2015-16 Wall Calendar - Broadalbin-Perth Central School District
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2015-16 Wall Calendar - Broadalbin-Perth Central School District
PREPARING FOR THEIR FUTURES BROADALBIN-PERTH CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT 2015-16 Calendar Planning for their futures In August 2014, the Broadalbin-Perth Board of Education set a goal: “Create a task force to draft a plan for making B-P’s educational programs more flexible, customizable, college- and career-oriented, and tailored to meet students’ interests and needs to better prepare students for their futures.” In December, that task force came together. Students, parents, teachers, administrators, and representatives from business and higher education worked to brainstorm hundreds of ideas about what a B-P education could and should look like in the future. More specifically, they thought about the year 2028. Why 2028? Good question. of the 2028 ol year, members ho sc 5 -1 14 20 e B-P education During th eas about what a id ed rm to ns ai br with the Task Force e in the future — lik k loo ld ou sh d could an n class in mind. ay prekindergar te ll-d fu st fir P’s Bchildren of The 2014-15 school year marked the first time that Broadalbin-Perth was able to offer a full-day prekindergarten program. The students who enrolled in that program will attend B-P schools for a total of 14 years — and 2028 is the year they will graduate from high school. The children of the Class of 2028 acted as inspiration for the members of what became known as the 2028 Task Force. It has been both exciting and challenging to think about what these children will need during their time at Broadalbin-Perth in order for them to be well prepared for their futures. The pages of this calendar show some possible futures for 20 members of the Class of 2028 — and provide you with some ideas as to how Broadalbin-Perth will help make these futures a reality for all of our students. We are entering an exciting period of growth and change in our school district. This winter, all residents will receive a copy of the district’s five-year strategic plan, which is the result of the work of the 2028 Task Force. The vision contained in that strategic plan will greatly influence the scope of our next capital project, which residents will vote on in 2016. The work that we undertake through the capital project will not only ensure our buildings are safe and in good working order, but will also provide classroom environments that can better support evolving 21st-century learning needs. Keep up with news about B-P’s five-year strategic plan and upcoming capital project at the district website www.bpcsd.org Throughout the 2015-16 school year, I hope the images of the Class of 2028 contained in this calendar inspire you as much as thoughts about their futures inspired the members of the 2028 Task Force. I also hope that you take the time to learn more about our district’s five-year strategic plan and related capital needs. After all, Broadalbin-Perth schools are YOUR schools and Broadalbin-Perth students are YOUR children. Let’s plan for their futures together. Sincerely, Stephen M. Tomlinson Superintendent of Schools School Meals Health Information Students of all ages need to eat well to maintain peak performance in school. Healthy, nutritious, kid-appealing meals are offered each day through our school breakfast and lunch program—a real plus for busy families. New York State public health law requires students receive these immunizations prior to entering prekindergarten: Good for your child, good for our community! Federal lunch standards require schools to offer fruits and vegetables every day of the week, serve only fat-free and low-fat milk varieties and include more whole grains with each student lunch. Calorie limits for students have also been set based on grade level. The national standard for school meals that’s behind this change is just one of five major components of the Healthy, Hunger-Free Kids Act, championed by First Lady Michelle Obama as part of her Let’s Move! health and wellness campaign. The goal of the program is to combat childhood obesity and to encourage healthy eating habits in children. Free school meals— are your children eligible? We want to make sure that every eligible student is signed up for the federal free or reduced-price breakfast and lunch program. During the 2014-15 school year, about 41 percent of our students participated in this program; however, we believe as many as 50 percent of families in our district would meet the federal government’s income guidelines. The free and reduced-price meals program benefits not only participating children and their families, but also pays dividends in our community. BroadalbinPerth’s percentage of students who receive free and reduced-price meals affects the district’s state aid ratio, its level of state food subsidies and its eligibility for many competitive grants. Plus, thanks to the NutriKids system, all students enter a pin number at the end of the cafeteria line—whether they’re receiving free or reduced-price meals or paying full price. Even if your child brings his or her lunch to school every day, it’s worth the time to complete a free and reduced-price lunch application. To find out more about the free and reduced-price meals program, contact