teacher 2 TZHS Club Fair – Lunch Periods INFORMATION 7pm – TZHS Cafeteria 7pm – CLE 7pm – CLE 2 SOMS 6th Grade Dance 2 TZHS PTSA Meeting – 7:30pm 7 – 9 pm – Gym A voter registration card may be picked up from the U.S. Post Office and mailed directly to the Rockland County Board of Elections OR you may register through the District Clerk’s Office, Administration Building, Blauvelt NY from 8am - 4pm on school days from September through June and from 9am - 3pm Monday - Thursday during July and August.
For updated information, visit www.socsd.org SOUTH SOCSD ORANGETOWN CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT CALENDAR October 2016 SUNDAY MONDAY TUESDAY WEDNESDAY THURSDAY FRIDAY SATURDAY
SEPTEMBER 2016 NOTES 1 SUN MON TUES WED THU FRI SAT 1 2 3 2 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 TZHS SAT & Subject tests 2 SOCES Fall Carnival 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 11am – 2pm – WOS 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 2 TZHS Homecoming Dance 25 26 27 28 29 30 NOVEMBER 2016 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
2 3 4 5 6 7 8
2 Gr. 5 Meet the Teacher – 7pm 2 TZHS Workshop for Parents 2 Gr. 8 Washington Trip of Juniors – 8:15am – Rm. 951 Fundraising begins 2 WOS Gr. 1 Health Walk – 3pm 2 WOS Gr. 1 Health Walk ROSH HASHANAH ROSH HASHANAH (rain date) – 3pm
Board of Education – Regular Meeting – SCHOOL CLOSED SCHOOL CLOSED 7:30 pm SOMS Library 9 10 11 12 13 14 15
2 WOS Gr. 2 Health Walk – 3pm 2 WOS Gr. 2 Health Walk 2 SADD Walk/Run – 9am – SOMS (rain date) – 3pm 2 TZHS Sophmore Class Ring Sale 2 TZHS Acoustic Underground 9 – 11am – Cafeteria 7pm – Rm 951 2 TZHS/SOMS Progress Reports COLUMBUS DAY YOM KIPPUR available online
SCHOOL CLOSED SCHOOL CLOSED
16 17 18 19 20 21 22
2 Council PTA 7pm – TZHS 2 TZHS Sophmore Class Ring 2 TZHS PSAT Exam for Juniors 2 CLE Picture Day 2 TZHS Italian Heritage Month 2 SOCES Germ Smart Training Sale – Lunch Periods – Cafeteria 8:15am 2 TZHS College Admission Pot Luck Dinner – 6:30pm 7pm – WOS 2 Gr. 8 Washington Trip 2 SOCES PTA General Meeting Panel Cafeteria – 7pm Cafeteria Fundraising ends 9:45am – CLE 2 TZHS PTSA Meeting 8pm 2 TZHS Senior Picnic – 10:30am 2 WOS Picture Day 2 SOMS Picture Day 2 TZHS Sophmore Class Ring Sale – Lunch Periods – Cafeteria 2 TZHS RCC College Fair Board of Education 7pm – RCC Field House – Regular Meeting – 7:30 pm SOMS Library
23 24 25 26 27 28 29
2 SOMS Book Fair 2 SOMS Book Fair 2 SOMS Book Fair 2 SOMS Book Fair 2 SOMS Book Fair 2 Zombie Fun Run 2 SOCES Friend Smart Training 2 Senior Portraits TZHS 2 Senior Portraits TZHS 2 Senior Portraits TZHS 2 Senior Portraits TZHS 9am – SOMS 7pm – WOS Wrestling Room – 2 – 8pm Wrestling Room – 2 – 8pm Wrestling Room – 2 – 8pm Wrestling Room – 2 – 8pm 2 SOMS PTA Meeting 2 TZHS English Honor Society 2 SOCES Bingo 6:30pm 7:30pm – Library Induction Ceremony 30 31 7pm – Library Diwali Halloween 2 CLE 3rd Gr. Parade – 10am 2 SOMS Halloween Parade Lunch Periods 2 Halloween Parade 2:30pm – WOS
For updated information, visit www.socsd.org SOUTH SOCSD ORANGETOWN CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT CALENDAR November 2016 SUNDAY MONDAY TUESDAY WEDNESDAY THURSDAY FRIDAY SATURDAY
NOTES 1 2 3 4 5
2 TZHS Fall Blood Drive 2 TZHS Fall Play – 8pm 2 TZHS SAT & Subject Tests 8:30am – 8:30pm Auditorium 2 TZHS Fall Play – 8pm TZHS Gym 2 TZHS/SOMS 1st Quarter ends Auditorium
Board of Education – Regular Meeting – 7:30 pm SOMS Library
6 Daylight Savings 7 8 9 10 11 12 Time ends
2 HS Ice Hockey begins ELECTION DAY 2 SOCES PTA Meeting SECONDARY VETERANS DAY WOS – 9:45am P/T CONF. (observed) 2 TZHS/SOMS Report Cards Available online – 3pm ELEMENTARY 2 SOMS Gr. 6-8 P/T Conferences SUPERINTENDENT’S 6 – 8pm CONFERENCE DAY
2 Gr. 6 – 8 P/T Conferences 12:30 – 2:30pm
1/2 DAY FOR STUDENTS SCHOOL CLOSED 13 14 15 16 17 18 19
2 All HS Sports begin 2 TZHS Italian Honor Society 2 TZHS Parent Teacher 2 NYSSMA Area All-States 2 NYSSMA Area All-States 2 MS Ice Hockey begins Induction Ceremony Conferences 6 – 8pm 2 SOMS 7th/8th Grade Dance 2 Council PTA Meeting 7:30pm – Auditorium 7pm – TZHS Library
