qufsd 2009-10 calendar

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Queensbury Union Free School District

2009-2010

DISTRICT CALENDAR

Visit us on the web: www.queensburyschool.org


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SUNDAY SATURDAYFRIDAYTHURSDAYWEDNESDAYTUESDAYMONDAY

District Office824-5600

High School824-4600

Middle School824-3600

WHBI School824-2600

Elementary School824-1600

Transportation824-5660

ES Fundraiser

Sept. 21 - Oct. 6

MS PTSO Book Fair

Sept. 22 - 25

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Labor Day

Grandparents Day Rosh Hashanah

Yom Kippur

First Day of Fall

2009

September

Board of Education Mtg WHBI Read for the Ranch

Kick-off

SUPERINTENDENTS

CONFERENCE DAY Welcome Back Students! Kindergarten 1/2 Day

Kindergarten 1/2 Day

Freshman Parents Night6:30 pm

HS Senior PictureMake-ups

MS School Pictures HS Underclass Pictures

MS School Pictures HS Underclass Pictures

HS Welcome BackDance 8-11 PM

K-5 Reflections Kick-off WHBI PA Meeting WHBI Shared Decision ES Fundraiser begins

ES Picture Day ES PSA Meeting Gr. 6 Open House WHBI School Photos MS Book Fair thru Friday

Streamlining the CollegeApplication Process 6:30PM

ES Picture Day Gr. 7/8 Open House WHBI School Photos

ES Picture Day ES Shared Decision Mtg WHBI Open House

7/8 Dance

BOE Workshop WHBI -Shirt Sale begins Gr. 4 Church School

begins

Gr. K/1 Open House 7 PM HS Open House 6:30PM

Rosh Hashanah(Begins at sundown)

Rosh Hashanah

Yom Kippur(Begins at sundown)

SUPERINTENDENTS

CONFERENCE DAY

Freshmen/HS New StudentOrientation 1:00 pm

WHBI New StudentOrientation

MS New StudentOrientation

Church School beginsthis week

Backto

School!

1888 - George Eastmanpatents 1st roll-filmcamera and registers

Kodak

1716 - 1st U.S. light-house built in Boston


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High School824-4600


WHBI School824-2600



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Columbus Day

Halloween

AdministratorAppreciation Day

2009October

TransportationAppreciation Day

School Bus Safety Week

October is Cyber Safety Awareness Month

Place your computer in a common location in your house;not in your childs bedroom.Supervise your child when hes online.Talk to your children about what they do online. Encourageopenness and honesty.Talk to your child about cyberbullying and responsible cellphone use.

For more information, visit NetSmartz:www.netsmartz.org.

HS Spirit Week andYearbook Sale begins

ES Fundraiser Ends WHBI Fire Prevention

Presentations

ES echnology Night WHBI Enrichment Parent

Information Night

WHBI Fire PreventionPresentations

HS Pep Rally

Gr. 5 Church School begins Gr. 2/3 Open House 7 PM

ES PSA Meeting Board of Education Mtg

MS PSO Meeting K-5 Reflections EntriesDue

WHBI PA Meeting WHBI Shared Decision HS Dollars for Scholars

Phone-a-Ton

1/2 Day Parent Conf. K-6 HS Dollars for Scholars

Phone-a-Ton

HS Dollars for ScholarsPhone-a-Ton

HS Underclass PhotoMake-ups

MS Shared Decision Mtg

Barton Parent Workshop 1/2 Day Parent Conf. K-8 7/8 Dance HS Key Club CharityDance 8-11pm

1/2 Day Parent Conf. K-6 BOE Workshop

MS Picture Make-ups ES Shared Decision Mtg 1/2 Day Parent Conf. K-6 Harlem Wizards

