Fellow New Yorker,

The ugly events that took place in Charlottesville must never be repeated, and in New York we are taking a united stand against hate in all of its forms.

In the aftermath of the violent and deadly events in Charlottesville, I am advancing legislation to add the crimes of inciting to riot and targeted rioting against people based on their identity including, race and ethnicity, to the list of specified offenses under New York’s hate crimes law. In addition, I’m calling on legislative action to amend the Human Rights Law to protect all public school students and institutions from discrimination.

Known as the ‘Charlottesville provisions,’ the changes will reaffirm that while peaceful demonstrations are allowed, New York will never tolerate advocacy or the incitement of imminent violence against protected classes within our communities.

As New Yorkers, we must always stand together against hatred in all forms. Add your name now and become a citizen co-sponsor of these proposed changes to strengthen our hate crime laws.

Our diversity is our strength and this legislation will help protect public safety and send a clear signal that violence and discrimination have no place in our society.

New York is one community and one family, and we will never stop fighting to ensure the safety and equal treatment of all New Yorkers.

Thank you for your support, ever upward.

Governor Andrew M. Cuomo

Greenwich Community Activity Fair

Greenwich Primary School Gym/Cafeteria

Wednesday, October, 4, 2017

6:00-8:00 PM

The Greenwich School District is committed to providing a school environment that promotes and protects children’s health, well-being, and the ability to learn by fostering healthy eating and physical activity. The District seeks to ensure all of its students obtain the knowledge and skills necessary to make nutritious food selections and enjoy lifelong physical activity.

To that end the Greenwich Central School District Wellness Committee is organizing a Community Activity Fair for the fall of 2017.

The goal of the Community Activity Fair is to bring community partners to school in order to showcase the full extent of activities, services, and resources that are available to students and families in the Greenwich School District community.

Click here for additional information and a registration link.

FYI

2017-18 SIRS Reporting Memo and Timeline (see attached)

• You are receiving this communication to highlight revisions and additions to data collection requirements and deadlines for reporting 2017-18 school year data.
• For information regarding the SIRS data reporting timeline, see attached timeline titled, “2017-18 Data Reporting Timeline”, or visit http://www.p12.nysed.gov/irs/
• Questions may be directed to the Office of Information and Reporting Services-Data Support @ https://datasupport.nysed.gov or by contacting the Program office at 518-474-7965.

FYI

Update on the 2017-18 Elementary-and Intermediate-level Testing Schedule

• You are receiving this memorandum to provide clarification concerning the administration windows for the Spring 2018 New York State Grades 3–8 English Language Arts (ELA) and Mathematics Tests, in view of the recently announced change in the number of test sessions associated with each of these tests from three to two. Along with this memorandum, the Department has posted an updated 2017–18 Elementary- and Intermediate-level Testing Schedule.
• Questions regarding this memorandum may be directed to the Office of State Assessment at (518) 474-8220 or emscassessinfo@nysed.gov.

Reminder – FYI

Clarification of 4+1 Graduation Pathway Options (see attached)

• You are receiving this communication to provide you with the necessary understanding of how your staff must code graduation pathways in your District’s Student Management System.
• You will have the opportunity to verify and certify this data with your End of Year Certification.
• The +1 Pathway Data will be reported with our 2017 Grad Rate Release and continuing forward.
• Questions may be directed to the Office of Information and Reporting Services, at 518-474-7965, or datasupport@nysed.gov.
•  Please see the attached memo titled, “Pathways to Graduation”.

Subject Line: Greenwich Parent Survey

Dear Parent,

Greenwich CSD is participating in a research study about parent participation in education politics, including opting out of standardized tests.  As part of this work, we would like every parent/guardian to take an anonymous online survey and share their opinions on various education topics.  The survey takes around 15 minutes to complete and all participants will be entered into a raffle to win one of four $25 Amazon e-giftcards.  To access the survey and receive further information, please click the link below or copy it into the web browser on your computer or mobile device.

