FPS Calendar 2008-2009

FARMINGDALE PUBLIC SCHOOLS

2008 - 2009For School District Information and Board Meeting Agendas sign onto:

www.farmingdaleschools.org

ALBANY AVENUE SCHOOL101 N. Albany Avenue, N. Massapequa, NY 516-752-6570

Hours K-5: 9:15 am - 3:15 pmPrincipal ........................................................................................Joseph ValentineAssistant Principal ....................................................................Victoria K. LoRussoHealth Office (516-752-6684) .....................................Mary Daniels, Carol RoeschPsychologist (516-752-6573) ........................................................Dr. Teresa BustoSocial Worker (516-752-6572) - Pam Snyder-Ball Attendance – 516-752-6654

STANLEY D. SALTZMAN EAST MEMORIAL SCHOOL25 Mill Lane, Farmingdale, NY 631-752-6565

Hours K-5: 8:30 am - 2:30 pmPrincipal........................................................................................Dr. Eve DieringerAssistant Principal...............................................................................Jeff GalluzzoHealth Office (631–752-6686) ..................................Kathy Fanning, Robin MurthaPsychologists (631-752-6569) ..............................................Dr. Deborah DullahanSocial Worker (631-752-6664) - Ruth Martina Attendance – 631 752-6587

NORTHSIDE SCHOOL55 Powell Place, Farmingdale, NY 516-752-6575

Hours K-5: 9:15 am - 3:15 pmPrincipal................................................................................Elizabeth L. GaravusoAssistant Principal ..........................................................................Diane AndersonHealth Office (516-752-6685)..................................................... Cynthia GehlbachPsychologist (516-752-6598)..................................................Dr. Yuvelin GutierrezSocial Worker (516-752-6575) - Pam Snyder-Ball Attendance – 516-752-6585

WOODWARD PARKWAY SCHOOL95 Woodward Parkway, Farmingdale, NY 516-752-6560

Hours K-5: 9:15 am - 3:15 pmPrincipal............................................................................................Carol AnselmoAssistant Principal ........................................................................Patricia O’ReganHealth Office (516-752-6648) ...........................Alana Krumenacker, Joanne KellyPsychologists (516-752-6563)....................Dr. Jim Oshinsky, Dr. Karen McKinnonSocial Worker (516-752-6562) - Pam Snyder-Ball Attendance – 516-752-6564

Farmingdale Evening High SchoolThe District operates an evening high school program which leads

to a regular high school diploma. The program serves residents ages 17and up who have dropped out of high school. For information contact theprincipal of the evening high school at 516-752-6641 from 6:00 pm to 8:00 pm

Individual School InformationGeneral Information (516) 752-6631

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FARMINGDALE HIGH SCHOOL150 Lincoln Street, Farmingdale, NY 11735 516-752-6600

Hours Grades 9-12: 7:30 am - 2:04 pm

Principal (516-752-6600) ...............................................................Glen A. ZakianAssistant Principal (516-752-6600) ....................................Samuel M. ThompsonAssistant Principal (516-752-6600) .......................................Kathleen A. KeevinsGeneral Office .................................................................................(516) 752-6600Deans (516-752-6620/6610) .....................Kathleen Hughes, Maria Napolitano, ........................................................................Michael Hungerford, Kevin ShanleyGuidance Counselors ..............................................................................................Ms. Mammolito (A-K), Ms. Molina (L-Z) - (Gr. 9 - 516-752-6620/6621/6622)Mr. Mayerhofer (A-Le), Ms. Besser-Reyes (Li-Z) - (Gr. 10 - 516-752-6620/6621/6622)Ms. Ziff (A-K), Ms. Herrero (L-Z) - (Gr. 11 - 516-752-6610/6611/6612)Ms. Jensen (A-K), Ms. Spinella (L-Z) - (Gr. 12 - 516-752-6610/6611/6612)

Psychologists ...........................................................................................................Dr. Sperduto (Gr. 9 - 516-752-6617); Dr. Mabry (Gr. 10 - 516-752-6616);Dr. Raju (Gr. 11 - 516-752-6651); Dr. Volpe (Gr. 12 - 516-752-6626)

Health Office (516-752-6613) .....Susan Barger, Elizabeth Murphy, Denise SpechtSocial Workers (516-752-6658 & 6624) .....................Alisa Lombardo, Kevin Loud

Attendance: Grades 9-12 - 516-752-6618, 6623, 6637, 6644

WELDON E. HOWITT MIDDLE SCHOOL50 Van Cott Avenue, Farmingdale, NY 11735 516-752-6519

Hours Grades 6-7-8: 8:05 am - 2:42 pm

Principal (516-752-6519)...................................................................Luis A. PeñaAssistant Principal (516-752-6525) .................................................Gary CaufieldAssistant Principal (516-752-3051) .................................................Giulia MaranoAcademic Dean (516-752-6542) ............... .......................... ......David SpielbergDean (516-752-6542) ......................................................................Frank Hebron

Guidance Counselors (516-752-6531)......................................... Andrea Lehrfeld,.........Ann Marie Boyon, Christy Hanks-Quinland, Anette Sturmann, Pablo Lizana

Psychologists ..........................................Dr. Mindy Phillips (Gr. 6 - 516-752-3052)...............................................................Dr. Helen Stevens (Gr. 7 - 516-752-3060).............................................................Dr. Ralph LaMagna (Gr. 8 - 516-752-6525)

Health Office..............................Ann Wilgosz, Mary Jean Guercio (516-752-6541)..................................................................................Janice Carvo (516-752-6544)

Social Workers (631-752-6664 & 6625)........Ruthmila Martina, Stewart Goldstein, ......................................................................................................Jose Chuquiruna

Attendance All Grades - 516-752-6534

BOARD OF EDUCATIONShari Bardash-Eivers, President - Stephen G. Wilson, Vice-PresidentTrustees: John E. Capobianco - Russ Catanzaro - Tina Diamond -

Kathy Lively - Rick MorrisonDistrict Clerk:: Josephine Murray

Entrance to SchoolKindergarten

A child may enter kindergarten in September if s/he will be five years oldon or before December 1st of the school year. Kindergarten registration will beheld in March. Parents of pre-school-age children, who are on the school cen-sus, are notified of time and place of registration. All others should come to theCensus & Enrollment Office at the Howitt Middle School to prove residency andbe put on the school census.

