frankfort-schuyler back to school newsletter

Back-to-School Edition September 2012

Frankfort-SchuylerCentral School

Superintendent’s MessageBy: Robert F. Reina

On behalf of the Frankfort-Schuyler Central School District Board of Education, faculty and staff , and most importantly, our students, I welcome the entire community to the 2012-2013 school year. We, once again, wish to express our sincerest appreciation and gratitude for the community support that was demonstrated during the recent budget process. Th e community continues to demonstrate support for children and families, even during these diffi cult, fi scally challenging times. Th e school district, as a result, will continue to provide quality academic and extra-curricular opportunities for the students.

On behalf of these students, we thank you.

Th e 2012-2013 school year will be a year of transitions. For example:

• Several administrative changes have taken place. Th ese are explained in another section of thisnewsletter.

• Th e newly adopted New York State Common Core Curriculum, and related assessments, will beimplemented.

• Th e newly mandated Annual Professional Performance Review Plans will be implemented.

• Th e Dignity for All Students Act, which was recently approved by the NYS Board of Regents and endorsed by Governor Cuomo, will be in place.Information regarding this can also be foundwithin this newsletter.

• All districts are now required to have a Concussion Management Program. Information about the FSCS program can be located on the district website,

www.frankfort-schuyler.org. Please refer to the section on “Athletics,” located on that website.

• High School students will now have the opportunity to enroll in a newly off ered College Now Program: Pre-Calculus. More information is available in this newsletter.

• Th e Middle-High School schedule will now be a 9 period day schedule.

Last year, FSCS participated in the four-district reorganizational study. Th at study process culminated in a “straw vote” that was held in each of the four communities. As you know, by a 64% - 36% margin, our community residents voted not to continue with the reorganization process. A total of 1,746 Frankfort-Schuyler residents voted. Th is was, obviously, an excellent voter turnout.

Th e four district study is now behind us. As a district, we must continue to focus upon the future, with the goal of continuing to provide a quality educational program, at an economically feasible cost. Th e community took the fi rst step in this process, with the approval of the 2012-2013 proposed budget. Once again, “Th ank You” for your continued support. Now, as a school community, we must work together to develop strategies and plans that will allow us to continue to provide opportunities for our students. We must work together to capture and grow the community spirit and pride for our school. Th e Board of Education and I eagerly look forward to working with you as we accept these challenges.

First Day of Classes for All Students

September 5, 2012

FSCS Mission StatementOur purpose is to provide a positive learning environment in which students and staff will

have the opportunity to experience success and become lifelong learners.

School News

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Dignity for All Students Act

The Dignity for All Students Act prohibits harassment of students on school property or at school functions and designates many forms of bullying as “unlawful discrimination.” Districts are now required to revise codes of conduct and adopt policies to create an environment free from harassment and discrimination; adopt guidelines to be used in school training programs to raise awareness and sensitivity of school employees regarding bullying and techniques for responding appropriately; ensure that one employee in each school is “thoroughly trained” to handle human relations issues covered by the DASA.

The District Code of Conduct has been revised to include the provisions of the Dignity for All Students Act. The document can be found on the district website, www.frankfort-schuyler.org.

Student Privacy PolicyTh e Frankfort-Schuyler Central School District will protect confi -dential student information and will not improperly collect, use, or disclose student information in violation of any applicable law or regulation governing student policy. Th e policy ensures compliance with the Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act of 1974 and the No Child Left Behind Act. Among other items, the policy al-lows parents the opportunity to opt their child out of participation in any survey that reveals information on certain types of person-al behavior or political beliefs. Th e policy also allows parents the opportunity of excluding their child from any activities in which personal information will be gathered from students and used for marketing purposes. If you are interested in receiving any addition-al information regarding the Student Privacy Policy, please contact Robert F. Reina.

Annual Notifi cation of Teacher Qualifi cationsSchools within the Frankfort-Schuyler District re-ceive Title I funds from the federal government. Un-der provisions contained within the No Child Left Behind Act, you are allowed to request the following information:

1. Whether your child’s teacher has met state qual-ifi cations and licensing criteria for the grade lev-els and subject areas in which your child’s teach-er provides instruction.

2. Whether your child’s teacher is teaching under emergency or other provisional status through which state qualifi cation or licensing criteria have been waived.

3. Th e baccalaureate degree major of your child’s teacher and the fi eld of discipline of the certifi -cation or degree.

4. Whether your child is provided services by para-professionals and, if so, their qualifi cations.

If you are interested in receiving any information you are entitled to under the No Child Left Behind Act, please contact:

Robert F. Reina, Superintendent of SchoolsFrankfort-Schuyler Central School District

605 Palmer StreetFrankfort, NY 13340

(315) [email protected]

AsbestosTh e existence and availability of the management plan for the Frankfort-Schuyler district, which includes information on inspections, re-inspec-tions, and response actions, is available at the dis-trict offi ce. Individuals who have any questions on asbestos may contact: Mr. Joseph LaVeck, LEA designee, at 895-7781, ext. 3153.

Notice of Compliance

Th e Frankfort-Schuyler Central School District does not discriminate on the basis of sex, race, color, national origin, handicap, or age in employment or in providing student access to educational programs, courses, and activities. Th is policy is in compliance with Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, Section 504 of Rehabilitation Act of 1973, and the Age Discrimination Act of 1975. Any alleged grievances should be reported to the appropriate compliance offi cer.

Compliance offi cer is as follows:Robert F. Reina, Superintendent of SchoolsFrankfort-Schuyler Central School605 Palmer Street, Frankfort, NY 13340(315) 894-5083

School News

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School News

ROUTE 101 – TURKEY – ELEMENTARY – 7:20Carder Lane, Dutchtown, Millers Grove, Millers Grove Trail-er Park

ROUTE 103 – POODLE – HS/ELEMENTARY – 6:47HS Mucky Run, Daley, Dutch Hill, Center, ZoladELEM Southside, Main, Harter, Lock

ROUTE 106 – FOX – HS – 6:57Higby, Brockway, Hampton, Hi Sy View, RipleyELEM Litchfi eld, Pleasant, Ferguson, E. Canal, Piper, Maple

ROUTE 107 – GIRAFFE – HS/ELEMENTARY – 6:48State Route 171, Brice, State Route 5, Higby, Grandview, Cinko Drive, Ingersoll, Spruce, Hill View Terrace, Manor Drive, Litchfi eld Road, Button Lane

ROUTE 108 – OWL- ELEMENTARY – 7:10Albany, Kerber, Brockway, Hampton, Hi-Sy View, Haddad

ROUTE 109 – ZEBRA – ELEMENTARY – 7:00Center, Zolad, Dutch Hill, Daley, Mucky Run

ROUTE 110 – LION – ELEMENTARY – 6:50Elmwood Circle, Bush, Minots Corners, Johnson, Church, Bono Blvd, Mary Street, Baum, McKennan, Watkins

ROUTE 111– MONKEY- HS/ELEMENTARY– 6:49HS Welsh Bush, Albany, Kerber, Haddad, Birchwood, Chris-tensen, Sheila Place, Sunrise Court, Hardiman Pl. ELEM Palmer Street (Corner Stops – Main through Fift h), Ingersoll, Erie, East Ave

ROUTE 112 – MOUSE – ELEMENTARY – 6:55Higby, Widrick, Furnace, Bouck, Center, Gates, Brown, Fer-guson, Willow, Banek, Argile

ROUTE 113 – CATHOLIC SCHOOLS – 7:00Various locations throughout Village, Town and Schuyler

ROUTE 114/115 – AM/PM CAREER TECH BOCES RUN (GROS BLVD.)

