Newburgh Enlarged City School District

Newburgh Free Academy Presents: Broadway Showcase 2021! Thursday, June 17th at 7:00 PM A live, outdoor performance of Broadway tunes on the steps of the main entrance to NFA NORTH (301 Robinson Ave, Newburgh) BRING YOUR OWN CHAIR. The seating area will be in the parking spaces across from the main entrance of NFA North. The suggested donation is $5.00. ... Audience members will be required to fill out the NECSD Covid screening form and be temperature checked by security before entering the seating area. Socially distanced seating and facial coverings are required.

Meadow Hill Librarian Promotes Inclusivity on CBS New York! Meadow Hill School librarian was recently awarded a book grant from Hope In a Box, a program that aims to promote LGBTQIA+ inclusive programs in public schools. As part of their Together in Pride, CBS New York interviewed Ms. Grady along with the founder and other recipients of the program. Their mission really is impactful, said Kelly Grady, a librarian at Meadow Hill School in Newburgh, New York.... A child is not afraid to go up to their librarian and say, you know, ‘I’m questioning my gender identity. Do you have any books about a kid like me?' Grady said. Watch Ms. Grady's interview and the whole story on CBS New York! https://cbsloc.al/3psCQna

Weekly Wednesday Meal Distribution - Changes Coming Soon - Read Carefully! There are two more Wednesdays left in the school year! Our last 7 day meal distribution is this Wednesday! Next week is a 10-day distribution and then our regular summer schedule will begin. These will be our last regular weekly meal distributions. This week each child will receive a fresh cantaloupe and a fresh head of cauliflower! Please note that as we are wrapping up the school year, there may be... some substitutions to this menu based on availability. As a reminder, please come with your trunk open and empty. Please follow current masking guidelines and stay in your car. Come out and see our meal heroes at the following sites and times: Vails Gate STEAM Academy 11AM-1PM and 3PM-5PM GAMS 11AM-2PM NFA Main 11AM-1PM South Middle 11AM-1PM Horizons on the Hudson 3PM-4PM Meadow Hill School 3PM-5PM We hope to see you there! _____________________________ ¡Quedan dos miércoles más en el año escolar! ¡Nuestra distribución de comida de los últimos 7 días es este miércoles! Esta será nuestra última distribución semanal regular de comidas. La próxima semana es una distribución de 10 días y luego comenzará nuestro horario regular de verano. ¡Esta semana cada niño recibirá un melón fresco y una cabeza de coliflor fresca! Tenga en cuenta que a medida que estamos terminando el año escolar, puede haber algunas sustituciones en este menú según la disponibilidad. Como recordatorio, venga con su baúl abierto y vacío. Siga las pautas actuales use una mascarilla y permanezca en su automóvil. Venga y vea a nuestros héroes de la comida escolar en los siguientes sitios y horarios: Vails Gate STEAM Academy 11AM-1PM and 3PM-5PM GAMS 11AM-2PM NFA Main 11AM-1PM South Middle 11AM-1PM Horizons on the Hudson 3PM-4PM Meadow Hill School 3PM-5PM ¡Esperamos verte ahí!

SUMMER CHROMEBOOK INFORMATION Chromebooks: All Seniors will be expected to return their Chromebooks on June 22, 2021, during senior drop off day. The Technology Department will set up collection events in collaboration with the NFA Administrators. ... Pre-K-11 Scholars will keep their Chromebooks over the summer. Students entering K, 3rd, 6th and 9th will receive new Chromebooks next year when they report to their building. The Technology Team will be available at orientation events to swap devices and will also collaborate with building leaders for a school classroom Chromebook swap process for designated grade levels. Hotspots: Students in need of a hotspot for summer learning will be able to obtain a device at our swap event on June 28, 2021 at NFA Main, Lower Parking Lot from 4pm-7pm. The Technology team will be contacting students that will need to have their device swapped due to a device malfunction. This event will be published to all school communities. Our hope is to maintain all access for scholars throughout the summer. _______________________________ VERANO CHROMEBOOK (computadora portatil) INFORMACIÓN Chromebooks (computadoras portatil): Se espera que todos los estudiantes de último año devuelvan sus Chromebooks el 22 de junio de 2021, durante el día de entrega de estudiantes de 12 grado. El Departamento de Tecnología organizará eventos de recolección en colaboración con los Administradores de la NFA. Los estudiantes de Pre-K-11 mantendrán sus Chromebooks durante el verano. Los estudiantes que ingresen a K, 3, 6 y 9 recibirán nuevos Chromebooks el próximo año cuando se presenten en su edificio. El Equipo de Tecnología estará disponible en los eventos de orientación para intercambiar dispositivos y también colaborará con los líderes del edificio para un proceso de intercambio de Chromebook en el aula escolar para los niveles de grado designados. Hotspots (punto de acceso con internet): Los estudiantes que necesiten un punto de acceso para el aprendizaje de verano podrán obtener un dispositivo en nuestro evento de intercambio el 28 de junio de 2021 en NFA Main, en el estacionamiento inferior de 4 pm a 7 pm. El equipo de tecnología se pondrá en contacto con los estudiantes que deberán cambiar su dispositivo debido a un mal funcionamiento del dispositivo. Este evento se publicará en todas las comunidades escolares. Esperamos mantener acceso para los estudiantes durante el verano.

