Dear HCS Families and Community Members,

Spring is right around the corner (fingers crossed)! I hope this note finds you well and enjoying March, despite its winterlike presence. It is difficult to imagine that we are 25 weeks into the 2022-23 school year and already planning for 2023-24! In the spirit of calendar conversations, please be certain to bookmark the dates below for upcoming events at HCS.

2023-24 Budget Development Timeline

At the time of this writing, HCS is well underway in the process of budget development for the 2023-24 school year. Please mark your calendars for the following important BOE dates when more information about the 2023-24 budget will be shared with the HCS community:

April 2023

• April 12: BOE Adoption of the Property Tax Report Card (budget)

• April 19-May: Community Presentations (Dates TBD)

May 2023

• May 3: Budget Hearing (6:00 PM)

• May 16: Annual Meeting - Uniform Statewide Budget Vote and BOE Election

• May 17: BOE accepts 2023-2024 Budget Results

NYS ELA and Math Testing in Grades 3 - 8

• NYS ELA Assessments have been scheduled for administration on two days between 4/19 - 4/21 for all students in Grades 3 - 5. HCS will be utilizing the Paper Based Testing model at these grade levels.
• NYS ELA Assessments have been scheduled for administration on 4/20 and 4/21 for all students in Grade 6 - 8. HCS will be utilizing the Computer Based Testing model at these grade levels.
• NYS Math Assessments have been scheduled for administration on two days between 5/2 - 5/4 for all students in Grades 3 - 5. HCS will be utilizing the Paper Based Testing model at these grade levels.
• NYS Math Assessments have been scheduled for administration on 5/4 and 5/5 for all students in Grade 6 - 8. We will be utilizing the Computer Based Testing model at these grade levels.
• Note: More information about logistical aspects of the New York State ELA and Math testing in Grades 3 - 8 is forthcoming and will be shared by our building principals.

Peter Pan, the Musical

• The Honeoye Central School District is proud to present the musical Peter Pan on 5/12 @7:00pm, 5/13 @7:00pm and on 5/14 @2:00.

FUTURING: Secondary End of Year Events & Celebrations

• 6/3: MS Band Trip to Darien Lake
• 6/5: Grades 6 - 12 Band Concert
• 6/23: Commencement 2023 is scheduled for Friday, June 23 at 7:00PM in the HCS Auditorium. As outlined in Mr. Schneckenburger's recent communication, graduation rehearsal is scheduled for 10:00a.m. on June 23rd. Tickets to the ceremony will be distributed to graduating seniors following rehearsal. Each student will be provided 8 tickets. On the evening of the ceremony, after ticket holders have been admitted, doors will open to the public with remaining seats available.

FUTURING: ES End of Year Events & Celebrations

• 5/16: K-2 Concert and Assembly

• 6/6: Elementary Concert and Assembly

• 6/9: 5th Grade Moving Up Ceremony at 2:15PM

• 6/14: Awards Assembly at 9:45AM

• 6/14: K Graduation Evening at 6PM

• 6/20: Dog Gone Fun Days

• 6/21: Rain Date - Dog Gone Fun Days

E. Bridget Ashton

Elizabeth Bridget Ashton
Superintendent, Honeoye Central School District
8528 Main Street

Honeoye, New York 14471

Bridget.Ashton@honeoye.org

On Twitter: @EBridgetAshton

Foodlink Update

• Thank you to Kristin Kester, PTA President, and the entirety of our PTA leadership team for their work to secure a partnership with Foodlink.

• Foodlink has served communities for 40+ years through partnership with various organizations in the Greater Rochester and Finger Lakes region of New York. The mission of Foodlink is "to leverage the power of food to end hunger and build healthier communities."

• The Honeoye PTA is excited to announce that their partnership and in-school pantry with FoodLink is ready to open!
• The PTA partnership with Foodlink is intended to support families with students in the Honeoye Central School District with food needs.
• Note: The pantry will be open on Tuesday, 3/21, from 4:30-5:30pm, by appointment ONLY! Please call 585-229-5171 ext 1173 and leave a message to set up your appointment. This will be confidential and only to those who call ahead.
• Please feel free to reach out with questions to hcsptapresident@gmail.com or hcsptafoodpantry@gmail.com

Social Emotional Wellness and Mental Health Supports and Services

• Research has long suggested that healthy students are more likely to be ready to learn and actively engage in the school community. As such, school-based wellness and mental health supports and services have been, and continue to be, a vital facet of student support systems within school districts. A school based continuum of care provides programming which targets prevention, early intervention, and incorporation of mental health supports for students.
• The Honeoye Central School District has developed and continues to build upon extensive programming to best support mental health and social emotional wellness:

