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VALLEY STREAM UFSD THIRTEEN

2019-2020 CALENDARWWW.VALLEYSTREAM13.COM

2VALLEY STREAM UFSD THIRTEEN

FRANK CHIACHIERE, PH.D., PRESIDENT, 82 Linden Street, Malverne, NY 11565 887-9805

MILAGROS VICENTE, VICE PRESIDENT, 1348 Leonard Way, Valley Stream, NY 11580 917-597-8284

PATRICIA FARRELL, TRUSTEE, 46 East Argyle Street, Valley Stream, NY 11580 680-8790

VINNY PANDIT, TRUSTEE, 6 Wellsboro Road, Valley Stream, NY 11580 593-6511

ANTOINETTE “TONI” POMERANTZ, TRUSTEE, 1048 Windermere Road, Franklin Square, NY 11010 825-2431

WILLIAM P. STRIS, TRUSTEE, 41 Parkwold Drive East, Valley Stream, NY 11580 872-8205

MARYANN ROSAMILIA, DISTRICT CLERK, 585 N. Corona Avenue, Valley Stream, NY 11580 568-6117

BOARD OF EDUCATIONBOARD OF EDUCATION MEETINGS(Start @ 8:00pm)(All Meetings @ the District Office)

September 24 4th TuesdayOctober 22 4th TuesdayNovember 26 4th TuesdayDecember 18* 3rd WednesdayJanuary 28, 2020 4th TuesdayFebruary 25 4th TuesdayMarch 24 4th TuesdayApril 28 4th TuesdayMay 26 4th TuesdayJune 23 4th TuesdayJuly 7, 2020* 1st Tuesday Reorganization Meeting 2020-2021August 18, 2020* 3rd Tuesday

COMMITTEE MEETINGS(Start @ 8:00pm)

September 17 3rd TuesdayOctober 15 3rd TuesdayNovember 19 3rd TuesdayDecember 11* 2nd WednesdayJanuary 21, 2020 3rd TuesdayFebruary 12* 2nd WednesdayMarch 17 3rd TuesdayApril 21 3rd TuesdayMay 19 3rd TuesdayJune 16 3rd Tuesday

* Indicates a different day/date from the scheduled BOE meetings (BOE Committee meetings are on the 3rd Tuesday; BOE Business meetings are on the 4th Tuesday).

(L-R) Standing: Toni Pomerantz, Vinny Pandit, Patricia Farrell; Sitting: William P. Stris, President Frank Chiachiere, Ph.D.,

and Vice President Milagros Vicente


REPORTING DAMAGE TO SCHOOL PROPERTY

The school playgrounds are used by many children of the district. The greater percentage of these children are careful to avoid the destruction or defacement of school property. However, since there are a few who abuse their privileges, the cooperation of all parents and children is needed in helping to reduce vandalism.

Please report any questionable conduct to the custodian in charge of each building, as follows:

James A. Dever School — James Centore 568-6125Howell Road School — Richard Trafficanda 568-6135Wheeler Avenue School — John Rofrano 568-6285Willow Road School — William Buchanan 568-6645

District StaffDistrict Coordinator of Fine Arts Karen Martorana 568-6130District Coordinator of Music Matthew Spinks 568-6120Instructional Literacy Coach Laurie Salvatore 568-6295Instructional Math Coach Denise Simone 568-6295Instructional Technology Coach Cindia Alvarado 568-6295Information Technology Specialist Pam Arata 568-6650District Media AideKimberly Latremore 568-6288 Social Workers/Homeless LiaisonsMimi Bass (Wheeler) 568-6040 E. Yashmira Devine (Howell) 568-6264

Social Worker Debbie Kornfeld (Dever) 568-6291(Willow) 568-6657

Business OfficeKathryn Sterzel 568-6111Audrey Chiang 568-6222 Susan DiVerniero 568-6110 Carla Gorski 568-6220Donna Pawelsky 568-6112MaryAnn Rosamilia 568-6117

Superintendent’s OfficeMarjorie Sison 568-6100

Curriculum OfficeSusan Kenny 568-6147

Human Resources Liliana D’Errico 568-6132Audrey Chiang 568-6222

Office of Special ServicesKathy Cicio 568-6260Laura DeMartini 568-6260Maria St. George 568-6260

School Facilities and Operations Suzanne Verso 568-6221

Buildings and Grounds CrewSteve Ciervo Tony PriscoChris Weber

School PhysicianDr. Richard Addes2965 Long Beach Road Oceanside, NY 11572 593-8953

Residency OfficerNewville RobertsOne Kent RoadValley Stream, NY 11580 872-5674

Constance D. Evelyn, Ed.D.Superintendent568-6100

INTERSCHOOL COUNCIL OF PTAsPresident — Pedro Davila 516-325-8727Vice President — Jackie Baiardi 917-559-5908Treasurer — Gloria Dunkerly 516-984-2706Secretary — Cathy Dusel 516-398-5645

VALLEY STREAM DISTRICT THIRTEEN EDUCATIONAL FOUNDATION, INC. 1996

585 N. Corona Avenue, Valley Stream, NY 11580-2099 [email protected]

Executive BoardToni Pomerantz, President

John Brewington, Vice President – Publicity and MembershipTina Castelluzzo, Secretary

Patricia Farrell, Treasurer

District LiaisonAndrea DiMango, Director of Instructional Technology and Innovation

Teacher Liaisons Eileen Cooke, Maureen Byrnes (Howell);

Pam Gollin (Wheeler); Christine Coryell (Willow)

CENTRAL OFFICEJudith A. LaRocca Assistant Superintendent for Curriculum and Instruction568-6147

Gerard Antoine Assistant Superintendent for Business and Human Resources 568-6110

Lisa Sells-Asch Assistant Superintendent for Special Services568-6260

Andrea DiMango Director of Instructional Technology and Innovation568-6289

Matthew Lukaszewicz Interim Clerk of the Works568-6221


FAMILY EDUCATION RIGHTS & PRIVACY ACT OF 1974

Under the Family Education Rights and Privacy Act of 1974, parents or legal guardians who do not wish their student’s directory information —which includes name, address, parents/guardians, date and place of birth, participation in recognized activities and sports, awards and recognitions received, and photographs—released to potential news sources, including the district’s website, must make a specific request in writing, mailed by September 30, to the District Clerk, Valley Stream UFSD Thirteen, 585 North Corona Avenue, Valley Stream, NY 11580.

TITLE IX NOTICE

Valley Stream UFSD Thirteen of Valley Stream, NY, does not discriminate on the basis of sex in the educational programs or activities which it operates, and it is required by Title IX Regulation implementing the Educational Amendments of 1972 not to discriminate in such a manner. This policy of nondiscrimination includes the following areas: recruitment and appointment of employees, employment pay and benefits, counseling services for students to educational programs, course offerings and student activities. The district officials responsible for the coordination of activities relating to compliance with Title IX are Lisa Sells-Ash 516-568-6260, and Gerard Antoine, 516-568-6110. These officials will provide information, including complaint procedures, to any student or employee who feels that his or her rights under Title IX may have been violated by the district or its officials.

JAMES A. DEVER SCHOOL585 North Corona AvenueValley Stream, New York 11580-2099

SCHOOL DIRECTORY

CLOSING OF SCHOOL

WHEELER AVENUE SCHOOL1 West Wheeler AvenueValley Stream, New York 11580-3497

Principal Rosalie Ambrosio 568-6640568-6641 (Fax) 292-2095

Principal John Frias 568-6140568-6141 (Fax) 568-0061

WILLOW ROAD SCHOOL880 Catalpa DriveFranklin Square, New York 11010-4028

Nurse Sasha Hernandez: 568-6133Early Absentee Calls: 568-6133School Hours: 8:50am–3:15pmGrades K-6

Principal Frank Huplosky 568-6130568-6131 (Fax) 568-6107

HOWELL ROAD SCHOOL1475 Howell Road Valley Stream, New York 11580-1396

Principal Darren Gruen 568-6120568-6121 (Fax) 568-6119

Nurse Carolann Jaffe: 568-6123Early Absentee Calls: 568-6123School Hours: 8:25am–2:50pmGrades K-6

Should it be necessary to close school due to weather conditions or other emergencies, announcements will be made over the following radio stations: WGBB (1240), WGSM (740), WHLI (1100), WINS (1010), WGLI (1290), WNBC (660), and WCBS NEWSRADIO 88 AM (880). It will also be noted on Cablevision Channel 12 and the district’s website www.valleystream13.com. Parents/guardians will also receive an automated phone call from the school district. A delayed opening is two hours after the start of school.

Nurse Sherrell Dingle: 568-6143Early Absentee Calls: 568-6143School Hours: 8:50am–3:15pmGrades 1-6

Nurse Michelle Vitalo: 568-6643Early Absentee Calls: 568-6643School Hours: 8:00am–2:25pmGrades K-6


THE OFFICE OF SPECIAL SERVICESValley Stream UFSD Thirteen is committed to meeting the needs of all students. In compliance with federal and state law, the district offers comprehensive programs for students with disabilities. The district’s Committee for Preschool Special Education (CPSE) meets to review results of evaluations completed for children between the ages of 2 and 5. The district’s Committee of Special Education (CSE) meets regularly to evaluate school-age students and to make recommendations for programs including, but not limited to, related services of speech, occupational therapy, physical therapy and counseling, as well as resource room, inclusion and special class programs. If you believe your preschool or school-age child may be in need of an evaluation, please contact the Office of Special Services at 516-568-6260. All non-English speaking or Limited English Proficient students who enter the district’s schools are tested and evaluated for the English as a New Language Program. Parents are informed of ENL class placement and are invited to attend an orientation early in the school year in which the program is described. Enrichment is offered for all students within their classrooms; however, the district’s Gifted & Talented Program services identifies students in grades 4-6 in a pull-out model. Students are selected using multiple criteria. Prior to admission to the program, parents are informed of the recommendation and consent is obtained. The district ensures confidentiality of personally identifiable data and information or records pertaining to a student with a disability. Parents have the right to access their child’s records and may do so by contacting the Assistant Superintendent for Special Services.

High Quality Curriculum and InstructionThe Valley Stream UFSD Thirteen will develop and implement a high-quality curriculum, instruction and balanced assessment model for all students. All staff will implement evidence-based practices including high yield instructional strategies that increase higher order thinking, collaboration and creativity, and student engagement.

