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The Port Chester Board of Education Board Advisory Committees/Los Comités de Asesoría de la Junta de Educación

Dear Members of the Port Chester Community,

The Port Chester Board of Education has board advisory committees, and we aim to add a few more opportunities for participation and feedback in the 2022-2023 academic year. If you are interested in serving on any committee, please contact the District Clerk, by August 30, 2022, at cmaggi@portchesterschools.org. Each group will be expected to meet at least two times this year.

Estimados miembros de la comunidad de Port Chester,

La Junta de Educación de Port Chester tiene comités de asesoría, y nuestro objetivo es agregar más oportunidades para la participación y la opinión pública durante el año académico 2022-2023. Si está interesado en participar en algún comité, por favor comuníquese con la secretaria del distrito antes del 30 de agosto del 2022: cmaggi@portchesterschools.org. Se espera que cada grupo se reúna al menos dos veces este año.
- Committees1.pdf
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Port Chester High School Marching Band Community

Dear Port Chester High School Marching Band community,

The Port Chester High School Marching Band Association wishes to give a big shout out to the entire Port Chester/Rye Brook community for the overwhelming support given to the PCHS Marching Band for all of our fundraisers over the years. This Sunday August 21, from 10am - until around 3 pm students from the High School Marching Band will take to the streets ringing doorbells collecting donations for their Annual Band Booster Drive. The support of the community to help pull this event together will ensure that our band season is a success from the beginning. This is one of our many fundraisers developed to help cover costs for various performance expenses incurred throughout the year. Donations can be sent to the PCHS Marching Band.P.O. Box 826, Port Chester, NY, 10573 or use paypal PayPal-PayPal.me/PCHSBAND . The Band Association will also have a table at Port Chester Day on Saturday August 27, and will be selling Band apparel and helmets. Please take some time out this Fall Season and watch our "Pride of Port Chester" PCHS Marching Band perform in-person at various locations including local football games at the high school, parades, and competitions. Check out our website for upcoming Band performance dates and fundraisers at https://pchsband.wixsite.com/pchsband

Sincerely,

Francois d’Esperies -Director of Publicity PCHS Marching Band Association

Jennifer Carriero-Dominguez Vice President in charge of Fundraising
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Port Chester Public Schools Calendar of Events for 2022-2023
- 22 Port Chester 1 print.pdf
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Calling all PC Band families! Don’t miss out on band association information.

If your student will be participating in the PC High School Band Program, please email PCHSBandAssociation@gmail.com with your name, phone number, mailing address, along with your student's name, grade, and instrument. We are excited about this year! Thank you! From The Band Association Parents.
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HAC (Home Access Center)

HAC (Home Access Center) is offline for summer maintenance and will be available on August 31, 2022.

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Click on the link below to see some highlights of the 2021-2022 School Year

2021-2022 School District Highlights

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PCHS - Fake Email Account Alert/PCHS - Alerta de cuenta de correo electrónico falsa

PCHS - Fake Email Account Alert

This is a message from the Port Chester Public Schools. It has come to our attention that a fake Gmail account has been created using the name of PCHS's Principal Luke Sotherden. Emails are being sent by this account asking for money and gift cards. We have reported this fake account to the police, and advise you not to send any money or gift cards. Furthermore, if you have any information about this fake account, please contact the Rye Brook Police.

PCHS - Alerta de cuenta de correo electrónico falsa

Este es un mensaje de las Escuelas publicas de Port Chester. Nos han informado que se ha creado una cuenta de Gmail falsa con el nombre del director de la escuela secundaria (PCHS), Luke Sotherden. Esta cuenta está enviando correos electrónicos solicitando dinero y tarjetas de regalo. Hemos denunciado esta cuenta falsa a la policía y le recomendamos que no envíe dinero ni tarjetas de regalo. Además, si tiene alguna información sobre esta cuenta falsa, comuníquese con la policía de Rye Brook.

