POSTED: Fri., January 20, 2012
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.
POSTED: Fri., January 13, 2012
HORIZONS HOSTS COMMUNITY BOOK FAIR AT BARNES AND NOBLE
In December, Horizons on the Hudson Magnet School held a community book fair at Barnes and Noble in Newburgh for students, parents and community members. A percentage of the proceeds from purchases made at the store during the day were donated back to the school for upcoming school initiatives.
POSTED: Fri., January 13, 2012
NFA SENDS HOLIDAY CHEER OVERSEAS
On a recent Saturday morning, students from Newburgh Free Academy volunteered to organize supplies and pack boxes as part of the annual Operation Newburgh Cares initiative. The collection drive, which supported the New Windsor-based Support Our Heroes Foundation...
POSTED: Wed., January 11, 2012
AGENDA FOR 1/11/2012 SPECIAL MEETING POSTED
The agenda for today's BOE Special Meeting has been posted. You can download it by clicking on the title.
POSTED: Thurs., January 5, 2012
FOSTERTOWN SCHOOL HOSTS FAMILY HEALTH AND WELLNESS NIGHT
On Thursday, December 8, 2011, Fostertown ETC Magnet School held a Family Health & Wellness Night at to support the building’s grant-funded Fuel Up to Play 60 program. Jim Germanakos, a contestant from NBC’s The Biggest Loser.
POSTED: Thurs., January 5, 2012
LETTERS TO DADDY: THE MUSICAL KEY TO BULLY -FREE
Letters to Daddy: The Musical Key to Bully-Free graced the stage at Newburgh Free Academy recently for nearly 2,000 fifth and sixth grade students in the Newburgh Enlarged City School District.
POSTED: Thurs., January 5, 2012
NECSD HOLDS 5TH GRADE MATH MEET
The District held the final of three 5th grade math meets for the 2011-2012 school year on Weds., November 30, 2011. The meets are designed to provide cooperative learning experiences for the students that fosters not only an interest in mathematics, but also the ability to work with a team for a friendly competition.
POSTED: Thurs., December 22, 2011
HORIZONS-ON-THE-HUDSON HOSTS BREAKFAST WITH THE PRINCIPAL
Recently, in recognition of Parent Involvement Month, Horizons-on-the-Hudson Magnet School hosted the annual Breakfast with the Principal event. During the breakfast, Horizons Principal Lisa Buon gave a presentation to the nearly 200 families in attendance regarding the new Common Core Standards.
POSTED: Thurs., December 22, 2011
NECSD HOSTS PARENT UNIVERSITY 2011
On a recent Saturday, the Newburgh Enlarged City School District hosted Parent University 2011 at SUNY Orange Kaplan Hall. The event offered parents and guardians an opportunity to meet with professionals in the field of education to discuss timely topics in the educational system.
POSTED: Thurs., December 22, 2011
DISTRICT RECEIVES ENERGY EXCELLENCE AWARD AND PREPARES FOR WINTER RECESS
Faculty and staff have chalked up over one million dollars worth of good behavior. Their energy-efficient practices have earned big savings and now those good habits are earning the organization national recognition.
Staff/Faculty: In preparation for our winter recess, please download our Winter Recess Energy Guidelines.
POSTED: Thurs., December 22, 2011
STAFF/FACULTY: NYSTRS’ PENSION & RETIREMENT EDUCATION PROGRAM
The new Winter/Spring 2012 schedule for the NYSTRS’ Pension & Retirement Education Program has been posted. Please visit
http://www.nystrs.org/main/retirement-planning/preplan-seminars.htm. You will find the online schedule and instructions for making reservations. PREP seminars are free and sessions are held throughout the year across the state.
POSTED: Mon., December 12, 2011
SCHOOLS RECEIVE FUEL UP TO PLAY 60 GRANTS
Recently, the District’s Fostertown ETC Magnet School and South Middle School were each the recipient of a $2,000 Fuel Up to Play 60 grant. Fuel Up to Play 60 is a national initiative aimed to fight childhood obesity by teaching kids the value in taking control of their own health.
POSTED: Mon., December 12, 2011
DISTRICT'S DAY OF WRITING WINNERS
The winners for the District's Day of Writing contest have been announced. Click on the title of this post to see the winners and their work.
POSTED: Thurs., December 15, 2011
EXECUTIVE HIGH SCHOOL PRINCIPAL SEARCH
The District is currently looking for applications for an Executive High School Principal. Visit the Human Resources Department webpage to download the posting.
POSTED: Wed., December 14, 2011
NFA North Campus students in Tim Toomey and Mike Truncale’s Criminal Procedures class, part of the Forensics, Security and Law Academy, were recently given the opportunity to utilize two safe-driving simulators provided by Orange County STOP-DWI.
POSTED: Wed., December 21, 2011
MEETING MINUTES POSTED
Minutes have been posted for the following BOE meetings:
Regular Meeting 9-27,
Regular Meeting 10-25,
Special Meeting 11-14,
Special Meeting 11-15,
Special Meeting 11-22
POSTED: Mon., December 19, 2011
AGENDA FOR DECEMBER 20th, BOE REGULAR MEETING
The agenda for the BOE Meeting on December 20th has been posted and can be download by clicking on the title.
POSTED: Mon., December 12, 2011
AGENDA FOR DECEMBER 13TH WORKSHOP POSTED
The agenda for the BOE Workshop on December 13th has been posted and can be download by clicking on the title. In addition, the
agenda for the Public Hearing on the Contract for Excellence has been posted.
POSTED: Fri., December 9, 2011
NOVEMBER CENTRAL COMPACT MINUTES POSTED
The meeting minutes from the Central Compact Committee have been posted for their November meeting.