Juneteenth Poster Contest Challenge! NECSD is challenging K-12 grade scholars to participate in the Juneteenth Poster Contest Challenge. Posters should inform, reflect, and commemorate the emancipation of enslaved people in the US. Submissions are due on or before Tuesday, June 22nd and the contest is open to all K-12 scholars of NECSD. Please submit entries at newburghschools.org/poster. Thank you for engaging in the NECSD Poster Contest Challenge! Rotary Club of Greater Ne...wburgh will be sponsoring awards for the winners: 1st Place: $75 2nd Place: $50 3rd Place: $25 More information about Juneteenth Resources and Events in our Community can be found on the district website: https://www.newburghschools.org/news.php?storynum=3411

NFA Main Senior receives the Anthony Mancinelli Award On Wednesday, June 9, 2021, American Legion Post 1796 - New Windsor gave the Anthony Mancinelli Award to NFA main Senior, Mark Crook, in recognition of his academic achievements and his completion and certification in the NFA Cosmetology program. Mark Crook will be attending Univ. of California- Davis in the Fall of 2021. The Anthony Mancinelli Award is a $500 scholarship bestowed by the American Legion Post 1796- New Wind...sor annually to a graduating senior who will be furthering their education and has demonstrated mastery in Barbering/ Cosmetology. The Award is in memory of Mr. Anthony Mancinelli, a life member of Post 1796 and an area Barber from age 13 until his passing at age 106. (In the photos - Mr. John Powell, Past Commander American Legion Post 1796- New Windsor and Mark Crook, Senior- NFA Main)

NFA Graduation Information is Now Available! The 2021 NFA Graduation will be held on Thursday, June 24th (rain date Friday, June 25th). Each graduate will receive two (2) tickets. The NECSD is following the NYSDOH guidance for end of the year celebrations. Please note, masks and social distancing will be required for everyone in attendance at the 2021 NFA graduation per these guidelines. Graduating seniors can check their student emails for more details or visit the district website! Graduates and guests should read all of the information on the district website to prepare for this celebratory occasion. https://www.newburghschools.org/news.php?storynum=3409

GAMS art teachers, Kirstin Dorigatti and Kelsey Lemp, have created a student art installation around the building. You may notice some tiny doors around GAMS created by our artists! They are inspired by the #TinyDoorsATL movement from Atlanta. Students may wonder where the door leads or why it is there - the doors are here to inspire others and spark creativity! They are not meant to last forever, so we hope you enjoy them!

Alternate Bus Stop Form Information - Deadline June 24th Hello Goldbacks, This is a reminder that If you need transportation to a before or after school child care center for summer programs or for the upcoming 2021-2022 school year, you must submit an Alternate Stop Form before June 24th in accordance with New York State SED regulations. Transportation must be at the same location 5 days a week. A new form must be submitted each year. If you previously submitted an Alternate... Bus Stop Form and need to keep those arrangements, a new form must be submitted. You can find the Alternate Bus Stop Form on the school district website on the transportation page with information on how to submit it to the transportation department. Completed and signed forms must be returned to the Transportation Department in person, by mail, by fax, or by email ([email protected]) by Thursday, June 24, 2021. Transportation arrangements for forms received after Thursday, June 24, 2021 are not guaranteed to be in place for the start of the 2021-2022 school year and will be processed in the order they are received. Alternate Bus Stop Form (PDF): https://www.newburghschools.org//ALTERNATE%20STOP%20FORM%2 Hola Goldbacks, Este es un recordatorio de que si necesita transporte a un centro de cuidado infantil antes o después de la escuela para los programas de verano o para el próximo año escolar 2021-2022, debe enviar un formulario de parada alternativa antes del 24 de junio de acuerdo con las regulaciones del SED del estado de Nueva York. El transporte debe realizarse en el mismo lugar 5 días a la semana. Se debe enviar un nuevo formulario cada año. Si anteriormente envió un formulario de parada de autobús alternativa y necesita mantener esos arreglos, debe enviar un nuevo formulario. Puede encontrar el formulario de parada de autobús alternativa en el sitio web del distrito escolar en la página de transporte con información sobre cómo enviarlo al departamento de transporte. Por favor devuelva los formularios llenados y firmados al Departamento de Transporte, personalmente, por correo, por fax, o por correo electrónico ([email protected]) antes del jueves 24 de junio de 2021. No podemos garantizar arreglos para transporte para el comienzo del año escolar 2021-2022 para formularios recibidos después del 24 de junio de 2021. Los formularios serán procesados en el orden en que se reciban. Formulario de parada de autobús alternativa (PDF): https://www.newburghschools.org//ALTERNATE%20STOP%20FORM%2

