S-VE Gives Back Spencer-Van Etten Central School District 2016-2017

Kindergarten students create placemats for Meals on Wheels recipients recipients Wheels on Meals for placemats create students Kindergarten Tier Southern the of Bank Food for volunteer students School Middle

8th grade students clean up Nichols Pond Nichols up clean students grade 8th

students younger with graduation celebrate Seniors

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Stay Informed at www.svecsd.org

The Spencer-Van Etten Central School District website is continually updated with the most current information. Provided below are shortcuts to information you may be looking for: Empty Bowls Project at the High School Elementary students restore willow hut raises money for local food cupboard Go to www.svecsd.org and add the shortcut below (ie. www.svescsd.org/parentinfo.cfm) New York State Non-Profit Organization Athletics athletics.cfm US Postage Board of Education board.cfm P A I D Cafeteria Information cafeteria.cfm Spencer-Van Etten Spencer, NY 14883 Calendar districtcal.cfm Central School District 16 Dartts Crossroad Permit #22 Community Information communityinfo.cfm Spencer NY 14883 Curriculum curriculum.cfm District Information districtinfo.cfm Elementary School ES.cfm High School HS.cfm Instructional Support is.cfm Middle School MS.cfm Music Department music.cfm Parent Information parentinfo.cfm Postal Patron Local Parent Portal parentportal.cfm SafeArrival Program safearrival.cfm

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Any public or non-public school parent or teacher, other II. Procedures for Filing Complaints/Appeals with An extension of the 60-day complaint resolution period interested person or agency may file a complaint the New York State Education Department is permitted under CFR Part 299.11 (b), for concerning violations of ESEA Title I, Parts A, C, and D The State Education Department will review complaints exceptional circumstances. Exceptional circumstances or of the General Education Provisions Act or of Section when the complaint pertains to: may include, but need not be limited to, such 100.2(ee) Academic Intervention Services of the occurrences as:  The state’s administration of the ESEA Title I Basic Regulations of the Commissioner. Grant, Migrant Education or Neglected or  Illness of involved parties.

Delinquent Program.  Cancellation of scheduled on-site reviews due to I. Procedures for filing complaints/appeals with a  An appeal from the decision of a local school district unscheduled school closings. local school district. regarding an action by the LEA.  The need for extended review activities beyond those A. All complaints must: Note: Complaints which do not meet any of the above specified in the written notification: and/or any  Be written. criteria, including complaints concerning the other mutual agreement to changes in review scope  Be signed by the person or agency representative LEA’s administration of its Title I Program, will be or activity. filing the complaint. referred for possible resolution to the LEA against All parties to the complaint have the right to initiate a whom the complaint is made. request for an extension beyond the 60 business day  State the nature of the corrective action desired. A. An appeal must be requested and postmarked within complaint resolution period based on exceptional  Contain information/evidence supporting the com- 20 business days of receipt of the LEA’s response to circumstances. All such requests must be presented to plaint. the original complaint. the New York State Education Department. When exceptional circumstances are identified, the revised date  Specify the requirement of law or regulation B. The Title I representative in the NYSED office who is for the completion of the complaint review will be being violated and the related issue, problem and/or assigned as the program manager for the district the concern. provided in writing to all parties involved in the against which the complaint is made and such other complaint or appeal. B. A complaint/appeal to the Local Education Agency department staff as may be appropriate shall (LEA) should be sent first to the School conduct the review of complaints or appeals. D. Failure of the LEA to take action within the time Superintendent of the district against whom the period stipulated in the complaint resolution shall be C. Within 60 business days of the receipt of the complaint is made. The LEA has a 30 business day cause to withhold all of, or a portion of, the ESEA complaint/appeal, the department staff will period in which to resolve a complaint. Title I allocation to the LEA. complete an on-site review (if necessary) and/or C. The district/LEA’s response may contain an appeal records examination and will notify all parties of its III. Procedures for Adjudicating Appeals from the which includes: findings. The department’s response shall contain: Decision of the State Education Department  A copy of the original signed complaint. (see I-B).  The names of persons interviewed. If parties are dissatisfied with the New York State  A copy of the LEA’s response to the original  The records of other residence examined. Education Department’s complaint resolution, they may complaint or a statement that the school district file an appeal directly with the United States Education failed to respond in 30 business days.  Relevant dates/times/locations/events. Department at: D. If the local LEA fails to resolve the complaint within  Summary of findings. United States Department of Education 30 business days, or fails to resolve the issue to the  Nature of corrective action to be taken Compensatory Education Programs satisfaction of the complainant, the complaint includng applicable timeline. 400 Maryland Avenue S.W. should be sent to the to the New York State Room 3W230 Education Department. FOB #6

Washington, D.C. 20202-6132

Board Of Education District Administration Building Administration Spencer-Van Etten Central School District 2016-2017 16 Dartts Crossroad

