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TAPPAN ZEE HIGH SCHOOLSOUTH ORANGETOWN MIDDLE SCHOOLWILLIAM O. SCHAEFER COTTAGE LANE ELEMENTARY

SOCSD

South Orangetown Central School District2015-2016 CALENDAR

An Environment Where the Excitement of Teaching and Learning is Shared by All

SOCSD

South Orangetown Central School District Calendar

2015-2016

Dear Residents,All of us in the South Orangetown Central School District are driven by our mission to prepare every student to learn and grow as responsible citizens. The 2015-16 school year will provide new and exciting opportunities for our students in the areas of scholarship, fine arts, athletics, community involvement, and social development. With so many activities happening within our school district, we feel that this calendar will assist families by

providing much needed information to manage busy schedules.

The SOCSD 2015-16 school calendar represents the collective effort of a variety of stakeholder groups among our staff and community and reflects our shared commitment to student success. Our collaborative efforts and family partnerships will ensure that all children are successful and that each is able to reach his or her full potential by making a commitment to our district’s motto: “Together We Can”. I encourage all parents and community members to get involved and stay involved throughout the school year. To this end, the staff and I are available to address any questions that you may have about our school district and how we may better meet the needs of our students.

The calendar also represents a major part of our comprehensive communications strategy that our district uses to provide valuable information to our families. Other elements of our communications effort include social media, electronic mail, school messenger telephone alerts, newsletters, mailings, and face-to-face information sessions. In order that we may better serve our community of learners, we ask that our families provide the school district with up-to-date

contact information (telephone numbers, email, and postal addresses). This may be accomplished by contacting the principal or main office staff where the student attends school.

Over the course of the 2015-16 school year, I plan to make myself available to families and community members to ensure that all voices are heard with a strong emphasis on two-way, face-to-face communications. One of our most important tasks that our community must face is the building of partnerships that are responsive to the needs of our children and their families. As such, I look forward to serving the South Orangetown Central School District and am excited at the prospects that the new school year brings!

Sincerely,

Robert R. Pritchard, Ed.D. Superintendent of Schools

SOCSD South Orangetown Central School District – Board of Education

THE SOCSD BOARD OF EDUCATION

Guy DeVincenzo President [email protected]

Dan Lamadrid Vice President [email protected]

Trustees:

Rosemary Pitruzzella [email protected]

Leon Jacobs [email protected]

Kenneth Malpeli [email protected]

THE ROLE OF YOUR SCHOOL BOARD

H Guides the accomplishments of the school district’s purpose, focusing particularly on the education of the district’s children. It guides the fundamental change in goals, program and structure

H Screens and supports key projects identified to improve existing programs and operations and monitors progress to these ends

H Directs and evaluates the Superintendent

H Oversees the planning and deployment of material and human resources

H Serves as a bridge between the district and the community in reflecting community desires as well as promoting understanding and support. The Board leads the coalescing of disparate community views while building and maintaining partnerships and collaborative relationships with other organizations

H Ensures fiscal, legal and programmatic accountability

TERMS OF OFFICE

Board members are elected to office for a term of three years. Each Board trustee represents ALL of the children of South Orangetown.

DUTIES OF THE BOARD

H Establish, review, revise and update policies

H Voice concerns, suggestions and opinions of constituents

H Report to constituents on important issues and decisions

H Monitor finances and put forth the best possible budget each year

H Maintain and update long-range plans

H Plan for future needs concerning growth, facilities and funds for mandated programs

H Ensure children receive a quality education

H Ask questions, review best practices, disseminate data to the community

H Hire and evaluate the Superintendent

HOW DECISIONS ARE MADE

H Identifies areas in need of improvement and/or review

H Addresses critical issues

H Accesses all relevant data and information

H Discusses issues deliberately and openly

H Considers alternative actions

H Seeks public input

H Communicates with staff, administration and parents

H Works toward consensus

INDIVIDUAL BOARD MEMBERS

H Attend all Board meetings, retreats and committee meetings as assigned

H Show commitment to all Board activities

H Are well informed on issues and agenda items in advance of meetings

H Contribute skills, knowledge and experience when appropriate

H Are accessible to the community as a whole

SOCSD BOARD OF EDUCATION Meetings Calendar 2015 – 16

2015

September 3 & 17

October 8 & 22

November 5 & 19

December 3 & 17

2016

January 14 & 28

February 11 & 25

March 10 & 31

April 7 & 21

May 10* & 17*

June 2 & 16

July TBD

*denotes Tuesday meeting

All Board meetings are scheduled to begin

at 7:30 pm in Room 165 of SOMS unless

otherwise noted.

(All times & dates are subject to change.)