George Hanstein, director of food services, at 954-2667 or hansteing@bpcsd.org. Immunizations Policy for Pre-K Students ■ 4 doses each of Diphtheria and Tetanus containing Toxoid vaccine and Pertussis vaccine (DTaP/DTP/Tdap); ■ 3 doses each of Polio vaccine (IPV/OPV) and Hepatitis B vaccine; ■ 1 dose of Measles, Mumps and Rubella (MMR) vaccine and Varicella (chickenpox) vaccine; and ■ 1-4 doses of Haemophilius influenzae type b (Hib) vaccine and Pneumococcal Conjugate Vaccine (PCV), depending on the age of the child when the first dose is given. Immunizations Policy for K-12 Students New York State public health law requires students to have these immunizations: ■ 3 -5 doses each of Diphtheria and Tetanus containing Toxoid vaccine and Pertussis vaccine (DTaP/DTP/Tdap); ■ 3 -5 doses Polio (IPV/OPV) vaccine; ■ 1 dose of Measles, Mumps and Rubella (MMR) vaccine (2 doses of MMR required by the age of 7); ■ 3 doses of Hepatitis B vaccine; ■ 1-2 doses of Varicella (chickenpox) vaccine; and ■ Students enrolling in grades 6-12 who did not receive a dose of Tdap at 7 years of age or older must receive an immunization booster containing Tetanus, Diphtheria and Pertussis (Tdap). Parents who have questions about their children’s immunizations should talk with their pediatrician or the nurse at their child’s school. Physicals State law requires students entering school (pre-K, kindergarten or new to the district) to have physical exams. Exams may be completed by the student’s physician or by the school physician. Students in grades 2, 4, 7 and 10, and those participating in interscholastic sports, also need physicals. Release of Student Records Consistent with the Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA) you have the right to: ■ Inspect and review your child’s educational records by scheduling an appointment with your child’s school counselor or building principal; ■ A sk your child’s building principal—or if the record is maintained in the Office of Special Education, the director of special programs—to amend your child’s records if you believe they are inaccurate, misleading or otherwise in violation of your child’s right to privacy; ■ F ile a complaint with the U.S. Department of Education concerning the district’s alleged failure to comply with FERPA. Except as otherwise provided by law, your child’s educational records cannot be released without your signed consent. Required Notice of Exceptions: 1. The district may release your child’s records to a teacher and/or other employee(s) or consultant(s) to the district who are directly involved in the evaluation and/or implementation of your child’s educational program. 2. In accordance with FERPA, the district forwards education records to agencies or institutions requesting them where the student intends to enroll. 3. D irectory Information: Unless you notify the Superintendent of Schools in writing that you do not want the district to release directory information, the district will disclose information from your child’s education record, on request, upon its determination that such information, if disclosed, would not be considered harmful or an invasion of privacy. Directory information includes the following: a student’s name, photo, participation in officially recognized activities and sports, weight and height of athletic team members, attendance dates, and degrees, honors and awards received. Alana Schotts Jerry Kelleher F rom The Learning Community through high school, Broadalbin-Perth students learn about the importance of caring for the planet and ways that technology can help in that endeavor. As part of the award-winning 8th-Grade STEM class, students study alternative energy, including designing, building and testing wind turbines. Groups whose wind turbines produce the most energy have the opportunity to compete in the KidWind Challenge against other schools. In 2015, a B-P team won the local KidWind Challenge and advanced to the Eastern Regional Finals, where they took fourth place out of 17 teams. High school students have the opportunity to further their studies of alternative energy — and earn college credit — at the Clean Technologies & Sustainable Industries Early College High School at the Hudson Valley Community College TEC-SMART campus. Students begin the program in ninth grade, taking some classes via distance learning. In 11th and 12th grades, students travel to TEC-SMART to take their morning classes and return to their home schools in the afternoon. Eighth-grade students interested in starting this program during the 2016-17 school year should speak to their school counselors. Sunday September 2015 Monday Tuesday Wednesday 1 Thursday 2 Friday Saturday 3 4 5 Kindergarten Orientation, 9-11:30 a.m., Auditorium 6 7 NO SCHOOL NO SCHOOL 8 Superintendent’s Conference Day NO SCHOOL 9 Superintendent’s Conference Day 10 11 Pre-K Orientation First Day of Classes 12 ACT Exam, 7:30 a.m. Pre-K Screening Pre-K Screening Labor Day 13 14 First Day of Pre-K 15 16 17 23 24 18 19 25 26 HS Picture Day College in the High School Registration Day PTO Meeting, 6 p.m., TLC Media Center 20 27 21 22 National Honor Society Parent Seminar, 5:30 p.m., Auditorium College Caravan, 8:45-9:30 a.m., HS Gym Lobby Board of Education Meeting, 6 p.m., HS Virtual AP Room Senior Seminar, 9:30-10:30 a.m., Auditorium 28 MS Open House, 6:30-8 p.m. IS Open House 29 TLC Picture Day National Honor Society Parent Seminar, 6:30 p.m., Auditorium 30 Class of 2015 Group Photo, 7:30 a.m., Patriot Field HS Yearbook Spring and Fall Sports Team Photos, Senior Portraits and Retakes, 8 a.m.