Spencer, NY 14883 S-VE High School ______589-7140 Don Johnson, Board President ______589-6744 Phone: (607) 589-7100 Melissa Jewell, Principal [email protected] [email protected] Fax: (607) 589-3010 James Howey, Assistant Principal [email protected] & Athletic Director Sean Vallely ______739-3996 Holly Perry, School Secretary [email protected] [email protected] District Office ______589-7100 Caryn Baxter, Guidance Counselor [email protected] Matt Connor ______589-7546 Dr. Joseph Morgan Debbie Frisbie, Senior Clerk [email protected] [email protected] Superintendent [email protected] Teri Vallely, RN, Nurse [email protected]

Karen Johnson ______738-7064 Laurie Cooper S-VE Middle School ______589-7120 [email protected] Secretary to the Superintendent [email protected] Eric Knolles, Principal [email protected] Donna Mistler ______589-6958 District Clerk/Registrar Larry Bleck, Dean of Students [email protected] Jane St. Amour-Bradley [email protected] Caroline Frisbie, School Secretary [email protected] School Business Executive [email protected] Rick Rogers ______589-6820 Dan Craven, Guidance Counselor [email protected] Anne Frisbie TBA, Nurse [email protected] Purchasing Agent/Benefits Coordinator [email protected]

Carol Quinn S-VE Elementary School ______589-7110 Clerk Typist [email protected] Matt Stroup, Principal [email protected] Jennifer Swayze Mike Chaffee, Dean of Students [email protected] Public Information Coordinator [email protected] Amy Bishop, School Secretary [email protected]

Tammy Pompa, Senior Clerk [email protected] Spencer - Van Etten Board of Education meetings Instructional Support ______589-7111 Tammy Martinez, RN, Nurse [email protected] are held on the second Thursday of each month, with Christina Lampila Director [email protected] the fourth Thursday reserved for workshops if Susan Vargo needed. Meetings begin at 7:00 p.m. in the Middle Administrative Assistant [email protected]

School library. The Board of Education encourages public Transportation ______589-7160 Consent for Use of John Horvath participation at its meetings in accordance with New Supervisor [email protected] Photographs /Videos York State law, which establishes the right of citizens Tammy Pompa to attend and listen to the deliberations of the board. Senior Clerk [email protected] Throughout the school year, photographs or videotapes

Each agenda includes an opportunity for community may be taken of students for use in District produced Building & Grounds ______589-7130 members to address the Board regarding agenda publications, videos, podcasts, web or news media. If you Lance Cundy DO NOT wish your child to be photographed or items and other concerns that can be legally Supervisor [email protected] videotaped, please indicate this in writing to the district discussed at a public session of the board. office by September 14, 2016. Email does not constitute a For a complete list of the regulations and Food Service ______589-7150 Jerry Carr written request; please write/type it on paper and mail/ procedures for board meeting participation, as well as Director [email protected] deliver. This request must be updated annually. Photos official board policy and meeting agendas, visit the and videos produced by the District are the property of Spencer-Van Etten Central School District website at Computer Services ______589-7147 the District and not for use or reproduction without www.svecsd.org. Darla Thomas Coordinator [email protected] District consent. Notifications Pesticide Notice

New York State Education Law Section 409-H, effective July 1, 2001, requires all public and nonpublic elementary and secondary schools to provide written notification to all parents, faculty and staff regarding the potential use of pesticides periodically throughout the school year. In 1994, our District Safety Committee selected to restrict any use of pesticides.

The Spencer-Van Etten Central School District is required to maintain a list of parents, faculty and staff who wish to receive 48-hour prior written notification of certain pesticide applications. The following pesticide applications are not subject to prior notification requirements:

1st Grade Field Trip Golf Team Photo  A school remains unoccupied for a continuous 72 hours following an application.  Antimicrobial products.  Nonvolatile rodenticides in tamper-resistant bait stations in areas inaccessible to children.  Nonvolatile insecticide baits in tamper-resistant bait stations in areas inaccessible to children.  Silica gels and other nonvolatile ready-to-use pastes, foams or gels in areas inaccessible to children.  Boric acid and disodium octaborate tetrahydrate.  The application of EPA-designated biopesticides.  The application of EPA-designated exempt materials under 40CFR152.25.  The use of aerosol products with a directed spray in containers of 18 fluid ounces or less when used to protect individuals from an imminent threat from stinging and biting insects including venomous spiders, bees, wasps and hornets. In the event of an emergency application necessary to protect against an imminent threat to Celebrating graduation Connecting with students human health, a good faith effort will be made to supply written notification to those on the 48- Asbestos Safety Notice hour notification list. If you want 48-hour notification of pesticide applications, please contact the Director of In compliance with the US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Asbestos Hazard Facilities at 589-7130 during school hours. Emergency Response Act (AHERA), the district has performed asbestos re-inspections of each of our school buildings for asbestos-containing building materials. The inspection findings are Sex Offender Notification in the asbestos management plan on file in each school office and the district office. The EPA requires the district to perform re-inspections of the asbestos materials every three Parents of students attending the Spencer-Van Etten Central School District will receive notice of sex years. In June 2013, a certified asbestos inspector performed these re-inspections. A certified offenders moving into the district through our “School Connects” or all-call system. The message will asbestos management planner reviewed the re-inspection results and developed recommended state that “The Spencer-Van Etten Central School District has received information regarding an individual subject to Megan’s Law.” actions the district should take to safely manage the asbestos material in our buildings. All the asbestos material in our buildings remains in good condition and we will continue to Please refer to www.svecsd.org or contact any school office for more information. We have created a link manage them in place as recommended by EPA guidelines and the asbestos management from our website to a searchable database for your convenience on this subject. That website is: planner. Residents wishing to discuss or review the asbestos management plan may contact the http://criminaljustice.state.ny.us/nsor/ Director of Facilities at 589-7130 during school hours. If you have any questions or concerns, please contact the District Office at 589-7100.

