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2015-16 Calendar

P R E P A R I N G F O R T H E I R F U T U R E S

Planning for their futuresIn August 2014, the Broadalbin-Perth Board of Education set a goal: “Create a task force to draft a

plan for making B-P’s educational programs more flexible, customizable, college- and career-oriented, and tailored to meet students’ interests and needs to better prepare students for their futures.”

In December, that task force came together. Students, parents, teachers, administrators, and representatives from business and higher education worked to brainstorm hundreds of ideas about what a B-P education could and should look like in the future.

More specifically, they thought about the year 2028.

Why 2028? Good question.

The 2014-15 school year marked the first time that Broadalbin-Perth was able to offer a full-day prekindergarten program. The students who enrolled in that program will attend B-P schools for a total of 14 years — and 2028 is the year they will graduate from high school.

The children of the Class of 2028 acted as inspiration for the members of what became known as the 2028 Task Force. It has been both exciting and challenging to think about what these children will need during their time at Broadalbin-Perth in order for them to be well prepared for their futures.

The pages of this calendar show some possible futures for 20 members of the Class of 2028 — and provide you with some ideas as to how Broadalbin-Perth will help make these futures a reality for all of our students.

We are entering an exciting period of growth and change in our school district. This winter, all residents will receive a copy of the district’s five-year strategic plan, which is the result of the work of the 2028 Task Force. The vision contained in that strategic plan will greatly influence the scope of our next capital project, which residents will vote on in 2016. The work that we undertake through the capital project will not only ensure our buildings are safe and in good working order, but will also provide classroom environments that can better support evolving 21st-century learning needs.

Throughout the 2015-16 school year, I hope the images of the Class of 2028 contained in this calendar inspire you as much as thoughts about their futures inspired the members of the 2028 Task Force. I also hope that you take the time to learn more about our district’s five-year strategic plan and related capital needs. After all, Broadalbin-Perth schools are YOUR schools and Broadalbin-Perth students are YOUR children. Let’s plan for their futures together.

Sincerely,

Stephen M. TomlinsonSuperintendent of Schools

Keep up with news about B-P’s five-year strategic plan and upcoming capital project at the district website

www.bpcsd.org

During the 2014-15 school year, members of the 2028

Task Force brainstormed ideas about what a B-P education

could and should look like in the future — with the

children of B-P’s first full-day prekindergarten class in mind.

School MealsGood for your child, good for our community!

Students of all ages need to eat well to maintain peak performance in school. Healthy, nutritious, kid-appealing meals are offered each day through our school breakfast and lunch program—a real plus for busy families.

Federal lunch standards require schools to offer fruits and vegetables every day of the week, serve only fat-free and low-fat milk varieties and include more whole grains with each student lunch. Calorie limits for students have also been set based on grade level. The national standard for school meals that’s behind this change is just one of five major components of the Healthy, Hunger-Free Kids Act, championed by First Lady Michelle Obama as part of her Let’s Move! health and wellness campaign. The goal of the program is to combat childhood obesity and to encourage healthy eating habits in children.

Free school meals— are your children eligible?

We want to make sure that every eligible student is signed up for the federal free or reduced-price breakfast and lunch program. During the 2014-15 school year, about 41 percent of our students participated in this program; however, we believe as many as 50 percent of families in our district would meet the federal government’s income guidelines.

The free and reduced-price meals program benefits not only participating children and their families, but also pays dividends in our community. Broadalbin-Perth’s percentage of students who receive free and reduced-price meals affects the district’s state aid ratio, its level of state food subsidies and its eligibility for many competitive grants. Plus, thanks to the NutriKids system, all students enter a pin number at the end of the cafeteria line—whether they’re receiving free or reduced-price meals or paying full price. Even if your child brings his or her lunch to school every day, it’s worth the time to complete a free and reduced-price lunch application.

To find out more about the free and reduced-price meals program, contact George Hanstein, director of food services, at 954-2667 or [email protected].

