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    eshequa
    Central School
    Welcome to 2003-04
    District Information
    Office Hours
    All administrative offices within the District are open between 7:30
    a.m. and 4:00 p.m. daily all year. They may be contacted by
    telephoning the appropriate office.
    Board of Education
    The Board of Education establishes policies and adopts
    regulations for the conduct of the public schools. Its seven
    members, who serve without pay, are elected by the qualified
    voters of the District for a term of five years.
    Responsibility for administering Board policies is vested in the
    Superintendent of Schools.
    Board of Education Members
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    erm Expires
    Theron Foote
    June 2007
    PO Box 757, Nunda NY 14517
    John Gordinier
    9450 Nunda-Dalton Rd., Dalton NY 14836 June 2006
    Patricia Kreuzer
    June 2006
    PO Box 194, Nunda NY 14517
    Terry Lowell
    , Vice-President June 2008
    10065 Fair St., Dalton NY 14836
    Randy Todd
    June 2004
    10 Seward St., Nunda NY 14517
    Kevin Whiteman, President
    June 2008
    2028 Paine Rd., Dalton NY 14836
    Joyce Zeh
    June 2005
    2265 Gilbert Rd., Dalton NY 14836
    Board Meetings
    Meetings are usually held at 7:00 p.m. in the Board Room of the
    Nunda Building (the November and March meetings are held in the
    Dalton Building) on the second and fourth Thursday of each
    month (with some exceptions to accommodate holidays). Both
    meetings are regular business meetings. District residents are
    welcome to attend these meetings.
    Resolving a Concern
    The recommended procedure is to call the teacher first, then the
    respective principal - elementary or secondary - then the Superin-
    tendent. If the problem hasn’t been resolved, you may contact the
    Board of Education. It is important to follow this order in resolving
    concerns.
    School Phone Numbers
    Elementary School 476-2234
    Middle School 468-2541
    High School 468-2541
    Central Business Office 468-2541
    Bus Garage 476-5789
    Central Administration Offices
    Lucinda Miner, Interim Superintendent 468-2541 ext. 1106
    Michael Mahaney, Interim Business Official 468-2541 ext. 1115
    Peggy Shaver, District Clerk/Sect. to the Supt. 468-2541 ext. 1105
    Tina Button, District Treasurer 468-2541 ext. 1113
    Connie Farrell, Account Clerk/Typist 468-2541 ext. 4113
    Chris White, Clerk 468-2541 ext. 1104
    Kimberly Flint, Food Service Director 468-2541 ext. 1173
    Arthur Alexander, Head Custodian 468-2541 ext. 1179
    Ivan Beardsley, Transportation Supervisor 476-5789
    Craig Benson, Director of Special Education 468-2541 ext. 2039
    Jill Faulkner, Special Education Secretary 468-2541 ext. 2034
    Nunda Middle/High School (6-12)
    Mark Mattle, High School Principal 468-2541 ext. 2019
    Michele Starr, Middle/High School Secretary 468-2541 ext. 2017
    Gary Collichio, Middle School Principal 468-2541 ext. 2039
    Deb Beaumont, High School Guidance 468-2541 ext. 2011
    Fran Ludwig, Guidance Secretary 468-2541 ext. 2012
    Jessica Bedell, Middle School Guidance 468-2541 ext. 2033
    Craig Veley, Athletic Director 468-2541 ext. 1197
    Lynette Dzierzanowski, School Social Worker 468-2541 ext. 3006
    Christina Meissel, MS/HS Nurse 468-2541 ext. 2027
    Dalton Elementary School (K-5)
    Richard J. Greene, Elementary Principal 476-2234 ext. 1133
    Brenda Weaver, Secretary 476-2234 ext. 1132
    Tom Wiggins, Elementary Guidance 476-2234 ext. 1128
    Elaine Cromwell, School Nurse 476-2234 ext. 1148
    Howard Warren, Curriculum Coordinator 468-2234 ext. 1143
    KCS district now has a
    special 800 phone line
    A special phone line into the Keshequa Central School
    Superintendent’s office has been installed. It’s for anybody who
    has a concern they would like to communicate anonymously
    with the superintendent. This would include safety issues such
    as inappropriate or illicit activity on school grounds during the
    school day or after hours.
    The number is 1­800­397­3177.
    Notification of Directory Information
    As required by law, the Code of Conduct will be reviewed and
    given to all students. Printed below is a summary of the Code of
    Conduct for parents and all visitors.
    Conduct on School Property
    The Keshequa Central School District expects a high standard of
    conduct from its students, faculty and support staff, as well as
    visitors to the schools. The school will enforce a code of conduct
    which governs the conduct of all persons, whether or not their
    presence is authorized, upon any premises or property under the
    control of the district and used in its teaching, administrative,
    cultural, recreational, athletic, and other programs and activities.
    No person, whether alone or with others, shall:
    1. willfully injure any other person or threaten to do so;
    2. willfully damage or remove district property;
    3. disrupt the orderly conduct of classes, school programs or other
    school activities;
    4. distribute or wear materials on school grounds which appear
    obscene, which advocate illegal action, discriminate against race,
    nationality, religion, or sexual orientation, appear libelous,
    disruptive to the school program or obstruct the rights of others;
    5. intimidate, harass, or discriminate against any person on the basis
    of race, color, religion, sex, age or disability;
    6. enter upon any portion of the school premises without
    authorization or remain in any building or facility after it is
    normally closed;
    7. obstruct the free movement of any person in any place to which
    these rules apply;
    8. violate traffic law, parking regulations or other restrictions on
    vehicles;
    9. possess, consume, sell, distribute or exchange alcoholic
    beverages, controlled substance, or be under the influence of
    either on school property or at any school-related function;
    10. possess or use firearms and/or other weapons, including air
    guns, pistols, rifles, shotguns, ammunition, explosives, box
    cutters, knives, gas canisters, pepper spray or other noxious spray
    in or on school property (except in the case of law enforcement
    officers or except as specifically authorized by the school district);
    11. loiter on or about school grounds;
    12. gamble on school premises;
    13. refuse to comply with any lawful order of an identifiable school
    district official acting in the performance of his or her duties;
    14. willfully incite others to commit any of the act herein prohibited;
    and/or
    15. violate any federal or state statute, local ordinance, or Board
    policy.
    Penalties:
    Anyone who violates any of the provisions of these rules is subject
    to appropriate penalties, up to and including reprimand, suspen-
    sion, ejection, arrest, and/or prosecution.
    Notificationof Rights Pursuant to the Family Educational
    Rights and Privacy Act
    Dear Parent or Eligible Student:
    This is to advise you of your rights with respect to student
    records pursuant to the Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act
    (FERPA). FERPA is a federal law designed to protect the privacy of
    student records. The law gives parents and students over 18 years
    of age (referred to in the law as “eligible students”) the following
    rights:
    1.
    The right to inspect and review the student’s education
    records within 45 days of the day the district receives a
    request for access.
    Parents or eligible students should
    submit to the Building Principal a written request that
    identifies the records they wish to inspect. The Principal will
    make arrangements for access and notify the parent or eligible
    student of the time and place where the records may be
    inspected.
    2.
    The right to request the amendment of the student’s
    education records that the parent or eligible student
    believes are inaccurate or misleading.
    Parents or eligible
    students may ask the district to amend a record that they
    believe is inaccurate or misleading by writing the principal,
    clearly identifying the part of the record they want changed,
    and specifying why it is inaccurate or misleading.
    If the district decides not to amend the record as requested by
    the parent or eligible student, the district will notify the parent
    or eligible student of the decision and advise them of their right
    to a hearing regarding the request for amendment. Additional
    information regarding the hearing procedures will be provided
    to the parent or eligible student when notified of the right to a
    hearing.
    3.
    The right to consent to disclosures of personally
    identifiable information contained in the student’s
    education records, except to the extent that FERPA
    authorizes disclosure without consent.
    One exception
    which permits disclosure without consent is disclosure to
    school officials with legitimate educational interests. A
    school
    official
    is a person employed by the district as an administrator,
    supervisor, instructor, or support staff member (including
    health or medical staff and law enforcement unit personnel); a
    person serving on the school board; a person or company with
    whom the district has contracted to perform a special task
    (such as an attorney, auditor, medical consultant, or therapist);
    or a parent or student serving on an official committee, such as
    a disciplinary or grievance committee, or assisting another
    school official in performing his or her tasks.
    A school official has a legitimate educational interest if the
    official needs to review an education record in order to fulfill
    his or her professional responsibility.
    Upon request, the district discloses education records without
    consent to officials or another school district in which a student
    seeks or intends to enroll.
    4.
    The right to file a complaint with the U.S. Department
    of Education concerning alleged failures by the district
    to comply with the requirements of FERPA.
    The Office
    that administers FERPA is:
     
    Family Policy Compliance Office,
    U.S. Department of Education, 600 Independence Avenue SW,
    Washington, DC 20202-4605
    In addition to the rights outlined on the previous page, FERPA
    also gives the school district the option of designating certain
    categories of student information as “directory information.”
    Directory information
    includes a student’s name, address,
    telephone number, date and place of birth, major course of study,
    participation in school activities or sports, weight and height if a
    member of an athletic team, dates of attendance, degrees and
    awards received, most recent school attended, class schedule,
    photograph, e-mail address, and class roster.
    You may object to the release of any or all of this “directory
    information.” However, you must do so in writing within 10
    business days of receiving this notice. If we do no receive a written
    objection, we will be authorized to release this information without
    your consent.
    Notification of Parental Rights to Withhold Certain
    Information from Military Recruiters
    Pursuant to the No Child Left Behind Act, The Keshequa Central
    School District must disclose to military recruiters or institutions of
    higher learning,
    upon request,
    the names, addresses and telephone
    numbers of high school students. The district must also notify
    parents of their right and the right of their child to request that the
    district not release such information without prior written parental
    consent.
    Parents wishing to exercise their option to withhold their consent
    to the release of the above information to military recruiters or
    institutions of higher learning must send a written objection to the
    Building Principal by October 20,2003.
    Notification of Rights Under Protection of Pupil Rights
    Amendment
    The Board of Education recognizes that student privacy is an
    important concern of parents and the Board wishes to ensure that
    student privacy is protected pursuant to the Protection of Pupil
    Rights Amendment, as revised by the No Child Left Behind Act of
    2001. To that end, the Board has adopted a policy on student
    privacy.
    Under the Protection of Pupil Rights Amendment, as revised by
    the No Child Left Behind Act, and the Keshequa Central School
    District policy on student privacy, you have the right to opt your
    child out of the following activities:
    Code of Conduct
    1. The collection, disclosure and use of personal information
    gathered from students for the purpose of marketing or selling
    that information. This does not apply to the collection,
    disclosure, or use of personal information collected from
    students for the exclusive purpose of developing, evaluating or
    providing educational products or services for, or to students,
    such as:
    a. college or other postsecondary education recruitment, or
    military recruitment;
    b. book clubs, magazines and programs providing access to
    low-cost literary products;
    c. curriculum and instructional materials used in schools;
    d. tests and assessments used to provide cognitive, evaluative,
    diagnostic, clinical, aptitude, or achievement information for
    students or to generate other statistically useful data for the
    purpose of securing such tests and assessments, and the
    subsequent analysis and public release of the aggregate data
    from such tests and assessments;
    e. student recognition programs; and
    f. the sale by students of products or services to raise funds
    for school-related activities.
