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TAPPAN ZEE HIGH SCHOOLSOUTH ORANGETOWN MIDDLE SCHOOLWILLIAM O. SCHAEFER COTTAGE LANE ELEMENTARY

South Orangetown Central School District2016-2017 CALENDAR

An Environment Where the Excitement of Teaching and Learning is Shared by All

SOCSD

South Orangetown Central School District Calendar

2016-2017

Dear Residents,Whether you are new to the South Orangetown Central School District or a returning member of our community of learners, we welcome you to the 2016-2017 school year! This year, approximately 3,400 students will be engaged by many exciting opportunities to learn in safe and productive schools. We will continue to develop instructional strategies that are aligned with the unique learning characteristics of each of our students while

stressing skills, concepts, and information that each will need to thrive in today’s world. As we have learned, when students take ownership of their own learning, 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 tomorrow do not even exist today. It is therefore critical that we shift away 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)

will be working closely with the community in order to develop goals that are consistent with our shared vision for our children.

This year, as every year, we commit ourselves to providing the very best academic experience to our students. As we work together to ensure that each child enrolled in the South Orangetown Central School District receives the best education possible, we need your cooperation and support. One of the most important tasks that our community must face is the building of partnerships that are responsive to the needs of our children and their families. As such, I look forward to serving the South Orangetown Central School District and am excited at the prospects that the new school year brings!

Sincerely,

Robert R. Pritchard, Ed.D. Superintendent of Schools

SOCSD

South Orangetown Central School District – Board of Education

THE SOCSD BOARD OF EDUCATION

Guy DeVincenzo President [email protected]

Dan Lamadrid Vice President [email protected]

Trustees:

Rosemary Pitruzzella [email protected]

Leon Jacobs [email protected]

Kenneth Malpeli [email protected]

THE ROLE OF YOUR SCHOOL BOARD

H Guides the accomplishments of the school district’s purpose, focusing particularly on the education of the district’s children. It guides the fundamental change in goals, program and structure

H Screens and supports key projects identified to improve existing programs and operations and monitors progress to these ends

H Directs and evaluates the Superintendent

H Oversees the planning and deployment of material and human resources

H Serves as a bridge between the district and the community in reflecting community desires as well as promoting understanding and support. The Board leads the coalescing of disparate community views while building and maintaining partnerships and collaborative relationships with other organizations

H Ensures fiscal, legal and programmatic accountability

TERMS OF OFFICE

Board members are elected to office for a term of three years. Each Board trustee represents ALL of the children of South Orangetown.

DUTIES OF THE BOARD

H Establish, review, revise and update policies

H Voice concerns, suggestions and opinions of constituents

H Report to constituents on important issues and decisions

H Monitor finances and put forth the best possible budget each year

H Maintain and update long-range plans

H Plan for future needs concerning growth, facilities and funds for mandated programs

H Ensure children receive a quality education

H Ask questions, review best practices, disseminate data to the community

H Hire and evaluate the Superintendent

HOW DECISIONS ARE MADE

H Identifies areas in need of improvement and/or review

H Addresses critical issues

H Accesses all relevant data and information

H Discusses issues deliberately and openly

H Considers alternative actions

H Seeks public input

H Communicates with staff, administration and parents

H Works toward consensus

INDIVIDUAL BOARD MEMBERS

H Attend all Board meetings, retreats and committee meetings as assigned

H Show commitment to all Board activities

H Are well informed on issues and agenda items in advance of meetings

H Contribute skills, knowledge and experience when appropriate

H Are accessible to the community as a whole

SOCSD BOARD OF EDUCATION Meetings Calendar 2016 – 17

2016

September 8 & 22

October 6 & 18*

November 3 & 17

December 8 & 22

2017

January 12 & 26

February 9

March 9 & 23

April 6 & 20

May 4 & 16*

June 1 & 15

July TBD

*denotes Tuesday meeting

All Board meetings are scheduled to begin

at 7:30 pm in the SOMS Library unless

otherwise noted.

(All times & dates are subject to change.)

WE SERVE BECAUSE

H Our students’ successes make it all worthwhile

H Education is a gift our children will forever unwrap

H A good education is the basis for strong leadership and future success

H The children of South Orangetown deserve only the best

SOCSD COMMUNITY STRATEGIC PLANNING SURVEYOur school district is in the process of developing a strategic plan and we need your input. Your feedback will help us identify what our community believes to be the highest priorities for our students and staff, as part of our strategic planning process. The SOCSD Community Strategic Planning Survey will be administered in the Fall 2016 (exact dates to be determined). The results of this survey will be used to identify those educational priorities that are important to our community. The analysis of these results will be used to develop a long-range, strategic plan.

