2017-18 Calendar and Back to School Guide€¦ · 31 9th Grade Orientation “Meet & Greet”...

Danielle Reagon, Grade 12, Teacher: Ms. Vernale

2017-18 Calendar and Back to School Guide

Frontier Central School District

Table of ContentsTopic PageAbsences from School . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .26Academic Intervention Services (AIS) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .27Access to Student Records . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .33Alumni Association . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .36Art Program . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .28Asbestos Notification . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .35Athletics . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .28Board of Education . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1Before & After School Programs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .28Central Registration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .25Child Nutrition Services . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .25Code of Conduct . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .29-31Communication . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .24Community Education . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .28Computer Usage Agreement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .32Cultural Diversity Policy . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .34Designated Directory Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .33Drug & Alcohol Policy . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .34Drug Prevention Resources for Parents . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .34Emergency Contact Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .26Facilities Use . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .35Family Rights & Privacy Notice . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .33Field Trips & Student Excursions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .24GED Program . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .28Immunization Requirements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .26Infinite Campus Parent/Student Portal . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .24Interscholastic Sports Program . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .28Kindergarten Registration Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .25Medications in School . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .26Military Recruiters’ Access to Information Policy . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .34Mission Statement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1Music Program . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .28Parental Involvement & School Visits . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .24Pesticide Notice . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .35Physicals . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .26PTA Directory . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .36Pupil Services . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .27Reporting Progress to Parents . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .24School Phone & Address Listing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Inside Back CoverSchool Closing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .36School Hours . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Inside Front CoverSmoking Policy . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .34Student Privacy-Notification to Parents . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .33Summer School . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .28Tax Code . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Inside Back CoverTechnology . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .32Telephone Directory . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Inside Back CoverTesting and Assessment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .27Title I Parent Involvement Policy . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .27Transportation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .24Universal Pre-Kindergarten Programs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .25Volunteering . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .24Web Site . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Inside Front Cover

School HoursFrontier Central Elementary Schools

Grades K-5 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9:00 am to 3:20 pmOffices . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8:00 am to 4:00 pm

Frontier Middle SchoolGrades 6-8 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8:00 am to 2:45 pmOffice . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7:30 am to 4:00 pm

Frontier High SchoolGrades 9-12 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7:25 am to 2:06 pmOffice . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7:00 am to 4:00 pm

Superintendent’s Message

Welcome back to an exciting 2017-18 school year . This calendar contains important pieces of information that schools are legally required to provide parents so I encourage you to read through them . Contact your building principal with any questions you may have related to this information .

Things will change over the course of the year . For example, excessive snow days will cause an alteration of a calendar . I would strongly encourage everyone to follow the online calendars of our schools for the most up to date information related to the school calendar .

2017-18 will be an exciting year of musicals, plays, art shows, athletic competitions, and student club activities . It is important for the healthy development of children for them to be involved in as many activities as they can while still balancing a healthy balance with their other responsibilities . I hope all our students get involved in at least one of the many exciting extra-curricular activities Frontier has to offer .

Parental involvement is an essential ingredient for the successful education of a child . Please take the time to meet with your child’s teacher and/or counselor to learn how they are doing, this can be accomplished during parent/teacher conferences, while providing you the opportunity to learn what skills and subjects could be reinforced at home . It takes all of us working together to educate our future leaders .

Lastly, please encourage your child to read . Even though electronics abound, research is very clear that students need to be good readers to succeed in school . It is essentially important for a student to enjoy a good story . “Any book that helps a child to form a habit of reading , to make reading one of his deep and continuing needs, is good for him”. Maya Angelou

Respectfully,

Dr . Bret Apthorpe Superintendent

Natalie Muka, Grade 9, Teacher: Mr. Hartnett

Be sure to visit www.frontier.wnyric.org throughout the school year for upcoming events, sports activities, lunch and breakfast menus, news stories, the parent portal and school closing information.

Janet MacGregor Plarr, President3494 Heatherwood DriveHamburg, NY 14075646-3131E-mail: [email protected] David M. Patton, Vice-president6336 Mayflower LaneLake View, NY 14085627-2797E-mail:[email protected] Albert2960 Pleasant AvenueHamburg, NY 14075648-5727E-mail: [email protected] T. Boyle5345 Eastwood AvenueHamburg, NY 14075627-7602E-mail: [email protected]

Dr. Mary Ann Costello5532 Country Club Lane Hamburg, NY [email protected] Martin Lalka3654 Second StreetBlasdell, New York 14219826-4337E-mail: [email protected] Podkulski 4169 Mistymeadow LaneHamburg, NY 14075225-1252E-mail: [email protected]

Q Vision Statement RThe Frontier School Community values and expects a Frontier education to provide life skills and academic skills that allow our students to be successful in any endeavor. A Frontier education will lead to a sense of value of charity,

service and community.

Q Board Meetings RThe Frontier Board of Education welcomes district residents, staff and students to its meetings.

Your presence indicates concern for our schools and the education of the children in this District. A major goal of the Board of Education is to maintain a collaborative, working relationship

between the school district and community. Involvement at Board meetings is encouraged to enable the Board to better understand and represent its constituents.

Time is set aside at the beginning and at the end of each meeting for public comment. Those wishing to address the Board of Education are asked to sign the attendance register, as well as to state name and address, before speaking. Information cards are available near the attendance register, which speakers are asked to complete and return to the District Clerk. This enables the Board to respond to a person’s question or concern, which, most likely, will not occur during public comment.

2017-18 Schedule of Board MeetingsBelow please find the tentative meeting calendar of the Board of Education for the 2017-18 school year. Most of the meetings are scheduled for the 1st and 3rd Tuesdays of each month and will be held at Frontier Educational Center, Board Room (unless otherwise noted.) It is anticipated that, for business meetings, the Board will immediately enter into Executive Session during each meeting from 6:00-7:00 PM and the public portion of these meetings will begin at approximately 7:00 PM. All workshops meetings will begin at 7:00 PM.

August 22, 2017 (Business)September 5, 2017 (Business)September 19, 2017 (Workshop)October 3, 2017 (Business)October 17, 2017 (Workshop)November 7, 2017 (Business) at Cloverbank ElementaryNovember 21, 2017 (Workshop)December 12, 2017 (Business)January 2, 2018 (Workshop)January 16, 2018 (Business)

February 13, 2018 (Business)March 6, 2018 (Business)March 20, 2018 (Workshop)April 3, 2018 (Business)April 17, 2018 (Adopt 2018-19 BOCES Budget/Workshop)May 1, 2018 (Business)May 15, 2018 (Budget Vote/Workshop)June 5, 2018 (Business)June 19, 2018 (Workshop)

2017-2018 Board of Education

2017-2018 Board of EducationLeft to right: Martin Lalka, Davis Podkulski, Larry Albert, Dr. Mary Ann Costello,

Janet MacGregor Plarr, President; David Patton, Vice-president; Patrick Boyle

September 2017M

egan Singer, Grade 5, Big Tree Elementary,

Teacher: Mrs. Turner

High SchoolAugust23 Senior Locker pick-Out/Parking Pass Distribution

8:30-10:30 am28-29 Senior Portrait Day 9:00 am-3:00 pm31 9th Grade Orientation “Meet & Greet” 10:00-11:30 am HS Schedules Available on the Portal @ 4:00 pmSeptember6 First Day of Student Attendance13 School Pictures/Sr. Retakes14 School Pictures/Sr. Pictures Retakes PTSA Meeting-7:00 pm19 College Night @ Hilbert College Gym 7:00-8:30 pm21 Title 1 Parent Meeting 6:15 pm OPEN HOUSE 7:00 pm25 WNY College Consortium 7:25-8:05 am28 Financial Aid Night 6:30-8:00 pmMiddle SchoolAugust30 6th Grade Orientation 9:00 am-12:15 pmSeptember6 First Day of Student Attendance19 6th Grade Parent Information Night 6:30-8:00 pm19 School Picture Day-during Phys. Ed. class20 School Picture Day-during Phys. Ed. class26 7th & 8th Grade Parent Information Night 6:30-7:30 pm28 PTA Meeting 6:30 pm29 Spirit Day Wear Blue

15 PTA Sponsored Kindergarten Ice Cream Social 6:30 pm20 PTA Meeting 6:30 pmPinehurst6 First Day of Student Attendance12 Kindergarten Parent Information Night 6:30 pm Grade 5 Parent Information Night 7:00 pm13 Grade 1 Parent Information Night 6:30 pm Grade 3 Parent Information Night 7:00 pm14 Grade 2 Parent Information Night 6:30 pm Grade 4 Parent Information Night 7:00 pm22 PTA Meeting 6:30 pm23 PTA Sponsored Welcome Back Picnic 5:30-8:00 pm26 School Picture Day29 Character Fair

Big Tree6 First Day of Student Attendance Boo-Hoo/Ya-Hoo Breakfast for Kindergarten Parents 9:30 am Cafeteria (Parents Only)11 PTA Meeting 6:30 pm12 Parent Information Night Parents Only: Kindergarten ~ 5:45-6:30 pm Grade 1 ~ 7:00-7:45 pm13 Parent Information Night Parents Only: Grade 3 ~ 5:45-6:30 pm Grade 2 ~ 6:00-6:45 pm14 Parent Information Night Parents Only: Grade 4 ~ 6:00-6:45 pm Grade 5 ~ 7:00-7:45 pm29 PTA Sponsored Welcome Back Event 5:30-7:30 pmBlasdell Elementary6 First Day of Student Attendance18 Parent Information Night Pre-K through Grade 2 AM Pre-K Class ~ 6:00 pm PM Pre-K Class ~ 6:30 pm Kindergarten ~ 6:30 pm Grade 1 & Room 108 ~ 7:00 pm Grade 2 & ROOM 107 ~ 7:30 PM19 PTA Meeting 6:30 pm20 Parent Information Night Grades 3-5 Grade 3 & Room 214 ~ 6:30 pm Grade 4 & Room 203 ~ 7:00 pm Grade 5 & Room 211 ~ 7:40 pm22 PTA Kindergarten Welcome Night 6:00-7:00 pm28 School Picture DayCloverbankAugust29-30 Open House/Summer Drop Off 9:00 am – 2:00 pmSeptember6 First Day of Student Attendance13 Parent Information Night Pre-K through Grade 2 AM Pre-K Class ~ 6:00 pm PM Pre-K Class ~ 6:30 pm Kindergarten ~ 6:30 pm Grade 1 ~ 7:00 pm Grade 2 ~ 7:30 pm14 Parent Information Night Grades 3-5 Grade 3 ~ 6:30 pm Grade 4 ~ 7:00 pm Grade 5 ~ 7:30 pm

Responsibility vs. UnreliabilityResponsibility is knowing and doing what is expected of me.

The Masked By Katelin Kerl, Grade 7

We are familiar with THEMThe pretty girl

Gifted, athletic boysThey walk the same walk

Talk the same talkA clump

Some avoid, others fight to be noticedLike in a food chain – the aggressive always come out on top

No one notices the artisticNo one cares for the wise

You cling to the ones who understandBut at the same time, you know your strengths are stronger

You find a way to stand up straightThen pops the question

What is it like to live under a constant mask?All you see is perfection

But nothing is perfectionKnowing this makes things easier

The lonesome walks in the halls no longer matter so greatlyYou learn to carve our own path

Forget the masked – be YOUJust be you.

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PAGE 3 Childhood Cancer Awareness Month September 2017

Aryanna May, Grade 9, “Toe-Touch”, Media Arts, Teacher: Ms. Beyette

Board of Education Business Meeting 7:00 pm at Frontier Educational Center

Labor Day Holiday

No School

First Day of Student Attendance

Superintendent’s Conference Day

Board of Education Workshop Meeting 7:00 pm at Frontier Educational Center

Patriot Day

PTA Council Meeting 7:00 pm at Frontier Educational Center

October 2017

High School6 Emergency Go Home Drill (15 min. early – shorten 9th

period ONLY)9-13 5-week Reports on Parent Portal Homecoming Week/Theme: Frontier’s Favorite Movie Series10 Parent Drug & Alcohol Forum 6:30 pm Aud12 HomecomingFoodTrucks&Bonfire6:00-8:30pm13 Homecoming Pep Rallies Chicken BBQ (3:30-6:30 pm) Parade 5:30 pm Football Game vs. Hamburg Bulldogs 7:00 pm14 PSAT Testing @ FHS 7:45-11:15 am Homecoming Dances Grades 9 & 10 @ High School 7:00-10:00 pm Grades 11 & 12 Lower Grandstand @ Fairgrounds

7:30-10:30 pm18 Deadline for Senior Portraits19 International Day ACCESS-VR Information Night 5:45-8:00 pm

Christina Pierino, Grade 10, “Mr. Bones”, Oil Pastel, Teacher: Ms. Vernale

Brady Sullivan, Grade 2, Pinehurst Elementary, Teacher: Mrs. Weber

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23-27 Red Ribbon Week25 Wear Red Day26 Picture Retakes High School Play/Musical #1 (Little Shop of Horrors) 7:00 pm27 School Ring Preview Day 9:40 am-12:30 pm High School Play/Musical #1 (Little Shop of Horrors) 7:00 pm28 ACT Testing @ FHS 7:45 am-1:00 pm High School Play/Musical #1 (Little Shop of Horrors) 7:00 pmMiddle School2 PTA Fall Fund raiser 6 Emergency Go Home Drill – 15 Min. Early Release 2:30 pm20 Fall Dance 7:00-9:00 pm23-27 Red Ribbon WeekBig Tree 6 Emergency Go Home Drill – 15 Min. Early Release10 PTA Meeting 6:30 pm11 School Picture Day16-20 PTA Sponsored Book Fair16 PTA Sponsored Book Fair Family Night 6:30-8:30 pm19 Open House Grade K-5 Grades K-2 ~ 6:00-6:30 pm Grades 3-5 ~ 6:30 7:00 pm23-27 Red Ribbon Week27 PTA Sponsored Halloween Bash 6:30-8:00 pm

Patience vs. RestlessnessPatience is accepting a difficult situation without giving a deadline to remove it.

