http://www.northsalemschools.org Copyright 2012 Syntax Communications We hope you enjoy and appreciate the attached NSTA 2012 Spring Newsletter. Spring Newsletter http://www.northsalemschools.org/News/Story.aspx?id=5759 Wed, 16 May 2012 00:00:00 GMT Nicole Capra has won the prestigious Mt. Kisco Honda Student Athlete of the Month Award. The article featuring Nicole will be printed in the Journal News on Friday, May 11th. Congratulations Nicole! http://www.northsalemschools.org/News/Story.aspx?id=5507 Wed, 02 May 2012 00:00:00 GMT The North Salem Board of Education adopted the 2012-2013 District Calendar at it's May 2nd meeting. The calendar is attached for your convenience. 2012-2013 NSCSD http://www.northsalemschools.org/News/Story.aspx?id=5508 Wed, 02 May 2012 00:00:00 GMT North Salem CSD Seeks New Principal for PQ Elementary The North Salem Central School District has begun recruitment of a new principal for Pequenakonck Elementary School, whose current principal will be retiring at the end of the school year. The district is advertising in the New York Times and Education Week for a dynamic educational leader who places a premium on critical and creative thinking. PQ is a school of approximately 575 students, and is currently led by Roberta Reiner, who has worked in the district in this capacity since 1998 and is retiring at the end of the school year. “Leadership transitions are always incredibly important,” said Dr. Kenneth Freeston, Superintendent of Schools. “But never as much as they are today, when our school principals are at the forefront of managing change on a scale that has likely never been experienced in the public schools of New York.” In its advertisements, the district notes that it is seeking ‘an expert educator and leader who places a premium on critical and creative thinking, along with a willingness to embrace and exercise excellent teacher evaluation processes in the advancement of our professionalism.’ Screenings for prospective candidates are expected to begin shortly, and the selected candidate will begin the position on August 1st. In advance of the interviews with candidates, the Superintendent will hold focus groups with staff, parents, and faculty members to hear about the personal and professional attributes desired in the new principal. “Beginning with the next school year, all school principals in the state will, for the first time, be responsible for a much more expansive evaluation of teaching staff,” said Dr. Freeston. “That has to be expertly managed, along with the substantial and ongoing changes in student assessments. But we won’t lose sight of the fact that our next leader at PQ must also meet the conventional expectations of our community, as measured by warmth, creativity, critical thinking, and a devotion to the development of each North Salem child.” A detailed list of qualifications for the position can be found at OLAS https://www.pnwboces.org/teacherapplicationssl/ #NSAV0050526-1012. Application deadline is June 1, 2012. “This is the end of one era, and the beginning of a new one,” said Dr. Freeston. “We congratulate Roberta on the conclusion of her career, and look forward to welcoming a new member of the family to our district.” http://www.northsalemschools.org/News/Story.aspx?id=5447 Tue, 01 May 2012 00:00:00 GMT Click Here to View the Newsletter http://www.northsalemschools.org/News/Story.aspx?id=5495 Tue, 01 May 2012 00:00:00 GMT On April 21, 2012, Superintendent Kenneth Freeston, Board President Katherine Daniels, and Asst. Superintendent Michael Hibbard accepted the Magna Award on behalf of the North Salem Central School District. The National Association of School Boards has awarded the North Salem Central School District a First Place Award in their prestigious national Magna Award program for our work on problem solving through critical and creative thinking. The Magna Awards recognize districts across the country for outstanding programs that advance student learning and encourage community involvement in our schools. Click below to see national press release. Press Release NSBA Article http://www.northsalemschools.org/News/Story.aspx?id=5230 Fri, 27 Apr 2012 07:00:00 GMT The League of Women Voters will be hosting a Meet the Candidates discussion on Wednesday, May 9th at 7:00pm in the MS/HS Library. Please join, or watch the discussion being streamed live on the North Salem Central School District website: http://www.northsalemschools.org/ The candidates running for election to the Board of Education are: Mr. Paul Giamundo – Incumbent Ms. Judith Schurmacher – Incumbent Mr. William Papp The Election will be held on May 15, 2012 at PQ between the hours of 7:00 am thru 9:00 pm. http://www.northsalemschools.org/News/Story.aspx?id=5383 Wed, 25 Apr 2012 00:00:00 GMT The Harlem Wizards Basketball Team VS The North Salem Dream Team! Friday, June 15th 7:00PM! Please click to view http://www.northsalemschools.org/News/Story.aspx?id=5348 Mon, 23 Apr 2012 08:00:00 GMT In acknowledgment of April being Autism Awareness Month, the National Honor Society is hosting the first annual Walk for Autism on Saturday, April 28th from 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM - Rain or Shine! Students will ask for pledges and proceeds will purchase special equipment for our autistic students in PQ as well as the Middle/High School. Click for Pledge http://www.northsalemschools.org/News/Story.aspx?id=5303 Thu, 19 Apr 2012 00:00:00 GMT Cynthia Sandler and Tom DiGaetano have been awarded the honorable mention for The International Society for Technology in Education (ISTE) SIGMS Technology Innovation Award. This national award is awarded to a team of a “school librarian and collaborating teacher who have conducted an exemplary technology program extending beyond the library to meet the needs of classroom students and teachers.” For the project, 8th grade science students worked together to research planets and the solar system, write “news” reports, act out their scenes, shoot and produce an Astronomy Newscast in our developing Broadcast Studio. Students used green screen technology to create striking backgrounds in post production The awards committee stated that “the judges were impressed with the level of innovation, technology, and collaboration displayed by North Salem with your Astronomy Newscast.” http://www.northsalemschools.org/News/Story.aspx?id=5252 Sun, 15 Apr 2012 09:00:00 GMT The North Salem Madrigals have been selected to be on the MSG Varsity Talent Show, Season 2~ You can see their performance this Sunday, April 15th at 8:00pm on Cablevision channel 14. The act with the most votes each week advances to the next round, so please be sure to vote for them at