Health InformationImmunizations Policy for Pre-K Students

New York State public health law requires students receive these immunizations prior to entering prekindergarten:

■ 4 doses each of Diphtheria and Tetanus containing Toxoid vaccine and Pertussis vaccine (DTaP/DTP/Tdap);

■ 3 doses each of Polio vaccine (IPV/OPV) and Hepatitis B vaccine;

■ 1 dose of Measles, Mumps and Rubella (MMR) vaccine and Varicella (chickenpox) vaccine; and

■ 1-4 doses of Haemophilius influenzae type b (Hib) vaccine and Pneumococcal Conjugate Vaccine (PCV), depending on the age of the child when the first dose is given.

Immunizations Policy for K-12 Students

New York State public health law requires students to have these immunizations:

■ 3-5 doses each of Diphtheria and Tetanus containing Toxoid vaccine and Pertussis vaccine (DTaP/DTP/Tdap);

■ 3-5 doses Polio (IPV/OPV) vaccine;

■ 1 dose of Measles, Mumps and Rubella (MMR) vaccine (2 doses of MMR required by the age of 7);

■ 3 doses of Hepatitis B vaccine;

■ 1-2 doses of Varicella (chickenpox) vaccine; and

■ Students enrolling in grades 6-12 who did not receive a dose of Tdap at 7 years of age or older must receive an immunization booster containing Tetanus, Diphtheria and Pertussis (Tdap).

Parents who have questions about their children’s immunizations should talk with their pediatrician or the nurse at their child’s school.

PhysicalsState law requires students entering school (pre-K,

kindergarten or new to the district) to have physical exams. Exams may be completed by the student’s physician or by the school physician. Students in grades 2, 4, 7 and 10, and those participating in interscholastic sports, also need physicals.

Release of Student RecordsConsistent with the Family Educational Rights and

Privacy Act (FERPA) you have the right to:

■ Inspect and review your child’s educational records by scheduling an appointment with your child’s school counselor or building principal;

■ Ask your child’s building principal—or if the record is maintained in the Office of Special Education, the director of special programs—to amend your child’s records if you believe they are inaccurate, misleading or otherwise in violation of your child’s right to privacy;

■ File a complaint with the U.S. Department of Education concerning the district’s alleged failure to comply with FERPA.

Except as otherwise provided by law, your child’s educational records cannot be released without your signed consent. Required Notice of Exceptions:

1. The district may release your child’s records to a teacher and/or other employee(s) or consultant(s) to the district who are directly involved in the evaluation and/or implementation of your child’s educational program.

2. In accordance with FERPA, the district forwards education records to agencies or institutions requesting them where the student intends to enroll.

3. Directory Information: Unless you notify the Superintendent of Schools in writing that you do not want the district to release directory information, the district will disclose information from your child’s education record, on request, upon its determination that such information, if disclosed, would not be considered harmful or an invasion of privacy.

Directory information includes the following: a student’s name, photo, participation in officially recognized activities and sports, weight and height of athletic team members, attendance dates, and degrees, honors and awards received.

F rom The Learning Community through high school, Broadalbin-Perth students learn about the importance of caring for the planet and ways that technology can help in that endeavor. As part of the award-winning

8th-Grade STEM class, students study alternative energy, including designing, building and testing wind turbines. Groups whose wind turbines produce the most energy have

the opportunity to compete in the KidWind Challenge against other schools. In 2015, a B-P team won the local KidWind Challenge and advanced to the Eastern Regional Finals, where they took fourth place out of 17 teams.

High school students have the opportunity to further their studies of alternative energy — and earn college credit — at the Clean Technologies & Sustainable Industries Early College High School at the Hudson Valley Community College TEC-SMART campus. Students begin the program in ninth grade, taking some classes via distance learning. In 11th and 12th grades, students travel to TEC-SMART to take their morning classes and return to their home schools in the afternoon. Eighth-grade students interested in starting this program during the 2016-17 school year should speak to their school counselors.

Alana Schotts

Jerry Kelleher

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Labor Day


Pre-K Screening

First Day of Classes

Pre-K Screening

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Kindergarten Orientation, 9-11:30 a.m., Auditorium

Pre-K Orientation ACT Exam, 7:30 a.m.

