VALLEY VIEWS NEWARK VALLEY CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT BOARD OF EDUCATION: Randal H. Kerr, President, James Phillips, Vice President, Robert Bennett, Thomas Darpino, Scott Parmelee, Anthony D. Tavelli, Sue Watson EDITOR: Laura J. Johnson www.nvcs.stier.org Volume XVIII, Issue 1 July/August 2012 Combined SUPERINTENDENT’S MESSAGE An audience made up of over 400 students, teachers, and parents filled Binghamton University’s Anderson Center on May 23 rd for its 35 th annual Poetry and the Children Day. Months earlier in Newark Valley, third grade and Middle School students wrote poetry, hoping that their original poems would be one of the twenty that teachers would select this year. The following students and their poetry represented Newark Valley at Poetry and the Children Day: From 3 rd grade; Trinity Bogert, Leah Williams, Ashley Holt, and Morgan Cwynar; from the Middle School; Christian McMurray, Emma Morgan, April Simmons, Ronald Hall Jr., Danielle Hartford, Tyler Stevenson, Anna Simmons, Christian Caskey, Kyle Trescot, Molly Baker, Marisa Longo, Renee Wilcox, Maria Evans, Kaya Luciani, and Brittany Williams. Many parents and caregivers were there to support our young poets as well as several teachers, Newark Valley Superintendent, Mr. Dougherty, and the Middle School Principal, Mr. Schaffer. All students read their poems and each received a book of this year’s students’ poetry. It was a memorable day for everyone! Third grade and Middle School students visit Binghamton University for its 35 th annual Poetry and the Children Day. Students are, left to right, back: Molly Baker, Kaya Luciani, Christian McMurray, Maria Evans, Renee Wilcox, Marissa Longo, and Anna Simmons; middle: Christian Caskey, Ronald Hall Jr., Stephen Cowulich, and April Simmons; front: Danielle Hartford, Trinity Bogert, Morgan Cwynar, Ashley Holt, and Leah Williams Young Poets Participate in Binghamton University’s Poetry and the Children Day Welcome back for the 2012-2013 school year! As this letter reaches you, I hope that you are still in the midst of enjoying the extraordinary summer weather. These beautiful days seem to make the time pass so much more quickly, and in a few short weeks, we will be welcoming our community’s children back to school. It has been an extremely busy summer in preparation for the upcoming year. As many of you may be aware, New York State has imposed a number of new educational initiatives on districts. The primary change is the new teacher and principal evaluation systems that the governor has signed into law, which require an even greater emphasis on student testing. Teachers at every grade level have spent the summer working on new pre and post test sets for students, as well as modifying curriculum to meet the newly adopted Common Core State Standards. It is our goal to ensure that this work is a meaningful continuation of our efforts to maintain high ex- pectations for our students and ourselves as educators. Likewise, despite the increased emphasis on testing, it remains our mission to deliver a well-rounded education to all of our students, in pursuit of helping them reach their fullest potential. Activity in other areas of the district has also been proceeding at a rapid pace. By the time you receive this, Nathan T. Hall elementary will be in the midst of some much overdue roof replacement in certain sections. Additionally, the new dust collection system in the high school technology room is fully operational, and we are redesigning and upgrading two computer labs and a science room in the high school. We will continue to evalu- ate and strive to provide the best possible learning environment for our students, and our facilities staff has done a wonderful job. In closing, I would like to thank all of you for your continued support of our efforts. Your partnership re- mains a critical element in moving forward. As always, if I can ever be of assistance, please feel free to contact me at 642-3221. Sincerely, Ryan Dougherty - Superintendent of Schools, Newark Valley CSD
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VALLEY VIEWSNEWARK VALLEY CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICTBOARD OF EDUCATION: Randal H. Kerr, President, James Phillips, Vice President, Robert Bennett, Thomas Darpino, Scott Parmelee, Anthony D. Tavelli, Sue WatsonEDITOR: Laura J. Johnson www.nvcs.stier.org
Volume XVIII, Issue 1 July/August 2012 Combined
SUPERINTENDENT’S MESSAGE
Anaudiencemadeupofover400students,teachers,andparentsfilledBinghamtonUniversity’sAndersonCenteronMay23rd for its35thannualPoetryandtheChildrenDay.MonthsearlierinNewarkValley,thirdgradeandMiddleSchoolstudentswrotepoetry,hoping that theiroriginal poemswouldbeoneof the twenty that teacherswould selectthisyear.ThefollowingstudentsandtheirpoetryrepresentedNewarkValleyatPoetryand theChildrenDay: From3rdgrade;TrinityBogert,LeahWilliams,AshleyHolt,andMorganCwynar;fromtheMiddleSchool;Christian McMurray, Emma Morgan, April Simmons, Ronald Hall Jr.,Danielle Hartford, Tyler Stevenson,Anna Simmons, Christian Caskey,KyleTrescot,MollyBaker,MarisaLongo,ReneeWilcox,MariaEvans,KayaLuciani,andBrittanyWilliams.Manyparentsandcaregiverswerethere tosupportour youngpoetsaswell asseveral teachers,NewarkValleySuperintendent,Mr.Dougherty,andtheMiddleSchoolPrincipal,Mr.Schaffer.Allstudentsreadtheirpoemsandeachreceivedabookofthisyear’sstudents’poetry.Itwasamemorabledayforeveryone!
Third grade and Middle School students visit Binghamton University for its 35th annual Poetry and the Children Day. Students are, left to right, back: Molly Baker, Kaya Luciani, Christian McMurray, Maria Evans, Renee Wilcox, Marissa Longo, and Anna Simmons; middle: Christian Caskey, Ronald Hall Jr., Stephen Cowulich, and April Simmons; front: Danielle Hartford, Trinity Bogert, Morgan Cwynar, Ashley Holt, and Leah Williams
Young Poets Participate in Binghamton University’s Poetry and the Children Day
Welcomebackforthe2012-2013schoolyear!Asthisletterreachesyou,Ihopethatyouarestillinthemidstofenjoyingtheextraordinarysummerweather.Thesebeautifuldaysseemtomakethetimepasssomuchmorequickly,andinafewshortweeks,wewillbewelcomingourcommunity’schildrenbacktoschool. Ithasbeenanextremelybusysummerinpreparationfortheupcomingyear.Asmanyofyoumaybeaware,NewYorkStatehasimposedanumberofneweducationalinitiativesondistricts.Theprimarychangeisthenewteacherandprincipalevaluationsystemsthatthegovernorhassignedintolaw,whichrequireanevengreateremphasisonstudenttesting.Teachersateverygradelevelhavespentthesummerworkingonnewpreandposttestsetsforstudents,aswellasmodifyingcurriculumtomeetthenewlyadoptedCommonCoreStateStandards.Itisourgoaltoensurethatthisworkisameaningfulcontinuationofoureffortstomaintainhighex-pectationsforourstudentsandourselvesaseducators.Likewise,despitetheincreasedemphasisontesting,itremainsourmissiontodeliverawell-roundededucationtoallofourstudents,inpursuitofhelpingthemreachtheirfullestpotential. Activityinotherareasofthedistricthasalsobeenproceedingatarapidpace.Bythetimeyoureceivethis,NathanT.Hallelementarywillbeinthemidstofsomemuchoverdueroofreplacementincertainsections.Additionally,thenewdustcollectionsysteminthehighschooltechnologyroomisfullyoperational,andweareredesigningandupgradingtwocomputerlabsandascienceroominthehighschool.Wewillcontinuetoevalu-ateandstrivetoprovidethebestpossiblelearningenvironmentforourstudents,andourfacilitiesstaffhasdoneawonderfuljob. Inclosing,Iwouldliketothankallofyouforyourcontinuedsupportofourefforts.Yourpartnershipre-mainsacriticalelementinmovingforward.Asalways,ifIcaneverbeofassistance,pleasefeelfreetocontactmeat642-3221.Sincerely, Ryan Dougherty - Superintendent of Schools, Newark Valley CSD
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Graduate Picnic Tradition SeniorsgatheredatthehighschoolonThursdaymorning,June21st for more than graduation re-hearsal. This is the fifth year, thefaculty honored the graduates byhosting a barbecue picnic to cel-ebrate their success. Teachers,administrators,andguidancecoun-selors cooked, decorated, baked,and barbecued to honor the classof2012. While Mrs. Ward coachedthe seniors and practiced for theceremony, other faculty members,ledbyMrs.Dougherty,werebusydecoratingtheRockOnCafé,pre-paring the buffet set up, and bar-becuing the hot dogs and ham-burgers.Thecafeteriatableswereproudlyadornedwithredandwhiteballoons. Thisisawonderfultraditionthatdemonstratesthecommitmentofourhighschoolstaff tosupport-ingthesuccessofourstudents,astheycontinuetheirlife’sjourney.