Board of Education – Regular Meeting – 7:30 pm SOMS Library
20 21 22 23 24 25 26
2 Underclassmen Picture Retakes 8:15am – 3pm Auditorium 2 TZHS Thanksgiving Concert 7pm – Auditorium SUPERINTENDENT’S THANKSGIVING DAY CONFERENCE DAY Mandated Early Thanksgiving Recess Thanksgiving Recess Dismissal Drill (ALL SCHOOLS)
1/2 DAY FOR STUDENTS SCHOOL CLOSED SCHOOL CLOSED
27 28 29 30 OCTOBER 2016 SUN MON TUES WED THU FRI SAT 1 2 2 2 TZ Athletic Hall of Fame Dinner All MS Sports begin Senior PIcture Retakes 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 2 Senior PIcture Retakes TZHS Auditorium – 2 – 8pm TZHS Auditorium – 2 – 8pm 2 SOMS PTA Meeting 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 7:30 pm – SOMS Library 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 / 30 / 31 25 26 27 28 29 DECEMBER 2016 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
For updated information, visit www.socsd.org SOUTH SOCSD ORANGETOWN CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT CALENDAR December 2016 SUNDAY MONDAY TUESDAY WEDNESDAY THURSDAY FRIDAY SATURDAY
NOTES NOVEMBER 2016 1 2 3 SUN MON TUES WED THU FRI SAT 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 2 NYSSMA All-States 2 NYSSMA All-States 2 NYSSMA All-States 2 TZHS PTSA Meeting – 7:30pm 2 CLE Basketball Night 2 TZHS SAT & Subject Tests 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 6:30 – 8:30pm – Gym 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 JANUARY 2017 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
4 5 6 7 Pearl Harbor Day 8 9 10 Remembrance Day
2 Council PTA Meeting 2 SOCES Report Cards Distributed 2 SOMS Picture Retakes 2 Gr. 5 to SOMS – Foreign 1/2 DAY ELEMENTARY 7pm – TZHS Library 2 SOCES PT conferences 6 – 8pm Language & Music Presentation P/T CONF. 2 WOS Book Fair SECONDARY SUPERINTENDENT’S CONFERENCE DAY 2 WOS Book Fair
Board of Education – Regular Meeting – 1/2 DAY FOR 7:30 pm SOMS Library STUDENTS 11 12 13 14 15 16 17
2 SOMS Winter Concert I 2 SOMS Winter Concert II 2 TZHS Peer Leadership 2 SOMS PTA Meeting 2 TZHS Concert Choir Performance 7:30pm – Auditorium 7:30pm – Auditorium Holiday Party – 3pm – Cafeteria 7:30pm – SOMS Library Radio City Music Hall – 3:40pm 2 TZHS National Honor Society 2 TZHS Night of Scenes Induction Ceromony 7pm – Auditorium 6pm – Auditorium 2 TZHS/SOMS Progress Reports 2 SOCES PTA Meeting available online 7pm – CLE
18 19 20 21 First day of Winter 22 23 24
2 TZHS Winter Concert 7pm – Auditorium
SUPERINTENDENT’S CHRISTMAS EVE CONFERENCE DAY
Board of Education – Regular Meeting – 1/2 DAY FOR 7:30 pm SOMS Library STUDENTS
25 26 27 28 29 30 31 First Day of CHANUKAH
CHRISTMAS DAY KWANZAA begins NEW YEAR’S EVE
DECEMBER RECESS DECEMBER RECESS DECEMBER RECESS DECEMBER RECESS DECEMBER RECESS
SCHOOL CLOSED SCHOOL CLOSED SCHOOL CLOSED SCHOOL CLOSED SCHOOL CLOSED For updated information, visit www.socsd.org SOUTH SOCSD ORANGETOWN CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT CALENDAR January 2017 SUNDAY MONDAY TUESDAY WEDNESDAY THURSDAY FRIDAY SATURDAY
1 2 3 4 5 6 Epiphany 7
2 TZHS PTSA Meeting – 7:30pm 2 RCMEA Jr. All-County 2 RCMEA Jr. All-County 2 SOCES Fun Nite 6:30 – 8:30pm
NEW YEAR’S DAY SCHOOL RE-OPENS
DECEMBER RECESS
SCHOOL CLOSED
8 9 10 11 12 13 14
2 Council PTA Meeting 2 SOCES PTA Meeting 2 TZHS Workshop for 7pm – TZHS Library 9:45am – CLE Parents of Sophmores 8:15am – Rm. 951
Board of Education – Regular Meeting – 7:30 pm SOMS Library 15 16 17 18 19 20 21
2 SOMS PTA Meeting 2 SOMS Fun Night 7:30pm – SOMS Library 7 – 9pm – Gym
MARTIN LUTHER KING, JR. BIRTHDAY (observed)
SCHOOL CLOSED
22 23 24 25 26 27 28 Chinese New Year
2 TZHS Midterm Exams 2 TZHS Regents & Midterm Exams 2 TZHS Regents & Midterm Exams 2 TZHS Regents & Midterm Exams 2 TZHS Regents & Midterm Exams 2 TZHS 2nd Quarter ends 2 SOMS 2nd Quarter ends
Board of Education – Regular Meeting – 7:30 pm SOMS Library
NOTES 29 30 31 DECEMBER 2016 SUN MON TUES WED THU FRI SAT 1 2 3 2 TZHS 2nd Semester begins 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 FEBRUARY 2017 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