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Information regarding our summer program for current prek-8 graders - Información sobre nuestro programa de verano para estudiantes actuales
SUMMER PROGRAM UPDATE

We wish to thank families for their interest in our advertised summer opportunities for your children. Our summer student programming for all families who have registered and expressed interest will be on parallel tracks, with academic components offered through provider Catapult Learning, through our own dual language and ENL teachers, and through our dedicated special education staff in their Extended School Year Program. All of these groups of students will then have the opportunity during the other half of the day to participate in enrichment/recreational activities through our additional partners, Wellcore and the Carver Center.

All of our programs are designed to provide academic instruction and enrichment/recreation opportunities. Enrollment/registration emails for each of these programs are being emailed to families by June 2, so families should be on the lookout for correspondence directly from the district or from Catapult Learning regarding your children's participation in programs.

We look forward to having interested children be part of our programming from July 5-August 12, Monday through Friday, from 8:00 a.m.-3:30 p.m. during the summer of 2022. Regretfully, we have not been able to secure a willing provider for child care from 3:30-5:30, and so students participating in our summer programs will need to be picked up by 3:30 daily or authorized to be released to walk home. Thank you for your understanding.

To learn more about Port Chester School District’s Summer Program 2022, please watch the recording of our live webinar hosted on March 31.

Watch the English Webinar

Watch the Spanish Webinar

Read our information flyer

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ACTUALIZACIÓN DEL PROGRAMA DE VERANO

Deseamos agradecer a las familias por su interés en nuestras oportunidades de verano. Nuestra programación de estudiantes de verano para todas las familias que se han registrado y expresado interés ocurrirá simultaneamente, con componentes académicos ofrecidos a través del proveedor Catapult Learning, a través de nuestros propios maestros de idioma dual y de ENL, y a través de nuestro dedicado personal de educación especial en su Programa de Año Escolar Extendido. Todos estos grupos de estudiantes tendrán la oportunidad durante la otra mitad del día de participar en actividades recreativas/de enriquecimiento a través de nuestros socios adicionales, Wellcore y Carver Center.

Todos nuestros programas están diseñados para brindar instrucción académica y oportunidades de enriquecimiento/recreación. Los correos electrónicos de inscripción/registro para cada uno de estos programas se enviarán por correo electrónico a las familias antes del 2 de junio, por lo que las familias deben estar atentas a la correspondencia directamente del distrito o de Catapult Learning con respecto a la participación de sus hijos en los programas.

Esperamos que los niños interesados sean parte de nuestra programación del 5 de julio al 12 de agosto, de lunes a viernes, de 8:00 a. m. a 3:30 p. m. durante el verano de 2022. Lamentablemente, no hemos podido asegurar un proveedor dispuesto para el cuidado de niños de 3:30 a 5:30, por lo que los estudiantes que participan en nuestros programas de verano deberán ser recogidos a las 3:30 todos los días o autorizados para que caminen solos a su casa. Gracias por su comprensión.

Para obtener más información sobre el programa de verano 2022 del distrito escolar de Port Chester, mire la grabación de nuestro seminario web en vivo organizado el 31 de marzo.

Vea el seminario web en inglés

Vea el seminario web en español

Lea nuestro folleto informativo
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Watch the May 24 K-5 literacy curriculum presentation | Vea la presentación del plan de estudios de alfabetización K-5 del 24 de mayo

If you missed the May 24 presentation on next steps in planning for a new K-5 literacy curriculum, please see the link here for a replay.

ParentGuardian K-5 Literacy Program Update May 2022

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Si se perdió la presentación del 24 de mayo sobre los próximos pasos en la planificación de un nuevo plan de estudios de alfabetización K-5, consulte los enlaces aquí para ver una repetición.