Leadership and InnovationAll members of the Valley Stream UFSD Thirteen community are valued and seen as contributors to the goals of the district. Allocation of resources will support job-embedded professional development dedicated to promoting creative problem solving. We will seek districtwide expertise and insights to realize measurable achievement gains for educators and students.

Systems ThinkingThe Valley Stream UFSD Thirteen will continually create benchmarks for success that align targeted resources to evaluate and enrich the quality of our instructional and operational goals. Every student and educator will meet and exceed local and national measures of achievement.

Valley Stream UFSD Thirteen Goals1. To foster positive dispositions and improve student

performance in English language arts (reading, writing, speaking, listening).

2. To improve students’ ability to think, reason, problem-solve and compute mathematically.

3. To differentiate instruction to meet the diverse learning needs of our students.

4. To teach students to respect and appreciate differences between and among people and cultures around the world.

5. To foster a sense of responsible citizenship in a caring and respectful community of learners.

6. To teach students positive strategies for conflict resolution.

7. To challenge students to construct a deeper understanding of the world around them through an inquiry-based approach to science and social studies.

8. To infuse technology applications into all areas of the curriculum.

9. To develop abilities, talents and creativity in music, art and physical education.

Valley Stream UFSD Thirteen will treat each and every child as a scholar to be prepared to meet the challenges of their future.

VISION

MISSION

GOALS

The Valley Stream UFSD Thirteen offers our life-long learners a robust curriculum through the partnership of home, school and community. We expose our children to important literature and ideas, to master fundamental skills and develop problem-solving and critical thinking skills. We promote social responsibility encouraging students and staff to set high personal goals.


Henry Correa •James A. Dever School • Grade 3

Erik Ziemblicki • Willow Road School • Grade 6

Audrey Kummant • Willow Road School • Kindergarten

7VALLEY STREAM UFSD THIRTEEN || Consult the updated district calendar at www.valleystream13.com as event dates and times may change.

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LABOR DAYSCHOOLS CLOSED

Dever/Howell/Wheeler/Willow Welcome Back PTA Faculty LuncheonSCHOOLS CLOSED FOR STUDENTSPROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT DAY/SUPERINTENDENT’S CONFERENCE DAY

Dever Coffee, Tea & Tears 8:45am (Cafeteria)Howell Coffee , Tea & Tears 8:50 amWheeler Tears to Cheers at 9:00amWillow Coffee, Tea & Tears 8:10amSCHOOLS OPEN

Howell PTA Student Agenda Sale Begins

Wheeler Executive Board Meeting 6:00pm

Howell PTA World’s Finest Chocolate Sale BeginsWillow Open House Grades K-3 6:30-7:15pm; Specials & Principal 7:20-8:05pm; Grades 4-6 8:10-8:55pm

Dever At-Home Sale BeginsDever Open House Grades 4-6: 6:30-7:15pm; Specials and Principal: 7:20-8:05pm; Grades K-3: 8:10-8:55pmHowell PTA School Spirit Wear Sale BeginsHowell Open House Grades 4-6: 6:30-7:15pm; Specials and Principal: 7:20-8:05pm; Grades K-3: 8:10-8:55pmWillow PTA Clothing Sale Begins

Board of Education 7:15pm Executive Session; 8:00pm Committee Meeting

Wheeler Open House Grades 1-3 6:30-7:15pm; Specials & Principal 7:20-8:05pm; Grades 4-6 8:10-8:55pm

Howell PTA Agenda Sale Ends

Dever Apparel Sale BeginsDever PTA Chairpersons/ Class Parents Meeting 7:30 PM

Willow Intergenerational ReadingBoard of Education 7:15pm Executive Session; 8:00pm Board Meeting

Wheeler Coupon Book Sale BeginsWillow Fall Plant Sale Pick Up Willow PTA Meeting 7:00pm

Howell PTA Chairperson Meeting 7:00pm

Howell PTA World’s Finest Chocolate Sale EndsHowell PTA School Spirit Wear Sale Ends Wheeler Movie Night 8:00pmWheeler School Spirit DayWillow School Spirit Day Willow PTA School Clothing Sale Ends

ROSH HASHANAHSCHOOLS CLOSED


Kelly Marcia • Wheeler Avenue School • Grade 5 Jason Hernandez •Howell Road School • Grade 5


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ROSH HASHANAHSCHOOLS CLOSED

Dever KidStuff Coupon Book Sale BeginsDever At-Home Sale EndsWheeler Coat Drive BeginsWheeler Picture DayWillow PTA Fall Catalog BeginsSEPTA Meeting (See Page 29)

Howell 6th Grade Parent Meeting 6:15pmHowell Grade 6 Sports Night 7:00pm Wheeler Book FairWheeler Executive Board Meeting 6:00pmWheeler PTA Meeting 7:00pmWillow Class Parents Orientation Meeting Valley Stream District Thirteen Educational Foundation, Inc. Meeting 7:00pm @ Dever Library

Dever Apparel Sale EndsDever Scooter Hockey Registration (Gymnasium)Wheeler Book FairWillow School Pictures

Dever Intergenerational Reading Welcome Breakfast 10:00amDever Executive PTA Board Meeting 7:00 PMDever General PTA Meeting 7:30 PMValley Stream Council of PTAs Meeting at William L. Buck School @ 7:30pm

Dever School Pictures YOM KIPPURSCHOOLS CLOSED

COLUMBUS DAYSCHOOLS CLOSED

Wheeler Pie Sale BeginsBoard of Education 7:15pm Executive Session; 8:00pm Committee Meeting

Dever KidStuff Coupon Books Sale EndsHowell Pajama Night Grades K-2 6:30-8:00pmWheeler Coupon Book Sale EndsWillow PTA Fall Catalog Ends

Howell Grade 3 Bowling Night 7:00pm

Dever Red Ribbon & Boosterthon KickoffHowell PTA Pumpkin Patch 6:30pmWillow PTA Pumpkin PatchValley Stream District Thirteen Educational Foundation, Inc. Family Fun Night Halloween Bingo 7:00pm @ Willow

Willow PTA Fall Festival

Howell Red Ribbon Week Begins

Board of Education 7:15pm Executive Session; 8:00pm Board Meeting

Howell General PTA Meeting 7:00pmWillow PTA Book Fair Willow PTA Meeting 7:00pmInterschool PTA Meeting 9:00am

Howell Picture DayHowell Grades 4&5 Sports Night 7:00pmWillow PTA Book Fair

Dever Halloween EventHowell Red Ribbon Week Ends Howell PTA Pumpkin Patch 6:30pm (Rain Date)Wheeler Pumpkin Patch Grades 1-3Willow School Spirit Day

Willow PTA Fall Festival Rain Date

Wheeler Boosterthon Begins Willow Intergenerational Reading

Wheeler Pie Sale Ends Howell Fall Festival 2:00pmWheeler Fall Festival Parade 2:15pmWillow Wonderwalk


Faizaan Jahangir • Willow Road School • Grade 2

Afaf Aswad • Howell Road School • Grade 6


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DAYLIGHT SAVING TIME ENDS

Dever Coat Drive BeginsDever General PTA Meeting 7:30 PM (Cafeteria)

PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT DAY/SUPERINTENDENT’S CONFERENCE DAY

ELECTION DAY

SCHOOLS CLOSED FOR STUDENTS

Wheeler Boosterthon Ends Howell PTA Fall Scholastic Book Fair

Howell PTA Fall Scholastic Book FairWheeler Booster-Fun RunWillow PTA BEAR

Wheeler Coat Drive EndsWillow Grade 6 Family Fun Night

Board of Education 9:00am Building Inspections

VETERANS DAYSCHOOLS CLOSED

Wheeler Toy Drive Begins Dever Kindergarten Registration 9:00am - 12:00pmHowell Multicultural Night 6:30-8:00pm

Willow PTA Blood Drive Wheeler/Willow Kindergarten Registration 9:00am-12:00pm @ Willow

Dever Coat Drive EndsHowell Kindergarten Registration 9:00am - 12:00pm PROGRESS REPORT PERIOD CLOSES

PEAK Festival @ Freeport High School

Dever Picture Re-Take & 6th Grade CandidsWillow Intergenerational ReadingBoard of Education 7:15pm Executive Session; 8:00pm Committee Meeting

Howell PTA Meeting 7:00pmWheeler Multicultural Night 6:00pm Wheeler PTA Meeting 7:00pm

Wheeler School Spirit DayWillow PTA Craft Night Grades 4-6


Howell Turkey Trot THANKSGIVING DAYSCHOOLS CLOSED

THANKSGIVING RECESSSCHOOLS CLOSED

CELEBRATION OF AMERICAN EDUCATION WEEK NOVEMBER 25-27 (CLASSROOM VISITS - ALL SCHOOLS)


Aryana Shiwcharran • James A Dever School • Grade 1Christina Farrell • Willow Road School • Grade 3

Prabhnoor Singh • Howell Road School • Grade 5


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Dever Toy Drive BeginsWheeler School Picture Retake DayValley Stream Council of PTAs Meeting at Forest Road Elementary School @ 7:30pm

Howell Grade 6 Parent Meeting 7:00pm

SEPTA Meeting (See Page 29) Wheeler Toy Drive EndsWillow School Picture Retake & 6th Grade CandidsWillow PTA Holiday Party Grades K-3 6:00-8:00pmPROGRESS REPORT CARDS DISTRIBUTED

Howell Winter WonderlandWheeler Holiday Luncheon

Parent/Teacher Day & Evening Conferences

All Schools Closed Half-Day

Willow Winter Concert 8:30am & 7:00pm Board of Education 7:15pm Executive Session; 8:00pm Committee Meeting

Parent/Teacher Day Conferences


Dever Holiday BoutiqueDever Winter Concert 9:00amHowell Winter Concert 9:30am Willow PTA Holiday Boutique

Dever Holiday BoutiqueDever Toy Drive EndsDever Winter Concert 9:00am & 7:00pmHowell Winter Concert 9:30am & 7:00pmWheeler Winter Concert 9:30am; 1:50pm; 7:00pmWillow PTA Holiday Boutique

Howell Winter Wonderland(Rain Date)

Willow - Franklin Square Senior Center 10:30am-1:00pmWillow Intergenerational Reading

Interschool PTA Meeting 9:00amBoard of Education 7:15pm Executive Session; 8:00pm Board Meeting