www.MSGVarsitytalentshow.com Even if you aren’t a Cablevision customer, you can still vote – MORE THAN ONCE!! Thank you for your support for our vocal music program! http://www.northsalemschools.org/News/Story.aspx?id=5233 Fri, 13 Apr 2012 00:00:00 GMT Parents – please take this short survey. Your responses will give us information to help our students become better problem solvers. http://www.surveymonkey.com/s/TPCRHKN http://www.northsalemschools.org/News/Story.aspx?id=4931 Thu, 15 Mar 2012 00:00:00 GMT MISSION - Engage students to continuously learn, question, define and solve problems through critical and creative thinking... Click here for more information http://www.northsalemschools.org/News/Story.aspx?id=4770 Sun, 04 Mar 2012 00:00:00 GMT Pequenakonck had its first Sweet Heart Ball on Friday, February 10, 2012. A DJ, ice cream and family pictures highlighted the evening. We thank Kristen Connolly for creating this popular event. http://www.northsalemschools.org/News/Story.aspx?id=4555 Tue, 14 Feb 2012 00:00:00 GMT Kindergarten registration for the upcoming 2012-2013 school year will be Monday, February 6, 2012 through Friday, February 10, 2012 from 3:30 pm to 6:30 pm at Pequenakonck Elementary School. Please refer to the PQ Home Page on the website for more information. http://www.northsalemschools.org/News/Story.aspx?id=4198 Fri, 13 Jan 2012 00:00:00 GMT Thank you for cooperating with our new traffic pattern on the Middle School/High School Campus. Your adherence has made a great deal of difference in the safety of our students between 7am and 7:30am as they disembark from the morning buses. Please find the correct traffic pattern depicted in this picture. Please consider having your children avail themselves of our safe reliable and on time school bus system. Happy Holidays. http://www.northsalemschools.org/News/Story.aspx?id=3999 Wed, 21 Dec 2011 13:00:00 GMT Campus Parking Lot – Traffic Flow Thank you for your exceptional cooperation with the new traffic flow pattern. It will make our students disembarking from the buses completely safe. Please remember we have a reliable and on time school bus program. Please consider having your child avail themselves of this service. This new traffic flow pattern will remain in effect indefinitely. http://www.northsalemschools.org/News/Story.aspx?id=3804 Mon, 05 Dec 2011 00:00:00 GMT The North Salem Central School District Audit Committee has an opening for an interested community member. Anyone interested in serving on this committee should send a resume to the Board of Education at NSBOE@northsalem.k12.ny.us by Friday, December 16, 2011 http://www.northsalemschools.org/News/Story.aspx?id=3807 Mon, 05 Dec 2011 00:00:00 GMT North Salem BOE and Teachers Approve New Contract Agreement Provides 0% Salary Increase This Year, and 0% Step Increase Next Year in Response to Challenging Economic Conditions A new contract between the North Salem Teachers Association and the North Salem Board of Education was adopted by the Board at its meeting on Wednesday, November 30th – one that will position the district to respond more nimbly to the challenges of the new tax cap. The agreement, which runs through June 30, 2013, calls for a salary freeze in the current school year (0% increase), and a step freeze (0% increase). Increased health insurance premium contributions for teachers of 1% in the current year and the next year are also part of the agreement, along with a 1% increase in base salary for the 2012-2013 school year and other adjustments that carry only a nominal impact to the district. “The agreement represents a collaboration in the best interest of our tax payers and the students of the district” said Board of Education President Katherine Daniels and NSTA President Neil Broderick in a joint statement. It is responsive to the challenging economic conditions faced by tax payers, and offers a realistic and fair contract resolution. The agreement does not impact the current year’s budget appropriations (meaning it will have no additional impact to tax payers) and in 2012-1013, the agreement results in an impact to the budget that will be less than the proportionate share of the states tax cap, giving the district more flexibility to craft the budget, while providing greater relief to tax payers. On behalf of the North Salem Board of Education and School Superintendent, we would like to thank the North Salem Teachers Association for their willingness to work collaboratively to meet the needs of the North Salem school district in the tax cap era. The agreement represents collaboration between the district and the NSTA. We are grateful for their recognition of these difficult economic times which resulted in a successful completion of these groundbreaking negotiations. http://www.northsalemschools.org/News/Story.aspx?id=3813 Mon, 05 Dec 2011 00:00:00 GMT Congratulations to all the members of the PQ Running Club. This year’s top performers are Luke Devey, Claire Liddy and Kara Rollins. Past members of the PQ Running Club have continued on to become members of the varsity track team. The 2005 top runner was Cullin Burdett. He competed in a state competition this fall. http://www.northsalemschools.org/News/Story.aspx?id=3761 Fri, 02 Dec 2011 00:00:00 GMT Cullin Burdett's season came to a close on a cold blistery Saturday morning at Vernon-Verona-Sherrill High School. In a Class C State Championship Cross Country race with a total of 132 runners, our very own Cullin Burdett finished 19th. Cullin's finish in a time of 18:08 represented a sixth place position for Section One athletes. Cullin's performance helped his teammates secure a Section One Class C Championship. The previous two Class C Championships Section One came away as the champion were in 1974, and 2005. http://www.northsalemschools.org/News/Story.aspx?id=3598 Tue, 15 Nov 2011 00:00:00 GMT Congratulations to the Varsity Cross Country team for a fine season. This past weekend at Bowdoin Park in Wappingers Falls, junior Cullin Burdett qualified for the NYSPHSAA Cross Country Championships. Cullin placed sixth overall with a time of 17:21. The State Meet will be hosted by Vernon-Verona-Sherrill HighSchool, Section III, Saturday, November 12th. Come show your support and cheer on Cullin as his race begins at 10:15. http://www.northsalemschools.org/News/Story.aspx?id=3526 Tue, 08 Nov 2011 00:00:00 GMT The North Salem Board of Education will be using BoardDocs, a web-based Electronic School Board Document System beginning with the October 26, 2011 board meeting. This system will continue the District’s efforts in becoming “green” with all Board of Education information now being paperless. The Public will continue to be able to