For updated information, visit www.socsd.org SOUTH SOCSD ORANGETOWN CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT CALENDAR February 2017 SUNDAY MONDAY TUESDAY WEDNESDAY THURSDAY FRIDAY SATURDAY
JANUARY 2017 1 2 Groundhog Day 3 4 SUN MON TUES WED THU FRI SAT 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 2 2 2 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 TZHS Gr. 8 into Gr. 9 RCMEA Sr. All-County RCMEA Sr. All-County Parent/Student Orientation 2 TZHS/SOMS Report Cards 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 7pm – Auditorium available online 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 MARCH 2017 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
5 Super Bowl Sunday 6 7 8 9 10 11
2 Council/SOCES/SOMS/ 2 SOCES PTA Meeting 2 TZHS Gr. 8 into Gr. 9 2 TZHS Interact Valentine’s Dinner PTSA Joint PTA Meeting WOS – 7pm Parent/Student Orientation Cafeteria – 5:30 – 7:30pm 7pm @ TZHS Library (snow date) – 7pm – Auditorium 2 SOCES Luau – 6:30pm – WOS
Board of Education – Regular Meeting – 7:30 pm SOMS Library 12 Lincoln’s Birthday 13 14 Valentines Day 15 16 17 18
2 TZHS AMC Exam 2 Kindergarten Orientation 2 Rockland Read-In 8:15am – Cafeteria WOS – 7pm (online registration open) 2 TZHS PTSA Mtg – 7:30pm
19 20 21 22 23 24 25
PRESIDENTS’ DAY Washington’s Birthday
MID WINTER RECESS MID WINTER RECESS MID WINTER RECESS MID WINTER RECESS MID WINTER RECESS
SCHOOL CLOSED SCHOOL CLOSED SCHOOL CLOSED SCHOOL CLOSED SCHOOL CLOSED
NOTES 26 27 28
For updated information, visit www.socsd.org SOUTH SOCSD ORANGETOWN CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT CALENDAR March 2017 SUNDAY MONDAY TUESDAY WEDNESDAY THURSDAY FRIDAY SATURDAY
1 Ash Wednesday 2 Read Across 3 4 America Day Dr. Seuss’ Birthday 2 RCMEA Intermediate All-County 2 RCMEA Intermediate All-County 2 TZHS Winter Blood Drive 2 Rockland Read-In (snow day) 8:30am – 8:30pm – TZHS Gym
5 6 7 8 9 10 11
2 CLE Dance Festival 2 SOMS Gr. 8 Washington Trip 2 SOCES PTA Meeting. 2 TZHS/SOMS Progress Reports 2 We The People Grs. 3 & 4 – 6pm Information Night – 7pm 9:45am – CLE available online 2 WOS Dance Festival 6pm TZHS Gym SUPERINTENDENT’S CONFERENCE DAY
Board of Education – Regular Meeting – Budget Workshop NO SCHOOL 7:30 pm SOMS Library FOR STUDENTS 12 Daylight Savings 13 Holi 14 15 16 17 St. Patrick’s Day 18 Time begins
2 All HS Sports begin 2 Kindergarten Registration Assistance 2 Kindergarten Registration 2 Maker Faire – 6:30 – 8:30pm 2 SOCES 2nd trimester ends 2 Council PTA – 7pm @ TZHS Library 9am – Noon – WOS Assistance – 6 – 8pm TZHS Gym Report Cards distributed SOMS Library
19 20 First Day of Spring 21 22 23 24 25
2 SOMS PTA Meeting 2 Founders Day Celebration 2 TZHS Spring Musical 2 Flying Dutchmen 5K – 8:45am 7:30pm – SOMS Library 6:30pm – TZHS Cafeteria 8pm – Auditorium 2 TZHS Spring Musical 8pm – Auditorium
Board of Education – Regular Meeting – Budget Workshop 7:30 pm SOMS Library
26 27 28 29 30 31 FEBRUARY 2017 SUN MON TUES WED THU FRI SAT 1 2 3 4 2 TZHS Interact Theatre Cafe 2 All MS Sports begin 2 NY State ELA test 2 NY State ELA test 2 TZHS PTSA Meeting – 7:30pm 2 SOMS Spring Musical 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12:30 – 1:30pm 2 NY State ELA test 7:30pm – Auditorium 2 TZHS Spring Musical 2 TZHS/SOMS 3rd Quarter ends 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 2pm – Auditorium 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 APRIL 2017 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 /30 24 25 26 27 28 29
For updated information, visit www.socsd.org SOUTH SOCSD ORANGETOWN CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT CALENDAR April 2017 SUNDAY MONDAY TUESDAY WEDNESDAY THURSDAY FRIDAY SATURDAY
MARCH 2017 NOTES 1 April Fool’s Day SUN MON TUES WED THU FRI SAT 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 2 SOMS Spring Musical 7:30pm – Auditorium 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 MAY 2017 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
2 3 4 5 6 7 8
2 SOMS Spring Musical 2 Council PTA Meeting 2 TZHS Spanish Honor Society 2 MuFest – Rm. 951 2 TZHS ACT Exam 2pm – Auditorium 7pm – TZHS Library Induction Ceremony 8:15am – 3:00pm 7pm – Auditorium 2 TZHS/SOMS Report Cards available online
