COMMUNICATORTHE Fall 2020 • Vol. 26 • Issue 1GatorGator

ALLEGANY-L IMESTONE CENTRAL SCHOOL D ISTRICT NEWSLETTER

Representing Gator Pride at Mount Rushmore

Retired teachers: Karen Loucks, Gerri Lyter and Chad Lyter were at Mount Rushmore sporting our Gator Strong Pride!!!

Leo Club Helping Those in Need

Welcome Mr. Mank

NEW Middle-High School Cafeteria Mural

The ALCS Leo Club will again be collecting used eyeglasses during our October SIGHT MONTH collection. Glasses will then be turned over to the Olean Lions Club for their international programs of sight to be refurbished and distributed to those in need. So, start digging in your "junk drawers" for old, used glasses to contribute to this worthwhile program. SIGHT MONTH collection boxes will be at the schools in October or send in any time to the attention of the LEO CLUB! Thanks from the Leos and Lions for your efforts to give sight to those in need!

Attention all students in grades 9 through 12: Want to have some fun while helping your school and community? Consider joining the ALCS LEO CLUB! We are a service club sponsored by the Olean Lions Club and we do numerous projects throughout the year that help others in many ways. See Mrs. Torrey when school starts or email me at mtorrey@alcsny.org

My name is Jason Mank, and I am the new MS-HS Principal. I am a husband and proud father of 2 boys. I enjoy playing hockey, and am an avid Buffalo sports fan.

I graduated from Canisius High School, received my un-dergraduate and masters degree from SUNY Fredonia, and recently completed a School District Leadership credential from St. Bonaventure University.

I am going on my 17th year in education. For the past 4 years I have been an Assistant Principal at Wellsville CSD, prior to that I taught HS Social Studies in Jamestown for 10 years. I believe that education is one of the most admirable and im-portant professions because everything starts with learning. I look forward to serving the Allegany-Limestone community.

Rising junior, Alec Silluzio has created a mural in the middle-high school cafeteria this summer. Working from his original drawing, which was approximately 5 inches by 7 inches, Alec free handed the large gator and graffiti letters onto the wall near the exit doors of the cafeteria. It took Alec 16 hours to complete this awesome new painting. We look forward to seeing you all and enjoying this artwork. Great job Alec!

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A Message from the SuperintendentDEAR PARENTS,

I am writing this newsletter article in the beginning of August and it will not be sent home for a few weeks. Normally I would write a greeting about the opening of school, the excitement of returning, participating in the traditional welcome back activities, fall sports, and car-rying on the traditions many of us have come to expect with the opening of school. Considering how the last six months have gone, it is hard to predict what will happen in the next year or even the next few weeks. The unknown scares people (it scares me). As parents, we have to make the decision to send our children back to school or have them stay home and learn remotely. Everyone is in a different situation. The school district will follow all guidelines that the New York State Education Department and the Department of Health have given us for students to return in person. We will also provide a remote learning option for students that will not attend in person. Parents should feel comfortable with whatever option they choose for their child. We will continue to offer the best quality education Allegany-Limestone can provide for its students.

Sincerely,Mr. Tony Giannicchi, ALCS Superintendent

Academic Intervention Services/ESEA Title 1 Program: In the event that parents have ques-tions about Academic Intervention Services or the ESEA Title 1 Program, there are established procedures to fol-low. The procedures align with the Allegany-Limestone School Board Policies which advise addressing any issues with the person closest to the concern. In most cases, this would be the teacher. Then the building administrator would address the issue, if needed. If the issue remains unresolved, the building principal will forward the com-pleted written concern to the superintendent. The guide-lines for content and a timeline are available at building offices. ESEA Title I Program, Parent Right to Know: As the parent of a student at Allegany-Limestone Central School District, you have the right to request information regarding the qualifications of your child’s teachers, and if any services are being provided by a teaching assistant, that teaching assistant’s qualifications. For information on either of these, please contact the main office in the building where your child attends school.

