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2016-2017 Calendar & direCtory

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MISSION STATEMENT The East Meadow School District is committed to

providing its students with a quality education that will ensure that every student will have the opportunity to:

• acquire the knowledge and skills needed to lead a productive, responsible, and culturally enriched life in the 21st century;

• develop attitudes that reflect empathy and caring for others and respect for the differences and diversity in our society;

• understand our cultural heritage and the need to participate in the community as an informed and involved citizen;

• work cooperatively in a group while becoming an independent learner and productive thinker;

• develop the ability to be creative through music, visual or performing arts, or literary expression;

• achieve physical and emotional well-being;

• understand the need to appreciate the earth and protect the environment.

Absence Notification . . . . . . . . 40Asbestos Management . . . . . . . 30Barnum Woods PTA . . . . . . . . 37Board of Education . . . . . . . . . . 3Board of Education Committee Chairpersons . . . 3Bowling Green PTA . . . . . . . . 38Budget Vote . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39Bus Company . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40CAPE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29Central Administration . . . . . . . 3Clarke, W . Tresper CMPA . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37 Parents and Booster . . . . . . 37 PTSA . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37 Theater Arts Parents . . . . . . 37Codes of Conduct . . . . . . . . . . 33Community Outreach Blackboard . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40 Information Hotline . . . . . . 40Continuing Education . . . . . . . 29Curriculum Administration . . . . 3District Directory . . . . . . . . . . . 41East Meadow Council of Parent -Teacher Associations . . . . . . . 35East Meadow High School Parent Athletics Club . . . . . 36 PTSA . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36East Meadow Public Library . . 39Emergency Closing Days . . . . 31Fire Safety Reports . . . . . . . . . 30Health Services . . . . . . . . . . . . 28Home Access Center (HAC) . . 40Home Instruction . . . . . . . . . . . 29Home-School Connection . . . . 32Information Hotline . . . . . . . . . 40Kindergarten . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28Lunch Prices . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29McVey PTA . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38Meadowbrook PTA . . . . . . . . . 38

Mission Statement . . . . . . . . . . . 2My School Bucks . . . . . . . . . . . 29 Parents’ and Students’ Rights . 33Parent-Teacher Associations . 35-38Parkway PTA . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38Pesticide Spraying . . . . . . . . . . 29Pet Policy . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32Project ACCESS . . . . . . . . . . . 29PTA Council . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35Public Notification . . . . . . . . . . 40Registration and Voting Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39Religious Observances . . . . . . . . 30School Age Child Care (SACC) Program . . . . . . . . 29School and Library Board Candidates Forum . . . . . . . 39School Election Districts . . . . . 39School Locations and Hours . . 41Screening New Entrants . . . . . 28Security Hotline . . . . . . . . . . . . 40Special Education . . . . . . . . . . 28Special Ed . PTA (SEPTA) . . . . 36Special Events . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35Special Programs . . . . . . . . . . . 29Stopping for School Buses . . . 31Student Accident Insurance . . . 32Student Attendance . . . . . . . . . 33Student Registration . . . . . . . . . 28Substance Abuse Policy . . . . . . 34Tax Code . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32Telephone Numbers . . . . . . . . . 41Title 45 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33Transportation . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31Weather Alert . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30Website Address . . . . . . . . . . . 41Woodland POWA . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37 PTA . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37

Board of EducationThe seven-member Board of Education is elected

by the registered voters of the district . Board members serve for three-year terms without pay and are responsible under state law for establishing the policies governing the operation of the East Meadow Schools .

Communications Meetings of the Board of Education begin at 7 p .m . The Board provides opportunities for members of the audience to speak at these meetings . Persons following protocol may address the Board by making statements, requesting information, and presenting particular viewpoints . The public is invited to attend all meetings on those dates listed on the calendar pages . The Board of Education may schedule additional public meetings as necessary on topics of importance, including those related to instruction and budget .

Work Sessions of the Board are held each month . Pursuant to the New York State Open Meetings Law, the public is invited to attend work sessions of the Board except on those occasions when matters concerning legal, personnel, acquisition, sale or lease of property, and particular matters of finance are scheduled for discussion . These areas are considered by the Board in executive sessions . The Board of Education values input from members of the public and welcomes attendance at all business meetings of the Board . However, public comments regarding staff or other personnel matters, collective bargaining issues, pending legal matters, and particular in-process items of finance are not subjects for public comment or discussion . The Board of Education welcomes input on these issues in written form .

Residents who wish to attend School Board work sessions are advised to call the Secretary to the Board at 876-7516 .

Board of Education MembersBoard of Ed Contact Number . . . . . . .876-7516Marcee Rubinstein, President(Board Term Expires June 30, 2019)Joseph Danenza, Vice President(Board Term Expires June 30, 2017)Scott Eckers(Board Term Expires June 30, 2017)Matthew Melnick(Board Term Expires June 30, 2019) Brian O’Flaherty

(Board Term Expires June 30, 2018)Joseph Parisi(Board Term Expires June 30, 2019)Melissa Tell(Board Term Expires June 30, 2018)

Board Committee ChairpersonsBusiness Brian O’FlahertyFacilitiesJoseph ParisiEducation Scott EckersPersonnel Matthew MelnickPoliciesJoseph DanenzaPTA LiaisonJoseph DanenzaSchool Safety and TransportationMelissa Tell

Central Administration Leon J. Campo

Superintendent of Schools

Anthony Russo

Assistant Superintendent for Personnel and Administration

Cindy Munter Assistant Superintendent for Curriculum and Instruction

Mary Ann O’Brien

Assistant Superintendent for Business and Finance

Patrick Pizzo

Assistant to the Superintendent for Administration and Special Projects

Jennifer Frisenda

District Treasurer

Curriculum AdministrationPatrice Dobies

Director of Special Education and Pupil Personnel Services

Danielle Betz

Assistant Director of Special Education and Pupil Personnel Services

Kathryn Behr

Director of Music and Art

Kristi Detor

Director of Physical Education, Health and Athletics

Debra Harley

Director of Math and Science

Frank Lukasik Director of Literacy and Funded Programs

JoAnne Naccarato

Director of Testing, AIS, and District Technology

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High Schools . . . . . . . . . . . 7:34-2:06Middle Schools . . . . . . . . . 8:14-2:49Elementary Schools . . . . . 9:14-3:29

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The District Directory, Hotline Numbers, key mailboxes, and contact information are listed on the inside of the back cover .

Did You Know?Last year second grade students at Barnum Woods celebrated Famous Americans through an interdisciplinary living history project. Each student was responsible for selecting a prominent American figure to research and study. The culminating activities included a celebration of these important individuals in our country’s history via class presentations and the annual Famous Americans Parade where students appeared as historical figures for their peers.

Labor Day Schools Closed

WTCHS Football vs. Friends Academy, 2 p.m. (Away)

EMHS Football vs. Freeport, 6:30 p.m. (Away)

WTCHS Class of 2017 Portrait Makeups for Yearbook

Adult Ed In-Person Registration @ EMHS, 7-9 p.m. MBK Gr. 5 Meet the Teacher Night WTCHS Class of 2017 Portrait Makeups for Yearbook

Adult Ed In-Person Registration @ EMHS, 7-9 p.m. BG Gr. 1-5 Meet the Teacher Night MBK Gr. 2-4 Meet the Teacher Night MBK PTA Open House MBK PTA Mtg. EMHS EMPAC Mtg., 6 p.m. EMHS PTSA Mtg., 7 p.m. WTCHS Theater Arts Parents Association Mtg. in Faculty Room, 7 p.m.

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Adult Ed In-Person Registration @ EMHS, 7-9 p.m.

BG, MBK Kindergarten/New Student Orientation

McV, PKy Kindergarten Orientation WTCHS/MS Plant Sale Begins

The District Directory, Hotline Numbers, key mailboxes, and contact information are listed on pages 40-41 .

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Cheerleading, Varsity & JV Football Begin 8/15

All other Sports Begin 8/22

EMHS Gr. 9 Orientation 8/24, 9 a.m.

WTCHS Fall Meet the Coaches Night 8/29, 7 p.m.

EMHS Fall Meet the Coaches Night 8/29, 7:30 p.m.

WTCHS Gr. 9 Orientation 8/31, 9 a.m.

Adult Ed Mail-In Registration Due 9/2

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BG, BW Staff Breakfast

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Patriot Day

McV Modell’s Fundraiser Begins

BG PTA Mtg., APR West, 7:30 p.m.

BG Spiritwear Sale Begins

BW KidStuff Book Sale Begins

McV Gr. 1 Orientation

PKy Wrapping Paper Sale Begins

WDLD Gr. 6 Photo Day WDLD POWA Mtg., 6 p.m.

WDLD PTA Mtg., 7 p.m. WTC Parents & Booster Mtg. in Faculty Room, 7:30 p.m.

Eid al-Adha

SEPTA Exec. Board Mtg. @ Leon J. Campo Center, 6:30 p.m. BW PTA Mtg., 7 p.m.

McV Helping Hands Tea, 1 p.m.

PKy PTA Mtg., 7:30 p.m.

WDLD Gr. 7 Photo Day EMHS Gr.12 Parent Orientation, 7 p.m.

WTCHS Senior College Planning Night in Little Theater, 7 p.m.

PTA Council Exec. Board Mtg. @ Leon J. Campo Center, 7:30 p.m. McV Gr. 3 Orientation

EMHS, WTCHS Mini-College Fair

new Teacher Workshop @ Leon J. Campo Center, Room 1A, 3:45 p.m. BW Gr. K-5 Meet the Teacher Night

McV Gr. 2 Orientation

PKy Gr. 1-5 Meet the Teacher Night WDLD Gr. 8 Photo Day

WTCMS Meet the Teacher Night in Auditorium, 6:30 p.m.

MBK Fall Beautification Day



Board of Education Communications Mtg. @ Leon J. Campo Center,

7 p.m.

McV Gr. 4 Orientation McV School Photos

WDLD Meet the Teacher Night, 7 p.m.

WTCHS/MS PTSA Mtg. in Faculty Room, 7 p.m.

Adult Ed EnL T.A.S.C. Classes Begin @ EMHS

SEPTA General Membership Mtg. @ MBK, 7 p.m.

PKy Kindergarten Ice Cream Social, 7 p.m.

PKy Wrapping Paper Sale Ends

WTCMS School Photos

WTCHS Marching Band Clinic

PTA Curriculum Council (9:30 a.m.) & ACCESS (11 a.m.) @ Leon J. Campo Center, Room 1A MBK School Photos

EMHS Marching Band Clinic

EMHS Gr. 9 Parent Orientation, 7 p.m.

WTCHS School Photos WTCHS Music Parents Mtg. in Faculty Room, 7 p.m.

Adult Ed Classes Begin @ EMHS

BW Fall Plant Sale Begins McV Gr. 5 Orientation McV School Photos

EMHS/WTCHS Financial Aid Overview @ EMHS, 7 p.m.

BG KidStuff Book Sale Begins

BW Food Fundraiser Begins

WTCHS Spirit Week Begins

nassau Region PTA Resolutions Workshop, 7 p.m.