September 2016 Sun Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat 1 2 3

4 5 6 7 8 9 10 First Day of School: First Day of School: Grades K, 10 - 12, BOCES Full Day w/ Half Class: Grades 1-9 Only Full Day w/ Half Class: EPK & PreK EPK & PreK EPK, Pre-K & K Visitations No School: No School for Students: Freshman Orientation BOE Business Meeting, Labor Day Conference Day MS Library @ 7pm

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First Day w/ Whole Class: ES Curriculum Night EPK & PreK

HS Picture Day

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Senior Class Dinner BOE Workshop, MS Library @ 7pm HS Open House

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ASVAB Homecoming

Dignity for All Students

Important Aspects of DASA: Dignity Act Coordinators for S-VE

 The New York State Dignity for All Students and Reporting Procedures: Act was signed into law on September 13, The Dignity Act requires that all schools have at 2010 and is in effect for all public schools as least one staff-person designated as the Dignity of July 1, 2012 Act Coordinator. The Dignity Act Coordinator is responsible for addressing reports of potential  The intent of the Dignity Act is to provide all harassment and/or discrimination. If you have students in New York State public schools a concerns about an incident of possible learning environment that is free of harassment or discrimination, please contact our discrimination and harassment. S-VE Dignity Act Coordinators.

 The Dignity Act states that NO students shall Coordinators: be subjected to harassment or discrimination  Elementary School: by employees or students on school property Mr. Matt Stroup Middle School Artists Middle School Dance or at a school function based on their actual or Mr. Mike Chaffee perceived race, color, weight, national origin, Building Planning Teams  Middle School: ethnic group, religion, religious practice, Mr. Eric Knolles disability, sexual orientation, gender or sex. Each of the three Spencer–Van Etten school buildings has a Mr. Larry Bleck school-based planning team which is made up of teachers, support  School property includes the school building,  High School: staff, parents and students. These planning teams are responsible athletic playing fields, playground, parking Mrs. Melissa Jewell for building-level planning for instructional improvement. lots and school bus. School functions include Mr. James Howey Meetings are held monthly and are open to the public. Check with school-sponsored extracurricular events and activities. each building principal for a schedule or for more information. Reports can be made in the following manner: 1. Reporting forms are located in all main school offices For additional information related to the NYS 2. Forms can be found on the S-VE District Dignity for All Students Act please refer to: website: www.svecsd.org Go to home page and click on Dignity for All http://www.p12.nysed.gov/dignityact/ on the banner located on the left. 3. Call the main office of the appropriate Please also refer to the Spencer-Van Etten School building: District Code of Conduct which is located on our district website at: www.svecsd.org  Elementary School: 607-589-7110

 Middle School 607-589-7120 Hard copies of our District’s Code of Conduct can also be obtained by contacting the main office of each  High School 607-589-7140 building in the district.

Lego Robotics Club Girls Basketball Team Bonding

October 2016 Sun Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat

Homecoming Dance

SAT

2 3 4 5 6 7 8

ES Open House, ES @ 6pm ES Picture Day

Rosh Hashanah

9 10 11 12 13 14 15

ES PTO, ES Café @ 6pm BOE Business Meeting, MS Picture Day MS Library @ 7pm Early Release Day: No School: Students released 15 min. early Columbus Day Yom Kippur

16 17 18 19 20 21 22 End of MS Marking Period 1 PSAT HS College Information Day No School for Students: Conference Day

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HS Picture Day: Retakes End of HS Marking Period 1

BOE Workshop, MS Library @ 7pm

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Halloween Parent Information Working Papers Handbooks

Students interested in working: 14/15 year olds and 16/17 year olds can fill out a Handbooks for the high school, middle school and elementary school working paper application, including social security number, parent/guardian containing comprehensive information for both parents and students signature and provide proof of a physical within the previous 12 months. Please about our policies and procedures of the Spencer - Van Etten Central allow 3 business days for the working card to be completed which students must School District can be found under the Quick Links on our district sign in front of a school official. Questions ~ please call Debbie Frisbie at 589- website at www.svecsd.org/parentinfo.cfm. If you have any questions, 7144. please email or call your child’s teacher, school principal or the district office. Tioga County Dental Van Offers Free Care The Tioga County Dental Van will be available behind the high school in June to see S-VE students. If students need appointments at other times of the year, they may call 687-8595. This is a wonderful service for families in need of dental care. School/Community Health and Wellness Team The Comprehensive School/Community Health and Wellness Team is made up of a diverse group of community members, parents, staff, area health professionals and students. This group’s goal is to promote health and wellness in the community. Information and meeting schedules can be obtained by calling the High School office at 589-7140. Pet Therapy 2nd Grade Teamwork Track and Field