Filling the Internet GapsBy Kevin L. Straub, Director of Technology/AP

We are looking forward to the students and staff com-ing back to our newly renovated Middle-High School. Since we will still be doing some remote/distance learn-ing, it is vital for our technology department to be aware of anyone’s extra needs. Our district is very spread out and this creates a gap in internet connectivity in certain areas commonly known as, “dead spots.” It is extremely important for us to know if this is the case for you and your family so we can work on finding a way to meet your educational and technological needs.

Even though we are not back to 100% “normal,” we are still dedicated to providing you with the best educational experience possible. We are still looking to get the eSports team up and going. A lot has happened since we have been away from the school building. More and more schools are interested in eSports and forming teams. BOCES has been very helpful and supportive in the process of bringing the schools together. I believe our eSports team could be up and competing by October.

Everyone here at the school has been looking forward to the return of the staff and students. They bring the buildings to life and make the job fun.

important information for reporting Child Abuse

Commissioner's regulations specifically require that the public telephone number for reporting be posted: 1-800-342-3720. The Statewide Central Register operates a 24/7, toll-free hotline for

mandated reporters at: 1-800-635-1522.To access the website please go to:

http://ocfs.ny.gov/services/details.asp?county=CattaraugusPara acceder al sitio web, vaya a:

Http://ocfs.ny.gov/services/details.aspcountry=CattaraugusLos reglamentos del Comisionado requieren especificamente que el numero de

telefono publico para reportar sea publicado: 1-800-342-3720.El Registro Central del Estado opera una linea telefonica gratis gratuita para los

reporteros obligados al: 1-800-635-1522.

As per New York States Asbestos Hazard Emergency Response Act (AHERA) all school districts are required to post an annual public notification. For review of any of the asbestos records, requests can be made by making an appointment with the district office.

Asbestos Notification

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Hello Families of Alle-gany-Limestone!

I am very excited to be joining the Allegany-Lime-stone school community as the new 7th grade math teacher! I look forward to teaching the future 7th grade students and discov-ering their talents and abili-ties. My focus is building a classroom community where students will problem solve together and think creatively to develop a deeper understanding of the curricula. I believe in all students’ ability to learn and flourish in a nurturing classroom environment.

I received a BS in Adolescent Education-Mathematics from SUNY Cortland and an MS in Teaching Students with Disabilities from Pace University. I am certified for both Mathematics and Special Education for grades 7-12. I was born and raised in Westchester NY, and moved to Cuba NY this past January. Personally, I enjoy walking, hiking, reading, listening to podcasts, craft-ing, and crocheting. I am always looking to get involved and I am looking forward to being an active member in the Allegany-Limestone school community.

I hope everyone is staying safe and healthy during this time!

Mr. Ciminesi is now joining ALES as a perma-nent Elementary Teacher. We are excited to have him with us again.

Cortney Linnecke is an English teacher originally from Ashville, NY. She holds two Bachelor of Arts degrees from SUNY Gen-eseo, one in English and another in International Relations. She recently graduated from the Uni-versity at Buffalo with her Master of Education degree in English Adolescent Education. She has

ALCS Proudly Welcomes New Employees!

Miranda Barbara

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stone School District. No matter where he went, sharing with students the natural world and uncovering its secrets has always been what he enjoyed most. He’s excited not only to share his knowledge with the students of Allegany-Limestone both in the classroom and out, but also to become an enthusiastic member of the community as well. If you see him, never hesitate to say hi!

My name is Alexandra Scalise, and I am so excited to join Allegany-Lime-stone's music department as the new vocal teacher! I am originally from Bemus Point, NY and I attended SUNY Fredonia for my Bachelors and Masters de-grees. I studied voice and piano for over 10 years with several wonderful and talented music teachers in the Chautauqua County area. I have performed in several vocal and musi-cal theater ensembles such as the Fredonia Chamber Choir and as an ensemble mem-ber in the Hillman Opera's production of Mozart's Don Giovanni. I have been active in my community in performing as the vo-calist and percussionist in the Jamestown Municipal Band as well as playing piano and leading congregations in song at Holy Apostles Parish in Jamestown and Our Lady of Lourdes Parish in Bemus Point. I look forward to becoming a part of Allegany-Limestone! Go Gators!

