East Meadow School District

I n d e xAbsence Notification . . . . . . . . 41Asbestos Management . . . . . . . 30Accident Insurance . . . . . . . . . . 32Appointed Officers . . . . . . . . . . . 3Barnum Woods PTA . . . . . . . . . 37Bowling Green PTA . . . . . . . . . 38Board of Education. . . . . . . . . . . 3Board of EducationCommittee Chairpeople. . . . . 3Budget Vote. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39CAPE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29Central Administration . . . . . . . . 3Clarke, W. TresperCMPA . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37PTSA . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37Parents and Booster. . . . . . . 37Theater Arts Parents . . . . . . 37Codes of Conduct . . . . . . . . . . . 33Continuing Education . . . . . . . . 29Curriculum CenterAdministration. . . . . . . . . . . . 3Delayed School Opening . . . . . 31East Meadow High SchoolParent Athletics Club. . . . . . 36PTSA . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36East Meadow Public Library . . 39Fire Safety Reports . . . . . . . . . . 30Health Services . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28Home Instruction . . . . . . . . . . . 29Home/School Connection. . . . . 32Inclement Weather Hotline . . . . 30Information Hotline . . . . . . 41, 42Kindergarten . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28Lunch Program . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41McVey PTA. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38Meadowbrook PTA. . . . . . . . . . 38Mission Statement . . . . . . . . . . . 2Parent Outreach . . . . . . . . . . . . 29Parents’ and Students’ Rights . . 33Parkway PTA . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38Pet Policy . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32Pesticide Spraying . . . . . . . . . . 29Project ACCESS . . . . . . . . . . . . 29PTA Council . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35Public Notification . . . . . . . . . . 41Registration and VotingInformation . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39Religious Observances. . . . . . . . . 30School Age Child Care(SACC) Program. . . . . . . . . 29School Locations and Hours. . . 42School Election Districts . . . . . 39School Hours . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42Screening New Entrants . . . . . . 28Security Hotline . . . . . . . . . 41, 42Snow Days . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31Special Education . . . . . . . . . . . 28Special Ed. PTA (SEPTA) . . . . 36Special Events. . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35Special Programs . . . . . . . . . . . 29Stopping for School Buses . . . . 31Student Accident Insurance . . . 32Student Attendance . . . . . . . . . . 33Student Registration . . . . . . . . . 28Substance Abuse Policy . . . . . . 34Tax Code. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32Telephone Numbers . . . . . . . . . 42Testing Schedule. . . . . . . . . . . . 40Title 45 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33Transportation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31Voting Information . . . . . . . . . . 39Weather Alert . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30Website Addresses . . . . . . . . . . 42Woodland POWA . . . . . . . . . . . 37Woodland PTA . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37MISSION STATEMENTThe East Meadow School District is committed to providingits students with a quality education that will insure that everystudent will have the opportunity to:• acquire the knowledge and skills needed to lead aproductive, responsible, and culturally enriched life in the21st century;• develop attitudes that reflect empathy and caring forothers and respect for the differences and diversity inour society;• understand our cultural heritage and the need toparticipate in the community as an informed andinvolved citizen;• work cooperatively in a group while becoming anindependent learner and productive thinker;• develop the ability to be creative through music, visual orperforming arts, or literary expression;• achieve physical and emotional well-being;• understand the need to appreciate the Earth and protect theenvironment.2

Board of EducationThe seven-member Board of Education is elected bythe registered voters of the district. Board membersserve for three-year terms without pay and areresponsible under state law for establishing the policiesgoverning the operation of the East Meadow Schools.Communication meetings of the Board of Educationbegin at 8:00 p.m. The Board provides opportunitiesfor members of the audience to speak at thesemeetings. Persons following protocol may address theBoard by making statements, by requestinginformation, and by presenting particular viewpoints.The public is invited to attend all meetings on thosedates listed on the calendar pages. The Board ofEducation may schedule additional public meetings asnecessary on topics of importance, including thoserelated to instruction and budget.Work sessions of the Board are held each month.Pursuant to the New York State Open Meetings Law,the public is invited to observe work sessions of theBoard except on those occasions when mattersconcerning personnel, acquisition, sale or lease ofproperty, and particular matters of finance arescheduled for discussion. These areas are considered bythe Board in executive sessions. The Board ofEducation values input from members of the public andwelcomes attendance at all business meetings of theBoard. However, public comments regarding staff orother personnel matters, collective bargaining issues,pending legal matters, and particular in-process itemsof finance are not subjects for public comment ordiscussion. The Board of Education welcomes input onthese issues in written form.Residents who wish to attend School Board worksessions are advised to call Mrs. Linda Santangelo,Secretary to the Board, at 876-7516.Board of Education MembersBoard of Ed Contact Number . . . . . . .876-7516Brian O’Flaherty, President(Board Term Expires June 30, 2012)Joseph Parisi, Vice President(Board Term Expires June 30, 2013)Joseph Danenza(Board Term Expires June 30, 2011)Corey Fanelli(Board Term Expires June 30, 2011)Jeffrey Rosenking(Board Term Expires June 30, 2013)Marcee Rubinstein(Board Term Expires June 30, 2013)Walter Skinner(Board Term Expires June 30, 2012)Board Committee ChairpersonsBusinessJoseph ParisiFacilitiesWalter SkinnerEducationMarcee RubinsteinPersonnelCorey FanelliPoliciesJeffrey Rosenking/Other Appointees as NeededPTA LiaisonCorey FanelliSchool Safety & TransportationJoseph DanenzaCentral AdministrationLouis R. DeAngeloSuperintendent of SchoolsLynne ManouvrierAssistant Superintendent for Curriculumand InstructionRobert P. GormanAssistant Superintendent for Business and FinanceAnthony RussoAdministrative Assistant for Human ResourcesPatrick PizzoDirector of School Facilities and OperationsMaryAnn O’BrienAssistant Business AdministratorCurriculum Center AdministrationAbby BehrDirector of Music and ArtPatrice DobiesDirector of Special Education and Pupil Personnel ServicesTBDDirector of Physical Education, Health, and AthleticsEileen GordonAssistant Director of Special Education and PupilPersonnel ServicesDebra HarleyDirector of Math and ScienceTBDDirector of Literacy and Funded ProgramsJoAnne NaccaratoCoordinator of Testing, Academic Intervention Services,and District TechnologyRita WirthCoordinator of Response to Intervention3

SCHOOL HOURSSr. High Schools - 7:34-2:06Middle Schools - 8:14-2:49Elementary SchoolsA.M. Kindergarten . . . . . .9:14-11:54P.M. Kindergarten . . . . . . 12:49-3:29Grades 1-5 . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9:14-3:29AUGUST 2010SMTWTF S1 2 3 4 5 6 78 9 10 11 12 13 1415 16 17 18 19 20 2122 23 24 25 26 27 2829 30 31SEPTEMBERThe Board of Education may schedule additional public meetings throughout the year as necessary for the purpose ofcommunication/public input on topics of importance, including those related to instruction and budget.Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday SaturdayPre-K, K DIAL, DIBELS,& BOEHM Assessmentsto be Administered -Dates TBDFootball Starts 8/16All Other Fall SportsStart 8/30EMHS/WTCHS FallMeet the CoachesNight, 7 p.m., 8/31Labor DaySchools ClosedDid You Know?W.T. Clarke High School was honored to have two students who were named NationalMerit Finalists for 2010. They were Class of 2010 seniors Kaitlyn Nowak and Justin Shanahan. Inaddition, students Sahar Bilal and Susan Yee from East Meadow High School were namedCommended Students in the competition.FIRST DAY OFSCHOOL FORSTUDENTSBW, MBK, McV, PKYKindergarten OrientationBG Kindergarten Tea & Meetthe Teachers, 9:30 a.m. &10 a.m., APR EastWDLD Gr. 6 1/2 Day (a.m.)WDLD Gr. 7 & 81/2 Day (p.m.)EMHS Football vs. PortWashington (Away), 4 p.m.EMHS EMPAC Mtg., 7 p.m.WTCHS/MS PTSASportswear Sale BeginsSUPERINTENDENT’SCONFERENCE DAYSEPTA TeacherReceptionMBK Gr. 1 Orientation,7 p.m.WDLD Coupon Book &Gift Wrap SaleSUPERINTENDENT’SCONFERENCE DAYBW Teacher Breakfast1 2 3 4Rosh HashanahSchools ClosedRosh HashanahSchools ClosedEid-al-FitrThe District Directory,Hotline Numbers, keymailboxes, and contactinformation are listedon the inside of theback cover.OCTOBER 2010SMTWTF S1 23 4 5 6 7 8 910 11 12 13 14 15 1617 18 19 20 21 22 232431 25 26 27 28 29 30WTCHS Football vs.North Shore (Away)1:30 p.m.5 6 7 8 9 10 114

SCHOOL HOURSSr. High Schools - 7:34-2:06Middle Schools - 8:14-2:49Elementary SchoolsA.M. Kindergarten . . . . . .9:14-11:54P.M. Kindergarten . . . . . . 12:49-3:29Grades 1-5 . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9:14-3:29SEPTEMBER 2010SMTWTF S1 2 3 45 6 7 8 9 10 1112 13 14 15 16 17 1819 20 21 22 23 24 2526 27 28 29 30OCTOBERSunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday SaturdayPre-K, K DIAL,DIBELS, & BOEHMAssessments to beAdministered - DatesTBDDid You Know?Fifth-grade QUEST students at McVey Elementary School conducted independent research onbridges, constructed them of toothpicks, and tested how much weight they could bear. Each researchteam then created a PowerPoint presentation on a bridge of their choice, representing locations fromMalaysia to New York City.The Board of Education may schedule additional public meetings throughout the year as necessary for the purpose ofcommunication/public input on topics of importance, including those related to instruction and budget.Simchat TorahBG Fall Fundraiser EndsMBK Fall BeautificationThe District Directory,Hotline Numbers, keymailboxes, and contactinformation are listedon the inside of theback cover.NOVEMBER 2010SMTWTF S1 2 3 4 5 67 8 9 10 11 12 1314 15 16 17 18 19 2021 22 23 24 25 26 2728 29 30MBK, PKY Fall FestivalEMHS Football vs.Oceanside (Away),7 p.m.WTCHS Football vs.East Rockaway, 1:30 p.m.(Homecoming)NACAC College Fair@ Nassau Coliseum,11 a.m.BG, PKY Spirit WearSale BeginsWDLD Fall SportswearSale BeginsWTC Parent/BoosterCar Wash @ BGNYS AlternateAssessment Begins(Oct. 4 - Feb. 11)BW Class Parent TeaBW Fire PreventionWeekMcV Kids Stuff BookSale BeginsMcV Blood Drive inAPR, 3:30 p.m.MBK PTA Mtg.,7:30 p.m.WTC Parent/BoosterMtg. in FacultyRoom, 7:30 p.m.MBK School PhotosWTCHS Mini CollegeFairWTCHS Senior CollegePlanning Night in LittleTheater, 7 p.m.EMHS Gr. 12 ParentOrientation, 7 p.m.WDLD PTA Mtg.,7:30 p.m.PTA Council Gen.Mem. Mtg. @ Leon J.Campo Center,7:30 p.m.EMHS EMPAC Mtg.,7 p.m.Board of EducationCommunication Mtg.@ Leon J. CampoCenter, 8 p.m.BW Fire PreventionWeek1 2SAT @ EMHSEMHS Football vs.Hicksville, 3 p.m.WTCHS Football vs.Cold Spring Harbor(Away), 3 p.m.3 4 5 6 7 8 96

EMHS/WTCHS @ LIColumbus Day ParadeBG Fall Festival(Rain Date)WTC Parent BoosterBreast Cancer Walk @Jones Beach24The FREEPlayers,Seussical theMusical,EMHSAuditorium,2 p.m.Columbus DaySchools ClosedEMHS/WTCHS @NYC Columbus DayParadeBG Kids Stuff Book SaleMcV Kids Stuff BookSale EndsMBK Red Ribbon WeekMBK Yankee CandleFundraiserPTA CurriculumCouncil (9:30 a.m.) &ACCESS (11 a.m.) @Leon J. Campo Center,Room 1APKY PTA Mtg., 7:30 p.m.New TeacherWorkshop @ Leon J.Campo Center, Room1A, 3:45 p.m.EMHS Gr. 11 ParentOrientation, 7 p.m.WDLD POWA Mtg.,6:30 p.m.WTCHS Music ParentsMtg. in Faculty Room,7:30 p.m.Public RelationsMtg. @ Leon J.Campo Center,Conf. Room B,9:30 a.m.PKY Book FairPSAT @ EMHSBG Fall FestivalEMHS Football vs.Freeport (Away), 2 p.m.WTCHS Football vs.Roosevelt (Away), 2 p.m.ACT @ EMHSEMHS Football vs.Baldwin, 1:30 p.m.WTCHS Football vs.Friends Academy, 1:30 p.m.The FREE Players,Seussical the Musical,EMHS Auditorium,7 p.m.17 18 19 20 21 22 23BG Kindergarten PumpkinPatchSEPTA Halloween Bingo@ MBK, 7 p.m.BG KindergartenPumpkin Patch (RainDate)No Adult EdBG Red Ribbon ShowEMHS Parent-TeacherConferences (Evening)WTCHS Parent-TeacherConferences (Evening)BW Gr. K-2 Family FunNight, 7:30 p.m.MBK Book FairMcV School PhotosWDLD Gr. 7 & 8Rec Night, 7-9 p.m.10 11 12 13 14 15 16BG Red Ribbon WeekMcV Halloween Howl,6:30-8:30 p.m.WTCMS Club SLIMEHalloween Party forBG/MBK, 4-5 p.m.Safety/TransportationMtg. @ Leon J. CampoCenter, 9:15 a.m.BW PTA Mtg.McV PTA Mtg., 7 p.m.PKY Blood Drive, 3 p.m.WTCHS/MS PTSA Mtg.in Faculty Room, 7:30 p.m.Interim ProgressReports MailedSEPTA Exec. Board Mtg.@ Leon J. CampoCenter, 6 p.mMcV School PhotosMBK Book FairEMHS PTSA Mtg. 7 p.m.WTCHS Theater ArtsParents Association Mtg.in Faculty Room, 7 p.m.PTA CouncilNassau RegionFall Conference,7:30 p.m.BG Blood DrivePKY Book FairPTA Council Presidents’Roundtable Mtg. @ LeonJ. Campo Center,9:30 a.m.BW Gr. 3-5 Family FunNight, 7:30 p.m.McV School Spirit DayWDLD HalloweenDance, 7-9 p.m.WTCHS Improv. Nightin Little Theater, 7 p.m.WTCMS Rec Night,7-9 p.m.BG Gr. K-2 HalloweenParade, 1:45 p.m.BG/MBK Gr. 5Halloween Jamboree@ BG, 7:30-9:30 p.m.MBK, McV, PKYHalloween ParadeEMHS/WTCHS Parent-Teacher Conferences(Day)No Classes for StudentsEMHS Football vs.Syosset, 1:30 p.m.WTCHS Football vs.Seaford, 1:30 p.m.31 25 26 27 28 29 307

