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Niagara Street School

JUNE 2017 Newsletter
278-5860 Office 278-5863 Clinic

Last day of school – ½

IMPORTANT DATES IN JUNE day

 June 2 Gr. 6 to Roller Rink

 June 6 Walk-A-Thon IMPORTANT DATES TO REMEMBER:
 June 7 Gr. 6 Business
Presentation Last Day of School:
 June 8 Pre-K to Oppenheim
 June 9 Gr. 3 to Aquarium
School Spirit Day
Thursday, June 22nd – 11:55 AM
 June 12 Spring Concert 9:30 AM Dismissal
&
1:40 PM Gr. 1 (Mrs. ===================================
Aceti =
& Mrs. Ranieri), Grs. 5 STAY CONNECTED----CHECK OUT OUR
&6 SCHOOL WEBSITE AT:
Chorus & Grs. 4, 5, & 6 www.nfschools.net
band
 June 13 Gr. 4 Roller Skating ===================================
 June 14 PTA Mtg. @ 9:15 AM =
Gr. 6 Business
Presentation From The Desk of Mr. Merino:
 June 15 All City Band Field
Trip Dear Parents and Guardians,
9:30 AM – 12:45 PM Believe it or not we are approaching the
 June 16 Pre-K Graduation end of another successful school year.
Gr. 5 Rainbow Roller We urge you to keep kids busy over the
Rink summer with structured activities. Our
Gr. 1 Becker Farms district is offering an all day summer
 June 19 Kindergarten – Trip to Extended Learning Program for
Zoo Kindergarten – Grade 6 students. The
Gr. 3 Oppenheim Park program will be housed at Niagara
 June 20 Fun Day Street Elementary School. Summer ELP
 June 21 Gr.6 Dance applications were sent home with all
 June 22 Gr. 6 breakfast students. You can pick them up in our
main office should you need one.

“Building Dreams, Minds, and Futures”


I would like to congratulate our 6th
graders who are moving on to Prep
School. They have accomplished great
things at Niagara Street and we know
they are ready for Middle School.
 
A BIG thank you to our wonderful
Parent Group and many Business
Partners. Their support helps us to do
many of the special events and
programs at NSS.
 
We wish you a safe and fun summer!
Please call us if you have any questions,
concerns, or suggestions.
Sincerely,
  Mr. Merino,
Principal
ATTENTION PARENTS
Please call the Niagara Street
School Office at 278-5860 if there are any
changes in your address and/or telephone
number. It is very important for the
school to have the correct & most recent
information.
Character Trait of the Month of June:
Honesty
Websites to try at home…..
www.studyzone.org
www.kidbiz300.com
www.castlelearning.com
www.raz-kids.com
http://www.nysedregents.org/ -
(test samples)
www.websites.nylearns.org/ecanada
Here are some resources right here in the
community for you and your children:
“Building Dreams, Minds, and Futures”
If your child is having behavior problems
and needs counseling, or you as a parent
need support:
Monsignor Carr Children’s Clinic: -1-
877-448-4466 (intake)
Family Resource Center: 278-5866 (can
provide parenting classes, support
workers, and more)
Family and Children’s Services: 285-6984
If you are without health insurance or are
struggling to make ends meet:
Fidelis/ Child Health Plus (affordable
health coverage): 1-888-FIDELIS or
285-1563
Niagara Falls Memorial Medical Center
Health Clinic: 278-4623
HEAP (Gas Bill Assistance for those who
qualify): 1-800-342-3009
WIC (for those pregnant or with children
under 5 in their home and within income
guides) – 285-0975
Food Pantries: Community Missions 285-
3403, Heart, Love and Soul 282-5681,
Niagara Community Action Program
(NiaCAP) 282-4375, Salvation Army 283-
7697, St. Vincent DePaul 1-800-783-
7969.
Northpointe Council (alcohol/drug issues):
282-1228
If there is something that you are seeking
that is not listed above, there are many
more opportunities for help in the
community! Thanks!
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Cell Phone & Wireless Communication
Devices
Disciplinary Procedures for unauthorized
use of cellular telephones/wireless
communication devices:
1. Immediate confiscation of the
cellular telephone/wireless
communication device from the
student.
2. Immediate confiscation of the
cellular telephone/wireless
communication device. At the
 discretion of the administrator, back to the students. More
student is subject to a short term
information to follow.
suspension not to exceed five
days. The device will be returned
to the parent/guardian. Mrs. A. Ruffolo
3. Immediate confiscation of the Gr. 4 Teacher
cellular telephone/wireless
communication device. At the
discretion of the administrator,
student
short is subject
term to a suspension at
or long term
the conclusion of the school year.

