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UNION FREE SCHOOL District Calendar 2020-2021
Board of Education Information
Board Members What is a Board of Education? How is a Board Meeting Conducted?
The Board is the official policy making body A typical agenda for a Board meeting includes:
Jacqueline Edwards, President of the school district. The Board is composed
1. Meeting Call to Order
Kristin Hubley, Vice President of seven members elected by the public. Each
member serves a five year term of office. Board of 2. Communications
Alicia Albright Education members receive no compensation for 3. Consent Agenda
Scott Carman their service to the district and the community. 4. Old Business
5. New Business
Kimberly Gyore
Can the public speak at Board meetings? 6. Building Reports
Michelle Jordan 7. Superintendent’s Reports
Although not required, the Board does provide an
Steve King opportunity for the public to speak at the end of the 8. Visitor Comments
meeting during Visitor Comments. You may be asked 9. Executive Session (if needed)
New York Mills UFSD to state your name and address before speaking. 10. Adjournment
Mission Statement Visitor comments will be limited to three minutes
each. The President will curtail discussion on a topic Point to Remember:
Through combined efforts of students, to ensure that others have an opportunity to speak No person or group of persons acts in the name
staff, parents, and community and that there is sufficient time to consider all agenda of the Board. All motions require a majority vote
members, our mission is to foster the items. The Board of Education members will not before the Board can act. A board member acts in
engage in dialogue with the public during this time. an official capacity only during an official Board
confidence, knowledge, cognition,
meeting. The Board employs a Superintendent of
and character necessary to instill Schools as the Chief Executive Officer of the
a strong work ethic, to create an What are the responsibilities of School District. The Superintendent of Schools
environment of tolerance and respect, the Board? is responsible for the day-to-day operations of
and to ignite an attitude of inquiry the district and administration of Board policies,
• Establish district policies programs, and plans for Board action.
and enthusiasm for learningthat will • Identify the district philosophy and direction
enable students to become productive, • Develop an annual budget for voter approval
responsible citizens. • Act on the Superintendent’s recommendations
regarding personnel mattersSeptember 2020
Attendance Office: 315-768-3378
Jr.-Sr. High School: 315-768-8124
Elementary School: 315-768-8129
Bus Garage: 315-768-7948
Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday
1 2 3 4 5
Board of Education Meeting,
6:00 p.m. Inservice Day Inservice Day
6 7 8 9 10 11 12
Labor Day
First Day of School for Athletic Boosters Meeting,
No School Students 6:30 p.m. Patriot Day
13 14 15 16 17 18 19
Grandparents’ Day PTSO Meeting, 6:30 p.m. Rosh Hashana Begins
20 21 22 23 24 25 26
Rosh Hashana Ends First Day of Autumn
27 28 29 30 AUGUST 2020 OCTOBER 2020
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Yom Kippur BeginsBoard of Education Information
The New York Mills Board of Education commits itself to the following vision and
Board of Education Meeting Dates
core beliefs and values statements in an effort to provide support for its students on
The New York Mills Board of Education invites community members to attend its
their journeys toward success:
meetings that are held on the dates below beginning at 6:00 p.m. in the High School
VISION Library. Please note - these meeting dates are subject to change.
Our vision is to create an incomparable K-12 school district that is as highly regarded
for its academic excellence, as it is for its pride and commitment to actively serve and Tuesday, September 1, 2020 Tuesday, March 2, 2021 – Budget Workshop
improve its surrounding community. Tuesday, October 6, 2020 Tuesday, March 23, 2021 – Budget Workshop
Tuesday, November 3, 2020 Tuesday, April 13, 2021 – Adopt Budget for Vote
CORE BELIEFS & VALUES Tuesday, December 1, 2020 Tuesday, April 20, 2021 – (Vote on BOCES Admin Budget)
We believe that all students: Tuesday, January 5, 2021 Tuesday, May 4, 2021
Should be provided the opportunity to reach their full academic, physical, and social- Tuesday, February 2, 2021 Tuesday, May 18, 2021 – Budget Vote and
emotional potential in order to become productive citizens. Board Election – Noon–9:00 p.m.
Should demonstrate respect, honesty, and integrity as part of maintaining good Tuesday, June 1, 2021
citizenship.
Should be responsible and accountable contributors to society through leadership and
service to others.
Should be treated fairly and equitably based on individual needs.
Should have learning experiences that expand beyond the classroom.
Should develop technological awareness, problem-solving, and analytical skills.
Should be empowered to learn and grow through both successes and failures.
Have value and worth and are part of a greater whole.
Must feel welcome and safe.
Are valued members of the school community.October 2020
Attendance Office: 315-768-3378
Jr.-Sr. High School: 315-768-8124
Elementary School: 315-768-8129
Bus Garage: 315-768-7948
Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday
1 2 3
SEPTEMBER 2020 NOVEMBER 2020
S M T W T F S S M T W T F S
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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
First Day of Sukkot
4 5 6 7 8 9 10
Superintendent’s
Conference Day
OCMEA Recital Board of Education Meeting, Athletic Boosters Meeting,
(Location TBA) 6:00 p.m. 6:30 p.m. LastNo
DaySchool
of Sukkot
11 12 13 14 15 16 17
Columbus Day
5 Week Progress Reports
No School Mailed PTSO Meeting, 6:30 p.m.