SCHOOL HOURSSr. High Schools - 7:34-2:06Middle Schools - 8:14-2:49Elementary SchoolsA.M. Kindergarten . . . . . .9:14-11:54P.M. Kindergarten . . . . . . 12:49-3:29Grades 1-5 . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9:14-3:29OCTOBER 2010SMTWTF S1 23 4 5 6 7 8 910 11 12 13 14 15 1617 18 19 20 21 22 232425 26 27 28 29 3031NOVEMBERSunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday SaturdayDaylight Saving TimeEndsWDLD Used ClothingDriveAll Saints DayBG Kids Stuff Book SaleEndsMcV PTA Gift Card SaleBeginsPKY World’s FinestChocolate Sale BeginsWDLD PTA Mtg.,7:30 p.m.WTCHS Senior Dinner@ Hofstra UniversityClub, 6-10 p.m.SEPTA Exec. Board Mtg.@ Leon J. Campo Center,6:30 p.m.BG Cookie Dough SaleBeginsMBK PTA Mtg., 7:30 p.m.WDLD Holiday GiftCard SaleWTC Parent/BoosterMtg. in Faculty Room,7:30 p.m.Election DaySUPERINTENDENT’SCONFERENCE DAYNO SCHOOL FORSTUDENTSNo Adult EdMcV, MBK, PKY BakeSaleSEPTA/SERCLTransition Fair @ Leon J.Campo Center,6:30-9 p.m.MBK Blood DriveEMHS Gr. 9 & 10 ParentOrientation, 7 p.m.PTA Council Exec.Board Mtg. @ Leon J.Campo Center, 7:30 p.m.BW, PKY Photo RetakeDayEMHS Model Congress1 2 3 4 5 6Safety/TransportationMtg. @ Leon J. CampoCenter, 9:15 a.m.ACCESS Workshop @Leon J. Campo Center,Room 1A, 7-9 p.m.BG Gr. K-1 Parent-ChildActivity Night, 7 p.m.,APR WestMcV PTA Mtg., 1 p.m.EMHS EMPAC Mtg.,7 p.m.WTCHS Meet theCoaches Night inLittle Theater,MBK Thanksgiving PiesPre-SaleWDLD POWA Mtg.,6:30 p.m.WTCHS Music ParentsMtg. in Faculty Room,7:30 p.m.Secondary LI StringFestival RehearsalNYS PTA ConventionBuffalo, NY7 8 9 10 11 12 136:30 p.m.Did You Know?The East Meadow School District has once again been selected as a 2010 “Best Communitiesfor Music Education” designee by the National Association of Music Merchants (NAMM)Foundation.The Board of Education may schedule additional public meetings throughout the year as necessary for the purpose ofcommunication/public input on topics of importance, including those related to instruction and budget.Veterans DaySchools ClosedEnd of 1st QuarterSecondary LI StringFestival RehearsalNYS PTA ConventionBuffalo, NYWDLD Gr. 6 Rec Night,7-9 p.m.WTCMS Rec Night,7-9 p.m.The District Directory,Hotline Numbers, keymailboxes, and contactinformation are listedon the inside of theback cover.DECEMBER 2010SMTWTF S1 2 3 45 6 7 8 9 10 1112 13 14 15 16 17 1819 20 21 22 23 24 2526 27 28 29 30 318

Secondary LI StringFestival ConcertNYS PTA ConventionBuffalo, NYMBK Food Drive WeekEMHS Senior CitizenThanksgiving DinnerPKY Food Drive BeginsHS Wrestling BeginsEMHS PTSA Mtg., 7 p.m.MBK Holiday BoutiqueAM & PM (6-8 p.m.)SEPTA Gen. Mem. Mtg.@ MBK, 7:30 p.m.BW PTA Mtg.MBK Photo Retake DayEMHS Winter Meet theCoaches, 7 p.m.PKY PTA Mtg., 7:30 p.m.WTCHS/MS PTSA Mtg.in Faculty Room,7:30 p.m.ThanksgivingBW PTA Friends ofBarnum CommunityCraft Fair and HolidayBazaar, 10 a.m.WTCHS DramaProduction, 7:30 p.m.14 15 16 17 18 19 20Nassau Region PTAPresidents/PrincipalsDinnerWDLD Book FairWDLD Holiday GiftCard Sale EndsPTA CurriculumCouncil (9:30 a.m.) &ACCESS (11 a.m.) @Leon J. Campo Center,Room 1AWDLD Book FairWDLD Parent-TeacherConferences, 6:30-8:30 p.m.BW, MBK, McV HolidayBoutiqueEid-al-AdhaHS Winter Sports BeginPublic Relations Mtg.@ Leon J. CampoCenter, Conf. Room B,9:30 a.m.New TeacherWorkshop @ Leon J.Campo Center, Room1A, 3:45 p.m.EMHS National HonorSociety InductionCeremony, 7 p.m.No Adult EdMcV PTA Gift Card SaleEndsEMHS PTSA Pie SalePickup, 2:30 p.m.WDLD Parent-TeacherConferences - NoSchool for StudentsMBK Movie NightWTCHS Theater ArtsParents Association Mtg.in Faculty Room, 7 p.m.Board of EducationCommunication Mtg.@ Leon J. CampoCenter, 8 p.m.Thanksgiving RecessSchools ClosedPTA Council Presidents’Roundtable Mtg. @ LeonJ. Campo Center,9:30 a.m.BW School Spirit DayMcV School Spirit DayWTCHS DramaProduction, 7:30 p.m.Report Cards Mailed21 22 23 24 25 26 27McV Photo Retake Day& Gr. 5 Group PhotosBG PTA Mtg., 7:30 p.m.,APR WestDistrict Art Exhibit@ Leon J. CampoCenter, 6:30-7:30 p.m.28 29 309

SCHOOL HOURSSr. High Schools - 7:34-2:06Middle Schools - 8:14-2:49Elementary SchoolsA.M. Kindergarten . . . . . .9:14-11:54P.M. Kindergarten . . . . . . 12:49-3:29Grades 1-5 . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9:14-3:29NOVEMBER 2010SMTWTF S1 2 3 4 5 67 8 9 10 11 12 1314 15 16 17 18 19 2021 22 23 24 25 26 2728 29 30DECEMBERSunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday SaturdayNYSSMA WinterAll-State Conference,Rochester, NYWTC Parent/BoosterMtg. in Faculty Room,7:30 p.m.Gr. 6 CogAT - Level DSafety/TransportationMtg. @ Leon J. CampoCenter, 9:15 a.m.SEPTA Holiday Party@ MBK, 7 p.m.BW PTA Mtg.McV Book FairEMHS ASVAB TestHanukkahBegins at SundownBW, BG, McV, PKYHoliday BoutiquePKY Giving Tree BeginsWTC Music Parents Mtg.in Faculty Room, 7:30 p.m.HanukkahNYSSMA WinterAll-State Conference,Rochester, NYPTA Council Exec.Board Mtg. @ Leon J.Campo Center, 7:30 p.m.BW, BG HolidayBoutiquePKY Holiday BoutiqueEMHS EMPAC Mtg.,7 p.m.WTCMS Teacher ConferencesParent-(Evening)NYSSMA WinterAll-State Conference,Rochester, NYBG Holiday BoutiqueWDLD Gr. 7 & 8Rec Night, 7-9 p.m.WTCMS Parent-TeacherConferences (Day)No Classes for Students1 2 3 4EMHS Fall Musical,7:30 p.m.WTCHS Improv. Nightin Little Theater, 7 p.m.EMHS Fall Musical,2 p.m. & 7:30 p.m.5 6 7 8 9 10 11WTCHS WinterConcert Part 1, 7 p.m.Did You Know?Salonee Shah, a graduating senior of the Class of 2010 at W.T. Clarke High School, wasnamed a Seimens Regional Finalist, as well as an INTEL Finalist.The Board of Education may schedule additional public meetings throughout the year as necessary for the purpose ofcommunication/public input on topics of importance, including those related to instruction and budget..Gr. 6 CogAT - Level DFeast of theImmaculateConception(Day of ReligiousObservance)McV Book FairWTCMS WinterConcert Part 1,7 p.m.ElementaryParent-TeacherConferences - NoElementary ClassesMcV Book FairMcV Day & EveningConferencesEMHS Fall MusicalProduction for SeniorCitizens, 3:30 p.m.WTCHS Theater ArtsParents AssociationMtg. in FacultyRoom, 7 p.m.The District Directory,Hotline Numbers, keymailboxes, and contactinformation are listedon the inside of theback cover.JANUARY 2011SMTWTF S12 3 4 5 6 7 89 10111213141516 17 18 19 20 21 2223 2430 31 25 26 27 28 29NYSSMA WinterAll-State Conference,Rochester, NY10

EMHS PTSA Mtg., 7 p.mWTCHS WinterConcert Part 2, 7:30 p.m.PTA CurriculumCouncil (9:30 a.m.) &ACCESS (11 a.m.) @Leon J. Campo Center,Room 1ABG Winter Concert@ WTCHS, 7:30 p.m.MBK Winter ConcertPublic Relations Mtg.@ Leon J. CampoCenter, Conf.Room B, 9:30 a.m.BW Winter Concert@ WDLDPKY Winter Concert,7:30 p.m.Board of EducationCommunication Mtg.@ Leon J. CampoCenter, 8 p.m.PTA Council Presidents’Roundtable Mtg. @ Leon J.Campo Center, 9:30 a.m.Interim ProgressReports MailedEMHS Winter ConcertPart I, 7:30 p.m.WTCHS/MS PTSA Mtg. inFaculty Room, 7:30 p.m.WTCMS WinterConcert Part 2, 7 p.m.12 13 14 15 16 17 18PKY HolidaySing-AlongChristmas EveChristmasHoliday Recess - Schools Closed19 20 21 22 23 24 25KwanzaaNew Year’s EveHoliday Recess - Schools Closed26 27 28 29 303111

SCHOOL HOURSSr. High Schools - 7:34-2:06Middle Schools - 8:14-2:49Elementary SchoolsA.M. Kindergarten . . . . . .9:14-11:54P.M. Kindergarten . . . . . . 12:49-3:29Grades 1-5 . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9:14-3:29DECEMBER 2010SMTWTF S1 2 3 45 6 7 8 9 10 1112 13 14 15 16 17 1819 20 21 22 23 24 2526 27 28 29 30 31JANUARYDid You Know?Meadowbrook Elementary School’s Band/Orchestra Director Neil Walowitz and AmericanSymphony Orchestra (ASO) Education Manager Michael Blutman co-authored an article, “PickingYour Notes,” in the March 2010 edition of NYSSMA’s School Music News magazine.The Board of Education may schedule additional public meetings throughout the year as necessary for the purpose ofcommunication/public input on topics of importance, including those related to instruction and budget.The District Directory,Hotline Numbers, keymailboxes, and contactinformation are listedon the inside of theback cover.FEBRUARY 2011SMTWTF S1 2 3 4 56 7 8 9 10 11 1213 14 15 16 17 18 1920 21 22 23 24 25 2627 28Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday SaturdayNew Year’s DayNMEA All-CountyRehearsals Div. 1 East@ WDLD, 7:30 p.m.WDLD PTA Mtg.,7:30 p.m.WTCHS NationalHonor Society InductionDinner @ ChateauBriand, 6-9:30 p.m.NMEA All-CountyRehearsals Div. 1 East@ WDLD, 4-7:30 p.m.PTA Council Exec.Board Mtg. @ Leon J.Campo Center, 7:30 p.m.MBK Winter FundraiserBeginsEMHS EMPAC Mtg.,7 p.m.WTCHS Theater ArtsParents Association Mtg.in Faculty Room, 7 p.m.BG Photo Retake DayMcV Computers for EdBeginsWDLD Gr. 6 Rec Night,7-9 p.m.2 3 4 5 6 7 8121NMEA All-CountyRehearsals Div. 1East @ EMHS,8:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.

