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2016 2017

Calendar & Directory

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WANTAGH PUBLIC SCHOOLSAdministration Building3301 Beltagh AvenueWantagh, NY 11793516-781-8000 www.wantaghschools.org

Board of EducationAnthony Greco PresidentMichael Cucci Vice PresidentKera McLoughlin TrusteePeter Mountanos TrusteeAnn-Marie Sturniolo Trustee

Table of ContentsAdministration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2, 23Asbestos and Pesticide Notification . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15Attendance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18Board of Education . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2, 19Community Use of School Facilities . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15Delayed Opening . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16Dignity Act . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .17Days of Religious Observance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22District Philosophy . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17District Phone Numbers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23Elementary Schools . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23Emergency School Closings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16English as a New Language . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21Free & Reduced-Price Lunch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22Guidance & Counseling . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22Health Services . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18Instructional Programs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21Internet Use & Safety Policy . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17Kindergarten Registration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15New Residents . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15Parent Associations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19Parent Portal . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20Psychological and Social Work Services . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20Registration & Voting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19School Bus Safety . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16School Hours . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23Secondary Schools . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23Senior Citizens . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19Special Education . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20Speech/Language, Vision & Hearing Services . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20Student Photographs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15Student Records . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22Title IX and Section 504 Nondiscrimination Notifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22Transportation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16Vandalism . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17Wantagh Foundation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19

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AdministrationMaureen Goldberg. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Superintendent of SchoolsJohn C. McNamara . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Assistant Superintendent for InstructionAdriana Silver . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Assistant Superintendent for Business

Board of Education (seated): Board President Anthony Greco and Vice President Michael Cucci . Standing: Trustees Kera McLoughlin, Ann-Marie Sturniolo and Peter Mountanos.

District Administrators (from left):Adriana Silver, Assistant Superintendent for BusinessMaureen Goldberg, Superintendent of SchoolsJohn C. McNamara, Assistant Superintendent for Instruction


3Shaded box indicates school is not in session.

LABOR DAY

WMS Fall Sports Season Begins

WHS Principal’s Assemblies Gr. 10 & 11

WHS Back to School Night 7:15 p.m.

Bus Drills

WHS Principal’s Assembly - Grade 12

WUT Executive Board Meeting 4 p.m.

WHS Guidance Dept. College Information Night 7 p.m.

FL/MES New Parents’ Welcomes 7 p.m.

FL/MES PTA Meetings 7:30 p.m.

WMS Principal’s Assemblies

Bandwagon Meeting 7 p.m.

WES PTA Meeting 7:30 p.m.

Board of Education Planning Session 8 p.m.

WHS Guidance Department Senior College Workshops

8:30 a.m.

FL/MES/WES Car Washes

10 a.m.

Freshman Orientation 9:30 a.m.

Teacher Orientation Day

FIRST DAY OF SCHOOL WES PTA New Parents’ Welcome 9:15 a.m.

6-12 Gift Wrap Kickoff

Horizons Curriculum Night 6:30 p.m.

MES Curriculum Night 7 p.m.

WESA Meeting 4:15 p.m.

WES Curriculum Night 7 p.m.

WHS/WMS Summer Reading Assessment

WMS 8th Grade Picture 8:15 a.m.

WHS Pep Rally 1:35 p.m.

WES PTA Welcome Back BBQ & Movie Night

6 p.m.

WHS Homecoming

WUT General Meeting

Welcome to Elementary Music @

WHS Auditorium 7 p.m.

WHS Mini College Fair 12:30 p.m.

PTA Council Meeting @ MES 7:30 p.m.

Board of Education Meeting 8 p.m.

MES PTA Class Parents’ Breakfast 9:30 a.m.

WES PTA Welcome Back BBQ & Movie

Night Rain Date 6 p.m.

FL/MES/WES Car Washes Rain Date

10 a.m.

NCA College Expo @ SUNY Old Westbury

12 p.m.

WHS Mini College Fair 8:15 a.m.

WES PTA Class Parents’ Tea 9:30 a.m.

6-12 Meeting 7:30 p.m.

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Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday

Department Meetings

WMS Back to School Night 7 p.m.

Foundation Board Meeting7:30 p.m.

WHS Mini College Fair 10:30 a.m.

WHS Guidance Department Financial

Aid Night 7 p.m.

Booster Club Meeting 7:30 p.m.


FL Curriculum Night 7 p.m.

Faculty Meetings

MES Picture Day

WMS Picture Days



NACAC National

College Fair @ Suffolk

Community College 11 a.m.


FL PTA Meeting 7:30 p.m.

WES PTA Evening Book Fair 6 p.m.

MES PTA Meeting 7:30 p.m.

Board of EducationPlanning Session

8 p.m.

WMS Pep Rally 2 p.m. Foundation Senior Citizen

Computer Class 10 a.m.

SAT 7:30 a.m.

COLUMBUS DAY YOM KIPPUR (DRO) FL Picture Day

SEPTA Meeting WMS IMC 7:30 p.m.

WHS Blood Drive North Gymnasium

WHS/WMS Q1 Progress Reports Published

PSAT 7:30 a.m.

Department Meetings

Foundation Board Meeting 7:30 p.m.




MES Fall Festival 5 p.m.

Foundation Middle School Teen Center

7 p.m.

WHS SHINE Meeting 2:30 p.m.

WMS Scan Meeting 3:10 p.m.

WUT General Meeting

MES Halloween Parade 9:30 a.m.



WHS National Science Honor Society

Induction 7:30 p.m.

FL Halloween Festival

MES Fall Festival Rain Date 5 p.m.

Foundation Senior Citizen


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SUKKOT (DRO) WES Picture Days

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ROSH HASHANAH (DRO)

SHEMINI ATZERET/SIMCHAT TORAH (DRO)



Daylight Savings Time

Ends - Set Clocks Back One Hour

Faculty Meetings

MES Picture Retakes

WHS Wrestling & Cheerleading Seasons Begin



PTA Grade 5 Bake Sales

ELECTION DAY/ SUPERINTENDENT’S CONFERENCE DAY

WMS Grade 6 Parent-Teacher Conferences Dismissal 11:22 a.m.