Lillian Kirbis, Grade 1, Blasdell Elementary, Teacher: Mrs. Pylypciw

Blasdell6 Emergency Go Home Drill – 15 Min. Early Release11 PTA Meeting 6:30 pm19 PTA Fall Fest 6:00-7:30 pm23 Halloween Scavenger Hunt 6:00 pm25 Open House Grades PreK-5 PreK AM & PM 6:00-6:30 pm Kdg – Grade 2 ~ 6:30-7:00 pm Grades 3-5 ~ 7:15-7:45 pmCloverbank2-13 Fall Fundraiser6 Emergency Go Home Drill – 15 Min. Early Release9-13 Fire Prevention Week12 School Picture Day23-27 Red Ribbon Week20 PTA Sponsored Monster Bash 6:00 pm24 PTA Meeting 6:30 pmPinehurst6 Emergency Go Home Drill – 15 Min. Early Release27 Monster Bash 5:30 pm 31 Halloween Parade Grades K-2 10:00 am

Bullying Prevention Month October 2017

Columbus Day Holiday

No School

Halloween

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1st Day of Autumn

District Wide Emergency Drill 15 Minute Early Dismissal 2017-18 Free/Reduced Price School Application Due

2016-17 Free/Reduced Price SchoolMealsQualificationApplication Expires

Myla Wappman, Grade 4, CloverbankMrs. Szczerbacki


Board of Education Business Meeting 7:00 pm Frontier Educational Center

Board of Education Workshop Meeting 7:00 pmFrontier Educational Center

November 2017

High School1 ASVAB Testing 7:30-10:30 am School Ring Sales during lunches & 6:00-7:30 pm Fall Concert (Concert & Symphonic Bands/Jazz Ens) 7:00 pm2 PTSA Meeting 7:00 pm School Ring Sales during lunches & 6:00-7:30 pm4 SAT Testing @ FHS 7:45 am-1:00 pm6 Fall Concert (WindEns/Orchestra/String Orchestra) 7:00 pm9 End of 1st Marking Period14 UNYTS Blood Drive 15 UB International Day Visit Fall Choral Concert 7:00 pm16 Career Day

Initiative vs. IdlenessInitiative is recognizing and doing what needs to be done before I am asked to do it.

Samantha Bautz, Grade 11, Hundertwasser InspiredCityscape, Mixed Media, Teacher: Ms. Townsend

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Samantha Palmer, Grade 2, Blasdell Elementary, Teacher: Mrs. Pylypciw

UntitledBy Samatha Bella, Grade 5, Pinehust Elementary

I’d love to be a swanSwimming gracefully in the pond.

I wouldn’t want to be a bear,Because I give campers a scare!

I’d love to be a butterfly,My wings vibrant as the sky.

I wouldn’t want to be a goat,Because last time I saw one it ate my tote!

There are lots of things,That fly with wings,

Or that could be hairy,And even scary!

But the thing I like to beIs ME!

Big Tree8 PTA Meeting 6:30 pm16 School Picture Retakes20-12/1 Helping Hands Food Drive22 End of 1st Marking PeriodBlasdell 1-17 Canned Food Drive14 School Picture Retakes 15 Fall Book Fair for Families 4:00-8:00 pm16 Fall Book Fair for Students 22 End of 1st Marking Period28 PTA Meeting 6:30 pmCloverbank13 Book Fair Preview Night/Food Truck TBD13-17 Fall Book Fair Week16 School Picture Retakes22 End of 1st Marking PeriodPinehurst13-17 Book Fair 13 Book Fair Family Night 5:30 pm15 School Picture Retakes16 PTA Meeting 6:30 pm21 Turkey Trot 1:30 pm (Rain Date 11/22)

Middle School1 School Picture Retakes9 End of 1st Marking Period PTA Meeting 6:30 pm13-17 Book Fair14 Concert 7th Grade Band/Orchestra 7:00 pm16 Concert 8th Grade Band/Orchestra 7:00 pm30 Play “A Whopper of a Comedy Sketch Part 3” 7:00 pm

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PAGE 7 Diabetes Awareness Month November 2017

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Veteran’s DayHoliday

No School

Thanksgiving Recess - No School

Thanksgiving Day

Daylight Savings

Valerie Cirino, Grade 9, Reproduction of Charles Burchfield, Watercolor, Teacher: Ms. Vernale

Board of Education Business Meeting 7:00 pm at at Cloverbank Elementary

Election Day



No School

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December 2017Self-Control vs. Self-IndulgenceSelf-Control is rejecting wrong desires and doing what is right.

Cami Bozard, Grade 9, Interior Design 1, Art Glass Window Design, Teacher: Ms. Townsend

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High School11-15 5-Week Reports on Parent Portal14 Holiday Concert (Symph Orchestra/Wind Ens/Concert Choir)

7:00 pm19 Holiday Concert (Concert & Symphonic Bands/Jazz Ens)

7:00 pm21 Holiday Choral Concert 7:00 pmMiddle School1 Play “A Whopper of a Comedy Sketch Part 3” 7:00 pm6 6th Grade Day 2 Band/Orch/and Day 1 Chorus Holiday

Concert 6:00 pm 6th Grade Day 1 Band/Day 2 Chorus Holiday Concert

7:45 pm7 Pinehurst Elem 4th & 5th Grade Band & Jazz Ens @

MS 6:30 pm11 7th & 8th Grade Choruses Holiday Concert 7:00 pm15 PTA Sponsored Holiday Movie Night

Cloverbank1 Records Day Grades Pre-K - 5 NOON Dismissal1 Santa Shop 4:00 pm8 NOON Dismissal Grades PreK-5 ~ Parent/Teacher

Conferences11 NO SCHOOL Grades PreK-5 ~ Parent/Teacher Conferences12 Holiday Concert Grade 5 Chorus/Band/Orchestra 7:00 pm21 Kindergarten Play TBA22 Holiday Fun DayPinehurst1 Records Day Grades Pre-K - 5 NOON Dismissal7 Pinehurst Elem 4th & 5th Grade Band & Jazz Ens @ MS

6:30 pm8 NOON Dismissal Grades PreK-5 ~ Parent/Teacher

Conferences11 NO SCHOOL Grades PreK-5 ~ Parent/Teacher Conferences

Piper Donovan, Grade 1, Big Tree Elementary, Torn Paper Collage, Teacher: Mrs. Turner

So Much Depends UponBy, Kara Lippacher, Grade 6, Inspired by Carlos Williams

So much depends uponThe torn up book

Laying beneath the bedRemembering Good Night Moon

That quietly sits not noticed,Forgotten.

Remembering days when used with a father and a daughter, when she couldn’t

Fall asleepSilently waits for another child to put it in use

But still.It will be remembered as the torn up book

Laying beneath the bedThat sang Good Night Moon.

Big Tree1 Records Day Grades Pre-K - 5 NOON Dismissal PTA Sponsored Holiday Family Movie Night 6:00-8:00 pm7 Winter Concert Show Choir & Grade 4 & 5 Choruses


Conferences11 NO SCHOOL Grades PreK-5 ~ Parent/Teacher ConferencesBlasdell1 Records Day Grades Pre-K - 5 NOON Dismissal1-15 Hat & Mitten Drive5 Holiday Concert 4th & 5th Grade Choruses/5th Grade Band


Conferences11 NO SCHOOL Grades PreK-5 ~ Parent/Teacher Conferences


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First Day of Winter

Christmas Eve

ChristmasNew Year’s Eve

Winter Recess - No School

Hunter Personius, Grade 5, Cloverbank Elementary, Origami Radial Design, Teacher: Mrs. Szczerbacki


Parent/Teacher Full Day Conferences No School Grades PreK-5

1/2 Day Records Day Grades PreK-5 Noon Dissmissal

1/2 Day Parent/Teacher Conferences Grades Prek-5 Noon Dismissal

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January 2018

High School2 School Resumes4 8th Grade Orientation/Curriculum Fair 6:30-8:00 pm11 PTSA Meeting 7:00 pm22-26 Mid-Term/Regents Exams - NO CLASSES 26 End of 2nd Marking Period29 Beginning of 2nd SemesteMiddle School2 School Resumes3 District 5th Grade Orchestra Rehearsal @ MS 6:30 pm4 8th Grade Orientation @ High School 6:30-8:00 pm9 District 5th Grade Orchestra Concert @ MS 7:00 pm17 Pinehurst 4th & 5th Grade Chorus Concert @ MS 6:30 pm18 PTA Meeting 6:30 pm19 Rockin Lockin Dance 7:00-9:00 pm26 Half Day Grades 6-8 Records Day End of 2nd Marking Period

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Punctuality vs. TardinessPunctuality is showing esteem for others by doing the right thing at the right time.

Summer McMahon, Grade 8, Watercolor & Color Pencil, Teacher: Mr. Csati

Big Tree2 School Resumes3 District 5th Grade Orchestra Rehearsal @ MS 6:30 pm9 District 5th Grade Orchestra Concert @ MS 7:00 pm10 PTA Meeting 6:30 pm17 Winter Concert 4th & 5th Grade Bands/Jazz Ens 6:30 pmBlasdell2 School Resumes3 District 5th Grade Orchestra Rehearsal @ MS 6:30 pm9 District 5th Grade Orchestra Concert @ MS 7:00 pm PTA Meeting 6:30 pm24 PTA Family Wellness Night 6:00-7:30 pmCloverbank2 School Resumes3 District 5th Grade Orchestra Rehearsal @ MS 6:30 pm9 District 5th Grade Orchestra Concert @ MS 7:00 pm23 PTA Meeting 6:30 pm24 Winter Concert Grade 4 Pinehurst2 School Resumes3 District 5th Grade Orchestra Rehearsal @ MS 6:30 pm9 District 5th Grade Orchestra Concert @ MS 7:00 pm17 Chorus Concert 6:30 pm18 PTA Meeting 6:30 pm23 Kindergarten Registration 9:30 am-2:30 pm26 PTA Sponsored Health & Wellness Night 5:30-8:00 pm

White and BlackBy Cailey Burke, Grade 7

Chills touch your skin

As specks of glitter

Flutter

Down

Form a blanket

Covering the sky

Peace fills the air

White specks

Pile up

And warm your Heart

Watch more And more dance across

The sky until slowly they

Are only coming down

One by one then there

Are no specks dancing across

Even though

Cold bites your skin

And the happiness

Is still in your heart

A white sparkling

Blanket still covers the Ground

Benjamin Clark, Grade 2, Blasdell Elementary, Teacher: Mrs. Pylypciw

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PAGE 11 National Mentoring Month January 2018

FEBRUARY S M T W T F S 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28

New Year’s Day Holiday

No SchoolClasses Resume

Martin Luther King Jr. Holiday

No School

Bryce Privateer, Grade 4, Pinehurst Elementary, Medieval Mosaic, Mat Board & Marker, Teacher: Mrs. Glista

Regents Exams, Grades 9-12



1/2 Day Records Day Grades 6-8

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February 2018

HIGH SCHOOL5-14 Sophomore Class Valentine’s Day Sale8 Musical (TBD) 7:00 pm (926-1720 ext 2182 for tix)9 Musical (TBD) 7:00 pm 10 Musical (TBD) 7:00 pm11 Musical Matinee (TBD) 2:00 pm26-3/2 5-Week Reports on Parent Portal 28 Handball Tournament (Jr. Class) 6:30-9:00 pmMiddle School7 Project KNOW Parent Only Orientation 12-15 Project KNOW Classroom Instruction – 6th Grade13 Project KNOW Parent/Child Night 6:30 pm12-16 Spirit Week16 Spirit Games

Cloverbank2 Winter Carnival 6:00 pm5 Kindergarten Registration 9:15-Noon6 Kindergarten Registration 1:00-3:00 pm7 Kindergarten Registration 6:00-8:00 pm8 Kindergarten Registration 9:15-NoonPinehurst9-11 PTA Family Night Out14 Grade 5 Talent Show 6:30 pm15 Grade 5 Talent Show 6:30 pm16 Jump Rope For Heart

Resourcefulness vs. WastefulnessResourcefulness is finding practical uses for that which others would overlook or discard.

Spencer Hendel, Grade 6, Burchfield Watercolor, Teacher: Mrs. McCarthy Shae Geis, Grade 11, Charcoal, Teacher: Ms. Vernale

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Big Tree 2 PTA Sponsored Fitness/Wellness Night 6:30-8:00 pm5-9 Kindergarten Registration 9:30 -11:00 am & 1:45-2:45 pm6 PTA Meeting 6:30 pm7 Kindergarten Evening Registration 6:30-8:00 pmBlasdell5-6 Kindergarten Registration 9:30-11:00 am & 1:00-2:30 pm6 PTA Meeting 6:30 pm7 Kindergarten Registration 9:30-11:00 am & 5:00-7:00 pm8-9 Kindergarten Registration 9:30-11:00 am & 1:00-2:30 pm9 “Me & My Guy” PTA Dance 6:00-7:30 pm

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PAGE 13 American Heart Month February 2018

Lincoln’s Birthday

Washington’s Birthday

Presidents’ Day Holiday

No SchoolMid-Winter Recess - No School

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

Valentine’s Day

Valentine’s Day!By Lydia Stone, Grade 2, Cloverbank

Valentine’s dayIs a very special day

When peopleSay HOORAY

It’s PARTY timeWe make cards

And get “ARTY”


Classes Resume

Jack Gall, Grade 8, Two Point Perspective/ Marker & Color PencilTeacher: Mr. Csati


March 2018

HIGH SCHOOL1 Guest Artist Concert 7:00 pm2/26-3/2 5-Week Reports On Parent Portal2-3 Lock-In (sponsored by NHS) 7:00 pm-7:00 am (3/3)6 District Spectrum Band Concert #1 7:00 pm BE-BTE-MS 7th-HS Symph Band & Wind Ens. 7 Spaghetti Dinner 2:30-7:30 pm District Spectrum Band Concert #2 7:00 pm7 PE-CE-MS 6th & 8th -HS Concert Band8 Junior College Planning Night 6:30-8:00 pm10 SAT Exam 7:45 am-1:00 pm13 MS Orchestra/HS Strings Concert 7:00 pm13 Drug & Alcohol Forum @ Middle School 6:30 pm15 Choral Concert 7:00 pm20 PTSA Meeting 7:00 pm21 [email protected] 9:00 am–noon & 6:00–8:30 pm22 [email protected] 9:00 am–Noon Drug & Alcohol Forum @ MS 6:30 pm24 Pre-ACT 7:45-11:30 am Festival of the Arts @ High School Café & Hallways 11:00 am-2:00 pm29 Smart Living FairMiddle School6 District Spectrum Band Concert #1 @ HS 7:00 pm BE-BTE-MS 7th-HS Symph Band & Wind Ens. 7 District Spectrum Band Concert #2 @ HS 7:00 pm PE-CE-MS 6th-HS Concert Band13 MS Orchestra & HS Strings Concert @ HS 7:00 pm22 PTA Meeting 5:30 pm Drug & Alcohol Forum 6:30 pm24 Festival of the Arts @ High School Café & Hallways 11:00 am-2:00 pm27 Rehearsal for Nat’l Jr. Honor Society Induction 2:45-4:00 pm28 Nat’l Jr. Honor Society Induction 7:00 pmBig Tree 6 District Spectrum Band Concert #1 @ HS 7:00 pm BE-BTE-MS 7th-HS Symph Band & Wind Ens.9 NOON Dismissal Grades Pre-K-5 Records Day End of 2nd Marking Period Grades Pre-K-514 PTA Meeting 5:30 pm24 Festival of the Arts @ High School Café & Hallways 11:00 am-2:00 pm

Tolerance vs. PrejudiceTolerance is realizing that everyone is at varying levels of character development.

