September 2012 - The Plainview-Old Bethpage School District
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DAY 3 DAY 4 DAY 5DAY 67 8 9101112 13COLUMBUS DAYSCHOOLS CLOSEDPOBMS/MMS PTA Mtg. 7:30pmElem PTA Curr. Mtg 9:30am Board RmHS Gr.9 Parent Mtg. 7pmAthletic Booster Club Mtg. 7:30pmMAPOB Mtg. 7:30pmHS SENIOR SPIRIT WEEKOB SAFETY WEEKPOBMS Gr. 5/6 Picture DayNutrition Comm. Mtg. 9:30am at HSOB Megan’s Law 7:30pmHS PEP Rally pd. 8HS DECA Fashion Show 7pmDAY 1 DAY 2 DAY 3 DAY 4 DAY 514 1516171819 20Homecoming at POBJFK HSMMS Gr. 5/6 Picture DayBoard of Ed Mtg. 7:45pmMMS Gr. 7/8 Picture DayHS Gr. 9/10 Financial Aid Mtg. 7pmGr. 5 Adolescence Night (parentsonly) 7pm at POBMSGr. 5-12 Progress Reports PostedPAS Picture RetakeHS Research Colloquium 6:30pmTitle IX Mtg. 1:45pm at POBJFK HSPTA Council Nassau PTA Fall Conf.6:30pm at POBMSPKWY/PAS PTA Mtg. 9:30amHS Teen Driving Mtg. 7pmKC PTA Mtg. 7:30pmGr. 4-8 Health Fair 6:30pm at POBMSHS Cap and Gown Orders9:30am-1pmKC Fall Festival 4:30pmDAY 6 DAY 1 DAY 2 DAY 3 DAY 421 2223242526 27PSAT at POBJFK HSHS YAC Breast Cancer Walk atJones BeachESL Parent Orientation 7pmLocation TBDHS PTA Mtg. 7:30pmPKWY Picture DayArts in Ed. Mtg. 9:30am at MMSBoard of Ed Mtg. 7:45pmOB PTA Mtg. 9:30amGr. 5 Boys/Parents AdolescenceNight 7pm at POBMSGr. 5 Girls/Parents Adolescence NightSEPTA Mtg. 7:30pm @ POBMS7pm at MMSHS HOFSTRA MARCHING BAND FESTIVALHS Parent/Teacher Conf. A-Kaft and eveDAY 5 DAY 6 DAY 128 293031 12HS Parent/Teacher Conf. L-Zaft and eveMMS BOOK FAIRSADD RED RIBBON WEEKMMS PRIDE SPIRIT WEEKMMS Pride Week PEP Rally pd. 7&8HS Café Kennedy 7pmSR Halloween EventPAS/POBMS Halloween Event7-9pmPKWY Halloween Event 6-8pmHealth Advisory Mtg. 12:30pmBoard RoomACT AwayNOVEMBER <strong>2012</strong>S M T W T F S1 2 34 5 6 7 8 9 1011 12 13 14 15 16 1718 19 20 21 22 23 2425 26 27 28 29 30OCTOBER <strong>2012</strong>ABBREVIATIONS USED IN THIS PUBLICATION<strong>Plainview</strong>-<strong>Old</strong> <strong>Bethpage</strong> John F. Kennedy HSHoward B. Mattlin Middle <strong>School</strong><strong>Plainview</strong>-<strong>Old</strong> <strong>Bethpage</strong> Middle <strong>School</strong><strong>Old</strong> <strong>Bethpage</strong> Elementary <strong>School</strong>HSMMSPOBMSOBParkway Elementary <strong>School</strong>Pasadena Elementary <strong>School</strong>Stratford Road Elementary <strong>School</strong><strong>Plainview</strong>-<strong>Old</strong> <strong>Bethpage</strong> Kindergarten CenterPKWYPASSRKC
November <strong>2012</strong>“<strong>The</strong> beautiful thing about learning is that no one can take it away from you”–B.B. KingSUNDAYOCTOBER <strong>2012</strong>S M T W T F SMONDAYDECEMBER <strong>2012</strong>S M T W T F STUESDAYWEDNESDAYTHURSDAY FRIDAY1DAY 22DAY 33SATURDAY1 2 3 4 5 617 8 9 10 11 12 132 3 4 5 6 7 814 15 16 17 18 19 209 10 11 12 13 14 1521 22 23 24 25 26 2728 29 30 3116 17 18 19 20 21 2223 24 25 26 27 28 2930 31HS Gr. 10 Parent Mtg. 7pmOB PTA Mtg. 7:30pmMMS PRIDE SPIRIT WEEKHS Tri-M Talent Show 7pmGr. 5/6 Fri. Night Rec. 7-9pmat POBMSMMS PRIDE Night 7pmHS DECA Little Shelter Fundraiser9am-3pmSAT and Subject Tests away
4 5DAY 4 6DAY 5 DAY 678 9DAY 1 10SR Picture RetakeMMS/POBMS Winter 1 Sports BeginHS DECA Kickball 2:30pm(rain date 11/9)Board of Ed Mtg. 7:45pmSUPERINTENDENT’SCONFERENCE DAYTEACHERS REPORTSCHOOLS CLOSED - ELECTION DAYMS PTA Curr. Mtg. 10am Board RmGr. 5 Boys/Parents AdolescenceNight 7pm at MMSGr. 5 Girls/Parents Adolescence Night7pm at POBMSPTA Council Mtg. 7:30pm at OBSEPTA Night OutGr. 5-12 Marking Period EndsGr. 7 MMS/POBMS Career Dayat MMSHS DECA Kickball rain dateFriday Night Rec 7-9pmDAY 2 DAY 3 DAY 4 DAY 511 1213141516 17VETERANS DAYSCHOOLS CLOSEDGr. 5-12 Marking Period BeginsHS Winter Sports BeginElem PTA Curr. Mtg 9:30am Board RmPKWY/PAS PTA Mtg. 7:30pmAthletic Booster Club Mtg. 7:30pmSR PTA Mtg. 9:30amMMS PTA Mtg. 9:30amNutrition Comm. Mtg. 9:30am at HSHS World Language Honor Soc.Induction 3pmHS/KC PTA Mtg. 7:30pmHealth Advisory Mtg. 12:30Board RoomFriday Night Rec 7-9pmHS Fall Play 8pmHS Fall Play 8:00pmLISFA FESTIVAL GR. 8-12 AT POBMSDAY 6 DAY 1 DAY 218 192021222324ALL STUDENTS 10 MINUTEEARLY DISMISSAL DRILLLISFA FESTIVAL GR. 8-12KC Picture DayGr. 5 Financial Literacy Dayat POBMSHS PTA Curr. Mtg. 1:45pm at HSBoard of Ed Mtg. 7:45pmPOBMS Picture RetakePOBMS PTA Mtg. 7:30pmOB WOW WEEKNO ADULT ED CLASSESGr. K-4 Marking Period EndsGr. 5-12 Report Cards PostedTHANKSGIVING RECESS252627DAY 3 DAY 4HS SADD Blood DriveMMS/POBMS Gr. 5&6Parent/Teacher Conf. aft and eve28DAY 5HS Engineering Awareness 7pmMAPOB Mtg. 7:30pmPOBMS BOOK FAIRPAS/PKWY HOLIDAY BOUTIQUEDAY 629 30MMS/POBMS Gr. 7&8 Parent/TeacherConf. A-K aft and eveSR HOLIDAY BOUTIQUEDAY 1Gr. K-4 Report Cards PostedHS SADD Late Night 5pm-12amOB WOW Family Night 7pmFriday Night Rec. 7-9pmGr. K-4 Marking Period BeginsOB WOW CelebrationOB BOOK FAIRNYSSMA ALL-STATE CONFERENCENOVEMBER <strong>2012</strong>ABBREVIATIONS USED IN THIS PUBLICATION<strong>Plainview</strong>-<strong>Old</strong> <strong>Bethpage</strong> John F. Kennedy HSHoward B. Mattlin Middle <strong>School</strong><strong>Plainview</strong>-<strong>Old</strong> <strong>Bethpage</strong> Middle <strong>School</strong><strong>Old</strong> <strong>Bethpage</strong> Elementary <strong>School</strong>HSMMSPOBMSOBParkway Elementary <strong>School</strong>Pasadena Elementary <strong>School</strong>Stratford Road Elementary <strong>School</strong><strong>Plainview</strong>-<strong>Old</strong> <strong>Bethpage</strong> Kindergarten CenterPKWYPASSRKC
December <strong>2012</strong>“Every student can learn, just not on the same day, or the same way”–George EvansSUNDAYNOVEMBER <strong>2012</strong>S M T W T F SMONDAYJANUARY 2013S M T W T F STUESDAYWEDNESDAYTHURSDAYFRIDAY1SATURDAY1 2 31 2 3 4 54 5 6 7 8 9 106 7 8 9 10 11 1211 12 13 14 15 16 1713 14 15 16 17 18 1918 19 20 21 22 23 2420 21 22 23 24 25 2625 26 27 28 29 3027 28 29 30 31NYSSMA All State ConferenceSAT and Subject Tests Away
January 2013“Children are the world’s most valuableresource and its best hope for the future”–John Fitzgerald KennedySUNDAYDECEMBER <strong>2012</strong>S M T W T F S12 3 4 5 6 7 89 10 11 12 13 14 1516 17 18 19 20 21 2223 24 25 26 27 28 2930 31MONDAYFEBRUARY 2013S M T W T F S1 23 4 5 6 7 8 910 11 12 13 14 15 1617 18 19 20 21 22 2324 25 26 27 28TUESDAY WEDNESDAY THURSDAY FRIDAYDAY 5 DAY 6 DAY 11 2345HAPPY NEW YEARSCHOOLS CLOSEDHS Gr. 11/12 Financial Aid Mtg. 7pmPAS PARP KickoffFriday Night Rec. 7-9pmSATURDAYHS DECA Regionals
DAY 2 DAY 3 DAY 4 DAY 5 DAY 66 7891011 12HS PTA Curr. Mtg. 1:45pm at HSSEPTA Mtg. 7:30pm at POBMSHS PTA Mtg. 7:30pmKC PTA Mtg. 9:30amMMS/POBMS Incoming Gr. 8Mtg. 7pmAthletic Booster Club Mtg. 7:30pmPAS PARP WEEKKC Picture RetakeNutrition Comm. Mtg. 9:30am at HSPKWY PTA Mtg. 9:30amPTA Council Mtg. 7:30pm at POBMSHS Night of A Cappella 6:30pmand 8:30pmFriday Night Rec. 7-9pmALL COUNTY MUSIC GRADE 5DAY 1DAY 2 DAY 3 DAY 4 DAY 513 1415161718 19ALL COUNTY MUSIC GR. 5MMS/POBMS Winter 2 Sports BeginBoard of Ed Mtg 7:45pmPAS PTA Mtg. 9:30amMMS/POBMS Gr. 7/8 Ryan’s Story<strong>District</strong>-Wide Presentation toParents, Ryan’s Story 7pm at POBMSSR Heritage DayOB PTA Mtg. 9:30amTitle IX Mtg. 1:45pm at HSPOBMS PTA Mtg. 7:30pmOB PARP WEEKSR PTA Mtg. 9:30amMMS PTA Mtg. 7:30pmALL COUNTY MUSIC GRADES 6-12Health Advisory Mtg. 12:30pmBoard RoomOB Family Night 7pmFriday Night Rec. 7-9pmDAY 6 DAY 1 DAY 2 DAY 320 2122232425 26ALL COUNTY MUSICGR. 6-12MARTIN LUTHERKING JR’S BIRTHDAYSCHOOLS CLOSEDAdult Ed. Open Registration6:30-8:30pm at POBMSElem PTA Curr. Mtg 9:30am Board RmHS Incoming Gr. 9 Parent Mtg. 7pmMAPOB Mtg. 7:30pmHS MIDTERM/REGENTS EXAMSKC PARP KickoffPWKY Picture RetakeMMS/POBMS Gr. 8 HS VisitSR Family NightFriday Night Rec. 7-9pmSAT and Subject Tests AwayKC PARP Event27282930DAY 4 DAY 5 DAY 631DAY 1Board of Ed. Mtg. 7:45pmGr. 5-12 Marking Period EndsGr. 5-12 Marking Period BeginsPTA President/Principals DinnerKC PARP WEEKMS PTA Curr. Mtg. 10am Board RmMMS/POBMS Gr. 8 HS 101 pd. 9POBMS Wizards Game 7pmKC BOOK FAIRJANUARY 2013ABBREVIATIONS USED IN THIS PUBLICATION<strong>Plainview</strong>-<strong>Old</strong> <strong>Bethpage</strong> John F. Kennedy HSHoward B. Mattlin Middle <strong>School</strong><strong>Plainview</strong>-<strong>Old</strong> <strong>Bethpage</strong> Middle <strong>School</strong><strong>Old</strong> <strong>Bethpage</strong> Elementary <strong>School</strong>HSMMSPOBMSOBParkway Elementary <strong>School</strong>Pasadena Elementary <strong>School</strong>Stratford Road Elementary <strong>School</strong><strong>Plainview</strong>-<strong>Old</strong> <strong>Bethpage</strong> Kindergarten CenterPKWYPASSRKC
February 2013“<strong>The</strong> more that you read, the more things you will know. <strong>The</strong> more that you learn, the more places you’ll go.”–Dr. SeussSUNDAYJANUARY 2013MONDAYMARCH 2013TUESDAYWEDNESDAYTHURSDAYFRIDAY1DAY 22SATURDAYS M T W T F SS M T W T F S1 2 3 4 51 26 7 8 9 10 11 123 4 5 6 7 8 913 14 15 16 17 18 1910 11 12 13 14 15 1620 21 22 23 24 25 2617 18 19 20 21 22 2327 28 29 30 3124 25 26 27 28 29 3031KC PARP WeekHS SING 7pmPAS Gr. 1/2 Family Night 7-9pmFriday Night Rec. 7-9pmHS SING 7pm
