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AMITYVILLE UNION FREE SCHOOL DISTRICT
2009-2010 Calendar
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AMITYVILLE UNION FREE SCHOOL DISTRICTPark North Administration Building
150 Park AvenueAmityville, NY 11701
(631) 598-6500www.amityville.k12.ny.us
The Amityville Union Free School District includes the Village of
Amityville and the unincorporated areas of the Town of Babylon and the
Town of Oyster Bay. The total population of the district is approximately
20,000. Twenty-eight hundred pupils attend the public schools of the
district, including three elementary schools: Northeast Elementary School,
Pre-K, K; Northwest Elementary School, grades 1, 2; Park Avenue Memorial
Elementary School, grades 3, 4, 5, 6; Edmund W. Miles Middle School,
grades 7, 8, 9; and Amityville Memorial High School, grades 10, 11, 12.
THE BOARD OF EDUCATIONThe Board of Education consists of seven members, each elected for
a three-year term. These nonpaid representatives of the community set policy
and maintain legal authority for the operation of the school district.
During the 2009-2010 school year, the Board of Education will meet
in the Park Avenue Memorial Elementary School Auditorium or the Park
North Administration Building as noted on the calendar. Unanticipated
changes of meeting dates or locations will be publicized in the AmityvilleRecord and Massapequa Post (time permitting) and notices will be posted in
the display cases at the west and east doors of the Park North Administration
Building and on the district website (www.amityville.k12.ny.us).
The public is invited to attend these meetings and is afforded the
opportunity to address the Board, in appropriate public sessions.
BOARD OF EDUCATION 2009-2010
President . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Ms. Michele Sikhrangkur
First Vice President . . . . .Ms. Juliet Jordon-Thompson
Second Vice President . . . . . . . . . . . . .Ms. Lisa Johnson
Trustee . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Mr. Nathan King
Trustee . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Ms. Diane Koza Egglinger
Trustee . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Mr. Charles Walters
Trustee . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Ms. Kathleen Ward
District Clerk . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Ms. Judith O’Neill
Attorney . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Guercio & Guercio
Internal Auditors . . . . . . . . . .Callaghan Nawrocki LLP
District Treasurer . . . . . . . . . . . .Mr. Michael T. Kearns
SCHOOL AND BUILDING ADMINISTRATION
NORTHEAST ELEMENTARY SCHOOL (GRADES PRE-K, K)420 Albany Avenue, Amityville, NY 11701-2584
School Hours: Pre-K - 9:10am-11:40am / 12:40pm-3:10pmKindergarten - 9:10am-3:10pm
Principal . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Ms. Pauline CollinsMain Office . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .789-6230Nurse/Attendance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .789-6227
NORTHWEST ELEMENTARY SCHOOL (GRADES 1, 2)450 County Line Road, Amityville, NY 11701-1799
School Hours: 9am-3pmInterim Principal . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Ms. Loretta MarshallMain Office . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .789-6240Nurse/Attendance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .789-6237
PARK AVE. MEMORIAL ELEMENTARY SCHOOL (GRADES 3, 4, 5)140 Park Avenue, Amityville, NY 11701-2192
School Hours: 8am-2pm
Interim Principal . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Dr. Regina Cohn Assistant Principal . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Mr. Scott BullisAssistant Principal . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Mr. Steven LindenfeldMain Office . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .691-2874, 691-2875Nurse/Attendance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .691-2877
EDMUND W. MILES MIDDLE SCHOOL (GRADES 6, 7, 8)501 Route 110, Amityville, NY 11701-1799
School Hours: 7:25am-2:01pmPrincipal . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Mr. Mark PittersonAssistant Principal . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Ms. Michele DarbyAssistant Principal . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Mr. Robert BurnsideMain Office . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .789-6200Guidance Office . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .789-6204Nurse/Attendance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .789-6207
AMITYVILLE MEMORIAL HS (GRADES 9, 10, 11, 12)250 Merrick Road, Amityville, NY 11701-3495
School Hours: 7:40am-2:26pmPrincipal . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Dr. Scott AndrewsAssistant Principal . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Mr. Peter HutchisonMain Office . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .598-6550Guidance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .598-6555Nurse . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .598-6554Attendance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .598-6558
DISTRICT ADMINISTRATIONDISTRICTWIDE PERSONNEL
Superintendent of Schools . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Dr. John Williams, 598-6520Assistant Superintendent for
Curriculum and Instruction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Dr. Kathleen Gulbin, 598-6513Assistant Superintendent for
Data and Technology. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Dr. Mary Kelly, 598-6507Interim Assistant Superintendent for
Finance and Operations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Dr. William Fanning, 598-6524 Interim Assistant Superintendentfor Human Resources . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Dr. Stephen Neidell, 598-6510Director of Pupil Personnel Services, Special Education
and Central Registration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Ms. Laurel Garofolo, 225-4610 Assistant to the Director of Pupil Personnel Services, Special
Education and Central Registration . . . . . . . . . Mr. Peter Paternostro, 225-4610Central Registration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .225-4615
INSTRUCTIONAL DIRECTORS/COORDINATORSAthletic Director . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Mr. Ron Forman, 598-6565Director of English . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Ms. Judy Riordan, 598-6550Director of Fine Arts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Ms. Fran Fernandez, 598-6565Director of Guidance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Ms. Patricia Hausfeld, 598-6555Director of Math . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Mr. Claude Irwin, 789-6200Director of Physical Education, Health,
Nurses and Athletics.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Mr. Anthony Cerullo, 598-6565Director of Social Studies . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Mr. Jonathan Klomp, 598-6550Director of Science . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Mr. Michael Fusaro, 598-6550Districtwide Art Coordinator . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Ms. Karen Fabian, 598-6565
OPERATIONAL ADMINISTRATORS/DIRECTORSSchool Lunch Manager . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Ms. Lisa Bowman, 225-4620Plant Facilities Administrator . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Mr. Edward Mercurio, 598-6522
AMITYVILLE SENIOR CITIZENS CENTERPark North Administration Building
150 Park Avenue, Amityville, NY 11701Open Monday through Friday - 9:30am to 1:30pm
Director . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Ms. Patricia O’Neill, 264-5353
RELEASE OF STUDENT INFORMATION UNDER THE “NO CHILD LEFT BEHIND ACT”
Pursuant to the “No Child Left Behind Act,” all public schools are now legally required to release the names, addresses and telephone numbers ofjuniors and seniors to military recruiters or institutions of higher learning upon request. Parents have the right to request that such information not bereleased without prior written consent.
