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JOHN J. DALY SCHOOL

Directory and Parent’s Guide 2017-2018

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John J. Daly Elementary School 2017-2018 Dr. Sheri Suzzan, Principal

Mrs. Vivian Halufska , Secretary Mrs. Judy Fater, Secretary

Pre-Kindergarten Room P-3 Mrs. Marie Slavens Room P-4 Mrs. Giovanna Fitzpatrick Room P-5 Mrs. Claudia Ciotti Room P-6 Mrs. Joni Sturge

Kindergarten Room 105 Ms. Effie Michaelides * Room 106 Mrs. Laura McLaughlin

Room 112 Mrs. Jennifer Walker

lst Grade Room 107 Mrs. Kathy Mattia Room 108 Mrs. Kerin Schieck

Room 109 Ms. Heather Hoffman Room 110 Mr. William Atkinson *

2nd Grade Room B-2 Mrs. Julie Phillips Room B-5 Mr. Dillon Prefer

Room B-6 Ms. Phyllis Record Room B-8 Mrs. Nancy Flynn *

3rd Grade Room 104 Mrs. Rachel Perlmutter Room 113 Mrs. Jaclyn Ryan *

Room 115 Mrs. Karen Bachor Room 117 Mrs. Elise Kreiss

4th Grade Room 201 Ms. Jillian Manoff Room 202 Mrs. Amy Singer

Room 203 Mr. Alexander Eisen Room 208 Mrs. Melissa Voyer *

5th Grade Room 204 Ms. Casey Cheffo Room 206 Mrs. Lauren Winters Room 209 Mr. Michael Elcock Room 210 Mrs. Susan O’Brien * * Level Leader

Special Area Teachers Art Room 129 Ms. Lisa Heath Librarian Library Mrs. Kimberly Pinto

Music Room B-3 Dr. Ruth Addeo Nurse Nurse’s Office Mrs. Debra Fisher Math Resource Room 207 Mrs. Sabrina Massone P.E. Gym Mr. Michael Cain Psychologist Room B3A Mrs. Andrea Becker Reading Room B-1A Ms. Linda McAndrew-Lydon Reading Room 101B Mrs. Jennifer Stabile Resource Room B-4 Mrs. Alison Schlanger Resource Room 205B Mrs. Julie Doscher Speech Room B-7 Mrs. Marissa Roberts Speech Room B-7 Mrs. Carolyn Rochel ESL Room 102B Ms. Lisa Carus ESL Room 102A Ms. Stacy Plakotaris

Guidance Counselor Room B3C Mrs. Casey Horowitz

Itinerant Personnel Music-Band Room 127 Ms. Jessica Castaneda Music-Strings Room 119 Mrs. Carly Clancy P.E. Gym Mr. Michael Killoran Ms. Kaitlyn Carter

PEP Room 118 Mrs. Lisa Conway

Psychologist Room B3A Dr. Alisa Samuels-Stein Reading Room 101A Ms. Isabella Buttler Ms. Paula Pourakis

Secretary Psychol Suite Mrs. Diana Marzec

Computer Rm. Spec. Computer Lab Ms. Michele Cerro

Teacher Assistants Ms. Alyssa Cohen Ms. Carol Conner

Mrs. Wendy Balterman-Eskinazi Ms. Jeanne Fico Ms. Anna Mele Ms. Caryn Rubenstein Ms. Joan Schwartz

Ms. Jessica Volpi Mrs. Audrey Weiss

Educational Assistants Mrs. Sandra Acevedo Mrs. Britt Albucker Ms. Agata Bonavitacola Ms. Denise Cascio Ms. Jennifer DeLuca Ms. Barrie DeMarzo Ms. Maria Dunlop Mrs. Lisa Durvett Ms. Kathleen Faust Ms. Marielos Garcia Ms. Hailey Greenfield

Ms. Ivy Greenspan Mrs. Christine Halufska Mrs. Lynn Horsky

Mrs. Maureen Iqbal Ms. Anastasia Kostallas Ms. Kathleen Lennon Ms. Snjezana Lo Bello

Mrs. Stacey Lowe Ms. Pamela Matinale Ms. Mary Moss

Mrs. Pamela Sapienza Mrs. Bernadette Slaney

Ms. Maria Tilli Ms. Patricia Trombley Head Custodian - Room B1 Mr. Nicholas Vane Custodians Mr. Carlos Fernandez Mr. Amirthalingam Jeyakumar Ms. Lucero Wilches

Security Mr. Michael Wilson

Pre-K Staff Secretary Ms. Paulina Pacheco

Nurse Ms. Philippa Varkaris ESL Teacher Mrs. Lucy Gable Guidance Counselor Ms. Jessica Weidner Educational Assistants Mrs. Christine Benzinger

Mrs. Denise Hagney Ms. Betsy Panameno

Ms. Dolores Portugal

The John J. Daly Elementary School

Port Washington, New York

Mission Statement

Education is a basic human right. It is our goal to teach the whole child so that all students can develop academically, physically, emotionally, and socially. We embrace diversity and cultivate an environment where all students are accepted. Instruction is child-centered, encourages critical thinking, and supports students in reaching their fullest potential as life-long learners. We aim to build independence and confidence in our students so that they may take risks in their learning and grow from their mistakes. We advocate for all children and create a safe environment in which their voices and thoughts are valued. Daly fosters a caring community where students are recognized as responsible S.T.A.R.R.s and show each other respect and kindness.

Principal’s Message

The Mind-Body-Soul Connection

To Our John J. Daly Elementary Families

Welcome to the 2017-18 school year. The year of The Mind-Body-Soul Connection. Whether you are sending your first child off to Kindergarten or your last is entering the 5th grade we share your anticipation, excitement and high expectations for a successful school year.

At Daly, our core beliefs focus on educating the whole child. While academics and fulfilling the prescribed curriculum is extremely important, we strive to meet the social-emotional needs of each student as well, considering that to be of equal importance. Our number one goal is for our students to LOVE coming to school. Happy and confident children are open and ready to learn.

We have an outstanding staff that works hard to meet the individual goals of each and every child. We strive to create mutually respectful relationships with our students and their families, remaining open to your input to foster and maintain a close home-school connection.

The school year will bring exciting new initiatives in addition to many fan favorites including:

• Total Fitness Tuesday continues • A grant from the ED Foundation which will bring kinesthetic

classroom training to our entire Daly staff and student community

• Mindfulness activities throughout the school • The Daly Video and Printed News • A grant for a before school PE program led by Coach Killoran

for grades 4 and 5 • One School, One Book • And many, many more!