ROUTE 116 – TIGER – ELEMENTARY – 7:00Albany, Haddad, Kerber, Wilson, Ripley, Birchwood, Chris-tensen, Floral Court, Floral Drive, Rolling Hills, Sunfl ower Circle, Sunrise Court, Welshbush, Hardiman

ROUTE 117 – HORSE – HS – 7:05State Route 5, Elmwood Road, Millers Grove Road, Bono’s Trailer Park, Bono Blvd.

ROUTE 118 – DUCK – HS/ELEMENTARY – 6:45HS State Route 5, Paratore Road, Country Meadows, Carder Lane, Bush, Church, Minots Corners, Dutchtown, Johnson, Watkins, Railroad, Bee, Sheldon, OrchardELEM Sixth, Frankfort Street – Corner Stops – (Fift h through North Frankfort and Orchard), Tisdale, Orchard, Bee, Shel-don, Railroad

ROUTE 119 – SNOOPY – ELEMENTARY – 7:10State Route 5, Country Meadow Drive, Elmwood, Elmwood Circle, Paratore, Broad, Taft Empire

ROUTE 123 – FROG- HS/ELEMENTARY – 7:00McGowan Rd., Terrace Hill Estates, Clemons, Joslin Hill, Re-ese Rd., Acme, First through Fift h Ave. Ext., Kernan, Com-stock

ROUTE 125 – ELEPHANT – HS – 7:00 Floral Drive, Floral Court, Rolling Hills, Wildfl ower Circle, Sunfl ower Circle Wildwood Ridge, Bleecker, Broad, Taft , El-dred, Empire, Broad, Southside Rd., W. Main Street

ROUTE 126 – BEAR – HS – 7:00Center, Widrick, Furnace, Bouck, McIntyre, Higby, Wilson, Gates, Brown Willow, Banek, Ferguson, Arcadia, Towne, Ravena

ROUTE 131 –TURTLE - SPECIAL EDUCATION – ELE-MENTARY SOUTH SIDE ROAD - TBASpecial Education Students being transferred at High School continuing on to Jarvis HS, Mohawk, Herkimer BOCES, Herkimer Elementary

ROUTE 132 – BUNNY - SPECIAL EDUCATION - TBASpecial Education students being transferred at High School continuing on to Reese Road School, Remington, & Barrin-ger Road Schools

Bus Route Start TimesTh e following routes have been established for the 2012-2013 school year. Start times for the routes are also listed. If you have any questions please feel free to call Karen Wasielewski, Transportation Coordinator, Frankfort-Schuyler School Dis-trict at 895-7781 or JoAnn Darrow, Birnie Bus Terminal Manager, at 895-4150.


High School News

Senior High School Principal’s MessageDear Parents/Guardians and Students:

On behalf of the administration, faculty and staff , we would like to take this opportunity to extend a sincere “Welcome Back” to all families and students who will be returning and to any new fam-ilies and students who will be attending Frankfort-Schuyler High School. First day of classes start Wednesday, September 5, 2012. Over the summer, our teachers worked to adapt our curriculum to the NYS Common Core Standards.

Th ere are some changes in staff this school year. I would like to “Welcome” and “Recognize” the following:

Mr. Joel Allen will be teaching Social Studies 9

Mrs. Karen Murphy will be teaching English 10 as well as AP English 12

Mr. Jason Sanchez is the Special Education Coordinator

Mr. Brady Boyd is the Superintendent of Buildings and Grounds.

Th ere are some exciting changes that will be taking place here at the High School. We will have a nine (9) period school day, which replaces the existing block schedule. Th is will allow for a more fo-cused instruction and learning capabilities for our students. It also aff ords us the more effi cient use of our staff which allows for the continuation of our elective courses.

We will continue to use the ETBS call out system for attendance this year. It is imperative that all families have the correct phone numbers on your child’s personal information sheet. We will ask for the fi rst two phone numbers you would want called by priority.

Student parking reminder ~ students are to park along the back fence area in the parking lot by the old gym. Parking is also allowed along the fence past the tennis courts on the access road. All stu-dents that have a parking permit will be assigned a numbered park-ing spot. Th ere are a limited number of parking spaces. Seniors will have the fi rst option of obtaining parking permits.

Parents, when visiting the High School, please use the Visitor park-ing spaces in front of the school. Please make sure you go to the High School offi ce to sign in.

New course off erings this year include:

Distant Learning - College Now - Introduction to Psychology Pre-Calculus is now a “College Now” course

If you have any questions about these courses or any other ques-tions, feel free to contact the Guidance Department.

It is in our students’ best interest to stay focused on all classes and stay on track for graduation by passing the required Regents exam-inations in June.

I look forward to an exciting and successful year for our students, our teachers, staff , administration, and community. I look forward to working with all of you to help in your child’s success here at Frankfort-Schuyler High School.

“Hard work beats talent when talent doesn’t work hard”

Best of luck for a tremendous 2012-2013 school year!

John D. BubbHigh School Principal

7:55 a.m. Hallways and Lockers open to HS students

8:00 a.m. Bell begins Period 18:43 a.m. Bell ends Period 1




11:03 a.m. Bell begins Period 5 11:46 a.m. Bell ends Period 5

11:48 a.m. Bell begins Period 612:31 p.m. Bell ends Period 6

12:33 p.m. Bell begins Period 7, HS lunch1:16 p.m. Bell ends Period 7

1:19 p.m. Bell begins Period 82:02 p.m. Bell ends Period 8

2:05 p.m. Bell begins Period 92:48 p.m. Bell ends Period 9, MS/HS Dismissal

High School Comprehensive Bell/Class Schedule


Transportation News

School Bus and School Zone Safety

Th is sign means you are near a crosswalk in a school zone.

• When school is opening in the morning and closing in the aft ernoon, the area around the school is a very busy and crowded. Th ere will be many children using the crosswalk.

• Car drivers, bikers and in-line skaters must stop to allow people in the crosswalk to cross the street.

• It is important to look carefully to the left , right and left again if you have to cross the street.

DANGER ZONES AROUND

A STOPPED SCHOOL BUS

When you are waiting for the school bus, you should wait at the bus stop, and stand well back from the curb.

When you get off the bus:

• Look to the rear of the bus before you step off the bottom step. Our friends at the Pupil Transportation Safety Institute tell us that more and more motorists are passing stopped school buses on the right shoulder - where the door is.

• Take (fi ve giant steps) straight out the bus door, and out of the danger zone.

• Make sure you have eye contact with the driver, and wait for the driver to signal you before you cross in front of the bus.

• Never go back for anything you have left on the bus.

• Never bend down near or under the bus.

Walking Near school• When school is opening in the morning and closing in

the aft ernoon, it is a busy and crowded area.

• Th ere are children being dropped off or picked up by both school buses and parents.

• It is important to look carefully to the left , right and left again if you have to cross the street.

• If you must walk through parked traffi c, stop and look carefully before stepping out from between vehicles.

• Remember the danger areas around school buses where the driver can't see you.

• Don't run between parked cars and buses.

• Don't run across the street or through a parking lot trying to catch up with your friends.