WE SERVE BECAUSE

H Our students’ successes make it all worthwhile

H Education is a gift our children will forever unwrap

H A good education is the basis for strong leadership and future success

H The children of South Orangetown deserve only the best

For updated information, visit www.socsd.org

LABOR DAY

2Gr. 9 Orientation2Gr. 10–12 – 2 hour delay

FIRST DAY OF SCHOOL

2Kindergarten Meet the Teacher 7pm – WOS2SOCES PTA Mtg. – 8pm – WOS2All MS Sports begin

2Gr. 1 Meet the Teacher 7pm – WOS

Patriot Day

SOCSD

SUNDAY MONDAY TUESDAY WEDNESDAY THURSDAY FRIDAY SATURDAY

Board of Education – Regular Meeting –

7:30 pm SOMS Rm 165

SUPERINTENDENT’SCONFERENCE DAY

SUPERINTENDENT’SCONFERENCE DAY

SOUTH ORANGETOWN CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT CALENDAR

9 10

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12116 7 8

2015September

SCHOOL CLOSED FOR STUDENTS

SCHOOL CLOSED FOR STUDENTS

SCHOOL CLOSED

SCHOOL CLOSED SCHOOL CLOSED

Grandparents’ Day ROSH HASHANAH ROSH HASHANAH

2TZHS Picture Day (Underclassmen) 8:15 – 3pm2TZHS Meet the Teacher Night 6:45 pm

2TZHS Picture Day (Underclassmen) 8:15 – 3pm2Gr. 12 TZHS Guidance Workshop College applications – 8:15am Rm. 951

Constitution Day &Citizenship Day

(observed)


7:30 pm SOMS Rm 165

2TZHS Picture Day (Underclassmen) 8:15 – 3pm2Gr. 6 Welcome Party 7– 9pm – SOMS Cafeteria

2Gr. 2 Meet the Teacher 7pm – WOS2SOMS PTA 7:30pm – Library2SOCES Meet & Greet

2Gr. 4 Meet the Teacher 7pm – CL2SOCES Meet & Greet

2Gr. 5 Meet the Teacher 7pm – CL2SOCES Meet & Greet

First day of Autumn

YOM KIPPUR

2SOMS Meet the Teacher Night 6:45pm

2Zee Nite X 2Zee Nite X2Gr. 3 Meet the Teacher 7pm – CL

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SOCSD SCHOOL BUDGET VOTE

REGISTRATION INFORMATION

A voter registration card may be picked up from the U.S. Post Office and mailed directly to the Rockland County Board of Elections OR you may register through the District Clerk’s Office, Administration Building, Blauvelt NY from 8am - 4pm on school days from September through June and from 9am - 3pm Monday - Thursday during July and August.

NOTES AUGUST 2015

SUN MON TUES WED THU FRI SAT

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OCTOBER 2015

23/3024/31

SCHOOL CLOSED

SCHOOL CLOSED

SCHOOL CLOSED

2TZHS Class Ring sale 9 – 11am – Cafeteria2TZHS SAT & Subject tests2SOCES Fall Carnival

2TZHS Sophomore Class Ring sale lunch periods – Cafeteria2Gr. 3 Health Walk

2PTA Council – 7:15pm TZHS Library

2TZHS Sophomore Class Ring sale lunch periods – Cafeteria2Gr. 4 Health Walk2SOCES PTA Principal’s Coffee Chat – 9:30am – WOS2SOCSD Flu Clinic – 2 – 5pm TZHS Nurse’s Office

2Gr. 11 TZHS Guidance Workshop – The College Process 8:15am – Rm. 9512Gr. 1 Health Walk2Gr. 5 Health Walk


7:30 pm SOMS Rm 165

2TZHS Acoustic Underground 7pm – Library2Gr. 1 Health Walk (rain date)

2SADD Walk/Run – 9am – SOMS2Homecoming Dance – TZHS

SOCSD

2015October


SEPTEMBER 2015


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NOVEMBER 2015


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2Gr. 8 Washington Trip fundraising begins2TZHS Club Fair – lunch periods2Gr. 2 Health Walk (rain date) 3pm – WOS2SOCES Meet & Greet (rain date)

2Gr. 2 Health Walk 3pm – WOS2TZHS PTSA Mtg. 7:30pm – Library2SOCES Meet & Greet

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NOTES

2Gr. 3 Health Walk (rain date)2Gr. 8 Washington Trip fundraising ends

COLUMBUS DAY

2TZHS PSAT2SOCES PTA – 9:45am – CL2TZHS Senior Picnic – 10:30am2Gr. 4 Health Walk (rain date)

2Gr. 5 Health Walk (rain date)2TZHS English Honor Society Induction Ceremony 7pm – Library

2SOMS PTA – Gr. 7 Dance 7 – 9pm Cafeteria2TZHS/SOMS Progress Reports available online

2SOMS Book Fair 2SOMS Book Fair2TZHS Senior Pictures 2 – 8pm – Auditorium2SOMS PTA – 7:30pm – Library

2SOMS PTA Picture Day – SOMS2TZHS RCC College Fair 7pm – RCC Field House

2SOCES PTA Picture Day – WOS2TZHS College Information Night 7pm – Cafeteria

2SOCES PTA Picture Day – CL


7:30 pm SOMS Rm 165

2TZHS ACT Exam

United Nations Day

2SOMS Book Fair2TZHS Senior Pictures 2 – 8pm – Auditorium

2SOMS Book Fair2TZHS Senior Pictures 2 – 8pm – Auditorium2TZHS PTSA Mtg. 7:30pm – Library

2SOMS Book Fair2TZHS Senior Pictures 2 – 8pm – Auditorium2SOCES Halloween Celebrations2SOMS Halloween Parade Lunch periods2SOCES Boo Bingo – 7pm – WOS

Halloween

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2TZHS Italian Heritage Month Pot Luck Dinner – 6:30pm Cafeteria

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SCHOOL CLOSED

2SOMS Gr. 6-8 P/T Conferences 6 – 8pm2TZHS/SOMS Report Cards available online

2Gr. 6 – 8 P/T Conferences 12:30 – 2:30pm2SOCES Family Game Night

SECONDARY P/T CONF.