access Board Agendas, Consent Agendas and Minutes thru the District Website. You may access BoardDocs from the Board of Education section on the District website; or click below. http://www.boarddocs.com/ny/nscsd/Board.nsf/Public http://www.northsalemschools.org/News/Story.aspx?id=3280 Mon, 24 Oct 2011 00:00:00 GMT The PQ Harvest Fair is on October 22, 2011 from Noon – 3:00 pm. Please bring your friends and family and join the fun. http://www.northsalemschools.org/News/Story.aspx?id=3255 Fri, 14 Oct 2011 00:00:00 GMT The Board of Education Meeting will be held at 7:30PM in the MS/HS Library. http://www.northsalemschools.org/News/Story.aspx?id=3137 Tue, 27 Sep 2011 00:00:00 GMT Enjoy the beautiful fall foliage while you and your family safely circumnavigate the Titicus Reservoir on your bicycles. The event is FREE and is designed to promote the Energize North Salem home energy efficiency program. The loop around the Titucus Reservoir will be closed to auto traffic. Stick around after the ride for food, live music, energy efficiency demonstrations, farmers market and more. Sunday, October 23, 2011 8:00 am to 1:00 pm Ruth Keeler Memorial Library Registration at library begins at 8:00 am For more information, contact Councilwoman Amy Rosmarin 669-4322 or email EnergizeNorthSalemBikeRide@gmail.com Please click on the attached for additional info. NS Ride http://www.northsalemschools.org/News/Story.aspx?id=3097 Thu, 22 Sep 2011 00:00:00 GMT Please join the "Energize North Salem Traffic Free Bike Ride" on Sunday, October 2, 2011. For more information, please click: http://northsalemschools.org http://www.northsalemschools.org/News/Story.aspx?id=2999 Mon, 12 Sep 2011 00:00:00 GMT THIS SATURDAY -September 17th, 2011 Join the North Salem Foundation for Learning! HOMECOMING HULLABALOO A FUN AND FABULOUS EVENT! Click Here for more information http://www.northsalemschools.org/News/Story.aspx?id=3008 Mon, 12 Sep 2011 00:00:00 GMT For Graduating Classes of 2000 through 2011. Please follow this link to the survey. Thank you. http://www.surveymonkey.com/s/XMPK6BH http://www.northsalemschools.org/News/Story.aspx?id=2980 Thu, 08 Sep 2011 00:00:00 GMT The Superintendent Conference Days scheduled for September 1 and 2 are canceled. The first day for students will still be Tuesday September 6, with a two hour delay for students only. We will open at the normal time for staff so that we can prepare to welcome students back. We still do not have phones, internet or email at either school. We have no power or water at the high school. Updates on the status of these issues will be provided on the website, so please check back frequently. The PQ Family Open House scheduled for September 1 is canceled. Supply Packs will be given to students on Tuesday September 6. We are able to hold outdoor athletic team practices at the high school. We are all looking forward to "getting back to normal" and hope that you and your families are making itthroughthis week safely. http://www.northsalemschools.org/News/Story.aspx?id=2924 Wed, 31 Aug 2011 00:00:00 GMT The 2011-2012 North Salem CSD District Calendars are in the mail, and should be received by August 26th. If you do not have one delivered, please contact Mary Rhuda at 669-5414 x 1011. http://www.northsalemschools.org/News/Story.aspx?id=2881 Tue, 16 Aug 2011 00:00:00 GMT The North Salem Audit Committee will be meeting on Wednesday, July 27th at 7:00pm in the District Conference Room. http://www.northsalemschools.org/News/Story.aspx?id=2831 Tue, 26 Jul 2011 00:00:00 GMT Meeting to be held in the MS/HS Library at 7:30 PM on Tuesday, July 5, 1011. http://www.northsalemschools.org/News/Story.aspx?id=2771 Thu, 30 Jun 2011 00:00:00 GMT To view pictures from the North Salem Class of 2011, please click below. http://www.lohud.com/apps/pbcs.dll/gallery?Avis=BH&Dato=20110621&Kategori=MULTIMEDIA030501&Lopenr=106210806&Ref=PH http://www.northsalemschools.org/News/Story.aspx?id=2722 Wed, 22 Jun 2011 00:00:00 GMT Click here for the live stream http://www.northsalemschools.org/News/Story.aspx?id=2704 Mon, 20 Jun 2011 00:00:00 GMT Dr. Mike Hibbard, Assistant Superintendent for Instruction and Human Resources, guides Kindergarten students at Pequenakonck Elementary School in a hands-on science lesson on sharks. The students closely observe the external parts of a spiny dogfish shark to learn how the structure of these parts helps the shark live in its ocean environment. http://www.northsalemschools.org/News/Story.aspx?id=2661 Tue, 14 Jun 2011 00:00:00 GMT Please accept my apology for any inconvenience our cancellation of the O.P.T.I.O.N.S. presentations on June 9th may have caused you. While we did not lose power at North Salem High School, many of our evaluators were finding the surrounding roads impassible and we were concerned about the ability of all to arrive here safely. Without their participation the quality of this experience for our senior students would be greatly diminished. Add to that our concern for young drivers, parents and community members traveling in potentially hazardous conditions and I hope you can understand the reason for our cancellation. We are however rescheduling the entire event for Thursday, June 16 and are hopeful that you will be able to join us. The presentations will begin at 7pm and should conclude at approximately 8:30 pm. A reception for all participants will immediately follow the close of the program. Junior students are excused from attending on June 16th. I look forward to sharing a wonderful experience with you and the members of the Class of 2010 on Thursday, June 16 beginning at 7 pm. http://www.northsalemschools.org/News/Story.aspx?id=2634 Thu, 09 Jun 2011 00:00:00 GMT The Board of Education has added a new heading under its main page entitled “Useful Links”. We hope to be able to guide you to information that you may find helpful and informative. For instance, if you click on the New York State School Boards Association link, you are able to view “NYSBBA’s Essential Fiscal Reform Playbook”. This playbook proposes a plan for dealing with the new fiscal realities facing school districts. We will continue to try and keep you informed with up to date information. http://www.northsalemschools.org/News/Story.aspx?id=2556 Fri, 03 Jun 2011 00:00:00 GMT North Salem School District was represented with pride and respect at the traditional North Salem Memorial Day Parade on Monday, May 30th, as our community paid tribute to our fallen war heroes, the Women who flew planes in World War II, and those men and women who served or are serving in the military. At 10:00 a.m. Monday morning, just as the sun appeared from behind the storm clouds, our High School Band, under the direction of