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SCHOOL & LIBRARY BUDGET VOTE/ELECTION - POLLS OPEN NOON UNTIL 9PM
The 2012-2013 School & Library Budget Vote is today, Tuesday, May 15th. For more information please visit our budget information page by clicking on the title of this post.


2012 BUDGET NEWSLETTER AVAILABLE ONLINE
The 2012 NECSD Budget Newsletter is available online. It can be found on the 2012-2013 Budget News page or you can download it by clicking on the title of this post.


REMINDER: THE THREE DOCTORS TO VISIT ON SATURDAY, MAY 12, 2012
The Three Doctors will be at NFA for a Keynote Address on Sat., May 12, 2012 at 1:00PM, doors open at 12:30PM. The Keynote Address theme will be "Together We Can". The Keynote is open to the public and no registration is required. Before the Keynote come for a morning of Student & Parent Workshops (Walk-Ins Welcome).


BOE POLICY COMMITTEE MEETING FOR TODAY HAS BEEN CANCELED
The Policy Committee meeting scheduled for today, Wednesday, May 9, 2012 at 2:00 p.m. has been canceled. More information will be posted here on the district website when it is available.


NFA HOSTS "PAYING HOMAGE TO OUR LOCAL LEGENDS"
Students from Newburgh Free Academy recently celebrated African American heritage and honored local legends during the 2012 African American History Celebration, "Paying Homage to Our Local Legends", held in the Newburgh Free Academy Auditorium, on Wednesday, March 7, 2012.


NFA SOLAR RACING TEAM NAMES 2012 SOLAR PROTOTYPE CHAMPION OF THE AMERICAS
The Newburgh Enlarged City School District is proud to announce that the Newburgh Free Academy Solar Racing Team participated in the 2012 Shell EcoMarathon in Houston, Texas from Thursday, March 29, until Sunday, April 1, 2012, resulting in the NFA Solar Racing Team becoming the 2012 Solar Prototype Champion of the Americas.


PHOTO GALLERY FROM MRS. SCHULMAN'S STUDENTS' ANIMAL HABITAT PROJECT
An online photo gallery is now on display from Gardnertown Students recent animal habitat project. If other teachers would like to have their students' work posted, please contact your building principal and have the principal contact the webmaster.


LOCAL GUITAR PRODIGY MYLES MANCUSO SHARES HIS LOVE OF MUSIC WITH GAMS STUDENTS
Students at GAMS Tech Magnet School in Newburgh were treated to a special performance by 16-year-old musician Myles Mancuso before spring break recently. Mancuso, a student at Arlington High School, has garnered praise from some of the biggest names in the music industry.


TEMPLE HILL STUDENTS AIM TO ‘KICK BUTTS'
Recently, Temple Hill Academy students in New Windsor participated in the National Kick Butts Campaign for Tobacco-Free Kids. In collaboration with the Temple Hill School nurse teachers, Steven Homan's Honors Earth Science class created a tri-board display to educate their fellow students on, "They put WHAT in a cigarette?!".


"THE CAT IN THE HAT" VISITS BALMVILLE SCHOOL
Recently, Balmville Communications and Media Center students, in kindergarten through third grade, were invited to attend the school's 3rd Annual Read Across America Night.


IMPORTANT MESSAGE REGARDING THE PROPOSED 2012-2013 LINE ITEM BUDGET
At the public hearing of the budget held May 1, 2012, there were many speakers pointing out that the supplies lines for athletics were not reduced as originally approved by the Board of Education. Following the meeting, an in depth analysis of all the BOE approved changes to the budget was conducted to ensure...continue reading


NECSD LISTS OBSOLETE EQUIPMENT ON GOV DEALS AUCTION WEBSITE
The NECSD is now using www.govdeals.com to sell its obsolete equipment from the district. A variety of items are listed. Clicking the title of this post will take you to the govdeals.com website.