-1 p.m., August 2015 October 2015 SMTWT F S SMTWT F S 1 123 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 30 31 Eva Pesce Jake McAuliffe B roadalbin-Perth High School students interested in careers in both traditional industries — such as vehicle repair, cosmetology and culinary arts — and emerging fields — such as digital multimedia, computer information technology and engineering — have the opportunity to study and learn at the HFM BOCES Career and Technical Education Center (CTC) during 11th and 12th grade. Many of these programs offer students the opportunity to earn college credit or industry certifications. While all CTC graduates are prepared to immediately enter the workforce or a career in the military, about two-thirds choose to continue their education in college. Sophomore students interested in learning more about opportunities available through HFM BOCES should talk to their school counselors. As part of its strategic plan, Broadalbin-Perth is looking to strengthen its career-readiness curriculum for all students, starting in prekindergarten, through partnerships with area businesses, career-exploration programs, internships and other opportunities. Sunday Monday September 2015 November 2015 October 2015 Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday 1 TLC Open House, 6-7:30 p.m. SMTWT F S SMTWT F S 1 2345 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 27 28 29 30 29 30 4 5 MS Picture Day 6 7 8 IS Fall Pictures 3 SAT Exam Patriot Pink Out JV Boys Soccer vs. Gloversville, 5 p.m.; Varsity Boys Soccer vs. Gloversville, 7 p.m., Patriot Field 9 NO SCHOOL Superintendent’s Conference Day MS/HS Interim Reports Mailed Home Elementary Shared Decision-Making Team Meeting, 3:15 p.m. 2 MS/HS End of Interim Reporting Period 10 Homecoming Homecoming Class of 2017 Giffy’s Bar-B-Q Fundraiser, 4 p.m., Patriot Field PTO Meeting, 6 p.m., TLC Media Center HS Open House, 6:30-8 p.m. 11 NO SCHOOL 12 13 14 PSAT Exam Grade 6 Project Adventure Trip 15 16 22 23 17 HS Yearbook Senior Superlative Photos Columbus Day (observed) 18 19 Board of Education Meeting, 6 p.m., HS Virtual AP Room 25 26 20 21 “A Slice and a Story,” 6 p.m., TLC 27 24 ACT Exam, 7:30 a.m. 28 29 TLC/HS Picture Retakes 30 31 Professional Development Half Day Half Day, PreK-12 TLC/IS First Trimester Progress Reports Sent Home TLC Halloween Parade Halloween Makenah Lais Devin Dietz B roadalbin-Perth students begin developing leadership traits early in their school careers through the district’s character education and Positive Behavioral Interventions and Supports (PBIS) programs. Starting in third grade, students can be elected to serve on their schools’ student councils, and those involved in extracurricular and athletic activities can take on both formal and informal leadership roles. In the classroom, students learn about their community, state, country and world through a social studies curriculum that starts in prekindergarten and continues through grade 12. In addition to studying history, students learn about current events. High school students taking Participation in Government (a course required for graduation by the state) get immersed in the political process at Broadalbin-Perth, staging mock elections complete with campaign speeches, slogans, posters and voting by their peers. Sunday November 2015 Monday Tuesday 1 2 Wednesday 3 Thursday 4 Saturday 5 Missoula Children’s Theatre Auditions, 3:15-5:15 p.m., Auditorium Elementary Shared Decision-Making Team Meeting, 3:15 p.m. Daylight Saving Time Ends Friday 6 7 MS/HS End of First Quarter SAT Exam Missoula Children’s Theatre Production, 7:30 p.m., Auditorium Missoula Children’s Theatre Production, 12 p.m., Auditorium Election Day 8 9 10 11 NO SCHOOL Emergency Go-Home-Early Drill (students dismissed 15 minutes early) PTO Meeting, 6 p.m., TLC Media Center 12 HS Yearbook Club and Activity Photos 13 14 MS/HS First Quarter Report Cards Mailed Home MS Town Meeting National Honor Society Induction Ceremony, 6 p.m., Auditorium IS Picture Retakes Veterans Day 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 27 28 Board of Education Meeting, 6 p.m., HS Virtual AP Room 22 29 23 24 Parent/Teacher Conferences Parent/Teacher Conferences Half Day, PreK-12 Half Day, PreK-12 MS/HS Students Dismissed, 10:20 a.m. MS/HS Students Dismissed, 10:20 a.m. TLC/IS Students Dismissed, 11:20 a.m. TLC/IS Students Dismissed, 11:20 a.m. 30 NO SCHOOL 25 NO SCHOOL 26 NO SCHOOL Thanksgiving October 2015 December 2015 SMTWT F S SMTWT F S 123 1 2345 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 27 28 29 30 31 Thomas Faboskay Lauren Hollenbeck B roadalbin-Perth students begin learning basic scientific concepts early in their academic careers, and the district’s youngest scientists demonstrate what they’ve learned each year during the second-grade science fair. At the high school, Broadalbin-Perth offers a number of elective classes, including forensic science and human anatomy, in addition to traditional science classes, such as biology and chemistry. Physical health and academic success go hand-in-hand, so B-P students take physical education classes throughout their school careers and learn how to care for their bodies in health classes. As part of its strategic plan, BroadalbinPerth is exploring ways to make its health and physical education curriculum even more robust, including developing a health education curriculum that will build logically from prekindergarten through 12th grade. Sunday December 2015 Monday Tuesday Wednesday 1 Thursday 2 HS Holiday Concert, 6:30 p.m., Auditorium 6 7 8 Elementary Shared Decision-Making Team Meeting, 3:15 p.m. Saturday 3 4 TLC/IS End of First Trimester TLC/IS End of First Trimester IS PTO Holiday Shop TLC PTO Holiday Shop 9 MS Holiday Concert, 7 p.m., Auditorium Friday 10 IS Holiday Concert, 6:30 p.m., Auditorium 5 PTO Breakfast with Santa, 8 a.m.