Please know that our survey does not match the respondent with individual answers — your responses are confidential. This survey will be administered by an outside national research firm, K12 Insight, to maintain the integrity of the process and data collected. It should take no more than 5-10 minutes to complete. Thank you in advance for your participation and for your valuable input.

For updated information, visit www.socsd.org

SOCSD

LABOR DAY FIRST DAY OF SCHOOL

2Gr. 9 Orientation2Gr. 10–12 – 2 hour delay

2Kindergarten Meet the Teacher 7pm – WOS2SOCES PTA Meeting. 8pm – WOS2All MS Sports begin

Board of Education – Regular Meeting –

7:30 pm SOMS Library

SUNDAY MONDAY TUESDAY WEDNESDAY THURSDAY FRIDAY SATURDAY

2WOS Meet & Greet 5 – 7pm

SOUTH ORANGETOWN CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT CALENDAR

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2016September

SCHOOL CLOSED

SCHOOL CLOSED SCHOOL CLOSED

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NOTESAUGUST 2016

SUN MON TUES WED THU FRI SAT

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OCTOBER 2016

23/3024/31

Grandparents’ Day

Patriot Day

2 Gr. 1 Meet the Teacher 7pm – WOS

2TZHS Picture Day (Underclassmen) 8am – 3pm2TZHS Meet the Teacher Night 6:45pm

2TZHS Picture Day (Underclassmen) 8am – 3pm2TZHS Guidance Workshop Parents of Seniors – 8:15am Rm. 9512Gr. 2 Meet the Teacher 7pm – WOS

2TZHS Picture Day (Underclassmen) 8:15am – 3pm

Constitution Day &Citizenship Day

2TZHS Financial Aid Evening 7pm – TZHS Cafeteria

2Gr. 3 Meet the Teacher 7pm – CLE

2Gr. 4 Meet the Teacher 7pm – CLE2TZHS PTSA Meeting – 7:30pm

2TZHS Club Fair – Lunch Periods2SOMS 6th Grade Dance 7 – 9 pm – Gym

2SOMS Meet The Teacher Night 6:45pm

First day of Autumn



2SOCES Fall Fundraiser ends2Zee Nite XI

2Zee Nite XI2SOMS PTA Meeting 7:30pm – SOMS Library

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SOCSD SCHOOL BUDGET VOTE

REGISTRATION INFORMATION

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.

2TZHS SAT & Subject tests2SOCES Fall Carnival 11am – 2pm – WOS2TZHS Homecoming Dance

ROSH HASHANAHROSH HASHANAH

2Gr. 5 Meet the Teacher – 7pm 2TZHS Workshop for Parents of Juniors – 8:15am – Rm. 9512WOS Gr. 1 Health Walk – 3pm



2Gr. 8 Washington Trip Fundraising begins2WOS Gr. 1 Health Walk (rain date) – 3pm

2016October


SEPTEMBER 2016


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SOCSD


COLUMBUS DAY YOM KIPPUR

2WOS Gr. 2 Health Walk – 3pm 2WOS Gr. 2 Health Walk (rain date) – 3pm2TZHS Acoustic Underground 7pm – Rm 9512TZHS/SOMS Progress Reports available online

2SADD Walk/Run – 9am – SOMS2TZHS Sophmore Class Ring Sale 9 – 11am – Cafeteria

2SOMS Book Fair2SOCES Friend Smart Training 7pm – WOS

Halloween2CLE 3rd Gr. Parade – 10am2SOMS Halloween Parade Lunch Periods2Halloween Parade 2:30pm – WOS

2SOMS Book Fair2Senior Portraits TZHS Wrestling Room – 2 – 8pm2SOMS PTA Meeting 7:30pm – Library

2Council PTA 7pm – TZHS2SOCES Germ Smart Training 7pm – WOS

2TZHS Sophmore Class Ring Sale – Lunch Periods – Cafeteria2Gr. 8 Washington Trip Fundraising ends



2TZHS PSAT Exam for Juniors 8:15am2SOCES PTA General Meeting 9:45am – CLE2TZHS Senior Picnic – 10:30am2WOS Picture Day2SOMS Picture Day2TZHS Sophmore Class Ring Sale – Lunch Periods – Cafeteria2TZHS RCC College Fair 7pm – RCC Field House

2CLE Picture Day2TZHS College Admission Panel Cafeteria – 7pm2TZHS PTSA Meeting 8pm

Diwali

2SOMS Book Fair2Senior Portraits TZHS Wrestling Room – 2 – 8pm

2SOMS Book Fair2Senior Portraits TZHS Wrestling Room – 2 – 8pm2TZHS English Honor Society Induction Ceremony 7pm – Library

2SOMS Book Fair2Senior Portraits TZHS Wrestling Room – 2 – 8pm2SOCES Bingo 6:30pm

2Zombie Fun Run 9am – SOMS

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2TZHS Italian Heritage Month Pot Luck Dinner – 6:30pm Cafeteria

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2SOCES PTA Meeting WOS – 9:45am2TZHS/SOMS Report Cards Available online – 3pm 2SOMS Gr. 6-8 P/T Conferences 6 – 8pm

SECONDARY P/T CONF.

