The Board of Education and Administration, District and Superintendent have a shared goal to provide our students with an exemplary educational experience, while controlling taxes for our community. We understand the fiscal challenges that living in Rockland County pose which is why they are collaboratively working to ensure the amount of money we ask from our tax payers does not increase for the third consecutive year. The latest 2022-23 school budget presentation can be found linked here. An in depth explanation of the presentation by Superintendent Kris Felicello can be found linked here: Begin at Time Stamp 1:07:00 -

Budget Highlights:

1. The BOE of Education has indicated the 2022-23 budget will not include an increase in our tax levy for the 3rd consecutive year.

2. The District plans to utilize reserves to improve District facilities.The improvements include: Phase one of a plan that will eventually provide air conditioned classrooms in each of our schools, athletic fields upgrades, outdoor learning spaces and more.

3. Upgrades will be accomplished without asking the taxpayers for any additional funds. The District will utilize the Capitol Reserve Fund which was approved by voters May of 2021.

***The district receives 80% reimbursement of the cost of capital improvement projects.

Specifics on the projects will be forthcoming stay tuned!

1. Masks are now optional in all NRCSD Buildings and Facilities.

• An overview of the mask policy with Superintendent Dr. Kris Felicello can be found linked here.

2. When are masks required?

• Individuals who test positive for COVID can return to school five days after the onset of symptoms or their positive diagnosis. However, they must wear a face covering on days six - ten.

3. What are the new guidance requirements?

• The latest COVID-19 guidance from NYS can be found linked here.

• Please note as per the new guidance requirements, parents may receive more communication from their schools when/if another student/staff in close quarters test positive.

4. If I am uncomfortable, could I still enroll in the NR Remote Academy?

• Yes, if you're interested in obtaining information about enrolling your child for the Remote Academy please email Principal Jim Mulligan - jmulligan@northrockland.org

Being physically active helps us make friends, relieve stress, move our bodies and grow our brains!

This week kicks off the District’s March Forward campaign in collaboration with Rockland County Government. During the next several weeks our students will be celebrating how physical activity can enhance learning. During PE as well as in the classroom kids will be challenged to take brain breaks, try yoga, compete in games, learn new exercises and even tackle obstacle courses – all designed to focus on making fitness a fun part of their daily routine. Watch some activities at Thiells Elementary including Battleship and Spaghetti and Meatballs Tag linked here! It’s going to be a fun month celebrating wellness and working on our fitness.

The Rambling Raider is here and ready to spread some love and cheer! Dive head first into our irresistible and lovely articles to get a taste! "Editor-in-Chief Gabby Ceconi"

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The North Rockland girls’ varsity basketball team completed another successful season, going undefeated in League play and capturing the league title for the 6th time in 8 years.

The squad, which posted an overall record of 14-8 advanced to the Section 1 Elite 8 this season, before bowing out to #1 seeded Ursuline.

In addition to their success on the court, the team achieved a team Grade Point Average of 96.8%, thereby being recognized as a New York State Public High School Athletic Association (NYSPHSAA) scholar-athlete team. This is the 13th straight year that the team has been honored for their scholastic achievement.

The New York State Public High School Athletic Association (NYSPHSAA) recognizes scholar-athlete teams and individuals. To achieve this honor, varsity teams are required that 75% of their roster carry a GPA of 90.00 or higher when averaged together. The students with a 90.00 GPA or above will receive a recognition pin.

The boys and girls track and field program is 24 hours away from competing in the 2022 New York State Indoor Championships. The program looks to take home some hardware with 8 athletes or relays being ranked within the top 10. Jade Pazmino, the top ranked athlete(5th), will battle it out against New York State’s best in the 1500 meters!

Heading to States

Girls

1. Jade Pazmino 1500, 4:43.7 - Ranked 5th

2. Esther St. Fort 300, 40.54 - Ranked 10th

3. Dami Modupe 55, 7.37 - Ranked 17th

4. Deborah Estabine Shot Put, 38.0.5 - Ranked 8th

5. Gabby Gonzalez Race Walk, 7:49.45 - Ranked 10th

6. Girls 4x200, 45.93 - Ranked 8th

St fort, Modupe, Cabrera, Lewis, and Zamor

Boys

1. David Joseph 55HH, 7.85 - Ranked 9th

2. Boys 4x200 meter relay, 1:32.29 - Ranked 8th

Joseph, David 12, Italiano, Tyler 11, LaCour, Michael 11, Farrar, Sebastian 12, Sanchez, Manuel 12, Ceasar, Zack 13. Zack Ceasar 11

3. Zack Ceasar Triple Jump, 41’8” - Ranked 17th

Going way back, back even before the current high school was built in the 1960s, North Rockland's football program has had just three head coaches: Ralph Cordisco, Joe Casarella and Tom Lynch.

Filling those big shoes was nothing more than a pipe dream to players, although that never stopped them from imagining it — James Hickey included.

"As kids, we used to mess around and say you would one day take over the program," Hickey said, "but you don't actually think it's realistic."

For Hickey, a 2004 North Rockland graduate, the dream has now become a reality. Read more linked here.

During the District’s March Forward campaign in collaboration with Rockland County Government, over the next several weeks our students will be celebrating how physical activity can enhance learning.

After being active hydrating is so important. Getting enough water every day is essential for your health. Drinking water gives your body energy while delivering important nutrients to all of our cells, especially muscle cells, postponing muscle fatigue.

There is incredible benefits for the environment and otherwise, when using water bottle filling stations in larger buildings, such as schools. They lessen the chance of contamination, increase the quality of taste and reduce waste.

Our students at Thiells Elementary School are reminding us all this week to keep our bodies hydrated and the environment clean by using reusable water bottles and refilling stations instead of single use bottled beverages!

At North Rockland Central School District we take internet safety very seriously. It is important that we all have access to information on how to keep our students safe. Here are a few web resources:

1. Common Sense Media - click here

2. Connect Safely - click here

3. Internet Safety Tips - click here

The NRCSD has partnered with Peachjar. This new platform will enable us to send important school and community flyers to parents/guardians digitally, saving our schools time, money, and paper. School-approved digital flyers will be sent to your email inbox. Please click here for more information.

Be on the lookout for the 22-23 Universal Pre-K Program and the Full Day Pre-K program applications that will be posted on northrockland.org starting next week and will be accepted from January 31 - Mach 31. The program begins in September for children who will be four years old by December 1, 2022, and live in district. Children in UPK attend five (5) half days for 2½ hours each day; Children in Statewide Full-Day Prekindergarten attend five (5) days a week for 5 hours each day for 180 days per school year, at no cost to you. Parents have a choice of several center locations throughout the county. Please note that transportation is not provided. There are limited slots.

The District continues to be afforded an extensive supply of free Rapid Home Antigen test kits that the Rockland Department of Health (RCDOH), in cooperation with our partners at Rockland BOCES, has delivered to be distributed to all interested North Rockland families.

Requested test kits can be picked up with photos id at our testing site at 65 Chapel Street, Garnerville on Mondays and Wednesdays 7am - 10am and Thursdays from 2pm - 5pm. You will see signs for COVID testing. Please pull up to that area and a security guard will assist you. Test kits will also be available at various District events.

***Please note these tests cannot be used as clearance to return to school or work if an individual is symptomatic. A student or staff member who was symptomatic can only return to school or work with a written report from a rapid antigen test, PCR test, or a doctor's note with an alternative diagnosis.