First Day of Pre-K

College in the High School Registration Day

PTO Meeting, 6 p.m., TLC Media Center

HS Picture Day

National Honor Society Parent Seminar, 5:30 p.m., Auditorium

Board of Education Meeting, 6 p.m., HS Virtual AP Room

College Caravan, 8:45-9:30 a.m., HS Gym Lobby

Senior Seminar, 9:30-10:30 a.m., Auditorium

TLC Picture Day

National Honor Society Parent Seminar, 6:30 p.m., Auditorium

Class of 2015 Group Photo, 7:30 a.m., Patriot Field

HS Yearbook Spring and Fall Sports Team Photos,

Senior Portraits and Retakes, 8 a.m.-1 p.m.,

MS Open House, 6:30-8 p.m. IS Open House

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B roadalbin-Perth High School students interested in careers in both traditional industries — such as vehicle repair, cosmetology and culinary arts — and emerging

fields — such as digital multimedia, computer information technology and engineering — have the opportunity to study and learn at

the HFM BOCES Career and Technical Education Center (CTC) during 11th and 12th grade. Many of these programs offer students the opportunity to earn college credit or industry certifications. While all CTC

graduates are prepared to immediately enter the workforce or a career in the military, about two-thirds choose to continue their education in college.

Sophomore students interested in learning more about opportunities available through HFM BOCES should talk to their school counselors.

As part of its strategic plan, Broadalbin-Perth is looking to strengthen its career-readiness curriculum for all students, starting in prekindergarten, through partnerships with area businesses, career-exploration programs, internships and other opportunities.

Jake McAuliffe

Eva Pesce


Homecoming

Class of 2017 Giffy’s Bar-B-Q Fundraiser, 4 p.m., Patriot Field

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Professional Development Half Day

Half Day, PreK-12

TLC/IS First Trimester Progress Reports Sent Home

TLC Halloween Parade

TLC Open House, 6-7:30 p.m. MS/HS End of Interim Reporting Period

SAT Exam

Patriot Pink Out JV Boys Soccer vs. Gloversville,

5 p.m.; Varsity Boys Soccer vs. Gloversville, 7 p.m.,

Patriot Field

MS Picture Day

Elementary Shared Decision-Making Team

Meeting, 3:15 p.m.


HS Open House, 6:30-8 p.m.

IS Fall Pictures MS/HS Interim Reports Mailed Home

Homecoming

PSAT Exam

Grade 6 Project Adventure Trip

HS Yearbook Senior Superlative Photos


“A Slice and a Story,” 6 p.m., TLC ACT Exam, 7:30 a.m.

TLC/HS Picture Retakes

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B roadalbin-Perth students begin developing leadership traits early in their school careers through the district’s character education and Positive Behavioral Interventions and Supports

(PBIS) programs. Starting in third grade, students can be elected to serve on their schools’ student councils, and those involved in extracurricular and athletic activities can take on both formal and informal leadership roles.

In the classroom, students learn about their community, state, country and world through a social studies curriculum that starts in prekindergarten and continues through grade 12. In addition to studying history, students learn about current events.

High school students taking Participation in Government (a course required for graduation by the state) get immersed in the

political process at Broadalbin-Perth, staging mock elections complete with campaign speeches, slogans, posters and voting by their peers.

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Makenah Lais


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November 2015

Daylight Saving Time Ends

Veterans Day

Thanksgiving

Election Day

Emergency Go-Home-Early Drill (students dismissed

15 minutes early)

National Honor Society Induction Ceremony, 6 p.m., Auditorium

Parent/Teacher Conferences

Half Day, PreK-12

MS/HS Students Dismissed, 10:20 a.m.

TLC/IS Students Dismissed, 11:20 a.m.

Parent/Teacher Conferences

Half Day, PreK-12

MS/HS Students Dismissed, 10:20 a.m.


Missoula Children’s Theatre Auditions, 3:15-5:15 p.m.,

Auditorium


Meeting, 3:15 p.m.

