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SEWANHAKA CENTRAL HIGH SCHOOL DISTRICT
    ELMONT MEMORIAL • FLORAL PARK MEMORIAL • H. FRANK CAREY • NEW HYDE PARK MEMORIAL • SEWANHAKA

                New York State Excelsior Award Winner
                           U.S. DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION
                       A Recognized District Of Excellence
                          BLUE RIBBON SCHOOLS PROGRAM

   NEW HYDE PARK MEMORIAL HIGH SCHOOL
       2018-2019 SCHOOL CALENDAR
SEWANHAKA CENTRAL HIGH SCHOOL DISTRICT
BOARD OF EDUCATION                                                                                                                                    ADMINISTRATIVE DIRECTORY
       DAVID DEL SANTO - President, New Hyde Park-Garden City Park                                                                                    Central Administration
       MICHAEL A. JAIME - Vice President, Elmont                                                                                                      77 Landau Avenue, Floral Park, NY 11001
       TAMEKA BATTLE-BURKETT - Elmont
       LAURA FERONE - Floral Park-Bellerose                                                                                                           Dr. Ralph P. Ferrie........................................................................................................ 488-9800 Ext. 9873
       WILLIAM LEDER - Franklin Square                                                                                                                Superintendent of Schools
       JAMES REDDAN - New Hyde Park-Garden City Park                                                                                                  Kevin O’Brien................................................................................................................................. 488-9810
       STEPHEN TOTO - Franklin Square                                                                                                                 Assistant Superintendent for Finance & Operations
       DOUGLAS VIGO - Floral Park-Bellerose                                                                                                           John Capozzi.................................................................................................................................. 488-9805
                                                                                                                                                      Assistant Superintendent for Personnel & Administration
Regular School Board meetings are generally held on the 4th Tuesday of each month.                                                                    Dr. Kathleen Sottile...................................................................................................... 488-9800 Ext. 9874
Public session begins at 8:00 pm. In the 2018-19 school year all meetings will be held in Sewanhaka High                                              Assistant Superintendent for Curriculum & Instruction
School. Please see your local papers or the SCHSD website for specific information.                                                                   Regina M. Agrusa.......................................................................................................................... 488-9853
                                                                                                                                                      Assistant Superintendent for Pupil Personnel & Special Education Services
SEWANHAKA CENTRAL COUNCIL OF PTAS                                                                                                                     District Coordinator of Classroom Instructional Technology
The Sewanhaka Central Council PTAs serves as a coordinating agency for the Elmont Memorial,                                                             & Student Achievement.....................................................Brian L. Messinger........................ 488-9816
Floral Park Memorial, H. Frank Carey, New Hyde Park Memorial, and Sewanhaka High School                                                               District Coordinator of Technology & Instructional Services.....Daniel Espina................................. 488-9829
PTSAs and the PTAs from the elementary school districts of Elmont, Floral Park, Franklin Square                                                       Director of Facilities/Operations...........................................Matt Castelluzzo............................ 488-9827
and New Hyde Park. Its purpose is to provide information and facilitate communication among                                                           Transportation & Purchasing Supervisor.............................Michael Onufrey............................ 488-9821
them. It represents approximately 16,000 families through its component units.                                                                        Administrative Assistant to the Superintendent.................Scott Greene.................................. 488-9823
                                                                                                                                                      School Lunch Manager...........................................................Suzanne Semler............................. 488-9666
General/Executive Board meetings are conducted five times per year. The Council also meets with                                                       Attorneys.................................................................................Bernadette Gaffney, Esq............... 488-9860
the Superintendent of the high school district and sponsors many programs such as College and                                                                                                                                                   Noah Walker, Esq.......................... 488-9860
Career Night and SEESAAW Programs.                                                                                                                    Supervisor of Special Education Services.............................Mallory Poledro.............................. 488-9853
                                                                                                                                                      District Director of Athletics, Physical Education
2018 - 2019 COUNCIL OFFICERS                                                                                                                            Health & Driver Education.................................................Matthew McLees.......................... 488-9858
President                                                      Marie St. Vil                                                   646-251-7753           District Attendance Supervisor.............................................Henry Simpkins............................. 488-9615
First Vice-President                                           Pam Naso                                                                               Career & Technical Education...............................................Joan Chieffo................................... 488-9638
Second Vice-President                                          Lisa Todaro                                                                            Alternative School & Academic Learning Center................John Kenny.................................... 488-9602
Third Vice President                                           Tiffany Capers                                                  516-220-7330
Honorary 4th Vice President                                    Dr. Ralph Ferrie                                                516-488-9800           2018-2019 CALENDAR AT A GLANCE
Corresponding Secretary                                        Rachelle Lewis                                                                         Monday, September 3................................................................................................................... Labor Day
Recording Secretary                                            Cherry Redhead                                                                         Tuesday, September 4.......................................................................... Superintendent’s Conference Day
Treasurer                                                      Andrea Giattini                                                                        Wednesday, September 5...................................................................................... First Day of Instruction
Parliamentarian                                                Helen Hoffman                                                   516-489-7580           Monday & Tuesday, September 10 & 11...........................................................................Rosh Hashanah
SEPTA Co-Presidents                                            Christina Cooney                                                516-567-5479           Monday, September 24............................................................... College and Career Fair @ SHS 7:00 pm
                                                               Lisa Mitacchione                                                516-446-5159           Monday, October 8................................................................................................................Columbus Day
                                                                                                                                                      Monday, October 22........................................ SEESAAW Program @ Sewanhaka High School 7:00 pm
GENERAL MEMBERSHIP/EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE MEETINGS                                                                                                       Monday, November 5............................................................................................. Parent Conference Day
October 22, 2018 SCC of PTAs Delegates Training/General Membership Mtg./SEESAAW Program @ SHS                                          6:00 pm        Tuesday, November 6........................................................................... Superintendent’s Conference Day
November 8, 2018 SCC of PTAs Superintendent Liaison Meeting @ Central                                                                  7:00 pm        Monday, November 12...........................................................................................................Veterans’ Day
December 7, 2018 SCC of PTAs Scholarship Dinner/Meeting @ SHS                                                                          7:00 pm        Thursday & Friday, November 22 & 23................................................................... Thanksgiving Recess
January 17, 2019 SCC of PTAs General Membership Mtg./SEESAAW Program @ NHPMHS                                                          7:00 pm        Wednesday, December 5........................................................ Career Education Orientation @ SHS 7 pm
March 5, 2019    SCC of PTAs Superintendent Liaison Meeting @ Central                                                                  7:00 pm        Monday, December 24 - Tuesday, January 1......................................................................Holiday Recess
April 10, 2019   SCC of PTAs Gen. Membership Election Meeting/                                                                                        Thursday, January 17..............................SEESAAW Program @ New Hyde Park Memorial HS 8:00 pm
                 Budget Presentation @ Elmont Memorial                                                                                 7:00 pm        Monday, January 21......................................................................................... Martin Luther King Jr. Day
June 11, 2019    SCC of PTAs Installation Dinner @ TBD                                                                                 6:00 pm        Tuesday, January 22 - Friday, January 26.............................................. Regents and Statewide Testing
                                                                                                                                                      Thursday, January 24................................................................................................End of First Semester
NASSAU REGION PTA DATES                                                                                                                               Friday, January 25................................................................................................Second Semester Begins
August 16, 2018..................................Special Education/Membership/Reflections/Treasury Workshop                                           Thursday, February 7.............................................................................................. District Music Festival
September 25, 2018................................................................................................. Resolutions Workshop              Monday, February 18 - Friday, February 22........................................................................ Winter Recess
October 23, 2018..................................................................................................................Fall Conference     Wednesday, February 27............................................................................................District Sports Night
November 9-11, 2018................................................................................................. NYS PTA Convention               Friday, March 15................................................................................... Superintendent’s Conference Day
November 27 , 2018..................................................................................... Presidents’/Principals’ Dinner                Thursday, April 18 - Friday, April 26.....................................................................................Spring Recess
January 16, 2019....................................................................................Nomination & Election Workshop                    Wednesday, May 8............................................................................................................. Budget Hearing
April 5, 2019................................................................................................... Arts-in-Education Showcase           Tuesday, May 21..........................................................................................................District Budget Vote
June 18, 2019....................................................................................................................Officers’ Training   Monday, May 27......................................................................................................................Memorial Day
                                                                                                                                                      Monday, June 17............................................................................................. Last Day of Regular Classes
                                                                                                                                                      Tuesday, June 18 - Wednesday, June 26............................................District Testing & Regents Exams
                                                                                                                                                      Wednesday, June 26....................................................................................................... Last Day of School
SCHOOL DIRECTORY                                                                                                                              GENERAL INFORMATION
ELMONT MEMORIAL HIGH SCHOOL
555 Ridge Road, Elmont, NY 11003                                                                                                              ATTENDANCE
Principal                        Mr. Kevin Dougherty                                                                         488-9200         Regular school attendance is a major component of academic success. Any absence from
                                                                                                                                              class is therefore detrimental to the learning process. The attendance policy is intended
Assistant Principal              Mr. Brian Burke                                                                             488-9201
                                                                                                                                              to encourage full attendance by students and limit the level of absences, tardiness, and
Assistant Principal              Mr. Paul Naraine                                                                            488-9206
                                                                                                                                              early departures (ATEDs) from school. Excused ATEDs are defined as absences, tardiness,
Assistant Principal              Ms. Dayna Sotirhos                                                                          488-9202         and early departures from class or school due to personal illness, death in the immediate
                                                                                                                                              family, approved family emergency, religious observance, required court appearances,
FLORAL PARK MEMORIAL HIGH SCHOOL                                                                                                              medical appointments, approved college visits, and approved school activities. All other
210 Locust Street, Floral Park, NY 11001                                                                                                      ATEDs are considered unexcused absences. It is the parent’s responsibility to notify the
Principal                             Ms. Maria Hecht                                                                        488-9300         school office within 24 hours of the reason for the ATED and to provide a written excuse
Assistant Principal                   Ms. Jennifer Alaimo                                                                    488-9302         upon the student’s return to school. If after three school days the school has not been
                                                                                                                                              notified to the contrary, the absence will be considered unexcused.
Assistant Principal                   Ms. Alicia Calabrese                                                                   488-9301
                                                                                                                                                                   ATTENDANCE OFFICE - TELEPHONE NUMBERS
H. FRANK CAREY HIGH SCHOOL                                                                                                                                         Elmont Memorial                488-9251
230 Poppy Avenue, Franklin Square, NY 11010                                                                                                                        Floral Park Memorial           488-9351
Principal                          Mr. Christopher Fiore                                                                     539-9400                              H. Frank Carey                 539-9451
Assistant Principal                Ms. Sharon Flynn                                                                          539-9491                              New Hyde Park                  488-9551
Assistant Principal                TBA                                                                                       539-9403                              Sewanhaka                      488-9651