Howell PTA Holiday BoutiqueHowell PTA Holiday Party

Howell PTA Holiday BoutiqueWheeler School Spirit DayWillow School Spirit Day

HOLIDAY RECESSSCHOOLS CLOSED








Scott Knight • Wheeler Avenue School • Grade 3

Alina Santos • Wheeler Avenue School • Grade 1

Bridget Overs • James A. Dever School • Grade 3


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NEW YEAR’S DAYSCHOOLS CLOSEDHOLIDAY RECESS

SCHOOLS REOPEN

Howell PARP Begins Dever PARP KickoffAll-County Division I West Rehearsal 4:00-7:30pm @ Lawrence Middle School

First Preschool Visitation: Speech and ENL (All Schools)All-County Division I West Rehearsal 4:00-7:30pm @ Lawrence Middle School

All-County Division I West Rehearsal 4:00-7:30pm @ Lawrence Middle School

All-County Division I West Concert 2:30pm @ Tilles Center

Dever Executive Board PTA Meeting 7:00 PMDever General PTA Meeting 7:30 PM

Howell Picture Retake Day Howell PTA Meeting 7:00pmAll-County Division II Rehearsal 4:00-8:00pm @ Herricks Middle School

All-County Division II Rehearsal 4:00-8:00pm @ Herricks Middle School

All-County Division II Rehearsal 8:30am-12:30pm @ Herricks Middle School

All-County Division II Concert 11:00am @ Tilles Center

MARTIN LUTHER KING JR. DAYSCHOOLS CLOSED

Dever Book Fair (Evening)Dever Reflections CeremonyDever PARP Evening ProgramDever Food Drive BeginsBoard of Education 7:15pm Executive Session; 8:00pm Committee Meeting

Dever Book Fair (Day)Willow PTA Meeting

Dever Book Fair (Day) Willow School Spirit Day

Dever Food Drive EndsWillow Intergenerational ReadingBoard of Education 7:15pm Executive Session; 8:00pm Board Meeting

Howell PARP EndsWheeler School Spirit DayWheeler Painting Palette Party 7:30pmValley Stream District Thirteen Educational Foundation, Inc. Movie Night 7:00pm - James A. Dever School Auditorium


Makhila Crosley • James A Dever School •Grade 5Adrita Halder • Wheeler Avenue School • Grade 5


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Dever Executive Board PTA Meeting 7:00 PMDever Founder’s Day Celebration 7:30 PMWillow PTA School Clothing Sale Begins Valley Stream Council of PTAs Meeting at James A. Dever 7:30pm

SEPTA Meeting (See Page 29)Wheeler Executive Board Meeting 6:00pmWheeler PTA - Founder’s Day / Reflections Meeting 7:00pm

Wheeler Sweetheart’s Dance Grades 1-3, 7:00pm

Howell Healthy Heart Week BeginsWillow PTA Valentine’s Day Sale

Willow PTA Valentine’s Day Sale

Dever Valentine’s Day SaleWheeler Talent Show 7:00pmBoard of Education 7:15pm Executive Session; 8:00pm Committee MeetingInterschool PTA Meeting 9:00am

Dever Valentine’s Day SaleHowell PTA Valentine’s Day Sale

Howell PTA Valentine’s Day SaleHowell Healthy Heart Week EndsWillow PTA School Clothing Sale Ends PROGRESS REPORT PERIOD CLOSES

WINTER RECESSSCHOOLS CLOSED






Howell PTA Founders Day/Reflection Ceremony

Wheeler School Spirit Day Willow School Spirit Day


Jared Canales • Howell Road School • Grade 2

Joscelyn Egan • James A. Dever School • Grade 4


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GRADES 3-6 NYS ENGLISH LANGUAGE ARTS ASSESSMENTS

DEADLINE FOR FILING NON-PUBLIC SCHOOL TRANSPORTATION REQUESTS IS APRIL 1

Dever Apparel Sale BeginsDever Executive Board PTA Meeting 7:00 PMDever General PTA Meeting 7:30 PMHowell Youth Art Month

Willow PTA BEAR Second Preschool Visitation: Pyschologists (All Schools)

Dever Author’s DayDever Talent ShowNYSSMA Piano Festival @ Nassau Community College

PROGRESS REPORT CARDS DISTRIBUTED

NYSSMA Piano Festival @ Nassau Community College

DAYLIGHT SAVING TIME STARTS

Dever Apparel Sale Ends

Parent/Teacher Day & Evening Conferences


Parent/Teacher Day Conferences


Howell PTA 6th Grade Parent Meeting 7:00pmBoard of Education 7:15pm Executive Session; 8:00pm Committee Meeting

Howell PTA Meeting 7:00pm Dever 6th Grade Family Fun NightWillow PTA Parents Night Out

Board of Education Budget Meeting 6:00pm Board of Education 7:15pm Executive Session; 8:00pm Board Meeting

Willow PTA Meeting/Founders Day Recognition 7:00pm

Dever 5th Grade Family Fun NightWheeler School Spirit Day Willow School Spirit Day

Willow Intergenerational Reading


Sienna Davis • James A. Dever School • Grade 5

Jameson Watkins • Howell Road School • Grade 6


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GRADES 3-6 NYS MATHEMATICS ASSESSMENTS

Howell Spring Concert 9:30amWheeler Executive Board Meeting 6:00pmWheeler PTA Meeting 7:00pmSEPTA Meeting (See page 29)

DEADLINE FOR FILING NON-PUBLIC SCHOOL TRANSPORTATION REQUESTS

Howell Spring Concert 9:30am & 7:00pmWillow Spring Concert 1 - 8:30am & 7:00pmWheeler Talent Show (Snow Date) 7:00pm

Dever Spring FlingWheeler Spring Fling - Grades 4 & 5 @ 7:00pmWillow PTA Special Persons Dance Grades K-3

Dever Juniors Meet Seniors Concert 9:00am and BrunchValley Stream Council of PTAs Meeting at Shaw Avenue Elementary School @ 7:30pm

Dever Spring Concert 9:00am & 7:00pm

Third Preschool Visitation: Reading & Math (All Schools)Interschool PTA Meeting 9:00am15-Minute Early Dismissal Bell

SPRING RECESSSCHOOLS CLOSED


NYS English as a Second Language Achievement Test (NYSESLAT) April 20-May 15






Deadline for Filing Petitions for Board of Education Trustee 5:00pm

SCHOOLS REOPEN

Dever Arbor Day CelebrationBoard of Education 7:15pm Executive Session; 8:00pm Committee Meeting

Howell PTA BOGO Book FairValley Stream PTA Council Lights on for Education 7:15-9:15pm @ Memorial Junior High School

Howell PTA BOGO Book FairWheeler School Spirit DayWheeler Spring Concert 1 9:30am; 1:50pm; 7:00pmWillow School Spirit Day

Dever Executive Board PTA Meeting 7:00 PMDever General PTA Meeting 7:30 PMWillow PTA Mother’s Day Sale

Willow PTA Mother’s Day Sale Willow Intergenerational ReadingBoard of Education 7:15pm Executive Session; 8:00pm Board Meeting

Howell Arbor Day/Earth DayWillow Arbor Day CelebrationNYSSMA Solo Festival @ Valley Stream CHSD

NYSSMA Solo Festival @ Valley Stream CHSD

CENSUS MONTH!“Your community benefits the most when the census counts everyone.”

The census ensures that our community receives our fair share of federal funds for schools, hospitals, public works and other vital programs.


Christina Casseus

Wheeler Avenue School • Grade 6

Nathan Allie • Wheeler Avenue School • Grade 3


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Howell Staff Appreciation WeekWheeler Staff Appreciation LuncheonDistrict Wellness Night & Health and Safety Fair @ Dever 6:30pm

Willow PTA Plant Sale Wheeler Mother’s Day Plant SaleWillow PTA Plant Sale District Thirteen Budget Hearing 7:30pm (VSCHSD @ 8:00pm) @ Dever (Cafeteria)

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Dever Mother’s Day Plant Sale Howell PTA Staff Appreciation BrunchHowell PTA Mother’s Day Plant Sale

Dever Grade 6 Field Day Dever Grade 5 Field DayHowell Preschool Meet the Principal, Teachers & PTA 6:30pmHowell PTA Meeting 7:00pmWheeler Field Day, Grades 4, 5 & 6Willow Preschool Meet the Principal, Teachers and PTA 6:00pmWillow PTA Meeting 7:00pmLAST DAY FOR VOTER REGISTRATION 5:00PM - 9:00PM ALL SCHOOLS

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Meet the Candidates Night (if needed) @ Dever 7:00pm

Dever Field Day Rain DateWheeler Field Day Rain Date

Dever Field Day Rain DateWillow Field Day Grades K-6

Registration Books Open for Inspection 9:00am-12:00pm

Dever Junior Spring Concert 9:00 AMDever PTA Installation DinnerHowell Junior Spring Concert 9:30amWillow Field Day Rain Date

ANNUAL BUDGET VOTE & TRUSTEE ELECTION 6:00AM-9:00PM

Dever Junior Spring Concert 9:00am & 6:30pmHowell Junior Spring Concert 9:30am & 7:00pmWheeler Spring Concert 2 - 9:30am & 7:00pmWillow Spring Concert 2 - 8:30am & 7:00pmBoard of Education 7:15pm Executive Session; 8:00pm Committee Meeting

District Thirteen Marching Band Rehearsal 12:00-1:00pm @ Dever

Howell PTA Installation DinnerDistrict Thirteen Marching Band Rehearsal 12:00-1:00pm @ Dever

MEMORIAL DAY RECESSSCHOOLS CLOSED

MEMORIAL DAYSCHOOLS CLOSED

District Thirteen Marching Band - 8:00am Assemble @ Wheeler; 9:30am Parade


Howell K-6 Field DayWheeler Kindergarten VisitWillow PTA Installation Dinner

Howell K-6 Field Day (Rain Date) Wheeler Primary Picnic, Grades 1, 2 & 3Willow School Spirit Day


Diangelo Sweeney • Howell Road School • Grade 5

Chase Hunte • James A. Dever School • Grade 1

Delaney Dusel • James A. Dever School • Grade 5


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Valley Stream Council of PTAs Meeting at Memorial Junior High School @ 7:30pm

Howell Kindergarten Moving-Up Ceremony

Willow Intergenerational ReadingBoard of Education 7:15pm Executive Session; 8:00pm Committee Meeting

Howell PTA Executive Board Meeting 7:00pm Wheeler PARP CarnivalInterschool PTA Meeting 9:00am