UPDATE! Letter from NECSD Superintendent, Dr. Roberto Padilla Regarding Masks Dear Parent/Guardians & Scholars, The New York State Department of Health (NYSDOH) updated its guidance for schools late Monday night. This update aligns with the newest recommendations of the CDC. In anticipation of this updated guidance, we surveyed our NECSD community. Thank you to everyone who completed the survey regarding wearing masks. 75% of the responses we received indicated that the distr...ict should follow the updated guidance from the New York State Department of Health. Therefore, effective today, Wednesday, June 9th, the Newburgh Enlarged City School District will no longer require face masks to be worn outdoors while on school grounds, including outdoor sporting events. Social distancing and mask wearing indoors is still required. Please be aware that no student, teacher, staff, administrator, or visitor will be prevented from wearing an acceptable mask voluntarily on school grounds. We are thankful for your patience and continued partnership as we continue to navigate changes throughout the school year. ShoulderUp, Roberto Padilla, Ed.D Read the full letter, including a link to the updated guidance here: https://www.newburghschools.org/news.php?storynum=3394 ____________________________________ Estimados padres / tutores y académicos: El Departamento de Salud del Estado de Nueva York (NYSDOH) actualizó su guía para las escuelas el lunes por la noche. Esta actualización se alinea con las recomendaciones más recientes de los CDC. Anticipándonos a esta guía actualizada, encuestamos a nuestra comunidad NECSD. Gracias a todos los que completaron la encuesta sobre el uso de máscaras. El 75% de las respuestas que recibimos indicaron que el distrito debería seguir la guía actualizada del Departamento de Salud del Estado de Nueva York. Por lo tanto, a partir de hoy, miércoles 9 de junio, el Distrito Escolar Ampliado de la Ciudad de Newburgh ya no requerirá que se usen máscaras faciales al aire libre en los terrenos de la escuela, incluidos los eventos deportivos al aire libre. Todavía se requiere el distanciamiento social y el uso de máscaras en interiores. Tenga en cuenta que a ningún estudiante, maestro, personal, administrador o visitante se le impedirá usar voluntariamente una máscara aceptable en los terrenos de la escuela. Estamos agradecidos por su paciencia y colaboración continua mientras continuamos navegando por los cambios a lo largo del año escolar. ShoulderUp, Roberto Padilla, Ed.D

Weekly Wednesday Meal Distribution Information Another weekly Wednesday meal distribution is approaching and it looks like it's going to be a hot one! This week each child will receive a 3lb bag of apples and a bag of baby carrots!... As a reminder, please come with your trunk open and empty. Please follow current masking guidelines and stay in your car. Come out and see our meal heroes at the following sites and times: Vails Gate STEAM Academy 11AM-1PM and 3PM-5PM GAMS 11AM-2PM NFA Main 11AM-1PM South Middle 11AM-1PM Horizons on the Hudson 3PM-4PM Meadow Hill School 3PM-5PM We hope to see you there! _____________________________ ¡Se acerca otra distribución semanal de comida de los miércoles y parece que va a estar caliente! ¡Esta semana cada niño recibirá una bolsa de manzanas de 3 libras y una bolsa de zanahorias pequeñas! Como recordatorio, venga con su baúl abierto y vacío. Siga las pautas actuales use una mascarilla y permanezca en su automóvil. Venga y vea a nuestros héroes de la comida escolar en los siguientes sitios y horarios: Vails Gate STEAM Academy 11AM-1PM and 3PM-5PM GAMS 11AM-2PM NFA Main 11AM-1PM South Middle 11AM-1PM Horizons on the Hudson 3PM-4PM Meadow Hill School 3PM-5PM ¡Esperamos verte ahí!

Good morning Goldbacks, The district has received updated guidance from the NYS Department of Health regarding the wearing of masks on school grounds. We would like to hear from you before making any changes to our plan. Due to the timing, we will be closing our survey earlier than anticipated. If you would like to share your feedback, please complete the form no later than tonight, Tuesday, June 8th by 6pm. A letter from Superintendent Dr. Padilla with a form for your feedb...ack can be found here: https://www.newburghschools.org/news.php?storynum=3386 ________________________ Buenos días Goldbacks, El distrito ha recibido orientación actualizada del Departamento de Salud del Estado de Nueva York con respecto al uso de máscaras en los terrenos de la escuela. Nos gustaría saber de usted antes de realizar cambios en nuestro plan. Debido al tiempo, cerraremos nuestra encuesta antes de lo previsto. Si desea compartir sus comentarios, complete el formulario a más tardar esta noche, martes 8 de junio a las 6 pm. Aquí puede encontrar una carta del Superintendente Dr. Padilla con un formulario para sus comentarios: https://www.newburghschools.org/news.php?storynum=3386

63 District Scholars Receive SUNY Orange Sojourner Truth Awards For the past thirty-one years, in honor of Sojourner Truth, SUNY Orange (Orange County Community College) has celebrated its youth by awarding them for their achievements. The college continues to recognize the accomplishments of these deserving students in grades 6-12 and encourage college attendance as an option for students from groups traditionally under-represented in the college population. For 2021, all ...nominated students will receive Certificates of Recognition from SUNY Orange. Scholars also received a letter and certificate of recognition from NYS Assemblyman and NFA Alumnus, Hon. Jonathan Jacobson. Students across Orange County are recognized in one of the following areas: Athletics Citizenship Creative Arts Diversity English Language Arts Foreign Languages Mathematics Perseverance/Effort Sciences Technology As we move through our lives during this uncertain time, now more than ever, we feel compelled to acknowledge our youth and encourage them with thoughts of a brighter future. Recognizing their achievements is our way of doing so. From the Hudson Valley Press, Sojourner Truth, for whom the program is named, lived in the mid-Hudson Valley after escaping from slavery. She is hailed as one of the most distinguished and highly regarded women of the 19th Century. Born Isabella Bomefree (later spelled Baumfree) in about 1797 in Hurley, N.Y., Isabella was sold four times before she and her daughter were given their freedom in 1828. She spoke low Dutch until she was about 10 years old and never learned to read or write. In 1843 she changed her name to Sojourner Truth to reflect her chosen mission of traveling to show people their sins and telling them what is true. She is often cited as one of the most effective and powerful speech-makers of her time. To learn more about this program, visit SUNY Orange’s Sojourner Truth website at www.sunyorange.edu/stap or call the Office of Student Services at (845) 341-4000. Scholars featured in this post are recipients from Meadow Hill School: Abigail Bailey, Mokechi Fumoto, Vilma Alejandra Orellana Cabrera, and Angelica Gonzalez. Hudson Valley Press article: https://hudsonvalleypress.com//2021-sojourner-truth-award/