NMEA All-CountyConcert Div. 1 East@ Tilles Center,4 p.m.NMEA All-CountyConcert Div. 2@ Tilles Center,12 noonNMEA All-CountyConcert Div. 4 & 5Jazz @ HillwoodRecital Hall, 4 p.m.SEPTA Exec. Board Mtg.@ Leon J. CampoCenter, 6 p.m.MBK PTA Mtg., 7:30 p.m.EMHS PTSA Mtg., 7 p.m.WTC Parent/BoosterMtg. in Faculty Room,7:30 p.m.Uniform & MidtermExamsBG Gr. 4-5Parent-ChildActivity Night,7 p.m.,APR WestWTCGr. 8 to 9Orientationin LittleTheater,7 p.m.No Adult EdNMEA All-CountyRehearsals Div. 3, 4w/JazzSafety/TransportationMtg. @ Leon J. CampoCenter, 9:15 a.m.BW PTA Mtg.McV PTA Mtg., 7 p.m.PKY PTA Mtg., 7:30 p.m.EMHS Division 4All-County, 3 p.m.WTCHS/MS PTSA Mtg.in Faculty Room, 7:30 p.m.Regents ExamsUniform & MidtermExamsPre-K Registration(MBK) @ Leon J.Campo CenterBG Book FairMcV Evening Concert@ EMHS, 7 p.m.NMEA All-CountyRehearsals Div. 2, 3,5 w/JazzBG Annual Auction,7 p.m., APR WestWDLD POWA Mtg.,6:30 p.m.WTCHS MusicParents Mtg. in FacultyRoom, 7:30 p.m.No Adult EdNMEA All-CountyRehearsals Div. 2, 3,4 w/JazzPre-K Registration(McV) @ Leon J.Campo CenterEMHS Division 4All-County, 3 p.m.Regents ExamsUniform & MidtermExamsPre-K Registration(BG) @ Leon J.Campo CenterBG Book FairWDLD/EMHS Gr. 8 toGr. 9 Parent Orientation@ EMHSPTA Nassau RegionWinter Conference(Nominations &ElectionsWorkshop)Regents ExamsUniform & MidtermExamsEnd of 2nd QuarterPKY Pre-K OrientationWDLD Winter Dance,7-9 p.m.NMEA All-CountyRehearsals Div. 2, 4, 5w/JazzNMEA All-CountyConcert Div. 4@ Tilles Center,2 p.m.NMEA All-CountyConcert Div. 5@ Tilles Center,7:30 p.m.9 10 11 12 13 14 15Dr. Martin LutherKing, Jr. DaySchools ClosedNMEA All-CountyConcert (Snow Date)Pre-K Registration(BW) @ Leon J.Campo CenterPTA CurriculumCouncil (9:30 a.m.) &ACCESS (11 a.m.), @Leon J. Campo Center,Room 1APre-K Registration(BW) @ Leon J.Campo CenterPublic Relations Mtg.@ Leon J. CampoCenter, Conf. Room B,9:30 a.m.New TeacherWorkshop @ Leon J.Campo Center, Room1A, 3:45 p.m.BW Book FairEMHS Hands-on FAFSAMtg., 7 p.m.WDLD WinterGr. 8Concert,7 p.m.Regents ExamsUniform & MidtermExamsPre-K Registration(BG) @ Leon J.Campo CenterBG Book FairBG Family Fun NightWDLD Gr. 7 WinterConcert, 7 p.m.Pre-K Registration(PKY) @ Leon J.Campo CenterBG Blood Drive, EastGymBW Book FairWTCHS Financial AidNight, 7 p.m.Board of EducationCommunication Mtg.@ Leon J.CampoCenter, 8 p.m.NMEA All-CountyRehearsals Div. 4, 5w/JazzNMEA All-CountyConcert Div. 3w/Jazz @ TillesCenter, 8 p.m.Pre-K Registration(McV) @ Leon J.Campo CenterEMHS Division 4All-County, 3 p.m.WTCHS GraduateImprov. Night inLittle Theater,7 p.m.Pre-K Registration(PKY) @ Leon J.Campo CenterPTA Council Presidents’Roundtable Mtg. @ LeonJ. Campo Center, 9:30 a.m.BW Book FairMcV Computers for EdEndsMcV School Spirit DayMBK Family Fun NightWTCMSWinterWonderlandDance,7-9 p.m.16 17 18 19 20 21 2223 2430 31 25 26 27 28 2913

SCHOOL HOURSSr. High Schools - 7:34-2:06Middle Schools - 8:14-2:49Elementary SchoolsA.M. Kindergarten . . . . . .9:14-11:54P.M. Kindergarten . . . . . . 12:49-3:29Grades 1-5 . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9:14-3:29JANUARY 2011SMTWTF S12 3 4 5 6 7 89 10111213141516 17 18 19 20 21 2223 2430 25 26 27 28 2931FEBRUARYSunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday SaturdaySEPTA Exec. Board Mtg.@ Leon J. Campo Center,6 p.m.MBK PTA Mtg., 7:30 p.m.EMHS PTSA Mtg., 7 p.m.WTC Parent/BoosterMtg. in Faculty Room,7:30 p.m.Report Cards MailedSafety/TransportationMtg. @ Leon J. CampoCenter, 9:15 a.m.PTA CurriculumCouncil (9:30 a.m.) &ACCESS (11 a.m.) @Leon J. Campo Center,Room 1ABW PTA Mtg.EMHS Winter ConcertPart 3, 7:30 p.m.McV PTA Mtg., 1 p.m.PKY PTA Mtg.,7:30 p.m.1 2 3 4 56 7 8 9 10 11 12WTCHS/MS Mtg. in Faculty PTSA7:30 p.m.Room,Did You Know?Barnum Woods Elementary School is committed to staying “green.” During the 2009-10school year, the students added paper to their recycling initiative, which originally began withwater bottles.The Board of Education may schedule additional public meetings throughout the year as necessary for the purpose ofcommunication/public input on topics of importance, including those related to instruction and budget.EMHS Winter ConcertPart 2, 7:30 p.m.BW Blood DriveBG PTA Mtg., 7:30 p.m.,APR WestWDLD Gr. 6 WinterConcert, 7 p.m.WTCMS Gr. 6 to 7Orientation in LittleTheater, 7 p.m.WTCMS Language Fair,7 p.m.Public Relations Mtg.@ Leon J. CampoCenter, Conf.Room B, 9:30 a.m.New TeacherWorkshop @ Leon J.Campo Center, Room1A, 3:45 p.m.WDLD POWA Mtg.,6:30 p.m.WDLD PTA Mtg.,7:30 p.m.WTC Music ParentsMtg. in Faculty Room,7:30 p.m.PTA Council Gen. Mem.Mtg. @ Leon J. CampoCenter, 7:30 p.m.McV Family Fun Night,6:30-8:30 p.m.EMHS EMPAC Mtg.,7 p.m.WTCHS Theater ArtsParents Association Mtg.in Faculty Room, 7 p.m.MBK Movie NightWTCHS Improv. Nightin Little Theater, 7 p.m.NYS AlternateAssessment EndsBW School Spirit DayWDLD Gr. 7 & 8Rec Night, 7-9 p.m.WTCMS Movie Night inLittle Theater, 7 p.m.EMHS Disney Band TripThe District Directory,Hotline Numbers, keymailboxes, and contactinformation are listedon the inside of theback cover.MARCH 2011SMTWTF S1 2 3 4 56 7 8 9 10 11 1213 14 15 16 17 18 1920 21 22 23 24 25 2627 28 29 30 31Regional BrailleChallenge @WTCHS/MS,8:30 a.m.-3:30 p.m.Regional BrailleChallenge(Snow Date)EMHS Disney Band Trip14

EMHS Disney Band TripValentine’s DayBG Valentine SaleEMHS Disney Band TripEMHS PTSA Valentine’sDay Flower SaleWTCHS/MS Silent GameNight, 6-7:30 p.m.EMHS WinterConcert Part 4,7:30 p.m.WTCHS Battle of theClasses, 6:30 p.m.Board of EducationCommunication Mtg.@ Leon J. CampoCenter, 8 p.m.Adult Ed Mail-inRegistration DuePTA CouncilPresidents’ RoundtableMtg. @ Leon J. CampoCenter, 9:30 a.m.McV School Spirit Day13 14 15 16 17 18 19Presidents DayWinter Recess - Schools Closed20 21 22 23 24 25 26PKY PARP BeginsWTCHS Science HonorSociety InductionCeremony272815

SCHOOL HOURSSr. High Schools - 7:34-2:06Middle Schools - 8:14-2:49Elementary SchoolsA.M. Kindergarten . . . . . .9:14-11:54P.M. Kindergarten . . . . . . 12:49-3:29Grades 1-5 . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9:14-3:29FEBRUARY 2011SMTWTF S1 2 3 4 56 7 8 9 10 11 1213 14 15 16 17 18 1920 21 22 23 24 25 2627 28MARCHSunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday SaturdayKindergartenRegistration@ Leon J. CampoCenter,8:30 a.m.-1:00 p.m.,Monday -Thursday,March 1 - March 31LI String FestivalElementary ConcertCW Post BandFestival @ TillesCenter, 2 p.m.Tilles Band FestivalConcert @ TillesCenter, 3 p.m.McV Comedy NightAdult Ed In-PersonRegistration @ EMHS,7-9 p.m.SEPTA Exec. Board Mtg.@ Leon J. Campo Center,6:30 p.m.HS Spring Sports BeginBG, McV PARP BeginsMBK PTA Mtg., 7:30 p.m.PKY Spring FundraiserWDLD POWA Mtg.,6:30 p.m.WDLD PTA Mtg.,7:30 p.m.SEPTA Gen. Mem. Mtg.@ MBK, 7:30 p.m.MBK St. Patrick’s DayIrish Soda Bread Pre-SaleWTCHS Meet theCoaches Night in LittleTheater, 7 p.m.Safety/TransportationMtg. @ Leon J. CampoCenter, 9:15 a.m.BW PTA Mtg.McV PTA Mtg., 7 p.m.EMHS Spring Meet theCoaches, 7 p.m.WTCHS/MS PTSAMtg. in Faculty Room,7:30 p.m.Did You Know?A team of sixth-grade Metamorphosis students at W.T. Clarke Middle School was chosen assemifinalists in the Christopher Columbus Awards Program for their invention of a water turbinedevice that collects energy from drain water and stores it as electricity.The Board of Education may schedule additional public meetings throughout the year as necessary for the purpose ofcommunication/public input on topics of importance, including those related to instruction and budget.New TeacherWorkshop @ Leon J.Campo Center, Room1A, 3:45 p.m.WTC Music Parents Mtg.in Faculty Room,7:30 p.m.1 2 3 4 5Ash WednesdayEMHS Junior ParentsCollege Planning Night,7 p.m.WTCHS Tri-M MusicHonor Society InductionCeremony, 6:30 p.m.Tilles Band Festival,6-9 p.m.PTA Council Exec.Board Mtg. @ Leon J.Campo Center, 7:30 p.m.EMHS EMPAC Mtg.,7 p.m.WTCHS Theater ArtsParents Association Mtg.in Faculty Room, 7 p.m.BG Gr. 2-3 Parent-ChildActivity Night, APR West,7 p.m.McV Barnes & NobleBook FairEMHS Junior Banquet,6:30 p.m.LI String FestivalElementaryRehearsalsCW Post BandFestival Rehearsal@ EMHS, 9 a.m.-noonMBK Gr. 4 & 5 BingoEMHS Battle of theClasses, 7 p.m.WDLD Gr. 6 Rec Night,7-9 p.m.WTCHS MusicalProduction, 7:30 p.m.Interim ProgressReports MailedBW School Spirit DayBW Lip SyncBG PARP Guest ReaderDayMcV School Spirit DayMBK Gr. 2 & 3 BingoPKY Family Fun Night,6 p.m.The District Directory,Hotline Numbers, keymailboxes, and contactinformation are listedon the inside of theback cover.APRIL 2011SMTWTF S1 23 4 5 6 7 8 910 11 12 13 14 15 1617 18 19 20 21 22 2324 25 26 27 28 29 30LI String FestivalElementaryRehearsalsCW Post BandFestival Rehearsal@ EMHS, 9 a.m.-noonTilles Band Festival,9 a.m -2 p.m.WTCHS MusicalProduction, 7:30 p.m.SAT @ EMHS6 7 8 9 10 11 1216