    2. The administration of any survey revealing information
    concerning one or more of the following:
    a. political affiliations or beliefs of the student or the student’s
    parent;
    b. mental or psychological problems of the student or the
    student’s family;
    c. sex behavior or attitudes;
    d. illegal, anti-social, self-incriminating or demeaning behavior;
    e. critical appraisals of other individuals with whom respon-
    dents have close family relationships;
    f. legally recognized privileged or analogous relationships,
    such as those of lawyers, physicians and ministers;
    g. religious practices, affiliations or beliefs of the student or
    the student’s parent; or
    h. income (other that that required by law to determine
    eligibility for participation in a program or for receiving
    financial assistance under such program).
    3. The administration of any non-emergency, invasive physical
    examination or screening that is required as a condition of
    attendance, administered by the school not necessary to protect
    the immediate health or safety of the student or other students
    and not otherwise permitted or required by state law. The term
    “invasive physical examination’ means any medical examination
    that involves the exposure of private body parts, or any act
    during such examination that includes incision, insertion, or
    injection into the body, but does not include a hearing, vision or
    scoliosis screening. It does not apply to any physical examina-
    tion or screening required or permitted under state law,
    including those permitted without parental notification.
    If you have any questions about the district’s student privacy
    policy and your right to opt your child out of certain activities,
    please contact the Building Principal.
    Parental Right To Request And Review Information
    Regarding Teacher Qualifications
    In accordance with the federal No Child Left Behind Act of 2001,
    parents and guardians have the right to request specific information
    about the professional qualifications of their children’s classroom
    teachers. As a parent/guardian of a student in the Keshequa Central
    School District, you have the right to request the following
    information:
    •
    If the teacher has met New York State qualifications and licensing
    criteria for the grade levels and subject areas he or she teaches;
    •
    Whether the teacher is teaching under emergency or other
    provisional status through which the state qualification or
    licensing criteria have been waived;
    •
    The teacher’s college major; whether the teacher has any
    advanced degrees and, if so, the subject of the degrees; and
    •
    If you child is provided services by any instructional aides or
    similar paraprofessionals provide services to your child and, if
    they do, their qualifications.
    Requests for information about the qualifications of your child’s
    teacher(s) can be directed to the Building Principal. All requests will
    be honored in a timely manner. Thank you for your continued
    support and interest in your child’s education.
    Keshequa Behavior Code for Students
    Middle/High School
    Please find guidelines, which will be used to determine consequences for misbehavior in school. The district reserves the
    right to determine the appropriate consequence depending on the severity of conduct.
    Level I Examples Level I Consequences
    Disruptive in class As per Class Management Plan
    Unprepared for class Record intervention on Level I Referral Form
    Failure to follow teacher directions Call home to parent/guardian
    Inappropriate language or gestures Mail appropriate copy of Referral Form home
    Inappropriate items (see Contraband) Law enforcement consultation or law enforcement referral
    Level II Examples Level II Consequences
    Cheating Zero for work
    Forgery Suspension: 1,3,5 days
    Harassment (verbal) Extended detention
    Harassment (physical) Teacher consequences
    Failed to stay for detention Law enforcement consultation or law enforcement referral
    Level III Examples: Level III Consequences
    Use, abuse or possession of illegal substance Suspension 5 days
    Arson Law enforcement referral
    Assault/Fighting Superintendent’s Hearing
    Bomb threat/False fire alarm Restitution
    *A bomb threat is a NYS Felony Peer mediation
    Harassment
    (Sexual, physical, or verbal)
    Ten or more days any type of suspension (including
    Theft/Vandalism/Weapons ISS, OSS, etc.)
    Behavior Code For Chemical Substances
    Examples of Misconduct:
    •
    Being under the influence of, or possessing, an alcoholic beverage, tobacco, other intoxicants, or other drugs on the
    school grounds, in school buildings, while under school supervision
    •Presenting any substance as a drug
    •
    Possession of drug paraphernalia, including (but not limited to: rolling papers, roach clips, razors, scales, and needles)
    Student Consequences:
    •Student will undergo a mutually agreed upon certified, chemical use/abuse/dependency evaluation.
    •Five Day Out of School Suspension
    •Attend Insight Class (once a week for up to 10 weeks) *Failure to attend Insight Class will result in the suspension /
    restriction from extra-curricular activities for 20 weeks.
    •
    Tobacco: Student will be suspended 1,3 or 5 days (for each occurrence)
    Student will attend Insight Class 7 times or as they are scheduled *Failure to attend Insight Class will result in the
    suspension/restriction from extra-curricular activities for 20 weeks
    Elementary School
    Level I Examples Level I Consequences
    Refusal to follow rules for the person in charge Verbal reprimand and warning
    Inappropriate gesture or language Counseling
    Actions that are inappropriate by the student that Special assignment/Withdrawal of privileges
    could result in a safety problem for self and others Principal contact
    Horseplay Parent contact
    Name calling/and or picking on other children After school detention/Assignment of seating
    Actions that are inappropriate, distracting and
    disruptive to the teacher and/or other students
    Homework not completed (unprepared for class)
    Level II Examples Level II Consequences
    Destruction of property Administrative reprimand
    Fighting Withdrawal of privileges
    Swearing Counseling referral (school support personnel)
    Harassment - verbal or physical Special assignment
    Smoking Parent involvement/notification
    Insubordination
    (repeated or defiant refusal
    Extended detention 2:20 - 5:00 pm
    to follow directions)
    In-School suspension
    Assignments not completed repeatedly Referral to outside agency
    Lying Parent conference
    Level III Examples Level III Consequences
    Unmodified Level I or II misbehaviors Parent hearing
    Arson/false reporting of fire Suspension
    Deliberately striking another Psychological treatment
    Possession/use/transfer of dangerous weapons Other school placement
    Violations of federal, state or local laws Charged under NYS criminal code or
    Possession of harmful or controlled Referred to appropriate law enforcement agency
    substances/Theft
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    Conduct Expected on School Buses
    A bus driver’s job is a difficult one - to ensure that each student has a safe ride to and from school.
    Bus drivers have the same student supervision responsibilities as teachers. Thus, the school bus is an
    extension of the classroom. Therefore, students are expected to follow these rules when they are on the
    bus:
    1. Remember that all school rules apply on the bus.
    2. Stay seated until the bus stops (then, if needed, ask your driver for permission to move to another
    seat).
    3. Talk quietly using your “three foot voice.”
    4. Keep the bus clean (i.e., no littering, eating, chewing gum, drinking).
    5. Keep your hands, feet, and objects to yourself.
    6. Be courteous at all times (i.e.., no vulgar/obscene language or behavior and not put downs, no
    insults).
    7. Keep the bus safe (i.e. don’t bring glass objects, pets, matches, firecrackers, lighters, aerosol cans,
    etc.).
    8. Cross 10 feet in front of the bus - make sure you make eye contact with the driver before crossing
    the street.
    Student Discipline
    One of the most important lessons education teaches is discipline. While it does not appear as a
    subject, it is one of the foundation blocks for a successful school experience. It is the principles of self-
    control, character development, good citizenship and positive interactions with others that help
    children to be successful. By providing an atmosphere of consistency and clearly defined expectations
    followed with rewards and consequences, children will have a clear understanding of how behavior
    impacts themselves and others. Our daily emphasis is on the positive
    nature of each child - reinforcing the qualities that lead to a healthy
    self esteem. With this understanding, children can then develop
    themselves into well-rounded individuals with a strong foundation to
    become good citizens within a community.
    Alongside the many ways to emphasize the positive behaviors, our
    discipline code has different levels of infractions from minor to very
    severe misbehaviors. The code defines each level and its
    procedure. Some examples of student behavior and possible
    consequences are also included.
    As part of the District’s discipline procedure, we feel the home
    and school need to work together as partners. Communication is a
    vital link to that partnership. When major discipline issues are
    involved, a school conduct report will be sent home. We ask that you
    discuss this with your child as a family concern, add your comments
    and return it to school.
    Injury or Illness in School
    In cases of illness or injury a student will not be sent home from
    school until the parent or legal guardian has been reached by phone
    and appropriate arrangements are made for his/her transportation
    from school. If the school nurse is unable to reach the parent or
    guardian, the child will be appropriately cared for in school for the
    remainder of the school day.
    In the event of a serious injury or illness in school, appropriate
    first aid will be provided by the school nurse, and the parent or legal
    guardian will be contacted by phone. It is the responsibility of the
    parent or legal guardian to obtain subsequent treatment for the
    child. In the event that a parent or legal guardian cannot be
    contacted, or the injury is of an extremely serious nature, the school
    nurse may, at her discretion, have the student transported to the
    nearest emergency room by ambulance.
    Should an accident or injury occur at school, the following procedures should be instituted. The
    accident must be reported to the school nurse. She will fill out her portion of the School Accident
    Report which will be provided to the parent/guardian to complete and submit to the insurance
    company according to the procedures outlined in the pamphlet provided. Please bear in mind that,
    generally, claims must be done in a timely fashion and proceed from the time of an accident within
    prescribed deadlines. You must also keep bills and receipts in order to submit appropriate proof when
    making a claim.
    The school’s accident insurance is designed to pick up where private medical insurance coverage
    leaves off. All medical bills should be submitted to your own insurance carrier first. After your carrier has
    acted upon the claim, the school’s insurance, under certain circumstances, may be considered for
    further claim.
    Rules & Regulations
    Request For Pesticide Application Notification
    Dear Parent, Guardian, and School Staff;
    The Keshequa Central School District is required to maintain a list of persons in parental relation, faulty, and staff who wish to receive
    48-hour prior written notice of certain pesticide applications. The following pesticide applications are
    not
    subject to prior notification
    requirements:
    •anti-microbial products
    •nonvolatile rodenticides in tamper-resistant bait stations in areas inaccessible to children
    •nonvolatile insecticidal baits in tamper-resistant bait stations in areas inaccessible to children
    •silica gel and other nonvolatile ready-to-use pastes, foams, or gels in areas inaccessible to children
    •boric acid and disodium octaborate tetrahydrate
    •the application of EPA-designated biopesticides
    •the application of EPA-designated exempt material under 40 CFR 152.25
    •the use of aerosol products with a directed spray in containers of 18 fluid ounces or less when used to protect individuals from an
    imminent threat from stinging and biting insects including venomous spiders, bees, wasps, and hornets.
    In addition, there will be no written notice of such application when a school remains unoccupied for a continuous 72 hours following
    an application.
    In the event of an emergency application necessary to protect against an imminent threat to human health, a good-faith effort will be
    made to supply written notification to those on the 48-hour prior notification list. If you would like to receive 48- hour prior notification
    of pesticide applications that are scheduled to occur in your school, please send the following information to Keshequa Central School,
    Office of the Superintendent, PO Box 517, Nunda, NY 14517.
    Student’s Name:
    Parent’s Name:
    Address:
    Evening Phone:
    Please feel free to contact the Office of the Superintendent at 585-468-2451 ext. 1105 for further information on these requirements.
    AHERA Notice
    (Asbestos Hazard Emergency Response Act)
    The buildings in the Keshequa Central School District
    have been inspected for Asbestos Containing Building
    Materials (ACBM). Maps indicating the locations and the
    condition of the ACBM can be viewed by contacting the
    local education agency designee, Mike Mahaney, in the
    Business Office at (585) 468-2541 ext. 1115.