Remember to follow @DalySchool on Twitter to get a DAILY peek into DALY. Pictures will be posted so you can get a peak inside our walls, providing wonderful conversation starters over dinner. If you

do not wish to follow on Twitter, the pictures can also be found on the Daly School home page: https://www.portnet.org/Domain/453

I encourage you to engage your children in a few minutes of conversation each day specifically about school. Instead of asking “What did you do in school today?” (Which often yields a “response” as nothing – NOT because nothing has occurred, rather that so much has occurred it’s just easier to respond this way!) try asking specific questions such as; “What books are you reading?” “Did you hear something interesting from a classmate?” “What did you do in PE (or music, or library or art)?” We find when you ask specific questions, the floodgates open and you can begin engaging in ongoing dialogue. This does not mean you need to grill your children when they get off the bus. It’s all about finding the balance at home as we will continue to strive to do at school. The Mind-Body-Soul Connection!

It’s going to be a fabulous year!

Warmly, Sheri L. Suzzan, EdD

Special Subjects

Library/Media, Physical Education, Art and Music are part of the instructional program. A specialist in each discipline staffs each subject. Students are scheduled for physical education twice a week; art, library and general music are each scheduled once a week.

Music

Instrumental Music

A program of instrumental music begins in the third grade with instruction in playing the recorder. String lessons, as well as woodwind, brass and percussion instruments usually begin in fourth grade. Lessons are scheduled during regular classroom time.

Orchestra

The orchestra is comprised primarily of fourth and fifth grade students. Orchestra practice is held once a week.

Band

The band is comprised primarily of fourth and fifth grade students. Band practice is held once a week.

Chorus

Fourth and fifth grade students participate in the school chorus. Chorus rehearsal occurs during the school day.

Technology

Computers are powerful tools that can help children collect, organize, analyze and present information. Children use computers to observe, explore, experiment and construct in a format that integrates with the classroom instructional program. Our technology program utilizes a fully networked system comprised of classroom and computer laboratory work stations that contain open-ended tool software and hardware that is used to teach word processing, databases, spreadsheets, graphics, multimedia and telecommunications. The curriculum spirals after basic applications are introduced to

students. In addition to classroom workstations, every class visits the computer lab for instruction. There is also a bank of networked computers available in the Library, as well as a wireless mobile laptop computer cart. Additionally, each classroom is equipped with an interactive Smartboard. This state-of-the-art technology will enhance instructional opportunities at every level.

Student Internet Guidelines

The Internet allows children to connect to people and computers all over the world. It may be used to send e-mail and search the World Wide Web for information about classroom studies. The following guidelines are designed to keep all children safe:

1. All email will be respectful and polite.

2. No one will give out any personal information (full name, address, telephone number, etc.) to anyone on the Internet.

3. The Internet will only be used for school projects.

4. Any material that is offensive will be immediately reported to a teacher.

5. The Internet will be used only when there is a teacher in the room

Daly School Web Page

portnet.org

Twitter Username

@DalySchool

Support Services Guidance

A guidance counselor is available to both individuals and groups. Parents and teachers may request guidance services for students as needed. Additionally, guidance counselors provide classroom instruction on topics such as making good choices, friendship, bullying, and developing positive school behaviors.

Psychological Services

A psychologist is available full time at Daly. In addition to administering psychological tests, the psychologist is available to meet with students and parents, and to serve as a resource regarding learning and socialization issues.

Reading Services

Reading teachers offer supplementary support to those students referred by their classroom teachers and/or identified through progress monitoring and state assessments. Services may be provided within the classroom or as a pull-out. Participation in the program is discontinued when additional support is no longer needed.

Resource Room Services

Resource Room services are offered to a child who has been referred by the Committee on Special Education, and has been identified by the Committee as qualifying for services. Services are often provided for curriculum areas within the classroom, as well as in a pull-out situation. Close cooperation and participation is encouraged between the resource room teacher, the classroom teachers and the parents.

Speech Language Services

Children in all grades who have speech and/or language difficulties, which interfere with their academic, social and/or emotional performance, are eligible for services. Frequency of service is based upon each child’s specific needs. Sessions are scheduled during class time, sometimes as a pull-out and other times within the classroom. Close cooperation and participation is encouraged between the speech/language teacher, classroom teacher and parent.

Teaching English as a New Language (ENL)

The English as a Second Language Program serves children with limited proficiency in English. Students are assigned to small groups where they receive daily sessions in listening, speaking, reading and writing English.

Gifted and Talented Program

The Gifted and Talented Program offers a multipronged approach to student enrichment in the elementary grades. The school-wide component provides classroom enrichment for the entire school population. Services in the pull-out component of this program are offered to students who meet the established criteria. The Gifted and Talented teacher works closely with classroom teachers to provide these services.

Rules, Procedures, and Policies

Attendance

Students are required by law to attend school every day. Excused absences include sickness, unsafe travel conditions, death and sickness of family members, religious observance, required presence in court; approved educational trips and programs; remedial health treatment and approved co-operative work programs. Attendance is taken every day. When your child returns to school after an absence, a written excuse for the absence must be sent to school indicating your child's name, the date(s) of absence, the reason for the absence and parent/guardian signature. The written response is necessary regardless of any telephone communication.

Emergency School Closing

In the event that schools are closed or delayed in opening due to bad weather or other conditions, each family will be notified by the District’s Connect-Ed telephone system. In addition, the following stations will carry information about Port Washington school closings and delayed openings: WCBS-880 AM; WINS-1010 AM; WBAB-1240 AM; WALK-97.5 FM & 1370 AM; WBLI-106 FM; WKJY-98.3 FM; and Channel 12 NEWS. WOR-710 AM will post the information on their Website http://www.wor710.com

Morning Arrival and Afternoon Dismissal Procedures

Arrival:

1. Students are admitted to the building daily at 8:05 AM. The instructional day begins at 8:05 AM. For the safety of the students, they should not arrive before 7:50 AM, as there is no supervision at that time.

2. Kindergarten students are admitted to the building as soon as they arrive, either by car or bus.

3. On inclement weather days, all students are admitted to the building upon arrival. 4. Students arriving by bus:

● Kindergarten students will proceed from the bus platform into the building and will be supervised by education assistants until they are admitted to their classrooms at 8:05 AM.

● Grade 1-5 students will proceed from the bus platform through the building and then onto the courtyard. They will be supervised outdoors by educational assistants until they are admitted to the building at 8:05 AM.

5. Students walking or arriving by car:

● Kindergarten students may enter the building through the Rockwood Avenue entrance, above the cafeteria. Parents may accompany their kindergarten children to that entrance but may not accompany their children to the classrooms.

● Grade 1-5 students walking to school or arriving by car are to proceed through the courtyard gate into the playground to await the 8:05 admission to the building. Students in grades 1-5 arriving in inclement weather should proceed through the courtyard gate into the playground and up the main entrance steps into the building.