                                                                                                                                              A student who has more than twelve (12) absences in a semester course, or twenty-four
NEW HYDE PARK MEMORIAL HIGH SCHOOL                                                                                                            (24) absences in a full year course, will receive no credit for that course. Being late to class
500 Leonard Boulevard, New Hyde Park, NY 11040                                                                                                three (3) times is the equivalent of one (1) absence. Students with too many absences may
Principal                        Dr. Richard Faccio                                                                          488-9500         appeal the loss of credit to the building principal.
Assistant Principal              Ms. Rosemary DeGennaro                                                                      488-9502
                                                                                                                                              A copy of the Board Policy-5502 “Student Attendance” is available in each school and at
Assistant Principal              Mr. Marc Isseks                                                                             488-9501         the District website, http:///www.sewanhakaschools.org.

SEWANHAKA HIGH SCHOOL                                                                                                                         COMMUNITY USE OF SCHOOL FACILITIES
500 Tulip Avenue, Floral Park, NY 11001                                                                                                       Non-profit, non-sectarian organizations, whose membership is primarily made up of
Principal                           Dr. Christopher Salinas                                                                  488-9600         district residents, may have the use of school facilities under appropriate circumstances.
                                                                                                                                              Applications and inquiries should be made to the Building Principal.
Assistant Principal                 Ms. Nichole Allen                                                                        488-9601
Assistant Principal                 Mr. Frank Geritano                                                                       488-9603         LEAVING THE SCHOOL BUILDING
Assistant Principal                 Mr. John Kenny                                                                           488-9602         Students may not leave the school grounds for any reason without the written permission of
                                                                                                                                              the Principal or Assistant Principal. A note from the parent or guardian must be presented
                                                                                                                                              before consideration will be given to any request for early dismissal.
DISTRICT COORDINATORS/SUPERVISORS
                                                                                                                                              LOCKERS
Art.......................................................Cassandra Papajohn-Shaw....................................... 488-9308             Each student is assigned a locker at the beginning of the school year, and is required to
Business Ed./Technology..................Christine Licastri....................................................... 488-9622                   purchase a lock. Students have access to their lockers before school, during passing time
English................................................Gina M. Rodriguez..................................................... 488-9523        between classes and at the end of the school day. Students are reminded to secure their
English as a Second Language.........Diane DeLuca............................................................. 539-9425                       lockers at all times and never to reveal their combinations to anyone. Lockers remain under
                                                                                                                                              the control of the administrators and custodial staff of the building and are subject to
Family & Consumer Science.............Joan Chieffo............................................................... 488-9637
                                                                                                                                              periodic inspection at any time.
Library/Media....................................Karen Annunziata...................................................... 539-9444
Mathematics......................................Robert Pontecorvo..................................................... 539-9426              RESIDENCY HOTLINE
Music..................................................Noel Monat................................................................. 488-9527   A new residency hotline has been created. District residents who believe that non-resident
Physical Ed./Athletics.......................Matthew McLees....................................................... 488-9858                   students are in attendance at one of our District schools may call a confidential telephone
                                                                                                                                              line to report this information: 516-488-9804.
Science................................................Dr. Regina Huffman................................................... 488-9230
Social Studies.....................................Matthew Schwartz.................................................... 488-9631              CALENDAR COVER ARTWORK
World Languages...............................Esther Acevedo......................................................... 488-9625                Chesca Turingan class of 2019
SPECIAL PROGRAMS
PROGRAMS FOR ACHIEVEMENT                              PUPIL RECORDS (Continued)
  The Sewanhaka Central High School District          student 18 years of age or older with the right to         SPECIAL EDUCATION
provides unique opportunities for challenging,        inspect and review any and all records, files, and           The Sewanhaka Central High School District
encouraging and supporting students with              data directly related to the student. Your rights          provides a full range of Special Education services to
special skills, competencies, and talents. Special    and the procedure to inspect, review, and request          qualified students including resource room, special
programs, such as READ 180, enrichment and            amendment of student records is detailed by                classes, adaptive physical education, placement
advanced courses, Advanced Placement courses,         Board Policy 5591 and is available on the District’s       in public or private day school, residential school,
and the Talented and Gifted program enable            website.                                                   hospital and/or homebound instruction. Related
students to develop their critical thinking skills      Certain       information       called     “directory    services are provided as recommended by the
and creativity. Students are encouraged to become     information,” which includes a student’s name,             Committee on Special Education (CSE) and
leaders, provide community service and immerse        address, telephone number, date and place of               authorized by the Board of Education. Should you
themselves in our academic, extracurricular and       birth, major course of study, participation in             suspect your child has a disability and may be in need
athletic programs.                                    school activities or sports, weight and height if a        of special education services, you may refer him/her
                                                      member of an athletic team, dates of attendance,           to the CSE by writing a letter stating your concerns
SOCIAL WORKER SERVICES                                degree and awards received, most recent school             to the school principal or Regina Agrusa, Assistant
  A professional is assigned to each building in      attended, grade level, photograph, e-mail address,         Superintendent for Pupil Personnel and Special
order to coordinate school and home problems          and enrollment status may be released without              Education Services, SCHSD, Central Administration,
which affect the progress and behavior of the         specific parental permission.          Such “directory     77 Landau Avenue, Floral Park, NY 11001.
student. The social worker also maintains             information” may be requested by PTA groups,
communication with appropriate community and          athletic associations, newspapers, etc.                    TEACHER QUALIFICATION REQUESTS
governmental agencies.                                  Parent/Guardian or Eligible Students who do not            The federal No Child Left Behind Act permits
                                                      wish this type of information/photographs to be            parents and guardians to request and receive
SPEECH THERAPY                                        released, should forward a letter to the Building          information about the professional qualifications
  Speech therapists are employed by the District      Principal.                                                 of their child’s classroom teachers. All requests
to identify, assess and remedy certain speech           As a result of the “No Child Left Behind” legislation,   must be directed to Mr. John Capozzi, Assistant
difficulties or defects. Students in need of this     the district is required to provide the military with      Superintendent for Personnel & Administration,
service may be scheduled to meet with the therapist   the names, addresses, and telephone numbers of             77 Landau Avenue, Floral Park, NY 11001.
on a regular basis.                                   our older students. If you do not want to have this
                                                      information released to the Armed Services you must        HOMEBOUND INSTRUCTION
HEALTH SERVICES                                       put your request in writing and return it to your            Students who are unable to attend school due to
  All students entering grades 7 and 10 are           child’s building principal prior to October 31, 2018.      an extended illness, recuperation from an accident,
required by law to submit written proof                 Questions regarding the availability of records          or serving a suspension may qualify for homebound
of a medical examination by a physician.              or challenges about accuracy or fairness should            instruction.
The District will provide medical examinations        be forwarded to the building principal in writing.           Inquiries about this service should be addressed
by school physicians in all cases where parents       Subsequent complaints may be filed in writing to:          to the PPS Chairperson in your school.
elect not to utilize their family physician.          The Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act
A full-time nurse is assigned to each building        Office, Department of Education, 330 Independence          INTERSCHOLASTIC ATHLETIC SCHEDULE
to provide emergency care, counseling and             Avenue, SW, Washington, DC 20201.                            All scheduled interscholastic athletic events are
maintenance of health records. Hearing and vision       New York Education Law includes further                  subject to change due to weather and other factors.
tests are performed periodically.                     protection for student personally identifiable             You are advised to call the Athletic Director’s Office
                                                      information (PII) and provides for a parent’s bill of      at 488-9858 prior to attending any event listed
PUPIL RECORDS                                         rights for data privacy and security. A copy of the        on this calendar or check the district website at:
  The Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act       District’s Bill of Rights, as detailed in Board Policy     https://www.sewanhakaschools.org.