First GradeA child who has had a full year of kindergarten in an approved school will

be admitted to the first grade. Students who are six years old and have notattended kindergarten will be entered initially into kindergarten and advancedaccording to ability.

New Residents and Transfer StudentsDuring the school year, new residents are admitted at the District

Census and Enrollment Office in the Howitt Middle School, which is located onVan Cott Avenue, Farmingdale, Monday through Friday, 8:00 am to 3:30 pmDuring the summer, enrollment for new residents and transfer students is heldMonday through Thursday, 8:00 am to 2:00 pm, and Friday from 8:00 am to11:00 am.

Proof of residence, original birth certificates, six state-mandated immu-nizations, health records and prior school report cards are needed for registra-tion. For further information, call 516-752-6555.

Special EducationSpecial education services are provided at all levels K-12 in the Farmingdale

School District. In addition, a pre-school student with a disability may have specialneeds that require appropriate services. All children are evaluated and recommend-ed for services by the Committee on Special Education (CSE) or the Committee onPre-School Education (CPSE). If parents or guardians suspect their school-age childhas a disability, they can refer their child to the Committee on Special Education bycalling 516-752-6591. For information about a pre-school child who may have a dis-ability, please call the Special Education office at 516-752-6515. Referrals in writingshould be sent to the Farmingdale Schools Special Education Department, 50 VanCott Avenue, Farmingdale, NY 11735.

ImmunizationsSTUDENTS WILL NOT BE ADMITTED TO SCHOOL IF IMMUNIZATION

REQUIREMENTS ARE NOT MET.New York State law requires written proof of the following immu-

nizations for school entry: 3 doses DPT, 3 doses Polio, 2 Measles, 1 Mumps,1 Rubella (or 2 MMR), 3 doses Hepatitis B, 1 Dose of Varicella (Chicken Pox).Students entering grade 6 need 1 dose of Varicella and 1 booster of Tdap.Acceptable proof must be from a doctor. Parental history is not acceptable.Students transferring from a parochial school to a public school are considerednew entrants.

Continuing Community EducationFarmingdale maintains one of the most extensive continuing community

education programs on Long Island. A publication describing the various courseofferings is mailed to district residents early in August and early in January of eachyear. Information about registration procedures and schedules is included in thecourse offerings publication. For additional information, please contact the Directorof Continuing Community Education at 516-752-6608 between the hours of 9:00 am- 1:00 pm and 6:00 pm - 9:00 pm while classes are in session.

Senior Citizens of Farmingdale, Inc.Senior Citizens of Farmingdale, Inc. is sponsored by Farmingdale Public

Schools Continuing Community Education and the Incorporated Village ofFarmingdale.

The program is open to school district residents over 55 years of age andhas regular meetings two afternoons per week (W&F) from 1 pm to 4:30 pm at theFarmingdale Public Library on Merritts Road (when school is in session). For furtherinformation, please call Adelaide Ketcham, Coordinator, at 516-753-0291.

Upon request, the district issues V.I.P. Courtesy Cards to residents who are62 years of age, which entitles the resident to free entrance to all school activities,plays, concerts and athletic events. In addition, Continuing Education courses willbe available without registration fee to all residents 62 years of age or older, on aspace-available basis. Exception: Registration fee for contractual service coursesmust be paid for in the usual manner. You may obtain a V.I.P. Courtesy Card by call-ing 516-752-6555.

Working PapersThe School District cooperates with the New York State Labor Department in

issuance of working papers required by law for students under the age of eighteen whoseek employment. All children who are residents of the district and who have the needfor such papers should complete an application form obtained from the High SchoolHealth Office (516-752-6613).

To secure working papers, a student must show proof of a physical examinationwithin the last year and submit proof of age in the form of a birth certificate, baptismal cer-tificate, hospital record or passport. For employment as a newspaper carrier, specialapplications and permits are available at the Howitt Middle School.

Emergency Closing/Delayed Opening of SchoolArrangements have been made to notify the general public whenever

schools are to be closed or if there is to be a delayed opening because of weatherconditions. Announcements will be broadcast intermittently over the following sta-tions. You are urged to listen to one of these stations for bulletins or to go to theDistrict website to avoid the congestion that occurs when too many people call theschools: NEWS 12 CABLE; WHLI (1100AM); WKJY (98.3FM); WMJC (94.3FM);WBZO/B (103FM); LOVE (96.1FM); WBLI (106.1FM); WBAB (102.3FM); WNYG(1400AM); WALK (97.5FM); WINS (1010AM); WOR (710AM); WCBS (880 AM); FOXWNYW; WABC/ WNBC TV;CW11 District Website: www.farmingdaleschools.org.

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Farmingdale CAREPrivate, non-profit corporation which provides before-school/after-school care,

summer care and pre-kindergarten education in the elementary schools. For information,please call 516-752-6652.

Free or Reduced Price LunchStudents whose families meet the financial criteria set by the government may

receive a free or reduced price lunch. Applications can be obtained at your child's schooland should be completed and returned as soon as possible. All applications will bereviewed for approval.

Pesticide NotificationEducation Law requires that all schools establish a pesticide notification procedure.

Part of that procedure includes establishing a registry of names and addresses of peoplethat wish to be notified prior to any application. Although the school district does not usepesticides, there may be an occasion where we have to. If you wish to be placed on thenotification registry, please contact the Office of Districtwide Operations (516-752-6545).For additional information, please contact the New York State Education Department web-site at www.emsc.nysed.gov/facplan.

Asbestos Abatement NotificationThe Asbestos Hazard Emergency Response Act (AHERA) requires that all schools

establish an asbestos notification plan. Part of that plan includes posting a 10 day notice atthe building where abatements are planned. For further information contact the DistrictwideOperations office at (516) 752-6545.