Mr. Stephen Austin, played Gallant Entry, with great force, as they marched from Oakridge Road to the Westchester Exceptional Children's School. Service songs played by the Band along the parade route included: Anchors Aweigh, Caissons, Marine Hymn, and Air Force Song -- alternating with Percussion Marching Cadences. The Star Spangled Banner was played with perfection by our Band Members at the Wreath Ceremony and all was profoundly quiet during Mr. Stephen Austin's moving tribute of Taps. Many North Salem students (K-12 and former graduates) participated in the parade and memorial service as members of our Community's public service, recreational, and scouting organizations. http://www.northsalemschools.org/News/Story.aspx?id=2541 Tue, 31 May 2011 00:00:00 GMT The North Salem Central School District 2011-2012 Budget passed. Vote Results: Budget: YES 531 NO 379 Trustee Election (2 - Three Year Terms) Andrew Brown 566 Jonathan Freeman 488 William Papp 400 http://www.northsalemschools.org/News/Story.aspx?id=2465 Tue, 17 May 2011 00:00:00 GMT Please vote on May 17, 2011 There are 3 candidates running for the Board of Education. Please click below to find out more about each of them. William Papp Jonathan Freeman Andrew Brown http://www.northsalemschools.org/News/Story.aspx?id=2425 Thu, 12 May 2011 00:00:00 GMT Learn more Newsletter http://www.northsalemschools.org/News/Story.aspx?id=2392 Fri, 06 May 2011 00:00:00 GMT Please find attached, follow up to the public showing of the movie "Race to Nowhere". Audience questions and comments are outlined below. Race_to_Nowhere.doc http://www.northsalemschools.org/News/Story.aspx?id=2354 Mon, 02 May 2011 00:00:00 GMT North Salem Senior, Matthew Mastroianni has been awarded the Con Ed Athlete of the Week Award. Please click on the link belowforthecomplete story. The Con Edison Athlete of the Week recognizes students in Westchester and Putnam schools who excel athletically. Academic achievements, leadership, citizenship, school and community activities are also factors. The winner is selected each week by a panel of athletic directors and coaches who review ballots submitted by each athlete's athletic director or coach. http://www.lohud.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=2011104230315 http://www.northsalemschools.org/News/Story.aspx?id=2313 Tue, 26 Apr 2011 00:00:00 GMT On Wednesday, May 4, 2011 voter registration, for qualified residents, will take place in the office of the District Clerk between the hours of4:00 pm to 7:30 pm. Voter registration is also available during normal working hours Monday-Friday, between the hours of 8:00 am and 4:00 pm. The last day to register with the District Clerk is Wednesday, May 11, 2011. http://www.northsalemschools.org/News/Story.aspx?id=2289 Mon, 25 Apr 2011 00:00:00 GMT The North Salem Central School District has been approved as a validated best practice district through the Supporting Successful Strategies to Achieve Improved Results for Students with Disabilities (S3TAIR) Project. North Salem has been validated as having best practice in the area of Special Education with a focus on co-teaching. In October 2010, North Salem was awarded S3 TAIR Mentor School status and as such has received a $10,000. 00 grant to support mentoring a school designated as being in need of intervention. In this way, the practice we have worked to develop and sustain at North Salem Central School District will provide valuable support to a school experiencing challenges in meeting the needs of all students. The grant funds are being used to provide professional development in our own district to further hone our skills. http://www.s3tairproject.org/showcase/north-salem http://www.northsalemschools.org/News/Story.aspx?id=2123 Mon, 28 Mar 2011 00:00:00 GMT Information and Ticket Purchase for Screening of Race to Nowhere April 12, 2011 at the North Salem Middle/High School 7:00 PM http://www.racetonowhere.com/epostcard/4661 http://www.northsalemschools.org/News/Story.aspx?id=2107 Thu, 24 Mar 2011 00:00:00 GMT We are excited to offer parents a convenient, easy and secure online prepayment service to deposit money for breakfast, lunch and snack items into your child’s school meal account. Register with your child’s identification digit student number. At PQ the system will go live on March 16 and at the Middle School/High School, the system will go live on March 17! My Nutri Kids http://www.northsalemschools.org/News/Story.aspx?id=2011 Wed, 09 Mar 2011 00:00:00 GMT Click Here for More Information http://www.northsalemschools.org/News/Story.aspx?id=2000 Mon, 07 Mar 2011 00:00:00 GMT March 25th, previously designated as a Professional Development Day, will now be a student school day. The Professional Development Day has been moved to June 28th. http://www.northsalemschools.org/News/Story.aspx?id=1966 Tue, 01 Mar 2011 00:00:00 GMT Senior Ryan Osleeb, four-time Section One champion, defeated Patrick Hogan from Peru High School with a take down in the final seconds to win the NY Wrestling State Championship, Saturday, February 26th. Ryan will be attending Harvard University in the fall and will continue his career with the Crimson wrestling team. Congratulations to Ryan and his family on this incredible accomplishment. http://www.northsalemschools.org/News/Story.aspx?id=1952 Mon, 28 Feb 2011 00:00:00 GMT The North Salem Central School District is very pleased to announce the upcoming Point of Sale “POS” system in our school cafeterias. This service is an easy and secure online prepayment service for all students, but does not take away the ability to pay cash if preferred. We are confident this new system will benefit you, your child and our District by encouraging all students to participate in the school meal program both for breakfast and lunch. http://www.northsalemschools.org/News/Story.aspx?id=1884 Thu, 17 Feb 2011 00:00:00 GMT Kindergarten Registration make up days are scheduled for Tuesday, February 15th and Wednesday, February 16th from 3:30pm to 6:30pm at PQ. If you need additional information, or have questions, please contact Jean Jerussi at 914-669-5317 x 3056. http://www.northsalemschools.org/News/Story.aspx?id=1810 Tue, 08 Feb 2011 00:00:00 GMT Important Announcement February 3, 2011 -- North Salem Central School District Snow Day Make Up Plan -- As we all know, this has been an extraordinary winter. To date we have used eight snow days. After a close review of State Education Regulations and consultation with Board of Education legal counsel, we have determined that we have room in our adopted 2010-2011 school calendar to absorb these days without yet taking days from April vacation. The Plan March 25th, previously designated as a Professional