MS/HS End of First Quarter

Missoula Children’s Theatre Production, 7:30 p.m., Auditorium

SAT Exam

Missoula Children’s Theatre Production, 12 p.m., Auditorium


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MS/HS First Quarter Report Cards Mailed Home

MS Town Meeting

IS Picture Retakes


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Thomas Faboskay

Lauren Hollenbeck

B roadalbin-Perth students begin learning basic scientific concepts early in their academic careers,

and the district’s youngest scientists demonstrate what they’ve learned each year during the second-grade science fair. At the high school, Broadalbin-Perth offers a number of elective classes, including forensic science and human anatomy, in addition to traditional science classes, such as biology and chemistry.

Physical health and academic success go hand-in-hand, so B-P students take physical education classes throughout their school careers and learn how to care for their bodies in health classes.

As part of its strategic plan, Broadalbin-Perth is exploring ways to make its health and

physical education curriculum even more robust, including developing a health education

curriculum that will build logically from prekindergarten through 12th grade.


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Christmas Day

New Year’s Eve

Professional Development Half Day (Grades 6-12 Staff)

Half Day, PreK-12

Pre-K Holiday Concert, 10 a.m., Auditorium

HS Holiday Concert, 6:30 p.m., Auditorium

TLC/IS End of First Trimester

IS PTO Holiday Shop

TLC/IS End of First Trimester

TLC PTO Holiday Shop

PTO Breakfast with Santa, 8 a.m.-12 p.m., TLC Cafeteria

SAT Exam


Meeting, 3:15 p.m.

MS Holiday Concert, 7 p.m., Auditorium

IS Holiday Concert, 6:30 p.m., Auditorium

TLC/IS First Trimester Report Cards Sent Home

MS/HS End of Interim Reporting Period

Senior Citizens Brunch, 11:30 a.m., MS Gym

ACT Exam, 7:30 a.m.


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Blake Shields

W hether inside or out of the classroom, Broadalbin-Perth students have plenty of opportunities to work in teams, think critically,

solve problems and engage their creativity — all skills that employers say are essential in the 21st-century workplace.

Odyssey of the Mind, an international problem-solving competition, is popular among B-P students in kindergarten through grade 12. In 2015, students in the middle grades had the opportunity to participate in the FIRST LEGO League and FIRST Tech Challenge programs — B-P plans to expand these programs to students in other grades in future years.

In addition, Broadalbin-Perth has close ties with Fulton-Montgomery Community College. Students regularly visit the FMCC campus on classroom field trips, including the advanced manufacturing lab (pictured). High school students can earn college credits through FMCC or even enroll early and complete the requirements for an associate’s degree before receiving a high school diploma.

Natalie Taylor


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January 2016

Martin Luther King, Jr. Day

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New Year’s Day

Regents Exams Regents Exams

Sophomore Seminar, 8:30 a.m., Auditorium

Junior Seminar, 12:20 p.m. Auditorium

Junior Parent Night, 6:30 p.m., Auditorium


MS Second Quarter Report Cards Mailed Home

TLC/IS Second Trimester Progress Reports Sent Home

MS Town Meeting


Meeting, 3:15 p.m.


HS Yearbook Winter Sports Photos

Career & Tech Meeting, 5:30-6:30 p.m., Auditorium

Sophomore Parent Night, 6:30-8:30 p.m., Auditorium

MS/HS End of Second Quarter SAT Exam


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Adrian Angel

Isabella Hanson

F uture natural scientists can earn college credit through Syracuse University Project Advance while preparing to take the Advanced Placement® exam through the Virtual AP®/SUPA Biology class — one of seven such courses

offered at B-P High School that combine traditional classroom learning with an online component.

Those interested in simply enjoying Broadalbin-Perth’s natural setting in the foothills of the Adirondack Mountains can access the district’s nature trails, located behind the TLC/high school building. In 2014, Andrew Meashaw ’17 revitalized the trails as part of an Eagle Scout project that included clearing the pathways, building bridges and benches, adding trail markers and mapping the route. B-P

teachers use the nature trail as an outdoor classroom, while coaches value it as a training facility.


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Presidents’ Day

Groundhog Day

Valentine’s Day

Professional Development Half Day

Half Day, PreK-12

Grade 8 Project Adventure Trip to Racquette Lake

All-County Music Festival, 2 p.m.

