• Districtwide - New printers in all the classrooms
• Elementary School - Two new swipe pads located in the 200-300 breezeway and rear slate lobby
• High School/Middle School - Installation of the security site blockers on oversize door windows

In-network benefits

• No claim forms
• Do not require ID cards –only need name and date of birth
  

Out-of-network benefits

• Need a claim form: www.e-nva.com
• Responsible for 100% of cost at time of service

•Benefit year based on your last date of service (once every 12 months)

•Scheduled annual exams

•A choice of either one set of contact lens or one pair of glasses

•Dependent children to age 26

•Continues into retirement

•Network doctors and stores can be found on our website (http://www.portjeffschools.org/departments/business_office_benefits)

SEPTEMBER is NATIONAL SUICIDE PREVENTION AWARENESS MONTH

Actions that can promote healing, help and give hope.

ASK - Research shows people who are having thoughts of suicide feel relief when someone asks after them in a caring way. Finding suggest acknowledging and talking about suicide may reduce rather than increase suicidal ideation.

BE THERE - Individuals are more likely to feel less depressed, less suicidal, less overwhelmed, and more helpful by after speaking to someone who listens without judgement.

KEEP THEM SAFE - A number of studies have indicated that when lethal means are made less available or less deadly, suicide rates by that method decline, and frequently suicide rates overall decline.

FOLLOW UP - Studies have also shown that brief, low cost intervention and supportive, ongoing contact may be an important part of suicide prevention, especially for individuals after they have been discharged from hospitals or care services.

HELP THEM STAY CONNECTED - Studies indicate that helping someone at risk create a network of resources and individuals for support and safety can help them take positive action and reduce feelings of hopelessness.

LONG ISLAND WEBSITES & HOTLINES

• Response Crisis Center www.responsecrisiscenter.org - Hotline, Crisis & Text 631-751-7500
• DASH Mobile Crisis Center www.fsl-li.org or Hotline: 631-952-3333
• LI Crisis Center (Nassau County) 516-679-1111
• Crisis Text Line Text CONNECT to 741741
• Suicide Prevention Coalition of Long Island www.preventsuicideli.org
• Nassau County Mobile Crisis: 227-TALK or 631-227-8255

The Board of Education is dedicated to educating students to develop desired moral, ethical, and cultural values, to stimulate and expand a continual learning process, and to cultivate an understanding and appreciation of the rights and responsibilities of American citizens, which will enable them to function effectively as independent individuals in a democratic society.

The educational program will aim to provide each child with the fundamental academic skills and basic knowledge required for his/her maximum educational development, the opportunity for each child to develop his/her interests and abilities to the fullest extent according to his/her individual potential, and special services to promote the physical, mental and emotional development of each child. It is the district's goal to foster in students good work habits, integrity, dignity, self-discipline, good sportsmanship, self-confidence and a sense of purpose. Extracurricular activities will be offered when possible to enhance the academic program.

The Board encourages parents and teachers to offer their expertise in helping to develop a school environment that is academically challenging, psychologically satisfying and socially fulfilling for students at all levels. The Board also supports the sharing of programs and activities with adjoining school districts in order to provide a broad educational and social experience for the students of the district. The objectives of an educational program are best realized when mutual understanding, cooperation, and effective communications exist among the home, community and school.