Dever Awards Assembly 9:00amHowell PTA Father’s Day Sale

Dever Grade 6 Yearbook Signing PartyDever Kindergarten Moving-Up 9:00amHowell PTA Father’s Day Sale

Dever Grade 6 PicnicWheeler Primary Picnic Rain DateWillow PTA Book Fair

Dever Grade 6 Picnic Rain DateDever Fourth Preschool Visitation: Nurse & Bus RideHowell K-3 PicnicWheeler Executive Board Meeting 6:00pmWheeler PTA Meeting 7:00pmWillow PTA Book FairSEPTA Meeting (See Page 29)

Howell K-3 Picnic Rain Date

Fourth Preschool Visitation: Nurse & Bus Ride - Wheeler/Willow @ Willow

Howell Fourth Preschool Visitation: Nurse & Bus Ride

Howell Grades 4-6 PicnicWillow PTA Father’s Day Sale

Howell Grades 4-6 Picnic Rain Date Wheeler PTA Installation DinnerWillow PTA Father’s Day Sale

Willow Awards Assembly Wheeler Father’s Day Food Truck EventWillow/Wheeler Kindergarten Moving Up Ceremony @ WillowValley Stream District Thirteen Educational Foundation, Inc. Meeting 7:00pm @ Dever Library

Howell Awards Ceremony 9:15amWillow 6th Grade Party

Dever Gr. K-5 PicnicHowell Closing Exercises 7:00pm @ Elmont Public Library

Dever Gr. K-5 Picnic Rain DateDever Closing Exercises 7:00pm @ Elmont Public LibraryBoard of Education 7:15pm Executive Session; 8:00pm Board Meeting

Willow Closing Exercises 7:00pm @ Elmont Public Library

Wheeler Closing Exercises 7:00pm @ Wheeler

HALF DAY OF SCHOOL FOR ALL STUDENTS

LAST DAY OF SCHOOLSTUDENTS REPORT FOR ONE HOUR


Board of Education 2020-2021 Reorganization Meeting 7:15pm Executive Session; 8:00pm Board Meeting

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KINDERGARTENDebra LaBruzzi

Julianne MashkowVeronica Oquendo/

Adrianne Mehan

FIRST GRADE Lisa Mulqueen/

Natalie GregorekDebra Robbins-Jean

Danielle Vitulli

SECOND GRADENancy Faccio

Barbara FarrellVanessa Kelly/Melissa Langer

THIRD GRADEShareen BestEileen Cooke/Karen Gerner

Melissa Gresser

FOURTH GRADEDanielle Dodge

Catherine RicchiutiKelly Wilcha

FIFTH GRADESusan Simeone

Matthew StashinMaria Teh-Bradley

Noelle Villa/Maureen Byrnes

SIXTH GRADELisa Ellis

Rachel Jean-Claude/ SheMeika Charles Aleksandra Rance/ Samantha Watson

Jacqueline Schimmenti

ART Karen Martorana

ENLPaula Barnick

Soneya Bonetti Susan Sousa

GIFTED & TALENTEDRichard Rosenfeld

LIBRARIANLisa Geary

MATHCorinne Cortes

Nancy Sferrazza

MUSICNicole Boyle

Christie MancusoMatthew Spinks

OCCUPATIONAL THERAPISTSherley Fils-Aime

PHYSICAL EDUCATIONLisa Asaro

Kevin Olsen

PHYSICAL THERAPISTShoshana Bazini

PSYCHOLOGISTAfshan Nasir

READINGDeborah DiBona

Diane GormanAnna Mihalos

Elizabeth Sweeny

SOCIAL WORKERYashmira Devine

SPEECHIlene Ganz

BUILDING AIDECarmela Cirelli

CLASSROOM AIDESCarolina Albert

Stephanie DaniilLaurie D’Aprile

Ifeta EzzouhairyMandy Hornick

Barbara KennedyAngela LochanNadine Murray

Lisa PaceFabiola Times

Amy UrsoJeanette Wilson

CUSTODIAL STAFFRinaldo Gandolfi

Gary PalmaRichard Trafficanda

Joseph Tytone

MEDIA AIDERenee Valinoti

NOON-HOUR AIDESNarjis Baig

Irene CavalierePatricia Centrocelli

Patricia LeachRobne Peterson

Zobia RashidSaima Tabassum

Modesto P. Terrero Moqueto

NOON-HOUR SUPERVISORTara Lotufo

NURSESasha Hernandez

SECRETARIESPeggy Esposito

Valerie Logreira Jordan

SECURITY DESKDamien CumbieJerell LottmanJuanita Stern

KINDERGARTENMegan Lupo

Megan Ross /Kim PiersonMichele DiScala

FIRST GRADEStacey LoBello

Debora O’Connor Maria Francaviglia/Alyssa Ventura

SECOND GRADELouise Marchesi/Joan Seidl

Teresa ArtusoDenise DeMeo

THIRD GRADEAnne O’Sullivan/ Bonney Goldberg

Alison SannellaLaura Greene

FOURTH GRADENoelle Rogers/Betsy Ullrich

Stephanie Lotito/Kim PiersonGrace Wohlfahrt

FIFTH GRADEAlyssa Bentz

Sharon Kapitansky MaryEllen Kefalogiannis/

Michelle JohnsonMeredith Bennett

SIXTH GRADEJ. J. Weiner/Stephanie Eso

Paula ScavelliDenise Phillips

ARTJanis Boremski

ENLSoneya Bonetti Josette Green


INSTRUCTIONAL COACHESLaurie Salvatore (Literacy)

Cindia Alvarado (Technology) Denise Simone (Math)

LIBRARIANRoxanne MacDonald

MATHKimberly Ward

Kevin Mayer

MUSICJohanna Land

Glenn GuidoneMatthew Spinks

OCCUPATIONAL THERAPISTSherley Fils-Aime

PHYSICAL EDUCATIONCarrie Lundgren

Peter Schwasnick


PSYCHOLOGISTDr. Susan Nissen

READINGAnnemarie Gunn

Eileen WallaceKati Miano

SOCIAL WORKERDebbie Kornfeld

SPEECH THERAPISTNatalka Michaliszyn

Christy Taveira

BUILDING AIDEJoanna Lynch

TEACHING ASSISTANTKristina Badome

CLASSROOM AIDESJennifer Avitabile

Elaine BringasStephanie Catanzaro

Marie DanconaChristine Davi

Virginia FontaineDaisy Martin

Filomena Mascetti

CLASSROOM AIDESEileen MeyerSharon Miller

Justine O’ConnellMimi Pinello

Linda SaporitoDebra Szabo

CUSTODIAL STAFFThomas BabstJames CentorePhil JeannetteRene Ramirez

MEDIA AIDEAndrea Colletti

NOON-HOUR AIDESSadia Amir

JoRae HafterLisa Jacobsen

Maria LuisiNusrat Parveen

Silvia PolizziTherese Ringle

Deanna Ventura

NOON-HOUR SUPERVISOREllen Guzman

NURSECarolann Jaffe

SAFETY ESCORTJoRae HafterRosa Rivera

SECRETARIESAngela Lucente

Judy Szalyga

SECURITY DESKLouanne Milone

SECURITY OFFICERSEverardo Larreynaga

Deborah Wagner

JAMES A. DEVER SCHOOL FACULTY AND STAFF HOWELL ROAD SCHOOL FACULTY AND STAFFPRINCIPAL - DARREN GRUEN PRINCIPAL - FRANK HUPLOSKY


FIRST GRADEJennifer Bello/Fiona Hobbs

Annmarie Ciociano Anne Marie Gershowitz

Kathleen Ianuale

SECOND GRADEDonna Buehre

Diane Corr/Kristine La CroixCaroline Cullen

Alyssa Gress

THIRD GRADEHeather Cea/Emily Canzoneri

Maureen Morris Jennifer Navarra

Christine Seaman

FOURTH GRADEMia Greco

Erin Maywald Kristen Morreale/Jennifer Lio

Elizabeth Suarez

FIFTH GRADEBrittany Bent

Robert D’Agostino Pamela Gollin/Valerie Valinoti

Maria L’Heureux Lisa Smaldon/Timothy Hynes

SIXTH GRADECraig Caputo/Amy Scolieri

Valerie Cassano Rena Diasio

Debbie Hastings/ Andrea Petersen

Ruth Peets Butcher

ARTChristine Di Dio

ENLJennifer Cymbler

Marcella Capobianco


LIBRARIANTeresa Bolz

MATHKristen Lees

Anne-Marie Apollo

MUSICGreg Hart

Mary Frances Scott William Shelley

OCCUPATIONAL THERAPISTSherley Fils-Ami

PHYSICAL THERAPYShoshana Bazini

PHYSICAL EDUCATIONJanet Miller

Robert Primeggia

PSYCHOLOGISTDr. Jennifer Leest

READINGElizabeth Abballe

Stephanie Fleischer Cindy Gervasi

Jacqueline Rocholl

SPEECH THERAPISTEwa Jedynak

SOCIAL WORKERMimi Bass

BUILDING AIDEMaria Mancini

CLASSROOM AIDESMichelle Agueros

Linda BetzCorry-Ann Cadet

Shayla Canty-ForteEva Castro

Lana GerbinoSaima Latif

Leigh NorrisDoreen RomanoChristine Taylor

CUSTODIAL STAFFDaniel PesaAdam Ray

John RofranoAdam Sells

Michael Sensale

MEDIA AIDESherry Bipath (Comp. Lab)