● Please follow the instructions of the crossing guard at all times. Drivers are NOT permitted to exit their vehicle for any reason. This causes a back-up of cars and safety issue for the students. If your child needs assistance, you must park you car in a legal parking spot and then help your child.

● Under no circumstances should parents proceed directly to classrooms to conference with teachers, unannounced. Teachers’ attention must be directed to students. Parents needing to communicate with the teacher must sign-in at the Security Desk, obtain a visitor’s pass and proceed to the Main Office. The secretary will then contact the teacher to arrange the communication.

Dismissal:

The dismissal of students begins daily at 2:15 PM for Kindergarten students and at 2:20 for grades 1-5. Dismissal generally follows this schedule:

● 2:20 PM –“Walkers” are announced. Every student not boarding a bus when leaving the building at dismissal is referred to as a “walker.” Students walking home, or students who are meeting their parent or caregiver, are dismissed through the cafeteria, where they must be signed out by a parent or designated caregiver. Parents awaiting the dismissal of their children should wait in the cafeteria.

● 2:25 PM – Bus students announced. ● All kindergarten bus students are escorted to their buses by their teachers. They

are seated on the bus before the upper grade students. Please see Bus Regulations below.

● Written notes or emails from parents, indicating changes in transportation plans, will be acknowledged. Please write a note to the teacher to avoid any confusion, or email dalyoffice@portnet.org BEFORE 11 A.M on the day of the request.

● If you choose to “opt-out” of this procedure for the school year, you may do so by submitting a written request to the office, clearly stating that your child may leave the building without being signed out. Opt-out requests are for the entire school year and will not be accepted on a temporary basis.

● If your child normally takes a school bus home, but you are opting out of the sign out procedure for days that you will be picking your child up, you MUST send a “walker note” on pick-up days. If you neglect to send a note in the morning, your child must be signed out in the office.

Early pick up by parent:

1. If you need to pick-up your child from school, prior to regular dismissal time, please sign your child out at the Main Office.

2. Any child being dismissed early can only be dismissed to a parent in the Main Office. Students will not be dismissed to waiting cars in the street. Parents need to park and enter. If you are sending someone in your place, it is required that you send a note indicating your approval for this individual to act on your behalf.

Bus Regulations

Students in kindergarten through fifth grade are eligible for bus service based on a distance determined by the district.

At the end of the day, bus students are escorted to their buses by educational assistants. Upon entering the bus, they are to take the first available seat, buckle their seatbelt, and stay seated throughout the trip. Climbing across the seats, opening the windows, playing with the emergency door and being generally disruptive endangers the safety of others and may result in suspension of bus service for the offender. If there is any problem on the bus, it should be reported to the bus driver immediately. If you have any questions

about the busing, you may call Mrs. Wilma Stubbs, Coordinator of Transportation, at 767-5030.

Please be advised that due to district-wide bus regulations, children are only permitted to ride the bus to which they are assigned. No deviation from this policy will be permitted, including play dates.

It is most important to inform the classroom teacher, in writing, when there are changes in your child’s transportation routine. A note will help reduce anxiety and confusion for your child. In cases of emergency, where you need to call the school to indicate a change of transportation, calls should be made as early in the day as possible and never beyond 11:00 AM to insure proper communication to the classroom teacher and the child.

Children who ride the buses will be placed on the school bus at dismissal unless we receive a signed and dated parent note to the contrary.

As pick up and drop off times may vary due to traffic conditions, please arrive at your bus stop 10 minutes prior to morning departure and afternoon arrival.

Please note, only Kindergarten and Pre-Kindergarten students will not be permitted to exit the bus without a designated adult present. Students in grades 1 through 5 can be dismissed from the bus without an adult present.

In the event of an emergency, which will prevent a designated adult from meeting the bus, please call the Daly office and the situation will be dealt with.

*Please make sure your family has a back up/emergency plan that your child is aware of.

Student Discipline Code

In order for the John J. Daly School to function properly and discharge its responsibilities to educate and protect the safety and well-being of all students, it is necessary that reasonable rules be imposed and enforced. In addition, every student has Constitutional rights, which must be respected and protected. As stated in Board of Education Policy #5144.1 "Concomitant with every right is a corresponding duty and obligation. Thus, the right to an education carries with it the corresponding obligations and duties to respect the rights of others, to adhere to all reasonable rules and regulations established for the government of the schools and to refrain from interfering with the orderly operations of the school, the damaging of the school or of the property, rights and possessions of others." Thus, it is most important that all students adhere to the rules for the safe and orderly operation of the school and the maintenance of an environment that is conducive to learning.

A student may be subjected to disciplinary action, and ultimately suspension from school, when the student:

1. Engages in conduct that is disorderly such as fighting or other violent behavior, using abusive language or gestures to other students or staff members, creating a hazardous condition by an act that serves no legitimate or educational purpose or,

2. Engages in insubordinate behavior, i.e., fails to comply with the lawful directions of a teacher, administrator or other school employee (e.g. educational assistant, teaching assistant) who has responsibility for that student or,

3. Endangers the safety, health or welfare of others by any act including, but not limited to, lighting matches, setting fires, trashing lavatories, defacing or damaging school facilities or property, violating the property of others by theft or vandalism or,

4. Endangers the safety, health or welfare of him (her)self by hiding or remaining in areas of the building without adult supervision or leaving the school building or grounds without appropriate parental permission and/or adult supervision.

The range of penalties which may be imposed for violations of the Student Discipline Code include the following:

1. verbal warning/reprimand 2. playground time-out as imposed by playground/cafeteria educational assistants (2-10

minutes) for misbehavior in cafeteria or on playground 3. verbal or written communication to the parent(s)/guardian(s) by the teacher 4. verbal or written communication to the parent(s)/guardians(s) by the principal 5. assignment to 30 minutes supervised time-out by the principal accompanied by

notification to the parent(s)/guardian(s) 6. suspension from transportation 7. suspension from social or extracurricular activities 8. suspension from school

It is the intention of the administration of the John J. Daly School that this code not be so prescriptive so as to preclude the consideration of mitigating factors that surround any disciplinary infraction. Careful and sensitive investigation will occur prior to the imposition of any disciplinary action. Penalties may be imposed individually or in combination with counseling by administration, the teacher, the school psychologist, or the school guidance counselor. Parents/guardians being vital partners in the proper supervision of student behavior, will be kept apprised and will be consulted whenever and wherever possible and appropriate.

Lunchtime Procedures

Students may bring lunch or buy school lunch. For children buying school lunch, there is always a hot lunch choice. Sandwiches are also available. A menu is sent home monthly. Milk, juice and a variety of snacks can be purchased daily as well. Parents/Guardians may deposit money into their child’s “bank” for lunch/snack purchases and there is no set amount to deposit. Checks should be made out to “Port Washington School District,” or a parent can prepay using a credit or debit card by enrolling child(ren) using www.mylunchmoney.com service.