Survey Link: tiny.cc/GreenwichSurvey

Your voice is extremely important at Greenwich CSD, so we appreciate you taking the time to complete this survey.  The survey will be accessible until 10:00pm on Friday August 25, and we will send out a couple reminders over the next two weeks.  If you have any questions about this survey, you may contact the survey administrators directly at EdParticipationResearch@gmail.com.

Thank you in advance for helping with this important work!

Had to copy and hang this graphic on my office door!

Greenwich Historical Walk

ACTION REQUIRED

Preschool Special Class Integrated Setting (SCIS) Surveys (see attached)

• The New York State Education Department (NYSED) is collecting information regarding preschool Special Class Integrated Setting (SCIS) programs for the purpose of developing an alternative reimbursement methodology for preschool special education integrated programs.  As part of this work, NYSED will be reviewing State Administered Prekindergarten programs (such as UPK, Statewide Universal Full-Day Pre-K, Priority PreK, Expanded Pre-K, etc.) and NYSED approved SCIS programs to examine how changes to the existing program requirements and funding structure could be implemented to better support quality program opportunities for preschool students with disabilities to be educated in the least restrictive environment.
• In order to solicit input from relevant stakeholders, NYSED has developed the attached surveys:

• SCIS School District Survey – School districts ensure that the full continuum of special education programs and services are available for all students with disabilities.  NYSED is requesting that School District, BOCES, and CPSE Chairs and/or Committee Members complete this survey (attached).
• SCIS Provider Survey – Current and past providers of approved SCIS programs are encouraged to complete this survey (attached).

• Please submit the surveys and/or any questions to SCISmethodology18@nysed.gov no later than Monday, August 14, 2017.

ACTION REQUIRED

Financial Submissions Through the NYSED Portal (see attached)

• This communication serves to inform Districts and BOCES that financial data for 2016-17, and subsequent years, will be processed via the NYSED Portal.  We strongly encourage those with electronic capabilities to use the portal as it will eliminate the need for mailings and aid NYSED in processing the various forms of financial data that we receive.
• For information regarding due dates for financial submissions, please see the attachment titled, “Due Dates for Financial Submissions Through the NYSED Portal.”
• A tutorial on how to submit financial data using the NYSED Portal is currently being developed. You will be notified when it is ready for distribution.
• A webinar on how to use the NYSED Portal for Financial Submissions will be held on August 16, 2017. All school Superintendent’s and School Business Official’s will receive an email to register, others who would like to register should submit an email to OAS@nysed.gov with your name and email. The subject line should state: ‘Webinar Aug. 16, 2017.’
• Questions may be directed to the Office of Audit Services, (518)-473-4516, or FSandSingleAudit@nysed.gov.

FYI

NYSED Funding Opportunity: Building Quality Student Learning Objectives (SLO) Workshops

• The New York State Education Department (NYSED) has issued a Request for Proposals (RFP) for Building Quality Student Learning Objectives (SLO) Workshops.
• RFP 17-034 is posted at http://www.p12.nysed.gov/compcontracts/compcontracts.html.
• All bids are due by 3:00 PM on Tuesday, August 15, 2017.
• For additional information, please review the full Request for Proposals document.

FYI

Updated Request for Qualifications: Qualifications for Independent Receivers

• The New York State Education Department (NYSED) has issued a newly updated Request For Qualifications (RFQ) for Independent Receivers to enable non-profits, individuals, and school districts in good standing to apply to become Approved Independent Receivers of Persistently Struggling and Struggling Schools.
• While applications may be submitted at any time, NYSED recommends applicants submit no later than the end of August to maximize consideration for the 2017-18 school year.
• For additional information, please review the full Request for Qualifications document.