Actualización del programa de lectoescritura para padrestutores K-5, Mayo del 2022

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A message to our community

Dear Port Chester Ramily,

It is with great sadness and a heavy heart that I write to you. Our thoughts and prayers are with the families of those who so tragically lost their lives in yesterday's senseless shooting at an elementary school in Texas. The loss of life, especially of those so young, is heartbreaking.

There will be headlines that your children will see, which may result in questions. Please know that your school community is available to support students and families during the days ahead. It’s important that your children know that they are safe in our schools. There are teams of social workers, school counselors, and school psychologists available to support your child.

Please know there are no active threats to our buildings. However, I have spoken with both the Port Chester and Rye Brook police and there will be a stronger police presence in and around our schools. We remain committed to keeping all students and staff safe, first and foremost.

We encourage you to remind your children and members of our community to report any unusual or suspicious behavior.

We continually work with outside consultants and our law enforcement partners on validating best practices, identifying improvement opportunities, training our staff, and maintaining strong emergency response procedures when necessary. As we learn more about what led to this event, we will again carefully evaluate our safety and security measures to ensure the safest possible environment for our school community.

There is nothing more important than our students and their well-being, and we remain committed to doing all that we can to ensure their safety. Our hearts remain with the families of Texas.

Dr. Aurelia L. Henriquez
Superintendent of Schools

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Estimada Ramily de Port Chester,

Es con gran tristeza y un corazón pesado que les escribo. Nuestros pensamientos y oraciones están con las familias de aquellos que perdieron la vida tan trágicamente en el tiroteo sin sentido de ayer en una escuela primaria en Texas. La pérdida de vidas, especialmente de personas tan jóvenes, es desgarradora.

Habrá titulares que verán sus hijos, lo que puede producir preguntas. Tenga en cuenta que su comunidad escolar está disponible para apoyar a los estudiantes y las familias durante los próximos días. Es importante que sus hijos sepan que están seguros en nuestras escuelas. Hay equipos de trabajadores sociales, consejeros escolares y psicólogos escolares disponibles para apoyar a su hijo(a).

Tenga en cuenta que no hay amenazas activas para nuestros edificios. Sin embargo, he hablado con la policía de Port Chester y Rye Brook y habrá una mayor presencia policial en nuestras escuelas y sus alrededores. Seguimos comprometidos a mantener seguros a todos los estudiantes y al personal, ante todo.

Le alentamos a recordarles a sus hijos y miembros de nuestra comunidad que informen cualquier comportamiento inusual o sospechoso.

Trabajamos continuamente con consultores externos y nuestros socios encargados de hacer cumplir la ley para validar las mejores prácticas, identificar oportunidades de mejora, capacitar a nuestro personal y mantener sólidos procedimientos de respuesta a emergencias cuando sea necesario. A medida que aprendamos más sobre lo que condujo a este evento, nuevamente evaluaremos cuidadosamente nuestras medidas de seguridad y protección para garantizar el entorno más seguro posible para nuestra comunidad escolar.

Dr. Aurelia Henriquez
Superintendent of Schools

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Remaining Board of Education Meeting Dates

The remaining board meetings will be held on May 26 and June 23 will be held in Room 229 at Port Chester High School.

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Thank you! Port Chester budget passes, candidates elected to Board of Education

Thank you for voting and for your support of our schools! The 2022-2023 Port Chester Budget was approved, 1,331 to 316, a better than 4-to-1 margin! Congratulations as well to incumbent Christine Onofrio and to George P. Ford, Jr., who won election to the Board of Education with 1,181 votes and 901 votes, respectively. Candidate Deirdre McMahon Pascale received 799 votes.
- 22-23 Vote Summary.pdf
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Video of the May 5, 2022 Board of Education meeting is available for viewing

The Thursday May 5, 2022 Board of Education meeting is now available for viewing and can be seen here.

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WATCH PARTY: A Message of Thanks—Happy Teacher Appreciation Week!

Click here to view last night's live watch party celebrating our AMAZING TEACHERS! Again, thank you for all that you do to make a difference! Your hard work, commitment, and professionalism do not go unnoticed!