(FERPA) was enacted as federal law in 1974 to         5592, is included on the District’s website.
provide parents of a student under age 18, students
over 18 years of age, and parents of a dependent
STUDENT SUPPORT SERVICES
SCHOOL COUNSELING                          PSYCHOLOGICAL SERVICES                       SCHOOL LUNCHES & BREAKFAST                  STUDENT TRANSPORTATION (CONT.)
Counseling and academic advisement         The     District employs       certified     The school lunch program is a self-         Transportation of children to private
services are provided to all students.     psychologists to identify, evaluate          sustaining program serving well             and parochial schools outside the
School counselors assist students in       and counsel students who may have            balanced and nutritious food at a           district is provided up to a maximum
assessing their abilities, aptitudes,      learning problems or other related           minimum cost as specified by the            of 15 miles. Transportation for children
interests and educational needs.           problems that interfere with the             National School Lunch Act. The cost of      with disabilities is mandated by State
Counseling services include program        educational process. Psychologists           a full type “A” lunch is $2.40 and the      Law up to 50 miles. Requests for
planning,     academic    monitoring,      can administer individual clinical           cost of a type “A” breakfast is $1.85.      transportation to private and parochial
evaluation of school progress, and         tests. Outside referrals are made            Food preparation and school lunch           schools for 2019-2020 are due by
college and career exploration and         when deemed necessary. Findings              management are under the supervision        April 1, 2019.
preparation. Individual conferences        and recommendations are shared with          of experienced dietitians. Students
may be requested by both students          parents. The schools do not provide          may bring lunch from home and buy
and parents. Counselors will schedule      on-going therapeutic services.               beverages and dessert.
individual annual reviews with each                                                     Students who forget lunch may
student to discuss academic progress,      PARENT CONFERENCES -                         “charge” the cost of up to five (5) meals
graduation requirements, and post          FINDING ANSWERS                              to be paid back at a later date subject
high school plans. Parents are invited     Parents who have questions about             to the terms established in Board Policy
and encouraged to attend.                  their child’s classwork or progress in       5145A. A copy of the Board Policy is
                                           a specific course, should contact the        available on the District website.
CAREER & COUNSELING CENTERS                subject area teacher. Conferences
Each counseling office provides            will be arranged when necessary or                                                            AHERA Compliance Activities
literature and computer data on            requested.                                   BULLYING/DASA                                 In accordance with 40 CFR
hundreds of colleges and careers.                                                       Bullying of any type is prohibited in         §763.84(c), regard this statement
Students can also avail themselves         Questions about a student’s overall          the Sewanhaka Central High School             as the district’s annual notification
to the Naviance and Guidance Direct        progress or about course selections          District. Please check district website       to all workers, students and/
resources available on-line with           of study should be addressed to the          for names of Dignity Act Coordinators         or their legal guardian that the
student log-ins. Please make it a point    guidance counselor.                          as well as complete Board Policy.             district continues to maintain its
to see your counselor and familiarize                                                   All incidents should be reported              Asbestos Management Plan (AMP)
yourself with these resources.             If a parent’s concern is of a more general   to a school administrator or school           which documents all performed
                                           nature and involves the educational          counselor.                                    or planned asbestos related
STUDENT DRIVERS                            program or activities of a school, the                                                     inspections, response actions, and
Priority is extended to the school staff   building principal should be contacted
                                                                                                                                      post-response action activities,
to park their cars in the school parking   directly.                                    STUDENT TRANSPORTATION                        including periodic re-inspection
lots. Should there be sufficient space                                                  Students in grades 7-12 who live in the
                                                                                                                                      and surveillance activities, within
remaining, some schools may permit         SMOKING                                      Sewanhaka Central High School District
                                           Students are prohibited from smoking                                                       the school district. A copy of this
student parking. All cars must be                                                       and attend a public or nonpublic school
registered with the main office.           on the school grounds or on school           are eligible for bus transportation if        AMP is available for your review
Further information may be obtained        buses. Disciplinary action will be           their homes are 1-1/2 miles or more           and/or inspection at the district’s
by contacting the Main Office of the       taken against those who violate this         from the school.                              facilities office and within the main
school building.                           regulation.                                  Each student who is eligible for              office of each school building.
                                                                                        transportation will be issued a bus
REPORT CARDS                                                                            pass and must carry it at all times. Lost     If you have any questions, please
Report cards will be distributed to                                                     passes will be replaced at a cost of          contact Mathew Castelluzzo at
students approximately one week after                                                   $5.00 per pass.                               (516)488-9827 to arrange a meeting
the close of each of the four marking                                                                                                 to discuss this in further detail.
periods.
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
REGISTRATION OF STUDENTS NEW TO THE DISTRICT                                                                 WORKING PAPERS
The District requires that students entering our schools submit documentation to validate their              Working papers are required by law for students under the age of 18 who seek paid employment. Forms
residency in the Sewanhaka Central High School District. Registration forms and procedures are               for this purpose are available in the Health Office. They must be signed by a parent, and the student
available on the District website. The District’s Homeless Liaison is Ms. Regina Agrusa, Assistant           must have medical clearance. A birth certificate, baptismal certificate or passport is also required as
Superintendent for PPS and Special Education Services (488-9851). This process pertains to all               proof of age.
students who have moved into this school district from other areas, as well as incoming 7th grade
students. Also included are resident students who are transferring from a private or parochial school.       EQUAL EDUCATIONAL OPPORTUNITY
A questionnaire regarding residency is required and responses will be checked against census data,           Each student will have equal educational opportunities and will not be excluded from participating
as well as enrollment records to determine their validity. If it is found that a student is fraudulently     in or having access to any course offerings, school services or activities on the basis of race, color,
enrolled, he or she will be withdrawn from school and tuition charges may be assessed to the parent          creed, sex, national origin, religion, age, marital status or disability. Anyone with a complaint
and criminal charges may also be filed.                                                                      concerning sex discrimination should contact the District’s Title IX Compliance Officer,
                                                                                                             Regina Agrusa, Assistant Superintendent for Pupil Personnel and Special Education Services,
SCHOOL CODE OF CONDUCT                                                                                       488-9851. Complaints concerning discrimination on the basis of disability should be directed
As required by the Regulations of the New York State Commissioner of Education, the Board of                 to Regina Agrusa at 488-9851. All other complaints should be made to the Building Principal or
Education in consultation with parents, students and professional staff, developed a code for school         (if appropriate) to the Superintendent of Schools.
conduct and discipline. The plain language Summary of the Code is distributed to all students and
reviewed at the beginning of each school year. Copies of the complete code are available in each school      SECTION 504
as well as posted on district website.                                                                       Students with disabilities, but not classified by the committee on Special Education, are entitled to a
                                                                                                             504 committee meeting to determine necessary accommodations to ensure access to all public school
INTERNET & INSTRUCTIONAL TECHNOLOGY USE POLICY                                                               programs and activities. Requests for a 504 committee meeting should be submitted to the building
The purpose of establishing student use of the Internet and the Sewanhaka network is to provide              principal. Parents or community members who believe that they have been subjected to discriminatory
students access to information resources for instructional purposes. The District regards this access        treatment on basis of a disability or that the district schools, programs, or services are not fully
as a privilege, not a right. Some of the information on the Internet may not be appropriate for student      accessible should contact Regina Agrusa, Section 504/ADA Coordinator (488-9851).
use. Therefore, it is essential for each user to recognize his/her responsibility in having access to vast
services, sites, systems and people. In addition, users must respect all intellectual and property rights    SENIOR CITIZENS
and laws. The user is ultimately responsible for his/her actions in accessing Internet resources. Failure    Free passes to athletic and cultural events in the Sewanhaka Central High School District are available
to comply with the District’s Internet Guidelines may result in disciplinary or legal action as well as      to all senior citizens residing within the District. This is just one of many services senior citizens may
suspension and/or revocation of access privileges. Parents and students must sign an Internet and            learn about by writing to the Superintendent of Schools, Sewanhaka Central High School District,
Instructional Technology Use Policy Consent and Waiver Form prior to student access of the Internet          77 Landau Avenue, Floral Park, N.Y. 11001. The letter should include the full name, address, date of
in school.                                                                                                   birth and telephone number of the person requesting the information.