18 19 20 21 22 23 24
25 26 27 28 29 30 31
HalloweenSchool Bus Information
Bus Loading/Unloading Area
To avoid blocking buses when bringing students to school in the morning, please do not park in the circle in front of the school. There are posted signs on our
front lawn stating, “Bus Zone Absolutely No Standing or Parking Anytime.” Parents may park in allotted spaces in the front or side parking lot. Also, it is unlawful
to pass a school bus with flashing red lights on. Please adhere to these procedures for your children’s safety.
Special Transportation Requests
If you have any special transportation requests, please contact Mrs. Patty Ward, Transportation Supervisor, at the bus garage - (315) 768-7948. Please note
that such requests must be for pick‑up and drop‑off points within the district.
Elementary School Bus Schedule Jr.-Sr. High School Bus Schedule
Bus Destination Time to Last Bus Destination First Last
be Ready Pick Up Pick Up Pick Up
Red Main from Burrstone to Walcott, Sauquoit, Garden, Walcott, 7:25 a.m. 8:00 a.m. Orange French, Ney, corners of Douglas & Montrose, 7:05 a.m. 7:20 a.m.
White, Floyd, St. Stanislaus, Greenman, Wetmore, Blitzen corners of Campbell & Dudley, Meyers, Fourth,
Circle, Hillside, Wadas, lower Young Fifth, Sixth, Ninth, corners Main & Wetmore,
7:25 a.m. 8:00 a.m. Floyd, Mill Street
Green New Hartford, Crescent, Henderson, Burr, Royal Brook,
Collins Lane, West Dr.,Clinton, Burrstone Green Corner of New Hartford St. & West Dr., 7:05 a.m. 7:20 a.m.
7:25 a.m. 8:00 a.m. Carolyn Courts, 99 New Hartford St., New
Orange lower Dudley, lower Wilcox, Calder, lower Myers, 1st-9th, Hartford St. & Hapanowicz, corners of Clinton
Campbell, Douglas, Montrose, Lamont, W. Whitesboro, & Burr, West Dr. & New Hartford, Henderson
Main from Walcott to Oriskany Blvd., French Rd., Clark, Mill & Park, Henderson & Royal Brooke,
Place, Campbell (north side and # 30 & below) Henderson & Burr Ave., Collins Lane
Blue Chestnut, Glod, Crestway, Cedar Lane, Pine, Beech, Maple, 7:25 a.m. 8:00 a.m. Blue Country Club & Comenale, corners of Main & 7:05 a.m. 7:20 a.m.
Cottage, Pleasant, Crandall, Elm, Meadow, Comenale Crescent, Elm, Porter, Chestnut, Maple, Cottage, Wadas,
Porter, McPherson, Country Club, Parkside, Prospect, Pulaski, Cedar Ridge, across from Greenman, Cross St.,
upper Young Winchester & Davis, Davis & Fairway
Purple Winchester, Washington, Fairway, Davis, Shephard, Cross, 7:25 a.m. 8:00 a.m.
Calvin, Andrews, Hillcrest, Ney Ave.,
upper Dudley, upper Wilcox, upper Myers, upper Montrose,
Campbell (south side and # 30 & up)
Students should be ready and waiting at their bus stop FIVE minutes before the time of bus arrival.
Traffic should not be held up while the bus waits for your child to board.
Use caution when crossing the street and wait for the driver’s signal before entering the road.November 2020
Attendance Office: 315-768-3378
Jr.-Sr. High School: 315-768-8124
Elementary School: 315-768-8129
Bus Garage: 315-768-7948
Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday
1 2 3 4 5 6 7
Election Day
All Saints Day
Board of Education Meeting, Athletic Boosters Meeting,
Daylight Savings Time ends 6:00 p.m. 6:30 p.m.
8 9 10 11 12 13 14
Veterans Day
No School 1st Quarter Ends
15 16 17 18 19 20 21
Report Cards Mailed
PTSO Meeting, 6:30 p.m. Ability Day
22 23 24 25 26 27 28
Thanksgiving Day
Thanksgiving RecessNo School — Thanksgiving RecessThanksgiving Recess
29 30
OCTOBER 2020 DECEMBER 2020
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25 26 27 28 29 30 31 27 28 29 30 31Health Notifications
Pesticide Notification Asbestos Notice
The New York Mills Union Free School District uses current Integrated In accordance with the Asbestos Hazard Emergency Response Act of 1987
Pest Management practices to reduce the use of pesticides in our buildings and on (AHERA), a copy of the New York Mills UFSD Building Inspection Report and
our grounds. It may be necessary, however, to use pesticides periodically during the Management Plan is available for review from 7:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m., Monday - Friday
year. New York state law requires that schools maintain a list of staff and parents or by appointment. Please contact Mr. Neil Fatata, Director of Facilities, at (315)
who wish to receive a written notice 48 hours prior to a pesticide application at 768-8156 if you need to set up an appointment or if you have any questions.
their school facility. If you wish to be included on this notification list, or would like Oneida-Herkimer-Madison BOCES performs an Asbestos Hazard Emergency
further information, please contact Mr. Neil Fatata at (315) 768-8516. For further Response Act (AHERA) Inspection Report every six months.
information on the district’s pesticide program, contact our business manager at
(315) 768-8127.