ELEMENTARY SUPERINTENDENT’S CONFERENCE DAY

SOCSD

2 TZHS Fall Play – 8pm Auditorium2 TZHS SAT & Subject Tests

2TZHS Fall Blood Drive 8:30am – 8:30pm TZHS Back Gym


7:30 pm SOMS Rm 165

2 TZHS Fall Play – 8pm Auditorium2TZHS/SOMS 1st Quarter Ends

2TZHS Italian Honor Society Induction Ceremony 7:30pm – Auditorium

ELECTION DAY

2SOCES Principal’s Chat 9:45am – WOS

Daylight Savings Time ends

2All HS Sports begin2Fall Sports Awards Dinner 6:30pm – Casa Mia2PTA Council Mtg. – 7pm TZHS Library

DIWALI

VETERANS DAY (observed)

2SOMS STEM Challenge

2015November

2Financial Aid Evening 7pm – TZHS Cafeteria



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SCHOOL CLOSED1/2 DAY FOR

STUDENTS

2TZHS Picture re-takes 8:15am – 3pm – Auditorium2TZHS P/T Conferences 6 – 8pm

2TZHS Thanksgiving Concert 7pm – Auditorium2SOCES PTA Mtg. – 7pm – WOS


7:30 pm SOMS Rm 165

2NYSSMA Area All-States 2NYSSMA Area All-States

2All MS Sports begin

2TZHS Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony – 5pm – Colonial Inn

2MS Ice Hockey begins 2TZHS Red & White SOMS Sports Celebration – 3pm2SOMS PTA Mtg. – 7:30pm Library SUPERINTENDENT’S

CONFERENCE DAY

Mandated Early Dismissal Drill(ALL SCHOOLS)

THANKSGIVING DAY

Thanksgiving Recess Thanksgiving Recess


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1/2 DAY FOR STUDENTS

OCTOBER 2015


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DECEMBER 2015

NOTES

SOCSD

2NYSSMA All-States2TZHS SAT & Subject Tests

2TZHS Senior Picture re-takes 2 – 8pm – Auditorium2SOMS Winter Concert II 7:30pm – Auditorium

2NYSSMA All-States2SOMS Winter Concert I 7:30pm – Auditorium

2TZHS Senior Picture re-takes 2 – 8pm – Auditorium2NYSSMA All-States


7:30 pm SOMS Rm 165

2NYSSMA All-States Pearl Harbor Day Remembrance Day

First Day of CHANUKAH

2Gr. 5 to SOMS – Foreign Language & Music Presentation 2SOCES P/T Conferences 6 – 8pm2TZHS PTSA – 8pm2SOCES Report Cards go home

2TZHS Night of Scenes 7:30pm – Auditorium2SOCES Family Fun Night – CL

ELEMENTARY P/T CONF.

SECONDARY SUPERINTENDENT’S CONFERENCE DAY

2SOCES PTA Mtg. 9:45am – CL

2015December



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NOVEMBER 2015


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JANUARY 2016

24/31

2PTA Council Mtg. 7pm – Library

2TZHS Natl Honor Society Induction Ceremony 6pm – Auditorium

2TZHS Peer Leadership Holiday Party – 3pm – Cafeteria

2TZHS In-school Winter Concert


7:30 pm SOMS Rm 165

2TZHS Concert Choir Performance Radio City Music Hall 12:40 & 3:40pm2TZHS/SOMS Progress Reports available online

DECEMBER RECESS DECEMBER RECESS

NEW YEAR’S EVE

DECEMBER RECESS

2SOMS PTA Mtg. 7:30 – Library

First day of Winter

2TZHS Winter Concert 7pm – Auditorium

CHRISTMAS EVE

DECEMBER RECESS

KWANZAA begins

SCHOOL CLOSED SCHOOL CLOSED SCHOOL CLOSED

SCHOOL CLOSED

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CHRISTMAS DAY

DECEMBER RECESS

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DECEMBER RECESS

27 28

SCHOOL CLOSED


NOTES

SCHOOL CLOSED

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SOCSD

SCHOOL RE-OPENS

Epiphany 2 TZHS PTSA – 7:30pm – Library 2 RCMEA Jr. All-County 2 RCMEA Jr. All-County

2016January

NEW YEAR’S DAY

DECEMBER RECESS



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DECEMBER 2015


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SCHOOL CLOSED

NOTES

FEBRUARY 2016

MARTIN LUTHER KING, JR. BIRTHDAY

(observed)

2 TZHS Red & White 7pm – Teachers’ Lounge2 PTA Council Mtg. – 7pm TZHS Library

2 SOCES PTA Mtg. – 7pm – WOS 2 Gr. 10 Guidance Workshop College Testing – 8:15am Rm 951


7:30 pm SOMS Rm 165

2 TZHS Regents & Midterm Exams 2 TZHS Regents & Midterm Exams2 SOMS PTA Mtg. 7:30pm – Library

2 TZHS Regents & Midterm Exams 2 TZHS Regents & Midterm Exams


7:30 pm SOMS Rm 165

2 TZHS Regents & Midterm Exams2 SOCES PTA Fun Night

2 TZHS 2nd Quarter ends

SCHOOL CLOSED

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SOCSDSOUTH ORANGETOWN CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT CALENDAR