-12 p.m., TLC Cafeteria SAT Exam 11 TLC/IS First Trimester Report Cards Sent Home 12 ACT Exam, 7:30 a.m. MS/HS End of Interim Reporting Period Senior Citizens Brunch, 11:30 a.m., MS Gym 13 14 15 16 17 PTO Meeting, 6 p.m., TLC Media Center 20 18 19 25 26 MS/HS Interim Reports Mailed Home 21 22 23 NO SCHOOL 24 NO SCHOOL Professional Development Half Day (Grades 6-12 Staff) Board of Education Meeting, 6 p.m., HS Virtual AP Room Half Day, PreK-12 Pre-K Holiday Concert, 10 a.m., Auditorium Christmas Day 27 NO SCHOOL 28 NO SCHOOL 29 NO SCHOOL 30 NO SCHOOL New Year’s Eve 31 November 2015 January 2016 SMTWT F S SMTWT F S 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 1 2 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 29 30 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 Natalie Taylor Blake Shields W hether inside or out of the classroom, Broadalbin-Perth students have plenty of opportunities to work in teams, think critically, solve problems and engage their creativity — all skills that employers say are essential in the 21st-century workplace. Odyssey of the Mind, an international problem-solving competition, is popular among B-P students in kindergarten through grade 12. In 2015, students in the middle grades had the opportunity to participate in the FIRST LEGO League and FIRST Tech Challenge programs — B-P plans to expand these programs to students in other grades in future years. In addition, Broadalbin-Perth has close ties with Fulton-Montgomery Community College. Students regularly visit the FMCC campus on classroom field trips, including the advanced manufacturing lab (pictured). High school students can earn college credits through FMCC or even enroll early and complete the requirements for an associate’s degree before receiving a high school diploma. Sunday Monday December 2015 February 2016 January 2016 Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday NO SCHOOL SMTWT F S SMTWT F S 1 2345 1 2 3 4 5 6 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 27 28 29 30 31 28 29 1 2 New Year’s Day 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 11 12 13 14 15 16 Elementary Shared Decision-Making Team Meeting, 3:15 p.m. PTO Meeting, 6 p.m., TLC Media Center 10 HS Yearbook Winter Sports Photos 17 NO SCHOOL 18 19 20 21 Career & Tech Meeting, 5:30-6:30 p.m., Auditorium 22 MS/HS End of Second Quarter 23 SAT Exam Sophomore Parent Night, 6:30-8:30 p.m., Auditorium Martin Luther King, Jr. Day (observed) 24 25 Board of Education Meeting, 6 p.m., HS Virtual AP Room 31 26 Regents Exams 27 Regents Exams 28 Regents Exams 29 Regents Exams Sophomore Seminar, 8:30 a.m., Auditorium MS Second Quarter Report Cards Mailed Home Junior Seminar, 12:20 p.m. Auditorium TLC/IS Second Trimester Progress Reports Sent Home Junior Parent Night, 6:30 p.m., Auditorium MS Town Meeting 30 Adrian Angel Isabella Hanson F uture natural scientists can earn college credit through Syracuse University Project Advance while preparing to take the Advanced Placement® exam through the Virtual AP®/SUPA Biology class — one of seven such courses offered at B-P High School that combine traditional classroom learning with an online component. Those interested in simply enjoying Broadalbin-Perth’s natural setting in the foothills of the Adirondack Mountains can access the district’s nature trails, located behind the TLC/high school building. In 2014, Andrew Meashaw ’17 revitalized the trails as part of an Eagle Scout project that included clearing the pathways, building bridges and benches, adding trail markers and mapping the route. B-P teachers use the nature trail as an outdoor classroom, while coaches value it as a training facility. Sunday February 2016 Monday Tuesday Wednesday 1 HS Course Recommendation Day Elementary Shared Decision-Making Team Meeting, 3:15 p.m. 2 Thursday 3 8 Grade 8 Project Adventure Trip to Racquette Lake 6 Grade 8 Project Adventure Trip to Racquette Lake Half Day, PreK-12 All-County Music Festival, 9 a.m. All-County Music Festival, 2 p.m. 9 MS Career Fair NO SCHOOL 5 Professional Development Half Day Grade 8 Project Adventure Trip to Racquette Lake Groundhog Day 14 Saturday 4 HS Second Quarter Report Cards Mailed Home PTO Meeting, 6 p.m., TLC Media Center 7 Friday 15 NO SCHOOL 10 11 12 13 19 20 26 27 “A Slice and a Story,” 6 p.m., IS 16 NO SCHOOL 17 NO SCHOOL 18 NO SCHOOL Presidents’ Day Valentine’s Day 21 22 Board of Education Meeting, 6 p.m., HS Virtual AP Room 28 23 24 25 Grade 8 Parent Night, 6:30 p.m., Auditorium 29 January 2016 March 2016 SMTWT F S SMTWT F S 1 2 1 2345 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 27 28 29 30 