School Bus BehaviorYour bus driver's number one interest is your safety. He or she will ask you to be on your best behavior.

• It is important to listen to your bus driver in case there are any special instructions for your bus ride.

• Sit quietly in your seat.

• Speak quietly to the other children near you.

Do not jump up and down, fi ght or tease other passengers or make a lot of noise. Th ese activities can bother your bus driver and he or she will not be able to give proper attention to driving.

Th ese behaviors can bother any driver, including your family or a friend's family, and make it hard to drive safely.

Clothing can get caughtJacket and sweatshirt drawstrings, backpack straps, scarves and loose clothing may get caught on the bus handrail or door. Th is is not only a danger while getting on or off the bus, but could happen any place on the bus.


School News

Middle School Principal’s Message Welcome to the 2012-2013 school year. We are looking forward to our entering 6th grade students and the return of our 7th and 8th grade students! At the end of August, students will receive a letter regarding their schedule and open house. In addition, 6th grade students will receive their orientation time scheduled for August 30. All students will also receive forms for new contact information for the 2012-2013 school year. Please be sure to have your child return the completed forms on the fi rst day of school. Over the summer, our teachers have been working to adapt our curriculum to the NYS Common Core Standards. We are also preparing for a 9-period schedule for both the middle school and the high school. While we have been developing our academic program, we are also preparing for a program to improve our school climate. Rachel’s Challenge will be im-plemented in several schools in Herkimer County including Frankfort-Schuyler. I hope everyone had a fun and relaxing summer. Let’s get ready for a great school year! See you in September!

Mrs. TangorraMiddle School Principal

Aft er 25 years of service to our district, Frank Saraceno has retired as Elementary School Principal. Joyce Dayton, who served as Committee on Special Education Chairperson in 2011-2012, will return as Elementary School Principal. Prior to the consolidation of the two elementary schools, Mrs. Day-ton served as Reese Road Principal. High School Principal Donald Stankavage has also retired, aft er nine years of service to our district. Mr. John Bubb has been appointed as High

School Principal. Mr. Bubb comes to Frankfort-Schuyler aft er serving as Athletic Director/Assistant Principal in Holland Patent. Mr. Bubb has also served as a coach for Frankfort-Schuy-ler. Superintendent of Buildings and Grounds, Alton Gage, retired aft er completing 30 years of service to Frank-fort-Schuyler. Th e district has entered into a shared services agreement with the Ilion Central School to fi ll this po-sition. Mr. Brady Boyd will be the Su-

perintendent of Buildings and Grounds shared by Frankfort-Schuyler Central School and Ilion. Mr. Jason Sanchez, a High School Social Studies Teacher, will now be a Teacher on Special Assignment, serv-ing as the District Committee on Spe-cial Education Chairperson. We extend our sincerest thanks and appreciation to Mr. Saraceno, Mr. Stankavage, and Mr. Gage for their many years of dedicated service to Frankfort-Schuyler Central School.

ADMINISTRATIVE CHANGES AT FSCS

7:55 a.m. Hallways and Lockers open to MS students





11:03 a.m. Bell begins Period 5, 6th grade lunch11:46 a.m. Bell ends Period 5 and 6th grade lunch

11:48 a.m. Bell begins Period 6, 7th and 8th grade lunch12:31 p.m. Bell ends Period 6 and 7th and 8th grade lunch



2:05 p.m. Bell begins Period 92:48 p.m. Bell ends Period 9, MS/HS Dismissal

Middle School Comprehensive Bell/Class Schedule


Elementary School News

Dear Elementary Parents and Junior Knights:

It is indeed my pleasure to welcome all our returning stu-dents and our new students to school for the start of the 2012-2013 school year! Th e faculty and staff at Frankfort-Schuyler Elementary School hope that you have enjoyed this sunny summer. Th e staff and I are excited to start a new school year and look forward to sharing many academic experienc-es with our students. A new school year brings excitement and sometimes a little nervousness as we anticipate meet-ing new teachers, making new friends, and starting the next grade-level work. We have been very busy preparing for the Wednesday, September 5, 2012, opening day. Th e teachers have worked many hours to prepare for the start of school, the maintenance staff has scrubbed and polished the school, Mrs. Salvaggio, her summer workers and I have been busy organizing and preparing for the up-coming year.

Many of the parents and students already know me, but for those of you who do not, I would like to introduce myself. My name is Mrs. Dayton and I am very excited to return to the elementary principal position. My educational background includes experience in the following areas: special education, elementary education, career-technical education, college- level instruction, and administration. My family is grown and I have fi ve beautiful grandchildren. During the 2011-2012 school year, I served as the F-S CSE Chairperson and I have gained knowledge that I will bring with me in my role as principal. My educational goals for the 2012-2013 school year include providing the staff with the resources they need to provide instruction to our students that is aligned with the NY State Common Core Curriculum and to provide all stu-dents with a safe, academically stimulating environment that will prepare them for the 21st century skill set.

Frankfort-Schuyler Elementary school has a tradition of pro-viding a safe and caring learning environment with high ex-pectations for all students. With your help and partnership, we will ensure that every child will have the opportunity to excel academically, socially, and emotionally.

We want to invite families to become involved through par-ticipation in a variety of activities such as joining PTO, at-tending parent-teacher conferences, volunteering at school, or participating in special events. As parents, there is one

thing we all have in common; we have only the highest hopes and dreams for our children. We ask you to be the central role model in your child’s educational success by focusing on:• Attendance – ensuring your child is on time and pre-

pared to learn every day• Read as a family every day• Set goals for your children to achieve• Celebrate academic success• Schedule Quiet Time – for homework and organizing for

the next day• Contact Information – maintain accurate and up to date

phone numbers and address. Provide the secretary with your e-mail address.

• Grade 3, 4 & 5 will use student agendas to encourage the development of independence and organizational skills. Review your child’s assignments and activities each day and it will send a strong message that school and learn-ing are important.

• K-2 daily folder - students will place their daily work or important papers in the folder for you to review, sign and return to school. Encourage your student to keep their folder and their agenda in their backpack at all times as it will be used all year.

• Communicate regularly with your child’s teacher. We en-courage all parents to keep in touch on a regular basis. Please periodically look at the teacher’s web page.

If you have any concerns or suggestions, please contact your child’s teacher or the offi ce at: Phone: 895-7491 (school of-fi ce), e-mail: [email protected] right away so that we can take care of it. My door is always open and I look forward to meeting with you. We look forward to welcoming you to the 2012-2013 School Year!

Educationally yours,Mrs. Joyce DaytonFrankfort-Schuyler Elementary Principal

Elementary School Principal’s Message



Welcome back to all incoming students! Grade 1-5 students will report to the assigned line-up space in the hallways be-fore reporting to their classrooms at 8:01. All new students who have moved into the district and do not have teacher and room assignments must report to the Main Offi ce for their teacher and room assignments. Kindergarten student please see orientation for details.

A fi rst day packet will be sent home with your child. Please complete the information in the packet and return to the of-fi ce no later than Friday, September 7, 2012. Please check the box noting a change in address or phone number.

Grade 3-5 students will be assigned a locker to keep their belongings in. Th e lockers are very narrow so please plan for limited space when buying backpacks, notebooks, etc. Please purchase a lock with a key if you would like your child to lock their locker. Please send both keys to school as one will be kept in the teacher’s desk.