2 RCMEA Sr. All-County2 RCMEA Sr. All-County2 TZHS/SOMS Report Cards available online

2 TZHS Gr. 8 into Gr. 9 Parent/Student Orientation 7pm – Auditorium

Groundhog Day

2 PTA Council Mtg. – 7pm TZHS Library2 TZHS/SOMS 2nd Semester begins

Super Bowl Sunday

2 TZHS Red & White 7pm – Teachers’ Lounge

Chinese New Year

2 SOCES PTA Mtg. – 9:45am – CL2 TZHS/SOMS Gr. 8 into Gr. 9 Parent/Student Orientation (snow date) – 7pm – Auditorium

Ash Wednesday


7:30 pm SOMS Rm 165

2 Rockland Read-In

Lincoln’s Birthday

2016February


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JANUARY 2016


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MARCH 2016

24/31

Valentines Day

Washington’s Birthday

PRESIDENTS’ DAY

MID WINTER RECESS MID WINTER RECESS

2 TZHS AMC Exam 8:15am – Cafeteria

2 Kindergarten Orientation 7pm – WOS


7:30 pm SOMS Rm 165

2 SOMS Spring Musical 8pm – Auditorium

2 Combined PTA Mtg. HS/MS/Elem – 7pm TZHS Library

2 WOS Dance Festival 6pm – TZHS Gym

2 TZHS Interact Valentine’s Dinner – 5:30pm 2 SOCES Family Fun Night 7pm – WOS



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SOCSD

2TZHS Red & White – 6:30pm Teachers’ Lounge2All HS Sports begin

2SOCES PTA Mtg. 7pm – WOS 2TZHS Spring Musical 8pm – Auditorium2TZHS/SOMS 4th Quarter Progress Reports available online

SUPERINTENDENT’S CONFERENCE DAY

2TZHS Spring Musical 8pm – Auditorium2We The People 11am – 2pm – SOMS

2Winter Sports Awards Banquet 6:30pm – Casa Mia2Gr. 8 Washington Trip Information Night – 7pm

Board of Education – Regular Meeting – Budget Workshop

7:30 pm SOMS Rm 165

2016March



2RCMEA Intermediate All-County2RCMEA Intermediate All-County2Gr. 4 & Gr. 5 Dance Festival 6pm – TZHS Gym

Read Across America Day Dr. Seuss’ Birthday

2TZHS Winter Blood Drive 8:30am – 8:30pm – Back Gym

2Gr. 3 Dance Festival 6pm – TZHS Gym

2

NO SCHOOL FOR STUDENTS

1 543

11 129 1086 7

2All MS Sports begin

VACATION DAY IF 0, 1 OR 2

SNOW/EMER. DAYS USED

Board of Education – Regular Meeting – Budget Workshop

7:30 pm SOMS Rm 165

SPRING RECESS I

Daylight Savings Time begins

2TZHS Interact Theatre Café 12:30 – 1:30pm2TZHS Spring Musical 2pm – Auditorium

2TZHS Red & White SOMS Sports Celebration – 3pm2PTA Council Mtg. – 7pm TZHS Library

2Kindergarten Registration Assistance – 6 – 8pm SOMS Library23rd Annual STEAM EXPO 6:30 – 8:30pm – TZHS

2TZHS PTSA Mtg. 7:30pm – Library

St. Patrick’s Day

2TZHS MuFest 8:15 – 3pm – Library2SOCES 2nd trimester ends Report Cards mailed

First Day of Spring

Palm Sunday

SPRING RECESS I SPRING RECESS I

HOLI

SPRING RECESS I SPRING RECESS I

Good Friday

SPRING RECESS I

2Kindergarten Registration Assistance 9am – Noon – WOS2SOMS PTA Mtg. 7:30pm – Library

EASTER


NOTES

SCHOOL CLOSED

SCHOOL CLOSED SCHOOL CLOSED SCHOOL CLOSED SCHOOL CLOSED SCHOOL CLOSED

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FEBRUARY 2016


7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29

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APRIL 2016

SOCSD

2ACT Exam

2TZHS Hepcat – 7pm – Library

April Fool’s Day

2TZHS/SOMS 3rd Quarter ends2Gr. 3 – Gr. 8 NYS ELA Testing

Board of Education Regular Meeting

Adoption of – 2016-2017 Budget –

7:30 pm SOMS Rm 165

2Gr. 3 – Gr. 8 NYS ELA Testing 2Gr. 3 – Gr. 8 NYS ELA Testing2Founder’s Day Dinner 6:30pm – TZHS Cafeteria

2PTA Council / SOMS PTA combined Mtg. – 7pm TZHS Library

2016April



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MARCH 2016


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MAY 2016

NOTES

2TZHS Red & White – 6:30pm Teachers’ Lounge

2NYS Math Tests Gr. 3 – Gr. 82SOCES PTA Mtg. 9:45am – CL2TZHS Spanish Honor Society Induction Ceremony 7pm – Auditorium

2NYSESLAT testing begins 2NYS Math Tests Gr. 3 – Gr. 82TZHS French Honor Society Induction Ceremony 7:30pm – Library

2NYS Math Tests Gr. 3 – Gr. 82TZHS Multi-Cultural Show 5 -– 9pm – Cafeteria2TZHS/SOMS Report Cards available online