If you wish to exercise your option to “withhold such information without your prior written consent,” please submit your request in writing to:Amityville Union Free School District
Amityville Memorial High SchoolGuidance Department
250 Merrick RoadAmityville, NY 11701
PHOTOGRAPHY/VIDEO POLICYIt is the Amityville UFSD policy, as in most Long Island public school districts, to film or photograph students and staff as they go about the
gratifying business of learning and succeeding in school. If you do not wish to have your child photographed and/or videotaped, you must submit yourrequest in writing to the Director for Pupil Personnel Services, Special Education and Central Registration, no later than September 1, 2009. Group orfull-class photographs and videotapes should not be included in your request.
FAMILY EDUCATIONAL RIGHTS AND PRIVACY ACT OF 1974 (FERPA)The Amityville Union Free School District encourages parents/guardians and eligible students to exercise their rights under the Family
Educational Rights and Privacy Act of 1974 (FERPA). FERPA defines “eligible students” as those who attain the age of 18 or who enroll in apostsecondary school. The list of rights guaranteed to parents/guardians and eligible students includes the following:
1. The right to be informed about FERPA2. The right to inspect and review the student’s educational record3. The right to seek to correct a student’s record4. The right to exercise a limited control over access to the student’s record5. The right to report alleged violations of FERPA to the U.S. Department of EducationParents/guardians/eligible students who wish to inspect educational records may obtain applications for inspection of records from the school
principal. Copies of the district’s policy pertaining to FERPA are available for parents/guardians/eligible students in the principal’s office of each schooland in the Superintendent’s Office.
FINDING ANSWERS
Under no circumstances will the school district or Board of Educationconsider or take action on any letters or communications that are unsigned.Anonymity of individuals registering complaints or allegations in writingwill be respected if requested, but such communications must bear thename, address and signature of the writer.
When parents/guardians have a question or complaint about a child’sclasswork or progress in a specific course, they should contact the teacher.The teacher, who works with the student, knows the child and can generallyhelp to resolve the difficulty.
At the elementary level, a parent/guardian should contact the buildingprincipal if the teacher does not offer a satisfactory resolution. At thesecondary level, the parent/guardian should schedule an appointment withthe student’s guidance counselor. If satisfaction is not achieved, then theparent/guardian should call the building principal.
If a resident’s concern is of a more general nature and involves theeducational program or activities of a school, the building principal shouldbe contacted directly.
If the question still remains unresolved, the parent may choose to contactthe office of the Assistant Superintendent for Curriculum and Instruction,and then the office of the Superintendent of Schools.
In the case of a complaint against a professional staff member,parents/guardians are urged to:1. Speak to the staff member involved. If the situation is not resolved:2. Speak to the immediate supervisor/administrator of that teacher or staff
member. If the situation is still not resolved: 3. Speak to the building principal. If the situation is still not resolved:4. Contact the office of the Assistant Superintendent for Curriculum and
Instruction. If the situation is still not resolved:5. Contact the office of the Superintendent of Schools. If the situation is
still outstanding without resolution:
6. Contact the President of the Board of Education.
PESTICIDE NOTIFICATIONInitial Notification to Persons in Parental Relation and Staff Pursuant
to Section 409-H of the State Education Law.New York Education Law Section 409-H, effective July 1, 2001,
requires all public and nonpublic elementary and secondary schools toprovide written notification to all persons in parental relation, faculty,and staff regarding the potential use of pesticides periodically through theschool year.
The Amityville School District is required to maintain a list of personsin parental relation, faculty, and staff who wish to receive 48-hour priorwritten notification of certain pesticide applications. The followingpesticide applications are not subject to prior notification requirements:a school remains unoccupied for a continuous 72 hours following anapplication; antimicrobial products, nonvolatile rodenticides in tamper-resistant bait stations in areas inaccessible to children; silica gels and othernonvolatile ready-to-use pastes, foams, or gels in areas inaccessible tochildren; boric acid and disodium octaborate tetrahydrate; theapplication of EPA-designated biopesticides; the application of EPA-designated exempt materials under 40CFR152.25; the use of aerosolproducts with a directed spray in containers of 18 fluid ounces or lesswhen used to protect individuals from an imminent threat from stingingand biting insects including venomous spiders, bees, wasps and hornets.
The Amityville School District includes the services of a contractedfirm that is an expert in pest management. This firm conducts monthlyinspections of all district facilities and takes appropriate remedialmeasures to eliminate or reduce the presence of insects or other pests.
