South Orangetown Central School District An Environment

Where the Excitement of Teaching and Learning is Shared by All 2015-2016 CALENDAR

SOCSD WILLIAM O. SCHAEFER

COTTAGE LANE ELEMENTARY

SOUTH ORANGETOWN MIDDLE SCHOOL

TAPPAN ZEE HIGH SCHOOL

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 Dan Lamadrid Vice President

[email protected] [email protected]

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.

Trustees:

DUTIES OF THE BOARD

Leon Jacobs [email protected]

H Establish, review, revise and update

Kenneth Malpeli

policies

[email protected]

H Voice concerns, suggestions and opinions

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

of constituents

H Report to constituents on important

issues and decisions



and/or review

H Addresses critical issues H Accesses all relevant data and H H H H

Discusses issues deliberately and openly Considers alternative actions Communicates with staff, administration and parents

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

September 3 & 17

October

8 & 22

November 5 & 19 December 3 & 17 2016 14 & 28

February

11 & 25

March

10 & 31

April

7 & 21

H Attend all Board meetings, retreats and



May

10* & 17*



June

2 & 16

July

TBD

INDIVIDUAL BOARD MEMBERS 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

H Serves as a bridge between the district and



January

H Works toward consensus

possible budget each year

H Maintain and update long-range plans H Plan for future needs concerning growth,

2015

Seeks public input

H Monitor finances and put forth the best

SOCSD BOARD OF EDUCATION Meetings Calendar 2015 – 16

H Identifies areas in need of improvement

information

Rosemary Pitruzzella [email protected]



HOW DECISIONS ARE MADE

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

*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 Ensures fiscal, legal and programmatic

H A good education is the basis for strong

accountability



leadership and future success

H The children of South Orangetown deserve only the best

For updated information, visit www.socsd.org

SOCSD

SOUTH ORANGETOWN CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT CALENDAR

September 2015 SUNDAY

MONDAY

TUESDAY

1

WEDNESDAY

2

SUPERINTENDENT’S CONFERENCE DAY

THURSDAY

3

FRIDAY

4

SATURDAY

5

SUPERINTENDENT’S CONFERENCE DAY Board of Education – Regular Meeting – 7:30 pm SOMS Rm 165

SCHOOL CLOSED FOR STUDENTS

6

7

LABOR DAY

SCHOOL CLOSED

SCHOOL CLOSED FOR STUDENTS

8

9

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

2 Kindergarten Meet the Teacher 7pm – WOS 2 SOCES PTA Mtg. – 8pm – WOS 2 All MS Sports begin

FIRST DAY OF SCHOOL

SCHOOL CLOSED

10

SCHOOL CLOSED

11

12

2 Gr. 1 Meet the Teacher 7pm – WOS Patriot Day

13

14

Grandparents’ Day

15

ROSH HASHANAH

ROSH HASHANAH

16

17

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

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

18

19

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

Constitution Day & Citizenship Day (observed)

SCHOOL CLOSED

20

21

Board of Education – Regular Meeting – 7:30 pm SOMS Rm 165

SCHOOL CLOSED

22

23

First day of Autumn

2 Gr. 3 Meet the Teacher 7pm – CL

24 2 SOMS Meet the Teacher Night 6:45pm

25

26

2 Zee Nite X

2 Zee Nite X

YOM KIPPUR

SCHOOL CLOSED

27

28 2 Gr. 2 Meet the Teacher 7pm – WOS 2 SOMS PTA 7:30pm – Library 2 SOCES Meet & Greet

29 2 Gr. 4 Meet the Teacher 7pm – CL 2 SOCES Meet & Greet

30

NOTES

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

AUGUST 2015

SUN MON TUES WED THU FRI SAT 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 /30 24/31 25 26 27 28 29 OCTOBER 2015

1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31

For updated information, visit www.socsd.org

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.