2TZHS PTSA Mtg. 7:30pm – Library

2TZHS History Honor Society Induction Ceremony 7:30pm – Auditorium


7:30 pm SOMS Rm 165

PASSOVER

2Calendar Meeting – SOMS Principals – 7:30am PTA Units – 9am

2Gr. 5 Parent/Student Evening Orientation – 7pm – SOMS

Administrative Professional’s Day

Arbor Day

SUPERINTENDENT’S CONFERENCE DAY

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SPRING RECESS II

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SCHOOL CLOSED

SOCSD

2TZHS SAT & Subject Tests

Mother’s Day

2TZHS AP Exams2SOMS National Junior Honor Society Induction Ceremony 7pm – Auditorium

2TZHS AP Exams


Public Hearing on – 2016-17 Proposed Budget – 7:30 pm SOMS Rm 165

2TZHS AP Exams2SOCES & SOMS PTA combined Mtg. – 7pm SOMS Library

2TZHS AP Exams2Gr. 8 Washington Trip2TZHS PTSA Mtg. – 7:30pm Library

2TZHS AP Exams2Gr. 8 Washington Trip2Gr. 5 to SOMS for Orientation2TZHS Acoustic Underground 7pm – Library2TZHS/SOMS 4th Quarter Progress Reports available online

VOTER REGISTRATIONA voter registration card may be picked up from the U.S. Post Office and mailed directly to the Rockland County Board of Elections OR you may register through the District Clerk’s Office, Administration Building, Blauvelt NY from 8am - 4pm on school days from September through June and from 9am - 3pm Monday - Thursday during July and August.

To be eligible to vote, you must be:• A District resident for 30 days• A U.S. Citizen• 18 years of age or older• Registered to vote in either a general or school election

If you have NOT voted in a school election in the past 4 years, or if you are not registered to vote in general elections, you must register to vote.

ABSENTEE VOTINGIf a resident is unable to vote in person on May 17, 2016, and wishes to vote, they may do so by absentee ballot. This is a two-step process.

To vote by absentee ballot, the resident must first request an application form for an absentee ballot. Once the application form is filed with the District Clerk, the resident will receive the absentee ballot.

To file for an application: Contact the District Clerk at 680-1012. A resident may apply in person or receive the application by mail.

Submit application form: The District Clerk must receive the application form at least 7 days before the election (May 10) if the absentee ballot is to be mailed to the resident, or the day before the election (May 16) if the absentee ballot is to be picked up by the resident.

Submit absentee ballot: Absentee ballots must be received by the District Clerk no later than 5:00 p.m. on election day, May 17, 2016.

SCHOOL BUDGET VOTE AND SCHOOL BOARD ELECTION

Tuesday, May 17, 2016 7:00am-9:00pm

Residents will vote at their official voting location:• Blauvelt residents at South Orangetown Middle School• Orangeburg residents at Tappan Zee High School• Tappan residents at William O. Schaefer Elementary• Grandview, Palisades, Piermont, and Sparkill residents at Tappan Zee ElementaryFor further information on voter registration or voting, call the District Clerk at 680-1012.

BOARD ELECTION & BUDGET VOTE MAY 17, 2016 • 7am – 9pm

2TZHS AP Exams2SOMS to CL for Lock Distribution2Gr. 5 Fun Nite 7 – 9pm – CL

2TZHS AP Exams2SOMS Spring Concert II 7:30pm – Auditorium

SOCSD Staff Appreciation Day

2TZHS AP Exams2SOMS to CL for Lock Distribution

Cinco de Mayo

2TZHS AP Exams2SOMS Spring Concert I 7:30pm – Auditorium

2TZHS AP Exams2TZHS Red & White 7pm – Cafeteria2PTA Council Candidates Forum 7:45pm – Library

ORTHODOX EASTER

2016May



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2Kindergarten Screening – WOS2TZHS/SOMS Italian Awards Ceremony – 7:30pm – TZHS Auditorium & Cafeteria

2Kindergarten Screening – WOS2SOMS You Make A Difference Awards – 7am – Auditorium


– Annual Budget Vote & Board Election –

7:30 pm SOMS Rm 165

2Kindergarten Screening – WOS 2Kindergarten Screening – WOS2TZHS Spring Concert I 7pm – Auditorium

2Kindergarten Screening – WOS2TZHS Night of Scenes 7:30pm – Auditorium

VACATION DAY IF 0 SNOW/EMER.

DAYS USED

2CL Principal’s Chat for Incoming 3rd grade – 9:30am AND 7pm2TZHS Academic Reception 7pm – Auditorium

2Gr. 3 Field Day - CL2TZHS Peer Leadership Training 10:30am – 3pm

2NYS Gr. 8 Science Performance Tests2Gr. 2 Field Day – WOS2TZHS Peer Leadership Training 8:15am – 3pm 2TZHS Science Symposium 7pm – Library

2NYS Gr. 8 Science Performance Tests2Gr. 5 Field Day - CL2TZHS Spring Concert II 7pm – Auditorium

VACATION DAY IF 0, OR 1

SNOW/EMER. DAYS USED

MEMORIAL DAY (observed)

SCHOOL CLOSED

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APRIL 2016


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JUNE 2016

NOTES

SOCSD

2 TZHS SAT & Subject Tests

2 NYS Gr. 8 Science Written Exam2 TZHS Senior Awards Ceremony 9am – Auditorium2 TZHS Prom – 6pm

Ramadan begins

2 Gr. 4 Field Day – CL2 TZHS Spring Sports Awards Dinner – 6:30pm – Casa Mia2 TZHS Blood Drive Dinner – 7pm

2 Gr. 3 Field Day (rain date)2 CL Concert – 7:30pm TZHS Auditorium

2 TZHS Algebra II Common Core Regents2 Gr. 2 Field Day (rain date) – WOS2 TZHS Mu Induction Ceremony 3 – 4:30pm – Library