While the Amityville School District does not anticipate any situationwhere there will be a need to provide notification of a pesticideapplication 48 hours in advance, if you would like to review such notification if one were required, please contact the AmityvilleUFSD Buildings and Grounds Office at 150 Park Avenue, Amityville,NY 11701.
BUS COMPANIES
Acme Bus Corp. 631-471-4600631-585-6565631-789-0008
Educational Bus Transportation 631-842-7373631-842-7475
Laidlaw/First Student 516-433-7600631-842-7620
Atlantic Express/K. Corr. 631-752-9310
Atlantic Express/Raybern Bus 631-694-5555
Suffolk Transit 631-665-3245
Towne Bus Corp. 516-349-8200516-349-0905631-242-2796
REPORT CARD
MARKING PERIODS
Semester 1 Marking Period Ends1st Quarter November 13, 20092nd Quarter January 29, 2010
Semester 23rd Quarter April 16, 20104th Quarter June 25, 2010
PAROCHIAL or PRIVATE SCHOOL BUSTRANSPORTATION REQUEST DEADLINE: A written requestMUST be submitted to the Transportation Office of the Amityville UFSDno later than April 1, 2010 by 4pm in order to receive service for the
2010/2011 school year.
USE OF SCHOOL BUILDINGS
The Board of Education willinglyconsiders specific requests for the use ofschool buildings and/or facilities by civic andcommunity organizations. Interested partiesshould complete and submit a “Request forUse of School Facilities” form availablethrough the Business Office (598-6524) atthe Park North Administration Building, 150Park Avenue, Amityville, NY 11701, at leastthirty (30) days prior to the next scheduledBoard meeting.
CHILD FIND
All children are entitled to a free andappropriate public education, with specialservices for those with disabilities who haveneed of extra support. Parents/guardians whosuspect or have verified that their child has adisabling condition that may require specialassistance are asked to contact the Office ofPupil Personnel Services, Special Education,& Central Registration at the followingaddress:
Amityville UFSDPupil Personnel Services, Special Education, and
Central Registration at Northwest450 County Line RoadAmityville, NY 11701Phone: 631-225-4610
HEALTH SERVICESA registered nurse, who provides a
variety of health screening services andadministers first aid, staffs each school in the Amityville UFSD. School nursesmaintain health histories for all children in the building. It is important thatparents/guardians keep the health officeinformed of any changes in a child’s health.
MEDICATION
School nurses are able to administermedications, including over-the-countermedications, only with the receipt of adoctor’s prescription. If it becomes necessaryfor a child to receive medicationduring school hours,parents/guardians must also providethe medication in its originalcontainer with affixed instructions.No school professional can makeformal recommendations formedication. Please see your ownhealthcare professional for formalrecommendations.
PROOF OFIMMUNIZATIONS
New York State and Federallaw established regulations governingimmunizations to protect school
children from communicable diseases. Allstudents must have these immunizations tocontinue to attend school and school-sponsored events. Parents/guardians arerequired to provide the school nurse withwritten proof of a child’s immunizationagainst polio, rubella (german measles),mumps, diphtheria and hepatitis B (3 dosesfor students born on or after 1/1/94). *A lackof an original doctor-stamped immunizationrecord may result in the exclusion of a studentfrom school. Additionally, all enteringkindergarten students must have a secondmeasles immunization given after 15 monthsof age, to be considered fully registered intheir home school.
PHYSICAL/DENTAL EXAMINATIONS
New York State law requires medical and dentalexaminations for all new entrants and children inkindergarten, second, fourth, seventh and tenth grades. InSeptember, proof of a physical and dental examinationmust be submitted to the school nurse. Children for whomthere is no documented proof will be scheduled for aphysical examination by the school doctor after the firstweek in October. Furthermore, students participating onan athletic team in grades 7-12 must receive a sportsphysical before tryouts or practice for any team.
HOMELESSNESS
In keeping with the McKinney-Vento Act and otherapplicable New York State statutes on the homeless, aparent/guardian of a homeless child should contact CentralRegistration for assistance and due process rights, at 225-4615.
PLEASE NOTE:*Lack of immunization documentation for
homeless students should be discussed with Central
Registration. In some cases, homeless students are
protected from exclusions stated in the immunization
guidelines.
PUPIL PERSONNEL SERVICES,
SPECIAL EDUCATION AND
CENTRAL REGISTRATION
For families of children believed to have a disability: Inkeeping with the mandates of the Individuals WithDisabilities Education Act (IDEA) and New York StateCommissioner’s Regulations, please note the following:
The Department of Pupil Personnel Services, SpecialEducation and Central Registration provides assistance to thestudents and families of the Amityville UFSD in the areas ofspecial education, ages 2-21, psychological and social workservices, nursing and health services, and CentralRegistration. If you have questions regarding these services,or your child’s eligibility for these services, please call225-4610, or Central Registration at 225-4615.
A District Committee on Special Education and aCommittee on Preschool Special Education are appointed bythe Board of Education for the purpose of reviewing theindividual educational requirements for all students in thedistrict who have been diagnosed as having disabilities thatwould interfere with their educational progress. Thesecommittees have the responsibility of makingrecommendations to the Board of Education concerning anappropriate program or services, if needed, for each childwith a disability. Parents/Guardians who have questionsconcerning children with disabilities should contact theDirector of Pupil Personnel Services, Special Education, andCentral Registration at 225-4610.
WORKING PAPERS
The Amityville School District cooperates with the New YorkState Labor Department in the issuance of working papers required bylaw for minors, ages 14-19, who seek part-time employment. Thestudent must secure the working paper application in person and signit in the presence of a school official. All applicants must submit proofof age and proof of a physical examination within the previous year.For information about working papers contact the Main Office atAmityville Memorial High School at 598-6550.