Board of Education Regular Meeting Adoption of – 2017-2018 Budget – 7:30 pm SOMS Library 9= 10 11= 12 13 14= 15
Palm Sunday First night of Good Friday PASSOVER
SPRING RECESS SPRING RECESS SPRING RECESS SPRING RECESS SPRING RECESS
SCHOOL CLOSED SCHOOL CLOSED SCHOOL CLOSED SCHOOL CLOSED SCHOOL CLOSED
16= 17 18 19 20 21 22 Earth Day
EASTER 2 NYSESLAT Testing begins 2 SOCES PTA Meeting 2 TZHS MultiCultural Show WOS – 7pm 5 – 9pm – Cafeteria
VACATION DAY VACATION DAY Board of Education IF 0 OR 1 SNOW/EMER. IF 0 SNOW/EMER. – Regular Meeting – DAYS USED DAYS USED 7:30 pm SOMS Library
23 24 25 26 27 28 Arbor Day 29
2 SOMS PTA Meeting 2 Gr. 5 Parent/Student Evening 2 TZHS French Honor Society TZHS Hepcat Library – 7pm 7:30pm – SOMS Library Orientation – 7pm – SOMS Induction – 7pm – Library
30 Administrative Professional’s Day
For updated information, visit www.socsd.org SOUTH VOTER REGISTRATION If you have NOT voted in a school To file for an application: Contact the SCHOOL BUDGET VOTE AND A voter registration card may be picked election in the past 4 years, or if you District Clerk at 680-1012. A resident SCHOOL BOARD ELECTION ORANGETOWN up from the U.S. Post Office and mailed are not registered to vote in general may apply in person or receive the Tuesday, May 16, 2017 SOCSD directly to the Rockland County Board elections, you must register to vote. application by mail. 7:00am-9:00pm CENTRAL SCHOOL of Elections OR you may register ABSENTEE VOTING Submit application form: Residents will vote at their official through the District Clerk’s Office, If a resident is unable to vote in person The District Clerk must receive the voting location: DISTRICT CALENDAR Administration Building, Blauvelt NY on May 16, 2017, and wishes to vote, application form at least 7 days before • Blauvelt residents at South from 8am - 4pm on school days from they may do so by absentee ballot. the election (May 9) if the absentee Orangetown Middle School BOARD ELECTION & BUDGET VOTE September through June and from MAY 16, 2017 • 7am – 9pm This is a two-step process. ballot is to be mailed to the resident, • Orangeburg residents at 9am - 3pm Monday - Thursday during or the day before the election (May 16) Tappan Zee High School July and August. To vote by absentee ballot, the resident must first request an application form if the absentee ballot is to be picked • Tappan residents at William To be eligible to vote, you must be: for an absentee ballot. Once the up by the resident. O. Schaefer Elementary • A District resident for 30 days application form is filed with the Submit absentee ballot: Absentee ballots • Grandview, Palisades, Piermont, and May • A U.S. Citizen Sparkill residents at Tappan Zee Elementary District Clerk, the resident will must be received by the District Clerk • 18 years of age or older receive the absentee ballot. no later than 5:00 p.m. on election day, For further information on voter • Registered to vote in either a May 16, 2017. registration or voting, call the 2017 general or school election District Clerk at 680-1012. SUNDAY MONDAY TUESDAY WEDNESDAY THURSDAY FRIDAY SATURDAY
APRIL 2017 1 2 3 4 5 Cinco de Mayo 6 SUN MON TUES WED THU FRI SAT 1 2 TZHS AP Exams 2 TZHS AP Exams 2 TZHS AP Exams 2 TZHS AP Exams 2 TZHS AP Exams 2 TZHS SAT & Subject Tests 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 2 SOMS Spring Concert I 2 NYS Math Test 2 NYS Math Test 2 NYS Math Test 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 7pm – Auditorium 2 Council PTA Meeting 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 7pm – TZHS Library 2 PTA Council Candidates Forum 23 /30 24 25 26 27 28 29 SOCSD Staff 8pm – TZHS Library JUNE 2017 Appreciation Day 1 2 3 4 Board of Education Regular Meeting 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 Public Hearing on 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 – 2017-18 Proposed Budget – 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 7:30 pm SOMS Rm 165 26 27 28 29 30 7 8 9 10 11 12 13