Daylight Saving TimeBeginsKiwanis PancakeBreakfastPurimBegins at SundownASA All-County ArtExhibit @ AdelphiUniversity,12 noon - 4 p.m.Adult Ed Classes BeginDistrict Music FestivalRehearsalsEMHS PTSA Mtg., 7 p.m.WTC Parent/BoosterMtg. in Faculty Room,7:30 p.m.13 14 15 16 17 18 19PurimFounders DayMBK PARP BeginsHS Badminton, Tennis,& Volleyball BeginDistrict Music FestivalRehearsalsSEPTA PARP EventPKY PTA Mtg., 7:30 p.m.WTCHS LOTE HonorSociety InductionCeremony in Auditorium,6:30 p.m.PTA CurriculumCouncil (9:30 a.m.) &ACCESS (11 a.m.) @Leon J. Campo Center,Room 1AWTCMS Junior Tri-MMusic Honor SocietyInduction Ceremony, 7 p.m.WTCMS National JuniorHonor Society InductionCeremony, 6:30 p.m.District Music FestivalRehearsals & Concert@ Tilles Center,7:30 p.m.Gr. 3 CogAT - Level APublic Relations Mtg.@ Leon J. CampoCenter, Conf.Room B, 9:30 a.m.New TeacherWorkshop @ Leon J.Campo Center, Room1A, 3:45 p.m.BG Spring EggHuntWTCHS JuniorBanquetSt. Patrick’s DayGr. 3 CogAT - Level ABG Spring Egg Hunt (RainDate)WDLD Sports Night,7 p.m.EMHS LOTE HonorSociety InductionAll-Eastern DivisionConference,Baltimore, MDMBK Spring Photo DayBoard of EducationCommunication Mtg.@ Leon J. CampoCenter, 8 p.m.PTA CouncilPresidents’ RoundtableMtg. @ Leon J. CampoCenter, 9:30 a.m.McV PARP GuestReader DayMBK Pre-K, K, & 1BingoWTCMS Rec Night,7-9 p.m.Gr. 3 CogAT - Level AMcV, PKY PARP EndsPTA Council NassauRegion LegislationBrunch20 21 22 23 24 25 2627 28 29 30 3117

SCHOOL HOURSSr. High Schools - 7:34-2:06Middle Schools - 8:14-2:49Elementary SchoolsA.M. Kindergarten . . . . . .9:14-11:54P.M. Kindergarten . . . . . . 12:49-3:29Grades 1-5 . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9:14-3:29MARCH 2011SMTWTF S1 2 3 4 56 7 8 9 10 11 1213 14 15 16 17 18 1920 21 22 23 24 25 2627 28 29 30 31APRILSunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday SaturdayPre-K, K DIAL,DIBELS, & BOEHMAssessments to beAdministered - DatesTBDAll-Eastern DivisionConference,Baltimore, MDWDLD SpringSportswear SaleMBK Spring PlantPre-SaleMBK PTA Mtg., 7:30 p.m.McV Blood Drive inAPR, 3:30 p.m.WTC Parent/BoosterMtg. in Faculty Room,7:30 p.m.SEPTA Family Fun Night@ BG, 7 p.m.Did You Know?Each year students in Dr. John Healy’s art classes at Woodland Middle School create a mural to bededicated to a corporation or place of business. In April 2010, these students created a mural entitled“Equal Justice Under Law,” and dedicated it to Justice Anthony Marano at the Nassau CountySupreme Court.The Board of Education may schedule additional public meetings throughout the year as necessary for the purpose ofcommunication/public input on topics of importance, including those related to instruction and budget.BG PTA Mtg., 7:30 p.m.,APR WestPTA Council Gen. Mem.Mtg. @ Leon J. CampoCenter, 7:30 p.m.BG Family Fun NightMcV Staff RecognitionDayMBK Book FairEMHS Spring Productionfor Senior Citizens,3:30 p.m.EMHS EMPAC Mtg.,7 p.m.WTCHSMulticulturalShow, 7 p.m.All-Eastern DivisionConference,Baltimore, MDWDLD DramaProduction, 7 p.m.WTCHS/MS PTSA PlantSale BeginsWTCHS Improv. Nightin Little Theater, 7 p.m.End of 3rd QuarterBG Staff RecognitionLuncheonMBK Book FairWDLD Gr. 7 & 8Rec Night, 7-9 p.m.EMHS Spring Production,7:30 p.m.WTCMS Rec Night,7-9 p.m.The District Directory,Hotline Numbers, keymailboxes, and contactinformation are listedon the inside of theback cover.MAY 2011SMTWTF S1 2 3 4 5 6 78 9 10 11 12 13 1415 16 17 18 19 20 2122 23 24 25 26 27 2829 30 31All-Eastern DivisionConference,Baltimore, MD1 2ACT @ EMHSEMHS Spring Production,7:30 p.m.WTC Parent/BoosterLottery Lunacy3 4 5 6 7 8 918

Shakespeare andCompany @ EMHSAuditoriumEMHS PTSA Mtg., 7 p.m.Safety/TransportationMtg. @ Leon J. CampoCenter, 9:15 a.m.PTA CurriculumCouncil (9:30 a.m.) &ACCESS (11 a.m.) @Leon J. Campo Center,Room 1AACCESS Workshop @Leon J. Campo Center,Room 1A, 7-9 p.m.BW PTA Mtg.McV PTA Mtg., 1 p.m.PKY PTA Mtg., 7:30 p.m.MBK Blood DriveWTCHS/MSPTSA Mtg. in FacultyRoom, 7:30 p.m.K-12 NYSESLATSpeakingAdministration(Apri113 - May 24)Public Relations Mtg.@ Leon J. CampoCenter, Conf. Room B,9:30 a.m.New TeacherWorkshop @ Leon J.Campo Center, Room1A, 3:45 p.m.WDLD Gr. 5 to 6 ParentOrientation, 7 p.m.WTC Music ParentsMtg. in FacultyRoom, 7:30 p.m.EMHS Tri-MInductionCeremony, 7 p.m.EMTA Blood Drive10 11 12 13 14 15 16PassoverBegins at SundownPassover@ WDLDWDLD BOGO BookFairWTCMS Gr. 5 to 6Orientation inAuditorium, 7 p.m.WTCHS Theater ArtsParents AssociationMtg. in Faculty Room,7 p.m.WTCHS JuniorCollege Planning Nightin Little Theater, 7 p.m.Holy ThursdayPTA Council Presidents’Roundtable Mtg. @ LeonJ. Campo Center,9:30 a.m.MBK Staff AppreciationDayMcV School Spirit DayWDLD BOGO BookFairReport CardsMailedGood FridaySpring Recess- Schools ClosedEaster Sunday17 18 19 20 21 22 23Spring RecessSchools ClosedAdministrativeProfessionals DayWDLD POWA Mtg.,6:30 p.m.WDLD PTA Mtg.,7:30 p.m.SEPTA Exec. Board Mtg.@ Leon J. CampoCenter, 6:30 p.m.Board of EducationCommunication Mtg.@ Leon J. CampoCenter, 8 p.m.NYSSMA Solo &Ensemble FestivalAll-State Jazz Only,Hewlett-WoodmereSDWTCHS Tri-M CoffeeHouse, 6:30 p.m.NYSSMA Solo &Ensemble FestivalAll-State Jazz Only,Hewlett-WoodmereSDWTCHS/MS 3rdAnnual Run with theRams, 8:30 a.m.24 25 26 27 28 29 3019

SCHOOL HOURSSr. High Schools - 7:34-2:06Middle Schools - 8:14-2:49Elementary SchoolsA.M. Kindergarten . . . . . .9:14-11:54P.M. Kindergarten . . . . . . 12:49-3:29Grades 1-5 . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9:14-3:29APRIL 2011SMTWTF S1 23 4 5 6 7 8 910 11 12 13 14 15 1617 18 19 20 21 22 2324 25 26 27 28 29 30MAYSunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday SaturdayPre-K, K DIAL,DIBELS, & BOEHMAssessments to beAdministered - DatesTBDMother’s DayAP ExamsPTA CouncilCandidates Forum @Leon J. CampoCenter, 7 p.m.WTCHS/MS PTSAPlant Sale PickupAP ExamsNYS ELA Gr. 3-8BG Mother’s Day SaleBW Gr. K-2 Family FunNightMBK Mother’s DayBoutique & Plant SalePKY Spring Sale1 2 3 4 5 6 7AP ExamsBG PTA Mtg., 7:30 p.m.,APR WestMBK Beautification DayMBK PTA Mtg., 7:30 p.m.PKY Spring Blood DriveWTC Parent/BoosterMtg. in Faculty Room,7:30 p.m.District Music & ArtAwards @ EMHS,6:30 p.m.AP ExamsMcV Holiday Boutique &Plant SaleAP ExamsSafety/TransportationMtg. @ Leon J. CampoCenter, 9:15 a.m.McV PTA Mtg., 7 p.m.EMHS Spring ConcertPart 1WTCHS/MS PTSA Mtg.in Faculty Room, 7:30 p.m.Did You Know?Every year, students at Bowling Green Elementary School participate in a variety of service projects. Lastschool year, students conducted a “Reuse a Shoe” drive sponsored by Nike, through which studentscollected sneakers to be recycled. In addition, third-grade students sent letters and supplies to a soldierstationed in Iraq, who later visited the students to thank them.The Board of Education may schedule additional public meetings throughout the year as necessary for the purpose ofcommunication/public input on topics of importance, including those related to instruction and budget.AP ExamsNYS ELA Gr. 3-8New TeacherWorkshop @ Leon J.Campo Center, Room1A, 3:45 p.m.SEPTA Gen. Mem. Mtg.@ MBK, 7:30 p.m.McV Holiday Boutique& Plant SaleWDLD, EMHS, PTAPlant Pre-orderPickupWTC Senior CitizenProm in HS Cafeteria,4-6 p.m.AP ExamsNYS Math Gr. 3-8McV Book FairPKY Staff RecognitionDayEMHS Art HonorSociety InductionWTC Music ParentsMtg. in Faculty Room,7:30 p.m.PTA Council NassauRegion SpringConference(Ways & MeansExpo)AP ExamsNYS ELA Gr. 3-8PTA Council Gen.Mem. Mtg. @ Leon J.Campo Center, 7:30 p.m.MBK Mother’s DayBoutique & Plant SalePKY Spring SaleWDLD PTA Plant SaleEMHS PTSA Plant SaleEMHS EMPAC Mtg.,7 p.m.WTCHS TheaterArts ParentsAssociationMtg. in FacultyRoom,7:30 p.m.School Nurse DayNYS Math Gr. 3-8BW Spring SaleMcV Book FairWDLD PTA Plant SaleEMHS PTSA Plant SaleNYS Math Gr. 3-8NYSSMA Solo &Ensemble Festival All-State & Non All-State,Uniondale SDBW Gr. 3-5 Family FunNightBW Spring SaleWDLD IdolThe District Directory,Hotline Numbers, keymailboxes, and contactinformation are listedon the inside of theback cover.JUNE 2011SMTWTF S1 2 3 45 6 7 8 9 10 1112 13 14 15 16 17 1819 20 21 22 23 24 2526 27 28 29 30SAT @ EMHSNYSSMA Solo &Ensemble FestivalAll-State & Non All-State, Uniondale SD8 9 10 11 12 13 1420

WTC Parent/BoosterCar Wash @ BG15K-12 NYSESLATSpeaking, Listening,Reading & WritingAdministration(May 16 - 24)PKY Book FairEMHS PTSA Mtg., 7 p.m.Interim ProgressReports MailedNYSSMA MajorOrganization Festival,Hofstra UniversityWDLD Junior HonorSociety Induction,7:30 p.m.WTCMS SpringConcert Part 1, 7 p.m.BW Spring Concert@ WDLDBG Spring ConcertPKY Spring ConcertWTCHS/MS Honor &Scholastic Roll Reception,7:15 a.m. (HS),7:45 a.m. (MS)WTCHS/MSPTSA StaffRecognition DayBoard of EducationCommunication Mtg.@ Leon J. CampoCenter, 8 p.m.PTA CouncilPresidents’ RoundtableMtg. @ Leon J. CampoCenter, 9:30 a.m.BW MetamorphosisOrientationBW Staff AppreciationMcV School Spirit DayWTCMS Gr. 5 RecNight for BG &MBK, 7-9 p.m.16 17 18 19 20 21K-12 NYSESLATSpeaking, Listening,Reading & WritingAdministration EndsNYSSMA MajorOrganization Festival,Hofstra UniversityPTA CurriculumCouncil (9:30 a.m.) &ACCESS (11 a.m.) @Leon J. Campo Center,Room 1ABW PTA Mtg.PKY PTA Mtg., 7:30 p.m.EMHS SpringConcert Part 2MBK Spring ConcertPKY Book FairWDLD Gr. 8 SpringConcertNYSSMA MajorOrganizationFestival, HofstraUniversityPublic Relations Mtg.@ Leon J. CampoCenter, Conf.Room B, 9:30 a.m.BG Beginner Concert,East Gym, 10 a.m.WDLD PTA Mtg.,7:30 p.m.BG Recorder Concert,10 a.m.MBK Ralph’s Italian IceFundraiserWDLD Gr. 7 SpringConcert, 7:30 p.m.WTCHS ShakespearePlay in Courtyard,5:30 p.m.PTA Calendar Mtg. @Leon J. Campo Center,9:30 a.m.PKY Recorder ConcertWTCHS ShakespearePlay in Courtyard,5:30 p.m.WTCHS Theater ArtsParents Association Mtg.in Faculty Room,7:30 p.m.22 23 24 25 26 27 28Memorial DaySchools ClosedEMHS/WTCHSMarching Band @Memorial Day ParadeBUDGET VOTE &TRUSTEE ELECTION7 a.m - 9 p.m.All Elementary SchoolsBW, BG, MBK VIP Day &Art ShowBG Bake Sale, 7-8:30 p.m.MBK, McV Carousel ofLearningMcV Recorder Concert,1:45 p.m.McV Spring Concert,EveningPKY Book FairPKY VIP DayNYS Gr. 4 & 8 SciencePerformanceAssessment Begins(May 31 - June 3)District Art ShowOpening Reception@ Leon J. CampoCenter, 6-8 p.m.WTCMSSpringPart 2, Concert7 p.m.29 30 3121

