Herkimer Elementary School Newsletter 2018 Dear Parents and Guardians, I hope this newsletter finds everyone ready for a sunny spring and final eight weeks of school. The end of the third marking period has come to a close and your child should have brought home his/her report card. Congratulations to all students on their hard work and individual achievements. I d like to acknowledge all of the students who received perfect attendance, High Honors, and Honor Roll, way to go! Testing Tuesday, May 1 through Thursday, May 3 students in grades 3-6 will take the New York State Mathematics Assessment. Fourth grade students will take the New York State Science Performance Assessment on May 23 and the New York State Science Written Assessment on June 4. All students in grades K-6 will take the end of year STAR Assessment. This on-line assessment is used to measure student growth over the course of the school year. Clothing As the weather begins to get warmer, please have your child dress in an appropriate manner. Student clothing should promote thoughtful and modest choices (examples: shoulder straps at least 2 inches wide, necklines should not be revealing, no midriff shirts, no hats, no shorts, skorts, skirts, or dresses shorter than fingertip length). The dress and grooming code is not meant to be restrictive, but is intended to guide students and their parents/guardians in choosing clothing that is safe and appropriate to wear in school. Students are expected to observe basic standards of cleanliness, modesty, and good grooming. Carnation Sale A carnation sale will be held Friday, May 11 in honor of Mother s Day. Students can purchase carnations for $1 in the cafetorium. Proceeds will benefit The Ride for Missing and Exploited Children. As always, if you have any specific questions or concerns, please feel free to contact your child s teacher or the main office. Educationally yours, Mrs. Renee Vogt IMPORTANT DATES TO REMEMBER May 1-3 Grade 3-6 Math Assessments May 2 Official Budget Hearing 6 PM HHS cafeteria May 11 $1 Carnation Sale in the cafetorium in honor of Mother s Day May 15 BOE Budget/Election Vote 1-9 PM HHS library May 21 PTA Meeting 7 PM in the library May 23 BOE Meeting 6 PM HHS cafeteria May 24 Spring Concert 6:30 PM HHS Auditorium May 28 No School/ Memorial Day Superintendent of Schools Mr. Miller 315-866-2230 Principal Mrs. Vogt 315-866-8562 Assistant Principal Miss Paragi 315-866-8562 Director of CSE Mrs. Rickard 315-866-2230, ext. 1002 Director of Student Programs & Curriculum Mrs. Ploss 315-866-2230, ext. 1001 Business Manager Mr. Miller 315-866-2230 Main Office Secretaries Miss Guzik 315-866-8562, ext. 1009 Mrs. Kucerak 315-866-8562, ext. 1010 School Social Worker/ Psychologist/Counselor Mrs. Orts 315-866-8562, ext. 1016 Mrs. Ferguson 315-866-8562, ext. 2075 Mrs. Manley 315-866-8562, ext. 2081 School Nurse Mrs. Farrington, RN 315-866-8562, ext. 1022 Mrs. Hysack, LPN 315-866-8562, ext. 1027 Fax- 315-866-8568 Transportation Dept. Birnie Bus 315-895-4150, ext. 221 District Website www.herkimercsd.org UPCOMING DATES TO REMEMBER June 20 Grade 5 Graduation 7 PM HES Gymnasium June 21 Grade 6 Graduation 8:45 AM / 12:30 PM Early Dismissal June 22 Last Day of School / 12:30 PM Early Dismissal
DISTRICT NEWS Nominating Petitions The following vacancies are to be filled on the Herkimer Board of Education: Term Last Incumbent Start Date End Date 3 years Brian Crandall 7/1/18 6/30/21 3 years Michele Gilbert 7/1/18 6/30/21 Board candidate nominating petitions are available in the District Office beginning March 1, 2018. Interested candidates have until 5 p.m. on Monday, April 16, 2018, to submit nominating petitions. Each petition must be directed to the Clerk of the District, must be signed by at least twenty-five (25) qualified voters of the district, must state the residence of each signer and must state the name and residence of the candidate. To be eligible to run for a seat on the Herkimer Board of Education, a candidate must meet the following qualifications: a. A citizen of the United States; b. Must be at least eighteen (18) years of age; c. Able to read and write; d. A legal resident of the District for a continuous and uninterrupted period of at least one (1) year prior to the election; e. Cannot be an employee of the Herkimer Central School District; f. The only member of his/her family that is (cannot be a member of the same household) on the Herkimer Central School District Board; g. May not simultaneously hold another incompatible public office, including, but not limited to Superintendent, clerk, tax collector, treasurer or librarian, or any employee of the Board. However, in central school districts a Board member may be appointed clerk of the Board and of the District; and h. A Board member of a BOCES may not be employed by any of that BOCES component districts. i. May not have been removed from any school district office within one (1) year preceding the date of appointment or election to the Board. If you are interested in running for Board of Education, or if you have any questions about becoming a Board member, please feel free to call Superintendent Miller at 866-2230 for additional information.