Class of 2012 Commencement AwardsThe following awards were given to students at Graduation 2012.
Class of 2012 Valedictorian and SalutatorianSusanDurand,daughterofReedandJulieDurandofOwego,hasbeennamedValedicto-rianoftheNewarkValleyHighSchoolClassof2012withanun-weightedgradepointaver-ageof98.38.SusanisatreasurerofNationalHonorSociety,amemberof20/40News-paperClub,ValleyMasquersDramaClub,symphonicband,jazzensemble,seniorchorus,selectchorus,andsheplaysvarsityfieldhockeyandtennis.Sheisacommunitymindedyoungwomanwhoisactiveinherchurchyouthgroup,teachesreligiouseducationandva-cationbibleschool,visitshomeboundandnursinghomeresidents,singsintheSt.John’sChoirandparticipatesinthehungerawarenessfoodfast.SusanreceivedaNationalMeritCommendationandaNationalMeritSpecialScholarshipfromLockheedMartin,theNewYorkStateAthleticAdministratorsAssociationStudentAthleteScholarAward,theRPIRensselaerMedalAward,theNewYorkStateScholarshipforAcademicExcellence,andwillbereceivingthePresidentialScholarshipandtheMaxis-GilletServiceScholarshipfromMarywoodUniversity,wheresheplanstostudyArchitecture.
NV Student Wins FASST Award TheFineArtsSocietyoftheSouthernTierInc.hasnamed10win-nersofahighschoolartessaycontestthatallowedartstudentstoexpresstheimportanceofartintheirlivesinwordsratherthanimages. The winners received a $100 prize and a FASSTCertificate ofAchievement.Theyare:StephanieZdimal,ChenangoForksHighSchool;CiaraBlakeslee,HarpursvilleHighSchool;HyeRan(Rosa)Seo,SetonCatholicCentralHighSchool;EmilyVenuti,ChenangoValleyHighSchool;Nicole Weeks, Newark Valley High School;KaitlinBartholomew,VestalHighSchool;NicholasGates,VestalHighSchool;MaryGasper,VestalHighSchool;LesleyTuttle,VestalHighSchool;andChrisHoskins,VestalHighSchool.
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Welcome Back to the High School Although summer is often thought of as a time to relax,regenerate,andgearupforthecomingschoolyear, thestaffat thehigh school has been moving forward, nonstop. Preparations forSeptember’sopeningdayhavelongbeenunderwayandourbuildinghasbeenbustlingwithmaintenancecrews,studentathletes,teachers,counselors,andtheexcitementandanticipationofanewschoolyear. Ourcustodialstaffhasbeendancingaroundalloftheathleticactivity,computerre-imaging,andteacherspreparingforthenewyear,whiletheyreturntheclassroomsandhallstotheirsparkling,spotlessfinish.Manyclassrooms,aswellasthelibrarywillhaveanewlook. Ourmusic department is still experiencing some temporarychanges.Mrs.Wildaywillbeoutonmaternityleaveandweareintheprocessofhiringasubstituteforthefirstfewmonthsofschool. Manyofourteachershavebeenbackinschoolthissummeraswell.Pairsandgroupsofteachersareworkingwithotherteachersfrom theSouthernTier todesign tests for theircontentareas. Thechallenges of our profession keep us energized, on our toes, andalwayslearning. Beforeweknowit,Septemberwillbehere.Inthemeanwhile,enjoytimewithfamilyandfriends.Whilethequietofsummerisanopportunitytoreorganize,prepare,andplan,welookforwardtoourhallsandclassroomsbeingfilledwith thevoicesofourstudents. Iknowwewillhaveagreatyear!-Diane Arbes, Newark Valley CSD High School Principal
NVHS Students Win Scholastic Challenge ThisyearMrs.Alexander’sstudentsenteredtheGreaterBingham-tonScholasticChallenge,anentrepreneurial competitionamongst localhighschoolssponsoredbyModernMarketingConcepts,Inc.andCareerPathways.Thecompetition involveddevelopingan innovativebusinessand creating a detailed business plan. Taylor Spoonhower and KedrinEastmanwon1stplaceintheentertainmentcategoryfortheirbusinessplan,DowntheAisle.TheygaveaphenomenalpresentationtothepanelofjudgesandalsocreatedanamazingvideofortheirbusinessusingAni-moto.Eachstudentreceiveda$100.00scholarship.
High School - Back to School Supply ListCALCULUS: 1.5” or bigger Binder, Loose leaf paper
SCIENCE (9): Notebook or Loose leaf book, Pens/pencils
ECONOMICS: 1” Binder, Loose leaf paper, Pens
SS: 2” Binder, Loose leaf paper
ILLUSTRATION: Sketchbook (at least 40 pgs 8.5X11”)
STUDIO ART: Pencils Sketchbook (at least 40 pgs 8.5X11”), 1 Extra fine Sharpie,
CERAMICS: Sketchbook (at least 40 pgs 8.5X11”), 2 garbage bags, 2 abrasive green scrubbing pads
ATTENTION! Incoming 8th Graders to the
High School There will be an 8th GradeOrientation to the high school onThursday, August 30th from 10:30–12:30. All8thgradersaswellasanynewstudentstothedistrictareinvited to attend. This is the time8th grade students will meet theirteachers, get their schedule, trytheirlockers,andtourthebuilding.ApicniclunchwillbeprovidedandTransportation will run a modifiedbus schedule up and downRoute38. Letters will go out to all newstudentsand8thgradersinAugust.Wehopetoseeeveryonethere!!
Senior Citizen Breakfast to be Hosted by Student Council
The High School StudentCouncil cordially invites all seniorcitizenslivingintheNewarkValleyschooldistricttobeourguestsataHolidayBreakfast. Please join uson December 21st at the NewarkValley Fire Station from 8 am to10am.Breakfastwillincludepan-cakes, eggs, sausage, juice, teaandcoffee.Itwillbeourpleasuretoprovidethisbreakfastatnocosttoyou.Welookforwardtoseeingyouthere! Anyquestions,pleasecallSherrill Ward at NV High School,642-8351.
Any classes not listed above need the basics: Notebooks, Folders, Pens, Pencils!
