Every Classroom. Every Classroom. Poughkee Psie · 2016-2017 school year! Sincerely, Mr. Ralph...

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11 College Avenue, Poughkeepsie, NY 12603 (845) 451- 4900 • www.poughkeepsieschools.org

Our Vision. Our Dream. Our Future.Our Vision. Our Dream. Our Future.

Welcome From the Board oF education & the SuperintendentDear Parent/Guardian:

It is our honor and privilege to welcome you and your family to the 2016-2017 school year. As the Board President and Superintendent of the Poughkeepsie City School District, our mission is to ensure that all students in the Poughkeepsie City School District receive the high-quality, world-class education they so richly deserve. Our promise to all families is to work tirelessly to ensure that rich and valuable learning experiences are provided to every scholar, every day, in every classroom across our school District.

We have set clear, specific goals for achievement in the 2016-2017 school year and, as a team, we pledge to take purposeful, intentional steps with “deliberate excellence” to achieve these goals. Our 5 “Evidence of Success” Goals for the 2016-2017 school year are:

Goal 1: Academic Achievement

Goal 2: Safety and Security

Goal 3: Family and Community Communication and Engagement

Goal 4: Performance Management and Talent Development

Goal 5: Organizational Efficiency and Accountability.

This academic year, we will continue to focus on improving literacy across the curricular areas. Our Mission Literacy framework provides students with robust opportunities to practice reading, writing, speaking, listening, and analytical thinking in every content area. Please join us and support our 40-book reading campaign. Encourage your child to read at home daily. We have set a standard across our school District from pre-K to grade 12 to read, minimally, 40 books this school year.

We will continue to focus on improving academic achievement at all levels, increasing our graduation rates, increasing parent engagement, and leveraging the support of community-based organizations to serve our students. We are strengthening a long-term strategic planning process to address both academics and the development of 21st century educational facilities.

Together, we will continue to set S.M.A.R.T. (specific, measurable, achievable, realistic, time-bound)goals and report back to you regularly on our progress. Every school community will continue to take a data-driven approach; they will use data walls and data dashboards to monitor daily attendance, discipline, and overall academic achievement.

Together, we will achieve excellence. Thank you for entrusting us with your most precious gift–your child. Together, we will deliver on the promise of a high-quality, world-class education for the scholars we serve in the Poughkeepsie City School District. Teamwork will make the dream work in the 2016-2017 school year!

Sincerely,

Mr. Ralph Coates Dr. Nicolé Williams Board of Education President Superintendent of Schools

Estimado Padre/Guardia:

Es nuestro honor y privilegio para darle a usted y a su familia la bienvenida al año escolar 2016-2017. Como el Presidente de la Junta de Educación y la Superintendente del Distrito Escolar de la Cuidad de Poughkeepsie, nuestra misión es asegurar que todos los estudiantes en el Distrito Escolar de la Ciudad de Poughkeepsie reciban la alta calidad, de educación de clase mundial que tanto se merecen. Nuestra promesa a todas las familias es trabajar incansablemente para asegurar que las experiencias de aprendizaje sean ricas y valiosas se proporcionen a todos los eruditos, todos los días, en todas las aulas a través de nuestro Distrito escolar.

Hemos definido objetivos claros, específicos para el logro en el año escolar 2016-2017 y, como un equipo, nos com-prometemos a tomar medidas con propósito e intencionales con “excelencia deliberada” para lograr estas metas. Nuestra 5 “Metas de Evidencia” de éxito para el año escolar 2016-2017 son:

Meta 1: Logro Académico

Meta 2: Seguridad y Vigilancia

Meta 3: Familia y Comunidad Comunicación y Participación

Meta 4: Gestión del Desempeño y Desarrollo de Talento

Meta 5: Eficacia organizativa y responsabilidad.

Este año académico, vamos a seguir la alfabetización en las áreas curriculares. Nuestra Misión Alfabetización marca e proporciona a los estudiantes con oportunidades sólidas de practicar la lectura, escribir, hablar, escuelchando, y pensar analíticamente en cada área de contenido. Por favor, únase a nosotros y apoye a nuestra campaña de leer 40 libros. Anime a su hijo a leer en su casa diariamente. Nos hemos comprometido con una meta con nuestro distrito escolar desde el pre-K hasta el grado 12 para leer, con mínimo, 40 libros este año escolar.

Seguiremos concentrándonos en mejorar el logro académico a todos los niveles, aumentando nuestro porcentaje de graduación, aumentando el compromiso paternal, y reforzando el apoyo de organizaciones basadas en la comuni-dad para servir a nuestros estudiantes. Estamos poniendo en práctica un proceso de planificación estratégica a largo plazo en el año escolar para hacer frente a los académicos y el desarrollo de instalaciones educativas del siglo 21.

Juntos, seguiremos poniendo metas S.M.A.R.T. (específico, mensurable, alcanzable, realista, de duración limitada) objetivos e informe atrás a usted con regularidad en nuestro progreso. Cada comunidad escolar seguirá tomando un enfoque conducido por datos; usarán paredes de datos y tableros de instrumentos de datos para supervisar la asistencia diaria, disciplina y logro académico total.

Juntos, vamos a lograr la excelencia. Gracias por confiarnos su regalo más precioso que -- a su hijo. Juntos, vamos a cumplir la promesa de una educación de alta calidad para los estudiantes de los que se sirven en las escuelas de la Ciudad de Poughkeepsie. ¡El trabajo en equipo, realizara el sueño en el año escolar 2016-2017!

Atentamente,

Sr. Ralph Coates Dra. Nicolé Williams Presidente de la Junta de Educación Superintendente

la Bienvenida de la Junta de educación y Superintendente

Poughkeepsie City School District 2016-2017

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the Board of education consists of five members of the community, each elected to a three-year term of office. they are elected by city residents to carry out functions mandated by the State constitution, legislature and State education department and are responsible for establishing school district philosophy, policy and goals. the Board also appoints district personnel and evaluates the effectiveness of district programs. Board workshops and meetings are listed in this calendar.

Board elections and school Budget VoteSchool Board elections and the School Budget vote are held the third tuesday in may. For information about the annual election and polling sites, call district clerk victoria Jackson at (845) 437-3416.

2016-17 Board MeMBersralph S. coates, Presidentrandall Johnson, Vice PresidentGregory S. charterraymond K. duncan

contacting the Board MeMBers

By Mail:Board of education 11 college avenue poughkeepsie, ny 12603

By eMail:[email protected]

in Person:public comments are welcomed at regular meetings of the Board during “public participation” at the beginning of the meeting and, if needed a second comment period will be at the end of the meeting. all comments are limited to 3 minutes per speaker. the initial public comment period is limited to a total of 30 minutes.