HS Course Recommendation Day


Meeting, 3:15 p.m.


MS Career Fair

HS Second Quarter Report Cards Mailed Home


All-County Music Festival, 9 a.m.

“A Slice and a Story,” 6 p.m., IS


Grade 8 Parent Night, 6:30 p.m., Auditorium


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Riley Williams E ducation at Broadalbin-Perth doesn’t stop when students leave the classroom. The district offers a variety of interscholastic athletic and extracurricular programs that help round out a student’s education.

Through participation in sports and clubs, students learn teamwork, problem-solving and perseverance — all skills that employers say are essential in the modern workplace.

As part of its strategic plan, Broadalbin-Perth plans to add to its athletic and extracurricular offerings over the next five years so that every student has an opportunity to participate in an activity that speaks to his or her strengths and interests.

Broadalbin-Perth takes pride in maintaining its facilities, including its athletic fields, gymnasiums and the high school fitness center — all of which are available for use by individuals and organizations in the community. Patriot Field has also hosted sectional and statewide playoff games, providing the district with a source of revenue.

Hunter Salls


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March 2016

Daylight Saving Time Begins St. Patrick’s Day


HS Pops Concert, 6:30 p.m., Auditorium

MS Pops Concert, 7 p.m., Auditorium

IS Pops Concert, 6:30 p.m., Auditorium



Meeting, 3:15 p.m.



Senior Citizens Prom, 6 p.m., MS Gym

TLC/IS End of Second Trimester


TLC/IS Second Trimester Report Cards Sent Home

Drama Production, 6:30 p.m., Auditorium

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Natalie Weaver

D istrict leaders at Broadalbin-Perth recognize that teachers are preparing students for future careers that don’t even exist today. That’s why, as part of B-P’s strategic plan, the

district is committing to creating learning experiences that will help students develop skills, such as strategic thinking and problem solving, that will help them excel at whatever career opportunities might await them in the future.

Educators agree that science, technology, engineering and mathematics — also known as STEM — learning opportunities are particularly valuable when it comes to helping students develop these kinds of skills. Over the past several years, Broadalbin-Perth has expanded its STEM offerings, including elective classes and extracurricular activities. One example is the high school STEM Club, which has sent three teams of students to the Team America Rocketry Challenge (TARC) national fly-off over the past two years. In 2014, the first team from B-P to make it to the competition ended up finishing second overall and bringing home more than $10,000 in prize money.

Jacob Lewis


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Earth Day

MS/HS End of Third Quarter



Drama Production, 1 p.m., Auditorium


Meeting, 3:15 p.m.


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BYC Home Show

Mom Prom

ACT Exam, 7:30 a.m.

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HS Yearbook Spring Sports Photos

NYS Grades 3-8 Math Exams


Kindergarten Cap & Gown Pictures

Pre-K & Grades 1-2 Spring Pictures

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B roadalbin-Perth is located in New York’s Tech Valley, a hub of high-tech industry that is home to GlobalFoundries’ Fab 8 semiconductor and nanotechnology manufacturing plant as well

as the College of Nanoscale Science and Engineering (CNSE) at the SUNY Polytechnic Institute. High-tech industries like GlobalFoundries require a well-educated work force, and that education starts in local public schools.

Broadalbin-Perth students begin to study the basic concepts of nanoscience in middle school as part of the district’s award-winning 8th-Grade STEM class. Students are frequent visitors to the clean room on the campus of nearby Fulton-Montgomery Community College (pictured) and the CNSE facility in Albany where they gain first-hand

experience of the tools and materials used in this cutting-edge industry, guided by college professors.

Leanna Sultan

Blake Lawson

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May 2016

Annual School District Budget Vote

Memorial Day(observed)

Mother’s Day


Meeting, 3:15 p.m.


AP Computer Science A Exam, 8 a.m.

AP English Literature and Composition Exam, 8 a.m.

AP Calculus AB Exam, 8 a.m.


TLC/IS Third Trimester Progress Reports Sent Home

AP U.S. History Exam, 8 a.m.