NEW YORK STATE SEX OFFENDER REGISTRY                                                                         DISTRICT CRISIS PLAN
Information about the New York State Sex Offender Registration Act and public access to the                  As part of New York State regulations, the Sewanhaka Central High School District has developed
Subdirectory of High Risk Sex Offenders is available at www.criminaljustice.state.ny.us. This site also      a plan which better prepares us for any crisis. Included in this plan are various types of drills, such
contains valuable information for parents on protecting your child.                                          as early dismissal (or evacuation). In the case of early dismissal, at least once each year, parents
                                                                                                             will be notified in writing that their child will be dismissed approximately fifteen (15) minutes prior
DISTRICT HOMEWORK POLICY                                                                                     to the regular dismissal time. Pursuant to recent legislation, New York State Project SAVE - Safe
The long-standing tradition in education of assigning homework has been given additional support             Schools Against Violence in Education, has been submitted and approved by the Board of Education.
in recent studies which identify characteristics of effective schools. Research clearly demonstrates         This comprehensive safety plan has been developed in accordance to recommended guidelines.
that time spent on homework is positively related to achievement. Through homework, classroom                There is a school building Emergency Response Plan in place and filed with the appropriate education
instruction is reinforced, high expectations are supported, students are motivated toward selfdirection      and emergency departments. If parents have any questions regarding these plans they should contact
and the relationship of school and home in the learning process is strengthened. Homework is an              the office of the Superintendent at 488-9800 ext. 9873. A copy of the District Wide Safety Plan is
important part of every student’s instructional program and is part of the student’s final grade. Copies     available on the District website.
of this policy are available at each school.