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PCSD Environmental Update, April 12, 2022

This is an update from the Port Chester School District. In partnership with the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation and representatives from the Rye Brook Department of Public Works, it was determined that a section of the storm line that leads from the rear of Port Chester Middle School was the cause of the blue water observed earlier today. The following measures were taken to address and correct this situation: 1) the storm line was vacuumed, 2) the 20” storm line was cleaned with a high-pressure jet cleaning tool, and 3) the total length of the mouth of the brook was closely monitored with a camera to ensure the storm line is free of any obstructions or foreign materials. Thank you.

Esta es una actualización del Distrito Escolar de Port Chester. En asociación con el Departamento de Conservación Ambiental del Estado de Nueva York y representantes del Departamento de Obras Públicas de Rye Brook, se determinó que una sección de la línea de tormenta que conduce desde la parte trasera de la Escuela Intermedia de Port Chester (PCMS) fue la causa del agua azul observada el día de hoy. Se tomaron las siguientes medidas para atender y corregir esta situación: 1) se aspiró la línea de tormentas, 2) se limpió la línea de tormentas de 20” con una herramienta de limpieza de alta presión y 3) la longitud total de la boca del arroyo fue monitoreado de cerca con una cámara para asegurar que la línea de tormenta esté libre de obstrucciones o materiales extraños. Gracias.

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After-school STEM program a big draw for English language learners

Port Chester Schools' after-school STEM program for English language learners was launched last year as a four-week initiative in two elementary school buildings. This year it has blossomed into a fully developed initiative, bridging crucial STEM instruction with language acquisition and critical thinking skills. Sessions last six weeks and take place in all four elementary buildings and at the middle school, with 250 students participating and another 10 cohorts starting in May. The concept began with what Felipe Orozco, the district's Director of ELLs and Bilingual Programs Felipe Orozco envisioned as a way to meet the needs of transitioning and expanding English language learners.
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Mask Mandate Update/ Actualización del uso de máscaras

Good afternoon. This is an important message from Port Chester Public Schools to district families and staff.

The designation of “COVID-19 Community Levels” is a new tool to help communities decide what prevention steps to take based on the latest data. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), "Community Levels can be low, medium, or high and are determined by looking at hospital beds being used, hospital admissions, and the total number of new COVID-19 cases in the area." The CDC tool indicates that Westchester County is currently considered a LOW level area.

As a result, the Governor has lifted the mask mandate. Effective Wednesday, March 2, 2022, mask-wearing by students, faculty, and staff in all district buildings will be optional. Parents and Guardians will continue to have the option of having their child wear a mask while in school. Please speak with your children regarding this decision. This is a decision that must be treated with mutual respect by all. However, in keeping with the CDC recommendations and federal rules, masks will still be required on buses.

Thank you for your ongoing patience and support. Please reach out to your building principal with any questions. We will continue to share the latest information with our school community as developments take place.

We are waiting for further clarification regarding buses and will continue to update the community as soon as we have definitive news.

Thank you for your cooperation and understanding.

Buenas tardes. Este es un mensaje importante de las Escuelas Públicas de Port Chester para las familias y el personal del distrito.

La designación de "Niveles de COVID-19 de las comunidades” es una nueva herramienta para ayudar a las comunidades a decidir qué pasos de prevención tomar basado en los datos más recientes. Según el Centro para el Control y la Prevención de Enfermedades (CDC), "los niveles comunitarios pueden ser bajos, medios o altos y se determinan al observar las camas de hospital que se usan, las admisiones al hospital y la cantidad total de nuevos casos de COVID-19 en el área." La herramienta de la CDC indica que el condado de Westchester actualmente se considera un área de nivel BAJO.