Grade 6 Only

WHS/WMS End of Q1 Marking Period


Grade 6 Only


VETERANS DAY



ALL SAINTS’ DAY (DRO)

WMS Winter I Sports Season Begins


6-12 Fun Book Kickoff

MES PTA Brokerage Comedy Night

MES PTA Meeting 9:30 a.m.

Board of Education/WUT ELC Meeting 6:30 p.m.


SAT 7:30 a.m.

Department Meetings


Grade 6 Only

WHS Winter Sports Season Begins


WES Maker Fair 6 p.m.

PTA Council Meeting @ FL 7:30 p.m.

Bus Drills


WHS Senior Variety Show 6:30 p.m.

WMS Guidance Program 7 p.m.




WHS/WMS Q1 Report Cards Published

WES PTA 5th Grade Team Night 6:30 p.m.

WUT General Meeting

WMS Picture Retakes 11:25 p.m.

Elementary Evening Parent-Teacher

Conferences

Elementary Parent-Teacher Conferences 12:30 p.m. Dismissal

MES PTA Pie Pick-Up and Sale of Pies

12 p.m.

Elementary Parent-Teacher Conferences 12:30 p.m. Dismissal

Elementary Evening Parent-Teacher

Conferences

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Business Education Week

Nassau County Senior High LISFA Festival

THANKSGIVING RECESS

WES PTA Holiday Fair

Nassau County Senior High

LISFA Festival

FL PTA Holiday Fair



Faculty Meetings


WMS Orchestra Concert 7 p.m.

FL Picture Retakes


WMS Chorus Concert 7 p.m.

FEAST OF THE IMMACULATE

CONCEPTION (DRO)

WES Picture Retakes

FL/MES/WES PTA Holiday Fair Shopping Nights 6 p.m.


Elementary Progress Reports Published

SAT 7:30 a.m.



Department Meetings

WMS Band Concert 7 p.m.

MES PTA Holiday Dinner

WHS Chorus and Orchestra Concert

7:30 p.m.

Kindergarten Registration




WUT General MeetingWUT Executive Board

Meeting 4 p.m.

WHS Band Concert 7:30 p.m.

Emergency Evacuation Drills


HANUKKAH

CHRISTMAS DAY (DRO)

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HOLIDAY RECESS

WHS/WMS Toy Drives

WHS/WMS Toy Drives

NYSSMA All-State Conference

WSBC Basketball Invitational

MES PTA Holiday Fair WES PTA Holiday Fair

FL PTA Holiday Fair

NYSSMA All-State

Conference



NMEA All-County Div. I

Concert 4 p.m.

Faculty Meetings




PTA Council Meeting @ WES 7:30 p.m.

WHS Nassau Community College

Information Program 7 p.m.


WMS Geography Bee


FL/WES PTA Bingos 7 p.m.

NMEA All-County Div. III Concert 8 p.m.


Computer Class10 a.m.

NMEA All-

County Div. IV (2 p.m.) and

Div. V (7:30 p.m.)Concerts


WHS Curriculum Night 7 p.m.

WMS Principal’s Assemblies


Board of Education Planning Session

8 p.m.

NMEA All-County Div. II

Concert 11 a.m.

MARTIN LUTHER KING JR. DAY

WMS Winter II Season Begins

MES Winter Concert 7 p.m.



WHS National Honor Society Induction

7:30 p.m.



WDPAA “Dinner and a Song” Night 7 p.m.

WES PTA Moonlight Bowl 9 p.m.

Nassau County LISFA Chamber

Festival

6-12 Cookie Dough/Pie Kickoff

Department Meetings

FL Winter Concert 7 p.m.

WES Winter Concert7 p.m.

WDPAA “Dinner and a Song” Night

Snow Date 7 p.m.


FL/WES PTA Bingo Snow Dates 7 p.m.

MES PTA Bingo Night 7 p.m.

Band Day

WHS Musical Production Set Construction

Day

WHS/WMS Second Semester Begins

WUT General Meeting

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NMEA All-County Rehearsals

Regents Exams

EPIPHANY (DRO)

NMEA All-County RehearsalsHOLIDAY RECESS



Faculty Meetings





WHS Intergenerational Dinner 5 p.m.

WHS Musical Production 7:30 p.m.


FL Sweetheart Dance




WHS Musical Production 2 p.m. and 7:30 p.m.





WES PTA Cupcake Dance 6:30 p.m.

MES PTA Bingo Snow Date 7 p.m.

Science Olympiad Regional

Competition 7:30 a.m.

WHS Musical Production

Tech Rehearsal

Department Meetings

WES PTA Cupcake Dance Snow Date

6:30 p.m.




FL Beach Day

MES PTA Kids R Great Day

PRESIDENTS’ DAY

WUT General Meeting

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WHS Musical Production Technical Rehearsals

WINTER RECESS

WHS Spirit WeekWMS 6-12 Book FairWES PTA Book Fair



WHS Spring Sports Season Begins

Faculty Meetings


FL/WES PTA Meeting 7:30 p.m.


WHS College Admissions Workshop

Part I 7 p.m.

PTA Council Meeting @ MES 7:30 p.m.

WHS Sports Night Volleyball Game

WMS WL Honor Society Induction

4 p.m.

WHS WL Dept. Honor Society Induction &

Awards Night 6:30 p.m.



WHS Sportsnite 7 p.m.

Horizons Conference Day



Ash Wednesday (DRO)


Board of Education/WUT ELC Meeting 6:30 p.m.

FL/MES/WES PTA Evening Book Fairs 7 p.m.


WHS Spirit Competition 3:30 p.m.


7 p.m.

Chorus Day

Daylight Savings Time Begins - Set

Clocks Ahead One Hour

PURIM (DRO)

All-County Art Exhibit

Department Meetings

WHS Badminton & Tennis Seasons Begin

Public Budget Forum #1

7 p.m.


Part II 7 p.m.


Bus Drills


PTA Council Volleyball Game @ WHS 7 p.m.




WMS Drama Production 7 p.m.

MES PTA Applebee’s

Pancake Breakfast

8 a.m.

WMS Drama Production 1 p.m. and

7 p.m.

WUT General Meeting


7 p.m.


Part III 7 p.m.

All-District String Festival Rehearsal

6:30 p.m.


All-District String Festival Concert

8 p.m.