Please Visit Our Website at
http://www.newyorkmills.org
for more information on many school-related topics.December 2020
Attendance Office: 315-768-3378
Jr.-Sr. High School: 315-768-8124
Elementary School: 315-768-8129
Bus Garage: 315-768-7948
Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday
NOVEMBER 2020 JANUARY 2021 1 2 3 4 5
S M T W T F S S M T W T F S
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22 23 24 25 26 27 28 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 HS Jr./Sr. High Music
29 30 24 25 26 27 28 29 30
Board of Education Meeting, Athletic Boosters Meeting, Department Brook’s BBQ,
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6:00 p.m. 6:30 p.m. 3:00 p.m.-6:00 p.m.
6 7 8 9 10 11 12
Pearl Harbor
Remembrance Day PTSO Meeting, 6:30 p.m. Hanukkah Begins
13 14 15 16 17 18 19
Hanukkah Ends
20 21 22 23 24 25 26
Christmas Eve Christmas
5 Week Progress Reports
First Day of Winter Mailed No School — Winter Recess Kwanzaa
27 28 29 30 31
New Year’s Eve
No School — Winter RecessGeneral Information
Opening and Dismissal Times for Students New Student Registration
Parents must register students before the opening day of school.
Elementary School Junior/Senior High School
Grades K-3 Doors open at 7:30 a.m. Please contact:
Doors open at 7:35 a.m. 1st Period 7:50 a.m. Junior/Senior High School Main Office • (315) 768-8124
School begins at 8:00 a.m. Dismissal 2:01 p.m. Elementary School Main Office • (315) 768-8129
Dismissal 2:30 p.m.
Grades 4-6
Doors open at 8:05 a.m.
*No after school during hybrid Secondary Class Schedules
instruction. Schedules will be provided to all Grade 7-12 students by the end of August.
School begins at 8:30 a.m.
Dismissal 3:00 p.m. Visitors
*Original opening and dismissal times for students will be put in place if All visitors to the school must first report to the front desk monitor, sign in and receive
regular instruction resumes. a visitor’s badge. After a visitor receives his/her badge, the visitor must then report to the
appropriate office. Arrival and departure from the K-12 building must be through the
Jr.-Sr. High School lobby doors. Visitors must sign out and return their visitors badge.
Elementary Class Placements
Elementary parents who have not yet received information about their child’s Family Information/Emergency Notification
assigned teacher should contact the elementary office. All class placements are final. A family information/emergency notification form will be sent home with all
elementary students during the first week of school. Jr.-Sr. High School students
will receive their form by the end of August in the mail. It is imperative that parents
complete a form for each child and then return the form during the first week of school.
This information will enable the school to contact the appropriate adult in the event
of medical or other emergencies.
Elementary Outdoor Play
When inclement winter weather arrives, the school closely monitors weather
conditions to determine if elementary children should be outside. In the morning,
most school buses arrive by 8:15 a.m. If you feel your child needs to be inside because
he/she has been ill or it is too cold, your child has the option of entering the building
and going to the cafeteria. Supervision is provided. If the decision is made that all
children should be inside, students will be supervised in our elementary hallways.
During recess, a school monitor is also available for children who need to stay inside
for health reasons. A note from your child’s doctor is necessary in order for a child to
be kept in from recess for an extended time due to ill health. Please send a note from
home for short-term (1-2 days) requests for inside recess due to illness.January 2021
Attendance Office: 315-768-3378
Jr.-Sr. High School: 315-768-8124
Elementary School: 315-768-8129
Bus Garage: 315-768-7948
Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday
1 2
New Year’s Day
No School — Winter Recess
3 4 5 6 7 8 9
Junior High All-County
Auditions at New Hartford
Snow Date-Junior High
Board of Education Meeting, Athletic Boosters Meeting, All-County Auditions at
6:00 p.m. 6:30 p.m. New Hartford
10 11 12 13 14 15 16
PTSO Meeting, 6:30 p.m.
17 18 19 20 21 22 23
Martin Luther King Jr. Day
No School
24 25 26 27 28 29 30
2nd Quarter Ends
Regents Exams
31 DECEMBER 2020 FEBRUARY 2021
S M T W T F S S M T W T F S
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27 28 29 30 31 28General Information
Absences, Tardiness & Early Dismissal Snacks
If a student is absent due to illness or other reason, the parent should call the Kindergarten - Sixth Graders If you feel your child needs a nutritious snack,
Attendance Office of the appropriate school, (315) 768-3378 as soon as possible you may send it to school with him or her. The first elementary lunch period
the morning of the absence. Additionally, an absence or tardy note must be sent begins at 10:43 a.m.
with a student the day he/she returns to class. If your child needs to leave school
early for an appointment, please send a note to Attendance prior to the pick-up
date. Notes can be e-mailed to hsattendance@newyorkmills.org.