    Homebound Instruction
    On occasion, students are unavoidably away from school for an extended period of time because of
    illness or injury. When parents know their child will be absent for a period of thirty days or more, they
    can request instruction at home through the building principal. The request must be accompanied by a
    doctor’s note. The principal will arrange for temporary homebound instruction.
    Immunizations
    Under Section 2164 of the New York State Public Health law, all children attending school must be
    immunized against diphtheria, polio, measles, mumps, and rubella. Minimum requirements include the
    following:
    •3 doses of diphtheria toxoid (usually administered as either DTP, DT,Td, or DTAP)
    •3 doses of oral polio vaccine (OPV) or 4 doses of Salk vaccine (IPV) administered after 1968.
    •2 doses of live measles vaccine, first administrated after the age of 12 months and one after 15
    months of age.
    •1 dose of live mumps vaccine administered after the age of 12 months.
    •1 dose of live rubella vaccine administered after the age of 12 months, or serological evidence of
    rubella Immunity (blood test). The rubella requirement does not apply to females over age 11.
    Students who have had measles or mumps must provide a signed certificate from a licensed physician
    verifying the diagnosis. If this is not provided, the child must be vaccinated.
    Incoming 7
    th
    graders must have the hepatitis B vaccine series
    .
    Immunizations can be received from your family physician or at a free clinic which is held the second
    Tuesday of each month at the Dalton United Methodist Church (corner of Church St. & State St.) from
    9:30 to 11:00 a.m. For more information about the free clinic call the Livingston County Health
    Department at 243-7290.
    Attendance and Absence
    New York State Education Law states that all children between the ages of 6 and 16 years of age in
    proper physical and mental condition shall receive full-time instruction public, private or parochial
    school.
    There are some new policies and regulations regarding attendance at the junior/senior high school.
    First, at the Keshequa Central School attendance is required until the end of a school year in which
    students turn 16. Second, there are minimum attendance levels for students to earn credit in a course.
    (The Jr.-Sr. High School Student Handbook explains the regulations in detail.)
    Absence
    In accordance with the Laws of New York State and the Regulation of the Commissioner of Education,
    the following are excused reasons for absence in the Keshequa Central School District: 1) Personal
    illness; 2) Illness or death in the family; 3) Remedial health treatment (doctor, dentist, etc.); 4) Required
    appearance in court; 5) Religious observation; 6) Impassable roads or weather; 7) Approved cooperative
    work program.
    Excuses for Absence
    Upon returning to school, a student who was absent must give his/her homeroom teacher and/or
    nurse’s office, a note stating the reason for the absence. This note must be signed by a parent/guardian.
    Early Dismissal from the Regular School Day
    Students may be excused for short periods of time during the day for dental and other medical
    appointments. A note signed by a parent/guardian must be presented stating the child’s name, date, and
    reason for the early dismissal. The student will then sign out in the nurse’s office. A parent/guardian
    must pick their child up. (Other adults must have written permission from parent/guardian.)
    Pre-Notification of Student Absence
    Parents have the responsibility of informing the school of any anticipated absence. This should be
    done so arrangements can be made prior to the absence for make-up instruction.
    District Office (585) 468-2541 • Middle School/High School Office (585) 468-2541 • Elementary Office (585) 476-2234
    Parent-Teacher Conferences
    Parent-Teacher conferences for Grades K-5 have been set for
    November 26, 2003. These conferences have been an important
    and valuable part of pupil reporting procedures in our schools for
    some time. The value of parent-teacher conferences comes from a
    frank and honest exchange of information which can help both
    parties have a better understanding of the child, his/her abilities,
    his/her needs, the experiences which have formed his/her
    background to date, and the aspirations which will form his/her
    education in the future. To help realize this value we offer the
    following suggestions:
    1. Please plan to keep the conference that you have scheduled.
    2. If you are unable to keep your appointment, kindly notify the
    school as soon as possible.
    3. If at all possible, please make arrangements to come to the
    conference without the child or other children.
    4. Before attending the conference, you may find it helpful to
    make a list of things you wish to discuss with the teacher.
    Whom to Consult
    If your question concerns your child’s work, the classroom or
    subject the teacher should be consulted. Do this through the
    principal’s office. If your questions concern your child’s educa-
    tional program at the secondary level, the guidance counselor
    should be consulted. If your concern is a matter of school
    procedure or function, consult the principal of your child’s school.
    Parent Volunteers
    What is “Project Star”?
    Project Star is a volunteer program at the elementary building.
    Who can be a volunteer?
    A volunteer can be a parent, an older brother or sister, a
    grandparent, or any member of the community. A volunteer may
    be new to town or have lived here a long time. It is not necessary
    to have a child in school to be a volunteer. No previous training,
    diploma, or degree is necessary. Volunteers do not teach but are
    trained to work with the teacher and under the teacher’s
    supervision, to reinforce materials presented by the teacher, or
    provide assistance to the teacher in the classroom.
    Not all volunteer work is done in the classroom. Some
    volunteer work might include binding books that students
    have written, running off dittos, or helping a teacher to
    prepare a bulletin board. There are a thousand and one things
    you can do to help us help children. Volunteers and school staff
    make a good partnership for the entire community.
    If you are interested in becoming a “Project Star” volunteer,
    please contact the elementary school at 476­2234.
    District Information
    District Office (585) 468-2541 • Middle School/High School Office (585) 468-2541 • Elementary Office (585) 476-2234
    These Habits Will Get Your
    Teen Off to a Good Start
    Teens are creatures of habit. They can sometimes drive you
    crazy, as when they always forget to hang up their coat. But
    habits can also be positive - and teens who establish these
    habits now will have a more successful school year.
    1.
    Keep a calendar
    . Teens’ brains are filled with so many
    things-friends’ phone numbers, the lyrics to a song-that
    they don’t always remember when assignments are due.
    Buy your teen a pocket-sized calendar. Encourage him to
    write down every assignment every day.
    2.
    Establish a regular study time
    . Even when your teen
    has no assignments due, it’s important to study each day.
    Reviewing notes or reading ahead will make the next
    day’s classes easier.
    3.
    Spend 10 minutes at night getting ready for the
    next day
    .
    4.
    Take time to try something new
    . High school may be
    the last time your teen can try out for the play or make
    the team. Help her/him broaden their horizons. If she/
    he thinks of herself/himself only as an athlete, encourage
    her/him to try debate.
    5.
    Help your teen set long-term goals
    . Geometry class
    is more bearable if your teen knows it’s required for
    college admission. Not buying a CD now won’t seem so
    bad if your teen remembers the money is going toward
    college tuition. Teens who have long-term goals do
    better in school and generally reach their goals.
    Family Vacations
    Occasionally parents remove their children from school for
    family vacations. It is important to remember that teachers cannot
    replicate the class experiences a pupil misses. Teachers will do
    their best to assist pupils who are absent, although they must
    balance this task with their normal teaching responsibilities. Pupils
    must assume the responsibility of initiating the make-up process
    with their teachers.
    Use of School Buildings and
    Grounds
    As in the past, outside organizations will be able to use school
    facilities. The contact person is the Secretary to the Superinten-
    dent. She can be contacted between the hours of 7:30 a.m. to 4
    p.m., Monday through Friday, at the Superintendent’s Office
    located in the Middle/High School Building or by calling 468-2541
    ext. 1105. The room cannot be reserved until a building use form is
    completed and returned to the Superintendent’s Office. These
    forms are available in the Superintendent’s Office or in either
    school building office. When the completed form is returned to the
    Superintendent’s Office, it will then be processed. The organiza-
    tion will be notified as soon as possible as to availability and
    building use fees.
    Medications
    If it is necessary for a child to take internal medication during
    school hours:
    1. The parent must submit a written request to the school nurse.
    2. The family physician must submit a written request in which he/
    she indicates the frequency and the dosage of the medication
    and the purpose for which it is prescribed.
    3. The medication should be delivered to the school nurse by the
    parent or legal guardian.
    4. The medication will be kept in the health office and adminis-
    tered by, or under the supervision of, the school nurse.
    5. Medication must be in the prescribed bottle.
    Excusing Children During the
    School Day
    If a parent/guardian wants a child excused during the school
    day, a written request must be sent to school. Parents must come
    to the nurse’s office to sign children out.
    Visitors
    You are welcome in our schools at any time. All visitors
    (including parents) should go directly to the Central Office and
    report their presence and reason for being in the building. This
    request is made to aid you, to prevent the interruption of classes,
    and to prevent unauthorized individuals from entering the
    building. The buildings are locked except for main entrance of the
    elementary school and the Church Street entrance of the Middle/
    High School.
    School Breakfast and Lunch
    Programs
    The Keshequa Central School Breakfast and Lunch Programs
    operate on a self supporting basis under state and federal
    regulations. Monthly menus are distributed to all elementary
    students and posted in the elementary and middle/senior high
    school buildings. The prices for the 2003-2004 school year are as
    follows:
    •K-5 Breakfast Price $1.10 / 6-12 Breakfast Price is $1.10
    •K-5 Lunch Price $1.50 / 6-12 Lunch Price $1.60
    • Milk/Ice Cream 35¢/60¢
    A Salad Bar is available at the Middle/High School for grades 6-
    12 and at the Elementary School for Grades 3-5. Sandwiches are
    available daily at the Middle/High School only.
    Emergency School Closings
    When schools must be closed, the decision is made by the
    Superintendent of Schools based on available information and
    recommendations. If the decision is made to close the schools,
    the Superintendent informs the following radio and television
    stations which then broadcast the information immediately:
    •
    WHAM (1180AM) • WKBW (channel 7)
    •
    WBEE (92.5FM) • WHEC (channel 10)
    •WPXY (97.9 FM/1280AM) • WOKR (channel 13)
    •
    WDNY (93.9 FM/1400AM)
    •WISH (95FM)
    If the schools must close during the day, parents should make
    sure children know in advance what to do should they come
    home unexpectedly and find no one there. Prior arrangements
    should be made to have children cared for until a parent arrives
    home.
    School Web Site
    Visit the Keshequa Central School District website at HTTP://
    www.keshequa.org
    How To...
    Register New Students
    For appointments: Grades K-5 phone 476-2234 ext. 1132. Grades 6-12 phone 468-2541 ext. 2017. Bring birth certificate, immuniza-
    tion, social security card, most recent report card, and if appropriate, guardianship papers.
    Withdraw a Student
    Phone the school your child attends. Complete School Separation papers. Provide the district with the name of the school to which
    the student is transferring.
    Schedule a Meeting With a Teacher
    Contact your child’s teacher at the appropriate school.
    Change a Student Schedule, Obtain Financial Aid Information for College, Process a College Application, Check
    on a Student’s Academic Progress
    Contact your child’s guidance counselor at 468-2541 ext. 2012.
    Qualify for Free/Reduced Meals
    Obtain the necessary application form from the building office. Complete the form accurately and return it to the appropriate
    building office.
    Free/Reduced Lunch Applications are Located on the Last Page of the Calendar.
    Qualify to Vote in School Elections
    You must be a citizen of the U.S.,18 years of age or older, and a resident of the school district thirty (30) days prior to the vote.
    Obtain Permission For Use Of School
    Obtain the necessary building use request form from the Superintendent’s Office. Building use fees may be assessed.
    Obtain Working Papers
    Phone 468-2541 ext. 2017. Necessary forms will be distributed from the Middle/High School Office.