PSA for Juniors8:00 AM

ES Fall ConsignmentSale

AC @ HS for Seniors8:00 AM

10/5 - 10/9

HS Spirit Week &

Yearbook Sale

Homecoming Gamevs. Glens Falls

HS Homecoming

Dance 8-11 PM

WHBI Halloween FunFair

1767 - Mason-Dixon lineestablished


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High School824-4600


WHBI School824-2600



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Thanksgiving

Daylight SavingsTime Ends

Veterans Day

THANKSGIVING RECESS 11/25-27

2009

November

School RelatedProfessionals Day

MS Yearbook Sale begins Sophomore Parents Night6:30 PM

Gr. 6 Fall Event MS Adirondack Hike

Board of Education Mtg Winter Sports Begin

ES Picture Retakes

ES PSA Meeting MS Shared Decision Mtg

HS National HonorSociety Senior Induction

Marking Period Ends

WHBI PA Meeting WHBI Shared Decision

ES Fundraiser Pick-up Financial Aid Night forSeniors/Parents 7:00 PM

ES Fundraiser Pick-up

ES Holiday Book Fair

MS PSO Meeting

HS Strings/Mixed ChorusConcert

ES Fundraiser Pick-up

ES Holiday Book Fair

Gr. 5 urkey rot

Report Cards Issued 7/8 Dance Gr. 4 urkey rot

MS urkey rot WHBI urkey rotRaindate

BOE Workshop

MS Yearbook Sale Ends

MS Student CouncilFood Drive begins

SA I and SA II @ HS8:00 AM

WHBI Book Drop8:00 AM - Noon

PLAN for Sophomores8:00 AM

MS Yearbook SaleNovember 2 - 24

NYS Grade 5 Social Studies

1906 - SOS establishedas distress signal

1924 - 1st MacysThanksgiving DayParade

QUFSD Fast Facts: 2008-09 Community Giving

Each year Queensbury students and staff members participate in

activities that demonstrate the Core Value Community flourishes

when all individuals participate and contribute.Last year many local

families and approximately fifty worthy causes benefited from the

thousands of hours volunteered, thousands of dollars raised, and the

numerous food and clothing drives organized by our students and

staff.


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High School824-4600


WHBI School824-2600



2009December

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ChristmasFirst Day of Winter

WINTER RECESS 12/24 - 1/1

WINTER RECESS 12/24 - 1/1

Kwanzaa

New Years Eve

Christmas Eve

Hanukkah Begins(starts at sundown)

Gr. 2 GrandparentsBreakfast

Gr. 6 Band/Orchestra/Chorus Concert


Gr. 5 Band/Chorus Concert Kindergarten Grandparents

Breakfast

HS Band/Concert Choir/Madrigals Concert

MS Student CouncilFood Drive ends

Board of Education Mtg Gr. 4 Chorus/Gr. 5Orchestra Concert

MS Shared Decision Mtg

7/8 Chorus/Gr. 7 Band/Gr. 8 Band/Jazz Concert

7/8 Orchestra/MS SelectChoir/Chamber OrchestraConcert


WHBI PA Book Fair


WHBI PA Book Fair

ES Shared Decision Mtg WHBI PA Book Fair


WHBI PA Book Fair

WHBI Shared Decision

AC @ HS 8:00 AM HS Jingle Bell Rock

Dance 8-11 PM

MS Student CouncilFood Drive Delivery

BOE Workshop (if needed)1932 - NYC Radio CityMusic Hall opens


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High School824-4600


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New Years Day

WINTER RECESS2010January

18Martin LutherKing, Jr. Day

8th Grade Orientation forStudents/Parents 6:30 PM

Board of Education Mtg ES PSA Meeting MS PSO Meeting

1903 - New bicycle raceTour de France announced

1903 - The Wizard of Ozpremieres in New York City

BOE Workshop WHBI PA Meeting WHBI Shared Decision

1880 - Edison patents theelectric light bulb

ASVAB 8:00 AM ES Shared Decision Mtg

Marking Period Ends WHBI Air Band

HS Regents Testing and Final Exams

MS Ski rip #1

MS Air Band HS Senior Ball @

Queensbury Hotel8-12 PM

1888 - The drinking strawis patented

QUFSD Fast Facts: 2007-08 ELA Results Grades 3-8

The following data shows the percentage of QUFSD students who scored a 3 (Meets

Learning Standards) or 4 (Meets Learning Standards with Distinction) on the NYS

ELA Assessment compared to the NYS Public Schools average.

Grade Level: 3 4 5 6 7 8

QUFSD 91% 82% 90% 80% 84% 70%

NYS Average 70% 71% 78% 67% 70% 56%


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High School824-4600


WHBI School824-2600



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Chinese New Year

Valentines Day Presidents Day

MID-WINTER RECESS

2010February

TechnologyAppreciation Day

1790 - The U.S. SupremeCourt convenes for the 1sttime

Report Cards Issued 7/8 Dance

College Planning forJuniors/Parents 6:30 PM

ES PSA Meeting MS Shared Decision Mtg

MS PSO Meeting

BOE Workshop WHBI PA Meeting WHBI Shared Decision

ES Shared Decision Mtg WHBI Family Bingo Night

MS Ski rip #2 1/2 Day Parent Conf. K-8 Board of Education Mtg

1962 - Astronaut JohnGlenn becomes the firstAmerican to orbit theearth

QUFSD Fast Facts: 2007-08 Mathematics Results Grades 3-8

The following data shows the percentage of QUFSD students who scored a 3 (Meets Learning

Standards) or 4 (Meets Learning Standards with Distinction) on the NYS Mathematics Assessment

compared to the NYS Public Schools average.

