Community Update

October 13, 2023

This year, we started off with many new and exciting developments.

First, we are thrilled with the progress of our NRHS Sports Complex capital improvement project, which includes redesigns of the weight room, a new turf field, eight lane track, surrounding lights and press box. The new state-of-the-art community facility will provide our staff, students, athletes, residents and children with incredible resources to support learning, playing and competing.

With the weight room nearing completion, we look forward to unveiling the space NR Together and NR Strong in the coming weeks via a ribbon cutting ceremony and community reveal on our social media channels.

While the construction has been underway it’s been tremendous to play our home football games at the Haverstraw sports complex. Having the games on Friday nights under the lights has provided us all with an exciting preview of the energy, camaraderie and memorable moments we will host inside our own stadium next fall.

Next we’ve launched additional initiatives and programs this year, many of which started off as student led enterprises. Now more than ever, student engagement is at the center of our focus. We want to give students, especially at the secondary level, every opportunity to be the change they want to see in the world or leave a lasting legacy in the form of a new club, event or activity they are passionate about.

Kicking off this month is our student VOICE group sponsored Community Costume Drive, which is available district wide to provide all students/families who wish to participate, with costumes to celebrate our traditional Halloween events. Classroom and community-building ideas like this help educators ensure that students in every grade feel like they belong. Promoting positive ideas from learners is something the NRCSD leadership team stands firmly behind.

Finally, as this week was National School Lunch Week, I wanted to provide information about the Healthy Meals grant supporting our ongoing efforts to provide nutritional meals. The funding obtained by our food service and business office teams not only allows us to provide free meals but expand our programming and give students and the community even more opportunities to learn about food and nourishment. We are excited to offer new nutrition-focused food options, workshops, physical activities and curriculum to our classrooms as well as trips to local farms that will give students the knowledge and skills they need to make healthy eating choices for themselves and their families.

I look forward to all that’s ahead this month and year.

Kris Felicello

Superintendent of Schools

Hometown: Haverstraw NY

NRHS Graduate: 2016

Profession: Owner/Founder/Manager of New York is a Nationality (NYIAN) fashion haus

Time at North Rockland: Rayson shared that the relationships he built at school and in the NR community were vital to setting himself up for success. He and two other founders of the clothing company met during their time attending NR schools, became best friends, then business partners after graduation. The trio return to NRHS, FMS and other Rockland public schools frequently to screen print shirts with students and share their story of big dreams, taking risks, determination and entrepreneurship.

Career Now: As a startup brand NYIAN has been in operation since 2017 and is not only taking NY by storm but the worldwide fashion industry. Symbolizing the lifestyle of the modern consumer, the clothing collective has become a staple in celebrity and influencers wardrobes. Rayson and his colleagues return to Rockland frequently with pop up shops at markets, shopping centers and malls. Currently, the company has variety different products available online as well as limited release collaborations or exclusives and will continue to fortify their brand as they keep expanding.

Rayson is living proof that you can achieve your wildest dreams. Never give up and never stop believing. Keep making us proud!

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To close out #SchoolLunchWeek, our North Rockland High School Food Service staff are sharing an exclusive look into the new school meal offerings including: increased choice, expanded healthy options, salad/smoothie bar, addition of a Boar's Head panini station and a pizza stromboli/station.

NRCSD's entire Meal Team has been hard at work in 2023-24 especially to make our food offerings some of the best in the Hudson Valley. Thank you for all you do!

School meal info - https://www.northrockland.org/Page/153

Nutrition resources - https://www.northrockland.org/Page/157

Many of our school this year are hosting SOCK-Tober drives for local charities. Last year our schools raised thousands of socks for those in need. Check with your specific building or PTA's for participating schools and drop off locations.

To kick off Fire Prevention Week, our hometown heroes from the West Haverstraw and Thiells Fire Departments visited West Haverstraw Elementary. The Firefighters educated the students on fire prevention and safety. It wasn’t all about education though, as the students had a BLAST shooting the fire hose and getting to explore the trucks. More photos.

NRCSD's second Fall College and Career Fair! This week's fair at the NRHS was a great success. The school was buzzing from start to finish of the day long event held across the auditorium lobby. High schoolers were able to stop by the for the first time or attend again, to meet with with admissions counselors and recruiters of another long, diverse list of universities as well as representatives from local organizations. At each event the Counseling Department/NR College and Career Center host different agencies than the one before to offer teens a variety of opportunities to form important connections for post graduation schooling, the job market and employment.

The last NRHS fall fair will be held:

Weds October 18

TES

TES PTA Halloween Event 10/19 at 6:30PM and Halloween Parade 10/31 at 9:30AM

WHES

WHES Fun Run 10/23, WHES and HES Trunk or Treat 10/26 at 6PM @ HES

WHES Fall Pumpkin Festival and Parade 10/31

HES

HES Trunk or Treat on 10/26 at 6:30PM

NRHS

NRHS Trunk or Treat 10/27 from 4 - 6pm in the NRHS parking lot

Parent Teacher Conferences.