ELEMENTARY SUPERINTENDENT’S CONFERENCE DAY

2Gr. 6 – 8 P/T Conferences 12:30 – 2:30pm

2 TZHS SAT & Subject Tests 2 TZHS Fall Play – 8pm Auditorium

2TZHS Fall Blood Drive 8:30am – 8:30pm TZHS Gym



2 TZHS Fall Play – 8pm Auditorium2TZHS/SOMS 1st Quarter ends

Daylight Savings Time ends

2HS Ice Hockey begins VETERANS DAY(observed)

2016November

ELECTION DAY



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SCHOOL CLOSED1/2 DAY FOR

STUDENTS

SOCSD

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2TZHS Italian Honor Society Induction Ceremony 7:30pm – Auditorium

2TZHS Parent Teacher Conferences 6 – 8pm



2NYSSMA Area All-States2SOMS 7th/8th Grade Dance

2NYSSMA Area All-States

2TZ Athletic Hall of Fame Dinner 2All MS Sports begin2Senior PIcture Retakes TZHS Auditorium – 2 – 8pm

2Senior PIcture Retakes TZHS Auditorium – 2 – 8pm2SOMS PTA Meeting 7:30 pm – SOMS Library

2Underclassmen Picture Retakes 8:15am – 3pm Auditorium2TZHS Thanksgiving Concert 7pm – Auditorium SUPERINTENDENT’S

CONFERENCE DAY

Mandated Early Dismissal Drill(ALL SCHOOLS)

THANKSGIVING DAY

Thanksgiving Recess Thanksgiving Recess


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2All HS Sports begin2MS Ice Hockey begins2Council PTA Meeting 7pm – TZHS Library

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1/2 DAY FOR STUDENTS

OCTOBER 2016


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DECEMBER 2016

23/3024/31

2NYSSMA All-States2TZHS SAT & Subject Tests

2NYSSMA All-States2CLE Basketball Night 6:30 – 8:30pm – Gym

2NYSSMA All-States2TZHS PTSA Meeting – 7:30pm

2Council PTA Meeting 7pm – TZHS Library

2SOCES Report Cards Distributed 2Gr. 5 to SOMS – Foreign Language & Music Presentation 2WOS Book Fair



1/2 DAY ELEMENTARY P/T CONF.

SECONDARY SUPERINTENDENT’S CONFERENCE DAY

2WOS Book Fair

Pearl Harbor Day Remembrance Day

2SOMS Picture Retakes2SOCES PT conferences 6 – 8pm

2016December



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NOVEMBER 2016


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JANUARY 2017

SOCSD

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2SOMS Winter Concert I 7:30pm – Auditorium

2SOMS Winter Concert II 7:30pm – Auditorium

2TZHS Peer Leadership Holiday Party – 3pm – Cafeteria2TZHS National Honor Society Induction Ceromony 6pm – Auditorium2SOCES PTA Meeting 7pm – CLE

2SOMS PTA Meeting 7:30pm – SOMS Library

2TZHS Concert Choir Performance Radio City Music Hall – 3:40pm2TZHS Night of Scenes 7pm – Auditorium2TZHS/SOMS Progress Reports available online

DECEMBER RECESS DECEMBER RECESS DECEMBER RECESS DECEMBER RECESS

First day of Winter

2TZHS Winter Concert 7pm – Auditorium



CHRISTMAS EVE

SCHOOL CLOSED SCHOOL CLOSED SCHOOL CLOSED SCHOOL CLOSED

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SUPERINTENDENT’S CONFERENCE DAY

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First Day of CHANUKAH

CHRISTMAS DAY NEW YEAR’S EVEKWANZAA begins

DECEMBER RECESS

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SCHOOL CLOSED




2SOCES PTA Meeting 9:45am – CLE

2TZHS Workshop for Parents of Sophmores 8:15am – Rm. 951



2017January

2 RCMEA Jr. All-County

NEW YEAR’S DAY SCHOOL RE-OPENS

2 TZHS PTSA Meeting – 7:30pm

Epiphany

2 RCMEA Jr. All-County2 SOCES Fun Nite 6:30 – 8:30pm

DECEMBER RECESS



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1412118 9 10 13

SCHOOL CLOSED

SOCSD

2 TZHS Midterm Exams2 TZHS 2nd Quarter ends

2 SOMS PTA Meeting 7:30pm – SOMS Library

2 SOMS Fun Night 7 – 9pm – Gym

MARTIN LUTHER KING, JR. BIRTHDAY (observed)