Grade Level: 3 4 5 6 7 8

QUFSD 97% 89% 94% 85% 90% 91%

NYS Average 90% 84% 83% 79% 79% 70%


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High School824-4600


WHBI School824-2600



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Read AcrossAmerica Day

Daylight SavingsTime Begins

First Day of Spring

2010March

School RelatedServices Day

SUPERINTENDENTSCONFERENCE DAY

BOE Workshop

Spring Sports Begin Gr. 6 Band/OrchestraConcert

Board of Education Mtg ES Book Fair thru Friday

ES PSA Meeting MS PSO Meeting

WHBI PA Meeting WHBI Shared Decision WHBI Substance AbusePresentations begin

HS National HonorSociety Induction

HS Band/Jazz/MixedChorus Concert

MS Play

ES -Shirt Sale begins MS Jazz/Select Choir/Chamber OrchestraConcert

Dr. Irion Award Night

7/8 Chorus/Gr. 7 Band/Gr. 8 Band Concert

ES Shared Decision Mtg

Gr. 4 A Day Off the rail 7/8 Dance

HS Extended ChorusWork

HS String & 7/8 OrchestraConcert

Passover - 1st Seder(Begins at sundown)

Passover - 2nd Seder


HS Musical

QES Book Fair

March 8-12

QES T-Shirt Sale

March 23 -April 1

ES Fun Fair

MS Ski rip #3

Sophomore Semi-Formal8-11 PM

WHBI

Substance Abuse

Presentations

March 15 - 26

MS Play

1797 - Patent is issuedfor the washing machine


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High School824-4600


WHBI School824-2600



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Good Friday

Easter

Earth Day

2010April

Buildings & GroundsAppreciation Day

SPRING RECESS

MS alent Show

Board of Education Mtg ES PSA Meeting MS PSO Meeting Marking Period Ends

WHBI PA Meeting WHBI Shared Decision WHBI PA Book Fair

WHBI PA Book Fair WHBI PA Book Fair Report Cards Issued 7/8 Dance

HS Band Concert ES Bike Helmet Sale

begins

ES Shared Decision Mtg 1789 - George Washingtoninaugurated as 1st U.S.president

ES Spring ConsignmentSale

HS Grand March 5 PM HS Junior Prom @

Hall of Springs 7-12 PM HS Post Prom Party

1-5 AM

1849 - Patent issued forthe safety pin

NYS ELA Assessment Gr. 3-8

QUFSD Fast Facts: 2007-08 High School Results

The following data shows the percentage of QUFSD students

who scored a 3 or 4 on NYS Regents in ELA and Mathematics

compared to the NYS Public Schools average.

ELA MathQUFSD 84% 87%

NYS Average 75% 76%

1876 - Benevolent andProtective Order of Elksorganized


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High School824-4600


WHBI School824-2600



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Mothers Day

Memorial Day

2010

May

Food ServiceAppreciation Day

School NurseAppreciation Day

EducatorAppreciation Day

MS Shared Decision Mtg HS Band Concert HS alent Show 7 PM

Board of Education Mtg(Budget Hearing 6:30 PM)

ES PSA Meeting Gr. 3 Bike Rodeo 5 to 6 Parent Orientation

Gr. 5 Band/Gr. 4 ChorusConcert

Gr. 3 Bike Rodeo

Gr. 3 Bike Rodeo Raindate


School Budget Vote ES Art Exhibit/Book Fair WHBI Art Show MS Night of the Arts MS Book Fair thru Friday

MS PSO Meeting 1927 - Lindbergh flies firstnonstop solo flight acrossthe Atlantic Ocean

Gr. 2 Colonial Day Gr. 6 Medieval imes rip 7/8 Dance

HS Choirs Concert BOE Workshop

MS Chamber Orchestra/Jazz/Gr. 8 Band Concert

Gr. 3 to 4 ParentOrientation

5-12 Strings Concert ES Shared Decision Mtg

Gr. 3 Adirdonack Day Gr. 1 Eric Carle Day MS Earth Day Hike

SA I andSA II @ HS8:00 AM

Memorial Day Parade- HS Band

QMS PTSO Book

Fair

May 18 - 21

Last week of ChurchSchool

1883 - Brooklyn Bridgeopens

NYS Math Assessment Gr. 3-8

QUFSD Fast Facts: 2008-09 Athletic Accomplishments

26 Varsity Athletic Teams

19 teams earned Scholar Athlete Team status. The team must have a collective average

of 90% or better to earn this distinction.