HERKIMER ELEMENTARY SCHOOL Kindergarten Registration Tuesday, March 13, 2018 from 2-5 PM at Herkimer Elementary School Dear Parents/Guardians of Our Incoming Kindergarten Students: We are in the process of planning for the incoming Kindergarten class of 2031. If you have a child who will be five years old on or before December 1, 2018, is a resident of Herkimer, and will be attending the Herkimer Elementary School as a Kindergarten student, please complete the form below and return it to the main office. After returning the completed form, a registration packet will be mailed to your house. Please complete and bring the packet when you come to registration. Any students who attend the Herkimer Universal Pre-K or BOCES Pre-K programs do not need to come to registration. You can turn all your paperwork in to your child s teacher, Mrs. D. Schoff, Mrs. Stallman, or Mrs. Sexton. If you have any questions about whether or not your child is developmentally ready to begin Kindergarten in September, please feel free to contact the Elementary School Office at 315-866-8562. I look forward to working together to make your child s Kindergarten experience a memorable one. Sincerely yours, Renee Vogt Elementary Principal ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- KINDERGARTEN REGISTRATION FORM 18-19 School Year Child s Name Date of Birth (M) (F) Parents/Guardians Name Address Home Phone # Cell Phone # Pre-School Attended
HES 5th Grade Honor Roll 3rd Quarter Mrs. Lowell s Class High Honor Roll High Honor Roll (cont.) Honor Roll Rylie Biamonte MadiLynn Retamar Alex Papaleo Tyler Hansen Avery Richard Lilia McLean Mrs. Macri s Class High Honor Roll Honor Roll Honor Roll (cont.) Sydney Bell Sophia Blais Landon Walawender Jay-Mike Crichton Rory Clanton Cadence Weaver Zachary Petucci Joshua DiPierro Logan Pullman Mr. Schoff s Class High Honor Roll Honor Roll Honor Roll (cont.) McKenna Gargas Cole Buckley Austin Santiago Chase Pettengill Benjamin Denapole Liam Vivlamore Patrick Rowley Madison Marusic Kavonna White Isabella Miller Samantha Williams Mrs. Spence s Class High Honor Roll Honor Roll Honor Roll (cont.) Brian Flint Kaleb Davis Ayla Simpson Audrey McDonnell Anna Verenich Brady Saunders
HES 6th Grade Honor Roll 3rdQuarter Mrs. Carswell s Class High Honor Roll Honor Roll Honor Roll (cont.) John Campagna Christian Allen Emmanuel Johnson Marie Cugliandro Douglas Barton Nicholas Lamanna Dante Mollel Althea Brown Emily Whaley Arora Mullin Talia Isaac Kinzea Spring Victoria Stapf Mrs. Denton s Class High Honor Roll Alex Collis Juleighanna Herringshaw Dirk Salamon Don Zhao Honor Roll Nathan Cannon Nicholas Ferreras Tyerell Livingston-Thomas Destiny Luck Haley Rando Miss Moskal s Class High Honor Roll Zoey Caldwell Jayden Crandall Cassandra Larzelere Julian Ruffule Leslie Xiao Honor Roll Marcela Hartman Holden Isaac Ethan Weisser Mr. Shepardson s Class High Honor Roll Kyle Carney Danielle Gilbert Peter Mosny Aiden Mount Cameron Voce Honor Roll Arrissa Bunker Adelisa Covic Michael Goodson Lexie Raposo
2017-2018 MORNING PICKUP TRANSPORTATION CHANGE Date: Teacher(s) name: Student(s) name (first & last name): No pickup is required as I will provide transportation for my child to school. today 2017-18 school year other dates: Please pick my child up at: First & last name: Address (include house #): Bus: today 2017-18 school year other dates: My contact telephone # (for questions): Parent/guardian name (please PRINT): Parent/guardian signature: --------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 2017-2018 EARLY DISMISSAL/AFTERNOON TRANSPORTATION CHANGE Date: Teacher(s) name: Student(s) name (first & last name): I will pick my child up ~ OR ~ will pick my child up (name of person) today 2017-18 school year other dates: early (time) Reason: Please drop my child off at: First & last name: Address (include house #): Bus: today 2017-18 school year other dates: My contact telephone # (for questions): Parent/guardian name (please PRINT): Parent/guardian signature:
PTA Provides Educational Enrichment For Our Children! PTA Supports Technology in our school by donating money to purchase cutting edge technology in our classrooms including ipads, Chromebooks, and Smart Boards PTA Funds in school speakers/assemblies, Field Days, Spring Carnival, 6th Grade Graduation, extra field trip opportunities, Family Fitness Night, classroom activity bags, Pre K T-shirts, and Santa s school visit PTA Cares by sponsoring needs based drives including Thanksgiving Baskets and provides gift cards to each grade level teachers for school supplies PTA Celebrates Arts and Science by providing refreshments for the Art Show and providing prizes and snacks at the Science Fair PTA Encourages Reading through our annual Book Fair and sponsoring PARP night PTA Supports Our School! PTA Provides Volunteer Support School pictures, Book Fair, Spring Carnival, Yankee Candle distribution, Popcorn Day, Science Fair, Art Show, 6th Grade Graduation PTA HOSTS Open House, Teacher & Staff Appreciation Week PTA COLLECTS Rewards for Education Hannaford Helps, Box Tops, Amazon Smile, and Bottle & Can Donations at Hannaford using CLYNK PTA COMMUNICATES Find us on FACEBOOK for event and meeting information Connect with other parents WHY JOIN THE HES PTA? Be the first to hear about important new and upcoming events at school Have a voice in the activities and programs the PTA supports Learn how the students and teachers of HES benefit from the work of the PTA Volunteer your time to make a difference in your school community A Strong PTA Needs the Support of Parents, Family Members, Teachers, School Staff and Community Members! JOIN THE PTA TODAY! YES, I would like to join the HES PTA! NAME 1: Phone: Email: NAME 2: Phone: Email: Address: Child 1: Grade: Teacher: Child 2: Grade: Teacher: Child 3: Grade: Teacher: MEMBERSHIPS ARE $5.00 each Cash or Check Payable to HES PTA