2 TZHS 2nd Semester begins

2 TZHS Regents & Midterm Exams 2 TZHS Regents & Midterm Exams 2 TZHS Regents & Midterm Exams



2 TZHS Regents & Midterm Exams2 SOMS 2nd Quarter ends

Chinese New Year

SCHOOL CLOSED

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DECEMBER 2016


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FEBRUARY 2017


2 RCMEA Sr. All-County2 RCMEA Sr. All-County2 TZHS/SOMS Report Cards available online

Groundhog Day

2 TZHS Gr. 8 into Gr. 9 Parent/Student Orientation 7pm – Auditorium

Super Bowl Sunday

2 Council/SOCES/SOMS/ PTSA Joint PTA Meeting 7pm @ TZHS Library

2 SOCES PTA Meeting WOS – 7pm

2 TZHS Gr. 8 into Gr. 9 Parent/Student Orientation (snow date) – 7pm – Auditorium



2 TZHS Interact Valentine’s Dinner Cafeteria – 5:30 – 7:30pm 2 SOCES Luau – 6:30pm – WOS

2017February


431 2

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JANUARY 2017


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MARCH 2017

SOCSD

Lincoln’s Birthday

2 TZHS AMC Exam 8:15am – Cafeteria

Valentines Day

Washington’s Birthday

MID WINTER RECESS MID WINTER RECESS MID WINTER RECESS

2 Kindergarten Orientation WOS – 7pm (online registration open)2 TZHS PTSA Mtg – 7:30pm

PRESIDENTS’ DAY

MID WINTER RECESS MID WINTER RECESS

2 Rockland Read-In

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2CLE Dance Festival Grs. 3 & 4 – 6pm

2SOCES PTA Meeting. 9:45am – CLE2WOS Dance Festival 6pm TZHS Gym

2TZHS/SOMS Progress Reports available online

SUPERINTENDENT’S CONFERENCE DAY

2We The People2SOMS Gr. 8 Washington Trip Information Night – 7pm

Board of Education – Regular Meeting – Budget Workshop


2017March



2RCMEA Intermediate All-County2RCMEA Intermediate All-County2Rockland Read-In (snow day)

Ash Wednesday Read Across America Day

Dr. Seuss’ Birthday

2TZHS Winter Blood Drive 8:30am – 8:30pm – TZHS Gym

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NO SCHOOL FOR STUDENTS

432

10 118 975 6

SOCSD

2NY State ELA test 2NY State ELA test 2TZHS PTSA Meeting – 7:30pm 2SOMS Spring Musical 7:30pm – Auditorium2TZHS/SOMS 3rd Quarter ends

2All MS Sports begin2NY State ELA test

Daylight Savings Time begins

Holi

2All HS Sports begin2Council PTA – 7pm @ TZHS Library

2Kindergarten Registration Assistance – 6 – 8pm SOMS Library

2Maker Faire – 6:30 – 8:30pm TZHS Gym

St. Patrick’s Day

2SOCES 2nd trimester ends Report Cards distributed

First Day of Spring


2Founders Day Celebration 6:30pm – TZHS Cafeteria

Board of Education – Regular Meeting – Budget Workshop


2TZHS Spring Musical 8pm – Auditorium

2Flying Dutchmen 5K – 8:45am2TZHS Spring Musical 8pm – Auditorium

2Kindergarten Registration Assistance 9am – Noon – WOS

2TZHS Interact Theatre Cafe 12:30 – 1:30pm2TZHS Spring Musical 2pm – Auditorium


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FEBRUARY 2017


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APRIL 2017

23/30

2SOMS Spring Musical 2pm – Auditorium

2TZHS ACT Exam2MuFest – Rm. 951 8:15am – 3:00pm2TZHS/SOMS Report Cards available online

2TZHS Spanish Honor Society Induction Ceremony 7pm – Auditorium

Board of Education Regular Meeting

Adoption of – 2017-2018 Budget – 7:30 pm SOMS Library


April Fool’s Day

2SOMS Spring Musical 7:30pm – Auditorium

2017April



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MAY 2017

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SOCSD

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Palm Sunday First night ofPASSOVER

SPRING RECESS SPRING RECESS

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SPRING RECESS SPRING RECESS

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Good Friday

SPRING RECESS

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EASTER 2NYSESLAT Testing begins

VACATION DAY IF 0 OR 1 SNOW/EMER.

DAYS USED

VACATION DAY IF 0 SNOW/EMER.