    Discuss Transportation Problems
    Phone the Transportation Supervisor at 476-5789 or your child’s principal at 476-2234 ext. 1132 (Elementary School) or 468-2541
    ext. 2017 (Middle/High School).
    Counseling Services
    The support services of the school counselor are offered by the
    school in order to help your child be as successful as possible in
    his/her learning experience and personal growth.
    Besides providing individual counseling, the school counselor
    offers Changing Family Support Groups at the elementary school
    for those children who have experienced changes in their family
    structures such as separation, divorce, remarriage, death, etc. Also
    offered are support groups in friendship skills, problem solving,
    stress management and “classroom survival” skills.
    Due to the increasing difficulties alcohol and drug use and
    abuse in families presents for children, the school counselor offers
    a Concerned Persons Support Group at the elementary school
    dealing with these issues. In the case of this support group,
    children with concerns may ask to join on their own, though
    parents who know that this could be a problem in their families
    should contact the school counselor to include their children. All
    information in this area is held in strict confidence.
    If you have any questions about any of these groups and your
    child’s involvement, please contact the school counselor. Together
    we can make your child’s elementary school years as productive as
    possible.
    Speech & Language Services
    In accordance with federal regulations (PL 94.142) and state
    regulations (Part 200), Keshequa Central School is obliged to
    identify, locate, evaluate and provide speech and language services
    for those children in need.
    In the spring of each year, all prospective kindergarten students
    are screened for speech and language difficulties. During the
    course of the year, all new students to our district and all referrals
    are also screened. If a child is found to be in need of further
    speech and/or language testing, the parent will be notified
    regarding permission for such further testing and any necessary
    speech and/or language therapy. Therapy sessions are held during
    school hours. Children meet with the school speech/language
    pathologist one to five times per week, depending on their
    individual needs. Every effort is made to schedule children when
    it will least disrupt their classroom subjects and activities.
    School Psychologist Services
    We have the services of a school psychologist at both the
    junior-senior high and elementary school. The psychologist, with
    the referral of a teacher and consent of the parents, will examine
    a student. The examination is for the purpose of helping to
    determine the learning conditions and other services necessary
    to provide the child with the best possible educational program.
    The school psychologist also provides consultation with parents
    with suggestions that may help any given situation.
    Programs for Students Under
    Section 504 of the
    Rehabilitation Act of 1973
    Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 prohibits
    discrimination against persons with a disability in any program
    receiving federal financial assistance. The Keshequa Central
    School District acknowledges its responsibility under Section 504
    to avoid discrimination in policies and practices regarding its
    personnel and students. No discrimination against any person
    with a disability shall knowingly be permitted in any program or
    practices in the school district. Under Section 504 the school
    district has the responsibility to identify and evaluate individuals
    who need special accommodations.
    Keshequa’s Special
    Education Services
    Keshequa offers a full range of special education programs. We
    applied for and were granted a New York State variance for an
    “Innovative” program. This program a “Blended” Model, allows
    us to provide special education services in the general education
    classroom. It is a collaborative approach with services being
    provided to the students by a variety of professionals, including
    the regular education teacher, special education teacher and
    special area teachers (such as Speech and Language Pathologist,
    Occupational Therapist, or Remedial Staff) who work together to
    plan and teach cooperatively. Special education services are
    delivered to the children in the regular education classroom rather
    than the students receiving services in a separate setting. At times
    however, small groups of students are brought together to focus
    on specific needs. In addition, the District has self-contained
    programs for our students who need more intensive services. A
    wide range of related services are provided including, Speech and
    Language therapy, Occupational and Physical Therapy, Adaptive
    Physical Education, Teacher of the Deaf, Assistive Technology,
    Social Work, Counseling, 1:1 aides and audiological. Many times
    these services integrate into the regular classes and become an
    important part of the team that serves our students with special
    needs.
    The Committee on Special Education (CSE) is the committee
    that evaluates and determines a child’s need and eligibility for
    special education services. If you have any questions about
    Keshequa’s special education services or Committee on Special
    Education you may contact the CSE Chairperson, Pamela McNey, at
    468-2541 ext. 2008, or the Building Principal.
    Preschool Special Education
    All children grow and develop at different rates. It is very
    important to know early in a child’s development if he or she
    needs special help. The services of the District are available to
    help you determine if your child has special needs.
    If you are concerned that your preschool child may have
    problems, or developmental delays, we can offer a free diagnostic
    evaluation and services. Our goal is to provide the services early to
    prevent problems later. If you would like more information, please
    contact Pamela McNey, at 468-2541 ext. 2008.
    Counseling/Special Ed.
    disabilities. IEP diplomas require satisfactory completion of learning
    program outlined in the student’s Individual Education Program. All IEPs
    will be based on attainment of state Learning Standards appropriate to the
    individual student’s disability.
    Graduation Requirements
    In order to secure a diploma, a student must meet standards and
    requirements set forth by the State of New York and the Board of
    Education. The district administration must establish local regulations
    which conform to all state requirements. However, such regulations may
    exceed the minimum requirements set by the state.
    If a student is seeking a Regents diploma, he/she must meet all of the
    requirements stipulated below
    and
    successfully pass the state-required
    Regents examinations and the district’s twelfth -grade Regents level English
    and Social Studies courses (or appropriate college level courses with prior
    approval of the Superintendent).
    Diploma Requirements
    English – 4 units; Social Studies – 4 units; Math – 2 units; Science – 2 units;
    Physical Education – 4 years; Health – 1/2 unit; Fine Arts, Home & Career/
    Art/Music/Tech. Drawing – 1 unit
    Total
    : Units for a diploma required = 23 units. Four years of Physical
    Education must also be included. Occupational students must pass
    Introduction to Occupation and core proficiency tests.
    Regents Diploma ­ Traditional
    Sequence Options
    – Students may complete one of the following
    combinations:
    •5 units (Math, Science, Language, Home Economics, Business/Occ. Ed.,
    BOCES, Art, Music)
    or
    •
    Two, 3-unit sequences (same subjects)
    or
    •
    One, 3-unit sequence (same subjects) and one, 5-unit sequence in
    English or Social Studies
    •
    Foreign Language 3 units (except for Occupational Education)
    •
    English 11 Regents Test
    •
    Global Studies Regents
    •
    US. History Regents
    •
    Course I Regents
    •
    Course II Regents
    •
    Science Regents Tests
    •
    Foreign Language Regents – 3rd year Comprehensive Regents Test
    Beginning with Students Entering
    Ninth Grade in 2003
    The Regents set high expectations by defining Learning Standards. All
    students must pass five Regents examinations in order to graduate from
    high school. These exams make the Standards very concrete.
    Consequently, students face a much more rigorous set of requirements
    when they enter high school in 2003. Local diplomas will be eliminated and
    every student will have to pass Regents exams in English, math, global
    studies, U.S. history, and science in order to earn a diploma.
    To graduate, all students will be required to complete 22 units of study.
    These will include four units in English, four units in social studies, three
    units in mathematics, three units in science, one unit in art and/or music,
    one half unit in health, two units in physical education and a unit in a
    language other than English.
    The new graduation requirements will ensure that students get the
    quality education they are entitled to and, at the same time, enable each
    student to learn to the best of his or her abilities. The requirements are
    intended to make sure that all students get the school curriculum they
    need to succeed.
    Children are different from one another in abilities, background, and
    needs, and yet they all must be ready for challenging times ahead. Some
    students need courses that are accelerated, while others need slower-paced
    courses. Some learn best in traditional academic programs, while others
    thrive in more applied courses that link academic content to occupational
    or technical fields.
    Many students who have not been in challenging programs before will
    need additional time in the school day-an extra session in math, for
    example, to supplement the regular course. Educators are working to
    ensure the right balance between a rigorous core of expectations and
    enough flexibility to meet the needs of a variety of students. The constant is
    higher achievement, not how long it may take a student to achieve.
    How will the new requirements affect special ed. students?
    There must be a safety net for students with special needs. Few students
    in special education have had the chance to take challenging academic
    work or Regents exams. Sixty percent now graduate by passing Regents
    Competency Tests (RCTs). We cannot know how many could pass a
    Regents exam until they have the chance to try. It is important to give them
    this opportunity because they, like all the rest, will become citizens,
    workers and individuals who need high-level skills. Under the new
    graduation requirements students receiving special education services and
    pursuing a regular diploma will be given the opportunity to meet the
    Standards by taking Regents exams. If they do not pass the Regents exam,
    they will still be able to take the RCTs and earn a local diploma. Individual
    Education Program (IEP) diplomas will continue for students with severe
    The New Standards
    •
    increase the total number of credits for graduation.
    •
    establish a “core” curriculum for all students that is linked to the
    Learning Standards and to the Regents exams.
    •
    require all students to undertake additional study in mathematics,
    science and technology.
    •
    require all students to pass five Regents exams (following a phase-in
    schedule)
    •
    require proficiency in a second language
    •
    provide a safety net for students with disabilities
    •
    implement new requirements with the students entering ninth grade in
    2003.
    Graduation Requirements
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    A Note on Parent
    Involvem
    ent
    Homework should be the responsibility of the parents as
    well as children say experts with the US Dept. of Education.
    Letting your children know that you are interested in what
    they are learning, and that you are willing to help them learn,
    may motivate them to keep up, in school and out.
    The experts recommend:
    •
    Parents set regular times for homework based on what
    works best for the family.
    •
    Children have a special, quiet place for study with ample
    light, access to pencils, erasers, paper, a dictionary, etc.
    • Parents set a good example by engaging in activities
    such as reading and writing. Parents should attend
    school activities and volunteer when possible.
    •
    Parents ask their children about homework assignments
    and make certain the children know what is expected of
    them. Parents can check completed assignments, and
    review trouble areas. Most importantly, offer praise for
    work well done.
    District Office (585) 468-2541 • Middle School/High School Office (585) 468-2541 • Elementary Office (585) 476-2234
    Get Ready for School!
    • Encourage your child to want to learn and go to school.
    • Set high standards for your children and encourage them to try new things.
    • Listen to your child.
    • Provide nutritious foods, safe places to play, regular medical care,
    and a regular sleep schedule for your child.
    • Teach your child to get along with others, to share, and to take turns.
    • Set a good example for your children. They will imitate what you do.
    • Teach your child to feel good about herself and that she can succeed.
    • Set limits for your child.
    • Be generous with your praise.
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    Welcome Back to School Assembly,
    9:00 am, Dalton Cafetorium
    Supt. Conf. Day
    No School
    Elementary Faculty Meeting, 2:30 pm,
    Dalton Cafetorium
    New Teacher Meeting
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    Elementary Faculty Meeting, 2:30 pm,
    Dalton Cafetorium
    Board of Education Meeting, 7:00 pm
    ACT Registration Deadline
    for 10/25 Test
    SAT Registration Deadline
    for 10/11 Test
    SAT Registration Deadline
    for 11/1 Test
    District Office (585) 468-2541 • Middle School/High School Office (585) 468-2541 • Elementary Office (585) 476-2234
    Get To School Safely!
    • If your children walk to school, make sure they are with friends.
    They should walk on the main sidewalks and not take shortcuts through woods or empty lots.
    • However they travel to school, teach your children not to talk to strangers.
    • Give your children a whistle to blow if they are in danger. A whistle will attract attention and may ward off a crime.
    • Make sure your child uses the seat belt if you drive to school, even if it's nearby.