My name is Kennedi Wittenrich and I will be teaching Special Educa-tion at Allegany-Lime-stone Elementary School. I am a graduate of SUNY Geneseo, where I majored in Childhood and Special Education. In my free time, I enjoy reading, traveling, and spending time with my family and friends. I am so excited to join Allegany-Limestone Central School and can’t wait to be a part of the community.

ShaneMurphy

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previously worked at Erie 2-Chautauqua-Cattaraugus-BOCES and has also completed supervised teaching placements at Hamburg High School and Lockport High School. She is now excited to join the Allegany-Limestone team and looks forward to meet-ing her students and becoming a member of the community!

Shane Murphy is origi-nally from Fredonia, NY where he was born and raised. At SUNY Fredonia, Shane graduated with a Bachelor’s of Science in Biology in 2016. Prior to graduating, Shane found himself participating in greenhouse maintenance and paleolimnological re-search (think dinosaur bones but with diatom shells in lake mud instead). He would also be a strong supporter of positive behavior and health awareness for other young adults on campus.

Directly after graduation, Shane found himself in Maine as an educational ranger in Acadia National Park, ME through the Friends of Acadia Summit Steward Program. In the winter seasons when the park was closed, Shane would work in the genomics lab The Jackson Laboratory where he would help maintain mice colonies and their rare and engineered genomes to aid in various medical research.

A close family member who needed some help brought him back to Fredonia, and this is when Shane decided it was time to become a fully-fledged New York State educator. He attended graduate school at Buffalo State College and earned a Master’s of Science in Education.

After much travel and many occupations, Shane is eager to start his career as a New York State teacher in the Allegany-Lime-

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By: Shawn Phinney, Transportation SupervisorThe Allegany-Limestone Central School Transportation Department is actively

preparing to provide school bus services for the 2020-2021 school year. We all know how unique and challenging student learning will be this year. Transportation on school buses will be just as unique and challenging in its' own right.

Here are a few things to expect this September:• Bus routes will be very different including pick-up and drop off times of

the bus arriving at your home (different bus numbers or animal designators). When school buses reach maximum allowable student capacity, the bus will report directly to school. Students not picked up on that route will have to wait for another available bus or the return of the regular bus. Pick up times will vary daily due to ridership, bus carrying capacities and staffing shortages.

• Parents/Guardians will be strongly encouraged to self-transport to mini-mize the number of students on school buses and to help stagger arrival and departure times at school. Parents/Guardians are asked to verify student body temperatures before leaving home. Avoid sending students with elevated tem-peratures to bus stops or school. Student body temperatures will be evaluated again before entering school.

• Masks or nose & mouth coverings will be required at bus stops, on the bus and whenever exiting or changing buses.

• Reduced student capacity. Only 1 student per seat (household family members being the only exception).

• Multiple trips may be required to allow a single student per seat.

• Students will go directly to the furthest back, open seat. • Unloading procedures will remain the same. Students remain in their seats

until the students in front are 6+ feet down the bus isle.

Health and Safety is priority #1 for everyone. Students being out at bus stops, visible to drivers is just as important.

Transportation Contacts:

2020-21 TRANSPORTATION INFORMATIONA Message fromthe ALES Principal:By Megan Joanora

Now is the time for the growing excitement around the new school year. This year there is probably more than normal uncertainty and anxiety. We all know it will be a different year and it will look like no other school year that we have known. Even though knowing it will be different is im-portant, it is equally important to shift our focus from the unknown and unpredictable to what we know is always good to continually learn and practice. I would like to challenge everyone at ALES to focus on and practice some essential habits that will be good no matter what trying time we are in.

I CHALLENGE US TO WORK TOGETHER THIS YEAR TO:

1. Be curious – Learn about each other and the world.

2. Be conscious - Set goals and get to work achieving them.

3. Be resilient – Overcome challenges that are brought our way.

4. Be sociable – Practice new and old ways of communicating.

5. Be aware – Reflect on ourselves and take care of us.

6. Be creative –Inspire others around us and have fun.

7. Be empathetic – Appreciate and understand others and put ourselves in other people’s shoes.

8. Have integrity – Know and live through our values.

If we can meet the challenge together, if we can work on these essential habits together, ALES students and families will be able to continue being Gator Strong. We will find suc-cess even during a world pandemic. We will be okay together and we will rock this school year. So, let us prepare to give the 2020-2021 school year our best. Let’s get started!