NFA'S EMPTY BOWLS RAISES MONEY FOR THE FOOD BANK OF THE HUDSON VALLEY
On Thursday, March 29, 2012, Newburgh Free Academy students and staff raised approximately $3,400 during Empty Bowls, an annual event held to benefit the Food Bank of the Hudson Valley. Empty Bowls is a national network of volunteer efforts to provide hunger relief.


HORIZONS ON THE HUDSON STORYTELLING TROUPE VISITS HEAD START
The Horizons on the Hudson Storytelling Troupe received a warm reception at Head Start of Eastern Orange County recently when students visited the building to share their love of Kamishibai storytelling.


"EMMA'S BASKETS" SPREADS SPRING GOOD WILL
Newburgh Free Academy Liberal Arts and Applied Science House students, along with house administrators Sue Valentino and Jeff Woody, worked in collaboration with teachers Karen Stafford and Chris Cotton, for the annual Emma's Baskets spring good-will drive.


STAFF/FACULTY: HEALTH INSURANCE BUY-OUT 2012-2013
On May 1, 2012, Health Insurance Buy-Out forms will be available in the main office of each building. If you are interested in enrolling in the Health Insurance Buy-Out for the first time, please complete the Buy-Out form and attach a copy of your current health insurance card. Forms must be submitted to the Health Benefits Department by Friday, June 1, 2012. If you are currently participating in the Health Insurance Buy-Out; you do not need to complete another form. For more information click on the title.


SOUTH MIDDLE SCHOOL STUDENTS VISIT STATE CAPITAL
Recently, South Middle School students and their teachers visited Albany, NY, for a special trip to the State Capital. During their trip, students met with New York State Senator William J. Larkin Jr. (R, C) of the 39th Senate District.


BOE CANDIDATES ANNOUNCED
The eight BOE Candidates have been announced and can be viewed on the BOE 2012-2013 Budget Information page.


NFA STUDENTS: COLLEGE NIGHT AT SUNY ORANGE MIDDLETOWN - THIS WEDNESDAY, MAY 2ND
On Wednesday May 2nd from 7PM to 9PM the Orange County Counselor's Association will present College Night at the Suny Orange Physical Education Building in Middletown, NY. Over 100 college will be in attendance. Click on the title to download a list of colleges and some information on how to prepare for the evening.


UNUSED SNOW DAYS ADDED TO MEMORIAL DAY WEEKEND
The District's unused snowdays have been added to the Memorial Day Weekend. District schools and offices will now be closed on Thursday, May 24th through Tuesday, May 29th. Schools and offices will reopen on Wednesday May 30th.


THE THREE DOCTORS TO VISIT ON SATURDAY, MAY 12, 2012
The Three Doctors will be at NFA for a Keynote Address on Sat., May 12, 2012 at 1:00PM, doors open at 12:30PM. The Keynote Address theme will be "Together We Can". The Keynote is open to the public and no registration is required. Before the Keynote come for a morning of Student & Parent Workshops (Registration Required).


BOE PUBLIC NOTICE OF MEETINGS FOR MAY
The Public Notices of May Meetings have been posted. These include the May 1st BOE Curriculum Committee meeting that will take place from 3pm to 6pm. The meeting will be a work session on the new APPR. In addition, at 7PM on May 1st will be the Public Hearing on the Budget. Click on the title for the complete list of meetings.


REGISTRATION BEGINS APRIL 24TH FOR 2012-2013 UNIVERSAL PRE-K PROGRAM
The District will hold the 2012-2013 Universal Pre-K registration period beginning on Tuesday, April 24 until Friday, May 4, 2012. Children must be four years old by December 1, 2012 in order to be eligible for Pre-Kindergarten. All children must be toilet-trained prior to entry. Children need not be present to register.


BALMVILLE SCHOOL HOLDING ANNUAL PENNY SOCIAL THIS FRIDAY
Correction: Doors Open at 5:30PM. The Balmville School Penny Social will take place this Friday, April 27. Doors open at 5:30PM, calling will begin at 7:00PM.