Fall PSAT Schedule
The Preliminary Scholastic Achievement Test (PSAT) will be offered to juniors
in the fall. The PSAT measures verbal and mathematical reasoning abilities that
Student Immunizations are important for academic success in college. This test also enables students to
All students entering school must be immunized to meet state regulations. experience the same kinds of questions under conditions similar to those required
Please call the Elementary nurse at (315)768-3390 or the Secondary nurse at in college admission tests and to receive an estimate of the scores they can expect
(315) 768-3391 for specific information. on those tests.
All juniors are encouraged to take this test. There is a fee for the PSAT. For
additional information contact the Jr. Sr. HS Counseling Office at (315) 768-3395.
Athletic Health History Forms Needed
New York State guidelines for sports participation require parents to complete
an Athletic Health History form for their child at the beginning of each new sports
season. These health histories must be on file with the school nurse before student
athletes are allowed to practice for or participate in interscholastic sports.
K-6 YMCA Child Care Program
We are pleased to announce that the Greater Tri-Valley YMCA will continue
to offer an after school child care program at New York Mills Elementary School
this year. This program is designed to provide parents with a safe, structured and
fun environment for their children currently enrolled in grades K-6. Hours of
operation are:
Afternoon: 3:00 - 6:00 p.m., Monday - Friday
Half Days: 11:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m. Off-campus Location (no busing provided)
Vacations/Snow Days: 7:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m. Off-campus Location
If you would like to register your child for this program, please contact
the YMCA Child Care Program Director at (315) 797-4787 for prices and
registration information.February 2021
Attendance Office: 315-768-3378
Jr.-Sr. High School: 315-768-8124
Elementary School: 315-768-8129
Bus Garage: 315-768-7948
Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday
1 2 3 4 5 6
Groundhog Day Report Cards Mailed
Board of Education Meeting, Athletic Boosters Meeting,
6:00 p.m. 6:30 p.m.
7 8 9 10 11 12 13
PTSO Meeting, 6:30 p.m. Lincoln’s Birthday
14 15 16 17 18 19 20
Washington’s Birthday
Ash Wednesday -
President’s Day Mardi Gras Lent Begins
Valentine’s Day No School — Mid-Winter Recess
21 22 23 24 25 26 27
Washington’s Birthday Purim Starts
28 JANUARY 2021 MARCH 2021
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31Emergency Closings/Early Release Information
There are times when school must close early, open late, or not open at all due to weather or other
emergencies. Such decisions are made by the Superintendent. The news media is then informed of this Radio & Television Stations
decision. Listed below are the local radio and television stations
In the event of an emergency closing after students arrive at school, it is impossible for us to you should listen to or watch for school closings or delays
contact each parent individually to determine where your child should be sent. Therefore, you need to due to inclement weather.
have a plan, we need to know your plan, and your child needs to know what to do. If the emergency WIBX 950 AM
WLZW 98.7 FM
requires immediate evacuation, or the roads are impassable, trying to pick up your child may be unsafe WFRG 104.3 FM
or impossible. WKTV Channel 2 TV
The two most viable options for your child are: WUTR Channel 7 TV
1) Go home or to a sitter, or Spectrum News Channel 10 TV
2) Take the bus to a prearranged emergency location. Website
The safety of your child will be best met if you take the time now to consider the options, develop Observer-Dispatch - www.uticaod.com
a plan, and make sure your child and the school understand your plan. Emergency school closing forms You will also receive a School Messenger announcement
will be sent home with K-6 students during the first few weeks of school. Grades 7-12 parents should for emergency school closings or delays.
contact the Executive Principal if you need to make special arrangements.
School Messenger
K - 12 Standards of Excellence
We will be using our School Messenger as our phone
notification service throughout the New York Mills School
District.
Our graduating students will be: With the School Messenger service, principals and
1. Responsible citizens select district administrators will be able to record, schedule,
2. Physically and emotionally healthy and send a personalized voice message to parents and
3. Respectful of self and others families with one recorded phone call. More importantly,
4. Self-motivated, life-long learners they are able to reach families at a moment’s notice should
5. Effective communicators an emergency arise. The system can also send messages to a
6. Collaborative workers particular group. For example, calls may be sent only to the
7. Critical, creative thinkers homes of all second graders or all PTSO members.
The School Messenger service may be used for a
variety of needs, including, but not limited to, informing
parents about upcoming meetings, reminding parents about
standardized tests, and sending out daily attendance mes-
sages. The School Messenger service provider has a wealth
of experience and best-practice examples that are available
to all users. These resources help to guide the content and
frequency of calls to maximize their impact.March 2021
Attendance Office: 315-768-3378
Jr.-Sr. High School: 315-768-8124
Elementary School: 315-768-8129
Bus Garage: 315-768-7948
Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday
1 2 3 4 5 6
Board of Education Budget Athletic Boosters Meeting,
Workshop, 6:00 p.m. 6:30 p.m.
7 8 9 10 11 12 13
PTSO Meeting, 6:30 p.m.
14 15 16 17 18 19 20
Superintendent’s
Conference Day
Junior High All-County at Junior High All-County at
New Hartford New Hartford
National Honor Society 5 Week Progress Reports
Daylight Savings Begins Banquet Mailed St. Patrick’s Day No School First Day of Spring
21 22 23 24 25 26 27
Jr./Sr. High Spring Musical,
7:00 p.m.
