MSHS Tuesday Newsday

Dear NS Families,

Our last TN for the 2022-2023 school year and what a great year it has been. We look forward to tonight's Class of 2023 Commencement Ceremony at Caramoor and tomorrow's 8th grade Moving Up Ceremony.

All our Regents Exams are completed and scores are getting uploaded. Final grades are being calculated and final report cards should be visible via ParentPortal next Wednesday 6/28, late afternoon. This year we will be collecting Chromebooks back from all students in both the Middle School and High School. Please have students return their Chromebook to their homeroom teacher. Seniors are required to return their Chromebooks to the main office.

Thank you to our students and staff and all those that helped make this year a wonderful year of growth both in and out of the classroom. Many people are involved in our students' successes and thanks goes out to our PTO, Foundation for Learning, our Booster Club, custodians, drivers, facilities folks, our administrative assistants, our food service staff, our SRO's and security personnel, our Board of Education, and of course our parents - thank you for supporting our students throughout the year.

Please have a restful, relaxing summer and see you in September!

Regards,

Mr. DiGrandi

6/20- BOE Meeting, 7:30pm

6/21- MS Field Day
6/21- Senior Breakfast and Elementary walkthrough (college/NS attire please)

6/21- HS Graduation, Caramoor, 6pm

6/21-6/22 - Early Dismissal, 10:30am

6/22- Last Day of School for Students

STAR scores were posted on 6/12. When you go to the Parent Portal, you will have access to your child's STAR assessment scores. STAR is a screening assessment in math and reading we administer three times a year.

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STAR Assessment Information

Thank you to our community who consistently support our senior class. Last week at our Senior Award Night recognition we presented over $40,000 in scholarships to our 12th graders, only made possible by the generosity of our community. Thank you North Salem.

Robert J. Stankey Memorial $10,000

North Salem Foundation for Learning $5,500

Albert B. & Helen F. Tibbets $5,000

North Salem Lions Club Community Service $4,500

Rotary of Southeast $3,500

Croton Falls Fire Department $3,000

North Salem Teachers’ Association$2,000

Cornelia Storrs Trust $1,000

North Salem Middle School/High School PTO $1,000

Richard Lyman Civic Engagement $1,000

Somers Women’s Club $1,000

Actis—Grande OPTIONS $750

North Salem High School Student Council $700

Melinda Castellano $680

North Salem Girl Scouts $675

Eileen Myers Angel Foundation $600

Jack and Stephanie Gabel Holocaust Remembrance $600

American Red Cross $500

Caitlin Giamundo Memorial $500

Gladys Lupton Memorial $500

North Salem Improvement Society$500

North Salem Open Land Foundation $500

North Salem Youth Basketball Program $500

Scotty Decker $500

Vail Citizenship $500

Somers Knights of Columbus $350

Acts of Kindness$300

North Salem Republican Town Committee$250

Lauren Svendsen Art Against Abuse$200

Senior International Club $200

Charlotte Loyd Memorial $100

American Legion - North Salem $50

ORDER YOUR SCHOOL SUPPLY PACKETS TODAY!

We have teamed up with A.Hartz to continue to offer online ordering of school supply packets for the 2023-2024 school year! We want to make school supply shopping as easy as possible. This hassle-free program saves you time and money and guarantees that your child(ren) will have the teacher-approved school supplies needed for the new school year. To order your packet(s), go to the website below and select your school district, school(s) and grade(s). It's that easy!

Order Deadline: June 30, 2023

You Will Be Contacted In Late August With The Pickup Or Delivery Information

For Your School.

Parents of 12th and 8th Graders,

While this is not something done through the school, I would like to pass on some information from the North Salem News. They will be including Parent Ads in the Graduation Insert in the North Salem News on June 29th. This is a keepsake that many hold on to and a portion of the proceeds will be donated to our school's PTO. See the attachment for more information.

Parent Ad Information - North Salem News

As an example, here is the link for last year's Graduation Insert.

Thank You to those who are able to donate to support our students and bring the price of the prom down! Your support is so appreciated!!

Premier Plus:

Meccanic Shop North, (914) 669-9679

Platinum Level:

The North Salem Teachers Association

Lynn and Sergej Zoubok

Brewster Mobil (across from Red Rooster)

The Decina Family

MSHS PTO

Gold Level:

The Quadrini Family

The Freedman Family

JD's Regents Prep James and Danielle Stiehl, 1(866) 898-7737, www.jdsprep.com

Hayfields, 1 Bloomer Road, hayfieldsmarket.com, (914)669-8275

Silver Level:

Tula Yoga For Wellness- Kathy Daigneault, (914) 806-3286, Kathy@tulayogaforwellness.com

North Salem Dental 597 Route 22, Croton Falls, www.northsalemdental.com (914)227-3919

Sal's Pizza and Pasta II, 1 Dingle Ridge Road, salspizzapastany.com, (914)485-1229

The Viebrok Family

Parents: Attached is a recently published NY Times article from the Surgeon General on the "Profound Risk" of Social Media

Social Media Cheat Sheet Infographic

Why Do Kids Act Out?

