Freeport Area School District Freeport Area School District
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Freeport Area School District Freeport Area School District
Freeport Area School District 2010-2011 All School Activities Calendar FASD FASD ...a learning community dedicated to the success of all Welcome We are pleased to provide the 2010-2011 Freeport Area School District calendar to everyone in our school community. Our school system is one of success and we are very proud of the accolades and recognition we have received over the years. We invite you to attend the many school events and activities that are scheduled throughout the year and know that you will be impressed with the performance of our students. Your on-going support has enabled our school district to be one of the very best in the region! Citizens age 62 or older are encouraged to stop by at any school building to sign-up for a district GOLD CARD for free admission to many of our activities. In addition, seniors who are age 65 or older can also use the Freeport Area School District GOLD CARD to attend events at other school systems in Armstrong and Indiana counties! It is the hope that the All-School Activities Calendar will keep you abreast of the many exciting events and activities at all our schools. Come and support our students and see that they are at the head of the class in academics, performing arts, and athletics. Calendar Contents Calendar Legend District History..........................................................................................1 Fall Sports Winter Sports G8 BKB - Girls’ 8th Grade Basketball B JV/V BKB - Boys’ JV and Varsity Basketball G7 BKB - Girls’ 7th Grade Basketball B 9th BKB Boys’ 9th Grade Basketball CC - Boys’ and Girls’ Varsity Cross Country B8 BKB - Boys’ 8th Grade Basketball V FB - Varsity Football B7 BKB - Boys’ 7th Grade Basketball JV FB - JV Football G JV/V BKB - Girls’ JV and Varsity Basketball 9th FB - 9th Grade Football SW - Boys’ and Girls’ Varsity Swimming Board and Adminsitration..........................................................................2 Building Contacts..................................................................................4-6 Parent/Booster Groups.............................................................................8 Time Schedule and Lunch Info................................................................10 Community Information..........................................................................12 Parent Information............................................................................14-20 Picture/Website Procedure, School Closings/Delays..............................14 Special Education Notices..............................................................16-18 Safe Schools, Harassment, Bullying, IPM, and Right to Know notices.....20 Transportation.......................................................................................22 School District Facts & Figures................................................................24 7/8 FB - 7th and 8th Grade Football V G - Varsity Golf Spring Sports JV G - JV Golf B V BSB - Boys’ Varsity Baseball B SOC - Boys’ JV and Varsity Soccer B JV BSB - Boys’ JV Baseball B JV SOC - Boys’ JV Soccer G V SB - Girls’ Varsity Softball B V SOC - Boys’ Varsity Soccer G JV SB - Girls’ JV Softball G SOC - Girls’ JV and Varsity Soccer B/G TRK - Boys’ & Girls’ Varsity Track G JV SOC - Girls’ JV Soccer G 7/8 VB - Girls’ 7th and 8th Grade Volleyball G V SOC - Girls’ Varsity Soccer JV/V VB - Girls’ JV and Varsity Volleyball PLEASE NOTE: (All sporting events listed in the calendar are subject to change - visit www.highschoolsports.net for the most up-to-date schedules) FASD ...a learning community dedicated to the success of all History Freeport Area School District History In 1969, the political divisions of Freeport, Buffalo and South Buffalo merged to form the Freeport Area School District. Located along the Allegheny River at the mouth of Buffalo Creek, the Freeport Area School District is situated approximately 30 miles northeast of Pittsburgh in Armstrong and Butler Counties. Five schools - Freeport Senior High School (grades 9-12), Freeport Junior High School (grades 7-8), Buffalo Elementary (grades 1-6), South Buffalo Elementary (grades 1-6), and the Freeport Kindergarten Center provide for the educational needs of students from the Borough of Freeport, Buffalo Township, and South Buffalo Township. The school district encompasses a 53.4 square mile region approximately ten miles out from Freeport, in north, northeast, and westerly directions. The area provides an exceptional area to raise a family because it is far enough away from the congestion of urban areas, yet the close proximity to major highways and the Pennsylvania Turnpike allow easy access to surrounding cultural activities, shopping malls and major universities. The historical development of the district can be traced from its emergence as a river community in the late 1700’s as a “Free Port” for riverboat trade. Agricultural interests increased during the early 1800’s to the development of railroads, mining, and some industry in the 1900’s to the present state of agriculture and light industry. Now, the region is largely a bedroom community for those that commute to other areas for employment, with the community connected by fine roadways to some of the finest research and educational establishments in Pennsylvania. The growth of the North Point Industrial Park, in South Buffalo Township, provides promise for future expansion of local employment opportunities. These features, the naturally pleasant physical environment, and the friendly type of people already making up the community are contributing to a rapid increase of population and business opportunities. The education program of the district is an outgrowth of the many expressed needs within a rural community that is slowly evolving into a suburban one. A commitment has been made to provide a quality education for all students. The philosophical basis upon which the program of the Freeport Area School District rests is essentially one that is comprehensive and flexible enough to provide each student with the basic tools, understanding and attitudes to enable him/her to function successfully in our society. Students in the Freeport Area School District are involved in a variety of activities including interscholastic and youth league sports, school-sponsored and faith based community service projects, and co-curricular educational programs such as the Governor’s School. The school district’s students are recognized annually for contributing countless hours and large amounts of money to local and regional charities. Parents in the district have many opportunities to participate in school-based PTO, varsity booster clubs and various volunteer programs. Parents are also invited to grade level parent orientations early in year where they meet their child’s teachers as well as district-wide “Meet and Greet” sessions in each building. Parents are also invited to participate in parent advisory committees for Title I as well as district committees for Act 48 and Strategic Planning. With a total enrollment of approximately 2,000 students, the school district offers progressive educational program, giving students the opportunity to take advanced placement and honors courses. Enrichment/Gifted and special education classes are available to all students who qualify throughout the district. Overall, the students in the district score well above the state averages on the PSSA in math, reading, and writing. To date, the district has met AYP in all sub-categories. There are currently 141 classroom teachers and 13 administrators/supervisory personnel in the district. Through district professional development and tuition reimbursement programs, the teachers have established an innovative, progressive instructional approach. Use of instructional technology is encouraged and supported in all classrooms. 1 FASD ...a learning community dedicated to the success of all Board and Administration 2010 Board of School Directors Mark A. Shoaf – President (2007-2011) [email protected] Barbara Toy-Gaydos – First Vice-President (2007-2011) [email protected] David D. Heilman – Second Vice-President (2007-2011) [email protected] Michael J. Huth – Treasurer (2007-2011) [email protected] Meredith J. Christy – Member (2007-2011) [email protected] Christine Davies – Member (2009-2013) [email protected] Susan F. Lowers – Member (2009-2013) [email protected] Daniel P. Lucovich – Member (2009-2013) [email protected] John A. Marty – Member (2009-2013) [email protected] William L. Reilly – Secretary (non-voting) Meetings 1st Row - (l-r) Mr. Heilman-2nd Vice-President, Mr. Shoaf-President, Mrs. Toy-Gaydos-1st Vice-President, Mr. Huth-Treasurer 2nd Row - Mr. Lucovich, Mrs. Davies, Mrs. Lowers, Dr. Marty, Mr. Christy All meetings are held in the Freeport High School Audion Room 83 at 7:30 p.m. Committee meetings serve as the agenda setting meeting for the Board of Directors and are held the first Wednesday of each month. Regular meetings are held the second Wednesday of each month. How to Contact the School Board of Directors Residents wishing to contact members of the School Board can do so at the above email addresses. Residents may also send correspondence to: School Board President, c/o Superintendent’s Office, Freeport Area School District, PO Drawer C, Freeport, PA 16229. Public Participation in School Board Meetings The School Board recognizes the value to school governance of public comment on educational issues and the importance of involving members of the public in School Board meetings. In order to permit fair and orderly expression of such comment, the School Board will provide a period for public participation at every open meeting. Administration/Supervisory Personnel/Staff - PO Drawer C, Freeport, PA 16229 (724) 295-5141 Richard Burns, Special Services Coord. 