1. MultiTiered System of Supports (MTSS)
2. Student Support Team (SST) - Crisis Intervention & Assessment
3. Behavior Intervention Team (BIT)
4. Instructional Support Team (IST)
5. District & Building Level Safety Teams
6. Tier 1- Classroom Instruction
7. District Level SEL and Counseling Plans
8. Zones of Regulation, Second Step, Too Good for Drugs
9. Individual and Group Counseling (IEP and District Level)
10. Trauma Illness & Grief (TIG) support
11. Therapeutic Crisis Interventions for Schools (TCIS)
12. Therapy Dog
13. And so much more...

• The HCS Mental Health and Social Emotional Wellness Supports and Services Informational Flyer was sent home via backpack for all ES students and via mail for all Secondary students the week of March 3, 2023. This document is also available on the HCS website within the Parent and Students tab and Student Supports tab.
• It is important to note that a school based continuum of care does not replace consult and evaluation by qualified mental health professionals outside of the school setting for significant mental health concerns. Our school based mental health team may assist with recommendations for service(s) or program(s) from the community based (local) continuum of care available for children and adolescents.
• If you have any questions regarding mental health programming at school or if you would like to discuss mental health/social emotional wellness concerns about your child, please do not hesitate to reach out to our Counseling Office at (585) 229-5171 x2060. A member of the HCS Mental Health Team will be happy to assist!
• Additionally, the HCS Community Resource Guide, compiled by our School Social Worker, Molly Perrin, contains a plethora of information about local supports for students and families. The HCS Community Resource Guide is located on the HCS website at www.honeoye.org under Student Services, School Social Worker tab.
  

Facilities Usage

• There has been much expressed interest in usage of the Honeoye Central School District's Facilities. Our school buildings and grounds are available to community organizations and businesses for usage providing that events do not conflict with educational programming of the district AND that potential user groups satisfactorily complete a Facilities Usage request (and that request is approved).
• Facilities Usage User Groups must read the entirety of the facilities usage information document and waiver, which includes a full waiver and release of liability. Upon application for usage of Honeoye Central School District facilities, the applicant agrees to all terms outlined herein and must submit a signed copy of the Liability Waiver for each school year of requested facilities usage.

• All groups must submit written evidence of appropriate premises liability coverage and name the district as an additional insured party.

• To see which spaces are available, potential user groups should utilize the link on our HCS website at www.honeoye.org to view the district calendar: http://fs-honeoye.rschooltoday.com/calendar/index/publicview/
• Note: All requests must be made at least 14 days prior to event.

LGI Multimedia Enhancements

• As I shared in the February District Newsletter, multimedia enhancements to the LGI were installed the week of February Break. Enhancements include new ceiling mounted projectors, screens, speakers, mics and a view sonic board and were made possible to the district via ARP/CRRSA stimulus allocations The Large Group Instructional (LGI) room is truly a fabulous instructional and professional learning space!

Erin's Law Presentations by Safe Harbor: March 9

• Safe Harbor visited the HCS campus on March 9 to share information with parents and guardians specific to Erin's Law. The Erin's Law legislation is named after Erin Merryn, who is an abuse survivor and activist against child sexual abuse. Erin's Law requires public schools to teach about abuse and exploitation prevention to students in Kindergarten - Eighth grade.

• Learning Targets in Grades K - 2 include:

1. Students will be able to identify okay and not okay touches.
2. Students will understand that their body is theirs and it deserves respect as well as know that some parts of their body are private.
3. Students will be able to comprehend “No, Go, Tell."
4. Students will be able to identify by name two trusted adults who can help with any issues or problems, or identify a safe adult if lost, hurt, or in need of help.
5. Students will be able to identify good secrets v bad secrets.
6. Students will be able to understand that abuse is never their fault.

• Learning Targets in Grades 3-5 include:

1. Students will be able to understand that abuse can occur in any relationship.

2. Students will be able to identify and seek help if unhealthy and unsafe behaviors and situations occur, including bullying and abuse.
3. Students will have a deeper understanding of okay and not okay touch.
4. Students will be able to use “No, Go, and Tell” to seek help from a trusted adult.
5. Students will be able to set personal boundaries and respect the personal boundaries of others.
6. Students will be able to understand that abuse is not their fault.

• Learning Targets in Grades 6 include:

1. Students will understand that abuse can occur in any relationship.
2. Students will be able to identify and seek help in unhealthy and unsafe behaviors and situations occur, including bullying and abuse.
3. Students will be able to use “No, Go, and Tell” to seek help from a trusted adult.