Snow Day #3

SUPERINTENDENT’S CONFERENCE DAY



WMS Spring Sports Season Begins WHS/WMS Evening of

Jazz 7:30 p.m.Board of Education

Planning Session 8 p.m.

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Nassau County Intermediate LISFA Festival

World Languages Week

WMS 6-12 Book Fair

WHS Spirit WeekFL/MES/WES PTA Book Fairs

Grades 3-8 NYS ELA Assessments

Nassau County

Intermediate LISFA Festival

NYSSMA Solo and Ensemble Festival



Faculty Meetings

6-12 Plant Sale Kickoff



7 p.m.





Budget Forum @ Wantagh Public Library

10 a.m.


Tri-M Music Honor Society Recital 7 p.m.

WMS Word on the Street 5:30 p.m.



MES PTA STEAM Day


7 p.m.

HOLY THURSDAY (DRO)

GOOD FRIDAY - EASTERN ORTHODOX

(DRO)

GOOD FRIDAY (DRO)

EASTER SUNDAY (DRO)

EASTER SUNDAY - EASTERN

ORTHODOX (DRO)



8 a.m.

WHS AP Exam Pre-Administration Session

2:20 p.m.


6-12 Staff Appreciation Day

FL Variety Show Dress Rehearsal 5 p.m.



FL Variety Show 7 p.m.

Department Meetings

WES PTA Staff Appreciation Day

WHS Sophomore College Night 7 p.m.

MES PTA STEAM Night

WHS National Business Honor Society Induction and Business Education Department

Awards 7:30 p.m.

WHS Drama Production Set Construction

Day

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NYSSMA All-State Solo Adjudication

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SPRING RECESS

SPRING RECESS

PASSOVER (DRO)

PASSOVER (DRO)



Department Meetings


WMS Incoming Gr.6 Parent Orientation

7 p.m.

WHS Drama Production Dress Rehearsal 5 p.m.

FL Maker Night

MES PTA Plant Sale Night Shopping 6 p.m.

WHS Drama Production 7:30 p.m.

FL PTA Plant Sale

WHS Drama Production 7:30 p.m.



WHS Drama Production 2 p.m. and 7:30 p.m.

Faculty Meetings

FL PTA Meeting 7 p.m.




Voter Registration WHS 9 a.m.

6-12/SEPTA/PTA Council/Boosters/

Bandwagon/WDPAA Meeting WHS 7 p.m.

FL/MES PTA Staff Appreciation Days

6-12/PTA Council Installation Dinner


Board of Education Meeting/Budget Hearing 8 p.m.

Foundation 5th Grade and Middle School Teen Center 7 p.m.

SAT 7:30 a.m.

Voter Registration @Administration Office 9 a.m.

WUT General Meeting

WHS Department Awards Night

7:30 p.m.

Learning Fairs Elementary Schools


9:30 p.m.


WMS Honor Society Induction Ceremony

5 p.m.

WMS Awards Ceremony 7 p.m.


WHS Orchestra & Chorus Concert

7:30 p.m.


WHS Blood Drive

MES PTA Spring Festival

FL VIP Day

WHS Junior Prom

WHS Senior Awards Night 7 p.m.

WHS Band Concert 7:30 p.m.

WUT End of Year Dinner 5:30 p.m.

FEAST OF THE ASCENSION (DRO)

SNOW DAY #1

SNOW DAY #2

MEMORIAL DAY

NYS Grade 4 Science Performance Assessment

WMS Chorus Concert 7 p.m.

SHAVUOT (DRO)

WHS/WMS Art Festival 6 p.m.

WMS Orchestra Concert 7 p.m.

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AP EXAMS

AP EXAMS

NYSSMA Major Organization Festival


BUDGET AND TRUSTEE ELECTION

7 a.m. - 9 p.m.

WES PTA Plant SaleMES PTA Plant Sale

Grades 3-8 NYS Math Assessments



WHS/WMS Fine and Performing Arts

Honors and Awards Night 7 p.m.

FL PTA Installation Dinner

MES PTA Installation Dinner


WHS Mandatory Senior Assembly “Choices and Consequences” 7 p.m.

FL Fun Day

WMS Gr. 8 Boat Trip

WHS Senior BBQ

Last Day of Classes for Gr. 12



Last Day of Classes Grades 9-11

FL Fun Day/MES Field Day Rain Dates

WMS Crossing Over Ceremony and Dance

5:30 p.m.



SHAVUOT (DRO)

WES Field Day

WHS/WMS Book Fair 5 p.m.

WMS Band Concert 7 p.m.

MES Field Day

WES Field Day Rain Date

WHS International Thespian Society Awards

and Performances 6:30 p.m.

SAT 7:30 a.m.

MES Incoming Kindergarten Screening

WMS Gr. 7 & 8 Last Day of Classes

FL Spring Concert 7 p.m.

FL Incoming Kindergarten Screening

WES Spring Concert 7 p.m.

WHS Guidance Program “For Parents of Students Commuting to College”

7:30 p.m.

Elementary Flag Day Ceremonies

WES Beginning Ensemble Spring Concert 7 p.m.

WHS Guidance Program “For Parents of Students Residing

at College” 7:30 p.m.


WMS Gr. 6 Field Day and Dismissal 11 a.m.

WUT General Meeting

MES Spring Concert 7 p.m.

MES Moving Up Ceremony

1 p.m.

WES PTA Fifth Grade Celebration 6 p.m.

FL Moving Up Ceremony 10 a.m.


WES Moving Up Ceremony 9 a.m.

WHS Senior Breakfast/Slide Show 9:45 a.m.

WHS Mandatory Graduation Rehearsal 10:45 a.m.

WHS Senior Prom

Last Day of School



Elementary School Dismissal 10:45 a.m.

WHS Graduation 5:30 p.m.


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REGENTS EXAMS

REGENTS EXAMS

WES Incoming Kindergarten Screening

WMS Gr. 6 Dismissal 11 a.m. Elementary Half-Day Dismissal 12:30 p.m.


WES PTA Installation Dinner

Faculty Meetings

Grades 4 & 8 NYS Science Written Assessments

WHS Varsity Athletic Awards Night 6 p.m.



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Independence Day

Reorganization/Board of Education Meeting

8 p.m.