SEPTA Parent Breakfast @ Leon J. Campo Center, 9:30 a.m.

BG Fall Beautification, 4-5 p.m.

MBK Movie Night, 7 p.m.

PKy Fire Prevention Assembly

EMHS Football vs. Plainview JFK, 6:30 p.m. (Away)

WTCHS/MS Plant Sale Ends

BG School Spirit Day

BG Spiritwear Sale Ends

PKy School Photos

WTCMS Rec Night, 7-9 p.m.

PTA Council Presidents’ Roundtable @ Leon J. Campo Center, 9:30 a.m.

BG School Photos

BW KidStuff Book Sale Ends

BW Fall Plant Sale Ends

MBK, McV School Spirit Day

PKy Pride Day WTCHS Improv Night in Little Theater, 7 p.m.

WTCHS/MS Plant Sale Pickup, 3-6 p.m.

WTCHS Football vs. West Hempstead, 2 p.m. (Home)

BG Fall Festival, 12-4 p.m. (Rain or Shine)

MBK Fall Festival

EMHS Football vs. Massapequa, 2 p.m. (Home)

WTCHS Football vs. Seaford, 2 p.m. (Away)

MBK Fall Festival (Raindate)

no Adult Ed

McV Chocolate Sale Begins

EMHS, WTCHS Meet the Teacher Night, 6:30 p.m.

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The District Directory, Hotline Numbers, key mailboxes, and contact information are listed on pages 40-41 .

Did You Know?


53 Woodland Middle School students and five teachers volunteered to donate eight inches of their own hair to Pantene Beautiful Lengths during the school’s “Big Cut” ceremony to help women battling cancer.

Rosh Hashanah Schools Closed

Rosh Hashanah Schools Closed

Safety/Transportation Mtg. @ Leon J. Campo Center, 9:15 a.m.

SEPTA Exec. Board Mtg. @ Leon J. Campo Center, 6:30 p.m.

MBK Book Fair Preview, 6-8 p.m.

EMHS EMPAC Mtg., 6 p.m.

EMHS PTSA Mtg., 7 p.m.

WTCHS Theater Arts Parents Association Mtg. in Faculty Room, 7 p.m.

PTA Council General Membership Mtg. @ Leon J. Campo Center, 7:30 p.m.

BW Fall Plant Sale Pickup, 4-7 p.m.

MBK Book Fair

BG KidStuff Book Sale Ends

MBK Book Fair

EMHS Football vs. Uniondale @ Mitchell Field, 6 p.m. (Away)

PKy Fall Festival (Raindate)

WTCHS Football vs. East Rockaway, 2 p.m. (Away)

Rosh Hashanah Begins at Sundown

SAT @ EMHS, 7:30 a.m.

PKy Fall Festival

EMHS Football vs. Oceanside, 3 p.m. (Home)

WTCHS Football vs. Valley Stream South, 3 p.m. (Homecoming)

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EMHS/WTCHS @ Long Island Columbus Day Parade

Columbus DaySchools Closed

EMHS/WTCHS @ NYC Columbus Day Parade

Interim Progress Reports Available on Home Access Center

McV Chocolate Sale Ends

McV Fall Catalogue Fundraiser Begins

PKy KidStuff Book Sale Begins

WDLD Gr. 6 Rec Night, 7-9 p.m.

EMHS Football vs. Farmingdale, 6:30 p.m. (Away)

PSAT @ EMHS/ WTCHS, 7:30 a.m.

WTCHS Football vs. North Shore, 2 p.m. (Home)

Sukkot Begins at Sundown

Sukkot

BG Fall Fundraiser Begins

BW Food Fundraiser Orders Due BW, MBK, PKy Red Ribbon Week

MBK Gr. K-2 Pumpkin Patch

WTC Parents & Booster Mtg. in Faculty Room, 7:30 p.m.

Sukkot

BW Class Parent Welcome Mtg., 6:30 p.m.

BW, McV PTA Mtg., 7 p.m.

McV Book Fair Preview, 5:30-7 p.m.


WTC Fall Fundraiser @ Greene Turtle

new Teacher Workshop @ Leon J. Campo Center, Room 1A, 3:45 p.m.

unity Day

BG Kindergarten Pumpkin Patch

McV, PKy Book Fair

WDLD POWA Mtg., 6 p.m.

WDLD PTA Mtg., 7 p.m.

WTC Music Parents Mtg. in Faculty Room, 7 p.m.

BG Kindergarten Pumpkin Patch (Raindate)

BG, PKy Blood Drive, 3-9 p.m.

McV, PKy Book Fair

BW Gr. K-2 Family Fun Night Bingo, 7 p.m.

McV Kindergarten Pumpkin Patch

WDLD Halloween Dance, 7-9 p.m.


ACT @ EMHS, 7:30 a.m.

EMHS Football vs. Baldwin, 2 p.m. (Homecoming)

WTCHS Football vs. Carle Place/Wheatley,2 p.m. (Away)

Simchat Torah

SEPTA Halloween Bingo @ MBK, 6:30 p.m.

BW School Photos

PKy Gr. 3-4 Halloween Pumpkin Contest


PTA Curriculum Council (9:30 a.m.) & ACCESS (11 a.m.) @ Leon J. Campo Center, Room 1A

BW Fall Blood Drive, 4-8 p.m.

McV Wellness Walk

EMHS PMT Elementary Safe Halloween @ EMHS, 4-5:30 p.m.

BG Red Ribbon Show

BW Pumpkin Patch

McV Wellness Walk (Raindate)

nassau Region PTA Presidents’ Rap, 7 p.m.


7 p.m.


BG Fall Fundraiser Ends

BG, MBK Halloween Jamboree @ BG, 7-9 p.m.

BG, MBK, McV School Spirit Day BW Gr. 3-5 Family Fun Night, 7 p.m.

McV Fall Catalogue Fundraiser Ends PKy KidStuff Book Sale Ends

WTCHS Improv Night in Little Theater, 7 p.m.

EMHS Football vs. Syosset, 2 p.m. (Home)

WTCHS Football vs. Locust Valley, 2 p.m. (Home)

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yom KippurSchools Closed

Shmini Atzeret McV Red Ribbon Week McV Halloween Howl/Spooky Walk, 5:30-8 p.m.PKy Gr. K-2 Halloween Movie & Craft Night BG, MBK, McV, PKy Halloween Parade

EMHS, WTCHS Parent-Teacher Conferences (Day)- no Classes for High School Students

PTA Council Jets Fundraiser

McV 5K & Octoberfest

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SchOOl hOurS The District Directory, Hotline Numbers, key mailboxes, and contact information are listed on pages 40-41 .

Did You Know?


Last year Bowling Green held a book drive in conjunction with the Book Fairies, a non-profit organization that collects books and distributes them to communities in need across the New York metropolitan area to foster the love of reading.

Daylight Saving Time Ends

HS Wrestling & Cheerleading Begin

BG Gr. 2-3 Family Fun Night, APR West, 7 p.m.

MBK PTA Mtg., 7:30 p.m.

WTCHS Senior Dinner

End of Quarter 1 nyS PTA Convention (Saratoga Springs)

All Saints Day

no Adult Ed

BG Pie Sale Begins

McV KidStuff Book Sale Begins

PKy Photo Retake Day EMHS, WTCHS Parent-Teacher Conferences (Evening), 5:30-8:30 p.m.

MS Winter 1 Sports Begin

SEPTA Post-Secondary Workshop for Parents & Students @ Leon J. Campo Center, 7 p.m.

BW Thanksgiving Pie Sale Begins


PTA Council Exec. Board Mtg. @ Leon J. Campo Center, 7:30 p.m.

MBK Gr. 5 Group Yearbook Photo

MBK Photo Retake Day

McV Fifth Gr. Committee Pie Sale Begins

BG Photo Retake Day

PKy Gr. 5 Fall Dance

WDLD Gr. 7-8 Rec Night, 7-9 p.m. EMHS Model Congress Foreign Convention

EMHS Model Congress Foreign Convention


McV Photo Retake & Club Photos

PKy Pie Sale Begins




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BG, BW, MBK, McV, PKy, WTC Bake Sale

Veterans DaySchools Closed

nyS PTA Convention (Saratoga Springs)

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SEPTA Holiday Party @ BG, 6:30 p.m.

WTCHS Math/ScienceHonor Societies Induction Ceremony, 7 p.m.

WTCMS Parent-Teacher Conferences (Evening), 6-8:30 p.m.

LI String Festival Senior High Concert

Kiwanis Senior Citzens’ Thanksgiving Dinner @ EMHS, 11 a.m.

nyS PTA Convention (Saratoga Springs)

WDLD PTA Book Fair

nassau Region PTA Presidents’/Principals’ Dinner

HS Winter Sports Begin

BG PTA Mtg., APR West, 7:30 p.m. EMHS Winter Meet the Coaches Night, 7 p.m.

WTCHS Winter Meet the Coaches Night, 7:30 p.m.

BW Thanksgiving Pie Sale Pickup

McV Pie Pickup

WDLD PTA Book Fair

WDLD Parent-Teacher Conferences (Evening), 6:30-8:30 p.m.

EMHS PTSA Pie Sale Pickup, 2:30-5 p.m.



SEPTA Exec. Board Mtg., (6:30 p.m.) & General Membership Mtg. (7 p.m.) @ Leon J. Campo Center

BG Pie Sale Ends

BW, McV PTA Mtg., 7 p.m.

PKy PTA Mtg., 7:30 p.m. WTCHS/MS Photo Retake Day

WDLD Parent-Teacher Conferences (Day)- no School for WDLD Students

BG Pie Pickup

MBK School Spirit Day

McV Modell’s Fundraiser Begins

WDLD PTA Book Fair


ACCESS Workshop @ Leon J. Campo Center, Room 1A, 7-9 p.m.

McV KidStuff Book Sale Ends

EMHS Senior Banquet

McV Fifth Gr. Committee Pie Sale Ends

PKy Pie Sale Ends


7 p.m.

Report Cards Available on Home Access Center

LI String Festival Senior High Rehearsals

PTA Council Presidents’ Roundtable @ Leon J. Campo Center, 9:30 a.m.BG, McV School Spirit DayBW Thanksgiving Pie Sale EndsPKy Pride DayWDLD Gr. 6 Rec Night, 7-9 p.m.EMHS PTSA Hosts “EMHS Got Talent,” 7 p.m.

LI String Festival Senior High Rehearsals

WTC Music Parents Association Clothing Drive, 9 a.m.-12 p.m.

WTC Parents & Booster Fall Fundraiser

Thanksgiving RecessSchools Closed

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Did You Know?


McVey students participated in the annual American Heart Association’s Jump Rope for Heart. Students at each grade level gathered in the gym to take part in jumping, hopping, and dancing activities while learning about the benefits of exercise and good nutrition. When all donations were collected, the students were the top fundraisers in Nassau County, raising more than $20,000 for the event.

nySSMA Winter All-State Conference, Rochester, ny

WTCMS Parent-Teacher Conferences (Day) - no School For WTCMS Students PTA Council Exec. Board Mtg. @ Leon J. Campo Center, 7:30 p.m.