Student Information & the MilitaryThe Patriot Act obliges the district to provide student directory information to mili-

tary recruiters unless parents have signed an opt-out request and sent it to the guidanceoffice. Parents of juniors and seniors will receive a copy of the opt-out form in Septemberby mail. The dealine for return is September 29.

Non-Discrimination PolicyThe Board of Education of the Farmingdale Union Free School District does not

discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, creed, religion, marital status, gen-der, age, disability, military status, genetic predisposition, carrier status or sexual orientationin the educational programs and activities that it operates, or the employment therein.

Title IX / ADA 504Notice is hereby given that the Board of Education of the Farmingdale Union Free

School District, Farmingdale, New York does not discriminate on the basis of gender, raceor disability in educational programs and activities which it operates, that is required by TitleIX of the Federal Education Amendments of 1972, and the regulations implementing thesame not to discriminate in education programs and activities extends to employment there-in and the admission thereto and that inquiries, complaints or grievances concerning theapplication of Title IX harassment issues and ADA/504 Regulations must be referred in writ-ing to Barbara J. Horsley, Assistant Superintendent for Administration, 50 Van Cott Avenue,Farmingdale, NY 11735 or the Director of the Office of Civil Rights, U. S. Department of

Education, 75 Park Place, New York, NY 10007. All complaints of violation of these regula-tions will be investigated and, if necessary, hearings held and actions taken to bring aboutan equitable resolution.

Family Educational Rights & Privacy Act (FERPA)In compliance with PL-93-38 and PL-142 dealing with students’ parent(s) and eli-

gible students’ rights to examine student records, the Farmingdale Union Free SchoolDistrict has established:

The right of a student’s parent(s) or eligible student to inspect and review the stu-dent’s records within forty-five (45) days of the day that the school receives a request foraccess.

The right of a student’s parent(s) or eligible student to consent to disclosure of cer-tain information contained in the student’s education records, except to the extent thatFERPA authorizes disclosure without consent for: 1) information the District has receivedprior written consent of the student’s parent(s) or the eligible student to disclose, 2) directo-ry information unless a student’s parent(s) or eligible student has opted out, as defined inthis section of the calendar; or 3) under limited circumstances certain other information aspermitted by the Family Education Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA).

The right of a student’s parent(s) or eligible student to seek to amend parts of thestudent’s education record which s/he believes to be inaccurate, misleading or in violation ofthe student’s rights. The student’s parent(s) or eligible student should write the school prin-cipal (or appropriate official) clearly identifying the part of the record they want changed, andspecifying why it is inaccurate or misleading. If the school decides not to amend the recordas requested by the student’s parent(s) or eligible student, the school will notify the student’sparent(s) or eligible student of the decision and advise him/her of the right to a hearingregarding his/her request for amendment. Additional information regarding the hearing pro-cedures will be provided to the student’s parent(s) or eligible student when notified of theright to a hearing.

Unless objection to any of the specific items of information following is submittedin writing by parents or legal guardians or by those students themselves who are over theage of 18 years, the Farmingdale School District herewith gives notice of intention to: (1) pro-vide, release or publish in the District’s Newsletter, school or local newspapers, athletic pro-grams, musical or theatrical programs, the district website, news releases and/or all of thefollowing directory information pertaining to students as may be appropriate under the cir-cumstances: names of students, pictures, grade, major field of study, participation in recog-nized school activities, extra-curricular activities and sports programs, post-high schoolplans, academic honors, achievements, awards, scholarships, examples of student workand similar information, and (2) provide and release mailing addresses, which include stu-dent names and addresses, to Farmingdale Youth Council and its affiliated organizations -Farmingdale Public Library, Farmingdale PTA and Farmingdale CARE. Students mayappear in classroom video tapes that the State Education Department requires for perma-nent teacher certification. Under Title 45, Code, Part 99, Privacy Rights of Parents andStudents, parents who do not desire release of any of the above directory information mustmake specific requests in writing to the Superintendent of Schools. Failure to make suchrequest shall be deemed consent to release, provide, or publish the directory informationduring the school year.

The right of any person to file a complaint with the U.S. Department of Education,Family Compliance Office if the Farmingdale Union Free School District violates FERPA.The name and address of the Office that administers FERPA is: Family Policy ComplianceOffice, U.S. Department of Education, 400 Maryland Avenue, S.W., Washington, D.C.20202-4605.

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1Labor Day

Schools and Offices Closed

2Superintendent’s Conference Day

FBLI Meeting Allen Park 7:00 pm

3First Day of School

Ramadan Begins

NS “Boo Hoo” Breakfast 9:30 amFirst Day of Farmingdale CARE

Services

4SEM Bus Safety DrillHowitt Fall Sports Start

5AA Fall Fundraiser Begins

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7 8AA/NS/SEM/WP Open HouseWP Bus Safety DrillAA Teacher Welcome Back DinnerSEM PTA Fall Fundraiser BeginsHS PTA Entertainment Book Sale

BeginsPAL Meeting @ Clubhouse 7:00pm

9SAT Registration Deadline for

October 4 ExamAA Bus Safety DrillAA/NS/SEM/WP PTA Meeting 7:30pm

10BOE Reg. Mtg. HMS E. Cafe. 8:00 pmWP Bus Safety Drill

11NS Bus Safety Drill

Farmingdale Remembers 6 pmFarmingdale Public Library

Summit Mtg. Public Library 7:00pm

12WP Kindergarten Welcome Breakfast

HS Marching Band Away Camp

13 ACT - Not @ HSVarsity Football Game @

Oceanside 2:00 pm

JV Football @ H 9:30am

FYC Swim RegistrationHS Pool 10am - 1pm

FYC Cultural Arts Regis.@ WP 9am-Noon

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HS Marching BandAway Camp

15Evening High School BeginsSEPTA Meeting @ SEM 7:00 pm

AA School

16AA Family Reflection NightFYC Meeting Board Room 7:30 pm

Pictures

17WP PTA Tea 1:45 pm

Grade 5 Social Studies Practice Tests

18HMS PTA Meeting 7:00 pmWP Fall Fundraiser Begins

19HS Mini College Fair - Commons

8:30 amIntergenerational Conf. HMS 5-8pmAA Fall Fundraiser Ends

20Varsity Football Game @

Baldwin 2:00 pm


Home Marching BandCamp Day 1

FYC Swim BeginsFYC Cultural Arts Begins

21 22HMS Pictures - Grade 6PTA Council Meeting 7:00 pmHMS PTA Fundraiser BeginsSEM PTA Fall Fundraiser EndsContinuing Community Ed Fall