DAY 3 DAY 4 DAY 5 DAY 6 DAY 13 45678 9Arts in Ed. Mtg. 9:30am at MMSHS PTA Curr. Mtg. 1:45pm at HSPTA Council Mtg. 7:30pm at KCHS PTA Mtg. 7:30pmGr. 5-12 Report Cards PostedPOBMS PTA Mtg. 9:30amHS Band Concert 7pmNutrition Comm. Mtg. 9:30am at HSPOBMS Drama Cadets 4:30pmAthletic Booster Club Mtg. 7:30pmHS WPOB 41st AnniversaryOB WINGO 7pmPOBMS Drama Cadets 7:30pmFriday Night Rec. 7-9pmPOBMS Drama Cadets 7:30pmLISFA GR. 5-710DAY 2 DAY 3 DAY 4 DAY 511 12131415DAY 6 16LISFA GR. 5-7Board of Ed. Mtg. 7:45pmMMS/POBMS Gr. 5/6 Parent/Teacher Conf. aft and eveHS Orchestra Exchange Concert7:30pm (snow date 2/13)Elem PTA Curr. Mtg 9:30am Board RmHS Orchestra Exchange ConcertSnow DatePOBMS SPIRIT AND TOLERANCE WEEKMMS NO NAME CALLING WEEKMMS PTA Mtg. 9:30amHealth Advisory Mtg. 12:30Board Room17 181920212223MID-WINTER RECESS2425DAY 126DAY 227DAY 328DAY 4Adult Ed. Spring Classes BeginBoard of Ed. Mtg. 7:45pmPTA Chili Cookoff 6pm at HSHS Tri-M Honor Soc. Induction 3pmOB PTA Mtg. 7:30pmHS BATTLE WEEKPTA Mah Jongg Tourn. 7pm at PASFEBRUARY 2013ABBREVIATIONS USED IN THIS PUBLICATION<strong>Plainview</strong>-<strong>Old</strong> <strong>Bethpage</strong> John F. Kennedy HSHoward B. Mattlin Middle <strong>School</strong><strong>Plainview</strong>-<strong>Old</strong> <strong>Bethpage</strong> Middle <strong>School</strong><strong>Old</strong> <strong>Bethpage</strong> Elementary <strong>School</strong>HSMMSPOBMSOBParkway Elementary <strong>School</strong>Pasadena Elementary <strong>School</strong>Stratford Road Elementary <strong>School</strong><strong>Plainview</strong>-<strong>Old</strong> <strong>Bethpage</strong> Kindergarten CenterPKWYPASSRKC
March 2013“Education is not preparation for life; education is life itself.”–John DeweySUNDAYFEBRUARY 2013S M T W T F SMONDAYAPRIL 2013S M T W T F STUESDAYWEDNESDAYTHURSDAYFRIDAY1DAY 52SATURDAY1 21 2 3 4 5 63 4 5 6 7 8 97 8 9 10 11 12 1310 11 12 13 14 15 1614 15 16 17 18 19 2017 18 19 20 21 22 2321 22 23 24 25 26 2724 25 26 27 2828 29 30HS Battle of the Classes 2:30pmFriday Night Rec. 7-9pm
DAY 6 DAY 1 DAY 2 DAY 3 DAY 43 45678 9HS Spring Sports Begin(except Tennis and Golf )HS PTA Curr. Mtg. 1:45pm at HSBoard of Ed. Mtg. 7:45pmKC PTA Mtg. 9:30amMMS/POBMS Incoming Gr. 7 ParentMtg. 7pmMMS PTA Mtg. 8pmPKWY PTA Mtg. 9:30amGr. 3 Concert 10am at SRKC CPSE to CSE Parent Mtg 7pmHS PTA Mtg. 7:30pmSR – PARP WEEKNutrition Comm. Mtg. 9:30am at HSPOBMS PTA Mtg. 9:30amESL Celebration of Diversity 7pmat POBMSPAS Gr. 3 Square Dance 7-9pmAthletic Booster Club Mtg. 7:30pmHS DECA STATE CONFERENCEGr. K-4 Marking Period EndsPAS PTA Mtg. 9:30amPKWY Family Night 6-8pmOB Dancing with the Staff 6pmFriday Night Rec. 7-9pmDAY 5 DAY 6 DAY 1 DAY 2 DAY 310 1112131415 16SAT AwayGr. K-4 Marking Period BeginsHS Tennis BeginsBoard of Ed. Budget Meeting 7pmSEPTA Mtg. 7:30pm at POBMSGr. 5-12 Progress Reports PostedMS PTA Curr. Mtg. 10am Board RmOB PTA Mtg. 9:30amPTA Founder’s Day 6:15pmMMS/POBMS Incoming Gr. 6 ParentMtg. 7pmGr. K-4 Report Cards PostedHS Career DayKC Family Night 6:30pmFriday Night Rec. 7-9pmHS Battle of the Bands 7pmDAY 4 DAY 5 DAY 6 DAY 1 DAY 217 18192021 2223PAS/PKWY/SR/OB1/2 DAY DISMISSALKC 1/2 DAY DISMISSALPAS/PKWY/SR BOOK FAIRLISFA Chamber FestivalNYSSMA PIANO FESTIVAL LEVELS 1-624PAS/PKWY/SR/OB Parent/TeacherConf. amHS Golf BeginsBoard of Ed. Mtg. 7:45pm25PAS/PKWY/SR/OB BOOK FAIRPAS/PKWY/SR/OB Parent/TeacherConf. aft and eveSpecial Ed. Parents Mtg. Gr. 4/5 7pm;Gr. 8/9 8:15pm at HSHS Gr. 11 College Roundtable 7pmKC Parent/Teacher Conf. amSR PTA Mtg. 9:30amHS Moot Court Tourn.MMS/POBMS Gr. 8 HS 101 pd. 9MAPOB Gr. 3 Instrument Petting Zoo7:30pmPTA Council 7:30pm at HS26 27 28KC Parent/Teacher Conf. aft and eveHS World Language Honor Soc.Induction 3pmHealth Advisory Mtg. 12:30Board RoomFriday Night Rec. make-up 7-9pm29 3031SPRING RECESSMARCH 2013ABBREVIATIONS USED IN THIS PUBLICATION<strong>Plainview</strong>-<strong>Old</strong> <strong>Bethpage</strong> John F. Kennedy HSHoward B. Mattlin Middle <strong>School</strong><strong>Plainview</strong>-<strong>Old</strong> <strong>Bethpage</strong> Middle <strong>School</strong><strong>Old</strong> <strong>Bethpage</strong> Elementary <strong>School</strong>HSMMSPOBMSOBParkway Elementary <strong>School</strong>Pasadena Elementary <strong>School</strong>Stratford Road Elementary <strong>School</strong><strong>Plainview</strong>-<strong>Old</strong> <strong>Bethpage</strong> Kindergarten CenterPKWYPASSRKC
April 2013“Intelligence plus character--that is the goal of true education”–Martin Luther King, Jr.SUNDAY1MONDAYDAY 3TUESDAY WEDNESDAY THURSDAY2DAY 43DAY 54DAY 65FRIDAYDAY 16SATURDAYHS PTA Curr. Mtg. 1:45pm at HSMMS/POBMS Spring Sports BeginPAS Spring PicturesElem PTA Curr. Mtg 9:30am Board RmTitle IX Mtg. 1:45pm at HSMMS/POBMS Incoming Gr. 5 ParentTransitional Mtg. 7pmPAS/PKWY Parents Night OutHS Gr. 11 College Essay Workshop7pmHS Café Kennedy 7pmHS Sr. Citizen Prom 5-8pmNYSESLAT Listening, Reading,Writing Exams Begin
DAY 2DAY 3 DAY 4DAY 5 DAY 67 891011 1213Arts in Ed. Mtg. 9:30am at MMSBoard of Ed. and Budget AdoptionMtg. 7:45pmGr. 5-12 Marking Period EndsSEPTA Mtg. 7:30pm at POBMSNYSSMA CLASSICAL GUITARGr. 5-12 Marking Period BeginsMS PTA Curr. 10am Board RmPKWY PTA Mtg. 7:30pmAthletic Booster Mtg. 7:30pmMMS PTA Mtg. 9:30amHS Business Honor Soc. Induction3pmOB/PAS PTA Mtg. 7:30pmHS Senior Show 7pmPOBMS BOOK FAIRDAY 1 DAY 2 DAY 3 DAY 4 DAY 514 15 1617181920ACT AwayHS PTA Mtg. 7:30pmHS College Fair 7-9pmKC PTA Mtg. 9:30amHS SADD Blood DrivePOBMS PTA Mtg. 7:30pmNYSESLAT Speaking Exams Begin HS Orchestra Concert 7:30pm HS GSA Nat’l Day of SilenceGR. 3-8 ELA EXAMGr. 5-12 Report Cards PostedDAY 6 DAY 1 DAY 2 DAY 3 DAY 421 22 232425262728DECA INTERNATIONAL CONFERENCEHealth Advisory Mtg. 12:30Board RoomSEPTA Fun DayHS Pre-Prom Parent/Student Mtg.HS Spring Musical 8pm at POBMS HS Spring Musical 8pm at POBMSBoard of Ed. Mtg. 7:45pm7pmHS Spring Musical 4:30pm at POBMSNYSSMA ALL STATE JAZZGR. 3-8 MATH EXAMDECA INTERNATIONAL CONFERENCE29DAY 530DAY 6MARCH 2013MAY 2013S M T W T F SS M T W T F SSR PTA Mtg. 9:30amHS Drama Class Production 7pmPTA Council Mtg. 7:30pm at SR1 23 4 5 6 7 8 910 11 12 13 14 15 1617 18 19 20 21 22 2324 25 26 27 28 29 30311 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 31APRIL 2013ABBREVIATIONS USED IN THIS PUBLICATION<strong>Plainview</strong>-<strong>Old</strong> <strong>Bethpage</strong> John F. Kennedy HSHoward B. Mattlin Middle <strong>School</strong><strong>Plainview</strong>-<strong>Old</strong> <strong>Bethpage</strong> Middle <strong>School</strong><strong>Old</strong> <strong>Bethpage</strong> Elementary <strong>School</strong>HSMMSPOBMSOBParkway Elementary <strong>School</strong>Pasadena Elementary <strong>School</strong>Stratford Road Elementary <strong>School</strong><strong>Plainview</strong>-<strong>Old</strong> <strong>Bethpage</strong> Kindergarten CenterPKWYPASSRKC
May 2013“All our dreams can come true if we have the courage to pursue them”–Walt DisneySUNDAYAPRIL 2013MONDAYJUNE 2013TUESDAYWEDNESDAY THURSDAY1 23FRIDAYDAY 1 DAY 2 DAY 34SATURDAYS M T W T F SS M T W T F S1 2 3 4 5 617 8 9 10 11 12 132 3 4 5 6 7 814 15 16 17 18 19 209 10 11 12 13 14 1521 22 23 24 25 26 2716 17 18 19 20 21 2228 29 3023 24 25 26 27 28 2930Elem PTA Curr. Mtg 9:30am Board RmHS Nat’l Honor Soc. Induction 7pmPKWY PTA Mtg. 9:30amHS Pre-Prom Parent/Student Mtg.7pmOB Parents Night OutNYSSMA SOLO LEVELS 1-6SAT & Subject Tests at POBJFK HS
DAY 4 DAY 5 DAY 6 DAY 1 DAY 25 678910 11Gr. 4 <strong>District</strong>-Wide Parent AdolescenceMtg. 6:30pm at POBMSBoard of Ed. Mtg. 7:45pmHS PTA Curr. Mtg. 1:45pm at HSPAS/MMS PTA Mtg. 7:30pmHS PTA Mtg. 7:30pmVoter Registration 12-9pmKC Field Day (rain date 5/23)POBMS Concert 7pmKC PTA Mtg. 9:30amCandidate Night 7pm at POBMSMAPOB Mtg. 7:30pmGr. 5-12 Progress Reports PostedOB/PAS/PKWY/SR Staff RecognitionTitle IX Ceremony 3pm Board RoomSEPTA Mtg. 7:30pmAP EXAMSMMS Staff RecognitionNutrition Comm. Mtg. 9:30am at HSMMS Drama Cadets 4:30pmPTA Council Mtg. 7:30pm at PASDAY 3 DAY 4 DAY 5 DAY 6DAY 112 1314151617 18SEPTA/Athletic Booster Track andField DayPOBMS PTA Mtg. 9:30amPKWY Fitness Day (rain date 6/10)HS Science Honor Soc. Induction 3pmBoard of Ed. Mtg. 7:45pmPAS/SR Field Day Rain DateMMS Concert 7pmNYSSMA MAJOR ORG.MMS BOOK FAIRPAS Field Day (rain date 5/21)OB PTA Mtg. 9:30amPKWY Incoming Gr. 1 ParentOrientation 9:45amMMS Concert 7pmHS Student Gov’t Assembly pds. 1,2,3MS PTA Curr. Mtg. 10am Board RmHS Band Concert 7pmKC Field Day Rain DateOB Incoming Gr. 1 Parent Orientation 11am HS Student Gov’t ElectionsSR Incoming Gr. 1 Parent Orientation HS Science Research Symposium 5:30pmSR PTA Mtg. 7:30pmSR/PAS Concert 7pmPOBMS Staff Appreciation Luncheon Day MMS Concert 7:30pmGR. 4 AND GR. 8 SCIENCE PERFORMANCE TESTNYSESLAT Exams EndsPAS Incoming Gr. 1 ParentOrientation 9:45amSR Field Day (rain date 5/21)Health Advisory Mtg. 12:30pmBoard RoomHS Night of A Cappella6:30pm and 8:30pmDAY 2 DAY 3 DAY 4 DAY 519 2021222324 25262728SCHOOL BUDGET VOTE6am-9pmAP EXAMSGr. K-6 Regrouping DayGr. K-6 Half Day DismissalDAY 6 DAY 129 30PAS/PKWY/POBMS/SR PLANT SALEOB PLANT SALEMMS/POBMS Gr. 7 Career Dayat POBMSPAS Talent Show 6:30pmMMS Drama Cadets 7:30pmALL STATE MUSIC SOLO FESTIVAL31FIRST INCLEMENTWEATHER DAY USEDDAY 2HS DECA Car Wash 9am-2pm atPOBMSMMS Drama Cadets 7:30pmHS Junior Gala 7-11pmMEMORIAL DAYSCHOOL CLOSEDSECOND INCLEMENTWEATHER DAY USEDMMS/POBMS Gr. 8 HS 101 pd. 9DECA Year End Ceremony 3pmKC Incoming Parent Orientation6:30pmHS Underclass Award Ceremony 7pmHS Extracurricular Award Ceremony2:30pmPOBMS Personal Best Awards 8amOB/PKWY Concert 7:30pmPOBMS Concert 7:30pmKINDERGARTEN SCREENINGGR. 