TIME SENSITIVE FYI – Third Posting

Expiring Initial and Professional Certificate Holders (see attached)

• You are receiving this communication to provide you with the helpful information to ensure that certificate holders in your district act quickly so that their certificates do not expire.
• District/School administrative personnel may contact the Office of Teaching Initiatives at otiadmin@nysed.gov or by phone at (518) 474-4661.
• Please see the attached memo titled, “Expiring Initial and Professional Certificate Holders”.

Greenwich Central School District is seeking cafeteria aides. This is a part time position for 2  hours per day during the school year, September through June only when school is in session. The hourly rate of pay is $10.40.

For the love of Josh: Soccer camp

Battenkill Conservancy’s Outdoor Adventure Trip (OAT) for Youth returns to offer another great outdoor educational experience for youth aged 11 through 15. Dates for the program are Monday, August 7 to Thursday, August 10, 2017.  Randy Jennings, BSA Crew 17 Advisor and NOLS trained, returns to lead a small group of middle school/high school students in a series of water focused, outdoor activities in the Battenkill watershed with the Battenkill Valley Outdoors Log House, in Cambridge, NY serving as home base.
Read more at http://www.battenkillconservancy.org/2017-outdoor-adventure-trip-oat.html#Rp38eYw1d8pXQler.99

Check out this DonorsChoose.org : Happy KinderBottoms

Greenwich Community Activity Fair

Greenwich Primary School Gym/Cafeteria

Wednesday, October, 4, 2017

6:00-8:00 PM

The Greenwich School District is committed to providing a school environment that promotes and protects children’s health, well-being, and the ability to learn by fostering healthy eating and physical activity. The District seeks to ensure all of its students obtain the knowledge and skills necessary to make nutritious food selections and enjoy lifelong physical activity.

To that end the Greenwich Central School District Wellness Committee is organizing a Community Activity Fair for the fall of 2017.

The goal of the Community Activity Fair is to bring community partners to school in order to showcase the full extent of activities, services, and resources that are available to students and families in the Greenwich School District community.

Click here for additional information and a registration link.

All state news:  Greenwich senior (now graduate) Jack Pemrick was named to the small schools fourth team. Pemrick will play for Saint Rose next year. Hayden Stalter, who will play at MIT next year, made the fifth team.

Greenwich put two outfielders on the all-state teams: Cole Burgess on the third team and Derek McPhail on the fifth.

In Class C, Greenwich’s Rachel Hall earned second-team honors and Sabrina Whitehouse made the fifth team. Haleigh Wright of Ticonderoga made the second team while teammate Carly Campney was on the fourth team. Lake George teammates Rebecca Jeager and Tyler Bergman got third-team honors.

Greenwich Free Library Newsletter

Greenwich Community Activity Fair

Greenwich Primary School Gym/Cafeteria

Wednesday, October, 4, 2017

6:00-8:00 PM

The Greenwich School District is committed to providing a school environment that promotes and protects children’s health, well-being, and the ability to learn by fostering healthy eating and physical activity. The District seeks to ensure all of its students obtain the knowledge and skills necessary to make nutritious food selections and enjoy lifelong physical activity.

To that end the Greenwich Central School District Wellness Committee is organizing a Community Activity Fair for the fall of 2017.

The goal of the Community Activity Fair is to bring community partners to school in order to showcase the full extent of activities, services, and resources that are available to students and families in the Greenwich School District community.

Click here for additional information and a registration link.

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During the week of July 10 – 13, 2017, the Greenwich K-6 elementary teachers participated in Units of Study Writer’s Workshop training at WSWHE BOCES. We worked with Logan Fisher, teacher/trainer form the Glens Falls City SD. This support offered to our staff will allow us to implement a new curricular tool intended to enhance our writing instruction. Our staff was very excited to receive this training! In fact, their participation was near 100%.