Pre-K Mother’s Day Spa Day

SAT Exam

AP Biology Exam, 8 a.m. National Junior Honor Society Induction Ceremony,

6 p.m., MS Gym

AP World History Exam, 8 a.m.

AP Statistics Exam, 12 p.m.


Straight A Luncheon


School Budget Vote and Board Elections,

Polls Open 6 a.m.-8 p.m., MS and HS Gyms


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Robin Blowers Day

D edicated teachers and support staff are at the heart of Broadalbin-Perth’s educational program. The district’s teachers take to heart the idea of being life-long learners as they regularly participate in district-wide

professional development opportunities and smaller learning communities through their grade-levels, departments, or the district’s Academy of Peer Learning: United for Student Success (A-PLUSS) professional development program — all as part of an ongoing effort to further improve the quality of a B-P education.

Broadalbin-Perth’s faculty and staff will play a crucial role in the implementation of the district’s strategic plan. Over the next five years, the district will roll out initiatives that will help teachers better meet the needs of individual students, both in traditional settings and through innovative means, by taking into consideration

students’ unique aptitudes, abilities and interests as well as past achievement.

Brianna Hisert

Joshua Roser

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June 2016

Flag Day

Father’s Day

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TLC/IS End of Third Trimester

Regents Exams

MS/HS End of Fourth Quarter

Grade 8 Celebration, 5:30 p.m., MS Gym

Kinder County Fair


MS Students Dismissed, 10:20 a.m.


Regents Exams



Pre-K Moving-Up Ceremony

Last Day of SchoolCommencement,

7 p.m., Patriot FieldTLC/IS Third Trimester

Report Cards Sent HomeMS Students Dismissed, 9:30 a.m.


MS Town Meeting

Regents Exams



HS Spring Concert, 6:30 p.m., Auditorium


Grade 2 Science Fair

SAT Exam

Prom, 6 p.m., Six Flags Great Escape Lodge & Indoor

Water Park

NYS Grades 4 & 8 Science Written Exams


Meeting, 3:15 p.m.


HS Honors Awards Ceremony, 6:30 p.m., Auditorium

Kindergarten Field Day

MS Honors Reception, 5:30 p.m., MS Gym

Grade 1 Field Day

MS Spring Concert, 7 p.m., Auditorium

Grade 2 Field Day

Kindergarten Panoramic Picture

IS Spring Concert, 6:30 p.m., Auditorium

Kindergarten Moving-Up Ceremony, 1 p.m., Auditorium

Pre-K Father’s Day Fun Day

ACT Exam, 7:30 a.m.




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Daily SchedulesThe Learning CommunitySchool begins 8:15 a.m. | School ends 2:45 p.m.

Full-day pre-K begins 8:30 a.m.Full-day pre-K ends 2:30 p.m.

Intermediate SchoolSchool begins 8:15 a.m. | School ends 2:50 p.m.

Middle SchoolPeriod 1 ...........................................................7:30-8:09 a.m.

Period 2 ............................................................8:12-8:51 a.m.

Period 3 ............................................................8:54-9:33 a.m.

Period 4 .........................................................9:36-10:15 a.m.

Period 5 .......................................................10:18-11:00 a.m.Lunch 5-1: 10:18-10:38 | Lunch 5-2: 10:40-11

Period 6 .......................................................11:03-11:42 a.m.Lunch 6-1: 11:03-11:23 | Period 6-2: 11:25-11:42

Period 7 .......................................................11:45-12:24 p.m.

Period 8 .........................................................12:27-1:06 p.m.

Period 9 ............................................................1:09-1:48 p.m.

First Bus: 1:55 p.m. | Second Bus: 2:05 p.m.

High SchoolPeriod 1 ............................................................7:33-8:17 a.m.

Period 2 ............................................................8:20-9:01 a.m.

Period 3 ...........................................................9:04-9:45 a.m.

Period 4 .........................................................9:48-10:29 a.m.

Period 5 (lunch)A: 10:32-10:52 | B: 10:55-11:15 | C: 11:18-11:38

Period 6 .......................................................11:41-12:22 p.m.

Period 7 .........................................................12:25-1:06 p.m.

Period 8 ............................................................1:09-1:50 p.m.