353-9577 x4597 [email protected] Judi Cavitt, Maintenance/Technology Office x240 [email protected] Renee Crossman, Business Mgr.’s Office x223 [email protected] Jennifer Emmonds, Payroll x225 [email protected] Cindy Gourley, Program Director’s Office x220 [email protected] Ron Grove, Technology Coordinator x242 [email protected] Carol Hale, Superintendent’s Secretary x224 [email protected] Scott Hawn, Maintenance [email protected] Donia Kersul, Accounts Payable x227 [email protected] Randy Lemmon, Maintenance [email protected] Eric Mailki, Supervisor Buildings and Grounds x251 [email protected] Todd O’Shell, School & Student Events Coord. x260 [email protected] William Reilly, Business Manager x223 [email protected] Larry Robb, Program Director x220 [email protected] Mark Smith, Food Service Director x252 [email protected] Vacant, Superintendent x224 2 Sunday 1 Monday 2 Tuesday 3 Wednesday 4 Thursday Friday Saturday 5 6 7 12 13 14 18 19 20 21 9 AM JV/V G Penn Hills(Scrimmage) 7 PM Junior High 7th Grade/New Student Orientation Buffalo “Meet and Greet” Grades 1-3 6-7 PM, Grades 4-6 7:30-8:30 PM South Buffalo “Meet and Greet” Grade 1 6-7 PM, New families Orientation 7:30-8:30 PM 7:30 PM School Board Committee Meeting HS Audion Room 83 8 9 10 11 7 PM High School 9th Grade Orientation HS Auditorium 7:30 PM School Board Meeting HS Audion Room 83 15 16 Fall Sports Begin 22 29 17 6:30 PM Buffalo New Student Orientation Kindergarten Orientation - Buffalo families 6-7 PM, South Buffalo families 7:30-8:30 PM 9 AM JV/V VB @ Redbank/ Punxy/ West Branch (Scrimmage) 10 AM B JV/V FB @ Kittanning(Scrimmage) 23 24 25 26 27 28 Teacher In-service Day 10 AM JV/V G @ Kittanning @ Kittanning C.C. Teacher In-service Day 3:45 PM JV/V G @ Apollo Ridge @ Apollo Elks G.C. 4 PM G SOC Slippery Rock (Scrim.) First Day of School 3:15 PM V G Leechburg 3:15 PM V G Summit Academy 4 PM B SOC Karns City (Scrim.) 7 PM JV/V FB @ Springdale (Scrim.) 9 AM JV/V VB Avonworth/Bishop Canevin (Scrim.) 9:15AM CC @ Butler Co. Invitational @ Knoch (Scrimmage) 30 31 3:30PM JV/V G @ WSHM @ White Oak G.C. 3:45PM B SOC @ Valley (Scrim.) 5 PM Kindergarten Center “Meet and Greet” 6-7 PM South Buffalo “Meet and Greet” Grades 2-6 JULY S M T W 4 5 6 7 T F S 1 2 3 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 August 2010 SEPTEMBER S M T W T F S 1 2 3 4 8 9 10 11 5 6 7 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 FASD ...a learning community dedicated to the success of all Building Contacts Freeport Senior High School - 625 South Pike Road, Sarver, PA 16055 (724) 295-5143 •Jeffrey Lesko, Academic Principal x258 [email protected] •Robert Schleiden, Administrative Principal x259 [email protected] •Todd O’Shell, Athletic Director x260 [email protected] •Nina Fulton Guidance Counselor (Last Names A-K) x257 [email protected] •Douglas Stanko, Guidance Counselor (Last Names L-Z) x247 [email protected] •Sharon Pavlina, Nurse x253 [email protected] Adams, Gregory x551 [email protected] Beale, Michael x254 [email protected] Beneigh, John x566 [email protected] Biesuz, Toneanne x541 [email protected] Boring, Miranda x535 [email protected] Consuegra, Daniel x516 [email protected] Cooper, Ryan x553 [email protected] Crighton, Jason x545/547 [email protected] Davies, Garrie x540 [email protected] Disanti, David x562 [email protected] Distanislao, Nancy x580 [email protected] Fortuna, Heather x544 [email protected] Graczyk, Chris x539 [email protected] Grasha, Philip x559 [email protected] Gray, Andrea x527 [email protected] •Jennifer Koedel, Mr. Lesko’s Secretary x255 [email protected] •Diane Haugh, Mr. Schleiden’s Secretary x249 [email protected] •Bobbi Jo Abbott, Guidance/Athletic Sec. x248 [email protected] •Leonard Burd, Head Custodian [email protected] •Kim Pollino, Head Cook x252 Harris,Bob x510/x250 [email protected] Jones, David x556 [email protected] Kocon, Michael x550 [email protected] Koharchik, Tom x508/x250 [email protected] Kradel, David x567 [email protected] Kuruc, Linda x525 [email protected] Lah, Carolyn x543 [email protected] Lincoln, Wendi x524 [email protected] Livrone, Robert x560 [email protected] Lunz, Tawnya x528/x530 [email protected] Mantini, Dana x520 [email protected] Master, Gina x542 [email protected] McGrady, Chris x558 [email protected] Medwig, Christine x244 [email protected] Mikolay, William x557 [email protected] Mitch, Sarah x522 [email protected] Petrak, Cory x574 [email protected] Pokusa, Edward x579 [email protected] Price, Joshua x449 [email protected] Riffer, Antoinette x552 [email protected] Ritter, Derek x523 [email protected] Shirey, Fran x521 [email protected] Shoaf, Holly x570 [email protected] Siegel, William x533/x245 [email protected] Skradski, Ellen x578 [email protected] Stell, Daniel x565 [email protected] Swiergol, Craig x577 [email protected] Thompson, Seth x563 [email protected] Wyant, Mark x564 [email protected] Zboran, Beth x569 [email protected] Zylinski, Conrad x548 [email protected] Freeport Junior High School - 325 Fourth Street, Freeport, PA 16229 (724) 295-9020 •Don Dell, Principal [email protected] •Alison Brink, Guidance Counselor [email protected] •Sharon Pavlina, Nurse [email protected] Cartiff, Shaun [email protected] Caruso, Mark [email protected] Crowell, Clint [email protected] Dempster, Mark [email protected] Fello, Nicole [email protected] Gollatz, Cathy [email protected] Harris,Bob [email protected] Kirkwood, Danielle [email protected] •Kathy Seagriff, Secretary [email protected] •Dan O’Donnell, Head Custodian [email protected] •Margie Swartz, Head Cook Koharchik, Tom [email protected] Hazlett, Nicole [email protected] Mitch, Sarah [email protected] Mitchell, Jamie [email protected] Morgan, Mary Lou [email protected] Orlowski, Donald [email protected] Schell, Peter [email protected] Shepard, Larry [email protected] Shobert, Amy [email protected] Sofko, Carolyn [email protected] Spagnola, Sandra [email protected] Sprumont, Joseph [email protected] Stonebraker, Linsey [email protected] Trudgen, Tiffany [email protected] Walters, Timothy [email protected] Yard, Bruce [email protected] Youkers, Rebecca [email protected] 4 Sunday Monday OCTOBER AUGUST S M T W T F S 1 2 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 3 5 6 7 4 Tuesday S M T W T 3 4 5 6 7 F S 1 2 8 9 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 29 30 31 24/3125 5 12 19 26 Wednesday 1 8:20 AM South Buffalo PTO Meeting 3:15 PM JV G Knoch 4 PM 7/8 FB @ Mars (Scrim.) 4 PM G SOC @Red Bank (Scrim.) 7:30 PM School Board Committee Meeting HS Audion Room 83 Thursday 2 3:15 PM JV/V G Ford City 7 PM FHS Spirit Night Boro Field Friday 3 4:30 PM B SOC @ West Shamokin 7:30 PM V FB Highlands Saturday 4 TBA JV/V VB @ Slipppery Rock Tournament 10 AM JV FB @ Highlands 10 AM 9th FB Kittanning (Scrim.) 26 27 28 29 30 Labor Day 6 7 8 Rosh Hashanah 10 9 11 No School – Vacation Day 3:15 PM V G Elderton 4 PM B V SOC Hampton 5:30 PM B JV SOC Hampton 6 PM JV/V VB Burrell 3:15 PM JV G Shaler Area High School 3:30 PM V G @ Highlands @Brack. CC 4 PM CC Freeport Invitational 4 PM 7/8 FB Knoch 5:30 PM G JV SOC @ Highlands 7 PM G V SOC @ Highlands 7:30 PM School Board Meeting HS Audion Room 83 3:15 PM JV G Riverview 3:30 PM V G @ Burrell @ Hillcrest CC 3:45 PM B V SOC @ Knoch 4 PM 9th FB @ Burrell 5:15 PM B JV SOC @ Knoch 6 PM JV/V VB @ Ford City 7:30 PM V FB @ Quaker Valley 10 AM JV FB Quaker Valley 10:30 AM B V SOC Sewickley Acad. 12 PM B JV SOC Sewickley Academy 1 PM G V SOC Neshannok 2:30 PM G JV SOC Neshannok 13 14 15 16 17 18 3:15 PM JV G Kiski 4 PM G V SOC Deer Lakes 5:30 PM G JV SOC Deer Lakes 7 PM Buffalo PTO Meeting 3:15 PM V G Apollo-Ridge 3:15 PM JV G Apollo-Ridge 3:45 PM G7 BKB @ Riverv. (Scrim.) 4 PM B V SOC Deer Lakes 4:45 PM G8 BKB @ Riverv. (Scrim.) 5:30 PM B JV SOC Deer Lakes 6 PM JV/V VB West Shamokin 6:30 PM K Center PTO Meeting 3:15 PM V G Jeannette 4 PM G7 BKB Deer Lakes (Scrim.) 4 PM 7/8 FB @ Greensburg CC 4 PM G V SOC Burrell 5 PM G8 BKB Deer Lakes (Scrim.) 5:30 PM G JV SOC Burrell 7 PM High School “Meet and Greet” TBA V G @ Leechburg @ TBA 3:15 PM JV G Fox Chapel 4 PM 9th FB Karns City 4 PM B V SOC Mars 5:30 PM B JV SOC Mars 6 PM JV/V VB Kittanning 7:30 PM V FB @ Shady Side Academy 3:30 PM G7 BKB @ Highlands 3:30 PM JV FB Shady Side Academy 4 PM G V SOC St. Joseph 4:30 PM G8 BKB @ Highlands 5:30 PM G JV SOC St. Joseph 11 AM CC @ Slippery Rock Invite @ Cooper Lake 20 21 22 First Day of Fall 24 23 25 3:30 PM JV G @Riverview @Pheasant Ridge G.C. 5 PM JV/V VB Avonworth 5:30 PM G JV SOC @ Valley 7 PM G V SOC @ Valley 3:30 PM V G @ Summit Academy @ Serene Valley 4 PM G7 BKB Kittanning 4:15 PM CC @Southmoreland/ Shadyside Acad @SSA 5 PM G8 BKB Kittanning 6 PM B JV SOC @ Shady Side Acdy. 6 PM JV/V VB @ Apollo-Ridge 7:30 PM B V SOC @Shady Side Acdy. TBA 7/8 FB @ Valley 3:15 PM V G Knoch 3:15 PM JV G @ Knoch @ Saxon G.C. 4 PM G V SOC Knoch 5:30 PM G JV SOC Knoch 7 PM Junior High “Meet and Greet” 3:15 PM V G West Shamokin 3:15 PM JV G West Shamokin 3:30 PM G7 BKB @ West Shamokin 4:30 PM G8 BKB @ West Shamokin 5:30 PM B JV SOC @ Highlands 6 PM 9th FB @ Ford City 6 PM JV/V VB @ Valley 7 PM B V SOC @ Highlands 10 AM JV FB @ Burrell 10 AM B V SOC Kittanning 11:30 AM B JV SOC Kittanning 27 28 29 30 Buffalo Parent/Grandparent Breakfast Mid 9-weeks 3:15 PM JV G @ F. City @Lenape G.C. 3:30 PM V G @ F. City @Lenape G.C. 4 PM G7 BKB Burrell 5 PM G8 BKB Burrell 5:30 PM G JV SOC @ Indiana 7 PM G V SOC @ Indiana Buffalo Parent/Grandparent Breakfast 4 PM CC