Friday, July 14, 2017
Talk “Alexander Hamilton: The Man vs. the Musical”
RESERVATIONS REQUIRED – Call us (518) 434-0834 to reserve.
Recently, Alexander Hamilton has received increased attention and respect due to the blockbuster hit musical on Broadway – “Hamilton: An American Musical.” There have been numerous people asking, “Is this show exaggerating Hamilton’s importance during the founding era, or is it justified?” AHA Society President Rand Scholet compares and ranks Hamilton’s contributions with seven other Founding Fathers. Mr. Scholet also shares a number of photos and personal anecdotes from his four year relationship with the musical and its creative genius, Lin-Manuel Miranda, as well as Hamilton author Ron Chernow that inspired the musical.” And singing has been known to ‘rise up’…

This event is part of a multi-day celebration at the Schuyler Mansion for its centennial of opening to the public as a State Historic Site. Original Schuyler and Hamilton artifacts and letters will be on display throughout the weekend. This programming is also part of the AHA Society’s Hamilton on the Hudson weekend.

House Admission: $5
Time: 6 pm, Friday, July 14th
Location: Schuyler Mansion
32 Catherine Street, Albany, NY

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Painting Unveiling at the Schuyler Mansion
The first-ever painting depicting George Washington, Philip Schuyler, and Alexander Hamilton together be on public display for the first time at the Schuyler Mansion. The painting is by Len Tantillo and on loan from a private collector.

This event is part of a multi-day celebration at the Schuyler Mansion for its centennial of opening to the public as a State Historic Site. Original Schuyler and Hamilton artifacts and letters will be on display throughout the weekend. This programming is also part of the AHA Society’s Hamilton on the Hudson weekend.

House Admission: $5
Time: 7 pm, Friday, July 14th
Location: Schuyler Mansion
32 Catherine Street, Albany, NY

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Hamilton Themed Open-House at the Schuyler Mansion
Visit the Schuyler Mansion during a Hamilton-themed open-house.

This event is part of a multi-day celebration at the Schuyler Mansion for its centennial of opening to the public as a State Historic Site. Original Schuyler and Hamilton artifacts and letters will be on display throughout the weekend. This programming is also part of the AHA Society’s Hamilton on the Hudson weekend.

House Admission: $5
Time: 7:15-8 pm, Friday, July 14th
Location: Schuyler Mansion
32 Catherine Street, Albany, NY

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Saturday, July 15, 2017
“Eliza at the Schuyler Mansion”
RESERVATIONS REQUIRED – Call us (518) 434-0834 to reserve.
AHA Society Vice-President Nicole Scholet de Villavicencio will speak on the life of Elizabeth Schuyler Hamilton, specifically on her time at the Schuyler Mansion. Ms. Scholet de Villavicencio will share stories of notable moments from different periods of Eliza’s life in the house, including when she and her family first moved into the house, the Loyalist attack that she survived during the Revolutionary War, her wedding to Alexander Hamilton, her pregnancy with her first son Philip, and her and Alexander’s convalescence from yellow fever there.

This event is part of a multi-day celebration at the Schuyler Mansion for its centennial of opening to the public as a State Historic Site. Original Schuyler and Hamilton artifacts and letters will be on display throughout the weekend. This programming is also part of the AHA Society’s Hamilton on the Hudson weekend.

House Admission: $5
Time: 1 pm, Saturday, July 15th
Location: Schuyler Mansion
32 Catherine Street, Albany, NY

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“Hamilton: His Life and Times in Story and Song” by the Hudson River Ramblers
Enjoy the music and story-telling of the Hudson River Ramblers in a special performance about Alexander Hamilton.

This event is part of a multi-day celebration at the Schuyler Mansion for its centennial of opening to the public as a State Historic Site. Original Schuyler and Hamilton artifacts and letters will be on display throughout the weekend. This programming is also part of the AHA Society’s Hamilton on the Hudson weekend.

House Admission: $5
Time: 2 pm, Saturday, July 15th
Location: Schuyler Mansion
32 Catherine Street, Albany, NY

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“Reading of Alexander and Eliza’s Love Letters” at the Schuyler Mansion
Mariana & Tom Oller, Chair & Vice Chair of the Alexander Hamilton Awareness Society, read aloud letters written by Alexander Hamilton to Eliza.