SCHOOL HOURSSr. High Schools - 7:34-2:06Middle Schools - 8:14-2:49Elementary SchoolsA.M. Kindergarten . . . . . .9:14-11:54P.M. Kindergarten . . . . . . 12:49-3:29Grades 1-5 . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9:14-3:29MAY 2011SMTWTF S1 2 3 4 5 6 78 9 10 11 12 13 1415 16 17 18 19 20 2122 23 24 25 26 27 2829 30 31JUNESunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday SaturdayWTCHS Theater ArtsParents Association CarWashNYS Gr. 4 & 8 ScienceWritten AssessmentSEPTA Exec. Board Mtg.@ Leon J. Campo Center,6:30 p.m.WTCHS Music AwardsNightShavuotBegins at SundownBW Gr. 5 Field DayEMHS Spring ConcertPart 4WTC Parent/BoosterSenior Awards Dinner@ Chateau Briand, 7 p.m.Did You Know?Parkway Elementary School continues to incorporate technology into the curriculum. Technology wasinfused in disciplines such as language arts, science, and social studies. Distance learning included visits with theCenter for Puppetry Arts, Cleveland Metroparks Zoo, and National Archives and Records. Pictured below areexamples of students using SMART Board and videoconference technology.The Board of Education may schedule additional public meetings throughout the year as necessary for the purpose ofcommunication/public input on topics of importance, including those related to instruction and budget.WDLD Gr. 6 SpringConcert, 7:30 p.m.EMHS Senior ProjectFairWTCHS Spring Concert,Part 1, 7:30 p.m.District Art Show@ Leon J. CampoCenter, 9 a.m. - 7 p.m.ShavuotBG Gr. 5 Field DayWDLD Athletic AwardsWTCHS ScienceResearch Symposium inLittle Theater, 6:30 p.m.Ascension Thursday(Day of ReligiousObservance)BW Gr. 5 QUEST TripPKY Gr. 5 Field DayEMHS EMPAC Mtg.,7 p.m.EMHS Spring ConcertPart 3WTCHS SpringConcert Part 2, 7:30 p.m.District Art Show @Leon J. CampoCenter,9 a.m. - 5 p.m.NYS Gr. 4 & 8Science PerformanceAssessment EndsBW Beginner Concert,9:45 a.m.PKY Carnival DayWDLD StaffRecognitionWTCMS Gray &Maroon Night,7 p.m.SAT @ EMHS1 2 3 4BW Gr. 5 Field Day(Rain Date)McV Beginner Concertfor Parents, 10 a.m.PKY Gr. 4 Field DayDistrict Awards @EMHS, 6:30 p.m.BW Gr. 5 BBQBG Gr. 4 Field DayMcV, MBK BBQPKY Gentlemen’sBoutiqueEMHS/WTCHS LastDay of ClassesWTCHS SeniorYearbook ReceptionThe District Directory,Hotline Numbers, keymailboxes, and contactinformation are listedon the inside of theback cover.JULY 2011SMTWTF S1 23 4 5 6 7 8 910 11 12 13 14 15 1617 18 19 20 21 22 232425 26 27 28 29 30ACT @ EMHS5 6 7 8 9 10 113122

Father’s DayBG Gr. 4 Field Day(Rain Date)McV KindergartenMoving-Up CeremonyWTCMS Gr. 8 AwardsNight, 7 p.m.EMHS Senior AthleticAwards, 7 p.m.12 13 14 15 16 17 18Regents ExamsFlag DayBW Gr. 5 BBQ(Rain Date)McV PTA/VolunteerAppreciation, 1 p.m.PKY Gr. 5 Field Day(Rain Date)MBK, PKY Flag DayWDLD/WTCMSLast Day of ClassesRegents ExamsRegents ExamsBG Gr. 5 Field Day(Rain Date)McV Field DayEast MeadowCouncil of PTA’sInstallation DinnerRegents ExamsRegents ExamsPKY Gr. 4 Field Day(Rain Date)MBK Father’s DayBoutiqueWDLD Awards, 7 p.m.Regents ExamsRegents ExamsBG Boat TripMcV School Spirit DayMBK Father’s DayBoutiqueWDLD Moving UpDance, 7-9 p.m.Regents ExamsWTCHS Senior AwardsNight, 7-9 p.m.(Reception to Follow)BG Yearbook SigningParty, 1:45 p.m., APR EastEMHS Senior AcademicAwards Ceremony, 7 p.m.PTA Council NassauRegion Officer’sRoundtable, 7 p.m.1/2 Day for AllElementary SchoolsWDLD Moving-UpCeremonyWTCMS Moving-UpCeremony (Gr. 8 Danceto Follow)1/2 Day for AllElementary SchoolsBW, BG, MBK, McV,PKY Moving-UpCeremonyEMHS Senior BreakfastWTCHS Senior PromEnd of 4th QuarterLast Day of School forStudentsElementary EarlyDismissal (Gr. 1-5)McV Gr. 5 GraduationCelebration, EveningEMHS Graduation,11:30 a.m.WTCHS Graduation,1:30 p.m.EMHS Senior Prom,5 p.m.19 20 21 22 23 24 25Report Cards Mailed26 27 28 29 3023

SCHOOL HOURSSr. High Schools - 7:34-2:06Middle Schools - 8:14-2:49Elementary SchoolsA.M. Kindergarten . . . . . .9:14-11:54P.M. Kindergarten . . . . . . 12:49-3:29Grades 1-5 . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9:14-3:29JUNE 2011SMTWTF S1 2 3 45 6 7 8 9 10 1112 13 14 15 16 17 1819 20 21 22 23 24 2526 27 28 29 30JULYDid You Know?The East Meadow High School Girls Varsity Softball Team won their first championship since 1994, and LindsayMcKillop was named Nassau County Pitcher of the Year. In addition, four East Meadow High School track runnerspulled the fourth fastest time in the nation in the shuttle-hurdle relay and were named All-American for the2009-2010 Winter Track season. Those students are Baffour Obiem, Chris Garzia, Tom Ford, and Tom Millian.The Board of Education may schedule additional public meetings throughout the year as necessary for the purpose ofcommunication/public input on topics of importance, including those related to instruction and budget.The District Directory,Hotline Numbers, keymailboxes, and contactinformation are listedon the inside of theback cover.AUGUST 2011SMTWTF S1 2 3 4 5 67 8 9 10 11 12 1314 15 16 17 18 19 2021 22 23 24 25 26 2728 29 30 31Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday1 2Independence Day3456 78 924

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SCREENING NEW ENTRANTSThe New York State Education Department mandates that students who enter aschool in New York State for the first time must be screened. The purpose ofscreening is to identify students who may demonstrate behavior relating todisabling conditions or who may demonstrate potential for giftedness. Screening isnot to be viewed as an in-depth method of assessing development; rather, it is aquick method of assessing a student’s overall performance and should indicatewhether or not an in-depth evaluation is necessary. Based upon the results ofscreening, students who are in need of further evaluation will be referred toappropriate school and/or medical personnel, following notification to parents.KINDERGARTENA child will be eligible for entrance into kindergarten in Septemberif he or she will have attained the age of five on or before the followingDecember 1. No child will be enrolled in kindergarten after September 30,unless the family has just moved into the East Meadow School District.Kindergarten registration will be ongoing for the month of March and willbe held at the Leon J. Campo Center. For more information, please contactthe elementary school your child will be attending or the district website,www.eastmeadow.k12.ny.us.STUDENT REGISTRATIONStudents register into the district through a central registration process. TheRegistrar’s Office is located in the Leon J. Campo Salisbury Center. Allregistration requirements can be found on the district website,www.eastmeadow.k12.ny.us. The Registrar’s Office is available throughout theyear. Office hours are listed on the district website and are subject to change. Formore information, please contact the Registrar’s Office at 478-5526.FOR THOSE CHILDREN WHO WILL TURN FIVE BY DECEMBER 1:Pre-Kindergarten registration is conducted in the month of February, datesand times are to be determined by the school (please refer to the calendar gridsfor these dates). Registration forms can be obtained in advance by contacting theMain Office of your child’s elementary school or downloaded from the website.Kindergarten registration is ongoing for the month of March. Registrationforms can be obtained in advance by contacting the Main Office of your child’selementary school or downloaded from the website.HEALTH SERVICESThe Health Service staff consists of a school physician and school nurses. Anannual medical and dental examination is recommended. All new entrants, as wellas all students in grade 2, grade 4, grade 7, and grade 10 are required to have aphysical exam per state mandate. If the family doctor performs the physical anddental exam, it should be after June 1. Health records must be returned to theschool nurse by October 15, since the school physician begins examinationsimmediately thereafter. New York State and the East Meadow School Districtrequire that, in order to remain in school, all children receive these physicals. Theannual dental examination must be performed by the family dentist. Dental recordcards should be returned as soon as the work is completed.School nurses are responsible for the first aid care of school children who areinjured or become ill while under school supervision. Responsibility for providingmedical care beyond first aid is the obligation of the parent or legal guardian.Since no care beyond first aid can be given, it is VERY IMPORTANT thatwe know the home telephone number, parent’s business telephone number, aneighbor’s telephone number, and the name and telephone number of thefamily doctor.Dispensing internal medicine by nurses, including aspirin, is prohibited.Medication, including prescription and nonprescription drugs, prescribed by aprofessional may be dispensed by the school nurse with a written statement fromthe professional stating the name of the medication, the dosage, and thedispensing interval. Self-medication release forms require a physician’s signaturefor any medication.SPECIAL EDUCATIONThe district operates a comprehensive special education program whichconsists of several options along a continuum of services, including regularclass placement with aides and supportive services, resource room, and specialclass placement. Upon recommendation of the District Committee on SpecialEducation, school-aged children may be placed in a special district program, ina special education program in a neighboring district, or in a special schooloutside the district. Upon recommendation of the District Committee onPreschool Special Education, three- and four-year-old resident childrensuspected of having disabilities may receive evaluations and be placed inappropriate preschool programs or may receive special support services.Any parent who believes that his/her child (age birth through 21) may have adisability should contact the Office of Special Education/Pupil PersonnelServices for program information and assistance.28

HOME INSTRUCTIONStudents attending the East Meadow Union Free School District will beprovided home tutoring when a doctor indicates that it is probable the studentwill be absent for more than 20 consecutive days, and the student can benefitfrom this service in the judgment of the school administration. Eligibility willbe reviewed periodically. In certain instances the opinion of the schoolphysician may be requested to confirm the pupil’s health status. Contact thechild’s counselor or building principal to arrange for home instruction.SPECIAL PROGRAMSFor information regarding the following programs, please call:Summer School . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .228-5378 or 228-5379Creative Arts Program (CAPE) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 228-5276Summer Music Program . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .478-5546SCHOOL AGE CHILD CARE (SACC)The SACC program is a licensed self-supporting before and after-schoolprogram for elementary school children, offered in cooperation with SCOPEEducation Services. The goal of the program is to provide quality child care in asupervised setting before and after the school day. Children have a choice ofindoor and outdoor activities which may include sports, arts and crafts, storytime,music, games, and homework. SCOPE staff members are chosen based ontheir child care skills and professional credentials. There is a ratio of one staffmember for every 10 children. Each elementary school will have a SACC centerwhen a minimum of 25 children are enrolled. No transportation is provided.Parents must bring their children to the “before-school program” and pick theirchildren up at the conclusion of the “after-school program.” The program will beconducted mornings from 7:00 a.m. until 9:20 a.m. and afternoons from 3:20 p.m.to 6:00 p.m. For registration information, please call the SCOPE Child CareDepartment at (631) 360-0800.CONTINUING EDUCATIONThe East Meadow Board of Education sponsors a program of adultlearning experiences in our district schools. It is a diversified educationprogram which includes many course offerings.Residents of the East Meadow School District will receive two coursecatalogs describing all program offerings. These catalogs are mailed toresidents for the fall and spring terms.East Meadow senior residents, age 60 and over, will receive a tuitionreduction of five dollars on most courses.For more information, please call 228-5211, Monday-Thursday eveningsbetween 7:00 p.m. and 9:00 p.m. when school is in session.PROJECT ACCESSProject ACCESS (A Community Committed to Educating Students forSuccess) is a subcommittee of the PTA Curriculum Council, which sponsorseducational workshops for parents throughout the school year. The main goal isto provide parents with hands-on strategies that they can use to help theirchildren achieve the highest level of academic success. ACCESS is acooperative effort among the district administration, teachers and parents.PARENT OUTREACHThe Parent Outreach Committee is a collaboration of PTA representatives,parents, teachers, administrators, pupil personnel staff, and communityrepresentatives. The committee recognizes that there is a direct correlationbetween parental involvement and student performance in schools.With this in mind the committee is working to:• Identify barriers and challenges that prevent parents/guardians from beingappropriately involved in their children’s education.• Identify and promote strategies and interventions that meet the needs ofidentified target populations within our district.• Improve awareness of school and community resources and supportservices.• Improve communication among school, home, and community.PESTICIDE SPRAYINGThe district has, for several years, been involved in an Integrated PestManagement Program (IPM) in accordance with New York State EducationDepartment regulations. The Pesticide Notification Law requires the district toform a registry of any student, parent or staff member who wishes to receivewritten notification 48 hours prior to a regulated pesticide application.Individuals may request that their names be added to the school registry at anytime during the school year. Please be aware that in a case of emergency, wemay not be able to provide 48-hour notice.All interested parties should contact the district’s Pesticide Representative inthe Office of Facilities and Operations at (516) 478-5509, Monday throughFriday, from 8:30 a.m. to 3 p.m.29