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Tradition • Pride • Vision • ExcellenceWelcome to Wantagh Schools

New residents who are parents of school-age children should register their children through our district’s central registration process . The Wantagh School District utilizes centralized registration, which takes place in the Office of Pupil Personnel in the Forest Lake Elementary School building at 3090 Beltagh Ave ., Wantagh, NY . The hours for registration are Monday through Thursday between 8:00 a .m . and 12:00 p .m . and please note that appointments are required . If you have any questions regarding appropriate forms or required documentation, please visit our website at www .wantaghschools .org or call central registration at 516-781-3780 to obtain more information .

Kindergarten Registration: The child to be registered for kindergarten must be 5 years of age on or before December 1 of the school year of entry . Registration will be held at each elementary school on Thursday, December 15, and parents will be provided with complete information prior to this date . Please see our website for additional requirements and information concerning kindergarten registration and admission . Physical and immunization forms are available on the nurse’s website for each building .

Student PhotographsFrom time to time, the district takes photographs and videos of its students and parents to use in district publications, press releases and/or other media . If there is any reason that you would object to such inclusion, please contact the Superintendent’s Office at 516-679-6300 .

Pesticide NotificationNew York State Education Law Section 409-H requires all public and non-public elementary and secondary schools to provide written notification to all parents and persons in parental relation and to all staff regarding the potential use of pesticides throughout the school year . The Wantagh School District has taken the non-pesticide approach to pest control, known as an integrated management program .

The district maintains a list of persons who wish to receive 48-hour notification of certain pesticide applications . If you would like to receive this 48-hour notification of pesticide applications that are scheduled to occur in our schools, please contact Marty Abrams, Director of Facilities, at 516-679-6314 for a notification request form . Forms are routinely mailed to households of all students prior to the start of school .

Asbestos NotificationIn accordance with 40 CFR §763 .84 .c, regard this statement as the district’s annual notification to all workers, students and/or their legal guardians that the district continues to maintain its Asbestos Management Plan (AMP) which documents all performed or planned asbestos related inspections, response actions, and post-response action activities, including periodic reinspection and surveillance activities within the school district . A copy of this AMP is available for your review and/or inspection at the district’s facilities office .

Community Use of School FacilitiesNonprofit community organizations are welcome to utilize our school facilities according to specific policies set forth by the Board of Education . Applications for facilities use can be found on the district website, and inquiries should be directed to Marty Abrams, Director of Facilities, at 516-679-6314 .

While the Board of Education encourages community groups to use our school facilities according to our guidelines, school-sponsored activities must always take precedence in scheduling the use of buildings and grounds .


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TransportationThe policy of the Wantagh Board of Education regarding transportation of public and non-public school students requires that eligibility be determined according to the distance from the student’s legal residence to the school of attendance .

Transportation is provided as follows:Kindergarten through grade 5 Over 0 .5 mile distanceGrades 6 through 8 Over 0 .88 mile distance Grades 9 through 12 Over 1 .24 miles distance

Those desiring transportation to a non-public school must file a written request for said transportation on or before April 1, preceding the fall term of the school year, except parent(s) moving into the district after that time have 30 days after establishing residency to file a written request . First time enrollees in a non-public school shall be permitted to submit their application by June 30 . If a parent misses a filing date and makes a late filing, transportation services will be provided only upon the recommendation of the administration and approval of the Board of Education . Transportation will be provided to eligible students the following September up to a distance of 15 miles .

School Bus SafetyIn order to ensure the safe transport of our students, all passengers must adhere to the following important regulations: • Show bus pass when entering the bus. • Cross 10 feet in front of the bus and wait for the driver’s signal to cross. • Cross in front of, not behind the bus. • Keep head and arms inside the vehicle at all times. • Remain seated until the bus comes to a full stop. • Enter and leave the bus only when it is completely stopped.

Remember, the safety of our bus-riding students is a cooperative effort on the part of the community, parents, drivers and bus companies .

Emergency School ClosingWhen schools are closed in an emergency, or due to inclement weather, announcements will be posted on the district website, via our ConnectEd system and at the following radio and television stations:

During winter months, walking and driving may become hazardous due to icy roads . Later, these hazardous conditions could rectify as the temperature rises . Under such circumstances, the Superintendent of Schools may delay the beginning of school for one or two hours . In case of a delayed opening, students should arrive at their bus stops based upon the designated delay .

DELAYED OPENING TIME SCHEDULESIn the event that the district decides to delay its openings, the following arrival times reflect one-hour and two-hour delays . Please note that, under the delays, all before school activities will be cancelled .

WANTAGH HIGH SCHOOL 1-Hour Delayed Opening: Report to Period 1 – 8:37 a .m .2-Hour Delayed Opening: Report to Period 1 – 9:37 a .m .

WANTAGH MIDDLE SCHOOL1-Hour Delayed Opening: Report to Period 1 – 9:16 a .m . 2-Hour Delayed Opening: Report to Period 2 – 10:16 a .m .

ELEMENTARY SCHOOLS1-Hour Delayed Opening: Arrival Time – 10:15 a .m .2-Hour Delayed Opening: Arrival Time – 11:15 a .m .

SCOPE DELAYED OPENING INFORMATIONThe SCOPE Before School Program will be closed .For further information, call SCOPE at 631-360-0800 .

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District Philosophy: A Sound Educational EnvironmentThe philosophy of the Wantagh Public Schools is to help all children develop their full potential so that they can take their place in society as productive, well-adjusted, responsible citizens . Family, school and community must join together to use all resources available to meet the immediate needs of basic education and the continuing challenge of lifelong learning in our rapidly changing society .

The school is a community, and we all have a responsibility to uphold the rules and regulations to assist in its smooth functioning . Discipline can be viewed essentially as a matter of self-control . Additionally, students who feel good about themselves — with strong feelings of self-worth — will be better able to develop self-discipline and contribute to the school community .

In accordance with the requirements of the NYS Education Department, the Wantagh School District has a written district Safety Plan, a Dignity Act Policy and a Code of Conduct which define discipline, rights, responsibilities and consequences on the elementary, middle and high school levels . Copies of these plans and policies are available in each school office and on the district website, www .wantaghschools .org .