NOON-HOUR AIDESMaude Boyajian

Angela CiulloDenise Cona

Marie FicoGloria GibbonsAsha Persaud

Jeanine PulsiferDonna RichardsonLorraine Seminerio

Helen Vendome

NOON-HOUR SUPERVISORDelayne Somma

NURSESherrell Dingle

SECRETARIESMary Browne

Krystin Fox

SECURITYShehla Nadeem,

Daytime GreeterJeanine Pulsifer, Safety Escort

TBD, AM Security GuardTBD, PM Security Guard

WHEELER AVENUE SCHOOL FACULTY AND STAFF

KINDERGARTENVictoria Mitchell/Carolanne Wahl

Katherine PulvidenteMary Danna

Gail ShawVita Tringone

Erica Ulsheimer

FIRST GRADEChristine Coryell/Melanie VanEron

Jillian MendesAntonella Sciscioli

SECOND GRADECynthia Ambadjes

Tristen Simmons/ Yasmin LopezGreer Korshin

THIRD GRADENanci Brochhagen

Susan Cirakoglu/Lisa GimbelHilary Rene

FOURTH GRADEMatthew Costantino

Michelle Lepe/Lisa Roberti

FIFTH GRADEDonna Gonzalez/Maria Romeo

Deanna CappelloAlyssa Rivera

Paula Shulman

SIXTH GRADEKaren Higgins

Sharon Marrione/Jeanette Walters

ARTDonna Geidel

ENLChristine Robinson


LIBRARIANCarole Anne Weik

MATHLauren Cassidy

MUSICAmanda Agosta

Cynthia ShannonOCCUPATIONAL THERAPIST

Christina Del Gais


PHYSICAL EDUCATIONJames Cundari

Peter Gatto

PSYCHOLOGISTSStephanie Bellizzi

Karen Jason

READINGMairead DorryIlona Goldstein

Kati Miano

SOCIAL WORKERGina Knect

SPEECHPamela DoodnauthIrene Pilavas FisherKristina Karouzakis

Maura Lachance

TEACHING ASSISTANTSJason AmbadjesJuli Brathwaite

Joseph ConsolazioJanine DiVerde

Agnes-Judith KomeNancy Gioia

Deanna GisondaPatricia Sullivan

BUILDING AIDELorraine Grosso

CLASSROOM AIDESColleen AccardiIda Ammatuna

Eileen AntonucciLillian Armocida

Patricia BabstDeborah Blyskal

Janice BuontempoYero BrockingtonRandi CarcioneIrene Costanzo

Sandy Gagstetter

Denise GianessesDiane Gonzalez

Joann KaralisIrina Lebedeva

Ann LochanCarol Lucente

Marianne McKinleyDawn Moreno

Maria NapolitanoDulfray QuinteroMargaret ToscaChristine Vila

Jawanza Wilson

COURTESY DESKJosephine LoRe

CUSTODIAL STAFFWilliam BuchananRoberto Carreras

Lisa CentoreCharles Messler

MEDIA AIDEVidya Lochan

NOON-HOUR AIDESNermin Abdelsayed

Cathy CarlinoEllen DeMott

Francis DiMaggioJanet Mason

Christine MasottoDeborah Scala

Corinne Wilenski

NOON-HOUR SUPERVISORJames Cundari

NURSEMichelle Vitalo

SECRETARIESDorothea CornettaDebora McDougall

TECHNOLOGYPamela Arata

Andrea DiMangoTarlton Norman

WILLOW ROAD SCHOOL FACULTY AND STAFFPRINCIPAL - ROSALIE AMBROSIOPRINCIPAL - JOHN FRIAS


ADMINISTRATORS OF SPECIAL EDUCATIONCentral High School District — Dr. William Bushman 872-5640District 13 — Lisa Sells-Asch 568-6260District 24 — Laura Peterson 434-2871District 30 — Nicole Schimpf 434-3600 ext. 5234

ASBESTOS PLAN NOTICEThe Valley Stream UFSD Thirteen, in accordance with the Asbestos Hazard Emergency Response Act of 1986, states that it maintains a current record of all asbestos-containing materials located within the district’s buildings. This information is included in the district’s Asbestos Management Plan and is updated in accordance with the New York State and U.S. Environmental Protection Agency regulations. The Asbestos Management Plan is available for review upon request to Gerard Antoine, Assistant Superintendent for Business and Human Resources.

SAFETY PLAN NOTICEPursuant to the NYS Education Commissioner’s regulations, the Valley Stream School Safety Team has completed its annual review of the Districtwide School Safety Plan, which was first adopted by the Board of Education on July 2, 2001. A copy of the updated plan is available in the main office of each school, as well as in the office of Gerard Antoine, Assistant Superintendent for Business and Human Resources.

INTEGRATED PEST MANAGEMENT The Valley Stream UFSD Thirteen practices the procedures of Integrated Pest Management (IPM). This process utilizes measures for suppressing pests with minimal impact on human health, the environment and nontarget organisms. Pesticides will only be used as a last resort, and if needed, the least toxic pest-specific alternative must always be selected. For further information, including the 48-hour notification process, contact Gerard Antoine at the Business and Human Resources Office, 516-568-6110.

October 2, 2019 at Memorial JHS, Library General Meeting (7:30pm)Topic: TBDPresented by: TBD

December 4, 2019 at Memorial JHS, LibraryGeneral Meeting (7:00pm)Topic: 6th Grade Transition MeetingPresented by: CHSD Director of Special Education and Staff Members

February 5, 2020 at Memorial JHS, LibraryGeneral Meeting (7:30pm)Topic: TBDPresented By: TBD

April 1, 2020 at Memorial JHS, LibraryGeneral Meeting (7:30pm) Topic: Life After High SchoolPresented by: ACCES and CHSD Special Education Department Chairs

June 3, 2020 at Memorial JHS, Library General Meeting (7:30pm)Topic: Nomination, Election & Installation of OfficersPresented by: VS SEPTA

EXECUTIVE BOARD MEMBERS 2019-2020President – Katrina Gordon 347-393-2097Treasurer – Deborah Kalb 516-644-1557Recording Secretary – June Innella 516-241-2718Membership – Mindy Simon 917-579-2620

2019/2020 MEETINGS & PROGRAMS

VALLEY STREAM SEPTA

• October 7 - Buck• December 2 – Forest

• February 3 – Dever• April 6 – Shaw

• June 1 – MJHSAll meetings are held on the first Monday, every other month at 7:30pm.

VALLEY STREAM COUNCIL OF PTAs 2019-2020President – Michelle Mastroserio 516-398-8030VP-Legislation – Sangeeta Pandit 516-871-6183VP-Scholarships – Kathleen Dervin 516-263-2171Treasurer – Debbie Albano 516-256-0657/516-312-7689Recording Secretary – Ellen Strojan 516-318-0916Correspondence Secretary – Jennifer Cittadino 516-286-4624


Co-President Shelisian Persaud 347-255-1754Co-President Antoinette Lorello 516-284-65191st Vice President Adrienne Perlaza 917-567-01382nd Vice President Nydia Cardoza-Alvarez 718-607-38683rd Vice President Leticia Cortijo 516-322-5779Treasurer Lesley Modesti 516-561-3451Recording Secretary Jean Campis 917-417-8218

Corresponding Secretary Kelly Vitucci 516-376-7340Council Delegate Sandra Sturiano 917-412-3295Council Delegate Michelle Mirecki 516-737-6480Teacher Delegate Maria Francaviglia 516-568-6120Teacher Delegate Alyssa Ventura 516-568-6120Past President Fiona Malcolm 917-387-7005

AFTER-SCHOOL ENRICHMENTTBD

AUTHOR’S DAYMrs. Wallace * Mrs. Macdonald *Lesley Modesti 516-561-3451Marie Buonomo 516-792-6164Kelly Vitucci 516-376-7340

BOOK FAIR Adrienne Perlaza * 917-567-0138Leticia Cortijo * 516-322-5779Lesley Modesti 516-561-3451Marie Buonomo 516-792-6164Jennifer Intravaia 646-522-6816Mary Ellen Delcarpine 516-599-1972Cathy Dusel 516-823-0399Jaianti Singh 646-246-4517Sandra Sturiano 917-412-3295Maria Montalbano 917-853-5509

COAT DRIVEFiona Malcolm * 917-387-7005Shelisian Persaud 347-255-1754Kristen Burke 516-361-5165

DEVER DIRECTORYJean Campis * 917-417-8218

DEVER DISPATCHFiona Malcolm * 917-387-7005

EARTH/ ARBOR WEEKFiona Malcolm * 917-387-7005Shelisian Persaud* 347-255-1754Jaianti Singh 646-246-4517Julie Aponte 646-659-3353

FACULTY APPRECIATIONCathy Dusel * 516-823-0399Lesley Modesti 516-561-3451Adrienne Perlaza 917-567-0138Shelisian Persaud 347-255-1754Julie Aponte 646-659-3353Van Luu 646-824-9075Maria Montalbano 917-853-5509Marjorie Duran 516-514-4403

FAMILY FUN NIGHT (GRADE 5)Leticia Cortijo 516-322-5779Julie Aponte 646-659-3353

FAMILY FUN NIGHT (GRADE 6)Marjorie Duran 516-514-4403Kelly Vitucci 516-376-7340Adrienne Perlaza 917-567-0138Michelle Mirecki 516-737-6480Dawn D’andraia 347-551-2849

FAMILY ENTERTAINMENT NIGHTSamantha Ally 917-613-5853Adrienne Perlaza 917-567-0138

FOOD DRIVEFiona Malcolm * 917-387-7005Jaianti Singh * 646-246-4517Shelisian Persaud 347-255-1754Gwendy Flynn 516-887-7385

GRADE REPRESENTATIVESAdrienne Perlaza * 917-567-0138Cathy Dusel * 516-823-0399Jaianti Singh (K) 646-659-3353Jeannine Correa (1st) 646-207-7344Van Luu (2nd) 646-824-9075Shelisian Persaud (3rd) 347-255-1754Kristen Dekel (4th) 516-608-5240Antoinette Lorello (5th) 516-284-6519Adrienne Perlaza * (6th) 917-567-0138

HALLOWEEN ACTIVITYMichelle Mirecki * 516-737-6480Jaianti Singh * 646-659-3353Leticia Cortijo 516-322-5779Bridget Jelovcic Samantha Ally 917-613-5853Diana Thomas 516-510-7850

HEALTH AND SAFETYFiona Malcolm * 917-387-7005Joyce Robert 646-287-4201Samantha Ally 917-613-5853Renee Davis 718-541-8863Nydia Cardoza-Alvarez 718-607-3868Kinga Zerhouni Shelisian Persaud 347-255-1754

HOLIDAY BOUTIQUEAdrienne Perlaza * 917-567-0138Leticia Cortijo 516-322-5779Lesley Modesti 516-561-3451Marie Buonomo 516-792-3451Shelisian Persaud 347-255-1754Sandra Sturiano 917-412-3295Jennifer Intravaia 646-522-6816Maria Montalbano 917-853-5509

JAMES A. DEVER SCHOOL PARENT TEACHER ASSOCIATIONEXECUTIVE OFFICERS 2019-2020

PTA COMMITTEES AND CHAIRPERSONS

* Denotes Chairpersons


HOLIDAY TOY DRIVESandra Sturiano * 917-412-3295Jaianti Singh * 646-246-4517Shelisian Persaud 347-255-1754Leticia Cortijo 516-322-5779Gwendy Flynn 516-887-7385