“You have brains in your head, you have feet in your shoes, you can steer yourself any direction you chose.” ~ Dr. Seuss

Supervisor: Shawn PhinneyPhone: 716) 375-6600 ext. 6612E-mail: sphinney@alcsny.org

Administrative Assistant: Mary Gergel Phone: (716) 375-6600 ext. 4401 E-mail: mgergel@alcsny.org

Remaining patient and flexible is in the best interest of everyone!

Visit Us on the Web:www.ALCSny.orgFor More Information...

AllegAny-limestone CentrAl sChool DistriCt2020–2021 School Bus Routes

NOTE: RUNS AND TIMES MAY BE ADJUSTED TO MEET STUDENT NEEDS AND LOCATIONS

Rte. Bus No.

AnimalDesignation School District Roads, Communities, Safe Stop(s) and Intersections for Student Bus Services

1Five Mile From ALMHS North, McClure Hollow, Eaton Cross Rd., Morgan Hollow Rd., Karl Rd., Cooper Hill Rd., Church Rd., Chapel Hill Rd., Pumpkin Hollow Rd., Wing Hollow Rd., West Five Mile to Chapin Cross Rd.

2 4 Mile Rd., Lippert Hollow Rd., Hawthorne Lane, West Branch Rd., Boulder Ridge Rd.

3 PandaNichols Run Rd., NY-16, Chipmonk Rd., Barse Track, Duke Center Rd., Indian Creek Rd., Hostageh Rd., River Rd., 2 Mile Rd., East Union St., South 7th St., Gargoyle Allegany, Cherry & Park Streets, NY 417 @ 2nd and NY 417

4 StarfishNorth 7th St., St. Joe’s St., St. Mary’s, Noland, White Oak, Upland Terrace, Devereux Dr., Jefferson, Oak, Franklin St. Cranberry, North 5th, Sherwood (Clarence/William), Circle Oak, North 2nd., Elm St. Shuttle #2

5 Camel NY 417 from Seneca Junction including - 10 Mile Rd. , 9 Mile Rd. and Blair Rd. to just West of Colonial Village Community, Old State Rd.

6 Gator Upper Birch Run Rd., Birch Run, Willard, Cranberry, Castle Dr., NY 417 (East Main), North 6th, North 3rd. North 2nd & Maple Ave.

7Lower Birch Run Rd., Chipmunk Rd., South 9 Mile Rd., Cheese Factory Rd., Valley View Community, Klice Cross Rd., Mediterranean, Rio Drive, El Dorado Harriet St., Chestnut, North 4th, Harriet, Maple Ave., Celeste, Fortune Shuttle #1

8 Octopus Irvine Mills, Parkside Drive, Limestone Run Rd., Bailey Drive, Hillside Drive Main St. to Church St., Sheldon Drive, Creekside at the corner of NY 417

9 Dinosaur Nichols Run Rd., Church St., Quinn Rd., Paton Rd., North Street, Sunny Side Drive, Colonial Village Community 3 stops – Entrance, East Side Safe Stops (Mailboxes) 1 & 2

10 Kangaroo Bailey St., Main Street, Leonard Run, Loney Hollow, Colonial Village Community 2 Stops – West Side Safe Stops (Mailboxes) 3 & 4

11 Wolf Five Mile Rd., Chapel Hill Rd., South Cooper Hill Rd., Ford Hollow, Pumpkin Hollow, West Five Mile, Solterra Circle, Sunburst, Hays Anderson, North 1s Shuttle #3

12 Eagle 2Mile Rd., 4 Mile Rd., Lippert Hollow, Hawthorne Lane, West Branch, Boulder Ridge Rd., River Road. Klice Cross Rd., Mediterranean, Rio Drive, El Darado.