Internet Use & Safety PolicyParents and guardians should be familiar with the Internet Use & Safety Policy, which is available on our website . In order to protect all users, the Internet Use & Safety Policy contains restrictions on accessing inappropriate material on the Internet through the district’s computer network . Parents or guardians may specifically request that the district not allow their child to have Internet access on the district’s computer network . Such a request must be made in writing, signed and dated by the parent(s) or guardian, and delivered to each student’s building principal .

Dignity ActThe Wantagh Board of Education recognizes that safe and supportive learning environments can increase student attendance and improve academic achievement . A student’s ability to learn and achieve at high academic levels and a school’s ability to educate students are compromised by incidents of discrimination and harassment including, but not limited to, bullying, cyberbullying, taunting and intimidation . Therefore, in accordance with the Dignity Act, the district will strive to create an environment free from discrimination and harassment . The district will also foster civility in the schools to prevent and promote conduct consistent with the district’s educational mission .

The district condemns and prohibits all forms of discrimination and harassment based on actual or perceived race, color, creed, weight, national origin, ethnic group, religion, religious practice, political affiliation, age, marital status, military status, veteran status, disability, sex, sexual orientation or gender by school employees or students on school property and at school sponsored activities and events that take place at locations off school property . In addition, any act of discrimination or harassment, outside of school sponsored events, that can reasonably be expected to materially and substantially disrupt the education process, may be subject to discipline .

Two employees at every school have been designated as Dignity Act Coordinators . The Dignity Act Coordinator is thoroughly trained to handle human relations in the areas of actual or perceived race, color, creed, weight, national origin, ethnic group, religion, religious practice, political affiliation, age, marital status, military status, veteran status, disability, sex, sexual orientation or gender . The Coordinators are as follows:

Districtwide John C . McNamaraWantagh High School Jennifer Santorello and Carolyn BreivogelWantagh Middle School Nicole Friedman and Dawn MatrochanoForest Lake Elementary School Dr . Tracy Zelenetz and Anthony CiuffoMandalay Elementary School Dr . Melissa Bennett and Marie PisicchioWantagh Elementary School Dr . Meredith Protzel and Dr . Randee Bonagura

The district will investigate all complaints of discrimination and harassment and take prompt corrective measures, as necessary . Complaints will be investigated in accordance with applicable policies and regulations . If, after an appropriate investigation, the district finds that this policy has been violated, corrective action will be taken in accordance with district policies and regulations, the Code of Conduct and all appropriate federal or state laws .

Training will be provided during each school year for all district employees in conjunction with existing professional development training on awareness, sensitivity and reporting acts of harassment and discrimination .

Vandalism Hurts All of UsVandalism in our schools hurts all of us . Students, teachers and community members lose the opportunity to utilize needed equipment or educational materials . The community as a whole suffers, not only because the climate of our schools is compromised, but also because the school district must bear the financial burden of this senseless vandalism .

The Wantagh Board of Education will adhere to a stringent policy on vandalism for any individual who is apprehended for loitering on or vandalizing school district facilities . Parents and legal guardians will be held liable for willful, malicious or unlawful acts committed by children over 10 and younger than 18 years of age, in accordance with state law . Charges will not be dropped when brought to court, and the district will prosecute to the fullest extent of the law .

If such acts of destruction do occur, and the identity of the perpetrator is determined, the administration will seek to recover the cost of damages from parents or legal guardians . If recovery cannot be made, the administration will authorize counsel to bring a cause of action in the civil court to obtain a judgment to recover damages .

Remember – vandalism hurts everyone . If you see an act of vandalism in progress, call 911 immediately .


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AttendanceRegular attendance is important to the learning process . While it is recognized that students learn from many sources, it is the philosophy of the Wantagh School District that the classroom learning environment is a key component of the success of students . The interaction between students and teachers, and among students, adds a greater dimension to the learning process . Therefore, regular attendance and classroom participation through classwork, classroom discussions and homework are imperative .

Students are expected to comply with all state regulations in regard to attendance . Absence for religious observance shall be permitted under rules established by the NYS Commissioner of Education .

The Wantagh School District defines a legal absence as sickness, death or sickness in the family, impassable roads or inclement weather, religious observation, quarantine, appearance required in court, attendance at school sponsored events, attendance at a health clinic, attendance at an approved cooperative work program, attendance at an approved college visit or the fulfillment of a military obligation .

Absence or tardiness for any reason not cited above will be regarded as illegal . A child who does not attend for other than lawful reasons will be deemed truant and will be disciplined in accordance with the district disciplinary code and the regulations of the school .

The absence or lateness of a student must be reported . Please call and leave a voicemail message in our system, which is in operation 24 hours a day . Parents are still required to provide a written notice for each absence or lateness upon the student’s return to school .

Attendance Phone Numbers:Forest Lake Elementary 516-679-6470Mandalay Elementary 516-679-6390Wantagh Elementary 516-679-6480Wantagh Middle School 516-679-6350Wantagh High School 516-679-6417/6418

Health ServicesSchool nurses assigned to each building implement the health services program . They conduct screenings for hearing and vision and administer first aid . By helping to maintain the physical well-being of our students, nurses play a vital role in the children’s total school experience .

Administration of MedicationNew York State Education Law and Public Health Law strictly forbid the administration of any prescribed or over-the-counter medications without a physician’s order and parent permission . A parental request for the district nurse to administer medication to a child while in school or participating in a school-sponsored activity must include the following: (1) name and grade of student; (2) name of medication; (3) dosage and time of administration; (4) possible side effects; (5) date of prescription; (6) physician’s order and signature; and (7) parent’s signature .

The medication must be in its original container, properly labeled by the pharmacist and delivered to the school nurse by the parent and/or guardian . Permission forms may be obtained from the school nurse, or the physician may write this order on his/her office stationary . Parents are responsible for picking up unused medication at the end of the school year. Medication that is not claimed will be discarded.

Medical ExaminationsAnnual medical examinations are required of all students in grades K, 2, 4, 7 and 10 and for all new entrants to the Wantagh School District . The family’s private physician’s report must be returned to the child’s Health Office . Students for whom this information is not provided will be examined by the school physician .

Health ScreeningsAnnual vision screenings will be conducted by the school nurses for students in grades K-3, 5, 7, and 10 . A color perception test will be administered once by the school nurse to all kindergarten students and new entrants . An annual hearing screening will be conducted for students in grades K, 1, 3, 5, 7 and 10 .