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SOUTH ORANGETOWN CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT CALENDAR

October 2015 SUNDAY

MONDAY

WEDNESDAY

NOTES

SEPTEMBER 2015

SUN MON 6 7 13 14 20 21 27 28

TUESDAY

TUES WED THU FRI SAT 1 2 3 4 5 8 9 10 11 12 15 16 17 18 19 22 23 24 25 26 29 30

THURSDAY

FRIDAY

SATURDAY

1

2

3

2 Gr. 2 Health Walk 3pm – WOS 2 TZHS PTSA Mtg. 7:30pm – Library 2 SOCES Meet & Greet

2 Gr. 8 Washington Trip fundraising begins 2 TZHS Club Fair – lunch periods 2 Gr. 2 Health Walk (rain date) 3pm – WOS 2 SOCES Meet & Greet (rain date)

2 TZHS Class Ring sale 9 – 11am – Cafeteria 2 TZHS SAT & Subject tests 2 SOCES Fall Carnival

NOVEMBER 2015

1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30

4

5

6

7

2 PTA Council – 7:15pm TZHS Library

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

2 TZHS Sophomore Class Ring sale lunch periods – Cafeteria 2 Gr. 4 Health Walk 2 SOCES PTA Principal’s Coffee Chat – 9:30am – WOS 2 SOCSD Flu Clinic – 2 – 5pm TZHS Nurse’s Office

8 2 Gr. 11 TZHS Guidance Workshop – The College Process 8:15am – Rm. 951 2 Gr. 1 Health Walk 2 Gr. 5 Health Walk

Board of Education – Regular Meeting – 7:30 pm SOMS Rm 165

9 2 TZHS Acoustic Underground 7pm – Library 2 Gr. 1 Health Walk (rain date)

10 2 SADD Walk/Run – 9am – SOMS 2 Homecoming Dance – TZHS

11

12

13 2 Gr. 3 Health Walk (rain date) 2 Gr. 8 Washington Trip fundraising ends

14 2 TZHS PSAT 2 SOCES PTA – 9:45am – CL 2 TZHS Senior Picnic – 10:30am 2 Gr. 4 Health Walk (rain date)

15 2 Gr. 5 Health Walk (rain date) 2 TZHS English Honor Society Induction Ceremony 7pm – Library

16

17

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

COLUMBUS DAY

SCHOOL CLOSED

18

19

20 2 SOMS PTA Picture Day – SOMS 2 TZHS RCC College Fair 7pm – RCC Field House

21 2 SOCES PTA Picture Day – WOS 2 TZHS College Information Night 7pm – Cafeteria

22 2 SOCES PTA Picture Day – CL

23 2 TZHS Italian Heritage Month Pot Luck Dinner – 6:30pm Cafeteria

24 2 TZHS ACT Exam

United Nations Day

Board of Education – Regular Meeting – 7:30 pm SOMS Rm 165

25

26 2 SOMS Book Fair

27 2 SOMS Book Fair 2 TZHS Senior Pictures 2 – 8pm – Auditorium 2 SOMS PTA – 7:30pm – Library

28 2 SOMS Book Fair 2 TZHS Senior Pictures 2 – 8pm – Auditorium

29 2 SOMS Book Fair 2 TZHS Senior Pictures 2 – 8pm – Auditorium 2 TZHS PTSA Mtg. 7:30pm – Library

For updated information, visit www.socsd.org

30 2 SOMS Book Fair 2 TZHS Senior Pictures 2 – 8pm – Auditorium 2 SOCES Halloween Celebrations 2SOMS Halloween Parade Lunch periods 2SOCES Boo Bingo – 7pm – WOS

31 Halloween

SOCSD

SOUTH ORANGETOWN CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT CALENDAR

November 2015 SUNDAY

1

Daylight Savings Time ends

MONDAY

2

TUESDAY

WEDNESDAY

THURSDAY

FRIDAY

SATURDAY

3

4

5

6

7

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

2 SOCES Principal’s Chat 9:45am – WOS

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

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

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

ELECTION DAY Board of Education – Regular Meeting – 7:30 pm SOMS Rm 165

8

9 2 All HS Sports begin 2 Fall Sports Awards Dinner 6:30pm – Casa Mia 2 PTA Council Mtg. – 7pm TZHS Library