Classes BeginCOPE - HMS Board Rm 7:30-9:30pm

HS Underclass

23HMS Pictures - Grade 7HS PTA Meeting - Library 7:00 pm

& Faculty Photos

24HMS Pictures - Grade 8HS Seniors - Makeup PhotosHMS Open House

25HS Open House 6:12 - 8:30 pmWP Class Parent Meeting 2:45 pm


November 1 ExamHS Mini College Fair - Commons

10:45 amVarsity Football Game vs. MacArthur

@ Home 6:30 pmSEM Visitation SEM Family Fun Night

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MacArthur 9:30 am

AA Welcome Back BBQ

NS PTA Garage Sale /Fall Festival

SEM Pumpkin & FlowerSale

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Camp Day 2

29HS PTA Internet Fundraiser BeginsPrestige Fundraising

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Albany Avenue AANorthside NSWoodward Parkway WPSaltzman East Memorial SEMHowitt HMSHigh School HS ***********************

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SEPTEMBER 2008

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November 2008 (17) 1Rosh Hashanah

Schools Closed

2HS Junior Parent-Guidance PSAT/

Naviance Wkshp. Lecture Hall 7pmFYC Gymnastics Registration

@ WP 4 - 6 pm

Northside

3HS Freshmen Club Fair 1:30 pmWP Welcome Back BBQ 4 - 7 pmHMS PTA Harvest FesitvalSEM PTA Class Parent TeaThe Place Howitt W. Gym 7 - 9 pm

Picture Days

4SAT - Not @ HS

Varsity Football Game@ East Meadow 2pm


RAINDATE - WP Wel-come Back BBQ 12 - 3

5 6HS Senior Parent-Guidance College

Application Wkshp Lecture Hall 7pmNS Fundraiser BeginsPAL Meeting @ Clubhouse 7:00pm

7HS Senior Group PhotoHS 10th Grade Parent-Guidance

Workshop Lecture Hall 7:00 pmAA/NS/SEM/WP PTA Meeting 7:30pmFBLI Meeting Allen Park 7:00 pm

8HS Senior Group Photo Rain DateWP PTA Tea WP Fundraiser Ends

9Yom Kippur

Schools Closed

101st Interim ReportVarsity Football Game vs Plainview

@ Home 6:30 pmHMS PTA Fundraiser EndsHS PTA Internet Fundraiser EndsThe Place Howitt W. Gym 7 - 9 pm

11JV Football @ Plainview

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12Columbus Day Parade

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14HMS 6th Grade Parent-Guidance

Orientation Mtg. Cafeteria 7 pmCAC - HMS Board Room 7 - 9 pm

15BOE Reg. Mtg. HMS E. Cafe. 8:00 pmHMS 6th Grade Parent-Guidance

Orientation Mtg. Cafeteria 8:30 amHMS PTA Book Fair

16HMS PTA Meeting 7:00 pmHMS Book Fair / Family Night 6pmSummit Mtg. Public Library 7:00pmOpen Swim @ HS 7:30 - 9:30 pm

WP Picture Days

17HS PTA Interactive Entertainment

Night @ St. Luke’s 7:00 pmHMS PTA Book FairFYC Teen Rec. HMS West 7 - 9pm

18PSAT @ HS 7:30 am

Photo ID Required

Varsity Football Game@ Massapequa 2pm

19 20JV Football Game vs. Massapequa

@ Home 4:15 pm HS PTA Meeting - Library 7:00 pmHMS 8th Grade T-Shirt Orders DueCOPE - HMS Board Rm 7:30-9:30pm

21HS 9th Grade Parent-Guidance

Orientation Wkshp Lecture Hall 7pmAA Family Reflection NightFYC Meeting Board Room 7:30pm

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23SEPTA Meeting @ SEM 7:00 pmNS PTA Family Night 7 pmNS Fundraiser EndsOpen Swim @ HS 7:30 - 9:30 pmNewsday Marching Band Festival

24HS Mini College Fair - Commons

8:30 amHomecoming Pep Rally 4:45 pmVarsity Football vs. Uniondale

@ Home 6:30 pmSEM / WP Family Fun NightThe Place Howitt W. Gym 7 - 9 pm

25ACT - Not @ HS

JV Football @ Union-dale 9:30 am

Homecoming Dance

26 27HS Underclass & Faculty Makeup

PhotosPTA Council Meeting 7:00 pm

28SEM Picture DayHS 9th Grade Parent-Guidance

Meeting Lecture Hall 7:00 pm

HMS PTA Reflections Drop-Off

29SEM Picture Day

@ Auditorium 8:00 am - Noon

30HMS Parent/Teacher Conferences

6:00 - 9:00 pmOpen Swim @ HS 7:30 - 9:30 pm

31AA/NS/SEM/WP Halloween Parade HS Halloween Parade 9:15 amFYC Teen Rec HMS West 7 - 9 pm


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December 2008 (17) 1 SAT - Not @ HSVarsity Football vs.

Hempstead @ H 2pmJV Football @

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FYC Rec WP Noon-3pmAA/NS/SEM 9am-12pmFYC Sewing Regis.