Melisa Mustic, Grade 9, Interior Design 1, Fabric/Wallpaper Design Marker Illustration, Teacher: Ms. Townsend

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Blasdell6 District Spectrum Band Concert #1 7:00 pmBE-BTE-MS 7th-HS Symph Band & Wind Ens.7 Spring Book Fair for Families 4:00-8:00 pm8 Spring Book Fair for Students 3rd Grade Band Recruitment9 NOON Dismissal Grades Pre-K-5 Records Day End of 2nd Marking Period Grades Pre-K-514 PTA Meeting 6:30 pm23 PTA Family Movie Night 6:00-8:00 pm24 Festival of the Arts @ High School Café & Hallways 11:00 am-2:00 pmCloverbank7 District Spectrum Band Concert #2 7:00 pm PE-CE-MS 6th-HS Concert Band9 NOON Dismissal Grades Pre-K-5 Records Day

UntitledBy Grace Gordon, Grade 5, Blasdell

When spring finally came,It just started to rain and rain.So much rain, more and more,

As much water as by the seashore.Then this morning, I opened my eyes,

When it came to my surprise,in the sky and on the ground,

white, floating all around.Finally, the beginning of spring,

I really don’t like this thing!It had to snow right before break?

I almost did a double take!Oh come on, why snow?

Mature Nature you should know!It is finally, finally, spring!

Why did you do this thing?Wait, What? No why!

Thanks Mother Nature, it’s a snow day!

End of 2nd Marking Period Grades Pre-K-512 PTA Book Fair Preview Night12-16 Spring Book Fair Week24 Festival of the Arts @ High School Café & Hallways 11:00 am-2:00 pmPinehurst7 District Spectrum Band Concert #2 7:00 pm PE-CE-MS 6th-HS Concert Band9 NOON Dismissal Grades Pre-K-5 Records Day End of 2nd Marking Period Grades Pre-K-519-23 PARP Week23 PARP Family Night 5:30 pm 24 Festival of the Arts @ High School Café & Hallways 11:00 am-2:00 pm

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

Daylight Savings Time Begins St. Patrick’s Day

Hailey Bruecki, Grade 1, Big Tree Elementary, Picasso Portrait, Teacher: Mrs. Turner



First Day of Spring

1/2 Day Records Day Grades PreK-5 Noon Dismissal

Spring Recess - No School

FEBRUARY S M T W T F S 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28


April 2018

HIGH SCHOOL13 End of 3rd Marking Period17 UNYTS Blood Drive 7:30 am-1:30 pm18 Student Elections (during all lunch periods)19 National Honor Society Induction 7:00 pm27 NYSSMA Solo Festival28 NYSSMA Solo FestivalMIDDLE SCHOOL11-13 NYS ELA Assessment13 End of 3rd Marking Period19 PTA Meeting 6:30pm26 Musical – “The Wizard of Oz” 7:00 pm27 Musical – “The Wizard of Oz” 7:00 pmBIG TREE10 PTA Meeting 6:30 pm11-13 NYS ELA TestingTBD PTA Mother’s Day Plant Sale23 Book Fair Family Night 5:00-7:00 pm PTA Sponsored Ice Cream Social

Creativity vs. UnderachievementCreativity is approaching a need, a task, or an idea from a new perspective.

Carolyn Guerin, Grade 11, Photoshop, Autism, Teacher: Mr. Carlson

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SpringBy Abby Brown, Grade 2, Pinehurst

Flowers blooming

In the air

Bees buzzing

Among the flowers

Butterflies fluttering

Up and down

Caterpillars tiptoeing

on the ground

All so happy

Winter’s gone!

Ivy Taylor, Grade 3, Big Tree Elementary, Watercolor on Paper, Teacher: Mrs. Turner

UntitledBy Grady Gullo, Kindergarten, Cloverbank

Roses are red, violets are blue.I like spring because it’s new!

23-27 Book Fair25 Spring Concert Grades 4 & 5 Choruses /Show Choir

6:30 pmBLASDELL10 PTA Meeting 6:30 pm11-13 NYS ELA Testing19 “Me & My Gal” PTA Game Night 6:00-7:00 pmCLOVERBANK11-13 NYS ELA Testing18 PTA Meeting 6:30 pmPINEHURST11-13 NYS ELA Testing19 PTA Meeting 6:30 pm23-27 Book Fair23 Book Fair Family Night 5:30 pmTBD Me and My Lady Movie

Autism Awareness Month April 2018


Classes Resume

Board of Education Meeting Adopt 2018-19 BOCES Budget/Workshop 7:00 PM at Frontier Educational Center


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

Mrs. Osmanski Big Tree Elementary Kindergarten ClassInterpretation of Keith Haring Art Work

Easter


High School2 Student Gov’t Induction @ Ilio’s DiPaolo’s 6:00-8:00 pm3 HS Chamber Music Concert 7:00 pm7-17 AP Exams – Classes ARE in session10 PTSA Meeting 7:00 pm11 Junior Ball @ Michael’s Banquet Facility 7:00-10:30 pm14-18 5-Week Reports on Parent Portal15 District Budget Vote/Chiavetta’s Chicken BBQ @ Hamburg Sr. Community Ctr. 3:00-7:00 pm22 Academic Awards Night 7:00 pm23 Concert (Concert & Symphonic Bands/Jazz Ens.) 7:00 pm24 Athletic Awards Night 7:00 pm31 Concert (Wind Ens./String Orchestra/Symphonic Orchestra)

7:00 pmMiddle School1-3 NYS Math Assessment Test8 District Beginning Strings & Elementary Orchestra Rehearsal @ MS 6:30 pm9 Pinehurst 4th & 5th Grade Chorus Concert 6:30 pm10 District Beginning Strings & Elementary Orchestra Concert @ MS 7:00 pm14 7th & 8th Grade Chorus Concert 7:00 pm15 District Budget Vote17 Incoming 6th Grade Parent Orientation 6:00-7:30 pm21 6th Grade Day 1 Band/Day 2 Chorus Concert 6:00 pm 6th Grade Day 2 Band/Orchestra/ Day 1 Chorus Concert

7:30 pm22 Pinehurst 4th & 5th Grade Bands & Jazz Ens. Concert @

MS 6:30 pm23-24 8th Grade NYS Science Performance Test24 Spirit Day, wear Frontier Wear29 7th Grade Band/Orchestra & Jazz Ens. Concert 7:00 pm30 8th Grade Band & Orchestra Concert 7:00 pm31 PTA Meeting 6:30 pmBig Tree1-3 NYS Math Assessment Test7-11 Teacher Appreciation Week 8 District Beginning Strings & Elementary Orchestra Rehearsal @ MS 6:30 pm9 Spring Concert 4th & 5th Grades Bands & Jazz Ens. 6:30

pm Mother’s Day Plant Sale Pick-up

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10 District Beginning Strings & Elementary Orchestra Concert @ MS 7:00 pm15 District Budget Vote16 PTA Meeting 6:30 pm18 PTA Sponsored Spring BBQ/Open House 5:30-7:30 pm21-25 Kindergarten Screening23-6/1 NYS Science Testing Grade 4-PerformanceBlasdell 1-3 NYS Math Assessment Test8 District Beginning Strings & Elementary Orchestra Rehearsal @ MS 6:30 pm9 4th & 5th Grade Spring Band & Chorus Concert 6:30 pm Art Exhibit & Ice Cream Social

Brett Smith, Grade 7, Paper, Teacher: Mr. Garvey

May 2018

10 District Beginning Strings & Elementary Orchestra Concert @ MS 7:00 pm15 District Budget Vote 16 PTA Meeting 6:30 pm19 4th & 5th Grade Band/Chorus to Fantasy Island for Music

Festival21-24 Kindergarten Screening23-6/1 NYS Science Testing Grade 4-PerformanceCloverbank1-3 NYS Math Assessment Test8 District Beginning Strings & Elementary Orchestra Rehearsal @ MS 6:30 pm9 Open House 4:00-7:00 pm Spring Art & Music Festival-Orchestra Grade 5 & Choral

Concert 7:00 pm 10 District Beginning Strings & Elementary Orchestra Concert @ MS 7:00 pm10 Mother’s Day Plant Sale22 PTA Meting 6:30 pm23-6/1 NYS Science Testing Grade 4-Performance30 Kindergarten ONLY Noon Dismissal New Kindergarten Orientation 1:00 pmPinehurst1-3 NYS Math Assessment Test8 District Beginning Strings & Elementary Orchestra Rehearsal @ MS 6:30 pm9 Spring Art Show 6:30 pm9 Pinehurst 4th & 5th Grade Chorus Concert 6:30 pm10 District Beginning Strings & Elementary Orchestra Concert @ MS 7:00 pm14-18 Kindergarten Screening17 PTA Meeting 6:30 pm18 Me & My Guy Dance 5:30 pm21 Kindergarten Screening22 Pinehurst 4th & 5th Grade Bands & Jazz Ens. Concert @

MS 6:30 pm23-6/1 NYS Science Testing Grade 4-Performance23 Kindergarten ONLY Noon Dismissal New Kindergarten Orientation24 Move A Thon 2:15 pm

Discretion vs. SimplemindednessDiscretion is recognizing and avoiding words, actions and attitudes that could bring undesirable consequences.

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PAGE 19 National Physical Fitness & Sports Month May 2018

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Memorial DayHoliday

No School

Gianna Conti, Grade 2, Pinehurst Elementary, Cat Like Klee, Oil Pastel & Tempera, Teacher: Mrs. Glista

Budget Vote/Board Election Board of Education Workshop Meeting 7:00 pm at Frontier Educational Center



No School

NYS Math Testing, Grades 3, 4 & 5

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

Discretion vs. SimplemindednessDiscretion is recognizing and avoiding words, actions and attitudes that could bring undesirable consequences.

Memorial DayRecess

No School


June 2018Endurance vs. DiscouragementEndurance is the inward strength to withstand stress and do my best.

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UntitledBy Bailey Hall, Grade 11

HopeI saw it that single dayA lone lotus sprouted

In a small watering holeIt stood proud against the dustMy beloved, she would love it

A lotus in our living roomBut the lotus fought the oddsThe lotus filled me with hope

If this beautiful flower could growIn a wasteland of dust and sadnessThen maybe this land can grow too

Grow back to its gloryThe lotus, it filled me with hope

A hope for a new tomorrow

High School1 Senior Class Day 8:00-11:30 am @ Lucarelli’s Senior Prom @ Hyatt 7:00-11:00 pm2 SAT Testing @ FHS 7:45 am-1:00 pm5 Sophomore Class Kickball Tournament (weather permitting) Choral Concert 7:00 pm8 LAST DAY OF CLASSES9 ACT Testing @ FHS 7:45 am-1:00 pm11-22 Local/Regents Exams – NO CLASSES22 End of 4th Marking Period Rating Day Graduation Ceremony 7:00 pm

Event Center @ The Fairgrounds Middle School4 8th Grade NYS Science Written Test7 Spirit Day – Wear Class Colors8 8th Grade Class Day15-22 ½ Day AM Student Attendance15-21 Final Exams15 6th Grade Celebration of Excellence-High Honors Invited

11:30 am 8th Grade Class Dance 7:00-9:30 pm18 7th Grade Celebration of Excellence-High Honors Invited

11:30 am19 8th Grade Celebration of Excellence-High Honors Invited

11:30 am22 End of 4th Marking Period – ½ Day – Field DayBig Tree4 Grade 5 Track Meet @ High School Track Field

(6/5 rain date)4 4th Grade NYS Science Testing-Written6 Kindergarten ONLY Noon Dismissal 5 Kindergarten Parent/Child Orientation 12:45-2:30 pm8 5th Grade Class Day12 PTA Meeting 6:30 pm14 Flag Day Ceremony15 Field Day20 5th Grade Moving Up Ceremony21 Grades Pre-K-5 Noon Dismissal22 Last Day of Student Attendance – Noon Dismissal End of 3rd Marking Period

Blasdell4 Grade 5 Track Meet @ High School Track Field

(6/5 rain date) 4th Grade NYS Science Testing-Written8 Kindergarten ONLY Noon Dismissal Kindergarten Parent/Child Orientation 1:15 pm12 5th Grade Class Trip14 Flag Day Celebration15 Field Day & PTA Picnic20 5th Grade Awards Assembly 10:00 am21 Kindergarten Performance 10:45 am Grades Pre-K-5 Noon Dismissal22 Last Day of Student Attendance – Noon Dismissal End of 3rd Marking Period

Cloverbank1-8 Kindergarten Screening4 Grade 5 Track Meet @ High School Track Field (6/5 rain date)4 4th Grade NYS Science Testing-Written7 Spring Choral - 4th Grade Chorus, Jazz Ens.& Art Festival

7:00 pm8 Field Day 13 5th Grade Class Day14 Flag Day Celebration 9:15 am18 5th Grade Awards Ceremony19 Kindergarten Play – TBA21 Grades Pre-K-5 Noon Dismissal22 Last Day of Student Attendance – Noon Dismissal End of 3rd Marking PeriodPinehurst4 Grade 5 Track Meet @ High School Track Field (6/5 rain date) 4th Grade NYS Science Testing-Written15 Field Day20 5th Grade Moving Up Ceremony 9:45 am21 Grades Pre-K-5 Noon Dismissal22 Last Day of Student Attendance – Noon Dismissal End of 3rd Marking Period

Emily Errington, Grade 9, Interior Design 1, Fabric/Wallpaper, Marker Illustration, Teacher: Ms. Townsend

National Safety Month June 2018


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Are you moving over the summer? Ifso,pleasenotifytheRegistrationOffice

at 926-1734.