VANDALISM                                                                                                                             EMERGENCY SCHOOL CLOSINGS OR DELAYED OPENINGS
Under a New York State Law passed in 1977, parents will have to pay for any vandalism of public                                     Information can be found at https://www.sewanhakaschools.org
property. Students are also subject to suspension for this type of unacceptable behavior.                       In addition, school closings or delayed openings (when appropriate, the start of school may be delayed
                                                                                                                                       2 hours instead of closing) due to inclement weather will be
PESTICIDE APPLICATION                                                                                                                   announced on the following radio and television stations:
Effective July 1, 2001 all public and non-public elementary and secondary school districts are required        Cablevision News 12, WBLI (106.1 FM), WBAB (102.3 FM), WCBS (880 AM), WINS (1010 AM), CBS2 HD,
under New York State Law Section 409-H to provide written notification to all parents and staff                                           WHLI (1100 AM), WKJY (98.3 FM) and Verizon FIOS1
who wish to receive 48 hour written notice of certain pesticide applications. Please advise building          The official radio announcement for closings will be:
administrators should you wish to receive notice.                                                             “The five high schools of the Sewanhaka Central High School District will be closed today.”
                                                                                                              The above announcement is the only official statement for the closing of our schools.
VISITORS                                                                                                      Do not confuse this with local elementary school district announcements coming from Elmont,
All visitors must report to the Main Office of the school for a Visitor’s Pass. Passes are only given for     Floral Park, Franklin Square and New Hyde Park.
valid school business.
Homecoming Float Building: open to all students in                   TELEPHONE DIRECTORY
   NEW HYDE PARK
                                                                                           each grade and is organized by Class Advisors. Every
                                                                                           year there is an overall theme in which each grade          488 Prefix for all numbers
                                                                                           selects their individual float design topic. Meeting        Principal (Dr. R. Faccio).......................................9500
   MEMORIAL HIGH SCHOOL                                                                    dates, times and locations will be announced by Class
                                                                                                                                                       Asst. Principal (Mr. Marc Isseks).......................9501
   500 Leonard Boulevard, New Hyde Park 11040                                              Advisors to encourage student participation. Parents
                                                                                                                                                       Asst. Principal (Mrs. R. DeGennaro)..................9502
                                                                                           are asked to volunteer their home and/ or talents with
   Dr. Richard Faccio - Principal                                                          help in construction of each grade’s float. Homecoming
                                                                                                                                                       Athletics (Mr. T.J. Burke)....................................9528
       Secretary - Mrs. Donna Segarra- 488- 9509
                                                                                           is listed in this calendar.                                 Attendance (Mr. Z. Babolcsay)...........................9551
   Mr. Marc Isseks - Assistant Principal                                                                                                               Building Use (Mrs. D. Segarra)...........................9500
       Secretary- Mrs. Maria O’Grady- 488- 9508                                                 Pep Rallies: include the entire student body and are
   Mrs. Rosemary DeGennaro - Assistant Principal                                           held during the school day. There are 2 pep rallies held    Cafeteria (Mrs. R. Gironda).................................9504
       Secretary- Mrs. Ann Roerden - 488-9500                                              each year—Fall and Spring. The dates are included in        Counselors...........................................................9552
   Mr. Kevin Dolan - Dean of Students                                                      this calendar. The pep rallies are intended to increase     Custodian (Mr. R. Costa).....................................9510
                                                                                           school spirit and unity, recognize student athletes and     Finance Clerk (Mrs. M. Pickett)..........................9507
   2018 - 2019                                                                             support team participation and performing groups.
                                                                                                Class rings: rings may be ordered through the class
                                                                                                                                                       Graduation/ Lockers (Mrs. M. O’Grady)............9508
                                                                                                                                                       Head Clerk (Mrs. D. Segarra)..............................9509
                                                                                           organization during the sophomore year on a date            Health Services (Ms. D. Lisi)...............................9554
                       STUDENT ACTIVITIES
                                                                                           designated by the class organization. Class rings will be   Homebound Instruction (Ms. R. Brusca)............9552
Mrs. Christine Vosswinkel Blum........ Director of Student Activities                      delivered by the ring company in the Fall of junior year    Library (Ms. N. Resnick & Ms. A. Brusca).........9544
Student Council Co-Advisors........................Ms. D. Psaros                           and on a date specified in this calendar.
                                                    Mrs. C. Vosswinkel Blum
                                                                                                                                                       Psychologist (Ms. L. Ciulla)................................9555
                                                                                                Junior Prom: approximately $90 per bid to those
Class of 2019 Co-Advisors:...................... Mrs. D. Bostrom                                                                                       Publicity Director (Mrs. M. Kenahan).................9500
                                                                                           juniors who have made complete payment of class dues.
                                                                       Ms. T. Salcedo                                                                  Records Clerk (Ms. J. Licata)..............................9552
                                                                                           A prom contract signed by both parent/guardian and
Class of 2020 Co-Advisors:........................... Ms. K. Griffin
                                                                                           student is required for prom attendance.
                                                                                                                                                       Social Worker (Dr. M. Sanzone-Goodrich)..........9556
                                                             Mrs. R. O’Donoghue                                                                        Student Activities (Mrs. C. Vosswinkel Blum)......9558
Class of 2021 Co-Advisors:.........................Mr. J. Fernhoff                              Yearbook: free to seniors who have made complete
                                                                                           payment of their class dues. The May date for               Student Council (Mrs. C. Vosswinkel Blum).......9558
......................................................................... Mrs. K. Little
Class of 2022 Co-Advisors:..................... Ms. K. Dodenhoff                           distribution is listed in this calendar.                    Textbooks (Ms. N. Resnick & Ms. A. Brusca)....9536
                                                                   Ms. L. Dodenhoff             Senior Barbeque: free to seniors who have made         Working Papers...................................................9500
Class of 2023 Co-Advisors:............................Mr. T. Chuba                         complete payment of their class dues and is provided on
                                                                        Mrs. S. Pincay     the last day of classes during lunch periods.               DEPARTMENTAL NUMBERS (488 prefix)
Class of 2024 Advisor:................................. Mr. B. DiScala                          Senior Prom: approximately $125 to those seniors
............................................................................Ms. A. Katz                                                                Academy of Finance (Mrs. C. Teetz)..................9522
                                                                                           who have made complete payment of class dues. A
     A complete directory of all NHPMHS extra-curricular                                   prom contract signed by both parent/ guardian and
                                                                                                                                                       Art (Ms. K. Marino)..............................................9521
and co-curricular activities can be found on our school’s                                                                                              Business (Mrs. Stein-Silberlust).........................9531
                                                                                           student is required for prom attendance.
website - www.sewanhakaschools.org/nhp.                                                                                                                Driver Education (Mr. T.J. Burke)......................9528
                                                                                                Caps & gowns: free to seniors who have paid
                                                                                           class dues and are for you to keep. Caps & gowns are        English (Mrs. G. Rodriguez)................................9523
                                CLASS DUES
                                                                                           distributed at graduation rehearsal.                        ENL (Ms. D. DeLuca)...........................................9540
     Class dues are collected annually during a specific two-                                                                                          Family & Consumer Science (Mr. T.J. Burke)....9524
week period. Dates for collection are included in this calendar.                                             TIME SCHEDULE                             World Languages (Mr. O. Rutigliano)................9525
Class dues cover each student’s senior year yearbook and cap                                     Period                             Time               Health (Mr. T.J. Burke)........................................9528
and gown. If you missed payment for any year and/or were                                           1                             8:00 - 8:43           Mathematics (Mrs. R. Lumpp)............................9526
not in attendance at NHPMHS for a particular year, you will                                        2                             8:47 - 9:30           Music (Mr. N. Monat)..........................................9527
still be expected to pay that year’s class dues.                                               Homeroom                         9:30 - 9:31            Phys. Education (Mr. T.J. Burke)........................9528
                                                                                                   3                            9:35 - 10:18           Science (Mr. G. McLeer)......................................9530
                            DUES SCHEDULE                                                          4                           10:22 - 11:05           Social Studies (Mr. T. Galvin).............................9531
         Grade 7 -$20              Grade 10 - $35                                                  5                           11:09 - 11:52
                                                                                                   6                           11:56 - 12:39           Special Education (Ms. M. Dalton).....................9532
         Grade 8 -$25              Grade 11 - $55
         Grade 9 -$30              Grade 12 - $70                                                  7                            12:43 - 1:26           Student Services (Ms. G. Cookler)......................9552
Below are examples of activities and discounts available to                                        8                             1:30 - 2:13           Talented & Gifted (Mrs. C. Vosswinkel Blum)...... 9558
students who have made up-to-date payments of their New                                            9                             2:17 - 3:00           Technology Education (Mrs. Stein-Silberlust)..... 9531
Hyde Park Memorial class dues.                                                                                                                         General Office.......................................................... 9500
2018–2019 Parent-Teacher-Student
                Association Officers
                                                                                      New Hyde Park Memorial High School
Co-Presidents          Danielle Messina................. 917-612-7594
                       Liz Sollecito.......................... 516-280-0805                      Dads’ Club
1st Vice Pres.         Melissa Minelli.................... 347-693-8746
2nd Vice Pres.         Kathryn Canese................... 516-456-2066         President............................... Robert Mirabile........... 917-379-0366
Hon. 3rd Vice Pres.    Richard Faccio............................ 488-9500
                                                                              1st Vice Pres......................... Ram Persaud............... 631-355-0251
Hon. 4th Vice Pres.    Gerri Cookler.............................. 488-9552
Corresponding Sec.     James Reddan..................... 516-238-8164         2nd Vice Pres........................ Paul Giordano.............. 347-661-8663
Recording Sec.         Kathy Wong......................... 917-882-9091
                                                                              Secretary................................ Gary C. Arman............ 516-428-6283
Treasurer              Jeannine Cohen.................. 917-468-4534
                                                                              Treasurer............................... Sabino Balducci........... 516-233-1737

                                                                              Trustee.................................. Richard Bletsch........... 516-328-3043
PTSA Committees
                                                                              Trustee.................................. Jim Carrick.................. 516-488-7444
• Bake Sale                   TBA                                             Trustee.................................. Joe McMullan.............. 516-742-0297
• Budget/Audit                Jeannine Cohen             917-468-4534
• Delegates Interschool & Sewanhaka
  Central Council Delegate    Kathryn Canese              516-456-2066
                              James Reddan                516-238-8164
                              Melissa Minelli             347-693-8746
• Fundraising                 James Reddan                516-238-8164
                              Liz Sollecito               516-280-0805
• Health & Safety             Danielle Messina            917-612-7594                    Dads’ Club 2018-2019 Committees
• Holiday Plant Sale          Andrea Giattini             516-652-0026
• Membership                  Kathy Wong                 917-882- 9091        Budget................................... Sabino Balducci........... 516-233-1737
• Mother’s Day Plant Sale     Andrea Giattini             516-652-0026
                                                                              Membership.......................... Brian Schembeck........ 516-354-3109
• NHP-GCP Interschool
• Council of PTAs             Pam Naso                   516-353-8579         Merchandise......................... Gary C. Arman............ 516-428-6283
• Reflections                 Kathy Rodgers              804-928-1150         By-Laws................................. Board of Directors
• Scholarship Cards           Annette Reo                    742-4651
• Shared Decision Making      Danielle Messina           917-612-7594
                              Jim McNeely                347-528-8094
• Student Rep                 Marina Pappas
AUGUST
     SUNDAY                       MONDAY                              TUESDAY                           WEDNESDAY
                                                                                                                       District and school information can be found at
                                                                                                                       http://www.sewanhakaschools.org