2 Gr. 1 Field Day (rain date) WOS2 TZHS PTSA Mtg. 7:30pm Library2 TZHS Sports Physicals 5 – 8pm – Gym

2 TZHS Spring Blood Drive 8:30am – 8:30pm – Back Gym2 Gr. 1 Field Day – WOS

Board of Education Celebrations

– Regular Meeting – 7:30 pm TZHS Cafeteria

2 Kindergarten Field Day (rain date) – WOS

2 Kindergarten Field Day – WOS2 Earth Day – CL2 TZHS SADD Assembly 2 5th Grade Fun Night

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2 Gr. 5 Field Day (rain date) – CL2 TZHS Red & White SOMS Sports Celebration – 3pm2 PTA Installations – 6:30pm2 TZHS /SOMS 4th Quarter Ends

2 TZHS/SOMS Regents & Final Exams2 Gr. 4 Field Day (rain date)

Flag Day

2 TZHS/SOMS Regents & Final Exams2 SOCES PTA Mtg. 7pm – Library

2 TZHS/SOMS Regents & Final Exams2 Gr. 5 Philadelphia Trip


7:30 pm SOMS Rm 165

2 TZHS/SOMS Regents & Final Exams2 Gr. 2 to CL2 Gr. 5 trip to Tallman Park2 Gr. 8 Dance – SOMS Gym2 SOMS Modified Schedule begins

Father’s Day

First day of Summer

2 TZHS/SOMS Regents & Final Exams

MODIFIED SCHEDULES ALL SCHOOLS

2 TZHS/SOMS Regents & Final Exams


2 TZHS/SOMS Regents & Final Exams2 Gr. 8 Moving Up breakfast2 Gr. 5 Moving Up Ceremony 6pm – TZHS


2 TZHS/SOMS Regents & Final Exams2 SOMS Moving Up Ceremony 9:30am – TZHS2 SOCES Report Cards distributed

Rating Day

TZHS GRADUATION


LAST DAY OF SCHOOL FOR STUDENTS


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2SOMS Report Cards mailed Not available online

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2Gr. 6 & New Entrant Locker Day 9 am – SOMS

2Bus Orientation 9am – WOS

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LABOR DAY

Patriot Day

Grandparents Day

First day of Fall

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ACADEMICS

Fifteen TZHS students score in the top 5% in National Merit Scholarship Program

SOCSD holds 2nd annual STEAM Expo

TZHS inducts 62 into History Honor Society

TZHS Italian Honor Society inducts 34

Fifty-eight inducted into TZHS Spanish Honor Society

TZ’s DECA Club competes in NYS DECA Competition

SOMS Science Olympiad Team advances to states

TZHS National Honor Society inducts 77

South Orangetown Middle School National Junior Honor Society inducts 95 new members

RCC honors 12 SOCSD students at Hispanic Heritage Awards

SOMS Math Counts Team wins 1st place team and individual medals

TZ Math Team wins 8th consecutive NY Math League Competition

Cottage Lane students place 2nd in the Region’s Stock Market Game

TZHS students lobby legislators in Albany for stricter tobacco legislation

SOMS Hannah Ahn wins Gold Key & Gold Medal Best in Grade Scholastic Art & Writing Award

TZE Relay Walk aids Greenbush Food Pantry

TZHS places 1st in multiple categories in Lower Hudson Valley Regional History Day Contest

WOS students utilize 21st Century technology

TZ Blood Team wins 5th Consecutive Championship, rises to Diamond status

WOS & CL students help name Tappan Zee falcon chicks

SOMS Science Olympiad Team advances to states

TZHS’s Colin Hallock receives award for Original Traffic Safety Logo Design

WOS students celebrate National Library Card Sign-Up Month

TZHS’s Nicolette Natale wins Teen Ink Editor’s Choice Award

SOMS Debate Team talks their way into the medals

Nine SOMS & TZHS students recognized at RCC Black Achievement Award Ceremony

Five TZHS students among 41 Rockland BOCES CTE students participate in NYS SkillsUSA competition

Thirty-two TZHS students travel to Italy

TZHS Science Olympiad Team advances to state competition

WOS uses Kamishibai story telling cards

TZE students raise $744 for American Heart Association with Jump Rope for Heart

TZHS Science Olympiad Team advances to state competition

WOS employs pure imagination in 2014 Cardboard Challenge

VFW Post 1516 awards SOMS students for Patriot’s Pen Contest

TZ Model UN successfully initiates 2014-15 campaign

Thirteen TZHS students among Rockland BOCES CTEC Program’s National Technical Honor Society Induction & Principal’s Honor Roll Recognition Honorees

ARTS

SOCSD Music Department hits a high note at Junior All-County Festival

Twenty-one TZHS musicians selected for Area All-State Music Festival

Three TZHS art students take home honors in Ending Violence Against Women and Girls Poster Contest

TZE third grade singers present holiday show

Six TZHS music students selected for NYSSMA All-State Music Festival

TZHS’s Tones Magazine wins ESSPA awards in 8 literary categories

TZHS’s Carlee De Francesco named World Language Journal cover and mural contest winner

SOCSD musicians perform holiday music at the Esplanade

ATHLETICS

TZHS’s Liam Burke named first 2014-15 Journal News Scholar Athlete of the Week

TZHS has 6 Journal News Scholar Athlete of the Week thru the fall and winter seasons.