13 Lobster Upper & Lower Birch Run, Chipmonk Rd., South 9 Mile, Valley View Community, Daycare Center on North 3rd St. (PM Only)

14 ChickenFive Mile Rd., Church Rd., Morgan Hollow, Karl Rd., McClure Hollow, Smith Hollow, Buffalo Rd., Kime Hollow, Valley View, Briarwood, Pine View, Maple Ave., Maple Ave. Extension, Van Dixon Drives, Buffalo Rd., Valley View Dr., West Valley View, Pine View, Smith Hollow. North 7th.

Allegany – Limestone Central School Regular Run Bus Routes 2019-2020 RED = ALES Students Only, Blue = ALMHS Students Only, Green = Combined Pre-K – 12 Students

Route #

Bus Driver Signature/Print

Bus #

School District Roads, Communities, Safe Stop(s) and Intersections for Student Bus Services

Animal Designation

1 141 Five Mile From ALMHS North, McClure Hollow, Eaton Cross Rd., Morgan Hollow Rd., Karl Rd., Cooper Hill Rd., Church Rd., Chapel Hill Rd., Pumpkin Hollow Rd., West Five Mile to Chapin Cross Rd.

See Special Route # 20

N/A

2 4 Mile Rd., Lippert Hollow Rd., Hawthorne Lane, West Branch Rd., Boulder Ridge Rd.

N/A

3 Nichols Run Rd., NY-16, Chipmonk Rd., Barse Track, Duke Center Rd., Indian Creek Rd., Hostageh Rd., River Rd., 2 Mile Rd., East

Union St., South 7th St., Gargoyle Allegany, Cherry & Park Streets, NY 417 @ 2nd and NY 417

4 North 7th St., St. Joe’s St., St. Mary’s, Noland, White Oak, Upland Terrace, Devereux Dr., Jefferson, Oak, Franklin St. Cranberry,

North 5th, Sherwood (Clarence/William), Circle Oak, North 2nd., Elm St. Shuttle # 2

5 Harriet St., Chestnut, North 4th, Maple Ave., Celeste, Fortune, van Dixon Drives, Buffalo Rd., Valley View Dr., Smith Hollow.

Shuttle # 3

N/A

6 NY 417 from Seneca Junction including - 10 Mile Rd. , 9 Mile Rd. and Blair Rd. to just West of Colonial Village Community,

Old State Rd. 7 Upper Birch Run Rd., Birch Run, Willard, Cranberry, castle Dr., NY

417 (East Main), North 6th, North 3rd., North 2nd & Maple, North 1st.

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On Monday, June 8, both Mrs. Luce and Mrs. Callen, co-advisors for National Junior Honor Society (NJHS), visited 24 students and their families to induct them into NJHS. Students were selected for this society based on 5 criteria: Scholarship, Leadership, Service, Character, and Citizen-ship. Mrs. Callen explained, "This society not only emphasizes good grades, but more importantly, strong character and service." Throughout the year, NJHS members will be

expected to participate in different volunteer and service activities that help to give back to our community.

Typically, there is an induction ceremony held at the school; however, our unique dis-tance learning environment did not allow for that. Mrs. Luce explained, "It was important for us to still take the time to recognize these students in person," so both Mrs. Callen and Mrs. Luce hit the road and delivered certifi-cates and cookies to each student. Cookies

were made by a mom of a current NJHS mom, Kara Stoever. Additionally, students were asked to recite the NJHS pledge along with their co-advisors.

It was a wonderful day and great to see all of the students! We would like to extend a "Congratulations!" to these students! Keep an ear out next year to learn how you can become a member of NJHS, too!

Congratulations to the 2020 National Junior Honor Society Inductees!

Allegany-Limestone 2020 National Junior Honor Society Inductees

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NYS Requirements and Changes for Health Screenings/ImmunizationsAs summer is quickly coming to an end

we are looking forward to the 2020-2021 school year in the Middle-High School and Elementary Nursing Office. There have been a few changes made in New York State concerning health examinations, screening requirements, and immunizations.

• Health Examination: New York State requires a current physical for all students entering the school district for the first time and when entering Pre-K or KDG, 1st, 3rd, 5th, 7th, 9th, and 11th grade. A copy of the health examination must be provided to the school as soon as possible.