GCC/Kittanning 6 PM B JV SOC @ Hampton 6 PM JV/V VB Highlands 7:30 PM B V SOC @ Hampton Buffalo Parent/Grandparent Breakfast TBA G8 BKB @ Elderton TBA G7 BKB @ Elderton TBA V G @ Elderton 4 PM 7/8 FB West Shamokin 4 PM G V SOC Highlands 5:30 PM G JV SOC Highlands 6 PM JV/V VB @ Montour Buffalo Parent/Grandparent Breakfast 3:15 PM V G Burrell 3:30 PM 9th FB @ Mars 4 PM B V SOC Knoch 5:30 PM B JV SOC Knoch 6 PM JV/V VB @ Burrell 4 PM G V SOC Mars 5:30 PM G JV SOC Mars 7:30 PM V FB Burrell Yom Kippur September 2010 FASD ...a learning community dedicated to the success of all 6 Building Contacts Buffalo Elementary School - 500 Sarver Road, Sarver, PA 16055 (724) 353-9577 •Steven Poleski, Principal x4110 [email protected] •Elizabeth Vaughn, Elem. Counselor x4599 [email protected] •Amy Sutara, Nurse x4560 [email protected] •Cyndi Jones, Nurse Aide x4560 [email protected] Anke Huggins, Janet x4032 [email protected] Calabrese, Celeste, x4124 [email protected] Catanese, Ashley x4027 [email protected] Cherosky, Leanne x4026 [email protected] Clark, Lauren x4036 [email protected] Cox, Suzanne x4016 [email protected] Coyne, Sally x4014 [email protected] Crytzer, Jodi x4033 [email protected] Engleka, Aimee x4002 [email protected] Ferguson, Anne x4011 [email protected] Gaillot, John x4023 [email protected] Henry, Deanna [email protected] •Kathy Lasko, Secretary x4000 [email protected] •Ron Thompson, Head Custodian [email protected] •Peggy Grenda, Head Cook x2 Keibler, Marla x4031 [email protected] Kemp, Melissa x4012 [email protected] Kleckner, Michael x4028 [email protected] Kobelenske, Rose x4009 [email protected] Krol, Ashley x4520 [email protected] Lampus, Jared x4003 [email protected] Lemon, Cynthia x4013 [email protected] Lewandroski, Michael x4019 [email protected] Lowry, John [email protected] McGrath, Michael x4123 [email protected] Mitlo, William x4021 [email protected] Nichol, Kimberly x4029 [email protected] Ortego, Mark x3134 [email protected] Otterman, Kelli x4008 [email protected] Phillips, Joseph x4004 [email protected] Rabbitt, Tammy x4010 [email protected] Raybuck, Melissa x4024 [email protected] Romaniw, Pamela x4005 [email protected] Rumbaugh, Claudine x4006 [email protected] Serwon, Leah x4034 [email protected] Smith, Al x4022 [email protected] Sypulski, Sara x4007 [email protected] Urik, Antonette x4018 [email protected] VanTine, Sharon x4020 [email protected] South Buffalo Elementary School - 562 Freeport Road, Freeport, PA 16229 (724) 295-9510 •Charles Kreinbucher, Principal x3000 [email protected] •Elizabeth Vaughn, Elem. Counselor [email protected] •Amy Sutara, Nurse x3510 [email protected] •Cyndi Jones, Nurse Aide x3510 [email protected] Berberich, Jessica x3006 [email protected] Blose, Shannan x3023 [email protected] Bogan, Renee x3008 [email protected] Brestensky, Ronna x3026 [email protected] Buday, Rachel x3004 [email protected] Cooper, Cathi x3022 [email protected] Coyle, David x3002 [email protected] Depew, Matt x3033 [email protected] •Grace Seitam, Secretary x3000 [email protected] •Terry VanTine, Head Custodian [email protected] •Anna Brestensky, Head Cook x3550 Durand, Mindy x3017 [email protected] Gaillot, Jenie x3016 [email protected] Henry, Deanna x3037 [email protected] Lachowicz, Carly x3013 [email protected] Loevlie, Deborah x3034 [email protected] Lowry, John x3036 [email protected] McGrath, Michael x3019 [email protected] Nasser, Kristin x3031 [email protected] Negley, LeeAnn x3007 [email protected] Ortego, Mark x3039 [email protected] O’Shell, Lorie x3024 [email protected] Pollino, Natalie x3021 [email protected] Rettig-Seitam, Marcia x3500 [email protected] Rinaman, Laura x3030 [email protected] Sheilds, Theresa x3041 [email protected] Zollinger, Angela x3032 [email protected] Freeport Kindergarten Center - 408 High Street, Freeport, PA 16229 (724) 295-9250 •Charles Kreinbucher, Principal [email protected] •Elizabeth Vaughn, Elem. Counselor [email protected] •Heidi Bringenberg, Nurse Aide [email protected] Barry, Debra [email protected] Calabrese, Celeste [email protected] Check, Heather [email protected] Henry, Deanna [email protected] •Linda Windows, Secretary [email protected] •Bill Cassol, Head Custodian [email protected] •Margie Swartz, Head Cook Kuert, Saundra [email protected] Lowry, John [email protected] Miller, Rachel [email protected] Ortlip, Michele [email protected] Phillips, Emily [email protected] Raber, Aimee [email protected] Rettig-Seitam, Marcia [email protected] Rupp, Bobbi [email protected] Sheilds, Theresa [email protected] Sunday Monday S M 5 6 T W T F S 1 2 3 4 8 9 10 11 7 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 October 2010 26 27 28 29 30 3 4 Fire Prevention Week South Buffalo Parent/Grandparent Breakfast 5:30 PM G JV SOC @ Burrell 7 PM G V SOC @ Burrell 10 17 24 31 Wednesday Thursday NOVEMBER SEPTEMBER Tuesday Halloween 5 South Buffalo Parent/Grandparent Breakfast 3:15 PM JV G @ Fox Chapel@ Riverforest G.C. 4 PM G7 BKB Ford City 4 PM CC @ West Shamokin/Ford City/Elderton @WSHM 5 PM G8 BKB Ford City 5:30 PM B JV SOC @ Deer Lakes 6 PM JV/V VB Ford City 7 PM B V SOC @ Deer Lakes Columbus Day 11 12 S 7 M T W T F S 1 2 4 5 6 8 9 10 11 12 13 3 Friday 1 Buffalo Parent/Grandparent Breakfast 2:40 PM JV G @ Shaler @ Pittsburgh North G.C. 3:30 PM G7 BKB @ Valley 4:30 PM G8 BKB @ Valley 7:30 PM V FB @ Ford City 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 Saturday 2 TBA G V SOC @ Deer Lakes TBA G JV SOC @ Deer Lakes 8:30 AM V VB Freeport VAR Tourn. 10 AM JV FB Ford City 11 AM CC @ Central Catholic Invite @ Schenley Park 11 AM B V SOC @ Springdale 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 6 7 South Buffalo Parent/Grandparent Breakfast 4 PM 7/8 FB @ Apollo-Ridge 5:30 PM G JV SOC Valley 6:30 PM South Buffalo PTO Meeting 7 PM G V SOC Valley 7:30 PM School Board Committee Meeting HS Audion Room 83 South Buffalo Parent/Grandparent Breakfast 3:15 PM JV G @ Kiski @ Vander. G.C. 3:45 PM G7 BKB @ Leechburg 4 PM 9th FB Knoch 4:45 PM G8 BKB @ Leechburg 5:30 PM B JV SOC @ Mars 6 PM JV/V VB @ West Shamokin 7 PM B V SOC @ Mars 8 9 South Buffalo Parent/Grandparent Breakfast 7:30 PM V FB Apollo Ridge (Homecoming) 8:30 AM JV VB Freeport JV Tourn. 10 AM JV FB @ Apollo-Ridge 10 AM G V SOC Quaker Valley 11:30 AM G JV SOC Quaker Valley 3 PM B V SOC @ Blackhawk 4:30 PM B JV SOC @ Blackhawk 13 14 15 16 No School Teacher In-Service 3:30 PM G7 BKB @ Kittanning 3:45 PM G V SOC @ Knoch 4:30 PM G8 BKB @ Kittanning 5:15 PM G JV SOC @ Knoch South Buffalo Parent/Grandparent Breakfast 4 PM CC Steel Valley/Riverview 5:30 PM B JV SOC Shady Side Academy 6 PM JV/V VB @ Kittanning 6 PM K Center PTO Meeting 7 PM B V SOC Shady Side Academy 7 PM Buffalo PTO Meeting PSAT at FHS 4 PM G7 BKB West Shamokin 4 PM 7/8 FB Kittanning 5 PM G8 BKB West Shamokin 5:30 PM G JV SOC @ Mars 6 PM JV/V VB Knoch 7 PM G V SOC @ Mars 7:30 PM School Board Meeting HS Audion Room 83 4 PM 9th FB @ Hampton 5:30 PM B JV SOC Highlands 6 PM JV/V VB Apollo-Ridge 7 PM B V SOC Highlands 4 PM G7 BKB @ Burrell 5 PM G8 BKB @ Burrell 7:30 PM V FB Deer Lakes 10 AM JV FB @ Deer Lakes 2 PM G V SOC @ Karns City 3:30 PM G JV SOC @ Karns City 7 PM Homecoming Dance HS Café 18 19 20 21 22 23 5:30 PM G JV SOC Indiana 7 PM G V SOC Indiana 4 PM G7 BKB Elderton 4 PM B V SOC @ Kittanning 5 PM G8 BKB Elderton 5:30 PM B JV SOC @ Kittanning 6 PM JV/V VB Valley 3:15 PM CC @ Freedom Invite @ Brush Creek Park 6 PM 7/8 FB @ Burrell 6 PM JV/V VB @ South Fayette TBA 9th FB @ Highlands 4 PM G7 BKB Valley 5 PM G8 BKB Valley 6 PM JV/V VB @ Highlands 7:30 PM V FB @ West Shamokin 10 AM JV FB West Shamokin 30 25 26 27 28 29 Red Ribbon Week 12th Grade PSSA Retest 3:30 PM G7 BKB @ Ford City 4:30 PM G8 BKB @ Ford City 12th Grade PSSA Retest 12th Grade PSSA Retest Freeport Halloween Parade 4 PM G7 BKB Leechburg 4 PM 7/8 FB Deer Lakes 5 PM G8 BKB Leechburg 12th Grade PSSA Retest End of First 9-weeks 1:45 PM CC @ WPIAL Championship @ Cooper’s Lake 12th Grade PSSA Retest 2:30 PM Elem. Halloween Parties 7:30 PM V FB Summit Academy (Sr. Night) FASD ...a learning community dedicated to the success of all Parent/Booster Groups How to Obtain District Information Information can be obtained through a variety of sources. • The Internet - Visit the District’s website at www.freeport.k12.pa.us. General information, school news, announcements, and schedule of events are just some of the items available and updated throughout the school year. Take time to visit each school as they develop their sites. • Bee TV - Activities, events, and programs can be found on Cable Channel 50. • Electronic Message Center - Located in front of the Administration Office and Freeport High School on Route 356, the electronic message center provides information on activities and events. The message center provides 24-hour District information for motorists passing the area each day. • Communications Office - Information can be obtained through the school district’s communications office by calling (724) 295-5143, extension 260, emailing [email protected] or by requesting in writing to: Freeport Area School District, PO Drawer C, Freeport, PA 16229. Information packets and other school district related information are available via mail, e-mail or telephone. PTO Groups Contact Info Buffalo Elementary School PTO meetings - second Monday of month Julie Domhoff, President - 295-5421 (before 6 pm) [email protected] South Buffalo Elementary School PTO meetings - first Wednesday of month Kristen Chodkowski - President - 294-3129 Kindergarten Center PTO meetings - second Tuesday of month Melanie Bollinger - President - 353-9046 Booster Groups Contact Info Baseball – Cathy Singer – 295-3899, email: [email protected] Basketball, Boys – Cecil Furer – 842-2020 