2 TZHS AP Exams 2 TZHS AP Exams 2 TZHS AP Exams 2 TZHS AP Exams 2 TZHS AP Exams 2 Kindergarten Screening – WOS 2 Kindergarten Screening – WOS 2 Kindergarten Screening – WOS 2 Kindergarten Screening – WOS 2 SOMS National Junior Honor 2 SOCES & SOMS PTA 2 SOMS to CLE for Lock Distribution 2 SOMS to CLE for Lock Distribution Society Induction Ceremony Combined Meeting – 7:30pm 2 TZHS PTSA Meeting – 7:30pm 2 TZHS Acoustic Underground 7pm – Auditorium 7pm – Rm. 951 14 15 16 17 18 19 20
2 Gr. 3 Field Day 2 SOMS You Make A Difference 2 Gr. 5 Field Day 2 Gr. 8 Washington Trip 2 Gr. 8 Washington Trip 2 TZHS/SOMS Italian Awards Awards – 7:30am – Auditorium 2 TZHS History Honor Society 2 Gr. 3 Field Day (rain date) TZHS Auditorium – 7:30pm Induction Auditorium – 7:30pm 2 TZHS Night of Scenes Auditorium – 7pm 2 TZHS/SOMS 4th Quarter Mother’s Day Progress Reports available online
Board of Education Regular Meeting – Annual Budget Vote & Board Election – 7:30pm SOMS
21 22 23 24 25 26 27 Ramadan begins
2 Gr. 5 Field Day (rain date) 2 TZHS Peer Leadership Training 2 TZHS Spring Concert I 2 Kindergarten Field Day – WOS 2 TZHS Academic Reception 10:30am – 3pm Auditorium – 7pm 2 Gr. 5 to SOMS for Orientation 7pm – Auditorium 2 TZHS Science Symposium Library – 7pm
VACATION DAY IF 0, 1 OR 2 SNOW/EMER. DAYS USED
28 29 30 31 NOTES
2 Kindergarten Field Day 2 Gr. 4 State Science (rain date) – WOS Performance Test 2 TZHS Mu Induction Library – 3:30pm MEMORIAL DAY 2 TZHS Spring Concert II (observed) Auditorium – 7pm
SCHOOL CLOSED For updated information, visit www.socsd.org SOUTH SOCSD ORANGETOWN CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT CALENDAR June 2017 SUNDAY MONDAY TUESDAY WEDNESDAY THURSDAY FRIDAY SATURDAY
MAY 2017 1 2 3 SUN MON TUES WED THU FRI SAT 1 2 3 4 5 6 2 Gr. 4 State Science 2 Gr. 4 State Science 2 TZHS SAT & Subject Tests 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 Performance Test Performance Test 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 2 Blood Drive – 8:30am – 8:30pm 2 Gr. 1 Field Day (rain date) 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 TZHS Gym WOS 2 2 28 29 30 31 Gr. 1 Field Day – WOS Gr. 5 Fun Nite – CLE – 6:30pm JULY 2017 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 Board of Education 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 Celebrations – Regular Meeting – 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 7:30 pm SOMS Library / 30 / 31 25 26 27 28 29
4 5 6 7 8 9 10
2 Gr. 4 and Gr. 8 2 Gr. 4 Field Day 2 TZHS SADD Assembly 2 Gr. 2 Field Day – WOS 2 Gr. 2 Field Day State Science Test Written 2 Gr. 3 Basketball Game 2 Sports Physicals 2 TZHS PTSA Meeting – 7:30pm (rain date) – WOS 2 TZHS Senior Awards Ceremony 6pm – TZHS Gym 5 – 8pm – TZHS Gym 9am – Auditorium 2 CLE Grs. 4 & 5 Concert 2 TZHS Senior Prom – 6pm 7pm – TZHS 11 12 13 14 Flag Day 15 16 17
2 Gr. 4 Field Day (rain date) 2 Gr. 3 Concert – 6:30pm – CLE 2 TZHS/SOMS 2 TZHS/SOMS 2 TZHS/SOMS 2 PTA Installations – 6:30pm 2 TZHS/SOMS 4th Quarter ends Regents/Final Exams Regents/Final Exams Regents/Final Exams 2 SOCES PTA Meeting 2 WOS Gr. 2 visits CLE 2 Gr. 3 Wax Museum – 10am WOS – 9:45am 2 Gr. 5 Philadelphia Trip 2 Gr. 5 Tallman Park 2 Gr. 8 Dance – SOMS Gym 2 SOMS Modified Schedule begins
Board of Education Regular Meeting 7:30pm SOMS Rm 165
18 19 20 21 First day of Summer 22 23 24
2 TZHS/SOMS 2 TZHS/SOMS 2 TZHS/SOMS 2 SOMS Moving Up Ceremony Regents/Final Exams Regents/Final Exams Regents/Final Exams 9:30am – TZHS 2 Gr. 8 Moving Up Breakfast 2 SOCES Report Cards distributed Father’s Day 2 Gr. 5 Moving Up Ceremony 6pm – TZHS
Rating Day LAST DAY OF SCHOOL FOR STUDENTS TZHS GRADUATION 6:30 pm