POSTED: Fri., December 9, 2011
HEALTH BENEFITS WEBPAGE UPDATED
The Health Benefits webpage has been updated with information for EMPIRE Plan Enrollees and also a brochure on Holiday Stress Tips.
POSTED: Fri., December 2, 2011
AND THEN THERE WAS ONE... - SOUTH MIDDLE SCHOOL DRAMA PRODUCTION
SMS Presents "And Then There Was One", A one act comedy/mystery by Michael Druce. It will take place on Friday, Dec. 9, 2011 at 7PM and Saturday, Dec. 10, 2011 at 7PM in the SMS Auditorium. Adults $4 Students $2. Produced by special arrangement with Contemporary Drama Service, PO Box 7710, Colorado Springs, CO 80933-7710.
POSTED: Thurs., December 1, 2011
COMPACT COMMITTEE MEETING TONIGHT AT SOUTH MS AGENDA
The Agenda for tonight's Compact Meeting is now available. Click on the title of this post to download.
POSTED: Thurs., December 1, 2011
BOE POLICY MANUAL UPDATED
The BOE Policy Manual has been updated with revised policy numbers: 0130, 0180, 3211, 4213, 2280, and 9200. All policies can be found under the BOE Policies webpage.
POSTED: Thurs., December 1, 2011
NUTCRACKER BY NFA DANCE DEPARTMENT
The NFA Dance Department presents The Nutcracker on Friday, December 9 at 7:00 p.m. and Saturday, December 10, 2011 at 2:00 p.m. in the NFA Main Campus Auditorium. Tickets are $5 for general admission seating and are available by contacting the NFA Bookstore at (845)563-5413 or at the door the night of the show if available.
POSTED: Thurs., December 1, 2011
'TIS THE SEASON' AT NFA PLANETARIUM
The NFA Astronomy Club will presents “Tis the Season” on Fri., Dec. 9, 2011, at 7 p.m. in the NFA Planetarium. The educational show explains how different cultures celebrate light at the darkest time of the year. It has been enjoyed by all ages for many years. Tickets: $7- adults, $5 - students & seniors. For reservations please call 563-5436.
POSTED: Tues., November 29, 2011
BOE AGENDA POSTED FOR 11/29 REGULAR MEETING
The agenda for the November 29th BOE Regular Meeting has been posted. Click on the title to download the agenda. In addition, there is a presentation on the Dignity for All Students Act (DASA). You can learn more about DASA by downloading the following
Fact Sheet.
POSTED: Mon., November 28, 2011
HORIZONS-ON-THE-HUDSON IB WORLD SCHOOL'S BARNES & NOBLE BOOKFAIR
Horizons-on-the-Hudson IB World School is having a Book Fair at the Barnes and Nobles in Newburgh, NY on December 10th. You can
download flyer,
download schedule, and
download voucher. If you can't attend the Newburgh Bookfair, you can use the vouchers online or at any Barnes and Noble store.
POSTED: Fri., November 18, 2011
NFA HONORED BY SAFE HOMES OF ORANGE COUNTY
Newburgh Free Academy students, along with teachers Karen Stafford and Chris Cotton, were honored recently for NFA’s philanthropic giving to support the efforts of Safe Homes of Orange County.
POSTED: Fri., November 18, 2011
STUDENTS AND PARENTS AT EDUCATIONAL FAMILY NIGHT
On Thursday, October 20, 2011, Newburgh Enlarged City School District Universal Pre-K and Kindergarten students, along with their families, were invited to attend Math and Science Made Easy, an event featuring interactive activities focused on math and science to encourage a healthy and fun curiosity in children
POSTED: Wed., November 16, 2011
UPDATED STUDENT-PARENT ATHLETIC HANDBOOK
The New Student-Parent Athletic Handbook is now available. You can download the form by clicking on the title of this article. The last page of the handbook is the Handbook Acknowledgement Form, please fill out this form and return it with your student athlete.
POSTED: Mon., November 14, 2011
SOUTH MIDDLE SCHOOL'S BOOKS-N-BREAKFAST 2011
On Saturday, November 19, 2011, from 8:00 a.m. until 11:00 a.m., South Middle School students and their families are invited to attend Books-n-Breakfast 2011 (registration required), an educational and social event, designed to promote parental awareness regarding their child’s education. Click on the title for more information.
POSTED: Wed., November 9, 2011
PERTUSSIS (WHOOPING COUGH) NEWS en espanol
Dear Parent, please click on the title of this article to download a copy of the letter from the Commissioner of the Orange County Department of Health concerning students with Pertussis (Whooping Cough).
POSTED: Wed., November 9, 2011
WORKSHOP AND SPECIAL MEETING AGENDA AND NOTICE
A Special Meeting of the Board of Education has been scheduled for Tuesday, November 22, 2011 following the 7:00 p.m. Workshop Meeting. The Agenda for the workshop as well as the special meeting have been posted.
POSTED: Wed., November 9, 2011
BOARD PRESIDENT, GAMS TECH SOCIAL WORKER, AND HOH TEACHER HONORED
On Oct. 12, 2011, NECSD BOE President Dawn Fucheck, GAMS Tech Magnet School Social Worker Carrie Frost, and Horizons Teacher Judy Ambrosetti were honored at a recent event.
Click Here for the Dawn Fucheck article.
Click Here for the Carrie Frost article.
Click Here for the Judy Ambrosetti article.
POSTED: Wed., November 16, 2011
STAFF/FACULTY: IMPORTANT HEALTH BENEFIT INFORMATION
The District’s Open Enrollment period ends Wednesday, November 30, 2011. If you are electing to change your health insurance plan, all enrollment/cancellation forms and required documentation must be submitted to the Health Benefits Department on or before that date. Click on the title for more information.