DAYS USED

2SOCES PTA Meeting WOS – 7pm



Earth Day


2Gr. 5 Parent/Student Evening Orientation – 7pm – SOMS

Administrative Professional’s Day

Arbor Day

TZHS Hepcat Library – 7pm2TZHS French Honor Society Induction – 7pm – Library

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2TZHS SAT & Subject Tests

2TZHS AP Exams 2TZHS AP Exams2Kindergarten Screening – WOS2SOMS National Junior Honor Society Induction Ceremony 7pm – Auditorium

2TZHS AP Exams2Kindergarten Screening – WOS2SOCES & SOMS PTA Combined Meeting – 7:30pm

2TZHS AP Exams2Kindergarten Screening – WOS2SOMS to CLE for Lock Distribution 2TZHS PTSA Meeting – 7:30pm

2TZHS AP Exams2Kindergarten Screening – WOS2SOMS to CLE for Lock Distribution 2TZHS Acoustic Underground 7pm – Rm. 951

VOTER REGISTRATIONA 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.

To be eligible to vote, you must be:• A District resident for 30 days• A U.S. Citizen• 18 years of age or older• Registered to vote in either a general or school election

If you have NOT voted in a school election in the past 4 years, or if you are not registered to vote in general elections, you must register to vote.

ABSENTEE VOTINGIf a resident is unable to vote in person on May 16, 2017, and wishes to vote, they may do so by absentee ballot. This is a two-step process.

To vote by absentee ballot, the resident must first request an application form for an absentee ballot. Once the application form is filed with the District Clerk, the resident will receive the absentee ballot.

To file for an application: Contact the District Clerk at 680-1012. A resident may apply in person or receive the application by mail.

Submit application form: The District Clerk must receive the application form at least 7 days before the election (May 9) if the absentee ballot is to be mailed to the resident, or the day before the election (May 16) if the absentee ballot is to be picked up by the resident.

Submit absentee ballot: Absentee ballots must be received by the District Clerk no later than 5:00 p.m. on election day, May 16, 2017.

SCHOOL BUDGET VOTE AND SCHOOL BOARD ELECTION

Tuesday, May 16, 2017 7:00am-9:00pm

Residents will vote at their official voting location:• Blauvelt residents at South Orangetown Middle School• Orangeburg residents at Tappan Zee High School• Tappan residents at William O. Schaefer Elementary• Grandview, Palisades, Piermont, and Sparkill residents at Tappan Zee ElementaryFor further information on voter registration or voting, call the District Clerk at 680-1012.

BOARD ELECTION & BUDGET VOTE MAY 16, 2017 • 7am – 9pm

Cinco de Mayo

2TZHS AP Exams2TZHS AP Exams2NYS Math Test

SOCSD Staff Appreciation Day

2TZHS AP Exams2NYS Math Test


Public Hearing on – 2017-18 Proposed Budget – 7:30 pm SOMS Rm 165

2TZHS AP Exams2SOMS Spring Concert I 7pm – Auditorium

2TZHS AP Exams2NYS Math Test2Council PTA Meeting 7pm – TZHS Library2PTA Council Candidates Forum 8pm – TZHS Library

2017May



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SOCSD

APRIL 2017


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23/30

Mother’s Day

2Gr. 3 Field Day2TZHS/SOMS Italian Awards TZHS Auditorium – 7:30pm

2SOMS You Make A Difference Awards – 7:30am – Auditorium


– Annual Budget Vote & Board Election –

7:30pm SOMS

2Gr. 5 Field Day2TZHS History Honor Society Induction Auditorium – 7:30pm

2Gr. 8 Washington Trip 2Gr. 8 Washington Trip2Gr. 3 Field Day (rain date)2TZHS Night of Scenes Auditorium – 7pm2TZHS/SOMS 4th Quarter Progress Reports available online

2Kindergarten Field Day (rain date) – WOS

2Gr. 4 State Science Performance Test2 TZHS Mu Induction Library – 3:30pm2 TZHS Spring Concert II Auditorium – 7pm

2Gr. 5 Field Day (rain date)2TZHS Academic Reception 7pm – Auditorium

2TZHS Peer Leadership Training 10:30am – 3pm2TZHS Science Symposium Library – 7pm

2TZHS Spring Concert I Auditorium – 7pm

2Kindergarten Field Day – WOS 2Gr. 5 to SOMS for Orientation

VACATION DAY IF 0, 1 OR 2

SNOW/EMER. DAYS USED

Ramadan begins

MEMORIAL DAY (observed)

SCHOOL CLOSED

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2 TZHS SAT & Subject Tests

2 Gr. 4 and Gr. 8 State Science Test Written2 TZHS Senior Awards Ceremony 9am – Auditorium2 TZHS Senior Prom – 6pm

2 Gr. 4 Field Day2 Gr. 3 Basketball Game 6pm – TZHS Gym

2 TZHS SADD Assembly2 Sports Physicals 5 – 8pm – TZHS Gym2 CLE Grs. 4 & 5 Concert 7pm – TZHS

2 Gr. 2 Field Day – WOS2 TZHS PTSA Meeting – 7:30pm

2Gr. 4 State Science Performance Test2Blood Drive – 8:30am – 8:30pm TZHS Gym 2 Gr. 1 Field Day – WOS