Students are allotted one hour for lunch/recess. The first half-hour students are provided with a recess period outdoors, and the latter half-hour is spent in the cafeteria. In inclement weather, recess will be held in the classrooms where they can play games, under the supervision of an educational assistant.

Cafeteria Rules

1. Students will be brought to the cafeteria after recess. Students should walk to their assigned table and sit with their class.

2. Students will be called to the serving line by the educational assistant. Students are not to run to obtain a place on the line. This behavior is dangerous and may result in injuries.

3. Once a student has obtained his/her lunch tray and meal, the student should return to his/her seat.

4. Students are expected to remain in their seats and not wander about the cafeteria. Students needing to use the bathrooms or leave the room for any reason are expected to notify the closest educational assistant for permission to leave the room. If a student is experiencing a problem with the lunch (e.g. the milk tastes sour, etc.) the student should notify the educational assistant for help. Under no circumstances should students enter the kitchen area.

5. When announcements are given they are preceded with some form of signal (e.g. tapping on a microphone, clapping, hand signal, etc.). When the signal is given,

students are expected to stop talking and focus attention on the educational assistant who is speaking.

6. At the conclusion of the lunch period, each student is expected to clean his/her area and to dispose of any garbage on the table and floor. Every student at a table is responsible for the cleanliness of that table and floor space.

7. At the end of the lunch period, students are expected to sit quietly and wait for the teacher to escort them back to the classroom.

8. Any student who does not obey the Cafeteria Rules may lose recess privileges.

Playground Rules

1. Whenever possible, students are encouraged to participate in organized activities during recess period.

2. The slide and playscape equipment is for the use of all students. However, students may not abuse the equipment by jumping off from high places or walking up the slide. This behavior is dangerous and may result in injuries. Students who engage in this behavior may lose their privilege to use the playscape equipment.

3. All games must be played fairly and safely.

4. All students are expected to use appropriate language while on the playground. Students are not permitted to use obscene words or gestures.

5. Any student who does not obey the Playground Rules may lose recess privileges.

Homework Policy

The purpose of homework is to reinforce and enhance the learning process and create a sense of independence, self-discipline and responsibility. Generally speaking, you may anticipate homework regularly. The assignment should reflect these time guidelines:

Grades K, 1 10-15 minutes daily Grades 2, 3 20-30 minutes daily Grades 4, 5 40-60 minutes daily

Helpful Tips for Parents

1. Assist your child in setting up and maintaining a homework/study area.

● This area should be quiet and well lit. ● There should be a calendar (wall or desk type) on which to record long term

assignments. ● There should be, if possible, a bulletin board nearby for important papers. ● Plan a five-minute organizational time with your child. Go through the backpack. Go

over assignments. Decide how much time and what supplies are needed for each activity. As a general rule, it should require approximately 10 minutes per grade level to complete a nightly homework assignment, e.g., 30 minutes for 2nd grade, 1 hour for 5th grade.

● Helpful supplies to have on hand: pencils pencil sharpener erasers pens colored markers tracing paper notebook paper drawing paper report folders index cards ruler scissors paper clips glue & tape stapler & staples post-its graph paper colored construction paper 2. Assist your child in determining and maintaining a regular homework schedule.

This is easier said than done! Today's children are very involved in a multitude of activities. As parents, you have the important responsibility to protect your child from being overly scheduled. So, remember:

● Limit after school activities. Choose them wisely. Children should have time to simply relax and unwind. When children are overly scheduled, they become stressed and/or exhausted.

● Homework time should be consistent, if possible. ● Develop a simple relaxed routine that works for you and your family. ● Always do tomorrow's work first. Plan early for long-range assignments.

3. Monitor and assist as needed in the completion of assignments.

Depending upon the difficulty of the assignment and the strengths of the child, your overall goal should be to encourage your child to work as independently as possible.

Try to follow these helpful hints: ● Encouragement is important for your child to feel confident. ● Homework time for your child should be made as pleasant as possible. ● When your child seems stressed or overwhelmed, find positive ways to deal with this.

When you feel yourself becoming tense, remove yourself temporarily.

● Your role is not to provide answers! Your role is to offer suggestions, provide clarification or analysis of a problem, probe your child's thinking, offer visual clues to solutions (diagrams, pictures, etc.) and use manipulatives when working with math problems (pennies, paper clips, etc.)

● An ongoing goal is to encourage independent work.

4. Write a note to the teacher if your child is confused about an assignment.

● Teachers need to know if assignments are confusing or frustrating or if children are displaying any angst or apprehension regarding these assignments. Your communication to them is valuable and appreciated.

● Encourage your child to check his/her work for accuracy.

Nurse's Office

The nurse's office is located in the main entrance hallway next to the main office. Children may go there for the following reasons:

• They are not feeling well. • They have to take medication during the school day. • They have an accident in school.

The nurse will then evaluate your child's condition and determine whether it is necessary for him/her to go home, in which case you will be contacted. If you are unable to be reached, we will contact the person that you have designated on your emergency contact card. It is of utmost importance that our information be kept up to date. If there is a change in address or phone number, please contact the school.

Conferences

Parent-Teacher conferences are held on scheduled dates during the year. Please consult the calendar for these dates. Additionally, a parent may schedule an appointment with a teacher at any time throughout the school year. This is best arranged by writing a note to the teacher requesting an appointment and he/she will respond with his/her availability. Please be punctual. If you need to cancel your appointment, please call the school and notify us.

Visiting the School

All parents and guests visiting Daly School are expected to obtain a visitor’s pass and report directly to the Main Office. If you need to speak to a teacher, please make an appointment in advance by writing a note or calling the school. We ask that you refrain from seeking an unannounced meeting with the teacher. Your presence interrupts instruction and prevents the teacher from devoting his/her full attention to the children.

Lost and Found

The “Lost and Found” box is located in the cafeteria. Please remind your child to check for lost articles. Please label all garments so they may be identified. After a reasonable period of time, unclaimed articles are donated to charity.

Chain of Communication

Inevitably, questions arise as the school year proceeds. If there are questions pertaining to the classroom (i.e. social interactions, disciplinary incidents, homework assignments, project due dates, etc.) The classroom teacher should be contacted. If, after contacting the classroom teacher, the problem still persists, the guidance counselor should be consulted. Occasionally, issues of a particularly sensitive nature may arise and parents are encouraged to consult with the principal or the school psychologist and/or guidance counselor whenever, in their judgment, it would be helpful to do so. A parent who is dissatisfied with the school's effort to resolve an issue or problem may refer their concern to the superintendent's office.