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ACADEMICS TZHS had 5 Journal News Scholar-Athletes: Stephanie Cambrea (Softball), Robert McWilliams (Boys Basketball), Helen Joyner TZHS seniors Robert Jablonski, Eric Sun, and Alice Tao are National Merit Scholarship Finalists; 11 TZHS students are (Girls Track), Caitlin Hartnett (Girls Cross Country), Sienna Perry National Merit Commended Students (Girls Track) TZHS Math Team won Counties for 9th consecutive year TZHS’s Stas Souzakis (Boys Track) placed 10th in NYS and was a national qualifier for weight throw More than 200 K-12 students showcased their projects and experiments at the 3rd Annual School Maker Faire TZHS’s Kevin Lynch selected as the only Rockland County play- er representing Hudson Valley at Basketball Coaches Association TZHS National Honor Society inducted 64 new members of NY games in August Ten SOMS students received Patriot’s Pen Essay Contest awards TZHS medaled as top DECA fundraising team for St. Jude STAFF & DISTRICT ACHIEVEMENTS TZHS’s Isabel Wecht, Jake Laddis, Isaac Wecht and Alex Li comprised one of 20 teams chosen to advance in NASA Athletic Director Liam Frawley named NYSAAA Coach James Webb Space Telescope Spinoff Technology competition Educator of the Year TZHS’s Livy Bartels placed 1st (Historical Paper) and CLE Science Teacher Kottie Christie-Blick presented on ARTS Dominick Morrone, Thomas Nolan, Leo Ko and Alex Li placed inspiring high-ability learners at World Council for Gifted and 3rd (Group Documentary) at the Lower Hudson Valley National Twenty-one TZHS musicians selected to perform at Area Talented Children History Day Competition; Bartels advanced to the NYS contest AllState Music Festival SOCSD a Best Community for Music Recognition for TZHS Science Olympiad Team advanced to States after Three SOMS students’ entries recognized in regional 3rd consecutive year medaling in 17+ categories at the local competition Scholastic Art and Writing Awards contest; works by two Instructional Science (K-8) Coach Samantha Levine and SOCSD Debate Team tied for 7th place in New York City students advanced to national judging CLE’s Kottie Christie-Blick presented on engaging students Urban Debate League tournament SOCSD musicians performed with the Band, Chorus and in climate science at the NSTA Annual Conference with WOS created Pinwheels for Peace Orchestra ensembles at the Junior All-County Music Festival virtual participation by CLE Instructional Technology Teacher Jacob Tanenbaum Seven SOMS students received RCC Black Achievement Awards TZHS’s 2015 Tones Magazine won 14 ESSPA awards TZHS teachers presented TZ Bridge Project at Tri-State National Spanish Honor Society inducted 63 TZHS students Conference ATHLETICS RCC honored 14 TZHS students and 8 SOMS students with TZHS School Nurse and Blood Team Adviser Judy Flagg Hispanic Heritage Achievement Awards TZHS Boys Basketball were League Champs, Section 1 honored by NY Blood Center SOMS 6th graders participated in National Computer Science Class A runner-up SOMS Assistant Principal Dr. Chad Corey honored by Education Week’s Hour of Code TZHS’s Robert McWilliams named Journal News Boys VFW Post 1615 FRC hosted Science Workshop for parents Basketball Player of the Year SOCSD’s Matt Rotjan selected as Quarter-Finalist for 2017 Forty-eight TZHS students toured Italy during March break TZHS’s Helen Joyner (Girls Track) set the County record for Music Education Award weight throw SOCSD welcomes 225 at first STEAM Camp
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Concerns or Questions? Know South Orangetown Central School District Directory Cottage Lane Elementary School where to go – who to call. (Use area code 845 for all phone numbers.) 120 Cottage Lane, Blauvelt, NY 10913 All numbers are listed in the calendar Grades 3-5 Directory Tappan Zee High School School Hours: 9:15 a.m. – 3:40 p.m. Elem. Academic Programs or Behavior: 15 Dutch Hill Road, Orangeburg, NY 10962 Lunch Hours: 11:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m. > Teacher > Principal > Assistant Supt. for Curriculum & Instruction Grades 9-12 Main Office 680-1500 ext. 3 Fax 680-1940 Middle & High School Academic Programs: School Hours: 8:15 a.m. – 3:00 p.m. Principal: > Teacher > Guidance Counselor > Ass’t. Lunch Hours: 11:19 a.m. – 1:30 p.m. Karen Ramirez...... 680-1503 Principal > Principal Assistant Principal: Main Office 680-1600 ext. 4 Fax 680-1950 Middle & High School Behavior Issues: Sheila Beglin...... 680-1561 Principal: > Teacher > Ass’t. Principal &/or Student Nurse:...... 