Basketball, Girls – Scott/Michelle Blake – 524-1028, email: [email protected] Cheerleading – Rhonda Meehan – 816-4613, email: [email protected] Cross Country – Joe Zboran – 295-2309, email: [email protected] Football – Tracy Hughes – 295-6525, email: [email protected] Golf – Peggy Jarosinski – 353-2358 Music – Tracy Balentine – 295-3708, email: [email protected] Soccer, Boys & Girls – Scott/Michelle Blake – 524-1028, email: [email protected] Softball – Tom Rotto – 294-2317, email: [email protected] Swimming – Alice Boyle – 353-0031, email: [email protected] Volleyball – Gaylene Massart – 353-1025, email: [email protected] (check full calendar for specific dates of all parent and booster group meetings) 8 Sunday Monday 1 12th Grade PSSA Retest 9 AM CC @ PIAA Championship@ Hershey Daylight Savings Ends 7 14 8 Tuesday Election Day 2 12th Grade PSSA Retest 9 Wednesday Thursday 3 4 Friday 5 12th Grade PSSA Retest 6:30 PM South Buffalo PTO Meeting 7:30 PM School Board Committee Meeting HS Audion Room 83 12th Grade PSSA Retest 4-8 PM High School/Junior High Parent Teacher Conferences 4:30-8:30 PM Elementary Parent Teacher Conferences 10 Veteran’s Day 12 11 7 PM Buffalo PTO Meeting 6:30 PM K Center PTO Meeting 7:30 PM School Board Meeting HS Audion Room 83 15 16 17 18 Saturday 6 No School – 8-11 AM Parent Teacher Conferences 13 High School Fall Play High School Fall Play 19 20 Winter Sports Begin 21 22 23 24 Thanksgiving 26 25 No School – Vacation 28 29 30 No School – Vacation No School – Vacation OCTOBER S M T W T 3 4 5 6 7 F S 1 2 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24/3125 26 27 28 29 30 27 No School – Vacation November 2010 DECEMBER S M T W T F S 1 2 3 4 8 9 10 11 5 6 7 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 FASD ...a learning community 10 dedicated to the success of all Time Schedule and Lunch Info FASD Time Schedule Administration Office - 8:00 am – 4:00 pm Freeport Senior High School - Teachers: 7:40 am – 3:10 pm Students: 7:40 am – 2:37 pm Freeport Junior High School - Teachers: 7:40 am – 3:10 pm Students: 7:50 am – 2:35 pm Buffalo Elementary School - Teachers: 8:15 am – 3:45 pm Students: 8:50 am – 3:30 pm South Buffalo Elementary School - Teachers: 8:15 am – 3:45 pm Students: 8:50 am – 3:30 pm Freeport Kindergarten Center - Teachers: 8:15 am – 3:45 pm Students: 8:50 am – 3:30 pm School Lunch Prices School lunches are provided on a daily basis in all schools in the Freeport Area School District. When purchased, students receive a well-balanced, nutritious lunch. Our cafeteria uses a point of service system (grades 1 - 12) to keep track of your child’s account. You may deposit money into their account anytime during the school day. A positive balance is required at all times to maintain a student’s account. Lunch prices for the 2010-2011 school year are: Students – $2.50, Student Reduced – $ .40, Adults –$4.00, Milk – $.50. Contact Mr. Mark Smith, Food Service Director at (724) 295-5143, ext. 252 with any questions. Participation in the National School Lunch Free and Reduced Price Program The Federal government provides support for student lunches through the National School Lunch Program. Free and reduced price school lunches represent an important component of the Nation’s nutrition safety net for children. On any given day, over 14 million meals are served in schools across the country under the NSL program. Many may not realize that almost all state and Federal grants available to schools are tied to the school district’s free and reduced lunch percentage. In an attempt to serve the neediest schools, grant proposals normally are weighed based on the percentage of students qualifying for free and reduced lunches in the school district. These grants provide funding for reading programs, computers, software, additional teachers, and many other valuable learning resources that often are beyond the financial capabilities of a school district. We strongly encourage families who fall within the eligibility requirements for free or reduced cost lunches for their children to complete an application for this program. Failure to do so sends Federal and state dollars out of the Freeport Area School District. If you qualify for the program, there is no requirement to actually participate should you choose not to. Grant opportunities are based on the eligible percentage in the district rather than the participating percentage. Applications are available in the office of each of the schools within the district. You may apply for this program anytime during the school year by contacting Mark Smith, Food Service Director at 724-295-5143 extension 252 or at [email protected]. Rest assured that the school will treat this information with the utmost respect for your confidentiality. Remember that your Federal tax dollars support this program. Your participation, if eligibility requirements are met, keep Federal and state tax dollars in Freeport. Sunday Monday Wednesday NOVEMBER December 2010 Tuesday 1 S M T W T F S 1 2 4 5 6 8 9 10 11 12 13 7 3 8:20 AM South Buffalo PTO Meeting 3:30 PM B 9th BKB Mars (Scrim.) 6 PM G JV/V BKB @Riverview (Scrim.) 7:30 PM School Board Committee Meeting HS Audion Room 83 Thursday Hanukkah 2 Friday 3 4 PM B7 BKB Apollo-Ridge (Scrim.) 5 PM B8 BKB Apollo-Ridge (Scrim.) 6 PM B JV/V BKB Slippery Rock/ Leechburg (Scrimmage) 6:30 PM Basketball Blue and Gold Madness Saturday 4 Freeport Christmas Parade 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 5 6 10 11 Elementary Santa’s Workshop 3:30 PM B 9th BKB @ Kittanning (Scrim.) 6 PM B JV/V BKB Burrell (Scrim.) Elementary Santa’s Workshop 7:30 PM School Board Meeting HS Audion Room 83 Elementary Santa’s Workshop 7:30 PM Buffalo Choral Concert in HS auditorium 7:30 PM South Buffalo Choral Concert Elementary Santa’s Workshop TBA B 9th BKB @ Deer Lakes TBA B JV/V BKB @ Knoch Tip-Off Tournament TBA G JV/V BKB @ Slippery Rock Tournament 4 PM B7 BKB Kittanning 5 PM B8 BKB Kittanning TBA B JV/V BKB @ Knoch Tip-Off Tournament TBA G JV/V BKB @ Slippery Rock Tournament 13 14 15 16 17 18 4:30 PM B7 BKB @ West Shamokin 5:30 PM B8 BKB @ West Shamokin 7 PM Buffalo PTO Meeting 3:30 PM B 9th BKB Knoch 6 PM B JV/V BKB Valley 6 PM G JV/V BKB @ Kittanning 6 PM SW @ Valley 6:30 PM K Center PTO Meeting 3:45 PM B8 BKB @ Springdale Buffalo Kids Helping Kids 4 PM B7 BKB Ford City 5 PM B8 BKB Ford City 6 PM G JV/V BKB Apollo-Ridge 6 PM SW @ East Allegheny Buffalo Kids Helping Kids 3:30 PM B 9th BKB Highlands 6 PM B JV/V BKB @ Springdale 20 First Day of Winter 22 21 23 24 3:30 PM B7 BKB @ Kittanning 4:30 PM B8 BKB @ Kittanning 6 PM G JV/V BKB @ Burrell 6 PM B JV/V BKB Riverview 7 PM Junior High Band and Choral Concert Junior High Winter Games Day 2:30 PM Elementary Christmas Parties 3:30 PM B 9th BKB Kittanning 4 PM B7 BKB West Shamokin 5 PM B8 BKB West Shamokin 7 PM High School Band and Choral Concert 9:15 AM Junior High Band and Choral Concert No School – Vacation 27 28 29 30 31 No School – Vacation TBA G JV/V BKB @ Riverview Tournament No School – Vacation TBA B 9th BKB Freeport Tournament TBA B JV/V BKB Freeport Tournament TBA G JV/V BKB @ Riverview Tournament No School – Vacation TBA B 9th BKB Freeport Tournament TBA B JV/V BKB Freeport Tournament No School – Vacation No School – Vacation Mid 9-weeks Elementary Santa’s Workshop 3:30 PM B7 BKB @ Riverview (Scrim.) 4:30 PM B8 BKB @ Riverview (Scrim.) 6 PM G JV/V BKB Shady Side Acdy. (Scrim.) 12 19 26 7 8 9 25 Christmas JANUARY New Year’s Eve S M T W T F 2 3 4 5 6 S 1 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23/30 24/3125 26 27 28 29 FASD ...a learning community dedicated to the success of all Community Information Athletic Event Ticket Prices All District residents age 62 and older can obtain a Gold Pass for free admission to sporting events in the Freeport Area School District. The complimentary passes are good for life and can be obtained at each school building. Senior Citizens must obtain a pass and show it at each sporting event in order to gain free admission to each event. Following are ticket prices for the 2010-2011 school year: Football reserved - $5.00, Football adult - $4.00, Football students - $3.00, Basketball adult - $3.00, Basketball student - $2.00. Access to District Buildings While the Freeport Area School District recognizes that all facilities “belong” to the community, safety concerns prohibit residents from having at-will access to buildings and grounds without proper permission. Residents wishing to use or view buildings and grounds may do so during scheduled public events, designated program times, and during other times the buildings and grounds are properly supervised and open for public use. If residents wish to use or view buildings and grounds during the school day for a specific purpose, prior approval must be given by the building principal. This procedure provides the safest environment for the school population. Facilities Use Request Procedure Individuals or groups wishing to use the facilities in the Freeport Area School District may do so with prior approval of the building administrator. In order to do so, a Facilities Use Request form must be completed and submitted to the building principal for approval. A fee is charged for non-school related events and charges for security and janitorial services may be imposed on all groups using school facilities, when necessary. Further information on the use of school facilities can be obtained through the building principal’s office of the facility to be used. All-Weather Track The all-weather track is located on the Freeport High School campus and surrounds the athletic field. The 400-meter track is available for use before and after school during daylight hours on school days and during daylight hours on non-school days. Only running or walking shoes are to be used on the track; no spikes The public is not permitted to use the track during school hours, during school activities, from 11:00 p.m.