4 AND GR. 8 SCIENCE PERFORMANCE TESTOB Field Day(rain date 6/7)OB Family Picnic 5pm (rain date 6/7)SR Family Picnic 6pmMAY 2013ABBREVIATIONS USED IN THIS PUBLICATION<strong>Plainview</strong>-<strong>Old</strong> <strong>Bethpage</strong> John F. Kennedy HSHoward B. Mattlin Middle <strong>School</strong><strong>Plainview</strong>-<strong>Old</strong> <strong>Bethpage</strong> Middle <strong>School</strong><strong>Old</strong> <strong>Bethpage</strong> Elementary <strong>School</strong>HSMMSPOBMSOBParkway Elementary <strong>School</strong>Pasadena Elementary <strong>School</strong>Stratford Road Elementary <strong>School</strong><strong>Plainview</strong>-<strong>Old</strong> <strong>Bethpage</strong> Kindergarten CenterPKWYPASSRKC
June 2013“You’re off to Great Places! Today is your day! Your mountain is waiting, So... get on your way!”–Dr. SeussSUNDAYMAY 2013MONDAYJULY 2013TUESDAYWEDNESDAYTHURSDAYFRIDAY1SATURDAYS M T W T F SS M T W T F S1 2 3 41 2 3 4 5 65 6 7 8 9 10 117 8 9 10 11 12 1312 13 14 15 16 17 1814 15 16 17 18 19 2019 20 21 22 23 24 2521 22 23 24 25 26 2726 27 28 29 30 3128 29 30 31SAT and Subject Tests at POBJFK HS
DAY 3 DAY 4 DAY 5 DAY 6 DAY 12 34567 8Arts in Ed. Mtg. 9:30am at MMSGr. 4 and 8 Science Written TestHS DECA Kickball (rain date 6/4)MMS PRIDE Awards pd. 9Board of Ed. Mtg. 7:45pmKC PTA Mtg. 9:30amPKWY Fitness Day Rain DateHS YAC Garden Party 2:30pmHS DECA Kickball Rain DateHS Choir Concert 7pmPKWY PTA Mtg. 9:30am<strong>District</strong>-Wide Staff Celebration ofTeaching and Learning 3:45pmat Central Office<strong>District</strong>-Wide Social Skills in our<strong>School</strong>s Celebration 7pm at SRHS PTA Mtg. 7:30pmHS Orchestra Tea 2pmHS Senior Award/ScholarshipCeremony 7pmEARTH SCIENCE LAB PRACTICALKINDERGARTEN SCREENINGKC Moving Up CeremonyPTA Council Mtg. 7:30pm at MMSPAS PTA Mtg. 9:30amPKWY Gr. 4 CarnivalHS SADD Assa Soccer Tournament2:30pm (rain date 6/7)HS <strong>The</strong>spian Honor Soc. InductionDinner 5pm<strong>District</strong>-Wide Jazz Concert 7:30pm HSDAY 2 DAY 3 DAY 4 DAY 5 DAY 69 1011121314 15HS FINALS/REGENTS EXAMSPAS/PKWY Gr. 4 Year-End ActivityMMS PTA Mtg. 9:30amOB/POBMS PTA Mtg. 7:30pmOB Family Picnic/Field Day Rain DateHealth Advisory Mtg. 12:30pm Bd RmHS Sign and Dine 2pmHS SADD Assa Soccer TournamentRain DateHS Choir Formal 5-8pmPKWY Family Picnic 6-8pm (rain date 6/14)SR Gr. 4 PartyPAS Family Night 6-8pmSR PTA Mtg. 9:30amPKWY Family Picnic Rain DateSR Circus 7:30pmMMS/POBMS Gr. 8 Farewell Party7-9pmDAY 1 DAY 2 DAY 3 DAY 4 DAY 516 1718192021 22LAST DAY OF CLASSESALL STUDENTSEARLY DISMISSALACT at POBJFK HS23MMS Gr. 8 Farewell BreakfastHS Graduation Rehearsal 11amat Tilles CenterBoard of Ed. Mtg. 7:45pm24PAS Moving Up Ceremony 9:45amPTA Outgoing Presidents DinnerHS FINALS/REGENTS EXAMSPKWY Moving Up Ceremony 9:45amAthletic Booster Club AwardsDinner 7pm at HSSEPTA Mtg. 7:30pm at POBMS25 2627SR Moving Up Ceremony 9:45amOB Moving Up Ceremony1:15pmGr. 7 and 8 Early DismissalHS Senior Prom 7pmGr. K-12 Marking Period EndsMMS Graduation 8:30amPOBMS Graduation 10amOB/SR Gr. 4 BreakfastPKWY Bagel Breakfast2829HS Graduation 1pm at Tilles Center30HS Diploma Pick-up 8-3Gr. K-12 Report Cards PostedJUNE 2013ABBREVIATIONS USED IN THIS PUBLICATION<strong>Plainview</strong>-<strong>Old</strong> <strong>Bethpage</strong> John F. Kennedy HSHoward B. Mattlin Middle <strong>School</strong><strong>Plainview</strong>-<strong>Old</strong> <strong>Bethpage</strong> Middle <strong>School</strong><strong>Old</strong> <strong>Bethpage</strong> Elementary <strong>School</strong>HSMMSPOBMSOBParkway Elementary <strong>School</strong>Pasadena Elementary <strong>School</strong>Stratford Road Elementary <strong>School</strong><strong>Plainview</strong>-<strong>Old</strong> <strong>Bethpage</strong> Kindergarten CenterPKWYPASSRKC
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Attendance Policy<strong>The</strong> <strong>Plainview</strong>-<strong>Old</strong> <strong>Bethpage</strong> <strong>School</strong> <strong>District</strong> iscommitted to the success of all its students. A criticalcomponent of academic success is coming to school ona regular, consistent basis. Students who are in schooleach day, all day, learn in a consistent, orderly way. <strong>The</strong>yapply the knowledge they have gained one day to the newinsights and understanding they will gain in the next day.A disruptive attendance pattern interferes with the continuityof instruction that is essential to the learning process. <strong>The</strong>reis simply no substitute for being in class: to listen, toparticipate, to question, to experiment, to challenge. <strong>The</strong>stimulation of being in a classroom with other learners,guided by a knowledgeable, insightful teacher, is at thecore of a sound education. Learning builds day by day, andconsistent attendance is vital to make learning meaningful.In order to encourage students to achieve excellence intheir attendance habits, and thereby provide themselveswith the best opportunity to succeed in school, the Boardof Education, has adopted the following attendance policy.In accordance with New York State Law, the Boardof Education requires that students attend school full timefrom the age of six (6) years old until the last day of theschool year in which they turn sixteen (16), unless thestudent has completed an approved four-year high schoolcourse of study.<strong>The</strong> following is a summary of the district’s attendancepolicy. <strong>The</strong> full text is available from your schoolprincipal, or on the district’s web site: www.pobschools.org.Excused and Unexcused AbsencesIf a student is absent from school for all or part ofthe school day, the student must provide a reason for theabsence to the building principal or his/her designee. <strong>The</strong>building principal or his/her designee shall then determinewhether the absence is considered excused or unexcused.Excused AbsencesA. <strong>The</strong> district recognizes the following absences as“excused” absences:• Family death, illness, or emergency• Student illness• Chronic/Extended Illness• Pre-arranged appointments with the court, socialservice agencies or other state agencies as well asappointments with health care providers that cannotbe scheduled outside of school hours.• Religious observances, exclusive of religiousinstruction• Approved college visits (with documentation)• Suspensions• Exceptional circumstances: <strong>The</strong> principal mayapprove a pre-arranged absence where the absencefrom attendance is in the best interests of the studentand his/her family. Approval for such absences mustbe requested of the principal in writing. In extenuatingcircumstances that are supported by adequatedocumentation, the principal may approve anexceptional circumstance after it has occurred.B. Documentation of AbsencesAbsences for any of the aforementioned reasons maybe considered excused by the building principal or his/her designee upon receipt of a written, signed explanationfrom the student’s parent(s)/person(s) in parental relation,together with any supporting documentation that maybe required. This information should be submitted to theschool immediately by the student or parent/person inparental relation upon return from his/her absence and inno case later than within five (5) school days upon thestudent’s return.C. Make-up Work for Excused AbsencesStudents with properly excused absences will be giventhe opportunity and are expected to make up all missedwork. It is the responsibility of students to arrange makeupwork/tests with their teachers. All work missed mustbe satisfactorily completed by a date set by the student’steacher(s) for the class(es) in which the absence(s)occurred. Students who fail to make up all missed workresulting from an excused absence will have that absenceconverted to an unexcused absence.Unexcused AbsencesAbsences for any reason other than those set forth as“excused absences” under this policy, shall be considered“unexcused.”Students who leave early or arrive late for any otherreason than those set forth as “excused absences” underthis policy, shall be considered “unexcused.”Nonattendance Disciplinary SanctionsDenial of Course CreditA