Period 9 (after-school help) ...............1:55-2:40 p.m.

Half Day Student DismissalOn dates when a half day is indicated, the

middle school and high school dismiss students at 10:20 a.m., and The Learning Community and intermediate school dismiss students at 11:20 a.m.

[email protected]“Like” us on Facebook: BPPTO

The Broadalbin-Perth PTO is a parent-teacher organization whose purpose is to enhance and support the educational and social experience of students in grades pre-K through 6 in the Broadalbin-Perth Central School District; to develop a closer

connection between school, home and community by encouraging parent involvement; and to improve the environment, primarily in grades pre-K through 6, through volunteer and financial support.

Welcome to your PTO!We are a diverse group of parents, teachers and

community members excited about the future of kids primarily in grades pre-K through 6 in the Broadalbin-Perth Central School District. Join us and help make a difference in hundreds of lives—including the ones closest to your heart.

At this stage in your child’s life, it is more important than ever to stay involved in their education. According to PTO Today Magazine, more than 500 independent studies show that when parents are involved in their children’s education, it makes a tremendous difference: Grades and test scores improve, there are fewer discipline problems at home and school, and kids are less likely to use tobacco, drugs or alcohol.

PTO provides an excellent opportunity for parents to meet one another, get acquainted with the school and its staff, and support common goals. Plus, we have a lot of fun in the process! The PTO needs your unique talents, whether it’s volunteering a few hours a month or a few hours a year, serving on the board, attending meetings or sharing your ideas. Come join us!

(Note: Broadalbin-Perth PTO is a 501(c)3, so your donation is tax-deductible!)

Broadalbin-Perth Education Foundation

PO Box 61, Broadalbin 12025Phone: (518) 620-6207

bpeducationfoundation.org“Like” us on Facebook: BPEF2012

What is the Broadalbin-Perth Education Foundation?

The Broadalbin-Perth Education Foundation was formed in early 2012 with a mission to promote, sponsor and expand educational opportunities by building broad community support for public education. The Foundation is directed by a volunteer group of community members. Applications for funding are encouraged from the entire community and will be evaluated on their own merits by the Board of Directors. Funding will be considered for group projects (not for individual scholarships).

Why does the Broadalbin-Perth community need an education foundation?

While education budgets are becoming tighter, the Foundation provides a mechanism to enhance and support creative educational opportunities outside the traditional framework of the public education system.

How can I support the Foundation?You can make a donation; become involved with the Foundation

by attending meetings and voicing your ideas; and you can volunteer at various fundraising events as you have time. Please contact the foundation online at www.bpeducationfoundation.org, or at (518) 620-6207 for more information.

What is Parent Today?Parent Today is a valuable resource

designed to give you the information and tools you need to encourage your children’s school success. And it’s FREE!

As a Parent Today subscriber, you have the latest information at your fingertips along with the support you need to face the challenges of raising an educated child.

Subscribe online at www.parenttoday.org. When registering, use district ID 12025.

District DirectoryDistrict Office20 Pine Street, Broadalbin, NY 12025Phone: (518) 954-2500 | Fax: (518) 954-2509

Stephen Tomlinson, Superintendent of Schools

Marco Zumbolo, Business Administrator

The Learning Community(Pre-K through Grade 2)

100 Bridge Street, Broadalbin, NY 12025Phone: (518) 954-2650 | Fax: (518) 954-2659

Bradley Strait, Principal

Intermediate School (Grades 3-5)

1870 Co. Hwy. 107, Amsterdam, NY 12010Phone: (518) 954-2750 | Fax: (518) 954-2759

Daniel Casey, Principal

Middle School (Grades 6-8)

1870 Co. Hwy. 107, Amsterdam, NY 12010Phone: (518) 954-2700 | Fax: (518) 954-2709

Wayne Bell, Principal

High School (Grades 9-12)