• Health Screenings: Per regulation, vi-sion and hearing screenings will be required at school in grades Pre-K or KDG, 1, 3, 5, 7, and 11. Scoliosis screenings will be required for girls in grades 5 and 7 and for boys in grade 9. You will be notified of any abnormal findings.

• Meningitis Vaccine: As of July 2018, students entering Grade 7, 8, 9 must have 1 dose of meningococcal vaccine. Students entering Grade 12 must have either 2 doses of meningococcal vaccine, or 1 dose if given after age 16.

Thank you for working with us to keep

all of our students healthy!

Elementary School NurseMrs. Tina Henneman, RNPhone: 716-375-6600, ext. 4165Fax: 716-375-6628

Middle-High School NurseMrs. Cheryl Wintermantel, RN Phone: 716-375-6600, ext. 2104Fax: 716-375-6630

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Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA)

Notice for Directory Information

The Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA), a Federal law, requires that Allegany-Limestone Central School, with certain exceptions, obtain your written consent prior to the disclosure of personally identifiable information from your child’s education records. However, Allegany-Limestone Central School may disclose appropriately designated “directory information” without written consent, unless you have advised the District to the contrary in accordance with District procedures. The primary purpose of directory information is to allow the Allegany-Limestone Central School to include this type of information from your child’s education records in certain school publications. Examples include:

• A drama playbill; school website; • The school yearbook; District newsletter and other mailings; • Honor roll or other recognition lists; classroom projects; • Graduation programs; and • Sports activity sheets, such as for wrestling, showing weight and height of team members.

Directory information, which is information that is generally not considered harmful or an invasion of privacy if released, can also be disclosed to outside organizations without a parent’s prior written consent. Outside organizations include, but are not limited to, companies that manufacture class rings or publish yearbooks. (In accordance with Board of Education Policy 7241).

If you do not want Allegany-Limestone Central School to disclose directory information from your child’s education records without your prior written consent, you must notify the District in writing by September 15 or within two weeks of registration. Allegany-Limestone Central School has designated the following information as directory information:

• Student’s name • Photograph • Major field of study • Dates of attendance • Grade level • Participation in officially recognized activities and sports • Weight and height of members of athletic teams • Degrees, honors, and awards received

This signature form remains in effect for a maximum time period of three (3) years (exception: seniors 4 years). Record of signatures will be recorded electronically in the ALCS Student Management System, updated annually. Renewal of this opt-out form will be collected from new students and students entering grade K, 3, 6, and 9.

Student Directory Information/Photo Use Opt-Out Form If you DO NOT want Allegany-Limestone Central School to use your child’s photo for educational purposes in the District newsletter, yearbook, school web site, or District social media sites (i.e. Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, etc.), please sign below to opt-out.

Student Name(s) please print__________________________________________Grade(s)__________________

Parent Name(s) please print___________________________________________

Parent Signature(s)__________________________________________________Date_____________________

Please return this form to your child’s main office only if you are opting out of the above.

Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA)

Notice for Directory Information

The Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA), a Federal law, requires that Allegany-Limestone Central School, with certain exceptions, obtain your written consent prior to the disclosure of personally identifiable information from your child’s education records. However, Allegany-Limestone Central School may disclose appropriately designated “directory information” without written consent, unless you have advised the District to the contrary in accordance with District procedures. The primary purpose of directory information is to allow the Allegany-Limestone Central School to include this type of information from your child’s education records in certain school publications. Examples include:

• A drama playbill; school website; • The school yearbook; District newsletter and other mailings; • Honor roll or other recognition lists; classroom projects; • Graduation programs; and • Sports activity sheets, such as for wrestling, showing weight and height of team members.

Directory information, which is information that is generally not considered harmful or an invasion of privacy if released, can also be disclosed to outside organizations without a parent’s prior written consent. Outside organizations include, but are not limited to, companies that manufacture class rings or publish yearbooks. (In accordance with Board of Education Policy 7241).