Dr. Roberto Padilla, Superintendent for the Newburgh Enlarged City School District has been named the 2021 New York State Superintendent of the Year by the New York State Council of School Superintendents. Congratulations, Dr. Padilla! We are so proud of you! This is a phenomenal achievement for Newburgh, said Dr. Roberto Padilla.He added Over the last seven years, we have had the NYS Teacher of the Year and the National CTE Teacher of the Year. From the moment I s...tepped foot in the district, it was abundantly clear, we have exceptional talent here! We are honored and humbled by this prestigious award. This recognition is the result of a very dedicated and committed district. It truly takes a team to achieve success and I am excited that this is just the beginning. Board President for the Newburgh Enlarged City School District, Ms. Carole Mineo said, "Especially during such a scary and unpredictable time in our lives, this award brings joy and hope to the people of our city and towns. Our district is often overlooked for notable achievements. I am thrilled that Dr. Padilla has been recognized, joining some of our exceptional educators earning a statewide recognition and being nominated on a national level." The award is part of AASA, The School Superintendents Association’s National Superintendent of the year award, which was established in 1988. Dr. Roberto Padilla is the first Superintendent to win this award from Orange County and from the upper mid-Hudson region. The announcement was made official at the November 10, 2020 Board of Education meeting. Dr. Padilla is New York’s nominee for consideration as the National Superintendent of the Year to be awarded at the National Conference on Education of the American Association of School Administrators (AASA) held February 17-18, 2021. Dr. Padilla will also be recognized at The Council’s 2021 Winter Institute and Lobby Day, March 7-9, 2021 in Albany, NY as New York State’s Superintendent of the Year. The Council has not yet determined if the Winter Institute will be in-person, hybrid or virtual and will depend on decisions made at the state level as related to the COVID-19 pandemic. More information can be found on our website. https://www.newburghschools.org/news.php?storynum=2522

NFA Music Presents: 94th Annual Hallelujah Chorus You are cordially invited to virtually attend the 94th Annual Newburgh Free Academy Winter Concert on Tuesday, December 22nd at 7pm. This year's concert will be a virtual performance of George Fredric Handel's, "Hallelujah Chorus," featuring over 100 students, staff, administrators, CSEA, community, and alumni performers from across the country. The concert will be presented virtually and live-streamed from the Newburgh Free ...Academy Auditorium via the award winning Goldback television. The NFA Music Department and performers invited you to tune in and watch our debut virtual performance. Many hours of preparation took place to present this masterpiece. We hope it brings you joy during the 2020 holiday season. - The NFA Music Department The link to view the virtual presentation can be found here: https://www.youtube.com/c/GoldbackTelevision The show should begin streaming from this link at 7pm. Enjoy!

REMINDER! NFA North Campus will be hosting their virtual high school selection tour for 8th grade scholars tomorrow, Wednesday, January 13, 2021 at 6:30pm. This will be a LIVE event and will be recorded to view at your convenience if you are unable to attend. This will be a LIVE event and will be recorded to view at your convenience if you are unable to attend. Please find links below for you to explore some programs that are offered at NFA North Campus. This event will inclu...de Student speakers sharing their experiences about various programs: - Health Science Career - Fitness Foundation - Law Academy/Emergency Management - Broadcasting/Goldback Television (GBTV) - ROTC - Peer Group Connections - Science Research - Fine Arts & Music Click on the school name for the live-streaming link NFA North Campus on Wednesday, January 13, at 6:30pm. Check back for updated information as the start time draws near. https://www.newburghschools.org/news.php?storynum=2751

Attention 8th grade Goldbacks! Virtual high school selection tours have been scheduled for January. These virtual events are an opportunity for current 8th grade scholars and their families to learn about the unique environment that each high school offers. These virtual events also provide a chance to meet the faculty and staff as well as learn about the facilities, programs, and more at each campus. We encourage you to attend as many virtual events as possible, so you can ...make the best decision for your scholar. Information about electronic choice sheets for high school selection will be available soon. The schedule for the virtual high school selection tours is as follows: NFA Main Campus: Wednesday, January 6, at 6:30pm NFA North Campus: Wednesday, January 13, at 6:30pm NFA P-TECH: Wednesday, January 20, at 6:30pm NFA West Campus: Wednesday, January 27, at 6:30pm ___________________________ Hola Goldbacks de octavo grado, Se han programado recorridos virtuales para de selección de escuelas secundarias para enero. Estos eventos virtuales son una oportunidad para que los estudiantes actuales del octavo grado y sus familias aprendan sobre el entorno único que ofrece cada escuela secundaria. Estos eventos virtuales también brindan la oportunidad de conocer a la facultad y el personal, así como aprender sobre las instalaciones, los programas y más en cada campus. Lo alentamos a que asista a tantos eventos virtuales como sea posible, para que pueda tomar la mejor decisión para su estudiante. La información sobre las hojas de elección electrónicas para la selección de la escuela secundaria estará disponible pronto. El horario de los recorridos virtuales de selección de escuelas secundarias es el siguiente: NFA Main Campus: Miércoles 6 de enero a las 6:30 pm NFA North Campus: Miércoles 13 de enero a las 6:30 pm NFA P-TECH: Miércoles 20 de enero a las 6:30 pm NFA West Campus: Miércoles 27 de enero a las 6:30 pm