10 2 Financial Aid Evening 7pm – TZHS Cafeteria

11

12 DIWALI VETERANS DAY (observed)

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

13

14

2 Gr. 6 – 8 P/T Conferences 12:30 – 2:30pm 2 SOCES Family Game Night SECONDARY P/T CONF. ELEMENTARY SUPERINTENDENT’S CONFERENCE DAY

SCHOOL CLOSED

1/2 DAY FOR STUDENTS

2 SOMS STEM Challenge

15

16

17 2 TZHS Picture re-takes 8:15am – 3pm – Auditorium 2 TZHS P/T Conferences 6 – 8pm

18

19

2 TZHS Thanksgiving Concert 7pm – Auditorium 2 SOCES PTA Mtg. – 7pm – WOS

20 2 NYSSMA Area All-States

21 2 NYSSMA Area All-States

Board of Education – Regular Meeting – 7:30 pm SOMS Rm 165

22 2 TZHS Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony – 5pm – Colonial Inn

23 2 MS Ice Hockey begins

24 2 TZHS Red & White SOMS Sports Celebration – 3pm 2 SOMS PTA Mtg. – 7:30pm Library

25

26

SUPERINTENDENT’S CONFERENCE DAY Mandated Early Dismissal Drill (ALL SCHOOLS)

1/2 DAY FOR STUDENTS

29

30

27

28

THANKSGIVING DAY Thanksgiving Recess

Thanksgiving Recess

SCHOOL CLOSED

SCHOOL CLOSED

NOTES

OCTOBER 2015

SUN MON TUES WED 4 5 6 7 11 12 13 14 18 19 20 21 25 26 27 28

2 All MS Sports begin

THU FRI SAT 1 2 3 8 9 10 15 16 17 22 23 24 29 30 31

DECEMBER 2015

6 7 13 14 20 21 27 28

For updated information, visit www.socsd.org

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SOUTH ORANGETOWN CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT CALENDAR

December 2015 SUNDAY

MONDAY

NOVEMBER 2015

SUN MON TUES WED THU FRI SAT 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30

TUESDAY

WEDNESDAY

THURSDAY

FRIDAY

SATURDAY

1

2

3

4

5

2 SOMS Winter Concert I 7:30pm – Auditorium

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

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

2 NYSSMA All-States

2 NYSSMA All-States 2 TZHS SAT & Subject Tests

JANUARY 2016

1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16

Board of Education – Regular Meeting – 7:30 pm SOMS Rm 165

17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 /31 25 26 27 28 29 30

6 2 NYSSMA All-States

8

7 Pearl Harbor Day Remembrance Day First Day of CHANUKAH

9 2 SOCES PTA Mtg. 9:45am – CL

10 2 Gr. 5 to SOMS – Foreign Language & Music Presentation 2 SOCES P/T Conferences 6 – 8pm 2 TZHS PTSA – 8pm 2 SOCES Report Cards go home

12

11 2 TZHS Night of Scenes 7:30pm – Auditorium 2 SOCES Family Fun Night – CL ELEMENTARY P/T CONF. SECONDARY SUPERINTENDENT’S CONFERENCE DAY 1/2 DAY FOR STUDENTS

13

14

15

2 PTA Council Mtg. 7pm – Library

16

2 TZHS Natl Honor Society Induction Ceremony 6pm – Auditorium

17

2 TZHS Peer Leadership Holiday Party – 3pm – Cafeteria

18

2 TZHS In-school Winter Concert

19

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

Board of Education – Regular Meeting – 7:30 pm SOMS Rm 165

20

21

22

2 SOMS PTA Mtg. 7:30 – Library

27

28

First day of Winter

23

24

25

26

2 TZHS Winter Concert 7pm – Auditorium

29

30

CHRISTMAS EVE

CHRISTMAS DAY

DECEMBER RECESS

DECEMBER RECESS

SCHOOL CLOSED

SCHOOL CLOSED NOTES

31

NEW YEAR’S EVE

DECEMBER RECESS

DECEMBER RECESS

DECEMBER RECESS

DECEMBER RECESS

SCHOOL CLOSED

SCHOOL CLOSED

SCHOOL CLOSED

SCHOOL CLOSED

For updated information, visit www.socsd.org

KWANZAA begins

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SOUTH ORANGETOWN CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT CALENDAR