HOSPITALITYFiona Malcolm * 917-387-7005

INSTALLATION DINNERNydia Cardoza-Alvarez * 718-607-3868Adrienne Perlaza 917-567-0138Marjorie Duran 516-514-4403

INTERGENERATIONAL READING PARTNERSMarjorie Duran * 516-514-4403

MEMBERSHIPFiona Malcolm * 917-387-7005Jean Campis * 917-417-8218

MUSICAL FESTIVAL (GRADES 5 & 6)Adrienne Perlaza * 917-567-0138Antoinette Lorello * 516-445-5161

PARENTS NIGHT OUTKristen Burke * 516-361-5165Dawn D’andraia * 347-551-2849Bridget Jelovcic Samantha Ally 917-613-5853Maria Montalbano 917-853-5509Kelly Vitucci 516-376-7340

PARP (PARENTS AS READING PARTNERS)Adrienne Perlaza * 917-567-0138Kelly Vitucci 516-376-7340

PHOTOCOPYLesley Modesti * 516-561-3451

PRE-HIGHAdrienne Perlaza * 917-567-0138Lesley Modesti 516-561-3451Marie Buonomo 516-710-2607Michelle Mirecki 516-737-6480Gwendy Flynn 516-887-7385Kelly Vitucci 516-376-7340Dawn D’andraia 347-551-2849Marjorie Duran 516-514-4403

PRE-SCHOOLCathy Dusel * 516-823-0399Lesley Modesti 516-561-3451Marie Buonomo 516-792-6164Adrienne Perlaza 917-567-0138Sandra Sturiano 917-412-3295

RED RIBBON WEEKAdrienne Perlaza * 917-567-0138Shelisian Persaud 347-255-1754Marie Buonomo 516-710-2607Lesley Modesti 516-561-3451Leticia Cortijo 516-322-5779Kelly Vitucci 516-376-7340Maria Montalbano 917-853-5509

REFLECTIONSTBD

SCHOOL CLOTHING SALEGwendy Flynn * 516-660-9633Kelly Vitucci 516-376-7340Mary Ellen Delcarpine 516-599-1972

SCHOOL PHOTOGRAPHSShelisian Peraud * 347-255-1754Lesley Modesti 516-561-3451Marie Buonomo 516-792-6164Cathy Dusel 516-823-0399Adrienne Perlaza 917-567-0138Leticia Cortijo 516-322-5779Maria Montalbano 917-853-5509Kelly Vitucci 516-376-7340Van Luu 646-824-9075Jennifer Intravaia 646-522-6816

SCHOOL SUPPLIESFiona Malcolm * 917-387-7005Shelisian Persaud 347-255-1754

SCOOTER HOCKEYLesley Modesti * 516-561-3451Marie Buonomo * 516-792-6164Adrienne Perlaza 917-567-0138Leticia Cortijo 516-322-5779Kelly Vitucci 516-376-7340

SIX FLAGS – READ TO SUCCEEDFiona Malcolm * 917-387-7005

TALENT SHOWAdrienne Perlaza * 917-567-0138Lesley Modesti 516-561-3451Gwendy Flynn 516-887-7385

WAYS AND MEANS (FUNDRAISING)At-Home SaleLesley Modesti * 516-561-3451Marie Buonomo * 516-792-6164

Amazon SmileFiona Malcolm * 917-387-7005

BoosterthonShelisian Persaud * 347-255-1754Fiona Malcolm 917-387-7005Adrienne Perlaza 917-567-0138

Box Tops For EducationJean Campis * 917-417-8218

Stop N Shop Fiona Malcom * 917-387-7005

Kidstuff Coupon BookShelisian Persaud * 347-255-1754Lesley Modesti 516-561-3451Marie Buonomo 516-792-6164

Plant SaleShelisian Persaud * 347-255-1754Lesley Modesti 516-561-3451Marie Buonomo 516-792-6164Cathy Dusel 516-823-0399Leticia Montalbano 917-853-5509Kelly Vitucci 516-367-7340Adrienne Perlaza 917-567-0138Jennifer Intravaia 646-522-6816Mary Ellen Delcarpine 516-599-1972

SPECIAL PERSON DANCE (SPRING FLING)Bridget Jelovcic *Kelly Vitucci 516-376-7340Samantha Ally 917-613-5853

LIASONSBoard Of EducationTBDSEPTATBDESLTBDHigh SchoolTBDNutritionTBD



AUDITTamra Walker * 917-841-8058Donna Langaigne 516-561-2823YamilleTaquine 646-573-0976

BOOK FAIRHeidi Alleyne * 516-599-1302Jeanette Wilson 516-561-1016Angel Bonilla 516-850-8851

BOOK SWAPMilagros Vicente * 917-597-8284Heidi Alleyne 516-599-1302

BOX TOPSMilagros Vicente * 917-597-8284Normel Smith 347-512-8506

BJ’S RENEWALShamena Alli-Hack * 917-821-6501Michelle Augustine 516-253-6753

CAR WASHMichelle Augustine* 516-253-6753Tamra Walker 917-841-8058Shamena Alli-Hack 917-821-6501

CARNIVALMichelle Augustine* 516-253-6753Normel Smith 347-512-8506Tamra Walker 917-841-8058Shamena Alli-Hack 917-821-6501

CLOTHING DRIVEMilagros Vicente* 917-597-8284Christina Dukhi 516-325-5816

FALL FESTIVALMichelle Augustine* 516-253-6753Tamra Walker 917-841-8058Adiana Jones 516-655-0378Heidi Alleyne 516-599-1302Shamena Alli-Hack 917-821-6501

FATHER’S DAY SALEChristina Dukhi * 516-325-5816Angel Bonilla 516-850-8851

FOOD DRIVEDonna Langaigne* 516-561-2823Normel Smith 347-512-8506

HEALTHY HEARTMichelle Augustine * 516-253-6753Donna Langaigne 516-561-2823Roxanne Gilmory 917-304-5515Angel Bonilla 516-850-8851Glorious Dunkerly 516-984-2706Jeanette Wilson 516-561-1016

HOLIDAY FAIRChristina Dukhi* 516-325-5816Angel Bonilla 516-850-8851

HOSPITALITYMichelle Augustine* 516-253-6753Shamena Alli-Hack 917-821-6501

HOWELL SPRING DANCETammi Blot* 917-806-0600Adiana Jones 516-655-0378Shamena Alli-Hack 917-821-6501

HOWELL TALENT SHOWMichelle Augustine* 516-253-6753Tamra Walker 917-841-8058Shamena Alli-Hack 917-821-6501Adina Phillips 516-993-0723Yamille Taquine 646-573-0976

INDIVIDUAL PICTURESHeidi Alleyne* 516-599-1302Hygiana Myers 516-837-0396

President Michelle Augustine 516-253-6753Vice President Tamra Walker 917-841-8058Treasurer Shamena Alli-Hack 917-821-6501Membership VP Tracy Storey 516-978-9787Ways and Means VP Christina Dukhi 516-325-5816Programs VP Milagros Vicente 917-597-8284

Recording Secretary Donna Langaigne 516-561-2823Corresponding Secretary Yamille Taquine 646-573-0976Council Delegates Normel Smith 347-512-8506 Roxanne Galmory 917-304-5515Teacher Delegates Adrianne Mehan 516-568-6130Past PTA President Jeanette Wilson 516-561-1016

HOWELL ROAD SCHOOL PARENT TEACHER ASSOCIATIONEXECUTIVE OFFICERS 2019-2020


* Denotes ChairpersonsGabryella Garcia • Howell Road School • Grade 5


MEMBERSHIP RECRUITMENTTracy Storey* 516-978-9787Michelle Augustine 516-253-6753Tamra Walker 917-841-8058

MOTHER’S DAY PLANT SALEChristina Dukhi* 516-325-5816Michelle Augustine 516-253-6753 Angel Bonilla 516-850-8851YamilleTaquine 646-573-0976

MULTICULTURAL NIGHTNisa Alam* 516-263-3908Shamena Alli-Hack 917-821-6501Normel Smith 347-512-8506Tracy Storey 516-978-9787

NUTRITIONRoxanne Gilmory* 917-304-5515Donna Langaigne 516-561-2823Michelle Augustine 516-253-6753

PAJAMA NIGHTMichelle Augustine* 516-253-6753Donna Langaigne 516-561-2823Normel Smith 347-512-8506Stephanie Marquez 646-705-3523

PARENTS AS READING PARTNERS (PARP)Michelle Augustine* 516-561-2823Tamra Walker 917-841-8058Yamille Taquine 646-573-0976Shamena Alli-Hack 917-821-6501

PRE-SCHOOLMichelle Augustine* 516-253-6753Tracy Storey 516-978-9787

PUBLICITYTamra Walker* 917-841-8058Michelle Augustine 516-253-6753Milagros Vicente 917-597-8284

REFLECTIONSMilagros Vicente* 917-597-8284Tracy Storey 516-978-9787

SIXTH GRADE PARTYVanessa John-Tiwari* 516-668-4222Adiana Jones 516-655-0378

SIXTH GRADE PICNICVanessa John-Tiwari* 516-668-4222Adiana Jones 516-655-0378

SIXTH GRADE T-SHIRTSVanessa John-Tiwari* 516-668-4222Adiana Jones 516-655-0378

SIXTH GRADE YEARBOOKVanessa John-Tiwari* 516-668-4222Tamra Walker 917-841-8058

SPORTS NIGHT FOURTH GRADENathalie Khan* 917-415-1941

SPORTS NIGHT FIFTH GRADETamra Walker* 917-841-8058Heidi Alleyne 516-599-1302

SPORTS NIGHT SIXTH GRADEVanessa John-Tiwari* 516-668-4222Adiana Jones 516-655-0378

STAFF APPRECIATIONNisa Alam* 516-263-3908Jeanette Wilson 516-561-1016Michelle Augustine 516-253-6753

SPECIAL EDUCATIONMilagros Vicente* 917-597-8284

THIRD GRADE BOWLING NIGHTNisa Alam* 516-263-3908Shamena Alli-Hack 917-821-6501

TOY DRIVENormel Smith* 347-512-8506Christina Dukhi 516-325-5816

VALENTINE’S DAY SALEChristina Dukhi* 516-325-5816Angel Bonilla 516-850-8851

WINTER WONDERLANDTamra Walker * 917-841-8058Michelle Augustine 516-253-6753Milagros Vicente 917-597-8284Shamena Alli-Hack 917-821-6501