Reminder! Tomorrow is Wednesday, which means it's meal distribution day! Each bundle contains 7 days worth of breakfast and lunch as well as 5 days worth of snacks! Please note that 2 servings of nacho meat and 2 servings of chips are included but are packed in single containers. Meal sites and times are as follows: GAMS 11AM-1PM and 3PM-5PM Vails Gate STEAM Academy 11AM-1PM and 3PM-5PM NFA Main 11AM-1PM... South Middle School 11AM-1PM Horizons on the Hudson 3PM-4PM Meadow Hill 3PM-5PM We hope to see you there! Please remember to have your trunk open and masks on! ______________________ ¡Recordatorio! ¡Mañana es miércoles, lo que significa que es el día de distribución de comidas! ¡Cada paquete contiene 7 días de desayuno y almuerzo, así como 5 días de bocadillos! Tenga en cuenta que se incluyen 2 porciones de carne de nacho y 2 porciones de patatas fritas, pero se envasan en envases individuales. Los lugares y horarios de las comidas son los siguientes: GAMS 11AM-1PM and 3PM-5PM Vails Gate STEAM Academy 11AM-1PM and 3PM-5PM NFA Main 11AM-1PM South Middle School 11AM-1PM Horizons on the Hudson 3PM-4PM Meadow Hill 3PM-5PM ¡Esperamos verte ahí! ¡Recuerde tener el baúl abierto y las máscaras puestas!

Virtual Town Hall - Save the Date for January 6th Mark your calendars for a Virtual Town Hall presentation by Dr. Roberto Padilla, NECSD Superintendent on Wednesday, January 6th at 5pm. The presentation will include information about testing for COVID-19 as well as information about the second semester. Sign in details will be shared prior to the event. We hope to see you there!

TESTING CONSENT FORM The consent form for scholars to participate in COVID-19 testing is now available. This form is for scholars in all schools that are in the NYS yellow Zone. Families can: - complete the form electronically ...Continue reading

REMINDER! 10-Day Meal Distribution MONDAY, December 21st - Last of 2020! Our last meal distribution of 2020 will be on Monday December 21st and we will be providing 10 DAYS worth of Breakfast and Lunch and 5 DAYS worth of snacks!! Each child will receive:... 1 gallon of 1% Milk 1 quart of CHOCOLATE milk! 1/2 dozen eggs 1/2 dozen club rolls from Torino's Bakery 6oz of cheese 3lbs of apples 3lbs of sweet potatoes 1lb of baby carrots 1 acorn squash 2 servings of homemade beef chili and so much more!! Our sites and times are as follows: GAMS 11AM-1PM and 3PM-5PM Vails Gate 11AM-1PM and 3PM-5PM NFA Main 11AM-1PM South Middle 11AM-1PM HOH 3PM-4PM Meadow Hill 3PM-5PM We can't wait to see you there! ________________________________ ¡RECORDATORIO! Distribución de comidas de 10 días LUNES 21 de diciembre - ¡Último de 2020! Nuestra última distribución de comida de 2020 será el lunes 21 de diciembre y proporcionaremos 10 DÍAS de desayuno y almuerzo y 5 DÍAS de refrigerios. Los horarios y ubicaciones serán los mismos que en nuestra distribución habitual y se enumerarán al final de este mensaje. - Póngase la máscara cuando se acerque a la acera - No salga de su vehículo - Tenga su maletero abierto por seguridad y para limitar la exposición Los estudiantes no tienen que estar presentes. Recoja en el sitio más conveniente para su familia. Las comidas se proporcionan SIN COSTO para TODOS los niños menores de 18 años (si son mayores de 18 años, se requerirá un comprobante de inscripción en la escuela NECSD) Nuestros sitios y horarios son los siguientes: GAMS 11AM-1PM and 3PM-5PM Vails Gate STEAM Academy 11AM-1PM and 3PM-5PM NFA Main 11AM-1PM South Middle 11AM-1PM Horizons on the Hudson 3PM-4PM Meadow Hill 3PM-5PM ¡No podemos esperar a verte allí! Elementos de menú: Cada niño recibirá: 1 galón de leche al 1% 1 litro de leche CHOCOLATE! 1/2 docena de huevos 1/2 docena de rollos de club de Torino's Bakery 6 oz de queso 3 libras de manzanas 3 libras de batatas 1 libra de zanahorias pequeñas 1 calabaza bellota 2 porciones de chili de ternera casero ¡y mucho más!

A Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) Resource from the Virtual Parent Town Hall on January 6, 2021 is now available. We took the questions asked during the Virtual Parent Town Hall and created this FAQ resource. Please note, some information has been updated since that presentation. This resource reflects those updates. We hope it helps cover the majority of questions parents have. https://www.newburghschools.org/news.php?storynum=2738

Hello Goldbacks, the school calendar has been updated to include Wednesday, December 23, 2020 to the winter recess. All schools and district offices will be closed on Wednesday, December 23rd. There will be no remote instruction. This calendar update was approved at the Regular Board of Education meeting held on Tuesday, December 15th. The district will reopen and remote learning will resume on Monday, January 4, 2021. We hope you have a happy and healthy holiday season!

Reminder! Phase 3 Begins Monday & Thursday! This is a reminder that Phase 3 will begin on Monday, October 26th for scholars in the Blue cohort and Thursday, October 29th for scholars in the Gold cohort. All families in Phases 2 & 3 should read the Top 5 Things Families Should Know For Phase 3 that can be found on our district website NewburghSchools.org. Please note, adjustments may have been made to bus routes for all scholars as a result of the start of a new phase. School... bus stop schedules can be found on the district website by entering the ID number for your scholar or scholars. Students should be at their bus stops at least 10 minutes prior to their scheduled pick-up times. Bus stop times may be irregular for the next two weeks as changes may occur and adjustments are made. We thank you for your patience. We look forward to seeing more scholars on Monday and Thursday! https://www.newburghschools.org/news.php?storynum=2449 -------- Hola Goldbacks, este es un recordatorio de que la Fase 3 comenzará el lunes 26 de octubre para los estudiantes del grupo Azul y el jueves 29 de octubre para los estudiantes del grupo Oro. Todas las familias deben leer las 5 cosas principales que las familias deben saber para la Fase 3 que se pueden encontrar en nuestro sitio web del distrito NewburghSchools.org. Tenga en cuenta que es posible que se hayan hecho ajustes a las rutas de los autobuses para todos los estudiantes como resultado del inicio de una nueva fase. Los horarios de las paradas del autobús escolar se pueden encontrar en el sitio web del distrito ingresando el número de identificación de su estudiante o estudiantes. Los estudiantes deben estar en sus paradas de autobús al menos 10 minutos antes de la hora programada para recogerlos. Los horarios de las paradas de autobús pueden ser irregulares durante las próximas dos semanas ya que pueden ocurrir cambios y ajustes. Te agradecemos su paciencia. https://www.newburghschools.org/news.php?storynum=2449

Our country has been enduring multiple pandemics at once: a health pandemic, an economic pandemic, and a racial pandemic. The civil unrest and the assault on the fundamental values of American Democracy that took place yesterday was disturbing. Our scholars are watching and absorbing these events and our reactions to them. We must remain committed to teach and emphasize civility, valuing facts, honoring truth, and respecting differences.

This time last week, NECSD was covered in PINK! The first Pink Day was established by faculty and staff at Heritage Middle School and has continued throughout the district to recognize all faculty, staff, and students who are currently battling or have lost their battles to cancer. Thank you to those who participated and shared photos! https://www.newburghschools.org/news.php?storynum=2444

Learning Model Change Request // Solicitud de cambio de modelo de aprendizaje At this evening's Virtual Parent Town Hall, a form was discussed if a family would like to request a change to learning model for their scholar. Please read this post in its entirety before completing this form. The NECSD strongly encourages scholars to attend in-person learning, currently using the hybrid model. - Please complete this form ONLY if you would like to request a change from the learni...ng model that your scholar is currently assigned. If you are unsure of how your scholar is currently assigned, please visit your Parent Portal account. - Please complete this form for each scholar you would like to request a change for. - This form will close on Friday, January 15th at 4pm. - Approved changes will go into effect beginning on Monday, February 1, 2021 (start of the 3rd quarter). - If you do not complete this form, your scholar will remain in their current assigned model. https://docs.google.com//1FAIpQLSebrJ1NrH8namn3w/viewform // En el Ayuntamiento Virtual para Padres de esta noche, se discutió un formulario si una familia quisiera solicitar un cambio en el modelo de aprendizaje para su estudiante. Lea esta publicación en su totalidad antes de completar este formulario. El NECSD alienta fuertemente a los estudiantes a asistir al aprendizaje en persona, actualmente utilizando el modelo híbrido. El NECSD alienta fuertemente a los estudiantes a asistir al aprendizaje en persona, actualmente utilizando el modelo híbrido. - Complete este formulario SOLAMENTE si desea solicitar un cambio del modelo de aprendizaje que su estudiante está asignado actualmente. - Complete este formulario para cada estudiante para el que le gustaría solicitar un cambio. - Este formulario se cerrará el viernes 15 de enero a las 4 pm. - Los cambios aprobados entrarán en vigencia a partir del lunes 1 de febrero de 2021 (inicio del tercer trimestre). - Si no completa este formulario, su estudiante permanecerá en su modelo asignado actual. https://docs.google.com//1FAIpQLSebrJ1NrH8namn3w/viewform

Sign Up For A Library Card - Access eBooks and Audiobooks for Free School Library Media Specialist, Mrs. Catherine Gilligan created a video instruction demonstrating how to request a library card from the Newburgh Free Library. This helpful video guides scholars and their families through the process to request a library card. Once scholars have a library card, they can access thousands of ebooks and audiobooks! The app (explained below) can also be found on scholar's Launchp...ad and can be accessed without a library card, however, scholars will have access to much more material if they connect their app to a library card. Newburgh Enlarged City School District is happy to announce a collaboration with SORA from Overdrive and the Ramapo Catskill Library System to provide scholars with the ability to explore age-appropriate digital books. The SORA app for K-12 provides students access to thousands of ebooks through their school and the Ramapo Catskill Library System. Scholars can access the books through the SORA icon on their Launchpad. What can scholars do with SORA? - Read ebooks and listen to audiobooks - View and sync progress - Define new and unfamiliar words - Bookmark, highlight, and take notes - Add a public library for more books. To get started with your application, click this link: http://www.newburghlibrary.org/digital/ Mrs. Gilligan is the School Media Library Specialist at Vails Gate STEAM Academy.