31 31 Hunter Salls Riley Williams E ducation at Broadalbin-Perth doesn’t stop when students leave the classroom. The district offers a variety of interscholastic athletic and extracurricular programs that help round out a student’s education. Through participation in sports and clubs, students learn teamwork, problem-solving and perseverance — all skills that employers say are essential in the modern workplace. As part of its strategic plan, Broadalbin-Perth plans to add to its athletic and extracurricular offerings over the next five years so that every student has an opportunity to participate in an activity that speaks to his or her strengths and interests. Broadalbin-Perth takes pride in maintaining its facilities, including its athletic fields, gymnasiums and the high school fitness center — all of which are available for use by individuals and organizations in the community. Patriot Field has also hosted sectional and statewide playoff games, providing the district with a source of revenue. Sunday March 2016 Monday Tuesday Wednesday 1 HS Pops Concert, 6:30 p.m., Auditorium 6 7 Elementary Shared Decision-Making Team Meeting, 3:15 p.m. Thursday 2 MS Pops Concert, 7 p.m., Auditorium 8 Friday 3 IS Pops Concert, 6:30 p.m., Auditorium 9 4 5 11 12 18 19 25 26 MS/HS End of Interim Reporting Period 10 MS/HS Interim Reports Mailed Home Senior Citizens Prom, 6 p.m., MS Gym PTO Meeting, 6 p.m., TLC Media Center 13 Saturday 14 15 16 17 TLC/IS End of Second Trimester Daylight Saving Time Begins St. Patrick’s Day 20 21 22 23 24 Superintendent’s Conference Day Board of Education Meeting, 6 p.m., HS Virtual AP Room 27 28 TLC/IS Second Trimester Report Cards Sent Home NO SCHOOL 29 30 31 Drama Production, 6:30 p.m., Auditorium February 2016 April 2016 SMTWT F S SMTWT F S 1 2 3 4 5 6 1 2 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 28 29 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 Jacob Lewis Natalie Weaver D istrict leaders at Broadalbin-Perth recognize that teachers are preparing students for future careers that don’t even exist today. That’s why, as part of B-P’s strategic plan, the district is committing to creating learning experiences that will help students develop skills, such as strategic thinking and problem solving, that will help them excel at whatever career opportunities might await them in the future. Educators agree that science, technology, engineering and mathematics — also known as STEM — learning opportunities are particularly valuable when it comes to helping students develop these kinds of skills. Over the past several years, Broadalbin-Perth has expanded its STEM offerings, including elective classes and extracurricular activities. One example is the high school STEM Club, which has sent three teams of students to the Team America Rocketry Challenge (TARC) national fly-off over the past two years. In 2014, the first team from B-P to make it to the competition ended up finishing second overall and bringing home more than $10,000 in prize money. Sunday Monday March 2016 May 2016 April 2016 Tuesday SMTWT F S 1 2345 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 27 28 29 30 31 29 30 31 3 Thursday Friday Saturday MS/HS End of Third Quarter SMTWT F S Drama Production, 1 p.m., Auditorium Wednesday 1 Drama Production, 6:30 p.m., Auditorium 4 Elementary Shared Decision-Making Team Meeting, 3:15 p.m. 5 NYS Grades 3-8 ELA Exams 6 NYS Grades 3-8 ELA Exams 7 NYS Grades 3-8 ELA Exams 8 MS/HS Third Quarter Report Cards Mailed Home 10 9 BYC Home Show Mom Prom ACT Exam, 7:30 a.m. PTO Meeting, 6 p.m., TLC Media Center BYC Home Show 2 Drama Production, 6:30 p.m., Auditorium 11 12 13 NYS Grades 3-8 Math Exams 14 NYS Grades 3-8 Math Exams 15 16 NYS Grades 3-8 Math Exams HS Yearbook Spring Sports Photos 17 18 19 Board of Education Meeting, 6 p.m., HS Virtual AP Room 20 21 22 23 29 30 Kindergarten Cap & Gown Pictures Pre-K & Grades 1-2 Spring Pictures Earth Day 24 NO SCHOOL 25 NO SCHOOL 26 NO SCHOOL 27 NO SCHOOL 28 NO SCHOOL Blake Lawson Leanna Sultan B roadalbin-Perth is located in New York’s Tech Valley, a hub of high-tech industry that is home to GlobalFoundries’ Fab 8 semiconductor and nanotechnology manufacturing plant as well as the College of Nanoscale Science and Engineering (CNSE) at the SUNY Polytechnic Institute. High-tech industries like GlobalFoundries require a well-educated work force, and that education starts in local public schools. Broadalbin-Perth students begin to study the basic concepts of nanoscience in middle school as part of the district’s award-winning 8th-Grade STEM class. Students are frequent visitors to the clean room on the campus of nearby Fulton-Montgomery Community College (pictured) and the CNSE facility in Albany where they gain first-hand experience of the tools and materials used in this cutting-edge industry, guided by college professors. Sunday May 2016 Monday Tuesday 1 Wednesday 2 Elementary Shared Decision-Making Team Meeting, 3:15 p.m. Thursday 3 AP Computer Science A Exam, 8 a.m. Friday 4 AP English Literature and Composition Exam, 8 a.m. Saturday 5 AP Calculus AB Exam, 8 a.m. Grade 7 Project Adventure Trip PTO Meeting, 6 p.m., TLC Media Center 6 TLC/IS Third Trimester Progress Reports Sent Home 7 SAT Exam AP U.S. History Exam, 8 a.m. Grade 7 Project Adventure Trip Pre-K Mother’s Day Spa Day 8 9 AP Biology Exam, 8 a.m. 10 11 National Junior Honor Society Induction Ceremony, 6 p.m., MS Gym 12 AP World History Exam, 8 a.m. AP Statistics Exam, 12 p.m. 13 14 20 21 MS/HS End of Interim Reporting Period Straight A Luncheon Mother’s Day 15 16 Board of Education Meeting, 6 p.m., HS Virtual AP Room 17 18 School Budget Vote and Board Elections, Polls Open 6 a.m.