January 2016 SUNDAY

DECEMBER 2015

MONDAY

TUESDAY

WEDNESDAY

THURSDAY

NOTES

FRIDAY

1

SUN MON TUES WED THU FRI SAT

SATURDAY

2

1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31

NEW YEAR’S DAY

FEBRUARY 2016

1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20

DECEMBER RECESS

21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29

3

SCHOOL CLOSED

4

5

6 Epiphany

SCHOOL RE-OPENS

7

8

9

2 TZHS PTSA – 7:30pm – Library

2 RCMEA Jr. All-County

2 RCMEA Jr. All-County

10

11

12

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

13 2 SOCES PTA Mtg. – 7pm – WOS

14

15

16

22

23

2 Gr. 10 Guidance Workshop College Testing – 8:15am Rm 951

Board of Education – Regular Meeting – 7:30 pm SOMS Rm 165

17

18

19

20

21

2 TZHS 2nd Quarter ends

MARTIN LUTHER KING, JR. BIRTHDAY (observed)

SCHOOL CLOSED

24

25 2 TZHS Regents & Midterm Exams

26 2 TZHS Regents & Midterm Exams 2 SOMS PTA Mtg. 7:30pm – Library

27 2 TZHS Regents & Midterm Exams

28 2 TZHS Regents & Midterm Exams

31 Board of Education – Regular Meeting – 7:30 pm SOMS Rm 165

For updated information, visit www.socsd.org

29 2 TZHS Regents & Midterm Exams 2 SOCES PTA Fun Night

30

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SOUTH ORANGETOWN CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT CALENDAR

February 2016 SUNDAY

JANUARY 2016

SUN MON TUES WED THU FRI SAT 3 4 5 6 7 10 11 12 13 14 17 18 19 20 21 24 /31 25 26 27 28

1 2 8 9 15 16 22 23 29 30

MONDAY

1

TUESDAY

2

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

Groundhog Day

WEDNESDAY

3

THURSDAY

4

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

FRIDAY

SATURDAY

5

6

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

2 RCMEA Sr. All-County

MARCH 2016

1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31

7

Super Bowl Sunday

9

8 2 TZHS Red & White 7pm – Teachers’ Lounge

Chinese New Year

10

11

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

12

13

2 Rockland Read-In

Ash Wednesday

Lincoln’s Birthday

Board of Education – Regular Meeting – 7:30 pm SOMS Rm 165

14

Valentines Day

15

16

17 2 TZHS AMC Exam 8:15am – Cafeteria

Washington’s Birthday

18 2 Combined PTA Mtg. HS/MS/Elem – 7pm TZHS Library

19

20

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

PRESIDENTS’ DAY

21

MID WINTER RECESS

MID WINTER RECESS

SCHOOL CLOSED

SCHOOL CLOSED

22

23

24

25

2 Kindergarten Orientation 7pm – WOS

26 2 SOMS Spring Musical 8pm – Auditorium

Board of Education – Regular Meeting – 7:30 pm SOMS Rm 165

28 2 SOMS Spring Musical 2pm – Auditorium

NOTES

29 2 WOS Dance Festival 6pm – TZHS Gym

For updated information, visit www.socsd.org

27 2 SOMS Spring Musical 8pm – Auditorium

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SOUTH ORANGETOWN CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT CALENDAR

March 2016 SUNDAY

MONDAY

TUESDAY

1 2 Gr. 3 Dance Festival 6pm – TZHS Gym

WEDNESDAY

2 2 Gr. 4 & Gr. 5 Dance Festival 6pm – TZHS Gym

THURSDAY

3 2 TZHS Winter Blood Drive 8:30am – 8:30pm – Back Gym

FRIDAY

4

SATURDAY

5

2 RCMEA Intermediate All-County

2 RCMEA Intermediate All-County

Read Across America Day Dr. Seuss’ Birthday

6

7

8

9

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

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

2 SOCES PTA Mtg. 7pm – WOS

10

11

12

2 TZHS Spring Musical 8pm – Auditorium 2 TZHS/SOMS 4th Quarter Progress Reports available online SUPERINTENDENT’S CONFERENCE DAY Board of Education – Regular Meeting – Budget Workshop 7:30 pm SOMS Rm 165