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We are giving everyone a

heads up about an exciting event Niagara Street
coming up on June 6th. It is the 2017 Spring Concert
First Annual Niagara Street Walk-
A-Thon. Hold your applause, Date: Monday, June 12th
because you will need to do a few Times: 9:30 AM & 1:40 PM
things to help us make this the
successful fund raiser that we know Niagara Street Music
it can be. You will need to sign up Department will have their annual
for a slot to walk around the block, Spring Concert. The 4th, 5th, & 6th
collect donations from your grade band members, 5th and 6th
students, walk for a short time on grade chorus members and Mrs.
that day, and sign your students’ Ranieri’s and Mrs. Aceti’s 1st grade
names on their participation will perform at this concert. Don’t
certificates. If you have any miss out on a wonderful opportunity
questions or concerns, please let us to hear these students perform
know. All of the money will come their best!

“Building Dreams, Minds, and Futures”

 Miss Custode Mrs. Kofahl
Miss Gawron

“Building Dreams, Minds, and Futures”

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 Bus Transportation

If your child is a bus

student and you don’t want
your child to take the bus
home on a particular day,

Don’t
you are required to send in
a note stating that your
son/daughter will not be
taking the bus on (date)
only.

Also, every student

forget
….
will be
dropped off at his or hers
designated stop only, unless
the bus
company has sent us
notification.

Again, “no note” and

your
child will be automatically
placed
Tuesda
ys
on their bus.

Thank You!

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 are PM
2:00 dismiss
al!

From the Nurse:

Summer is almost here! Please encourage your

children to keep safety in mind. Always wear your
bicycle helmet. Be sure to use safety gear when
skateboarding.

Field trips
If your child is attending field trips please make sure that they dress appropriately for the
activities. Please ensure your child has their medications at school so they can attend field
trips with their class.

FORMS FOR 2017/2018 SCHOOL YEAR: New forms are needed yearly for
medication to be given in school as well as medical updates for children with health
concerns. Forms will be sent home. Have your child’s doctor complete the forms over the
summer and return them at the start of school in September.

PHYSICALS: Physicals are required for grades PK, K (if not in PK), 2, 4 and 7. If your
child had a physical done after Sept. 1, 2016, this can be submitted for the 2017-2018
school year. Forms will be sent home.

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 MEDICATION IN SCHOOL
If your child has any medication, an inhaler, etc. in the clinic, please pick it up on
the last day of school. Medication cannot be sent home with the children.
Medication not picked up on the last day of school will be disposed of.

Important Immunization Information for 5th and 6th Grade

Students

New York State requires a Tdap Booster shot and proof of a Varicella shot for all students
entering 6th grade. Letters were sent home if your child needs this shot done. This shot
should be given once your child turns 11. Your child can be excluded from starting 6th
grade in Sept. if this is not done. If your child turns 11 after the start of the school year in
Sept., the shot must be done after their birthday.

All children entering 7th grade in Sept 2016 are required to have the meningococcal
vaccine per New York State. Parent please check with your child’s Doctor. Even kids who
have had a shot before may need a booster. For more information, you can learn more about
the Disease and vaccine at health.ny.gov/immunize.

Please call with any questions or concerns. Mrs. Janese, RN

Phone 278-5863
Fax 278-5876
Character Trait
Perseverance

Teacher Student
Mrs. Zona 129 Christian Jordan
Mrs. DePalma 131 Deborah Watson
Mrs. Walaszek 125 Neveah VanEvery
Mrs. Dunlap 205 Serenity Winters
Mrs. Jones 127 Zachary Shipley
Mrs. Aversa 128 Stanley Karbowski
Mrs. Ranieri 207 Sincere Frizzell
Mrs. Piccirillo 208 Gabriella Pisano
Mrs. Aceti 203 Jaidon Amado
Mrs. Andreana 126 Olivia Hufnagel
Mrs. Sarkees 210 Roslynn Farrell
Mrs. Valvo 209 Kayden Goldsmith
Mrs. Sahagian 211 Amya Hill
Miss Everts 200 Taheya Clayton
Mrs. Zaker 212 Raven Cummings

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 Mr. Kladke 214 Vanessa Simon
Mrs. Thompson 213 Parrish Caldwell
Mr. Montanaro 311 Santino Rodriguez
Mrs. Ruffolo 305 Nahziyah Parker
Miss Ligammare 307 Julianna Marsh
Miss Fronczak 309 Laileiona Dennis
Miss Critelli 310 Bisma Ansari
Mr. Weiss 308 Luxary Elder
Mrs. Peters 312 Deven Johnson
Mrs. Chandler 314 Jamya Moore
Mr. LeBlanc 313 Joseph Parker
Mrs. Ofokansi 315 Shauntasia Bass
Miss Sillett 124 Antonio Alfieri
Miss LePage 131 Jy’mir Moore

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