PUBLIC NOTICE OF ASBESTOSMANAGEMENT PLANIn accordance with New York State Department of Education requirements underEnvironmental Protection Agency regulation 40 CPR Part 763, the Asbestos ManagementPlan and any response actions taken or planned are available in the District’s Office ofFacilities and Operations. All interested parties should contact the Local Educationdesignatedperson in the Office of Facilities and Operations at(516) 478-5509, Monday through Friday, from 8:30 a.m. to 3 p.m.AVAILABILITY OF FIRE SAFETY REPORTSNOTICE IS HEREBY given that the annual fire safety inspections, conductedduring March 2010 for Barnum Woods Elementary School, Bowling GreenElementary School, McVey Elementary School, Meadowbrook Elementary School,Parkway Elementary School, Woodland Middle School, East Meadow High School,W.T. Clarke Middle School/High School, and the Leon J. Campo Center of the EastMeadow School District for fire hazards which might endanger the lives of students,teachers, and employees therein has been completed, and the report is available atthe Office of Facilities and Operations at 718 The Plain Road, Westbury, New York11590 for inspection by all interested parties.DAYS OF RELIGIOUS OB SER VANCEThe State Education Department no longer compiles a list of days of religiousobservance. Local school districts must establish their own, based upon the needs ofthe local community. The Board of Education has established the following list ofdays of religious observance which fall on school days and are not legal holidays.Schools are open on these dates and attendance registers are maintained as onother days of session.2010-2011 DAYS OF RELIGIOUS OBSERVANCESeptember 23, 2010September 30, 2010October 1, 2010November 1, 2010November 17, 2010December 8, 2010March 9, 2011June 2, 2011June 2, 2011June 8, 2011SukkotShemini AtzeretSimchat TorahAll Saints DayEid-al-AdhaThe Feast of the Immaculate ConceptionAsh WednesdayAscension ThursdayAscension Thursday (Orthodox)ShavuotINSTRUCTION ON DAYS OFRELIGIOUS OBSERVANCEThe following policy has been adopted by the Board of Education:a. Days designated by the Board of Education will be the basis of this policy.b. A full day of instruction will be scheduled on these days as long as asubstantial number of students is present.c. No tests or unusual activities such as field trips will be scheduled on days ofreligious observance as designated by the Board of Education. However,there may be exceptions due to the new New York State testing schedule.d. On the school days following student absence because of religiousobservance, tests may be scheduled. However, the teacher will agree topostpone a test for an individual student upon written request of the parent untila mutually agreed upon time.It will continue to be the responsibility of the teacher to provide reasonable opportunitiesfor all students to make up work missed because of excused absences.In order to improve instructional opportunities for all students, no new work will bepresented on days recording substantial student absence. It is the responsibility of thebuilding principal to assist the teacher in determining what constitutes substantial studentabsence. Maximum make-up opportunities are to be made available for excused absences.WEATHER ALERTOn occasions when schools will not be in session as a result of unusualweather conditions, parents will be notified of school closings as a result of inclementweather via a telephone call through the district’s Blackboard Connect-Ed system.Parents are not required to call the school. You may also call the district’s informationhotline at 228-5232, then dial mailbox #8400. Announcements will be posted on thedistrict website at www.eastmeadow.k12.ny.us and on the following radio stations,beginning as early as 6:30 a.m.:WOR (710) WINS (1010) WBAB (1440)WABC (770) WHLI (1100) WGBB (1240)WCBS (880) News 12 (TV)Concert Alert: (WLIX 540) Announcements will be made on WLIX regardingconcerts or related musical programs scheduled on days when schools are not insession.30

DELAYED SCHOOL OPENINGNotificationThe Superintendent will notify the appropriate staff members of the decision todelay the opening of school by using the Blackboard Connect System (Connect Ed).Staff members should begin their notification system as soon as possible thereafter.TransportationThe transportation system will begin the routes 60 minutes, 90 minutes, or 120minutes later than the usual start time, depending on the length of the delayedopening. For example, East Meadow High School routes usually begin at 7:00 a.m.If there were a 90-minute delayed opening, the route would begin at 8:30 a.m.,arriving at the school by 9:00 a.m.Operation of Day at Elementary SchoolsThe elementary schools will operate their school day on an abbreviated schedule.Operation of Day at Middle/Secondary SchoolsRegardless of the length of the delayed opening, school will operate on anabbreviated nine-period day. The six-day cycle system will still be in effect. Thenumerical day is the same day as if there were no delayed opening.Students are to report to their homerooms. Homeroom/beginning period (howeverit is referred to within the building) will be extended for as long as students arearriving at school. The length of the abbreviated nine-period day will be determinedby the administration.In a delayed opening operation, lunch is to be served during the normallyscheduled period. Under these circumstances lunch will be provided but may differfrom the official menu.BOCESBOCES schools are encouraged to follow the East Meadow Schools’ schedule.If BOCES does not have a delayed opening, students who attend the morningsession at BOCES are to report to their resident school. The principal will determinewhat these students will do. In the event of a delayed opening, parents may chooseto drive their children to and from BOCES.Emergency Closing DaysShould it become necessary to make up additional days of instruction lost todays of school closings, make-up days may be taken from the spring recess.TRANSPORTATIONSection 3635 of New York State Education Law mandates that transportation beprovided for pupils in grades K-8 who live more than two miles but not more than15 miles from the school they legally attend. Pupils in grades 9-12 who live morethan three miles but not more than 15 miles from the school they legally attend areentitled to transportation.Transportation for lesser or greater distances may be provided by a vote of thedistrict. The voters of the East Meadow School District have authorized a moreliberal policy. The general policy regarding provision of transportation for schoolchildren in the East Meadow School District is as follows: K-5, over one-half mile;grades 6-8, over one mile; and grades 9-12, over one-and-one-half miles.This policy is applicable to public schools and to non-public schools situated upto 17 miles from a pupil’s residence. Parents of children attending non-publicschools are required by law every year to file a formal request for transportationfor their children, prior to April 1 preceding the school year involved.A separate request form must be submitted to the Transportation Department foreach child to be transported. With the exception of students with disabilities,distance is the sole determinant of general eligibility for transportation. Distance ismeasured by the Transportation Department via the nearest available route fromthe crosswalk at the home of the pupil to the nearest access onto school grounds,utilizing a school district vehicle equipped with a special survey odometer.Measurements are conducted on public thoroughfares, excluding measuringthrough school property.Where a request for transportation is based on a medical condition, considerationis based on the nature and severity of the medical concern. Parents seeking a medicalbus pass should apply to the school nurse at the school which the student attends.The district advocates the use of seat belts on all regular school buses. Weurge parents to encourage their children to buckle up while riding the schoolbus. Seat belts are not available on coach buses.FOR INFORMATION ON BUSES AFTER SCHOOL HOURS, CALLCOURTESY BUS CO. AT 766-6107.MOTORISTS MUST STOP FOR BUSES!It is illegal - and very dangerous - to pass a stopped school bus when the largered lights located at the top of the bus are flashing. Flashing red lights mean thebus is picking up or dropping off students. Flashing yellow lights mean the bus ispreparing to stop, and serve to warn motorists to slow down.Motorists must stop for buses flashing their red lights,whether traveling on single or multilane roadways whenapproaching the bus from either the front or the rear. Thefirst-time fine for illegally passing a school bus is a $250 fine,5 points on your license, and/or a possible 30 days in jail.Motorists passing school buses are the second leading causeof student transportation fatalities.31

STUDENT ACCIDENT INSURANCEThe Board of Education maintains a program of accident insurancecovering all enrolled students in the district. This program is intended to takecare of most medical expenses arising from injuries incurred during schoolapprovedactivities.The school coverage is in excess of any hospital or surgical coveragecarried by the family. Such personal insurance must pay the limit provided,after which the school policy will reimburse the family in accordance with theindemnity schedule.Exclusions:No benefits shall be provided for:1. Cosmetic surgery, sickness, disease, orthodontia treatment.2. Chiropractic treatment.3. Self-inflicted injuries.4. Injuries resulting from fighting with other students.SPECIAL STUDENT ACCIDENTINSURANCE RE SERVEThe Board of Education has approved a program designed tosupplement the Benefit plan as follows:1. The claim is to be submitted to the parent’s insurance carrier forreview and payment.2. If there are remaining unpaid balances, the claim is then to beprocessed under the terms of the plan.3. If the claim has only been partially paid after steps one and twohave been completed, the claim is to be submitted with appropriatedocumentation to the school district for review. The district shallreimburse, subject to a $20 deductible, up to the maximum payment.Only claims which involve injuries to youngsters participating inapproved school activities may be considered under thissupplemental program.If a child is injured during a school activity, the nurse will furnish fullinformation about coverage and claim procedures. The accident must bereported to the nurse within 15 days.TAX CODEThe IRS Tax Code for East Meadow residents to include in filing annual taxreturns is 162.PET PROHIBITIONNotice to Residents: In the interest of the health and safety of ourchildren, dogs, cats, and other household pets are prohibited from schoolproperty. This policy will be strictly enforced by the Nassau CountyPolice Department.HOME-SCHOOL CONNECTIONThe East Meadow School District is committed to promoting a positivehome-school connection. In order to facilitate a respectful, opencommunication, we ask that you start at the building level and address yoursuggestions or concerns to the staff member closest to the situation, as thatperson will usually have themost information.At times, additional buildingadministrators or directors maybe required to resolve specificsituations. After you haveutilized the building protocol,please call the appropriatecentral office administrator,who will assist you. Thedistrict encourages questionsfrom parents and residentsregarding school matters.East Meadow High School offers classes in American SignLanguage. In October 2010, students enrolled in the classwere invited to share their signing skills at CitiField forDeaf Awareness Day.32

PARENTS’ AND STUDENTS’ RIGHTSFederal law requires that you be informed of your rights under the FamilyEducational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA) of 1974.Parents of a student under the age of 18 or students 18 and older have the rightto inspect and review any and all official records, files, and data directly related totheir child or themselves, including all material that is incorporated into thecumulative record folder and intended for school use or to be available to partiesoutside the school system. These materials include but are not necessarily limitedto identifying data, academic work completed, level of achievement (grades,standardized test scores), attendance data, scores on standardized intelligence,aptitude, and psychological tests, interest inventory results, health data, familybackground information, teacher or counselor ratings or observations, and verifiedreports of serious or recurrent behavior problems.A parent of a student under 18 years of age or a student 18 and older may makea written request for access to school records to the Superintendent of Schools.Arrangements will be made for access to such records within a reasonable periodof time, but no more than 45 days after the request has been received.Parents and students over the age of 18 are also entitled to a hearing tochallenge the content of school records to insure that they are not inaccurate,misleading, or otherwise in violation of the privacy or other rights of students.Questions regarding the procedure to be followed should be directed to theSuperintendent’s office.Student records and any information contained therein which is personallyidentifiable are confidential and may not be released or made available to personsother than parents or students without the written consent of the parent or student(if over the age of 18). Exceptions to this law include school employees andofficials and certain state and federal officials who have a legitimate educationalneed for access to such records.CODES OF CONDUCTThe Board of Education of the East Meadow Schools is committed to providinga safe and orderly school environment where students may be educated withoutdisruption or interference. Our schools have a longstanding set of expectations forconduct on school property and at school functions. Specific expectations areoutlined in the East Meadow School District’s Codes of Conduct, which areavailable through the main office of each of the school buildings.TITLE 45Consistent with Title 45, the East Meadow School District will provide,release, or publish information pertaining to students as may be appropriateunder the circumstances. Parents or legal guardians who do not want the districtto release information must make a specific request in writing to theSuperintendent of Schools. Unless objection to any of the specific items in thefollowing “Directory Information” is submitted in writing by parents, legalguardians or by those students over the age of 18 years, the East MeadowSchool District herewith gives notice of intention to provide, release, orpublish in the district newsletter or bulletins, the district website, school orstudent newspapers, magazines, yearbooks or other publications, daily orweekly newspapers, athletic programs, musical, theatrical or awardprograms, news releases, videos, and school-related organizations, any orall of the following directory information pertaining to students as may beappropriate under the circumstances: the student’s name, photograph, dateof birth, parents’ names, address, telephone number, date and place ofrecognized activities and sports, weight and height of members of athleticteams, dates of attendance, grade in school, immunization status, degreesand awards received, and the most recent previous educational agency orinstitution attended by the student.Under the regulations of this act, parents, guardians, or students overthe age of 18 who do not desire the release of any of the above directoryinformation must make a specific request in writing to the Superintendent.Failure to make such a request shall be deemed consent to release, provide,or publish the directory information during the remainder of the school year.STUDENT ATTENDANCEThe Board of Education recognizes that regular school attendance is a majorcomponent of academic success and an integral part of the student’s ability tomeet New York State’s academic standards. To this end, the East MeadowSchools have specific expectations for school attendance, which are availablethrough the main office in each of the school buildings.33