REMINDER: PARENT UNIVERSITY SPRING 2012
This Saturday, April 28, 2012, from 10:00 a.m. until 2:00 p.m., the Newburgh Enlarged City School District will be hosting Parent University Spring 2012. The event offers parents and guardians an opportunity to meet with professionals in the field of education to discuss timely topics in the educational system.


SMS FUEL UP TO PLAY 60 STUDENTS VISIT WITH THE NEW YORK GIANTS
On Tuesday, March 27, 2012, seven students from SMS's Fuel Up to Play 60 program, along with SMS Family Nurse Practitioner and FUTP 60 Advisor Nancy Faust, Director of Food Services Andy Calvano and BOE President Dawn Fucheck, attended a special youth summit held at the New York Giants' MetLife Stadium.


NFA COSMETOLOGY STUDENTS BRING THE ‘HAIR' TO SPRING MUSICAL HAIRSPRAY
Students in Newburgh Free Academy's Cosmetology program, a facet of the Career and Technical Education Department, put their skills learned in the classroom to use recently by fitting wigs, creating 50's hairstyles and applying make-up for the cast members.


BUDGET WORKSHOP SCHEDULED FOR WED. APRIL 18TH & RESCHEDULED POLICY COMMITTEE
A Budget Workshop has been scheduled for Wednesday, April 18, 2012 at 6 pm to be held in the NFA Main Campus Auditorium. This meeting will be followed by a 7 pm Special Meeting and the Board Workshop. In addition, today's Policy Committee Meeting has been rescheduled to April 25th at 2:00PM.


"MOVING BEYOND HIGH SCHOOL" - A TRANSITION EXPO - REGISTER NOW
Transition Expo is an event sponsored by The Special Education Transition Services Department in partnership with an array of community based organizations. All have come together with the goal to provide information about resources for students that are "Moving Beyond High School" that have an IEP or 504 plan.


HMS HOSTS 6TH ANNUAL SATURNELLI SCIENCE FAIR
Students at Heritage Middle School in New Windsor recently participated in the 6th Annual Saturnelli Science Fair on Saturday, March 24, 2012. The annual event was renamed last year in memory of former Newburgh Enlarged City School District Superintendent of Schools.


FOSTERTOWN ETC MAGNET SCHOOL HOLDS FUEL UP TO PLAY 60 FOOD TASTING
Recently, Fostertown ETC Magnet School students and staff kicked off the start of the school's Healthy Snacking program, as well as the continuation of the Walk Across America Challenge. The program is part of the Fuel Up to Play 60 school health initiative.


UNIVERSAL PRE-KINDERGARTEN PROGRAM INFORMATION SESSIONS
The District has two information sessions for parents & guardians to learn about the Pre-K Program. On Wed., April 18 from 6 p.m.-7 p.m. or Sat., April 21, 2012, from 10:30 a.m.-11:30 a.m., parents & guardians are invited to the BOE Auditorium for a session including registration information & giveaways. English    en espanol


NFA HOSTS ITALIAN EXCHANGE STUDENTS
Recently, three dozen students from Italy visited Newburgh Free Academy as part of a twenty-year-old exchange program between NFA and Liceo Scientifico Ettore Majorana, a high school in Sicily.


ANNUAL DISTRICT-WIDE ELEMENTARY SPELLING BEE
On Monday, March 26, 2012, Newburgh Enlarged City School District elementary students participated in the 2012 Elementary Spelling Bee held at Temple Hill Academy in New Windsor.


LETTER FROM THE SUPERINTENDENT - STATE ASSESSMENTS AND CALENDAR
The Superintendent has released a letter concerning the upcoming State Assessments as well as information on our unused snow days. Click on the title of this post to download the letter in English and Spanish.


"MOVING BEYOND HIGH SCHOOL" - A TRANSITION EXPO
Transition Expo is an event sponsored by The Special Education Transition Services Department in partnership with an array of community based organizations. All have come together with the goal to provide information about resources for students that are "Moving Beyond High School" that have an IEP or 504 plan.