Board of Education Celebrations

– Regular Meeting – 7:30 pm SOMS Library

2 Gr. 2 Field Day (rain date) – WOS

2Gr. 4 State Science Performance Test2 Gr. 1 Field Day (rain date) WOS2 Gr. 5 Fun Nite – CLE – 6:30pm

2017June



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JULY 2017

24/31

SOCSD

23/30

2 Gr. 4 Field Day (rain date)2 PTA Installations – 6:30pm

2 Gr. 3 Concert – 6:30pm – CLE2 TZHS/SOMS 4th Quarter ends

Flag Day

2 TZHS/SOMS Regents/Final Exams2 SOCES PTA Meeting WOS – 9:45am

2 TZHS/SOMS Regents/Final Exams2 WOS Gr. 2 visits CLE2 Gr. 5 Philadelphia Trip


7:30pm SOMS Rm 165

2 TZHS/SOMS Regents/Final Exams2 Gr. 3 Wax Museum – 10am2 Gr. 5 Tallman Park2 Gr. 8 Dance – SOMS Gym2 SOMS Modified Schedule begins

Father’s Day

2 TZHS/SOMS Regents/Final Exams

MODIFIED SCHEDULES ALL SCHOOLS

2 TZHS/SOMS Regents/Final Exams


First day of Summer

2 TZHS/SOMS Regents/Final Exams2 Gr. 8 Moving Up Breakfast2 Gr. 5 Moving Up Ceremony 6pm – TZHS


2 SOMS Moving Up Ceremony 9:30am – TZHS2 SOCES Report Cards distributed

Rating Day

TZHS GRADUATION 6:30 pm


LAST DAY OF SCHOOL FOR STUDENTS


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2 SOMS Report Cards Mailed Not Available Online

27 28 29 30

Independence Day

Parents’ Day

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2Gr. 6 & New Entrant Locker Day 9am – SOMS

2Bus Orientation 9am – WOS

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LABOR DAY

Grandparents Day Patriot Day

First day of Fall

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ACADEMICS

TZHS seniors Robert Jablonski, Eric Sun, and Alice Tao are National Merit Scholarship Finalists; 11 TZHS students are National Merit Commended Students

TZHS Math Team won Counties for 9th consecutive year

More than 200 K-12 students showcased their projects and experiments at the 3rd Annual School Maker Faire

TZHS National Honor Society inducted 64 new members

Ten SOMS students received Patriot’s Pen Essay Contest awards

TZHS medaled as top DECA fundraising team for St. Jude

TZHS’s Isabel Wecht, Jake Laddis, Isaac Wecht and Alex Li comprised one of 20 teams chosen to advance in NASA James Webb Space Telescope Spinoff Technology competition

TZHS’s Livy Bartels placed 1st (Historical Paper) and Dominick Morrone, Thomas Nolan, Leo Ko and Alex Li placed 3rd (Group Documentary) at the Lower Hudson Valley National History Day Competition; Bartels advanced to the NYS contest

TZHS Science Olympiad Team advanced to States after medaling in 17+ categories at the local competition

SOCSD Debate Team tied for 7th place in New York City Urban Debate League tournament

WOS created Pinwheels for Peace

Seven SOMS students received RCC Black Achievement Awards

National Spanish Honor Society inducted 63 TZHS students

RCC honored 14 TZHS students and 8 SOMS students with Hispanic Heritage Achievement Awards

SOMS 6th graders participated in National Computer Science Education Week’s Hour of Code

FRC hosted Science Workshop for parents

Forty-eight TZHS students toured Italy during March break

SOCSD welcomes 225 at first STEAM Camp

ARTS

Twenty-one TZHS musicians selected to perform at Area AllState Music Festival

Three SOMS students’ entries recognized in regional Scholastic Art and Writing Awards contest; works by two students advanced to national judging

SOCSD musicians performed with the Band, Chorus and Orchestra ensembles at the Junior All-County Music Festival

TZHS’s 2015 Tones Magazine won 14 ESSPA awards

ATHLETICS

TZHS Boys Basketball were League Champs, Section 1 Class A runner-up

TZHS’s Robert McWilliams named Journal News Boys Basketball Player of the Year

TZHS’s Helen Joyner (Girls Track) set the County record for weight throw

TZHS had 5 Journal News Scholar-Athletes: Stephanie Cambrea (Softball), Robert McWilliams (Boys Basketball), Helen Joyner (Girls Track), Caitlin Hartnett (Girls Cross Country), Sienna Perry (Girls Track)