    • If your child bikes to school, make sure he or she wears a helmet. Bikers should also wear bright, light colored
    clothing, and, when it is getting dark, they should wear markers that reflect light.
    SAT
    ACT
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    Middle School Parent Visitation Night,
    6:00-9:00 pm
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    Board of Education Meeting, 7:00 pm
    5 Week Reports carried home
    Principals’ Advisory
    Elementary Open House, 6:30 pm,
    Dalton Elementary
    I Noticed You Awards Assembly,
    9:00 am, Dalton Cafetorium
    High School Open House, 7:00 pm
    Columbus Day Observed
    No School
    Columbus Day
    KPTSA Preschool Class, Dalton, 6:00
    Board of Education Meeting, 7:00 pm
    Grade Level Team Meetings
    End of 10 Week Marking Period
    Elementary Faculty Meeting, 2:30 pm,
    Dalton Cafetorium
    Department Team Meetings
    Halloween
    SAT Registration Deadline
    for 12/6 Test
    Daylight Savings Time
    Ends
    District Office (585) 468-2541 • Middle School/High School Office (585) 468-2541 • Elementary Office (585) 476-2234
    Succeed in School!
    • Ask questions about things your children are learning and doing, and
    encourage them to give you lengthy answers.
    • Keep books, magazines, and newspapers available.
    • Have paper, pencils, crayons, and washable markers handy.
    • Watch TV with your children, and talk with them about the things you like and
    don't like. Be sure to limit viewing time.
    • Have a special place for studying that is quiet and free of distractions.
    • Expect your children to succeed in school.
    Encourage them with praise for hard work and a job well done.
    District Office (585) 468-2541 • Middle School/High School Office (585) 468-2541 • Elementary Office (585) 476-2234
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    Jr. High Area All-State Band & Chorus @ Midlakes
    Faculty Meeting
    ACT Registration Deadline
    for 12/13 Test
    Election Day
    Sr. High Area All-State Band & Chorus @ Albion
    I Noticed You Awards Assembly,
    9:30 am, Dalton Cafetorium
    Board of Education Meeting, 7:00 pm
    First Quarter Report Cards carried home
    Nunda Theatre Guild Production of “Hello Dolly”
    Veterans’ Day
    No School
    Supt. Conf. Day
    No School
    KPTSA Preschool Class, Dalton, 6:00
    Elementary Faculty Meeting, 2:30 pm,
    Dalton Cafetorium
    Grade Level Team Meetings
    Thanksgiving Day
    Thanksgiving Recess
    Elementary Parent Teacher
    Conferences
    No School for
    Elementary students
    Department Team Meetings
    23
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    Grade Social Studies Exam
    District Office (585) 468-2541 • Middle School/High School Office (585) 468-2541 • Elementary Office (585) 476-2234
    “The important thing is to not
    stop questioning.”
    - Albert Einstein
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    Principals’ Advisory
    Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday
    I Noticed You Awards Assembly,
    10:00 am, Dalton Cafetorium
    15 Week Reports carried home
    Grade Level Team Meetings
    Board of Education Meeting, 7:00 pm
    ACT
    Winter Concert, MS/HS, 7:00
    Department Team Meetings
    Holiday Concert, Elementary, 7:00
    KPTSA Preschool Class, Dalton, 6:00
    Winter Recess
    Christmas Day
    Elementary Faculty Meeting, 2:30 pm,
    Dalton Cafetorium
    SAT Registration Deadline
    for 1/24 Test
    Winter Recess
    Winter Concert Snow Date
    New Year’s Eve
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    Driving Safely In Winter Weather
    • Before winter arrives, have your car tuned up, check the level of antifreeze,
    make sure the battery is good, and check your tire tread or put on snow tires.
    • Keep emergency gear in your car: cell phone, flashlight, medical kit, jumper cables, sand
    or kitty litter (for traction), ice scraper, snow brush, and small shovel, blankets, warning devices.
    • Avoid driving in snow or ice storms. If you must travel in bad weather, drive slowly. Let someone know
    what route you're taking.
    • If your car is parked outside, make sure the exhaust pipe and the area around it are free of snow before you
    start the car.
    • Don't sit in a parked car with the engine running unless a window is open.
    • If your car stalls or gets stuck in snow, light two flares and place one at each end of the car, a safe
    distance away. Make sure snow has not blocked the exhaust pipe. Then stay in your vehicle
    and open a window slightly to let in fresh air. Wrap yourself in blankets and
    run your vehicle's heater for a few minutes every hour to keep warm.
    Winter Recess
    Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday
    New Year’s Day
    No School
    KPTSA Preschool Class, Dalton, 6:00
    Board of Education Meeting, 7:00 pm
    Solo Festival #1, Warsaw, TBA
    Faculty Meeting
    MLK Jr.’s Birthday
    I Noticed You Awards Assembly,
    1:15 pm, Dalton Cafetorium
    Grade Level Team Meetings
    Solo Festival #2, Cal-Mum, TBA
    ELA 8th Grade NYS Assessment
    SAT
    MLK Jr.’s Birthday
    Observed
    No School
    KPTSA Preschool Class, Dalton, 6:00
    Board of Education Meeting, 7:00 pm
    End of 20 Week Marking Period
    Solo Festival #3, Dansville , TBA
    Elementary Faculty Meeting, 2:30 pm,
    Dalton Cafetorium
    Department Team Meetings
    Regents’ Exams
    Elementary Report Cards carried home
    District Office (585) 468-2541 • Middle School/High School Office (585) 468-2541 • Elementary Office (585) 476-2234
    “Education is not the filling
    of a pail, but the lighting of a
    fire.”
    - William Butler Yeats
    February 2004
    1
    234 56 7
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    15 16 17 18 19 20 21
    22 23 24 25 26 27 28
    29
    MARCH 2004
    SM T W R F S
    12 34 5 6
    789 1011 12 13
    14 15 16 17 18 19 20
    21 22 23 24 25 26 27
    28 29 30 31
    JANUARY 2004
    SM T W R F S
    12 3
    456 78 9 10
    11 12 13 14 15 16 17
    18 19 20 21 22 23 24
    25 26 27 28 29 30 31
    All County Festival #1, 1:00 – 5:00
    Principals’ Advisory
    4th Grade NYS ELA Assessment, a.m.
    All County 1 @ Livonia (Sr. Jazz, Elementary Band & Chorus)
    Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday
    Groundhog Day
    Second Quarter Report Cards carried
    home
    KPTSA Preschool Class, Dalton, 6:00
    All County Concert, Livonia, , 1:30
    Abraham Lincoln’s
    Birthday
    Presidents’ Recess
    No School
    Valentine’s Day
    KPTSA Preschool Class, Dalton, 6:00
    I Noticed You Awards Assembly,
    9:00 am, Dalton Cafetorium
    Board of Education Meeting, 7:00 pm
    Grade Level Team Meetings
    Presidents’ Day
    No School
    SAT Registration Deadline
    for 3/27 Test
    End of 25 Week Marking Period
    All County #2, Perry, 1:00 – 5:00
    All County #2, Perry, 9:00 – 12:00
    All County Concert, Perry , 1:30
    Elementary Faculty Meeting, 2:30 pm,
    Dalton Cafetorium
    Department Team Meetings
    Board of Education Meeting, 7:00 pm
    ACT Registration Deadline
    for 4/3 Test
    George Washington’s
    Birthday
    “Unless you try to do something
    beyond what you have already
    mastered, you will never grow.”
    - Ronald E. Osborn
    District Office (585) 468-2541 • Middle School/High School Office (585) 468-2541 • Elementary Office (585) 476-2234
    March 2004
    123 45 6
    78 9 10 1112 13
    14 15 16 17 18 19 20
    21 22 23 24 25 26 27
    28 29 30 31
    APRIL 2004
    SM T W R F S
    12 3
    456 78 9 10
    11 12 13 14 15 16 17
    18 19 20 21 22 23 24
    25 26 27 28 29 30
    FEBRUARY 2004
    SM T W R F S
    123 45 6 7
    89 1011 12 13 14
    15 16 17 18 19 20 21
    22 23 24 25 26 27 28
    29
    KPTSA Preschool Class, Dalton, 6:00 25 Week Reports carried home
    Principals’ Advisory
    Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday
    Supt. Conf. Day
    No School
    All County #3, Way-Co, 1:00 – 5:00
    (Jr. Chorus, Sr. Band)
    All County #3, Way-Co, , 9:00 – 12:00
    (Jr. Chorus, Sr. Band)
    All County #3 Concert, 1:30
    Grade Level Team Meetings
    Board of Education Meeting, 7:00 pm
    St. Patrick’s Day
    I Noticed You Awards Assembly,
    9:30 am, Dalton Cafetorium
    KPTSA Preschool Class, Dalton, 6:00
    Department Team Meetings
    SAT Registration Deadline
    for 5/1 Test
    SAT
    Elementary Faculty Meeting, 2:30 pm,
    Dalton Cafetorium
    Kindergarten Information Night,
    6:30 pm, Dalton Cafetorium
    End of 30 Week Marking Period
    Faculty Meeting
    Board of Education Meeting, 7:00 pm
    April 2004
    12 3
    4
    567 89 10
    11 12 13 14 15 16 17
    18 19 20 21 22 23 24
    25 26 27 28 29 30
    MAY 2004
    SM T W R F S
    1
    234 56 7 8
    91011 1213 14 15
    16 17 18 19 20 21 22
    23 24 25 26 27 28 29
    30 31
    MARCH 2004
    SM T W R F S
    12 34 5 6
    789 1011 12 13
    14 15 16 17 18 19 20
    21 22 23 24 25 26 27
    28 29 30 31
    District Office (585) 468-2541 • Middle School/High School Office (585) 468-2541 • Elementary Office (585) 476-2234
    “I find the harder I
    work, the more luck
    I seem to have.”
    - Thomas Jefferson
    Spring Concert, Elem., 7:00
    KPTSA Preschool Class, Dalton, 6:00
    Third Quarter Report Cards carried
    home
    Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday
    Spring Recess
    ACT
    Spring Recess
    Daylight Savings Time
    Begins
    I Noticed You Awards Assembly,
    10:00 am, Dalton Cafetorium
    Department Team Meetings
    Easter
    KPTSA Preschool Class, Dalton, 6:00
    Board of Education Meeting, 7:00 pm
    Parent Teacher Request forms
    available in the Elementary Office
    through May 14
    Elementary Faculty Meeting, 2:30 pm,
    Dalton Cafetorium
    Grade Level Team Meetings
    SAT Registration Deadline
    for 6/5 Test
    Arbor Day
    District Office (585) 468-2541 • Middle School/High School Office (585) 468-2541 • Elementary Office (585) 476-2234
    “He has achieved success
    who has worked well, laughed
    often, and loved much.”
    - Elbert Hubbard
    May 2004
    1
    2
    345 67 8
    910 1112 1314 15
    16 17 18 19 20 21 22
    25 26 27 28 29
    APRIL 2004
    SM T W R F S
    12 3
    456 78 9 10
    11 12 13 14 15 16 17
    18 19 20 21 22 23 24
    25 26 27 28 29 30
    JUNE 2004
    SM T W R F S
    12 3 4 5
    678 9 10 11 12
    13 14 15 16 17 18 19
    20 21 22 23 24 25 26
    27 28 29 30
    Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday
    SAT
    4th Grade NYS Math Assessment, a.m.