HMS East @ Noon

2 3HMS Parent/Teacher Conferences

6:00 - 9:00 pmPAL Meeting @ Clubhouse 7 pm

4Election DaySuperintendent’s Conference Day

NS Election Day Bake SaleFBLI Meeting Allen Park 7:00 pm

Schools Closed

5BOE Reg. Mtg. HMS E. Cafe. 8:00 pmSAT Registration Deadline for

December 6 ExamAA Bus Safety DrillWP PTA Tea 1:45 pm

6SEM Bus Safety DrillAA/NS/SEM/WP PTA Meeting 7:30pmOpen Swim @ HS 7:30 - 9:30 pmCAC - HMS Board Room 7 - 9 pm

71st Marking Period EndsThe Place Howitt W. Gym 7 - 9 pm

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12HS PTA Candle Sale Sign Ups

Gr. 5 Social Studies Assess. Part I

13SEPTA Meeting @ SEM 7:00 pmHS PTA Candle Sale Sign UpsSummit Mtg. Public Library 7:00pmOpen Swim @ HS 7:30 - 9:30 pmFYC Wrestling Reg. @ HS 7-8pm

Gr. 5 Social Studies Assess. Part II

14WP Family Fun Fitness NightFYC Teen Rec HMS West 7-8pm

Long Island String Festival

Gr. 5 Social Studies Assess. Makeups

15FYC 2nd Swim Reg. @

HS Pool 10am-1pm

HS Rehearsals

16Long Island String

Festival HS Concert

17HS Junior Ring Ceremony 6 pmAdolescent Development Grades

K-12 HMS Auditorium 7:00 pmHS Boys Wrestling & Swim Only

Start

Grade 5 Social Studies

18AA/NS/WP Early Dismissal 12:15 pm

for Parent Conferences - Day & EveSEM Early Dismissal 11:30 amCollege Financial Planning 7:00pmHS PTA Meeting - Library 7:00 pmAA Family Reflection NightFYC Meeting Board Room 7:30 pmFYC Wrestling BeginsAssessment Makeups

19HS Pre-Reg Parent/Teacher

Conferences A - K @ 6 - 7:30 pmAll Other High School Sports StartHMS Photo MakeupsHS PTA Candle Sale

HS and SEM Fall Food Drive

20HS Pre-Reg Parent/Teacher

Conferences L - Z @ 6 - 7:30 pmHMS PTA Meeting 7:00 pmHS PTA Candle SaleHMS PTA Fundraiser Pick-Up 3 - 6pmOpen Swim @ HS 7:30 - 9:30 pm

21HS DramaThe Place Howitt W. Gym 7 - 9 pmSEM Family Fun NightNS Pointsetta Plant Sale Ends

22HS Drama

Holiday Parade

FYC Cultural Arts Regis.@ WP 9am - Noon

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for Parent Conferences -Day &Eve

SEM Early Dismissal 11:30 amCOPE HMS Board Rm 7:30-9:30pm

25AA/NS/WP Early Dismissal 12:15 pm

for Parent Conferences - Day OnlySEM Early Dismissal 11:30 amHS Parent/Teacher Conferences

A - K @ 5:30 - 8:30 pmWP Picture RetakesAA Kindergarten Thanksgiving ShowHS PTA Candle Sale

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1World Aids Day / HS PAGEPTA Council Meeting 7:00 pmPAL Meeting @ Clubhouse 7:00pm

2SEM Picture RetakesAA/NS/WP PTA Holiday Dinner/PartyFBLI Meeting Allen Park 7:00 pm

3HS Parent/Teacher Conferences

L - Z @ 5:50 - 8:30 pmHS PTA Candle Sale

AA Holiday SpreeWP and SEM Holiday Fair

4NS Bus Safety DrillOpen Swim @ HS 7:30 - 9:30 pm

SEM Toy Collection

5SEPTA Wreath SaleHS PTA Entertainment Book Sale EndsFYC Teen Rec HMS West 7 - 9 pm

NYSSMA All State - Rochester

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8Emergency Preparedness DrillWP Bus Safety DrillSEM Toy Collection Ends

9HMS 7th & 8th Grades Orchestra &

Chorus Concert Day & Night 7:00 pm

10BOE Reg. Mtg. HMS E. Cafe. 8:00 pmWP Bus Safety Drill

NS Holiday Fair

11AA Concert / Students 9:45 am HMS 6th Grade Band / Chorus /

Orchestra Concert Day & Night 7pmSEM Picture Makeup DayPAGE Holiday Dinner 6:00 pm

Lecture Hall/Cafe AOpen Swim @ HS 7:30 - 9:30 pm

122nd Interim ReportThe Place Howitt W. Gym 7 - 9 pmSEM Family Fun Night

13ACT - Not @ HS

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16WP Concert/Students 9:40am/1:45pmHMS 7th & 8th Grade Band Concert

Day and Night 7:00 pmAA Family Reflection NightFYC Meeting - Board Room 7:30 pm

17NS Concert for Students 9:45 amWP Concert/Students 9:40am/1:45pmHS Concert 7:00 pmCAC - HMS Board Room 7 - 9 pm

18NS Concert @ Howitt 7:00 pmSEM Winter Concert 7:00 pmWP Concert/Parents 9:40am/1:45pmOpen Swim @ HS 7:30 - 9:30 pm

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3FYC Closed

4 5AA PARP BeginsPAL Meeting @ Clubhouse 7:00pm

6AA/NS/SEM/WP PTA Meeting 7:30pmFBLI Meeting Allen Park 7:00 pm

7WP PTA Tea 1:45 pm

All County

8Gr. 9 Incoming Freshman OrientationHS Elective Fair DaySummit Mtg. Public Library 7:00pmNS Family Fun NightFYC Gymnastics 2nd Session

Registration @ WP 4 - 6 pmFYC HS Rec Registration 7 - 9 pmOpen Swim @ HS 7:30 - 9:30 pmMusic Rehearsals Div. 2, 3, 4, 5

9SEM PTA Mother/Son MixerFYC Teen Rec HMS West 7 - 9pm

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FBLI Registration AllenPark 9 am - 3 pm

Concerts

11All County Concerts

12COPE - HMS Board Rm 7:30-9:30pm

13All County Music Rehearsals Div. 1PTA Council Blood Drive @ WP

3:30 - 9:00 PM

14BOE Reg. Mtg. HMS E. Cafe. 8:00 pm

FBLI Registration

Grades 3, 4, 5 ELA Assessments

15Tri M Recital 7:00 pmAll County Music Rehearsals Div. 1HMS PTA Meeting 7:00 pmOpen Swim @ HS 7:30 - 9:30 pm

@ Library 6:30 - 9:00 pm

16The Place Howitt W. Gym 7 - 9 pmSEM Family Fun NightWP Family Fun/Fitness Night Farmingdale CARE Pre-K Regis.