State Champion: Luke Gavigan (2nd consecutive year), 1600m Spring Track

Four TZHS students qualify for 2015 National Rowing Championships

Section Champions: Boys Cross Country (ranked #3 in NYS), Girls Gymnastics (ranked #4 in NYS)

League Champions: Boys Cross Country, Boys and Girls Bowling, Boys and Girls Lacrosse

1,000 point scorer: Luke McLaughlin (Boys Basketball)

Section Semi Finals: Boys Basketball – 5th time in last 6 years

TZHS (only one of four schools in NYS) recognized as a “Five Star Leadership School” by NYSPHSAA

Twenty-three of 26 teams receive Scholar Team status with GPAs of 90%+

STAFF & DISTRICT ACHIEVEMENTS

SOCSD BOE President Guy DeVincenzo elected President of Rockland County School Boards Association

TZHS designated as Reward School for 2014-15 school year

SOCSD BOE member Rosemary Pitruzzella honored with NYS School Boards Association Lifetime Achievement Award

SOMS receives coveted National School to Watch designation

TZHS Athletics earns 2014 5-Star Leadership Honor

Former School Superintendent Ken Mitchell receives 2014 Connie Toepfer Award

TZHS’s Juliet Gevargis honored as Region 3 Regional Administrator of the Year

CL’s Kottie Christie-Blick Selected as NYS Finalist in 2014 Presidential Award for Excellence in Science and Mathematics

SOCSD Library teachers participate in Teaching with Primary Sources program

SOCSD recognized for music education by NAMM Foundation for 2nd year in a row

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South Orangetown Central School District Directory (Use area code 845 for all phone numbers.)

Concerns or Questions? Know where to go – who to call.All numbers are listed in the calendar Directory

Elem. Academic Programs or Behavior: > Teacher > Principal > Assistant Supt. for Curriculum & Instruction

Middle & High School Academic Programs: > Teacher > Guidance Counselor > Ass’t. Principal > Principal

Middle & High School Behavior Issues: > Teacher > Ass’t. Principal &/or Student Support > Principal

Special Education Issues: > Teacher > Ass’t Principal > Principal > Dir. of Special Education and Student Services

Co-Curricular Activities (Clubs): > Advisor > Ass’t. Principal > Principal

Student Athletics: > Coach > Dir. of Physical Education & Athletics

Student Transportation: > Transportation Office > Director of Facilities & Transportation

District Policies: > Superintendent > Board of Education

The Superintendent may review unresolved issues after all other sources have been contacted. Decisions are based on Board of Education policy. The Board may also review issues referred to them by the Superintendent.

For teacher voice mailbox numbers, dial 680 1000 and follow the prompts.

To email District employees, use first initial and full last [email protected]

Tappan Zee High School15 Dutch Hill Road, Orangeburg, NY 10962

Grades 9-12

School Hours: 8:15 a.m. – 3:00 p.m.

Lunch Hours: 11:19 a.m. – 1:30 p.m.

Main Office 680-1600 ext. 4 Fax 680-1950

Principal: Dr. Jennifer L. Amos ..........................680-1606

Assistant Principal: Juliet Gevargis ....................................680-1650 Assistant Principal: Richard Neidhart ................................680-1655

Guidance ............................................680-1614

Library: ..............................................680-1670

Nurse: ................................................680-1647

Cottage Lane Elementary School120 Cottage Lane, Blauvelt, NY 10913

Grades 3-5




Principal: Karen Ramirez ....................................680-1503

Assistant Principal: Sheila Beglin .......................................680-1561

Nurse: ................................................680-1508 Continuing Education Director: Terry Campanella ...............................379-1012

Before and After School Child Care Programs:Rockland County YMCA ........ RocklandYMCA.org

The Children’s Corner ...childrenscornernursery.com

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Every building in the SOCSD has a Registered Professional Nurse overseeing the health office, with a responsibility for the health and medical safety of the students in the building. Please notify the nurse in your child’s building of any specific medical needs. Teachers and staff will then be made aware of any particular requirements or adaptations of your child’s medical condition. Nurse’s phone numbers are listed above as part of each building’s contact information.

Board of EducationGuy DeVincenzo, President ................. 461-9009

Dan Lamadrid, Vice President ............ 598-3500

Rosemary Pitruzzella .......................... 359-9269

Leon Jacobs.......................................... 398-0443

Kenneth Malpeli ......................... 914-907-5807

Central AdministrationSuperintendent of Schools: Dr. Robert R. Pritchard. .....................680-1050

Deputy Superintendent: Ann Vaccaro-Teich .............................680-1005

Assistant Superintendent for Curriculum and Instruction: Dr. Brian Culot...................................680-1017

Director of Human Resources: TBD ....................................................680-1030

Director of Special Education and Student Services: Michele Fenster ..................................680-1025

Asst. to Dir. of Spec. Ed./CSE Chair: Eleanor Young ....................................680-1024

Director of Facilities: Dennis Rankin ....................................680-1016

Director of Technology: George Brady .....................................680-1011