    Principals’ Advisory
    Parent Teacher Request forms
    available in the Elementary
    Office through May 14
    ACT Registration Deadline
    for 6/12 Test
    School Personnel
    Appreciation Week
    Spring Concert, MS, 7:00
    KPTSA Preschool Class, Dalton, 6:00
    8th Grade NYS Math Test
    Mothers’ Day
    Spring Concert, HS, 7:00
    End of 35 Week Marking Period
    Parent Teacher Request forms due
    I Noticed You Awards Assembly,
    1:15 pm, Dalton Cafetorium
    Kindergarten Screening
    Grade Level Team Meetings
    Budget Hearing, 7:00 pm
    Board of Education Meeting, 8:00 pm
    Faculty
    Meeting
    NYS School Budget Vote
    23
    24
    Fine Arts Festival, Elem., 7:00
    Department Team Meetings
    Fine Arts Festival, MS/HS, 6:30
    KPTSA Preschool Class, Dalton, 6:00
    35 Week Reports carried home
    4
    th
    Grade Science Exam
    Prom
    Senior National Honor Society
    Induction, 7:00 pm
    Memorial
    Day Observed
    No School
    Memorial Day
    Elementary
    Faculty
    Meeting, 2:30
    pm, Dalton
    Cafetorium
    31
    30
    Board of Education Meeting, 7:00 pm
    District Office (585) 468-2541 • Middle School/High School Office (585) 468-2541 • Elementary Office (585) 476-2234
    “The supreme happiness in
    life is the conviction that we
    are loved.”
    - Victor Hugo
    June 2004
    12 34 5
    6
    789 1011 12
    13 14 15 16 17 18 19
    20 21 22 23 24 25 26
    27 28 29 30
    JULY 2004
    SM T W R F S
    12 3
    456 78 9 10
    11 12 13 14 15 16 17
    18 19 20 21 22 23 24
    25 26 27 28 29 30 31
    MAY 2004
    SM T W R F S
    1
    234 56 7 8
    91011 1213 14 15
    16 17 18 19 20 21 22
    23 24 25 26 27 28 29
    30 31
    Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday
    SAT
    Jr. National Honor Society Induction
    Ceremony, MS, 6:30
    Middle School Awards, , 6:30
    Athletic Banquet, MS/HS, 6:30
    I Noticed You Awards Assembly,
    9:30 am, Dalton Cafetorium
    High School Awards, 6:30
    Board of Education Meeting, 7:00 pm
    8th Grade NYS Social Studies Test
    Regents’ Exams
    ACT
    Six Flags Trip, MS, All Day
    End of 40 Week Marking Period
    Regents’ Exams
    Flag Day
    Graduation Day
    Rating Day
    Fathers’ Day
    I Noticed You Awards Assembly,
    9:00 am, Dalton Cafetorium
    Board of Education Meeting, 7:00 pm
    Elementary Faculty Meeting, 2:30 pm,
    Dalton Cafetorium
    District Office (585) 468-2541 • Middle School/High School Office (585) 468-2541 • Elementary Office (585) 476-2234
    “Keep true to the dreams of
    thy youth.”
    - Friedrich von Schiller
    Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday
    July 2004
    12 3
    4
    567 89 10
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    18 19 20 21 22 23 24
    25 26 27 28 29 30 31
    AUGUST 2004
    SM T W R F S
    123 45 6 7
    89 1011 12 13 14
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    JUNE 2004
    SM T W R F S
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    678 9 10 11 12
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    New York Statehood,
    1788
    Independance Day
    District Office (585) 468-2541 • Middle School/High School Office (585) 468-2541 • Elementary Office (585) 476-2234
    “Hard work spotlights the
    character of people: some turn
    up their sleeves, some turn up
    their noses, and some don't turn
    up at all.”
    - Sam Ewing
    August 2004
    Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday
    1
    234 56 7
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    15 16 17 18 19 20 21
    22 23 24 25 26 27 28
    29 30 31
    JULY 2004
    SM T W R F S
    12 3
    456 78 9 10
    11 12 13 14 15 16 17
    18 19 20 21 22 23 24
    25 26 27 28 29 30 31
    SEPTEMBER 2004
    SM T W R F S
    12 3 4
    567 89 10 11
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    Dear Parent/Guardian:
    Children need healthy meals to learn and Keshequa Central School
    offers healthy meals every school day. Breakfast costs $1.10 for K­ 12,
    lunch costs $1.50 for K­5, and $1.60 for 6­12. Children from
    households that meet Federal income guidelines (outlined below) are
    eligible for free meals or reduced price meals. Reduced price meals
    cost each eligible student 25¢ for lunch and 25¢ for breakfast. To apply
    for free or reduced price meals, submit a Direct Certification letter
    from the NYS Office of Temporary and Disability Assistance
    OR
    complete the enclosed application, sign it, and return it to the school as
    soon as possible. Please refer to the guidelines contained in this letter
    when completing the application. We cannot approve an application
    that is not complete, so be sure to fill out all required information.
    How to Apply:
    To get free or reduced price meals for your children
    you may submit a
    Direct Certification letter received from the NYS
    Office of Temporary and Disability Assistance, OR carefully
    complete the application
    and return it to the school. If you now
    receive food stamps, or Aid to Dependent Children (ADC)/Temporary
    Assistance to Needy Families (TANF) for any children, or participate
    in the Food Distribution Program on Indian Reservations (FDPIR), the
    application must include the children’s names, the household food
    stamp, ADC/TANF or FDPIR number and the signature of an adult
    household member. All children with the same case number may be
    listed on the same application. Separate applications are required for
    children with different case numbers. If you do not list a food stamp/
    ADC/TANF or FDPIR number for all the children for whom you
    are applying, the application must include the names of everyone
    in the household, the amount of income for each household
    member, and how often it is received and where it comes from. It
    must include the signature of an adult household member and that
    adult’s social security number, or the word “none” if the adult does
    not have a social security number. Contact your local Department
    of Social Services for your food stamp or TANF number or
    complete the income portion of the application.
    Income Chart:
    The chart at the right lists income levels according
    to household size and income levels received either yearly,
    monthly or weekly. If your total household income is the same or
    less than the amounts on the Income Chart below, your children
    can get reduced price meals, and may be eligible to receive free
    meals.
    Verification:
    The school may ask you at any time during the
    school year to verify your eligibility. You will be notified, in
    writing, if you have been selected for verification. School officials
    may ask you to send papers showing that your child should receive
    free or reduced price meals.
    Reporting Changes:
    If you list income information and your
    child is approved for meal benefits, you must tell the school when
    your household income increases by more than $50 per month, $600
    per year, or when your household size decreases. If you list a food
    stamp case number, ADC/TANF or FDPIR number, you must tell the
    school when you no longer receive food stamps or ADC/TANF for
    your child or you no longer participate in the FDPIR. You may then fill
    out another application giving income information.
    Income Exclusions:
    The value of any child care provided or arranged,
    or any amount received as payment for such child care or reimburse­
    ment for costs incurred for such care under the Child Care Develop­
    ment (Block Grant) Fund should not be considered as income for this
    program.
    Foster Child
    :
     
    Your foster child may be eligible for meal benefits. An
    application for a foster child must have the child’s name, the child’s
    personal use income and an adult signature. If you have questions
    contact the school for help with the application.
    Nondiscrimination:
    This statement explains what to do if you believe
    you have been treated unfairly. In accordance with Federal law and
    U.S. Department of Agriculture policy, this institution is prohibited
    from discriminating on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex,
    age, or diability. To file a complaint of discrimination, write to
    USDA,
    Director, Office of Civil Rights, Room 326­W, Whitten Building, 1400
    Independence Avenue, SW, Washington DC 20250­9410
    or call 202­
    720­5964 (voice and TDD). USDA is an equal opprotunity provider
    and employer.
    Fair Hearing:
    If you do not agree with the school’s decision on your
    application or the result of verification, you may wish to discuss it
    with the school. You also have the right to a fair hearing. This can be
    done by calling or writing the following official: Lucinda Miner, (585)
    468­2541, PO Box 517, Nunda 14517
    Meal Service to Children With Disabilities:
    Federal regula­
    tions require schools and institutions to serve meals at no extra charge
    to children with a disability which may restrict their diet. A student
    with a disability is defined in 7CFR Part 15b.3 of federal regulations,
    as one who has a physical or mental impairment which substantially
    limits one or more major life activities. Major life activities are defined
    to include functions such as caring for one’s self, performing manual
    tasks, walking, seeing, hearing, speaking, breathing, learning, and
    working. You must request the special meals from the school and
    provide the school with medical certification from a medical doctor. If
    you believe your child needs substitutions because of a disability,
    please get in touch with us, as there is specific information that the
    medical certification must contain.
    Confidentiality:
    The United States Department of Agriculture has
    approved the release of students' names, addresses and eligibility
    status, without parent/guardian consent, to persons directly connected
    with the administration or enforcement of federal education programs
    such as Title I and the National Assessment of Educational Progress
    (NAEP), which are United States Department of Education programs
    used to determine areas such as the allocation of funds to schools, to
    evaluate socioeconomic status of the school's attendance area, and to
    assess educational progress. Information may also be released to state
    health or state education programs administered by the state agency or
    local education agency, provided the state or local education agency
    administers the program, and federal, state or local nutrition programs
    similar to the National School Lunch Program. Additionally, all
    information contained in the free and reduced price application may be
    released to persons directly connected with the administraiton or
    enforcement of programs authorized under the National School Lunch
    Act (NSLA) or Child Nutrition Act (CNA); including the National
    School Lunch and School Breakfast Programs, the Special Milk
    Program, the Child and Adult Care Food Program, Summer Food
    Service Program and the Special Supplemental Nutrition Program
    for Women, Infants and Children (WIC); the Comptroller General
    of the United States for audit purposes, and federal, state or local
    law enforcement officials investigating alleged violation of the
    programs under the NSLA or CNA.
    The disclosure of eligibility information not specifically authorized by
    the NSLA requires a written consent statement from the parent/guard­
    ian.
    Reapplication:
    You may apply for benefits any time during the
    school year. If you are not eligible now, but during the school year
    become unemployed, have a
    decrease in household income, or an
    increase in family size you may request and complete an
    application at that time.
    We will let you know when your application is approved or denied.
    Sincerely
    Lucinda Miner
    Interim Superintendent
    REDUCED PRICE ELIGIBILITY INCOME CHART
    Effective from July 1, 2003 to June 30, 2004
    Household
    Size
    Annual
    Month
    Week
    1 ................... $16,613 ................... $1,385 ...................... $320
    2 ..................... 22,422 ..................... 1,869 ........................ 432
    3 ..................... 28,231 ..................... 2,353 ........................ 543
    4 ..................... 34,040 ..................... 2,837 ........................ 655
    5 ..................... 39,849 ..................... 3,321 ........................ 767
    6 ..................... 45,658 ..................... 3,805 ........................ 879
    7 ..................... 51,467 ..................... 4,289 ........................ 990
    8 ..................... 57,276 ..................... 4,773 ..................... 1,102
    For each additional family member add:
    ........................... +5,809 ...................... +485 ...................... +112
    KESHEQUA CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT
    APPLICATION FOR FREE AND REDUCED PRICE SCHOOL MEALS
    To apply for free and reduced price meals for your children, read the instructions on the back, complete this form, sign your n
    ame and return it to the
    school. Complete a separate application for each foster child. Call 468­2541 if you need help.