This event is part of a multi-day celebration at the Schuyler Mansion for its centennial of opening to the public as a State Historic Site. Original Schuyler and Hamilton artifacts and letters will be on display throughout the weekend. This programming is also part of the AHA Society’s Hamilton on the Hudson weekend.

House Admission: $5
Time: 3 pm, Saturday, July 15th
Location: Schuyler Mansion
32 Catherine Street, Albany, NY

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Hamilton Themed Open-House at the Schuyler Mansion
Visit the Schuyler Mansion during a Hamilton-themed open-house.

This event is part of a multi-day celebration at the Schuyler Mansion for its centennial of opening to the public as a State Historic Site. Original Schuyler and Hamilton artifacts and letters will be on display throughout the weekend. This programming is also part of the AHA Society’s Hamilton on the Hudson weekend.

House Admission: $5
Time: 2-5 pm, Saturday, July 15th
Location: Schuyler Mansion
32 Catherine Street, Albany, NY

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Sunday, July 16, 2017
“Hamilton’s Albany” Walking Tour
RESERVATIONS REQUIRED – Call us (518) 434-0834 to reserve.
Join a walking tour starting at WASHINGTON AVE ENTRANCE to THE CAPITOL BUILDING (this has changed) . The walking tour will stretch one mile and end at Albany First Church, the historic Dutch Reform Church where the Schuylers attended and where Alexander Hamilton and Elizabeth Schuyler Hamilton’s marriage was recorded. There visitors will be able to view Hamilton related documents and objects.
This programming is part of the AHA Society’s Hamilton on the Hudson weekend.

Admission: Walking tour is $5. Limited spots: register for tour at (518) 434-0834
Time: 10:30 am, Sunday, July 16th
Meeting Location: Albany First Church
110 N Pearl St, Albany, NY

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Hello,

Attached to this e-mail is a flyer containing information about an available that will be held at the Council for Prevention in Hudson Falls on August 9^th. I hope to hear back from many of you soon! Thanks!

Best,

Josh Gray

Program Assistant

Council for Prevention

10 LaCrosse Street

Hudson Falls, NY, 12839

(518) 746-1527 ext: 317

JoshuaGray@councilforprevention.org

It was great to have a visit from Coach Johns and he brought Act With Respect signs for display on the Greenwich Campus!  Thanks coach!

Visit Act With Respect Always to learn more.

Last Friday I attended SUNY Empire State College and the Saratoga Springs City School District’s Learning with Innovative Technology (LIT) Conference 2017.

The conference organizers provided a link to their Technology Test Kitchen LIT Cookbook and encouraged  us to share it with others.  Enjoy!

At last evening’s Greenwich School Board reorganization meeting Annie Miller was elected President of the Board for the 2017-2018 school year.  Laura Hall was elected to serve as Vice President.  James Nolan was seated to serve as a board member until the next regular school board election on May 15,2018.

Good Afternoon,

This will be the last NYSED Weekly for the summer.  We will be back in mid-August with our back-to-school edition of the NYSED Weekly.

Enjoy a safe and wonderful summer!

MUST KNOW

Birthdate Ranges for Students with Disabilities Participating in the 2017-18 New York State Alternate Assessment (NYSAA)  (see attached)

• You are receiving this communication in order to provide the Birthdate Ranges for Students with Disabilities Participating in the 2017-18 New York State Alternate Assessment (NYSAA).
• This information is available at: http://www.p12.nysed.gov/assessment/nysaa/.
• See attached titled, “Age Range Chart NYSAA 2017-18”
• Questions may be directed to the Office of State Assessment at (518) 474-5902 or jacqueline.harnett@nysed.gov

FYI

Funding Opportunity for 2017-18 School Year

• Additional Grants for the Expanded Prekindergarten for Three- and Four-Year Old Students in High-Need School Districts are available.
• Additional information is available in the Request for Proposals available at: http://www.p12.nysed.gov/funding/currentapps.html#expanded-pre-k.
• To assist the Department in planning for the grant review process and expediting the announcement of awards, school districts that intend to submit a proposal must submit a Notice of Intent via email to PREKRFP@nysed.gov no later than July 14, 2017.