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An Important Part of Community LifeOur public schools are a vital part of our community life in Wantagh . We have a strong investment in education, and our schools are tangible evidence of that investment . Community members are invited to take advantage of our excellent facilities, enjoy our many athletic, cultural, social and educational functions, and join us in helping to maintain an atmosphere that is conducive to education .

The Wantagh Board of EducationOne way to become a part of the educational process is through participation in the meetings of the Board of Education . The monthly business meetings and planning sessions are designated on the calendar and district website . A portion of every business meeting is set aside as a forum for community members to raise questions, make comments and bring matters of concern to the attention of the Board of Education . The Board of Education encourages community members to attend these important meetings . The planning sessions serve as an opportunity to observe the working sessions of the Board .

Registration and VotingVoting in the annual school budget election is an important opportunity not only for exercising one’s constitutional rights but also to ensure one’s role in the future of our educational system in Wantagh . Complete information about registration and voting procedures is distributed in advance of the annual election via the district’s budget brochure, which is mailed to all residents . This information is also posted on the district website . Individuals interested in additional information may contact the District Clerk at 516-679-6310 .

Parent AssociationsThe Wantagh School District is proud of the strong partnerships it has forged with our parents . We believe that quality education is not possible unless school and home work together . Our parent associations on both the elementary and secondary levels provide us with generous and consistent support . Their creative and tireless efforts enhance the social, educational and cultural resources at each of our schools while offering a unique forum for parents to become more directly involved in the education of their children . We urge all parents to become members of these important groups and join the Wantagh School District as active partners in education .

Parent Association PresidentsForest Lake PTA – Patty Anzalone & Christina RothhauptMandalay PTA – Sharon George & Kim SandovalWantagh School PTA – Marcela Loeber & Brenton PowersWantagh 6-12 Association – Donna Da Silva & AnnMarie MuraleSpecial Education PTA (SEPTA) – Debbie DeRupo & Louise RadzickiPTA Council – Cyndy Ambrosio & Karen Butcher

The Wantagh Foundation for Educational ExcellenceA nonprofit independent organization founded by Wantagh residents and

business leaders in 1993, the Wantagh Foundation for Educational Excellence was created to mobilize community support, commitment and resources to enhance public education in the Wantagh community . The foundation’s goals are to: provide financial and creative support to the Wantagh Schools by identifying and mobilizing resources; foster partnerships among school, community and industry; and enhance cooperation and understanding while encouraging innovation and creativity in meeting the challenges facing public education . The foundation’s Summer Recreation program provides children with a fun, enriching experience where participants are supervised at all times by certified teachers and high school or college counselors .

The foundation hosts a series of Teen Center after school enrichment programs, which are listed on this year’s calendar . These programs are held for middle school students and include activities requested by the students themselves . A wide range of opportunities are offered to include academic assistance, recreational activities, computer skills and technology in the foundation’s Technology Center . The programs also provide a strong element of community service as a vehicle for encouraging civic pride and personal accomplishment . The foundation’s major emphasis is the raising of funds to support these programs .

The foundation’s Technology Center is also the venue where middle school students teach computer courses to senior citizens on designated Saturdays, as shown on the district calendar . For more information regarding the Wantagh Foundation, contact Ralph Spagnolo at 516-781-5055 .

Senior CitizensThe senior citizens of our community have made tremendous contributions to the character of Wantagh, and we welcome them as important members of our school district family . Senior citizens, 65 years or older, may be entitled to a partial exemption from school taxes, on a sliding scale from 5% to 50% on incomes up to $37,399 per year . Also, tax exemptions may be obtained for property owners who need to make improvements on a one, two or three family house to facilitate and accommodate use and accessibility by a physically handicapped resident . Application must be made annually to the Nassau County Department of Assessment, 240 Old Country Road, Mineola, NY 11501 (516-571-2377) .

Senior citizens are also entitled to free passes to district cultural and social functions . These passes may be obtained from the office of the Superintendent of Schools at 516-679-6300 .


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Homebound InstructionStudents who are unable to attend school for reasons of illness or injury may be entitled to home instruction . The projected absence must be for a minimum of four weeks in order to be eligible for home instruction . Forms may be obtained from the school principal and/or school nurse . Forms should be returned and accompanied by a note from a healthcare provider indicating the projected time of absence .

Psychological & Social Work ServicesOur psychologists and social worker provide prevention and intervention services . These are certified mental health professionals who are specifically trained to diagnose and assess learning, emotional and behavioral difficulties . They are skilled in individual and group counseling to affect positive change with students and families experiencing difficulties . Services provided include crisis intervention, individual and group counseling and psychological and educational evaluations . Referral services to outside agencies for mental health consultations, parenting groups and drug and alcohol prevention and intervention are available . Referrals to our psychologists and social worker generally come from teachers, parents, guidance counselors, peers, building administrators or the Committee on Special Education .

Speech/Language, Vision and Hearing ServicesSpecialists are employed to help children whose speech and/or language processing interferes with communication . Children exhibiting articulation delays, stuttering, or receptive or expressive language difficulties are evaluated and may receive assistance in school . Similar supports are provided by specialists for students exhibiting deficits in vision or hearing .

Special Education ServicesThe Wantagh School District provides special education services and programs to students with disabilities pursuant to applicable federal and state laws . Any parent or person in parental relation who suspects that his/her child has a disability may refer the child for an evaluation by the District’s Committee on Special Education (CSE) to determine eligibility for special education services and programs . More detailed information on this process is available in “A Parent’s Guide to Special Education,” which is published on the New York State Education Department’s website: www .p12 .nysed .gov/specialed/publications/policy/parentguide .htm . Parents or persons in parental relation should contact Jeanne Love, Director of Pupil Personnel Services at 516-781-1452 to discuss referrals .

Serving the Whole ChildIn addition to its full instructional program, the Wantagh School District provides support services to meet the needs of all students, to offer guidance and counseling, and to help maintain healthy minds and bodies .

Child FindIn order to plan appropriately, and consistent with Part 200 of the Commissioner’s Regulations, please notify Jeanne Love, Director of Pupil Personnel Services at 516-781-1452, if you have a child 0-21 years old with a disability who may require special education services .