    MONTHLY INCOME CONVERSION: WEEKLY X 4.33; EVERY 2 WEEKS X 2.15; TWICE A MONTH X 2
    a
    FOOD STAMP, ADC/TANF
    a
    INCOME HOUSEHOLD: T
    otal Household Monthly Income
    _____________________________________
    Household Size ______________
    Application APPROVED for:
    a
    Free Meals
    a
    Reduced Price Meals
    a
    T
    emporary Free (expires in 45 days) ___/___/___
    a
    Application DENIED
    Date Notice Sent _________________
    Signature of Reviewing Official __________________________________________
    Date ____________
    DO NOT WRITE BELOW THIS LINE – FOR SCHOOL USE ONLY
    5. SIGNATURE: An adult household member MUST sign the application before it can be approved.
    I certify that all of the information is true and that the food stamp or ADC/TANF number is correct or that all income is reported. I understand
    that the information is being given for the school to receive federal funds; that school officials may verify the information and that deliberate
    misrepresentation of the information may subject me to prosecution under applicable State and federal laws, and my children may
    lose meal
    benefits.
    SIGNATURE: ____________________________
    DATE: __________ SOCIAL SECURITY#
    ___ ___ ___–___ ___–___ ___ ___ ___
    ________________
    ________________
    ______________________________________________________
    _______________
    Home Telephone Work Telephone Home Address Zip Code
    SOCIAL SECURITY NUMBER:
    If
    Part 4
    is completed, the adult who signs the application
    must
    provide his/her social security number.
    ____ F ____ R ____ D
    School Year 2003­2004
    Date withdrew ______
    2. FOSTER CHILD:
    If the above named child is the legal responsibility
     
    of a welfare agency or court, check this box.
    a
    a
    a
    a
    a
    List the child’s personal use income: _______________________ .(
    Write “0” if the child has no personal use income.) Skip to Part 5.
    3. HOUSEHOLDS GETTING FOOD STAMPS OR AID TO DEPENDENT CHILDREN (ADC)/TEMPORARY ASSISTANCE TO
    NEEDY FAMILIES (TANF):
    Complete this section and sign the application in Part 5
    OR
    submit a Direct Certification letter from the Office
    of Temporary and Disability Assistance. Complete a separate application for children with a different case number or no case number.
    Food Stamp #: _____________________________________
    ADC/TANF #: ______________________________________________
    Show how often each amoung is received.
    See Examples
    List the Names of Everyone in Your Earnings From Work Child Support, Payments from Other Income
    Household Before Deductions
    Alimony, Etc. Pension or Retirement
    Amount Amount Amount Amount
    1. _________________________________
    $
    _____ / ______ $ _____ / ______ $ _____ / ______ $ _____ / ______
    2. _________________________________
    $
    _____ / ______ $ _____ / ______ $ _____ / ______ $ _____ / ______
    3. _________________________________
    $
    _____ / ______ $ _____ / ______ $ _____ / ______ $ _____ / ______
    4. _________________________________
    $
    _____ / ______ $ _____ / ______ $ _____ / ______ $ _____ / ______
    5. _________________________________
    $
    _____ / ______ $ _____ / ______ $ _____ / ______ $ _____ / ______
    6. _________________________________
    $
    _____ / ______ $ _____ / ______ $ _____ / ______ $ _____ / ______
    7. _________________________________
    $
    _____ / ______ $ _____ / ______ $ _____ / ______ $ _____ / ______
    CURRENT
    INCOME/P
    A
    Y
    PERIOD
    4. HOUSEHOLD MEMBERS & TOTA L HOUSEHOLD INCOME:
    If you did not give a food stamp or ADC/TANF number, or submit a
    Direct Certification letter, complete this part and all of part 5.
    Children’s Name (Last, First, M.I.)
    Grade/Teacher School
    Examples: $100/
    weekly,
    $100/
    bi­weekly,
    $100/
    2x per month,
    $100/
    monthly
    If pay period is not noted, the reviewing official will process the reported income as received WEEKLY.
    APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS
    To apply for free and reduced price meals, submit a Direct Certification letter received from the Office of Temporary and Disability Assistance OR
    complete this application using the instructions for your household. Sign the application and return the application to the sch
    ool. Please complete a
    separate application for each foster child. Call the School at 468­2541 if you need help. Ensure that all information is provid
    ed. Failure to do so may
    result in denial of benefits for your child or unnecessary delay in approving your application.
    PA RT 1 ALL HOUSEHOLDS MUST COMPLETE STUDENT INFORMATION.
    (1) Print the name of the child for whom you are applying.
    (2) List their grade and school.
    PART 2 HOUSEHOLDS WITH A FOSTER CHILD SHOULD COMPLETE THIS PART AND SIGN PART 5.
    A foster child is the
    legal responsibility of a welfare agency or court. A separate application must be completed for each foster child.
    (1) List the foster child’s monthly “personal use” income. (“Personal Use” income is money given by the welfare office identified
    by category for the child’s personal use, such as an allowance, and all other money the child gets, such as money from his/her
    family or money from the child’s employment.) Write “0” if the foster child does not get “personal use income. SKIP PART 4
    & 5. Do not list any other children, household members or income, or a social security number
    .
    (2) A foster parent or other official representing the child must sign the application in P
    ART 5.
    PART 3 HOUSEHOLDS GETTING FOOD ST
    AMPS, ADC/TANF OR FDPIR SHOULD COMPLETE THIS PART AND SIGN
    PART 5.
    (1) List a current food stamp case number
    , ADC/TANF or FDPIR (Food Distribution Program for Indian Reservations) number
    .
    Complete a separate application for a child/children with a different case number
    .
    (2) An adult household member must sign the application in P
    ART 5. SKIP PART 4. Do not list names of household members or
    income if you list a food stamp case number
    , ADC/TANF or FDPIR number
    .
    PARTS 4 & 5 ALL OTHER HOUSEHOLDS MUST COMPLETE THESE PARTS AND ALL OF PART 5.
    (1) Write the names of everyone in your household, whether or not they get income. Include yourself, the children you are
    applying for, all other children, your spouse, grandparents, and other related and unrelated people in your household. Use
    another piece of paper if you need more space.
    (2) Write the amount of current income
    (gross)
    each household member receives, before taxes or anything else is taken out, and
    indicate where it came from, such as earnings, welfare, pensions, and other income. If the current income was more or less
    than usual, write that person’
    s usual income.
    Specify how often this income amount is received: weekly, bi­weekly,
    monthly, 2 x per month.
    (3) The value of any child care provided or arranged, or any amount received as payment for such child care or reimbursement for
    costs incurred for such care under the Child Care and Development Block Grant, T
    ANF and At Risk Child Care Programs
    should
    not
    be considered as income for this program.
    (4) The application must include the social security number of the adult who signs
    PART 5
    if Part 4 is completed. If the adult
    does not have a social security number, write “none.” If you listed a food stamp,
    ADC/TANF or FDPIR number, or if you are
    applying for a foster child, a social security number is not needed.
    OTHER BENEFITS:
     
     
    Y
    our child may be eligible for benefits such as Medicaid or Children’
    s Health Insurance Program (CHIP). In order to
    determine if your child is eligible, program officials need information from your free and reduced price meal application.
    Y
    our written consent is
    required before any information may be released. Please refer to the attached parent Disclosure Letter and Consent Statement fo
    r information about
    other benefits.
    PRIVACY ACT STATEMENT
    Section 9 of the National School Lunch
    Act requires that unless your children’
    s food stamp, ADC/TANF OR FDPIR case number is provided, you
    must include the social security number of the adult household member signing the application, or indicate that the household m
    ember does not have
    a social security number
    . If a social security number is not given or an indication is not made that the signer does not have such a number, the
    application cannot be approved. The social security number may be used to identify the household member in carrying out efforts to verify the
    correctness of information stated on the application. These verification efforts may be carried out through program reviews, audits, and investigations
    and may include contacting employers to determine income, contacting a food stamp or welfare office to determine current certification for receipt of
    food stamps or other benefits, contacting the State employment security office to determine the amount of benefits received and checking the
    documentation produced by household members to prove the amount of income received. These efforts may result in a loss or reduction of benefits,
    administrative claims, or legal actions if incorrect information is reported.
    DISCRIMINATION COMPLAINTS
    In accordance with Federal law and U.S. Department of
    Agriculture policy, this institution is prohibited from discriminating on the basis of race,
    color, national origin, sex, age, or disability
    . To file a complaint, write to USDA, Director, Office of Civil Rights, Room 326­W
    , Whitten Building,
    1400 Independence
    A
    venue, SW, Washington DC 20250­9410 or call 202­720­5964 (voice and TDD). USDA is an equal opportunity provider and
    employer.