Development Day, will now be a student school day. The Professional Development Day has been moved to June 28th. Additional snow days after today will be made up during April vacation, starting with Monday April 18th through Thursday April 21st. Should more than four additional days be needed, we will add them to the end of the year, beginning June 27th. Thank you for your patience and understanding. Kenneth R. Freeston http://www.northsalemschools.org/News/Story.aspx?id=1772 Thu, 03 Feb 2011 00:00:00 GMT The North Salem High School Drama Club presents The Complete Works of William Shakespeare (abridged) with a performance on Friday evening, February 11th; and a dinner/theatre on Saturday, February 12th. Click here for more information... http://www.northsalemschools.org/News/Story.aspx?id=1688 Tue, 25 Jan 2011 00:00:00 GMT If you know a child who will be five years of age by November 30, 2011 and lives in the North Salem school district please let us know. Registration for new kindergarten students is scheduled for January 31 February 4, 2011 at Pequenakonck Elementary School. Registration will take place from 3:30-6:30 PM each day in the nurses office. You may find all the registration forms by clicking onto the kindergarten registration title on the left side bar. If you have any questions please call Jean Jerussi at 914-669-5317 ext. 3056. http://www.northsalemschools.org/News/Story.aspx?id=1596 Tue, 04 Jan 2011 00:00:00 GMT There has been a recall on Abbott Glucose Test Strips per the attached announcement that the School Nurses received. If you need additional information, please contact your physician. http://www.fda.gov/Safety/MedWatch/SafetyInformation/SafetyAlertsforHumanMedicalProducts/ucm237910.htm http://www.northsalemschools.org/News/Story.aspx?id=1587 Mon, 03 Jan 2011 00:00:00 GMT PSAT, SAT, ACT Preparation, Winter Session begins January 3, 2011. http://northsalemschools.org/Assets/continuing_education/1011_continuing_ed_test_prep.pdf http://www.northsalemschools.org/News/Story.aspx?id=1493 Thu, 09 Dec 2010 00:00:00 GMT The December 15th Board of Education meeting has been canceled.All agenda items have been moved to the January 12, 2011 meeting. http://www.northsalemschools.org/News/Story.aspx?id=1487 Wed, 08 Dec 2010 00:00:00 GMT The North Salem Fiscal Planning Committee will be meeting on Friday, December 3, 2010 at 8:30 am in the District Conference Room. http://www.northsalemschools.org/News/Story.aspx?id=1445 Wed, 01 Dec 2010 00:00:00 GMT Beth Savarese, a PQ teacher, and eleven other teachers from the North Salem Central School District (NSCSD) were joined by thirty-three teachers from other school districts in the Tri-State Consortium to share and learn strategies to improve student performance. The other districts present were Brewster, Scarsdale, Briarcliff Manor, Mamaroneck, Croton-Harmon, Mount Pleasant, Pelham, and Ridgefield. The NSCSD’s Mission is to “Engage students to continuously learn, question, define and solve problems through critical and creative thinking.” Teams of educators from the Tri-State Consortium receive training such as this workshop provided and visit other districts in the consortium for intensive, three-day audits. The North Salem Central School District is hosting such a visit in March of 2012 and our Mission will be the focus. This Mission and strategies to accomplish it can be found at: http://www.northsalemschools.org/district/mission_and_beliefsstrategies The site visit from Tri-State will also serve as the Middle States Accreditation visit to the North Salem High School. From left to right, Kathleen Reilly is Tri-State’s Director of Training, RoseMaria DosSantos is the Program Director at the Hammond Museum in North Salem where the workshop was held, Mike Hibbard is the Assistant Superintendent for Instruction and Human Resources in North Salem, and Martin Brooks is the Executive Director of Tri-State. The Tri-State Consortium, founded in 1992, is comprised of 44 high performing school districts who work together to share best practices. More information about Tri-State is found at: http://www.tristateconsortium.org Dottie Breslow and Beth Savarese, NSCSD teachers at PQ, are learning more about how to evaluate and improve our curricula, instruction, assessment, supervision / evaluation processes, professional development and other factors in all disciplines at all grade levels to make the best use of our resources so that the performance of all students improves. The Hammond Museum in North Salem hosted this workshop and RoseMaria DosSantos lead a tour of the Hammond’s beautiful Japanese Gardens during a lunch break. The Hammond is expanding its educational services to school districts and also offers many other programs for children and adults throughout the year. More information about the Hammond is found at: http://www.hammondmuseum.org Flora Viale, a local artist, spoke to the workshop participants about the power of the arts to improve critical and creative thinking that are essential to life in the 21st Century. Her work is currently on display at the Hammond. Learn more about this artist at: http://floraviale.com It’s all about our students. Katelyn Pawlowski and Simon Rubini are working with their teacher, Karen Koestner, a NSCSD middle school social studies teacher and department chair of Social Studies for grades 6-12. Karen is using her training from the Tri-State training to improve student performance. A focus is using data from formal and informal assessment to adjust instruction to improve the performance of each student. http://www.northsalemschools.org/News/Story.aspx?id=1423 Sun, 28 Nov 2010 00:00:00 GMT On Monday November 15, 2010 North Salem High School students Cody Nager, James Batchelder, Tyler Pircio, Sean Wang and alternate Cara Megerdichian participated for the first time in the MSG Challenge. The MSG Challenge is an academic quiz bowl for high school students. Schools compete in a series of elimination rounds until one team wins the tournament. The North Salem team faced Byram Hills, a past winner of this tournament and a participant in this challenge five previous times. Although they did not win this competition, the North Salem team, competing for the first time did exceptionally well. The team is already making plans for next year on how they can improve and win the competition under the guidance of co-advisors Todd Chamberlain and Mary Lou Giannetto. The MSG Challenge will be aired on Feb 2, 2011 at 5:30 channel 14 on IO or 614 on On Demand and the following Sat and Sun at 6:30pm and 9:30 pm on channel 12. http://www.northsalemschools.org/News/Story.aspx?id=1389 Fri, 19 Nov 2010 00:00:00 GMT Please tune in to WHUD 100.7FM on