student will be denied course credit when he/she hasexceeded eighteen (18) absences for a full year course orexceeded nine (9) absences for a half year course exclusiveof absences for approved school sponsored trips andactivities and pre-arranged school appointments.However, if the absences are determined to be theresult of “unexcused” absences i.e. truancy/cutting, astudent will be denied credit when he/she has exceededsix (6) “unexcused” absences per full year course orexceeded four (4) “unexcused” absences per half year.In the middle school, 7th and 8th grade studentswho fall below the minimum standards for attendancewill be given a grade of “incomplete.” Students given anincomplete grade must attend summer school to earn a finalgrade. For courses not offered in summer school, studentsmust satisfactorily complete, over the summer, anindependent project under the supervision of the principalor his/her designee.In summer school, absences in excess of three (3)will result in denial of credit. Lateness of less than fifteenminutes will be considered 1/4 absence, and those in excessof fifteen minutes will be considered 1/2 absence.Other Disciplinary Sanctions Include:• Ineligibility for co-curricular and interscholasticactivity• Ineligibility for driver’s education• Detention or in-school suspension• Ineligibility for student parking• Ineligibility for summer school registrationPhysical Education AttendanceStudents who exceed three (3) absences in a quarter inphysical education class will receive a failing grade for thatquarter and be denied credit for physical education for thatsemester.Appeals ProcessStudents faced with loss of credit in a course due toabsence may bring their appeals before the principal orhis/her designee no later than five (5) school days afterbeing informed of the decision to withhold credit orinvoke sanctions.An appeal of the principal’s decision may be made tothe Superintendent of <strong>School</strong>s.Students With DisabilitiesStudents with disabilities who receive unexcusedabsences shall be referred to the CSE or Section 504 team.Students Past the Age of CompulsoryAttendanceA student who is past the compulsory age ofattendance may be dropped from enrollment if he/she hasbeen absent for twenty (20) consecutive days.
Our Education Program<strong>The</strong> <strong>Plainview</strong>-<strong>Old</strong> <strong>Bethpage</strong> educational programat all district schools goes beyond the minimalrequirements established by New York State. Inaddition to providing a basic, district-wide curriculumthat is both nurturing and demanding, all elementaryand middle schools also develop special programsdesigned to meet the individual needs of their students.Our high school offers many programs: collegepreparatory, business, vocational, etc. More than 96%of the high school graduates go on to institutions ofhigher learning, including a large number of the moreselective four year colleges. An extensive variety ofcourse offerings enables students of greatly varyinginterests and abilities to find suitable programs.Qualified students may choose from a number ofadvanced placement courses. Students are encouragedto supplement their academic requirements with avariety of elective courses, which may include business,vocational and career offerings. Colleges, it should benoted, are interested in a well-rounded student whosehigh school experiences go beyond the academicrequirements.A district-wide effort of staff development for teachersfocuses on improving instruction by providing staff withthe best of current educational research and practice.Gifted Program<strong>Plainview</strong>-<strong>Old</strong> <strong>Bethpage</strong> has a program for giftedstudents called Project Challenge. <strong>The</strong> selection ofstudents is based upon teacher recommendation,informal assessments and the child’s IQ. Screeningoccurs in the spring of 2nd, 3rd and 4th grade forparticipation the following year. Students in grades 3and 4 are pulled from their homeroom classes one daya week to attend; students in grades 5 and 6 attend on arotating schedule.Vocational EducationCommencing with the eleventh grade, studentsmay apply for approved technical or occupationalprograms in addition to their regular academic ortechnology subjects. <strong>The</strong> district cooperates withBOCES and other districts in meeting the needs ofvocational students. For additional details, parentsand students are encouraged to speak to guidancecounselors in the school.Music Education<strong>The</strong> music education program in <strong>Plainview</strong>-<strong>Old</strong> <strong>Bethpage</strong>is designed to provide students with opportunities toparticipate in music activities and experiences which willdevelop their understanding, appreciation and enjoyment ofmusic.<strong>The</strong> program includes general music, which is requiredof all students from kindergarten through 7th grade. Thisprogram introduces students to a variety of listening and“hands-on” experiences which draw from the musicalelements of rhythm, melody, harmony, form, tone, colorand expression. All 4 th grade students participate in chorus,and all students also have the opportunity to select a band ororchestra instrument for study in 4 th grade. Music teachersassist students in selecting an appropriate instrument.Students can continue to participate in large music groups,including chorus, band and orchestra through 12 th grade.Other opportunities exist for students to play in smallchamber ensemble groups. All performing groups presentday and evening school concerts for community enjoyment.Courses in elective music are offered to students ingrades 9-12. Course offerings include beginning andadvanced theory. High school students receive credit forelective courses and participation in performing musicorganizations.Some concerts may include holiday music. Please contactyour school’s music teacher if you have questions aboutconcert selections.Physical Education, Health,Athletics and RecreationA sequential K-12 Physical Education Program is inplace in the <strong>Plainview</strong>-<strong>Old</strong> <strong>Bethpage</strong> schools. <strong>The</strong> curriculumgives students the opportunity to engage in diverse andchallenging activities which lead to positive, healthy lifestyles. Students in our high school also have the opportunityto select activities in fitness, adventure education and lifetimesports, the skills of which they can carry through their adultyears.Swim Programs are offered for students in our Saturdaymorning Instructional Swim Program. Saturday afternoonrecreational swims are available for the community, whileMonday and Wednesday recreational swims are reserved foradults.Our Intramural Programs, which are a direct outgrowth ofour physical education program, enjoy tremendous popularity.As students increase their skill development, they havean opportunity to participate in our Interscholastic Program,which presently consists of more than 90 teams in grades7-12. Our interscholastic programs are well attended andprovide an excellent opportunity for structured sportsactivities.Class Assignments and Testingon Religious HolidaysOur administrative procedures state that, whenpossible, no tests be given during religious holidays.Students who are absent for religious reasons will begiven an opportunity to make up any missed work,including homework assignments.Annual Asbestos NotificationIn accordance with 40CFR § 763.84.c, regardthis statement as the district’s annual notificationto all workers, students and/or their legal guardiansthat the district continues to maintain its AsbestosManagement Plan (AMP) which documents allperformed or planned asbestos related inspections,response actions, and post-response action activities,including periodic re-inspection and surveillanceactivities within the school district.A copy of this AMP is available for review and/orinspection at the district’s facilities office.Pesticide NotificationEducation Law 409-h requires that all publicand private schools in New York State establish apesticide notification procedure to inform parentsabout school pesticide practices and provide them theopportunity to be notified when pesticides are appliedin their children’s schools.It is the intent of the <strong>Plainview</strong> <strong>Old</strong> <strong>Bethpage</strong> Central<strong>School</strong> <strong>District</strong> to continue to practice IntegratedPest Management (IPM) methods that do not employthe use of pesticides at your child’s school wheneverpossible. To maintain compliance with the requirementsof the law, the principal has been designated asthe contact person at your child’s school and he/shewill keep you informed of all relevant issues. In theevent the principal is not available Ms. Kim Parahus(349-4794), Administrative Assistant for Facilitiesand Operations, or Ms. Nadine Eiring (937-6312),<strong>District</strong> Safety Officer, will be available to assist you.