Annual Emotional Health Screenings Available to All Students

It is natural to measure a child’s height and weight. Measuring other ways children grow is important too. Emotional health issues can affect how a child succeeds in school, how they relate to family members and their ability to make friends. Completing an annual Emotional Health Screening is a simple, effective way to look at a child’s emotional development. If issues are identified early, intervention can be effective. The Youth Emotional Health Screening Program is Free, Voluntary and Confidential. It is offered by Family Services of Chemung County, Inc. to all youth in Chemung County schools. Parental consent is required and results are only shared with parents or guardians. In the event that a student’s screening indicates a need for emotional health services, screening staff will work directly with the student and family to connect them to resources in the community. The Spencer Van Etten School District asks all parents/guardians to consider participation in the program. Screening information will be sent home, during the school year, from each child’s school. For additional information contact: Marilyn Cristofaro, Community Mental Health Program Coordinator at Family Services of Chemung County, Inc. 607-733-5696. Screening information can also be accessed on line by going to www.svecsd.org.

November 2016 Sun Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat

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End of ES Marking Period 1 Junior High Area All State

Junior High Area All State SAT

6 7 8 9 10 11 12 National Honor Society Induction Ceremony and Graduates of Distinction

Ceremony

BOE Business Meeting, No School: Daylight Saving Time Ends Election Day MS Library @ 7pm Veterans Day

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ES Picture Day: Retake

Half Day for Students: Parent Teacher Conferences

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MS Picture Day: Retake

No School: Thanksgiving Recess No School: No School: Thanksgiving Recess Thanksgiving Day Thanksgiving Recess

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Half Day for Students: Parent Teacher Conferences Opportunities for Students The Family Room S-VE Athletics The Elementary School houses a “Family Room” program where parents and Athletics is an opportunity offered to students in 7th - 12th grades. To guardians of birth through school aged children in the S-VE School District view necessary forms for your child to enroll in a sport, please go to can bring and stay with your child for interactive play-time, craft, snack and www.svecsd.org/ athletics.cfm. story once a week. This program is designed to assist you and your child in To view each individual athletic schedule as they become available, becoming familiar with the district, as well as help your child in the transition please refer to our website at www.svecsd.org/sportsschedules.cfm. of entering school. Changes occur in athletic schedules due to weather, therefore, the This opportunity has allowed children to meet new friends that have become updated daily athletic schedules will also appear in the Upcoming Events their classmates in Pre-K, introduced children to the structure of school and on the main page of our website. assisted parents and guardians in becoming comfortable with our district. The Family Room will be open on Tuesday mornings from 9-11am when school is in session. We look forward to meeting new friends this year! For further information, please visit our website at www.svecsd.org/famroom.cfm or call the Valedictorian elementary school office at 589-7110. Family Room Friends

Afterschool Opportunities Throughout the school year, enrollment forms for afterschool opportunities, provided by grants and community funding, will come home in your child’s backpack. Please consider taking advantage of these wonderful opportunities which foster lifelong learning, self-esteem, social responsibility, self- Musical Performance Working Together discipline and independent thinking. Please go to www.svecsd.org/pave.cfm Spencer-Van Etten Youth Association (SVEYA) for further information. Our community offers many athletic opportunities to children before Fundraising entering school sports. Athletics offered include: baseball, basketball, During the course of the school year, your child may come home with a cheerleading, field hockey, football, soccer, softball and wrestling. To fundraiser to help offset costs within organizations they are involved in. Please become involved in the community athletic organization SVEYA, please visit our website periodically at www.svecsd.org/fundraisingcal.cfm to view visit www.sveya.org or contact SVEYA President, TJ Swartout at the continually updated fundraising calendar. 738-6414.

December 2016 Sun Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat

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SAT

4 5 6 7 8 9 10 ACT Band Concert: End of HS Marking Period 2 End of MS Marking Period 2 6th-12th Grade, HS @ 7pm

BOE Business Meeting, MS Library @ 7pm

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Choral Concert: 5th-12th Grade, HS @ 7pm

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ES Concert:PreK-2nd Grade, ES @ 9am & 1:45pm

No School: Winter Recess Hannukkah

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No School: No School: No School: No School: No School: Christmas Day Winter Recess Winter Recess Winter Recess Winter Recess Winter Recess Special Education and Instructional Support

The Spencer-Van Etten school district is committed to providing educational support services to all students. These services occur in two forms:

 Improvement services are offered by Classroom Intervention teams and Instructional Support teachers. Improvement services are also offered in speech/language therapy, occupational therapy and counseling.