Please look at the school website for class lists and other in-formation your child’s teacher may have posted.

Dismissal will take place at 2:10. Th e students will be escort-ed to their buses by their teacher and the students who are picked up will be meeting the assigned adult as identifi ed on

the registration card in the cafeteria. Bus information will be sent to you by the transportation coordinator, Mrs. Wasi-elewski.

Looking forward to the 2012-2013 school year! Please call if you have any questions.

First Day Procedures at Frankfort-Schuyler Elementary

Th e Herkimer County Youth Bureau employees worked hard helping us to prepare for the opening day of school while learning offi ce and maintenance skills.

Students who worked in the Frankfort-Schuyler Ele-mentary offi ce and custodial services were: Rebecca Gillette - FSCS, Caitlin Ruggerio- ICS, Brian DeVine - RSCS, George Lesniak-WCV, George Casler-WCV, Ste-ven Kinsella-WCV, Tyler Kinsella-WCV

Th ey have demonstrated a positive work ethic and have done an outstanding job. Th ank you!

Summer Youth Bureau Elementary Staff

Mrs. Cheryl Payne, Kindergarten Teacher, has retired from the Frankfort-Schuyler School District. She is looking forward to spending more time with her grandchildren and her family. You may see her at school on occasion as she has agreed to substitute. F-S Elementary staff , parents, and students would like to wish her a long and healthy retirement. Mrs. Palmisano has moved to the Kindergarten position. Best wishes to Mrs. Payne.

Second grade staff will include Mrs. Metz, Miss Humphreys, Mrs. DeSarro, and Mrs. DeLuke-Puleo. Mrs. DeSarro has trans-ferred from the fourth grade and Mrs. DeLuke-Puleo from the Middle School. Welcome to second grade.

Ms. Jenna Sullivan has moved to the fi ft h grade. She will be teaching with Mr. Oberlies, Mr. Moreau, and Mrs. Viti. Ms. Sul-livan has experience teaching the fi ft h grade curriculum and she will be a welcome addition to the fi ft h grade team.

Mrs. Donnalyn Shuster will be joining us at the elementary school as the elementary art teacher. She is looking forward to working with the children during the morning and will return to the middle school for the remainder of the school day. She has planned for a variety of new art experiences for the children.

Mr. Saraceno has retired aft er many successful years as an administrator for the Frankfort-Schuyler School District. He will be missed by all. He said he was ready to be a full-time grandfather and take many more vacations with his family. Mrs. Day-ton will be returning as Elementary Principal and will continue to build a successful school environment for our students. Mrs. Dayton had served as elementary principal at the former Reese Road Elementary school and last year worked as F-S Chairperson of the Special Education Services. “I am very excited and pleased to be returning to the Frankfort-Schuyler Elementary School and look forward to working with the staff , families, and students as we implement the Common Core curriculum and prepare our students for their future learning and work opportunities.”

Staff changes at Frankfort-Schuyler Elementary School



FIRE PREVENTION WEEK ACTIVITIESOctober 10 and 11 – the Village of Frankfort, Frankfort Center and the Schuyler Fire Departments have partnered with school offi cials, educators, and volunteer emergency responders to conduct fi re prevention and education at the Frank-fort-Schuyler Elementary School. Th is is in conjunction with National Fire Prevention Week and the National Fire Protec-tion Association or www.nfpa.org. Our mission is to educate and remind our young audience of the dangers of fi re and the preparedness in the event of one. To accomplish this, we partner with our local volunteer fi re departments, dispatchers from the Herkimer County E-911 Center, Verizon Telecom Pioneers, and utilize the FFD and Herkimer County Fire Chief ’s As-sociation, Fire Prevention Station.

Th e Frankfort Fire Department is also hosting its bi-annual Open House on Wednesday, October 10, from 5:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m. Th e event focuses on fi re prevention and citizen emergency preparedness. We have partnered with state and local agencies to deliver the message of preparedness. We have planned fun and interesting emergency preparedness of be-ready activities for all ages. “We hope all citizens will plan on sharing this life safety family event with the emergency responders who protect the ones you love.”

At the open house the Frankfort-Schuyler High School Credit fi refi ghters have developed the “F.F.D. Student Firefi ghter Combat Challenge.” Th is event allows students from the ages of 15 to 18 years of age to be outfi tted in fi refi ghting gear and perform fi refi ghting skills and training while competing as a team. Our goal is to involve this age group in emergency preparedness and allow the students to explore the fi re protection career fi eld. Information and registration will be posted online and on social media forums.

Parents of Kindergarten students should have received an orientation letter in mid-August with the class assignment and other pertinent information. Call the offi ce if you did not receive a letter. Please note that we have assigned orien-tation groups and you will have an assigned time; orientation times are 9:00-9:45 a.m. or 10:00-10:45 a.m. Students will be going home with their parent aft er the orientation. Parents are requested to provide transportation for their Kindergar-ten children to and from school on the day of orientation, Th ursday, September 6.

Kindergarten students and parents will report to the cafe-teria. Th e children will be escorted to their room by their teachers and the parents will remain in the cafeteria for the fi rst 20 minutes with the Principal, Mrs. Dayton. Mrs. Day-ton will review school information with the parents and take the parents on a short tour. Th e parents will visit with the classroom teacher for the last 20 minutes while the children are in the library for story time.

A school bus will be parked outside for the children to ex-plore at the end of orientation. It is a good idea to have your child ride the bus starting on the very fi rst full day so that

they will get used to the new routine and expectation that they will be going to school on the bus every day.

Th e Kindergarten students will have their fi rst full day of school on Friday, September 7. Th e students should arrive by 8:01 and will be met in the primary hall by their class-room teacher. Th e children will then be escorted to class by their classroom teacher. Due to building security and to create patterns of routine, parents will not be walking to the Kindergarten classroom. Please be prepared to say goodbye at the assigned area for lining up. You may take pictures to commemorate the start of school. We know that this can be a diffi cult time and have assigned extra staff to assist.

Th e staff and I are looking forward to welcoming your child(ren) to the Frankfort-Schuyler Kindergarten program!

Th ank you,Mrs. Joyce DaytonFrankfort-Schuyler Elementary Principal

Mrs. McLean; Mrs. Palmisano; Mrs. RobertsKindergarten Teachers

Kindergarten Orientation



Th e Health Offi ce is open each day from 8:00 a.m-3:00 p.m. Many services are provided to promote your child’s health and well-being.

Th e fi rst week of school, emergency cards (two-sided), health update forms, and school physical requests will be sent home with the students. Please fi ll out and return the form as soon as possible. It is also important to inform the nurse of any changes in health information and phone numbers that have occurred during the summer. Teachers and staff are made aware of any information they may need to promote the health and safety of your child. In the event of an emergen-cy, it is essential that the school have a current listing of the following:

• Home telephone number/Cell numbers• Employers telephone number for one or both parents• Th e names and telephone numbers of two emergency

contact people authorized to act on your behalf

Vision and hearing screenings will take place soon aft er the start of school. If I fi nd a concern you will receive a referral letter. Please have the appropriate healthcare provider fi ll it out and return it to the nurse. You may request a vision or hearing test any time you have a concern.