4. Students will be able to describe and understand healthy and safe personal choices.

   Students will be able to identify safe adults that they can report to when confronted with potentially unhealthy or unsafe situations.

5. Students will be able to understand that abuse and exploitation are never the students fault.

6. Students will know what keeps them safe online and to not share personal information.

7. Students will be able to understand the risk and dangers of not knowing if someone is who they say they are online and how to protect their personal information.

• Learning Targets in Grades 7 - 8 include:

1. Students will be able to recognize healthy and unhealthy relationships, including dating relationships.
2. Students will understand how to set personal boundaries and limits on relationships and honor the boundaries of others.
3. Students will understand that abuse can occur in any relationships.
4. Students will be able to help a friend who is in a potentially abusive situation find a trusted adult.
5. Students will be able to identify abuse that may occur in person and online: physical, sexual, emotional, and neglect.
6. Students will identify safe adults and peers or seek professional help such as help lines, counselors, etc.
7. Students will understand the risk caused by sending, receiving, requesting, and sharing of inappropriate images and materials.
8. Students will know what keeps them safe when on the internet by refusing to post, send, or forward inappropriate images of self or others and how to set privacy settings on social media.

• Note: Erin's Law presentations are scheduled for delivery to MS students the week of 3/13.
• Note: Erin's Law presentations will be delivered to ES students the week of 3/20.

Board of Education Visits: February 9 and March 9

The HCS Board of Education had the opportunity to visit our Elementary building on 2/9 from 9:15 - 11:45 and to visit nine classrooms/locations engaging in instructional delivery specific to the following:

• Morning Meeting
• UPK Programming
• ELA
• Math - Number Corner
• AIS
• Enrichment

Additionally, participating BOE members had the opportunity to meet with the HCS Mental Health team. Upon debrief, BOE members noted the following (paraphrased here):

• "Everyone is engaged in the activity."
• "All are engaged, including the adults."
• "The math was amazing. It was not simply equations. Students had to explain what they were thinking."
• "The TA in the class was amazing."
• "Teachers were supportive of all students."
• "No students were left out."
• "The cause and effect discussion during morning meeting was amazing."
• "I hope our mental health staff feel supported."

The HCS Board of Education had the opportunity to visit our Secondary building on 3/9 from 8:15 - 10:45 and to visit nine classrooms/locations engaging in instructional delivery specific to the following:

• ELA AIS
• Spanish III
• Earth Science
• Gemini History
• Geometry
• English 11
• Art 8
• Social Studies 6
• HS Band

**Total participation techniques
**Communication and collaboration emphasis
**High interest and student choice
**Student directed learning
**Command presence of instructional staff
**Flexible seating
**Multimodal instructional delivery

I have extended many thanks to each of the talented teachers and staff who welcomed Board members into their learning spaces. Board of Education visits to a school district provide an opportunity for board members to experience firsthand the incredible teaching and learning that occurs on a daily basis within a school system.

In my communication with teachers, I included the brief video message (below) from the Board of Education surrounding their visits to both the elementary and secondary buildings.

When I joined the dynamic HCS faculty and staff in January of 2019, I had the opportunity to meet with both internal and external stakeholders as a facet of my Entry Plan. Common themes which emerged specific to facilities included space utilization (paired with declining enrollments) and a desire for enhanced instructional spaces. This qualitative data obtained from the HCS learning community, coupled with a review of “deficiencies” noted in our 2015 Building Condition Survey, prompted the launch of our work surrounding short and long term facilities planning. As you may be aware, HCS launched an “Introduction to the Conversation” in summer 2022 for the district surrounding short and long term facilities planning.

Side Note: State law requires completion of building condition surveys (BCS) and annual visual inspections (AVI) for all school districts on a rotating schedule by year. The BCS is comprehensive in nature and assesses overall condition within every domain of facilities (electrical, plumbing, roofing, lighting, entryways, etc).

As we future ahead, district leadership and members of the HCS Board of Education will review and prioritize BCS deficiencies and the work that our consultant, SWBR, shared in the Short and Long Term Facilities Planning document prepared for our district. Mr. Bastian is currently working on a Request for Proposal process to secure/retain an architect for the anticipated capital project (which we hope to bring to vote in the community in December 2023).