By Phone:call district clerk victoria Jackson at (845) 437-3416.

Board of Education

Polling PlacesBoard of education election and 2017-18 Budget VoteTuesday, May 16, 2017 • 9:00 am – 9:00 pm

Morse school101 mansion Street 1st Ward and 3rd WardWarring school283 mansion Street 5th Wardclinton school100 montgomery Street 2nd Ward and 4th WardPoughkeePsie Middle school55 college avenue 6th Ward and 7th Wardkrieger schoolWhittier Blvd. entrance 8th Ward

to use the Board of elections address look-up function for determining your ward number, please visit: http://ntsdata.dnsalias.com/dutchessboe/polling-placelookup.aspx. For further information about voting in the city of poughkeepsie, please visit the web-site for dutchess county Board of elections at: http://www.dutchesselections.com.

Since 1843, the Poughkeepsie City School District has provided city residents with excellent educational opportunities. Today, the District offers a comprehensive educational program designed to meet the needs of students of diverse interests, abilities, and backgrounds. Our student enrollment is approximately 4,600 in grades pre-K through 12.

Vision stateMent

It is the vision of the Poughkeepsie City School District to graduate all students prepared for life, ready for college and career and instilled with enthusiasm for life-long learning. Scholars will be literate, critical thinkers, ethical users of technology, appreciative of the arts, concerned about the community in which they live, and responsible for their well-being and the well-being of others.

Mission stateMent

The mission of the Poughkeepsie City School District is to ensure that every scholar, every day will receive a high-quality, world-class education in every classroom. Students will benefit from a safe learning environment that pro-vides empowering experiences supporting their academic, emotional, physi-cal, and social development.

BLT ...................................................... Building Level TeamBOE ....................................................... Board of EducationCAPE ................................Counsel on Addiction Prevention ......................................and Education of Dutchess CountyPACE...................................... Poughkeepsie’s Academic

and Career ExcellenceELA ..................................................English Language ArtsELC .................................................... Early Learning Center

ELT .......................................Executive Leadership Team ESL ..................................English as a Second LanguagePCSD .........................Poughkeepsie City School DistrictPHS ...................................... Poughkeepsie High SchoolPMS ..................................Poughkeepsie Middle SchoolPTA ...................................... Parent Teacher AssociationPTSA .......................Parent Teacher Student AssociationTBD ....................................................To Be Determined

Acronyms

aBout our schools The District is comprised of four elementary schools: Clinton, Krieger, Morse, and Warring, as well as Poughkeepsie Middle School (Gr. 6-8), Poughkeepsie High School (Gr. 9-12), and PACE at Columbus School.

Each of the elementary schools offer programs for children in grade one to grade five. Half-day pre-kindergarten and full-day kindergarten are offered at our Early Learning Center, which is located at the W. W. Smith School.

dr. Felicia a. Watsonvictoria Jackson, District Clerk

Excellence is Our Goal!


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September

at the end of the 2015-2016

school year, all students in

grades kindergarten through

grade 2 received a Summer

paK backpack. in each paK

(personalized academic literacy

Kit), there were grade-appropriate

books, a graphic organizer, and

a workbook. Students were

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September for prizes.

ELC PK and K Orientation 3:30 pm

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Labor Day

Parent and Community Task Force Meeting 1:00pm Jane Bolin Administration Building

Warring Community Engagement Task Force 3:00 – 4:00 pm

Workshop Board of Education Meeting 7:00 pm Jane Bolin Administration Building

PACE 6th- 8th grade student orientation

Million Family/Million Father March 8:00 am

Warring Grade Level Assemblies & PBIS Station Rotation

Warring Instructional Council Meeting 3:00 – 4:00 pm

PACE 9th-12th grade student orientation

PHS/PMS SWAG Back to School Bash

Red, White and Blue Day

Krieger Faculty Meeting

Krieger PBIS Assembly

Warring Special Education Meeting 9:30 – 10:30 am

Warring Faculty Meeting

Warring School Culture Cabinet Meeting 4:00 – 5:00 pm

Clinton Transformation Meeting 3:00 pm

PACE Faculty Meeting

Morse Faculty Meeting

Special Education Committee 3:00 – 5:00 pm at PMS

Regular Board of Education Meeting 7:00 pm Jane Bolin Administration Building

Senior Portraits

First Day of School

Krieger PTA Meeting, Krieger Open House 5:00 – 7:00 pm

PHS Open House 5:30 – 8:00 pm

Krieger Grade Level Meeting

Warring Grade Level Meeting

Clinton Faculty Meeting 3:00 pm

PHS Faculty Meeting

Morse Grade Level Meeting

National Dads Take Your Child to School Day

Clinton PTA Meeting 5:00 pm

ELC Fundraiser

Morse Open House & PTA meeting 5:00 – 7:00 pm


ELC PTA Kick-off and Open House 6:00 pm

Warring Transformation Team Meeting

Clinton Grade Level Meeting 3:00 pm

ELC Grade Level Meetings 3:15 pm

Ambassador Outreach Community Partnership Weekend

Superintendent’s Conference Day Staff Only


Warring 5th Grade Field Trip to Sharpe Reservation

Warring Data Consortium Meeting 3:00 – 4:00 pm

Schools Closed

Warring Building Council Meeting & School Culture Cabinet Meeting 4:00 – 5:00 pm

Clinton Book Fair

Warring Spirit Week

Curriculum Committee 3:30 pm Jane Bolin Administration Building Warring Open House Night & PTA Meeting 5:00 – 7:00 pmClinton Open House 5:00 – 7:00 pm PMS PTA Meeting 6:00 pmPMS Open House & Receivership Meeting 6:00 – 8:00 pm

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homecoming weekend is usually

highlighted by a football game.

in the poughkeepsie city School

district, during each homecoming

game for the past two years,

Board of education members

have donated their time to fund-

raise at the concession stand. all

of the monies collected go into

the Board of education leader-

ship Scholarship awards, which

are given to graduating seniors

who will continue their educa-

tion after high school. this past

year, four college-bound seniors

recieved $500 each.