Begins for 2009-10 School Year

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18All County Concerts

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20Howitt Winter II Sports StartHS PTA Meeting - Library 7:00 pmAA Family Reflection NightFYC Meeting Board Room 7:30pm

NS Talent Show

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Grades 6, 7, 8 Grades 3, 4, 5 ELA

22HS Senior Parents-Guidance

Financial Aid Night Lecture Hall 7pmDECA Parent Meeting 6:15 pmFYC Annual Wrestling In-House

Tournament @ HS 7-9pmOpen Swim @ HS 7:30 - 9:30 pm

ELA AssessmentsAssessment Makeups

23NS Talent Show @ HMS 7:00 pmFYC Teen Rec - HMS West 7-9pm

24SAT - Not @ HS

All County Rehearsal- Div. 1

25All County Concerts -Div. 1

26PTA Council Meeting 7:00 pmHMS PTA Fundraiser Begins

27SEPTA Meeting @ SEM 7:00 pm

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29Open Swim @ HS 7:30 - 9:30 pmCAC - HMS Board Room 7-9pm

Regents Exams

302nd Marking Period EndsThe Place Howitt W. Gym 7 - 9 pmWP PARP Kick-Off ShowAA PARP Ends

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1 2Elementary Report Cards HomeContinuing Community Ed Spring

Classes BeginPAL Meeting @ Clubhouse 7:00pm


SEM Book Fair

4BOE Reg. Mtg. HMS E. Cafe. 8:00 pmWP PTA Tea @ 1:45 pm

5HS Junior Prom Parent/Student

Meeting 7:00 pmNS Family Night 7:00 pmOpen Swim @ HS 7:30 - 9:30 pm

6NS Carnival 7:00 pmSEM Father/Daughter Dance 7 pmFYC Teen Rec HMS West 7 - 9 pm

7FYC 3rd Swim SessionRegis HS Pool 10am-1pm

8 9Special Ed Kindergarten Round-Up

HMS Library @ 7:00 pmHMS PTA Fundraiser Due


March 14 ExamAll District Strings 7:00 pmFYC Meeting Board Room 7:30 pm

11HS Junior Prom Parent/Student

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12HS Concert 7:00 pmSummit Mtg. Public Library 7:00pmOpen Swim @ HS 7:30 - 9:30 pm

13AA Hoops For HeartsNS Birthday CelebrationSEM Student Appreciation DayWP PARP Contracts DueThe Place Howitt W. Gym 7 - 9 pm

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22 23PTA Council Meeting 7:00 pm

24HS PTA Meeting - Library 7:00 pm

25Kindergarten Round-Up 7:00 pmCAC - HMS Board Room 7 - 9 pm

26HS LOTE Carnevale 5:30-8:30pmHMS PTA Meeting 7:00 pmOpen Swim @ HS 7:30 - 9:30 pm

27WP Family Fun NightSEM PTA Talent Show RehearsalFYC Teen Rec HMS West 7 - 9 pm

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March 2009 (22)*** Deadline ***

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1Long Island String

Festival ElementaryConcert

2HS Chamber Concert 7:00 pmHS Spring Sports Begin (except

Badminton & Vollyball)Farmingdale CARE 2009 Summer

Care Registration BeginsPAL Meeting @ Clubhouse 7:00pm


4BOE Reg. Mtg. HMS E. Cafe. 8:00 pmWP PTA Tea 1:45 pm

NS BookLOTE WEEK

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5WP Kindergarten PicturesSEPTA Meeting @ SEM 7:00 pmNS PARP Kickoff/Evening Book FairOpen Swim @ HS 7:30 - 9:30 pmFBLI New Parents Mtg. Allen Pk. 7pm

HS DECA TripFair

63rd Interim ReportThe Place Howitt W. Gym 7 - 9 pmSEM PTA Talent Show Rehearsal

7HS Fashion Show 6 pm

SEPTA Fashion Show

FYC Physical Fitness@ HS 9:00 am - Noon

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9WP Bus Safety DrillSEM PARP Kick Off

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11WP Bus Safety Drill

Kindergarten Registration

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Gr. 3, 4, 5 Math Assess. Makeups

12SEM Bus Safety DrillHMS PTA Meeting 7:00 pmOpen Swim @ HS 7:30 - 9:30 pmFBLI Coach’s Seminar @ HS

Lecture Hall 7:00 pmAll-Eastern

13SEM Family Fun NightSEM PTA Talent Show RehearsalWP Vendor Night 5 - 8 pmFYC Teen Rec HMS West 7 - 9 pm

Music Competition

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15 16Kindergarten Report Cards HomeHS Badminton & Vollyball BeginSEM Book Bingo

17HS PTA Meeting - Library 7:00 pmAA Family Reflection NightFYC Meeting Board Room 7:30 pm

18BOE Special Mtg./Budget Workshop

HMS E. Cafe. 8:00 pmHMS Musical 5th Grade 9:45 am

AA Book FairNYSSMA Solo

Gr. 6, 7, 8 Math Assess. Makeups

19HMS Musical 7:00 pmAA Evening Book FairNS Family Fun NightCAC - HMS Board Room 7 - 9 pmOpen Swim @ HS 7:30 - 9:30 pm

Festival - Massapequa

20HMS Musical 7:00 pmSEM PTA Talent Show Rehearsal

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23COPE - HMS Board Rm 7:30-9:30pm