Physical examinations are required for students in grade K, 2, 4, special education and student(s) who are new to the dis-trict. Kindergarten students should have physicals done by their own physician before school starts. All other students may receive the required exam by our school’s physician as-sistant. Th e exam is given to each student individually at the Health Offi ce and is free of charge. Recent changes to the New York State Education Law require that BMI and weight status group be included as part of the student’s school health examination. As part of a required school health examina-tion, a student is weighed and his/her height is measured. Th ese numbers are used to fi gure out the student’s body mass index or “BMI.”

Students in grade 5 will have a scoliosis screening done at school by the nurse or physician assistant. Th is involves checking your child’s back to be sure that it is growing straight (within normal limits).

Medications that are to be given during the school day, in-cluding over-the-counter products, require a written and signed doctor’s order, and a permission slip signed by the parent. Forms are available at the Health Offi ce. Th e medi-cations must be in the original container and delivered by a

responsible adult. Any medications remaining at the end of the school year will be disposed of. Medications cannot be brought on the bus by the student.

First aid will be administered at the time an accident occurs and consists of emergency measures that will protect the life of your child until parents are notifi ed and/or authorized treatment is available. Th e school nurse cannot legally care for injuries that occur at home or away from school.

Sprains, strains, and fractures are common occurrences at school. All students on the school playground are required to wear appropriate clothing and footwear. Flip-fl ops and strapless sandals are especially hazardous on the playground.

Th e school carries an accident insurance policy for any stu-dent who is injured at school. Th is is a supplemental insur-ance that requires you to bill your own insurance fi rst.

Your child is important to me. Please contact me with any concerns that you have. Th e Health Offi ce number is 895-3007.

Notes from the Elementary Nurse Mary Jane Costanza

PTO NewsYour participation is extremely important to the success of our school and we invite you to join the PTO. We would like to thank our outgoing offi cers, volunteers and members for their hard work and dedication to raising funds and volunteering at special events. Some of the special events that your eff orts support are: t-shirts for students, operetta, fun day activities, transportation costs for one fi eld trip per grade level, breakfast with Santa, Ride for Missing Children, 5th grade moving up celebration and other hospitalities.

Congratulations to our newly elected and returning PTO offi -cers for the 2012-2013 school year.

President: Mrs. Tammy ButeraVice-President: Mrs. Jen RugeTreasurer: Mrs. Marybeth HarrodSecretary: Mrs. Jaime TeachoutParent Rep: Mrs. Rosanne Tangorra; Mrs. Elaina Amendolare; Mrs. Ella Caiola, Mrs. Jacklyn ReedFaculty Rep: Mrs. Kathleen Long (active teacher); Mrs. Lucille Hand (retired teacher); Mrs. Joyce Dayton (Principal)

Please watch for newsletters from the PTO and help us by joining the PTO and participating in the many events and fundraisers. Th e PTO has provided our children with many opportunities and together we can continue to do so.

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FSCS, along with other Herkimer County School Districts, will be presenting the Rachel’s Challenge Program starting in September.

Rachel’s Challenge is a series of student-empowering pro-grams and strategies that equip students and adults to com-bat bullying; and to reduce feelings of isolation and despair. Th e programs are based upon the writings and life of 17 year old Rachel Scott who was the fi rst person killed at Colum-bine High School in 1999. Th e Rachel’s Challenge Program has impacted schools across the nation by letting students know that they have the “power to make permanent, pos-itive, cultural change in their own lives, as well as in their schools and communities.”

Th e program will feature a multi-media assembly for stu-dents in Grades 7–12. A second assembly will be held in the evening for community members. In addition, students will be selected to participate in student leadership training ses-sions. Th e lessons will focus upon: looking for the best in others, goal-setting, choosing your infl uences, using kind words, and starting a chain reaction for positive change.

Th e Rachel’s Challenge student program will be held on Sep-tember 17. Th e evening community program will also be

held on September 17, at 7:00 p.m. in the Frankfort-Schuy-ler Central High School Auditorium. Th is will be a com-bined community presentation, with members of the Ilion Central School District Community also joining us.

More information on these events will follow.

Th e Rachel’s Challenge Program is provided to all Herkimer County School Districts, free of charge. Funding for the county-wide program is being provided, in part, by:

• Th e Community Foundation• Th e Herkimer County Youth Bureau• Herkimer County Health Net, Inc.• Herkimer County Stop D.W.I.• Herkimer County Offi ce of Employment

and Training

Community Funding has been provided by the St. Francis Society, Kiwanis Club and the Frankfort-Schuyler Teacher’s Association.

FSCS TO PRESENT THE RACHEL’S CHALLENGE PROGRAM

YMCA School’s Out Program Frankfort-Schuyler Elementary School is again off ering the YMCA School’s Out Program. It provides quality childcare for your children aft er school at a minimal cost. Th e program runs daily from 2:15 until 6 p.m. and on most half days. Th e School’s Out Program only runs when school is in session (i.e., no vacation days or days off ).

Th e program is sponsored by the Mohawk YMCA. If you are interested or have any questions, please feel free to call 866-6570 or Mrs. Donna Barberio at 895-7491.

Th is program was developed as an alternative to the latchkey situation and is designed to promote each child’s individual growth through academic, social and recreational activities. Please call for information if you are interested. Please note that students will not be able to attend unless they are pre-registered with the YMCA in Mohawk.

Elementary Open House

Open House will be held on Mon-day, September 17 for grades K-2 and Tuesday, September 18 for grades 3-5. We look forward to seeing all our families at Open House and providing you with an opportunity to meet your child’s teacher and look around their classroom. Parking will be diffi cult so we encourage you to park across from the MS/HS.

PTO will have refreshments available in the cafeteria. Th ey will be looking for parent volunteers for the upcom-ing school events. Sign-up sheets will be posted in each classroom.

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Bus Rules Parent /Guardian Information• Please have your child ready for the bus at least 10 min-

utes before scheduled to be picked-up• Child must be waiting outside at the end of the driveway

or at the identifi ed bus stop• Call the bus garage at 895-4150 and leave a message to let

the bus company know that your will not be riding the bus. Please leave your child’s name and the name of the bus that your child rides.

Waiting for the bus • Be at the bus stop on time. Stand well away from the

curb; wait quietly for the bus. • Wait for the bus to come to a complete stop before

boarding. • Don’t crowd your friends getting on or off the bus; board

and exit one at a time. • Never play or stand in the aisles; fi nd a seat and sit down.

Riding on the bus • Listen to the bus driver and monitor; follow their

directions!• Don’t stick anything out the windows. • Stay in your seat.• Talk quietly with your friends. • Don’t throw things in the bus.

Getting on, off , and around the bus • Avoid the Danger Zone, because it’s diffi cult for the

driver to see you in this area. • Take 10 giant steps beyond the front bumper of the bus

before you turn to cross the street. Th is lets the driver maintain eye contact with you while you cross.

• Look both ways before crossing a street, and wait for driver’s signal.

• NEVER cross the street behind the bus! • Keep away from the bus if you drop or forget something.

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Concerns and Procedures

Problems may develop during the school year that require cooperation between parents and school offi cials to resolve. If and when those circumstances arise, please follow the proce-dures that are outlined below. Th ank you for your anticipated cooperation with these procedures.