-7:00 a.m. and will be asked to leave the track during those time periods. Questions on public use of the track can be answered by contacting the Athletic Director’s office at (724) 295-5143, ext. 260. Additionally, the following guidelines have been established for public use of the track: no wheeled vehicles, no hitting golf balls, no tobacco products or alcoholic beverages, no animals/pets - dogs, cats, etc., no littering or loitering, and use of all lanes except inside lanes 1 and 2 for recreational walking. Tax Information Property Tax Collectors •Buffalo - Carla Garia - (724) 353-1795 •Freeport - Lynn Chiado - (724) 295-1175 •South Buffalo - Valarie Smith - (724) 295-4522 Earned Income Tax Collector •Buffalo - Carla Garia - (724) 353-1795 •Freeport - Lynn Chiado - (724) 295-1175 •South Buffalo - Mary Greene - (724) 295-9291 12 Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday M T W 5 6 7 T F 3 S 1 2 8 9 10 11 4 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 January 2011 3 4 PM B7 BKB Highlands 5 PM B8 BKB Highlands 6 PM G JV/V BKB West Shamokin 16 30 M 6 7 T W T F S 1 2 3 4 5 8 9 10 11 12 4 3:30 PM B 9th BKB Ford City 3:30 PM B7 BKB @ Ford City 4:30 PM B8 BKB @ Ford City 6 PM B JV/V BKB @ Leechburg 5 7 PM High School Financial Aid Night 7:30 PM School Board Committee Meeting HS Audion Room 83 6 3:30 PM B7 BKB @ Valley 4:30 PM B8 BKB @ Valley 6 PM G JV/V BKB Deer Lakes 6 PM SW @ Shady Side Academy 7 11 12 13 14 7:30 PM School Board Committee Meeting HS Audion Room 83 End of Second 9-weeks 4 PM B7 BKB @ Burrell 5 PM B8 BKB @ Burrell 6 PM G JV/V BKB @ Leechburg 6 PM SW @ Highlands 3:45 PM B 9th BKB @ Springdale 6 PM B JV/V BKB @ West Shamokin 6 PM G JV/V BKB Knoch Martin Luther King Day 17 18 19 3:30 PM B 9th BKB West Shamokin 6 PM B JV/V BKB Shady Side Acdy. 8 3:30 PM B 9th BKB Apollo-Ridge 6 PM B JV/V BKB @ Ford City 3:30 PM B 9th BKB Riverview 6 PM B JV/V BKB Apollo-Ridge 6:30 PM K Center PTO Meeting 15 20 21 22 6 PM G JV/V BKB @ Apollo-Ridge Elementary Report Cards Issued 3:30 PM B 9th BKB Shady Side Acdy. 6 PM B JV/V BKB Springdale High School Snowball Dance at Laube Hall 29 24 25 26 27 28 South Buffalo Food Drive 4 PM B7 BKB Knoch 5 PM B8 BKB Knoch 6 PM G JV/V BKB Burrell South Buffalo Food Drive 3:30 PM B 9th BKB @ Burrell 6 PM B JV/V BKB @ Riverview 6 PM G JV/V BKB Highlands South Buffalo Food Drive 6 PM B JV/V BKB Knoch South Buffalo Food Drive 3:30 PM B7 BKB @ Highlands 4:30 PM B8 BKB @ Highlands 6 PM G JV/V BKB @ West Shamokin 6 PM SW @ Mars South Buffalo Food Drive South Buffalo Winter Carnival 3:30 PM B 9th BKB @ Ford City 4 PM B7 BKB Valley 5 PM B8 BKB Valley 6 PM G JV/V BKB @ Deer Lakes New Year’s Day 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 4 PM B7 BKB Shady Side Academy 5 PM B8 BKB Shady Side Academy 6 PM G JV/V BKB @ Ford City 31 1 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 10 No School – Teacher In-service 4 PM B7 BKB Deer Lakes 5 PM B8 BKB Deer Lakes 6 PM G JV/V BKB Elderton 23 S Saturday 27 28 26 27 28 29 30 31 9 Friday FEBRUARY DECEMBER S 2 Thursday FASD ...a learning community 14 dedicated to the success of all Parent Information Student Picture Procedure Throughout the year, the Freeport Area School District shares information with the public through news releases, slide presentations, videotaping, etc., or through publications such as “The Freeporter”. District publications and promotional material (newsletters, website, calendar, etc.) and local newspapers may contain pictures of students from the various schools in the district. If parents DO NOT wish to have their child’s photograph used in any publication or in the media, please submit a written request stating so to: Freeport Area School District, School and Student Events Coord. PO Drawer C Freeport, PA 16229 Parents need to submit a written request each year. Once received, the request will be kept on file for one year in the school office. Parental Approval of Student Educational Information on Freeport’s Website The community can look up information on Freeport’s website at www.freeport.k12.pa.us. Periodically, student’s names, work, accomplishments, awards, etc., are published on our website. If as a parent, you do not wish to have any of your child’s educational accomplishments listed on our webpage, please notify your child’s building principal at the start of each school year. Otherwise, names and educational information will be published for review. Please note: personal information, such as address, date of birth, social security numbers, etc., are not published information. School Closings and Delays Procedure In cases of inclement weather or other emergencies, it may be necessary to delay the start of school, dismiss early or cancel school. In those instances, school district officials will make every effort to have closing and delay announcements made on the school district website main page and local media outlets: Internet District website •www.freeport.k12.pa.us Radio and TV Radio - •WISR 680 AM •WBUT1050 AM •WLER 97.7 FM •KDKA 1020 AM Television - •KDKA TV-2 •WTAE TV-4 •WPXI TV-11 (note: PCNC-TV is a rebroadcast of WPXI-TV and does NOT always provide the most up-to-date school closing information.) Decisions for school closures or delays are made in the evenings or early morning hours. Please be aware that the decision you may first hear (for example a two-hour delay) can quickly change based on dramatic changes in weather conditions. Please stay tuned to local media outlets for changes if weather conditions are questionable prior to sending your child to the bus stop. In order to keep district telephone lines open for emergency use, PLEASE do not call the school to obtain school closure and delay information. Also, parents are urged to provide each child with training so they will know where to go if school is dismissed early in an emergency. There may be times when school could possibly be dismissed on very short notice, so it is suggested that your child be trained how to cope in these circumstances. Non-Public and Private Schools When the District is closed, delayed, or dismissed early for inclement weather or other emergencies, all school transportation provided to non-public and private students follows the school district’s schedule. Transportation will not be provided to non-public and private school students serviced by Freeport Area School District busing when the school district is closed for inclement weather or other emergencies, even if the non-public or private school is open for the day. When the school district is on a delay or dismisses early, all non-public and private school buses follow the school district’s delay or dismissal schedule. Extra-Curricular Activities and School Closings/Delays/Early Dismissals When school is closed for inclement weather or other emergencies, school sponsored activities and events are cancelled (i.e. practices, events, etc.). In the event of a school delay, all morning activities and events are canceled and during an early dismissal all evening activities and events are canceled. Any changes to this procedure will be communicated through coaches and advisors. Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday 1 Groundhog Day 2 3:30 PM B 9th BKB @ Apollo-Ridge 6 PM B JV/V BKB Ford City 6 7 4 PM B7 BKB Burrell 5 PM B8 BKB Burrell 6 PM G JV/V BKB Leechburg 13 8 3:45 PM B 9th BKB @ Springdale 6 PM B JV/V BKB West Shamokin 6 PM SW @ Kiski 6:30 PM K Center PTO Meeting 8:20 AM South Buffalo PTO Meeting 7:30 PM School Board Committee Meeting HS Audion Room 83 Thursday 3 Friday Saturday 4 5 3:30 PM B7 BKB @ Shady Side Acdy. 3:45 PM B 9th BKB @ Riverview 4:30 PM B8 BKB @ Shady Side Acdy. 6 PM G JV/V BKB Ford City 6 PM SW @ Springdale 6 PM B JV/V BKB @ Apollo-Ridge 9 10 11 7:30 PM School Board Meeting HS Audion Room 83 3:30 PM B 9th BKB @ West Shamokin 3:30 PM B7 BKB @ Deer Lakes 5 PM B8 BKB @ Deer Lakes 6 PM G JV/V BKB @ Elderton 2:30 PM Elem. Valentine’s Day Parties 6 PM B JV/V BKB @ Shady Side Acdy. 12 Valentine’s Day 15 14 16 17 18 19 No School – Teacher In-service 6 PM B JV/V BKB @ Winchester Thur. Mid 9-weeks 3:30 PM B 9th BKB Burrell 4 PM B7 BKB Knoch 5 PM B8 BKB Knoch 6 PM SW @ Knoch/Mars @ Butler HS 7:30 PM High School Musical HS Aud. 7:30 PM High School Musical HS Aud. 7:30 PM High School Musical HS Aud. 23 24 25 26 4:15 PM B 9th BKB @Shady Side Acdy. 6 PM SW @ Deer Lakes 7 PM Buffalo PTO Meeting 20 President’s Day 22 21 27 28 JANUARY S M T W T F 2 3 4 5 6 S 1 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23/30 24/3125 26 27 28 29 February 2011 MARCH S M 6 7 T W T F S 1 2 3 4 5 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 FASD ...a learning community dedicated to the success of all Parent Information Annual Public Notice of Special Education Services for School Age Children with Disabilities It is the responsibility of the Pennsylvania Department of Education to insure that all children with disabilities residing in the Commonwealth (including children with disabilities attending private schools, regardless of the severity of their disabilities), and who are in need of special education or related services, are identified, located, and evaluated. This responsibility is required by a federal law called the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act, Amendments of 1997 (IDEA ‘97). Additional questions can be answered by contacting the PA Department of Education, Bureau of Special Education, Division of Compliance. A Special Education ConsultLine is available at 1-800-879-2301 (voice/TTY/TTD). Freeport Area School District provides a Free Appropriate Public Education (FAPE) to children with disabilities who need special education and related services. Pennsylvania has adopted state laws, which conform to IDEA ‘97 and which school districts must follow. FAPE is provided to students who need specially designed instruction and have one or more of the following physical or mental disabilities: Autism, Deaf-blindness, Deafness, Emotional Disturbance, Hearing Impairment, Mental Retardation, Multiple Disabilities, Orthopedic Impairment, Other Health Impairment, Specific Learning Disability, Speech or Language Impairment, Traumatic Brain Injury, Visual Impairment including Blindness, Early Intervention. Early Intervention The IDEA ‘97 also requires the provision of a Free Appropriate Public Education to children with disabilities between three years of age and the school district’s age of beginners. In Pennsylvania, a child between three years of age and the school district’s age of beginners who has a developmental delay or one or more of the physical or mental disabilities listed above may be identified as an “eligible young child.” Eligible young children are afforded the rights of school-age children with disabilities, including screening, evaluation, individualized education program planning, and provision of appropriate programs and services. The Pennsylvania Department of Education is responsible for providing programs and services to eligible young children under Act 212 of 1990, The Early Intervention Services System Act. The ARIN Intermediate Unit provides programs and services to eligible young children on behalf of the Pennsylvania Department of Education. For more information, contact the ARIN Early Intervention Service Coordinator at 724-463-5300, ext. 216. Screening Freeport Area School District has established and implemented procedures to locate, identify, and evaluate children suspected of having disabilities. These procedures involve screening activities which include but are not limited to: yearly review of group-based ability and achievement test scores, cumulative records, enrollment records, health records, and report cards; hearing screening in kindergarten, first, second, third, and seventh grades and in other grades for exceptional situations; vision screening K-12; and, speech and language screening in kindergarten, and individually by teacher referrals. In schools which have instructional support teams (IST), the above screening activities may lead to consideration by the IST as another level of screening. Except as indicated above, or otherwise announced publicly, screening activities take place in an on-going fashion throughout the school year. Screening is conducted in the child’s home school unless other arrangements are necessary. Evaluation When screening indicates that a child may be a child with disabilities, Freeport Area School District will seek parental consent to conduct an evaluation. “Evaluation” means procedures used in the determination of whether a child has a disability and the nature and extent of the special education and related services that the child needs. The term means procedures used selectively with an individual child and is not limited to tests administered to or procedures used with all children. In Pennsylvania, this evaluation is conducted by a group of qualified professionals and the parent. The group of qualified professionals shall include a certified school psychologist when evaluating a child for autism, emotional disturbance, mental retardation, multiple disabilities, other health impairments, specific learning disability, or traumatic brain injury. The evaluation process must be completed no later than sixty school days after the district receives written parental consent and must include “protection-in-evaluation procedures” (for example, tests and procedures used as part of the multidisciplinary evaluation process may not be racially or culturally biased). Upon completion of the administration of tests and the collection of other evaluation materials, a group of qualified professionals and the parent of the child will determine whether the child is a child with a disability and what the educational needs are of the child. Information obtained from a variety of sources, including aptitude and achievement tests, parent input, teacher recommendations, physical condition, social or cultural background, and adaptive behavior will be documented and considered carefully. If a determination is made that a child has a disability and needs special education and related services, an individualized education program (IEP) must be developed for the child. 16 Sunday Monday March 2011 6 7 Spring Sports Begin Daylight Savings Begins 14 13 No School–Snow Makeup Day #1 4 PM B V BSB Leechburg (Scrim.) 4 PM B JV BSB @Leechburg (Scrim.) First Day of Spring 21 20 27 Tuesday 1 High School Band Trip to Florida through March 6 8 Wednesday 2 6:30 PM South Buffalo PTO Meeting 7:30 PM School Board Committee Meeting HS Audion Room 83 Thursday 3 High School Blood Drive 4-8 PM High School/Junior High Parent Teacher Conferences 4:30-8:30 PM Elementary Parent Teacher Conferences Ash Wednesday 10 9 6:30 PM K Center PTO Meeting 7:30 PM School Board Meeting HS Audion Room 83 7:30 PM Junior High Play Friday Saturday 4 5 No School – 8-11 AM Parent Teacher Conferences 11 12 7:30 PM Junior High Play 15 16 St. Patrick’s Day 18 17 PSSA Testing 3:30-5 PM Cheerleading Tryout Practice at Buffalo 7 PM Buffalo PTO Meeting PSSA Testing 3:30-5 PM Cheerleading Tryout Practice at Buffalo 4 PM G V SB Fox Chapel (Scrim.) 5:30 PM G JV SB Fox Chapel (Scrim.) PSSA Testing 3:30-5 PM Cheerleading Tryout Practice at Buffalo 4 PM B V BSB @ Highlands (Scrim.) 4 PM B JV BSB Highlands (Scrim.) PSSA Testing 8 AM-2 PM Cheerleading Tryouts HS Gym 22 23 24 25 26 PSSA Testing PSSA Testing 4 PM B V BSB @ Leechburg 4 PM G V SB Knoch 5:30 PM G JV SB Knoch 11 AM B JV BSB Leechburg PSSA Testing End of Third 9-weeks 3:45 PM G V SB @Springdale (Scrim.) 5:15 PM G JV SB @Springdale (Scrim.) PSSA Testing PSSA Testing 28 29 30 31 PSSA Testing 4 PM B V BSB Knoch 4 PM B JV BSB @ Knoch 4 PM G V SB Highlands PSSA Testing 3:30 PM G V SB @ Kittanning 5 PM G JV SB @ Kittanning PSSA Testing 4 PM B V BSB @ Kittanning 4 PM B JV BSB Kittanning PSSA Testing TBA G V SB @ Burrell 3:45 PM B/G TR Deer Lakes 4 PM B V BSB @ Valley 4 PM B JV BSB Valley 19 APRIL FEBRUARY S M 6 7 T W T F S 1 2 3 4 5 8 9 10 11 12 S M T W T 3 4 5 6 7 F S 1 2 8 9 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 27 28 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 FASD ...a learning community dedicated to the success of all Parent Information Identification Activities Parents who think their child has a disability may request, at any time, that the school district conduct a multidisciplinary evaluation. This request should be made in writing to the building principal. If a parent makes an oral request for a multidisciplinary evaluation, the school district shall provide the parent with a form for a written request. Parents also have the right to obtain an independent educational evaluation, if they disagree with the school district’s evaluation. Freeport Area School District will provide to parents, on request, information about where an independent educational evaluation may be obtained. Educational Placement An Individualized Education Program (IEP) describes the child’s present levels of educational performance, including how the child’s disability affects involvement and progress in the general curriculum; a statement of measurable annual goals, including benchmarks or short-term objectives, to enable the child to be involved and progress in the general curriculum; a statement of special education related services and supplementary services to be provided to the child; an explanation of the extent to which the child will not participate with non-disabled children in the regular class; any modifications in the administration of assessments; the projected date for beginning services and modification; and, how progress toward annual goals will be measured. For each child with a disability, beginning at age fourteen or younger, a statement of transition service needs will be included. For each child, beginning at age sixteen, a statement of need for transition services for the student, including as appropriate, and a statement of interagency responsibilities or needed linkages. In determining student placement, consideration will be given to ensure that to the maximum extent appropriate, children with disabilities are educated with children who are nondisabled. Classes and services that involve removal of children with disabilities from the regular environment will occur only if the nature or severity of the disability is such that education in regular classes, with the use of supplementary aids and services, cannot be achieved satisfactorily. Freeport Area School District also utilizes a system to locate and identify all students within the district who are thought to be gifted, in need of specially designed instruction receive an IEP. For more information, please contact the building principal. Services for Protected Handicapped Students Students who are not eligible to receive special education programs and services may qualify as protected handicapped students and, therefore, be protected by other federal and state laws intended to prevent discrimination. The school district must insure that protected handicapped students have an equal opportunity to participate in the school program and extracurricular activities to the maximum extent appropriate for the individual student. In compliance with state