This week is School Board Recognition Week! School members take on one of the most important citizen responsibilities: overseeing the education of the community's youth! We will be recognizing our outstanding Board of Education members this Tuesday, October 27th at the BOE Regular Meeting. Please take a moment to say THANK YOU for all they do for our scholars!

Reminder! Families, we would like your feedback! If you haven't already done so, please complete this survey by Friday, October 23rd! Please take a moment to provide feedback about the overall learning experience of your scholar(s) this year. If you have multiple scholars who have had different experiences, please complete the form for each experience you would like to provide feedback for. https://docs.google.com//1FAIpQLSffZQJqXYl3DmcUQ/viewform... // Hola familias de Goldback, ¡nos gustaría recibir sus comentarios! Si aún no lo ha hecho, complete una encuesta antes del viernes 23 de octubre. La encuesta se puede encontrar en el sitio web de nuestro distrito y en nuestras páginas de redes sociales. Tómese un momento para brindar comentarios sobre la experiencia general de aprendizaje de su (s) estudiante (s) este año. Si tiene varios estudiantes que han tenido diferentes experiencias, complete el formulario para cada experiencia sobre la que le gustaría proporcionar comentarios. ¡Gracias! https://docs.google.com//1FAIpQLSffZQJqXYl3DmcUQ/viewform

ANNOUNCEMENT: Newburgh School Meals has added a new pick up location! NFA Main Campus will be a pick up site from 11AM-1PM every Wednesday! Pre-order groups may still pick up beginning at 8AM at NFA Main Campus (More information about pre-ordering meals below.) NFA Main Campus* was selected as our newest pick up location to divert some traffic from our Gidney Avenue (GAMS) site. *Please enter the student parking lot from Gidney Avenue if picking up from NFA Main Campus. We al...Continue reading

Hispanic Heritage Month Feature: Alumna Suriana Rodriguez To celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month, NFA P-TECH alumna Suriana Rodriguez, class of 2018, has been featured in various local publications about her journey as an NFA scholar to a young professional. While at NFA P-TECH, Suriana, she was able to have her own mentor to guide her professionally. Her mentor was Jamira Torres-Murphy, who works at IBM in Poughkeepsie. After graduating from the Newburgh Free Academy, Rodrigue...z applied for an apprenticeship position with IBM. Now, she is a full-time position and Torres-Murphy has moved from her mentor to her manager. The Newburgh Enlarged City School District offers Pathways in Technology Early College High Schools (P-TECH) at the Newburgh Free Academy, thanks to the partnership with SUNY Orange and IBM since 2011. P-TECH is a four to six year program that provides students with the opportunity to graduate with both a high school diploma and an Associate’s degree in applied sciences in either computer networking or cyber security. Rodriguez, who is from Mexico, and Torres-Murphy, who is from Puerto Rico, have both seen the positive impact that mentorships can have on the Hispanic community. Both Rodriguez and Torres-Murphy didn’t know how to speak English when they got to the United States yet they both had a strong desire to work hard with a goal in mind of success. Hispanics, latinx are one of the largest minority groups in the United States, said Torres-Murphy. Enabling Hispanics to continue to progress forward is needed for the future of society in the United States. It will allow more professionals that help society bring diversity of thought and background to different society needs, whether that’s government, technology or education. Rodriguez said she celebrates her Hispanic heritage all year long, but is glad there is a month to recognize it. I think it’s really important to celebrate it, said Rodriguez. You’re putting out success stories that haven’t been talked about throughout the year. It shows younger people how you’re not the only one out there who is striving to be something successful. As Hispanics you’re being stereotyped and told all Hispanics are this or that. It shows we can accomplish way more than what people think we should accomplish. Read the full story in the Mid-Hudson Times here: http://timeshudsonvalley.com//hispanic-heritage-month-ibm- Another feature story about the mentor relationship between Suriana Rodriguez and her IBM mentor, Jamira Torres-Murphy can also be found in the Times Herald Record and the Hudson Valley Press. Times Herald Record: https://www.recordonline.com//ibm-employee-and/5923954002/ Hudson Valley Press: https://hudsonvalleypress.com//mentorship-program-goes-be/ Suriana is photographed with her mentor Jamira Torres-Murphy and Superintendent Dr. Roberto Padilla at the 2018 SUNY Orange graduation.