Local and Regents Exams


Board of Education Workshop Meeting 7:00 pm at Frontier Educational CenterMiddle School 1/2 Day Grades 6-8

Middle School 1/2 Day Grades 6-8Elementary Noon Dismissal Grades Pre-K-5Last Day of Student Attendance

Middle School 1/2 Day Grades 6-8



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Middle School 1/2 Day Grades 6-8

Middle School 1/2 Day Grades 6-8Elementary Noon Dismissal Grades Pre-K-5

Middle School 1/2 Day Grades 6-8Elementary Noon Dismissal Grades Pre-K-5

First Day of Summer

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Dominic Lucarelli, Grade 5, Blasdell Elementary, Teacher: Mrs. Pylypciw

Flag Day

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UV Safety Month

Independence Day Holiday

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Meekness vs. AngerMeekness is yielding my personal rights and expectations with a desire to serve.

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Aug. 2018

PAGE 23 Immunization Awareness Month

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Kyle MacKellar, Grade 6, Ink on Watercolor, Teacher: Mrs. McCarthy

Security vs. AnxietySecurity is structuring my life around that which cannot be destroyed or taken away.

PARENTAL INVOLVEMENT,

VISITING SCHOOLS & VOLUNTEERING

Parental involvement is vital to student success. Parents are encouraged to actively

participate with the schools to enhance their child’s educational experience.

The District has an active PTA Council. Each building also has an active Parent Teacher Association (PTA). Members of these organizations serve on important District committees, plan and organize special events and lend significant support to Frontier’s educational program.

The Character Council was formed several years ago. The mission of this organization is to provide enrichment opportunities to parents by offering educational seminars, workshops and activities for families of Frontier and Hamburg School Districts.

Parents and community members are always welcome to visit Frontier schools. If you wish to meet with a teacher, staff member or an administrator, please call ahead to make an appointment. For safety and security purposes, all visitors are required to sign in at the school office and to obtain a visitor’s badge, which must be worn while visiting the school.

The District invites parents and community members to volunteer their time and talents in our schools. Whether interests lie in helping a child to read or presenting to large groups of students on specialized topics, volunteers are invited to become a part of the Frontier family of learners.

Individuals interested in sharing time and talents are encouraged to contact the building principal of his or her child’s school.

FIELD TRIPS AND STUDENT EXCURSIONSThe Frontier Central School District recognizes field trips and excursions as extensions of educational programs and services. Field trip recommendations and chaperone guidelines are described below. All students wishing to participate in field trips must obtain prior, written permission from parents or guardians on District approved forms. The Frontier Central School District is not financially responsible for cancelled field trips due to weather-related events, civil strife or international emergencies.

When chaperoning a field trip or student excursion, chaperones are strongly encouraged to:• Serve as a guide and role model for students.• Enforce all rules.• Make sure you know those in your group.• Know where your group is at all times.• Encourage exemplary behavior at all times. The chaperone has the authority with students

for which he or she has been assigned. Chaperones can verbally reprimand students.• Monitor behavior during tour times.• Be aware of any medical problems your group might have.• Attend to sick students.• Participate in all activities with your assigned students.• Talk with students about what they are learning and seeing.• Encourage students to ask questions and be involved.

Check with your child’s teacher or building principal for more information about field trips and chaperone guidelines.

TRANSPORTATIONFrontier Central has an outstanding record of transportation safety. The Department is comprised of over 115 professionals committed to providing safe, reliable transportation to students.Students need to be at their proper bus stop ten minutes ahead of the scheduled pick-up time. Students must be outside at the stop.When riding the school bus, students are expected to act in a safe, polite and respectful manner. Rules for appropriate bus behavior are posted in all Frontier buses. Please review these rules with your children on a regular basis:Rule # 1: Remain seated and safe (face forward and keep your head, hands and feet inside

the bus at all times.)Rule # 2: Be respectful of others (no hitting or touching of other students; keep your feet out

of the center walking aisle.)Rule # 3: Be respectful of your bus driver (listen to your driver’s instructions.)Rule # 4: Be safe on your school bus (talk quietly, do not shout or use abusive language,

profanity or swearing.)Rule # 5: Keep your school bus clean (no eating, drinking or smoking. Do not damage or

vandalize your school bus.)Students will not be permitted to bring live animals, glass containers, baseball or softball bats, lacrosse sticks, hockey sticks, snow skies, snow boards, skateboards or large radios on the school bus. Baseball/softball bats and small lacrosse sticks will be permitted if they are secured in an appropriate bag.Questions or concerns regarding transportation may be directed to the Transportation Department at 926-1705.

COMMUNICATIONThe importance of effective communication between Frontier schools and the community is vitally important. Communication is essential to the success of a child’s education. School personnel share information in a variety of ways, including parent teacher conferences, telephone calls, voice mail messages that can be left for all Frontier teachers, Parent Information Nights, Open Houses, report cards, written communication, emails and E-Blast.

The Board of Education publishes a District Newsletter four times a year (2 electronic and 2 printed), designed to disseminate information and celebrate the success of individuals and programs supporting District goals. A Budget Newsletter is printed in the spring to provide the community with important financial and board candidate information, prior to the Annual Budget & Board Election vote.

The District website is frequently updated with information and news. Go to www.frontier.wnyric.org for updated information, activities, school closings and daily school events.

The District is now participating in sending out an E-Blast. This system will give the district the ability to send information about school activities and events in a timely manner to your email address. The Announcement section on our Home page will guide you to sign up.

REPORTING PROGRESS TO PARENTS

Progress Reports can be viewed on the Parent Portal three (3) times per year for elementary students and four (4) times a year for secondary students. Any parent needing a printed report should complete the form obtained at the main office of your child’s school.

INFINITE CAMPUS PARENT/STUDENT PORTAL

Parents and students using parent/student portals are able to view family demographics, attendance, grades, schedules and more. Log on to Infinite Campus through the link on the homepage of our Frontier website, www.frontier.wnyric.org. Students for the first log on use your student number and the password of the student’s birthday in mmddyy format. *Parents please fill out the form you will find on the web site homepage, you will then be supplied with an activation code through an email within seven days of completing the form. *For students starting new this year, the password format is first initials and birth date.

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CHILD NUTRITION SERVICES Good nutrition plays an important role in the overall development of youngsters. Comprehensive school lunch and breakfast programs are both available to ALL students in the Frontier Central School District. Meals feature appetizing, nutritious items with a varied selection of food choices including many vegetables and fruits.

The school lunch fulfills one-third of a child’s requirement for calories, protein, vitamins and minerals; breakfast provides one-quarter. Based upon federal dietary guidelines, menus offered to students reflect nutritional balance, variety and popular food choices. Monthly menus are available on our Frontier website.

A family application is sent home with transportation information in August and is available year round in each school and on the website. This information is also available in the annual Back to School issue of the District Newsletter. Eligibility guidelines are established yearly by the US Department of Agriculture. Parents are strongly encouraged to complete the application form if it applies to their family.

Breakfast is offered to students in all Frontier schools. Please refer to the Frontier Central School District website, www.frontier.wnyric.org for the 2017-2018 school breakfast prices. Those students eligible for free and reduced price lunch are automatically entitled to the same category for breakfast, with a reduced price set at $.25.

Families are encouraged to pre-pay lunches and/or breakfast by the week, month or longer. Starting September 1st, this can be done either through the cook in each school building (Checks should be made payable to Frontier Central Food Service), or through our new POS system, www.mySchoolBucks.com. You will need your child’s ID number for this system.

A new Point of Sale (POS) computerized cash register system is in place in all buildings. Advantages to the POS system include a debited pre-pay program, confidentiality, faster lunch lines and improved record keeping for parents and cafeteria staff. This new system provides parents the opportunity to pay online and observe the student transactions. All students must have a bar-coded picture ID card for this system. This is provided with school pictures in the fall (no purchase necessary). ID cards must be used with all purchases in the cafeteria, as well as for the library, school dances, proms, etc.

For additional information on the school lunch or breakfast program, please contact the Food Service Office at 926-1702.

CENTRAL REGISTRATIONRegistration for all new students takes place at Frontier Educational Center, 5120 Orchard Avenue, Hamburg.

The registration packet may be downloaded from the website at: www.frontier.wnyric.org. Please complete the forms and bring them with you to your registration appointment, along with the required documentation. Please call the Registrar’s Office at 926-1734 to make an appointment. Registrations will be completed by appointment only; walk-ins cannot be accepted. Following registration, you will need to make an appointment at the school(s) your child(ren) will be attending to complete the enrollment process.

KINDERGARTEN REGISTRATIONEach elementary school will enroll prospective Kindergarten students at the end of January through the beginning of February. Please check the calendar for specific dates and times. Parents of youngsters who are five years of age on or before December 1, 2017, should download and complete the registration packet from the website.

To complete the registration process, parents will be asked to bring the following information: proof of child’s age (birth certificate), two proofs of residency and record of required immunizations, which are listed under Immunization Requirements. Please note: According to New York State regulations, immunizations must be completed before the child’s first day of school.

UNIVERSAL PRE-KINDERGARTEN PROGRAMSFrontier Central continues its in-house options for Pre-Kindergarten programs with funding from the New York State Education Department. These programs are for youngsters who are four years of age on or before December 1, 2017. Blasdell Elementary and Cloverbank Elementary will each have two sections (morning and afternoon) for Pre-Kindergarten students. Seventy-two four year olds will benefit from this program. If the interest in the program exceeds the number of slots available, a lottery is conducted to fill the slots. No transportation is provided for these classes.

The District continues to collaborate with Head Start, which operates a Universal Pre-Kindergarten program for eligible four-year old youngsters. Eligibility is based on federal Head Start guidelines. Frontier's Head Start Pre-Kindergarten is an extended day program, which operates Monday through Friday at Blasdell Elementary School on South Park Avenue. EduKids on Lakeshore Road is another Frontier collaborative program. The children attend half day sessions as they do in the Frontier in-house Universal Pre-Kindergarten program.

Parents interested in learning more about the programs can call: Frontier Program at Blasdell and Cloverbank, call the Instruction Office at 926-1795Head Start program and eligibility guidelines, call 828-9297EduKids, call 627-3074.

SCHOOL LUNCH & BREAKFAST PRICES:

Please refer to the Frontier Central School District website www.frontier.wnyric.org

for the 2017-2018 School Lunch and Breakfast Prices.Reduced Price Lunch & Breakfast $ .25

SMART SNACKS IN SCHOOLSSNACK GUIDELINES

Beginning in 2017-18, Frontier Food Service Department will be offering the NEW Smart Snacks and beverages for sale that qualify under the new USDA guidelines rule. All other vending and sales of snacks/beverages in the buildings must also follow these new regulations, effective 7/1/15.

Nutrition standards for snacks are:• Calories: 200 calories or less• Sodium: 230 mg or less• Fat: Total - 35% of calories or less; saturated fat - 10% of

calories or less; trans fat - zero grams• Sugar: 35% of weight from total sugars

Nutrition standards for beverages are:• Plain water (no portion size limit)• Unflavored low fat milk, unflavored or flavored 1% milk -

elementary (up to 8 oz.); middle and high schools (up to 12 oz.)

• 100% fruit or vegetable juice - elementary (up to 8 oz.); middle and high schools (up to 12 oz.)

• 100 % fruit or vegetable juice diluted with water and no added sweeteners - elementary (up to 8 oz.); middle and high school (up to 12 oz.)

• Additional options for high school

THE IMPORTANCE OF BREAKFASTAll parents want their children to perform well in school. One way to help them do their best is make sure they eat a healthy breakfast, whether at home or at school with us. Studies show that children who eat breakfast have:

• Improved memory• Improved problem-solving skills• Improved verbal fluency• Improved creative abilities• Better test scores• Better attendance.

Research from Harvard University and the University of Minnesota also point to improved classroom behavior, with students being more alert, happier and ready to learn. Breakfast is available to ALL Frontier students. So come and join us for breakfast!

PHYSICALSNew York State Education Law requires a physical examination to be given to all students entering Grades Pre-K, K, 2, 4, 7 and 10, as well as all new entrants to Frontier Schools. Students in Special Education must have a physical examination every three years.

In accordance with New York State (chapter 281), a dental certificate is required along with a physical examination.

If proof of a physical examination is not furnished, physicals will be scheduled by the District’s Medical Director. Working paper physicals are conducted in school by the District’s Medical Director after completion of a medical history. Private Physician physicals are accepted upon review by the District’s Medical Director.

All students are screened for height, weight, scoliosis, hearing and vision, according to New York State Education law during their mandated school year. If the results of the screening indicate that your child requires further follow-up, you will receive written notification. See District Website www.frontier.wnyric.org for additional information on BodyMass Index Information.

IMMUNIZATION REQUIREMENTSStudents attending Frontier Schools must meet immunization requirements of New York State law. The following information outlines these requirements.