Field Trips - Parent Guidelines

● Only a limited number of parents may accompany any field trip group. Generally, that number reflects a ratio of approximately one parent for every four or five students. Working with the class parent(s), the classroom teacher will determine the appropriate number of parents that are needed.

● Parent chaperones will be assigned to a specific group of children. It is imperative that the parent closely supervise that group and report immediately to the teacher any and all concerns regarding the safety or whereabouts of the children in that group.

● The teacher will not be taking the responsibility for a small group. It is the teacher's responsibility to oversee the operation of the entire trip and to serve as a liaison with bus drivers, restaurant, museum and/or theatre personnel, etc.

● Parents need to understand that the purpose for their participation is to assist in the supervision of the children. While we certainly hope that parents enjoy the opportunity to socialize with each other, they must understand and appreciate that they are not accompanying the group for that purpose.

Security

To help clarify any questions that you may have regarding visits to Daly School, we offer the following “Frequently Asked Questions”:

1. What role does the Security Desk Aide play at Daly School? The Security Aide is situated at our main entrance, to greet visitors and to issue visitor’s passes. The aide also maintains a master list of all visitors to our school. The security

aide has been assigned the responsibility of directing all visitors to the Main Office and to challenge any visitor who ignores our school visit requirements.

2. What is the procedure that should be followed when visiting Daly School? a. Sign-in at the security desk in the main entrance and obtain a visitor’s pass. A driver’s license scanner (Visitor Management System) will be utilized at the main lobby desk to screen all visitors who enter the building. For those who do not possess a driver’s license, New York State provides a non-driver identification card. We will have application forms available at the sign-in desk for visitors who require this form of identification.

The first time you arrive at Daly this year, you will go through a very brief registration process (including having your picture taken) which will enable you to have a visitor’s pass generated at the main lobby desk for each subsequent visit. Each visitor will need to leave his/her license, or nondriver identification card upon arrival, and return to the main lobby with his/her pass in order to retrieve the photo ID before departing.

b. Go to the main office and indicate to the secretary the reason for your visit. If you have an appointment to go to the classroom, the secretary will call the classroom to inform the teacher of your arrival.

c. If you are dropping off something for your child (e.g. a project, lunch, etc.) you may leave this with the security aide.

d. If you are dropping off a child who is late, that child must first obtain a late pass at the security desk and then proceed to the classroom unescorted. You may not escort your child to the classroom.

e. You must exit the building from the main entrance and collect your driver’s license.

f. Finally, entrance and exit to the building will be permitted through the main lobby only, and as in the past, all doors will be kept locked during the school day. These measures are necessary in order to establish and maintain the integrity of the screening process for entrance to the building.

Please understand that these procedures serve to protect your child and others. Your cooperation is greatly appreciated.

All precautions taken by the school are to insure the safety of every student. It is only with your cooperation that any safety measures can be fully effective.

September 2017

Dear Daly Families,

Welcome to the 2017-2018 school year. This guide was designed to provide information about this year at Daly. We hope you will find it helpful. Daly HSA, Inc. (“HSA”) is an association of parents, faculty, and school administrators working together to enrich the experience of our children. We encourage you to become an active participant, helping us to create exciting and rewarding programs. Consider joining our Facebook Page, Daly HSA and following us on Twitter @DalySchoolHSA.

Please contact us at info@dalyhsa.org with any comments or questions. We look forward to working with you in any way you can and to a great year.

Best wishes, Sheryl Spring and Amy Snorteland Co-Presidents, Daly HSA, Inc.

Daly HSA Inc. Executive Board 2017-2018

Co-Presidents: Sheryl Spring 516-284-7232 sheryl@springroc.com

Amy Snorteland 516-946-6765 snorteland@gmail.com

Past President: Deb Danow 914-715-5868 debro14@hotmail.com Vice President: Amanda Kowalczuk 917-974-2535 amanda@minker.com Class Parent Vice Presidents:

Amy Nash 917-549-2260 nash812@gmail.com Robin Feldman 646-554-6367 rfeldman818@gmail.com

Fundraising Vice Presidents: Stacy Ross 516-570-2053 stacy.ross@gmail.com

Neera Chhabra 516-660-6791 nsc0909@gmail.com

Tara Zickerman 718-809-8485 tlcecho@aol.com

Jillian Nichols 917-670-8541 jilliannichols@yahoo.com

Outreach Vice President: Roberta Falco 917-692-5611 robertamfalco@gmail.com Treasurer: Jennifer Fernandes 516-967-5702 fernandes.jennifer25@gmail.com Corresponding Secretary:

Sandra Vasquez 516-547-1575 sandyguti1978@gmail.com Recording Secretary: Lauren Furstenberg 917-446-1054

laurenfurstenberg@yahoo.com Fifth Grade Chair: Laura Silver McGuire 917-733-9330

laurabsilver@yahoo.com

Class Parent Liaisons

Class Parent VPs: Robin Feldman 646-554-6367 rfeldman818@gmail.com Amy Nash 917-549-2260 nash812@gmail.com Kindergarten Mrs. McLaughlin Amanda Khalil 516-330-0148 amanda.l.khalil@gmail.com Sara Klein 516-551-0136 sargood@gmail.com Jillian Nichols 917-670-8541 jilliannichols@yahoo.com Ms. Michaelides Julie O'Shea 917-319-2895 juliemoshea@gmail.com Erika Steinberg 917-767-5652 erikasnyc@gmail.com Ms. Walker Rebekah El-Gamal 516-316-1127 rebekah_elgamal@yahoo.com

Dilia Kamensky 917-204-6744 dilia.kamensky@gmail.com 1st Grade Mr. Atkinson Randi Levitch 516-551-6133 randi.levitch@gmail.com Julie Scher 917-679-5828 julies9129@gmail.com Ms. Hoffman Julie Boyar 516-680-6087 julievrobinson@gmail.com

Stacy Ross 917-952-4663 stacy.ross@gmail.com Ms. Mattia Katie Bellomo 646-391-3748 katiemalecki@yahoo.com

Kim Lichtenstein 347-839-0418 kimlilovi@gmail.com Ms. Schieck Lauren Rotko 917-822-6842 lrotko@gmail.com

Nellie Sandler 617-596-6526 nelliesandler@gmail.com 2nd Grade Ms. Flynn Cori Finkelstein 917-841-2180 cori.finkelstein@gmail.com

Allison Shrier 516-220-6162 allisonlshrier@gmail.com Ms. Phillips Valerie Marshall 347-512-4191 vmarshallconsulting@gmail.com Amy Nash 917-549-2260 nash812@gmail.com Mr. Prefer Sharan Durrett 917-370-7475 sharan.durrett@gmail.com Tara Zickerman 718-809-8485 tlcecho@aol.com Ms. Record Cheryl Fritz 516-448-5932 samson8@aol.com Andrice Gittler 917-733-0769 andricejulius@yahoo.com 3rd Grade Ms. Bachor Linda Belanich 516-784-9390 lkk499@verizon.net