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PHS Underclassmen Picture Days

Warring Community Engagement Task Force and PTA Meeting 3:00 – 4:00 pm

ELC PTA Meeting 5:00 pm

Workshop Board of Education Meeting 7:00 pm Jane Bolin Administration Building

Warring Special Education Meeting 8:30 – 9:30 amWarring Building CouncilCurriculum Committee 3:30 pm Jane Bolin Administration BldgTransformation/Academic Advisory Committee 4:45pmWarring School Culture Cabinet Meeting 4:00 – 5:00 pm Parents of Students with Autism Meeting 5:00 PMSPHS Faculty Meeting

PACE Parent Meetings 3:00 pm

PHS Homecoming Football Game and Dance

Clinton Transformation Team Meeting


ELC Faculty Meeting 3:15 pm

Morse Faculty Meeting Krieger Faculty Meeting Warring Faculty Meeting


PMS PTA Meeting 6:00 pm


Halloween

ELC Helper Parade 2:00 pm

PHS PSAT EXAM

Clinton Faculty Meeting


PMS Harvest Festival & Spelling Bee 10:00 – 12:00 pm


Morse Grade Level Meetings

PHS and PACE Faculty Meetings

PMS Hispanic Heritage Month Assembly

Clinton 3rd Grade Parent Breakfast 8:45 am

PHS Blood Drive 8:00 – 12pm

Clinton 2nd Grade Parent Breakfast 8:45 am

ELC Grandparents Day

District-wide Special Education Department Meeting 3:00 – 4:00 pm


Clinton 4th Grade Parent Breakfast 8:45 am

Morse PTA Meeting 5:00 pm

Krieger PTA Meeting 4:45 – 5:45 pm



Columbus Day

Rosh Hashanah Ambassador Outreach Community Partnership Weekend

Senior Portrait Make-up Days


Clergy Breakfast 8:30 am

Parent and Community Task Force Meeting 1:00pm Jane Bolin Administration BuildingCurriculum Committee 3:30 pm Jane Bolin Administration Building

ELC Spirit Week

Krieger Book Fair 8:30am-2:30pm

(Rain Date) Warring First Annual Golf Tournament 10:00 – 4:00 pm

Clinton 1st Grade Parent Breakfast 8:45 am

ELC Grandparents Day

ELC Spirit Week

PMS School Pictures

Clinton 5th Grade Parent Breakfast 8:45 am

Krieger Harvest Social 5:15 – 7:00 pm

Warring Transformation Team Meeting 3:00 pm

Clinton Grade Level Meeting

Ambassador Outreach Community Partnership Weekend

Schools Closed

Schools Closed

Warring First Annual Golf Tournament 10:00 – 4:00 pm

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ELC Canned Food Drive Begins Transformation/Academic Advisory Committee 4:45pmWarring Data Consortium Meeting 3:00 – 4:00 pmCurriculum Committee 3:30 pm Jane Bolin Administration BldgParents of Students with Autism Meeting 5:00 PMS Family University

9:00 am – 2:00 pm at PMS

PHS SAT Exams


Warring Community Engagement Task Force and PTA Meeting 3:00 – 4:00pm

ELC PTA Meeting 5:00pm


the poughkeepsie high School

teen closet opened in december

of 2015. in collaboration with the

dutchess county regional

chamber of commerce, the

teen closet was established to

help students obtain personal

hygiene products and other

items they need. Students can

email phsteencloset@poughkeep-

sieschools.org or ask teachers,

guidance counselors or social

workers for assistance, and

privately receive items from

the closet.

November

Krieger Book Fair 8:30 am - 2:30 pm

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Morse Book Fair

Morse Book Fair

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Election Day


Warring DTSDE Review

Parent and Community Task Force Meeting 1:00 pm Jane Bolin Administration Building

PMS Autism Parent Meeting

Warring DTSDE Review

ELC Picture Day

“Jazzed Up” at the Bardavon 11:00 am

End of 1st Quarter Marking Period


Warring Building Council


Morse Transformation Team Meeting

PHS Faculty Meeting


Clinton Awards Assembly

PACE Parent Workshop #1


ELC Parent Breakfast/Workshop 8:30 am

PHS Parent-Teacher Conferences 6:00 – 8:00 pm









Community Forum Board of Education Meeting 7:00 pm Early Learning Center

PHS Underclassmen Picture Make-up Day

Thanksgiving Recess - Schools Closed

Veterans Day

Warring School Psychologist Day

ELC Parent-Teacher Conferences 12:30 – 3:30 pm Half-day for Kindergarten and no afternoon Pre-K

PHS Parent-Teacher Conferences 12:30 – 3:30 PM

Curriculum Committee 3:30 pm Jane Bolin Administration Bldg

ELC Parent-Teacher Conferences 4:00 – 7:00 pm


Thanksgiving Day

Elementary Parent-Teacher Conferences 12:00 – 3:00 pm Half-day for Elementary Students

PMS Parent-Teacher Conferences 6:00 – 8:00 pm

PMS PTA Food Drive

Warring DTSDE Review Schools Closed

Krieger Family Fun Night 5:00 – 7:00 pm

Krieger Fall Pictures

Superintendent’s Community “Fireside” Chat 6:00 pm

PHS Faculty Meeting

PMS PTA Food Drive Distribution




PMS PTA Food Drive Distribution

Krieger PBIS Assembly 9:00 am & 1:20 pm


School Psychology Awareness Week

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Santa claus arrived at the poughkeepsie city School district many different times and in different forms in december. Sometimes, Santa is a Board member who donates bikes as door prizes at the holiday luncheon, and sometimes as a giving tree. Sometimes, Santa is in the music during a winter concert and, sometimes, Santa comes in the traditional red suit posing for pictures.

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PHS Pioneer Classic Tournament and Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony 4:00 pm

PHS SAT Exams

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New Year’s EveChristmas Day

ACT Exam



Clinton Transformation Team Meeting 3:00 pm

Morse Transformation Team Meeting 3:00 pm


PACE and PHS Faculty Meeting



Transformation/Academic Advisory Committee 4:45pm


Parents of Students with Autism Meeting 5:00 PMS

Krieger International Family Dinner 5:15 pm

ELC Holiday Movie Night and Bake Sale 5:00 pm

PACE Hour of Code

PMS Parent Meeting 6:00 pm


PMS Parent Meeting & Winter Concert; 6:30 pm





ELC Faculty Meeting 3:15pm

Warring Winter Concert 9:00 am and 1:00 pm

ELC Picture re-take




PHS Winter Concert 6:30 pm

Regular Board of Education Meeting 7:00 pm Jane Bolin Administration

PHS Faculty Meeting

Warring Transformation Team Meeting 4:00 – 5:00 pm

Krieger Grade Level Meeting Warring Grade Level Meeting Clinton Grade Level Meeting 3:00 pm



Curriculum Committee 3:30 pm Jane Bolin Administration Building

Snow Date for PHS Winter Concert 6:30 pm

ELC Photos with Santa



Winter Recess



PMS PTA Toy Drive

PMS PTA Toy Drive

PMS 8th Grade Reward Night 3:30 – 5:30 pm

Warring 5th Grade Winter Formal 5:00 – 6:30 pm

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For the first time in more than a decade, the poughkeepsie middle School staged a play in the spring of 2016.