BW Photo Retake Day

PKy Giving Tree Begins

Feast of the Immaculate Conception

BG, PKy Holiday Boutique

EMHS Fall Production for Senior Citizens, 3:30 p.m.

MBK Winter Concert, 7:30 p.m.

McV Clothing Drive Begins



BG Holiday Boutique

MBK Holiday Cookie Decorating Night, 7 p.m.

PKy Holiday Boutique

WDLD Gr. 7-8 Rec Night, 7-9 p.m.


EMHS Fall Production, 7:30 p.m.


BG Holiday Boutique

BW Raffle Basket Ticket Sales @ WDLD, 6-8 p.m.

BW Winter Concert @ WDLD, 7:30 p.m.

PKy PTA Breakfast Mtg., 9:30 a.m.

PKy Gingerbread Night

WTCMS Winter Concert Part I, 7 p.m.

EMHS Junior Banquet @ Milleridge Cottage, 6-9 p.m.


EMHS Fall Production, 2 p.m. & 7:30 p.m.

Elementary Parent-Teacher Conferences - no Elementary Classes BW Raffle Basket Ticket Sales, 8 a.m.-4 p.m.

WTCHS Winter Concert Part I, 7 p.m.

EMHS ASVAB Test, 8 a.m.


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McV Five Below Fundraiser Ends


McV Holiday Boutique

MBK School Spirit Day

PKy Pride Day

PKy Holiday Sing-along

McV Five Below Fundraiser Begins

WTCMS Winter Concert Part II, 7 p.m.


BG Winter Concert @ WTCHS, 7:30 p.m.

BW Holiday Boutique

McV PTA Mtg., 1 p.m.

EMHS Winter Concert Part I, 7 p.m.



BW Holiday Boutique

McV Winter Concert @ EMHS, 7 p.m.

PKy Winter Concert, 7:30 p.m.

WTCHS Winter Concert Part II, 7 p.m.

BW, MBK Holiday Boutique

PKy Giving Tree Ends


7 p.m.


BG, McV School Spirit Day

MBK Holiday Boutique

WDLD PTA Used Clothing Drive Ends

McV Gingerbread Cookie Night/Holiday Doorbuster Sale


District Art Show @ Leon J. Campo Center, 7-8 p.m.

McV Holiday Boutique

Christmas Eve

Hanukkah Begins at Sundown

McV Modell’s Fundraiser Ends

Christmas Day new year’s Eve

Holiday Recess - Schools Closed

Holiday Recess Schools Closed

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Did You Know?


Students at Parkway donated food and wore red noses in honor of Red Nose Day, a fundraising campaign benefiting children in need by helping to keep them safe, healthy, and educated.

nMEA All-County Rehearsal Div. I East

nMEA All-County Concert Div. I East @ Tilles Center, 4 p.m.

Pre-K Registration (McV) @ Leon J. Campo Center

BG PTA Mtg., APR West, 7:30 p.m. MBK PTA Mtg., 7:30 p.m. PKy Pennies for Patients Begins EMHS National Honor Society Induction Ceremony, 6:30 p.m.

nMEA All-County Rehearsals Div. III, IV Pre-K Registration (McV) @ Leon J. Campo Center SEPTA Exec. Board Mtg. @ Leon J. Campo Center, 6:30 p.m. WDLD POWA Mtg., 6 p.m. WDLD PTA Mtg., 7 p.m. WTCHS/MS PTSA Mtg. in Faculty Room, 7 p.m.

nMEA All-County Rehearsals Div. II, III, V Pre-K Registration (BW) @ Leon J. Campo Center



EMHS PTSA Mtg., 7 p.m. WTC Music Parents Mtg. in Faculty Room, 7 p.m.



nMEA All-County Rehearsals Div. II, III, IV

Pre-K Registration (BW) @ Leon J. Campo Center


nMEA All-County Concert Div. III @ Tilles Center, 8 p.m.

nMEA All-County Rehearsals Div. IV, V


McV Clothing Drive Ends

WTCHS Graduate Improv Night in Little Theater, 7 p.m.

nMEA All-County Rehearsals Div. II, V

nMEA All-County Concert Div. IV @ Tilles Center, 2 p.m.

nMEA All-County Concert Div. V @ Tilles Center, 7:30 p.m.

nMEA All-County Jazz Rehearsals Div. III, IV, V, & Vocal Jazz

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Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Day

Schools Closed

End of Quarter 2

BG Zumba, East Gym, 7 p.m. PKy Pre-K Orientation PKy Pennies for Patients Ends

WDLD Gr. 6 Winter Concert, 7 p.m.

WTCHS National Honor Society Induction Ceremony @ Chateau Briand, 6 p.m.

Pre-K Registration (MBK) @ Leon J. Campo Center PTA Council Presidents’ Roundtable @ Leon J. Campo Center, 9:30 a.m.

MBK Family Fun Night

WDLD Gr. 6 Rec Night, 7-9 p.m.

WTCMS Winter Wonderland Dance, 7-9 p.m.

Pre-K Registration (MBK) @ Leon J. Campo Center


7 p.m.


Pre-K Registration (PKy) @ Leon J. Campo Center

BG Gr. 4-5 Family Fun Night, APR West, 7 p.m.


Pre-K Registration (PKy) @ Leon J. Campo Center


MS Winter 2 Sports Begin

BW PTA Mtg., 7 p.m.


nMEA All-County Concert Div. II @ Tilles Center, 11 a.m.

nMEA All-County Jazz Concert Div. III, IV, V, & Vocal Jazz @ Tilles Center, 3:30 p.m.


Regents Exams

HS Midterm Exams

BG, MBK, McV School Spirit Day McV Gr. K-5 Bingo Night, 6-8 p.m. PKy Pride Day WDLD Winter Dance, 7-9 p.m. WTCMS Clarke’s Got Talent, 7 p.m.

Regents Exams

HS Midterm Exams

BG PTA Blood Drive, East Gym, 3-9 p.m.

PKy Valentine’s Day Sale Begins

Regents Exams

HS Midterm Exams


WTCHS Gr. 8 to 9 Orientation in Little Theater, 7 p.m.

Regents Exams

HS Midterm Exams

Pre-K Registration (BG) @ Leon J. Campo Center


McV Comedy Night HS Midterm Exams

Pre-K Registration (BG) @ Leon J. Campo Center

SEPTA General Membership Mtg. @ MBK, 7 p.m.


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Last year East Meadow High School’s Environmental and Horticulture clubs educated 100 McVey second graders about environmental sustainability through 15 interactive eco-friendly stations.


BW PARP Begins

PKy Random Acts of Kindness Week


WTC PTSA Winter Fundraiser




EMHS Winter Concert Part III, 7 p.m.


PKy Valentine’s Day Sale Ends

EMHS Science Honor Society Induction Ceremony, 6:30 p.m.


WTCHS Junior College Night in Little Theater, 7 p.m.

CPSE to CSE Transition Mtg. @ Leon J. Campo Center, 10 a.m. BG Spring Spiritwear Sale Begins

BW Book Fair


EMHS Winter Concert Part II, 7 p.m.



7 p.m.


BW Book Fair


MBK Gr. Pre-K-2 Bingo Night, 7 p.m.


WTCMS Movie Night in Little Theater, 7 p.m.

BG National Wear Red for Heart Health and Wellness Day

BW Book Fair

BW Pajama Night/Evening Book Fair/Bake Sale/Story Time

MBK Gr. 3-5 Bingo Night, 7 p.m.


Regional Braille Challenge (Snow Date)

Regional Braille Challenge @ WTCHS/MS, 8:30 a.m.-3 p.m.

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EMHS Winter Concert Part IV, 7 p.m.

WTCHS Battle of the Classes


Adult Ed In-Person Registration @EMHS, 7-9 p.m.

EMHS/WTCHS Art Honor Society Induction Ceremony @ WTCHS, 7 p.m.

Presidents’ Day

BW PTA Mtg., 7 p.m.

PKy PTA Breakfast Mtg., 9:30 a.m.

EMHS PTSA Valentine’s Day Sale

BG, MBK, McV School Spirit Day

BW Guest Reader Day

BW PARP Ends

PKy Pride Day

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W.T. Clarke Middle School hosts an annual Grey and Maroon Night. During the event, eighth grade students participate in a variety of team building challenges, such as tug-of-war, dodgeball, and a basketball relay.

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LI String Festival Intermediate Rehearsals and Gr. 6-7 Concert

HS Spring Sports Begin BG PTA Mtg., APR West, 7:30 p.m. McV, PKy PARP Begins EMHS Spring Meet the Coaches Night, 7 p.m. WTCHS Meet the Coaches Night, 7:30 p.m.

Adult Ed Classes Begin @ EMHS

BG Family Book Fair Night & Bake Sale, 6:30 p.m.

BW PTA Mtg., 7 p.m.

EMHS Tri-M Music Honor Society Induction Ceremony, 6:30 p.m.


BG Book Fair

BG Family Book Fair Night & Bake Sale, 6:30 p.m.

McV Spring Catalogue Sale Begins EMHS Gr. 11 College Planning Night, 7 p.m.


Ash Wednesday


SEPTA Transition Fair @ Leon J. Campo Center, 6-7:30 p.m.




BG Book Fair



MBK School Photos

WTC Senior Citizens’ Dinner Theatre

BG Book Fair

MBK Parent Night Out

McV Barnes & Noble Literacy Festival Night


nySSMA Solo & Ensemble Festival Piano, nassau Community College

LI String Festival Intermediate Rehearsals

PKy Family Fun Night

WDLD Gr. 6 Rec Night, 7-9 p.m. EMHS Battle of the Classes, 6 p.m. WTCHS Musical Production, 7:30 p.m.

Purim Begins at Sundown


WTC Music Parents Association Clothing Drive, 9 a.m.-12 p.m.

nySSMA Solo & Ensemble Festival Piano, nassau Community College

LI String Festival Intermediate Rehearsals and Gr. 5 Concert

WTCHS Musical Production, 7:30 p.m.

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BG Spring Fundraiser Begins

WDLD Sports Night, 6 p.m.

District Music Festival Rehearsals

HS Badminton & Tennis Begin

PTA Council Founders Day

BG PARP Guest Reader Day

BG, MBK PARP Begins

PKy Chocolate Sale Begins

EMHS Spring Musical, 2 p.m.

MS Spring Sports Begin

EMHS Business Honor Society Induction Ceremony, 6:30 p.m.

McV Staff Appreciation Day

WTCHS National English Honor Society Induction Ceremony in Little Theatre, 6 p.m.

WDLD Musical, 4 p.m. nySSMA Solo & Ensemble Festival All-State, Holy Trinity BG Spring Fundraiser Ends BG, MBK, McV School Spirit Day

PKy Guest Reader Day

PKy Pride Day

PKy PARP Ends

WDLD Musical, 7 p.m. WTCHS Improv Night in Little Theater, 7 p.m.


MBK Book Fair

MBK Book Fair Preview, 6:30 p.m. & PJs, Blankets, & Books, 7 p.m.