Jr./Sr. High Spring Musical,
7:00 p.m. Elementary All-County at
Clinton
Board of Education Budget Jr./Sr. High Spring Musical Elementary All-County at
Workshop, 6:00 p.m. Senior Theater, 4:00 p.m. Clinton Passover Begins
28 29 30 31
FEBRUARY 2021 APRIL 2021
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21 22 23 24 25 26 27 18 19 20 21 22 23 24
K-3 Spring Concert, 28 25 26 27 28 29 30
Palm Sunday 6:00 p.m.School Food Service Concerns and
Program Procedures
The School Food Service staff is looking forward to welcoming your children Problems may develop during the school year that require cooperation be-
back to school. tween parents and school officials to resolve. If and when those circumstances
With families becoming ever more health conscious, the Food Service arise, please follow the procedures that are outlined below. Thank you for your
Department has kept up the pace with a variety of nutritious foods served daily. anticipated cooperation with these procedures.
The Department understands the role of good nutrition as an important ingredient
of students’ successful participation in scholastic, athletic, and extracurricular Classroom/Instruction Concerns
activities. Step 1: Please contact the classroom teacher
Students are encouraged to eat a school lunch that is designed to meet one- Step 2: If a resolution to the problem is not reached, please contact the K-12
third of the U.S. Recommended Daily Allowance Requirements. This year, the principal or K-12 executive principal
price for a school lunch will be $2.75. Due to new legislation in New York state, Step 3: Contact the Superintendent of Schools
reduced price students will not be charged the 25-cent meal price, and instead Transportation Concerns
will eat for no cost...for your convenience, you can set up a “MySchoolBucks”
Step 1: Please contact the district transportation supervisor at (315) 768-7948
cafeteria account for your child (at: www.myschoolbucks.com) and deposit funds
directly into that account. Or, you can pre-pay any amount by cash or check directly Step 2: Contact the Superintendent of Schools
through the cafeteria. Most commonly, meal plans are purchased for: Interscholastic Athletic Concerns
Cafeteria prices are for school lunch: Elementary & Junior/Senior High: Step 1: Please contact the coach
$2.75, Reduced Price: No Charge, Ice Cream: 75¢- $1.50, Milk - all kinds: 60¢. Step 2: If a resolution cannot be reached, please contact the athletic director at
A second entrée is available for $1.75. (315) 768-3393
Parents may prepay for lunches or breakfasts by sending in a check made out Step 3: If a resolution is still not reached, please contact the executive principal
to the BOCES Food Service.
Step 4: Contact the Superintendent of Schools
Student Health Concerns
Breakfast Program Step 1: Please contact the school nurse
The New York Mills Elementary School offers a breakfast program for its Step 2: If a resolution cannot be reached, please contact one of our K-12
K-6 students (in addition to lunch) every morning. principals
Breakfast is served in the cafeteria as students get off the bus (8:15 - 8:30 a.m., Step 3: Contact the Superintendent of Schools
Monday through Friday) before the school day begins. Items on the breakfast menu
will include a variety of cold cereals and pancakes, bagels, muffins, etc. (Be sure Scheduling/Financial Aid/College Applications Concerns
to read your breakfast menu as well as your lunch menu every day.) A special time Step 1: Please contact the guidance office at (315) 768-3395
has been set up for students in elementary band who would like to take advantage Step 2: If a resolution cannot be reached, please contact the executive principal
of the program. Students in band only may participate in the breakfast program at Step 3: Contact the Superintendent of Schools
7:45-8:00 a.m., Monday through Friday on their respective rehearsal days.
The cost of breakfast will be $1.25. Elementary children who receive free Please feel free to contact the K-12 principal, executive K-12 principal, and/
or reduced price lunches are entitled to free or reduced price breakfast as well. or the Superintendent of Schools for other concerns.
High School students may purchase a la carte items at 7:30 a.m.April 2021
Attendance Office: 315-768-3378
Jr.-Sr. High School: 315-768-8124
Elementary School: 315-768-8129
Bus Garage: 315-768-7948
Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday
MARCH 2021 MAY 2021 1 2 3
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1 2 3 4 5 6 1
7 8 9 10 11 12 13 2 3 4 5 6 7 8
14 15 16 17 18 19 20 9 10 11 12 13 14 15
21 22 23 24 25 26 27 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 Good Friday
28 29 30 31 23 24 25 26 27 28 29
30 31
April Fool’s Day No School — Spring Recess
4 5 6 7 8 9 10
Passover Ends
Easter No School — Spring Recess
11 12 13 14 15 16 17
Ramadan Begins
Board of Education Adopt Athletic Boosters Meeting,
Budget for Vote, 6:00 p.m. 6:30 p.m. 3rd Quarter Ends
18 19 20 21 22 23 24
Grades 3-8 NYS ELA Exam
Grades 3-8 NYS ELA Exam
Report Cards Mailed Earth Day
Board of Education BOCES Kindergarten Arbor Day
Patriot’s Day Budget Vote PTSO Meeting, 6:30 p.m. Grades 3-8 NYS ELA Exam Tree Planting
25 26 27 28 29 30
Rain Date-Kindergarten OCMEA Scholarship
Arbor Day Tree Planting Auditions at New York Mills Arbor DayCollege Admissions Timeline
Junior Year Senior Year
September/October – Register in the Guidance and Counseling Office for September – College representatives begin high school visits. Check
the October PSAT. ACT Exam is administered in September. Attend local Guidance and Counseling Office calendar. Continue researching colleges,
college fairs. visiting campuses and requesting interviews. Register for November SAT/
April – ACT Exams. Generally taken by juniors. Registration material October ACT. Ask teachers for letters of recommendation.
available in Guidance and Counseling Office or online.