FOOD SERVICE
The Amityville UFSD operates a food service program that provides nutritionally balanced meals that encourage good eating habitsand supplies proper nutrition to help students be fueled for learning. Meals are offered daily at a reasonable cost in all schools. The purchaseof discounted prepaid meals is encouraged.
Please note: Families who meet specific financial criteria could be eligible for either free or reduced-price breakfast and lunch.Applications are mailed to each household in early August. A new application, one per family, must be returned to the Food Service Officeby September 30, 2009. Please provide money for lunch or a lunch from home until the eligibility letter is received. Please note that eachfoster child must have a new individual application each year. Applications are accepted throughout the school year. Menus and free andreduced-price meal applications can be found on the Amityville School District website (www.amityville.k12.ny.us).
Questions can be directed to Ms. Lisa Bowman, Food Service Manager, at 631-225-4620 or 631-383-6838.
SPECIAL NOTE TO PARENTS/GUARDIANS AND STUDENTS
You should not expect privacy with respect to student lockers, desks, and other school storage places. School officials have control overlockers, desks, and other storage places. Where reasonable cause exists, these areas are subject to search at any time without notice to you andwithout your consent.
EMERGENCY CLOSING OF SCHOOLS
If inclement weather causes Amityville Schools to close, inaddition to the district website (www.amityville.k12.ny.us), thefollowing radio/TV stations will carry the district’s closinginformation:
RADIO: WALK 97.5 FM/1370 AM, WBAB 102.3 FM, WBLI 106.1 FM, WINS 1010 AM, WOR 710 AM and TV STATIONS: Channels 2, 4, 7, and 12.
INTRODUCTIONThe Amityville UFSD has established a
computer network and is pleased to offer Internetaccess for student use. Students will be issued avisible form of identification, recognizing them asInternet users. This will provide students access toa variety of Internet resources. In order forstudents to use the Internet, students and theirparents and/or guardians must first read andunderstand the following acceptable use policies.
ACCEPTABLE USES:1. The computer network has been set up in order
to allow Internet access for educationalpurposes. This includes classroom activities,research activities, peer review of assigned workand the exchange of project-related ideas,opinions and questions via email, messageboards and other means.
2. Students will have access to the Internet viaclassroom, library and lab computers. Studentaccess is limited to times deemed appropriate bythe adult in charge.
3. Network users must respect resource limits andmust remain within an allotted disk space.Users are responsible for deleting old emails orother files that may take up excessive amountsof storage space.
4. Student use of the Internet is contingent uponparent/guardian permission in the form of asigned copy of this Acceptable Use Policy.Parents/guardians may revoke approval at anytime.
5. Material created and/or stored on the system is
not guaranteed to be private. Network andschool administrators may review the systemfrom time to time to ensure that the system isbeing used properly. For this reason, studentsshould expect that emails, material placed onpersonal web pages and other work created onthe network may be viewed by a third party.
6. Network users must keep their passwordsprivate. Accounts and/or passwords may not beshared.
7. Network users are expected to adhere to thesafety guidelines listed below.
UNACCEPTABLE USES:1. The network may not be used to download,
copy, or store any software, shareware orfreeware without prior permission from thenetwork administrator.
2. The network may not be used for commercialpurposes. Users may not buy or sell products orservices through the system without priorpermission from the network administrator.
3. Use of the network for advertising or politicallobbying is prohibited.
4. The network may not be used for any activityor to transmit any material that violates UnitedStates or local laws. This includes, but is notlimited to, illegal activities such as threateningthe safety of another person or violatingcopyright laws.
5. Network users may not use vulgar, derogatoryor obscene language. Users may not engage inpersonal attacks, harassment, or post privateinformation about another person.
6. Network users may not log on to someone else’s
account or attempt to access another user’s files.“Hacking” or otherwise trying to gain access toanother person’s or organization’s computersystem is prohibited.
7. Network users may not access websites, newsgroups or chat areas that contain material thatis obscene or that promotes illegal acts. If a useraccidentally accesses this type of information,he or she must immediately notify a teacher,librarian, and/or network administrator.
8. Network users may not engage in “spamming”(sending an email to more than ten people atthe same time) or participate in chain letters.
SAFETY GUIDELINES FORSTUDENTS IN SCHOOL AND
AT HOME:1. Never give out your last name, address or
phone number.2. Do not include your school name or town in
your screen name or profile.3. Never agree to meet in person with anyone you
have met online unless you first have theapproval of a parent or guardian.
4. Notify an adult immediately if you receive amessage that may be inappropriate or if youencounter any material that violates thisAcceptable Use Policy
5. Your parent/guardian should instruct you ifthere is additional material that they thinkwould be inappropriate for you to access.Amityville UFSD expects you to follow yourparents/guardians’ wishes in this matter.
AMITYVILLE UNION FREE SCHOOL DISTRICTACCEPTABLE USE POLICIES FOR ACCESS TO THE INTERNET
DATES OF ELEMENTARY-LEVEL AND INTERMEDIATE-LEVEL STATE ASSESSMENTS2009-2010 SCHOOL YEAR
Administered in aNYSED selectedsample of statisticallyrepresentative schools.Selected schools willbe contacted directlyby the NYSED.