Friday, November 5th at 10:20PM to hear Kathy Millar’s, host of WHUD Night Rhythms, interview with Jen Chapin and her benefit concert on November 11, 2011. Tickets are still available! If you miss the interview you may listen to it on the WHUD website: http://www.whud.com http://northsalemschools.org/Assets/District_Documents/Jen_Chapin_Ticket_Order_Form.pdf http://www.northsalemschools.org/News/Story.aspx?id=1301 Wed, 03 Nov 2010 00:00:00 GMT The National Honor Society Induction Ceremony has been rescheduled to December 6th at 5:30PM in MS/HS Auditorium. http://www.northsalemschools.org/News/Story.aspx?id=1298 Tue, 02 Nov 2010 00:00:00 GMT November 12, 2010 - 24th Annual Hall of Fame Game http://www.northsalemschools.org/News/Story.aspx?id=1312 Mon, 01 Nov 2010 00:00:00 GMT We are now using the new water system at the MS/HS following approval by the Westchester County Board of Health. http://www.northsalemschools.org/News/Story.aspx?id=1268 Thu, 21 Oct 2010 00:00:00 GMT New MS/HS Potable Water System Near Completion Westchester County Department of Health began its final inspection of our new well and water filtration system. During this inspection phase, drinking of the water in the MS/HS is prohibited by the Department of Health and signs have been posted throughout the Middle/High School. Bottled water is available during this time. The inspection is expected to be completed on Wednesday, October 13th. http://www.northsalemschools.org/News/Story.aspx?id=1216 Thu, 07 Oct 2010 00:00:00 GMT Thank you to everyone who helped make the Jen Chapin Benefit Concert a success. A huge thank you to the Jen Chapin Trio for a wonderful evening. http://www.northsalemschools.org/News/Story.aspx?id=1211 Wed, 06 Oct 2010 00:00:00 GMT Normal 0 false false false EN-US X-NONE X-NONE MicrosoftInternetExplorer4 /* Style Definitions */ table.MsoNormalTable {mso-style-name:"Table Normal"; mso-tstyle-rowband-size:0; mso-tstyle-colband-size:0; mso-style-noshow:yes; mso-style-priority:99; mso-style-qformat:yes; mso-style-parent:""; mso-padding-alt:0in 5.4pt 0in 5.4pt; mso-para-margin:0in; mso-para-margin-bottom:.0001pt; mso-pagination:widow-orphan; font-size:11.0pt; font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif"; mso-ascii-font-family:Calibri; mso-ascii-theme-font:minor-latin; mso-fareast-font-family:"Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-theme-font:minor-fareast; mso-hansi-font-family:Calibri; mso-hansi-theme-font:minor-latin; mso-bidi-font-family:"Times New Roman"; mso-bidi-theme-font:minor-bidi;} PLEASE TAKE NOTICE: BOARD OF EDUCATION REGULAR BOARD MEETING WEDNESDAY October 13, 2010 The North Salem Board of Education will convene on Wednesday, October 13, 2010. It is anticipated that the Board will convene at 6:30 PM in the Board Conference Room and enter into executive session for the purpose of discussing negotiations. It is also anticipated that the Board will then adjourn and return to a public meeting at 7:30 p.m. to conduct its business in the Middle School Cafeteria of the North Salem Middle School/High School, located at 230 June Road, North Salem. http://www.northsalemschools.org/News/Story.aspx?id=1201 Sun, 03 Oct 2010 00:00:00 GMT The North Salem Foundation for Learning Please Join Us For Our HULLABALOO HOMECOMING!! Benefiting North Salem School District Students Saturday, October 2, 2010 @ 6:30 p.m. The Distefano Home 59 Bogtown Road, North Salem $50 per person to reserve your spot (includes food & entertainment) Click here for more information Click here for the RSVP form http://www.northsalemschools.org/News/Story.aspx?id=1167 Tue, 21 Sep 2010 00:00:00 GMT PLEASE TAKE NOTICE: BOARD OF EDUCATION REGULAR BOARD MEETING WEDNESDAY September 29, 2010 The North Salem Board of Education will convene on Wednesday, September 15, 2010. It is anticipated that the Board will convene at 6:00 PM in the Board Conference Room and enter into executive session for the purpose of discussing the employment of a particular individual. It is also anticipated that the Board will then adjourn and return to a public meeting at 7:30 p.m. to conduct its business in the Middle School Cafeteria of the North Salem Middle School/High School, located at 230 June Road, North Salem. Mary Rhuda District Clerk For more information with regard to the agenda for the meeting, please feel free to visit our website at www.northsalemschools.org or call 914-669-5414 ext. 1011 http://www.northsalemschools.org/News/Story.aspx?id=1153 Sun, 19 Sep 2010 00:00:00 GMT North Salem Middle/High School Homecoming 2010 Friday, October 1 and Saturday, October 2 The North Salem community is invited to celebrate the opening of the school year and recognize North Salem student athletes at the 7th annual North Salem Community Homecoming Pep Rally: A celebration of school, community and spirit on Friday, October 1 from 5 – 8 pm at North Salem High School. Sponsored by the North Salem Middle/High School PTO the festivities on Friday evening include games, music, food including the second annual Chili Cook Off and a Pie Eating Contest and inflatable rides. The celebration will conclude with the athletic pep rally in the high school gym beginning at 8 pm. To help off set the costs of the festivities the PTO is asking each family to donate one item as listed below. Families with multiple children or with children in both schools need only make one contribution. Contributions should be brought to the Middle/High School main office labeled PTO by Wednesday September 29th. Grades 6 & 7 Iced tea (no bottles please) Grades 8 & 9 Sports drinks Grades 10, 11, 12 Single sized snack or chip bags Your generosity in helping to make the Community Pep Rally possible is greatly appreciated. On Saturday, October 2 the excitement continues with athletic contests beginning at 9:00 am and continuing throughout the day. The Athletic Boosters are sponsoring the food and fun all day on Saturday. Join us for a spirit filled weekend at North Salem. Be part of Homecoming http://www.northsalemschools.org/News/Story.aspx?id=1147 Thu, 16 Sep 2010 00:00:00 GMT Fall 2010 Continuing Education Catalog, including PSAT/SAT/ACT Preparation Courses, now available. Click Here to Go to The Continuing Education Page http://www.northsalemschools.org/News/Story.aspx?id=1118 Tue, 07 Sep 2010 00:00:00 GMT BOARD OF EDUCATION REGULAR BOARD MEETING WEDNESDAY September 15, 2010 Click here for more information http://www.northsalemschools.org/News/Story.aspx?id=1112 Mon, 06 Sep 2010 00:00:00 GMT The North Salem Middle/High School welcomes six teachers who are replacing teachers who retired, resigned, or are on maternity leave. They are from left to right, Gaetano Vitiello, English; Jennifer Ottati, Special