SUBSTANCE ABUSEPOLICYThe East Meadow Public Schools recognizethe need to maintain preventive programs in thearea of drug and alcohol abuse education whichwill utilize all school and community resources.When evidence of drug or alcohol abuse isrecognized, the policy of the East MeadowDistrict is based on the following premises:A. If a student is suspected of drug or alcoholinvolvement, the school’s primaryresponsibility is to inform the parents and/orguardians.B. Within the framework of the law, an attemptwill be made to protect the relationship of thestudent in his peer group and with theprofessional staff.C. The appropriate law enforcement agencies willbe notified of suspected student involvementin the sale of drugs and narcotics. In casesinvolving student use or possession, theprincipal will notify appropriate lawenforcement agencies.Guidelines for Suspected UsersA. Pupils who exhibit symptoms of being underthe influence of drugs, narcotics, or alcoholwhile in school, or by their own admissionreveal that they are under the influence ofdrugs, narcotics, or alcohol, shall be seen bythe school nurse. The student’s emotional andphysical state shall be evaluated by the schoolnurse, who will consult with the schooladministration for possible follow-up. Theparents will be notified and the case treated asany other emergency.B. In the event that a search of facilities iswarranted in the judgment of a schooladministrator, the lockers, closets, desk, andsimilar areas under control of the school maybe inspected by a school administrator and awitness at any time. Where the schooladministrator has reason to believe that anindividual student possesses drugs orhypodermic instruments on his/her person, thesearch shall be completed by the administratorand observed by a witness.C. In the event that a student is removed fromthe school by the parent/guardian or byemergency procedure for suspected drug oralcohol-related reasons, a physician’sstatement indicating that the student is fit toreturn shall be presented to the administrationbefore the student may be readmitted.D. A conference of the parents, administrators,and pupil personnel team will be held and amutually agreed-upon program of counselingand referral will be established for the studentupon reentry to school.Possession or Sale of DrugsA. School employees who apprehend individualsin the possession or sale of dangerous drugswhile in the school or on school grounds shalltake the individual to the principal’s office.The principal will contact the parents and thepolice so that due process of law can bepursued.1. As defined in Section 330 of the New YorkState Penal Law, “sale” is defined as to sell,exchange, give, or dispose to another, or tooffer or agree to do the same.2. As defined in the New York State PenalLaw, dangerous drugs include:a. Narcotic drugs (e.g., heroin, morphine,opium, any opium derivative, or cocaine)b. Depressants (barbiturates)c. Stimulants (amphetamines)d. Hallucinogenic drugs (e.g., LSD,marijuana, STP, DMT, peyote)B. The principal of the school may detain thestudent until the police arrive.C. Readmission to the regular school programwill be determined as a result of a conferenceinvolving parent, student, administrator, and apupil personnel team designed to protect theinterests of the pupil, school, and society.East Mead ow Schools have beeniden ti fied by the Nassau Coun tyPo lice Department asDRUG-FREEZONES.Any convictions for drug-relatedactivities within these zones willqualify for greater penaltiesthan nor mal.34

EAST MEADOW COUNCILOF PARENT-TEACHER ASSOCIATIONSThe East Meadow Council of PTAs is comprised of nine local member units. Itspurpose is to promote the conference, leadership training, and coordination ofefforts of the local PTAs. The council brings the power of united planning andefforts to solve communitywide problems affecting children and youth.The voting body of the council consists of its executive board, the president ofeach member unit, and nine delegates from each unit, selected according to unitbylaws. The voting body also includes one immediate past president of council,and the teacher representative to council.As a member of the PTA, you will belong to a nationwide democratic, voluntaryorganization (the National Congress of Parents and Teachers) that centers its wholeinterest on the welfare and education of children and youth.The LOCAL UNIT PTA serves the individual school and cooperates with thelocal school staff in solving any problem within the school. The PTA assists inbuilding positive relations between home and school.OFFICERSPresident: Christina Parkman .................................................................565-19951st Vice President: Pat Brace..................................................................334-51222nd Vice President: Roxanne Rose ........................................................520-4430Treasurer: Anne Barracca.......................................................................783-3090Recording Secretary: Donna Pfeffer......................................................334-7670Corresponding Secretary: Stephanie Ramos.............................................409-1143Historian: Sue Caramante.......................................................................483-4548Immediate Past President: Ellen Matishek ...........................................221-3669APPOINTED REPRESENTATIVESSuperintendent’s Liaison: Richard Howard ..........................................228-5331Teacher Representative: Jackie Rudin...................................................679-3500School Board Liaison: Corey Fanelli ...................................................................Public Relations: Roxanne Rose ............................................................520-4430COUNCIL COMMITTEESACCESS: Tracy Allred-Pulice......................................................................794-6975Bylaws: Deanne Carrick ..........................................................................781-5213Candidates’ Forum: Sandy Lehman .....................................................679-1376Nadine Salzman......................................................................................... 679-5149CEMCO/Community Liaison: Eileen Steinberg........................................489-4665Child Safety/Transportation: Maryann Riggs............................................938-6023Curriculum: Ana Colon...............................................................................481-9755Cathy Morales ..........................................................................................485-8755Founders Day: Debbie Bergmann .............................................................481-5427Diane Pollack......................................................................................735-1522Stephanie Ramos.................................................................................409-1143Installation Dinner: Donna Pfeffer ........................................................334-7670Dawn Kennedy ...................................................................................333-5162Legislation: Ellen Matishek ....................................................................221-3669Reflections: Sandy Turjak............................................................................384-7381Special Education: JoAnn Celentano ..........................................................333-1601Teachers’ Center: Marian Schneider.......................................................796-2180PAST COUNCIL PRESIDENTSEllen Matishek ............................2007-09Janet Barsky ................................2005-07Judy Shiechel ..............................2003-05Laurie May..................................2001-03Deborah Coates ......................1999-2001Marcee Rubinstein ......................1997-99Fran Raikowski ..........................1995-97Becky Korn ................................1993-95Leslie Simon ..............................1991-93Ronnie Fauci ..............................1989-91Anne Tamburrino ........................1988-89Barbara Vosseler..........................1985-88Betty Cusano ..............................1983-85Eleanor Rainford ........................1981-83Anne Fama ..................................1979-81SPECIAL EVENTSEvelyn Notley ............................1977-79Marilyn Martin............................1975-77Norma Gonsalves........................1973-75Gloria Landow ............................1972-73Marjery Rosin ............................1971-72Carol Terkin ................................1970-71Jean Blunk ..................................1968-70Dorothy Taylor ............................1966-68Mary Jane Niele ..........................1964-66Billie Hyman ..............................1962-64Ethel Frese ..................................1960-62Ruth Haber ..................................1958-60Frances Reder..............................1956-58Dorothy Hopke............................1955-56Founders Day Scholarship Dinner . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .March 21, 2011Candidates’ Forum . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .May 2, 2011Council Installation of Officers Dinner . . . . . . . . . . . . . .June 15, 201135

PARENT-TEACHER ASSOCIATIONSIn membership with East Meadow PTA Council, New York StateCongress of Parents and Teachers, Inc. Branch of the National.BARNUM WOODS PTA • BOWLING GREEN PTAMEADOWBROOK PTA • MCVEY PTA • PARKWAY PTAWOODLAND PTA • EAST MEADOW HIGH SCHOOL PTSAW.T. CLARKE PTSA • SEPTASPECIAL EDUCATION PTA (SEP TA)Debbie Kester, President . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 794-1944Helen Katzman*, Vice President . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 481-8895Natalie Rubinstein*, Treasurer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .731-5290Barbara Kratina*, Recording Secretary . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .796-7528Barry Rubinstein*, Corresponding Secretary . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .486-8540Maria Smith, Historian . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 997-1809Carmela Gomez*, Parent Delegate . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 917-295-2848Ingrid Piño-Lowenstein, Parent Delegate . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .633-3541Jennifer Gallarello, Teacher Delegate . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .520-4400Nadine Moors, Teacher Delegate . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 228-5331JoAnn Celentano, Immediate Past Co-President . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 333-1601*Designates Council DelegatesADDITIONAL COUNCIL DELEGATEPatrice Dobies, Director of Special Education and Pupil Personnel Services . . . .478-5540Students from WoodlandMiddle School won first,second, and third place inthe Twelfth AnnualNassau CommunityCollege Honors ScienceFair. They were HarrisonPrice (first place), AnnetKurivilla and AllysonClark (second place), andPaul DeSantis and DavidMcGee (third place).EAST MEADOW HIGH SCHOOL PTSAKim Spinello, Co-President . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .794-2390Kathy Volpe*, Co-President . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .735-7655Cathy Morales, 1st Vice President . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .485-8755Sandy Lehman, 2nd Vice President . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .679-1376Debbie Hillman*, Treasurer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .826-2488Debbie Bergmann, Recording Secretary . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .481-5427Seema Rahman, Corresponding Secretary . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .485-8951Cathy Parenti, Historian . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .679-7969Solange Heim, Membership . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .579-6840Eileen Steinberg, Safety & Transportation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .489-4665Deanne Carrick*, Immediate Past Co-President . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .781-5213*Designates Council DelegatesADDITIONAL COUNCIL DELEGATESHilli Bender, Parent Delegate . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .794-4083Deanne Carrick, Parent Delegate . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .781-5213Sue Caramante, Parent Delegate . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .483-4548Celi Delgado, Parent Delegate . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .357-2528Ellen Matishek, Parent Delegate . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .221-3699Stephanie Ramos, Parent Delegate . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .409-1143EAST MEADOW HIGH SCHOOLPARENT ATHLETICS CLUB (EMPAC)Nancy Bisnoff, President . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .565-2285Lenny Volpe, Co-Vice President . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .735-7655Sue Caramante, Co-Vice President . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .483-4548Cathy Rhodes, Treasurer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .794-8646Marion Curry, Corresponding Secretary . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .579-1367Suzanne May, Recording Secretary . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .783-558536

W. T. CLARKE PTSAMarian Schneider, Co-President . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .796-2180Rosa Principato*, Co-President . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .938-4799Maria Smith*, 1st Vice President . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .997-1809Maryann Riggs*, 2nd Vice President . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .938-6023Amy Neidle*, Treasurer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .579-6311Donna LaScala*, Recording Secretary . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .334-5676Chris Maloney*, Corresponding Secretary . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .333-5742Sandy Turjek*, Historian . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .384-7381Gail Abanavos*, Safety & Transportation. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .640-5119Donna Pfeffer, Parent Delegate . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .334-7670Joan Naughton, Parent Delegate . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .338-8648Susan Gordon*, Immediate Past President . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .338-6640*Designates Council DelegatesW.T. CLARKE MUSIC PARENTSASSOCIATION (CMPA)Tricia Grupe, President . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .334-8832Pat Amann, Vice President/Treasurer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .333-1398Carol Green, Secretary . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .641-7967Lee Tan, Membership Chair . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .338-9849W.T. CLARKE THEATER ARTS PARENTSASSOCIATION, INC.David Rosenberg, President . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .334-0599Deborah Calvanico-Weinstein, 1st Vice President . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .414-1995Laura Shaiman, 2nd Vice President . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .334-3953Pat Spohrer, Secretary . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .334-0715Susan Klein, Historian . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .338-2860Debbie Nusio, Treasurer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .334-1340W.T. CLARKE PARENTS ANDBOOSTER CLUBKim Gottstein, Co-President . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .520-5494Walter Kakareko, Co-President . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .338-0919Fran McGowan, Treasurer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .334-1409Pat Itzla, Membership . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .333-9778Cathy Peraza, Concessions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .385-4703Denise Malone, Supervision . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .640-4743WOODLAND PTACathy Morales, Co-President . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .485-8755Tracy Allred-Pulice, Co-President . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .794-6975Trish Rivers*, 1st Vice President . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .579-3431Eileen Napolitano*, 2nd Vice President . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .414-3545Melissa Dessel*, Treasurer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .483-3901Ana Colon*, Recording Secretary . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .481-9755Debbie Bergmann*, Corresponding Secretary . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .481-5427Sarah Ayers*, Historian . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .794-6113Anne Barracca, Immediate Past Co-President . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .783-3090*Designates Council DelegatesPARENTS OF WOOD LANDATHLETES (POWA) BOOST ER CLUBRose Fuger, Co-President . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .679-2565Sue Caramante, Co-President . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .483-4548BARNUM WOODS PTASara Diamond, Co-President . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .485-0369Robin Fitzpatrick, Co-President . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .214-4069Jaime McQuillan*, 1st Vice President . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .564-4732Laura Schneebaum*, 2nd Vice President . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .385-1037Sheryl Hendler*, Treasurer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .538-0533Stephanie Inger*, Corresponding Secretary . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .481-9313Donna Goldstein*, Recording Secretary . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .485-0736Antoinette Ignatow*, Historian . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .385-6906Ana Colon*, PMT . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .481-9755Michele Bennett*, PMT . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .505-5137Brian Adelman*, Parent Delegate . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 292-3249Ana Colon, Immediate Past President . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .481-9755Eileen Napolitano, Immediate Past President . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .414-354537