 Special education services exist for students with more intense needs. Through the local Committee on Special Education (CSE), students are identified and provided with a program which will best meet their individual needs. Parents/guardians are encouraged to work with their child’s teacher to access the Classroom Intervention teams before making a formal referral. The Committee on Preschool Education (CPSE) exists to serve students ages 3 to 5 who have not yet entered school. If parents suspect their preschool child has a special need, they should contact the Instructional Support Office at 589-7111. All information is free and confidential. For the parent’s guide to special education, please refer to the following link: http://www.p12.nysed.gov/ specialed/publications/policy/parentguide.htm

Office Hours: 8:00am - 4:00pm Christina Lampila……………………...Director S-VE Wrestlers train year round Phone: 589-7111 Susan Vargo …………Administrative Assistant

Spencer-Van Etten Central School District Believes:

 In a safe, respectful and trusting environment  That all individuals can learn  In pursuing excellence  In human dignity  In responsibility  In positive involvement  In communicating effectively  In building healthy relationships National Honor Society Inductees Pre-K Fitness Class

January 2017 Sun Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat

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No School: New Year’s Day Winter Recess

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EPK, Pre-K & Kindergarten BOE Business Meeting, TCMEA All County Band & Registration begins MS Library @ 7pm Chorus Auditions (Owego)

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ES Musical: 3rd & 4th Grades, ES @ 7pm

No School: Martin Luther King Jr. Day

22 23 24 25 26 27 28 Regents: Regents: Regents: AM - US History, Earth Regents: SAT AM - Global & Physics AM - Living Environment Science, Geometry(CC) AM - Algebra II (CC) PM - English (CC) & Chemistry PM - Algebra 1 (CC) PM - Algebra 2/Trigonometry End of HS Marking Period 3 End of MS Marking Period 3 BOE Workshop, MS Library @ 7pm

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No School for Students: Conference Day Community Information S-VE Athletic Hall of Fame Community All Call List The Spencer-Van Etten Central School District has established a committee to honor eminent individuals, enhance a sense of school and community pride and preserve the Parents of students from the Spencer - Van Etten Central School District tradition and excellence of Spencer-Van Etten athletics. The Hall of Fame honors those currently receive phone calls and/or emails regarding important information who have made a significant contribution to the athletic program in the Spencer-Van such as school closings and date changes. We invite all interested community Etten Central School District. A member of the Hall of Fame can be either a members to sign up for these notifications by contacting Laurie Cooper in the Student – Athlete (graduated at least ten years prior to selection), Coach (coached the District office at 589-7101 or [email protected]. same sport for more than five full seasons), Team (accomplishments at least ten years prior to selection) or Contributor (individual who has made a significant contribution to the S-VE athletic program). The complete criteria and nomination forms can be found online at www.svecsd.org/communityinfo.cfm or in the District Office. The selection committee consists of the Athletic Director (chair), the Superintendent, a Principal Income Tax Code representative, a Board Member representative, the Public Information Coordinator, a Spencer - Van Etten School District state aid is partially based upon the income of our Booster Club representative and a community member. The selection committee reserves residents. For us to receive proper credit, be sure to put our school district code all discretionary rights in the implementation of the process. Completed nomination number on your income tax form when you file your annual tax returns. The number forms may be submitted by anyone to the Spencer-Van Etten District Office no later than March 1st of the year of consideration. The selection committee will research any claims is 613. made on the nomination form. After review of all properly completed nomination forms, the committee will vote upon the selection of those individuals nominated. The committee reserves the right to consider any worthy nominee and waive any of the requirements listed above. Come visit our Athletic Hall of Fame in the gymnasium lobby S-VE Graduates of Distinction of the S-VE High School! Community Members, S-VE Administration and former S-VE Graduates have established Graduates of Distinction recognition to honor Spencer - Van Etten graduates for outstanding lifetime achievement. Honorees will be graduates who are exemplary citizens having distinguished themselves through their communities, professions or careers. This may include service to humanity, exceptional career achievement or a lifetime of accomplishment. Nominees may have succeeded at the local, regional, national or international levels in any appropriate area of endeavor, including academia and education, arts, business, J. Sandusky, R. Brock, B. Eddy Coach Pakkala 2001 Soccer Team media, public service, philanthropy, medicine, military, science or sports. The Board of Education may be petitioned to make an exception to these criteria if extraordinary circumstances exist. No person shall be eligible for this honor until Voting Information at least ten years following the date of graduation from Spencer-Van Etten. Residents don’t need to register to vote in school district elections but must be: Nominations will be reviewed by a Superintendent’s Committee and forwarded to st • A citizen of the United States who is 18 years of age or older the Board of Education for approval. Nominations must be received by July 1 of each year. Incomplete nominations will not be considered. Recipients shall be • A district resident for at least 30 days before the election permanently honored at Spencer-Van Etten and shall be publicly recognized. For • Show ID and proof of residence more information, please call the District Office at 589-7100 or visit our website If you have questions about voting, call the district office at 589-7100. www.svecsd.org/communityinfo.cfm.