NO SCHOOL FOR STUDENTS

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

13

Daylight Savings Time begins

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

20

First Day of Spring

14

16

15

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

21

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

22

2 Kindergarten Registration Assistance – 6 – 8pm SOMS Library 2 3rd Annual STEAM EXPO 6:30 – 8:30pm – TZHS

23

Palm Sunday

27

17

18

2 TZHS PTSA Mtg. 7:30pm – Library

19

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

St. Patrick’s Day

24

26

25

HOLI

Good Friday

SPRING RECESS I

SPRING RECESS I

SPRING RECESS I

SPRING RECESS I

SPRING RECESS I

SCHOOL CLOSED

SCHOOL CLOSED

SCHOOL CLOSED

SCHOOL CLOSED

SCHOOL CLOSED

28

29

30

31

NOTES

FEBRUARY 2016

SUN MON TUES WED THU FRI SAT 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20

2 All MS Sports begin

21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29

EASTER

APRIL 2016

SPRING RECESS I SCHOOL CLOSED

VACATION DAY IF 0, 1 OR 2 SNOW/EMER. DAYS USED

Board of Education – Regular Meeting – Budget Workshop 7:30 pm SOMS Rm 165

For updated information, visit www.socsd.org

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SOUTH ORANGETOWN CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT CALENDAR

April 2016 SUNDAY

MONDAY

TUESDAY

WEDNESDAY

THURSDAY

NOTES

MARCH 2016

FRIDAY

1

SUN MON TUES WED THU FRI SAT 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19

SATURDAY

2

2 TZHS Hepcat – 7pm – Library

20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31

April Fool’s Day

MAY 2016

1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31

3

4

5

6

7

8

9

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

2 Gr. 3 – Gr. 8 NYS ELA Testing

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

2 Gr. 3 – Gr. 8 NYS ELA Testing

2 TZHS/SOMS 3rd Quarter ends

2 ACT Exam

Board of Education Regular Meeting Adoption of – 2016-2017 Budget – 7:30 pm SOMS Rm 165

10

11 2 TZHS Red & White – 6:30pm Teachers’ Lounge

17

18

12 2 NYSESLAT testing begins

19 2 TZHS PTSA Mtg. 7:30pm – Library

13 2 NYS Math Tests Gr. 3 – Gr. 8 2 SOCES PTA Mtg. 9:45am – CL 2 TZHS Spanish Honor Society Induction Ceremony 7pm – Auditorium

20

14 2 NYS Math Tests Gr. 3 – Gr. 8 2 TZHS French Honor Society Induction Ceremony 7:30pm – Library

21

25

26 2 Calendar Meeting – SOMS Principals – 7:30am PTA Units – 9am

16

2 NYS Math Tests Gr. 3 – Gr. 8 2 TZHS Multi-Cultural Show 5 -– 9pm – Cafeteria 2 TZHS/SOMS Report Cards available online

22

Earth Day

23

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

PASSOVER

Board of Education – Regular Meeting – 7:30 pm SOMS Rm 165

24

15

27

28

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

SPRING RECESS II SCHOOL CLOSED

29

Arbor Day

SUPERINTENDENT’S CONFERENCE DAY

Administrative Professional’s Day

1/2 DAY FOR STUDENTS

For updated information, visit www.socsd.org

30

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SOUTH ORANGETOWN CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT CALENDAR

May 2016

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

SUNDAY

1

MONDAY

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.

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

ABSENTEE VOTING If 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.

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.

WEDNESDAY

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.

THURSDAY

FRIDAY

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 Elementary For further information on voter registration or voting, call the District Clerk at 680-1012.