Holocaust/Genocide Studies CenterOne of the only centers of its kind to be housed ina high school library, the Holocaust/Genocide Centeris open to all residents during regular school hoursand also by appointment. Materials on the Holocaustand other acts of genocide may be borrowed and includebooks, videos, survivor testimonies, periodicals andpamphlets of interest to children and adults.<strong>District</strong> PublicationsOur district publication, Educational Horizons,is the official publication of the Board of Educationand highlights items of interest in our schools such as:board and budget information and news about staff,students and alumni. It is mailed to district residentsand is posted on our school district web site.Student publications abound in the district. Studenthandbooks, produced by the high school and the twomiddle schools, offer rules of conduct, regulations,student rights and responsibilities, and other importantinformation. In addition to the senior yearbook publishedby the high school, the high school and the middle schoolspublish their own newsletters and literary magazines.Other brochures describing programs, courses,college requirements and extra-curricular activitiesare given to students to take home, or are mailed toparents/residents, and are available online at www.pobschools.org.Adult Education ProgramPlease consult your Continuing Education brochurefor details regarding the fall and spring programs.<strong>The</strong>se programs are designed to appeal to a diversityof needs and interests in the community. Suggestionsfor new courses are always welcome. For furtherinformation, contact the Continuing Education Officeat 349-4785.Senior Citizens, 60 years of age and over, are given a50% discount on many courses. Proof of age is required.High school seniors may enroll in Adult Educationcourses at the senior citizen fee. Parental consent andapproval of the high school principal and guidancecounselor are required.Our Radio Station<strong>The</strong> <strong>Plainview</strong>-<strong>Old</strong> <strong>Bethpage</strong> Central <strong>School</strong><strong>District</strong> operates a radio station, WPOB 88.5 FM,which airs student produced programs that areeducational, informational and entertaining. <strong>The</strong> stationwill broadcast public service announcements fromcommunity organizations. Contact the department at937-6373 for details.Student ActivitiesA wide range of planned activities that takeplace outside of regular school hours is availableto students according to their interests and abilities.Such activities include sports, debates, plays, clubs,musical performances, social events, and additionalclubs organized as student interest indicates theneed. Information on such activities is available fromindividual schools, and where applicable, activities aredescribed in student handbooks.Pupil Personnel ServicesPupil Personnel Services is a team effort consistingof school guidance counselors, classroom teachers,psychologists, speech and language therapists, specialeducation teachers, social workers, related serviceproviders, AND YOU, THE PARENT, workingtogether to help your child. If you have a question andwish to speak with a member of the department, pleasecall 937-6325.Parents of students with disabilities who areparentally placed in non-public schools must requestspecial education services in writing to the schooldistrict of location by June 1 preceding the schoolyear for which the request for services is made, exceptthat when a student is first identified as a student witha disability after the first day of June preceding theschool year for which the request is made. In this casethe parent must submit the written request for serviceswithin 30 days after the student was first identified.Use of <strong>School</strong> BuildingsNon-profit organizations are granted the use ofschool facilities under appropriate circumstances.At least ten work days prior to the date on whicha facility is needed, an application form must befiled in the office of Buildings and Grounds (B&G).Information regarding fees and insurance requirementsmay be obtained from the B&G Department Office.Applications for the use of facilities will be acceptedby the Department of B&G during July. Assignmentsfor use of facilities at elementary schools will bepermitted two weeks after the start of school and fourweeks after the start of school for high school andmiddle schools.Child Care Program<strong>The</strong> Child Care Program is open to all districtstudents in Kindergarten through Eighth Grade. Itprovides before and after school supervision on alldays in which school is in session. Each school has itsown child care facility enabling the children to remainin their building for the entire day. <strong>The</strong> before schoolportion of the program begins at 7:00 AM in eachschool* and runs until the beginning of the school day.<strong>The</strong> after school portion begins immediately after theschool days ends and runs until 6:00 PM at the Middle<strong>School</strong>s*, 6:15 PM at the Elementary <strong>School</strong>s, and6:30 PM at the Kindergarten Center.<strong>The</strong> Child Care Program provides a choice of cerealwith milk in the mornings and a snack with juice inthe afternoon. While at child care, the children willbe provided an opportunity to do homework andengage in various activities such as arts & crafts,reading, television/movies, or playing outdoors/indoors(weather and space permitting).Registration for the Program is open year-round.Additional information about the Child Care Programmay be found on the <strong>District</strong>’s website or by calling(516) 349-4776.Half-Day ProgramIndependent of the regular child care program, the<strong>District</strong>’s Half-Day Program is open to all districtstudents in Kindergarten through Fourth Grade for afee. Registration forms for the half-days will be senthome with the children a few weeks prior to the halfday.Additional information for the Half-Day Programcan be found on the Child Care page if the <strong>District</strong>’swebsite or by calling (516) 349-4776.*Middle <strong>School</strong> Program is contingent upon registration.Working PapersWorking papers are required up to age eighteen.<strong>The</strong>y are issued in the Guidance Department ofPOBJFK High <strong>School</strong>, Monday to Friday, 1:30pm to3:00pm (except school holidays). Summer hours forJuly and August are Monday, Wednesday and Friday,8:00am to 12:00pm and Tuesday and Thursday,8:00am to 3:00pm. Applications are required andmay be obtained at both middle schools and the highschool. For further information, call 937-6364.
Smoke Free SubstanceUse/Abuse PolicyIt is the policy of the <strong>Plainview</strong>-<strong>Old</strong> <strong>Bethpage</strong><strong>School</strong> <strong>District</strong> to promote healthy life styles forstudents and staff using appropriate instructionalstrategies and to inhibit the use/abuse ofalcohol, tobacco, and other substances within itsjurisdiction. <strong>Plainview</strong>-<strong>Old</strong> <strong>Bethpage</strong> is a substancefree district in which smoking is prohibited in allschool buildings and on school grounds. <strong>The</strong>refore,no person may use, possess, sell or distributealcohol or other substances, nor may use or possessdrug paraphernalia on school property or at schoolsponsored events, except drugs as prescribed by aphysician. Further, any person exhibiting behavior,conduct, or personal or physical characteristicsindicative of having used or consumed alcohol orother substances shall be prohibited from enteringschool grounds or school sponsored events.Dangerous Instruments andWeapons in <strong>School</strong><strong>The</strong> <strong>Plainview</strong>-<strong>Old</strong> <strong>Bethpage</strong> Board ofEducation, in order to provide a safe and healthyenvironment where students learn, has adopteda policy prohibiting dangerous instruments andweapons in school.Dangerous instruments, firearms, chemicals,explosive devices or weapons are prohibited fromschool grounds, buildings, buses and field trips.A weapon is any instrument capable ofinflicting bodily harm, such as, but not limitedto, Swiss army knives, pen knives, razor blades,switchblade knives, gravity knives, pilum ballisticknives, cane swords, electronic dart guns, chukkasticks and Kung Fu stars.Any student found guilty of bringing a firearmonto school premises shall be suspended fora period of one year, subject to review by theSuperintendent. In addition, he/she shall be referredto the appropriate criminal justice or juveniledelinquency authorities.Students who bring a weapon to school facea Principal’s suspension and the possibility of aSuperintendent’s suspension.Health Services and Guidelines<strong>The</strong> school nurse is responsible for the planning,coordination, and implementation of a health servicesprogram which meets all the requirements set forth inthe laws and Commissioner’s regulations. <strong>The</strong>se includeassessments of vision, hearing and scoliosis, and emergencycare procedures. A cumulative health record is maintained forall students. Registered nurses are available for consultationin all matters pertaining to the health and well-being of thestudents.Health ExaminationsIn addition to first aid and physical inspection, nurseskeep records of students’ height and weight as well as checkstudents’ vision and hearing each year. All students betweenthe ages of 8 and 16 are screened for scoliosis. Referrals aremade to private M.D.s whenever necessary.ImmunizationAccording to New York State law, students will not bepermitted to enter school or school-sponsored programs ifthey have not met the immunization requirements. Pleaseconsult your school nurse for a complete list of diseasesrequiring immunization.Contact Information CardIt is most important that the contact information cardgiven to your child at the beginning of the school year bereturned to the school nurse, listing the name and telephonenumber of two responsible adults (one of whom must livein <strong>Plainview</strong> or <strong>Old</strong> <strong>Bethpage</strong>) who are to be notified if youare not readily available. <strong>The</strong> individuals you choose for thisresponsibility should be available to come to school duringthe day to pick up your child if necessary. <strong>The</strong> annual healthsurvey on the back of the card must also be completed.PLEASE UPDATE YOUR CONTACTINFORMATION CARD AS NECESSARY.MedicationIf medication prescribed by your physician must be takenduring school hours, please contact the school nurse. <strong>The</strong>school may not give your child any medication (includingover the counter) unless there is written direction by thefamily physician and parent.OtherIt is not uncommon for schools to have occasionalincidents of head lice. Please encourage your child not toshare combs, hats, and other personal items. <strong>The</strong> school nursemust be informed immediately if your child has head licein order to check the entire class. Please contact the schoolnurse if you have any questions about detection or treatment.Parents will be notified by the school nurse should anyproblems arise. Please feel free to contact the school nurse ifyou have any questions or concerns.Child Abuse and MaltreatmentEach year more than a million children in the UnitedStates are subjected to severe neglect or the agony ofphysical, sexual, or emotional abuse. To report suspectedchild abuse or maltreatment, call the NEW YORKSTATE CHILD ABUSE HOTLINE at 800-342-3720.<strong>The</strong> calls are completely anonymous.Child Find Statement<strong>The</strong> <strong>Plainview</strong>-<strong>Old</strong> <strong>Bethpage</strong> Central <strong>School</strong> <strong>District</strong>recognizes its responsibility to provide a free andappropriate public education to eligible students withdisabilities within its geographical boundaries. <strong>The</strong><strong>District</strong> has a “child find” process that is designed tolocate, identify and evaluate children with disabilitiesresiding within its geographical boundaries preschoolthrough grade 12 or through age 21 if they have notreceived a high school diploma.If you know of a child who lives within the boundariesof the <strong>Plainview</strong>-<strong>Old</strong> <strong>Bethpage</strong> Central <strong>School</strong> <strong>District</strong>and attends school in the <strong>District</strong> who may be inneed of special education and/or related services,please contact the <strong>District</strong>’s Office of Pupil PersonnelServices for further information regarding the referraland evaluation process. If the student is a school agestudent who attends a non-public private school thatis not located within the geographical boundaries of the<strong>School</strong> <strong>District</strong>, the student may need to be referred to theschool district in which the non-public school is locatedin order to receive services during the regular schoolyear. Please contact that school district for informationregarding time deadlines for requests for services.<strong>The</strong> <strong>District</strong>’s Child Find process extends to studentswith physical or mental impairments that substantiallylimit a major life activity. Such students may be eligiblefor services or accommodations pursuant to Section 504of the Rehabilitation Act. Section 504 is a Federal civilrights statute that prohibits discrimination againstpersons with disabilities and programs receivingFederal financial assistance. Please contact yourchild’s building assistant principal for moreinformation regarding Section 504 eligibility andservices.