Pre KDiphtheria and Tetanus toxoid-containing vaccine and

Pertussis vaccine (DTaP/DTP/Tdap) 4 dosesPolio vaccine (IPV/OPV) 3 doses Measles, Mumps and Rubella vaccine (MMR) 1 doseHepatitis B vaccine 3 dosesVaricella (Chickenpox) vaccine 1 doseHaemophilus influenzae type b conjugate vaccine (Hib)

1-4 dosesPneumococcal Conjugate vaccine (PCV)1-4 doses

KindergartenDiphtheria and Tetanus toxoid-containing vaccine and

Pertussis vaccine (DTaP/DTP/Tdap) 4-5 dosesPolio vaccine (IPV/OPV) 3 to 4 doses Measles, Mumps and Rubella vaccine (MMR) 2 dosesHepatitis B vaccine 3 dosesVaricella (Chickenpox) vaccine 2 doses

Grades 1 through 5Diphtheria and Tetanus toxoid-containing vaccine and

Pertussis vaccine (DTaP/DTP/Tdap) 4-5 dosesPolio vaccine (IPV/OPV) 3 doses Measles, Mumps and Rubella vaccine (MMR) 2 doses required

by age 7 Hepatitis B vaccine 3 dosesVaricella (Chickenpox) vaccine - grades 1-3 need 2 doses

grades 4-5 need 1 dose

Grade 6Diphtheria and Tetanus toxoid-containing vaccine and

Pertussis vaccine (DTaP/DTP/Tdap) 3 doses Tdap 1 dosePolio vaccine (IPV/OPV) 3-4 doses Measles, Mumps and Rubella vaccine (MMR) 2 dosesHepatitis B vaccine 3 dosesVaricella (Chickenpox) vaccine 2 doses

Grade 7 though 12Diphtheria and Tetanus toxoid-containing vaccine and

Pertussis vaccine (DTaP/DTP/Tdap) 3 doses Tdap 1 dosePolio vaccine (IPV/OPV) 3 doses Measles, Mumps and Rubella vaccine (MMR) 2 dosesHepatitis B vaccine 3 dosesVaricella (Chickenpox) vaccine 1 doseMeningococal conjugate vaccine by grade 7 one dose, grade 12 two doses if the dose was received at 16 years of age or older.

GUIDELINES FOR MEDICATION IN SCHOOL

Parents are encouraged to share any medical conditions, injuries, illnesses or allergies with the school nurse in order to best meet a child’s health needs. The school nurse is always available to discuss any specific concerns regarding your child’s health.

It is important that parents be aware of strict guidelines established by New York State regarding medication in schools. The following rules must be adhered to in all Frontier schools:Prescription and Over the Counter (OTC) Medications:• The school nurse must have a written request from the

child’s physician that indicates the name, frequency, dosage, route and side effects of the medication. In addition, the condition being treated is to be outlined by the physician and the length of time the medication is to be administered.

• The nurse must have a written request from the parent to administer the medication as specified by the physician. A verbal or telephone request is not adequate.

• Both types of medication must be either in the container prepared by the pharmacy or in the OTC container, including the name and strength of medication. (Pharmacy label does not constitute a written order and cannot be used in lieu of a written order from a licensed prescriber.)

• When having prescriptions filled, parents should request two containers: one for home and one for school. (Note: Asthmatic children and those with anaphylactic conditions may carry/self administer specific medications such as Albuterol Inhaler or an Epi-Pen. Parents are asked to visit with the school nurse as soon as possible if this situation applies to your child.)

• All medication must be delivered directly to the school nurse by the parent. No medication should be sent to school with a child, nor can they be sent on the school bus. Under no circumstances may medications be shared with another child.

• Medication orders must be renewed annually or when there is a change in the medication or dosage.

• All medication will be kept in a locked, secure cabinet in the Health Office.

ABSENCES FROM SCHOOL & PHYSICAL EDUCATION EXCUSES

When a student is absent from school, parents/guardians must inform the school on the day of the absence, followed by a written excuse upon return. Parents of elementary students must call the school’s main office. Middle School parents call 926-1730 ext. 3412; High School parents call 926-1720 ext. 1722 or ext. 2075.

According to the State Education Department, legal absences include: sickness or death in the family; excused absence for part of the day; impassable roads or weather; approved religious observance; quarantine; required to be in court; attendance at health clinics.

Students with an infectious illness or contagious disease such as fever, rashes, eye infections, etc. should not come to school until the condition is under control. Clearance from the school nurse and a note from the child’s medical provider may be required in some instances.

Please note: Children with a temperature of 100 (F) or greater, nausea with vomiting, copious nasal secretions that cannot be contained, persistent cough that is distracting to the child and others, rashes and diarrhea that cannot be controlled, should not attend school until such symptoms are resolved for at least 24 hours.

Three consecutive absences from physical education class require a note from the child’s medical provider with a diagnosis, treatment plan and date when class may resume. There are many modifications available in physical education to help meet the needs of students with various medical conditions in order to promote an active and healthy lifestyle. Forms are in the school nurse’s office.

---- EMERGENCY CONTACT INFORMATION----Student Information sheets will be sent home with each student. Parents are asked to review and make any necessary changes and return the forms as soon as possible. It is strongly advised that emergency contacts listed have reliable transportation available, should it become necessary to pick up a sick or injured child from school. If emergency phone numbers change, please notify the school nurse immediately.

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RESPONSE TO INTERVENTION (RIS)

Frontier Central provides additional academic assistance to ensure student success. Intensive academic intervention is offered to elementary and secondary level students who may be at risk of not meeting New York State’s Common Core Learning Standards. The District also operates a comprehensive secondary summer program designed to help children retain important concepts and skills.

ENGLISH AS A SECOND LANGUAGE SERVICES

The Frontier Central School District offers English as a New Language Services (ENL) to eligible students. The program is provided by certified ENL teachers at the primary, intermediate and secondary levels of instruction. Within 30 days of the start of the school year, parents must be notified if their child is participating in or identified eligible for ESL instruction. Parents must be notified within two weeks after placement if the child is placed in an ESL program after the beginning of the school year.

Each year, a Family Information Session is held to explain the District’s ESL program. This year, families will be invited to an ESL Information Family Information Night at Blasdell Elementary, Frontier Middle School and Frontier High School before the building parent information nights/open houses.

PUPIL SERVICESFrontier Central is committed to providing its students with an outstanding education. In order to meet the educational needs of all students, the District provides a variety of programs and services to support the educational process.

Among the support services available to youngsters are Educational/Psychological Testing, Physical and Occupational Therapy, Speech Language Services, Academic Intervention Services, English as a Second Language Services, Alternative Education and Social Work Services.

Frontier Central offers a full continuum of services for students with disabilities in the most inclusive environment possible. Co-teaching in the general education classroom, resource room services and self-contained classes are among the special education services offered. Students with disabilities may begin receiving services from age three and may continue until the age of 21.

Frontier believes that parent involvement is key to ensuring a student’s success. Parents are encouraged to participate in the Pupil Services Department in several ways, through the District’s SEPTA (Special Education Parent Teacher Association) and also through the Transition Committee. Call 926-1713 for more information.

POLICY ON PARENTAL INVOLVEMENT IN PROGRAMS

FUNDED BY TITLE IThe Frontier Board of Education recognizes the rights of parents/guardians to be fully informed of all information relevant to their children who participate in programs and projects funded by Title I. Frontier shall ensure parental involvement in these programs and projects by: a) providing such support for parental involvement activities by law; b) convening an annual meeting to which parents/guardians of children participating in Title I are invited; c) providing parents/guardians with reports of their child’s progress; d) providing opportunities for regular meetings of parents /guardians.

Similarly, each Title I school within the District shall establish building, school/parent involvement policies in accordance with the law. Such policies shall include, where applicable, school-parent compacts outlining how parents, school staff and students share in the responsibility for improved student achievement and the means by which the school and parents will build and develop a partnership to help students achieve the state’s high academic standards.

TESTING AND ASSESSMENT OF STUDENT ACHIEVEMENT

Frontier administers the NYS Assessments in Grades 3-8 in English Language Arts and Mathematics. Such tests are designed to help measure the effectiveness of instructional programming and to measure yearly student progress. At the High School level, students must pass Regents exams in English, Math, Social Studies and Science in order to graduate.

These tests provide comprehensive and continuous measurement of academic growth. Periodic, reliable measurement of the development of skills and concepts provides an incentive to the pupil, an instructional tool for the teacher, a guide to administration about the academic program and an accounting of classroom performance to parents. Results of these tests are also used to determine whether a student needs academic intervention. As soon as the reports are available, the District provides New York State Report Card information to parents on state testing results in each of its elementary schools, as well as the Middle and High School.

The College Board’s Scholastic Aptitude Tests (SATs) and the American College Testing Program (ACT) are tests that measure verbal and mathematical reasoning abilities important for success in college. Information gleaned from these assessments can often assist students and their counselors in planning a student’s education beyond high school. Dates for these tests are listed in the district calendar. Parents and students are also encouraged to contact the High School Guidance

AttENTION: The 2017-18 NYS Assessment Schedule is available on our website www.frontier.wnyric.org

RIGHT TO REQUEST AND REVIEW INFORMATION REGARDING TEACHING QUALIFICATIONS

In accordance with the Federal No Child Left Behind Act of 2001, parents and guardians have the right to request specific information about the professional qualifications of their children’s classroom teachers. As a parent/guardian of a student in the Frontier Central School District, you have the right to request the following information:

u if the teacher has met New York State qualifications and licensing criteria for the grade levels and subject areas he or she teachers;

u whether the teacher is teaching under emergency or other provisional status through which the State qualification or licensing criteria have been waived;

u the teacher’s college major; whether the teacher has any advanced degrees and, if so, the subject of the degrees; and

u if your child is provided services by any instructional aides or similar paraprofessionals provide services to your child and, if they do, their qualifications.

Requests for information about the qualifications of your child’s teacher(s) can be directed to the Building Principal. All requests will be honored in a timely manner. Thank you for your continued support and interest in your child’s education.

INTERSCHOLASTIC SPORTSHard work, dedication, cooperation, respect, teamwork and sportsmanship describe the life lessons learned by Frontier athletes through interscholastic competition. Athletics serve as a valuable extension of the classroom, helping to build strong character and goal setting behaviors that prepare students to successfully meet the challenges of life.

Frontier’s Interscholastic Sports program incorporates a varied and comprehensive athletic program for students in Grades 7 through 12. In 2016-17, Frontier Athletes filled 1,500 roster positions. The District offers 66 teams, led by 86 coaches. During the 2016-17 school year, 27 of 28 varsity teams qualified for New York State Scholar Athlete status, based on academic and athletic excellence.

The Fall Sports Program includes Football, Soccer, Cross Country, Volleyball, Golf, Cheerleading, Girls’ Tennis, Girls’ Gymnastics and Girls’ Swimming.

The Winter Sports Program offers Basketball, Indoor Track, Bowling, Boys’ Swimming, Wrestling, Hockey, Girls’ Ice Hockey and Cheerleading.

The Spring Sports Program includes Track and Field, Lacrosse, Unified Basketball, Baseball and Softball.

Sports Schedules are available on the District web site.

ART PROGRAMThe artistic talents of Frontier youngsters are developed through an art curriculum that incorporates the Common Core Standards. Skills, content and art criticism are presented sequentially to students, ensuring a strong foundation. Teachers continually revise curriculum so that students receive high quality instruction in the visual arts. In addition, art is frequently integrated with other academic areas. Learning experiences make use of instructional strategies from Dimensions of Learning, in order to increase students’ understanding, as well as thinking and problem solving skills.

During the year student artwork will be on display at buildings throughout the district and special art shows and events will celebrate their talents. Check your child’s school calendar for dates. Students will participate in the 14th Annual Festival of the Arts on March 24, 2018 at Frontier High School. Students also have field trip experiences to the Albright-Knox Art Gallery, the Burchfield Penney Art Center, the Darwin Martin house.

COMMUNITY EDUCATION/TASC PROGRAM

The District’s Community Education Program represents Frontier’s commitment to lifelong learning. A comprehensive array of course offerings in areas of Business & Career Skills, Crafts, Culinary Arts, Dance & Music, Fine Arts, Home & Garden, Driving, Physical Education, Self Improvement and many activities for children are available at reasonable cost each Fall, Winter, Spring and Summer.

Adults have the opportunity to complete their high school education through Frontier’s Community Education Program. Adults, 18 and over, may prepare for the High School Equivalency Exam.

Registration and course information can be obtained by contacting the Community Education office located at Big Tree Elementary School , 4460 Bay v iew R oad, Hamburg , R oom 130. , calling 926-1744 or go to www.frontier.wnyric.org.

BEFORE AND AFTER SCHOOL PROGRAM:

A SAFE, CONVENIENT OPTION FOR PARENTS

Looking for a safe, convenient, friendly atmosphere for your children before or after school? Frontier Central operates an affordable, Before and After School Child Care Program in each of the District’s four elementary schools.

The Before School Program begins at 6:45 am and operates until the start of the elementary school day. After breakfast is provided and children are engaged in a variety of games and activities, under the supervision of dedicated, caring staff members.

The After School Program begins at dismissal time and ends at 5:45 pm. Homework time, activities, special events, games and a nutritious snack are provided to children who participate in the program.

An application must be completed prior to starting the program. Applications are available in the Before and After School Office, located at the Big Tree Elementary School, 4460 Bayview Road, Room 130, Hamburg NY 14075. Program rates are established according to the number of days a student will attend each week. We will accommodate varying schedules as well. An extended after school program is available on half-days, beginning at noon and ending at 5:45 pm. For more information, and questions about program fees, please contact the Before and After School Office/Community Education Office at 926-1744.

MUSIC PROGRAMRecognizing that music instruction is integral to the education of every student, Frontier Central offers music education in Grades K-12. Each student has the opportunity to participate at his or her own level as a listener, performer or composer in General Music, which is offered in Grades K-6. Seventh and eighth graders who do not participate in a performing ensemble receive music instruction that utilizes an interdisciplinary approach.