    Boys’ JV & V Soccer
    September
    2
    ... Filmore vs. LeRoy, 8:00
    4
    ... Filmore vs. LeRoy, 4:00 JV
    6
    ... JV Consolation, 9:00
    JV Championship, 11:00
    Varsity Consolation, 1:00
    Varsity Championship, 7:00
    8
    ... LeRoy vs. KCS, 4:30 JV; 6:30V
    10 ... KCS @ Pavilion, 4:30 JV; 6:30 V
    12 ... KCS @ Letchworth, 4:30 JV/V
    16 ... York @ KCS, 4:30 JV; 6:30 V
    18 ... Mt. Morris @ KCS, 4:30 JV; 6:30 V
    20 ... Avon @ KCS, 4:30 JV; 6:30 V
    24 ... KCS @ Geneseo, 4:30 JV; 6:30 V
    26 ... KCS @ Cal-Mum, 5:00 JV/V
    27 ... KCS @ Holley, 4:30 JV; 6:30 V
    30 ... Pavilion @ KCS, 4:30 JV; 6:30 V
    October
    2
    ... KCS @ York, 4:30 JV/V
    4
    ... Warsaw @ KCS, 4:30 JV; 6:30 V
    6
    ... Crossover (C/D), 4:30 JV; 6:30 V
    11
    ... KCS @ Mt. Morris, 1:00 JV; 5:00V
    13 ... KCS @ Perry, 4:30 JV/V
    17 ... Geneseo @ KCS, 4:30 JV; 6:30 V
    Girls’ JV & V Soccer
    September
    2
    ... Filmore vs. Pemb., 4:00 JV; 6:00 V
    3
    ... KCS vs. Cuba-Rush., 4:30 JV; 6:30 V
    5
    ... Consolation, 4:30 JV
    Championship, 6:30 JV
    6
    ... Consolation, 3:00 V
    Championship, 5:00 V
    9
    ... KCS @ LeRoy, 4:30 JV/V
    11
    ... Pavilion @ KCS, 4:30 JV; 6:30 V
    13 ... Letchworth @ KCS, 4:30 JV; 6:30 V
    15 ... KCS @ York, 4:30 JV/V
    17 ... Mt. Morris @ KCS, 4:30 JV; 6:30 V
    19 ... KCS @ Avon, 4:30 JV/V
    22 ... Bish.-Kear. @ KCS, 4:30 JV; 6:30 V
    24 ... Geneseo @ KCS, 4:30 JV; 6:30 V
    27 ... Cal-Mum @ KCS, 4:30 JV; 6:30 V
    29 ... KCS @ Pavilion, 4:30 JV; 6:30 V
    October
    1
    ... York @ KCS, 4:30 JV; 6:30 V
    3
    ... KCS @ Warsaw, 4:30 JV/V
    7
    ... Crossover (C/D SITE), 4:30 JV;
    6:30 V
    11
    ... KCS @ Mt. Morris, 3:00 JV; 7:00 V
    13 ... Perry @ KCS, 4:30 JV; 6:30 V
    16 ... KCS @ Geneseo, 4:30 JV; 6:30 V
    Keshequa Central School 2003-04 Sports Schedule
    Boys’ Modified Soccer
    September
    20 ... Wyoming @ KCS; 9:30
    24 ... KCS @ Perry; 4:30
    26 ... Mt. Morris @ KCS; 4:30
    30 ... KCS @ Letchworth; 4:30
    October
    4
    ... KCS @ Warsaw; 9:30
    6
    ... KCS @ Wyoming; 4:30
    9
    ... Perry @ KCS; 4:30
    11
    ... KCS @ Mt. Morris; 11:00
    15 ... Letchworth @ KCS; 4:30
    18 ... Warsaw @ KCS; 4:30
    21 ... Wyoming @ KCS; 4:30
    23 ... KCS @ Perry; 4:30
    Girls’ Modified Soccer
    September
    20 ... KCS @ Wyoming; 9:30
    24 ... Perry @ KCS; 4:30
    27 ... Mt. Morris @ KCS; 9:30
    29 ... Letchworth @ KCS; 4:30
    October
    2
    ... Warsaw @ KCS; 4:30
    6
    ... Wyoming @ KCS; 4:30
    9
    ... KCS @ Perry; 4:30
    11
    ... KCS @ Mt. Morris; 9:00
    16 ... KCS @ Letchworth; 4:30
    18 ... KCS @ Warsaw; 9:30
    21 ... KCS @ Wyoming; 4:30
    23 ... Perry @ KCS; 4:30
    Modified Volleyball
    September
    13 ... KCS @ Dansville; 9:30
    17 ... KCS @ Perry; 4:30
    20 ... WAY-CO @ KCS; 9:30
    23 ... Letchworth @ KCS; 4:30
    25 ... KCS @ Livonia; 4:30
    27 ... KCS @ Warsaw; 9:30
    30 ... HFL @ KCS; 4:30
    October
    2
    ... KCS @ Way-Co; 4:30
    7
    ... Perry @ KCS; 4:30
    11
    ... Dansville @ KCS; 9:30
    14 ... KCS @ Letchworth; 4:30
    16 ... KCS @ HFL; 4:30
    18 ... KCS @ Warsaw; 9:30
    22 ... Livonia @ KCS; 4:30
    Volleyball
    September
    4
    ... KCS @ LeRoy; 4:30
    8
    ... Pavilion @ KCS; 4:30
    10 ... Letchworth @ KCS4:30
    12 ... KCS @ York; 5:30
    15 ... Way-Co @ KCS; 4:30
    16 ... Perry @ KCS; 4:30
    18 ... KCS @ Avon; 4:30 20
    KCS @ HAC Tournament; TBA
    (Varsity Only)
    24 ... Geneseo @ KCS; 4:30
    26 ... Cal-Mum @ KCS; 4:30
    27 ... KCS Tournament; 10:00
    (Varsity Only)
    29 ... KCS @ Pavilion; 5:30
    October
    2
    ... York @ KCS; 4:30
    3
    ... KCS @ Warsaw; 4:30
    6
    ... Crossover @ KCS; 4:30
    7
    ... KCS @ Arkport; 5:30
    9
    ... KCS @ Perry; 4:30
    14 ... Dansville @ KCS; 4:30
    16 ... KCS @ Genesee-Valley; 6:00
    17 ... KCS @ Geneseo; 5:30
    Wrestling
    December
    2
    ... KCS@ Alfred-Almond; 6:00
    4
    ... York @ KCS; 6:00
    6
    ... KCS @ Byron-Ber.; 6:00 Tourn.
    11
    ... KCS @ Perry; 6:00
    18 ... Avon @ KCS; 6:00
    January
    8
    ... KCS @ Geneseo; 6:00
    15 ... Pavilion @ KCS; 6:00
    20 ... Bolivar-Richburg @ KCS; 6:00
    22 ... Warsaw @ KCS; 6:00
    29 ... KCS @ Letchworth; 6:00
    30 ... Genesee-Valley @ KCS; 6:00
    31 ... KCS @ Newark; TBA, Tourn.
    February
    3 ..... Crossover, 6:00
    6 & 7 . LCAA Tourn., @ Geneseo, TBA
    13 & 14…Sectional @ TBA, TBA
    Boys’ Basketball
    November
    28 ... KCS @ Board Tourn.
    29 ... KCS @ Board Tourn.
    December
    5
    ... Geneseo @ KCS, 6:00
    10 ... KCS @ Avon, 5:30
    12 ... KCS @ Pavilion, 6:00
    16 ... Letchworth @ KCS, 5:30
    19 ... Mt. Morris @ KCS, 6:00
    27 ... Coach “TINK” MacVean Tourn.
    Alex. vs. Genesee-Valley, 1:00
    Keshequa vs. Warsaw, 6:00
    30 ... Coach “TINK” MacVean Tourn.
    JV Consolation, 1:00
    JV Championship, 2:30
    Varsity Consolation, 6:00
    Varsity Championship, 7:30
    January
    7
    ... KCS @ York, 5:30
    9
    ... KCS @ Cal-Mum, 6:00
    13 ... Perry @ KCS, 5:30
    16 ... KCS @ Geneseo, 6:00
    20 ... KCS @ Warsaw, 5:30
    23 ... Pavilion @ KCS, 6:00
    30 ... KCS @ Mt. Morris, 6:00
    February
    2
    ... KCS @ Dansville, 5:30
    6
    ... York @ KCS, 6:00
    9
    ... KCS @ C.G.Finney, 5:30
    18 ... Dansville @ KCS, 5:30
    Girls’ Basketball
    December
    2
    ... Cal-Mum @ KCS, 5:30
    6
    ... KCS @ Geneseo, 6:00
    9
    ... Avon @ KCS, 5:30
    12 ... Pavilion @ KCS, 6:00
    17 ... KCS @ Letchworth, 5:30
    19 ... KCS @ Mt. Morris, 6:00
    23 ... KCS @ Warsaw, 5:30
    29 ... Pete DiAngelo Tourn.
    JV Letchworth vs. Hornell, 3:45
    JV KCS vs. Cuba-Rushford, 3:45
    V Letchworth vs. Hornell, 5:30
    V KCS vs. Cuba-Rushford, 7:15
    30 ... Pete DiAngelo Tourn.
    JV Consolation, 10:00
    JV Championship, TBA
    Varsity Consolation, 11:45
    Varsity Championship, 1:30
    January
    6
    ... York @ KCS, 5:30
    14 ... KCS @ Perry, 5:30
    16 ... Geneseo @ KCS, 6:00
    21 ... Warsaw @ KCS, 5:30
    23 ... KCS @ Pavilion, 6:00
    30 ... Mt. Morris @ KCS, 6:00
    February
    2
    ... Dansville @ KCS, 5:30
    6
    ... KCS @ York, 6:00
    10 ... Bishop-Kearney @ KCS, 5:30
    13 ... KCS @ Avon, 6:00
    17 ... KCS @ Dansville, 5:30
    Skiing
    *All races held at Swain*
    January
    3
    ... Giant Slalom, 10:00
    7
    ... Giant Slalom, 5:30
    14 ... Slalom, 5:30
    17 ... Slalom, 10:00
    Giant Slalom, 1:00
    21 ... Slalom, 5:30
    24 ... Giant Slalom, 5:00
    29 ... Slalom, 5:30
    February
    2
    ... Giant Slalom, 10:00
    Slalom, 1:00
    4
    ... Giant Slalom, 5:30
    10 ... Section V Boys Championship, 9:30
    11
    ... Section V Girls Championship, 9:30
    Varsity Track
    April
    4
    ... Pavilion @ KCS, 4:30
    27 ... KCS @ Geneseo, 4:30
    May
    4
    ... KCS @ Mt. Morris, 4:30
    11
    ... York @ KCS, 4:30
    14 ... LCAA Championships, TBA
    JV Softball
    April
    1
    ... KCS @ Geneseo, 4:30
    3
    ... Avon @ KCS, 11:00
    19 ... Pavilion @ KCS, 4:30
    21 ... KCS @ Letchworth, 4:30
    23 ... KCS @ Mt. Morris, 4:30
    26 ... York @ KCS, 4:30
    28 ... Cal-Mum @ KCS, 4:30
    30 ... KCS @ Perry, 4:30
    May
    3
    ... Geneseo @ KCS, 4:30
    5
    ... Warsaw @ KCS, 4:30
    7
    ... KCS @ Pavilion, 4:30
    10 ... Mt. Morris @ KCS, 4:30
    12 ... KCS @ York, 4:30
    Varsity Softball
    April
    1
    ... Geneseo @ KCS, 4:30
    3
    ... KCS @ Avon, 11:00
    19 ... KCS @ Pavilion, 4:30
    21 ... Letchworth @ KCS, 4:30
    23 ... Mt. Morris @ KCS, 4:30
    26 ... KCS @ York, 4:30
    28 ... KCS @ Cal-Mum, 4:30
    30 ... Perry @ KCS, 4:30
    May
    3
    ... KCS @ Geneseo, 4:30
    5
    ... KCS @ Warsaw, 4:30
    7
    ... Pavilion @ KCS, 4:30
    10 ... KCS @ Mt. Morris, 4:30
    12 ... York @ KCS, 4:30
    JV Baseball
    April
    1
    ... KCS @ Geneseo, 4:30
    3
    ... Avon @ KCS, 11:00
    19 ... Pavilion @ KCS, 4:30
    21 ... KCS @ Letchworth, 4:30
    23 ... KCS @ Mt. Morris, 4:30
    26 ... York @ KCS, 4:30
    28 ... Cal-Mum @ KCS, 4:30
    30 ... KCS @ Perry, 4:30
    May
    3
    ... Geneseo @ KCS, 4:30
    5
    ... Warsaw @ KCS, 4:30
    7
    ... KCS @ Pavilion, 4:30
    10 ... Mt. Morris @ KCS, 4:30
    12 ... KCS @ York, 4:30
    Varsity Baseball
    April
    1
    ... Geneseo @ KCS, 4:30
    3
    ... CKS @ Avon, 11:00
    19 ... KCS @ Pavilion, 4:30
    21 ... Letchworth @ KCS, 4:30
    23 ... Mt. Morris @ KCS, 4:30
    26 ... KCS @ York, 4:30
    28 ... KCS @ Cal-Mum, 4:30
    30 ... Perry @ KCS, 4:30
    May
    3
    ... KCS @ Geneseo, 4:30
    5
    ... KCS @ Warsaw, 4:30
    7
    ... Pavilion @ KCS, 4:30
    10 ... KCS @ Mt. Morris, 4:30
    12 ... York @ KCS, 4:30
    Schedule subject to change
    School Board Members
    Theron Foote • John Gordinier • Patricia Kreuzer • Terry Lowell, Vice-President •
    Randy Todd • Kevin Whiteman, President • Joyce Zeh
    Superintendent
    Lucinda Miner
    District Clerk
    Peggy Shaver
    Business Official
    Michael Mahaney
    Keshequa Central
    School District
    Mission Statement
    The mission of Keshequa Central School District
    is to provide opportunities to empower all students
    to be cooperative, self­directed lifelong learners,
    prepared to responsibly meet the challenges
    of the twenty­first century.

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