Into the Woods, Jr. allowed pmS scholars to explore their love of the theater arts. in this picture, rapunzel’s prince played by tao mcKinnon (left) and cinderella’s prince played by Giovanni Shaw, sing “agony.” on the left is “the narrator,” played by yazir mcadoo and cinderella played by lluvia pinto-lopez.

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Winter Recess

New Year’s DayPHS Faculty Meeting



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Workshop Board of Education Meeting 7:00 pm Jane Bolin Administration

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Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Day

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Krieger PTA Meeting 4:15 pm

Krieger Bingo Night 5:30 – 6:30 pm





PHS Faculty Meeting







Regents Exams



Morse Grade Level Meetings

ELC Grade Level Meeting 3:15pm

District-wide Special Education Department Meeting 3:00 – 4:00 pm

End of 2nd Quarter Marking Period




PMS Winter Concert (Snow Date) 6:30 pm

PTA Meeting & Winter Concert (Snow date) 6:30 pm


PMS/PTA King Sing & “I have A Dream” Essay Contest Assembly


Clinton Awards Assembly


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in a re-energized partnership between the city of poughkeepsie and the poughkeepsie city School district, ace, the police dog, and his helpers visited the early learning center at Smith School. the young scholars asked a lot of questions about the police and their work. they also watched ace perform tricks. We would like to thank officer acampora, officer Zirbel, officer Williams, and ace (the police dog) for sharing part of their day.

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Warring African-American History Month Event

PHS SWAG Black History Month Guest Speaker


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Presidents’ Day

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Transformation/Academic Advisory Committee 4:45pmElementary Parent-Teacher Conference 12:00 – 3:00pm Half-Day for StudentsWarring Data Consortium Meeting 3:00 – 4:00 pmCurriculum Committee 3:30 pm Jane Bolin Administration Bldg Parents of Students with Autism Meeting 5:00 pm at PMSPMS PTA Meeting 6:00 pm


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ELC Parent-Teacher Conferences 12:30 – 3:30 pm Half-day for Kindergarten and no afternoon Pre-K

PHS Faculty Meeting

Krieger 100th Day Celebration

Elementary Parent-Teacher Conference 5:00 – 7:30 pm




PMS Parent-Teacher Conferences 12:00 – 3:00 PM Half-day for Students


PHS Parent-Teacher Conferences 6:00 – 8:00 pm


Regular Board of Education Meeting 7:00 pm Warring School

Clinton Faculty Meeting




PHS Faculty Meeting


ELC Grade Level Meeting 3:15pm


PHS Parent-Teacher Conferences 12:30 – 3:30 PM Half-day for Students


PMS Parent-Teacher Conferences Evening 6:00 - 8:00 pm


Krieger Winter Dance



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mr. Bob magill, a custodian at Krieger School and retired golfer, created the Krieger School 5th grade putting masters championship in the 2015-2016 school year. after months of practice in the school gym, selected 5th graders walked to the mccann golf course where they met with Golf pro tony deStefano, who gave them some final tips on perfecting their putts and invited the 5th graders to use the putting green during the summer. this championship was dedicated to constantine “Gus” Kazolias, a dedicated supporter of golf in the city of poughkeepsie and the poughkeepsie city School district. March

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Read Across America Day/Principal-for-a-Day


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Krieger Seussabration! 5:15 – 7:00 pm


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Workshop Board of Education Meeting 7:00 pm Morse School

Family University 9:00 am – 2:00pm at PMS

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PHS Faculty Meeting


Regular Board of Education Meeting 7:00 pm Clinton School


PMS Meeting and Honor Roll Celebration 5:30 pm

Superintendent’s “Fireside” Chat 6:00 pm

PMS Science Fair Krieger Spring Pictures

PMS Book Fair


Warring Social Workers Day


PHS SWAG Committee & PBIS presents Midnight Madness 7:00 pm

PMS/PTA March Madness Spring Fling 3:30 – 5:30 pm

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in the 2015-2016 school year, three seniors, all of who participated in crew, committed to a university by signing a national letter of intent (nli) and took their sport to the next level. lindsey Smith committed to the university of tulsa, and Fiona mauer committed to drexel university, both in the early period. later in the year, anna o’Shea committed to la Salle university. the nli is a binding agreement between a prospective student-athlete and an nli member institution whereby the prospective student-athlete agrees to attend the institution full-time for one academic year, and the institution agrees to provide financial athletic aid for one academic year.

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Clinton Transformation Meeting 3:00 pm PHS and PACE Faculty Meetings


PACE College and Career Exploration Workshop #2

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Budget Workshop Board of Education Meeting 6:00 pm Jane Bolin Administration





PHS Faculty Meeting All Elementary and ELC Families Celebrate Reading Night

Administrative Professional Day

ELC Grade Level Meeting 3:15 pm



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PHS Career Fair 11:00 – 2:00 pm

Warring Spring Concert 9:00 am and 1:00 pm


Warring Spirit Week

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For the past eight years, the poughkeepsie city School district and the city of poughkeepsie have collaborated in a Society at War against illegal Guns (SWaG)event. the SWaG event culmi-nates with a march through the city of poughkeepsie with scholars, teachers, and staff chanting slogans of peace. this past year, new york State assemblyman Frank Skartados, who marched for the third year in a row, was also joined by city of poughkeepsie mayor robert rolison, pcSd teacher and dutchess county legislator craig Brendli, city of poughkeepsie councilmember ann perry, and pcSd administrator and city of poughkeepsie council-member natasha cherry.