Robyn Lifland 917-826-4565 robyn.lifland@gmail.com Ms. Kreiss Lauren Furstenberg 917-446-1054 laurenfurstenberg@yahoo.com Elise Urcan 516-767-0746 eurcan@hotmail.com Ms. Perlmutter Cara Hristoforatos 516-375-9968 cmhristo@gmail.com Alysa Mendelson Graf 914-582-1376 alysa_mendelson@yahoo.com Ms. Ryan Lanie Marcus 917-941-5202 laniemmarcus@gmail.com

Marisa Matican 917-687-9497 marisafx10@aol.com 4th Grade Mr. Eisen Jennie Pisnoy 917-750-5955 jenniepisnoy@gmail.com Stephanie Sendrowitz 516-428-5509 stephanie.sendrowitz@gmail.com Ms. Manoff Karina Brodsky 516-317-9190 kbrodsky@sandata.com Angela Maguire 917-608-7335 maguirefour@hotmail.com Ms. Singer Orna Couture 917-453-3129 couture.orna@gmail.com Pam Kraus 914-329-4748 pamskraus@gmail.com Ms. Voyer Jen Fernandes 516-967-5702 fernandes.jennifer25@gmail.com Traysia Forgione 516-315-2641 traysiaforgione@gmail.com 5th Grade Ms. Cheffo Christine Cryan 516-455-6068 christine.griffin@bankofamerica.com Mr. Elcock Hayley Rejwan 917-929-9224 hayley1031@yahoo.com Dana Rochester 917-847-8276 danailyse@gmail.com Ms. O’Brien Robin Feldman 646-554-6367 rfeldman818@gmail.com Marianne McCoy 917-951-2031 mmccoy0814@gmail.com Ms. Winters Michele Filorimo 917-575-0848 the4fils@gmail.com Gillian Shafranek 917-981-1917 gillian12@optonline.net

Compact for Learning Committee In accordance with NY State law, the school district has established a committee at each school to engage in cooperative planning and shared decision making on issues affecting the children’s education. The committee consists of the principal and ten other members representing teachers, staff and parents. Parent positions are generally offered in the spring. Information will be sent home.

Parents: Teachers: Amy Snorteland: snorteland@gmail.com William Atkinson, Teacher Hayley Rejwan: hayley1031@yahoo.com Casey Cheffo, Teacher Carole Marcell: carolmarcell13@gmail.com Kathy Mattia, Teacher Sheryl Spring: sheryl@springroc.com Jennifer Stabile, Reading Specialist Yuko Dietrich: yukod@me.com Linda McAndrew-Lydon, Reading Specialist

Principal: Sheri Suzzan

SEPTA septapw@aol.com

SEPTA (Special Education PTA) brings together people interested in the education of children, particularly those with special needs. SEPTA "making education special for all children" is the PTA which services families of children under CSE and CPSE (Pre-K to 12th grade) who receive services from in and out of district programs.

Parents: District Co-Presidents: Danielle Tane / 917-488-9462 Danielle Tane / 917-488-9462 Jennifer Scotto-Robinson / 516-840-4493

SEPTA Parents’ Council Representative: Renee Wicklund / 917-327-3554

AGATE agatepw@gmail.com

AGATE of Port Washington is a chapter of a New York State organization devoted to the advocacy of gifted and talented education. We strive to work with the school district to identify strategies and resources to ensure that the education of our children challenges and maximizes the potential of all.

Parent District Co-Presidents Michele Filorimo: the4fils@gmail.com Leigh Richards: lrichards812@gmail.com Dina Marro: dinamaiella@gmail.com

Daly HSA Inc. Committees

Angel Network Chair: Manda Kovar / 917-837-9367 / manda.kovar@gmail.com As part of our Outreach efforts, the Angels work together to assist families in need. Requests can be as simple as providing a child with a lunchbox, to donating gift cards to be used during the holiday season. If you’d like to be part of the Angels network to receive a notification as needs arise, please contact the Chair, above.

Art to Remember Chair: Sharan Durrett / 917-370-7475 / sharan.durrett@gmail.com This fundraiser takes student-created artwork and has it printed on a variety of items such as t-shirts, keychains, etc.

Back to School Mixer Co-Chair: Dilia Kamensky / dilia.kamensky@gmail.com Co-Chair: Julie Scher / julies9219@gmail.com The members of this committee will plan and run a get-to-know-you dance. This fun event took place on September 8, 2017.

Birthday Book Collection Chair: Trish Timpone / 917-886-8493 / ttimpone@gmail.com This program enlarges our library's holdings through book donations in honor of students' birthdays. The chair works with the librarian to coordinate a book “wish list” and bookplates for book donations, manages the "reminder" program and also provides a monthly list of book donations for electronic distribution.

Book Fair Co-Chair: Julie Boyar / julievrobinson@gmail.com Co-Chair: Dawn Pierce / 516-647-5874 / odie2151@aol.com This event is a 6 day book fair held during school library hours, with one night set aside for “evening shopping.” All children have an opportunity to purchase books. Volunteers are needed to help organize, set up and take down tables and displays, assist parents and children with book selection and paying for items. This event begins on November 28 and runs until December 4th, 2017. Family Shopping Night will be held on Tuesday, November 28th from 5:30-7:30 pm.

Bricks Chair: Sara Ross / 310-889-8969 / sarasiegelross@gmail.com This fundraiser involves the sale of personalized bricks to be placed outside of the school, to raise money for a new playground.

Budget Brigade Co-Chair: Sheryl Spring / 516-248-7232 / sheryl@springroc.com Co-Chair: Amy Snorteland / 516-946-6765 / snorteland@gmail.com Budget Brigade co-chairs attend Board of Education meetings and meetings held by Parent’s Council one month before budget vote. They also provide information to the community regarding the upcoming School Budget and Board of Education elections on May 15th, 2018.

Bus Buddies Co-Chair: Yuko Dietrich / yukod@me.com Co-Chair: Betsy Golan / bgolan@verizon.net Co-Chair: Leah Didrikson / lsdidriksen@gmail.com Fourth grade parents pair up the following year’s fifth graders with incoming kindergartners on their buses.

Carnival Co-Chair: Randi Levitch / randi.levitch@gmail.com Co-Chair: Jillian Nichols / jilliannichols@yahoo.com Co-Chair: Maris Ackerman / maris.ackerman@gmail.com Carnival volunteers help plan, set up, supervise and sell tickets and refreshments. This is a wonderful family celebration for the end of the school year on June 14th, 2018.