24HS 11th Grade Parent-Guidance

Workshop Lecture Hall 7:00 pmWP Family Fun/Fitness Night

25BOE Special Mtg./Budget Workshop

HMS E. Cafe. 8:00 pmSEM Talent Show Dress Rehearsal

HS Diversity Week

26SUMMIT EXPO & HEALTH FAIR

6:00 pm - 8:30 pm @ HS and Voter Registration

Summit ConcertOpen Swim @ HS 7:30 - 9:30 pm

27The Place Howitt W. Gym 7 - 9 pmSEM PTA Talent Show

28FYC Fashion Show

HMS West 1:00 pm

FYC Saturday Rec Ends

29 30Howitt Spring Sports BeginPTA Council Meeting 7:00 pmSEM PARP Ends

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May 2009 (19) 1BOE Reg. Mtg./Budget Workshop/

Public Input Proposed 2009 -10Budget HMS E. Cafe. 8:00 pm

SEM Spring Photos

2Open Swim @ HS 7:30 - 9:30 pm

SEM Spring Food Drive

33rd Marking Period EndsThe Place Howitt W. Gym 7 - 9 pm

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FYC Tennis Regis. @HS Courts 9am-Noon

Musical 7 pm

5 6PAL Meeting @ Clubhouse 7:00pm

7Community Breakfast 7:30-9:30am

High School Cafe BAA/NS/SEM/WP PTA Meeting 7:30pmFBLI Meeting Allen Park 8:30 pm

8WP PTA Tea 1:45 pm

9Passover

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10Good Friday

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12Easter Sunday

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19 20SEPTA Meeting @ SEM 7:00 pm

21BOE Special Mtg./Adopt BOCES

Adm. Budget/Adopt Budget forVoter Approval HMS E. Cafe. 8:00 pm

FYC Meeting Board Room 7:30pm

22HS PTA Meeting - Library 7:00 pmCAC - HMS Board Room - 7 - 9 pm

NYSESLAT - Speaking Only

23WP Kindergarten Picture RetakesNS Bus Safety DrillHMS PTA Meeting 7:00 pmWP Pasta Night 6:00 - 8:00 pmOpen Swim @ HS 7:30 - 9:30 pm

24Elementary Report Cards HomeHS Junior Prom 7:00pm - MidnightSEM Family Fun Night

All State

25Earth Day - Village

Green - Noon to 4pm

Jazz

26FBLI Parade Day

27PTA Council Meeting 7:00 pm

28HS Wall of Fame 6:30 pmTri M Recital

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June 2009 (19) 1Tri M Pops ConcertThe Place Howitt W. Gym 7 - 9pm

NYSESLAT - Speaking OnlyGr. 4 Science Assessment

Gr 8 Science Perf. Assessment

2ACT - Not @ HS

Senior Citizen Prom5:30-8:30 pm HSCommons

3FBLI Picture Day

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4Italian Honor Society Induction 6 pmWP Senior Concert/Students

9:40 am and 1:45 pmPTA Candidates Forum - HMS Aud.PAL Meeting @ Clubhouse 7 pm

Grade 4 Science

5SAT Registration Deadline 6/6 ExamSpanish/French Honor Society

Induction 6:00 pmAA/NS/SEM PTA Meeting 7:30 pmFBLI Meeting Allen Park 8:30 pm

Gr 8 Science Written Assessment

Assessment Makeups

6BOE Reg. Mtg. HMS E. Cafe.8:00 pmHMS PTA Book Fair - LibrarySEM PTA Plant Sale

AP ExamsAA / NS Mother’s

NYSESLAT K -12

7 STAFF RECOGNITION DAYTech Honor Society Induction 6:30pmWP PTA MeetingHMS PTA Book Fair - LibrarySEM PTA Plant SaleSEPTA Plant Sale @ WPDay Plant SaleGr 8 Science Assessment Makeups

NYSSMA Major Organization

8All State - LevittownAA/NS/SEM Kindergarten Mother’s

Day TeaSEM PTA Plant Sale

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10 11HS National Honor Society InductionSEPTA Meeting @ SEM 7:00 pmCOPE- HMS Bd Rm 7:30-9:30pm

12BOE Special Mtg./Public Hearing

2009-2010 Proposed Budget HMSE. Cafe. 8:00 pm

District Art Show Opening 7:00 pmAA / WP Kindergarten Orientation

13NS Kindergarten ScreeningHMS Concert 7/8 Orch. & Band 7pm

AP ExamsNYSESLAT K -12

14 Last Day to Register for Budget Vote and Election

AA / WP Kindergarten OrientationNS Kindergarten ScreeningWP Sr Concert/Students 9:40am/1:45pmHS Concert 7:00 pmHMS PTA Meeting 7:00 pm SEM JumpathonSummit Mtg. Public Library 7:00 pm

154th Interim ReportWP Senior Concert @ HS 7:00pmThe Place Howitt W. Gym 7 - 9pmSEM Jumpathon

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Lecture Hall 4:30 pmHS Business Honor Society

Induction 7:00 pmHMS Concert 7/8 Chorus 7 pmDECA Year-End Dinner 5:00 pmAA PTA Thank You Celebration 7pmNS PTA Installation Dinner

19BUDGET VOTE & ELECTION

6:00 AM - 9:00 PM HMS E. GYM

FYC Meeting Board Room 7:30 pm

NYSMMA Major

20SEM / WP Kindergarten OrientationHS Concert 7:00 pm

Organization Festival HS

21AA Spring Concert/Students - Day

22Memorial Day Recess

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Memorial Day Parade - HS and Howitt Band


26PTA Council Installation Dinner

27BOE Special Meeting / Recognition

HMS Auditorium 7:00 pmNS Senior Concert/Students -9:45amWP Junior Concert/Students -

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28NS Senior Concert @ HMS 7:00 pmSEM Concert 7:00 pmWP Junior Concert @ HS 7:00 pmHS PTA Meeting - Library 7:00pm

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1AA Spring Concert @ HMS 7 pmHS PTA Installation Dinner 6:00 pmSEPTA Installation PAL Meeting @ Clubhouse 7:00pm

2HS Sr. Awards Assembly Aud. 8:15amHMS Concert - Band / Orch / Chorus

6th Grade 7:00 pm5th Grade Field Day @ HSAA PTA DinnerNS PTA Thank You TeaFBLI Meeting Allen Park 8:30 pm