TZHS’s Stas Souzakis (Boys Track) placed 10th in NYS and was a national qualifier for weight throw

TZHS’s Kevin Lynch selected as the only Rockland County play-er representing Hudson Valley at Basketball Coaches Association of NY games in August

STAFF & DISTRICT ACHIEVEMENTS

Athletic Director Liam Frawley named NYSAAA Coach Educator of the Year

CLE Science Teacher Kottie Christie-Blick presented on inspiring high-ability learners at World Council for Gifted and Talented Children

SOCSD a Best Community for Music Recognition for 3rd consecutive year

Instructional Science (K-8) Coach Samantha Levine and CLE’s Kottie Christie-Blick presented on engaging students in climate science at the NSTA Annual Conference with virtual participation by CLE Instructional Technology Teacher Jacob Tanenbaum

TZHS teachers presented TZ Bridge Project at Tri-State Conference

TZHS School Nurse and Blood Team Adviser Judy Flagg honored by NY Blood Center

SOMS Assistant Principal Dr. Chad Corey honored by VFW Post 1615

SOCSD’s Matt Rotjan selected as Quarter-Finalist for 2017 Music Education Award

We Achieve !!!South Orangetown Central School District Calendar

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South Orangetown Central School District Directory (Use area code 845 for all phone numbers.)

Concerns or Questions? Know where to go – who to call.All numbers are listed in the calendar Directory

Elem. Academic Programs or Behavior: > Teacher > Principal > Assistant Supt. for Curriculum & Instruction

Middle & High School Academic Programs: > Teacher > Guidance Counselor > Ass’t. Principal > Principal

Middle & High School Behavior Issues: > Teacher > Ass’t. Principal &/or Student Support > Principal

Special Education Issues: > Teacher > Ass’t Principal > Principal > Dir. of Special Education and Student Services

Co-Curricular Activities (Clubs): > Advisor > Ass’t. Principal > Principal

Student Athletics: > Coach > Dir. of Physical Education & Athletics

Student Transportation: > Transportation Office > Director of Facilities & 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]

Tappan Zee High School15 Dutch Hill Road, Orangeburg, NY 10962

Grades 9-12

School Hours: 8:15 a.m. – 3:00 p.m.

Lunch Hours: 11:19 a.m. – 1:30 p.m.

Main Office 680-1600 ext. 4 Fax 680-1950

Principal: Dr. Jennifer L. Amos ..........................680-1606

Assistant Principal: Juliet Gevargis ....................................680-1650 Assistant Principal: Richard Neidhart ................................680-1655

Guidance ............................................680-1614

Library: ..............................................680-1670

Nurse: ................................................680-1647

Cottage Lane Elementary School120 Cottage Lane, Blauvelt, NY 10913

Grades 3-5




Principal: Karen Ramirez ....................................680-1503

Assistant Principal: Sheila Beglin .......................................680-1561

Nurse: ................................................680-1508

Continuing Education Director: Terry Campanella ...............................379-1012

Before and After School Child Care Programs:Rockland County YMCA ........ RocklandYMCA.org

The Children’s Corner ...childrenscornernursery.com


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Every building in the SOCSD has a Registered Professional Nurse overseeing the health office, with a responsibility for the health and medical safety of the students in the building. 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 medical condition. Nurse’s phone numbers are listed above as part of each building’s contact information.

Board of EducationGuy DeVincenzo, President ................. 461-9009

Dan Lamadrid, Vice President ............ 598-3500

Rosemary Pitruzzella .......................... 359-9269

Leon Jacobs.......................................... 398-0443

Kenneth Malpeli ......................... 914-907-5807

Central AdministrationSuperintendent of Schools: Dr. Robert R. Pritchard. .....................680-1050

Assistant Superintendent for Curriculum and Instruction: Dr. Brian Culot...................................680-1017

Director of Human Resources: Jeremy Barker .....................................680-1030

School Business Administrator: Sandra Winkler ..................................680-1005

Director of Special Education and Student Services: Michele Fenster ..................................680-1025

Asst. to Dir. of Spec. Ed./CSE Chair: Eleanor Young ....................................680-1024

Director of Facilities: Dennis Rankin ....................................680-1016

Director of Technology: George Brady .....................................680-1011

Acting Director of Physical Education and Athletics: Christopher Rastelli ............................680-1640

District Clerk: Kathleen Muscari ...............................680-1012

District Treasurer: Laura Zarcone ...................................680-1008

Public Information Specialist: BJ Greco .............................................680-1804

Registration Information: Rose Ngai ...........................................680-1137