PARENT UNIVERSITY SPRING 2012
On Saturday, April 28, 2012, from 10:00 a.m. until 2:00 p.m., the Newburgh Enlarged City School District will be hosting Parent University Spring 2012. The event offers parents and guardians an opportunity to meet with professionals in the field of education to discuss timely topics in the educational system.


SPRING RECESS ENERGY SHUTDOWN
All faculty and staff are reminded of the importance of completely shutting down and turning off their energy usage before leaving for the Spring Recess. Any equipment left turned on and plugged in will consume power unnecessarily for the Eleven days of the break. Saving energy saves money which is better spent on education.


STAFF/FACULTY: ONLINE TEACHER PORTAL
The NECSD Teacher Portal is now available and includes information on creating an NECSD Teacher Webpage, the Teacher Table Discussion Forum, District Initiatives Application, and a Media Request Form. If this is the first time using the system please click the 'Register' button before logging in.


NYSSBA'S DIRECTOR OF GOVERNMENTAL RELATIONS DAVID ALLAN LITTLE TO VISIT NECSD
A Budget Workshop Meeting of the Board of Education has been scheduled for Thursday, March 29, 2012 at 6:00 p.m., in the Cafeteria of Temple Hill Academy, 525 Union Avenue, New Windsor, NY 12553. Guest Speaker, David Allan Little, will discuss the fiscal crisis in NYS and the impact on the education system.


MEADOW HILL PARTNERS WITH NATIONAL HEART HEALTH MONTH FOR "JUMP FOR JOHNNY"
Recently, Meadow Hill Global Explorations School students in Newburgh celebrated National Heart Health Month in a special way, by honoring former classmate Johnny Sileno who passed away from brain cancer a year and half ago.


TEMPLE HILL STUDENTS MERGE SCIENCE AND ART FOR EXPLOSIVE VOLCANO LESSON
Temple Hill Academy fourth grade teacher, Jamie MacArthur, and elementary art teacher, Ann Marie Morales-Ear, teamed up to give students a hands-on scientific approach to chemistry and volcanoes.


"MUCH MORE THAN THE ABCS" - LITERACY NIGHT
Pre-K Literacy Night was held at Gardnertown Fundamental Magnet School on Tuesday, February 28th organized by Pamela Peterson, UPK Coordinator and Debra Mahusky, Pre-K Teacher. The parents and Pre-K students enjoyed an evening learning much more than the alphabet and...


NEXT BUDGET MEETING - MARCH 29
A Budget Workshop Meeting of the Board of Education has been scheduled for Thursday, March 29, 2012 at 6:00 p.m., in the Cafeteria of Temple Hill Academy, 525 Union Avenue, New Windsor, NY 12553.


MARCH 29 COMPACT MEETING CANCELLED
The meeting of the Compact Central Committee scheduled for March 29 at Heritage MS has been cancelled in order to facilitate attendance at the Budget Workshop Meeting to be held at THA Cafeteria on Thurs., March 29, 2012 at 6pm. The next CCC meeting will take place on Thurs., May 3, at 6:30 pm, at Fostertown School.


TEMPLE HILL ACADEMY STUDENTS VISIT THE BIG APPLE
In an effort to incorporate Temple Hill Academy's philosophy of academics intertwined with cultural experiences, National Junior Honor Society members were recently given the opportunity to explore New York City and the Empire State Building.


BOE REGULAR MEETING AGENDA AND AGENDA ITEMS POSTED
The Agenda for the BOE Regular Meeting schedule for Tuesday March 27, 2012 has been posted along with the Agenda Items attachment. Visit the BOE Agendas & Minutes page to download both files.


STAFF/FACULTY: MARCH 31, 2012 DEADLINE TO ENROLL IN TIER 5 MEMBERSHIP
Tier 6 Membership in the NYS and Local Retirement System and the NYS Teachers' Retirement System will be in effect as of April 1, 2012. Employees who are not registered with a retirement system, but are eligible to do so through their employment will have until midnight March 31, 2012, to fulfill the requirements to lock into Tier 5.