Director of Physical Education and Athletics: Liam Frawley .....................................680-1640

District Clerk: Terry Campanella ...............................680-1012

District Treasurer: Laura Zarcone ...................................680-1008

Public Information Specialist: BJ Greco .............................................680-1804

Registration Information: Rose Ngai ...........................................680-1137

Transportation Department: ...............680-1662

South Orangetown Middle School160 Van Wyck Road, Blauvelt, NY 10913

Grades 6-8




Principal: Karen Tesik. .......................................680-1101

Assistant Principal: Dr. Chad Corey ..................................680-1102

Guidance: Patricia Iannucci .................................680-1106 Philip Farrugia ...................................680-1107 Siobhan Maiorano... ...........................680-1109

Library: ..............................................680-1115

Nurse: ................................................680-1130

William O. Schaefer Elementary School140 Lester Drive, Tappan, NY 10983

Grades K-2




Principal: Nora Polansky. ...................................680-1303

Assistant Principal: Jeannine Carr .....................................680-1325

Library: ..............................................680-1305

Nurse: ................................................680-1304

Family Resource Center at William O. Schaefer140 Lester Drive, Tappan, New York 10983

Please check our district website for all events related to the Family Resource Center

Parent-Teacher Association PresidentsCouncil PTA President:Vicki Caramante ......................... 845-365-4799 [email protected]

TZHS PTSA President:Maureen Aitchison ..................... 914-841-5551 [email protected]

SOMS PTA President:Samantha Olds ........................... 347-922-5421 [email protected]

SOCES PTA Co-Presidents: Kris Campbell ............................ 845-848-2514 [email protected]

Sharyn Rubino ........................... 845-613-7244 [email protected]

Tappan Zee Red & White Club

[email protected]


Parent’s Right to Certain InformationAs the parent of a student attending our School District, you have the right to receive, upon request to the District, certain information as authorized by Federal law regarding the profes-sional qualifications of your child’s classroom teachers. Upon the District’s receipt of your request, we will provide you, in a timely manner, the information listed below.

You have the right to request the following information about each of your child’s classroom teachers:

1. Whether the teacher has met New York State Education Department qualifications and licensing criteria for the grade levels and subject areas he/she teaches.

2. Whether the teacher is teaching under emergency or other provisional status through which New York State Education Department qualifications or licensing criteria have been waived due to special circumstances. 3. The teacher’s college major (undergraduate level); whether the teacher has any graduate certifications or degrees and, if so, the field of discipline of the certification or degree. 4. Whether your child is provided services by any Teaching Assistants and, if so, their qualifications. If you wish to receive this information, please contact Dr. Brian Culot, Assistant Superintendent for Curriculum and Instruction, at (845) 680-1017.

Student Privacy Rights PolicyNotification to Parents

In accordance with the Protection of Pupil Rights Amendment (PPRA) of the No Child Left Behind Act, the School District is com-mitted to protecting the rights and privacy interests of parents/ guardians and students with regard to the following:

1. Student Surveys

2. Instructional Materials

3. Physical Examinations or Screenings

4. Collection, Disclosure or Use of Personal Information

The School District shall provide parents/guardians with notification, at least annu-ally, at the beginning of school year, of the specific or approximate dates during the school year when the above activities are scheduled or expected to be scheduled.

The School District shall provide notifica-tion to parents/guardian and offer them the opportunity to opt their child out of participation in the following activities:

1. Activities involving the collection, disclosure or use of personal information collected from students for the purpose of marketing or selling that information;

2. The administration of any survey containing one or more of the items listed above.

3. Any non-emergency, invasive physical examination or screening that is required as a condition of attendance, administered by the School and scheduled by the School in advance, and not necessary to protect the immediate health and safety of the student and/or other students.

Please Note: For more specific informa-tion, please refer to the Policy located on the district’s website.

SOCSD Educational RecordsThe Family Education Rights and Privacy Act grants

parents of students under 18 or eligible students (18 years

or older) the right to review all official records, files and

data incorporated into a student’s cumulative record folder.

Students’ records are confidential and will not be made

available to persons other than parents or students without

prior written consent except as permitted by law. These

persons may request a hearing to challenge the contents of

such records. You may direct any questions in this regard to

the building principal.

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An Environment Where the Excitement of Teaching and Learning is Shared by All!

South Orangetown Central School District

Non-ProfitOrganizationU.S. Postage

PaidMonsey

New York 10952Permit No. 1375

SOCSD

South Orangetown Central School District160 Van Wyck Road, Blauvelt, NY 10913(845) 680-1000

Dr. Robert Pritchard, Superintendent

BOARD OF EDUCATIONGuy DeVincenzo, PresidentDan Lamadrid, Vice PresidentRosemary Pitruzzella Leon JacobsKenneth Malpeli

SOCSD website: www.socsd.org

This calendar was produced in cooperation with the Rockland BOCES Communications Department.

Calendar Editor & Photographer: BJ Greco, Public Information Specialist, SOCSD

Our Mission Statement In a rapidly changing world, the South Orangetown school community

affirms its positive vision of the future by providing a safe and caring

environment where the excitement of teaching and learning is shared by

all, and where we encourage and nurture the uniqueness of each child.

Through diverse and challenging programs, we promote high academic

standards, creative and critical thinking, self-respect and respect for

others, and acceptance of our responsibilities in a global society.

We are committed to fostering a love of learning in our students.

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