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Warring Special Education Meeting 8:30 – 9:30

PHS National College Signing DayWarring Building CouncilWarring School Culture Cabinet Meeting 4:00 – 5:00 pmMorse Transformation Team Meeting

PHS & PACE Faculty Meetings

Krieger National Teachers Appreciation BreakfastTeacher Appreciation DayWarring Data Consortium Meeting 3:00 – 4:00 pmCurriculum Committee 3:30 pm Jane Bolin Administration BldgTransformation/Academic Advisory Committee 4:45pmParents of Students w/Autism Meeting 5:00 pm at PMS

PHS SAT Exams



Krieger National Teachers Appreciation Lunch

Warring Nurse Appreciation Day


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PHS Spring Music Festival 6:30 pm


PMS PTA Meeting: 6:00 pm

Budget Hearing Board of Education Meeting 7:00 pm Jane Bolin Administration Building


PHS Faculty Meeting



PHS 3rd Annual Ronald Wynn Memorial Basketball Game 6:00 pm

Budget VoteElection Board of Education Meeting 9:30 pm Jane Bolin Administration Building


PHS International Food Festival 3:30 pm

ELC Parent Breakfast Workshop 8:30 am

PHS Annual Shequila Brown Committee Fundraiser 5:00 pm

Morse PTA Elections Meeting 5:00 pm

Morse End-of-Year Dance




PHS Scholar Athlete Breakfast 8:30 am

Regular Board of Education Meeting 7:00 pm Jane Bolin Administration

PMS Spring Concert 6:30 pm


State Math Test Make-ups

Warring Science Fair


SWAG Assemblies at PHS and PMS

Family Fun Night Award Night 5:00 – 7:00 pm

Superintendent’s Community “Fireside” Chat 6:00 pm PMS PTA Talent Show 6:00 pm

Official SWAG Day

Krieger PTA Meeting 4:15 pm

Krieger Family Fun Night 5:15 – 7:00 pm


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last June, poughkeepsie high School has its inaugural “Senior Walk” where graduating seniors walked through their former elementary schools to celebrate their graduation with younger students who applauded and cheered their accomplished older peers. a “Senior Walk” can motivate younger scholars to excel academically, complete their high school education, aim for college after graduation, as well as motivate struggling high school students to finish their studies.

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Regents Exams

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Krieger Book Fair

PMS Finals Week / Krieger Spirit Week

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PHS Awards Assembly 6:00 pm

Public Hearing/Workshop Board of Education Meeting 7:00 pm Jane Bolin Administration Building

Warring Building CouncilWarring Special Education Meeting 8:30 – 9:30 amMeeting 3:00 pmWarring School Culture Cabinet Meeting 4:00 – 5:00 pmClinton Transformation Morse Transformation Team Meeting PACE and PHS Faculty Meeting

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ELC Fathers Appreciation Day

Morse Field Day

Krieger Appreciation Celebration 4:15 pm

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Alumni Concert 6:00 PM

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Warring Field Day at Earline Patrice Park at Mansion Square

Morse Field Day – Rain Date

Pre-K Moving Up Ceremony 10:00 am and 1:00 pm




Krieger Field Day Grades 1-4



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Clinton Field Day


Morse 5th grade Moving Up Ceremony 11:00 am at PMS

PACE Family End-of-Year BBQ

Krieger Field Day Grade 5

6th Grade Field Trip

8th Grade Dance

PMS 8th Grade Moving Up Ceremony 1:00 pm

Krieger Moving Up Ceremony 9:00 am


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Warring Moving Up Ceremony 9:00 am




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Graduation 6:00 pm Athletic Complex

PMS 7th Grade Field Trip

Clinton Moving Up Ceremony at PMS

PMS 8th grade Moving up Rehearsal 1:00 pm



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The Poughkeepsie City School District has developed an exciting summer learing program for student enrichment and for those students who could benefit from additional skill-building in their present grade level, called the “Summer Learning Academy.” The “Summer Learning Academy” is a quality, 15-day program that focuses on project-based learning for students in grades 3 through 8 and high school. Enrollment for the “Summer Learning Academy” begins in June. Please contact your child’s principal for additional details.

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Directly stemming from the Vision Statement of the Poughkeepsie City School District, students become prepared for life, responsible for their own well-being and for the well-being of others. Posters, displays and collages like this one, reinforce those principles. This collage is on the wall of the Poughkeepsie Middle School Guidance Office.

Parent-teacher conferencesScheduled dates of official parent-teacher

conferences are listed on the calendar pages in this publication. however, parents are encour-aged to contact their children’s teachers or guid-ance counselors when they feel a need to discuss their child’s progress. individual conferences may be arranged by making an appointment through the elementary school office or secondary guid-ance office. please visit the parent portal on infi-nite campus for current information.

Report Cardsreport cards are issued at the end of each

quarter of the academic year. elementary report cards will be distributed at parent/teacher confer-ences. Secondary report cards are typically mailed home.

Procedures for solving Parent concernsif you have any concerns pertaining to your

child’s educational well being and/or academic performance at their school:

• Contact the staff member and schedule a conference.

• If the conference fails to satisfactorily resolve the issue, contact the building principal and/or designated assistant principal to schedule a conference.

if the issue remains unresolved, contact the assistant Superintendent for curriculum, instruction, and Grants management to request assistance. the deputy Superintendent will gather the facts and attempt to resolve the problem.

if the issue still remains unresolved, please state the problem/concern in writing to the Superintendent of Schools, 11 college avenue, poughkeepsie, ny 12603.

Parent/Student Information

For any dignity for all Students act (daSa) concerns, please contact your child’s principal.

to have an effective parent-teacher conference:

• Be prepared by looking over your child’s class-work and homework.

• Make a list of questions or concerns and send them to the teacher ahead of time—this will also help the teacher to prepare.

• Arrive on time.• Raise your most recent concerns first.• Listen carefully.• Ask questions.• Keep in touch with the teacher to set a SMART

(Specific, measurable, achievable, realistic, and time-bound) goal plan for your child.

student recordsparents/guardians and students over 18 years

of age have the right of access to records, files, documents and other materials containing infor-mation directly related to their children. parents/guardians or eligible students should submit a written request that identifies the record(s) they wish to inspect.

non-custodial parents may receive their child’s educational information if they make an annual request to do so, unless the district receives a court order or other legally binding documenta-tion prohibiting the release of information.

Education Law § 807 Fire and Emergency Drillsit shall be the duty of the principal or other person in charge of every public or private school

or educational institution within the state, other than colleges or universities, to instruct and train the pupils by means of drills, so that they may in a sudden emergency be able to respond appropriately in the shortest possible time and without confusion or panic.