GAMS STUDENTS CELEBRATE BLACK HISTORY MONTH
Recently, students at GAMS Tech Magnet School participated in the 7th Annual GAMS Black History Month Celebration by commemorating African American history through music and dance. Led by GAMS teachers Kelly Moody and Daniel Glenn, students performed musical tributes...


SPRING INTO COLLEGE PLANNING WORKSHOP
On April 18th from 7-8:30PM, the NFA Counseling and Guidance Department will be holding a Spring Into College Planning Workshop in the NFA Main Campus Auditorium. Come meet college reps from Mount Saint Mary College, SUNY New Paltz, SUNY Orange, and Vassar College. Varopis topics will be discussed as well.


NEWBURGH FREE ACADEMY'S EMPTY BOWLS ANNOUNCED FOR MARCH 29
Dinner Benefits the Food Bank of the Hudson Valley. On Thursday, March 29, 2012, from 5:30 p.m. until 7:00 p.m., Newburgh Free Academy students and staff will host Empty Bowls to benefit the Food Bank of the Hudson Valley. Empty Bowls is a national network of volunteer efforts to provide hunger relief.


BOE BUDGET WORKSHOP & SPECIAL MEETING SCHEDULED FOR THURSDAY, MARCH 22, 2012
A Special Meeting of the Board of Education has been scheduled for Thursday, March 22, 2012 at 5:45 pm in the Newburgh Free Academy Main Campus Auditorium. The Budget Workshop Meeting scheduled for 6:00 p.m. will follow the Special Meeting.


NFA STUDENTS/PARENTS: LOCAL SCHOLARSHIP APPLICATION DEADLINE
The application for local scholarships needs to be submitted by this Friday, March 23rd. Visit the NFA College Information page for the list of scholarships and to download the applications. Below the local scholarships is a list of regional scholarships which have varyious approaching deadlines.


BOE WORKSHOP AGENDA & AGENDA ITEMS ATTACHMENT POSTED
The Agenda for the BOE Workshop Meeting schedule for Tuesday March 20, 2012 has been posted along with the Agenda Items attachment (Rev. 3/19). Visit the BOE Agendas & Minutes page to download both files.


IT'S CARNEVALE AT TEMPLE HILL ACADEMY!
William Nieves' sixth grade bilingual class, led by Josephine Giglia-Byrne, ESL teacher, collaborated on a project to teach the students about Carnevale, Carnival, and also famously known as Mardi Gras. The project became an interdisciplinary activity, encompassing art, history, language arts, and...



MEADOW HILL HOSTS ANNUAL FOREIGN LANGUAGE NIGHT
The Newburgh Enlarged City School District's Meadow Hill Global Explorations Magnet School held its annual Foreign Language Night on Thursday, February 23, 2012. The evening included songs and poems in French, Spanish and Italian, the three languages offered at the school, as well as an exhibit of student work.



EXTRA, EXTRA READING ALL AROUND US!!!
The Bilingual Parent Advisory Council hosted a Family Reading Night at the GAMS Tech Magnet School on Wednesday, February 8, 2012. There were several reading based activities that the students, along with their parents, participated in.



VAILS GATE & GARDNERTOWN SCHOOLS CELEBRATE THE LIFE OF DR. SEUSS
Students at Vails Gate High Tech Magnet School and Gardnertown School celebrated a special week of reading activities during the National Education Association's Read Across America.
Read Vails Gate Dr. Suess Article     Read Gardnertown Dr. Suess Article



BUDGET, WORKSHOP, & REGULAR MEETING LOCATION CHANGE
The room location for the Budget Workshop Meeting scheduled for Thurs., March 15th at 6 pm has been changed to the NFA Main Campus – Auditorium instead of the South Cafeteria. The Workshop Meeting of March 20th & the Regular Meeting of March 27th will be held in the NFA Main Campus – Auditorium instead of the BOE Auditorium.


