Elmont Memorial High School

March, 2022 Dear Parent/Guardian: The New York State Education Department mandates districts to test children in grades 3-8. As such, the Sewanhaka CHSD is required to administer the NYS English Language Arts (ELA) and Mathematics Assessments for students in grades 7 and 8. The assessments schedule is listed below: NYS ELA Assessments Grades 7 and 8: March 30 and 31 NYS Mathematics Assessments Grades 7 and 8: April 27 and 28 The students who are scheduled to take the Algebra Regents are exempt from the Math 8 State Assessment. On Wednesday, March 30 and Thursday, March 31, 2022, students in grades 7 and 8 must arrive to school as follows: Eighth grade students must report to the cafeteria at 7:30 am Seventh grade students must report to the gymnasium at 7:30 am Breakfast will be made available to all seventh and eighth grade students arriving at 7:30 am for all testing days. Bus transportation will be available on these days for students who normally ride the bus at the regular pickup time. There will be a 2-hour delayed opening for students in grades 9-12 on March 30 & 31, 2022. All students in grades 9-12 will report to school at 9:45am. Additional bus transportation will be available for students who ride the bus to school. Pick up times will be exactly 2 hours later than the regular pick-up time. Classes will begin at 10:00 am and will conclude at the regular 3:00 pm dismissal time. Seventh and eighth grade students will follow the same schedule after completing the NYS English Language Arts Assessment. Please note, Friday, April 1, 2022 will be a regular school day. Classes will begin at 8:00 am and conclude at 3:00 pm. We appreciate your cooperation with this schedule change. If you have any questions, please call your child’s counselor at (516) 488-9252. Thank you. Sincerely, Kevin Dougherty Principal

APRIL 13, 2022 SAT EXAM for Juniors Please use this form to register: https://bit.ly/ELMSAT More details: https://bit.ly/3GKhFEs

The Business Honor Society will be hosting a resume workshop February 17th @ 3pm in Room 129. Any questions please see Mr. Teemsma. Attached is flyer for more information.

Marking Period 2 report cards will be available today (February 4) at 3pm on the Campus Student and Campus Parent apps. If you need assistance finding your report card, please click here for instructions: https://www.sewanhakaschools.org/page/infinite-campus-portal-assistance

PREPARATION FOR THE APRIL 13 SAT EXAM!!.... Nine 2-Hour Classes Tuesdays and Thursdays 7:30 to 9:30 pm... March 15, 17, 22, 24, 29, 31... April 5, 7, 12 Cost: $325... Registration: www.methodlearning.com/sewanhakachsd Registration Deadline: Friday, March 11... Recommended Text (available online and at local bookstores): The Official SAT Study Guide, 2020 Edition by The College Board... All students at all five high schools within the Sewanhaka Central High School District have free access to the Methodize self-directed website. Visit the registration page for instructions on how to create account....

Elmont public library presents: 2022 VIRTUAL COLLEGE ADMISSIONS & COMMUNITY SERVICE PROGRAM... WED, Jan 26, 2022 07:00 PM Eastern Time.... Program Description: How to Successfully Navigate College Admissions in 2022....this Zoom presentation will help families understand how COVID has changed the college admissions landscape and how it affects Juniors, Sophomores and Freshmen.... ....Join Zoom Meeting: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/86838129587?pwd=MDRDTVNNNUdCd3dUT0dUbWFtUklmZz09.... Meeting ID: 868 3812 9587 Passcode: 970681... Register in advance for this meeting: https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZIldOGprDIvEtN-qIx-wZvtQJe7e-5K5hFI The library is offering Zoom presentation to help families understand how COVID has changed the college admissions landscape and how it affects Juniors, Sophomores and Freshmen.

REMINDER: TONIGHT, JANUARY 20 at 8pm Social Media’s Impact on Mental Health: A discussion about the risks of social media usage The Sewanhaka Central Council of PTAs and the Sewanhaka Central High School District PPS Office present the See Saaw Program: Social Media’s Impact on Mental Health: A discussion about the risks of social media usage Join a virtual panel featuring Sewanhaka Central High School staff members for a conversation about the impact of social media on our teenage children. Staff will review the recent research indicating the impact that social media has on the development of the adolescent brain. Social media platforms, such as Tik Tok, Instagram, and Snapchat can be difficult for teenagers to navigate. The panel will provide parents with strategies that can help with monitoring their teenager’s social media use. A question and answer session will be included. Please join using the link below: https://meet.google.com/wan-qjzz-eyv

The Sewanhaka Central Council of PTAs and the Sewanhaka Central High School District PPS Office present the See Saaw Program: Social Media’s Impact on Mental Health: A discussion about the risks of social media usage The Sewanhaka Central Council of PTAs and the Sewanhaka Central High School District PPS Office present the See Saaw Program: Social Media’s Impact on Mental Health: A discussion about the risks of social media usage Join a virtual panel featuring Sewanhaka Central High School staff members for a conversation about the impact of social media on our teenage children. Staff will review the recent research indicating the impact that social media has on the development of the adolescent brain. Social media platforms, such as Tik Tok, Instagram, and Snapchat can be difficult for teenagers to navigate. The panel will provide parents with strategies that can help with monitoring their teenager’s social media use. A question and answer session will be included. Please join using the link below: https://meet.google.com/wan-qjzz-eyv