EXAMINATION ADMINISTRATION DATES MAKE-UP DATES FIELD TESTGrade 3 English Language Arts April 26-28 April 27-May 5Grade 4 English Language Arts April 26-28 April 27-May 5Grade 5 English Language Arts April 26-28 April 27-May 5Grade 6 English Language Arts April 26-28 April 27-May 5Grade 7 English Language Arts April 26-28 April 27-May 5Grade 8 English Language Arts April 26-28 April 27-May 5
Grade 3 Mathematics May 5-7 May 6-14Grade 4 Mathematics May 5-7 May 6-14Grade 5 Mathematics May 5-7 May 6-14Grade 6 Mathematics May 5-7 May 6-14Grade 7 Mathematics May 5-7 May 6-14Grade 8 Mathematics May 5-7 May 6-14
Grade 4 Elementary-Level Science Performance Test/Written Test May 24-June 3/June 7 May 25-June 3/June 8-9
Grade 5 Elementary-Level Social Studies Booklet 1 – November 16Booklet 2 – November 17 November 17-19
Grade 8 Intermediate-Level SciencePerformance Test May 24-June 3 May 25-June 3
Grade 8 Intermediate-Level ScienceWritten Test June 7 June 8-9
Grade 8 Intermediate-Level Social Studies Booklet 1 – June 14 Booklet 2 – June 15 June 15-17
Alternate Assessment for Students With Severe Disabilities Oct. 5, 2009-Feb. 12, 2010 N/A N/A
New York State English as a Second April 14-May 25 (Speaking) N/ALanguage Achievement Test (NYSESLAT) May 17-May 25 (Written) May 18-May 25 (Written)
Intermediate Level Technology Education Optional - dates to be determined Optional - dates to be determinedby school. by school. N/A
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Grandparents Day
O C T O B E RSunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday
1 2 3
APTC Skating PartyUSA Skates6:30-9 PM
EWMMS & AMHSFirst Quarter Progress
Report Period Ends
AMHSDistrictwide College
Fair 7 PM
NWSchool Pictures
BOE Special Mtg.7 PM - PAMES
54 8 9 106 7
NWSchool Pictures
SEPTEMBER 2009
S M T W T F S
1 2 3 4 5
13 14 15 16 17 18 19
27 28 29 3020 21 22 23 24 25 26
6 7 8 9 10 11 12
NOVEMBER 2009
S M T W T F S
1 2 3 4 5 6 7
15 16 17 18 19 20 21
29 3022 23 24 25 26 27 28
8 9 10 11 12 13 14
1918 20 21 22 23 24
2625 27 28 29 30 31
PSAT Exam
Senior Awareness Day
BOE Regular Mtg.7 PM - PAMES
AMHS Homecoming
Parade - 12 NOONGame - 2 PM
NewsdayMarching Band
Festival - Hofstra
NewsdayMarching Band
Festival - Hofstra
PAMESParent Workshop
7-8:30 PM
EWMMSSchool Picture Retakes
PAMESSchool Pictures
NewsdayMarching Band
Festival - Hofstra
COLUMBUS DAY
SCHOOL IS CLOSED
PAMESSchool Pictures
APTC General Membership Mtg.
7 PM - EWMMS
11 13 14 15 16 1712
COMPASS Mtg.7-8:30 PM - PPS
NETitle I Parent
Workshop 5-6 PMReading Night 6-8 PM
N O V E M B E RSunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday
21 4 5 6 7
Pre-K - Grade 6First Quarter Marking
Period Ends
PAMESParent/Teacher Conferences
11 AM-2:15 PM &7-8:30 PM
NYSCAME All-County Rehearsal
APTC General Membership Mtg.
7 PM - EWMMS
3
BOE Special Mtg.7 PM - PAMES
NESchool Picture Retakes
AMHSFinancial Planning
Workshop7 PM - Library
BOE Regular Mtg.7 PM - PAMES
VETERANS DAYSCHOOL IS CLOSED
98 11 12 1410 13
EWMMS & AMHSFirst Quarter
Marking Period Ends
PAMES School Picture Retakes
DECEMBER 2009
S M T W T F S
1 2 3 4 5
13 14 15 16 17 18 19
27 28 29 30 3120 21 22 23 24 25 26
6 7 8 9 10 11 12
OCTOBER 2009
S M T W T F S
1 2 3
11 12 13 14 15 16 17
25 26 27 28 29 30 31 18 19 20 21 22 23 24
4 5 6 7 8 9 10
PAMESParent/TeacherConferences
11 AM-2:15 PM
SUPERINTENDENT’SCONFERENCE DAY
NO SCHOOL FOR STUDENTS
ELECTION DAY
Daylight Savings TimeEnds
EWMMSFirst Day of Practice Early
Winter SportsEWMMS
Scholastic Book FairAMHS
National Art Honor Society Induction
7 PM - Auditorium
AMHSParent/TeacherConferences
7-9 PM
NW Parent/TeacherConferences
12 NOON DismissalAMHS
First Day of PracticeWinter Sports
NE Parent/Teacher Conferences
12:10 PM KindergartenDismissal - No Pre-K