October – Fall College Fair at Mohawk Valley Counseling Association.
May – SAT Exams. Juniors generally take them at this time. Registration Pick up catalogs and attend financial aid seminars to get appropriate
material available in Guidance and Counseling Office or online. Beware information. Start filling out college applications. ACT exams are given.
of deadlines.
November – SAT/SAT II exams are given. Begin submitting
June – SAT/ACT Exams. applications-primarily Early Decision candidates. Be aware of college
application deadlines. Continue campus visits. Do you have a special
April-June – Juniors should be researching colleges and career options. Those
talent? Contact appropriate personnel at the colleges. Attend Financial
students interested in the Military Academies should be writing Congressmen
Aid Night.
and Senators for nominations, as well as filing pre-candidate questionnaires
with each academy. ROTC inquiries begin in late spring also. AP exams are December – SAT/SAT II exams are given. Go to FAFSA.ed.gov and
administered in May. get your PIN, so you are ready to file FAFSA online. Submit college
June-September – Use summer to make campus visits. Registration applications to your counselor.
deadline for the October SAT is usually early September.
January – File FAFSA as soon as possible after January l. College
decisions will begin going out.
February-April – Admissions decisions are generally made by April 15.
Check Web site for scholarship information.
May – Tuition and housing deposits are due May 1. TAP applications,
used only for New York State colleges are mailed. Continue checking for
scholarship information. AP Exams are administered in early May. Please
see the Guidance and Counseling Office webpage on the school website
for more information.May 2021
Attendance Office: 315-768-3378
Jr.-Sr. High School: 315-768-8124
Elementary School: 315-768-8129
Bus Garage: 315-768-7948
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Grades 3-8 NYS Math Exam Grades 3-8 NYS Math Exam
Board of Education Meeting, Athletic Boosters Meeting,
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Education Member Election,
12:00 p.m.-9:00 p.m.
Elementary Band/Chorus Spring Music in the Parks 7-12
Concert, 7:00 p.m.
Jr./Sr. High Band/Chorus Band/Chorus Competition in
Shavuot Begins Shavuot Ends Spring Concert, 7:00 p.m. Hershey, PA
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School Counselor for a Successful in School
Successful School Year • Encourage your child to use their daily agenda; the agenda is a place to
write assignments and keep track of tests or other projects. This is a
great way to help your child be organized and serves as a communication
1. Understand the expertise and responsibilities of your child’s school tool between parents and teachers.
counselor. School counselors make a measurable impact in every • Remain involved with your child and create a schedule to help him or
student’s life, assisting with academic, career, and personal/social her develop good study habits.
development. Professional school counselors are trained in both • Review the five-week progress report and report card with your child.
educating and counseling, allowing them to function as a facilitator Contact teachers by phone, email or set up a parent-teacher conference
if you have any concerns.
between parents, teachers, and the student in matters concerning
• Parents of elementary, middle school, and high school students can access
the student’s goals, abilities, and any areas needing improvement. information about their child’s grades, attendance and discipline through the
SchoolTool Parent Portal. The permission form for the parent portal
2. Meet or contact your child’s school counselor during the school year. By is available at the High School and Elementary Offices or via the school
communicating with one another at the beginning, middle, and end of the school website at www.newyorkmills.org.
year, parents and counselors can have a definite impact on a child’s success. • If a student is absent, they are required to make up any work they missed.
If a student is absent two or more days, parents may call the Attendane Office
3. Discuss your child’s challenges and concerns with the school counselor. to request work.
As a parent, you know your child best. However, the school counselor • If you have specific questions about one of your child’s classes, please
can help you better understand your child as a student. It’s important contact the teacher directly. The elementary counselor, high school
to encourage your child’s expression of needs, hopes, and frustrations. counselor, or social worker can assist you with overall academic,
behavioral, or social concerns regarding your child.
4. Learn about your child’s school and social connections from the school • Middle and high school teachers are available Mondays through
counselor. When you need information or assistance, your child’s school Thursdays from 2:19 to 2:40 p.m. to answer questions or provide extra support
counselor can help you get in touch with the appropriate school officials; to students.
learn about school policies on behavior, attendance, and dress; and stay • The school counselors and social worker can also help you identify and
connected with the school in many other ways. The school counselor can connect with resources in the community if your child may need them.
also help you locate resources in the community when you need them.