Such drills shall be held at least twelve times in each school year, eight of which required drills shall be held between September 1st and december 31st of each such year. eight of all such drills shall be evacuation drills, four of which shall be through use of the fire escapes on buildings where fire escapes are provided or through the use of identified secondary means of egress. Four of all such required drills shall be lock-down drills.

drills shall be conducted at different times of the school day. pupils shall be instructed in the procedure to be followed in the event that a fire occurs during the lunch period or assembly, provided however, that such additional instruction may be waived where a drill is held during the regular school lunch period or assembly. Four additional drills shall be held in each school year during the hours after sunset and before sunrise in school buildings in which students are provided with sleeping accommodations. at least two additional drills shall be held during summer school in buildings where summer school is conducted, and one of such drills shall be held during the first week of summer school.

school BreakFast and lunchFree lunch and breakfast meals are offered in all schools in the

poughkeepsie city School district. eligibility for free and reduced meals is based upon the economic need of the community. completed applications may not be necessary to determine eligibility. applications would be necessary if your family does not receive assistance from the county social services department or if you are new to the district. if you believe you need to fill out an application they maybe obtained through the school office in September and throughout the year. the application must reach the Food Service office as soon as possible after you register your child for school and a new application may be required each year depending on your method of qualifying. the price of a second meal for an elementary school student is Breakfast $1.25, lunch $2.00. the cost for secondary students is Breakfast $1.25, lunch $2.25. payments for purchases may be made in advance, by depositing money into a student’s account. menus for each month are sent home with students. For additional information regarding the school lunch program call (845) 451-4780. We will accept collect calls.

Equal Opportunity Employerthe poughkeepsie city School district does not discriminate on the basis

of age, race, sex, creed, color, national origin, marital status or disability in educational programming, employment or activities that it offers. this non-discriminatory policy includes the following areas: recruitment and appoint-ment of employees, pay and benefits, access by students to educational programs, course offerings and activities.

Title IX and Section 504 Compliancethe poughkeepsie city School district hereby advises students, parents,

employees and the general public that it offers employment and educational opportunities, including vocational education opportunities without regard to sex, race, color, weight, carrier status, perceived race, perceived gender, national origin or disability. Secondary vocational education opportunities available to district residents under age 21 are courses in the business education, home economics and technology industrial arts programs. inquiries

regarding this nondiscrimination policy may be directed to the title iX coordinators and the Section 504 coordinators at 11 college avenue, poughkeepsie, ny 12603. telephone: (845) 451-4900. these officials will provide information, including complaint procedures to any citizen, student or employee who feels that his or her rights under title iX or Section 504 may have been violated by the district or its officials.

Parent Participationparents are welcome to become active participants in ptas at the

elementary schools; pta at the middle School or ptSa at the high School.

testing new entrant screeningin addition to registering your child for kindergarten a screening

is administered to measure the child’s abilities. this will provide the district with a profile of your child in order to assist in determining their kindergarten placement.

Norm-Referenced Testsin addition to tests that are developed by the classroom teacher,

children also take certain standardized or “norm-referenced” tests to assess their strengths and weaknesses in mastering the full-range of learning appropriate to each grade level.

NYS Testing Programall students in grades three through eight in new york State take the

common core english language arts test and the mathematics test in may.

the tests require students not only to show basic skills in english and mathematics, but also to apply the knowledge and skills they have learned. Students read passages, answer comprehension questions and complete writing exercises on the english language arts tests. they solve mathematics problems and demonstrate understanding of concepts and applications on the mathematics tests. the tests are mandatory; there is no “opting out.”

Students in grades four and eight take a state assessment in science that consists of a performance test (laboratory component) and a written test on science skills and content. all exams scheduled by new york State have been listed on this calendar.

11 College Avenue, Poughkeepsie, NY 12603 (845) 451-4900 • www.poughkeepsieschools.org

Emergency School Closingsschool cancellations, delays and eMergency early disMissals

the decision to close schools due to the weather or for other emergency conditions is made by the Superintendent, dr. nicolé Williams, in consultation with our weather service, the director of buildings and grounds, and other school superintendents in surrounding school districts. When a closing or delay is announced, it affects all schools and programs of poughkeepsie city School district, unless the closing or delay is due to an emergency situation specific to a particular building. automated calls will be made by the School messenger System as soon as possible. the Superintendent of Schools can be contacted by text message at (845) 391- 6221

radio and teleVision stationsinformation about school closings will be provided to the following:

92.1 Lite FM WRNQ 107.3 FM Country WRWD

96.1 Kiss FM WPKF 1450 AM WKIP

93.3 FM Star/1370 AMWBWZ 99.3 FM Country WRWC

101.5 FM WPDH 92.7 FM WRRV

94.3 FM WOLF 100.1 FM WDST

100.7 FM WHUD 104.7 FM WSPK

WNBC-TV Channel 4 WNYW-Fox TV Channel 5

eMergency early disMissalsthe district makes every effort to avoid emergency early dismissals. in the event of an emer-

gency early dismissal, no elementary school student will be released until contact has been made with a parent or approved emergency contact person. therefore, it is very important that all students’ emergency cards have adequate and updated information.

cancellation oF aFter-school actiVities Sometimes it may be necessary to cancel after-school activities although school has been in session for the full day. information about cancellation of after-school activities will be announced on the radio stations and through phone calls to parents of affected children.

Parents and educators need to know test results provide the student, teacher

and parent with a report of individual student strengths and weaknesses in a variety of skill areas. the new york State testing program provides our schools with data that helps to assess the

instructional programs that students receive. they are also used to identify both students and schools that need to improve performance under state and federal accountability standards.

at the high school level, all students must now take and score satisfactorily on regents ex-

aminations in the following subjects: english, mathematics, global history, u.S. history and government, a living environment science course and a physical setting science course. a more comprehensive explanation of the diploma requirements is available through the high School Guidance office at (845) 451-4910.

other standardized teststhe college Boards (Scholastic aptitude tests

and achievement tests) are required for admis-sion to many colleges. Sats are given in verbal and math sections; achievement tests cover english, mathematics, social studies, science and foreign languages. poughkeepsie high School is a center for ceeB tests.

the preliminary Scholastic aptitude test (pSat) and the national merit Scholarship Qualifying test will be administered in october. this com-bined examination is recommended for juniors. tenth grade students may take the test for prac-tice. the american college test will be given at poughkeepsie high School. For more information, contact the poughkeepsie high School Guidance office at (845) 451-4910.