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Welcome Back Middle School Students IhopeallofourMiddleSchoolfamiliesareenjoyingasafeandrelaxingsummervacation.Wehavebeenhardatworkinthebuildingtoensurethatwearereadytohaveagreatstarttothe2012-2013schoolyear. Thisyear,4thand5thgradewillbeonoursecondfloor,with6thand7thonourfirstfloor.Basically,5thand6thgradeswitchedclassrooms.Thiswasalotofwork,andthecustodialstaffdidagreatjobcompletingthemoveefficientlyandquickly. TheMaintenancecrewwasalsobusyhelpingusupdateallofthestationsinourcomputerlab.Eachnewstationhadtobemodifiedtomakesurethatwehavethemostcomputersavailabletoourstudentsinthatroom. Iwanttosendoutaspecialwelcometoournew4thgradestudentswhowillbejoiningusinafewweeks.Iamconfidentthatthiswillbeasmoothandpositivetransition.OurSneakPeekfor4thgraderswillbeheldonAugust29thfrom10-11am.Youwillbeabletotourthebuildingwithyourchildandvisityourclassroom.Welookforwardtoseeingyouthen. OurfirstdayofclasseswillbeonWednesday,September5th.Theregularschooldaybeginsat7:30amandendsat2:15pm.Thereisalatebusavailablethatleavesat3:35pmeachday.Studentswillneedasignednotefromaguardiantoridethislatebus.Studentsmayenterthebuildingat7:25amiftheychoosetoeataschoolbreakfast,andHomeroomwillbeginat7:40am. Oneofourgoalsistohaveasmanyfamiliesinvolvedintheirchild’seducationaspossible.Wewantourfamilies,aswellasourstudents,tofeelconnectedtoourschool.Itistrulyateameffort,andweabsolutelyneedandwantyoursupport.WewouldliketostartaMiddleSchoolParentemailgrouptokeepeveryoneupdatedoncurrentnewsandupcomingevents.Pleasesendonee-mailaddresstoMrs.Snappatesnapp@nvcs.stier.orgtoaddyourinformationtothisgroup. Pleasechecktomakesurethatyourchildhastheimmunizationsorphysicalsrequiredforschool.PleasecontacttheNurse’sOfficeifyouhaveanyquestions. Lastly,pleasestresstheimportanceofhavinggoodattendancewithyourchild.Wewantallofourstu-dentstobeassuccessfulaspossible,andregularattendanceisabigpartofthat. Enjoytherestofyoursummer!Iamlookingforwardtoseeingyouagainandhavinganothergreatyear.-Todd Schaffer, Newark Valley CSD Middle School Principal
Fourth-Grade Students Visited Tappan Spaulding Library
In June, librarianMrs. LuAnnWhirl welcomed four fourth-gradeclasses to the Tappan SpauldingLibraryinNewarkValley.Studentslearned about the history of thebuilding, received library cards,checked out books, and learnedabout summer reading programsofferedattheBerkshireandTappanSpaulding libraries. Mrs.Whirl letstudents know of the many itemsthat the library has available forpatrons to check out, includingKindles and Nooks. Mrs. Whirlhas received a grant to offer freetutoringtoelementarystudentsoverthesummer.Ifyouareinterestedinhavingyourchildparticipateinthisprogram, please contact LuAnnattheTSLibrary:642-9960.
Middle School Garden Club Out and About in the CommunityTheMiddleSchoolGardenClub enjoyed another springof beautifying the MiddleSchool and learning aboutgardening. Mrs. Byrne, aMiddle School teacher, andMrs.Odem,aTillerandToilermember, helped 20 studentsingrades4-7todiscoverthejoys of gardening. At theMiddle School, the groupcreated container gardensto brighten the entry ways.They also spent time in thecommunity,wheretheyassistedtheTillersandToilerswiththeirplantsaleandinplantinggeraniumsaroundtheVillageGreen.Aspecialtreatforthestudentgardenerswasatouroftwocommunitymembers’gardens.Mr.MiesnerandMrs.Esslertooktimeoutoftheirbusyschedulestogivetheclubatouroftheirbeautifulhomegardens.Manythankstothemfortheirhospitalityandforsharingtheirknowledgewithourstudents. Above right: 7th grade student, Nina Mounts, carries plants for a customer during the plant sale.
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Sixthgradestudent,ChristianCaskey,wasoneofseveralrandomlychosenbyMariaMaziottiGillan,awell-knownpublishedpoet,toreadhispoematBinghamtonUniversity’sPoetryandtheChildrenDay.Christianreadhispoem,“JunkCar”infrontofanaudienceofover400people.Mrs.MaziottiGillanwassomovedbyhispoem,thatshelatersentChristianandhisteachers,Mrs.GouldandMrs.Schappert,cardsexpressingheradmiration.ShealsosentChristianagiftoftwoofherbooksofpoetry.CongratulationstoChristianandhisteachers! At right: Christian Caskey received two books from poet, Maria Maziotti Gillan. Teachers Mrs. Gould and Mrs. Schappert share the excitement.
ThisyearthePTSwasveryproudtohavebeenpartofputtingtogetherthenewplaygroundareaattheMiddleSchool.Wepurchasedthe basketball equipment over thesummer of 2011 with the expertadvice of Tom Fabrizio. Then,with partial funding from the NVBasketballCorporation,wehadthelinesdrawnontheblacktoptoformabasketballcourt,twofoursquaregamesand twohopscotchgames.WiththetremendouseffortofGaryHoskins and the NV GroundsMaintenance crew, the basketballpoles,backboardsandhoopswentup in January. With such a mildwinter, theMiddleSchoolstudentswereabletoplayonthecourtrightaway! On November 3, 2011,RalphFletcher,afamouschildren’sauthorcametotheMiddleSchool.PTSisveryproudtohavebeenabletoprovide the funding forhisvisit.His time at our school providedeach student with an amazingopportunity to learn from hisassembliesandaskhimquestionsabouthisworks.ThankyouJoAnnByrnefororganizingthiseventandtheentireday! Throughout the year, weheld a Halloween Fun Night,Mini-Golf Night, Christmas-timeScholastic Book Fair, Two SkateNightsatSkateEstate,AGertrudeHawkCandyBarFund-raiser,aBuyOne,GetOneFreeBookFairand
Well Known Poet Recognizes Work Of Middle School Student
collectedBoxTopsandCampbell’sLabelsforEducation.Withthefundsfrom these events, we providedpartial funding for the Cider Milltrip for the 6th grade,After SchoolBingo for all students, tickets totheB-Metsforthe4thgrade,savedmoney for DC for the 5th grade,provided the school library withmorebooks,ballsfortheplaygroundand funded supplies for teacher’sspecialprojectsasrequested.Thisyear we were able to provide thefunding for the NYSSMA medalsfortheparticipantsofthatprogram.PTS also provided baked goodson several occasions for MiddleSchooleventsandafestiveweekinMay forTeacher/StaffAppreciationWeek. Inadditiontotheabove,wecontinuedtoprovideMiddleSchoolstudents with the opportunity topurchase Cardinal merchandiseeach week during lunches at theCardinalCart.ThankyoutoDeniseMaule for all of her dedication tokeepingthisCardinalCartavailableallyearlong.
Onthelastdayofschool,thePTSwas thrilled to be able to help theStudent Council for the annual,endof theyearFieldDaysheldattheMiddle School. With the helpofourmanyfaithfulvolunteers,weprovided a Carnival game stationandnumerous(toomanytocount)snow cones for the entire studentbody.Onsuchahotday,thesnowconeswereabighit! Iwanttothankeachoneofthe parents, teachers, members,non-members, officers and ourPrincipalforallthattheyhavedonethisyeartosupportourefforts.TheofficersthisyearwereCathyFiaccoasPresident, KimberlyHolland asVice-President, Marietta Pianosias Treasurer and Tonya Martinas Secretary. Together, we canaccomplishsomuchmore!Thanksforafantasticyear. We say good-bye andmany thanks to Marietta Pianosifor her time as PTS Treasurer.For the upcoming school year,our officers are: President,CathyFiacco, Vice-President, KimberlyHolland, Treasurer, Tonya MartinandSecretary-Open. If interestedin filling the open officer positionor to become a member, contactme at [email protected] thesecondTuesdayofeachmonththroughoutthe school year. All are welcomeandourMembershipisnowFREE!