Classroom/Instruction ConcernsStep 1: Please contact the classroom teacherStep 2: If a resolution to the problem is not reached, please contact the building principalStep 3: If a resolution is still not reached, please contact the superintendent of schoolsStep 4: Contact the Board of Education

Transportation ConcernsStep 1: Please contact the district transportation coordinator - Karen Wasielewski at 895-7781, ext. 3516Step 2: If a resolution is not reached, please contact the superintendent of schoolsStep 3: Contact the Board of Education Interscholastic

Athletic ConcernsStep 1: Please contact the coachStep 2: If a resolution cannot be reached, please contact the athletic director, Jeff LaGase, at 895-7461, ext. 3123Step 3: If a resolution is still not reached, please contact the superintendent of schoolsStep 4: Contact the Board of Education Student

Health ConcernsStep 1: Please contact the school nurseStep 2: If a resolution cannot be reached, please contact the building principalStep 3: If a resolution is still not reached, please contact the superintendent of schoolsStep 4: Contact the Board of Education

Scheduling/Financial Aid/College Applications ConcernsStep 1: Please contact the guidance offi ceStep 2: If a resolution cannot be reached, please contact the building principalStep 3: If a resolution is still not reached, please contact the superintendent of schoolsStep 4: Contact the Board of Education

Please feel free to contact the building principal and/or the superintendent of schools for other concerns.

Traffic Law Reminder:

• New York State Traffi c Law requires that all vehicles must stop when red lights are fl ashing on a school bus. All violators will be ticketed. Do not pass a bus with red lights fl ashing.

• Please be alert for students waiting or crossing the road to board buses. Parking lots can be a busy place and all drivers need to be alert for children and chil-dren in crosswalks.

• You must comply with the one-way signs and enter using the driveway closest to the playground and proceed left to the exit. Do not exit through the entrance. Buses are the only vehicles allowed to use the driveway closest to the building. Parents must park their car in the parking lot or the access road in order to walk with their child. You may pull up to the crosswalk and staff will assist your children across the crosswalk.

• Do not park in the fi re lane, cross walk or obstruct buses.

• Th ere will be an increase in Frankfort Town Police Patrols at FSES.

Safety Patrol Th e Safety Patrol is active at Frankfort-Schuyler Elementary School. Th e function of Safety Patrol is daily monitoring of students entering the building in the morning and assisting with various responsibilities such as raising/lowering the fl ag, feeding the fi sh, and monitoring students in line while waiting for school to start. Fourth and Fift h grade pupils selected for Safety Patrol must meet the following criteria:

1. Demonstrate their ability to handle extra responsibility.

2. Maintain academic accomplishment and be prepared for their daily work.

3. Complete their homework on a regular basis.

4. Arrive at school by 7:40.5. Follow school procedures.

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Dear Parents and Guardians: Drop-off :

1. Please see the map and procedures for dropping off or picking up students at FSES.

2. Students should not be on school grounds until 7:45 a.m. Students must be supervised at all times. FSES supervision starts at 7:55 a.m. At 7:55 a.m., staff will be available to supervise and request that this procedure be followed for the safety of students

3. Students are to be dropped off in the “Drop-Off Zone” by the cross walk only. Do not drop students off in the parking lot. If you need to come into the building with your child, please park your vehicle on the service road.

4. Walk your child into the building and cross carefully at the crosswalk to the sidewalk.

5. Enter our school through the front door. Children are encouraged to walk to class independently.

6. Please be sure that vehicles do not enter the Bus Zone between 7:30 a.m. and 2:45 p.m.

7. Please observe the signs that have been posted as you enter the school driveway. (Enter, exit, & one way). When you drop a student off in the “Drop-Off Zone,” the child must exit your vehicle on the right side of your vehicle. Do not pass a vehicle when a student is being dropped off .

8. Aft er dropping your child off , please carefully pro-ceed to the exit to make room for other parents wait-ing to drop off students. (Note the one-way fl ow of traffi c.)

Parent-Pick Up procedures for end of day/during school day:

1. Students must bring a note to school indicating that they will be picked up by a parent or guardian. With-out a note your child will ride the bus home.

2. Park in middle or furthest parking lot. Th e bus lane in front of the building is reserved for buses.

3. Enter the school through the main door and proceed to the cafeteria for sign out. To maintain security, standing in the lobby or hall way will not be allowed.

4. All children must be signed out. Parents must sign students out at the Main Offi ce when picking up their child during the school day, before 2:00 p.m.

5. At the end of the school day, parents and other indi-viduals assigned to pick up students must report to the cafeteria to sign out the student. Individuals pick-

ing-up students should be prepared to show a photo ID if asked. Students will be brought to the cafeteria for dismissal. Students will not be released from their classroom, bus line or bus.

6. Children will only be released to individuals previ-ously indicated on emergency form.

7. You must send in a note to grant permission for your child to leave with someone not on the list. Please call the school if dismissal arrangements change aft er your child has left for school.

Late arrival:1. Parents must park their cars and walk their child into

the building. If you are any later than 8:11 or if staff are not available to escort your child into the build-ing.

2. Do not drive or park in the fi re lane as indicated on the school map.

3. Parents must report to the offi ce and sign your child in as tardy and the child will receive a pass to go to class.

School Visit:1. For the safety of our children, all parents must report

to the offi ce and obtain a “Visitor’s Pass” when visit-ing our school for parties, meetings, etc.

2. Parents must have prior approval before reporting to classrooms while school is in session.

Th ank you for your assistance with our children’s safety needs at Frankfort-Schuyler School.

Mrs. DaytonFSES Principal

Procedures for School Drop-off, Pick-up & Visits

Be sure to CHECK OUT the School District Calendar on the web: www.frankfort-schuyler.org.


School Food ServicesDear Parent,Th e 2012-2013 school year is rapidly approaching for your child(ren). We, the School Food Service staff , welcome your child back for another year here at Frank-fort-Schuyler Central School.

If I may take a moment of your time, I would like to explain to you about the impor-tance of fi lling out the free/reduced price meal application in this packet. Whether you feel that you may qualify or not, you may benefi t by completing this application.

If you qualify, obviously you will save money. For instance, if you qualify for free meals, you will save the price of a full-price lunch, which is $2.00 in all schools, and/or breakfast, which is $.75 in those schools that run a breakfast program. Similarly, if you qualify for reduced price meals, you will have to pay only $.25 for your child’s lunch and/or breakfast. Over the course of the school year, these savings will be-come sizeable and further magnifi ed for each additional child you have in the school district.

IMPORTANT: Please remember that while your child may have received free/re-duced price meals this past school year, BE AWARE THAT YOU MUST REAPPLY ANNUALLY FOR THESE BENEFITS TO CONTINUE.

Th erefore, I encourage you to take a few minutes and complete this application. You can then fi nd out the status of your application by calling School Food Service at 738-0848, Monday through Friday, 9:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. Th ank you.