Donate a costume and give the gift of Halloween to local children. NRCSD is accepting gently used Halloween costumes, accessories and shoes for children of all ages and sizes.

Donations can be dropped off to:

1. ALL NR Schools
2. The NR Administration Building

65 Chapel St, Garnerville, NY 10923

Now through Friday, October 28.

**Sponsored by NR VOICE**

October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month!

The District is asking all our students and staff to participate in the annual campaign by wearing pink to school Friday, 10/20 to raise awareness about the impact of breast cancer. This year's NR Pink Out will be in honor of all those in our school community this terrible illness has affected. There are a number of curriculum based PinkTober lessons, fundraising events and athletic contests kicking off this month to raise awareness and promote early detection. Join us as we take action, support one another and help women NR Together.

Jonni Bacelli is our Red Raider of the Week! Jonni is an eighth grader at Fieldstone Middle School and is on the modified NR-Red’s soccer team. Bacelli has been a stellar athlete this season with a number of impressive plays on the field. He scored a hat-trick in Red's win against Fieldstone White and followed up with a goal and the game-winning assist against Nanuet. Coach Will Widimier said, “His hard work has helped his teammates on the pitch, dropping back into midfield at times to solidify possession. Jonni is an instrumental figure in the team's early success!” NR-Red is currently 2-1 this season. Let’s make some #REDANDWHITENOISE for Jonni!

Maggie Maurer is our Lady Raider of the Week! Maggie is a senior captain on the field hockey team at North Rockland High School. Maurer is known to be a leader on and off the field who positively represents and advocates for the team, no wonder she is adored by the underclassman. As a member of multiple honor societies including National, World Language, Math, English, and Social Studies, she currently holds a 99% GPA. Maggie is also a part of VAASA (Varsity Athletes Against Substance Abuse) and ASL club. Maurer is a clear example of what it means to be a student-athlete. Let’s make some #REDANDWHITENOISE for Maggie!!

Athletics Update

Be sure to follow nrockathletics on Facebook, Instagram and Twitter for all of the latest athletic information.

NR Athletics is looking forward to a successful 2023-24 year in sports. Go Raiders!

Fall Sports schedule

Take on the day like a #REDRAIDER! 🐾

New custom #NRAthletics gear just hit our shop. Use the link below to check out the latest sports apparel just in time for the fall season and support our student-athletes at the same time. The signature #REDANDWHITE pieces are only available for a limited time to be sure to grab all your favorites now!

🔗 - https://north-rockland-athletics-powered-by-fleet-fundraising.myshopify.com/

Chromebook Care

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At North Rockland Central School District we take internet safety very seriously. It is important that we all have access to information on how to keep our students safe. Here are a few web resources:

1. Common Sense Media - click here

2. Connect Safely - click here

3. Internet Safety Tips - click here

The NRCSD has partnered with Peachjar. This new platform will enable us to send important school and community flyers to parents/guardians digitally, saving our schools time, money, and paper. School-approved digital flyers will be sent to your email inbox. Please click here for more information.

The District is looking for more great employees to work with our students. If you are looking for a rewarding position, please consider applying with NRCSD.

The North Rockland Central School District is currently seeking candidates for several full-time School Nurse positions for the 2023-2024 school year. Salary and benefits are regionally competitive.

** Candidates must have their Registered Nurse (RN) license.

Apply online at olasjobs.org and/or send a copy of your resume and cover letter to Mr. Eric Baird, Assistant Superintendent for Human Resources & Community Relations at the address below.

North Rockland Central School District

Attn: Personnel Office

65 Chapel Street

Garnerville, NY 10923

The North Rockland Central School District is seeking candidates for Food Service Helper positions at various school buildings for the 2023-2024 school year. Candidates who are interested in these positions should contact the Personnel Department at (845) 942-3017.

The North Rockland Central School District is seeking candidates for part-time and full-time 10-month security aide positions for the 2023-2024 school year. Candidates who are interested in these positions are encouraged to apply via OLAS at olasjobs.org and/or contact the Personnel Department at (845) 942-3017.

**Candidates with prior law enforcement, security and/or military experience are preferred.

2022-23 School Start, End and Bell Times ⏰

Grades K-3: 9:05AM - 3:44PM

Stony Point Elementary

Thiells Elementary

West Haverstraw Elementary

Grades 4-6: 8:42AM - 3:21PM

Farley Elementary

Haverstraw Elementary

Willow Grove Elementary

Fieldstone Middle School: 8:00AM-2:46PM

Bell Schedule

North Rockland High School: 7:20AM-2:06AM

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