Middle School PTS News---Look What We Have Done! written by Cathy Fiacco
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OnWednesday, December7th, the Newark Valley MiddleSchool Sixth and Seventh GradeBands and Choruses, under thedirectionofMrs.LeslieSteidleandMrs. SherryWarchocki, presentedtheirWinterConcert in theMiddleSchool auditorium. Selectionsperformed by the bands andchoruses included “TheChristmasParade”, “Hot Chocolate”, “FelizNavidad”, and “Sabre Dance”.The concert concluded with theSixth and SeventhGrade Chorus,accompanied by the SeventhGradeBand,performing“AHolidayCelebration”. On Tuesday, March 13th,theFifthGradeBand,SixthGradeBand, and Seventh Grade BandspresentedtheirSpringInstrumentalConcert. The audience heard,among other selections, suchfavorites as “Power Rock”, “SeaSong Fantasy” and music fromTitanic. The Music Departmentof Newark Valley Middle Schoolcontinued to be very busy duringthemonths ofMarch andApril. Inadditiontopreparingandperformingtheir concerts, Middle Schoolmusicians had the opportunity toparticipateinseveralspecialmusicfestivals. FifteensixthgradeandnineseventhgradevocalstudentswerechosenbyauditiontobemembersoftheTiogaAllCountyElementaryand Junior High Choruses. ThisTioga All County Music Festivalwas held at Waverly High SchoolonMarch2nd and3rd.SixthgradestudentsselectedtoperformintheTiogaAllCountyElementaryChorusincluded Molly Baker, MelindaByrne, Grace Merrill, Lily Morgan,AlexisMounts,KellyPerkins,LaurenTijerina, SusanArmstrong, RobertBeck, Taylor Kalpokas,MackenzieRhodes, Jessica Schermerhorn,
Allyah Simmons, Haley Tennantand Morgan Tompkins. SeventhgradestudentsselectedtoperformintheTiogaAllCountyJuniorHighChorus included Kelsey Dyer,Kaitlin Martin, Layna Pratt, AnnaRaymond, Maria Evans, KayaLuciani, Maddie Meagher, BayleePadgettandHendrixWelfel.OnMarch9thand10th,fourteensixth grade and seven seventhgradeinstrumentalists,selectedbyaudition in January, participated intheTiogaAllCountyMusicFestivalatOwegoApalachinMiddleSchool.Sixth grade students selected toperform in the Tioga All CountyElementary Band included LaurenTijerina, Taylor Kalpokas (flute),Paityn Smith, Anna Simmons,Lindsey Diego, (Bb clarinet),Haley Tennant (bass clarinet),JordanLaBounty(altosaxophone),McKenzie Swansbrough (tenorsaxophone), Quartus Steika(baritone saxophone), DanielLindhorst (trumpet), Shawn Key,Patrick Stewart (trombone), andHudson Doolittle, Robert Beck(percussion). Seventh gradestudents selected for theTiogaAllCountyJuniorHighBand includedVivienne Westra, Kali Gray (Bbclarinet), Makayla Nalepa-Cottrill(bass clarinet), Hannah Morse(French horn), Thomas Shofkom(trombone), Steven VanPatten(baritone) and Jason Duke(percussion). Several other importantmusical events were scheduledfor April and May. On April 27th,thirtyninesixthandseventhgrademusicianstraveledtoJohnsonCityHighSchooltoparticipateintheNewYorkStateSchoolMusicAssociationSolo and Ensemble Festival. Allof our musicians who performed
received one of the two highestratingsofOutstandingorExcellent.Thesetalentedmusiciansreceivedtheir NYSSMAmedals, purchasedby the Newark Middle SchoolPTS, at their grade level awardsassemblies. Instrumental studentswho performed at NYSSMA SoloFestivalincludedSusanArmstrong,Robert Beck, Melinda Byrne,Hudson Doolittle, Farrah Fiacco,Samuel Heater, Taylor Kalpokas,Daniel Lindhorst, Quartus Steika,Logan Sweet, Morgan Tompkins,Autumn Wales, Katelin Brown,Jason Duke, Kali Gray, KayaLuciani, Kristen McKee, MadelynMeagher,HannahMorse,MakaylaNalepa-Cottrill,HollyPianosi,LaynaPratt, Morgan Sherwood, ThomasShofkom, Gianno Silba, CherishSimmons, Barak Steika, StevenVan Patten, VivienneWestra, andHannahWilliams.Vocalmusicianswho performed included EvanEngelhard,JoannaLogerfo,MarisaLongo,KayaLuciani,KaitlinMartin,KristenMcKee,MadelynMeagher,AshlynnPayne,LaynaPratt,AnnaRaymond, Farrah Fiacco, JordanLaBounty,KellyPerkins,andPaitynSmith. The Sixth and SeventhGrade Choruses also presentedtheirSpringConcertonWednesday,May10at7:00P.M. in theMiddleSchool auditorium. The audiencewas treated to “Selections fromGrease”, and a medley of seasongsentitled“ReflectionsofaLadatSea”. Congratulations to all of theNewark Valley Middle Schoolmusicians. We had a great yearandweareproudofyouandallofyouraccomplishments!
Middle School 2011-12 Music News
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HIGH HONOR ROLL - 40 WEEKS HONOR ROLL - 40 WEEKSGRADE 4Marissa BerghornColin CreeleyRyan IiamsKatelyn MaineKayla MalarkeyRiley MaloneCourtney MauleSarah MertsonEmma MorganJoshua PostApril SimmonsMara Skellett
Pre-Kindergarten and Kindergarten Open House Pre-kindergartenandkindergartenstudentsandtheirpar-entsareinvitedtoanOpenHouseatNathanT.HallElementarySchoolonTuesday,September4,2012from1:30-2:30.Thisisawonderfulopportunitytomakeaconnectionandstarttheyearonapositivenote.Pleaseplantocomeinandvisityourchild’steacherandsayaquick“hello”aswellasvisityournewclass-room.Welookforwardtoseeingallofyou!
Welcome From NTH Principal Assummerdrawstoendandthecalendarturnsanotherpage,wewhoworkwithchildrengetmoreandmoreexcitedaboutthestartofanotherschoolyear.Septemberisawonderfultimeforchildrenaswellastheadultswhochosetherewardingjobofshapingourfuturebybecomingeducators. Iamveryfortunatetoworkwithsuchdedicatedandcaringindividuals. Asalways,ourteachingstaffspenttimethissummerreadingandreflectingtohonetheirteachingskills.Wealsowillcontinuetobuildleader-shipskillswithourstudents.WeareexcitedaboutaligningourcurriculumtofocusonthenewCommonCoreLearningStandards. Aseducators,weusedatatohelpplaneffectiveinstructionsothatallofourstudentscanbesuccessful.Weworkdiligentlytowardourgoalof90%ofourstudentsmeetingorexceedinggradelevelbenchmarks,sothatwhenthechildrenleaveourbuilding,theyhaveasolidbaseinordertobesuccessfulmiddleschoolstudents.Ourexcitementforteachinginacaring,nurturingenvironmentandhavingstudentsreadongradelevelwillnotdiminish.Wecontinuetohavehighexpectationsforourstudentsaswellasourselves. Ourcustodialstaffunderthedirectionofheadcustodian,JoelSherwood,hasdonetheirusualoutstand-ing jobmakingourschoolshine. Mrs.BudneyandMrs.Tomazinhavebeenbusypreparingclass listsandschedulesaswellascheckinginnewmaterialsothatourschoolyearwillstartoffsmoothly. Pleasespendtheselastdaysofsummerplayingoutsideandreadingsomegoodbooksbutalsobeginpreparingfortheupcomingschoolyear.Childrenshouldremembertofillouttheir“PizzawiththePrincipal”formafterreadingtenbooksandreturntotheoffice(we’llhaveextraformsavailable).Itisalsoagoodideatogetbackintotheroutineoftheschoolscheduleandhavingyourchildrengettobedearlier.Beforeweknowit,thatbigyellowschoolbuswillbecomingtopickupthewonderfulchildrenthatmakeourschoolthegreatplacethatitis.-Robert Rodgers, Newark Valley CSD Nathan T Hall Principal
Third Grade Reading Patch Recipients
Congratulations to the following third graders for having
completed all 13 Reading Patch requirements: Felicia Fiacco, John Boldis, Rosie Hines, and Dawson Moncalieri. Great job!