McV Spring Catalogue Sale Ends

PKy Barnes & Noble Night

District Music Festival Rehearsals


SEPTA General Mtg. & PARP Event @ MBK, 6:30 p.m. BG PARP Book Swap Night, APR East, 7 p.m. McV School Supply Sale Begins McV PTA Mtg., 7 p.m. PKy PTA Mtg., 7:30 p.m.

WTCHS/MS PTSA Mtg. in FacultyRoom, 7 p.m.



District Music Festival Rehearsals & Concert @ Tilles Center

BW Spring BloodDrive, 4-8 p.m.

McV Guest Reader Day


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BG PARP Guest Reader Day

BG, McV PARP Ends

MBK Book Fair

EMHS Spring Musical for Senior Citizens, 3:30 p.m.

WTCHS Multicultural Show, 3 p.m.

MBK Book Fair & Guest Reader Day

MBK PARP Ends

McV School Spirit Day


EMHS Spring Musical, 7:30 p.m.

EMHS Spring Musical, 7:30 p.m.

WTC PTSA Spring Basket Bonanza, 7 p.m.

Purim

Daylight Saving Time Begins

Kiwanis Pancake Breakfast @ EMHS, 8:30-11:30 a.m.

All-County Art Exhibit @ Farmingdale College, 12-4 p.m.

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Across the district, schools show their support for autism in recognition of National Autism Awareness Month in April. Students, faculty, and parents participate in a variety of activities to encourage understanding and awareness, including educational lessons, a Zumba fundraiser, the sale of Autism Awareness bracelets, creation of puzzle piece displays, and other Light it Up Blue for Autism events.

World Autism Day SEPTA/MBK PTA General Membership Mtg. @ MBK, 7 p.m.

BG Autism Awareness Day EMHS EMPAC Mtg., 6 p.m. EMHS PTSA Mtg., 7 p.m.


EMHS World Languages Honor Society Induction Ceremony, 6:30 p.m.

WTCHS Tri-M Music Honor Society Induction Ceremony, 6:30 p.m.


BG Kindergarten Egg Hunt

McV Spring Photos

WDLD Gr. 5 to 6 Orientation, 7 p.m. WTCMS National Junior Honor Society Induction Ceremony, 6:30 p.m.



BG Kindergarten Egg Hunt (Raindate)

MBK Gr. Pre-K-2 Egg Hunt

McV School Supply Sale Ends

PKy Parent Night Out

WTC PTSA Spring Plant Sale Begins

BG Gr. Pre-K-1 Family Fun Night, APR West, 7 p.m.

BG Plant Sale Pre-Order Ends

MBK Gr. Pre-K-2 Egg Hunt (Raindate)


nySSMA Solo & Ensemble Festival All-State, Holy Trinity

WTCHS Junior Banquet, 5:30-9:30 p.m.

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End of Quarter 3


BW Spring Photos


WDLD Idol, 7 p.m.

WTC PTSA Spring Plant Sale Ends


Palm Sunday Passover Begins

SEPTA Zumba for Autism @ WTCHS, 6:30 p.m.



WDLD PTA Mtg., 7 p.m. WTC Parents & Booster Mtg. in Faculty Room, 7:30 p.m.


BW PTA Mtg., 7 p.m.

PKy PTA Mtg., 7:30 p.m. WTCHS/MS PTSA Mtg. in Faculty Room, 7 p.m.

Holy Thursday Good Friday


nySSMA Solo Festival Jazz All-State, Farmingdale

BG, MBK School Spirit Day

PKy Pride Day

WTC Parents & Booster Night at the Races

nySSMA Solo Festival Jazz All-State, Farmingdale

WTCHS/MS 9th Annual Run with the Rams, 8:30 a.m.


WTCMS Junior Tri-M Music Honor Society Induction Ceremony, 6:30 p.m.

EMHS Spring Concert Part I, 7:30 p.m.

Spring Recess - Schools Closed

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Last year Meadowbrook fifth graders were recognized for their anthology inspired by Walt Whitman in the 30th Annual Walt Whitman Birthplace Association Young Poets Contest.

AP Exams

Candidates Forum @ Leon J. Campo Center, 7 p.m.

MBK Spring Beautification Day

AP Exams

District Music & Art Awards @ EMHS, 6:30 p.m.

BW Plant Sale Pre-Order Pickup

McV Spring Boutique/ Plant Sale Preview

WTC PTSA Spring Plant Sale Pickup, 3-6 p.m.

AP Exams


BW Plant Sale

BW Spring Concert @ WDLD, 7:30 p.m.

MBK Spring Concert, 7:30 p.m.

McV Plant Sale & Spring Boutique

PKy Spring Concert, 7:30 p.m.


AP Exams

BG Plant Sale Pickup, 4-6 p.m.

BW Plant Sale

McV Plant Sale & Spring Boutique

EMHS PTSA Plant Sale

AP Exams

BG Mother’s Day Plant Sale BG Plant Sale Pickup, 10 a.m.-12 p.m. BG Spring Beautification, 4-5 p.m.BW Plant Sale BW Family Fun Night Bingo, 7 p.m. McV PTA Movie Night “Under the Stars,” 7:45 p.m.PKy Staff Appreciation DayWTCMS Gr. 5 Rec Night for BG & MBK Students EMHS PTSA Plant Sale

AP Exams

MBK PTA Mtg., 7:30 p.m.

WTCMS Gr. 5 to 6Orientation in Auditorium, 7 p.m.

AP Exams

PKy Plant Sale Pre-Order Ends

AP Exams

PKy Plant Sale & Mother’s Day Boutique

MBK Plant Sale Pre-Order Pickup




AP Exams


PKy, MBK Plant Sale & Mother’s Day Boutique

AP Exams

SEPTA Family Carnival @ BG, 7 p.m.

BG Staff Appreciation Day

MBK Plant Sale & Mother’s Day Boutique

WTC PTSA Honor Roll Breakfast & Staff Recognition


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Memorial DaySchools Closed

EMHS/WTCHS @ Memorial Day Parade

Shavuot Begins

District Art Show @ Leon J. Campo Center, 5-7 p.m.

PKy Gr. 4 Field Day


Shavuot

District Art Show @ Leon J. Campo Center, 10 a.m.- 7 p.m.

BW/MBK/PKy Color-a-thon @ Cedar Creek Park

BG 65th Birthday Celebration

EMHS Spring Concert Part II, 7:30 p.m.

WTCHS Spring Concert Part 1, 7:30 p.m.

nassau Region Spring Conference Ways & Means

nySSMA Solo & Ensemble Festival non All-State, & Classical Guitar, Levittown


BW PTA Mtg., 7 p.m.



WDLD Gr. 7 Spring Concert, 7:30 p.m.

WTCHS Spring Concert Part II, 7:30 p.m.

nySSMA Solo & Ensemble Festival non All-State, & Classical Guitar, Levittown



BG Spring Concert @ WTCHS, 7:30 p.m.McV Field DayEMHS Spring Concert Part III, 7:30 p.m.

Ascension Thursday

McV Field Day (Raindate)

EMHS Senior Project Fair, 8 a.m.-1:30 p.m. WTCHS Shakespeare in the Courtyard, 5:30 p.m.


7 p.m.

Interim Progress Reports Available on Home Access Center PTA Council Presidents’ Roundtable @ Leon J. Campo Center, 9:30 a.m.

BG, MBK School Spirit Day

MBK Staff Appreciation Day

PKy Pride Day

PKy Gr. 5 Picnic (Raindate) WTCHS Shakespeare in the Courtyard, 5:30 p.m.

Mother’s Day nySSMA Major Ensemble Festival, Hofstra

McV Spring Concert @ EMHS, 7 p.m.




WTCMS Spring Concert Part I, 7 p.m.

BuDGET VoTE & TRuSTEE ELECTIon

7 a.m.-9 p.m. All Elementary Schools

nySSMA Major Ensemble Festival, Hofstra

BG Conservation Day/VIP Day Art Show/Bake SaleBW Art Show/VIP Day/Bake Sale MBK Art Show/Carousel of LearningMcV Carousel of Learning/Bake Sale/Art Show/Science FairMcV Gr. 3 Recorder Concert, 1:30 p.m. McV Book Fair Preview, 5-7 p.m. PKy Parent Day/VIP Day/Book Fair/Art Show

nySSMA Major Ensemble Festival, Hofstra

McV, PKy Book Fair

WDLD Gr. 8 Spring Concert, 7:30 p.m.

WTCMS Spring Concert Part II, 7 p.m.

BG Gr. 3 Recorder Concert, APR East,10 a.m.

McV, PKy Book Fair

EMHS, WTCHS Science Symposium @ Leon J. Campo Center, 5-6:30 p.m.

BW Staff Appreciation Luncheon


PKy Gr. 5 Picnic

WTCMS Musical Production, 7 p.m.

EMHS PTSA Staff Appreciation Day

WTCMS Musical Production, 7 p.m.

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The W.T. Clarke High School marching band performed in the Washington, D.C. National Cherry Blossom Festival Parade. Spectators gathered in the streets to see giant colorful helium balloons, intricate floats, celebrity entertainers and performers, and marching bands from across the country parade down Constitution Avenue in honor of the nation’s greatest springtime celebration.

BG Gr. 5 Field Day (Raindate)


WDLD Gr. 6 Spring Concert, 7 p.m.

District Awards @ EMHS, 6:30 p.m. BG Beginner Concert, East Gym, 10 a.m. PKy Gr. 4 Field Day (Raindate)

PKy Gentleman’s Boutique

BG Gr. 4 Field Day

MBK Beginner Concert, 10 a.m.

McV PTA School-Wide BBQ

PKy Beginner Concert, 9:45 a.m.

PKy Gentleman’s Boutique

WDLD NJHS Induction Ceremony, 7 p.m.

WTC Parents & Booster Awards Dinner, 7 p.m.

BG Gr. 4 Field Day (Raindate)

McV PTA School-Wide BBQ (Raindate)

PKy Gr. 5 Field Day (Raindate)

WDLD Academic Awards, 7 p.m.

Shavuot

District Art Show @ Leon J. Campo Center,10 a.m.-8 p.m.Closing Reception, 6-8 p.m.

BW Gr. 3 Recorder Concert, 9:45 a.m.

PKy Gr. 5 Field Day

EMHS Spring Concert Part IV, 7:30 p.m

Last Day of Classes for EMHS & WTCHS BW Beginner Concert, 9:45 a.m.

MBK Movie Night

PKy Carnival

BG Gr. 5 Field Day

BW Kona Ice School Spirit Day

MBK BBQ

PKy Gr. 3 Recorder Concert, 10 a.m.

WTCMS Gray & Maroon Night, 7 p.m.



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BW Gr. 5 Award Ceremony

MBK Gr. 5 Boat Trip

WTCHS Senior Awards Ceremony, 7 p.m.

PKy Gr. 5 Bagel Breakfast

WDLD Athletic Awards Ceremony, 7 p.m.

WTCMS Gr. 8 Awards Night, 7 p.m.

Regents Exams

PKy Gr. 5 Dance

EMHS Senior Academic Awards Ceremony, 7 p.m.