                                                                                                                                                  THURSDAY                                     FRIDAY
                                                                                                                                                                                                                 2018        SATURDAY
       JULY 2018                 SEPTEMBER 2018                                                         1                                     2                                           3      Registration Deadline
                                                                                                                                                                                                    for 9/8 ACT Exam     4
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                             30

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                                                                                                                                                                                                                          Athletic Physicals at
                                                SENIOR PORTRAITS: LIBRARY, 9 AM - 3 PM                                                                                                                                    Long Island Jewish
                                                                                                                                                                                                                               Hospital
                                                                                                                                                                                                                              Meet @ NHPMHS, 7:15am

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                                  SENIOR PORTRAITS:
                                 LIBRARY, 9 AM - 3 PM
                                                                                                                                                          Nassau Region PTA
                                                                                                                                              Special Education/Membership/Reflections/
                                                                                                                                                       Treasury Workshops 7 pm

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                                                                         Eid Al Adha Begins

                                 V & JV Football Season Begins                                                                                                                                                                   Eid Al Adha Ends

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                                                                 7th Grade & New Student Orientation
                                                                        9:30 am - Auditorium
                                    V & JV Fall Sports Begin                       Board of Education       Academy of Finance Orientation:
                                  V & JV Cheerleading Tryouts                          Meeting 8 pm               11 am-Room 221
SEPTEMBER
       SUNDAY                                      MONDAY                                TUESDAY                             WEDNESDAY
                                                                                                                                                                     District and school information can be found at
                                                                                                                                                                     http://www.sewanhakaschools.org

                                                                                                                                                                           THURSDAY                                     FRIDAY
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                   2018       SATURDAY

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                                                                                                                                                                                            12th Grade ipad                      Registration Deadline                              ACT Exam
                                                                                                                                                                                           Distribution Night                      for 10/6 SAT Exams                         Register by 8/10
                                                                                                                                                                                                                        8th Grade Assembly Pd. 2 - Aud.
                                                                                     STAFF DEVELOPMENT/                                                                                                                 9th Grade Assembly Pd. 3 - Aud.
                                               LABOR DAY                              SUPERINTENDENT'S
                                                                                                                              CLASSES BEGIN
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                   Varsity Football
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                 Sewanhaka (A) 2 pm
                                                                                       CONFERENCE DAY                                                                       GRADES 8-11 STUDENT & FACULTY ID PHOTOS DURING P.E. CLASS @ GYM
                                                                                       NO STUDENTS IN
                                                                                         ATTENDANCE                                JH Fall Sports Begin-All Athletes
                                                                                                                             DAY 1          Meet in Gym @ 3:05 pm DAY 2                                         DAY 3

9                                          10                                       11                                       12      Class of 2019 Dues Collection
                                                                                                                                                                       13              12th Grade Assembly
                                                                                                                                                                                             Period 3 - Aud.    14                                        15
                                                                                                                                             FALL PSAT PREPARATION COURSE REGISTRATION                                                                             Varsity Football
                                                          ROSH HASHANAH                                                                                                    Homecoming King & Queen                                                                 Elmont (A) 2 pm
                                                                                                                              10th Grade Assembly Period 2-Aud.            Preliminary Vote-Senior Class
                                                                                                                              11th Grade Assembly Period 3- Aud.        Drama Production Informational               Senior Portrait Retakes/Make-ups
                       Rosh Hashanah
                    Begins at Sundown                                                                                        DAY 4        Dads' Club 7 pm-Library DAY 1            Meeting 3 pm-Aud.            DAY 2        8 am - 3 pm, Auditorium

16                                         17 SeniorClassPortrait
                                                           of 2019 Dues Collection
                                                                  Retakes/Make-ups
                                                                                   18                     Fall Blood Drive
                                                                                                                             19                                        20                                       21                       Fall Pep Rally
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          22
                                                          8 am - 3 pm, Auditorium
          Fall College Expo                         Club Fair 3:05 pm-Gym                                                                                                                                                                                          Varsity Football
    @ SUNY Old Westbury: 12 -3 pm               Fall PSAT Prep Course Begins
                                                                                                                               YOM KIPPUR                                                                            Senior Class Baskin Robbins                  Mepham (H) 2 pm
                                                                                              Drama Production
                                                   PTSA 7 pm-Library                                                                                                        Homecoming King & Queen                   Fundraiser 3:30 - 7:30 pm
                                                                                      Auditions Begin, 3 pm-Auditorium
                                                Career & Technical Ed. Parent/Student                                                                                          Faculty Interviews                       7th Grade Blue & White Night
                                                                                                               Yom Kippur
                                           DAY 3 Information Night @ SHS Aud. 7pm DAY 4                 Begins at Sundown                                              DAY 1                                    DAY 2                 7-9 pm, Cafe B

23                                         24     Class of 2019 Dues Collection
                                                                                    25                                       26                                        27                                       28       Registration Deadline
                                                                                                                                                                                                                          for 10/27 ACT Exam              29
National College Fair at Nassau Veterans                                                                                                                                                                                                                        HOMECOMING
    Memorial Coliseum 11 am - 3 pm                  Summer Reading Exams                                                                                                                                                                                       Parade Begins at 12 Noon
                                                     in All English Classes
                                                                                                                                  Student Congress Elections
30                                                 Homework Center Begins                                                         in All Social Studies Classes
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    Varsity Football
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  Manhasset (H) 2 pm
                                                      Dist. College & Career Fair Nassau Region PTA Resolutions Workshop 7 pm          Homecoming King & Queen              Parents' Meeting for Grades 9-12
                                           DAY 3                     @ SHS 7 pm DAY 4 Board of Ed. Meeting SHS 8 pm DAY 1                  Final Vote-Senior Class     DAY 2               7 pm-Auditorium DAY 3
OCTOBER
     SUNDAY                           MONDAY                                     TUESDAY                              WEDNESDAY
                                                                                                                                                              District and school information can be found at
                                                                                                                                                              http://www.sewanhakaschools.org

                                                                                                                                                                      THURSDAY                                        FRIDAY
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                 2018        SATURDAY
                              1                                             2                                         3                                           4                                         5          Progress Reports
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                         6
                                        Class of 2020 Dues Collection                      Dads’ Club 7 pm-Library                                                                                                                                                                  SAT Exams
                                                                                                                                                                                                                              Available                                          Register by 9/7
                                                                                                                                                                                                                               Registration Deadline
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                 For 11/3 SAT Exams
                                       National Honor Society                                                                                                                                                                                                        Varsity Football
                                        Application Deadline                                                                                                                                                 Key Club Yankee Candle Sale Begins              Valley Stream Central (A) 3 pm
                                                                                                                                                                      Financial Aid Night 7 pm-Cafe A               National Lee Denim Day
                                      FBLA Meeting/Pizza Party
                                                                                                   Adult Education            Adult Ed. @ H. Frank Carey 7-10pm                           Adult Education           Breast Cancer Awareness
                              DAY 4                 PTSA 7 pm-Library DAY 1                       @ Elmont 7-10pm     DAY 2    Adult Ed. @ Sewanhaka 7-10pm       DAY 3           @ New Hyde Park 7-10pm    DAY 4

7                             8                                             9                                         10                                          11          8th Grade Team: Field Trip
                                                                                                                                                                                                            12            Key Club "Trick-or-Treat"
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                         13
                                                                                     Class of 2020 Dues Collection                                                                                                                                                                PSAT/NMSQT
                                                                                                                                                                                      to Adventureland                           For UNICEF Begins