Transportation Department: ...............680-1662

South Orangetown Middle School160 Van Wyck Road, Blauvelt, NY 10913

Grades 6-8




Principal: Karen Tesik. .......................................680-1101

Assistant Principal: Dr. Chad Corey ..................................680-1102

Guidance: Patricia Iannucci .................................680-1106 Philip Farrugia ...................................680-1107 Siobhan Maiorano... ...........................680-1109

Library: ..............................................680-1115

Nurse: ................................................680-1130

William O. Schaefer Elementary School140 Lester Drive, Tappan, NY 10983

Grades K-2




Principal: Nora Polansky. ...................................680-1303

Assistant Principal: Jeannine Carr .....................................680-1325

Library: ..............................................680-1305

Nurse: ................................................680-1304

Family Resource Center at William O. Schaefer140 Lester Drive, Tappan, New York 10983

Please check our district website for all events related to the Family Resource Center

Parent-Teacher Association PresidentsCouncil PTA President:Vicki Caramante ......................... 845-365-4799 [email protected]

TZHS Co-Vice Presidents:Jeannie Dennehy ........................ 845-359-4117 [email protected]

Eileen Malora ............................. 845-398-1088 [email protected]

SOMS PTA President:Claire Heatley ............................. 845-659-1638 [email protected]

SOCES PTA President: Kris Campbell ............................ 845-848-2514 [email protected]

Tappan Zee Red & White Club

[email protected]


Parent’s Right to Certain InformationAs the parent of a student attending our School District, you have the right to receive, upon request to the District, certain information as authorized by Federal law regarding the profes-sional qualifications of your child’s classroom teachers. Upon the District’s receipt of your request, we will provide you, in a timely manner, the information listed below.

You have the right to request the following information about each of your child’s classroom teachers:

1. Whether the teacher has met New York State Education 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 provisional status through which New York State Education Department qualifications or licensing criteria have been waived due to special circumstances. 3. The teacher’s college major (undergraduate level); whether the teacher has any graduate certifications or degrees and, if so, the field of discipline of the certification or degree. 4. Whether your child is provided services by any Teaching Assistants and, if so, their qualifications. If you wish to receive this information, please contact Dr. Brian Culot, Assistant Superintendent for Curriculum and Instruction, at (845) 680-1017.

Student Privacy Rights PolicyNotification to Parents

In accordance with the Protection of Pupil Rights Amendment (PPRA) of the No Child Left Behind Act, the School District is com-mitted to protecting the rights and privacy interests of parents/ guardians and students with regard to the following:

1. Student Surveys

2. Instructional Materials

3. Physical Examinations or Screenings

4. Collection, Disclosure or Use of Personal Information

The School District shall provide parents/guardians with notification, at least annu-ally, at the beginning of school year, of the specific or approximate dates during the school year when the above activities are scheduled or expected to be scheduled.

The School District shall provide notifica-tion to parents/guardian and offer them the opportunity to opt their child out of participation in the following activities:

1. Activities involving the collection, disclosure or use of personal information collected from students for the purpose of marketing or selling that information;

2. The administration of any survey containing one or more of the items listed above.

3. Any non-emergency, invasive physical examination or screening that is required as a condition of attendance, administered by the School and scheduled by the School in advance, and not necessary to protect the immediate health and safety of the student and/or other students.

Please Note: For more specific informa-tion, please refer to the Policy located on the district’s website.

SOCSD Educational RecordsThe Family Education Rights and Privacy Act grants

parents of students under 18 or eligible students (18 years

or older) the right to review all official records, files and

data incorporated into a student’s cumulative record folder.

Students’ records are confidential and will not be made

available to persons other than parents or students without

prior written consent except as permitted by law. These

persons may request a hearing to challenge the contents of

such records. You may direct any questions in this regard to

the building principal.


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An Environment Where the Excitement of Teaching and Learning is Shared by All!

South Orangetown Central School District

Non-ProfitOrganizationU.S. Postage

PaidMonsey

New York 10952Permit No. 1375

South Orangetown Central School District160 Van Wyck Road, Blauvelt, NY 10913(845) 680-1000

Dr. Robert Pritchard, Superintendent

BOARD OF EDUCATIONGuy DeVincenzo, PresidentDan Lamadrid, Vice PresidentRosemary Pitruzzella Leon JacobsKenneth Malpeli

SOCSD website: www.socsd.org

This calendar was produced in cooperation with the Rockland BOCES Communications Department.

Calendar Editor & Photographer: BJ Greco, Public Information Specialist, SOCSD

Our Mission Statement In a rapidly changing world, the South Orangetown school community

affirms its positive vision of the future by providing a safe and caring

environment where the excitement of teaching and learning is shared by

all, and where we encourage and nurture the uniqueness of each child.

Through diverse and challenging programs, we promote high academic

standards, creative and critical thinking, self-respect and respect for

others, and acceptance of our responsibilities in a global society.

We are committed to fostering a love of learning in our students.

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