NWSchool Picture Retakes
PAMESParent Workshop
7-8:30 PM
1615 17 18 19 20 21
3029
NE Parent/TeacherConferences
6-8 PM
EWMMS Parent/TeacherConferences
7-9 PM
NE Parent/Teacher Conferences
12:10 PM KindergartenDismissal - No Pre-K
AMHS Alumni Breakfast8 AM - Cafeteria
EWMMSScholastic Book Fair
Ends
NYSCAME All-County Rehearsal
NW Parent/TeacherConferences7-8:30 PM
NW Parent/TeacherConferences
12 NOON DismissalEWMMS
10:30 AM DismissalParent/TeacherConferences12-2:30 PMNYSCAME
All-County Rehearsal
2322 24 25 26 27 28
THANKSGIVING RECESSSCHOOL IS CLOSED
GRADE 5 NYS SOCIAL STUDIESASSESSMENTS
GRADE 5 NYS SOCIAL STUDIES ASSESSMENTS MAKE-UPS
D E C E M B E RSunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday
1 2 3 4 5
76 8 9 10 11 12
BOE Special Mtg.7 PM - PAMES
AMHSLonnie Kittle
Wrestling Tournament
AMHSLonnie Kittle
Wrestling Tournament
PAMESGrades 4 and 5Winter Concert
7 PM - AMHSAuditorium
COMPASS Mtg.7-8:30 PM - PPS
BOE Regular Mtg.7 PM - PAMES
PAMESGrade 6
Winter Concert7 PM - AMHSAuditorium
JANUARY 2010S M T W T F S
1 2
10 11 12 13 14 15 16
25 26 27 28 29 3017 18 19 20 21 22 23
3 4 5 6 7 8 9
NOVEMBER 2009
S M T W T F S
1 2 3 4 5 6 7
15 16 17 18 19 20 21
29 30 22 23 24 25 26 27 28
8 9 10 11 12 13 14
APTC Holiday Sing-Along7-9 PM - EWMMS
AMHS Fall Sports Awards7 PM - Auditorium
2431
EWMMS & AMHSSecond Quarter
Progress Report PeriodEnds
AMHSClaude Byer
Girls BasketballTournament
NEWinter Assembly
2-3 PM
2120 22 23 24 25 26
NWWinter Concert
2 PM
EWMMSWinter Concert #1
7 PM - AMHSAuditorium
AMHSWinter Concert
7 PM - Auditorium
27 28 29 30 31
1413 15 16 17 18 19
EWMMSWinter Concert #2
7 PM - AMHSAuditorium
AMHSClaude Byer
Girls BasketballTournament
WINTER RECESSSCHOOL IS CLOSED
W I N T E R R E C E S S - S C H O O L I S C L O S E D
J A N U A RYSunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday
43 5 6 7 8 9
AMHSFinancial Aid Night
7 PM - Library
1 2
LAST DAY OFWINTER RECESS
FEBRUARY 2010S M T W T F S
1 2 3 4 5 6
14 15 16 17 18 19 20
2821 22 23 24 25 26 27
7 8 9 10 11 12 13
DECEMBER 2009
S M T W T F S
1 2 3 4 5
13 14 15 16 17 18 19
27 28 29 30 3120 21 22 23 24 25 26
6 7 8 9 10 11 12
Dual Meet WrestlingTournament
2531 26 27 28 29 30
COMPASS Mtg.7-8:30 PM - PPS
BOE Regular Mtg.7 PM - PAMES
All SchoolsSecond Quarter
Marking Period EndsLISFA Rehearsal
Grades 5-7EWMMS
Drama Performance7:30 PM
NEReading Night
6-8 PM
DR. MARTINLUTHER KING JR’s
BIRTHDAY(Observed)
SCHOOL IS CLOSED
SCMEA Jazz Festival
Fred WilliamsBoys Basketball Game
10 12 13 14 15 1611
1817 19 20 21 22 23
PAMESParent Workshop
7-8:30 PM
APTC General Membership Mtg.
7 PM - EWMMS
R E G E N T S E X A M S
AMHS MIDTERMS
24
LISFA RehearsalGrades 8-12
LISFA RehearsalGrades 8-12
LISFA ConcertGrades 8-12
AMHSMIDTERMS
EWMMSFirst Day ofPractice Late
Winter Sports
LISFA RehearsalGrades 5-7
EWMMSDrama Performance
7:30 PM LISFA ConcertGrades 5-7
F E B R U A RYSunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday
1 2 3 4 5 6
87 9 10 11 12 13
AMHSBlack History/
Multicultural Assembly
APTC General Membership Mtg.
7 PM - EWMMS
SCMEA Day ofPercussion in Sayville
MARCH 2010S M T W T F S
1 2 3 4 5 6
14 15 16 17 18 19 20
28 29 30 3121 22 23 24 25 26 27
7 8 9 10 11 12 13
JANUARY 2010S M T W T F S
1 2
10 11 12 13 14 15 16
25 26 27 28 29 3017 18 19 20 21 22 23
3 4 5 6 7 8 9
BOE Special Mtg.7 PM - PAMES
SUPERINTENDENT’SCONFERENCE DAY
NO SCHOOL FOR STUDENTS
2430
BOE Regular Mtg.7 PM - PAMES
28
1514 16 17 18 19 20
PAMESParent Workshop
7-8:30 PM
EWMMS & NEBlack History/
Multicultural Assembly
PRESIDENTS’ DAY
21 2722 23 24 25 26
MIDWINTER RECESS - SCHOOL IS CLOSED
M A R C HSunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday
1 2 3 4 5 6
87 9 10 11 12 13
BOE Regular Mtg.7 PM - PAMES
APTC General Membership Mtg.