Mrs. Woodward, Grades K-6 School Counselor
5. Work with the school counselor to identify resources and find solutions (315)768-3394, (315) 768-8129 or awoodward@newyorkmills.org
to problems. Discuss resources available within and outside of the
Mrs. Ellis, Grades 7-12 School Counselor
school and get information on how such programs can benefit your child.
(315)768-3395, (315) 768-8124 or dellis@newyorkmills.org
The grades K-6 school counselor can be reached at (315) 768-3394 or (315) 768-8129. Audriana Molina, K-12 School Social Worker
(315)768-3394, (315) 768-8129
The grades 7-12 school counselor can be reached at (315) 768-3395 or (315) 768-8124.June 2021
Attendance Office: 315-768-3378
Jr.-Sr. High School: 315-768-8124
Elementary School: 315-768-8129
Bus Garage: 315-768-7948
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Board of Education Meeting,
6:00 p.m.
U.S. History & Govt.
Regents Exam
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Written Test
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Senior Cap, Gown and
Graduation Ticket Pick-Up
Flag Day Senior Class Picnic Regents Exams
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Father’s Day Regents Exams Regents Rating Day
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PTSO News Marauder Athletic Booster Club
Welcome to the 2020-2021 school year. The The New York Mills Marauder Athletic Booster Club’s purpose is:
PTSO is looking forward to welcoming new members 1. To support and promote all formal sports activities of the New
again this year! We would like to invite you to join York Mills Jr./Sr. high school athletic programs.
the PTSO by either coming to one of our monthly 2. To encourage and recognize high school achievement,
sportsmanship and character.
meetings or following our Facebook page (New
3. To contribute to the morale, spirit and enthusiasm of the
York Mills PTSO). The PTSO does try to keep the
student body and community.
Facebook page updated with events that take place 4. To provide a vehicle for positive involvement by the community
throughout the year. with the school and athletic teams.
The PTSO meetings will be held on the second 5. To assist in the areas of sporting event promotion, publicity and
Wednesday of the month at 6:30pm and there is no athletic program development.
fee to join the PTSO. We strongly encourage your 6. To develop an organization with an active and involved membership that is concerned with the
participation in the PTSO this year. Through your participation it allows the PTSO to provide school total athletic program and all of its participants.
activities, supplies, events for the students and staff that are not funded by the school budget. By joining
The past school year’s fundraising efforts were cut short due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Some of
the PTSO it is truly a great way to get involved in your child’s school as well as allows you to get to know
the ways we were able to raise money include:
other parents and staff involved in our school community.
• Running the concession stand for football and basketball games.
Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, our craft fair for this year has been canceled. Please check out our • Having an ongoing online apparel store, located at: http://www.studentstores.com/school/
Facebook page to keep up-to-date on future fundraisers to take the place of the Craft Fair. mills_school.
For more information about the PTSO or to express your willingness to volunteer feel free to reach • Currently selling: face masks, gators, lanyards, t-shirts, sweatshirts, hats, pants, shorts, car
out to us via Facebook or email ptso@newyorkmills.org. stickers, ornaments, gloves, scarves and many more items.
Here are some of the PTSO sponsored events for the upcoming school year: • Our annual Marauder Open was cancelled this year due to COVID-19 restrictions. Please
look for future fundraisers and mark your calendars for August 7, 2021 for our Annual
Marauder Golf Outing.
PARP (Parents as Reading Partners) Mills Money Store Recess Activities for Rainy Days
Scholastic Book Fair Kindergarten Orientation/Screening Teacher Appreciation Week Through these efforts, we were able to provide our student athletes and their teams with:
Olympic Day Ability Day Battle of the Books/Breakout EDU • Workout room equipment
After Prom Party Banana Splits Program Club • Hitting nets for baseball
Elementary Science Fair Zogby Store Bus of the Month • Seven $350.00 scholarships awarded to graduating seniors
Elementary Fall Festival Senior Scholarships Positivity Project • Volleyball storage system, training tools and volleyball cart
Holiday Giving Tree Kids of Character Turkey Trot • Senior lawn signs for ALL graduating seniors
National Honor Society Senior/Sixth Grade Trips Principal’s Most Improved Awards
• Gifts for each varsity team’s senior night for NYM seniors AND the visiting team’s seniors
High School/6th Grade Graduations 2nd Grade Mother’s/Father’s Day Spirit Week
Elementary/High School Musicals Celebrations
Follow us on Facebook: New York Mills Athletic Booster
Our Facebook page is up-to-date on weekly sports schedules, pictures from games, upcoming
The PTSO officers for 2020-2021 are: meetings and any information regarding sports at New York Mills.
Co-President..................................................................Tamara Casella For more information, or to join the New York Mills Athletic Booster Club, please email us at:
athleticbooster@newyorkmills.org
Co-President................................................................Deborah Fennell
Secretary.......................................................................Monja Mitchell
Our meetings are the first Wednesday of each month, at 6:30 p.m. in the Jr./Sr. high school library.