If you do not want Allegany-Limestone Central School to disclose directory information from your child’s education records without your prior written consent, you must notify the District in writing by September 15 or within two weeks of registration. Allegany-Limestone Central School has designated the following information as directory information:

• Student’s name • Photograph • Major field of study • Dates of attendance • Grade level • Participation in officially recognized activities and sports • Weight and height of members of athletic teams • Degrees, honors, and awards received

This signature form remains in effect for a maximum time period of three (3) years (exception: seniors 4 years). Record of signatures will be recorded electronically in the ALCS Student Management System, updated annually. Renewal of this opt-out form will be collected from new students and students entering grade K, 3, 6, and 9.

Student Directory Information/Photo Use Opt-Out Form If you DO NOT want Allegany-Limestone Central School to use your child’s photo for educational purposes in the District newsletter, yearbook, school web site, or District social media sites (i.e. Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, etc.), please sign below to opt-out.

Student Name(s) please print__________________________________________Grade(s)__________________

Parent Name(s) please print___________________________________________

Parent Signature(s)__________________________________________________Date_____________________

Please return this form to your child’s main office only if you are opting out of the above.

Family Educational Rights & Privacy Act (FERPA)Notice of Directory Information

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How to Safely Wear and Take Off a Cloth Face Covering

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For instructions on making a cloth face covering, see:

Cloth face coverings are not surgical masks or N-95 respirators, both of which should be saved for health care workers and other medical first responders.

WEAR YOUR FACE COVERING CORRECTLY

USE THE FACE COVERING TO HELP PROTECT OTHERS

FOLLOW EVERYDAY HEALTH HABITS

TAKE OFF YOUR CLOTH FACE COVERING CAREFULLY, WHEN YOU’RE HOME

• Wash your hands before putting on your face covering• Put it over your nose and mouth and secure it under your chin• Try to fit it snugly against the sides of your face • Make sure you can breathe easily• Do not place a mask on a child younger than 2

• Wear cloth face coverings in public settings and when around people who don't live in your household, especially when other social distancing measures are difficult to maintain• Don’t put the covering around your neck or up on your forehead• Don’t touch the face covering, and, if you do, clean your hands

• Stay at least 6 feet away from others• Avoid contact with people who are sick• Wash your hands often, with soap and water, for at least 20 seconds each time• Use hand sanitizer if soap and water are not available

• Untie the strings behind your head or stretch the ear loops• Handle only by the ear loops or ties• Fold outside corners together• Place covering in the washing machine• Wash your hands with soap and water

Accessible: https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/prevent-getting-sick/diy-cloth-face-coverings.html

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The Allegany-Limestone Central School District is committed to protecting the privacy and security of student, teacher, and principal data. In accordance with Educa-tion Law § 2-d, the District wishes to inform the school community of the following:

1) A student's personally identifiable information cannot be sold or released for any commercial purposes.

2) Parents have the right to inspect and review the complete contents of the child's education record.

3) State and federal laws protect the confidentiality of personally identifiable information, and safeguards associated with industry standards and best practices, including but not limited to, encryption, firewalls, and password protection, must be in place when data are stored or transferred.

4) A complete list of all student data elements collected by the State will be available for public review at a later date.

5) Parents have the right to have complaints about possible breaches of student data addressed. Complaints should be directed to Mr. Tony Giannicchi, Superin-tendent of Schools.

Integrated Pest Management (IPM) is a systematic approach to managing pests focusing on long-term prevention or suppression with minimal impact on human health, the environ-ment and nontarget organisms. Our strategies for managing pest populations will be based upon the pest species and whether that species poses a threat to our students, staff, property or the environment.

If you desire, we will place your name on the list of individuals who wish to receive 48 hour prior notification of a pesticide application. Contact Allen Backer at 716-375-6600 to have your name placed on this list.

Additional information may be obtained by calling the National Pesticide Telecommunica-tions Network Information at 1-800-858-7378 or the New York State Department of Health Center for Environment Health Information at 1-800-458-1158.

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A copy of the ALCS Code of Conduct is posted on our web site, www.alcsny.org. It is located under Our Schools, Middle-High School, on the left hand side of the page. Please take the time to review this information with your son(s) or daughter(s).

If you do not have internet access, please let the school office know so we can get you a copy.

Please contact the Middle-High School Office at 716-375-6600 if you have any questions.