7 PM - EWMMS
BOE Special Mtg.7 PM - PAMES
AMHS Junior ParentNight
7 PM - Library
EWMMSScholastic Book Fair
Ends
SCMEA All-CountyRehearsal
SCMEAAll-County Rehearsal
APRIL 2010S M T W T F S
1 2 3
11 12 13 14 15 16 17
25 26 27 28 29 3018 19 20 21 22 23 24
4 5 6 7 8 9 10
FEBRUARY 2010S M T W T F S
1 2 3 4 5 6
14 15 16 17 18 19 20
2821 22 23 24 25 26 27
7 8 9 10 11 12 13
AMHS An Evening of Song:
A Patriotic Celebration7 PM - Auditorium
EWMMSScholastic Book Fair
COMPASS Mtg.7-8:30 PM - PPS
EWMMS & AMHSThird Quarter
Progress ReportPeriod Ends
SCMEA All-CountyRehearsal
APTC SupermarketBingo
7 PM - EWMMS
PA M E S M AT H W E E K
1514 16 17 18 19 20
28 31
PAMESParent Workshop
7-8:30 PM
EWMMS10:30 AM Dismissal
Parent/TeacherConferences12-2:30 PM
AMHSAn Evening of Jazz7 PM - Auditorium
AMHSFirst Day of Practice
Spring Sports
AMHSParent/TeacherConferences
7-9 PM
AMHSWinter Sports Awards
7 PM - Auditorium
EWMMSCareer Day
AMHSDrama Performance
7:30 PM - Auditorium
2221 23 24 26 2725
29
AMHSDrama Performance3 PM - Auditorium
SCMEA RecorderFestival
AMHSDrama Performance
7:30 PM - Auditorium
Daylight Savings TimeBegins
SCMEA All-CountyConcerts
NEReading Night
6-8 PM
SPRING RECESS SCHOOL IS CLOSED
30
A P R I LSunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday
BOE Special Mtg.7 PM - PAMES
APTC General Membership Mtg.
7 PM - EWMMS
1 2 3
54 6 7 8 9 10
LAST DAY OFSPRING RECESS
MAY 2010S M T W T F S
1
9 10 11 12 13 14 15
25 26 27 28 2916 17 18 19 20 21 22
2 3 4 5 6 7 8
MARCH 2010S M T W T F S
1 2 3 4 5 6
14 15 16 17 18 19 20
28 29 30 3121 22 23 24 25 26 27
7 8 9 10 11 12 13
2330
2431
SPRING RECESS SCHOOL IS CLOSED
1211 13 14 1715 16
NYSSMA Solo Festival - Jazz, Guitar
and Drum SetN. Babylon
AMHSWorld Language Honor
Society Induction 7 PM - Auditorium
COMPASS Mtg.7-8:30 PM - PPS BOE Regular Mtg.
7 PM - PAMES
NE Parent/TeacherConferences
12:10 PM KindergartenDismissal - No Pre-K
EWMMSMusical
7:30 PM - AMHSAuditorium
2625 27 28 29 30
1918 20 21 22 23 24
PAMESParent Workshop
7-8:30 PM
AMHSMini College Fair
10-11:30 AMGymnasium
NE Parent/TeacherConferences
6-8 PMNW
Parent/TeacherConferences
7-8:30 PMPAMES
Parent/TeacherConferences
11:15 AM-2:15 PM7-8:30 PM
All SchoolsThird Quarter
Marking Period Ends
NYSSMA Solo Festival - Jazz, Guitar
and Drum SetN. Babylon
NE Parent/TeacherConferences
12:10 PM KindergartenDismissal - No Pre-K
NW Parent/TeacherConferences
12 NOON DismissalPAMES
Parent/TeacherConferences
11:15 AM-2:15 PM
NW Parent/TeacherConferences
12 NOON Dismissal
GRADES 3-8 NYS ELA ASSESSMENT GRADES 3-8 NYS ELA ASSESSMENTS
GRADES 3-8 NYS ELA ASSESSMENT MAKE-UPS
NYSESLATSPEAKING EXAM
BEGINS
M AYSunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday
1
32 4 5 6 7 8
EWMMSMusical
7:30 PM - AMHSAuditorium
BOE Special Mtg.7 PM - PAMES
AMHSGrade 9
Parent Night7 PM - Cafeteria
NYSSMA Solo FestivalLindenhurst
JUNE 2010S M T W T F S
1 2 3 4 5
13 14 15 16 17 18 19
27 28 29 3020 21 22 23 24 25 26
6 7 8 9 10 11 12
APRIL 2010S M T W T F S
1 2 3
11 12 13 14 15 16 17
25 26 27 28 29 3018 19 20 21 22 23 24
4 5 6 7 8 9 10
NYSSMA Solo FestivalLindenhurst
APTC Meet theCandidates
7 PM - EWMMS
GRADES 3-8 NYS ELA ASSESSMENT MAKE-UPS
GRADES 3-8 NYS MATH ASSESSMENTS
GRADES 3-8 NYS MATH ASSESSMENT MAKE-UPS
1716 18 19 20 21 22
10 11 12 13 14 15
AMHSNational
Honor SocietyInduction
7 PM - Auditorium
EWMMS & AMHSFourth QuarterProgress Report
Period Ends
AMHSTri-M Music
Honor SocietyInduction
7 PM - Auditorium
MOTHER’S DAY
EWMMSNational JuniorHonor Society
Induction12:30 PM
BOE Regular Mtg.7 PM - PAMES
9
PAMESParent Workshop
7-8:30 PM
EWMMSSpring Concert #1
7 PM - AMHSAuditorium
EWMMSSpring Concert #2
7 PM - AMHSAuditorium
30 26 27 28 292531
23 24
MEMORIAL DAYSCHOOL IS CLOSED
GRADES 3-8 NYS MATH ASSESSMENT MAKE-UPS
GRADES 4 & 8 NYS SCIENCE PERFORMANCE ASSESSMENTS
GRADES 4 & 8 NYS SCIENCE PERFORMANCE ASSESSMENT MAKE-UPS
AMHSSpring Concert
7 PM - AuditoriumNYSESLAT SPEAKING
EXAM ENDS
NYSESLAT WRITING EXAM
NYSESLAT WRITING EXAM MAKE-UPS