Treasurer....................................................................Jennifer Faustino
Parliamentarian..............................................................Kristy CliffordJuly 2021
Attendance Office: 315-768-3378
Jr.-Sr. High School: 315-768-8124
Elementary School: 315-768-8129
Bus Garage: 315-768-7948
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NYM UFSD School District Foundation
The New York Mills UFSD Foundation is preparing Our needs are simple. Like all of the school support organizations, we could use
to start a new and exciting year. We are advocating for some more assistance on our projects and all community members are welcome. We are
the entire district in many ways. The members of the especially in need of assistance in converting our organization to a 501(c) 3 corporation
Foundation Board are firm believers in our small district so we would be eligible to apply for grants and other donations.
and we are diligently working to provide items for the Additionally, we are looking for assistance in setting up an alumni database, increasing
district that may not be available through the taxpayer our internet presence (school webpage and Facebook) and, of course, we are always willing
funded budget. to accept your donations to further our mission.
Flocking Flamingos Fund Raiser is going to restart We love to hear from you. Please feel free to attend any of our meetings. Everybody
this fall. We are also starting a Brick Project Fundraiser. has something to offer. Lets us know that you want to help and we’ll find a spot for you.
Please visit (and like our page) us on Facebook or email us Join one or more of our school support organizations. You’ll meet a great group of
at Foundation@NewYorkMills.org for more information. people, have a voice in your student’s future and do some good all for just a little bit of
your time.
We hope to see you this year.August 2021
Attendance Office: 315-768-3378
Jr.-Sr. High School: 315-768-8124
Elementary School: 315-768-8129
Bus Garage: 315-768-7948
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25 26 27 28 29 30 31 26 27 28 29 30Types of Diplomas
Regents Diploma
Requirements:
• 4 credits of English, including the Comprehensive English Regents exam.
• 4 credits of social studies, including the Global History & Geography and U.S. History & Government Regents exams.
• 3 credits of mathematics and the Integrated Algebra Regents exam.
• 3 credits of science and one science Regents exam (usually Earth Science or
Living Environment).
• 1 credit of Language Other Than English (LOTE).
• 2 credits of physical education.
• 0.5 credit of health.
• 1 credit of art or music.
• Elective classes.
• Certification by the principal that 22 credit hours have been completed.
Regents Diploma with Advanced Designation
Requirements:
• 4 credits of English, including the Comprehensive English Regents exam.
• 4 credits of social studies, including the Global History & Geography and U.S. History & Government Regents exams.
• 3 credits of mathematics, and the Integrated Algebra, Geometry, and Algebra 2/Trigonometry Regents exams.
• 3 credits of science and two science Regents exams (usually includes Earth Science and Living Environment).
• 3 credits of Language Other Than English (LOTE) and a foreign language Regents exam. (Note: there are several
alternatives to meet this requirement. Please contact the school counselor for more information.)
• 2 credits of physical education.
• 0.5 credit of health.
• 1 credit of art or music.
• Elective classes.
• Certification by the principal that 22 credit hours have been completed.
Local Diploma
Requirements:
• Only students identified through the Committee on Special Education as having a disability who score 55-64 on any of
the required Regents exams may earn a local diploma. Other compensatory options to earn a diploma for a student with a
disability exists through regulations. Contact the school counselor for more information.
Please see the Course Selection Guide for additional information.Alma Mater Telephone Numbers
by Agnes Gmyr, Class of 1936
District Office Emergency
New York Mills High we praise you (315) 768-8127
And the Orange and Blue
Telephone Numbers
Attendance Office
We’ll ne’er forget you (315) 768-3378 New York Mills Fire Department
Or the golden days gone by. Elementary School Office 911
And so we sing to your glory. (315) 768-8129
To your beauty fair. Yorkville Fire Department
Jr.-Sr. High School Office 911
And for Alma Mater. (315) 768-8124
We’ll ever do our share. New York Mills Police Department
Elementary School Health Office
(315) 768-3390 (315) 736-6623
Let us all sing praises.
Jr.-Sr. High School Health Office Oneida County Sheriff’s Department
And rejoice anon. (315 )768-3391 (315) 736-0141
Let mem’ries linger Guidance Office (Gr. K-6)
And never fade or wan. New York Mills New York State Police Department
(315) 768-3394
We’ll raise our voices (315) 736-0122
Guidance Office (Gr. 7-12)
And proclaim afar
(315) 768-3395 New York State Police Department
Days that we spent with you
School Social Worker’s Office (K-12) (315) 736-6623
Our golden guiding star.
(315) 768-3394
Poison Control Center
Committee on Special Education Office (315) 476-4766
When we leave your portals
(315) 768-3378
Each a separate lane
Athletic Director’s Office
And start life’s journey
(315) 768-3378
On the rocky road to fame
Building & Grounds Office
We’ll ever sing to your memory
With hearts so true
(315) 768-8516 For Emergencies
Bus Garage
Loyal to our colors
The Orange and the Blue.
(315) 768-7948 Dial 911Non-Profit Organization
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Utica, NY
Permit #566
UNION FREE SCHOOL
District Office: Marauder Boulevard
New York Mills, NY 13417
Board of Education
Jacqueline Edwards, President
Kristin Hubley, Vice President
Alicia Albright
Scott Carman
Kimberly Gyore
Michelle Jordan
Steve King
Administration
Dr. Joanne Shelmidine, Superintendent of Schools
Mary Facci, K-12 Executive Principal
Brent Dodge, K-12 Principal
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