680-1508 Support > Principal Dr. Jennifer L. Amos...... 680-1606 Assistant Principal: Special Education Issues: Continuing Education > Teacher > Ass’t Principal > Principal > Dir. Juliet Gevargis...... 680-1650 of Special Education and Student Services Assistant Principal: Director: Richard Neidhart...... 680-1655 Terry Campanella...... 379-1012 Co-Curricular Activities (Clubs): Guidance...... 680-1614 > Advisor > Ass’t. Principal > Principal Library:...... 680-1670 Student Athletics: Before and After School > Coach > Dir. of Physical Education Nurse:...... 680-1647 & Athletics Child Care Programs: Student Transportation: Rockland County YMCA...... RocklandYMCA.org > Transportation Office > Director of Facilities The Children’s Corner....childrenscornernursery.com & Transportation District Policies: > Superintendent > Board of Education The Superintendent may review unresolved issues after all other sources have been contacted. Decisions are based on Board of Education policy. The Board may also review issues referred to them by the Superintendent. For teacher voice mailbox numbers, dial 680 1000 and follow the prompts. To email District employees, use first initial and full last [email protected] Board of Education William O. Schaefer Guy DeVincenzo, President...... 461-9009 Elementary School Dan Lamadrid, Vice President ...... 598-3500 140 Lester Drive, Tappan, NY 10983 Rosemary Pitruzzella ...... 359-9269 Grades K-2 Leon Jacobs...... 398-0443 School Hours: 9:15 a.m. – 3:40 p.m. Kenneth Malpeli...... 914-907-5807 Lunch Hours: 11:15 a.m. – 2:10 p.m. Central Administration Main Office 680-1300 ext. 3 Fax 680-1920 Principal: Superintendent of Schools: Nora Polansky...... 680-1303 Dr. Robert R. Pritchard...... 680-1050 Assistant Principal: Assistant Superintendent for Jeannine Carr...... 680-1325 Curriculum and Instruction: Parent-Teacher Association Dr. Brian Culot...... 680-1017 Library:...... 680-1305 Presidents Director of Human Resources: Nurse:...... 680-1304 Jeremy Barker...... 680-1030 Council PTA President: School Business Administrator: Vicki Caramante...... 845-365-4799 Sandra Winkler...... 680-1005 [email protected] Director of Special Education TZHS Co-Vice Presidents: and Student Services: Michele Fenster...... 680-1025 South Orangetown Middle School Jeannie Dennehy...... 845-359-4117 [email protected] Asst. to Dir. of Spec. Ed./CSE Chair: 160 Van Wyck Road, Blauvelt, NY 10913 Eleanor Young...... 680-1024 Eileen Malora...... 845-398-1088 Grades 6-8 [email protected] Director of Facilities: School Hours: 8:15 a.m. – 3:00 p.m. Dennis Rankin...... 680-1016 SOMS PTA President: Lunch Hours: 11:20 a.m. – 1:29 p.m. Director of Technology: Claire Heatley...... 845-659-1638 George Brady...... 680-1011 Main Office 680-1100 ext. 3 Fax 680-1905 [email protected] Acting Director of Physical Education Principal: and Athletics: Karen Tesik...... 680-1101 SOCES PTA President: Christopher Rastelli...... 680-1640 Family Resource Center at Kris Campbell...... 845-848-2514 Assistant Principal: [email protected] District Clerk: Dr. Chad Corey...... 680-1102 William O. Schaefer Kathleen Muscari...... 680-1012 Guidance: 140 Lester Drive, Tappan, New York 10983 District Treasurer: Patricia Iannucci...... 680-1106 Laura Zarcone ...... 680-1008 Please check our district website for all events Philip Farrugia...... 680-1107 related to the Family Resource Center Every building in the SOCSD has a Registered Public Information Specialist: Siobhan Maiorano...... 680-1109 BJ Greco...... 680-1804 Professional Nurse overseeing the health Library:...... 680-1115 office, with a responsibility for the health and Registration Information: Rose Ngai...... 680-1137 Nurse:...... 680-1130 medical safety of the students in the building. Transportation Department:...... 680-1662 Please notify the nurse in your child’s building of any specific medical needs. Teachers and staff will then be made aware of any particular requirements or adaptations of your child’s Tappan Zee medical condition. Nurse’s phone numbers are listed above as part of each building’s contact Red & White Club information.