Education; Jessica Wasserman, World Language; Nicole Iarossi, Health; Jenna Goldberg, English; Alison Vara, Social Studies. Teachers new to North Salem come to school two days before the school year begins for veteran teachers. Professional development and orientation for them includes the North Salem curricula, assessments, teacher supervision / evaluation processes, and other school expectations and procedures. Here, Dr. Pat Cyganovich and Dr. George Bovino are leading these teachers through these materials. Technology is an important part of good teaching and management. Here the teachers are learning about the systems including those for attendance, student academic performance, and communicating with students and their parents. Each teacher new to North Salem has a mentor with whom to collaborate. Here Jessica Wasserman, a World Language teacher works with her mentor, Rose Arnold, on the specific details and strategies to engage her students in her Spanish curriculum. There are no teachers new to North Salem at Pequenakonck this year. http://www.northsalemschools.org/News/Story.aspx?id=1116 Mon, 06 Sep 2010 00:00:00 GMT We are excited to introduce this new site to the North Salem community as a way of strengthening the communication between the district and its residents. Over the next two weeks we will be 'cleaning out' all of the old information on the site, so we ask for your patience as we make the site as current and relevant as possible! We hope you will visit the site often to keep up with the latest school news, learn about upcoming events, and find out important information about what is happening across the district. Please take the time to navigate the site and learn about the many tools at your fingertips. http://www.northsalemschools.org/News/Story.aspx?id=1074 Tue, 17 Aug 2010 00:00:00 GMT Wednesday, August 11, 7:00 PM District Conference Room MS/HS 230 June Road North Salem, NY http://www.northsalemschools.org/News/Story.aspx?id=1059 Tue, 10 Aug 2010 00:00:00 GMT The high school counselors will be hosting an informal orientation for our freshmen and our new high school students on August 26th from 11:00 AM – 1:00 PM. Students should plan to meet in the middle school cafeteria. Students will learn about “what to expect in high school” and get acclimated with their schedule and locker. Lunch will be served. Please RSVP by August 23rd by calling Mrs. Galluccio at 914-669-5414 or via email gallp@northsalem.k12.ny.us http://www.northsalemschools.org/News/Story.aspx?id=1053 Wed, 04 Aug 2010 00:00:00 GMT During the week of Aug. 2, our student data will be migrated from the servers at eSchoolData, where it currently resides, to servers at the Lower Hudson Regional Information Center. This move means that the address to log into the portal will change. After Thursday, Aug. 5, the new address for login will be https://esdparentportal.lhric.org. You can also access the Parent Portal by clicking on the link in the left column of the MS/HS page. The system will be periodically inaccessible next week as the preparations are made for the migration. http://www.northsalemschools.org/News/Story.aspx?id=1048 Thu, 29 Jul 2010 00:00:00 GMT Click here for more information http://www.northsalemschools.org/News/Story.aspx?id=1047 Wed, 28 Jul 2010 00:00:00 GMT Students at North Salem’s Pequenakonck Elementary School rose to a challenge they were given in September, turning good behavior into good deeds. By earning 48,000 tickets for good behavior through the year, they secured a $1,000 gift to the charitable organization Friends of Karen, donated by local business Raymond Opticians. The effort is part of the school’s behavioral expectations program, Tigers CARE (Cooperate, Act responsibly, Respect each other, and Expect honesty), which this year was expanded to include the concept of philanthropy: Tigers CARE – We Share. “The theme includes the idea of giving to others, rather than just receiving personal acknowledgements for positive behavior,” says school psychologist Dennis Tendler. Friends of Karen is a North Salem-based organization that helps families of critically ill children in the tri-state area pay for medical expenses, transportation to treatments, and assistance with household expenses, among other necessities. Judith Factor, Executive Director of Friends of Karen, thanked the children for their efforts and for their gestures, such as making Valentines cards for Friends of Karen children. “You don’t know how happy your cards made them,” she said. “Thank you for caring and for sharing, and thank you from all the moms and dads who are so happy to know their kids have friends like you.” http://www.northsalemschools.org/News/Story.aspx?id=1005 Mon, 28 Jun 2010 00:00:00 GMT In support of the fifth grade study of sustainability, the Westchester County Veggie Van visited Pequenakonck Elementary School recently to illustrate exactly what the students had been learning about. The Veggie Van is retrofitted to be fueled entirely by vegetable oil, which produces only 20 percent of the pollutants of a normal diesel engine. It has seating inside so students can watch DVDs on global warming and pollution and find out about what alternative fuels can do for them and the environment. http://www.northsalemschools.org/News/Story.aspx?id=1006 Mon, 28 Jun 2010 00:00:00 GMT On Friday, June 4, 2010, the Pequenakonck Elementary School Chorus, consisting of 42 Fourth and Fifth Grade Students visited Lake Compounce in Bristol, Connecticut to participate in the "High Notes" music festival. The results were highly successful! Students were adjudicated on their performance and were given points in the following areas; tone production, intonation, diction, technique, interpretation, balance and musical repertoire. The total number of points that the students received included two scores; 93 and 97 points, out of 100, which is in the category of "Superior". The trophy awarded to the students is proudly displayed in the Pequenakonck Elementary School Hall of Fame. http://www.northsalemschools.org/News/Story.aspx?id=990 Fri, 25 Jun 2010 00:00:00 GMT North Salem Art students participated in the General Federation of Women's Clubs Art Contest, sponsored by Karen Amann, member of the Somers Women's Club. Artwork was submitted within several media categories, including charcoal, ink, pencil, color pencils, crayon, mixed media, sculpture, computer art, and photography. North Salem art students Claire Diehl, Rachel Lenchner and Isabelle Van Kleeck placed 1st at the District level in the media categories of Ink, Mixed Media and Charcoal. Claire Foster placed 2nd at the District level with her drawing of crayons and Marisa Stark placed 2nd in Photography with