SATURDAY

2

3

4

5

6

7

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

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

2 TZHS AP Exams 2 TZHS Red & White 7pm – Cafeteria 2 PTA Council Candidates Forum 7:45pm – Library

2 TZHS AP Exams 2 SOMS to CL for Lock Distribution

2 TZHS AP Exams 2 SOMS to CL for Lock Distribution 2 Gr. 5 Fun Nite 7 – 9pm – CL

2 TZHS SAT & Subject Tests

ORTHODOX EASTER

8

TUESDAY

VOTER REGISTRATION 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. 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

SOCSD Staff Appreciation Day

9 2 TZHS AP Exams 2 SOMS National Junior Honor Society Induction Ceremony 7pm – Auditorium

10 2 TZHS AP Exams

Mother’s Day Board of Education Regular Meeting Public Hearing on

– 2016-17 Proposed Budget –

7:30 pm SOMS Rm 165

11 2 TZHS AP Exams 2 SOCES & SOMS PTA combined Mtg. – 7pm SOMS Library

Cinco de Mayo

12 2 TZHS AP Exams 2 Gr. 8 Washington Trip 2 TZHS PTSA Mtg. – 7:30pm Library

13 2 TZHS AP Exams 2 Gr. 8 Washington Trip 2 Gr. 5 to SOMS for Orientation 2 TZHS Acoustic Underground 7pm – Library 2 TZHS/SOMS 4th Quarter Progress Reports available online

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

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

2 Kindergarten Screening – WOS

19 2 Kindergarten Screening – WOS 2 TZHS Spring Concert I 7pm – Auditorium

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

Board of Education Regular Meeting – Annual Budget Vote & Board Election – 7:30 pm SOMS Rm 165

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

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

25 2 NYS Gr. 8 Science Performance Tests 2 Gr. 2 Field Day – WOS 2 TZHS Peer Leadership Training 8:15am – 3pm 2 TZHS Science Symposium 7pm – Library

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VACATION DAY IF 0 SNOW/EMER. DAYS USED

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

2 Kindergarten Field Day – WOS 2 Earth Day – CL 2 TZHS SADD Assembly 2 5th Grade Fun Night

2 TZHS SAT & Subject Tests

JULY 2016

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Board of Education Celebrations – Regular Meeting – 7:30 pm TZHS Cafeteria

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

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

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

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

Ramadan begins

10 2 Kindergarten Field Day (rain date) – WOS

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

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

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

Flag Day

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2 TZHS/SOMS Regents & Final Exams 2 Gr. 2 to CL 2 Gr. 5 trip to Tallman Park 2 Gr. 8 Dance – SOMS Gym 2 SOMS Modified Schedule begins

Board of Education Regular Meeting 7:30 pm SOMS Rm 165

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2 TZHS/SOMS Regents & Final Exams

21 2 TZHS/SOMS Regents & Final Exams

Father’s Day

22 2 TZHS/SOMS Regents & Final Exams 2 Gr. 8 Moving Up breakfast 2 Gr. 5 Moving Up Ceremony 6pm – TZHS

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LAST DAY OF SCHOOL FOR STUDENTS

MODIFIED SCHEDULES ALL SCHOOLS NOTES

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

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LABOR DAY

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We Achieve !!!

ACADEMICS

ATHLETICS

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

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

SOCSD holds 2nd annual STEAM Expo

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

TZHS inducts 62 into History Honor Society

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

TZHS Italian Honor Society inducts 34 Fifty-eight inducted into TZHS Spanish Honor Society

Four TZHS students qualify for 2015 National Rowing Championships

TZ’s DECA Club competes in NYS DECA Competition

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

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

League Champions: Boys Cross Country, Boys and Girls Bowling, Boys and Girls Lacrosse Thirty-two TZHS students travel to Italy

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

TZHS Science Olympiad Team advances to state competition

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

WOS uses Kamishibai story telling cards

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

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

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

TZHS students lobby legislators in Albany for stricter tobacco legislation

TZHS Science Olympiad Team advances to state competition

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

WOS employs pure imagination in 2014 Cardboard Challenge VFW Post 1516 awards SOMS students for Patriot’s Pen Contest

TZE Relay Walk aids Greenbush Food Pantry

TZ Model UN successfully initiates 2014-15 campaign

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

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

WOS students utilize 21st Century technology TZ Blood Team wins 5th Consecutive Championship, rises to Diamond status

ARTS

WOS & CL students help name Tappan Zee falcon chicks

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

SOMS Science Olympiad Team advances to states

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

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

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

WOS students celebrate National Library Card Sign-Up Month

TZE third grade singers present holiday show

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

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

SOMS Debate Team talks their way into the medals

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

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

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

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

SOCSD musicians perform holiday music at the Esplanade

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

For updated information, visit www.socsd.org

SOCSD South Orangetown Central School District Calendar 2015-2016 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

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

Tappan Zee High School 15 Dutch Hill Road, Orangeburg, NY 10962 Grades 9-12 School Hours: 8:15 a.m. – 3:00 p.m.