ATHLETICS AFTER SCHOOL BUS SCHEDULE UPDATED FOR SPRING SPORTS
You can find the After School Athletics Bus Schedule on the Athletics Department webpage.


NECSD LISTS OBSOLETE EQUIPMENT ON GOV DEALS AUCTION WEBSITE
The NECSD is now using www.govdeals.com to sell its obsolete equipment from the district. A variety of items are listed. Clicking the title of this post will take you to the govdeals.com website.


A STATEMENT FROM NECSD SUPERINTENDENT OF SCHOOLS RALPH A. PIZZO
"On behalf of the Newburgh Enlarged City School District Board of Education, we are honored to appoint Maxine Nodel to the position of Executive High School Principal at Newburgh Free Academy... Click on title to read full statement


BOE BUDGET WORKSHOP - THURSDAY MARCH 15TH 6-8PM
A Budget Workshop Meeting of the Board of Education has been scheduled forThursday, March 15, 2012 at 6:00 p.m. in the South Cafeteria of the Newburgh Free Academy Main Campus, 201 Fullerton Avenue, Newburgh, NY.


VAILS GATE SCHOOL HONORS BLACK HISTORY MONTH
"Respect yourself and others, and really cherish and make the most of your freedom," City of Newburgh Mayor, Judy Kennedy urged students, grades 3-5, on hand at the Vails Gate Elementary School cafeteria on Friday afternoon.


SOUTH MIDDLE SCHOOL PRESENTS ONCE UPON A MATTRESS
South Middle School will present Once Upon a Mattress on Friday March 16th and Saturday March 17th. Both shows will be at 7PM in the South Middle School Auditorium. Tickets are $8 for Adults and $5 for Students.


NFA NORTH THEATRE EMSEMBLE PRESENTS SWEENEY TODD - SCHOOL EDITION
NFA North Theatre Ensemble will present Sweeney Todd School Edition on March 22-24 at 7 pm in the NFA North Auditorium. Tickets are $10 general admission and $8 for seniors and children under 12.


READING COUNTS AT GARDNERTOWN SCHOOL
Gardnertown Fundamental Magnet School students are getting excited about reading thanks to a program that was implemented by librarian/teacher Roberta Ferris.


DISTRICT ANNOUNCES APPOINTMENT OF MAXINE NODEL AS NFA EXECUTIVE HIGH SCHOOL PRINCIPAL
The Newburgh Enlarged City School District has announced the appointment of Maxine Nodel to the position of Newburgh Free Academy Executive High School Principal.


NFA PRESENTS: HAIRSPRAY
NFA will be presenting the Broadway Musical Hairspray at 7:30PM on March 30th and 31st. There will also be a 2:30PM show on April 1st. Tickets are $10 for adults or $8 for Students/Sr. Citizens. You can reserve your tickets online or by calling the NFA Bookstore. Click on the title of this post for more information.


NECSD KINDERGARTEN NON-SIBLING REGISTRATION BEGINS MARCH 6TH
The District's kindergarten non-sibling registration for the upcoming 2012-2013 school year will take place for those children who will be five years old on or before December 1, 2012, from Tuesday, March 6, until Friday, March 16, 2012.


HORIZONS ON THE HUDSON STUDENTS CONNECT CLASSROOM LESSONS TO REAL WORLD
Recently, students in Jennifer Cline's third grade class at Horizons on the Hudson Magnet School in Newburgh launched a new unit of study, entitled "How the World Works".


NFA PROGRESSIVE ACADEMY PARTNERS WITH WEST POINT FOR PROGRAM
On Sat., February 11, 2012, the Newburgh Free Academy Progressive Academy hosted a kick-off luncheon for the ‘Inside-Out Mentoring Program', with United States Military Academy at West Point cadets, in the Newburgh Free Academy Main Campus Humanities Cafeteria.


NEWBURGH ALUMNUS AND ACCLAIMED SLAM POET SAUL WILLIAMS SURPRISES NFA STUDENTS
As part of the ongoing celebration of Black History Month, students at Newburgh Free Academy were treated to a surprise performance by Newburgh native and slam poet Saul Williams on Tuesday, February 21, 2012.