Continuum of Special Education ServicesThe Wantagh School District operates a comprehensive special education program offering a continuum of services, which address the needs of our diverse learners . The Wantagh Committee in Special Education (CSE) screens all students suspected of having a disability, as well as reviews the progress of classified students on an annual basis . Many classes are housed within our district schools and provide our students the opportunity to receive specialized classes within the borders of Wantagh . When appropriate, a special education student may be enrolled in services provided by BOCES and/or in another out-of-district setting .

Special Education Preschool Pursuant to PL-99-457 and Section 4410 of the Educational Law, school districts are responsible for serving three and four-year-olds with disabilities . If you suspect your child may have a disability that is impacting his/her education, or are referred by your doctor or preschool professional, please contact Jeanne Love, Director of Pupil Personnel Services at 516-781-1452 .

Parent PortalThe eSchool data Parent Portal is a secure web-based student management system that gives parents/guardians and students online access to their child’s school schedule, profile, attendance, progress reports, and report cards . Parents of students in grades 6-12 may view the individual grades as posted, and parents of students in grades 11-12 may also view a draft of their child’s transcript .

To find the Parent Portal, go to the district website and click on “Parent Portal” under the Quick Links . To register for an account, you will need to provide your child’s nine digit student identification number . Please contact your child’s school if you do not know your child’s student id number .


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Our Instructional ProgramThe Wantagh instructional program at all district schools goes beyond the minimal requirements established by New York State . In addition to providing a basic, district-wide curriculum that is both nurturing and demanding, all elementary and middle schools also develop special programs designed to meet the individual needs of their students .

Our high school offers many programs . More than 97% of the high school graduates go on to institutions of higher learning, including a large number of the more selective four year colleges . An extensive variety of course offerings enables students to find suitable programs appropriate to their interests and abilities . Qualified students may choose from a number of advanced placement courses . Students are encouraged to supplement their academic requirements with a variety of elective courses, which may include business, vocational and career offerings . It should be noted that colleges are interested in a well-rounded student whose high school experiences go beyond the academic requirements .

Physical Education, Health and AthleticsA sequential K-12 Physical Education Program is in place in the Wantagh schools . The curriculum gives students the opportunity to engage in diverse and challenging activities which lead to positive, healthy lifestyles . Students in our high school also have the opportunity to select activities in fitness and lifetime sports, the skills of which they can carry through their adult years . Our intramural programs, which are a direct outgrowth of our physical education program, enjoy tremendous popularity . As students increase their skill development, they have an opportunity to participate in our interscholastic program . Our interscholastic programs are well attended and provide an excellent opportunity for structured sports activities . Wantagh boasts many championship teams and scholar-athletes in a wide range of athletics .

The ArtsThe arts play an integral part in the Wantagh School District curriculum with more than 1,900 students taking part in music and art activities beyond their regularly scheduled classes . Instrumental and choral music instruction begins midway through the elementary grades and continues through grade 12 . Secondary clubs and courses in drama, musical theater, electronic music and digital media provide opportunities to address a wide range of interests .

AP CapstoneWantagh High School is one of more than 600 schools worldwide to implement AP Capstone — an innovative diploma program that allows students to develop the skills that matter most for their future college success: research, collaboration, and communication . The program includes a two-course sequence: AP Seminar and AP Research . Developed in direct response to feedback from higher education faculty and college admission officers, AP Capstone complements the in-depth, subject-specific rigor of Advanced Placement courses and exams . Students who complete AP Seminar and AP Research with scores of 3 or higher, and receive scores of 3 or higher on four AP Exams in subjects of their choosing, will receive the AP Capstone Diploma . Students who earn scores of 3 or higher on the two AP Capstone exams but do not take or earn qualifying scores on four additional AP Exams will receive the AP Seminar and Research Certificate .

Gifted & TalentedThe Horizons Program offers identified elementary students in grades 3-6 a specifically designed program of enrichment activities . Secondary students are offered rigorous courses including Advanced Placement and college-level courses, which provide students the opportunity to obtain college credits while attending high school .

English as a New Language (ENL)Our school and community environment is enriched by students from many cultural backgrounds . To assist students for whom English is not a primary language at home, ENL classes are held in the district . The goal of the ENL classes is to assist these students in reaching their academic goals and becoming active and productive members of the school community .

Co-curricular ActivitiesWantagh students are offered many opportunities to explore areas of personal interest via clubs and activities . In addition, students are provided with avenues for offering community service . Clubs meet throughout the year under the guidance of a faculty adviser . Students can explore a wide range of interests, from science and computers to video technology and photography . Whether expanding their creativity or enhancing their studies, students’ involvement in co-curricular activities is an important part of their personal development .


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GuidanceGuidance services are designed to help students maximize their school experience and succeed academically and socially . At the elementary level, principals work with teachers, support personnel, parents and the community to resolve issues that may interfere with school performance . At the secondary level, guidance personnel and pupil personnel providers monitor student progress and assist students in planning their programs of study .

CounselingCounseling is the primary guidance service provided at all the schools within the district . Counseling sessions are conducted through classroom presentations, small group gatherings, and individualized meetings . The student-counselor relationship provides opportunities for students to express their ideas and feelings, and we encourage students to reach out to their counselors as needed .

College Admission & Scholarship TestingThe Wantagh High School guidance department has extensive resources to help both the college bound and career minded student in making decisions about the future . Using the Naviance system, guidance counselors work with students and their families to share information about the wide range of opportunities available, including information relative to financial aid and scholarships .

During the year, examinations such as the Advanced Placement examinations, Preliminary Scholastic Aptitude Test/National Merit Scholarship Qualifying Test (PSAT/NMSQT) and the Scholastic Aptitude Test (SAT) are administered . Guidance counselors assist students in selecting the appropriate examinations and test dates, with complete registration information distributed at the high school .

Title IX and Section 504 Nondiscrimination NotificationsIn compliance with the provisions of Title IX of the Educational Amendments of 1972, Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, and other nondiscrimination statutes, the Wantagh School District advises students, parents, employees and the general public that it offers employment and educational opportunities, including vocational opportunities, without regard to race, color, creed, weight, national origin, ethnic group, religion, religious practice, political affiliation, age, marital status, military status, veteran status, disability, sex, sexual orientation or gender .