-8 p.m., MS and HS Gyms MS/HS Interim Reports Mailed Home Annual School District Budget Vote Robin Blowers Day 22 23 24 25 NYS Grades 4 & 8 Science Performance Exams 29 19 NO SCHOOL 30 31 NYS Grades 4 & 8 Science Performance Exams Memorial Day (observed) 26 NYS Grades 4 & 8 Science Performance Exams 27 28 NYS Grades 4 & 8 Science Performance Exams April 2016 June 2016 SMTWT F S SMTWT F S 1 2 1234 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 26 27 28 29 30 Joshua Roser Brianna Hisert D edicated teachers and support staff are at the heart of BroadalbinPerth’s educational program. The district’s teachers take to heart the idea of being life-long learners as they regularly participate in district-wide professional development opportunities and smaller learning communities through their grade-levels, departments, or the district’s Academy of Peer Learning: United for Student Success (A-PLUSS) professional development program — all as part of an ongoing effort to further improve the quality of a B-P education. Broadalbin-Perth’s faculty and staff will play a crucial role in the implementation of the district’s strategic plan. Over the next five years, the district will roll out initiatives that will help teachers better meet the needs of individual students, both in traditional settings and through innovative means, by taking into consideration students’ unique aptitudes, abilities and interests as well as past achievement. Sunday June 2016 Monday May 2016 Tuesday Wednesday July 2016 Thursday 1 Regents Exams SMTWT F S SMTWT F S 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 1 2 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 29 30 31 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 Friday NYS Grades 4 & 8 Science Performance Exams Saturday 2 3 NYS Grades 4 & 8 Science Performance Exams NYS Grades 4 & 8 Science Performance Exams HS Spring Concert, 6:30 p.m., Auditorium Grade 2 Science Fair 4 SAT Exam Prom, 6 p.m., Six Flags Great Escape Lodge & Indoor Water Park 31 5 NYS Grades 4 & 8 Science Written Exams 6 Elementary Shared Decision-Making Team Meeting, 3:15 p.m. 7 8 9 Kindergarten Field Day Grade 1 Field Day Grade 2 Field Day MS Honors Reception, 5:30 p.m., MS Gym MS Spring Concert, 7 p.m., Auditorium Kindergarten Panoramic Picture IS Spring Concert, 6:30 p.m., Auditorium PTO Meeting, 6 p.m., TLC Media Center 10 Kindergarten Moving-Up Ceremony, 1 p.m., Auditorium 11 ACT Exam, 7:30 a.m. Pre-K Father’s Day Fun Day HS Honors Awards Ceremony, 6:30 p.m., Auditorium 12 13 Board of Education Meeting, 6 p.m., HS Virtual AP Room 14 Regents Exams 15 Regents Exams 16 17 Regents Exams Regents Exams TLC/IS End of Third Trimester MS/HS End of Fourth Quarter 18 Grade 8 Celebration, 5:30 p.m., MS Gym Kinder County Fair Flag Day 19 20 Regents Exams 21 22 Regents Exams Regents Exams MS Students Dismissed, 10:20 a.m. MS Students Dismissed, 10:20 a.m. TLC/IS Students Dismissed, 11:20 a.m. TLC/IS Students Dismissed, 11:20 a.m. 23 MS Students Dismissed, 10:20 a.m. TLC/IS Students Dismissed, 11:20 a.m. Pre-K Moving-Up Ceremony Father’s Day 26 27 28 29 MS/HS Fourth Quarter Report Cards Mailed Home 30 24 Last Day of School Commencement, 7 p.m., Patriot Field TLC/IS Third Trimester Report Cards Sent Home MS Students Dismissed, 9:30 a.m. TLC/IS Students Dismissed, 10:20 a.m. MS Town Meeting 25 Sunday Monday June 2016 August 2016 July 2016 Tuesday SMTWT F S SMTWT F S 1234 1 2 3 4 5 6 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 26 27 28 29 30 28 29 30 31 3 4 Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday 1 2 5 6 7 8 9 11 12 13 14 15 16 18 19 20 21 22 23 26 27 28 29 30 Independence Day 10 17 Board of Education Meeting, 6 p.m., HS Virtual AP Room 24 31 25 Sunday August 2016 Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 25 26 27 Board of Education Meeting, 6 p.m., HS Virtual AP Room 21 22 23 24 28 29 30 31 July 2016 September 2016 SMTWT F S SMTWT F S 1 2 123 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 Daily Schedules The Learning Community School begins 8:15 a.m. | School ends 2:45 p.m. Full-day pre-K begins 8:30 a.m. Full-day pre-K ends 2:30 p.m. Intermediate School School begins 8:15 a.m. | School ends 2:50 p.m. Middle School Period 1............................................................ 7:30-8:09 a.m. Period 2.............................................................8:12-8:51 a.m. Period 3.............................................................8:54-9:33 a.m. Period 4.......................................................... 9:36-10:15 a.m. Period 5........................................................10:18-11:00 a.m. Lunch 5-1: 10:18-10:38 | Lunch 5-2: 10:40-11 Period 6........................................................11:03-11:42 a.m. Lunch 6-1: 11:03-11:23 | Period 6-2: 11:25-11:42 Period 7........................................................11:45-12:24 p.m. Period 8.......................................................... 