Sincerely,Th omas P. Pfi stererDirector, School Food Services

Lunch (Full-Price) $2.00 A La CarteBreakfast (Full-Price) $0.75 A La CarteLunch/Breakfast $0.25 –(Reduced Price)Extra Entrée (Doubles) $1.50 $1.50A La Carte Entrée $1.75 $1.75Breakfast Entrée $1.25 $1.25Any Extra Side Dish $0.75 $0.75(Except Soup, French Fries, Tater Tots)Soup 8 oz. Bowl $1.50 $1.5012 oz. Bowl $1.75 $1.75(Includes 2 Packages of Crackers)French Fries/Tater Tots (8 oz.) $1.00 $1.00Extra Slice Bread, Dinner Roll $0.30 $0.30Chicken Nuggets – $0.20 eachPre-made Salads (Adult) – $3.25

Pre-made Salads (Large) $3.25High School-Sub Sandwich $2.00Toast (2 slices) $0.35Fruit $0.75Ham/Sausage $0.75Ice Cream $0.75/$1.50Chips/Snacks $0.75Pretzel Rods $0.25Milk (All Kinds) $0.50Gatorade $1.50Bottled Water $1.00Juice $0.40

School Food Services Price List 2012-2013

Item Students Adult (+tax) Item Students/Adult (+tax)

NOTE: Th ere is NO adult lunch price. Everything is a la carte, meaning adults pay for each item taken. Serving sizes are the same for adults and children. Adults can buy as many chicken nuggets as they wish for $.20 a piece (i.e., 6 - $1.20, 7 = $1.40, 8 = $1.60, etc.)

Herkimer County WIC Program

Do you have a child who re-ceives free or reduced school lunches? If your answer is YES and your household includes any pregnant women, new mothers or children under age 5, then your family is eligible for the WIC Program. Th e WIC Program supplies nu-tritious foods, breastfeeding support, and assistance as well as referrals to other services.

For more infor-mation, please call our Her-kimer Offi ce at 866-5029.


Free and Reduced Price School Meals/Milk ProgramDear Parent/Guardian:

Frankfort-Schuyler Central School believes that one of the most important ways in which we can help our children perform better in their class-rooms is to provide them with the nutrition necessary for the healthy growth of their minds and bodies. Th erefore, we provide breakfast and/ or lunch in our school every day.

We invite all students to show their support for their school food service program through frequent participation. Students may buy lunch for $2.00 and/or breakfast for $.75.

Children from households that meet federal income guidelines (outlined on page 17) are eligible for free meals or reduced price meals. Reduced price meals cost each eligible student 25¢ for lunch and 25¢ for breakfast. To apply for free or reduced price meals, submit a Direct Certifi cation letter from the NYS Offi ce of Temporary and Disability Assistance OR complete the application (on page 22), sign it, and return it to the school as soon as possible. Please refer to the guidelines contained in the letter when completing the application.

1. Do I need to fi ll out an application for each child? No. Complete the application to apply for free or reduced price meals. Use one Free and Reduced Price School Meals Application for all students in your household. We cannot approve an application that is not complete, so be sure to fi ll out all required information. Return the completed application to: Kate Dorr, Holland Patent Central School Cafeteria, 9601 Main St., Holland Patent, NY 13354. Please call (315)865-7242 with any questions.

2. Who can get free meals? All children in households receiving benefi ts from food stamps, the Food Distribution Program on Indian Res-ervations, or TANF can get free meals regardless of your income. Also, your children can get free meals if your household’s gross income is within the free limits on the Federal Income Eligibility Guidelines.

3. Can foster children get free meals? Yes, foster children who are under the legal responsibility of a foster care agency or court are eligible for free meals. Any foster child in the household is eligible for free meals regardless of income.

4. Can homeless, runaway, and migrant children get free meals? Yes, children who meet the defi nition of homeless, runaway, or migrant qualify for free meals. If you haven’t been told your children will get free meals, please call the school food service offi ce at 738-0848 to see if they qualify.

5. Who can get reduced price meals? Your children can get low cost meals if your household income is within the reduced price limits on the Federal Eligibility Income Chart shown on this application.

6. Should i fi ll out an application if i received a letter this school year saying my children are approved for free meals? Please read the letter you got carefully and follow the instructions. Call the school at 738-0848 if you have questions.

7. My child’s application was approved last year. Do i need to fi ll out another one? Yes. Your child’s application is only good for that school year and for the fi rst few days of this school year. You must send in a new application unless the school told you that your child is eligible for the new school year.

8. I get wic. Can my child(ren) get free meals? Children in households participating in WIC may be eligible for free or reduced price meals. Please fi ll out a FREE/REDUCED PRICE MEAL application.

9. Will the information I give be checked? Yes and we may also ask you to send written proof.10. If I don’t qualify now, may I apply later? Yes, you may apply at any time during the school year. For example, children with a parent or guard-

ian who becomes unemployed may become eligible for free and reduced price meals if the household income drops below the income limit.11. What if I disagree with the school’s decision about my application? You should talk to school offi cials. You also may ask for a hearing by

calling or writing to: Mr. Th omas Dorr, 793-8572.12. May I apply if someone in my household is not a U.S. citizen? Yes. You or your child(ren) do not have to be U.S. citizens to qualify for free

or reduced price meals.13. Who should I include as members of my household? You must include all people living in your household, related or not (such as grand-

parents, other relatives, or friends), who share income and expenses. You must include yourself and all children living with you. If you live with other people who are economically independent (for example, people who you do not support, who do not share income with you or your children, and who pay a pro-rated share of expenses), do not include them.

14. What if my income is not always the same? List the amount that you normally receive. For example, if you normally make $1,000 each month but you missed some work last month and only made $900, put down that you made $1,000 per month. If you normally get overtime, include it, but do not include it if you only work overtime sometimes. If you have lost a job or had your hours or wages reduced, use your current income.

15. We are in the military; do we include our housing allowance as income? If you get an off -base housing allowance, it must be included as income. However, if your housing is part of the Military Housing Privatization Initiative, do not include your housing allowance as income.

16. My spouse is deployed to a combat zone; is his/her combat pay counted as income? No, if the combat pay is received in addition to his/her basic pay because of his/her deployment and it wasn’t received before he/she was deployed, combat pay is not counted as income. Contact your school for more information.

How to Apply: To get free or reduced meals for your children, you may submit a Direct Certifi cation letter received from the NYS Offi ce of Temporary and Disability Assistance OR carefully complete one application for your household and return it to the designated offi ce. If you now receive food stamps, Temporary Assistance to Needy Families (TANF) for any children, or participate in the Food Distribution Program on Indian Reservations (FDPIR), the application must include the children’s names, the household food stamp, TANF, or FDPIR case number and the signature of an adult household member. All children should be listed on the same application. If you do not list a food stamp, TANF, or


Free and Reduced Price School Meals/Milk ProgramFDPIR case number for all the children for whom you are applying, the application must include the names of everyone in the household, the amount of income each household member makes, how oft en it is received, and where it comes from. It must include the signature of an adult household member and the last four digits of that adult’s social security number or check the box if the adult does not have a social security number. An application that is not complete cannot be approved. Contact your local Department of Social Services for your food stamp or TANF number or complete the income portion of the application.

Income Chart: Th e following chart lists income levels according to household size and income levels received either yearly, monthly or weekly. If your total household income is the same or less than the amounts on the Income Chart below, your children may be eligible to receive free or reduced price meals.

Reporting Changes: Th e benefi ts that you are approved for at the time of application are eff ective for the entire school year. You no longer need to report changes for an increase in income or decrease in household size, or if you no longer receive food stamps.

Income Exclusions: Th e value of any child care provided or arranged, or any amount received as payment for such child care or reimbursement for costs incurred for such care under the Child Care Development (Block Grant) Fund should not be considered as income for this program.

Nondiscrimination Statement: Th is explains what to do if you believe you have been treated unfairly. In accordance with federal law and U.S. Department of Agriculture policy, this institution is prohibited from discriminating on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, age, or dis-ability. To fi le a complaint of discrimination, write: USDA, Director, Offi ce of Civil Rights, 1400 Independence Avenue, SW, Washington DC 20250-9410 or call 202-720-5964. USDA is an equal opportunity provider and employer.