Regents Exams

Last Day of Classes for WDLD & WTCMS

McV Beginner Concert, 10 a.m.

McV PTA Helping Hands Luncheon, 1 p.m.

McV School Supply Pickup

EMHS Senior Athletic Awards Ceremony, 6 p.m.

Eid al-Fitr

EMHS PTSA Graduation Flower Pickup, 9 a.m.

EMHS Graduation, 10 a.m.

WTCHS Graduation, 12 p.m.

Father’s Day 1/2 Day for All Elementary Schools

Regents Exams

WDLD Moving-Up Ceremonies

WTCMS Moving-Up Ceremony (Gr. 8 Dance to Follow)

Regents Exams

Flag Day

PTA Council Installation of Officers Dinner, 6:30 p.m. BG Father’s Day Boutique

BG, PKy Flag Day Ceremony BW PMT Walk in the Woods

1/2 Day for All Elementary Schools

Regents Exams

BG, BW, MBK, McV, PKy Gr. 5 Moving-Up Ceremony

EMHS PTSA Senior Breakfast, 9:30 a.m.

EMHS, WTCHS Senior Prom

Regents Exams

BG, MBK Father’s Day Boutique

Last Day of School for Students

Elementary Early Dismissal (Gr. K-5)

End of Quarter 4

McV Gr. 5 Graduation Celebration, 5-8:30 p.m.

Regents Exams

BG Gr. 5 Boat Trip

BG, McV School Spirit Day

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Did You Know?During the summer months, the district hosts a number of programs in which the students may participate. Programs include Summer Music, C.A.P.E., and Summer Learning.

Board of Education Reorganization Mtg.

@ Leon J. Campo Center, 7 p.m.

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SCREENING NEW ENTRANTSThe New York State Education Department mandates that students who enter

a school in New York State for the first time must be screened . The purpose of screening is to identify students who may demonstrate an educational disability or who may demonstrate potential for giftedness . Screening is not to be viewed as an in-depth method of assessing development; rather, it is a quick method of assessing a student’s overall performance and should indicate whether or not an in-depth evaluation is necessary . Based upon the results of screening, students who are in need of further evaluation will be referred to appropriate school and/or medical personnel, following notification to parents .

KINDERGARTEN A child will be eligible for entrance into kindergarten in September

if he or she will have attained the age of five on or before the following December 1 . No child will be enrolled in kindergarten after September 30, unless the family has just moved into the East Meadow School District . Kindergarten registration will be ongoing for the month of March and will be held at the Leon J. Campo Salisbury Center. For more information, please contact the elementary school your child will be attending or visit the district website .

STUDENT REGISTRATIONStudents register into the district through a central registration process .

The Registrar’s Office is located in the Leon J . Campo Salisbury Center . All registration requirements can be found on the district website . The Registrar’s Office is available throughout the year . Office hours are listed on the district website and are subject to change . For more information, please contact the Registrar’s Office at 478-5526 .

Pre-Kindergarten is for those children who will turn five by December 1, 2017 . Registration is conducted in the month of January . Dates and times are to be determined by the school (please refer to the calendar grids for these dates) . Registration forms can be obtained in advance by contacting the main office of your child’s elementary school or downloading them from the district website .

Kindergarten registration is ongoing throughout the month of March . Registration forms can be obtained in advance by contacting the main office of your child’s elementary school or by downloading them from the district website .

HEALTH SERVICESThe Health Service staff consists of a school physician and school nurses . An

annual medical and dental examination is recommended for every student . All new entrants, as well as all students in grades 2, 4, 7, and 10 are required to have a physical exam per state mandate . If the family doctor performs the physical and dental exam, it should be after June 1 . Health records must be returned to the school nurse by October 14, since the school physician begins examinations immediately thereafter . New York State and the East Meadow School District require that, in order to remain in school, all children receive these physicals . The annual dental examination must be performed by the family dentist . Dental record cards should be returned as soon as the work is completed .

School nurses are responsible for the first aid care of school children who are injured or become ill while under school supervision . Responsibility for providing medical care beyond first aid is the obligation of the parent or legal guardian .

Since no care beyond first aid can be given, it is VERY IMPORTANT that we know the home telephone number, parent’s business telephone number, a neighbor’s telephone number, and the name and telephone number of the family doctor.

Dispensing internal medicine by nurses, including aspirin, is prohibited . Medication prescribed by a physician, including prescription and nonprescription drugs, may be dispensed by the school nurse with a written statement from the professional stating the name of the medication, the dosage, and the dispensing interval . Self-medication release forms require a physician’s signature for any medication .

SPECIAL EDUCATIONThe district operates a comprehensive special education program which

consists of several options along a continuum of services, including general education class placement with supportive services, resource room, and special class placement . upon recommendation of the District Committee on Special Education, school-aged children may be placed in a special district program, in a special education program in a neighboring district, or in a special school outside the district . upon recommendation of the District Committee on Preschool Special Education, three- and four-year-old resident children suspected of having disabilities may receive evaluations and be placed in appropriate preschool programs or may receive special support services .

Any parent who believes that his/her child (age birth through 21) may have a disability should contact the Office of Special Education/Pupil Personnel Services for program information and assistance .

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HOME INSTRUCTIONStudents attending the East Meadow union Free School District will be provided

home tutoring when a doctor indicates that it is probable the student will be absent for more than 20 consecutive days, and the student can benefit from this service in the judgment of the school administration . Eligibility will be reviewed periodically . In certain instances, the opinion of the school physician may be requested to confirm the pupil’s health status . Contact the child’s counselor or building principal to be considered for home instruction .

SPECIAL PROGRAMSFor information regarding the following programs, please call: Summer School . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 228-5378 or 228-5379Creative Arts Program (CAPE) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 228-5276Summer Music Program . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .478-5546

SCHOOL AGE CHILD CARE (SACC)The SACC program is a licensed self-supporting before- and after-school program

for elementary school children, offered in cooperation with SCOPE Education Services . The goal of the program is to provide quality child care in a supervised setting before and after the school day . Children have a choice of indoor and outdoor activities which may include sports, arts and crafts, story-time, music, games, and homework . SCOPE staff members are chosen based on their child care skills and professional credentials . There is a ratio of one staff member for every 10 children . Each elementary school will have a SACC center when a minimum of 25 children are enrolled . No transportation is provided . Parents must bring their children to the “before-school program” and pick their children up at the conclusion of the “after-school program .” The program will be conducted mornings from 7-9:20 a .m . and afternoons from 3:20-6:30 p .m . For registration information, please call the SCOPE Child Care Department at (631) 360-0800 .

CONTINUING EDUCATIONThe East Meadow Board of Education sponsors a program of adult learning

experiences in our district schools . It is a diversified education program which includes many course offerings .

Residents of the East Meadow School District will receive a postcard in the mail late summer and another in the spring indicating that course offerings will be available on the Continuing Education website link . In addition, hard copies of the catalogues will be available in each of the school district buildings and the East Meadow Public Library . For special mailings, please contact the Adult Education Office at 228-5211,

after Wednesday, September 7, 2016 .East Meadow senior residents, age 60 and over, will receive a tuition reduction of

five dollars on most courses .For more information, please call 228-5211, Monday-Thursday evenings between

7-9 p .m . when school is in session .

PROJECT ACCESSProject ACCESS (A Community Committed to Educating Students for Success) is a

subcommittee of the PTA Curriculum Council, which sponsors educational workshops for parents throughout the school year . The main goal is to provide parents with hands-on strategies that they can use to help their children achieve the highest level of academic success . ACCESS is a cooperative effort among the district administration, teachers, and parents .

LUNCH PRICESDaily Lunch PricesElementary (including milk) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $2 .85Middle School (including milk) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $3 .10High School (including milk) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $3 .10

For further information regarding the lunch program, please contact our School Lunch Director at 876-7440 .

MY SCHOOL BUCKS The East Meadow union Free School District has implemented a computer-based school lunch payment program called “My School Bucks .” Parents can use this computer application to make school lunch payments, review recent purchases, and check account balances . For additional information or to create an account, visit www .myschoolbucks .com .

PESTICIDE SPRAYING For several years, the district has been involved in an Integrated Pest Management

(IPM) program in accordance with New York State Education Department regulations . The Pesticide Notification Law requires the district to form a registry of any student, parent, or staff member who wishes to receive written notification 48 hours prior to a regulated pesticide application . Individuals may request that their names be added to the school registry at any time during the school year . Please be aware that in a case of emergency, we may not be able to provide 48-hour notice .

All interested parties should contact the district’s Pesticide Representative in the Office of Facilities and Operations at 478-5509, Monday through Friday, from 8:30 a .m . to 3 p .m .

PUBLIC NOTICE OF ASBESTOS MANAGEMENT PLAN

In accordance with New York State Department of Education requirements under Environmental Protection Agency regulation 40 CPR Part 763, the Asbestos Management Plan and any response actions taken or planned are available in the district’s Office of Facilities and Operations . All interested parties should contact the Local Education-designated person in the Office of Facilities and Operations at 478-5509, Monday through Friday, from 8:30 a .m . to 3 p .m .

AVAILABILITY OF FIRE SAFETY REPORTSNOTICE IS HEREBY given that the annual fire safety inspections, conducted

during October 2015 for Barnum Woods Elementary School, Bowling Green Elementary School, McVey Elementary School, Meadowbrook Elementary School, Parkway Elementary School, Woodland Middle School, East Meadow High School, W .T . Clarke Middle School/High School, and the Leon J . Campo Center of the East Meadow School District for fire hazards which might endanger the lives of students, teachers, and employees therein has been completed . The report is available at the Office of Facilities and Operations at 718 The Plain Road, Westbury, New York 11590 for inspection by all interested parties .

DAYS OF RELIGIOUS OB SER VANCEThe State Education Department no longer compiles a list of days of religious

observance . Local school districts must establish their own, based upon the needs of the local community . The Board of Education has established the following list of days of religious observance which fall on school days and are not legal holidays . Schools are open on these dates and attendance registers are maintained as on other days of session.

2016-2017 DAYS OF RELIGIOUS OBSERVANCE September 13, 2016 Eid al-AdhaOctober 17-18, 2016 SukkotOctober 24, 2016 Shmini AtzeretOctober 25, 2016 Simchat TorahNovember 1, 2016 All Saints Day

March 1, 2017 Ash WednesdayMay 25, 2017 Ascension ThursdayMay 25, 2017 Ascension Thursday (Orthodox)May 31 - June 1, 2017 Shavuot

INSTRUCTION ON DAYS OF RELIGIOUS OBSERVANCE

Days designated by the Board of Education will serve as the basis for this policy .1 . A full day of instruction will be scheduled on these days as long as a substantial

number of students are present .2 . Any student who is absent for a religious observance on a day designated as

such will be given the opportunity to make up any missed work/tests upon his/her return .

3 . It will continue to be the responsibility of the teacher to provide reasonable opportunities for all students to make up work missed because of excused absences .

This policy is designed to assure instructional opportunity for all students . It will be the responsibility of the building principal to assist the teacher in determining what constitutes substantial student absence and also to provide maximum make-up opportunities for all incidences of excused absences for religious observance .

