Carmel Schoolhouse News

Posted by Harlem Valley News Posted on September 2, 2016
Posted in Education, News, Patterson

Dear Parents and Friends: 
Welcome to the 2016-17 school year!
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2016-2017 calendars have been mailed.  IF YOU HAVE NOT RECEIVED YOUR CALENDAR please email records@carmelschools.org Be sure to include your name/address so that we may mail one out.
 
Upcoming curriculum nights:
  • September 7–GFMS Gr. 5/6 — 7-9pm
  • September 8–GFMS Gr. 7/8 — 7-9pm
  • September 14–CHS — 7-9pm
  • September 15–Elementary Schools, Gr. K-2 –6:30-8pm
  • September 22–Elementary Schools, Gr. 3-4 — 6:30-8pm
 
Important information regarding School Meals!
  •  The federal government has issued new nutrition standards for meals served to America’s schoolchildren, based on the Dietary Guidelines.  The new standards set strict regulations for portion sizes, yet offer a wide variety of different fruits, vegetables, proteins and grains.  We are always working to offer CCSD students healthier lunch meal choices.
  • School breakfast is available to all students each weekday morning!
  • Free & Reduced Lunch applications can be found in our school calendar on page 16. Please note that a new application is required every year.  Applications are due byOctober 19, 2016.
New Immunization Requirement: All children entering or attending 7th and 12th grades on or after September 1, 2016 must receive an adequate dose or doses of vaccine against meningococcal disease. Please contact your child’s physician for more information.
Reminder: If your child is MEDICALLY exempt from any or all immunizations, New York State requires a note EVERY YEAR from your child’s doctor explaining the reason for the medical exemption. Please return notes to your child’s school nurse in September.
Kent Primary School News
Calendar Addition:  September 14 is the KPSPTO Meet and Greet at 9:30 am at KPS.  All parents/guardians are welcome to attend.
Community News
VILLAGE OF BREWSTER FILM FESTIVAL
Saturday, Sept. 3, 10am, Brewster’s Empire Cinemas on Rt. 33 — Young Filmmakers Atelier from GFMS’ Regina Rosenbaum-Altman’s 2015-16 8th grade class are having the World Premier of their movie, “The Monster in You.”
FREE SAFETY INFORMATION PROGRAM ABOUT FIREARMS WITH 4-H SHOOTING SPORTS INSTRUCTORS
Saturday, September 17 from 10:30am-12:30pm, Paladin Center, 39 Seminary Hil Rd., Carmel. Registration required by September 9. Families with children are encouraged to attend (Note: there will be no use or handling of firearms). Anyone under 18 must be accompanied by a parent/guardian. Info: Cornell Cooperative Ext., 845 278-6738 or http://putnam.cce.cornell.edu/events
LEARN CHINESE AT THE NY CHUANG YEN CHINESE SCHOOL
Fall semester begins September 18. All CCSD students receive 10% off the tuition if registered by Sept. 3. Leadership scholarship and volunteer opportunities. Woo Ju Library at Chuang Yen Monastery, 2020 Rt. 301, Carlem. Register at http://www.chuangyencs.org orhttp://www.baus.org. For info: Ms. Lu Liu, luliu919@yahoo.com
FILL THE TRUCK – ROTARY CLUB OF CARMEL
September 24 & 25 from 9am-5pm at the Carmel Shop Rite. Donations are welcome!  All donations will be delivered to local food pantries.
ANOTHER MAN’S TREASURE FLEA MARKET – NY RIDERS OF PUTNAM COUNTY
Sunday, September 25 from 9am to 3pm (vendor set up 7-8:30am). Proceeds go toward the many NY Riders projects including Wreaths for Fallen Heroes, local Veterans and Frist Responders and care packages for deployed military. Vendor info:newyorkridersgroup@yahoo.ocm or 845 206-3536.
 
PUTNAM COMMUNITY SERVICE NETWORK AWARDS BREAKFAST
October 5 at 9am, Putnam County Golf Course. $20/pp. Volunteers, professionals and organizations that have made a difference in the community are honored. Info: Cornell Cooperative Ext., 845 278-6738 or http://putnam.cce.cornell.edu/events
PUTNAM COUNTY YOUTH BUREAU PEGASUS PROGRAM
Held on Thursdays beginning Oct. 6 at The Putnam co. Youth Bureau, 6-7:30pm. A free confidential program for children ages 6-12 who have a parent or family member suffering from alcoholism or other drug dependencies. Info: Stephanie Chester, 845 808-1600, ext. 46126 orStephanie.Chester@putnamcountyny.gov
NATURE’S NURSERY AT CLEARPOOL
Openings available for before and after school program. Contact Stephanie Durso at 845 225-8226, ext. 629 or Stephanie.durso1@gmail.com or Debbie Moore at 845 279-2995, ext. 301 ordmoore2@greenchimneys.org

Author: Harlem Valley News