GRADE PARENTSKINDERGARTENStephanie Marquez 646-705-3523

FIRST GRADENormel Smith 347-512-8506

SECOND GRADEMichelle Augustine 516-253-6753

THIRD GRADENisa Alam 516-263-3908

FOURTH GRADENathalie Khan 917-415-1941

FIFTH GRADETamra Walker 917-841-8058

SIXTH GRADEVanessa John-Tiwari 516-668-4222


Isabel Barrett • Howell Road School • Grade 6


AGENDA SALESJoosoo Kim* 347-898-0304Nicole Fischman* 516-561-9726

LIGHTS ON FOR EDUCATIONDebra Lebron* 516-596-7259

AUDITJoosoo Kim* 347-898-0304Delia Crespo 516-270-5525Steven Kolm 516-405-1387

BIRTHDAY CLUBNicole Fishman* 516-561-9726

BOOK FAIROdetta Barbot* 917-689-9050Lisa Burke 516-395- 5973Jennifer Gonzales 516-305-7558Joosoo Kim 347-898-0304Dana Castillo 516-825-2683Tanesha Arthur 646-404-4517Debbie Albano 516-256-0657Kimberly Torres-Koly 516 599-1719Jessica Ramirez 347-613-3099

BOOSTERTHONCandice Oliveri* 516-369-3414Cheryl Mihalick 516-599-6191

BOX TOPSLisa Castillo* 516-582-9903Dana Castillo* 516-825-2683

CLOTHING SALETBD

COAT DRIVEJoosoo Kim* 347-898-0304Tanesha Arthur 646-404-4517Jessica Ramirez 416-613-3099

COMMUNITY SERVICETBD*

COUPON BOOK SALECheryl Mihalick* 516-599-6191Lisa Castillo 516-582-9903Cellondia Teel 201-446-1886Kimberly Torres-Kolm 516 599-1719

FAMILY FUN NIGHTSEllen Strojan* 516-561-4210Dana Castillo 516-825-2683Tanesha Arthur 646-404-4517Lisa Bitz 516-561-3524Jeanette Aponte 516-825-2690Rashita Williams 516-451-3169Cellondia Teel 201-446-1884

FATHER’S DAY FOOD TRUCK Jeanette Aponte* 516-825-2690Ellen Strojan 516-561-4210Nicole Fischman 516-561-9726Lisa Castillo 516-582-9903Dana Castillo 516-825-2683Lisa Bitz 516-561-3524Veronica Amirazodi 516-459-6530Jessica Ramirez 631-894-6161Cellondia Teel 201-446-1884

FIELD DAYIrene Cavaliere* 516-599-0644Tanesha Arthur 646-404-4517Dana Castillo 516-825-2683

GARDEN CLUBMaribel Canestro* 516-313-9499Disseyra Mina* 516-405-1036Lisa Castillo 516-582-9903Vernonica Amirazodi 516-459 6530Debra Lebron 516-596-7259

HOLIDAY LUNCH Veronica Amirazodi* 516-459 6530Candice Oliveri* 516-369-3414Jeanette Aponte 516-825-2690Dana Castillo 516-825-2683

HOSPITALITYLisa Castillo* 516-582-9903Maribel Canestro* 516-313-9499Candice Oliveri 516-369-3414

INSTALLATION DINNERCheryl Mihalick* 516-599-6191Jeanette Aponte 516-825-2690

KINDERGARTEN LIAISONJessica Ramirez* 631-894-6161

KINDERGARTEN VISITATIONTanesha Arthur* 646-404-4517Lisa Burke 516-395- 5973Jessica Ramirez 631-894-6161Laura Lee 516-578-1039

LEGISLATIONMaribel Canestro* 516-313-9499

MEMBERSHIPDebbie Albano* 516-312-7689Kimberly Torres-Koly (516) 599-1719

WHEELER AVENUE SCHOOL PARENT TEACHER ASSOCIATIONEXECUTIVE OFFICERS 2019-2020



Co Presidents Lisa Castillo 516-582-9903 Maribel Canestro 516-313-9499Vice President Membership Debbie Albano 516-312-7689Vice President Programs Odetta Barbot 917-689-9050Vice President Class Representative Marilyn Ordoñez (617) 733-0816Vice President Ways and Means Candice Oliveri 516-369-3414Treasurer Cheryl Mihalick 516-359-4367Recording Secretary Donna Manza 516-695-8491

Corresponding Secretary Jeanette Aponte (718) 598-7344Council Delegate Lisa Davila 917-855-2088 Ellen Strojan 516-318-0916Teacher Delegates Christine Didio 516-568-6140 Elizabeth Suarez 516-568-6140Second Year in Board PositionsCo-PTA President Lisa Castillo 516-582-9903**Past Co-PTA President Candice Oliveri 516-369-3414


MOTHER’S DAY PLANT SALELisa Bitz* 516-561-3524Perez Catalina 516-244-0836Cheryl Mihalick 516-599-6191Lisa Castillo 516-582-9903Tanesha Arthur 646-404-4517Debbie Albano 516-256-0657Jennifer Gonzalez 516-306-7558Jessica Ramirez 347-613-3099Kimberly Torres-Koly 516 599-1719Tanesha Arthur 646-404-4517

MOVIE NIGHT Jeanette Aponte* 516-825-2690Ellen Strojan 516-561-4210Tanesha Arthur 646-404-4517Lisa Bitz 516-561-3524Saima Tabassum 646-764-2026Kimberly Torres-Koly (516) 599-1719

MULTICULTURAL DAY Maribel Canestro* 516-313-9499Saima Tabassum 646-764-2026Jeanette Aponte 516-825-2690Rashita Williams 516-451-3169

NOMINATINGTBA*Maribel Canestro 516-313-9499Marilyn C. Ordonez 617-733-0816

NUTRITIONMaribel Canestro* 516-313-9499Marilyn C. Ordonez 617-733-0816

PALETTE PAINTING NIGHTIrene Cavaliere* 516-599-0644Nicole Fischman 516-561-9726Lisa Castillo 516-582-9903

PARP CARNIVALNicole Fischman* 516-561-9726Cellondia Teel 201-446-1884Tanesha Arthur 646-404-4517Laura Lee 516-578-1039Jessica Ramirez 347-613-3099

PARPJennifer Oliveri* 516-729-3704

PIE/COOKIE DOUGH SALELisa Castillo* 516-582-9903Cellondia Teel 201-446-1884

PRIMARY PICNICTBD*

PUMPKIN PATCHJessica Ramirez* 347-613-3099Melissa Gonzalez 631-894-6161Jennifer Gonzalez 516-306-7558Dana Castillo 516-825-2683Tanesha Arthur 646-404-4517Lisa Bitz 516-561-3524Perez Catalina 516-244-0836

REFLECTIONS Delia Crespo* 347-806-3826Angelica Rajaram* 917-957-0036

SCHOOL PICTURESLisa Burke* 516-395-5973Tanesha Arthur 646-404-4517Lisa Bitz 516-561-3524Jennifer Valentine 516-413-7966Kimberly Torres-Koly 516-599-1719Jessica Ramirez 347-613-3099Debra Lebron 516-596-7259

SCHOOL SPIRITEllen Strojan* 516-561-4210Jeanette Aponte 516-825-2690Tanesha Arthur 646-404-4517Laura Lee 516-578-1039

SCHOOL SUPPLIESLaura Alverez* (no phone)Lisa Burke 516-395- 5973

SEPTATBD*

SPRING FLING DANCE (GRADES 4-5)Lora Sherman* (no phone)Melissa Gonzalez 631-894-6161

SWEETHEART DANCE (GRADES 1-3)Debra Lebron* 516-596-7259Melissa Gonzalez 631-894-6161Michelle Cardinal 516-612-4440Tanesha Arthur 646-404-4517Lisa Bitz 516-561-3524Anita Baksh 718-213-2992Jennifer Valentine 516-413-7966Rashita Williams 516-451-3169Cellondia Teel 201-446-1884Lisa Burke 516-395- 5973

TALENT SHOWKimberly Thomas* (no phone)Tanesha Arthur 646-404-4517Lisa Bitz 516-561-3524 TEACHERS LUNCHEONEllen Strojan* 516-561-4210Jeanette Aponte 516-825-2690Veronica Amirazodi 516-459-6530Kimberly Torres-Koly 516-599-1719

TEARS TO CHEERSLisa Castillo* 516-582-9903Tanesha Arthur 646-404-4517Maribel Canestro 516-313-9499

TOYS FOR THE NEEDYMaribel Canestro* 516-313-9499Michelle Cardinal 516-612-4440Jessica Ramirez 347-613-3099

BOARD OF EDUCATIONTBD*

WELCOME BACK LUNCHMaribel Canestro* 516-313-9499

WHEELER OPEN HOUSELisa Castillo* 516-582-9903Maribel Canestro 516-313-9499


Leo Olivieri • Wheeler Avenue School • Grade 4 Derek Navela • Wheeler Avenue School • Grade 2


ARTS IN EDUCATIONTBD

BACK TO SCHOOL LUNCHEONJackie Baiardi* 917-559-5908Amanda Bohm

BE EXCITED ABOUT READING (BEAR)Jeanette Scaccio* 516-523-7762

BIRTHDAY CLUBCarmen Amato* 347-421-0257Jenessa Diaz* 347-645-7093

BLOOD DRIVEKatherine Mitchell* 516-312-0971Bridget Giammarino

BOOK FAIRKarla Gangi* 516-527-7171 Irene Rienze* 949-878-0063Anna GrabowskiJackie BaiardiAmanda CentoreNicole PalazzoloJen KrsulicAmanda Bohm

BOX TOPS FOR EDUCATIONLorena Udik* 347-453-4404 Jackie Colon* 347-853-6629Michelle Campbell Amanda BohmBliss Trucchio

FALL FESTIVALAnna Scarpa* 516-286-1787Teri QugliastaKristine DellegrazieJackie BaiardiAmanda CentoreNicole Palazzolo Alyson Farina Jen KrsulicJillian Fuchs

FATHER’S DAY SALEChristine Balsan* 516-352-5407 Jeanette Scaccio* 516-523-7762Michelle Campbell