Each elementary school in the District maintains its own Grade 4 and 5 chorus, band and orchestra. Rehearsals are held during the school day, ensuring maximum opportunity for all to participate. At the Middle School, there are grade level ensembles for chorus, band and orchestra. The High School offers, three choruses, two orchestras, two bands and wind ensemble. Both Middle and High Schools maintain active jazz ensembles.

The District offers numerous performance opportunities for students pursuing music. The elementary schools offer a variety of experiences for the musically motivated student. Many elementary schools produce musicals each year. Annually, both the Middle and High School present a major play and full musical. These activities have fostered a lively theater life within the Frontier community. The Frontier High School Music and Drama Department is the proud recipient of the 2009 Kenny Award for its outstanding production of “Jekyll & Hyde”, and the 2016 Kenny Award for Outstanding Actor in a leading role for its production of “The Addams Family”. Frontier ensembles and individual students have distinguished themselves by being selected to perform at conferences on state and national levels. Throughout the school year, groups from different buildings and levels perform and compete in festivals while consistently receiving the highest accolades. In April 2016, the High School Jazz Ensemble traveled to New York City and in December of 2016, students in the Music department will travel to Disney World in Florida for performances in the parks. Also, 200 students performed in all levels of the All-County and All-State ensembles.

For the fifth year in a row, the District has been recognized as one of “The Nation’s Best Communities for Music Education” by the National Association of Music Merchants from over 2000 schools that applied for that distinction. Over 1800 students in grades 4-12 participate in one or more performing ensembles helping to promote this standard of excellence.

SECONDARY SUMMER SCHOOLFrontier Central provides a comprehensive secondary summer school program for students at very low cost to district residents. Summer school participants may enroll in course offerings across the curriculum, both as a first time class and for review. Go to the Frontier district website www.frontier.wnyric.org for the following information on Frontier summer school: General Information, Class Offerings, Summer Music Program, Honors Academy, Tuition, Fees, and Registration Information.

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The Frontier Central School District is committed to providing a school environment where students receive, and district personnel deliver, high quality educational services without disruption or interference. Responsible behavior by students, teachers, administrators, other district personnel, parents and visitors, is essential to achieving this goal.

The District has long maintained a set of expectations for conduct on school property and at school functions. The District’s Code of Conduct has been in existence since 2001. It was most recently reviewed and revised in June 2017 by a shared decision making committee and approved by the Board of Education on July 6, 2017.

This calendar includes a SUMMARY of the Code of Conduct. The complete Code of Conduct is available in all Frontier schools and on the District web site.

STUDENT RIGHTS & RESPONSIBILITIESThe role of a school is to foster growth in academic, social, behavioral and personal responsibilities for all of its students. Frontier is committed to safeguarding the rights given to all students under state and federal law. In addition, to promote a safe, healthy and civil environment, the District has outlined a set of expectations and responsibilities for all students.

Rights:

Frontier students have the right to:

1. Take part in all District activities on an equal basis regardless of race, color, creed, national origin, religion, gender, sexual orientation or disability.

2. Present their version of the relevant events to school personnel authorized to impose a disciplinary penalty in connection with the imposition of the penalty.

3. Access school rules and, when necessary, receive an explanation of those rules from school personnel.

Responsibilities:

Frontier students have the responsibility to:

1. Contribute to maintaining a safe and orderly school environment that is conducive to learning how to show respect and dignity to other persons and to property.

2. Be familiar and abide by all District policies, rules and regulations dealing with student conduct.

3. Attend school every day unless they are legally excused and be in class on time and prepared to learn.

4. Work to the best of their ability in all academic and extra-curricular pursuits and strive toward their highest level of achievement possible.

5. React in a respectful, positive manner to direction given by teachers, administrators and other school personnel.

6. Work to develop mechanisms to control their anger.

7. Seek help in solving problems that might lead to discipline.

8. Dress appropriately for school and school functions.

9. Accept responsibility for their actions.

10. Students must store outerwear, book bags, totes, cell phones, pagers, ipods, personal entertainment devices and other electronic devices in their lockers during the school day. All electronic devices must be turned off. The Frontier School District will not be responsible for lost or stolen items.

11. Conduct themselves as representatives of the District when participating in or attending school sponsored extra-curricular events and to hold themselves to the highest standards of conduct, demeanor and sportsmanship. Each student receives a printed copy of the Code of Conduct. It is also available on the District Website.

* Please check the Code of Conduct in the District website @ www.frontier.wnyric.org for updated policies.

PROHIBITED STUDENT CONDUCTThe best discipline is self-imposed and students must learn to assume and accept responsibility for their own behavior and for the consequences of their misbehavior. District personnel who interact with students are expected to use disciplinary action only when necessary and to place emphasis on the students’ ability to grow in self-discipline.

Students are responsible for conducting themselves in an orderly manner in accordance with school district policy and within the legal limits of the law.

Disorderly conduct: engaging in any willful act, which disrupts the normal operations of the school community. This includes pantsing, accessing inappropriate web sites and cyber bullying. Extremely harmful online speech/pictures can violate criminal laws. The following kinds of speech/pictures will be reported to the appropriate authorities: making cyber threats of violence to a Frontier employee, student or their property; engaging in coercion (forcing someone to do something he/she does not want to do); making inappropriate, obscene or harassing telephone calls, email or text messages or taking a photo of someone in a place where privacy is expected such as in a locker room or lavatory.

Insubordination: failure or refusal to comply with the reasonable direction of an administrator, teacher, staff member, or chaperone or otherwise demonstrating disrespect.

Physical aggression/violence: fighting in school, on school property or at school sponsored events; possessing, displaying or threatening to use a weapon or endangering instrument; intentionally damaging or destroying school property. Students may not possess any air-guns, spring-guns or other instruments or weapons in which the propelling force is a spring or air, or any instrument or weapon in or upon which any loaded or blank cartridges may be used or ammunition of any type, or a knife of any type.

-Frontier Central School District Code of Conduct-

Endangering the safety, morals health or welfare of others. This includes initiating a false warning of a fire or other catastrophe, discharging a fire extinguisher or causing an Automated External Defibrillator (A.E.D) box to be activated.

Inappropriate expression: swearing, racial or sexual expression or innuendo, harassment, abusive language and/or similar behavior at any time, on school premises or at school sponsored events; lying to school personnel; defamation of students or staff.

Alcohol/other drugs: consuming, sharing, transmitting, selling, buying, possessing and/or being under the influence of alcohol, tobacco, tobacco products, e-cigarettes or vapor related products and other drugs at any time on school premises or at school sponsored events.

Unauthorized substances: possession of paraphernalia for consuming (use) of alcohol, tobacco, and other substances, as well as the consuming (use), sharing, transmitting, buying and/or selling of substances on school premises or at school sponsored events.

Hazing: any conduct or method of initiation into any student organization or school team, whether on public or private property, which willfully or recklessly endangers the physical or mental health of any student or another person.

Sexual harassment: inappropriate visual, verbal or physical conduct directed by an adult to an adult, an adult to a student, a student to an adult or a student to a student. Note: There are four elements of sexual harassment: It is sexual in nature; unwanted or unwelcome; severe, persistent or pervasive; interferes with the ability to do work, learn or study. Sexual harassment includes, but is not limited to unwelcome flirtation, sexual advances, proposition, continual or repeated verbal abuse of a sexual nature, “pantsing,” use of sexually degrading words and the display of sexually suggestive pictures.

Student Dress Code: All students are expected to give proper attention to personal cleanliness and to dress appropriately for school and school functions. Students and their parents have the primary responsibility for acceptable dress and appearance. Teachers and all other District personnel should exemplify and reinforce acceptable student dress and help students develop

an understanding of appropriate appearance in the school setting. This code is designed to be a guide and is by no means all inclusive. Final decisions concerning appropriateness of dress will be made by building administration.

A student’s dress (male or female), grooming and appearance, including footwear, hair style/color, jewelry, makeup and nails shall be safe, appropriate and not disrupt or interfere with the educational process.

Exceptions to the Dress Code that are necessitated by religious practices will be considered individually by the building administrator. Provisions of the Dress Code are applicable at all times within the school building and during all school activities. Exception or modification of a provision of the dress code may be authorized by the building principal for a specific school-related activity on a single-event basis.

Each principal or his or her designee shall be responsible for informing all students and their parents of the student dress code at the beginning of the school year and any revisions to the dress code made at the building level during the school year.

Students who violate the Dress Code shall be required to modify their appearance by covering or removing the offending item and, if necessary or practical, replacing it with an acceptable item. Any student who refuses to do so shall be subject to discipline, up to and including school suspension for the day. Any student who repeatedly fails to comply with the Dress Code shall be subject to further discipline, up to and including out-of-school suspension.

Students in Grades PreK-12 shall not wear the following:

1. Any clothing or apparel, footware or jewelry, which:

• Is considered unsafe, dangerous or a health hazard (no outerwear shall be worn during the school day);

• Contains offensive or obscene symbols, signs, slogans or words denigrating any person’s race, color, religion, ancestry, national origin, disability, gender or sexual orientation; or any other illegal or violent activity.

• Contains language or symbols promoting or endorsing violence, sex, drugs, alcohol, tobacco or vandalism.

2. Any attire or grooming disruptive to the instructional process, which may include, but is not limited to:

• Bare midriffs, halter tops, tube tops and any other clothes insufficient to conceal undergarments at all times, such as net/mesh shirts, blouses, shirts or dresses that are transparent and/or expose cleavage; unbuckled belts;

• Short shorts, short skirts, dresses or pants that are tight or revealing;

• Articles of clothing normally prohibited.

* exception - can be made by school administrator for the wearing of pajama pants of school-wide celebrations (ie: homecoming, etc.);

• Stocking-feet or bare feet;

• Hats, bandanas, sunglasses (no headgear), muscle shirts;

• Chains, dog collars, hanging chains;

• Gang colors or gang paraphernalia.

Disruptive materials: distribution of or wearing materials on school grounds or at school sponsored functions that are obscene, advocate illegal action, appear libelous, obstruct the rights of others or are disruptive to the school program.

Discrimination: intimidates, harasses or discriminates against any person on the basis of race, color, nationality, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation or disability on school premises or at school sponsored events.

Unsafe or inappropriate behavior on District school buses: including profanity, vandalism, smoking, drinking, or bringing potentially dangerous items such as hockey sticks or baseball bats on the bus without authorization.

Academic misconduct: plagiarism, cheating, copying, altering records or assisting another student in these actions.

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VIOLATIONS OF THE CODE OF CONDUCTAll students are expected to promptly report violations of the Code to a teacher, guidance counselor, principal or his/her designee. Any student observing a student possessing a weapon, alcohol or illegal substance on school property or at a school sponsored function shall report this information immediately to a teacher, principal, his or her designee or the superintendent.

All District staff authorized to impose disciplinary sanctions are expected to do so in a prompt, fair and lawful manner. District staff not authorized to impose disciplinary sanctions are expected to promptly report violations of the Code to their supervisor, who shall in turn, impose an appropriate disciplinary sanction, if so authorized, or refer the matter to a staff member who is authorized to impose an appropriate sanction.

Any weapon, alcohol or illegal substance found shall be confiscated immediately, if possible, followed by notification to the parent of the student involved and the appropriate disciplinary sanction if warranted, which may include permanent suspension and referral for prosecution.

The building principal or his or her designee must notify the appropriate local law enforcement of those Code violations that constitute a crime and substantially affect the order or security of a school as soon as practical, but in no event later than the close of business the day the principal or his/her designee learns of the violation. The notification may be made by telephone, followed by a letter mailed on the same day as the call is made. The notification must identify the student and explain the conduct that violated the Code and constituted a crime.

ADDITIONAL TOPICS COVERED BY CODE OF CONDUCT

The Code also addresses the following topics, which are briefly described here.

Discipline of Students with Disabilities: The Board of Education recognizes that it may be necessary to suspend, remove or otherwise discipline students with disabilities to address disruptive or problem behavior. The Board also recognizes that students with disabilities may enjoy certain procedural protections whenever school authorities intend to impose discipline upon them. The Board is committed to ensuring that the procedures followed for suspending, removing or otherwise disciplining students with disabilities are consistent with the procedural safeguards required by applicable laws and regulations.

Student Searches & Interrogations: Any school official authorized to impose a disciplinary penalty on a student may question a student about an alleged violation of law or the Code of Conduct. Students are not entitled to any sort of “Miranda” type warning before being questioned by school officials, nor are school officials required to contact a student’s parent before questioning the student. However, school officials will tell the student why he or she is being questioned.

An authorized school official may search a student or the student’s belongings based upon information received from a reliable informant. Whenever possible, searches will be conducted in the privacy of administrative offices and students will be present when possessions are being searched.

School lockers are not private (student) property. Rather, they are the property of the District and as such, may be opened and inspected by school officials without a student’s consent.

Student Parking on School Grounds: Frontier retains the authority to conduct routine patrols of student parking lots and inspection of the exteriors of student automobiles on school property at any time. Such patrols and exterior inspections may be conducted without notice, without student or parental consent and without probable cause or reasonable suspicion. As a condition of receiving a Student Permit representing the grant of privilege to park a vehicle on school property, the parent or

student must give consent to the random search of the interior of the student’s automobile by School District authorities at any time while it is on school property.

Visitors to Schools: Parents and other district citizens are encouraged to visit Frontier schools and classrooms. Since schools are a place of work and learning, certain limits must be set for such visits. All visitors must report to the principal’s office, sign in and receive a visitor’s identification badge, which must be worn at all times while in school or on school grounds. All visitors are expected to abide by the rules for public conduct on school property contained in the Code of Conduct. No lunch room visitors are allowed without prior permission from the building level principal.

Public Conduct on School Property: Frontier is committed to providing a safe, orderly, respectful environment that is conducive to learning. To create and maintain this kind of environment, it is necessary to regulate public conduct on school property and at school functions. For purposes of this Code, “public” means all persons when on school property or attending a school function including students, teachers and District personnel.

The restrictions on public conduct on school property and at school functions contained in this Code are not intended to limit freedom of speech or peaceful assembly. Frontier recognizes that free speech and inquiry are indispensable to the objectives of the District. The purpose of this Code is to maintain public order and to prevent abuse of the rights of others.

