Floral Park Memorial High School

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

FPM PTSA Wooden Flag Fundraiser: Hand crafted flags made to order by FP retired Detective Bill Lauria, all proceeds go directly to FPM students. Order form here: https://forms.gle/nfFnZjLFn8Wde7xp8

The AP Night Music session has a new code. You can join the google meet with this code: dxx-gpzg-nah

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.

Follow the following links to view our Holiday Concerts! CHORUS: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1mqyA-Y17CA7Dx0QGIetkFx-uOvX_unh_/view?usp=sha ring ORCHESTRA: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1ayHmVppYHe-IzMJOQHifxUxsfpffSd8U/view?usp=shari ng BAND: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1CDGqTaMEFtm5f_FEpfmFYB_PIsPwSFiK/view?usp=sh aring

Floral Park Memorial High School - Virtual AP Night January 5, 2022 See the "Events Calendar" for Meet Join Information.

JANUARY 19TH, 2022 - PARENT WORKSHOP - Our Mental Health in the New Year Join the Floral Park Memorial High School Pupil Personnel Clinicians for a relevant discussion on how to address the mental health needs of our students and parents as we enter the new year. Panelists will include our building’s Social Workers and School Psychologists who will approach mental health from many angles, including socialization strategies, study habits, substance abuse prevention, and mindfulness tools. Join us virtually to help support our school community! JOIN US VIRTUALLY Google Meet: Wednesday, January 19, 2022 7:00 – 8:00pm Google Meet joining info: Video call link: https://meet.google.com/zbp-hefo-xxk. Or dial: 7999-467-(US) +1 347 PIN: 910 070 354# “Web Address”

Scheduling for Success - Virtual Meeting January 6, 2022 Please Join the School Counselors Virtually for an Informational Meeting Regarding Scheduling Courses for the Next School Year! Please be sure to log onto the grade your child is currently placed in. Grade 7 - 7pm - 7:30pm Join with Google Meet meet.google.com/qvi-pzzc-hbh Join by phone 1-219-778-6136 (PIN: 551976449) Grade 8 - 7:30-8:00pm Join with Google Meet meet.google.com/dwe-jrae-tsu Join by phone 1-347-467-6097 (PIN: 490751857) Grade 9-11 7:00 - 8:00pm Join with Google Meet meet.google/bii-coiu-xfy Join by phone 1-719-679-3653 (PIN: 329129278)

Packaged breakfasts and lunches "to-go" will be available for students at Floral Park Memorial and H. Frank Carey High Schools during Remote Learning on December 21-22 between 9am-12pm at the kitchen doors for each school.

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

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.

FPM PTSA Fall Fundraiser Veggie & Fruit Box fundraiser is back for the fall. Place your orders by Sunday November 21st for pick up on Tuesday November 23rd. Just in time for Thanksgiving! Please use google form below: https://forms.gle/yZT5h7YStfY1j6857

Varsity Football Semifinal Game vs Plainedge Thurs. Nov 11th at 4pm at Hofstra Tickets are $10 and can be purchased online at www.gofan.co You can also download the Gofan APP by visiting the APP store. Tickets must be presented on a mobile phone to gain entrance. There will be no ticket sales at the door. #knightsfootball

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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