12:27-1:06 p.m. Period 9.............................................................1:09-1:48 p.m. First Bus: 1:55 p.m. | Second Bus: 2:05 p.m. High School Period 1............................................................. 7:33-8:17 a.m. Period 2.............................................................8:20-9:01 a.m. Period 3............................................................ 9:04-9:45 a.m. Period 4..........................................................9:48-10:29 a.m. Period 5 (lunch) A: 10:32-10:52 | B: 10:55-11:15 | C: 11:18-11:38 Broadalbin-Perth Education Foundation PO Box 61, Broadalbin 12025 Phone: (518) 620-6207 bpeducationfoundation.org “Like” us on Facebook: BPEF2012 What is the Broadalbin-Perth Education Foundation? The Broadalbin-Perth Education Foundation was formed in early 2012 with a mission to promote, sponsor and expand educational opportunities by building broad community support for public education. The Foundation is directed by a volunteer group of community members. Applications for funding are encouraged from the entire community and will be evaluated on their own merits by the Board of Directors. Funding will be considered for group projects (not for individual scholarships). Why does the Broadalbin-Perth community need an education foundation? While education budgets are becoming tighter, the Foundation provides a mechanism to enhance and support creative educational opportunities outside the traditional framework of the public education system. How can I support the Foundation? You can make a donation; become involved with the Foundation by attending meetings and voicing your ideas; and you can volunteer at various fundraising events as you have time. Please contact the foundation online at www.bpeducationfoundation.org, or at (518) 620-6207 for more information. Period 6........................................................11:41-12:22 p.m. What is Parent Today? Period 7..........................................................12:25-1:06 p.m. Parent Today is a valuable resource designed to give you the information and tools you need to encourage your children’s school success. And it’s FREE! Period 8.............................................................1:09-1:50 p.m. Period 9 (after-school help)................1:55-2:40 p.m. Half Day Student Dismissal On dates when a half day is indicated, the middle school and high school dismiss students at 10:20 a.m., and The Learning Community and intermediate school dismiss students at 11:20 a.m. broadalbinperthpto@gmail.com “Like” us on Facebook: BPPTO The Broadalbin-Perth PTO is a parent-teacher organization whose purpose is to enhance and support the educational and social experience of students in grades pre-K through 6 in the Broadalbin-Perth Central School District; to develop a closer connection between school, home and community by encouraging parent involvement; and to improve the environment, primarily in grades pre-K through 6, through volunteer and financial support. Welcome to your PTO! We are a diverse group of parents, teachers and community members excited about the future of kids primarily in grades pre-K through 6 in the BroadalbinPerth Central School District. Join us and help make a difference in hundreds of lives—including the ones closest to your heart. At this stage in your child’s life, it is more important than ever to stay involved in their education. According to PTO Today Magazine, more than 500 independent studies show that when parents are involved in their children’s education, it makes a tremendous difference: Grades and test scores improve, there are fewer discipline problems at home and school, and kids are less likely to use tobacco, drugs or alcohol. As a Parent Today subscriber, you have the latest information at your fingertips along with the support you need to face the challenges of raising an educated child. PTO provides an excellent opportunity for parents to meet one another, get acquainted with the school and its staff, and support common goals. Plus, we have a lot of fun in the process! The PTO needs your unique talents, whether it’s volunteering a few hours a month or a few hours a year, serving on the board, attending meetings or sharing your ideas. Come join us! Subscribe online at www.parenttoday.org. When registering, use district ID 12025. (Note: Broadalbin-Perth PTO is a 501(c)3, so your donation is tax-deductible!) District Directory District Office 20 Pine Street, Broadalbin, NY 12025 Phone: (518) 954-2500 | Fax: (518) 954-2509 Stephen Tomlinson, Superintendent of Schools Marco Zumbolo, Business Administrator The Learning Community (Pre-K through Grade 2) 100 Bridge Street, Broadalbin, NY 12025 Phone: (518) 954-2650 | Fax: (518) 954-2659 Bradley Strait, Principal Whom do I call with questions about…? Board of Education Meetings Georgia Baldwin 954-2500 Buildings and Grounds Mike Carney 954-2512 Bus Maintenance Mike Carney 954-2512 Curriculum & Instruction Terry LaFountain 954-2621 District Operations Stephen Tomlinson 954-2500 Employment Applications Georgia Baldwin 954-2500 Public Information Georgia Baldwin 954-2500 Interscholastic Athletics Mike Calvello 954-2699 Registration of Students Mary Chizek 954-2631 Safety Coordination Mike Carney 954-2512 School Lunch and Breakfast George Hanstein 954-2667 School Nurse (HS) Ambyr Towne 954-2610 School Nurses (MS/IS) Renee Stewart & Ally Russo 954-2710 School Nurse (TLC) Tammy Flaherty 