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    Varsity Football
                                  COLUMBUS                                                                                                                              Fall PSAT Prep Course Ends                                                                  Carey (A) 2 pm
                                     DAY                                                                                                                            Fall PSAT Preparation Course Ends
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                         NHP DADS' Club vs. Carey DADS' Club
                                                                                                                              Adult Ed. @ H. Frank Carey 7-10pm   7th Grade Parents' Meeting 7 pm-Aud.                                                          Chili Cook-Off 2 pm
                                District Marching Band
                                                                                                    Adult Education            Adult Ed. @ Sewanhaka 7-10pm                               Adult Education
                              Columbus Day Parade, NYC                                             @ Elmont 7-10pm            SEPTA @ SHS Board Rm. 7:30 pm                       @ New Hyde Park 7-10pm
                                                                            DAY 1                                     DAY 2                                       DAY 3                                     DAY 4

14                            15        Class of 2021 Dues Collection
                                                                            16                  SH Mathletes Meet
                                                                                                                      17                                          18      Best Buddies Pumpkin Painting
                                                                                                                                                                                        3:15 pm, Cafe B     19                     Key Club Yankee
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                   Candle Sale Ends      20              DADS' Club Breakfast
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            Fundraiser, 9 am

                                                                                    BREAST CANCER AWARENESS WEEK                                                                                                                                                    Varsity Football
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                   Herricks (H) 2 pm
                                                                                                                              Adult Ed. @ H. Frank Carey 7-10pm
                                National Honor Society Induction                                                               Adult Ed. @ Sewanhaka 7-10pm
                                                                                                                                                                  8th Grade Parents' Meeting 7 pm-Aud.
                              Mandatory Meeting: 3:05 pm-Rm. 220                                   Adult Education    Newsday Marching Band Festival                                      Adult Education                Pink It Up Day
                              DAY 1                                         DAY 2                 @ Elmont 7-10pm     DAY 3  @ Mitchell Field                     DAY 4           @ New Hyde Park 7-10pm    DAY 1

21                            22        Class of 2021 Dues Collection
                                                                            23                                        24        Key Club Food Drive Begins
                                                                                                                                                                  25                                        26       Medical Career Fair by Northwell
                                                                                                                                                                                                                     Health for Grades 9 am-12, Gym      27                          ACT Exam
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                               Register by 9/28

     Making Strides Against                                                                        SADD RED RIBBON WEEK                                                                                                                                              Varsity Football
      Breast Cancer Walk                                                                                                                                                                                                                                         Bellmore-JFK (H) 2 pm
        @ Jones Beach              7th Grade Team Coping Day                                                           Tri-M Music Honor Society Induction          Grades 7-11 Student & Faculty ID
                              Student Congress Meeting 3 pm-Cafe A                                                            Ceremony, 7 pm-Aud.                   Photos Make-up Date-Auditorium                  Key Club "Trick-or-Treat"                  DADS' Club Chili Cook-Off
                                                                                  Adult Education @ Elmont 7-10pm                                                                                                       For UNICEF Ends                      Celebrating Our Veterans, 2 pm
                              SCC of PTAs Gen. Membership/ Exec. Bd. Mtg.                                                     Adult Ed. @ H. Frank Carey 7-10pm                           Adult Education
                              DAY 2         6 pm & SEESAAW 8 pm @ SHS       DAY 3 Nassau Region PTA Fall Conf. 7 pm   DAY 4    Adult Ed. @ Sewanhaka 7-10pm       DAY 1           @ New Hyde Park 7-10pm    DAY 2      FBLA Fall Leadership Conference

28                            29        Class of 2022 Dues Collection
                                                                            30                                        31                                                                                        SEPTEMBER 2018                               NOVEMBER 2018
                                                                                                                                                                                                             S M T W T F S                                S M T W T F                         S
                                                                                                                                                                                                            							1                                     					1 2                              3
                                                                                                                                                                                                             2 3 4 5 6 7       8                          4 5 6 7 8 9                         10
                                                                              Student Activites Halloween Party                                                                                              9 10 11 12 13 14 15                         11 12 13 14 15 16                    17
                                                                            For Elementary Students 5-7 pm, Gym                                                                                             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
                                                                                    Adult Education @ Elmont 7-10pm
                                                                                                                                                                                                            30
                              DAY 3                                         DAY 4     Board of Ed. Meeting SHS 8 pm   DAY 1
NOVEMBER
      SUNDAY                                   MONDAY                            TUESDAY                                  WEDNESDAY
                                                                                                                                                                       District and school information can be found at
                                                                                                                                                                       http://www.sewanhakaschools.org

                                                                                                                                                                             THURSDAY                                            FRIDAY
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            2018        SATURDAY
                                                                                                                                                                         1                                             2                                            3
                                                                                                                                                                                    Class of 2022 Dues Collection                           Registration Deadline                SAT Exams
     OCTOBER 2018                          DECEMBER 2018                                                                                                                                                                                       for 12/8 ACT Exam            Register by 10/5
 S M T W T F                      S     S M T W T F S                                                                                                                                                                                       Registration Deadline
		 1 2 3 4 5                       6   							1                                                                                                                                                                                               for 12/1 SAT Exams
 7 8 9 10 11 12                   13    2 3 4 5 6 7       8                                                                                                                      Coats for Kids Drive Begins
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                                                                                                                      Best Buddies Thanksgiving
28 29 30 31                            23 24 25 26 27 28 29                                                                                                                            Pie Sale Begins
                                       30 31                                                                                                                                                      Adult Education
                                                                                                                                                                         DAY 2            @ New Hyde Park 7-10pm       DAY 3

4                                      5                                    6                                             7                                              8                                             9            End of First
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    10
                                                                                    Adult Ed. @ Elmont 7-10pm                      Class of 2022 Dues Collection                     Best Buddies Pot Luck Dinner
                                                                                                                                         Varsity Wrestling Begins                                    5 pm, Cafe B                Marking Period
                                                                                                                                                                                                                               FBLA "Dress to Impress" Breakfast
                                                                                                                                  JH Cheerleading Tryout
                                       Parent Conference Day                 STAFF DEVELOPMENT/                                    Practice Week Begins                                                                     NYS PTA CONVENTION-SARATOGA SPRINGS
                                         No Students in Attendance            SUPERINTENDENT'S
                                                                               CONFERENCE DAY                              JH Winter I Athletic Season-Athletes           DRAMA PRODUCTION JULIET & THIS GUY ROMEO, 7 PM AUDITORIUM
                                                                                                                                Meet in Gym @ 3:05 pm                     SCC of PTAs Liaison Meeting @ Central 7 pm
                                                                             NO STUDENTS IN ATTENDANCE                             Adult Ed. @ H. Frank Carey 7-10pm                                Adult Education
                                                                                                                                                                                                                               Key Club Food Drive Ends
     Daylight Savings Time Ends                                                        Election Day                       DAY 4     Adult Ed. @ Sewanhaka 7-10pm         DAY 1             @ New Hyde Park 7-10pm      DAY 2              Key Club Week Ends
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                   Report Cards
11                                     12                                   13
                                                                                        V & JV Winter Sports Begin
                                                                                      V & JV Cheerleading Tryouts         14               Red Cross Fundraiser:
                                                                                                                                     Art Afternoon, 3 pm-Cafe B          15                                            16             Available                     17
                                                                                Class of 2022 Dues Collection
                                                                                     SH Mathletes Meet
                                        VETERANS DAY                                  JH Mathletes Meet                            National Honor Society
                                                                                                                          Induction Banquet 7 pm @ Floral Terrace
     NYS PTA CONVENTION-                                                           JH Cheerleading Tryout                                                                                                               JH Cheerleading Try-outs
      SARATOGA SPRINGS                                                            Practice Week Continues
                                                                                           Dads' Club 7 pm-Library                 Adult Ed. @ H. Frank Carey 7-10pm     District Music Fest. Auditions @ FPM 3:30-9 pm           Key Club Toy Drive &
                                                                            DAY 3 Adult Education @ Elmont 7-10pm         DAY 4     Adult Ed. @ Sewanhaka 7-10pm         DAY 1 Adult Ed. @ New Hyde Park 7-10pm DAY 2          "Adopt-a-Family" Begin

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                                                                                                                          NYS Rapid Dismissal Drill
                                                                                                                                 @ 2:45 pm                                     THANKSGIVING RECESS
                                            Student Congress Meeting                                                         No After School Activities
                                                  3 pm-Cafe A