For Additional Information About the New York State Testing Program

if your child is in elementary school and you wish to find out additional information about the new york State testing program, call for an appoint-ment with your child’s principal or the assistant Superintendent for curriculum, instruction, and Grants management, at (845) 451-4980.

if you wish additional information about the tests administered at the middle school and high school level, or for course requirements for grad-uation, call for an appointment with your child’s Guidance counselor.


Advanced Placement and College credit offeringspcSd offers advanced placement (ap) courses

in a variety of subject areas. these ap courses are available to qualifying students at the high school level, as well as dual credit college courses in conjunction with dutchess community college.

Music instructionGeneral music instruction is provided for all

students in clinton, Krieger, morse, Warring and poughkeepsie middle School. Students who wish to play a musical instrument may receive lessons. Band, chorus and/or orchestra opportunities are offered throughout the elementary schools, middle school, and high school.

student activitiespoughkeepsie Schools offer a wide range of

extracurricular activities and athletic programs including baseball, basketball, crew, football, golf, soccer, swimming and tennis. the poughkeepsie middle School is equipped with a six-lane, 25-yard swimming pool.

iMMunizationStudents are required by new york State public health code to receive a

series of immunizations in order to be eligible to attend school. new york State (nyS) public health law Section 2164 and new york codes, rules and regulations (nycrr) title 10, Subpart 66-1 require every student en-tering or attending public, private or parochial school in new york State (nyS) to be immune to diphtheria, tetanus, pertussis, measles, mumps, rubella, poliomyelitis, hepatitis B, and varicella in accordance with advisory committee on immunization practices (acip) recommendations. effective September 1, 2016, students entering or attending grades 7 and 12 in (nyS) must also be vaccinated against meningococcal disease in accordance with acip recommendations. every child in day care,

head Start, nursery school or prekindergarten in nyS must be immune to diphtheria, tetanus, pertussis, measles, mumps, rubella, poliomyelitis, hepa-titis B, varicella, haemophilus influenzae type b (hib), and pneumococcal disease. public health law Section 2164 provides for medical and religious exemptions to immunization. Full details on school and child care immuni-zation requirements are available at: http://www.health.ny.gov/prevention/immunization/laws_regs.htm#Schools.

please visit the following website for details about immunization schedules:

http://www.health.ny.gov/publications/2370.pdf.

if you have any questions, we encourage you to speak with your school nurse.

Scholarship Opportunitiesthe following scholarships are among the

several scholarship opportunities offered each year to graduating seniors: the principal’s lead-ership Scholarship totaling $1,000, the Board of education Scholarship totaling $500 for two or more students, the poughkeepsie education Foundation Scholarship, totaling $4,000 for up to four years of college study; the i. ann davidson memorial Scholarship, totaling $4,000 for up to four years of college study; the community Foundation of dutchess county John J. cizmar Scholarship, $3,500 each for two students; and the howard reid Scholarship, $5,000 each for two students who attend college.

Job shadowing, internships, and career mentors are available through the dutchess county regional chamber of commerce career action


center (cac) located in room 100 of poughkeepsie high School. cac also offers scholarships through the chamber Foundation. contact the phS guidance team for more information about scholarships, at (845) 451- 4910.

central registrationFamilies who are enrolling their children for

the first time must go to the central registration office, located in the poughkeepsie middle School, 55 college avenue, weekdays between 9:00 am and 2:00 pm.

Entrance Requirementschildren reaching five years of age on or

before december 1st may enter kindergarten in September. children who reach the age of six during the school year are required to attend school at the start of classes in September.

Documents Required for Admission• Birth Certificate or other evidence of proof

of age• Evidence of family address in the City

of poughkeepsie• A physician’s certificate and evidence of

required immunization

internal MedicationBefore any medication may be administered to or by any student

during school hours, the written request of the parent and the written order of the prescribing physician must be submitted to the school nurse. all medication must be administered in the health office by the school nurse, parent, or with the parent’s permission, the student himself/herself.

accident and illness a student who becomes ill or injured is referred to the school nurse,

who functions under the guidance of the school physician. in the event of an accident, first aid may be administered. the parent will be called when a student must leave school due to illness or injury and will be asked to provide transportation for the child. the family physician or, if not available, the school physician may be contacted by the nurse if medical attention is indicated.

school attendanceit is important to make sure your child attends school regularly. if

your child is not in school he/she cannot learn.

legal absence from school may be granted for the following reasons: personal illness, ill-ness or death in the family, religious obser-vance, required court appearance, approved college visits, military obligations, or such other reasons as may be approved by the commis-sioner of education.

a note signed by the parent or guardian explaining the cause of the absence must be presented upon the child’s return to avoid the school recording an illegal absence. in addi-tion, parents are asked to make every effort to notify the school by telephone on the day of the child’s absence. if a child is absent for more than three days, parents may expect a phone call from the health office.

all absences, lateness, or early departures (excused or unexcused) are counted on a student’s attendance record. if a student

exceeds 28 absences for a full year class or 14 absences for a half-year class or seven absences for a 10-week course, and does not make-up assignments, he/she will not receive credit for that course and will not be allowed to sit for the exam(s). outreach will be made to parents after the third consecutive day of absence.

ahera annual notiFication

this notice is to inform you that the poughkeepsie city School district has performed its periodic surveillance as required under ahera (763.92).

the operations and maintenance program, in conjunction with ongoing inspections, ensures that asbestos present in the poughkeepsie city School district buildings is well maintained and poses no health hazards to the occupants. all asbestos in the poughkeepsie city School district buildings is non-friable and in good condition.

a management plan is available at the office of the assistant Superin-tendent for Finance and operations and is available for your review during regular business hours. the plan contains all pertinent information relative to surveillance inspections, emergency responses and abatements.

please contact the assistant Superintendent for Finance and operations at (845)451-4960 if you have questions concerning this annual notice.


school hours and attendance School hours vary and are listed in school hand-

books. new york State education dept. law requires each child from six to 16 years of age to attend school. however, our district has made a true com-mitment to provide students with many opportu-nities to remain in school in order to earn a high school diploma and to move on to future endeavors that would make them productive citizens.

tardinessa note signed by the parent or guardian explain-

ing the cause of the child’s late arrival is required for the late arrival to be considered legal.

Release of Pupils During School Hours pupils may be excused by the principal before

the end of the school day only when it is for a purpose related to their best interests. requests for early release must be made in writing by the student’s parent or guardian. the request must specify who the child is to be released to.

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 child’s classroom teachers. Information on how to inquire about the qualifications of your child’s teacher(s) is available from the building principal of the school that your child attends. You may also receive information about the request process directly from the Deputy Superintendent of Operations. Please call (845) 451-4975.