I believe it vital that before any commitment to a "scope of work" for the upcoming capital project is identified that we hear from external campus user groups about facility shortcomings/needs. As such, Mike Bastian and I invite community members and partners to join us on a voluntary basis on April 24 from 6:00 - 7:00 to share thoughts/concerns about facility shortcomings/needs. Areas of feedback we would like to hear about from you include:

• Educational spaces
• Extracurricular spaces
• Athletic spaces
• Other

The district is currently working with instructional and operations staff to ensure inclusion of internal stakeholder considerations. We will further partner with Edutech (BOCES) to ensure that planning for our future includes consideration of adequate infrastructure and technological capacity for teaching and learning.

If you are interested in attending this forum, please email me directly at bridget.ashton@honeoye.org no later than April 10, 2023.

Thank you in advance for your consideration of this request and potential contribution(s) to this dialogue.

• At the Secondary Level...From Mr. Schneckenburger - SMORE link
  
• Class of 2023 Updates
• At the Elementary Level...From Mrs. Pfluke - SMORE link
• From the Desk of HCS AP, Mr. Akers
• From the Desk of Tina Bush, Director of Pupil Personnel Services
• Reminders from the Health Office, Mrs. Tonkery
• Scribbles from the School Social Worker, Ms. Perrin
  
• Counselor's Corner, Mrs. VanLare & Mr. Carrier
• HCS Prevention Educator, Nicole Drost
• News from the HCS Technology Department, Mrs. Asquino
• Message from the HCS Webmaster, Alana Suggs
• MTSS Coordinator, Mrs. Lafave
• Learning and Literacy: Mrs. Farrell, Literacy Coach
• Updates from Music Department
• The French Experience at HCS, Mrs. Hensler
• HCS Presenters at NYSAFLT, Mrs. Hensler aned Mrs. Pamler-Sacchitella
• Elementary Library, Ms. Deal
• Secondary Library, Mrs. Miller
• Clubs and Extracurriculars

• Updates from HCS AD and Kitchen Service Manager, Ms. Levesque
• ***HCS School Menu QR Code Available
• From The Desk Of . . . Michael D. Bastian, HCS Business Administrator
• Safety Information and Reminders
• ***Safe School Helpline
• ***Intersection of Code of Conduct, DASA and Title IX
• ***GoGuardian and Beacon Alerts
• Chain of Contact Document Link
• Partnering with PTA
• Updates from Community Partners
• ***OC Food Security and Healthy Eating Survey
• ***OC Healthy Living Class
• ***OC Vaping Summit
• ***OC Hiring Notice: Mental Health Professionals
• Employment Opportunities: Substitutes
• ***HCS Employment Opportunities QR Code Available
• Please Mark Your Calendars

Bottle and Can Drive Fundraiser

• A Bottle and Can Drive Fundraiser began in December and runs through May 1st, at Nickel and Dime Bottle Redemption Center at 2 Main Street in Bloomfield, NY. Thank you for donating your bottles and cans to support the Class of 2023!

Senior Trip Payments

• This is a friendly reminder for Seniors who are attending the Senior Trip to Lake Placid in June. We encourage you to submit your monthly payments directly to Group Tours, Inc. Please see Mrs. Rose or Mrs. Smith for a copy of the payment schedule or if you have any questions about making your Senior Trip payments!

This month we will delve into the topic of school attendance. We all understand that students do best when they are at school consistently and have access to direct instruction but sometimes it can be difficult to get students to come to school everyday. In this edition we will discuss what chronic absenteeism is, the impact chronic absenteeism can have on students, the specific benefits that school attendance has on student outcomes, and some tips on addressing chronic absenteeism.

Chronic absenteeism is defined as missing 10% or more of days in school. This typically translates to missing 18 or more school days in a given school year. Although that is the definition, some research shows that even missing 10 days can start to impact student outcomes. Students that miss a significant amount of school are more likely to struggle with reading on grade level, tend to have a lower GPA, and can experience these issues compounding over grade levels if it continues. Students that do attend school on a regular basis are more likely to be more engaged in class, have better academic outcomes, feel more connected to teachers and peers, and are more likely to make academic gains if they are behind.

Although addressing attendance issues may seem as simple as ‘showing up’, there are a number of factors in school and at home that can help support an increase in a student’s attendance. At school this could include having engaging classes for the student, having additional activities the student enjoys (such as sports, music, the arts, or extracurricular activities), and the student feeling connected to teachers and peers. At home, attendance can be improved through having consistent daily routines for your student, encouraging them to engage in different activities they like at school, and communicating with the school if you have any questions about their attendance or the school’s attendance policy. The partnership between schools and families is key to supporting student attendance!

Sleep and Health

Adequate sleep contributes to a student’s overall health and well-being. Students should get the proper amount of sleep at night to help stay focused, improve concentration, and improve academic performance.