February 2017 Sun Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat

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EPK, Pre-K & Kindergarten Senior High Area All State Registration ends (Ithaca)

Senior High Area All State (Ithaca) Groundhog Day

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ES PTO, ES Café @ 6pm BOE Business Meeting, MS Library @ 7pm

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Valentine’s Day

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BOE Workshop, End of ES Marking Period 2 MS Library @ 7pm

No School: Presidents’ Day 26 27 28 Become Involved! The Booster Club Parent Groups The S-VE Booster Club consists of parents dedicated to the support of Parent groups for both the middle school and elementary school are always our school district’s athletic program. The club exists to cultivate and looking for parents, grandparents or community members to become involved. promote community spirit in support of athletic programs within the If you are interested in donating your time to the Middle School organization, S-VE school system and to enhance activities connected with a balanced PIE (Partners in Education), please contact Sandy at [email protected]. athletic program. New members are always welcome. Call the high school for more information at 589-7140. If you are interested in becoming involved in the Elementary School organization, PTO (Parent Teacher Organization), please contact Nicole at [email protected] Project Graduation Additional information can be found on our website at www.svecsd.org/ parentgroups.cfm. The goal of Project Graduation is to provide a safe, fun, drug and alcohol-free environment for celebration at the end of your child’s academic career at S-VE. Each year a group of senior class parents work to develop a plan for after the graduation ceremony. We need volunteers! If you are interested, please contact the guidance office for more information at 589-7144.

Middle School Honor Society Inductees Volunteering The S-VE School District always welcomes volunteers! There are numerous volunteer opportunities at each of our three schools, including assisting in classrooms to demonstrate your skill or trade. Please go to www.svecsd.org/ volunteeropportunities.cfm to access the volunteer form and view current opportunities. Please email Jennifer at [email protected] with any questions. Ribbon Cutting Ceremony with our Agriculture Students at the Tioga County Fair

March 2017 Sun Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat

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All County Festival I All County Festival I

Ash Wednesday

5 6 7 8 9 10 11 End of HS Marking Period 4 End of MS Marking Period 4 All County Festival II BOE Business Meeting, MS Library @ 7pm All County Festival II SAT

Half Day for Students: No School for Students: Parent Teacher Conferences Conference Day

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Empty Bowls Project HS Drama Club Play HS Drama Club Play

Daylight Saving Time Begins St. Patrick’s Day

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BOE Workshop, MS Library @ 7pm

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NYS ELA Testing, NYS ELA Testing, NYS ELA Testing, Grades 3-8 Grades 3-8 Grades 3-8 Our Schools

S-VE High School S-VE Middle School S-VE Elementary School Principal: Mrs. Melissa Jewell Principal: Mr. Eric Knolles Principal: Mr. Matt Stroup Assistant Principal: Mr. James Howey Dean of Students: Mr. Larry Bleck Dean of Students: Mr. Mike Chaffee Grades 9-12 Grades 5 - 8 Grades Pre-K - 4

Doors Open @ 7:45am 16 Dartts Crossroad Doors Open @ 7:45am 1 Center St. Doors open @ 7:45am 7 Langford St. Classes Begin @ 8:05am Spencer, NY 14883 Classes Begin @ 8:05am Spencer, NY 14883 Classes begin @ 8:00am Van Etten, NY 14889 Dismissal @ 2:56pm Phone: (607) 589-7140 Dismissal @ 2:56pm Phone: (607) 589-7120 Dismissal @ 2:45pm Phone: (607) 589-7110 Fax: (607) 589-3011 Fax: (607) 589-3020 Fax: (607 589-3017

Parent Portal Parent Portal is an important method of home/school communication available to parents of students in our district. Parent Portal allows you to…

 Review basic information on your child, including name, birthdate, address, phone number

 Access your child’s schedule, attendance, grades, discipline, assignments

 Contact your child’s teachers by e-mail We encourage all parents to sign up. Please contact your child’s school to set up an account.

District Art Show HS Winner More Artistic Talent

April 2017 Sun Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat

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HS Music Trip HS Music Trip HS Music Trip

ACT

9 10 11 12 13 14 15 HS Music Trip BOE Business Meeting, HS Music Trip MS Library @ 7pm No School: No School: Spring Recess Spring Recess No School: No School: No School: Palm Sunday Good Friday Passover Spring Recess Spring Recess Spring Recess

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Green Week

No School: Easter Sunday Spring Recess Earth Day

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End of HS Marking Period 5 End of MS Marking Period 5

BOE Workshop, MS Library @ 7pm 30 Health Information

Medications Guidelines for keeping a child home from school: In accordance with New York State Law and S-VE school policy, if a student must take a medication at school or during school sponsored  Persistent fever greater than 100.4° orally, including a fever that requires control with activities such as sports and field trips, there must be a doctor’s order medication, like Tylenol. Child should be fever free for 24 hours before they are sent back and parent’s written permission. This includes any medication over-the to school -counter or prescription, inhalers and epipens. Each school year requires a new order and the medication must be in the original bottle  Child is too sleepy or ill from an illness, like vomiting and/or diarrhea. Child should and brought in by an adult. Any time these guidelines are not followed, not be sent if they vomited in the evening or night prior to school. it is a violation of NYS law.