13 teams were Foothills Council Champions

4 teams - Boys Swimming, Ice Hockey, Boys and Girls Nordic - were Section 2 Champions

2 teams - Boys and Girls Nordic Ski - were State Champions

NYS Science Performance Assessment Gr. 4

NYS Science Performance Assessment Gr. 8


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WHBI School824-2600



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2010June

Flag Day

First Day of SummerFathers Day

LAST DAY FORSTUDENTS!

SUPERINTENDENTS

CONFERENCE DAY

Graduation - 7:00 PM@ GF Civic Center


Gr. 5 Field Day Gr. 3 Chorus Concert 7 PM Gr. 5 Field Day Raindate

Gr. 6 Band/Chorus/Gr. 5Chorus Concert

Gr. 4 Field Day

Gr. 4 Field Day Raindate

Gr. 2 Field Day HS Athletic Awards 7 PM

Senior ScholarshipRecognition 6:30 PM

MS PSO Meeting 5 to 6 Student Orientation

Gr. 3-6 ransition Day Gr. 3 Field Day

7/8 Chorus, MS SelectChoir, Gr. 7 Band Concert

Gr. 2-3 Field Day Raindate

HS Last Day of Classes

Board of Education Mtg WHBI PA Book Fair WHBI Chill Out & Read

Ice Cream Social Gr. K-1 Field Day

Gr. K-1 Field Day Raindate Gr. 6 Field Day Gr. 5 Beach Blast

Gr. 6 Field Day Raindate Gr. 7 rip


Marking Period Ends Report Cards Issued WHBI Awards Assembly

8th Grade Move Up



AC @ HS 8:00 AM

NYS Social Studies 8 Assessment

BOE Workshop (if needed)

1844 - YMCA founded inLondon

1782 - The bald eagle isapproved as U.S. symbolby Congress

NYS Science 4 & 8 Writ ten

QUFSD Fast Facts: 2008-09 Graduates

310 Graduates

90% earned a Regents Diploma

47% earned a Regents Diploma with Advanced Designation

Post-secondary plans:

47% 4-year college

37% 2-year college

3% Other Post-secondary training

2% Military

11% Employment/Undecided


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2010July

Indepen-dence Day

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MS/HSReport

Cards

Mailed

BOE Meeting

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BOE Workshop(anticipated

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QUEENSBURY SPORTS SCHEDULES

Te Fall, Winter and Spring sports schedules can be found on the Athletics web page at:http://www.queensburyschool.org/Athletics/index.htm

If you have any questions, please contact:

Mr. Scott StuartDirector of Health, Physical Education and Athletics

518-824-5687

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Queensbury Union Free School District429 Aviation Road

Queensbury, New York 12804

CAMPUS MAP

Queensbury Union Free School District

429 Aviation Road Non-Profit


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429 Aviation Road

Queensbury, New York 12804

Non ProfitOrganization

U.S. POSTAGE PAIDGlens Falls, NYPermit No. 331

Section Page

Contact Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2

Transportation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4

General Information:

Board of Education . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6

Our District . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6

Emergency School Closings . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6

Student Registration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8

Visitors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8Senior Citizen Guest Pass . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8

Attendance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8

BOCES . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8

Religious Instruction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8

Sign Language Interpreters . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8

Work Permits . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8

Report Cards . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10

Parent/Teacher Conferences . . . . . . . . . . . . 10Open House Dates . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10

PTSA/PTA/PTSO Organizations . . . . . . . . . 10

Lockers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10

Section Page

Health Services . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12

Free & Reduced School Meal Program

Information and Application . . . . . . . . . center

High School Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14, 16

Student Code of Conduct . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18

Student Computer Use Policy . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20

Annual Notifications:

Lunch/Breakfast Information . . . . . . . . . . . . .22

Student Photographs and Work . . . . . . . . . . . 22

Disclosure of Student Information . . . . . . . . . 22

District-Wide School Safety Plan . . . . . . . . . . 22

48-Hour Pesticide Notification . . . . . . . . . . . . 24

Asbestos Management Plan . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24

Annual Fire Inspection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24

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