Whether it’s hitting a classmate on the playground, having a tantrum in the grocery store, or flatly refusing to do their homework, all children have behavior problems from time to time. They’re still learning to manage their emotions — and understand what they’re feeling in the first place. But when kids act out on a regular basis, figuring out what’s driving their behavior is the key to helping them improve it.

This week on childmind.org, we round up resources on understanding kids’ behavior, and knowing when behavior issues might indicate underlying mental health or learning challenges. We also have ideas for helping kids get their chores done and transition between activities, two situations that often come with difficult behavior.

– Hannah Sheldon-Dean, Managing Editor

From ChildMind.org

The list of accepting colleges for the Class of 2023 can be found here.

Congratulations to the Class of 2023!! We wish you all the best. Enjoy the Summer everyone.

From NYS Higher Education Services Corporation

• Virtual Drop-In Lounge held every Mon and Wed from 3-6pm (Click Here) Do your graduating seniors have financial aid questions? HESC can help! We’ll be hosting Drop-in Lounges where they can ask questions about financial aid for college, the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) or the NYS Tuition Assistance Program (TAP). Encourage them to connect with HESC to get answers to their questions on applying for financial aid, the types of aid they may qualify for, how to get started completing applications, and more.

• Upcoming Financial Aid Presentations and Workshops Help your future seniors get the financial aid information that’ll help them make their college dreams a reality. HESC has a range of presentations and workshops to help your students get up to speed on the available aid options and help them complete their financial aid applications.

“What Juniors Need to Know about Financial Aid for College” (Click Here)

· Tuesday, June 20th

· Thursday, June 22nd

· Tuesday, June 27th

· Thursday, June 29th

IMPORTANT-End of Year Medication Pick-Up

ALL medications including "Over the Counter" (OTC) medicines MUST be picked up by 3 PM Friday, 6/23. See attached letter for important information regarding the use of medications in school.

Summer Safety Tips:

Summertime is for fun family activities and making memories. Whether you’re spending the summer months at the pool, tackling yard work, or traveling to new destinations for a beach vacation or hiking, knowing how to stay safe is vital for all ages. Here are some safety tips for keeping everyone in your family healthy and happy this summer.

• How to keep your kids safe this summer
• Extreme Heat: Keeping Kids Safe When Temperatures Soar
• Water Safety

Have a happy and safe summer!

Sincerely,

Rita Driscoll, R.N.

MSHS School Nurse / 914-669-5414 x2017 / rdriscoll@northsalemschools.org

Athletic News Week of June 19-

SENIOR ATHLETIC AWARDS 2023

The Booster Club and Athletic Department hosted the Senior Athletic Award Dinner at the Salem Golf Club on Wednesday, June 14th. Congratulations to the Senior Student Athletes, you will be missed! Once a TIGER, always a TIGER!

Click here for more information on the awards

NYSPHSAA Scholar Athlete Teams/Individuals Spring 2023

Fitness Center- Is closed for the remainder of the year.

TOMPKINS FIELD UPDATE- Tompkins Track is now open to the public for walking and running. Please be advised that during school hours and after school, the track may be used for students in PE class and for our Track and Field Teams. During this time, the track will be closed to the public. Park only in assigned parking spaces. Please do not park along the driveway entrance at any time. ***The grass field is closed until further notice.

North Salem Athletic Calendar: https://northsalemcentral.tandem.co/

*All practices and games are posted on the Athletic Calendar. Subscribe for notifications.

Sports You: Please subscribe to Sports You and enter your code for the sport that you have signed up for in Family ID. All HS and MS coaching staff will be communicating to our families through this platform. Sports You Link: sportsyou.com

2023-2024 START DATES

Stay Healthy, Stay safe, and Stay TIGER STRONG!

Sincerely,

Denise M. Kiernan, CAA

Director of Health, Physical Education and Athletics

North Salem Middle/High School is currently looking to hire per diem substitute teachers. Substitute teachers are needed across a variety of content areas.

If you know of anyone that may be interested, please email Dr. Murphy at kmurphy@northsalemschools.org