submitted by Jordan Cahill, Youth 2 Youth Berlin President
The nine teens pictured above are just a few of the members of Youth 2 Youth Berlin, a group which single handedly raised $4,825 to send these members to the Youth to Youth Eastern States Conference this past July. They were able to attend the conference for yet another year of many cheerful hellos and very tearful good-byes. [Read more…] about Berlin Youth 2 Youth Members Go To Eastern States Conference
Summer Of The Owl Concludes With A Raptor Expert And Live Owls
submitted by Deb Alter
Trish Marki, a trained wildlife rehabilitator and educator with the Wildlife Institute of Eastern New York will be joining the Hoosick Falls Summer of the Owl Ceremony and Celebration.
Marki is bringing three live owls, each a different species of owl indigenous to this region, to The Armory on Wednesday, August 28, at 7 pm. [Read more…] about Summer Of The Owl Concludes With A Raptor Expert And Live Owls
TVSC Now Accepting Applications
The Taconic Valley Soccer Club is now accepting applications for the Fall Season for grades k-6. Registration forms can be found at any of our local libraries or on the Soccer Club’s website at www.taconicvalletsoccer.com. We are also looking for parents interested in coaching teams this season. Opening day is September 7 at 9 am at the Berlin Elementary School. If you have any questions, contact Jen Burhans at 658-2096.
The Stephentown Beautification Committee
by David Flint
Stephentown’s Town Hall is looking a lot nicer thanks to a group of public spirited citizens. Burt Swersey, who is closing out his Shadowbrook Nursery, made it known some weeks ago that he was ready to donate hundreds of plants, shrubs and trees to beautify the village central area of the Town. He also was willing to lend his expertise in getting them planted properly and to help with organizing and assisting volunteers to maintain them. The Town Board endorsed the idea and formed a volunteer Beautification Committee, stipulating that maintenance and care would be the responsibility of the Committee.
[Read more…] about The Stephentown Beautification Committee
Hoosick Falls Elementary School Open House – “Meet The Teacher”
Parents are cordially invited to meet their child’s teacher, view text, materials and student work. Children are welcome as this night is informal and not meant for individual conferences.
• Tuesday, September 3, for grades Universal pre-k, kindergarten, first and second from 6 to 7:30 pm. The Principal’s Welcome will be in the High School Auditorium from 6 to 6:15 pm. Visit your child’s classroom from 6:15 to 7:30 pm.
• Thursday, September 5, for grades three, four, five and six from 6 to 7:30 pm. The Principal’s Welcome will be in the High School Auditorium from 6 to 6:15 pm. Visit your child’s classroom from 6:15 to 7:30 pm.
Refreshments will be available in the elementary school cafeteria from 6:45 to 7:30 pm each evening.
Hoosick Falls Central School Opens Thursday, September 5
Tuesday, September 3, and Wednesday, September 4, are Superintendent Conference Days – no students.
Tuesday, September 3 – Open House for Grades Universal Pre-k through Grade Two (6 – 7:30 pm).
Thursday, September 5 – Open House for Grades Three through Grade Six (6 – 7:30 pm).
Students in grades Universal Pre-k – 12 will begin with a full day of instruction on Thursday, September 5. Breakfast and lunch will be provided as usual. Students should follow their regular bus assignments and schedules.
Here are some helpful hints for the opening days of school:
1. Every year, all free/reduced applications must be filled out and returned before the first day of school. Any questions, contact Heather Brooks at 686-7321, ext. 1708.
2. Have your children at their bus stops 5-10 minutes early each day.
3. If you cannot walk your child to the designated bus stop, have a responsible adult or older child do so.
4. Meet and get to know your child’s bus driver. K-1-2 students must have a designated responsible person at the bus stop for pick-up. Please be sure to come to the bus stop so your child can identify you to the bus driver. If no one is at the bus stop for pick-up, your child will be brought back to school and you must come to school and pick him or her up.
5. Insure that your child knows his/her bus number. Please be sure to let us know as soon as possible if you have changed your location or your children are going to a new baby-sitter. This is particularly important for a younger student, in grades k, 1, 2 or 3.
6. Reinforce bus safety with your child.
7. Label all your child’s possessions with first and last name.
8. Insure that our school nurse and the Elementary School office have up to date emergency telephone numbers in case you need to be reached.
9. Always feel you can contact the Elementary School (686-9492) or High School (686-7321) offices for information.
Hoosick Falls Central School District 2013 – 2014 School Year Calendar
Sept. 2, 2013 – Labor Day – No School
Sept. 3, 2013 – Grades Universal Pre-K (UPK) – Grade 2 Open House (6-7:30 pm)
Sept. 3 & 4, 2013 – Superintendent Conference Day – no students
Sept. 5, 2013 – First Day of School for students grade UPK-12
Sept. 5, 2013 – Grades 3-4-5-6 Open House (6 – 7:30 pm.)