GIFT WRAP SALEStephanie Catanzaro* 516-241-7862Silvia Polizzi*Jen Krsulic

HIGH SCHOOL REPRESENTATIVENicole Buccellato* 516-817-0635

HOLIDAY BOUTIQUE Amanda Centore* 644-1246 Nicole Palazzolo* 646-641-7338Bliss TrucchioMichelle CampbellAlyson Farina Amanda Bohm

HOLIDAY PARTYLorena Udik* 347-453-4404Bridget Giammarino Kristine DellegrazieLisa Orlando

HOSPITALITYVita Gabriele* 516-589-3719

INSTALLATION DINNERAmanda Centore* 516-644-1246 Nicole Palazzolo* 646-641-7338Lorena UdikJillian FuchsINTERGENERATIONAL READING Irene Rienzie* 949-878-0063 Karla Gangi* 516-527-7171

WILLOW ROAD SCHOOL PARENT TEACHER ASSOCIATIONEXECUTIVE OFFICERS 2019-2020



Co President Lauren Quinlan 516-241-5323 Co President Vanessa DeFalco 516-287-8675 Treasurer Jeanette Scaccio 516-523-7762

Vice President Christine Balsan 516-352-5407 Vice President Angela Seegel 516-640-5804 Secretary Marcella Impastato 516-593-1038

Simardeep Kaur Willow Road School • Grade 4

Evan Reynoso Willow Road School • Grade 2


INTERSCHOOL REPJackie Baiardi* 917-559-5908

MOTHER’S DAY SALEChristine Balsan* 516-352-5407 Jeanette Scaccio* 516-523-7762

KIDS’ CRAFT NIGHT (GRADES 4-6) TBD

NUTRITIONJoan Hittner*

PARPGrace Kroez* 516-456-8414 Anna Scarpa* 516-286-1787

PLANT SALEKarla Gangi* 516-527-7171 Jeanette Scaccio* 516-523-7762Amanda CentoreNicole Palazzolo Jen Krsulic

PRESCHOOLJackie Baiardi* 917-559-5908

PUMPKIN PATCHAmanda Centore* 516-644-1246 Nicole Palazzolo* 646-641-7338Bliss TrucchioJackie BaiardiMichelle CampbellKristine Dellegrazie Alyson FarinaAmanda Bohm Patrick Fortunato

REBATE PROGRAMS TBD

REFLECTIONSTBD

SCHOOL CLOTHING SALEJeanette Pilato* 516-313-0222 Marcella Impastato* 917-882-8116Bliss Trucchio Patrick Fortunato

SCHOOL PICTURES Valerie O’Connell* 516-384-5973 Marcella Impastato* 917-882-8116Teri Quagliata

SPECIAL PERSONS’ DANCEAmanda Centore* 516-644-1246 Nicole Palazzolo* 646-641-7338Bridget GiammarinoJackie Baiardi Amanda BohmLisa Orlando

TEACHER/STAFF LUNCHEON Christine Balsan* 516-352-5407Jackie Baiardi

VALENTINE’S DAY SALEChristine Balsan* 516-352-5407Michelle Campbell

WEBSITEIrene Rienzie* 949-878-0063Lorena Udik

PARENTS’ NIGHT OUT TBD

GRADE REPRESENTATIVESKindergarten: WillowAmanda Centore 516-644-1246Kindergarten: WheelerTBD1st GradeJackie Baiardi 917-559-59082nd GradeJeanette Scaccio 516-523-77623rd GradeAngela Amselmo 718-757-61704th GradeKarla Gangi 516-527-71715th GradeAnglea Seegal 516-640-58046th GradeIrene Rienzie 949-878-0063


Avneet Multani • Willow Road School • Grade 2Anthony Gomes • Willow Road School • Grade 6


Nassau County Drug, Alcohol & Crisis Helpline - 481-4000Nassau County Executive Office - 571-6000

Nassau County Immunization Program - 227-9416Nassau County Medical Center - 572-0123

Poison Control Center - 1-800-222-1222Nassau County Mobile Crisis Team - 227-8255

Valley Stream Central High School District - 872-5601Nassau County Tax Assessor - 571-1500

Residency Hotline - 872-5677

KINDERGARTEN REGISTRATIONA child must be 5 years old by December 1 of the year in which he or she begins kindergarten. Kindergarten registration is held at the school the child will attend in November of the year prior to entrance. Kindergarten registration takes place throughout the year at the Office of Special Services located at Willow Road School, 880 Catalpa Drive, Franklin Square, NY 11010-4028 from 8:00am to 4:00pm or at the Registration Office located at Memorial Junior High School, One Kent Road, Valley Stream. Please follow the information below to register new students. Records needed for registration are certificate of birth and proof of residency in Valley Stream UFSD Thirteen. Proof of immunization is required. Registration is from 9:00am to 12:00pm. The dates are as follows: Dever - Wednesday, November 13, 2019 • Wheeler/Willow at Willow – Thursday, November 14, 2019 • Howell – Friday, November 15, 2019

REGISTRATION FOR NEW STUDENTS New residents may register school-age children by obtaining a registration packet from the school district website at www.valleystream13.com or by calling the Central Registration Office at 516-872-5674. Upon completion of the packet, an appointment must be made with the residency officer for review before the student is able to attend school. Students entering sixth grade must show proof of varicella vaccine or proof of the disease signed and stamped by the doctor.

SCHOOL BREAKFAST/LUNCH ACCOUNT PROCEDUREOur district participates in an electronic point of sale system that allows students to have more time to enjoy their meals. All students, regardless of their meal entitlement status, are processed through this system. Payment is expected at the time of purchase. If a student does not have the required funds, they will be served a meal but will not be permitted to purchase snacks, water, etc. “Negative balance” letters are sent home if a child accumulates more than $6.75 in arrears to remind parents/guardians to settle their accounts. Applications for free/reduced meals are also available for families in need of financial assistance. All information is kept strictly confidential. As an added convenience, student accounts can be established through MYSCHOOLBUCKS. This eliminates the need to send your child to school with lunch money, and helps you manage their account more effectively. Visit valleystream13.com, select the “District” tab, then “School Meals.” Scroll to the bottom of the page to register. You can also click on the red apple to enter the Whitsons Culinary Group website for menu/nutrition information.

TRANSPORTATIONBus service will be provided as follows: Kindergarten through third grade: pupils residing one-half (1/2) mile or greater from the school they attend; fourth through sixth grades: pupils residing one (1) mile or greater from the school they attend. The above applies equally to private, parochial and public school students. Bus routing information is mailed home toward the end of August, or is provided by the school for students registering after the school year has begun.

TRANSPORTATION: OUT-OF-DISTRICTPupils attending schools out of the district are eligible for transportation if the distance to the school is not more than fifteen (15) miles. New York State law requires transportation requests for the following September to be filed on or before April 1 with the local school district. Applications can be obtained by calling the Business Office at 516-568-6110 or on the district website at www.valleystream13.com.

TAX CODE INFORMATIONThe New York State Tax Code Number for the Valley Stream UFSD Thirteen is 655. This is to be entered in the appropriate box on your state income tax return. It is used in the apportionment of state aid.

FOR READY REFERENCE


The Board of Education is committed to providing a safe and orderly school environment where students may receive, and district personnel may deliver, quality educational services without disruption or interference. Responsible behavior by students, teachers, other district personnel, parents or guardians and other visitors is essential to achieving this goal. The district has a longstanding set of expectations for conduct on school property and at school functions. These expectations are based on the principles of civility, mutual respect, citizenship, character, tolerance, honesty and integrity. The Board recognizes the need to clearly define these expectations for acceptable conduct on school property, identify the possible consequences of unacceptable conduct, and ensure that discipline, when necessary, is administered promptly and fairly. To this end, the Board adopted a district code of conduct. The code of conduct and versions written in age-appropriate language are available in the main office of each school and on the district website, www.valleystream13.com. Unless otherwise indicated, this code applies to all students, school personnel, parents or guardians and other visitors when on school property or attending a school function.

CODE OF CONDUCT DIGNITY FOR ALL STUDENTSIn July 2012, the Board of Education adopted the Dignity for All Students Act. The Board of Education is committed to providing an educational and work environment that promotes respect, dignity and equality for all. The Board recognizes that harassment and bullying are detrimental to student learning and achievement. This behavior both interferes with the mission of the district to educate its students and disrupts the operation of district schools. Such behavior affects not only the students and employees who are its targets, but also those individuals who participate in or witness such acts. The Board expects students to conduct themselves in an appropriate manner for their respective levels of development, maturity and demonstrated capabilities, with a proper regard for the rights and welfare of other students and school staff, the educational purpose underlying all school activities and the care of school facilities and equipment. The Board believes that the most positive school climate is one that is culturally sensitive and which models positive behavioral interactions that clearly show there is no tolerance for antisocial behaviors such as bullying, harassment and discrimination. To this end, the Board strictly prohibits all forms of harassment by district employees, students and volunteers against students including, but not limited to, hazing, bullying, cyberbullying and sexting, which may occur on school grounds, on school buses, while using school property or at off-campus school functions. The Board also strictly prohibits any harassment including hazing, bullying, cyberbullying and sexting that occurs off campus and endangers the health and safety of students or staff members, substantially disrupts the educational process, or creates a reasonably foreseeable risk of such disruption. Conduct which is of such a severe nature that it either has or would have the effect of unreasonably and substantially interfering with a student’s educational performance; opportunities or benefits; or mental, emotional and/or physical well-being; or reasonably causes or would reasonably be expected to cause a student to fear for his or her physical safety, is expressly prohibited. When harassment is of a sexual nature, Board Policy No. 0110 provides additional information and clarification on student, staff and district responsibilities in this area. Lisa Sells-Asch, Assistant Superintendent for Special Services, is the District Dignity Act Coordinator. She can be reached at 516-568-6260. The building principal serves as the lead member of the Dignity Act Team for the school.

Valley Stream Union Free School District Thirteen585 North Corona AvenueValley Stream, New York 11580-2099516-568-6100www.valleystream13.com

BOARD OF EDUCATIONFrank Chiachiere, Ph.D., PresidentMilagros Vicente, Vice PresidentPatricia Farrell, TrusteeVinny Pandit, TrusteeAntoinette ‘Toni’ Pomerantz, TrusteeWilliam P. Stris, Trustee

Constance D. Evelyn, Ed.D., Superintendent

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