Por este motivo, la Gobernadora ha decidido terminar el requerimiento obligatorio de las máscaras. A partir del miércoles 2 de marzo del 2022, el uso de mascarillas por parte de los estudiantes, profesores y personal en todos los edificios del distrito será opcional. Los padres y tutores seguirán teniendo la opción de que sus hijos usen una máscara mientras están en la escuela. Hable con sus hijos sobre esta decisión. Esta es una decisión que debe ser tratada con respeto mutuo por todos. Sin embargo, de acuerdo con las recomendaciones de la CDC y las reglas federales, aún se requerirán máscaras en los autobuses.

Gracias por su constante paciencia y apoyo. Comuníquese con el director(a) de su edificio si tiene alguna pregunta. Continuaremos compartiendo la información más reciente con nuestra comunidad escolar a medida que se produzcan desarrollos.

Gracias por su cooperación y comprensión.

PORT CHESTER PUBLIC SCHOOLS
2022-2023 online kindergarten registration is now open

The Port Chester Public School District is pleased to announce the opening of online registration for Kindergarten-aged students for the 2022-2023 school year. Parents/Guardians of all children whose fifth birthdays occur on or before December 1, 2022, are invited to enroll their child using our new online registration system located on the District website in English or Spanish at https://www.portchesterschools.org/school_registration_forms.

El Distrito de Escuelas Públicas de Port Chester se complace en anunciar la apertura de la inscripción en línea para estudiantes en edad de Kindergarten (jardín de infantes) para el año escolar 2022-2023. Se invita a los padres/tutores de todos los niños que cumplan 5 años antes del 1 de diciembre de 2022, a inscribir a su hijo(a) utilizando nuestro nuevo sistema de registro en línea ubicado en el sitio web del Distrito en inglés o español: https://www.portchesterschools.org/school_registration_forms.
- Kindergarten Registration Announcement 2022.docx
- Sp Kindergarten Registration Announcement 2022.docx
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Spring sports registration for Middle and High School

The Port Chester spring sports registration for the High School will be open from February 14^th through the first week of official practices which start on March 14^th. Sports being offered are Baseball, Softball, Track & Field, Boys Tennis, & Club Golf at the high school level.

Spring sports registration for the Middle School will be open from February 21^st through the first week of official practices which start on March 21^st. Sports being offered are Baseball, Softball, Track & Field, Boys Lacrosse & Girls Lacrosse.

Visit the bottom of the website home page for information on registering for spring sports.

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PCHS introduces new program: The Principals' Promise Academy

The Port Chester School District is pleased to launch the Principals’ Promise Academy at Port Chester High School. This Academy was created for students whose lives have presented them with obstacles which have impeded their success. This program allows them a second chance to meet their graduation requirements.

The Principal’s Promise Academy provides a small group of 11^th and 12^th grade students the necessary tools to either return to a traditional schedule/setting, and/or complete their high school requirements in a smaller classroom setting with several other supports in place.

Read more about the program here.
- PCHS Principals Promise Academy.pdf
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HAC (Home Access Center)

HAC (Home Access Center) is down for summer maintenance and will be back online on August 31, 2022.

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Highlights of the 2021-2022 School Year

Click here to enjoy some of the highlights of the 2021-2022 School Year!

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Relive the 138th Port Chester High School Commencement, in pictures!

The 138th Port Chester High School Graduation on Friday, June 24, 20222, was a joyful celebration of achievement, community and future success. Congratulations to our graduating seniors! View more photos at this link!
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Voter Registration to take place on May 9, 2022

Registration of qualified voters of the District will take place on Monday, May 9, 2022, between the hours of 2:30 p.m. until 6:30 p.m. in the office of the District Clerk located in the Port Chester Middle School, 113 Bowman Avenue.

For information on voter registration visit our Voter Registration page.

El registro de votantes calificados del Distrito se llevará a cabo el lunes 9 de mayo del 2022, de 2:30 p.m. hasta las 6:30 p.m. en la oficina del Secretario del Distrito ubicada en Port Chester Middle School, 113 Bowman Avenue.

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