Sept. 26, 2013 – Grades 7-12 Open House (6:30-8 pm)
Oct. 14, 2013 – Columbus Day – No School
Nov. 8, 2013 – Emergency Release Day – (Closing Drill) Grades 7-13 at 2 pm/K-6 at 3 pm
Nov. 11, 2013 – Veterans Day – No School
Nov. 14-15, 2013 – Grades. UPK-6 Parent/Teacher Conferences (1/2 Day Sessions)
Nov. 27-29, 2013 – Thanksgiving Vacation (School Resumes Dec. 2)
Dec. 23 – Jan. 3, 2014 – Christmas Recess (School Resumes Jan. 6, 2014)
Jan. 20, 2014 – Martin Luther King Jr. Day (Holiday) – No School
Feb. 17, 2014 – Presidents Day – No School
Feb. 18-19-20-21, 2014 – Mid-Winter Recess
Feb. 24, 2014 (School Resumes Feb. 25, 2014)
Mar. 13-14, 2014 – Grades UPK-6 Parent/Teacher Conference (1/2 Day Sessions)
Apr. 14 through 17, 2014 – Spring Recess (School Resumes Apr. 21, 2014)
April 18, 2014 – Good Friday – No School
May 26, 2014 – Memorial Day Holiday – No School
June 3, June 17 – 25, 2014 – Regents Testing
June 24-25-26, 2014 – Grades UPK-6 Early Dismissal (1/2 Day Sessions)
June 26, 2014 – Last Day Of School for Grades UPK-6 Students
(Last Day For Teachers)
June 27, 2014 – High School Graduation
2013-2014 School Hours
The Elementary School day will begin at 8:35 am and end at 3:20 pm. The High School (grades 7-12) will begin at 7:40 am and end at 2:15 pm.
Grades k-6 7-12
Buses Arrive 8:30 7:30
Attendance & Instruction 8:45 – 3:20 7:40 – 2:15
Student Dismissal 3:20 2:15
Student Pick-Up by Parents 3:35
Extracurricular, Detention 3:20 – 4:20 2:20 – 4:20 (Mon. – Thurs. only)
No late buses on Friday.
Hoosick Grange News
It was fun night at the Grange on August 14. We had great food and plenty of it. We played Bingo until we filled the cards. We had lots of prizes and played until all were gone. We had a great turnout and even got a new member. It was a very successful fun night.
Our next meeting is August 28. It’s election of officers night. The Lecturer is in charge of the program. Louise Ciuk and Mary Ramancus are in charge of refreshments.
Petersburgh Library News
Book Discussion Group
The public is invited to the monthly book discussion group on Tuesday, September 10, at 7:30 pm. The book Genius of Place, the Life of Frederick Law Olmsted will be discussed. Olmsted was a visionary landscape architect of the nineteenth century. Copies of the book are available at the Library if anyone would like to read the book.
Summer Reading Program Ends
The summer reading program has drawn to a close. Children who would like to win a battleship game or a doll are invited to put a raffle entry into our can for each book they read for the rest of the summer. The drawing to see who wins will be on Wednesday, September 4, at 4 pm.
This summer 47 children and teens completed the reading requirements reading a total of 430 books (younger children) and 34,320 pages (older children and teens). The Library sponsored 26 programs with a total attendance of 632. The adult participation was good with 11 gift baskets donated by board members and community members and 257 books read and entered into the prize drawings. Our thanks to all who donated and participated.
Story Hour Resumes
Petersburgh Public Library Story Hour will resume on Tuesday, September 10, at 11 am. All pre-schoolers and their caregivers are invited to join us for stories, activities, crafts and snacks. Story hour will be held each week through Tuesday, December 10, as long as school is in session.
David Grover And Linda Worster Together
Local favorites David Grover and Linda Worster will be performing together at the New Lebanon Library on Friday, August 23, from 6 to 8 pm. All are welcome, and the event is free
David Grover has earned countless awards including a Grammy nomination and Artist of the Year. He spent many years as Arlo Guthrie’s lead guitar and band leader. Grover and his Big Bear Band have performed at the White House, opened the Goodwill Games, appeared on The Today Show, performed with the Detroit Symphony for their Youth Series and played for the delegates of the United Nations.
Linda Worster has toured as a solo musician throughout New England, New York and New Jersey. She has opened for many well-known artists including Livingston Taylor, Harry Chapin, Paul Stookey, Leo Kotke, David Bromberg, Bill Staines, Dave Mallett, Jonathan Edwards, Joan Baez, Richie Havens and Taj Mahal.
For further information, please call the library at 518-794-8844. The Library is located at 550 State Route 20, ¼ mile north of the yellow blinking light at the intersection of Routes 20/22.