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Student Privacy Rights Policy Parent’s Right to Notification to Parents The School District shall provide parents/ 2. The administration of any survey Certain Information In accordance with the Protection of Pupil guardians with notification, at least annu- containing one or more of the items As the parent of a student attending our School District, you Rights Amendment (PPRA) of the No Child ally, at the beginning of school year, of the listed above. Left Behind Act, the School District is com- specific or approximate dates during the 3. Any non-emergency, invasive physical have the right to receive, upon request to the District, certain mitted to protecting the rights and privacy school year when the above activities are examination or screening that is information as authorized by Federal law regarding the profes- interests of parents/ guardians and students scheduled or expected to be scheduled. required as a condition of attendance, sional qualifications of your child’s classroom teachers. Upon with regard to the following: The School District shall provide notifica- administered by the School and the District’s receipt of your request, we will provide you, in a 1. Student Surveys tion to parents/guardian and offer them scheduled by the School in advance, timely manner, the information listed below. the opportunity to opt their child out of and not necessary to protect the 2. Instructional Materials participation in the following activities: immediate health and safety of the You have the right to request the following information about 3. Physical Examinations or Screenings student and/or other students. 1. Activities involving the collection, dis- each of your child’s classroom teachers: 4. Collection, Disclosure or Use of closure or use of personal information Personal Information collected from students for the Please Note: For more specific informa- purpose of marketing or selling that tion, please refer to the Policy located on 1. Whether the teacher has met New York State Education information; the district’s website. Department qualifications and licensing criteria for the grade levels and subject areas he/she teaches.
2. Whether the teacher is teaching under emergency or other SOCSD Educational Records provisional status through which New York State Education Department qualifications or licensing criteria have been The Family Education Rights and Privacy Act grants waived due to special circumstances. parents of students under 18 or eligible students (18 years or older) the right to review all official records, files and 3. The teacher’s college major (undergraduate level); whether data incorporated into a student’s cumulative record folder. the teacher has any graduate certifications or degrees and, Students’ records are confidential and will not be made if so, the field of discipline of the certification or degree. available to persons other than parents or students without prior written consent except as permitted by law. These 4. Whether your child is provided services by any Teaching persons may request a hearing to challenge the contents of Assistants and, if so, their qualifications. such records. You may direct any questions in this regard to If you wish to receive this information, please contact the building principal. Dr. Brian Culot, Assistant Superintendent for Curriculum and Instruction, at (845) 680-1017.
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Non-Profit Our Mission Statement SOCSD Organization U.S. Postage In a rapidly changing world, the South Orangetown school community South Orangetown Paid Central School District Monsey New York 10952 affirms its positive vision of the future by providing a safe and caring 160 Van Wyck Road, Blauvelt, NY 10913 Permit No. 1375 environment where the excitement of teaching and learning is shared by (845) 680-1000 all, and where we encourage and nurture the uniqueness of each child. Dr. Robert Pritchard, Superintendent BOARD OF EDUCATION Guy DeVincenzo, President Through diverse and challenging programs, we promote high academic Dan Lamadrid, Vice President Rosemary Pitruzzella Postal Patron standards, creative and critical thinking, self-respect and respect for Leon Jacobs others, and acceptance of our responsibilities in a global society. Kenneth Malpeli SOCSD website: www.socsd.org We are committed to fostering a love of learning in our students. This calendar was produced in cooperation with the Rockland BOCES Communications Department. Calendar Editor & Photographer: BJ Greco, Public Information Specialist, SOCSD