No Child Left Behind ActAccording to the No Child Left Behind Act,parents can request information regarding theprofessional qualifications of their child’s teachers.Information such as licensing criteria, certificationstatus, undergraduate degree major and graduatecertificates, if applicable, can be provided to allparents. Parents wishing to receive this informationshould contact the principal of their child’s school.Title IX CommitteeMission Statement<strong>The</strong> purpose of this committee is to develop,strengthen, and raise awareness of gender equitythrough education and communication.We accomplish this by securing and promotingcelebrations of women’s achievements that fostergender equity, distributing materials, monitoring issueswithin the school community, and encouraging studentparticipation in all endeavors toward this goal.Cafeteria<strong>The</strong> food service program sponsored by the Boardof Education is a self-sustaining operation. All schoolshave a complete hot and cold food service.Bus Transportation<strong>The</strong> Bus Transportation Policy for the <strong>2012</strong>-2013school year is:K-8 All students are eligible for bustransportation9-12 Students are eligible for bus transportationwho live more than 1 mile from schoolBus Schedule<strong>School</strong> bus stops and time schedules canbe obtained from the Transportation Office,Administration, Mattlin Middle <strong>School</strong>.Transportation Requests Due April 1, 2013In accordance with New York State EducationLaw and Board of Education policy, all requests fortransportation of children to private and parochialschools for the 2013-2014 school year must besubmitted in writing no later than April 1, 2013.Transportation request forms can be obtained fromthe Transportation Office, Administration Building,Mattlin Middle <strong>School</strong>, or by calling 937-6312.Transportation authorization is not automatic orcontinuous from one school year to the next. Requestsmust be filed each year for each child requiringsuch transportation. A parent who plans to apply,or who has applied to private or parochial schoolsand is awaiting acceptance, should complete anapplication for each school the child might attend. <strong>The</strong>application(s) must be submitted no later than April 1,2013. In this way, the district may include the cost oftransporting the child in the operating budget.<strong>The</strong> policy of the Board of Education is to providetransportation to private and parochial schools no morethan fifteen (15) miles from the child’s home.Parking on <strong>School</strong> GroundsPlease be informed, the Nassau County Police willticket, without warning, all vehicles parked illegally.<strong>District</strong> driveways and parking lots have been postedin accordance with the appropriate Town of OysterBay ordinance and Nassau County Parking regulation.Enforcement is now the responsibility of the NCPD.In general, parking within 20 feet of any districtfacility, on the curb that is adjacent to any building andwithin a designated handicapped parking space withouta valid permit is in violation of the above referencedparking regulations.Students’ Records PolicyParents and eligible students have the followingrights under the Family Educational Rights andPrivacy Act (FERPA). <strong>The</strong>se include the right to:1. Be informed about the Family EducationalRights and Privacy Acts rights.2. Inspect and review the student’s educationrecord.3. Exercise a limited control over other peoples’access to the student’s education record.4. Seek to correct the student’s education record,in a hearing, if necessary.5. Report violations of the Family EducationalRights and Privacy Act to the Department of Health,Education and Welfare.Under the Family Educational Rights and PrivacyAct, no personally identifiable information about anystudent, other than information classified as studentdirectory information (i.e. name, address, grade,school, photographs) may be released to a particularperson or agency without the written consent of theparent. A parent who wishes to restrict access todirectory information must inform the principal inwriting by November 1. In the absence of such arequest, directory information will be made availableto an outside group upon the principal’s or district’sdiscretion, including the posting of student pictures onthe school district website. However, parental consentis not required for disclosure of any student records toschool officials with legitimate educational interests.In addition, upon request of another school districtin which the student seeks to enroll, the district willdisclose educational records.FERPA also enables parents of students to review,obtain copies (for a reasonable fee), and challengethe accuracy or fairness of the students’ educationalrecords. Information regarding specified procedures toobtain access to educational records can be obtainedthrough the office of each school or from the AssistantSuperintendent for Personnel, Administration andStaff Development. Complaints regarding the district’sfailure to make records available or to respondadequately to challenges about accuracy or fairnessshould be forwarded to the Superintendent’s office.Subsequent complaints may be filed in writing to <strong>The</strong>Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act Office,Department of Education, 330 Independence AvenueSW, Washington, DC 20201.
Parent-Teacher Organizations<strong>The</strong> <strong>Plainview</strong>-<strong>Old</strong> <strong>Bethpage</strong> <strong>School</strong> district isgenerously and faithfully supported by the Parent-TeacherAssociations. Thanks to the PTA’s dedication to thewelfare of children and the cause of public education,this community has had an outstanding record of publicsupport for the highest quality education of our students.<strong>The</strong> PTA Council serves as a coordinating bodythat unites the efforts of the eight school-basedPTAs and SEPTA and the Project Challenge ParentAssociation. Membership of PTA Council is composedof delegates elected by each of these PTAs.<strong>The</strong> Parent-Teacher Associations seek to bringtogether the home, the school, and the community inorder to develop the cooperation necessary to securefor every child the highest advantages in physical,mental and social education. <strong>The</strong> PTAs extend a cordialwelcome to all parents to join their membership andattend their meetings which are listed in this calendar.Special Education Parent-Teacher Association(SEPTA) is a group of concerned people interestedin the welfare and education of children with specialneeds and their families. Anyone with questions orideas can contact SEPTA members. Everyone iswelcome to attend their meetings which are listed inthis calendar.PTA Council, <strong>2012</strong>-2013President Cheryl Dender 935-9211First Vice President Elaine Strauss 396-1537Administrative V. P. Diane Collins 420-0127Budget/Financial V. P. Barbi Silverstone 942-3617Procedures/By-Laws V. P. Eileen Dershowitz 938-8992Founder’s Day V. P. Debbie Edelstein 349-0609Founder’s Day V. P. Marie Giulietti 938-5273Communications V. P. Patrice Finkelstein 681-7894Recording Secretary Lisa Moskowitz 501-0432Asst. Recording Sec. Randi Goldberg 931-2751Corresponding Secretary Andrea Goldman 931-9186Asst. Corresponding Sec. Linda Gould 938-0344Treasurer Lydia Wieselthier 681-0439Historian Olga Portnoy 349-1790Past President Cathy Shapp 939-6172PTA Unit Presidents, <strong>2012</strong>-2013Kindergarten Center Ali Kusinitz 293-6550<strong>Old</strong> <strong>Bethpage</strong> Jill Schecter 708-3090Parkway Lauren Sackstein 465-2163Parkway Sherrie Serpico 367-3703Pasadena Shari Corn 661-0697Stratford Road Jess Lopez 932-1604Mattlin MS Debbie Baer 293-8297POB MS Holly Ash 938-0231POBJFK HS Margo Garcia 822-2408SEPTA Kathy Rea 822-1993PhotographsPhotographs and video footage of students are partof the district public relations program and may beincluded on our school district web site. Parental permissionis assumed unless the <strong>Plainview</strong>-<strong>Old</strong> <strong>Bethpage</strong><strong>District</strong> is contacted in writing by November 1, <strong>2012</strong>.Please contact Sharon Lasher at 937-6370 with questions,comments or concerns.Questions and ConcernsIf you have questions or concerns about yourchild’s work, consult the classroom or subject teacher.Do this through the principal’s office. If your questionconcerns your child’s educational program at thesecondary level, consult his/her guidance counselor.If your concern is a matter of school procedure orfunction, consult the principal of your child’s school.Communicating with ParentsAll district schools issue reports designed to shareinformation with parents regarding students’ progress.<strong>The</strong>se reports are available electronically through ourInfinite Campus Parent Portal. Please contact the mainoffice of your child’s school for further information onaccess to the Parent Portal.Parents are urged to discuss these reports with theirchildren. When a child is experiencing difficulties,parents should contact the child’s teacher and/or guidancecounselor to determine the reason for the difficulties sothat a plan for improvement may be developed.In case of a school or district emergency the districtutilizes a telephone information system called PARENT/LINK.Parent Classroom VisitationsIn each of our schools there will be an opportunityfor parents to visit classrooms during regular instruction.<strong>The</strong>se visitations offer parents the opportunity to seetheir children in their actual learning environment.Details regarding the month and dates of visitations willbe made available to all parents in <strong>September</strong>.Statement on Sexual HarassmentSexual harassment is UNWANTED andUNWELCOMED sexual behavior that interfereswith a student’s life. Sexual harassment is NOTflirting or other behaviors which are fun for everyoneinvolved.Sexual harassment makes at least one personinvolved feel uncomfortable. A female can beharassed by a male or by another female. A male canbe harassed by a female or another male.Inappropriate BehaviorVERBAL (Unwanted and Unwelcomed)• Comments about body parts or rating someone’sbody• Sexual suggestion or threats• Spreading sexual rumors or stories about aperson(s)• Sexual jokes• Conversations that are too personal• Insulting comments about sexual preference• N ot stopping any of the above when asked to do soVISUAL (Unwanted and Unwelcomed)• Staring or pointing at a person’s body in a way thatis too personal• Displaying obscene sexual material or placing it insomeone’s locker or computer• Writing a person’s name along with sexualremarks, suggestions, or drawing in public places• Making obscene gestures• Drawing degrading graffitiPHYSICAL (Unwanted and Unwelcomed)• Grabbing, touching or pinching a person’s body• Tearing or pulling at a person’s clothing• Purposely bumping or brushing against someone• Kissing or holding a person against his or her will• Preventing someone from moving freelyThose who sexually harass others are subjectto disciplinary action, including referral to theSuperintendent.