PE Students Honored Nathan T Hall students Tanner
Tavelli (pictured above attending a BMets game) and Felicia Fiacco (unable to attend) were honored at a Binghamton Mets baseball
game for being a Gym Class hero at NV. They were fine
examples of excellent physical education students.
Kindergarten Baseball Day at Newark Valley OnMay17th twoB-Mets players visited the schools to talk tothestudentsaboutbaseball,nutritionandexercise.Thestudentswere
encouraged to wear baseball jer-seysandbaseball caps. Anystu-dentwho bought lunchwas givenavoucherfordiscountedticketsfora B-Mets game inMay.The play-erswere JoshRodriguez andRy-lan Sandoval. Both players wereoutstanding interacting with ourstudents,discussinghealthyeatinghabitsandsharingintheircommit-ment to exercise. They explained
how nutrition and exercise helped their success becoming baseballplayers.Thishasdevelopedintoayearlytraditionthatwehopetocon-tinueinthefuture.
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Laura Stempel LauraStempelwasanArtTeacheratNVCentralSchoolsfor30+years.SheretiredinFebruaryofthisyear.ShestartedherjobhereatNVMiddleSchoolrightoutofcollegeinthe80’sandneverleft.Ms.Stempellovesart(surprise!),making jewelryandusingpolymerclay.Sheput a lot of timeandeffort into displayingher students’
workattheartshowsfortheTiogaUnitedWay. Ms.Stempelhasmanyplansforretirementincludingmakingmorejewelryand relaxing.Shewillmiss the studentsandherability tohelpthemwiththeirownartadventures.Wewishherallthebestinhernewadventuresahead.HappyRetirement!
Deborah Perry DebPerry lovesbooks!Shealways likes toread.ShestartedoutasanEnglishteacherinBath,NY,backinthe1970s.Mrs.PerrystartedintheNewarkValleySchoolDistrict in theFall of2002, rightoutofgraduate (library)school.Shedecidedtogobackschoolwhenshewasover50.WaytogoMrs.Perry!DebwashiredtobethelibrarianatNTHin2002andwastherefor4years.ThenshewastransferredtotheNVMiddleSchoolin2006,whereshehasbeenforthelast6years. Mrs.Perryisexcitedaboutretirementandhasafewthingslineduptokeepherbusy,likeenjoyinghernewhomenearhersister.ShehasenjoyedherjobhereasourLibrarian,andnowshewillhavealotoftimetospendtimewithherfamilyandgrandchildren.Wewishherallthebestinhernewadventuresahead.HappyRetirement!
George Withers Georgehasbeenabusdriverwith thedistrict forsixyears.OvertheyearsGeorgehascometobeknownasadependable,reliable,hardworkingemployee.Hehasdevelopedstrong relationshipswithhisstudentsandco-workers,andwill begreatlymissedasa full timedriver.Fortunatelyforus,Georgehasdecidedtoremainonasasubstitutebusdriver.EnjoyyourretirementGeorge–youdeserveit.
Suzanne Lachman In 2012-2013, for the first time in more than 30years,theacademicyearwillbeginwithoutthepresenceofMrs.SuzanneLachman.Itishardtodescribethescopeof lives touched after three decades in education, andMrs.LachmanhasfaithfullyservedthousandsofstudentsintheNewarkValleyDistrictduringhertenure,aswellasremainingavaluablecitizeninourcommunity. Asistrueinanyprofession,whatyoudobecomesapartofwhoyou are.But leaving the education profession is especially challengingbecauseofwhoweserve.IknowthatMrs.Lachmanwilldeeplymissherrolewithchildren,andwewillcertainlymissherpresence.Iamequallycertainthatshewillcontinuetoservetheinterestsofothersnomatterwhatshepursues.Wewishhertheverybestinretirement,andaregratefulforthelegacythatshehaslefttoourchildren. - Ryan Dougherty
Elaine Pytel Congratulations
toElainePytel whoretired this pastDecember afterworking for 25years at Nathan T.
Hall. Elaine began her career asteacher’saideand laterbecameateaching assistant. Most of thoseyearswerehelpingourfirstgraderslearn how to read. Elaine’s calmdemeanor and patience helpednumerous children over theyears. Beginning in September2006, Elaine took on the addedrole of being our LibraryTeachingAssistant. She made our libraryintoafocalpointofourschool.Herlove of literature was shared withchildren and she helped turn ourlibrary into a welcoming place forchildrentogetbookstoreadaswellastoaccessthelatesttechnology.Elaineisenjoyingherretirementbyspendingmoretimewithherfamily,especially her grandchildren, andfindingtimetosubstituteatNTH.
John Brown We wouldlike to wish JohnBrown the best ofluck with his retire-ment.Johncametothedistrictfiveyears
ago from thePress&Sun-Bulletinwhere he worked as head of thejanitorialdepartment.Johnworkedhere at the district as a custodialworker in themiddle&elementaryschools.John’spastexperience inthemaintenancefieldmadehimagreat resource for the departmentandhisco-workers.Johnwillmoveontoworkhissmallfarmhereinthevillage,andenjoytimehisfamily.Ifyou should run into John in yourtravels wish him the best, remindhim to enjoy his retirement, andthankhimforallhishardworkanddedication.
NV High School Booster Club TheNewarkValleyHighSchoolBoosterClubisanon-profitorganiza-tioncomprisedofparents,coachesandfansofNewarkValleyCardinal’sSportTeams.Ourprimarypurposeistosupportthesportsprogramsandclubsandtofosterasenseofcommunityandschoolspirit. Fundsthroughmembershipdrives,concessionsandsalessoldatvari-oussponsoredsportingeventsareusedtohelpsupportandenhancetheath-leticteams,clubs,andathleticdepartmentwhenfundingisnotavailablethroughthebudget. Thisyearwehavenewofficerswhoareeagertopromoteschoolspiritandpride inourfineyoungathletesandscholars. President: ValerieShort;Vice-President: Dennis Wright; Secretary: Jean Ellen Parmelee; Treasurer:BarbaraJordan Meetingsarenotmandatorybutwelovetoseeparentssupportingtheirchild’sinvolvement.Meetingsareheldtoshareideas,suggestionsforimprove-ments,assistinplanningeventsorjusttositandobserve,andareheldthethirdThursdayofeachmonthat7pmintheHighSchoolConferenceRoom.Pleaseconsideroneofthemembershipslistedatleft.Notethatpromotionalitemsandactivitypassesforhome,regularly-scheduledactivitiesareincludedwithsomelevelsofmembership.Thefirst$5ofyourmembershipwillbeallocatedtothegeneral fund to support allNewarkValley athletic activities.Or, if you prefer,pleaseattendamembershipmeetingtoobtainanexpandedmembershipap-plicationthatwillallowyouchooseuptofourspecificsportstobenefitfromyourdonation.