BOWLING GREEN PTAPauline Carlino, Co-President . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .334-6531Robin Bonomi, Co-President . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .333-7102Adele Somyak, 1st Vice President . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .334-0744Michelle Salata, 2nd Vice President . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .334-4414Debbie Greene, Treasurer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .414-1267Karen Turton, Recording Secretary . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .997-6316Mavie Alario, Corresponding Secretary . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .338-8803Kim Caputo, Historian . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .997-1682TBA, Teacher Delegate . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .876-7480Keith Romano, Parent Delegate . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .334-7006Mary Farrell, Parent Delegate . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .997-7399McVEY PTASusan Cuttone, Co-President . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .567-5863Starr Giannattasio, Co-President . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .794-1018Kelly Turner, 1st Vice President . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .542-0456Mary Hall, 2nd Vice President . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .579-6575Sherry Conk, Treasurer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .292-0693Maryann MacKay, Recording Secretary . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .794-0561Joann Newberger, Corresponding Secretary . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .542-9015Denise Severo, Historian . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .794-5035Roxanne Rose*, Parent Delegate . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 520-4430Erin Herlihy*, Parent Delegate . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .357-3684Michelle Gentile*, Parent Delegate . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 794-2211Roxanne Rose, Immediate Past Co-President . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 520-4430Lori Wallstedt, Immediate Past Co-President . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 794-7685*Designates Council DelegatesMEADOWBROOK PTAJennifer Herdes*, President . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .731-7472Michelle Agassi*, 1st Vice President . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .520-6927Christine Finneran, 2nd Vice President . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .939-2404Lorraine Hanrahan*, Treasurer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .735-4862Krista DeSimone*, Recording Secretary . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .735-1277Sui Chau*, Corresponding Secretary . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .937-1795Maria Paletta, Historian . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .796-5123Jackie Lydon, Ways & Means . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .794-2822Lorraine Hanrahan, Ways & Means . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .735-4862Tracy Reese*, Curriculum . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .731-2329Denise Nails, Teacher Representative . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .520-4400Leslie Simon, Teacher Representative . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .520-4400Karen Famillette, Immediate Past Co-President . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .731-6316*Designates Council DelegatesPARKWAY PTAStephanie Ramos*, Co-President . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .409-1143Nina Hand*, Co-President . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .781-0951Diana Posillico*, 1st Vice President . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .826-4275Raquel Reyes*, 2nd Vice President . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .796-2915Elena Lokis, Treasurer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .221-3995Stacy Schwartz, Recording Secretary . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .785-0978Geri Lima, Corresponding Secretary . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .664-5133Kristen Sparkowski, Historian . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .735-9856Jackie Rudin, Teacher Representative . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .679-3500*Designates Council Delegates38

BUDGET VOTE:TUESDAY, MAY 17, 20117:00 A.M TO 9:00 P.M.REGISTRATION AND VOTINGINFORMATIONThe East Meadow Board of Education has adopted procedures for permanentpersonal registration in accordance with New York State law. This means anyone whovoted in a school, state, or national election during the four years prior to the pendingelection can vote without reregistering. Since voter registration cards will not be sent,residents are urged to register if they have not voted in the last four years.Absentee voting for the school budget and the election of School Board membersis permitted under state law. Residents who wish to obtain absentee ballots may doso by contacting Ms. Arlene Mittelman at 478-5738.In order to be a qualified voter, one must be:• 18 years of age or older• A citizen of the United States• A resident of the East Meadow School District for 30 days prior tothe election• Registered with either the Nassau County Board of Elections or theEast Meadow School DistrictNote: Registration dates and times will be announced through local press releasesand in Steps To Learning.SCHOOL ELEC TION DISTRICTSThe district’s polling places are:BARNUM WOODS ELEMENTARY SCHOOLBOWLING GREEN ELEMENTARY SCHOOLMCVEY ELEMENTARY SCHOOLMEADOWBROOK ELEMENTARY SCHOOLPARKWAY ELEMENTARY SCHOOLEAST MEADOW PUBLIC LIBRARYwww.eastmeadow.info • phone: 794-2570Carol Probeyahn - DirectorThe Library Board meets the first Wednesday of each month at 8:00 p.m.Meetings are open to the public.Ellen Matishek Audrey Fixell Margaret McCartneyMichael Turner Henry OlshinLIBRARY HOURSMon., Tues., Thurs., Fri.:9:00 a.m. - 9:00 p.m.Wednesday: 11:00 a.m. - 9:00 p.m.Saturday:9:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.July - August: Saturday Hours: 9:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.October - May: Sunday Hours: 1:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m.The Library! It’s more than just books!It’s programs and special events, references, magazines, college catalogs,civil service tests, repair manuals, community information and referral, films,records, cassettes, compact discs, a computerized data bank informationservice…and much more!Keep up with library news and events. Check out our newsletter, mailedto residents every two months.SCHOOL AND LIBRARYBOARD CANDIDATES FORUMMAY 2, 2011LEON J. CAMPO CENTER 7:00 P.M.39

2010-2011 TESTING SCHEDULEMONTH GRADE ASSESSMENT DATE MAKE-UPSeptember K BOEHM, DIBELS September/OctoberPre-K, K DIAL FallOctober K-12 NYS Alternate Assessment October 4-February 11December 6 CogAT - Level D December 7 & 8March 3 CogAT Level A March 23, 24, 25April Pre-K DIAL April/MayK BOEHM April/MayK-12 NYSESLAT Speaking April 13-May 24May 3-8 ELA May 4- 6 May 5-113-8 Math May 11-13 May 12-18K-12 NYSESLAT Listening, May 16-24Reading, & Writing4,8 NYS Science Performance May 31-June 3June 4,8 NYS Science Written June 6 June 7-840

PUBLIC NOTIFICATIONThe East Meadow School District hereby advises students, parents, employees, and the general publicthat it does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, disability, or age in itseducational programs and activities, including vocational educational opportunities, in accordance with therequirements of Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 (Title VI); Title IX of the Education Amendmentsof 1973 (Title IX); Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act (Section 504); the Americans with DisabilitiesAct of 1990 (ADA); or the Age Discrimination Act of 1975 (the Age Discrimination Act), which prohibitdiscrimination on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, disability, and age, respectively.If you have questions regarding the district’s responsibilities under these regulations, if you wish tomake a complaint, or if you require services related to a disability pursuant to Section 504 and the ADA,please contact the following individuals designated to coordinate the district’s efforts to comply with TitleIX, which prohibits discrimination based on sex, Section 504 and the ADA, which prohibit discriminationbased on disability, and the Age Discrimination Act, which prohibits discrimination based on age:Mr. Anthony RussoTitle IX and Age DiscriminationAct Compliance OfficerMs. Patrice DobiesSection 504 Compliance OfficerMr. Robert P. GormanFreedom of Information OfficerMr. Patrick PizzoADA Compliance OfficerLeon J. Campo Salisbury Center, 718 The Plain Road, Westbury, N.Y. 11590Absence NotificationIt is essential that school authorities know when a child is to be absent from school.Per our attendance policy, each school has installed a recording machine to take absencenotification messages. If your child is going to be absent, please call one of the numberslisted below between 4:00 p.m. and 8:00 a.m. on weekdays, and any time on weekends.Parents are urged to be certain their emergency telephone numbers are on file with theschool nurse. Upon returning to school, written documentation explaining the absence isrequired. When a student is absent for 20 or more days (for non-medical reasons), theparent/guardian must re-register the student at the registrar’s office upon return.ABSENCE NOTIFICATION TELEPHONE NUMBERSBowling Green - 876-7495 East Meadow High School - 228-5347Barnum Woods - 564-6504 W.T. Clarke High School - 876-7488McVey - 228-5306 W.T. Clarke Middle School - 876-7497Meadowbrook - 520-4408 Woodland Middle School - 564-6518Parkway - 679-3506LUNCH PRICESDAILY LUNCH PRICESElementary (including milk)…….…..$2.00Middle School (including milk)……..$2.25Secondary (including milk)………….$2.25FREE AND REDUCED-PRICE LUNCHReduced-Price 20 Meal Card...............$5.00For information about free or reduced-price mealeligibility, please call the Director of School Lunch at876-7440.FOR INFORMATION ON BUSES AFTERSCHOOL HOURS, CALL COURTESY BUSCO. AT 766-6107.INFORMATION HOTLINE - 228-5232In an effort to communicate more effectively withresidents, the district utilizes the Blackboard ConnectSystem (Connect Ed), as well as an informationhotline. These provide up-to-date informationregarding field trips, the impact of weather on schoolactivities, scheduled school and districtwide events,and commonly used telephone extensions needed toreach various district personnel.The hotline will be updated with currentinformation by district personnel. Information such asschool activities will be changed weekly.Information on inclement weather or particular fieldtrip information may change during the day. Thehotline is designed to provide information on changesin the normal school schedule. It is NOT designed tocommunicate that school is open and all activitieswill take place as planned.To access the hotline, dial (516) 228-5232 froma touch-tone telephone.The hotline will take you through a menu oftopics. Telephone extensions are provided throughoutthe menu to help you find the information you desire.Among these extensions is a Community Incidentmailbox which includes updates on police activity inthe community. To access the Community IncidentHotline, dial 228-5232, then dial mailbox # 8171.SECURITY HOTLINEThe East Meadow School District maintains a security patrol which provides surveillance of thedistrict’s buildings and grounds. If residents observe any suspicious activity on school property oraround school buildings, they can report these activities to security by calling 852-7414 or 852-7415.All calls will be kept confidential.41

Leon J. Campo Salisbury Center718 The Plain RoadWestbury, N.Y. 11590Tel: 478-5730www.eastmeadow.k12.ny.us/directory/Take Hempstead Turnpike to Carman Avenue North and make aleft onto Stewart Avenue. Take Stewart Avenue and make a rightonto The Plain Road; the building is on the right.ELEMENTARY SCHOOLSHours:A.M. Kindergarten - 9:14-11:54P.M. Kindergarten - 12:49-3:29Grades 1-5 - 9:14-3:29(Elementary school dismissal runs from 3:16-3:29)Barnum Woods (BW)500 May LaneEast Meadow, N.Y. 11554Gregory Bottari, PrincipalKelly O’Brien, Assistant PrincipalTel: 564-6500www.eastmeadow.k12.ny.us/barnumBowling Green (BG)2340 Stewart AvenueWestbury, N.Y. 11590Maria Ciarametaro, PrincipalFrank Lukasik, Assistant PrincipalTel: 876-7480, 876-7490www.eastmeadow.k12.ny.us/bgreenMcVey (MCV)2201 Devon StreetEast Meadow, N.Y. 11554Kerry Dunne, PrincipalHarriet Alfano, Assistant PrincipalTel: 228-5300www.eastmeadow.k12.ny.us/mcveyDISTRICT DIRECTORYMeadowbrook (MBK)241 Old Westbury RoadEast Meadow, N.Y. 11554Susan Hyde, PrincipalGail Gallucci, Assistant PrincipalTel: 520-4400www.eastmeadow.k12.ny.us/mbrookParkway (PKY)465 Bellmore RoadEast Meadow, N.Y. 11554Jamie Mack, PrincipalLeonard Minerva, Assistant PrincipalTel: 679-3500www.eastmeadow.k12.ny.us/parkwayMIDDLE SCHOOLSHours:WDLD and WTCMS - 8:14-2:49Woodland Middle School (WDLD)690 Wenwood DriveEast Meadow, N.Y. 11554James Lethbridge, PrincipalPatricia Graham,Assistant PrincipalJohn Comer, Assistant PrincipalTel: 564-6523www. eastmeadow.k12.ny.us/woodlandW. Tresper Clarke Middle School(WTCMS)740 Edgewood DriveWestbury, N.Y. 11590Stacy Breslin, PrincipalLinda Lynch,Assistant PrincipalTel: 876-7401www. eastmeadow.k12.ny.us/clarkemsSENIOR HIGH SCHOOLSHours:WTCHS, EMHS, Gr. 9-12 - 7:34-2:06W. Tresper Clarke High School (WTCHS)740 Edgewood DriveWestbury, N.Y. 11590Timothy Voels, PrincipalGeraldine Doddato, Assistant PrincipalRichard Lagattolla, Assistant PrincipalTel: 876-7451www.eastmeadow.k12.ny.us/clarkehsEast Meadow High School (EMHS)101 Carman AvenueEast Meadow, N.Y. 11554Richard Howard, PrincipalW. Scott Woerner, Assistant PrincipalEdward Sergison, Assistant PrincipalJoni Rochford, Assistant PrincipalWilliam Brennan, Dean of StudentsTel: 228-5331www.eastmeadow.k12.ny.us/emhsTELEPHONE NUM BERSCourtesy Bus Company . . . .766-6107Continuing Education . . . . .228-5211Main Switchboard . . . . . . . .478-5730Superintendent . . . . . . . . . . .478-5776Curriculum . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .478-5518Transportation Office . . . . . .478-5771Finance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .478-5737School Lunch . . . . . . . . . . . . .876-7440Board of Education Activities 8015Inclement Weather 8400Scheduled School Activities 8014Athletic Events 8017CAPE Office . . . . . . . . . . . . . .228-5276Athletics . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .478-5523Facilities . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .478-5509Special Ed & Pupil Personnel .478-5536Psychological Services . . . . .478-5541Personnel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .478-5552Registrar . . . . . . . . . . . .478-5526/5529Information Hotline: 228-5232KEY MAILBOXESCommunity Incident Mailbox 8171PTA and Council Events 8626Financial Reporting 8623Security Hotline: 852-7414 or 852-7415District Website: www.eastmeadow.k12.ny.us42

N OTESClarke Middle School eighth grader Ganesh Ravichandran won a silvermedal at the Long Island Math Fair at Hofstra University in April2010. He presented on Mathematics in Global Warming. He chose thistopic as he has an interest in the effects of global warming and itsimpact on the environment.In May 2010, a team of students from W.T. Clarke High School wasawarded Top Honors at the final citywide round of the 2010 JuniorAchievement of New York (JANY) Business Plan Competition (BPC)for their innovative product idea, “Infinity Hosiery.”East Meadow High School annually hosts a Senior Project Fair. Thepurpose of the initiative is to prepare students for their future, and tofoster compassion, creativity, citizenship, and confidence in students asthey enter the workforce, college, and society. Pictured is student NicoleAguila, who interned at the Red Barn Stable.43

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