WEATHER ALERTOn occasions when schools will not be in session as a result of unusual

weather conditions, parents will be notified of school closings as a result of inclement weather via a telephone call through Blackboard Connect . Parents are not required to call the school . You may also call the district’s information hotline at 228-5232, and then dial 1 . Announcements will be posted on the district website and on the following radio stations, beginning as early as 6:30 a .m .:

News 12 (TV) Fios1 (TV)

Concert Alert: Announcements will be made on the school website regarding concerts or related musical programs scheduled on days when schools are not in session .

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EMERGENCY CLOSING DAYS Should it become necessary to make up additional days of instruction lost to days

of school closings, make-up days may be taken from school recesses .

TRANSPORTATIONSection 3635 of New York State Education Law mandates that transportation be

provided for pupils in grades K-8 who live more than two miles, but not more than 15 miles, from the school they legally attend . Pupils in grades 9-12 who live more than three miles, but not more than 15 miles, from the school they legally attend are entitled to transportation .

Transportation for lesser or greater distances may be provided by a vote of the district . The voters of the East Meadow School District have authorized a more liberal policy . The general policy regarding provision of transportation for school children in the East Meadow School District is as follows: K-5, over one-half mile; grades 6-8, over one mile; and grades 9-12, over one-and-one-half miles .

This policy is applicable to public schools and to non-public schools situated up to 17 miles from a pupil’s residence . Parents of children attending non-public schools are required by law every year to file a formal request for transportation for their children, prior to April 1 preceding the school year involved . A separate request form must be submitted to the Transportation Department for each child to be transported .

The Commissioner of Education has held that while public school districts are obligated to provide late bus service to non-public schools in an equitable fashion to the public schools, the Commissioner has also ruled that a district is not required to provide late bus service for individual students or for small groups of students, when equitably applied . Each district is responsible for administratively determining its own threshold as to the number of students . The East Meadow District utilizes 10 transported students per school as the number needed for determining late bus provision . This threshold number of 10 transported students has been consistently applied .

With the exception of students with disabilities, distance is the sole determinant of lawful eligibility for transportation . The District utilized a survey company to produce maps that determined distance/eligibility . If a parent questions the ineligibility of a student for transportation, a request can be made of the route determining the ineligibility by contacting the Transportation Department . Distance will then be

measured via the nearest available route from the crosswalk at the home of the pupil to the nearest access onto school grounds, utilizing a school district vehicle equipped with a special survey odometer . Measurements are conducted on public thoroughfares .

Where a request for transportation is based on a medical condition, consideration is based on the nature and severity of the medical concern . Parents seeking a medical bus pass should apply to the school nurse at the school which the student attends .

Though not required by law, the district advocates the use of seatbelts on all regular school buses . We urge parents to encourage their children to buckle up while riding the school bus .

FOR INFORMATION ON BuSES AFTER SCHOOL HOuRS, CALL GuARDIAN BuS CO . AT (516) SAFE BuS (723-3287) .

MOTORISTS MUST STOP FOR BUSES!Motorists passing school buses are the second leading cause of student

transportation fatalities . It is illegal - and very dangerous - to pass a stopped school bus when the large red lights located at the top of the bus are flashing . Flashing red lights mean the bus is picking up or dropping off students . Flashing yellow lights mean the bus is preparing to stop, and serve to warn motorists to slow down .

Motorists must stop for buses flashing their red lights, whether traveling on single or multilane roadways, when approaching the bus from either the front or the rear . Once stopped for a school bus, motorists may not drive again until the red lights stop flashing or until the bus driver or a traffic officer waves the motorist on . This law applies on all roadways in New York State . Motorists must stop for school buses even if they are on the opposite side of a divided highway . Watch out for children along the side of the road . Drive slowly until you have passed them . Fines for passing a stopped school bus begin at $250 . Multiple violations can lead to license revocation .

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STUDENT ACCIDENT INSURANCEThe Board of Education maintains a program of accident insurance

covering all enrolled students in the district . This program is intended to take care of most medical expenses arising from injuries incurred during school-approved activities .

The school coverage is in excess of any hospital or surgical coverage carried by the family . Such personal insurance must pay the limit provided, after which the school policy will reimburse the family in accordance with the indemnity schedule .

ExclusionsNo benefits shall be provided for:

1 . Cosmetic surgery, sickness, disease, orthodontia treatment 2 . Chiropractic treatment 3 . Self-inflicted injuries 4 . Injuries resulting from fighting with other students

SPECIAL STUDENT ACCIDENT INSURANCE RE SERVE

The Board of Education has approved a program designed to supplement the Benefit Plan as follows:

1 . The claim is to be submitted to the parent’s insurance carrier for review and payment .

2 . If there are remaining unpaid balances, the claim is then to be processed under the terms of the plan .

3 . If the claim has only been partially paid after steps one and two have been completed, the claim is to be submitted with appropriate documentation to the school district for review . The district shall reimburse, subject to a $100 deductible, up to the maximum payment . Only claims which involve injuries to students participating in approved school activities may be considered under this supplemental program .

If a child is injured during a school activity, the nurse will furnish full information about coverage and claim procedures . The accident must be reported to the nurse within 15 days .

TAX CODEThe IRS Tax Code for East Meadow residents to include in filing annual tax

returns is 162 .

PET PROHIBITIONNotice to Residents: In the interest of the health and safety of our

children; dogs, cats, and other household pets are prohibited from school property . This policy will be strictly enforced by the Nassau County Police Department .

HoME-ScHooL connEctionThe East Meadow School District is committed to promoting a

positive home-school connection . In order to facilitate a respectful, open communication, we ask that you start at the building level and address your suggestions or concerns to the staff member closest to the situation, as that person will usually have the most information .

At times, additional building administrators or directors may be required to resolve specific situations . After you have utilized the building protocol, please call the appropriate central office administrator who will assist you . The district encourages questions from parents and residents regarding school matters .

As a public speaking assignment, East Meadow High School students read picture book stories to K-2 Barnum Woods Elementary School students practicing their speed, eye contact, and audience engagement skills.

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titLE 45Consistent with Title 45, the East Meadow School District will provide,

release, or publish information pertaining to students as may be appropriate under the circumstances . Parents or legal guardians who do not want the district to release information must make a specific request in writing to the Superintendent of Schools . unless objection to any of the specific items in the following “Directory Information” is submitted in writing by parents, legal guardians, or those students over the age of 18 years, the East Meadow School District herewith gives notice of intention to provide, release, or publish in the district newsletter or bulletins; the district website; school or student newspapers; magazines; yearbooks or other publications; daily or weekly newspapers; athletic programs; musical, theatrical, or award programs; news releases, videos, and school-related organizations, any or all of the following directory information pertaining to students as may be appropriate under the circumstances: the student’s name, photograph, date of birth, parents’ names, address, telephone number, date and place of recognized activities and sports, weight and height of members of athletic teams, dates of attendance, grade in school, immunization status, degrees and awards received; and the most recent previous educational agency or institution attended by the student .

under the regulations of this act, parents, guardians, or students over the age of 18 who do not desire the release of any of the above directory information must make a specific request in writing to the Superintendent . Failure to make such a request shall be deemed consent to release, provide, or publish the directory information during the remainder of the school year .

STUDENT ATTENDANCEThe Board of Education recognizes that regular school attendance is a major

component of academic success and an integral part of the student’s ability to meet New York State’s academic standards . To this end, the East Meadow Schools have specific expectations for school attendance, which are available through the main office in each of the school buildings .

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PARENTS’ AND STUDENTS’ RIGHTSFederal law requires that you be informed of your rights under the Family

Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA) of 1974 .Parents of a student under the age of 18 or students 18 and older have the right

to inspect and review any and all official records, files, and data directly related to their child or themselves, including all material that is incorporated into the cumulative record folder and intended for school use or to be available to parties outside the school system . These materials include, but are not necessarily limited to, identifying data, academic work completed, level of achievement (grades, standardized test scores), attendance data, scores on standardized intelligence, aptitude, and psychological tests, interest inventory results, health data, family background information, teacher or counselor ratings or observations, and verified reports of serious or recurrent behavioral problems .

A parent of a student under 18 years of age or a student 18 and older may make a written request for access to school records to the Superintendent of Schools . Arrangements will be made for access to such records within a reasonable period of time, but no more than 45 days after the request has been received .

Parents and students over the age of 18 are also entitled to a hearing to challenge the content of school records to ensure that they are not inaccurate, misleading, or otherwise in violation of the privacy or other rights of students . Questions regarding the procedure to be followed should be directed to the Superintendent’s office .

Student records and any information contained therein which is personally identifiable are confidential and may not be released or made available to persons other than parents or students without the written consent of the parent or student (if over the age of 18) . Exceptions to this law include school employees and officials and certain state and federal officials who have a legitimate educational need for access to such records .

CODES OF CONDUCTThe Board of Education of the East Meadow Schools is committed to providing

a safe and orderly school environment where students may be educated without disruption or interference . Our schools have a longstanding set of expectations for conduct on school property and at school functions . Specific expectations are outlined in the East Meadow School District’s Codes of Conduct, which are available through the main office of each of the school buildings and on the district website .

DRUG-FREE ZONES.

SUBSTANCE ABUSE POLICY

The East Meadow Public Schools recognize the need to maintain preventive programs in the area of drug and alcohol abuse education which will utilize all school and community resources . When evidence of drug or alcohol abuse is recognized, the policy of the East Meadow District is based on the following premises:A. If a student is suspected of drug or

alcohol involvement, the school’s primary responsibility is to inform the parents and/or guardians .

B. Within the framework of the law, an attempt will be made to protect the relationship of the student in his peer group and with the professional staff .

C. The appropriate law enforcement agencies will be notified of suspected student involvement in the sale of drugs and narcotics . In cases involving student use or possession, the principal will notify appropriate law enforcement agencies .

Guidelines for Suspected UsersA. Pupils who exhibit symptoms of being under

the influence of drugs, narcotics, or alcohol while in school, or by their own admission reveal that they are under the influence of drugs, narcotics, or alcohol, shall be seen by the school nurse . The student’s emotional and physical state shall be evaluated by the school nurse, who will consult with the school administration for possible follow-up . The

parents will be notified and the case treated as any other emergency .

B. In the event that a search of facilities is warranted in the judgment of a school administrator, the lockers, closets, desks, and similar areas under control of the school may be inspected by a school administrator and a witness at any time . Where the school administrator has reason to believe that an individual student possesses drugs or hypodermic instruments on his/her person, the search shall be completed by the administrator and observed by a witness .

C. In the event that a student is removed from the school by the parent/guardian or by emergency procedure for suspected drug or alcohol-related reasons, a physician’s statement indicating that the student is fit to return shall be presented to the administration before the student may be readmitted .

D. A conference of the parents, administrators, and pupil personnel team will be held and a mutually agreed-upon program of counseling and referral will be established for the student upon reentry to school .