For teacher voice mailbox numbers, dial 680 1000 and follow the prompts. To email District employees, use first initial and full last [email protected]

Lunch Hours: 11:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m. Main Office 680-1500 ext. 3 Fax 680-1940

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

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

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

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.

School Hours: 9:15 a.m. – 3:40 p.m.

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

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

District Policies: > Superintendent > Board of Education

Grades 3-5

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

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

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

120 Cottage Lane, Blauvelt, NY 10913

Lunch Hours: 11:19 a.m. – 1:30 p.m.

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

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

Cottage Lane Elementary School

Library:...............................................680-1670 Nurse:.................................................680-1647

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

Board of Education

William O. Schaefer Elementary School

Guy DeVincenzo, President.................. 461-9009 Dan Lamadrid, Vice President ............. 598-3500

140 Lester Drive, Tappan, NY 10983

Rosemary Pitruzzella ........................... 359-9269 Leon Jacobs.......................................... 398-0443 Kenneth Malpeli.......................... 914-907-5807

Grades K-2

Central Administration

Main Office 680-1300 ext. 3 Fax 680-1920

Superintendent 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

School Hours: 9:15 a.m. – 3:40 p.m. Lunch Hours: 11:15 a.m. – 2:10 p.m. Principal: Nora Polansky.....................................680-1303 Assistant Principal: Jeannine Carr......................................680-1325 Library:...............................................680-1305 Nurse:.................................................680-1304

160 Van Wyck Road, Blauvelt, NY 10913

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

Grades 6-8 School Hours: 8:15 a.m. – 3:00 p.m. Lunch Hours: 11:20 a.m. – 1:29 p.m.

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

Main Office 680-1100 ext. 3 Fax 680-1905

Assistant Principal: Dr. Chad Corey...................................680-1102 Guidance: Patricia Iannucci..................................680-1106 Philip Farrugia....................................680-1107 Siobhan Maiorano...............................680-1109

Council PTA President: Vicki Caramante.......................... 845-365-4799 [email protected] TZHS PTSA President: Maureen Aitchison...................... 914-841-5551 [email protected]

South Orangetown Middle School

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

Parent-Teacher Association Presidents

Family Resource Center at William O. Schaefer

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

140 Lester Drive, Tappan, New York 10983 Please check our district website for all events related to the Family Resource Center

Library:...............................................680-1115 Nurse:.................................................680-1130

Tappan Zee Red & White Club [email protected]

For updated information, visit www.socsd.org

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.

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Student Privacy Rights Policy Notification to Parents In accordance with the Protection of Pupil Rights Amendment (PPRA) of the No Child Left Behind Act, the School District is committed 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 annually, 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 notification to parents/guardian and offer them the opportunity to opt their child out of participation in the following activities: 1. Activities involving the collection, dis- closure or use of personal information collected from students for the purpose of marketing or selling that information;

SOCSD Educational Records The 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.

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 information, please refer to the Policy located on the district’s website.

Parent’s Right to Certain Information As 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 professional 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.

For updated information, visit www.socsd.org

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South Orangetown Central School District An Environment Where the Excitement of Teaching and Learning is Shared by All!

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.

Non-Profit Organization U.S. Postage Paid Monsey New York 10952 Permit No. 1375

SOCSD South Orangetown Central School District 160 Van Wyck Road, Blauvelt, NY 10913

(845) 680-1000

Dr. Robert Pritchard, Superintendent BOARD OF EDUCATION Guy DeVincenzo, President Dan Lamadrid, Vice President Rosemary Pitruzzella Leon Jacobs Kenneth Malpeli

Postal Patron

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