her photograph of a melted fan. The artwork of 1st place winners went on to the State level for competition, and Rachel Lenchner's mixed media torn paper portrait collage was awarded 1st place; Claire Diehl's multiple perspective ink drawings were awarded 2nd place. http://www.northsalemschools.org/News/Story.aspx?id=920 Mon, 21 Jun 2010 00:00:00 GMT June 9 was a damp day at North Salem Middle School/High School – but that wasn’t solely due to the weather. The school hosted Project WET, a global nonprofit program dedicated to educating communities about water: the way it connects societies, all of which depend on finite water resources; the importance of sustainable water management for social and economic stability; and the critical need for individuals to take responsibility for water resource stewardship. The entire middle school participated in the day-long event, sponsored by Nestlé Waters, with students working their way through a series of five stations that illustrated various aspects of water use and water management. These included Springing to Life, an activity that required students to understand and create a spring; Super Sleuths, a station that illustrated water-borne diseases; and Incredible Journey, in which students built a bracelet of beads that represented how water molecules move through living and nonliving things – from cloud to glacier to rain to plant and everything in between. One station required competing teams of students to fill a trash can with water by passing a small bucket along a line of students. “It illustrates how inefficient hand carrying water is,” explained one student, “and how hard,” she added. “It was a great day,” said Assistant Principal George Bovino, who was on the event’s planning committee together with high school juniors Brandon Valentin and Billy Pearson and science teachers Melissa Valenti and Teresa Dzubak. More than 40 high school students, mostly from environmental clubs and the AP Environmental Science class, volunteered for the day. Judging from a reflection sheet each student completed at the end of the day, “There was a great deal of individual learning,” said Dr. Bovino. “You could see a heightened awareness of the importance of water conservation and what an individual can do to make a difference.” Dr. Bovino anticipates that environmental clubs will take on water issues when they resume activities in the fall. http://www.northsalemschools.org/News/Story.aspx?id=989 Thu, 17 Jun 2010 00:00:00 GMT WEDNESDAY June 16, 2010 >>More Information http://www.northsalemschools.org/News/Story.aspx?id=931 Mon, 07 Jun 2010 00:00:00 GMT About 50 fifth graders packed the Pequenakonck Elementary School library after school recently to find out which novel had won the students’ vote as best book and would receive the library’s coveted Tall Tree Award. “Sometimes grown-ups treat reading like vegetables … It’s good for you,” said PQ librarian Noel MacCarry at the unveiling ceremony. “So what we’re celebrating here today is that you guys love books!” Every two years, students at Pequenakonck Elementary read a selection of books outside of class and vote for their favorite, which receives the Tall Tree Award. At the ceremony, students read excerpts from the three finalists, City of Ember by Jeanne DuPrau, Clementine by Sara Pennypacker, and The Lightning Thief by Rick Riordan. A trivia quiz tested how carefully students had read them, and finally, heralded by members of the band, a five-foot version of the winning book was unveiled and greeted with huge cheers: The Lightning Thief. The Tall Tree Awards, created to encourage reading for pleasure, are a barometer of reader preferences for this age group across the country. Past winners have included The Series of Unfortunate Events #1: The Bad Beginning, by Lemony Snicket, Eragon by Christopher Paolini, and J.K. Rowling’s Harry Potter and the Sorcerer’s Stone. http://www.northsalemschools.org/News/Story.aspx?id=919 Thu, 03 Jun 2010 00:00:00 GMT There has been a drug recall involving Infant's and Children's Tylenol, Motrin, Benadryl and Zyrtec. Please read the attached product information from McNeil which includes the list of all the recalled products. >>More Information http://www.northsalemschools.org/News/Story.aspx?id=921 Thu, 03 Jun 2010 00:00:00 GMT The FDA has announced a voluntary recall by Freshway Foods of Sidney, Ohio of packages containing chopped romaine lettuce because of a potential health risk due to possible e. coli contamination. Whitsons, the district’s food service provider, does not purchase lettuce from Freshway and has not received any of the recalled romaine lettuce. The company has also notified it customers that as an additional safeguard, they have confirmed with their produce suppliers that they do not carry this lettuce. In addition, all vendors approved for use by Whitsons must have in place a comprehensive recall policy that would include immediately notifying the company if any of our specified products were involved in a recall. http://www.northsalemschools.org/News/Story.aspx?id=922 Wed, 02 Jun 2010 00:00:00 GMT Click Here http://www.northsalemschools.org/News/Story.aspx?id=923 Tue, 01 Jun 2010 00:00:00 GMT Join us in honoring our outstanding 2009/2010 student scholarship winners . . .>>Learn More http://www.northsalemschools.org/News/Story.aspx?id=924 Mon, 31 May 2010 00:00:00 GMT Check out our list of educational summer programs! http://www.northsalemschools.org/News/Story.aspx?id=925 Sun, 30 May 2010 00:00:00 GMT Parents, if your email address has changed, please contact Jean Jerussi at Pequenakonck Elementary School or Deanna Martell at the Middle School/High School. http://www.northsalemschools.org/News/Story.aspx?id=927 Fri, 28 May 2010 00:00:00 GMT Students, looking for something to do this summer? http://www.northsalemschools.org/News/Story.aspx?id=879 Wed, 19 May 2010 00:00:00 GMT North Salem students enjoyed the fundamentals of reading for pleasure, and education, by participating in a three-day Scholastic Book Fair. North Salem students enjoyed the fundamentals of reading for pleasure, and education, by participating in a three-day Scholastic Book Fair. North Salem students enjoyed the fundamentals of reading for pleasure, and education, by participating in a three-day Scholastic Book Fair. http://www.northsalemschools.org/News/Story.aspx?id=876 Tue, 18 May 2010 00:00:00 GMT 2010-2011 Budget http://www.northsalemschools.org/News/Story.aspx?id=877 Tue, 18 May 2010 00:00:00 GMT test http://www.northsalemschools.org/News/Story.aspx?id=878 Tue, 18 May 2010 00:00:00 GMT Monster Storm Show Wows Third Graders http://www.northsalemschools.org/News/Story.aspx?id=880 Sat, 15 May 2010 00:00:00 GMT