Public conduct not permitted on school property or at school functions includes possessing, consuming, selling, distributing or exchanging alcohol, illegal or controlled substances, or being under the influence of any such substance; possessing or using firearms or any other weapons (except law enforcement); loitering; gambling or smoking.

All persons on school property or attending a school function shall conduct themselves in a respectful and orderly manner. No person, either alone or with others shall disrupt the orderly conduct of classes, parent/student conferences, school programs or other school activities.

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Dear Student:

Computer use policies safeguard the rights and privileges of all users. In exchange for the use of the Frontier Central School’s Computer Systems, either at school or away from school, I understand and agree to the following:

1. It is my responsibility to avoid abusive conduct which would include, but not be limited to, the altering of viruses or harmful programs on or through the system in either public or private files or messages.

2. I am accountable for the use of my password on any software used by the District. My password will not be revealed to anyone.

3. I will not use the school’s computer system to obtain, view, download, or otherwise gain access to or transmit materials that are unlawful, obscene, pornographic, abusive or otherwise objectionable.

4. I will use only the software owned or approved by Frontier Central Schools on all workstations and networks.

5. I will use all computer equipment for the purpose for which it is intended. I will not tamper with terminals, associated equipment or otherwise disable the system or related equipment.

6. I will not change, copy, rename, delete, read or otherwise access files or software that I did not create, unless I have written permission from the System Administrator.

7. I will not use school computer equipment for anything other than school related work without permission from the System Administrator.

If I fail to comply with current policies, including those published in the student handbook, I will lose computing privileges and may be subject to school discipline and legal prosecution.

NOTE: It is best to do ONLY what you have been specifically permitted to do. If you have not been given explicit permission, DON’T DO IT!

AGREEMENT FOR COMPUTER & TECHNOLOGY USE: AGREEMENT FOR ON-LINE SERVICES

In consideration for the privilege of using the Frontier Central Schools’ Computer Systems and in consideration for having access to information contained on it and accessible through it, I hereby release the Frontier Central School District’s Board of Education, the System operator, administration and staff from any and all claims of any nature or form arising from my use, misuse or inability to use the Frontier Central Schools’ computer systems.

I have read and I understand the Agreement for Use of Computers and Technology. I agree to adhere to these policies and to any changes / additions that may become necessary. I also agree to adhere to related policies published in the Student Handbook.

I further understand that failure to comply with these policies may result in loss of my computing privileges and may result in legal and or disciplinary charges being made against me.

Parent & Student Computer UsageAGREEMENT FOR USE OF COMPUTERS AND TECHNOLOGYParents and students will be asked to sign an agreement at the beginning of the school year. The agreement reads as follows:

INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY DEPARTMENTThe mission of this department is to provide leadership, policy, guidance, implementation, management and assistance to all departments in all aspects of the organization using information technology.

Members of the department, under the direction Coordinator of Technology, Deborah Gromek, believe that technology enhances the learning process in many ways and should be integrated into the curriculum as recommended by the New York State educational standards. Used correctly, technology offers teachers and students opportunities for:

• Addressing different learning styles;

• Addressing multiple intelligences;

• Alternate assessment;

• Unparalleled visualizations and simulations;

• Multiple representations- for example, side by side representations of an equation, its tables of values and its graph, with the ability to effect a change in one representation and observe changes in its other forms;

• Promoting the development of higher order and critical thinking skills;

• Fostering life-long learning skills for research and analysis;

• Differentiating instruction to meet all levels of students’ needs.

The Instructional Technology Department continues to strive to provide the best possible experience for all students in the access, use and manipulation of information technology.

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This is to advise you of your rights with respect to student records pursuant to the Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA). FERPA is a Federal law designed to protect the privacy of student records. The law gives parents and students over 18 years of age (referred to in the law as “eligible students) the following rights:

1. The right to inspect and review the student’s education records within 45 days of the day the district receives a request for access.

Parents or eligible students should submit to the Building Principal a written request that identifies the records they wish to inspect. The Principal will make arrangements for access and notify the parents or eligible student of the time and place where the records may be inspected.

2. The right to request the amendment of the student’s education records that the parent or eligible student believes are inaccurate or misleading.

Parents or eligible students may ask the district to amend a record that they believe is inaccurate or misleading by writing the Principal, clearly identifying the part of the record they want changed, and specifying why it is inaccurate or misleading.

If the district decides not to amend the record as requested by the parent or eligible student, the district will notify the parent or eligible student of the decision and advise them of their rights to a hearing regarding the request for amendment. Additional information regarding the hearing procedures will be provided to the parent or eligible student when notified of the right to a hearing.

3. The right to consent to disclosures of personally identifiable information contained in the student’s education records, except to the extent that FERPA authorizes disclosure without consent.

One exception which permits disclosure without consent is disclosure to school officials with legitimate educational interests. A school official is a person employed by the district as an administrator, supervisor, instructor, or support staff member (including health or medical staff and law enforcement unit personnel); a person serving on the school board; a person or company with whom the district has contracted to perform a special task (such as an attorney, auditor, medical consultant, or therapist); or a parent of student serving on an official committee, such as a disciplinary or grievance committee, or assisting another school official in performing his or her tasks.

A school official has a legitimate educational interest if the official needs to review an education record in order to fulfill his or her professional responsibility.

Upon request, the district discloses education records without consent to officials of another school district in which a student seeks or intends to enroll.

4. The right to file a complaint with the U.S. Department of Education concerning alleged failures by the district to comply with the requirements of PERPA. The Office that administers FERPA is: Family Policy Compliance Office, U.S. Department of Education, 600 Independence Avenue SW, Washington, DC 20202-5605.

In addition to the rights outlined above, FERPA also gives the school district the option of designating certain categories of student information as “directory information.” Directory information includes a student’s name, address, telephone number, date and place of birth, major course of study, participation in school activities or sports, weight and height if a member of an

NOTIFICATION OF RIGHTS UNDER FERPA (THE FAMILY EDUCATIONAL RIGHTS AND PRIVACY ACT)athletic team; dates of attendance, degrees and awards received, most recent school attended, class schedule, photograph, e-mail address, and class roster.

You may object to the release of any or all of this “directory information;” however, you must do so in writing within 10 business days of receiving this notice. If we do not receive a written objection, we will be authorized to release this information without your consent. For your convenience, you may note your objections to the release of directory information on the enclosed form and return it to the School Principal.

DESIGNATED DIRECTORY INFORMATIONSTUDENT PRIVACY - NOTIFICATION TO PARENTS

Frontier Central designates the following personally identifiable information contained in a student’s education record as “directory information” and shall release the information without prior written consent, unless it is for commercial purposes.

1. Student’s name

2. Name of the student’s parent(s) or legal guardians.

3. Student’s grade designation (i.e. first grade, tenth grade, etc.)

4. Student’s extracurricular activities and offices (i.e. member of the National Honor Society; Class President, etc.)

5. Student’s school achievements, awards and honors (i.e. Most Valuable Player, NYS Scholar Athlete, etc.)

6. Relevant statistics and personal data if a member of an athletic team or other school sponsored course, organization or activity

7. Present and previous school(s) attended by the student.

Any other information will require parental consent through an “opt out” process to release to any agency including military recruiters, institutions of higher education and potential employers. Parents must advise the school district in writing by October 16, 2017 in writing of any all items, which you refuse to permit the District to designate as directory information about the student.OBJECTION TO RELEASE OF DIRECTORY INFORMATION DESIGNATIONSThe school district has designated certain categories of student information as “directory information.” Directory information includes a student’s name, address, telephone number, date and place of birth, major course of study, participation in school activities or sports, weight and height if a member of an athletic team, dates of attendance, degrees and awards received, most recent school attended, class schedule, photograph, e-mail address, and class roster.If you object to the release of any or all of the directory information listed above, you must do so in writing within 10 business days of receiving this notice. For your convenience, you may note your objections to the release of directory information on this form and return it to the Building Principal.

Withholding Consent for the Release of Certain Student Information Under Applicable NYS Laws.

Please do not release the name, address and telephone number of

________________________________________ (name of student)

To: ______ military recruiters and/or ______ institutions of higher learning (check all that apply).

____________________________________________________(Parent, Guardian or Eligible Student Signature) (Date)

STUDENT PRIVACY - NOTIFICATION TO PARENTSThe Board of Education recognizes that student privacy is an important concern of parents and the Board wishes to ensure that student privacy is protected pursuant to the Protection of Pupil Rights Amendment, as revised by the No Child Left Behind Act. To that end, the Board has adopted a policy on student privacy.Pursuant to the Protection of Pupil Rights Amendment, as revised by the No Child Left Behind Act, and the Frontier Central School District policy on student privacy, you have the right to opt your child out of the following activities:1. The collection, disclosure and use of personal information gathered from

students for the purpose of marketing or selling that information. This does not apply to the collection, disclosure, or use of personal information collected from students for the exclusive purpose of developing, evaluating or providing educational products or services for, or to students, such as:a. College or other postsecondary education recruitment, or military

recruitment;b. Book clubs, magazines and programs providing access to low-cost

literary products;c. Curriculum and instructional materials used in schools;d. Tests and assessments used to provide cognitive, evaluative, diagnostic,

clinical, aptitude, or achievement information for students or to generate other statistically useful data for the purpose of securing such tests and assessments, and the subsequent analysis and public release of the aggregate data from such tests and assessments;

e. Student recognition programs; andf. The sale by students of products or services to raise funds for school-

related activities.2. The administration of any survey revealing information concerning one or

more of the following:a. political affiliations or beliefs of the student or the student’s parent;b. mental or psychological problems of the student or the student’s family;c. sex behavior or attitudes;d. illegal, anti-social, self-incriminating or demeaning behavior;e. critical appraisals of other individuals with whom respondents have

close family relationships;f. legally recognized privileged or analogous relationships, such as those

of lawyers, physicians and ministers;g. religious practices, affiliations or beliefs of the student or the student’s

parents; orh. income (other than that required by law to determine eligibility for

participation in a program or for receiving financial assistance under such program).

3. The administration of any non-emergency, invasive physical examination or screening that is required as a condition of attendance, administered by the school not necessary to protect the immediate health or safety of the student or other students and not otherwise permitted or required by state law.

4. The term “invasive physical examination” means any medical examination that involves the exposure of private body parts, or any act during such examination that includes incision, insertion, or injecting into the body, but does not include a hearing, vision or scoliosis screening. It does not apply to any physical examination or screening required or permitted under State law, including those permitted without parental notification.

If you have any questions about the district’s student privacy policy and your right to opt your child out of certain activities, please contact the Building Principal of your son/daughter.

RESOURCES FOR PARENTS CONCERNED ABOUT DRUG USE

Do you suspect that your child may have a drug or alcohol problem? The following resources are available, in addition to assistance from the District’s school nurses, counselors, social workers, psychologists and administrators:Hamburg Youth Bureau . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .826-2226Western New York United Against Drugs and Alcohol

Abuse, Inc.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .821-7722To Anonymously report any problem, call the individual school Hot Line numbers:Frontier High School. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .926-1802Frontier Middle School . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 926-1803Big Tree Elementary . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .926-1804Blasdell Elementary . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .926-1806Cloverbank Elementary . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .926-1807Pinehurst Elementary . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .926-1808

SMOKING POLICYThe Frontier Central School District recognizes the health hazards associated with smoking and the use of tobacco products. In accordance with federal and New York State laws, the District prohibits smoking and the use of tobacco products on school grounds. For the purposes of this prohibition “school grounds” includes any building, structure and surrounding outdoor grounds within the property boundaries of the Frontier High School, Frontier Middle School, Pinehurst Elementary School, Cloverbank Elementary School, Big Tree Elementary School, Blasdell Elementary School, Frontier Educational Center, and any vehicles used to transport children or personnel.

The District policy shall be prominently displayed in each District building. The District designates the Superintendent of Schools, and his/her designee(s), as the District’s agent(s) for determining whether individuals are in violation of this policy as well as Article 13E of the Public Health Law, Section 409 of the Education Law and/or the federal ProChildren Act of 1994.

Any individual violating this prohibition shall be subject to appropriate disciplinary action.

POLICY ON RESPECTING CULTURAL DIVERSITY

(Anti-harassment in the School District)Frontier is committed to providing an educational environment that respects cultural diversity and is free of harassment or intimidation by employees, students, visitors, guests or others which violates the policy.

It shall be a violation of this policy for any employee, student, visitor, guest or others to harass, abuse, provoke or intimidate any student, employee or guest of the District on the basis of race, color, ethnic or religious background or national origin.

Frontier Central will act to investigate all complaints, whether formal or informal, written or verbal, or harassment of intimidation under this policy and to discipline any student or employee who violates this policy.

POLICY ON ALCOHOL AND DRUGSThe Frontier Central School District is committed to providing an alcohol and substance free school community for staff and students entrusted in their care. The District recognizes itself as a leader in a community with a complex blend of circumstances and as a model for students within the District.

A primary philosophical purpose in the Frontier Central School District is to promote the acquisition of knowledge and provide personal growth and citizenship. In order to guarantee this development and growth, the Board of Education believes that drug and alcohol abuse will interfere with these educational endeavors.

The Frontier Central School District Code of Conduct addresses the issue of alcohol and drugs in Section VI. Students may be subject to disciplinary action, up to and including suspension from school if they are found to be possessing, selling, distributing or exchanging alcoholic beverages or illegal substances or paraphernalia or being under the influence of either. “Illegal substances include, but are not limited to, inhalants, marijuana, cocaine, LSD, PCP, amphetamines, heroin, steroids, look-alike drugs and any substances commonly referred to as “designer drugs.” In addition, students may be subject to disciplinary action for possession, selling or attempting to sell substances passed off as a drug or inappropriately using or sharing prescription and over-the-counter drugs.

POLICY ON MILITARY RECRUITERS’ ACCESS TO HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS

AND INFORMATION OF STUDENTSIn compliance with applicable NYS laws, Frontier Central will comply with a request by a military recruiter for secondary students’ names, addresses and telephone listings, unless a parent has “opted out” of providing such information.