SPECIAL STONE SOUP LUNCHEON FOR STUDENTS
Students in Marjorie Kowal's Pre-K class at Balmville Communications and Media Center recently enjoyed a special luncheon celebration after reading the classic tale, Stone Soup.


AGENDA FOR MARCH 1ST COMPACT MEETING
The agenda for tonight's, March 1st, COMPACT Committee Meeting is now available. Visit the COMPACT page or click on the title of this post.


BUDGET WORKSHOP RESCHEDULED FOR MONDAY, MARCH 5TH AT 5PM
A Budget Workshop Meeting of the Board of Education originally scheduled for Feb. 29th has been rescheduled for Monday, March 5th at 5:00 p.m. in the South Cafeteria of the Newburgh Free Academy Main Campus, 201 Fullerton Avenue, Newburgh, NY.


GIRLS AND BOYS BASKETBALL TOURNAMENT SCHEDULE
On Thursday, March 1, 2012 the NFA Girls Basketball team will face Pine Bush at 5PM in Kaplan Center at Mount Saint Mary College. In addition, the NFA Boys team will face Middletown at 7:30PM also at Kaplan Center and Mount Saint Mary College. Check the athletics page for any updates.


NFA SENIORS HONORED DURING ANNUAL TUSKEGEE AIRMEN AWARDS CELEBRATION
On Sat., February 4, 2012, the 14th Annual Tuition Assistance Awards Celebration was held by the Major General Irene Trowell-Harris Chapter of the Tuskegee Airmen at Anthony's Pier 9 in New Windsor.


SMS STUDENT PLACES IN DIVISION'S TOP TEN FOR NATIONAL HISTORY BEE
     South Middle School honor students, as well as selected students in the sixth, seventh, and eighth grades, recently participated in the upstate New York division of the History Channel's National History Bee.


WELLNESS COMMITTEE PAGE UPDATED
     The Wellness Committee page to make sure the minutes and agendas were all current. Agendas for each meeting as well as all approved minutes have been posted.

HORIZONS-ON-HUDSON ELEMENTARY SCHOOL BLOOD DRIVE

     Imagine the impact you could make by saving 1, 2 or even 3 lives by giving just ONE pint at the Horizons-on-Hudson Elementary School Blood Drive. The Blood Drive will take place on Friday, March 2, 2012 from 12:00 pm - 6:00pm in the Gym. Appointments Appreciated, Walk-ins Welcome! Contact Concetta Cracolici at ccracoli@necsd.net or visit the New York Blood Center website. For medical eligibility questions, call 1-800-688-0900. Please bring ID with photo or signature. Eat well and drink fluids before you donate. Each time you donate blood, you will receive Donor Advantage points redeemable for a wide variety of exciting gifts. For more information, visit www.mydonoradvantage.com.


DISTRICT'S 2011-2012 CODE OF CONDUCT MANUAL AVAILABLE & FUR FORM UPDATED
The District's Code of Conduct Policy Manual has been posted to the Codes/Policies page. It is available in both English and Spanish. In addition, the Facilities Use Request for 2012-2013 school year has been added along with the deadlines information updated.



DISTRICT PARTNERS WITH NO NAME-CALLING WEEK
The District recently partnered with No Name-Calling Week, a national movement designed to promote anti-bullying, diversity and tolerance for all. No Name-Calling Week was held in the Hudson Valley from Mon., January 30 until Fri., February 3, 2012.



BALMVILLE STUDENTS TRAVEL THE GLOBE DURING FAMOUS LANDMARKS LESSON
Second grade students in Kristina Collier's class at the Balmville Communications and Media Center recently completed a social studies lesson focusing on the history of famous landmarks. During the lesson, students expressed an immense interest in learning more about the attractions...