FYI

STREAMLINING SCHOOL DISTRICT PLANNING & REPORTING: School Reporting Requirements (SRR) web-based system

• The School Reporting Requirements (SRR) web-based system provides school districts, charter schools, and BOCES with a single access list of reporting requirements, pertaining to educational and financial plans, applications, reports, and data for Prekindergarten through Grade 12 that must be submitted to the New York State Education Department.
• To access the School Reporting Requirements, visit School Reporting Requirements (SRR) web-based system. For further information regarding the requirements, access the SRR website at  School Reporting Requirements.
• Please send questions on the content of the requirements to the appropriate New York State Education Department program office listed in the SRR system.

FYI

DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL CONSERVATION’S INVASIVE SPECIES EDUCATION & OUTREACH – 4^th Annual Invasive Species Awareness Week July 9-15

• Mark your calendar for July 9-15, as New York celebrates its 4^th annual Invasive Species Awareness Week (ISAW)!

• The mission of ISAW is to promote knowledge and understanding of invasive species by engaging citizens in a wide range of activities across the state, and empowering citizens to take action.
• More than 75 events have been scheduled. Visit the statewide events calendar to learn about what’s happening in your community.
• By attending an ISAW event, teachers, students, and families can gain a better understanding invasive species ecology, identification, mapping, and surveying to incorporate into curriculum activities in the classroom and in their community.
• If you have any questions or want to learn more about how to incorporate invasive species into your students’ learning, contact the Department of Environmental Conservation’s Invasive Species Education & Outreach Coordinator at Megan.Phillips@dec.ny.gov.

FYI

2017-18 LEA Application for ESSA-Funded Programs – Technical Assistance (see attached)

• You are receiving this communication as a notice that the Title I Office will conduct a series of regional workshops focused on the new application, as well as the tools, supports and guidance materials available to LEAs as they work to complete the process. Please see the attachment titled, “TechnicalAssistanceWorkshopAnnouncementESSA2017-18.pdf”.
• Visit the Title I Office’s newly-updated 2017-18 LEA Application for ESSA-Funded Programs website at: http://www.nysed.gov/essa/schools/consolidated-application for registration information and video-conferencing satellite locations.
• If you have any questions or concerns about the technical assistance workshops, please contact the Title I School and Community Services Office at 518-473-0295 or via email at conappta@nysed.gov.

FYI

Office of Facilities Planning – Changes to the Project Review Process

• The Office of Facilities Planning has been working hard to reduce the time between submission of school district capital projects to our office and the issuance of building permits.  We will need to make temporary alterations to our workflow in order to build the capacity we need to be more effective in processing projects.
• Please visit our website at http://www.p12.nysed.gov/facplan/ for more information about the upcoming change in our project review process.

Greenwich Community Activity Fair

Greenwich Primary School Gym/Cafeteria

Wednesday, October, 4, 2017

6:00-8:00 PM

The Greenwich School District is committed to providing a school environment that promotes and protects children’s health, well-being, and the ability to learn by fostering healthy eating and physical activity. The District seeks to ensure all of its students obtain the knowledge and skills necessary to make nutritious food selections and enjoy lifelong physical activity.

To that end the Greenwich Central School District Wellness Committee is organizing a Community Activity Fair for the fall of 2017.

The goal of the Community Activity Fair is to bring community partners to school in order to showcase the full extent of activities, services, and resources that are available to students and families in the Greenwich School District community.

Click here for additional information and a registration link.

THE BENEFITS OF FARM TO SCHOOL from the National Farm to School Network