Children and adolescents who do not get enough sleep have a higher risk for many health problems, including obesity, type 2 diabetes, poor mental health, and injuries. They are also more likely to have attention and behavior problems, which can contribute to poor academic performance in school.

How much sleep someone needs depends on their age. The American Academy of Sleep Medicine has made the following recommendations for children and adolescents: Age 6-12 years old, 9-12 hours of sleep per night and ages 13-18 years old, 8-10 hours per night.

What can Parents do?

• Model and encourage habits that help promote good sleep. Setting a regular bedtime and rise time, including on weekends, is recommended for everyone—children, adolescents, and adults alike. Adolescents with parent-set bedtimes usually get more sleep than those whose parents do not set bedtimes.

• Dim lighting. Adolescents who are exposed to more light (such as room lighting or from electronics) in the evening are less likely to get enough sleep.

• Implement a media curfew. Technology use (computers, video gaming, or mobile phones) may also contribute to late bedtimes. Parents should consider banning technology use after a certain time or removing these technologies from the bedroom.

https://www.cdc.gov/healthyschools/sleep.htm

Prevention Education News for March

With March comes the beginning of the Too Good for Drugs (formerly known as DARE) program in the 5th grade classrooms. Deputy Tyler Marlow, our Social Work intern, Lauren Robison, and myself will be pushing into the 5th grade classrooms once a week for approximately 12 weeks to teach our 5th graders about the dangers of drugs and alcohol, bullying prevention, and peer refusal strategies. Please save the date for the 5th grade Moving Up Ceremony, which will be held on June 9, 2023. This will include a diploma from our Too Good for Drugs program. If you have any questions, I can be reached via email at nicole.drost@honeoye.org. We hope to see you there!

-Nicole Drost

School Based Prevention Educator

Honeoye Central School District

Greetings, Honeoye community! If you have not had a chance to visit our updated HCS website, please take a moment to check it out. While there, be sure to browse a few of these featured updates:

1. Instructional calendars can be found here

2. Calendar of school events can be found here (be sure to make sure all boxes are checked to view all events)

3. Parent & Student links can be found here

As the HCS webmaster, I will be regularly updating the photos and content in order to keep the lines of communication open between the school and the greater Honeoye community. We strive to provide the most current and up-to-date information possible, but links may become obsolete and information may become outdated. If you find outdated information or broken links, please report it by filling out this Google form.

While also maintaining the website, I also manage the district social media accounts. You can find us on Facebook and/or Twitter (Honeoye Central School District). If you have any questions or concerns regarding anything pertaining to social media, please feel free to contact me at webmaster@honeoye.org.

Best,

Alana Suggs

HCS Webmaster

Comprehension is Complex… So How Can You Help?

I am working through reading an article titled Rethinking How to Promote Reading Comprehension. I chose my words, working through, because that is exactly what I’m doing. I started reading the article carefully, then I skimmed a few paragraphs as I started looking for particular information that might support or challenge the meaning I was gradually building as I read. I then emailed the article to myself because I knew there was more that I wanted to know about, both from this article and referenced within.

Have I fully comprehended this article? Not yet. Can I answer questions about it or write a paragraph to respond to it? Possibly, but not perfectly. Am I interested in rereading and learning more about this topic? Yes!

Reading comprehension is certainly complex. According to this article, comprehension levels differ significantly based on the students' knowledge of the topic and the reason or purpose of the reading.

“The activity refers to the task or purpose of reading. It is often argued that the purpose of reading is comprehension. But we actually seek to comprehend for a specific reason, be it to prepare for a test, evaluate the strengths of an argument, learn the rules of a game, or enjoy a magazine article or book. Each purpose brings unique knowledge and skills that must be acquired to be successful.”

“The reader brings a set of cognitive abilities (such as attention, memory, and reasoning), language knowledge and skills, motivations and interests, and background knowledge to the task of reading.”

So how can you best support your student’s comprehension development?

• Encourage, support and supply opportunities to participate in a wide range of experiences outside the home.

• Support and help grow your student’s knowledge base around their interests and inquiries.

• Inquire and research together to find out more around a question.

• Read, read, read, read…! Read multiple books on a common topic. Find something interesting on the back of a cereal box? Google it and read it together. Read the directions and build something together.

• Conversation! Talk about topics of interest. Dig deeper and find out more. Ask and answer why, how, what if questions and model how to support your opinions with knowledge!

These family activities and conversations go a long way toward simplifying and supporting the reading comprehension process, in the short term and the long term.

Happy Reading!