 Significant cough that makes a child feel uncomfortable or disrupts the class  Sore throat that is severe, accompanied by fever and/or feeling ill, that persists longer Immunizations than 48 hours OR after known exposure to a confirmed case of Streptococcal throat infection New York State public health law requires all students have up to date immunizations,  Honey-crusted sores around the nose or mouth or rash on other body parts that might OR completed Religious Exemption or be impetigo; OR a rash in various stages including boils, sores and bumps that may be Medical exemption paperwork on file in the chicken pox; OR a significant rash accompanied by other symptoms of illness such as Reading health office or they will NOT be allowed fever to attend school. Reminder: all students entering kindergarten MUST be completely  Red, runny eyes that distract the child from learning. If the eyes are reddened, itch, are immunized. Students entering 6th grade painful or have discharge, please contact your doctor before sending them to school. MUST have 1 Tdap shot (at age 11) and 2  Large amount of discolored nasal discharge, especially if accompanied by facial pain varicella shots. If you should have any questions about required immunizations: or headache - Call your child’s healthcare provider  Severe ear pain or drainage from the ear Fishing - Call the school nurse in your child’s  Severe headache, especially if accompanied by fever school - Go online to the NYS Department of  Any condition that you think may be serious or contagious to others. health website:  If your child is not feeling well, it is best to keep them home rather than to ask them to http://www.health.ny.gov/ - write “try and make it” through the school day. in “required immunizations” at the search box Exercise

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Budget Hearing & Meet the Candidates, MS Library @ 7pm

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ES PTO, ES Café @ 6pm FFA Convention FFA Convention FFA Convention @ SUNY Morrisviille @ SUNY Morrisviille @ SUNY Morrisviille Jazz Night Concert, HS @ 7pm BOE Business Meeting, MS Library @ 7pm

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BOE Budget Vote & ES Grandparents Day Jr./Sr. Prom BOE Election, HS Lobby

from 12:00pm - 8:00pm

Mother’s Day

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NYS Science Performance NYS Science Performance Testing, Grades 4 & 8 Testing, Grades 4 & 8

BOE Workshop, No School: MS Library @ 7pm Memorial Day Weekend

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Shakespearience, HS @ 6pm HS Academic Awards, HS @ 8:15am No School: Memorial Day Weekend HS Concert: 9th - 12th Grades, HS @ 7pm Memorial Day Attendance and Transportation Information

SafeArrival System School Closings/Delays Last year, we implemented SchoolConnects SafeArrival system that improved student safety by streamlining the attendance process. the district will use our Rapid Connects phone system to notify student Parents and guardians can continue to help improve student safety households in addition to posting on www.svecsd.org/closings-delays.cfm and by reporting their student's absence in advance, using the broadcasting on the radio and TV stations listed below. Please be sure you have SafeArrival mobile app, website, or toll-free phone number provided your child’s building office with your “crisis/emergency” contact information (available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week). to ensure that you receive our calls. If a student’s absence is not reported in advance, SchoolConnects Television Stations: will make multiple attempts to contact parents and other contacts, if WBNG-TV, WETM-TV, WENY-TV, WICZ-TV, WMGC-TV, WSKG-TV and WYSR-TV. needed, to confirm the student’s safety and to request the reason for the absence. FM Radio Stations: If you haven’t yet, be sure to provide your email address to the school so that you will receive your invitation to set up an account. For more information go to www.svecsd.org/safearrival.cfm. AM Radio Stations: Daily Changes WATS (960), WBRG (1050), WEBO (1330), WELM (1410), WENY (1230), WHCU (870), WHWK (1290), WKOP (1360), WNBF (1280), WPIE (1160), WQIX (820) and WTKO (1470). Please remember to send a note with your child if there are any daily changes to the plans above to be sure that the student, teacher and bus In the event of a one or two-hour delayed school opening, buses will arrive at stops one hour (or two driver can be notified and the proper bus can be assigned. hours) later and school will begin one hour (or two hours) later than usual. PLEASE DO NOT CALL your child’s school or the bus garage to ask if schools are closed or delayed. Instead, tune in to one of the television or radio stations or www.svecsd.org for up-to-date information. Emergency Information Don’t Lose Your Riding Privilege At the beginning of each school year, parents are asked to Our goal is the safe and efficient transportation of our students. If you have any concerns about update emergency information files. It is very important that we your child’s transportation, please contact our office at 589-7160. know how to reach a parent or designated person in case of an emergency. If any changes are made during the school year It is crucial for students to behave appropriately while riding on district buses to ensure their safety and that of other passengers and to avoid distracting the bus driver. Students are required to concerning this information, including cell phones, be sure to conduct themselves on the bus in a manner consistent with established standards for classroom notify your child’s school immediately. behavior. Pushing, shoving, fighting and excessive noise will not be tolerated.