100 Bridge Street, Broadalbin, NY 12025Phone: (518) 954-2600 | Fax: (518) 954-2609

Mark Brooks, Principal

Adam Barnhart, Assistant Principal

The information in this calendar is subject to change. For the most up-to-date information, visit our district website,

follow us on Facebook and Twitter, and download the district’s mobile app to your Android or Apple smartphone or tablet. http://patriotplaintalk.blogspot.com

www.bpcsd.orgVisit the official district website

@BPpatriots

Whom do I call with questions about…?Board of Education Meetings Georgia Baldwin 954-2500

Buildings and Grounds Mike Carney 954-2512

Bus Maintenance Mike Carney 954-2512

Curriculum & Instruction Terry LaFountain 954-2621

District Operations Stephen Tomlinson 954-2500

Employment Applications Georgia Baldwin 954-2500

Public Information Georgia Baldwin 954-2500

Interscholastic Athletics Mike Calvello 954-2699

Registration of Students Mary Chizek 954-2631

Safety Coordination Mike Carney 954-2512

School Lunch and Breakfast George Hanstein 954-2667

School Nurse (HS) Ambyr Towne 954-2610

School Nurses (MS/IS) Renee Stewart & Ally Russo 954-2710

School Nurse (TLC) Tammy Flaherty 954-2660

School Counseling (HS) Kim Boswell 954-2620

Social Worker (HS) Mick Gottung 954-2625

School Counseling (MS) Jennifer Steele 954-2722

School Counseling (MS) Stephanie Hotaling 954-2704

Social Worker (IS) Andrea Hamill 954-2781

Social Worker (TLC) Lauren O’Donnell 954-2671

Special Programs Christine Foglia-Sands 954-2725

Student Accident Insurance Toby Ortell 954-2513

Tax Collection Toby Ortell 954-2513

Transportation Mike Carney 954-2512

Use of School Buildings Georgia Baldwin 954-2500

Working Papers Kim Boswell 954-2620

School ClosingsIf school is closed or delayed because of inclement

weather, facility failures or other emergency situations, the district will post announcements to its website, Facebook page, Twitter feed and mobile app. The district will also send email and SMS text message notices to parents of current students via Blackboard (ParentLink), B-P’s mass notification system. Although the district does send information to local television and radio stations, district resources are the most reliable. Residents can also call the 24-hour Schools Hotline at 954-2525 or the main office at 954-2500 for school closing information.

Visiting B-P SchoolsTo maintain the safety and security of our schools,

we require office personnel to buzz in visitors at the main entrances. Visitors must report to the main office in each building they are visiting, sign in and receive a visitor’s badge, which must be worn while in school buildings and on school grounds.

All residents are invited to use school facilities before and after regular school hours, including the indoor and outdoor walking tracks at the Broadalbin and Perth campuses, as well as the high school fitness center.

Activity PassesAny person age 62 years or older may apply for

a Senior Citizen Activity Pass for free admission to school activities. To apply, contact the superintendent’s office at 954-2500.

Family interscholastic athletic passes are available for events with admission fees. Passes are issued for specific events and cost $7 each. The term “family” as defined in this policy includes a mother/stepmother, father/stepfather and their children.

B R O A D A L B I N - P E R T H C E N T R A L S C H O O L D I S T R I C T

2015-16 CalendarA T - A - G L A N C E

Board of EducationRob Becker, President

Ed Szumowski, Vice President

Bill BoswellKeith BuchananPaul ChizekCharlie DeZoltErin Mitchell

District AdministrationStephen Tomlinson, Superintendent

Marco Zumbolo, Business Administrator

Terry LaFountain, Director of Curriculum & Instruction, Grants Coordinator

Christine Foglia-Sands, Director of Special Programs

Mark Brooks, High School Principal

Wayne Bell, Middle School Principal

Dan Casey, Intermediate School Principal

Brad Strait, The Learning Community Principal

Adam Barnhart, Assistant High School Principal

Produced in cooperation with the Capital Region BOCES Communications Service. Michele Kelley, editor and designer.

Additional copies of this calendar are available at the district office, 20 Pine Street, Broadalbin, and at each school office, while supplies last. To have a copy of the calendar mailed to you, call District Clerk Georgia Baldwin at (518) 954-2500.

School Closed


Student Half Day/ Early Dismissal

Regents Exams

■ End of MS/HS Marking Period (Quarter)

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