954-2660 School Counseling (HS) Kim Boswell 954-2620 Social Worker (HS) Mick Gottung 954-2625 School Counseling (MS) Jennifer Steele 954-2722 School Counseling (MS) Stephanie Hotaling 954-2704 Wayne Bell, Principal Social Worker (IS) Andrea Hamill 954-2781 High School (Grades 9-12) Social Worker (TLC) Lauren O’Donnell 954-2671 Special Programs Christine Foglia-Sands 954-2725 Intermediate School (Grades 3-5) 1870 Co. Hwy. 107, Amsterdam, NY 12010 Phone: (518) 954-2750 | Fax: (518) 954-2759 Daniel Casey, Principal Middle School (Grades 6-8) 1870 Co. Hwy. 107, Amsterdam, NY 12010 Phone: (518) 954-2700 | Fax: (518) 954-2709 100 Bridge Street, Broadalbin, NY 12025 Phone: (518) 954-2600 | Fax: (518) 954-2609 Mark Brooks, Principal Adam Barnhart, Assistant Principal Student Accident Insurance Toby Ortell 954-2513 Tax Collection Toby Ortell 954-2513 Transportation Mike Carney 954-2512 Use of School Buildings Georgia Baldwin 954-2500 Working Papers Kim Boswell 954-2620 The information in this calendar is subject to change. For the most up-to-date information, visit our district website, follow us on Facebook and Twitter, and download the district’s mobile app to your Android or Apple smartphone or tablet. School Closings If school is closed or delayed because of inclement weather, facility failures or other emergency situations, the district will post announcements to its website, Facebook page, Twitter feed and mobile app. The district will also send email and SMS text message notices to parents of current students via Blackboard (ParentLink), B-P’s mass notification system. Although the district does send information to local television and radio stations, district resources are the most reliable. Residents can also call the 24-hour Schools Hotline at 954-2525 or the main office at 954-2500 for school closing information. Visiting B-P Schools To maintain the safety and security of our schools, we require office personnel to buzz in visitors at the main entrances. Visitors must report to the main office in each building they are visiting, sign in and receive a visitor’s badge, which must be worn while in school buildings and on school grounds. All residents are invited to use school facilities before and after regular school hours, including the indoor and outdoor walking tracks at the Broadalbin and Perth campuses, as well as the high school fitness center. Activity Passes Any person age 62 years or older may apply for a Senior Citizen Activity Pass for free admission to school activities. To apply, contact the superintendent’s office at 954-2500. Family interscholastic athletic passes are available for events with admission fees. Passes are issued for specific events and cost $7 each. The term “family” as defined in this policy includes a mother/stepmother, father/stepfather and their children. Visit the official district website www.bpcsd.org http://patriotplaintalk.blogspot.com @BPpatriots BROADALBIN-PERTH CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT 2015-16 Calendar AT- A - G L A N C E Board of Education Rob Becker, President Ed Szumowski, Vice President Bill Boswell Keith Buchanan Paul Chizek Charlie DeZolt Erin Mitchell District Administration Stephen Tomlinson, Superintendent Marco Zumbolo, Business Administrator September 2015 S M T W T F S 1 234 5 6 7 89101112 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 272829 30 October 2015 S M T W T F S 123 456 789 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 181920 21222324 252627 282930 31 December 2015 S M T W T F S 1 2 3 4 5 678 9 1011 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20212223 2425 26 27 2829 3031 January 2016 S M T W T F S 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 1819 20212223 242526 272829 30 31 March 2016 May 2016 Terry LaFountain, Director of Curriculum & Instruction, Grants Coordinator Christine Foglia-Sands, Director of Special Programs Mark Brooks, High School Principal Wayne Bell, Middle School Principal Dan Casey, Intermediate School Principal School Closed Superintendent’s Conference Day Brad Strait, The Learning Community Principal Student Half Day/ Early Dismissal Adam Barnhart, Assistant High School Principal Regents Exams ■ nd of MS/HS Marking E Period (Quarter) Produced in cooperation with the Capital Region BOCES Communications Service. Michele Kelley, editor and designer. Additional copies of this calendar are available at the district office, 20 Pine Street, Broadalbin, and at each school office, while supplies last. To have a copy of the calendar mailed to you, call District Clerk Georgia Baldwin at (518) 954-2500. ■End of TLC/IS Marking Period (Trimester) S M T W T F S 1 2 3 4 5 678 9 1011 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 272829 3031 S M T W T F S 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 910 11121314 151617 18192021 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 3031 November 2015 S M T W T F S 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 91011121314 151617 18192021 22 2324 252627 28 2930 February 2016 S M T W T F S 1 2 3 4 5 6 7891011 12 13 14 1516 171819 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 2829 April 2016 S M T W T F S 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 171819 20212223 24 2526 272829 30 June 2016 S M T W T F S 1234 567 89 1011 121314 151617 18 19 202122 23 24 25 26 2728 2930