Midterms Canceled COVID-19 has certainly caused many “firsts” and “seconds” for all of us. Given the continued uncertainties we face, our communities have demonstrated an incredible amount of flexibility and understanding. The importance of face-to-face instruction has been a welcome relief for our students and staff this year. We remain steadfastly in favor of in-person instruction and learning whenever possible. The current state of positive COVID-19 cases in New York State and Nassau County has created a unique circumstance for our students and teachers. As of December 21, 2021, the New York State Education Department has canceled the administration of all the January 2022 New York State High School Regents Exams in response to the ongoing impact of the COVID-19 pandemic. With a continued focus on the emotional and social health of our students, and in conjunction with our professional teaching staff, the Sewanhaka Central High School District is canceling all of the January 2022 midterm exams. The school week of January 24th will now be a regular full week which will enable us to capture four more instructional days (January 25th - January 28th), and is now reflected on all school calendars on their respective websites. This will benefit each of our students as we conclude the 1st semester. Thank you for all you have done and will continue to do as we work through these COVID-19 times. Sincerely, James J. Grossane, Ed.D. Superintendent of Schools

Attached is the school bell schedule. Remote students should follow this schedule.

Due to significant staff shortages resulting from positive cases of Covid-19 and quarantining protocols, Elmont Memorial High School will transition to remote learning, and New Hyde Park Memorial High School will continue with remote learning for Thursday, January 6 and Friday, January 7, 2022.   Floral Park Memorial High School, H. Frank Carey High School, and Sewanhaka High School will all be open as normal for in-person instruction.   The CTE program will return to in-person instruction on Thursday, January 6, 2022. Transportation for all CTE students to and from their home schools will operate as normal.

Due to significant staff shortages resulting from positive cases of Covid-19 and quarantining protocols, New Hyde Park Memorial High School and Sewanhaka High School will continue remote learning for Wednesday, January 5, 2022. Elmont Memorial High School, Floral Park Memorial High School, and H. Frank Carey High School are all open as normal. All CTE students will attend classes remotely on Wednesday, January 5, 2022. CTE students from the three open schools should report to and will remain at their home schools.

Dear Sewanhaka Central District Families, We have received our allotment of COVID-19 home test kits from New York State. The State has provided one CareStart COVID-19 Antigen Home Test with two test kits for each student in grades 7-12.  According to the state, the expiration date of these rapid tests is January 31, 2022. However, the FDA has approved a 90-day extension of tests, and rapid tests that normally would have expired on January 31st can be used until the end of April. The distribution of the test kits will be on Tuesday, January 4, 2022, from 3:30 PM to 6 PM. We ask that you come to your home school and report to the area listed below.  You will be required to show ID upon arrival.   You will receive a home test for each child enrolled in our schools.  Home tests for elementary school aged children will be distributed by your elementary school district.    Elmont Memorial - Large parking lot  Floral Park Memorial - Large parking lot  H. Frank Carey - enter at Goldenrod Avenue  New Hyde Park Memorial - large parking lot  Sewanhaka High School - main parking lot Please note that these test kits are being provided as a resource only. There is no requirement to test, and these home kits cannot be used for clearance should your child be symptomatic or exposed.  Should you choose to use the home kit and your child tests positive, contact Perrotta Consulting at covid19@sewanhakaschools.org and/or 516-488-9891 to report the positive test. Thank you for your cooperation and partnership. Respectfully,  Dr. Grossane 

Due to significant staff shortages resulting from positive cases of Covid-19 and quarantining protocols, New Hyde Park Memorial High School and Sewanhaka High School will be transitioning to remote learning for Monday, January 3 and Tuesday, January 4, 2022. Elmont Memorial High School, Floral Park Memorial High School, and H. Frank Carey High School are all open tomorrow, January 3rd. All CTE students will attend classes remotely on Monday, January 3 and Tuesday, January 4, 2022. CTE students from the three open schools should report to and will remain at their home schools.

Due to the number of faculty and staff who are quarantined at Floral Park Memorial and H. Frank Carey High Schools, those two schools will transition to instruction via Google Meet for Tuesday, December 21 and Wednesday, December 22. Students at those two schools can find the links to their classes in Google Classroom. Elmont Memorial High School, New Hyde Park Memorial High School, and Sewanhaka High School remain open for in-person instruction.

The Spring 2022 Driver Education application will be available on the website on January 10, 2022.

Learn more about our Career & Technical Education (CTE) and Academy of Finance (AOF) programs at these open houses: AOF: December 9, 7pm at New Hyde Park Memorial High School CTE: January 13 at 7pm at Sewanhaka High School Please click here for more information: Academy of Finance: https://www.sewanhakaschools.org/page/academy-of-finance CTE: https://www.sewanhakaschools.org/page/career-and-technical-education

Student Activities 2021-2022. Follow this link for club joining information! https://www.sewanhakaschools.org/o/elm/page/student-activities-overview

On November 17 at 5pm, parents/guardians of students attending a school in our district will be receiving an e-mail, phone call, and text message from our new communication system, which will soon be used for all important messages from your school. Please note that tonight’s messages are only a test. To ensure that you receive future important messages from your school, if you have a student currently attending one of our schools and have not received an e-mail, phone call, and/or text message by 6pm tonight, please complete this Google Form: https://forms.gle/NEKURnVPr8MuP92ZA Thank you for your cooperation as we transition to our new communication system.

PARENT WORKSHOP: Remotely join Sewanhaka Central High School District staff members at 7pm on November 8 for a lively panel discussion about the impact of social media on our teenage children. Recent research indicating the harm done to teen mental health will be reviewed. We will address ideas and strategies for parents to better monitor the use of social media, and we will be available to answer your questions. Join us via Google Meet on November 8 at 7 PM. https://meet.google.com/wan-qjzz-eyv