Code of Conduct<strong>The</strong> Board of Education is committed to providinga safe and orderly school environment where studentsreceive and district personnel deliver quality educationalservices without disruption or interference.Responsible behavior by students, teachers, other<strong>District</strong> personnel, parents and other visitors is essential toachieving this goal.<strong>The</strong> district has a long-standing set of expectations forconduct on school property and at school functions.<strong>The</strong>se expectations are based on the principles of civility,mutual respect, citizenship, character, tolerance, honestyand integrity.<strong>The</strong> Board recognizes the need to clearly define theseexpectations for acceptable conduct on school property,to identify the possible consequences of unacceptableconduct, and to ensure that discipline when necessary isadministered promptly and fairly. To this end, the Boardadopted a code of conduct.Unless otherwise indicated, this code applies to allstudents, school personnel, parents and other visitors whenon school property or attending a school function<strong>The</strong> following is a summary of the <strong>District</strong> Code ofConduct. <strong>The</strong> full text is available from your schoolprincipal and on the district’s web site, POB<strong>School</strong>s.org.Student Rights<strong>The</strong> district is committed to safeguarding the rightsgiven to all students under state and federal law. Inaddition, to promote a safe, healthy, orderly and civilschool environment, all district students have the rightto:1. Take part in all district activities on an equalbasis regardless of race, color, creed, national original,religion, gender or sexual orientation or disability.2. Present their version of the relevant events to schoolpersonnel authorized to impose a disciplinary consequencein connection with the imposition of a penalty.3. Access school rules and, when necessary,receive an explanation of those rules from schoolpersonnel.All district students have the responsibility to:1. Contribute to maintaining a safe and orderly schoolenvironment that is conducive to learning and to showrespect to other persons and to property.2. Be familiar with and abide by all district policies,rules and regulations dealing with student conduct.3. Attend school every day unless they are legallyexcused and be in class, on time, and prepared to learn.4. Work to the best of their ability in all academic andextracurricular pursuits and strive toward their highestlevel of achievement possible.5. React to direction given by teachers, Administratorsand other school personnel in a respectful, positive manner.6. Work to develop mechanisms to control their anger.7. Ask questions when they do not understand.8. Seek help in solving problems that might lead todiscipline.9. Dress appropriately for school and school functions.10. Accept responsibility for their actions.11. Conduct themselves as representatives of the districtwhen participating in or attending school-sponsoredextracurricular events and to hold themselves to the higheststandards of conduct, demeanor, and sportsmanship.12. Tell a responsible adult if one hears thatanother student is going to cause harm to others.Student Dress CodeAll students are expected to dress in a manner that,in the judgment of the faculty and administration, is safe,appropriate and does not disturb or interfere with theeducational process. <strong>The</strong> wearing of hats, clothing or attirewhich bear items that are vulgar, obscene, libelous ordenigrate others on account of race, color, religion, creed,national origin, gender, sexual orientation or disabilityare prohibited. Additionally, dress should not promoteor endorse the use of alcohol, tobacco or illegal drugs,or gang related affiliation, or encourage other illegal orviolent activities. Furthermore, all underwear must becompletely covered. Students that violate the dress codeshall be required to modify their appearance by covering orremoving the offending item and, if necessary or practical,replace it with an acceptable item. Any student who refusesto do so shall be subject to disciplinary action up to andincluding in-school suspension for the day. Any studentwho repeatedly fails to comply with the dress code shallbe subject to further discipline up to and including out-ofschoolsuspension.Prohibited Student Conduct<strong>The</strong> Board of Education expects all students toconduct themselves in an appropriate and civil manner withregard to the rights and welfare of other students, districtpersonnel and other members of the school community,and other individuals lawfully on school property and withregard to the care of school facilities and equipment.<strong>The</strong> best discipline is self-imposed, and students mustlearn to assume and accept responsibility for their ownbehavior, as well as the consequences of their misbehavior.<strong>District</strong> personnel who interact with students are expectedto use disciplinary action only when necessary and to placeemphasis on educating students so that the students maygrow in self-discipline.<strong>The</strong> Board recognizes the need to make itsexpectations for student conduct while on school propertyor engaged in a school function specific and clear. <strong>The</strong>rules of conduct listed below are intended to do that andfocus on safety and respect for the rights and propertyof others. Students who will not accept responsibilityfor their own behavior or students who violate this Codeof Conduct’s school policies and rules, and/or violateFederal, New York State or Nassau County law will berequired to accept the consequences for their conductwhich may include disciplinary penalties.Students may be subject to disciplinary action up toand including suspension from school, when they:A. Engage in conduct that is disorderly Examples ofdisorderly conduct include but are not limited to:1. Running in hallways.2. Making unreasonable noise.3. Using language or gestures that is profane, lewd,vulgar or abusive.4. Obstructing vehicular or pedestrian traffic.5. Engaging in any willful act which disrupts thenormal operation of the school community.6. Bullying, harassment discrimination, physical,verbal, or non-verbal intimidation, threats, abuse,relational aggression or cyber-bullying of other studentsincluding, but not limited to any such conduct basedon a person’s actual or perceived race, color, weight,disability, national origin, ethnic group, religion,religious practice, gender, sex or sexual orientation.7. Trespassing. Students are not permitted in any schoolbuilding, other than the ones they regularly attend,without permission from the administrator in charge ofthe building.8. Computer/electronic communications misuse,including any unauthorized use of <strong>District</strong> computers,software, or Internet/ Intranet account; or any otherviolation of the <strong>District</strong>’s acceptable use policy andguidelines, e.g. sharing of personal passwords oraccessing unauthorized web sites.B. Engage in conduct that is insubordinate.C. Engage in conduct that is disruptive.D. Engage in conduct that is violent. Examples of violentconduct include but are not limited to:1. Committing an act of violence, attempting tocommit an act of violence and/or threatening to commitan act of violence (including but not limited to hitting,kicking, punching, spitting or scratching) upon ateacher, administrator or other school officer, agent,student, employee or any other person lawfully onschool property.2. Possessing a weapon, displaying what appears to bea weapon or threatening to use any weapon.3. Intentionally damaging or destroying the personalproperty or school district property.
E. Engage in any on or off-campus conduct that endangersthe safety, morals, physical or mental health, and welfareof others or substantially disrupts or interferes with theeducational process or school environment. Examples ofsuch conduct include but are not limited to:1. Lying.2. Stealing.3. Reckless conduct.4. Defamation.5. Discrimination.6. Harassment.7. Intimidation.8. Hazing.9. Selling, using or possessing obscene material.10. Using vulgar or abusive language, cursing,spitting or swearing.11. Smoking.12. Possessing, consuming, selling, distributing orexchanging alcoholic beverages or illegal substances, orbeing under the influence of either.13. Inappropriately possessing, consuming, selling,sharing prescriptions and/or over-the-counter drugs ormedicines.14. Inappropriately possessing, consuming, selling,sharing, using, distributing, and/or exchanging controlledsubstances, and/or synthetic cannabinoids.15. Gambling.16. Indecent exposure.17. Initiating a report warning of fire or other catastrophe.18. Sexual harassment as defined by Board Policy#7531.19. Cyber-bullying “Cyber-bullying is the use ofelectronic information and communication devices suchas e-mail, instant messaging, text messaging, social/electronic media, mobile phones, pagers and defamatorywebsites to bully or otherwise harass an individual orgroup through personal attacks or other means.”20. Threatening, hazing, or harassing officers or agents,students or school personnel over the internet, or by anyother means of electronic communication.21. Using message boards, and/or social electronicmedia to convey threats, derogatory comments or postpornographic pictures of students or school personnel.22. Verbal, written or graphic statements,communications, expressions or illustrations that arethreatening to person or property.23. Bullying, harassment and discrimination as set forthin the <strong>District</strong>’s Anti-Bullying and Harassment Policy#7580.F. Engage in misconduct while on a school bus.G. Engage in any form of academic misconduct.H. Defacing, littering and vandalizing school property isillegal.Reporting ViolationsAll students are expected to promptly reportviolations of the code of conduct to a teacher, guidancecounselor, the building principal or his or her designee.Any student observing a student possessing a weapon,alcohol or illegal substance on school property or at aschool function shall report this information immediately toa teacher, the building principal, the principal’s designee orthe superintendent.Disciplinary ConsequencesStudents who are found to have violated the district’s Codeof Conduct may be subject to the following consequences,either alone or in combination. <strong>The</strong> school personnel identifiedafter each consequence are authorized to impose that consequence,consistent with the student’s right to due process.1. Oral warning2. Written warning3. Written notification to parent4. Detention5. Suspension from transportation6. Suspension from athletic participation7. Removal/suspension from a specific social event,extracurricular activity or privilege8. In-school suspension9. Removal from classroom10. Short-term (five days or less) suspension from school11. Long-term (more than five days) suspension from school12. Permanent suspension from schoolDiscipline of Students with Disabilities<strong>The</strong> Board recognizes that it may be necessary tosuspend, remove or otherwise discipline students withdisabilities to address disruptive or problem behavior.<strong>The</strong> Board also recognizes that students withdisabilities have certain procedural protections wheneverschool authorities intend to impose discipline upon them.<strong>The</strong> Board is committed to ensuring that the proceduresfollowed for suspending, removing or otherwisedisciplining students with disabilities are consistent withthe procedural safeguards required by applicable laws andregulations. This code of conduct affords students withdisabilities subject to disciplinary action no greater or lesserrights than those expressly afforded by applicable federaland state law and regulations. In any instance where thisCode of Conduct differs or is inconsistent with federalor state law or regulation, the federal or state law orregulation is controlling.Visitors to the <strong>School</strong>s<strong>The</strong> building principal or his/her designee is responsiblefor all persons in the building and on the grounds. For thesereasons, the following rules apply to visitors to the schools:1. Anyone who is not a regular staff member or student ofthe school will be considered a visitor.2. All visitors to the school must report to the office ofthe principal upon arrival at the school. <strong>The</strong>re they will berequired to sign the visitor’s register and will be issued a visitor’sidentification badge, which must be worn at all timeswhile in the school or on school grounds. <strong>The</strong> visitors mustreturn the identification badge to the principal’s office beforeleaving the building.3. Visitors attending school functions that are open to thepublic, such as parent-teacher organization meetings or publicgatherings, are not required to register.4. Any unauthorized person on school property will bereported to the principal or his/her designee. Unauthorizedpersons will be asked to leave. <strong>The</strong> police may be called ifthe situation warrants.5. All visitors are expected to abide by the rules for publicconduct on school property contained in this code of conduct.Public Conduct on <strong>School</strong> Property<strong>The</strong> district is committed to providing an orderly,respectful environment that is conducive to learning.To create and maintain this kind of an environment, it isnecessary to regulate public conduct on school property andat school functions. For purposes of this section of the code,“public” shall mean all persons when on school property orattending a school function including students, teachers anddistrict personnel.<strong>The</strong> restrictions on public conduct on schoolproperty and at school functions contained in this codeare not intended to limit freedom of speech or peacefulassembly. <strong>The</strong> district recognizes that free inquiry and freeexpression are indispensable to the objectives of the district.<strong>The</strong> purpose of this code is to maintain public order andprevent abuse of the rights of others.All persons on school property or attending a schoolfunction shall conduct themselves in an orderly and lawfulmanner. In addition, all persons on school property orattending a school function are expected to be properlyattired for the purpose they are on school property.Senior Citizens<strong>The</strong> <strong>Plainview</strong>-<strong>Old</strong> <strong>Bethpage</strong> <strong>School</strong> <strong>District</strong> SeniorCitizen Club meets weekly on Fridays at 10:00am inthe Jamaica Avenue <strong>School</strong> (except for school closingdays). Transportation is available, within the district, toand from the Senior Citizen Club for the handicapped orother members who may require transportation. For bustransportation call 349-4789.<strong>The</strong> Senior Citizen Club provides a friendly socialenvironment. Activities include arts and crafts, card games,dancing, informational programs and speakers, toursand trips. Classes for art and ceramics are available. Forinformation concerning the club, call Rachel at 937-6424.