Alison Farrell

Literacy Coach

The second National Honor Society sponsored Red Cross Blood Drive of the year took place on Wednesday, February 15. We had a great turnout from faculty, staff, students, and community members. In addition to saving lives, we were able to earn scholarships for HCS students. Our final Blood Drive of the year will take place on Wednesday, May 10. Please use the following link to sign up to donate: https://www.redcrossblood.org/give.html/drive-results?zipSponsor=honeoyehshoneoye

Thank you for your continued support of Honeoye students.

Carter Bunce, NHS Advisor, and NHS Members

Winter Sports Achievements

Indoor Track: Scholar Athlete Team Award Recipient

WFL League All-Stars:

Cora Gillette - Pole Vault

Kendra Scheele - Pole Vault

Alyssa Bailey - Pole Vault

Ajay Merrick - Weight Throw

Cassidy Clark - 1500 Race Walk

Sectional Awards:

Boys Varsity Team - Finalist in Section Five Class A5

Girls Varsity Team - Finalist in Section Five Class A5

Sectional Class A5 Overall Champions:

Cassidy Clark - Girls 1500 Meter Race Walk (2 time Champion - 2022-2023)

Evan Miller - Boys 600 Meter Run

Boys 4 x 400 Relay Team (Chris Morse, Evan Miller, John Gawel, Charlie Sherman)

Boys basketball: Scholar Athlete Team Award Recipient

Owen Baader- 1st Team All -Star

Evan Cuba- 2nd Team All-Star

Landon Washburn-League Honorable Mention

Owen Reynolds- League Honorable Mention

Girls Basketball: Scholar Athlete Team Award Recipient

Ava Higgens- All League Sportsmanship Team, 1 of 5 selected.

Ava Higgens- 2nd team All-Star

Ashley Thomas- League Honorable Mention

Varsity Bowling:

Sara Weber- League Honorable Mention

Allie Green- League Honorable Mention

Sara Weber & Allie Green- 1st Place Girl’s Doubles Class B Division

Karl Smith & Ethan Morgan- 1st Place Boy’s Doubles Class C Division

Ethan Morgan- 1st Place Singles Class C Division

Andrew Fraser- 2nd Place Singles Class C Division

Allie Green- 1st Place Girl’s Class B Singles Division

Winter Scholar Athlete Individual Award Winners:

Evan Cuba

Emma Wrobel

Payton Slade

Kylie Reagle

Hadynn Schultz

Marley Frick

Rae MacDonald

Elaina Santillo

Joseph Odenback

Samantha Fraser

Ashley Scheele

Sara Weber

Jasmine Scheele

Owen Reynolds

Luke Armstrong

Evan Anselm

Pavlic Duric

Bill Covey

Landon Washburn

Ava Higgends

Lindsay Higley

Ashley Thomas

Caitlynn Farrell

Sarah Baader

Serena Smith

Clare Griffin

Olivia Dibble

Alyssa Bailey

Kendra Scheele

Kate Reynolds

Mollie Asquino

Cassidy Clark

Paige Miller

Evan Miller

Henry Sherman

Isabella Nellis

Grace Smith

Paige Miller

Chris Morse

Charlie Sherman

SPRING COACHING APPOINTMENTS 2023

• Linda Piacente: Modified Tennis
• Evan Carrier: JV Tennis
• Don Gardner: Varsity Tennis
• Shana Czekanski: Modified Softball
• Rachel Sherman: JV Softball
• Randy Yale: Varsity Softball
• Pat Moran: Varsity Girls Outdoor Track
• Matthew Gillette: Boys Varsity Outdoor Track
• Max Yale: Varsity Boys Baseball
• Craig Vary: ModA Baseball
• Martin Willix: Assistant Varsity Lacrosse Coach

• Mark Pulver: Varsity Softball
• Ed Bott: Varsity Boys Baseball
• Jonathan Vieira: Varsity Boys Baseball

Athletics Schedules

• To view athletic schedules for the 2022-2023 season, you can click on the HCS website and then click Athletics.
• From there click the athletic calendar followed by the athletic schedules option.
• You can then individually click each sports team's schedule.

Families may find information about the following on the District Website link below...

• Athletics Registration
• Athletic Handbook
• Bulldog Gear Athletic Store
• Athletics Calendar
• APP Process

To access the Food Service website for the Honeoye Central School District, do as follows:

• Click District Offices,
• Click on Food Service.
• Once on the Food Service page you can find any of the following: The Free & Reduced Meal application, Access to myschoolbucks (online lunch account funds) and lastly the monthly meal options/menu.

