Read the joint statement here from the New York State Department of Education, Department of Health and Office of Children and Family Services regarding the new legislation removing non-medical exemption from school vaccination requirements .
As of July 1, 2018 New York State law requires a health examination for all students entering the school district for the first time and when entering Pre-K or K, 1st , 3rd , 5th , 7th , 9th , and 11th grade. The examination must be completed by a New York State licensed physician, …
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There are all sorts of summer reading programs available for students. New York State Senator Jen Metzger is sponsoring one. Click here for information about A Universe of Stories.
“There is such a demand for coding in the classroom,” began Mariann Bott, Pine Bush science, technology, engineering and math (STEM) coach on her STEM grant application to Orange & Rockland Utilities. “The PreK and kindergarten level is often left out of the tech movement but this is when the exposure should start.” They agreed. …
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Student, Parent and Instructional Staff Surveys The Pine Bush Central School District is proud to announce that we will be administering surveys produced by the U.S. Department of Education through the end of the school year. This process demonstrates our commitment to helping keep students safe and always improving our learning environments. During the months …
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Continuing Education is offering programs throughout the summer for students in driver education. boys and girls lacrosse, music, Lego, theater and volleyball. Click on the link to each for more information and the registration forms. Basketball Camp – Runs July 22 through 25 at Pine Bush High School main gym. For girls entering grades 3 …
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The New York State Department of Environmental Conservation and the Pine Bush Central School District are partnering to “Get the Meds Out” of your home’s medicine cabinet. All residents are encouraged to bring their unused and expired medications to the medication collection kiosks at: Crawford Police Department 121 Route 302 Pine Bush, NY 12566 845-744-3300 …
It is so very important to keep reading and writing skills sharp over the summer months. Here is a great way to do it. Join the PAK Summer Reading Challenge. Our library media specialist Ms. Kennedy has explained it in detail in her letter and provided a printable calendar for you to keep track of …
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Learning happens throughout the year, and that’s why Assemblywoman Aileen M. Gunther is sponsoring a Summer Reading Challenge, entitled A Universe of Stories, in coordination with the New York State libraries. She wants to inspire kids to read throughout the summer break. Here’s how it works: Gunther is encouraging children to read at least 40 …
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And the verdict is … keep it! What started as a math enrichment project for five Pakanasink students turned into a school-wide campaign with students and staff weighing in on whether the smallest denomination of coin – the penny – should continue to exist. Michelle Pollack, STEAM coordinator and math coach, was working with the …
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