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ES Concert: Pre-K-2nd Grade, End of ES Marking Period 3 SAT ES @ 9am & 1:45pm

4 5 6 7 8 9 10 7th Annual District Art Show, NYS Science Written HS Scholarships & Special MS Concert: 5th - 8th Grade, HS @ 3 - 5:30pm HS Final Exams ACT Testing, Grades 4 & 8 Recognition Ceremony, HS @ 7pm HS @ 6:30pm End of HS Marking Period 6 7th Annual District Art Show, HS @ 5:30-8:30pm BOE Business Meeting, MS Library @ 7pm

11 12 13 14 15 16 17 Regents: Regents: Regents: Regents: HS Final Exams AM - US History AM - English (CC) AM - Global AM - Geometry (CC) PM - Algebra 1 (CC) PM - Living Environment PM - Earth Science/Physics PM - Algebra II (CC)

ES Concert: 3rd - 4th Grades, MS Awards Night, HS @ 6pm Pre-K Graduation, ES @ 6pm End of MS Marking Period 6 HS @ 7pm Flag Day

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8th Grade Celebration, Last Day of School BOE Workshop, High School Graduation, HS HS @ 6pm for Students MS Library @ 7pm @ 7pm

Regents: Last Day of School for Staff AM - Chemistry Father’s Day 25 26 27 28 29 30 Cafeteria Information Opportunities Available 2016-17 Breakfast & Lunch Prices Students who receive Free and Reduced Meals could qualify for: Breakfast Lunch Elementary School ...... $1.20 Elementary School...... $2.25  Reduced rates for SAT, PSAT, ACT and AP Exams Middle School...... $1.20 Middle School…...... $2.50  Waived fees for college applications High School………..………$1.20 High School…………….....$2.50  In-school programming with outside agencies (Upward Bound and Youth Engagement Services) The district could qualify for additional funding from New York State Reduced Breakfast/Lunch 25¢ and the Federal Government. A la carte items are available for purchase. Applying for Free or Reduced-Price Meals Students are sent a free and reduced-price meal application with instructions, income guidelines and answers to frequently asked questions at the start of each school year. If you were free or reduced at the end of the previous school Agriculture Literacy Program year, that status remains until the first week in October. Everyone must fill out a new application each school year. Applications are completely confidential and may be submitted at any time during the year if your family School Meal Program circumstances change. If your family income falls within the federal The school meal, lunch and breakfast, program supplies modestly-priced, nutritious meals guidelines, please complete the form and return it to your child’s school. The for students at each of the three schools, supplying approximately two-thirds of the Director of Food Service is available to assist you in completing the recommended daily allowance of vital nutrients. All meals are subsidized by the federal application. Applications can be found at any of the three schools or at government. Some students pay full prices, some reduced prices and others receive free www.svecsd.org/cafeteria.cfm. school meals.

Easy Online Payment System Available

Our automated cafeteria system makes it possible to keep student transactions strictly confidential. Each student has an account set up using his/her student ID number. This system allows students to “pay” electronically for their meal, whether it is free, reduced or full price, by drawing from the money placed in the student’s account. S-VE has implemented the “Pay Schools” program, which allows parents/guardians to use a link on the district website to make online payments to their students’ lunch account using credit cards or electronic checks. Payments are automatically processed and the money is transferred to the school’s account. For more information, visit the district’s website at Middle School Chorus sings at local elderly housing www.svecsd.org.

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BOE Re-Organization Meeting, MS Library @ 7pm

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30 31 Superintendent’s Message 9/5/2016 Labor Day 9/6/2016 Conference Day Dear Spencer-Van Etten Community: 10/10/2016 Columbus Day

Welcome to the 2016-2017 school year! We are 10/21/2016 Conference Day excited about the upcoming year and all the 11/11/2016 Veterans Day opportunities it holds for our students. 11/17/2016 1/2 Day Parent/Teacher Conference

I encourage everyone to read over the requirements 11/23/2016- Thanksgiving for the free and reduced school meal (breakfast and 11/25/2016 Recess lunch) program. The free and reduced meal program 11/30/2016 1/2 Day Parent/Teacher Conference is confidential and students that receive free and reduced meals enter their personal identification code 12/23/2016- Winter when passing through the lunch line in the same 1/2/2017 Recess manner as all students. 1/16/2017 Martin Luther King Jr. Day

Not only do students and families benefit from the 1/30/2017 Conference Day free and reduced meal program, your child’s school 2/20/2017 Presidents Day also receives benefits. The percentage of students 3/9/2017 1/2 Day Parent/Teacher Conference participating in free and reduced meals is often used as a criteria for the awarding of grant funds from 3/10/2017 Conference Day federal and state programs. Students enrolled in the 4/10/2017- Spring free and reduced meal program also qualify for 4/17/2017 Recess reduced fees for SAT, PSAT, ACT and AP Exams. 5/26/2017- Memorial Day Please seriously consider investigating if your child 5/29/2017 Weekend (ren) qualify for free and reduced meals. Our Food 6/23/2017 Last Day of School Service Director, Jerry Carr, is ready to help you complete the application and is available to answer any questions you have. Jerry Carr can be reached at [email protected] or 589-7150. A free and reduced meal application, along with instructions and a FAQ, will be sent home with your child at the start of the school year. Applications can also be found on our website at www.svecsd.org/cafeteria.cfm.

Have a great school year!

Sincerely, Joe Morgan

Dr. Morgan welcomes new Student Liaison to the BOE

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Tier Southern the of Bank Food for volunteer students School Middle recipients Wheels on Meals for placemats create students Kindergarten

8th grade students clean up Nichols Pond Nichols up clean students grade 8th

students younger with graduation celebrate Seniors

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