Visitorsall visitors to a school building are required

to: present identification, sign-in, and report to the main office or building greeter upon arrival. parents who wish to visit their child’s classroom are welcome to do so, provided the principal is given reasonable notice of the proposed visit.

school cancellationsif it becomes necessary to cancel any school

session, from our pre-kindergarten programs to our high school, due to inclement weather or other emergency situations, such notice will be posted on the district’s web site www.pough-keepsieschools.org and broadcast by local radio stations. automated calls will be made by the School messenger System as soon as possible to allow families to make any necessary arrange-ments. it is very important that all students’ emergency cards have accurate, adequate, and updated information.

Homebound Instructionindividual instruction will be provided to

students who are confined to home or the hospital for at least two weeks due to a physical disability, illness, injury or psychiatric cause. applications for homebound instruction should state the nature of the illness, the possible length of absence from school, include a physician’s recommendation and be approved by the build-ing principal. the Superintendent may also recommend homebound instruction pending and/or following a suspension hearing.

notice to Parents regarding Pesticide aPPlicationsnew york State education law Section 409-h, requires 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. poughkeepsie city 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. certain 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; boric acid and disodium octaborate tetrahydrate; the application of epa designated biopesticides; the application of epa designated exempt materials under 40cFr152.25; and the use of aerosol products with 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. if you would like to receive 48-hour notification of pesticide applications that are scheduled to occur in your school, or for further information, please notify the director of Facilities and operations at (845) 451-4996.


Poughkeepsie High School70 Forbus streetPoughkeepsie, ny 12603 Phone: (845) 451-4850 Fax: (845) 451-4807 school hours:arrival ........................................ 7:40 am dismissal ..................................2:40 pm mrs. phee Simpson, Executive Principal

mr. Joseph mazzetti, Assistant Principal, 9th Grade

ms. candice narvaez-ramdath, Assistant Principal, 10th Grade

ms. Keisha tillman, Assistant Principal 11th Grade

mrs. Jessica lovinsky, Assistant Principal, 12th Grade

mr. ronald Jackson, Dean of Students/Assistant Principal

mr. Jay’Quan Floyd Director of Culture & Climate

mr. dan Wilson, E-TECH Principal

Poughkeepsie Middle School55 college avenue Poughkeepsie, NY 12603Phone: (845) 451-4800 Fax: (845) 451-4836school hours:arrival................................................8:05 am dismissal ..........................................2:55 pm mr. da’ron Wilson , principal

mrs. Sasha Barnes, Assistant Principal 6th Grade

tBd, Assistant Principal 7th Grade

mrs. Julliet coxum, Assistant Principal 8th Grade

ms. margie o’Brien, Instructional Assistant Principal

mr. david hargett, Dean of Students

Charles B. Warring Academy283 Mansion street Poughkeepsie, NY 12601Phone: (845) 451-4750 Fax: (845) 451-4769 school hours:Grades 1 - 5 arrival ................ 8:00 am School dismissal Begins ......2:35 pm mr. Jason Gerard, Principal

mr. paul Weir, Assistant Principal

Poughkeepsie City School District Locations Clinton Elementary School100 Montgomery StreetPoughkeepsie, NY 12601 Phone: (845) 451-4600 Fax: (845) 451-4614 school hours:Grades 1 - 5 arrival ................ 8:00 am School dismissal Begins ......2:35 pm mr. david Scott, Principal

mrs. Samantha velez-mitchel, Assistant Principal

the early learning center W. W. Smith School372 church streetPoughkeepsie, NY 12601 Phone: (845) 451-4720 Fax: (845) 437-3425Pre-k school hours:am Session ................8:30 – 11:10 am pm Session ................12:25 – 3:05 pm Breakfast ................................... 8:10 am lunch ........................................ 2:05 amkindergarten school hours:arrival ........................................ 8:30 am dismissal ..................................3:05 pmms. margaret pineiro, Principal

G. W. Krieger Elementary School265 hooker avenuePoughkeepsie, NY 12603Phone: (845) 451-4660 Fax: (845) 451-4672 school hours:Grades 1 - 5 arrival ................ 7:50 am School dismissal Begins ......2:10 pmmrs. andrea moriarty, Principal

ms. victoria curry, Assistant Principal

s. F. B. Morse school101 Mansion streetPoughkeepsie, NY 12601Phone: (845) 451-4690 Fax: (845) 451-4701 school hours:Grades 1 - 5 arrival ................ 8:00 am School dismissal Begins ......2:35 pmms. nadine dargan, Principal

mrs. nicole penn, Assistant Principal

Poughkeepsie’s Academic and career excellence (Pace) Columbus School18 south Perry streetPoughkeepsie, NY 12601(845) 451-4630school hours:arrival ........................................ 7:40 am dismissal ..................................2:40 pmdr. vijay Giles, Principal

senior staff

Poughkeepsie City School District11 college avenue, poughkeepsie, ny 12603

(845) 451- 4900 • www.poughkeepsieschools.org

Dr. Nicolé WilliamsSuperintendent of Schools

(845) 451-4950 • [email protected]

dr. ronel cookDeputy Superintendent of Operations


Mrs. tracy Farrell Assistant Superintendent for Curriculum,

Instruction and Grants Management (845) 451-4980 • [email protected]

Mr. Joseph JimickAssistant Superintendent for Finance and Operations(845) 451-4960 • [email protected]

Mr. Mario FernandezAssistant Superintendent for School Improvement Grants (SIG6)

- ELC and Elementary Schools -(845) 451-4673 • [email protected]

Dr. Steven RappleyeaExecutive Director of Family and Student Support Services


District Contact InformationMr. Robert Murphy

Interim Director of Health, Physical Education & Athletics(845) 451-4895 • [email protected]

Mrs. natasha cherryDirector of Family and Community Engagement/

Community Schools Coordinator(845) 705-6512 • [email protected]

Mr. sean daneshvarDirector of Technology

(845) 451-4791 • [email protected]. Yvonne Palmer

Director of Elementary Instructional Support Services(845) 451-4812 • [email protected]

Mrs. Felicia schinella Director of Special Education

(845) 437-3475 • [email protected]. stanley Merritt

Personnel Administrator and Transportation(845) 451-4740 • [email protected]

Mr. david dunn Director of Food Services

(845) 451-4780 • [email protected]. elizabeth ten dyke

Director of Data Analysis and Accountability(845) 451-4984 • [email protected]

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