Possession or Sale of DrugsA. School employees who apprehend individuals

in the possession or sale of dangerous drugs while in the school or on school grounds shall take the individual to the principal’s office . The principal will contact the parents and the police so that due process of law can be pursued .1. As defined in Section 330 of the New York

State Penal Law, “sale” is defined as to sell, exchange, give or dispose to another, or to offer or agree to do the same .

2. As defined in the New York State Penal Law, dangerous drugs include:

a . Narcotic drugs (e .g ., heroin, morphine, opium, any opium derivative, cocaine)

b . Depressants (barbiturates) c. Stimulants (amphetamines) d . Hallucinogenic drugs (e .g ., LSD,

marijuana, STP, DMT, peyote) B. The principal of the school may detain the

student until the police arrive .C. Readmission to the regular school program

will be determined as a result of a conference involving parent, student, administrator, and a pupil personnel team designed to protect the interests of the pupil, school, and society .

East Mead ow Schools have been iden ti fied by the Nassau Coun ty

Po lice Department as

Any con vic tions for drug-re lat ed ac tiv i ties with in these zones will

qual i fy for great er pen al ties than nor mal.

DRUG-FREE ZONES.

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EAST MEADOW COUNCIL oF PAREnt-tEAcHER AS So ci A tionS

The East Meadow Council of PTAs is comprised of nine local member units . Its purpose is to promote the conference, leadership training, and coordination of efforts of the local PTAs . The council brings the power of united planning and efforts to solve communitywide problems affecting children and youth .

The voting body of the council consists of its executive board, the president of each member unit, and nine delegates from each unit, selected according to unit bylaws . The voting body also includes one immediate past president of council and the teacher representative to council .

As a member of the PTA, one belongs to a nationwide democratic, voluntary organization (the National Congress of Parents and Teachers) that centers its whole interest on the welfare and education of children and youth .

The LOCAL uNIT PTA serves the individual school and cooperates with the local school staff in solving any problem within the school . The PTA assists in building positive relations between home and school .

OFFICERS President: Donna LaScala . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 330-61681st Vice President: Robin Fitzpatrick . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 214-40692nd Vice President: Veronica Nicastro . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .489-3136Treasurer: Tracy Allred-Pulice . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 794-6975Recording Secretary: Cleo Gakshteyn . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 322-9399Corresponding Secretary: Donna Goldstein . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .485-0736Historian: Patricia Licciardo . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 334-7395Immediate Past President: Tracy Allred-Pulice . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .794-6975

APPOINTED REPRESENTATIVESSuperintendent’s Liaison: Timothy Voels . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 867-7451Teacher Representative: TBD . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . TBDUnion Representative: Kristy Pagan . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 520-4493School Board Liaison: Joseph Danenza . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 876-7516

COUNCIL COMMITTEESACCESS & Curriculum: Denise Michaelis . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .633-4724 Veronica Nicastro . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .489-3136Bylaws: Robin Fitzpatrick . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 214-4069Candidates Forum: TBD . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . TBDCommunity Liaison/Public Relations: Roxanne Rose . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .520-4430

PAST COUNCIL PRESIDENTS

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Tracy Allred-Pulice . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2013-15Roxanne Rose . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2011-13Christina Parkman . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2009-11Ellen Matishek . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2007-09Janet Barsky . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2005-07Judy Shiechel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2003-05Laurie May . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2001-03Deborah Coates . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1999-01Marcee Rubinstein . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1997-99Fran Raikowski . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1995-97Becky Korn . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1993-95Leslie Simon . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1991-93Ronnie Fauci . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1989-91Anne Tamburrino . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1988-89Barbara Vosseler . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1985-88Betty Cusano . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1983-85Eleanor Rainford . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1981-83

Anne Fama . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1979-81Evelyn Notley . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1977-79Marilyn Martin . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1975-77Norma Gonsalves . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1973-75Gloria Landow . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1972-73Marjery Rosin . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1971-72Carol Terkin . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1970-71Jean Blunk . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1968-70Dorothy Taylor . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1966-68Mary Jane Niele . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1964-66Billie Hyman . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1962-64Ethel Frese . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1960-62Ruth Haber . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1958-60Frances Reder . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1956-58Dorothy Hopke . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1955-56

SPECIAL EVENTSFounders Day Scholarship Dinner . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .March 13, 2017Candidates Forum . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . May 8, 2017Council Installation of Officers Dinner . . . . . . . . . . . . . . June 14, 2017

Child Safety/Transportation: Donna Goldstein . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .485-0736Founders Day: Robin Fitzpatrick . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 214-4069 Donna Goldstein . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 485-0736 Patricia Licciardo . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 334-7395 Roxanne Rose . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 520-4430Installation Dinner: Donna Goldstein . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 485-0736 Carly Feinstein . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 280-3927 Donna Pfeffer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 721-6096Advocacy: Tracy Allred-Pulice . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 794-6975Reflections: Maria Smith . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 997-1809Special Education: Maria Smith . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .997-1809

SPECIAL EDUCATION PTA (SEP TA)Patricia Licciardo*, President . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .334-7395

Maria Smith*, Vice President . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .997-1809

Donna Plante*, Treasurer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .780-3686

Maureen Raichel, Recording Secretary . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .941-6709

Michelle Brandeis, Corresponding Secretary . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .385-5256

Edward Licciardo, Historian . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .334-7395

Ethan Mann, Parent Delegate . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .794-0835

Paulette Foley, Immediate Past President . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .997-7388

*Designates Council Delegates

ADDITIONAL COUNCIL DELEGATEPatrice Dobies, Director of Special Education and Pupil Personnel Services . . . . 478-5540

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PAREnt-tEAcHER ASSociAtionSIn membership with East Meadow PTA Council and New York State

Congress of Parents and Teachers, Inc . –Branch of the National .

Barnum Woods PTa • BoWling green PTa meadoWBrook PTa • mcVey PTa • ParkWay PTa

Woodland PTa • easT meadoW HigH scHool PTsa W.T. clarke middle scHool/HigH scHool PTsa • sePTa

EAST MEADOW HIGH SCHOOL PTSAVeronica Nicastro, Co-President . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .489-3136

Lori Osbern, Co-President . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 809-5758

Donna Goldstein, 1st Vice President . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .485-0736

Nicole Giles, 2nd Vice President . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 917-734-4637

Cleo Gakshteyn, Treasurer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 322-9399

Tami Scardino, Recording Secretary . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 347-9475

Joanne Newberger, Corresponding Secretary . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 542-9015

Tracy Allred-Pulice, Immediate Past Co-President . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 794-6975

EAST MEADOW HIGH SCHOOLPARENT ATHLETICS CLUB (EMPAC)

Tom Dolan, President . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .384-2560

Lisa Kavanagh, Vice President/Treasurer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .794-2874

Millie Lopez, Corresponding Secretary . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .348-5842

Patti Loeffler, Recording Secretary . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .840-6281

Tara Moraitis, Membership . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .458-1559

During the school’s PARP week, Meadowbrook Elementary School students discovered their superpowers of becoming lifelong readers through action-packed activities.

Parkway Elementary School fourth graders invited parents, families, and community members to listen to their debate about the Civil War during the school’s Carousel of Achievement.

W. T. CLARKE PTSADonna Pfeffer*, Co-President . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .721-6096 Denise Michaelis*, Co-President . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .633-4724Michelle Agassi*, 1st Vice President . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .520-6927Gen McAlevey*, 2nd Vice President . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .334-2380Karen Neilson*, Treasurer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .414-8068Colleen Cornell*, Recording Secretary . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .996-2004Mary Bartunek*, Corresponding Secretary . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .236-6710Jennifer Herdes*, Parent Delegate . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .731-7427Nancy Carman*, Parent Delegate . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .769-2908Jennifer Herdes*, Immediate Past Co-President . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .731-7427*Designates Council Delegates

W.T. CLARKE MUSIC PARENTS ASSOCIATION (CMPA)Denise Michaelis, President . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .633-4724Karen Pastore, Vice President . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .942-3602Stephanie Ann Rafanelli, Secretary . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .312-8415Ann Curran, Treasurer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .731-4925

W.T. CLARKE THEATER ARTS PARENTS ASSOCIATION, INC.Stephanie Ann Rafanelli, Co-President . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .312-8415Melissa Marcolini, Co-President . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .728-5128Gary Todaro, Vice President . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .286-8067TBD, Treasurer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . TBDLisa Hallett, Secretary . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .334-8488

W.T. CLARKE PARENTS ANDBOOSTER CLUBKim Caputo, Co-President . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .997-1682Donna Pfeffer, Co-President . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .721-6096Terri Cox, Treasurer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .902-8071Paulette Foley, Membership . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .997-7388Colleen Cornell, Supervision . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .996-2004Cathy Peraza, Concession Stand Shopper . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .385-4703Carolyn Winans, Secretary/Social Media . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .641-0152

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WOODLAND PTADonna Goldstein, Co-President . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .485-0736

Diane Munoz, 1st Vice President . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .489-4434

Stacey Schwartz, 2nd Vice President . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 718-791-5653

Len Skoros, Treasurer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .765-5584

Christine Horowitz, Corresponding Secretary . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 917-603-1876

Linda Giblin, Recording Secretary . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .263-5898

Linda Giblin, Immediate Past Co-President . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .263-5898

Stephanie Ramos, Immediate Past Co-President . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .409-1143

PARENTS OF WOOD LAND ATHLETES (POWA) BOOST ER CLUBChristine Clark, President . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 794-1964

BARNUM WOODS PTALiz Oliva-Kong, President . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 481-6780

Denyse Kofod, 1st Vice President . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 481-1204

Monica Aber, 2nd Vice President . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 765-6703

Alisa Baroukh, Treasurer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 917-847-8232

Melanie Fitzgerald, Corresponding Secretary . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 510-3817

Jennette Ackerman, Recording Secretary . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 641-5373

Allison Morriss, Immediate Past President . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 582-6677

BOWLING GREEN PTAKim Frank, Co-President . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 917-533-3777

Stefanie Godih, Co-President . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .647-7757

Jennifer Golio, 1st Vice President . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .334-7252

Tricia Barsuaskas, 2nd Vice President . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .698-0475

Breda Connolly, Treasurer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .238-1308

Carly Feinstein, Recording Secretary . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .280-3927

Jessica Valenti, Corresponding Secretary . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 646-523-2929

Jen Failla, Parent Delegate . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 201-286-7718

Erica Follick, Parent Delegate . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .338-4386

Kathleen Kane-Pesant, Teacher Representative . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .879-7490

Natasha Selhi-Tibball, Immediate Past Co-President . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .333-1222

McVEY PTAFran Vespoli, Co-President . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .451-5836

Ann Jackson, Co-President . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .319-7226

Tracy Allred-Pulice, 1st Vice President . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .794-6975

Kathy McKelvey, 2nd Vice President . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .750-5947

Heather Parker, Treasurer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 917-447-9008

Shannon Necci, Recording Secretary . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .508-8351

Jill Mallilo, Corresponding Secretary . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .232-7836

Robyn Kessler, Immediate Past Co-President . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 646-220-5672

Jill Mallilo, Immediate Past Co-President . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .232-7836

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MEADOWBROOK PTAAllyson Benowitz, Co-President . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .280-5892

Kelly Jones, Co-President . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .385-6839

Anna DeAcetis, 1st Vice President . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .520-0358

Mia Collins, 2nd Vice President . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .640-5632

Elizabeth Morgan, Treasurer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .902-1775

Kristi Romano, Recording Secretary . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .333-4893

Lisa Habas, Corresponding Secretary . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .750-8514

Kim Salvesen, Historian . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .796-2432

Diana Webman, Parent Delegate . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .794-0214

PARKWAY PTADeana Walsh, Co-President . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 631-355-3368

Jennifer Amy, Co-President . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .428-1895

Lisa O’Leary, 1st Vice President . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .731-2572

Maryse Levin, 2nd Vice President . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .695-7766

Randi Panzica, Treasurer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .996-7266

Denise Pohalski, Recording Secretary . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .457-3508

Alyce Mincone, Corresponding Secretary . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .316-2664

Debbie Russo, Historian . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .781-3334

TBD, Teacher Representative . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . TBD

Debbie Russo, Immediate Past Co-President . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .781-3334

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SCHOOL AND LIBRARY BOARD CAN DI DATES FORUM

REGISTRATION AND VOTING INFORMATION

The East Meadow Board of Education has adopted procedures for permanent personal registration in accordance with New York State law . This means anyone who voted in a school, state, or national election during the four years prior to the pending election can vote without re-registering . Since voter registration cards will not be sent, residents are urged to register if they have not voted in the last four years .