2012-2013 BUDGET INFORMATION
The 2012-2013 Budget Information page has been created. At the present time you can find information on the special registration day, the public hearing on the budget, absentee ballot information, polling places information and more.



ONCE ON THIS ISLAND JR. - HERITAGE MIDDLE SCHOOL - FEB. 17 & 18
Heritage Middle School presents Once on This Island Jr. The Production will take place on Feb. 17th & 18th at 7:30PM in the HMS Cafetorium. Tickets are $5 for students/seniors & $10 for adults. Once On This Island Jr. is presented through special arrangement with Music Theatre International.



IMPORTANT NOTICES FROM HEALTH SERVICES DEPARTMENT
The Health Services Department has released two documents. The first is Tips from the Health Department and includes information on when to keep your child home from school. The second is Norovirus Information (en espanol), a stomach bug, that has been making its way around the area.



BOE WORKSHOP AGENDA & AGENDA ITEMS ATTACHMENT POSTED
The Agenda for the BOE Workshop Meeting schedule for tonight has been posted along with the Agenda Items attachement. Visit the BOE Agendas & Minutes page to download both files.



NFA "TEENS AND TOTS" TEACHES STUDENTS CHILD DEVELOPMENT & CARE SKILLS
In the doorway of classroom situated on the NFA North Campus, the sound of little voices can be heard laughing and playing as tots eagerly await the arrival of high school students in Rosella Calauti's Teens and Tots classroom.



STUDENTS AT HMS COMPLETE WATER STUDY ANALYSIS
Recently, eighty-two students from the Law and Forensics House at Heritage Middle School completed a water study analysis, led by Conservation Education Coordinator Ed Helbig, as part of the Orange County Water Authority's Groundwater Education Through Water Evaluation and Testing (GET WET!) Program.



SCHOLARSHIP OPPORTUNITIES POSTED
The NFA Guidance Department has posted numerous local scholarship opportunities on their website. You can download the applications directly. Click on the title of this post to be taken to the scholarship page.



NFA ATHLETIC TEAMS RECOGNIZED FOR ACADEMIC AND ATHLETIC EXCELLENCE
The District is proud to announce that six NFA athletic teams have been recognized for achieving academic excellence while participating in varsity level interscholastic athletics during the fall 2011 season.



JANUARY COMPACT MEETING MINUTES
The January Compact Meeting minutes are now available. You can view them on the Compact webpage or by clicking on the title of this post.



LIBRARY DEPARTMENT WEBPAGE UPDATED
The Library Department webpage has been updated with a new section on the important benefits of Libraries and Librarians.



NYSSBA'S DAVID ALLAN LITTLE TO VISIT NECSD CANCELLED
David Allan Little, NYSSBA Director of Government Relations, will not be speaking at the 1/31/2012 Board of Education Meeting due to a family emergency. The speaking engagement will be rescheduled at a future date to be determined.



AGENDA FOR 1/31/2012 BOE REGULAR MEETING POSTED
The agenda for Tuesday's BOE Meeting has been posted. You can download it by clicking on the title.



TRANSPORTATION DEPARTMENT WEBPAGE UPDATED WITH NEW FAQ
The Frequently Asked Questions section of the Transportation Department webpage has been updated with even more information for parents, students, staff and community members.



NFA STUDENTS & PARENTS: MERCY COLLEGE SPRING SEMESTER COURSE REGISTRATION
Mercy College registration for the spring semester is now underway. Students enrolled in an AP course this spring are encouraged to sign up for this unique opportunity to earn college credit. More information, including course list, can be found by clicking on the title.



AGENDA FOR 1/24/2012 BOE WORKSHOP POSTED
The agenda for Tuesday's BOE Workshop has been posted. You can download it by clicking on the title.



TEMPLE HILL SCHOOL RECEIVES DONATION OF MUSIC EQUIPMENT
Temple Hill Academy's Music department was the recipient of a generous donation from Mr. Robert 'Nub' Collard of Nub Grafix. Mr. Collard donated several instruments and amplifiers, which will enhance the Temple Hill department greatly.

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