Meal Service to Children with Disabilities: Federal regulations require schools and institutions to serve meals at no extra charge to children with a disability that may restrict their diet. A student with a disability is defi ned in 7CFR Part 15b.3 of federal regulations as one who has a physical or mental impairment that substantially limits one or more major life activities. Major life activities are defi ned to include functions such as caring for one’s self, performing manual tasks, walking, seeing, hearing, speaking, breathing, learning, and working. You must request the special meals from the school and provide the school with medical certifi cation from a medical doctor. If you believe your child needs sub-stitutions because of a disability, please get in touch with us for further information, as there is specifi c information that the medical certifi cation must contain.

Confi dentiality: Th e United States Department of Agriculture has approved the release of students names and eligibility status, without parent/guardian consent, to persons directly connected with the administration or enforcement of federal education programs such as Title I and the National Assessment of Educational Progress (NAEP), which are United States Department of Education programs used to determine areas such as the allocation of funds to schools, to evaluate socioeconomic status of the school’s attendance area, and to assess educational progress. Infor-mation may also be released to state health or state education programs administered by the state agency or local education agency, provided the state or local education agency administers the program, the federal, state, or local nutrition programs similar to the National School Lunch Program. Additionally, all information contained in the free and reduced price application may be released to persons directly connected with the administration or enforcement of programs authorized under the National School Lunch Act (NSLA) or Child Nutrition Act (CNA); includ-ing the National School Lunch and School Breakfast Programs, the Special Milk Program, the Child and Adult Care Food Program, Summer Food Service Program, and the Special Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women Infants and Children (WIC); the Comptroller General of the United States for audit purposes, and federal, state, or local law enforcement offi cials investigating alleged violations of the program under the NSLA or CNA.

Th e disclosure of eligibility information not specifi cally authorized by the NSLA requires a written consent statement from the parent/guardian. We will let you know when your application is approved or denied.

Sincerely,Th omas P. Pfi sterer, Director, School Food Services

REDUCED PRICE ELIGIBILITY INCOME CHART(Eff ective until further notice.)

Total Family Size Annual Monthly Twice Per Month Every Two Weeks Weekly1 ............................................... $20,665 $1,723 $862 $795 $3982 .............................................. $27,991 $2,333 $1,167 $1,077 $5393 .............................................. $35,317 $2,944 $1,472 $1,359 $6804 .............................................. $42,643 $3,554 $1,777 $1,641 $8215 .............................................. $49,969 $4,165 $2,083 $1,922 $9616 .............................................. $57,295 $4,775 $2,388 $2,204 $1,1027 .............................................. $64,621 $5,386 $2,693 $2,486 $1,2438 .............................................. $71,947 $5,996 $2,998 $2,768 $1,384For each additional family member add .............. +7,326 +611 +306 +282 +141


2012-2013 Application for Free and Reduced Price School Meals/Milk

To apply for free and reduced price meals for your children, read the instructions on the back, complete only one form for your household, sign your name and return it to (name/school) . Call (phone number) ,if you need help. Additional names may be listed on a separate paper. 1. List all children in your household who attend school:

Student Name School Grade/Teacher Foster Child

No Income

2. Food Stamp or TANF Benefits: If anyone in your household receives either food stamp, TANF or FDPIR benefits, list their name and CASE # here. Skip to Part 5, and sign the application. Name:______________________________________ CASE #__________________________________

3. If any child you are applying for is homeless, migrant or a runaway, please call this number: ________________________________________________ Homeless Migrant Runaway (Homeless Liaison/Migrant Education Coordinator)

4. Household Gross Income: List all people living in your household, how much and how often they are paid (weekly, every other week, twice per month,

monthly). Do not leave income blank. If no income, check box. If you have listed a foster child above, you must report their personal income.

Name of household member Earnings from work before deductions Amount / How Often

Child Support, Alimony Amount / How Often

Pensions, Retirement Payments Amount / How Often

Other Income, Social Security Amount / How Often

No Income

$ ________ / ________ $ ________ / ________ $ ________ / ________ $ ________ / ________ $ ________ / ________ $ ________ / ________ $ ________ / ________ $ ________ / ________ $ ________ / ________ $ ________ / ________ $ ________ / ________ $ ________ / ________ $ ________ / ________ $ ________ / ________ $ ________ / ________ $ ________ / ________ $ ________ / ________ $ ________ / ________ $ ________ / ________ $ ________ / ________ $ ________ / ________ $ ________ / ________ $ ________ / ________ $ ________ / ________ $ ________ / ________ $ ________ / ________ $ ________ / ________ $ ________ / ________ $ ________ / ________ $ ________ / ________ $ ________ / ________ $ ________ / ________ $ ________ / ________ $ ________ / ________ $ ________ / ________ $ ________ / ________

5. Signature: An adult household member must sign this application and provide the last four digits of their Social Security Number (SS#), or mark the “I do not have a SS# box” before it can be approved. I certify (promise) that all of the information on this application is true and that all income is reported. I understand that the information is being given so the school will get federal funds; the school officials may verify the information and if I purposely give false information, I may be prosecuted under applicable State and federal laws, and my children may lose meal benefits. Signature:__________________________________________________ Date: ___________________ Email Address: ______________________________________________ Last Four Digits of Social Security Number: ***-**- __ __ __ __ Home Phone _________________ Work Phone_____________________ Home Address______________________________________________

DO NOT WRITE BELOW THIS LINE – FOR SCHOOL USE ONLY Annual Income Conversion (Only convert when multiple income frequencies are reported on application)

Weekly X 52; Every Two Weeks (bi-weekly) X 26; Twice Per Month X 24; Monthly X 12

Food Stamp/TANF/Foster Income Household: Total Household Income/How Often: _________________/________________ Household Size: _________________ Free Meals Reduced Price Meals Denied/Paid

Date Notice Sent:________________ Signature of Reviewing Official________________________________________________________

I do not have a SS#

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TELEPHONE DIRECTORYSuperintendent, Mr. Robert F. Reina ......... 894-5083 [email protected] Business Offi ce ............895-7781 or 895-7782District Clerk, Connie Ferrucci ...................894-5083District Fax Number ..................................... 895-7011Business Offi cial, Kacey Sheppard-Th ibault ........................................................................................895-7781 [email protected] Buildings and Grounds, Brady Boyd .......... 895-7781 [email protected] Food Services Director, Th omas Pfi sterer ...............................................................................738-0848Bus Garage ......................................................895-4150Athletic Director, Jeff LaGase ..................... 895-7461 [email protected] Education, Jason Sanchez ................895-7733 [email protected]

Sr. High School Principal, John D. Bubb ... 895-7461 [email protected] School Principal, Julie Tangorra .............................................................................................. 895-7462 [email protected]/Sr High School Nurse, Concetta Carcone and Maryann Case ........ 894-1768MS/Sr High School Fax ................................895-4032F-S Elementary School ..................................895-7491F-S Elem. Principal, Joyce Dayton .............. 895-7491 [email protected] Elem. School Nurse, MaryJane Costanza ....................................................................................... 895-3007F-S Elem. Fax .................................................895-4102Prekindergarten .............................................895-7491

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