Absentee voting for the school budget and the election of School Board members is permitted under state law . Residents who wish to obtain absentee ballots may do so by contacting the District Clerk at 478-5746 .

In order to be a qualified voter, one must be: • 18 years of age or older • A citizen of the United States • A resident of the East Meadow School District for 30 days prior to

the election • Registered with either the nassau county Board of Elections or the

East Meadow School District

Note: Registration dates and times will be announced through local press releases and in Steps to Learning .

SCHOOL ELEC TION DISTRICTSThe district’s polling places are:

Barnum Woods Elementary School Bowling Green Elementary School McVey Elementary School Meadowbrook Elementary School Parkway Elementary School

BUDGET VOTE:

7 A.M. TO 9 P.M.

EAST MEADOW PUBLIC LIBRARY www.eastmeadow.info • Phone: 794-2570

Carol Probeyahn - Director

The Library Board meets the first Wednesday of each month at 8 p.m.

Meetings are open to the public.

Janet Barsky Audrey Fixell Lori Hoffman

Ellen Matishek Michael turner

LIBRARY HOURSMon ., Tues ., Thurs ., Fri .: 9 a .m . - 9 p .m .Wednesday: 11 a .m . - 9 p .m .Saturday: 9 a .m . - 5 p .m .July-August: Saturday Hours: 9 a .m . - 1 p .m .October-May: Sunday Hours: 1 p .m . - 5 p .m .

the Library! it’s more than just books!It’s programs and special events, references, magazines, college catalogs,

civil service tests, repair manuals, community information and referral, films, records, cassettes, compact discs, a computerized data bank information service…and much more!

Keep up with library news and events . Check out our newsletter, mailed to residents every two months .

LEON J. CAMPO CENTER, 7 P.M.MAY 8, 2017

TUESDAY, MAY 16, 2017

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PUBLIC NOTIFICATIONThe East Meadow School District hereby advises students, parents, employees, and the general public

that it does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, creed, religion, marital status, sex, age, sexual orientation, disability, or predisposing genetic characteristics in its educational programs and activities, including vocational educational opportunities, in accordance with the requirements of Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 (Title VI); Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1973 (Title IX); Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act (Section 504); the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 (ADA); or the Age Discrimination Act of 1975 (the Age Discrimination Act), which prohibit discrimination on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, disability, and age, respectively .

If you have questions regarding the district’s responsibilities under these regulations, if you wish to make a complaint, or if you require services related to a disability pursuant to Section 504 and the ADA, please contact the following individuals designated to coordinate the district’s efforts to comply with Title IX, which prohibits discrimination based on sex, Section 504 and the ADA, which prohibit discrimination based on disability, and the Age Discrimination Act, which prohibits discrimination based on age:

Mr. Anthony RussoTitle IX and Age Discrimination Act Compliance Officer

Ms. Patrice DobiesSection 504 Compliance Officer

Ms. Mary Ann O’BrienFreedom of Information Officer

Mr. Patrick PizzoADA Compliance Officer

Leon J . Campo Salisbury Center, 718 The Plain Road, Westbury, N .Y . 11590

COMMUNITY OUTREACH

SECURITY HOTLINEThe East Meadow School District maintains a security patrol which provides surveillance of the district’s buildings and grounds . If residents observe

any suspicious activity on school property or around school buildings, they can report these activities to security by calling 852-7414 or 852-7415. All calls will be kept confidential .

FoR inFoRMAtion on BUSES BEFoRE AnD AFtER ScHooL HoURS, cALL GUARDiAn BUS co. At (516) SAFE BUS (723-3287).

Absence NotificationIt is essential that school authorities know when a child is to be absent from school .

Per our attendance policy, each school has installed a recording machine to take absence notification messages . If your child is going to be absent, please call one of the numbers listed below between 4 p .m . and 8 a .m . on weekdays, and any time on weekends . Parents are urged to be certain their emergency telephone numbers are on file with the school nurse . upon returning to school, written documentation explaining the absence is required . When a student is absent for 20 or more days (for non-medical reasons), the parent/guardian must re-register the student at the registrar’s office upon return .

ABSENCE NOTIFICATION TELEPHONE NUMBERSBowling Green 876-7495 East Meadow High School 228-5347Barnum Woods 564-6504 W .T . Clarke High School 876-7488McVey 228-5306 W .T . Clarke Middle School 876-7497Meadowbrook 520-4408 Woodland Middle School 564-6528Parkway 679-3506

Blackboard connect:In an effort to communicate more effectively, the district utilizes the Blackboard Connect System . This system notifies parents of registered students of:• school closings• special events taking place at the schools• emergency information

Home Access Center: Interim Progress Reports and Report Cards are accessible only through the Home Access Center (HAC) . Please sign up for HAC on the district website .

information Hotline 228-5232:The information hotline provides information on the impact of weather upon school activities, community incidents, field trips, meetings of the Board of Education, and

principals’ phone numbers . The hotline will be updated with current information by district personnel . Information on inclement weather or particular field trip information may change during the day . The hotline is designed to provide information on changes in the normal school schedule . It is NOT designed to communicate that school is open and all activities will take place as planned . to access the hotline, dial 228-5232 from a touch tone phone.

My School Bucks: The East Meadow union Free School District has implemented a computer-based school lunch payment program called “My School Bucks .” Parents can use this computer application to make school lunch payments, review recent purchases, and check account balances . For additional information or to create an account, visit www .myschoolbucks .com .

DISTrIcT DIrEcTOrY

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Leon J. Campo Salisbury Center718 The Plain RoadWestbury, N .Y . 11590tel: 478-5730www.eastmeadow.k12.ny.usPlease note the district expects to have a new web address during

the 2016-2017 school year, at which time the new address will be

www.emufsd.us.

take Hempstead turnpike to carman Avenue north and make a left onto Stewart Avenue. take Stewart Avenue and make a right onto The Plain Road; the building is on the right.

ELEMENTARY SCHOOLSHours:

BW, BG, McV, MBK, PKY - Gr . K-5 - 9:14 a .m .-3:29 p .m .

(Elementary school dismissal runs from 3:16-3:29 p.m.)

Barnum Woods (BW) 500 May Lane East Meadow, N .Y . 11554 Gregory Bottari, Principal Harriet Alfano, Assistant Principaltel: 564-6500

Bowling Green (BG)2340 Stewart Avenue Westbury, N .Y . 11590Maria Ciarametaro, PrincipalAmelia Garcia, Assistant Principal tel: 876-7480, 876-7490

McVey (MCV)2201 Devon StreetEast Meadow, N .Y . 11554Kerry Dunne, PrincipalJohn Comer, Assistant Principaltel: 228-5300

Meadowbrook (MBK)241 Old Westbury RoadEast Meadow, N .Y . 11554Kelly M . O’Brien, PrincipalGail Gallucci, Assistant Principaltel: 520-4400

Parkway (PKY)465 Bellmore RoadEast Meadow, N .Y . 11554Jamie Mack, PrincipalJanine Farinella, Assistant Principaltel: 679-3500

MIDDLE SCHOOLSHours:WDLD, WTCMS - Gr . 6-8 - 8:14 a .m .-2:49 p .m .

Woodland Middle School (WDLD)690 Wenwood DriveEast Meadow, N .Y . 11554James Lethbridge, PrincipalChristina Egan, Assistant PrincipalPatricia Graham, Assistant PrincipalTerrence Chase, Dean of Studentstel: 564-6523

W. tresper clarke Middle School (WTCMS)740 Edgewood DriveWestbury, N .Y . 11590Stacy Breslin, PrincipalLinda Lynch, Assistant Principaltel: 876-7401

HIGH SCHOOLSHours:WTCHS, EMHS - Gr . 9-12 - 7:34 a .m .-2:06 p .m .

W. tresper clarke High School (WtcHS)740 Edgewood DriveWestbury, N .Y . 11590Timothy Voels, PrincipalNicole Hiken, Assistant PrincipalRichard Lagattolla, Assistant PrincipalJohn Boyle, Dean of Studentstel: 876-7451

East Meadow High School (EMHS)101 Carman AvenueEast Meadow, N .Y . 11554Richard Howard, PrincipalMichael Barracato, Assistant PrincipalRobert Hardwick, Assistant PrincipalJoan Rochford, Assistant PrincipalWilliam Brennan, Dean of Studentstel: 228-5331

athletics . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .876-7426capE office . . . . . . . . . . . . . .228-5276continuing Education . . . . .228-5211curriculum . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .478-5518Facilities . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .478-5509Finance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .478-5737guardian bus co . . . . . . . . . .723-3287Main Switchboard . . . . . . . .478-5730

personnel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .478-5552registrar . . . . . . . . . . . .478-5526/5529School lunch . . . . . . . . . . . . .876-7440Special Ed & pupil personnel Services . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 478-5536Superintendent . . . . . . . . . . .478-5776Transportation office . . . . . .478-5771

TELEPHONE NUM BERS

For security purposes, calls may be monitored or recorded .

information Hotline: 228-5232Security Hotline: 852-7414 or 852-7415

District Website: www.eastmeadow.k12.ny.us

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Through their Pumpkin for a Dollar fundraiser, Barnum Woods Elementary School’s student council raised $650 to support the March of Dimes Campaign for Healthier Babies.

Each year the district hosts a Braille Challenge for visually impaired students across the region. The Braille Challenge, a program developed by the Braille Institute of America, was designed to motivate school-aged visually impaired or blind children to continue their study of Braille.

The East Meadow Kiwanis Club sponsors a Terrific Kids program through the district, where students in sixth, seventh, and eighth grade are recognized for their positive attitude, good character, and responsible citizenship.

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