                                       DAY 3              PTSA 7 pm-Library DAY 4                                         DAY 1         Coats for Kids Drive Ends

25                                     26                                   27                                            28                                             29                                            30                                           1
                                               Class of 2023 Dues Collection                      Nassau Region PTA                                                                 Musical Production Auditions
                                                                                        Presidents'/ Principals' Dinner                                                                Begin, 3pm - Auditorium

                                                                                                                                                                               RUTGERS MODEL U.N. CONFERENCE
                                                                              Musical Production Informational
                                            Senior Class Luigi's Pizzeria       Meeting, 3pm Auditorium                            Adult Ed. @ H. Frank Carey 7-10pm
                                                Fundraiser: 4-8 pm                                                                  Adult Ed. @ Sewanhaka 7-10pm                                  Adult Education
                                       DAY 2                                DAY 3      Board of Ed. Mtg. SHS 8 pm         DAY 4    SEPTA @ SHS Board Rm. 7:30 pm         DAY 1            @ New Hyde Park 7-10pm       DAY 2
DECEMBER
      SUNDAY                                  MONDAY                                   TUESDAY                                              WEDNESDAY
                                                                                                                                                                                        District and school information can be found at
                                                                                                                                                                                        http://www.sewanhakaschools.org

                                                                                                                                                                                              THURSDAY                                    FRIDAY
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    2018       SATURDAY
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                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                             SAT Exams
    NOVEMBER 2018                             JANUARY 2019                                                                                                                                                                                                                              Register by 11/2
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 4 5 6 7 8 9                     10    6 7 8 9 10 11                    12                                                                                                                                                                                                     RUTGERS MODEL
11 12 13 14 15 16                17   13 14 15 16 17 18                 19                                                                                                                                                                                                     U.N. CONFERENCE
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                                                Class of 2023 Dues Collection                                SH Mathletes Meet                                                                                                             Fundraiser for Red Cross Club                      ACT Exam
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                               Soup Kitchen Denim Day                   Register by 11/2

    RUTGERS MODEL                             SKILLS USA FALL LEADERSHIP CONFERENCE @ FROST VALLEY YMCA
    U.N. CONFERENCE                                                             Academy of Finance Class of 2023 Information Session,
                                                                                open to all current District 8th grade students and their           Adult Ed. @ H. Frank Carey 7-10pm                                                8th Grade Team: Guest Speaker -
                                                                                        parents - 7 p.m. NHP Memorial Cafe A                         Adult Ed. @ Sewanhaka 7-10pm                                                       Periods 2 & 3, Auditorium
                                                          PTSA 7 pm-Library                Dads’ Club 7 pm - TBD                                      Career Education Open House                              Adult Education           SCC of PTAs Scholarship Dinner
    Hanukkah Begins at Sundown                                                                                                                                       @ SHS Aud. 7 pm                   @ New Hyde Park 7-10pm                              @ SHS 7 pm
                                      DAY 3                        Hanukkah     DAY 4               Adult Ed. @ Elmont 7-10pm               DAY 1                                         DAY 2                                  DAY 3

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                                                Class of 2024 Dues Collection                                JH Mathletes Meet                                                                                                              Progress Reports
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                   Available
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      FBLA Holiday Trip

                                              NAHS Holiday Ornament
                                                & Craft Sale Begins
                                                                                                                   Adult Education                  Adult Ed. @ H. Frank Carey 7-10pm                          Adult Education                     Key Club Toy Drive
                                      DAY 4                      Science Fair   DAY 1                             @ Elmont 7-10pm           DAY 2    Adult Ed. @ Sewanhaka 7-10pm         DAY 3        @ New Hyde Park 7-10pm    DAY 4         & "Adopt-a-Family" End

16                                    17        Class of 2024 Dues Collection
                                                           FBLA Holiday Party
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                                                                                                     Adult Ed. @ Elmont 7-10pm
                                                     Jr. High Holiday Concert                              Board of Education                       Adult Ed. @ H. Frank Carey 7-10pm                     Senior High Holiday
                                      DAY 1                 7 pm - Auditorium   DAY 2                       Meeting SHS 8 pm                DAY 3    Adult Ed. @ Sewanhaka 7-10pm         DAY 4     Concert 7 pm - Auditorium    DAY 1

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                                               Christmas Eve
                                                                                                                                                 HOLIDAY RECESS
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                                              New Year's Eve                                Christmas Day
JANUARY
     SUNDAY                         MONDAY                             TUESDAY                                       WEDNESDAY
                                                                                                                                                              District and school information can be found at
                                                                                                                                                              http://www.sewanhakaschools.org

                                                                                                                                                                    THURSDAY                                         FRIDAY
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                               2019       SATURDAY
                                                                  1                                                  2                                          3                        PPS Alumni Day
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                                                                      HOLIDAY
                                                                                                                             SCHOOL RE-OPENS
                                                                       RECESS

                                                                            New Year's Day                           DAY 2                                      DAY 3                                        DAY 4

6                           7                                     8                      SH Mathletes Meet
                                                                                                                     9    Academy of Finance Class of 2023
                                                                                                                                      Application Deadline      10                                           11         Career/Technical Education
                                                                                                                                                                                                                     Career Expo Periods 1-9 (Aud.)   12

                                              PTSA 7 pm-Library
                                    Career Education Applications
                            DAY 1           Available in Guidance DAY 2                                              DAY 3                                      DAY 4                                        DAY 1

13                          14                                    15                                                 16            Best Buddies Movie Night
                                                                                                                                               6 pm, Cafe A     17                                           18             Key Club Yankee Candle
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        Sale Begins   19
                                                                                      ALL COUNTY MUSIC FESTIVAL (REHEARSALS & CONCERTS) @ CW POST

                                                                                                                                Nassau Region PTA Nominations             SCC of PTAs Gen. Mem./ Exec. Bd.                    FBLA Spring District
                            DAY 2                                 DAY 3                                              DAY 4               & Elections Workshop   DAY 1 Mtg. 7 pm/SEESAAW 8 pm @ NHPMHS        DAY 2         Meeting & Competition

20                          21                                    22                                                 23                                         24 2023 Interviews: 8am-3pm, Lib. 25 First Semester Ends 26
                                                                                                                                                                           Academy of Finance Class of
                                                                                                                                                                                                     End of 2nd Marking Pd.
                                                                                                                                                                      JH Winter II Athletic Season
                                                                                                                                                                 All Athletes Meet in Gym @ 3:05 pm
ALL COUNTY MUSIC FESTIVAL   MARTIN LUTHER                                                                                                                                              ALL CLASSES IN SESSION
 (REHEARSALS & CONCERTS)
       @ CW POST             KING JR. DAY                                             REGENTS EXAMS                                                  (Subject to Change by NYS)
                                                                                NO BACKPACKS & NO CELL PHONE USAGE WHILE IN TESTING LOCATIONS
                                                                   Dist. Music Festival Rehearsals @ FPM 3:30-7 pm                                                   Snow Date - District Music Festival
                                                                      Board of Education Meeting SHS 8 pm                       SEPTA @ SHS Board Rm. 7:30 pm   DAY 3    Rehearsals @ FPM 3:30-7 pm          DAY 4

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                                       Semester Begins            29                                                 30                                          31                                               DECEMBER 2018                            FEBRUARY 2019
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                                                                                                                                                                  MODEL UN CONFERENCE @                       2 3 4 5 6 7       8                      3 4 5 6 7 8          9
                                                                                                                                                                  ILMUNC IN PHILADELPHIA                      9 10 11 12 13 14 15                     10 11 12 13 14 15    16
                                                                                                                               Winter Blood Drive                                                            16 17 18 19 20 21 22                     17 18 19 20 21 22    23
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                                                                                   District Music Festival                   International Culture Club Night    Snow Date - District Music Festival         30 31
                            DAY 1                                 DAY 2      Rehearsals @ FPM 3:30-7 pm              DAY 3                 6 pm - Auditorium DAY 4 Rehearsals @ FPM 3:30-7 pm
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