Further, in compliance with NCLB, Frontier shall give military recruiters the same access to secondary school students as they provide to postsecondary institutions or to prospective employers.

Under NYS Laws, Frontier must provide notice to parents of the types of student information that it releases publicly. This type of information, commonly referred to as “directory information,” which is released by the District includes, but is not limited to, students’ names, addresses and telephone listings. The notice must include an explanation of a parent’s right to request that the information not be disclosed without prior written parental consent; and further requires that parents be notified that Frontier routinely discloses students’ names, addresses and telephone listings to military recruiters upon request, subject to a parent’s request not to disclose such information without written parental consent.

A single notice provided through a mailing such as a student handbook or other method that is reasonably calculated to inform parents of the above information is sufficient to satisfy the parental notification requirements of applicable laws. The notification shall advise parents of how to opt out of the public, nonconsensual disclosure of directory information and the method and timeline within which to do so.

If a parent opts out of providing directory information (or any subset of such information) to third parties, the opt-out relating to their child’s name, address or telephone listing applies to request for military recruiters as well.

The Superintendent will ensure that appropriate notification is provided to parents informing them of their right to opt-out of the release of designated directory information without prior written parental consent.

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Pesticide NoticeUSE OF SCHOOL FACILITIES POLICY

It is the policy of the Frontier Central School District to encourage the greatest use of school buildings for community-wide organizations. This is meant to include use by recognized civic, social and fraternal, as well as religious organizations. However, in accordance with the law, District facilities may not be used to conduct religious services and/or to provide religious instruction.

Groups wishing to use Frontier facilities must first secure permission from the Building Principal via the Use of Facilities form, which may be obtained in the main office of each school building, the District’s Business Office or on the District website. Groups must abide by the rules and regulations established for such use. Please contact the individual building for availability.

All gymnasium use is coordinated through the Athletic Office by calling 926-1704 for assistance. Monthly reports are made to the Board of Education on use of school facilities.

New York State Education Law Section 409-H, effective July 1, 2001, requires all public and non-public elementary and secondary schools to provide written notification to all persons in parental relation, faculty, and staff regarding the potential use of pesticides periodically throughout the school year.

The Frontier Central School District is required to maintain a list of persons in parental relation, faculty, and staff who wish to receive 48-hour prior written notification of certain pesticide applications The following pesticide applications are not subject to prior notification requirements:

• a school remains unoccupied for a continuous 72-hours following an application;

• anti-microbial products;

• nonvolatile rodenticides in tamper resistant bait stations in areas inaccessible to children;

• nonvolatile insecticides in tamper resistant bait stations in areas inaccessible to children;

• silica gels and other nonvolatile ready-to-use pastes, foams, or gels in areas inaccessible to children;

• boric acid and disodium octaborate tetrahydrate;

• the application of EPA designated biopesticides;

• the application of EPA designated exempt materials under 40CFR152.25;

• the use of aerosol products with a directed spray in containers of 18 fluid ounces or less when used to protect individuals from an imminent threat from stinging and biting insects including venomous spiders, bees, wasps, and hornets.

In the event of an emergency application necessary to protect against an imminent threat to human health, a good faith effort will be made to supply written notification to those on the 48-hour prior notification list.

If you would like to receive 48-hour prior notification of pesticide applications that are scheduled to occur in your school, please complete the form below and return it to Facilities Deparment, Frontier Central School District, 4432 Bay View Rd., Hamburg, NY 14075. Phone 716-926-1701. Fax 716-649-1482.

Frontier Central School DistrictRequest for Pesticide Application Notification (please print)

School Building: ___________________________________________________________________________________

Name: ____________________________________________________________________________________________

Address: __________________________________________________________________________________________

___________________________________________________________________________________________________

Day Phone: ___________________________________________Evening Phone: ______________________________

E-Mail Address: ____________________________________________________________________________________

Please feel free to contact Facilities Department, Frontier Central School District, 4432 Bay View Rd., Hamburg, NY 14075, phone 716-926-1701, fax 716 -649-1482, for further information on these requirements.

ASBESTOS MANAGEMENT PLANFederal regulations require all public schools to conduct inspections of all suspected materials which may contain asbestos. These inspections are conducted every six months. All asbestos containing materials have been found to be in good condition and pose no health hazard to any building occupants. The Asbestos Management Plans are available for review by appointment during regular business hours in the Facilities Department at 926-1701.

FRONTIER ALUMNI ASSOCIATIONThe Frontier Central Alumni Association was established in the Fall of 1998 for the purpose of (1) fostering fellowship among alumni and associate members of the Association; (2) creating an awareness and promoting involvement in school activities; (3) establishing a reserve of volunteers upon which the school district may call for assistance; and, (4) encouraging scholarship, outstanding service and worthy accomplishments of present day students through recognition, awards, and/or scholarships. This year three graduating seniors were awarded $1,000. They were students of Frontier Central Alumni Association members and/or graduating Frontier Central seniors. Also, the Association awards grants to employees working with students in the district each Fall, to be used for student enhancement during the school year. The grant application is on the Frontier website and due by October 15, 2017. These scholarships and grants are made possible through revenue generated from dues and fundraisers.Meetings of the Association are held five times per year, on the 2nd Monday in September, November, January, March, and May. The September meeting will be held September 11, 2017 at Uncle Joe’s at 7:00 pm. Future meetings are: November 13, 2017 at Wanakah Grill, January 8, 2018 at JP Fitzgerald’s, March 12, 2018 at JP’s Pub and May 14, 2018 at Hoak’s. All Alumni, members, and potential members are invited to attend any of the meetings. Refreshments are served! Usually a meeting lasts for ninety minutes.Membership is open to graduates of the District as well as anyone interested in participating in the activities of the Association, i.e. parents of current students or alumni, spouses of alumni, current or former district agents or employees. Membership fees are: $5 for graduating seniors, $10 for alumni, and $15 for associate members, for life! Those interested in joining the Alumni Association may call President Susan Infante at 648-5743 or Gerald Baldelli at 627-3001. You may also want to check out the District website: www.frontier.wnyric.org (Community for Alumni Information, Class Reunions, etc.)

PTA COUNCILTracy Conway President 202-4560

[email protected] Jacki Jones Vice-president 646-9448 [email protected] Linton Secretary 533-0217

[email protected] Peron Treasurer 200-2557

[email protected]

HIGH SCHOOL PTSAChristine Wright President 512-9711

[email protected] Jones Vice-president 646-9448

[email protected] Linton Secretary 533-0217

[email protected] Conway Treasurer 202-4560

[email protected] Dreyer Council Delegate 803-3775

[email protected]

MIDDLE SCHOOL PTALaura Errington President 390-3749

[email protected] Jones Vice-president 646-9448

[email protected] Rondinelli Secretary 472-1403

[email protected] Tracy Conway Treasurer 202-4560

[email protected] Zydel Corresponding Secretary

[email protected]

BIG TREE PTAWendy Nannen President 435-5194 [email protected] Errington Vice-president 390-3749

[email protected] Fasciana Secretary 574-4673 [email protected] Peron Treasurer 200-2557 [email protected] Michlinski Council Delegate 697-4993

[email protected]

BLASDELL PTAMelanie White President 208-0028 [email protected] Boggs Vice-president 863-5282

[email protected] Pitirri Recording Secretary 445-2270 [email protected] Maliki Corresponding Secretary 912-1158 Melissa McGrath Treasurer 864-9889 [email protected] Evertt Council Delegate 913-5909 [email protected]

CLOVERBANK PTAMelanie Allesi President 984-9007 [email protected] Vitko Vice-president 849-5629 [email protected] Marsocci Recording Secretary 949-1914 [email protected] Stone Treasurer 725-9092 [email protected] Burgwardt Council Delegate 432-8877 [email protected] Kelley Corresponding Secretary 472-4022 [email protected]

PINEHURST PTAJennifer Szustakowski President 980-6339 [email protected] Eisenmann Vice-president 440-2125

[email protected] Sauer Treasurer 825-2485 [email protected] Nowak Corresponding Secretary 627-3927 [email protected] Primiano Recording Secretary 208-7249

[email protected] Kumiega Council Delegate 627-4398

[email protected]

2017-2018 PTA Officers SCHOOL CLOSINGThe safety of students and staff is the primary consideration when making a decision to close school. Frequent factors for canceling school are often related to poor road conditions and bad weather reports, which are closely monitored by the Superintendent and Transportation Department.Should the decision be made to close school due to inclement weather, every effort is made to announce the closing by 6:30 am. An announcement call will go out to all parents in the District along with a posting on the District website and will be broadcast on radio and TV.In the event that emergency closings cause attendance days to fall below State requirements, the following days will become attendance days in this order: May 25, Feb. 23, 22, 21, 20; April 6, 5,4, 3.Parents and students are encouraged to tune into any of the following radio stations for school closing information: WBEN-AM (930), WGR-AM (550), WKSE-FM (98.5), WGR-FM (97.0). Announcements will also be made on TV stations 2, 4, and 7.If school is canceled on Friday, groups with an approved Use of Facility application on file and are scheduled to use a building on Saturday and/or Sunday will not be able to meet. The buildings will remain closed.

Information available on Frontier’s High School PTSA website to purchase Frontier Spiritwear.

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Frontier Educational Center5120 Orchard Avenue

Hamburg, New York 14075

Superintendent’s OfficeTo Be Determined . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 926-1711Secretary – Linda M . Leising . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 926-1711

Curriculum & Instruction Assistant Superintendent – Colleen DugganHigh School - Room 125 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 926-1795

BusinessAssistant Superintendent – Carolyn Robertson . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 926-1717

Information TechnologyCoordinator – Deborah Gromek . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 926-1736

Pupil ServicesDirector – To Be Determined . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 926-1713Assistant Director – Gail Lewis . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 926-1713

PersonnelAssistant Superintendent – Myra Pinker . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 926-1791

Health, Physical Education, Recreation & AthleticsDirector – Richard Gray . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 926-1704

Director of FacilitiesTo Be Determined . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 926-1701

School Nutrition Services/Food ServiceJason Whipple . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 926-1702

Medical DirectorDawn Springer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 926-1720 ext . 2091

TransportationTimothy Blevins . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 926-1705

Community Education/GED ProgramCoordinator – Deborah GromekAdministrative Aide – Linda Baranowski . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 926-1744Located at Big Tree Elementary, Room 130

Before & After School ProgramDay Care Specialist – Danae Parent . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 926-1744 ext . 1201Located at Big Tree Elementary, Room 130

Central Registration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 926-1794

SCHOOl BuildiNgS & PriNCiPAlSFrontier Middle School

2751 Amsdell roadHamburg, New York 14075

Principal – Ryan Sikorski . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 926-1730Assistant Principal – To Be Determined . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 926-1730Assistant Principal – Deanne Lester . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 926-1730 Main Office . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 926-1730School Nurses –Suzanne Andelora & To Be Determined . . . 926-1731School Psychologist – Rachel Grillo . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 926-1730 ext . 3450School Social Worker – Thomas Cullen . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 926-1730 ext . 3451Attendance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 926-1732Guidance Office . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 926-1730 ext . 3005

Frontier High School4432 Bayview road


Principal – To Be Determined . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 926-1720Assistant Principal – Courtney Charleson-Smith . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 926-1720 Assistant Principal – Bill McDonagh . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 926-1720Assistant Principal – David Smaczniak . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 926-1720Main Office . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 926-1720School Nurses – Sheila Brown & Marianne Eich . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 926-1721School Psychologist – Denise O’Connor . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 926-1720 ext . 2450School Social Worker – Barbara Beall . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 926-1720 ext . 2451Attendance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 926-1722Guidance Office . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .926-1720 ext . 2447 or 2448

—Telephone Directory—

Have a Question About Transportation?Call the Transportation Department at 926-1705

Frontier District Tax Code NumberNew York State Resident Income Tax Forms IT 200 and IT 201 require you to enter the name and code number of the public school district in which you resided, as of December 31 of the tax year. Please note that the Code for Frontier is 210.

Big Tree Elementary School4460 Bay View road


Principal – Julia Bermingham . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 926-1740Main Office . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 926-1740School Nurse – Holly Fitzgerald . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 926-1741School Psychologist – Christie Makowski . . . . . . . . . . . . . 926-1740 ext . 4450School Social Worker – Barbara Beall . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 926-1740 ext . 4451Before & After School Program . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 926-1742

Blasdell Elementary School3780 South Park Avenue

Blasdell, New York 14219

Principal – Linda Dansa . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 926-1750Main Office . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 926-1750School Nurse – Anna Love . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 926-1751School Psychologist – Lori Millace . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 926-1750 ext . 5450School Social Worker – Jill Cooke . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 926-1750 ext . 5450Before & After School Program . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 926-1752

Cloverbank Elementary School2761 Cloverbank road


Principal – Renee Kumiega . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 926-1760Main Office . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 926-1760School Nurse – Kristin Hussong . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 926-1761School Psychologist – Shelly Liaros . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 926-1760 ext . 6450School Social Worker – Patti Durni . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 926-1760 ext . 6451Before & After School Program . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 926-1762

Pinehurst Elementary School6050 Fairway Court

lake View, New York 14085

Principal – Jennifer Makowski . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 926-1770Main Office . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 926-1770School Nurse – Mary Radens . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 926-1771School Psychologist – Kathleen McDonald . . . . . . . . . . 926-1770 ext . 7450School Social Worker – Patti Durni . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 926-1770 ext . 7451Before & After School Program . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 926-1772

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Van Gogh Flowers, Cloverbank Grade 3 Students; Riley Gross, Angelo DiPasqua, Nicholas Jones and Sydney Clark, Teacher: Mrs. Szczerbacki

Frontier Central School District5120 Orchard Avenue

Hamburg, New York 14075www.frontier.wnyric.org

Public Relations OfficeEditor: Susan Melski

Design by Erie 1 BOCES

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Hamburg, NYPermit No. 92

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Alexis Heiser, Grade 10, Teacher: Ms. Vernale

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