Brushton-Moira Central School Calendar

1 2017-2018. Brushton-Moira Central School Calendar August 2017. Sun Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat 1 2 3 4 5. 6 7 8 9 10 11 12. 13 14 15 16 17 18 19. Regular BOE Meeting -6:30 JV & Varsity Fall Sports Begin 20 21 22 23 24 25 26. Parent/Athlete Mtg. -6:00 in the Auditorium Modified Fall Sports Begin 27 28 29 30 31. 7th Grade Orientation -6:00 (BBQ at 5:15 ). New Staff Training 9:00-3:00. MISSION STATEMENT. The mission of the Brushton-Moira Shared Decision-Making Teams is to foster a united community working cooperatively for the intellectual, physical and personal development of all our students so that they will become responsible, caring citizens prepared to meet future challenges. This is a notice to the residents of the Brushton-Moira community that the The Dignity for All students Act Brushton-Moira Central School District has completed applications for the following The Dignity for All students Act (Dignity Act) was signed into law by Governor Paterson on September 8, federal grants that are part of the recently enacted No Child Left Behind education 2010, and became effective July 1, 2012.

2 The amendment to the Commissioner's Regulations (l). legislation: requires codes of conduct to include: Provisions prohibiting discrimination and harassment against any student by employees or students on School property or at a School function, that creates a hostile environ- ment by conduct, with or without physical contact and/or by verbal threats, intimidation or abuse, of such a Title I Part A Basic Program severe nature that (1) has or would have the effect of unreasonably and substantially interfering with a Title II Part A Teacher and Principal Training Recruiting student's educational performance, opportunities or benefits, or mental, emotional and/or physical well- Title VI Part B Subpart 2 Rural Education Initiative, Rural and Low Income School being; or (2) reasonable cause or would reasonable be expected to cause a student to fear for his or her physical safety.

3 Such conduct shall include, but is not limited to, threats, intimidation or abuse based on a Program person's actual or perceived race, color, weight, national origin, ethnic group, religion, religious practices, disability, sexual orientation, gender, or sex. Instruction will be provided that supports development of a The funds from these grants are used to hire teachers and other staff to provide School environment free of discrimination and harassment, as required by the Dignity for All students Act additional supplemental education services, implement drug and violence prevention (Article 2 of the Education Law), including but not limited to instruction that raises awareness and sensitivity to discrimination or harassment based on a person's actual or perceived race, color, weight, national origin, programs, provide training for all district staff, and to purchase new technology.

4 Ethnic group, religion, religious practice, disability, sexual orientation, gender, or sex; provided that in public schools other than charter schools, such instruction shall be provided that in public schools, such instruction Questions regarding these grant applications may be directed to the Superintendent shall be provided as part of a component on civility, citizenship and character education in accordance with section 801-a of the Education Law. at 529-8948 or to the building principals at 529-7324/7342. Student Drop-offs in the Morning No earlier than 7:20 When you drive your children to School , we ask that you drive straight to the back of the south parking lot and turn around to drop your children off by the Elementary Cafeteria. This is much safer than pulling in while buses are unloading in the circle and having children walking between buses.

5 The children will not have to cross a lane of traffic and parents will not be held up by the buses. Your courteous attention to this matter will help the morning run more smoothly for all of us. Dear Brushton-Moira Community, Dear BMC Community Members, Welcome to the 2017-2018 School year! I am excited First, thank you for supporting the School budget for the 2017-18. to be here in my second year as Assistant Principal at Welcome to what promises to be a wonderful School year! students , I. hope you are relaxed and rejuvenated from your summer break. Over School year and for your support of our new capitol building and reno- Brushton-Moira CSD. This year we will be implement- the summer vacation, the staff have worked extremely hard on student vation project. Classroom space is an ongoing problem that will soon ing The Positivity Project Pre-K-8.

6 This website engagement and writing curriculum, as well as maintaining and im- be addressed, and, it certainly will be nice to have more community provides more information. proving the appearance of our School . members fit in our auditorium for all of the special events and presen- tations that take place throughout the School year. The Positivity Project is focused on Positive Psycholo- Together, teachers/support staff/ students /parents/guardians/the Board gy's 24 character strengths. As I reflect on the project of Education make for a strong Brushton-Moira Family. BMC has a Second, the start of this new School year will bring about some addi- and the possibilities this quote by Maya Angelou talented faculty that works each day to foster advanced academic tional changes as well.

7 We will have several new staff members in a variety of grade levels and academic departments. We will enter year comes to mind: I've learned that people will forget learning and promote social and emotional growth for all students . two of our looping classroom initiative. And, we will expand our com- what you said, people will forget what you did, but This School year we are offering some new courses. These classes puter based testing program for NYS Testing which we did for the first people will never forget how you made them include: NCCC Statistics, Yearbook, Business Ethics, and Sports time this past year. feel. This is so important for everyone to remember. Marketing. If you are interested in any of these courses please see Mrs. Erno-Boyea or Mrs. Isabella in the Guidance Office.

8 We will continue work on our programming and instructional changes to comply with Focus District directives and suggestions along with I look forward to working with each and every one of At Brushton-Moira Central , we continue our dedication to ensure that the district comprehensive improvement plan, (DCIP). you throughout the School year. Please know that every student leaves college, career, and community ready. I wish all students and families a wonderful School year. Community comments or and concerns are always welcomed as we should you need to speak with me for any reason, I. all work together to educate our wonderful students . can be reached via phone at 529-7342 ext. 1101 or via Todd M. LaPage Dean M. Yando email at 7-12 Principal/Director of Special Education Principal, UPK-6.

9 Procedure for Bus Passes If a student should need to go somewhere other than home, he/she must bring a note from a parent or legal guardian. The note should have the child's name, where he/she is to go, bus # 2017-2018 School Bell Schedule if possible and person's name and address. Please do not give a child a note for a party after School , if at all possible, because this sometimes overloads the bus. 7:00 Departure for BOCES. Phone calls cannot be taken for a bus pass. This is for the health and safety of students . 7:25 Grades PK-6 students arrive If your child needs a bus pass after he/she has left for School , you will have to bring in a note or fax one to the School at 529-6062 or 6644. 7:40-8:40 Detention Please make every effort to only allow your child to come in early only if he/she has a pass from a teacher.

10 Be aware that your child must have a pass for the correct day. If the date 7:45 Grades PK-6 staff arrive or teacher's signature appears to be changed, the bus driver will not allow the student on the bus. 7:55 Grades 7-12 staff arrive Miss School , Miss Out! 8:00-8:30 Grades 7-12 breakfast Academic success depends heavily on class attendance since the teaching and learning that 8:00-8:42 Extra help goes on in the classroom cannot be duplicated. 8:30 Homeroom warning bell After a student returns to School following an absence, it is very important that an excuse be sent to School with him/her. The excuse should be turned in to the gatekeeper before home- 8:38 Announcements room begins. A written excuse from the parent or guardian must be provided within three days after an absence or the absence will be recorded as unexcused.