New survey for families! We would like your feedback! Please take a moment to provide feedback about the overall learning experience of your scholar(s) this year. If you have multiple scholars who have had different experiences, please complete the form for each experience you would like to provide feedback for. https://docs.google.com//1FAIpQLSffZQJqXYl3DmcUQ/viewform //... Tómese un momento para brindar comentarios sobre la experiencia general de aprendizaje de su estudiante este año. Si tiene académicos que han tenido diferentes experiencias, complete el formulario para cada experiencia sobre la que le gustaría proporcionar comentarios. https://docs.google.com//1FAIpQLSffZQJqXYl3DmcUQ/viewform

Today is Virtual "Pink" Day! For the last several years, NECSD has recognized Pink Day to honor those who have lost their battle with cancer. The first Pink Day was established by faculty and staff at Heritage Middle School and has continued throughout the district to recognize all faculty, staff, and students who are currently battling or have lost their battles to cancer. This year, the Virtual Pink Day is scheduled for today Friday, October 16, 2020. We’ve asked that our...Continue reading

Reminder! Wednesdays are our meal distribution days! We can't wait to see you at our meal sites! GAMS: 11am-1pm AND 3pm-5pm... Vails Gate: 11am-1pm AND 3pm-5pm South Middle School: 11am-12pm Horizons on the Hudson: 3pm-4pm Meadow Hill: 3pm-5pm Learn more about menu items by following Newburgh School Meals and visiting the Food Services Department page on the district website. https://www.newburghschools.org/page.php?page=25 The menu for the next two weeks can be found below! **Please note that there are 2 servings of meat sauce and pasta in each meal kit and 2 BBQ chicken flatbread pizza kits in each meal kit. We have packaged 2 servings in each container to cut back on containers and bulk in the bags**

Fall 2020 21st Century Information: (All items Contingent upon funding, staffing, and enrollment) Student Applications for the fall virtual programming will be available on student launchpads on October 13, 2020. - Anticipated Fall semester will run November 24, 2020-April 29, 2021 (Dates subject to change); Spring programming type TBD. - Programming will occur after school day hours for scholars who attend Balmville, GAMS, Gardnertown, HOH, and VG (Times to be determined)... - All programs will run for two hours a day Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and Thursdays. - All programs will include the following virtual components: Tutoring in Math and ELA or ELL, Social Emotional Learning (Health and Wellness) - Pending board approval all enrichment activities in Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts and Math (STEAM) provided by Boys & Girls Club of Newburgh, Zylofone Studios, and/or district teachers ____ 21st Century Hoja de información de otoño de 2020: (Todos los elementos dependen de la financiación, la dotación de personal y la inscripción) Las solicitudes de estudiantes para la programación virtual de otoño estará disponible en las plataformas de launchpad en las computadoras de los estudiantes el 13 de octubre de 2020. El semestre de otoño anticipado se ejecutará del 24 de noviembre de 2020 al 29 de abril de 20201 (Fechas sujetas a cambios). Tipo de programación por la primavera resorte será determinado. - La programación se llevará a cabo después del horario escolar en Balmville, GAMS, Gardnertown, HOH y VG (Tiempos por determinar) - Todos los programas se ejecutarán durante dos horas al día los martes, miércoles y jueves. - Todos los programas incluirán los siguientes componentes virtual: Tutoría en matemáticas y ELA o ELL, Aprendizaje socioemocional (salud y bienestar) - Pendiente de la aprobación de la mesa directiva, todas las actividades de enriquecimiento en ciencias, enseñanza, ingeniería, artes y matemáticas (STEAM) proporcionadas por Boys & Girls Club of Newburgh, Zylofone Studios y / o maestros del distrito. See more

A letter from Superintendent Dr. Padilla / Una carta del Dr. Padilla: October 9, 2020 Dear Goldback Nation,...Continue reading

#TBT to the NECSD Pink Out event last year! For the last several years, NECSD has recognized Pink Day to honor those who have lost their battle with cancer. This year, the Virtual Pink Day is scheduled for Friday, October 16, 2020. We ask that our NECSD community wear pink or any color that represents a tribute to fighting cancer. Photos can be shared with [email protected]. Pink Day was established by Ms. Jonelle Format-Santo, a teacher at NFA Main Campus. "Pink Day ...was established at Heritage about 10 years ago in support of a colleague that was diagnosed with Breast Cancer. During her fight we would all wear pink. When I moved to SMS I continued the tradition of Pink Day along with Heritage as a way to honor our colleague who ended up losing her battle with cancer. Since coming to NFA I have made it a district event knowing that many of our faculty, staff, and students have been affected by not only Breast Cancer, but ALL Cancers." Ms. Jonelle Formato-Santo, teacher at NFA Main Campus In Memoriam: Danielle Clarino Cotton-Heritage teacher (alumni) Marlene Shafer-South & NFA teacher (alumni) Marilyn Halperin-South teacher Debbie Nucifore-District secretary (alumni) Sonya Dickson-Grants Development Specialist Barbara Hatch Butrick-Teaching Assistant Tony Favino-NFA teacher Ernie McDonald-NFA teacher Maritza Ramos-Fostertown Principal JC Gaspard-NFA teacher Hillary Wright-Food Services Mary Larson Strothenke-Gidney Avenue & SMS Teacher Students: Xavier Torres Johnny Sileno

The next distribution of Chromebooks and/or WiFi Hotspots for those who still need a device and are in grades K -12 will be on Thursday, October 8, 2020 from 4-7pm at Armory Center, located at 321 S. William St, Newburgh, NY 12550. This distribution is for: - any scholar in grades K through 12 who has not already received a device, but may need one - anyone who is still in need of a WiFi Hotspot, we will be distributing 1 hotspot per household...Continue reading