NYSESLAT WRITING EXAM & MAKE-UPS
SCHOOL BUDGETVOTE
7:00 am-9:00 pmAMHS and NE
J U N ESunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday
1 2 3 4 5
76 8 9 10 11 12
AMHSSenior Awards
7 PM - Auditorium
BOE Special Mtg.7 PM - PAMES
AMHSSpring Sports Awards
7 PM - AuditoriumCOMPASS Mtg.7-8:30 PM - PPS
NEPrime Time for
Reading 6-8 PM
BOE Regular Mtg.7 PM - PAMES
EWMMS8th Grade Awards Ceremony - 7 PM Amityville
Pride
Day
JULY 2010S M T W T F S
1 2 3
11 12 13 14 15 16 17
25 26 27 28 29 30 3118 19 20 21 22 23 24
4 5 6 7 8 9 10
MAY 2010S M T W T F S
1
9 10 11 12 13 14 15
25 26 27 28 2916 17 18 19 20 21 22
2 3 4 5 6 7 8
2330
2431
GRADES 4 & 8 NYS SCIENCE PERFORMANCE ASSESSMENTS
GRADES 4 & 8 NYS SCIENCE
WRITTENASSESSMENTS
GRADES 4 & 8 NYS SCIENCE
WRITTENASSESSMENT
MAKE-UPS
GRADES 4 & 8 NYS SCIENCE PERFORMANCEASSESSMENT MAKE-UPS
2120 22 23 24 25 26
1413 15 16 17 18 19
2827 29 30
AMHSGraduation Rehearsal
8 AMEWMMS
Grade 9 Moving-UpPAMES
Dismissal - 10:45 AMNE
Kindergarten Moving-Up - 10 AM
AMHS Senior Prom
AMHSRegents Review Day
Amityville Pride Day (Rain Date)
PAMESGrade 4 Field Day
APTC General Membership Mtg.
7 PM - EWMMS
Last Day of Pre-KMoving Up
10 AM & 2 PM
PAMESGrade 5 Field Day
PAMESField Day
(Rain Date)
EWMMSFinal Exams End
EWMMSFinal Exams Begin
PAMES Grade 3 Field Day
PAMESGrade 6 Spring
Concert 7 PM - AMHSAuditorium
LAST DAY OFSCHOOL
All SchoolsFourth Quarter
Marking Period Ends
PAMESDismissal - 9:30 AM
NEDismissal - 10:40 AM
PAMESGrades 4 and 5Spring Concert7 PM - AMHSAuditorium
NEKindergarten Dismissal
- 12:10 PM
PAMESDismissal - 10:45 AM
AMHSGraduation 10 AM
AMHS Football FieldAMHS REGENTS EXAMS
AMHS REGENTS EXAMS
GRADE 8 NYS SOCIAL STUDIESASSESSMENTS
GRADE 8 NYS SOCIAL STUDIES ASSESSMENT MAKE-UPS
J U LYSunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday
2 31
9 107 8654
AUGUST 2010S M T W T F S
1 2 3 4 5 6 7
15 16 17 18 19 20 21
29 30 3122 23 24 25 26 27 28
8 9 10 11 12 13 14
JUNE 2010S M T W T F S
1 2 3 4 5
13 14 15 16 17 18 19
27 28 29 3020 21 22 23 24 25 26
6 7 8 9 10 11 12
BOE ReorganizationSpecial Mtg.
7 PM - Park NorthAdmin. Building
Board Room
INDEPENDENCE DAY
16 1714 15131211
23 2421 22201918
3028 29272625 31
BOE Regular Mtg. 7 PM - Park North
Admin. Building BoardRoom
PARENT’S DAY
A U G U S TSunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday
1 2 3
8 9
6 74 5
10 11 12 1413
SEPTEMBER 2010
S M T W T F S
1 2 3 4
12 13 14 15 16 17 18
26 27 28 29 3019 20 21 22 23 24 25
5 6 7 8 9 10 11
JULY 2010S M T W T F S
1 2 3
11 12 13 14 15 16 17
25 26 27 28 29 30 3118 19 20 21 22 23 24
4 5 6 7 8 9 10
BOE Special Mtg. 7 PM - Park North
Admin. Building BoardRoom
BOE Special Mtg. 7 PM - Park North
Admin. Building BoardRoom
20 2118 191615 17
27 2825 262322 24
3029 31
Amityville Parent Teacher CouncilP.O. Box 35, Amityville, NY 11701
The Amityville Parent Teacher Council (A.P.T.C.) extends a cordial welcome to all parents and guardians to join our organization and attend ourmeetings, which are listed in this calendar.
Our goal is continued communication between the community and the public school. “We attempt to involve parents, teachers andadministration in the mutual aim of a good educational system for all of the students.”
Mission Statement:** To promote unified efforts among the school, home and community in attaining the highest advantage of the physical, mental, cultural andsocial development of every child in the Amityville Public School District.** To function as advocates of public education for the children of the Amityville Public School District.
2009-2010 Officers
Susan Heenan - PresidentRose Torres - Vice PresidentMicheline Coley - Secretary
Joanne Hernandez - Treasurer
2009-2010 Building Representatives
NORTHEAST NORTHWEST PAMES EWMMS AMHSKathy Dady Mirgile Desir Lisa Carey Marie Boyer Kimberly BetheaJanine Fulton Fatamela Nurse Maresa Dealy Mercedes Hernandez-DanielsNursemate Williams Cheryl Quintyne Best Karen Levine
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