Class Parent Liaisons Co-Chair: Robin Feldman / 646-554-6367 / rfeldman818@gmail.com Co-Chair: Amy Nash / 516-439-4619 / nash812@gmail.com Act as a liaison with classroom teachers and parents. Responsibilities include assisting the teacher with class functions, coordinating parent volunteers at events when requested by the teacher, collecting dues, making phone calls and attending HSA meetings.

Coupon Book Sales Co-Chair: Alyssa Hattem / 516-883-0288 / alyssa.hattem@gmail.com Co-Chair: Gillian Shafranek / 516-708-1377 / gillian12@optonline.net Coordinate the sale and distribution of Kids Stuff coupon book. Books will be offered and distributed in October.

Cultural Arts Co-Chair: Levana Cohen / levana.v.cohen@gmail.com The committee meets monthly with the District Cultural Art Committee to decide what district-wide art programs to bring into the schools and arranges these programs within the given budget. It also coordinates the Daly Cultural Arts Program with Dr. Suzzan.

Curriculum Representative Chair: Sheryl Spring / 516-248-7232 / sheryl@springroc.com Attends the district's monthly curriculum meetings

Dad’s Night Out Co-Chair: Gil Fernandes / fernandes.gilroy@gmail.com Co-Chair: Sunil Makhijani / smakhijani@gmail.com Help organize, plan and coordinate this evening event for Daly dads. This event will take place on October 26th, 2017.

Daly Bookworms Co-Chair: Samantha Claster / 516-967-1323 / samanthaclaster@gmail.com Co-Chair: Nellie Sandler / 617-596-6426 / nelliesandler@gmail.com Co-Chair: Orna Couture / couture.orna@gmail.com Daly Bookworms focus on inspiring the love of reading in children. This program promotes rich, authentic literacy experiences for the students of Daly. Some of its endeavors include supporting the One School, One Book program, researching author visits, grant writing, book swaps, volunteering in classrooms and organizing the summer reading challenge.

Daly Diggers Co-Chair: Marianne McCoy / 516-944-3348 / mmccoy0814@gmail.com Co-Chair: Jamie Kalnick / jamie.kalnick@gmail.com The Daly Diggers plan the Fall Pumpkin Sale (October 13th, 2017) and the Spring Plant Sale (May 11, 2017).

Daly Wear Co-Chair: Lanie Marcus / 516-570-6708 / laniemmarcus@gmail.com Special Orders: Julie Scher / julies9219@gmail.com The Daly Wear chairs order, organize, sell and distribute Daly clothing at school events.

Diversity Chair: Amy Nash / 917-549-2260 / nash812@gmail.com

The Diversity Committee introduces programs intended to educate our multicultural community about our diversity and to facilitate an appreciation of the differences that make us unique while ensuring that everyone feels appreciated and welcome. This year the committee will meet every four to five weeks on Fridays from 12:15-1:15 in the Daly Annex.

Family Photo Day Chair: Nellie Sandler / 617-596-6426 / nelliesandler@gmail.com Professional photographer will take pictures of your family to be printed or used for holiday/greeting cards, calendars etc. Information for appointments to follow. Family Photo Day took place on October 1, 2017.

Fifth Grade Activities Chair: Laura Silver McGuire / 917-733-9330 / Laurabsilver@yahoo.com Fifth grade parents work together to raise funds for moving-up celebrations, including the end of year trip, graduation, yearbook, and party.

Fitness Series Chair: TBD This fitness series will consist of 2 events for Daly parents to attend throughout the year.

Gift Cards Chair: Carole Markowitz / 646-337-6831 / carole.markowitz@hotmail.com Oversee purchase of gift cards for holidays and teacher gifts, etc.

Halloween Parade Co-Chair: Michele Filorimo / 516-944-5391 / the4fils@gmail.com Co-Chair: Erika Steinberg / 917-767-5652 / erikasnyc@gmail.com This committee helps plan, organize and decorate the school for Halloween and the Halloween celebration/parade that takes place on our field on October 31st.

Holiday Boutique Co-Chair: Michele Gabel / 516-658-8667 / mhgabel@gmail.com Co-Chair: Rocio Clausen / 516-551-4956 / rocio_clausen@yahoo.com This committee purchases holiday-themed inventory to sell at this fundraising event, scheduled for during school hours on December 8th, 2017.

Kindergarten Bus Co-Chair: Jillian Nichols / 917-670-8541 / jilliannichols@yahoo.com Co-Chair: Marisa Matican / marisafx10@aol.com Kindergarten parent volunteers ride the bus home with the kindergarten children on early dismissal days for the first three days of school in September. Parents are needed to organize the runs and assign volunteers to ride buses on specific days.

Kindergarten Playdates Co-Chair: Sarine Altan / sgules1@yahoo.com Kindergarten parents arrange playdates over the summer for the incoming kindergarteners. This is a great opportunity for the kids to meet each other before school begins.

Ladies Night Out Fundraising Vice Presidents

This committee helps organize, plan and coordinate this evening event for Daly moms. This event takes place on October 18, 2017.

Lost & Found Chair: Sheelagh Roache / 516-944-6654 / sheelaghr@yahoo.com This committee assists with coordination of the Lost & Found table/area and returning lost items to their rightful owner if possible.

MakerSpace Chair: Nellie Sandler / 617-596-6426 / nelliesandler@gmail.com This committee works closely with Dr. Suzzan and teachers to create and replenish MakerSpace boxes and Challenge Cards to be used as STEM/STEAM enrichment in the classrooms.

Nutrition Co-Chair: Maris Ackerman / 516-220-5378 / maris.ackerman@gmail.com Co-Chair: Lindsay Scoville / lacooper22@yahoo.com This committee represents Daly at meetings with the Port Washington School District and the food service company to evaluate conditions in the cafeteria and to recommend menu choices and recipes. The committee also educates the children about good nutrition. During Nutrition Week, special curriculum projects take place and parents are invited to help decorate the school and to present creative programs to their children’s class.

Organic Garden - Year Round Maintenance Co-Chair: Monika Hechtman / 516-304-5169 / Mrybacka@gmail.com Co-Chair: Trish Kolomechuk / 516-304-5169 / Robntrish@hotmail.com This committee’s purpose is to beautify the school’s grounds as well as work with students to provide them with hands-on gardening experience. Responsibilities include coordinating with teachers the planting schedule year round (including scheduling summer harvesting of the garden during the summer months).

Outreach Chair: Roberta Falco / 516-883-2852 / robertamfalco@gmail.com Part of a district wide committee that reviews all requests for funding to charities, makes recommendations to the HSA, and coordinates the efforts of Daly's parents, students, and staff in responding to the needs of our local and global community. Coordinate with Parents’ Council and the other schools for community wide events including the holiday drive and coat drive.