Music Booster ClubMAPOB (Music Association of<strong>Plainview</strong>-<strong>Old</strong> <strong>Bethpage</strong>)<strong>The</strong> mission of MAPOB is to promote andsupport music education and related activities inthe <strong>Plainview</strong>-<strong>Old</strong> <strong>Bethpage</strong> CSD and community;to promote cooperation among all musicians in theschool district; to develop musical skills and thecharacteristics of good fellowship, self-discipline,fairness and self-confidence; to encourage parents,faculty, students, and community members to jointogether to provide organized support for the musicprograms in the <strong>Plainview</strong>-<strong>Old</strong> <strong>Bethpage</strong> CSD andcommunity.Membership is open to all families of students indistrict schools. This is a wonderful opportunity toshow your support and encouragement for your childand music.Athletic Booster Club<strong>The</strong> <strong>Plainview</strong> <strong>Old</strong> <strong>Bethpage</strong> Athletic Booster Clubacts as the advocates for the <strong>Plainview</strong>-<strong>Old</strong> <strong>Bethpage</strong>student athlete. We start advocating in the 7 th grade(the first year for organized school sports), and runthrough 12 th grade. Without your input and supportwe cannot do as much as we wish to.We also coordinate events with the school, suchas homecoming and BBQ’s for various teams, RoseCeremonies for graduating athletes and the Wall ofFame in the High <strong>School</strong> hallway.We have a highly attended end of year varsitydinner, where the booster club gives out scholarshipsand the coaches get to speak about their teams andpresent All-Class through All-American honors.Please join the booster club in support of ourtown’s student athletes. Your membership allows usto provide everything mentioned above. Flyers withmembership information are sent home each year, andour meeting dates are listed on the school calendar.If you have questions about the booster club pleasedirect your inquiry to David Kaufman, President of theBooster Club at 516-938-8630.Project Challenge Parent AssociationPCPA is a group which seeks to promote andsupport gifted education and related activities in ourschool district. Our meetings are open to all membersof the community. Anyone with questions or suggestionsmay contact Jonathan Pollard at 917-751-0696.Community Organizations<strong>The</strong> district has many educational, cultural,social, business and service organizations that provideacademic scholarship awards and recognition ofstudent participation. Many memorial scholarshipsare also offered to outstanding students or tothose needing financial aid. A partial list of thesecommunity organizations follows:• Baha’i Award for Race Unity• Brian Harley Assa Memorial• Janet Baumgarten Memorial• Leonard & Miriam Berkowitz Memorial• Class of ’71 Unity Scholarship• Concerned Citizens of the POB Community• Dr. Scott DeMel Memorial• Harlean Cort Memorial• Crestwood Country Day <strong>School</strong>• Philip Ferris Memorial• Ruth Gaiptman Memorial• Jewish War Veterans of the USA• Jordan Abramowitz Memorial• Jason Kaplan Memorial• L.I. Blood Services• Jeffrey Miller Memorial• Kristian Rocks, Kristian Espenas Memorial Scholarship• Michael Eichenbaum Award• <strong>The</strong> Mildred Hartman Award for OutstandingCreative Thinking in Math• <strong>The</strong> Mark Koehler Scholarship• Music Association of <strong>Plainview</strong>-<strong>Old</strong> <strong>Bethpage</strong>• NEFCU - Making a Difference• North Shore University Hospital• POB Chamber of Commerce & Astoria Federal Bank• PTA• <strong>Plainview</strong> <strong>Bethpage</strong> Lion’s Club• <strong>Plainview</strong> Diner Award• <strong>Plainview</strong> Little League• <strong>Plainview</strong>-<strong>Old</strong> <strong>Bethpage</strong> Senior Citizen Club• <strong>Plainview</strong>-<strong>Old</strong> <strong>Bethpage</strong> Soccer Club• <strong>Plainview</strong> P.A.L. Award• Francis L. Phillips, P.E. Engineering Award• Steven Pollicino Memorial• Paul Rubin Memorial• Residents Against Garbage Expansion (RAGE)• Rae Saltzman Scholarship• SEPTA Scholarship Award• Benjamin W. Sofe Memorial• Trio Hardware Award• Lucian J. Veneziano Memorial• Howard Weinstock Memorial• Nancy Weisenfeld Memorial• Harold Yacker Memorial• Brooke Zimmerman Memorial<strong>The</strong> <strong>Plainview</strong>-<strong>Old</strong> <strong>Bethpage</strong>Public LibraryYour Partner in LearningRead, Learn and Explore at the <strong>Plainview</strong>-<strong>Old</strong><strong>Bethpage</strong> Public Library! We excel at helping studentslocate, evaluate and utilize information effectively.Today’s library is much more than books, providingthe school community with a wealth of electronicinformation and a wide variety of services for educationand entertainment.With your library card you may borrow books,magazines, DVDs, videos, audio books, children’s kits,music cds, and Playaways. Download your favoritetitles through the Overdrive program to your IPod,IPad, Nook or Kobo, or borrow a pre-loaded Nook withpopular new titles.Other programs and services include:• Quiet Study Rooms• Online music and magazines• Computer Service - high speed Internet, Wi-Fi, Scanner• Online Catalog and Research Databases• Book Discussion kits and programs• Interloan of materials from other libraries• Story Times, Craft Programs and general FamilyEntertainment• Concerts, Lectures and Educational Workshops• Notary and Information and Referral Service• Fax machine• Copy machines – both black and white and color• Zoom text computer software for the visually impairedTake advantage of our availability – we are open sevendays a week, and are accessible online 24/7/365 atwww.poblib.org.Library HoursMonday-Friday 9:00 AM to 9:00 PMSaturday 9:30 AM to 5:30 PMSunday1:00 PM to 9:00 PM<strong>Plainview</strong>-<strong>Old</strong> <strong>Bethpage</strong> Public Library999 <strong>Old</strong> Country Road<strong>Plainview</strong>, NY 11803516-938-0077 • 516-433-4645 (Fax)www.poblib.org<strong>The</strong> Library is fully handicapped accessible.
<strong>School</strong> Directory<strong>Plainview</strong>-<strong>Old</strong> <strong>Bethpage</strong> John F. Kennedy H.S.(Kennedy Drive)James Murray, PrincipalTBA, Assistant PrincipalChristopher Donarummo, Assistant PrincipalSharon Lasher, Assistant PrincipalAttendance Office 937-6441 Main Office 937-6371Guidance 937-6364 Nurse 937-6385<strong>Plainview</strong>-<strong>Old</strong> <strong>Bethpage</strong> Middle <strong>School</strong>(Central Park Road)John McNamara, PrincipalJoan Wartell, Angela Delessio, Assistant PrincipalsFirst Alert 349-4753 Main Office 349-4750Guidance 349-4756 Nurse 349-4760H.B. Mattlin Middle <strong>School</strong>(Washington Avenue)Dean Mittleman, PrincipalBeth Torreano, Thomas Schwartz, Assistant PrincipalsFirst Alert 937-6411 Main Office 937-6392B House 937-6404 C House 937-6396D House 937-6407 Nurse 937-6391Stratford Road <strong>School</strong>(Stratford Road)Alison Clark, PrincipalGregory Scesney, Assistant PrincipalFirst Alert 937-6333 Main Office 937-6334Nurse 937-6336<strong>Old</strong> <strong>Bethpage</strong> <strong>School</strong>(Round Swamp Road)Suzanne Gray, PrincipalJennifer Hoffman, Assistant PrincipalFirst Alert 752-9117 Main Office 756-3200Nurse 756-3200Parkway <strong>School</strong>(Manetto Hill Road)Ronelle Hershkowitz, PrincipalJoanne Spindler, Assistant PrincipalFirst Alert 349-8788 Main Office 349-4778Nurse 349-4781Pasadena <strong>School</strong>(Richard Court)Paulette Miller, PrincipalGregory Scesney, Assistant PrincipalFirst Alert 937-2794 Main Office 937-2785Nurse 937-2787<strong>Plainview</strong>-<strong>Old</strong> <strong>Bethpage</strong> Kindergarten Center(In the Stratford Road Bldg.)Francine Leiboff, PrincipalHye Sook Kang, Assistant PrincipalFirst Alert 937-6357 Main Office 937-6356Nurse 937-6360We Transport 516-349-0905<strong>2012</strong>-2013 <strong>School</strong> HoursPOBJFK High <strong>School</strong> 7:28–1:37Extra Help 1:46–2:28Extracurricular 2:32–3:10H.B. Mattlin Middle <strong>School</strong> 8:00–2:10Extra Help/Curricular 2:14–2:55<strong>Plainview</strong>-<strong>Old</strong> <strong>Bethpage</strong> Middle <strong>School</strong> 8:43-2:53Extra Help/Curricular 2:57–3:38Grades 1-4 All <strong>School</strong>s 9:15–3:15POB Kindergarten Center 8:45–2:30Administrative OfficesSuperintendent of <strong>School</strong>sDr. Lorna R. Lewis..................................... 937-6301Assistant Superintendent for Curriculumand InstructionJill Gierasch................................................ 937-6321Assistant Superintendent - Human ResourcesDr. Timothy Eagen..................................... 937-6304Assistant Superintendent for BusinessRyan Ruf..................................................... 937-6310Director of Pupil Personnel ServicesEllie Becker................................................. 937-6330Asst. Director of Pupil Personnel Special EdTBA Gr. K-4............................................... 937-6325Dolores Binstock Gr. 5-8............................ 937-6325Sandy Steinberg Gr. 9-12........................... 937-6325Director of GuidanceLaurie Lynn................................................. 937-6364Director of Phys. Ed., Recreation, Athletics & HealthTBA............................................................. 349-4789Director of ArtJudith Chen, Ed.D....................................... 937-6434Director of MusicJoshua Golbert............................................ 937-6406Director of TechnologyGuy Lodico................................................. 349-5535Administrative Assistant for FacilitiesKim Parahus................................................ 349-4793Coordinator of <strong>District</strong> Safety & TransportationNadine Eiring.............................................. 937-6312Asst. Supervisor for TransportationMark Donovan............................................ 937-6312Delayed <strong>School</strong> Openings(Inclement Weather or Emergency Conditions)In the event of inclement weather or emergencyconditions, the Superintendent of <strong>School</strong>s determineswhether schools will be closed or there will be adelayed opening of schools.If it is determined that conditions will improvesufficiently to allow for the arrival of staff andstudents, the Superintendent may authorize a one andone-half hour delay in the start of the school day.This alternative to closing schools permits greaterflexibility in meeting the 180 day minimum sessionrequirement.A delayed opening schedule means the following:1. Classes will start one and one-half hours laterthan normal (see details below) and transportationwill be provided one and one-half hours laterthan the normal pickup for all district and privateschools.2. Staff, with the exception of Buildings and Groundsand custodial personnel, will report as soon afternormal arrival time as possible, but no later thanthe delayed starting time noted below.3. In the event of a delayed opening, the snowemergency telephone chain will be activated inthe same way it would be if schools were to beclosed for the day.Regular Delayed<strong>School</strong> Starting Time Starting TimePOBJFK 7:28am 8:58amMMS 8:00am 9:30amPOBMS 8:43am 10:13amPAS 9:15am 10:45amPKWY 9:15am 10:45amSR 9:15am 10:45amOB 9:15am 10:45amKC 8:45AM 10:15amEmergency <strong>School</strong> ClosingsIn the event that schools are closed or delayed in opening because of inclement weather or other emergency, thefollowing radio and TV stations will be notified and will make announcements, usually from 7:00am to 9:00am.WCBS 880am WBAB 102.3 FM WKJY 98.3 FM WHLI 1100amWALK 97.5 FM WINS 1010am WGBB 1240am Cablevision Channel 12Note: With the cooperation of the <strong>Plainview</strong> Fire Department, arrangements have been made to sound the fire sirenat 6:30am, 7:00am, and 7:30am promptly. When the emergency conditions warrant the closing of the schools,listen for the signal.
<strong>Plainview</strong>-<strong>Old</strong> <strong>Bethpage</strong> Central <strong>School</strong> <strong>District</strong><strong>Plainview</strong>, New York 11803www.pobschools.orgNon-ProfitOrganizationU.S. PostagePAIDHicksville, N.Y.Permit 156*****ECRWSS**RESIDENT OFPLAINVIEW-OLD BETHPAGE SCHOOL DISTRICT
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