2023 - 2024 BUDGET DEVELOPMENT TIMELINE

• Honeoye Central School’s 2023-2024 budget development process continues as we transition from winter into spring. Following our Budget Workshops on March 1st and 15th and continued analysis of the draft budget, the District will be awaiting the unveiling of the final New York State Budget and our final NYS School Aid run expected on or before April 1st. Details from the final state budget and aid run will be taken into consideration to generate the final draft of next year’s budget. The Honeoye Board of Education will adopt the 2023-2024 budget at its April 12th meeting. In late April, the 2023-2024 Proposed Budget Disclosure Packet will be posted on the district website, and the annual Budget Newsletter will be mailed to district residents. The Board of Education will hold its annual Budget Hearing/Meet the Candidates Night at the May 3rd BOE meeting. The 2023-2024 Budget and Board of Education vote takes place on Tuesday, May 16, 2023. A copy of our 2023-2024 Budget Development Timeline can be found within the “Budget” tab under the “District” menu on the HCS website or by clicking here.

COME JOIN OUR TEAM! HCS IS A GREAT PLACE TO WORK!

• Our facilities and operations departments (Transportation, Food Service and Buildings & Grounds) are currently engaged in efforts to hire both full-time and substitute employees. The HCS Transportation Department is always looking for substitute drivers and monitors and has recently added a posting for substitute (auto/bus) mechanics. Our Food Service Department is currently looking to fill a full-time (10 month) Cook position. The Maintenance Department is looking to fill several full-time (12 month) positions and is always looking for substitute cleaners. For additional information, visit the Job Opportunities page on the HCS District Website. Support Staff/Civil Service positions require interested parties to apply through the Ontario County HR - Civil Service Vacancies job board.

Sincerely,

Michael D. Bastian

HCS Business Administrator

• Per SED, the Board of Education of every school district within New York State is required to adopt and amend, as appropriate, a Code of Conduct for the maintenance of order on school property, including a school function, which shall govern the conduct of students, teachers and other school personnel as well as visitors and shall provide for the enforcement thereof.
• Any and all student misconduct may be investigated and enforced under the district’s Code of Conduct. Investigation and enforcement of Code of Conduct violations is the responsibility of building level administration, and may be supported by a Dean of Students and/or other support staff.
• During the Spring of 2022, the HCS administration team invested dedicated time engaging in professional learning specific to student discipline for “higher level” offenses and calibrating responses to such. The Code of Conduct articulates the range of progressive dispositions for offenses, and we are striving for consistency in its application.

• The DASA legislation is intended to provide students with a safe and supportive environment free from discrimination, intimidation, taunting, harassment, and bullying on school property, a school bus and/or at a school function. Please review the above link for more information on DASA.
• Protected classes in the DASA legislation include: race, color, weight, national origin, ethnic group, religion, religious practice, disability, sexual orientation, gender, and sex.
• Behaviors outlined in DASA are also identified as prohibited student conduct within the HCS Code of Conduct (Section VIII, E4, E5 & E7). As such, any such misconduct may be investigated and enforced under the district’s Code of Conduct.
• Please report any DASA concerns as outlined below:
  • Contact your building level administrator. Both Mrs. Pfluke and Mr. Schneckenburger welcome and encourage direct and open lines of communication with students and families.
  • Tell a trusted adult, such as any member of the mental health staff or a teacher. School personnel are required to notify an administrator in the event of such a report.
  • Complete the HCS Incident Reporting Form. Building principals actively monitor this tool for reports of peer conflict, misconduct, bullying, and/or harassment.
• District appointed DASA Coordinators conduct DASA investigations. Our HCS DASA Coordinators include the following staff members:
  • Nate Schneckenburger, Secondary Principal
  • Natalie Pfluke, Elementary Principal
  • Andrea Johnson, School Psychologist
  • Rachael Davis, School Psychologist
• While the DASA Coordinator may conduct the investigation, our building level administrators are responsible for disposition of any "founded" DASA complaint.