For procedures regarding grievances under the Title IX, contact the Title IX Compliance Officers John C . McNamara, Assistant Superintendent for Instruction (679-6305) or Adriana Silver, Assistant Superintendent for Business (679-6308) . For procedures regarding grievances under Section 504, contact Jeanne Love, Director of Pupil Personnel Services at 781-1452 .

Student RecordsThe Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act entitles parents of students under the age of 18, and students or graduates age 18 or older, to review, obtain copies (for a reasonable fee) and challenge the accuracy or fairness of the student’s educational records . Complaints regarding the district’s failure to make records available and/or to respond to challenges about accuracy or fairness should be forwarded to the superintendent’s office . Any subsequent complaints may be filed in writing to: Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act Office, Department of Education, 3330 Independence Ave . S .W ., Washington, DC 20201 .

Free and Reduced-Price Lunch PolicyThe Board of Education, in conjunction with the National School Lunch and Free Milk Program, makes free lunch, free milk and reduced price lunches available for students whose families qualify under specific guidelines . Families who are eligible include those whose annual income meets specified criteria or whose temporary circumstances are such that they might qualify . Confidentiality is assured . For further information, contact Food Services Director Pam Sanders at 516-679-6338 .

Days of Religious ObservanceThe Wantagh School District recognizes numerous days of religious observance throughout the year . Pupils may be excused on these days upon prior written request of the parent or guardian . It is the student’s responsibility to make up any work provided on that day . New material may be introduced, and homework and tests may be given to students who are not observing the holiday . Observing students will be given sufficient time to make up homework or tests . No major evening events that would require student participation will be scheduled . Throughout this calendar, those holidays will be marked by the symbol (DRO), for Day of Religious Observance . Jewish holidays begin at sundown on the eve of the holiday .

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Directory of Administration and School OfficesDistrict AdministrationDistrict Main Number . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .781-8000Board of Education/District Clerk . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Elaine McGuigan . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .679-6310Superintendent of Schools . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Maureen Goldberg . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .679-6300Assistant Superintendent for Business . . . . . . . . . . . .Adriana Silver . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .679-6308Assistant Superintendent for Instruction . . . . . . . .John McNamara . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .679-6302Director of Pupil Personnel Services . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Jeanne Love . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .781-1452Ass istant Director of

Pupil Personnel Services . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Maggie Felt . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .781-1842 and 679-6424Dir ector of Information Systems

& Instructional Technology . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Penny Curry . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .679-6382Director of Facilities and Transportation . . . . . . .Marty Abrams . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .679-6313Athletics/Phys . Ed/Drivers Ed Director . . . . . . . . . . . .Jennifer Keane . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .679-6423

Curriculum Directors and SupervisorsLanguage Arts/Reading/Libraries Director . . . . . . .Nicole Waldbauer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .679-6469Business Education Supervisor . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Patricia Calosso . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .679-6361Family and Consumer Science Director . . . . . . . . . .Frank Muzio . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .679-6413Fine and Performing Arts Supervisor . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Kelly Good . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .781-8004World Language and ENL Supervisor . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Patricia Calosso . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .679-6361Guidance Director . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Frank Muzio . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .679-6413Math Supervisor . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .John Watson . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .679-6463Science/Technology Ed . Director . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Kathleen Cahill . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .679-6461Social Studies Supervisor . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Christopher Widmann . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .679-6462

School HoursForest Lake Elementary School3100 Beltagh Ave ., Wantagh, N .Y . 11793Grades K-5: 9:15 a .m .-3:30 p .m .

Mandalay Elementary School2667 Bayview, Wantagh, N .Y . 11793Grades K-5: 9:15 a .m .-3:30 p .m .

Wantagh Elementary School1765 Beech Street, Wantagh, N .Y . 11793Grades K-5: 9:15 a .m .-3:30 p .m .

Wantagh Middle School3299 Beltagh Ave ., Wantagh, N .Y . 11793Grades 6-8: 8:16 a .m .-3:02 p .m .

Wantagh High School3297 Beltagh Ave ., Wantagh, N .Y . 11793Grades 9-12: 7:37 a .m .-2:18 p .m .

Forest Lake Elementary SchoolPrincipal . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Anthony Ciuffo . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 679-6470Main Office . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 679-6470Nurse . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Victoria Alssid . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 679-6393Psychologist . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Dr . Tracy Zelenetz . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 679-6479Attendance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 679-6470

Mandalay Elementary SchoolPrincipal . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Marie Pisicchio . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 679-6390Main Office . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 679-6390Nurse . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Georgette Walpole . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 679-6375Psychologist . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Dr . Melissa Bennett . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 679-6378Attendance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 679-6390

Wantagh Elementary SchoolPrincipal . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Dr . Randee Bonagura . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 679-6480Elementary Supervisor . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Jessica Zimmer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 679-6480Main Office . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 679-6480Nurse . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Lori DeFonte . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 679-6465Psychologist . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Dr . Meredith Protzel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 679-6485Psychologist . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Caryn Cantley . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 679-6467Attendance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 679-6480

Wantagh Middle SchoolPrincipal . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Dawn Matrochano . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 679-6350Assistant Principal . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Dr . Stephanie Scolieri . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 679-6351Main Office . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 679-6350Nurse . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Hildi Dzigas . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 679-6359Psychologist . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Nicole Friedman . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 679-6372Psychologist . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Dr . Stephen Taylor . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 679-6371Guidance Counselor . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Steven Bloom . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 679-6356Guidance Counselor . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Angela Gilley . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 679-6358Guidance Counselor . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Brian Ward . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 679-6357Attendance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 679-6350

Wantagh High SchoolPrincipal . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Carolyn Breivogel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 679-6401Assistant Principal . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .James Brown . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 679-6403Assistant Principal . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Jennifer Santorello . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 679-6435Main Office . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 679-6402Nurse . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Laurie Puglisi . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 679-6439Psychologist . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Agnes Ramos . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 679-6431Psychologist . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Dr . Melissa Bennett . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 679-7810Social Worker . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Iris Kline . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 679-6430Guidance Counselor . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Jacqueline Lennon . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 679-6407Guidance Counselor . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Geraldine Lethbridge . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 679-6407Guidance Counselor . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Christopher Nyberg . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 679-6407Guidance Counselor . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Courtney Prestianni . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 679-6407Guidance Counselor . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Margaret Swanson . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 679-6407Attendance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .679-6417 and 679-6418


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