Gr. 8 Social Studies Assess. Part I

3BOE Reg. Mtg. HMS E. Cafe 8:00 pmNS Junior Concert/Students 9:45 am

Gr. 8 Social Studies Assess. Part II

HS Class of 2010 Senior Photos

4NS Junior Concert / Families 9:45 amHS Senior Awards Ceremony

Auditorium 6:00 pm


5NS Father’s Day BreakfastSEM Field DayFarmingdale CARE Applications

Available for 2009-10 School Year

Assessment Makeups

6SAT - Not @ HS

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9Varsity Sports Awards @ HS

6:15 pmWP PTA Installation Dinner

Assessment Makeups

10Tri M Induction 6:00 pmSEPTA Awards Ceremony-SEM 7pm

AA Father’s

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Orientation 7:00 pmSummit Mtg. Public Library 7:00 pm

Day Sale

12HS Graduation Practice 8:15 amAA Student Appreciation DaySEM 5th Grade Picnic

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FBLI Baseball Day @ Allen Park

14 15PTA Council Meeting 7:00 pm

16SEM Kindergarten Celebration AA Family Reflection NightFYC Meeting Board Room 7:30 pm

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New York State

18HMS Grade 8 Boat TripHMS PTA Installation

Regents Exams

19WP Grade 5 Orientation @ HMS

20FYC Tennis Ends

FYC End of Winter Program

21 22High School BanquetNS/SEM Grade 5 Orientation @ HMS

23High School GraduationAA Grade 5 Orientation @ HMSAA Graduation Practice

New York State Regents Exams

24Grade 5 Moving Up Ceremony

Elementary Half Day Schedule

25Last Day of School4th Marking Period EndsHS Senior Breakfast

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HS Cafe A 8 am - 2 pm

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Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday SaturdayAUGUST 2009

www.farmingdaleschools.org

Calling School - A Child Safety ProgramParents are required to call the school at the special number below if their child

will be absent that day. The school will attempt to contact any parent whose child is notpresent in school and for whom no call regarding absence was received.

It is important for parents to call if the program is to be successful. Calls will bereceived starting one hour before school time. Do not call the regular school number.Use these special numbers:

Parents For Megan's Law - Sex Offender Email Alert ProgramParents For Megan's Law (PFML) will actively notify you via email alert when they arenotified of the presence of a registered sex offender by Suffolk or Nassau County PoliceDepartments, any participating Long Island Municipal Police Dept. or when they obtainofficial sex offender registration information from New York State for low, moderate orhigh risk sex offenders. Information on registered offenders is always available fromthe PFML website. However, the Alert program is an additional service being provided.Please see their website for more information: www.parentsformeganslaw.org

Albany Avenue 516-752-6654 Woodward Pkwy. 516-752-6564

Northside 516-752-6585 Howitt Middle SchoolAll Grades

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Saltzman East Mem. 631-752-6587 High School 516-752-6618/6623

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District AdministrationJohn Lorentz, Superintendent - 516-752-6510

Barbara J. Horsley, Assistant Superintendent for Administration & Pupil Personnel Services - 516-752-6666

Dr. Robert J. Schultz, Assistant Superintendent for Curriculum & Instruction - 516-752-6512

Paul Defendini, School Business Administrator - 516-752-6506Josephine Murray, District Clerk - 516-752-6552

Departments Art / LOTE / Music 516-752-6514 Rita Zirpolo Padden

Audio Visual / Gifted &Talented / LibraryNon-Public Textbooks

516-752-6553 Barbara Pandolfo

Business / HealthHome & Career SkillsSocial Work/TechnologyVocational Education

516-752-6665 Ellen Krammer

English Language Arts 516-752-2255 Meryl H. Testut

Guidance 516-752-6605 Stephanie Lapasota

Information Services 516-752-6677 Marc Licht

Mathematics 516-752-6661 Dr. Gerardine Johnson Carpenter

Science 516-752-6661 Erich C. Glanz

Social Studies / ESL 516-752-6661 Garner Bass

Psychology 516-752-6590 Dr. Stephen Kearney

Physical Ed & Athletics 516-752-6638 Jeanne Berkoski

Special EducationPre-School Spec. Ed.Secondary Spec. Ed.

516-752-6591516-752-6515516-752-6667

Donald Cassidy

Susan Dorfman

Special Telephone NumbersBusiness Office 516-752-6502Census & Enrollment 516-752-6555Continuing Community Educ. 516-752-6608Districtwide Operations 516-752-6545District Health Services 516-752-6595Information Services 516-752-6677

Personnel Office 516-752-6552Purchasing 516-752-3261Transportation Office 516-752-6556

School Bus - Accidental InjuryInsurance laws in New York State dictate that any injury sustainedwhile using a motor vehicle, including school buses, is to bereferred to the no-fault (Mandatory Personal Injury Protection) sec-tion of the family automobile insurance. It is required that a Noticeof Claim be filed with the family insurance within the first 30 daysafter the injury.

Transportation for Private/Parochial StudentsWhether you are a first-time or returning student going to a private or

parochial school, a transportation form must be submittedNO LATER THAN APRIL 1st OF EACH SCHOOL YEAR.

Forms are available at each private/parochial school, DistrictTransportation Office or online at www.farmingdaleschools.org

Questions? Please call 516-752-6555

BUS PASSESFARMINGDALE SCHOOL DISTRICT SECONDARYSCHOOL STUDENTS MUST PRESENT THEIR BUS

PASS EACH TIME THEY BOARD THE BUS.

PTA PresidentsCouncil President - Barbara Hotchkin; Albany Avenue - PeterScozzari; Northside - Colleen Vella; Saltzman East Memorial -Elizabeth Mignone; Woodward Parkway - Katie McKnight; HowittMiddle School - Barbara Esposito and Mary Salzano; High School- Denise Turetsky; SEPTA - Roz Pelligrino and Mary Warshauer

Documents

FPS Calendar 2008-2009