Boys Track:-IAC–Team5thplaceoverall&indivision-ConorYoung–IAC&ClassCPentathlonChampion,SectionalPentathlon2ndinDivision&3rdoverall,TripleJump–3rdinIAC,2ndinClassC,110hurdles3rdinClassC-AdrianRace–IAC2ndplace400mhurdles,IAC3rdplace800m,ClassC800mChampion&2ndin400m,Sectionals–800mDivision2Champion,StateCham-pionship–800m10thinDivision2.-4X100RelayTeam:3rdPlaceIAC(DerickShrauger,LukeBenja-min,DylanKalpokas,EvanCucci)-4X800RelayTeam:3rdPlaceIAC(NateDrew,SamStewart,AdrianRace,ConnorCleveland)-4X400RelayTeam:IAC3rdPlace(LukeBenjamin,DerickShrauger,NateDrew,AdrianRace)-4X400RelayTeam:ClassCChampions,Sectioan2ndindivi-sion&4thoverall(ConnorCleve-landDerickShrauger,NateDrew,AdrianRace)
Spring Post-Season Accomplishments
_____________________________________Name(s) _____________________________________Address _____________________________________City, State, Zip _____________________________________Phone _____________________________________(Required) E-mail AddressMembershipLevel(checkchoice):□MEMBER$10(receivefreehotdog)□BOOSTER$25(receivefreefooditem&drink)□RED$50(receiveyourchoiceof1promotionalitem)□WHITE$75(receiveonesingleactivitypass&yourchoiceof1promotionalitem)□CARDINAL$150orgreater(receiveafamilyactivitypass&yourchoiceof1promotionalitem)MakecheckspayabletoNewarkValleyBoosterClub.Pleasesend this formandcheck to:NewarkValleyHighSchool c/oBoosterClub68WilsonCreekRd,NewarkValley,NY13811
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Notice to Parents of Rights Under FERPA The Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act(FERPA),aFederalLaw,requiresthatNewarkValleyCSDwith certain exceptions, obtain your written consent priortothedisclosureofpersonally identifiableinformationfromyour child’s education records. However, Newark ValleyCSDmaydiscloseappropriatelydesignated“directoryinfor-mation”withoutwritten consent, unless you have advisedtheDistrict to the contrary inaccordancewithdistrict pro-cedures.Theprimarypurposeofdirectoryinformationistoallow theNewarkValleyCSD to include this typeof infor-mationfromyourchild’seducationrecordsincertainschoolpublications.Examplesinclude:• Aplaybillshowingyour student’sroleina dramaproduction;• Theannualyearbook;• Honorrollandother recognition lists;
Directory information, which is information that isgenerallynotconsideredharmfuloran invasionofprivacyif released,canalsobedisclosed tooutsideorganizationswithoutaparent’spriorwrittenconsent.Outsideorganiza-tionsinclude,butarenotlimitedto,companiesthatmanufac-tureclassringsorpublishyearbooks.Inaddition,theNewYorkStateEducationLaw§2-1andtwofederallawsrequireschooldistricts receivingassistanceunder theElementaryand Secondary EducationAct of 1965 (ESEA) to providemilitary recruiters, upon request, with student names, ad-dresses and telephone listings – unless parents have ad-visedtheschooldistrictthattheydonotwanttheirstudent’sinformationdisclosedwithouttheirpriorwrittenconsent. If youdonotwantNewarkValleyCSD todisclosesomeoralldirectoryinformationfromyourchild’seducationrecordswithoutyourpriorwrittenconsent,youmustnotifythedistrict inwritingwithin30daysafterthepublicationofthisnotice.NewarkValleyCSDhasdesignatedthefollowinginformation as directory information: [Note: Newark ValleyCSDmay,butdoesnothaveto,includealltheinformationlistedbelow.]1. Student’sname2. Address3. Telephonelisting4. Electronicmailaddress5. Student’sImage6. Dateandplaceofbirth7. Majorfieldofstudy8. Datesofattendance9. Gradelevel
Notification of Rights Under FERPA for Elementary and Secondary Schools
The Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act(FERPA)affordsparentsandstudentsover18yearsofage(“eligible students”) certain rights with respect to the stu-dent’seducationrecords.Theserightsare:(1) Therighttoinspectandreviewthestudent’seduca-tionrecordswithin45daysofthedaytheschoolreceivesarequestforaccess. Parents or eligible students should submit to theschoolprincipalawrittenrequestthatidentifiestherecord(s)theywishtoinspect.Theschoolofficialwillmakearrange-mentsforaccessandnotifytheparentoreligiblestudentofthetimeandplacewheretherecordsmaybeinspected.(2) Therighttorequesttheamendmentofthestudent’seducationrecordsthattheparentoreligiblestudentbelievesisinaccurate. Parentsoreligiblestudentsmayasktheschool toamendarecordthattheybelieveisinaccurate.Theyshouldwritetheschoolprincipal,clearlyidentifythepartofthere-cordtheywantchanged,andspecifywhyitisinaccurate.Iftheschooldecidesnottoamendtherecordasrequestedbytheparentoreligiblestudent,theschoolwillnotifytheparentoreligiblestudentofthedecisionandadvisethemoftheirrighttoahearingregardingtherequestforamendment.Ad-ditionalinformationregardingthehearingprocedureswillbeprovidedtotheparentoreligiblestudentwhennotifiedoftherighttoahearing.(3) Therighttoconsenttodisclosuresofpersonallyiden-tifiableinformationcontainedinthestudent’seducationre-cords,excepttotheextentthatFERPAauthorizesdisclosurewithoutconsent. One exception, which permits disclosure withoutconsent,isdisclosuretoschoolofficialswithlegitimateedu-cationalinterests.Aschoolofficialisapersonemployedbytheschoolasanadministrator,supervisor,instructor,orsup-portstaffmember(includinghealthormedicalstaffandlawenforcementunitpersonnel);apersonservingontheSchoolBoard;apersonorcompanywithwhomtheschoolhascon-tractedtoperformaspecialtask(suchasanattorney,audi-tor,medicalconsultant,ortherapist);oraparentorstudentservingonanofficial committee, suchasadisciplinaryorgrievancecommittee,orassistinganotherschoolofficialinperforminghisorhertasks. Aschoolofficialhasalegitimateeducationalinterestiftheofficialneedstoreviewaneducationrecordinordertofulfillhisorherprofessionalresponsibility. Upon request, the school discloses education re-cordswithoutconsenttoofficialsofanotherschooldistrictinwhichastudentseeksorintendstoenroll.(4) TherighttofileacomplaintwiththeU.S.DepartmentofEducationconcerningallegedfailuresbytheNewarkVal-leyCentralSchoolDistricttocomplywiththerequirementsofFERPA.ThenameandaddressoftheOfficethatadminis-tersFERPAare:FamilyPolicyComplianceOfficer,U.S.De-partmentofEducation,400MarylandAvenue,SW,Wash-ington,DC20202-4605.
TheBoardofEducationoftheNewarkValleyCentralSchoolDistrictiscommittedtoprovidingasafeandorderlyschoolenvironmentwherestudentsmayreceive,anddistrictpersonnelmay deliver, quality educational servicewithoutdisruptionorinterference.Eachschoolmustbeapositiveforum inwhichstudentscanexpressandexploredifferentpointsofviewinapeacefulandconstructivemanner. Thedistricthasa long-standingsetofexpectationsfor conduct by studentsbasedon theprinciplesof civility,mutual respect, citizenship, character, tolerance, honesty,andintegrity.Thispolicyisintendedtosupportandsupple-menttheeffortsofteacherstoensureeffectiveinstruction.Accordingly,thefocusofthepolicy isonchangingstudentbehavior for thebetter,notmerelypunishingunacceptableordisruptivebehavior. The Board recognizes the need to clearly defineexpectation for acceptable behavior by students when onschoolpropertyorattendingaschoolfunction.Tothatend,theBoardadoptsthisStudentConductPolicy.
I.ProhibitedStudentConduct TheBoardofEducationexpectsallstudentstocon-duct themselves in an appropriate and civil manner, withproper regard for the rightsandwelfareofotherstudents,districtpersonnelandothermembersoftheschoolcommu-nity,andforthecareofschoolfacilitiesandequipment. The best discipline is self-imposed, and studentsmustlearntoassumeandacceptresponsibilityfortheirownbehavior,aswellastheconsequencesoftheirmisbehavior.Districtpersonnelwho interactwithstudentsareexpectedtousedisciplinaryactiononlywhennecessaryandtoplaceemphasis“onthestudents’abilitytogrowninself-discipline. TheBoard recognizes theneed tomake itsexpec-tationsforstudentconductwhileonschoolpropertyoren-gagedinaschoolfunctionspecificandclear.Therulesofconduct listedbeloware intended todo thatand focusonsafetyandrespectfortherightsandpropertyofothers.Stu-dentswhowillnotacceptresponsibilityfortheirownbehav-ior andwho violate these school ruleswill be required toacceptthepenaltiesfortheirconduct. Astudentmaybesubjecttodisciplinaryaction,uptoandincludingsuspensionfromschool,whenthey:A. Engageinconductthatisdisorderly.Examplesof disorderlyconductinclude: 1. Runninginthehallways. 2. Makingunreasonablenoise. 3. Usinglanguageorgesturesthatare profane,lewd,vulgar,orabusive. 4. Obstructingvehicularorpedestriantraffic. 5. Engaginginanywillfulactthatdisruptsthe normaloperationoftheschoolcommunity. 6. Trespassing.Studentsarenotpermittedinany schoolbuilding,otherthattheonetheyregularly attend,withoutpermissionfromthe administratorinchargeofthebuilding. 7. Computer/electroniccommunicationsmisuse, includinganyunauthorizeduseofcomputers,
Dignity for All Students Act Compliance TheNewarkValleyCentralSchoolDistrictherebyadvisesstudents,parents,employees,andthegeneralpublicthatitofferseducationalopportunities,includingvocationaleducationopportunities,withoutregard tosex, race, color,nationalorigin,weight,ethnicgroup, sexualorientation (realorperceived)orhandicap.GrievancesinviolationoftheDignityforAllStudentsActof2010shouldbebroughttotheatten-tionoftheDignityforAllStudentsCoordinator,RobertRodgers,Principal,NTHSchool,607-642-3340.