and federal law, the school district will provide to each protected handicapped student, without discrimination or cost to the student or family, those related aids, services or accommodations which are needed to provide equal opportunity to participate in and obtain the benefits of the school program and extracurricular activities, to the maximum extent appropriate to the student’s abilities. In order to qualify as a protected handicapped student, the child must be of school-age with a physical or mental disability which substantially limits or prohibits participation in, or access to, an aspect of the school program. These services and protections for “protected handicapped students” may be distinct from those applicable to disabled or thought-to-be disabled students. The school district or the parent may initiate an evaluation if it is believed a student is a protected handicap student. For further information on the evaluation procedures and provision of services for protected handicapped students, parents should call the building principal. (Please note that this is a regular education service and not one required by IDEA ‘97 or Chapter 14.) Confidentiality Each school district protects the confidentiality of personally identifiable information regarding children with disabilities, children thought to have disabilities, protected handicapped students (if not protected by IDEA ‘97 or Pennsylvania’s Special Education Regulations) and children who are identified as gifted, in accordance with the Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act of 1974 (FERPA) and other applicable federal and state laws, policies, and regulations. For more information on FERPA, visit the U.S. Department of Education’s website at http://www2.ed.gov/policy/gen/guid/fpco/ferpa/index.html. Non-Discrimination Policy Freeport Area School District is an equal opportunity institution and will not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, disability, age or any other legally protected classification, in its activities, programs or employment practices. Announcement of this policy is in accordance with federal and state laws, including Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, and Section 503 and 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973. For information regarding civil rights or grievance procedures, contact Larry Robb, Director of Programs, Title IX and Section 503 and 504 Coordinator at Freeport Area School District, PO Drawer C, Freeport, PA 16229 or by phone at 724-295-5141, ext. 220 between the hours of 8:30 A.M. and 4:00 P.M. For information regarding services, activities, and facilities that are accessible to and usable by disabled persons, contact Mr. Robb. 18 Sunday Monday MARCH S M 6 7 T F S 1 2 3 4 5 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 3 April 2011 4 PSSA Testing 4 PM B V BSB Apollo-Ridge 6 PM B JV BSB Apollo-Ridge 10 Wednesday Thursday MAY T W 27 28 29 30 31 Tuesday 5 PSSA Testing 3:30 PM B/G TRK @ Kittanning 4 PM G V SB Shady Side Academy 5:30 PM G JV SB Shady Side Acdy. S M T W T F S 3 5 6 7 1 2 4 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 Friday April Fool’s Day 1 Saturday 2 PSSA Testing 4 PM B V BSB Highlands 4 PM B JV BSB @ Highlands 4 PM G V SB Valley 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 6 PSSA Testing 4 PM B V BSB @ Summit Academy 4 PM B JV BSB Summit Academy 6:30 PM South Buffalo PTO Meeting 7:30 PM School Board Committee Meeting HS Audion Room 83 7 PSSA Testing 3:45 PM B/G TRK Burrell 4 PM G V SB @ West Shamokin 5:30 PM G JV SB @ West Shamokin 8 9 PSSA Testing 4 PM B V BSB Burrell 4 PM B JV BSB @ Burrell 4 PM G V SB Leechburg 5:30 PM G JV SB Leechburg 11 12 13 14 15 16 Iowa/CogAT Gr. 2 & 4 Testing PSSA Testing Makeup 4 PM B V BSB Serra Catholic 7 PM Buffalo PTO Meeting Iowa/CogAT Gr. 2 & 4 Testing PSSA Testing Makeup 3:30 PM G 7/8 VB @ Kittanning Red 3:45 PM B/G TRK @ Ford City 4 PM G V SB Ford City 5:30 PM G JV SB Ford City 6:30 PM K Center PTO Meeting Iowa/CogAT Gr. 2 & 4 Testing PSSA Testing Makeup 3:30 PM B V BSB @ West Shamokin 4 PM B JV BSB West Shamokin 7:30 PM School Board Meeting HS Audion Room 83 Iowa/CogAT Gr. 2 & 4 Testing PSSA Testing Makeup 3:45 PM B JV BSB @ Ford City 3:45 PM G V SB @ Deer Lakes 3:45 PM B/G TRK Shady Side Acdy. 4 PM G 7/8 VB West Shamokin Black 5:15 PM G JV SB @ Deer Lakes PSSA Testing Makeup TBA B/G TRK @ Butler Invitational 3:45 PM B V BSB @ Ford City 10 AM G V SB Apollo-Ridge 11:30 AM G JV SB Apollo-Ridge Passover 20 19 21 Good Friday 23 22 TBA G V SB @ Elderton TBA G JV SB @ Elderton 3:30 PM G 7/8 VB @ Ford City Purple Mid 9-weeks 3:45 PM B JV BSB @ Springdale 3:45 PM B/G TRK @ Springdale 4 PM B V BSB Springdale 7:30 PM National Honor Society Induction 4 PM G V SB Burrell 4 PM G 7/8 VB Elderton No School – Vacation Day 12-4 PM District Art Show at FHS 26 27 28 29 30 No School–Snow Makeup Day #5 3:30 PM G V SB @ Shady Side Acdy. 3:30 PM G 7/8 VB @Apollo Ridge Bl. 3:45 PM B/G TRK Riverview 4 PM B JV BSB @ Avonworth 5 PM G JV SB @ Shady Side Academy No School–Snow Makeup Day #4 3:45 PM B V BSB @ Apollo-Ridge 5:45 PM B JV BSB @ Apollo-Ridge No School–Snow Makeup Day #3 3:30 PM B/G TRK @ Apollo-Ridge 4 PM G V SB West Shamokin 4 PM G 7/8 VB Kittanning Red 5:30 PM G JV SB West Shamokin No School–Snow Makeup Day #2 TBA B/G TRK @ Mars Invitational 3:45 PM G V SB @ Ford City 4 PM B V BSB Summit Academy 4 PM B JV BSB @ Summit Academy 5:15 PM G JV SB @ Ford City Palm Sunday 18 17 3:45 PM B V BSB @ Deer Lakes 4 PM B JV BSB Deer Lakes 24Easter 25 No School–Snow Makeup Day #6 4 PM B V BSB Avonworth FASD ...a learning community dedicated to the success of all Parent Information Safe School Environment The Freeport Area School District’s goal is to establish a secure school climate, conducive to teaching and student learning that is free from threat, harassment, and any type of bullying behavior. The District expects all students and employees to act respectfully towards one another at all times. Students have the opportunity to visit the school counselor or principal and anonymously report items that may affect the safety and welfare of others or the building. Sexual Harassment Policy Freeport Area School District is committed to assuring equal educational opportunities without discrimination on the basis of sex. Furthermore, this district is committed to maintaining an educational environment for all students which is free of any type of sexual harassment/abuse/misconduct. This policy is based upon Section 703 of Title VII the Civil Rights Act of 1964, the Final Amendment to Guidelines on Discrimination because of sex promulgated by the Equal Opportunity Commission (EEOC). Title IX of The Education Amendments of 1972 of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, Section 5 (A) of the Pennsylvania Human Relations Act, as amended 43 P.S., Section 951 et seq, the implementing guidelines on Sexual Harassment promulgated by the Pennsylvania Human Relations Commission and case law. For information regarding this policy, contact Mr. Larry Robb, Director of Programs, at (724) 295-5141, ext. 220. Bullying Bullying is defined as an intentional electronic, written, verbal, or physical act, or a series of acts that are directed at another student or students and occurs in or related to the school settings, is severe, persistent, or pervasive and interferes with a student’s education or disrupts the orderly operation of the school. Bullying includes, but is not limited to physical, verbal, psychological or relational, or cyber-bullying. The Freeport School District prohibits any bullying as defined within the School District Policy Manual. Integrated Pest Management (IPM) The Freeport Area School District uses an Integrated Pest Management (IPM) approach for managing insects, rodents, and weeds. Our goal is to protect every student from pesticide exposure by using an IPM approach to pest management. Our IPM approach focuses on making the school building and grounds an unfavorable habitat for these pests by removing food and routine cleaning and maintenance. We routinely monitor the school building and grounds to detect any pests that are present. Pest sightings are reported to our IPM coordinator who evaluates the pest problem and determines the appropriate pest management techniques to address the problem. The techniques can include increased sanitation, modifying storage practices, sealing entry points and physically removing pests. From time to time, it may be necessary to use chemicals to manage a pest problem. Chemicals will only be used when necessary, and will not be routinely applied. When chemicals are used, the school will try to use the least toxic products when possible. Applications will be made only when people do not have access to the area(s) being treated. Notices will be posted in these areas 72 hours prior to application and for two days following the application. Parents or guardians of students enrolled in the school may request prior notification of specific pesticide applications made at the school. To receive notification, you must be placed on the school’s notification registry. This can be done by notifying the building principal in writing. Please note that because it is updated annually, parents must submit a letter to the school every year if they wish to be placed on this registry. Include your name, your child’s/children’s names(s), address, telephone number, and email address. If a chemical application must be made to control an emergency pest problem, notice will be provided to any parent or guardian who has requested such notification in writing. Exemptions to this notification include disinfectants and antimicrobial products, self-containerized baits placed in areas not accessible to students, and gel type baits placed in cracks, crevices or voids. If you have any questions, please contact the Maintenance Office at 724-295-5141 ext. 251. Right to Know Government agencies must presume that a record is a public record available for inspection or copying. The Right to Know law requires government agencies, including school districts, to comply with the regulations as set forth by the Right-to-Know Law Act 3 of 2008. This law changes the way citizens have access to public records of their government agencies and the way these government agencies process these requests. For more information, please review the Pennsylvania Open Records Law by visiting the Office of Open Records website openrecords.state.pa.us or by calling 717-346-9903. To obtain a public record from the Freeport Area School District, please complete the open records form at www.freeport.k12.pa.us and send via mail to Todd O’Shell, Open Records Officer, Freeport Area School District, PO Drawer C, Freeport, PA, fax to (724) 295-3001, or email toshell@ freeport.k12.pa.us. Contact Mr. O’Shell with any questions at (724) 295-5143, ext. 260 or contact the Office of Open Records. 