ALCS Code of Conduct Available Online:

Attention Parents of all High-School Aged Students Pursuant to the federal No Child Left Behind Act, the school district must disclose to military recruiters and institutions of higher learning, upon request, the names, addresses and telephone numbers of our high school students. However, the district must also notify parents of their rights and the rights of their children to request, in writing, that the district NOT release information if it is requested. Parent(s), or students who are at least 18 years old, wishing to exercise their option to withhold their consent to the release of the above information to military recruiters and institutions of higher learning must sign and return the form attached below to the high school principal by September 19, 2020. NOTE: Previous requests for exclusion are only good for one year and must be resubmitted annually.

¹These laws are: Section 9528 of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (20 U.S.C. § 7908) and 10 U.S.C. § 503 (c). In addition, two federal laws require local educational agencies (LEAs) receiving assistance under the Elementary and Secondary Education Act of 1965 (ESEA) to provide military recruiters, upon request, with the following information-names, addresses and telephone listings, unless parents have advised the LEA that they do not want their student’s information disclosed without their prior written consent.¹

Notification to Allegany-Limestone Central School DistrictTO: Robin Kozlowski, Student Services Secretary, Allegany-Limestone CSD, 3131 Five Mile Road, Allegany, NY 14706RE: Reservation of Consent for the Release of Certain Student Information under the No Child Left Behind Act

Please DO NOT release the name, address or telephone number of ___________________________________________ to military recruiters of institutions of higher learning.

Parent/Guardian Signature _________________________________________________Date ________________________

Student Signature (If 18 or older) ___________________________________________Date ________________________

STARS AND STRIPES FOREVER:Halley Glover, one of our HS Band flute players,

went above and beyond this 4th of July and participated in an opportunity which allowed her to perform with the United States Marine Band (virtually), in a collage per-formance, which featured 330 students from across the country. It was called The Stars and Stripes Together: A Virtual Patriotic Play Along. She had to perform and sub-mit her video of "The Stars and Stripes Forever" weeks ago to be able to be considered for this performance. If you would like to see a video of this performance, go you Youtube and search for: The Stars and Stripes Together: A Virtual Patriotic Play Along. Halley scrolls in from the bottom right side of the screen nicely at 55 seconds in. Bravo on representing ALCS proudly, Halley!

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ADMINISTRATIONTony Giannicchi, SuperintendentJason Mank, Middle-High School PrincipalKevin Straub, Assist. Middle-High School Principal/Director of TechnologyMeghan Janora, Elementary PrincipalAlicia Bockmier, CPSE/CSE ChairpersonPaige Kinnaird, Director of InstructionDaniele Vecchio, Business Administrator

BOARD OF EDUCATIONSusan Schifley, PresidentKimberly Palmer, Vice PresidentJay KingJeffrey BlackMatthew KahmMargaret NussDiana MaguireBrandi PorcelloDevine LeacockEmily Speckman, Student memberKristin Colburn, District Clerk

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The abrupt end to the school year prevented Academic Boosters Club (ABC) from hosting traditional events like staff appreciation day and the honor roll ice cream social.

Thankfully, not even a global pandemic could get in the way of us awarding our annual scholarships and honor roll pins. In June, 15 graduating ABC members received one-time scholarships while 81 seniors received pins recognizing their hard work for achieving honor roll all four years of high school.

THIS YEAR’S SCHOLARSHIP RECIPIENTS ARE:• $300 winners: Madison Smith, Ronald Jakubczyk

and Shilpa Thandla.• $150 Winners: Mikayla King, Nicole Marra, Kaitlyn Higby,

Allyson Youngs, Molly McClelland, Mychal Berlinski, Chloee LaCroix, Griffin Klice, Sean Campbell, Shane McMullan, Gustave Napoleon and Jordanne Youngs.

Uncertainty still looms as the new school approaches. At the time this story is being written, we are unsure what the year will look like. With that in mind, ABC members are hoping to move forward with our traditional activities like the fall academic pin ceremony and donut receptions for honor roll students, but we also understand that may not be possible. Rest assured we will recognize the hard work of our Gators in some way.

Academic Boosters Club Awards15 Scholarships to 2020 Graduates