• Title IX is a federal law which prohibits discrimination on the basis of sex and provides, “No person in the United States shall, on the basis of sex, be excluded from participation in, be denied the benefits of, or be subjected to discrimination under any education program or activity receiving Federal financial assistance.” Please review the above link for more information.
• In August 2020, the U.S. Department of Education adopted new regulations to revise the definition of sexual harassment prohibited under Title IX, and also created new procedures for investigating allegations of sexual harassment covered by Title IX.
• Behaviors outlined in Title IX are also identified as prohibited student conduct within the HCS Code of Conduct (Section VIII, E6). As such, any such misconduct may be investigated and enforced under the district’s Code of Conduct.
• Please note, however, in the event of a report of sexual harassment, the family of a student victim will be contacted by a district appointed Title IX Coordinator to discuss investigation options, time parameters for a formal Title IX investigation, and other considerations (such as confidentiality) of such an investigation.
• In the event a Title IX complaint is filed, the family of the alleged offender will also be contacted by district appointed Title IX Coordinator to discuss the investigation, time parameters and other considerations.
• Our HCS Title IX Coordinators include:
  • Natalie Pfluke, Elementary Principal
  • Nathan Schneckenburger, Secondary Principal
• Questions about Title IX information may be directed to the individuals named above or to titleixcoordinator@honeoye.org.
• Title IX concerns should be reported as previously outlined above (and reinforced here):
  • Contact your building level administrator. Both Mrs. Pfluke and Mr. Schneckenburger welcome and encourage direct and open lines of communication with students and families. As Title IX Investigators, they also are “the lead” in any investigation and/or development of action steps to redress issues.
  • Tell a trusted adult, such as any member of the mental health staff or a teacher. School personnel are required to notify an administrator in the event of such a report.
  • Complete the HCS Incident Reporting Form. Building principals actively monitor this tool for reports of peer conflict, misconduct, bullying, and/or harassment.
• Building level administrators are responsible for the disposition of any "founded" Title IX complaint.

To support student safety and encourage scholarly behaviors when using devices, the Honeoye Central School District incorporated online services provided by GoGuardian a number of years ago. It may be helpful to know that over 10,000 other schools use GoGuardian to protect 5.5 million students across the world, and the Global Educator Institute has endorsed the GoGuardian Teacher product.

How are we using GoGuardian?

• HCS has chosen GoGuardian Beacon and GoGuardian Teacher services to:

1. Help protect students against harmful and inappropriate online material
2. Help students stay “scholarly” and more focused when learning online
3. Help assess students’ progress towards class assignments

When and how does GoGuardian operate?

• GoGuardian’s web-based services operate on our school’s managed G Suite for Education Chrome accounts (i.e. when a student is logged into Chrome or a Chromebook with his/her school email address).
• GoGuardian Teacher enables teachers to use GoGuardian Teacher with students in their classes only during school hours from Monday through Friday.
• GoGuardian Beacon enables the district to monitor student usage 24/7. When Beacon detects that a student is browsing content related to Self-Harm or Suicide, a notification will be sent to users in order of the Escalation List up to five times or until an action is taken on the alert card. Disclaimer: Regardless of school monitoring specific to reference of self harm, it is simply not possible to catch all activity. Parents maintain responsibility to supervise their children’s use of devices.

What are the school’s responsibilities?

• HCS selected GoGuardian services to help our students stay safer and more scholarly online. We will work with students during class time to help teach them digital responsibility and safety. Additionally, we will train teachers about how to operate GoGuardian and about our policies and procedures to help protect student privacy.

What are my parental/guardian and child’s responsibilities?

• We ask that students uses their school-managed Google accounts and school-managed devices for educational purposes within the boundaries of the HCS Acceptable Use Policy and Agreement.
• When a student is off campus, parents are responsible for supervising internet access and usage. We encourage you to discuss rules for appropriate internet usage with your child, and to reinforce lessons of digital citizenship and safety with him or her. We also highly encourage you to report any potential cyberbullying or other sensitive issues to us.
  

How does GoGuardian help protect my child’s privacy?

• To help your child remain scholarly and safe online, GoGuardian collects certain personally identifiable information about your child.
• GoGuardian has consulted with privacy experts, participates in privacy organizations, is a proud signatory of the Student Privacy Pledge, and has been awarded certifications by iKeepSafe for complying with both the Family Education Rights and Privacy Act and California student privacy laws. For more detailed information about GoGuardian, you may visit GoGuardian’s website, Trust & Privacy Center, GoGuardian’s Product Privacy Policy, and the attached COPPA Notice and Disclosure Form.

“Hello-

The Honeoye PTA is excited to announce that our partnership and in-school pantry with FoodLink is finally ready to open!

We are happy to help families with students in Honeoye Central School with food needs. The pantry will be open on Tuesday 3/21 from 430-530pm, by appointment ONLY! Please call 585-229-5171 ext 1173 and leave a message to set up your appointment. This will be confidential and only to those who call ahead.

Please feel free to reach out with questions to hcsptapresident@gmail.com or hcsptafoodpantry@gmail.com

Thank you,

Kristin Kester

Honeoye PTA President “

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Class of 2023 Graduation

Friday, June 23, 2023

7:00pm