20 Sunday Monday 1 National Teacher Day 2 Teacher Appreciation Week 4 PM B V BSB @ Burrell 4 PM B JV BSB Burrell Mother’s Day 8 4 5 7 7 15 22 Tuesday 3 Wednesday 4 Thursday 5 6 Saturday 7 Teacher In-service Day/Snow Makeup Day #7 TBA B/G TRK @ Pine Richland Invita. 3:30 PM B JV BSB @ West Shamokin 4 PM B V BSB West Shamokin 5-6 PM FHS Promenade at HS Aud. 6-11 PM FHS Prom at Syria Mosque 4 PM G V SB Deer Lakes 5:30 PM G JV SB Deer Lakes 6 PM G 7/8 VB @ West Sham. Black 6:30 PM South Buffalo PTO Meeting 7:30 PM School Board Committee Meeting HS Audion Room 83 9 10 11 12 13 14 PM PM PM PM 3:30 PM G 7/8 VB @ Elderton 6:30 PM K Center PTO Meeting 3:45 PM B JV BSB @ Deer Lakes 4 PM B V BSB Deer Lakes 4 PM G V SB Riverview 7:30 PM South Buffalo Band and Choral Concert 7:30 PM School Board Meeting HS Audion Room 83 4 PM G 7/8 VB Apollo Ridge Blue 7:30 PM Buffalo Band and Choral Concert at HS Aud. Buffalo Elementary Picnic Kennywood Picnic Day 17 18 19 20 21 7 PM High School Symphonic Band Concert 6th Grade Moveup Day 7 PM High School Spring Choral Concert G V SB @ Valley B JV BSB Ford City B V BSB Ford City (Sr. Night) Buffalo PTO Meeting 16 23 24 29 Memorial Day 31 30 1 PM Baccalaureate at Laube Hall No School – Vacation Day 9 AM High School Awards Assembly HS Aud. 12:30 PM Jr. High Awards Assembly 25 APRIL S M T W T 3 4 5 6 7 F S 1 2 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 3:30 PM B JV BSB @ Serra Catholic 3:45 PM G V SB @ Apollo-Ridge 4 PM G 7/8 VB Ford City Purple 5:15 PM G JV SB @ Apollo-Ridge Friday 26 27 9:15 AM & 7 PM Junior High Spring Band and Choral Concert South Buffalo Family Fun Day Buffalo Elementary Field Day May 2011 28 JUNE S M T W T F S 1 2 3 4 8 9 10 11 5 6 7 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 FASD ...a learning community dedicated to the success of all Transportation Transportation System The Freeport Area School District transports approximately 2,200 students daily on 32 school buses and vans. Two transportation contractors, Valley Lines and W.L. Roenigk, provide bus and van service to the school district’s K-12 public school population and to the school district’s non-public and special school students. Valley Lines operates a bus garage at 1395 Sarver Road in Slate Lick and W.L. Roenigk operates a garage at 798 Ekastown Road in Sarver. Questions can be directed to the transportation office at (724) 295-5143, ext. 260 or [email protected]. After 4:00 p.m., contact the bus garages directly - Valley Lines at (724) 295-9150 or W.L. Roenigk at (724) 353-1515. Bus Safety Safety of all students and the driver is the chief concern in the daily transportation of students who ride Freeport Are School District provided transportation. Through effective operation of all students and parents/guardians, the safe delivery of all students to their destination can be successfully achieved. Parents should discuss safety issues with children and encourage them to be safety minded at their bus stop and during the bus ride. Parents and students should keep the following bus safety issues in mind: At the bus stop: • Students must arrive at the bus stop at least five (5) minutes prior to the scheduled pick up time; always walk to the bus stop, even when late-never run; stand off the roadway while waiting, not pushing, shoving or engaging in horseplay; respect other peoples property; and wait for and get off the bus only at approved stop locations. During loading and unloading: • Always stay away from the 12 foot “danger zone” around the bus, except when directed by the driver to get on or off the bus; NEVER pick up an object that you drop under or near the bus-ask the driver for help; always be sure that the driver can see you; make sure that clothing and backpacks have no loose drawstrings or long straps that could catch in the handrails or bus door; when you see the bus coming, stand at the stop and wait for the bus to come to a complete stop; always wait for the driver to signal that it is safe to cross the road and/or load into the bus; when crossing a traffic lane, always look left, right, and then left again: cross only if approaching traffic has stopped; never walk behind the bus; and only board your assigned bus, unless other arrangements are approved by your school. During the bus ride: • Always follow the drivers instructions; never distract the driver from driving unless there is immediate danger to you or others; remain seated in your assigned seat and keep the isles clear; eating, drinking and chewing gum are prohibited; never bring unsafe or unauthorized items into the bus; never create distracting behavior and loud noises; and allow the driver to perform his/her job without disruption unless an emergency arises. Bus Stop Change Requests Parents requesting school bus stop changes should contact the school district’s bus contractors (see contact information above). Requests will be reviewed with the school district and parents will be contacted with a decision. Parents are asked to be patient with a response to their requests at the beginning of the year. It is the responsibility of parents to ensure their child’s safety getting on/off the bus daily. Bus stop requests will not be considered based on lack of parent supervision at the bus stop (i.e. child not visible from house). Bus Stops Five Days Per Week New for 2010-2011 school year is that all bus stops either in the morning or afternoon must be five days a week. Students can have a different stop in the morning than afternoon, but each must be five days a week. This change will allow teachers and bus drivers to know what stop each child is scheduled for, ensuring their location on a daily basis. Students needing dropped off at a different stop will be on a note only basis approved by the school office. Unauthorized Bus Entry Act 65 of 1998 makes it a third-degree misdemeanor to board a school bus without proper authorization and with the intent to commit a crime, disrupt or interfere with the driver, or refusal to disembark from the school bus after being ordered to do so. To fully protect all students riding school district buses, all residents and parents are asked to abide by this law. 22 Sunday Monday Tuesday June 2011 5 6 1 South Buffalo Awards Assembly Junior High End of Year Fieldtrip 7:30 PM School Board Committee Meeting HS Audion Room 83 7 Possible Teacher In-service Makeup Day 12 Wednesday 8 Thursday Friday Saturday 2 3 Buffalo Awards Assembly Kindergarten Achievement Day Last Day of School 7 PM Graduation at Laube Hall 4 9 10 11 7:30 PM School Board Meeting HS Audion Room 83 13 Flag Day 15 14 16 17 18 Father’s Day 20 19 First Day of Summer 21 22 23 24 25 26 28 30 27 29 JULY MAY S 1 8 M 2 T W T F S 3 5 6 7 4 9 10 11 12 13 14 S M T W T 3 4 5 6 7 F S 1 2 8 9 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 29 30 31 24/3125 26 27 28 29 30 FASD The Class of 2010 ...a learning community dedicated to the success of all Graduation Plans • 84%-Attending post-secondary education – 65% plan to attend a 4-year college – 6% plan to attend a 2-year college – 14% plan to attend a trade/technical/nursing school • 4%-Entering the military • 2%-Entering the work force • 10%-Undecided Honors • 77 members of the Class of 2010 (60%) graduated with honors – 37 graduated Summa Cum Laude (4.0 GPA and higher) – 26 graduated Magna Cum Laude (3.5-3.99 GPA) – 14 graduated Cum Laude (3.25-3.49 GPA) Scholarships -20 members of the Class of 2010 (15%) were awarded 4-year college scholarships -27 members of the Class of 2010 (21%) were awarded some type of partial college scholarship -The Class of 2010 received $1,981,078 in scholarship monies Finances •2010-2011 Operating -Local Revenue -State Subsidy -Federal Subsidy Total Budget •Millage Rate Staff and Faculty Budget $12,916,000 $10,947,100 $ 322,900 $24,186,000 (total expenditures) Buffalo - 53 Mills Freeport and South Buffalo - 119 Mills •Administration/Supervisory •Faculty •Support Staff Total - 13 - 141 - 101 255 District Facts 24 Sunday Monday M T W 5 6 7 T F 3 S 1 2 8 9 10 11 4 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 July 2011 26 27 28 29 30 3 Wednesday Thursday AUGUST JUNE S Tuesday Independence Day 4 S 7 M T W T F S 1 2 4 5 6 8 9 10 11 12 13 3 Friday Saturday 1 2 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 Freeport Area School District Serving students in Freeport Borough, Buffalo Township and South Buffalo Township Street Address - 621 South Pike Road • Sarver, PA 16055 Mailing Address - P.O. 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