In accordance with the Rehabilitation Act of1973 commonly known as Section 504, the NewarkValleyCentralSchoolDistrictherebynotifiesdisabledchildrenandtheirparentsoftheSchoolDistrict’sdutyundertheRegulationstoSection504. Newark Valley School District shall providea free appropriate public education to each qualifieddisabledchildwhoresidesintheNewarkValleyCentralSchoolDistrictregardlessofthenatureorseverityofthedisability.NewarkValleyCentralSchoolDistrictshalleducateeachqualifieddisabledchildwithchildrenwhoarenotdisabledtothemaximumextentappropriatetotheneedsofthedisabledchild,andshallalsoensurethat disabled children participate with non-disabledchildreninnonacademicandextra-curricularactivitiesto themaximumextentappropriate. Adisabledchildshallbeaffordedanequalopportunityforparticipationinsuchservicesandactivities. Newark Valley Central School District shallprovide disabled children an equal opportunityfor participation in physical education courses,interscholastic,cluborintramuralathletics. Newark Valley Central School District shallconductpre-placementevaluations,andshallestablishstandards and procedures consistent with Section104.35 for the evaluation and placement of childrenwhoneedor are believed to need special educationor related services. Periodic reevaluation shall beconductedofchildrenwhohavebeenprovidedspecialeducationorrelatedservices. Placement decisions shall draw uponinformationfromavarietyofsourcesandshallbemadebyagroupofpersonsknowledgeableaboutthechild,themeaningoftheevaluationdata,andtheplacementoptions. The Newark Valley Central School Districtshallestablishandimplementasystemofproceduralsafeguards that includes notice, an opportunity forthe parent to examine relevant records, an impartialhearing with the opportunity for participation by theparent and representation by counsel, and a reviewprocedure.
*Writtennotificationmustbeprovidedtoallpersonsinparentalrelationand staff at the following intervals throughout the school year: at thebeginningoftheschoolyear;withintwoschooldaysoftheendofwinterrecess;within twoschooldaysof theendofspringrecess;within twodaysoftheendofsummerschoolandwithintendaysoftheendoftheschoolyear.
BMI Reporting As part of a required schoolhealth examination, a student isweighed and his/her height is mea-sured.Thesenumbersareusedtofig-ureoutthestudent’sbodymassindexor‘BMI’.TheBMIhelpsthedoctorornurseknowifthestudent’sweightisinahealthyrangeoristoohighortoolow.RecentchangestotheNewYorkStateEducation Law require that BMI andweightstatusgroupbeincludedaspartofthestudent’sschoolhealthexamina-tion.Ourschooldistrictmaybeselect-edtotakepartinasurveybytheNewYorkStateDepartmentofHealth.Ifourdistrict is selected, we will be report-ing to NewYork StateDepartment ofHealthinformationaboutourstudents’weight status groups. Only summaryinformationissent.Nonamesandnoinformation about individual studentsaresent.However,youmaychoosetohaveyourchild’sinformationexcludedfromthissurveyreport. TheinformationsenttotheNewYork State Department of Health willhelphealthofficialsdevelopprogramsthat make it easier for children to behealthier. Ifyoudonotwishtohaveyourchild’sweightstatusgroupinformationincludedaspartof theHealthDepart-ment’s survey this year, please printandsignyournamebelowandreturnthisformtoyourschoolnursebyJanu-ary2ofthecurrentschoolyear.
Pupil InsuranceIfyourchildisinjuredwhileparticipatinginaschool-sponsoredactivity,theinjurymaybecoveredbytheschooldistrict’spolicywiththePupilBenefitsPlan,Inc.Thereareseveralessentialpointsyouneedtoknowregardingthisinsurancecoverage. -Verifywiththeschoolthatyourchild’sinjuryhasbeenreportedtothePupil BenefitsPlan. -Youhave45daysfromthedateofinjurytoseekmedicaltreatmentfor yourchild. -PupilBenefitsPlanissecondaryinsurancecoverage.Ifyouhavehealth insurancethatcoversyourchild,youwillneedtoreporttoPupilBenefitsthe ExplanationofBenefitsorRejectionfromyourcarrier. -Coverageisprovidedonlyforaccidents.Illnessesarenotcoveredbythis insurance. Toobtainaclaim formandparent information regarding this insurance,pleasecontactMichelleTavelliat642-3219.
Health Office News1. NewYorkeducationlawrequiresawrittenexcuseforeveryabsence,tardyorearlydismissal.Pleasebesureyousendanotewithyourchild.Justareminderthatifyoudonotsendawrittenexcuse,theabsencewillbeconsideredanunexcusedabsence.Excessiveunexcusedabsencescanbeconsiderededucationalneglect.2. Please,ifyourchildisgoingtobeabsent,calltheschoolandinformthem.Thisdoesnottaketheplaceofawrittennote,butitdoessavetheschool from trying tocontactyou regardingyourchild’sabsence. (NTH642-3340;MS642-5524;HS642-8351)3. NewYorkStateImmunizationRequirementsforschoolattendance: a)3doses-Diphtheria(DPT,DT,DTaP) dose-Tetanus,DiphtheriaandPertussisBooster(Tdap)- Studentsbornonorafter1/1/94andenrollingin6thgrade. 3doses-Polio 2doses-Measles,MumpsandRubella(MMR) 3doses-HepatitisB 1dose-Varicella(chickenpox)Bornonorafter1/1/98orbornon orafter1/1/94andenrollingin6thgrade. b)Ifastudentisgoingtoparticipateinsportshe/shemusthave hadatetanustoxiod-containingvaccinewithinthelast10years (DPT,DT,Td,andDTaP)4. NewYorkstaterequiresphysicalsforstudentsenteringthefollowinggrades:kindergarten,2nd,4th,7thand10th.Studentsin7thgradeand10thgradewhohaveacurrentphysicalforsportsdonotneedanotherphysical.Students thatdonothaveaphysicalwith their familyphysicianwill bescheduledinOctobertohaveonewiththeschoolhealthprovider.5. Sportphysicals-studentsmusthaveacurrent(withinthepast12months)physical by thefirst dayof practice.Sport physicals forwintersportswillbescheduledinOctober,springsportsinFebruaryandnextfallsportsinAprilandMay.Ifyourchildchoosesnottohaveaphysicalwiththeschoolhealthprovider,pleasecontactyourfamilyphysicianandmakeanappointmentbeforethestartofthesportseason.6. TheTiogaCountydentalvanisscheduledtovisitall3schools.Assoonastheschedule isavailable, theschoolnurseswillnotifyparents.Thisserviceisavailableforjustashorttimeateachschool.7. Substitutenurses-thedistrictisinneedofsubstitutenursesforall3schoolbuildings.