Parents’ Council Representative Chair: Dana Rochester / 516-883-3503 / danailyse@gmail.com The Daly representative to the Parents’ Council attends monthly meetings and reports back to the HSA about district issues and events. The Superintendent, Board of Education members and a teacher representative also attend Parents’ Council meetings.

Picture Day Co-Chair: Jeannie Welch / 347-581-0745 / catwelchs@yahoo.com Co-Chair: Yuri Weber / 516-883-0788 / ykaweba888@optonline.net This committee chooses and works with a professional photographer who takes class and individual student pictures. Responsibilities include collecting money and organizing the day. This year, picture day is October 25th, 2017.

Pizza Day Co-Chair: Lou Martinez / 516-851-4111 / loumartinez@me.com Co-Chair: Lauren Furstenberg / 917-446-1054 / laurenfurstenberg@yahoo.com This committee organizes a fun morning of pizza making. Join your other Daly friends to make a delicious pizza to bring home and bake. This event will take place on January 20th, 2018.

Pride in Port Parade Co-Chair: Sheryl Spring / 516-868-1867 / Sheryl@springroc.com Co-Chair: Amy Snorteland / 516-946-6765 / snorteland@gmail.com This committee coordinates Daly’s participation in the “Pride in Port” Parade. It involves working on the Daly banner and organizing the march on the day of the parade. This event took place on September 16, 2017.

Principal for a Day Co-Chair: Emily Kaplan / 917-459-6592 / erkaplan01@yahoo.com Co-Chair: Robin Feldman / 516-883-1934 / rfeldman818@gmail.com Volunteers in this committee will organize a lottery in which winners (one per grade) will have the opportunity to spend a day working side by side with Dr. Suzzan including dining on a special pizza lunch in her office.

Publicity/Public Relations Chair: Sharan Durrett / 917-370-7475 / sharan.durrett@gmail.com Volunteers will assist with collecting information and writing press releases for local and regional media and will also participate in publicity campaign strategy for major school events. The committee also plans and works with the Port Washington District press office to publicize Daly events.

Rebates Co-Chair: Cori Finkelstein / 516-472-7512 / chouse9@aol.com Co-Chair: Heather Garfin / 516-767-2056 / hgarfin@gmail.com Co-chairs organize collections of “Box Tops” and “Campbell’s” Labels for Education” and awards both a winter and spring pizza party to the classes that collect the most Box Tops. They also register the school with both Stop and Shop A+ rewards program and Target rewards program.

Safety & Substance Prevention Task Force Chair: Jaimee Loewy / 516-944-2243 / djloewy@verizon.net Volunteers represent Daly at District Task Force meetings, which are held approximately 5 times per year. Volunteers must report back to HSA items discussed at meetings.

School Supplies Co-Chair: Valerie Marshall/ 347-512-4191 / vmarshallconsulting@gmail.com Co-Chair: Carole Markowitz/ 646-337-6831 / carole.markowitz@hotmail.com This committee helps coordinate and organize sales of school supplies.

Shop Port Vice Presidents of Fundraising This committee organizes shopping events in Port. You shop at certain stores and the percentage of the sale goes to Daly. The dates and stores are TBD.

Social Vice Presidents of Fundraising The Daly Social is our biggest fundraising event of the year. This committee plans, organizes and coordinates the event (dinner, raffles, solicit donations from merchants/vendors and auctions items). It will also organize and wrap donations into attractive baskets, create the program and help that night. This year it will be held on April 27th, 2018.

Staff Recognition Luncheon Co-Chair: Dara Hillman / 516-767-3430 / darahillman@yahoo.com Co-Chair: Lanie Marcus / 516-570-6708 / laniemmarcus@gmail.com Co-Chair: Alyssa Hattem / 516-883-0288/ alyssa.hattem@gmail.com Held in late spring, the luncheon is the HSA’s way of thanking the Daly teachers and staff for all their hard work and effort throughout the year. The committee decides on the menu, decorations and teachers’ gifts and is also responsible for setting up and staffing the event. This event takes place on May 17th, 2018 .

The Daly Show Chair: Amanda Kowalczuk / 917-974-2535 / amanda@minker.com Students deliver song, dance, and other creative performances at this event.

Technology Committee Chair: Nellie Sandler / 617-596-6426 / nelliesandler@gmail.com This committee keeps the web pages updated and helps manage the emails of all the families in the school.

Translation Committee Co-Chair: Sandra Vasquez / 516- 547-1575 / sandyguti1978@gmail.com The chairs are available to help translate information that goes home via backpack or email. The also help translate between teacher and parent if needed.

UNICEF Co-Chair: Stephanie Sendrowitz / stephanie.sendrowitz@gmail.com This committee plans and coordinates the collection of money at Halloween.

Valentine Boutique Co-Chair: Michele Gabel / 516-658-8667/ mhgabel@gmail.com Co-Chair: Rocio Clausen / 516-551-4956 / rocio_clausen@yahoo.com The Valentine Boutique is a fundraiser at which students can shop for gifts. This event takes place during the school day on February 9th, 2018.

PORT WASHINGTON BOARD OF EDUCATION 2017-2018

Members of the Board of Education may be contacted at: Port Washington School District

100 Campus Drive Port Washington, NY 11050

(516) 767-5000 boe@portnet.org

BOARD OF EDUCATION MEETING DATES AND TIMES2017– 2018

All Board of Education Meetings are held at 8:00 p.m. at Schreiber Library Tuesday, May 15th: BOE Election/School Budget Vote, 6:00 a.m. to 10:00 p.m.

September 12 February 27 October 17 March 13 November 14 March 27 December 5 April 4 January 9 May 1 at 7:30 p.m. January 23 May 15 at 10:30 p.m. February 6 June 12

ADMINISTRATION School District Web Site: portnet.org

Dr. Kathleen Mooney Superintendent of Schools

Elaine Fenick Human Resources Administrator

Dr. Wafa Westervelt Assistant Superintendent for Curriculum, Instruction, & Assessment

Mary M. Callahan Assistant Superintendent, Business

Karen Sloan, President ksloan@portnet.org

Nora H. Johnson, VP njohnson@portnet.org

Rachel Gillar rgillar@portnet.org

Lawrence Greenstein lgreenstein@portnet.org

Emily Beys ebeys@portnet.org

Elizabeth Weisburd eweisburd@portnet.org

David Kerpen dkerpen@portnet.org

Daly HSA Inc. Meeting Dates and Times 2017 - 2018

All meetings will be held at 10:00 AM (except *)

Thursday, September 14, 2017

Thursday, November 16, 2017

Thursday, February 8, 2018 - 7:00 pm *

Thursday, April 19, 2018

Thursday, June 7, 2018