Medication Policy Pursuant toNewYorkStateEducationLaw,schoolnursescannotadministeranymedicationwith-out a doctor’s written permission.This includes not only prescriptionmedication, but also all over-the-counter medications such as Ty-lenol®, Caladryl®, cough drops,throatlozengesorspray,antisepticointments, etc. The school nursecanonlyadminister thesemedica-tions if the parents providea notefrom the family physician, a notefrom the parent, and the medica-tionintheoriginalcontainermarkedwiththestudent’sname.
Protection of Pupil Rights Policy Thedistricthasapolicy8213“Protection of Pupil Rights”. Thepolicy deals with a parent’s rightsinareassuchas: instructionalma-terials,studentsurveysaspartofaUSDepartmentofEducation-fund-ed program, and non-emergencyphysical examinations. A copy ofthe policymay be obtained in theMainOfficeof any school buildingor by contacting Tina Engelhard,District Clerk, Newark ValleyCen-tralSchoolDistrict,79WhigStreet,PO Box 547, Newark Valley, NY13811.
Asbestos Management Plan InaccordancewiththeEPA’sAsbestos Hazard Emergency Re-sponseAct of 1986 (AHERA), no-tificationisbeinggivenoftheAvail-abilityoftheAsbestosManagementPlanfortheNewarkValleyCentralSchool District. A record of themanagementplanandotherrelatedrecordsareavailableintheofficeoftheDirectorofFacilitiesServicesattheBusGarage. For further informationpleasecontacttheLocalEducationAgencyDesignatedPerson: GaryHoskins,Director ofFacilitiesSer-vicesat642-3219.
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From The Transporatation Department EveryoneintheTransportationDepartmenthopeyouarehavingasafeandenjoyablesummer.Thebeginningoftheschoolyear is justaroundthecornerandeveryoneinthebusgarageisgearingupforthenewyear.Makingbusrepairs,settingupthebusroutes,andmanyothersummerduties. Therearefewthingsthatwewouldliketosharewithyouinprep-arationforthenewschoolyear.Firstandforemostthesafetyofyourchil-drenisournumberoneresponsibility.TheNewarkValleybusdriversdoanoutstandingjoboftransportingourstudentsthroughoutour143squaremiledistrict.Tohelpusensuretheirsafetyweneedyourcooperationandassistance.- Itisimportantthatstudentsunderstandandobeyallofthebus rules.Therulesarepostedoneachbusandthebusdriverswill reviewtheserulesthroughouttheschoolyear.- Pleasehaveyourstudentatthebusstop5minutespriortothe pickuptime.Thisisespeciallyimportantatthebeginningof theschoolyear.SometimetowardstheendofAugustyouwill receiveapostcardinthemailwiththebusnumberandthepick up/dropofftimes.Pleasekeepinmindwemayhavetorevise thesetimesafterschoolhasstarted.- Itisagainstthelawtopassthroughtheredlightsofaschoolbus. Thisisthecasewhetheritbeontheroadatabusstoporinthe schoolparkinglot.- Ifforwhateverreasonyourstudentwillnotberidingthebusona certaindaypleasegiveusacall.- Ifyouhavetochangeadropofflocationyouhavetonotifythe schoolsothatabuspasscanbeissued. Ifyouhavequestionsatanytimeduringtheyearpleasecallusat642-8560.Haveawonderfulremainderofyoursummer.Randy Zukowski - Director of Tranportation
NCLB-Notice to Parents Asaparentofastudent in theNewarkValleyCentralSchoolDistrict,under theNoChildLeftBehindActof2001, you have the right to know theprofessionalqualificationsoftheteach-ersandteachingassistantsinstructingyour child. TheNoChildLeftBehindActgivesyoutherighttoaskforthefol-lowing informationabouteachofyourchild’sclassroom teachersand teach-ingassistants:1) Whether New York State has li-censedorqualifiedtheteacherforthegradelevelandsubjecttheteacherteaches,2)Whethertheteacheristeachingun-deranemergencyorprovisionalcertifi-catebywhichStatecertificationcriteriahavebeenwaived,3)Theacademicdegreesheldbytheteacheraswellastheteacher’scollegemajor,4) The qualifications of any teachingassistants providing services to yourchild. Ifyouwould liketoreceiveanyof this information, please send yourrequest,inwriting,to:
Your request should includeyour child’s name and the classroomteacher(s)and/orteachingassistantforwhich youare requesting information.When the processing of your requestis completed, the information will bemailedtoyou. Civil Rights Compliance
The Newark Valley Central School District hereby advisesstudents,parents,employeesandthegeneralpublicthatitdoesnotdiscriminate in employment, or in theeducationprogramsandac-tivitieswhich itoperates,onthebasisof race,creed,color,nation-al origin, religion, sex, age, sexual orientation, disability, ormaritalstatusinviolationofTitleVIIoftheCivilRightsActof1964,TitleIXoftheEducationAmendmentof1972,or§504oftheRehabilitationActof1973andtheNewYorkStateHumanRightsLaw.Grievanceinviolationoftheaboveshouldbebroughttotheattentionofourcom-plianceofficer:
Mr.RobertRogersPrincipal,NTHSchool
86WhigStreet,POBox547NewarkValley,NY13811
(607)642-3340
Attention Parents Would you like to earnsome extra cash while yourchildren are in school? Followyourchildren’sschedules,makesomemoney,andstillbehomein time for theschoolbus. Wehaveopenings in thecafeteriasforsubstitutefoodservicework-ers. No experience necessary,we will train you. If interestedcontactLorraineTrotmanat theNewarkValleyHighSchoolCaf-eteria,642-8606.
2012-2013 school tax bills will be mailed to district property owners. Tax bills paid on or before October 3rd, 2012 are not subject to a 2 percent late penalty. Tax bills paid during the period of October 4 to November 2nd, 2012 require the additional late fee of 2 per-cent. No school tax payments will be accepted by the school district after No-vember 2nd, 2012. Unpaid school taxes on November 3rd, 2012 are returned to the county for inclusion in the January Town & County tax bill. School taxes may be paid by mail or in person. If paying in person, the tax collection office is located at the District Office, 79 Whig Street, New-ark Valley. Collection hours are 1:30 to 4:30 PM, MONDAY THRU FRIDAY, September 4th, to November 2nd, 2012. There are no collections on Holidays.
Pre-K Visits Tappan Spaulding Memorial Library TheNTHPre-Kindergartenclasses tooka trip to
theNVLibraryonJune13th.Ourclasseswalkedtothelibraryandhadtheopportunitytolearnaboutthe importanceofour town’s library. Ms.LuAnn,thelibrarian,wasawealthof informationandgotour students excited about visiting libraries andhaving the opportunity to take out books. EachchildwasabletogetalibrarycardthatcanbeusedatanyTiogaCountyLibrary.Wewouldencourageourstudentstocontinuetovisitourlocallibraries.
Need to bring in a treat for your child’s birthday?Letthecafeteriahelpyouout!Callusandorderagiantdecoratedcookieor
orderanassortmentofregularsizedcookies(call for flavors).Giantcookiesare$7.50&serve12.Regularcookiesare$11for2dozen.Orforalowfatalternativethatmeetsthe“ChooseSensibly”guidelines,
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Pre-Kindergarten Garden Our Pre-Kindergarten classes created abeautiful flower and vegetable garden. The childrenstartedourgardenintheclassroombyplantingseedsinpots.GaryHoskinsandthemaintenancedepartmentwasaHUGEhelpinprovidingthreeraisedbedsandsoil. The prepared our garden so that the childrencould get started. Mr. Guiles, a Pre-Kindergartenparent,madeourclassawonderfulsignforustoaddtothegarden.Ourstudentsworkedveryhardandarelookingforwardtohavingpumpkinsinthefall.ThanksagaintoourparentsandNVstaff,ourgardenisagreatsuccess!
Wondering What’s for Lunch?Check on-line at
http://www.nvcs.stier.org/ under “quicklinks” for school lunch menus.
Rock on Café School Meals Visit www.rockoncafe.com for more information!
