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Ossining Union Free School District
Roosevelt Education Center
190 Croton Avenue, Ossining, New York 10562
914-941-7700 ext. 318   914-941-2794 (fax)
For more information please contact:
Nicole Reis,
Executive Assistant to the Superintendent
nreis@ossining.k12.ny.us

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Welcome from Dr. Phyllis Glassman, Superintendent of Schools
 

Dear Colleagues, Parents/Guardians, Students, Neighbors, and Community Residents:

 

Happy Summer!  I hope this letter finds you enjoying quality time with family and friends and with activities that bring you joy.  In the Ossining School District, we have been blessed this summer to see so many of our students involved in many programs as well as involved in community related activities.  This summer, we have been reflecting upon the previous school year and looking forward to an exciting 2008-2009 school year. 

 

Banner Year:  2007-2008

As you may be aware, the 2007-2008 school year had been a banner year for the Ossining School District on behalf of our students.  As an outgrowth of everyone’s best efforts, so many accomplishments had been attained.  Did you remember that the Ossining School District earned the prestigious Arts Award from the Westchester Arts Council?  Did you recall that the District earned the Good Sports Award once again?  No doubt, everyone remembers the outstanding achievements of our students in the Science Research Program.  Our numerous Advanced Placement Scholars and Scholar Athletes made us proud as well.  With a member of the Board of Regents and the former Assistant Secretary of Elementary and Secondary Education complimenting us, the Power of Preschool Conference was recognized throughout the region.  Additionally, we were pleased to see so many students, staff members, and community residents enjoying our beautiful athletic fields and tracks during the year as well.  Accolades from the Deputy Secretary of Education followed his visit to the Ossining School District last Fall.  Did you know that many of our teachers and staff earned recognition as well?  Several teachers earned National Board Certification during the year.  In addition to the numerous awards recognizing our students, our youngsters also provided outstanding community service.  During the year we also received very positive internal audit reports relative to our financial practices.  The year concluded with truly amazing college acceptances among our graduating seniors.  All of these accomplishments can be directly attributed to the support you provide and the efforts of our students, staff, and Board of Education.  Certainly, we will use these accomplishments as catalysts for continued successes and enhanced improvements. 

 

Facilities Improvements:  Possibilities

One of our important initiatives focuses upon developing plans for potential facilities improvements.  We are proud and pleased to share that at our Board of Education meeting on 23 July 2008, an excellent cross section of staff members, parents, and community residents had been appointed to serve on a Facilities Advisory Committee during the 2008-2009 school year, following a year of exceptional community engagement.  We are proud that last year we conducted numerous focus groups, open Board of Education meetings, feedback sessions, and other means of involving members of our educational community and soliciting suggestions pertaining to facilities improvements.  On behalf of the Board of Education, we applaud the outstanding input provided by so many.  It should be noted that the Board of Education reconfirmed our commitment to the concept of the Ossining Plan, regardless of whatever recommendations may emerge relative to facilities improvement.  In the Spring, numerous options were presented by consultants for facilities improvement.  Our newly formed Facilities Advisory Committee will examine such options and work diligently throughout the year.

 

Positive Achievements:  2008-2009

As we look ahead to an exciting new school year, we will be extending numerous goals as appropriate and promoting achievements in all areas including but not limited to academics, athletics, and the arts, among other venues.  With outstanding students, teachers, administrators, staff, family members, Board of Education Trustees, community residents, and a terrific school district and community, we look forward to continued positive achievements.

 

As always, please feel free to contact me or any of our Board of Education Trustees with your questions, observations, or comments!

 

2008-2009 Ossining Union Free School District Board of Education:

 

On behalf of the Board of Education and all of the wonderful students of the Ossining School District, we look forward to the new school year with optimism for continued as well as additional success and with a spirit that promotes caring and kindness for all.  Please be sure to enjoy the remaining days of summer.  We look forward to seeing everyone once again in September.

 

Sincerely yours,

Dr. Phyllis Glassman, Superintendent of Schools
 

 

Please continue to visit these pages and our school sites for announcements and news, as we move through the summer and into our new school year.

Roosevelt School   
Park Early Childhood Center  
Brookside School  

Claremont School  
Anne M. Dorner Middle School  
Ossining High School

  

       
 

Back-to-School Announcements & Correspondence
Back to School Letter from Dr. Phyllis Glassman, Superintendent of Schools

   

Brookside School Supply Lists

2nd Grade Supply List
3rd Grade Supply List
   
English Español
Free & Reduced Meal Program and Letter from
Dr. Glassman
Programa y Letra de Alimentos Gratis y Reducidos de
Dra. Glassman
Ossining Sports Program Information Información sobre el Programa Deportive de Ossining


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Elizabeth P. Wallinger Named Principal at Claremont School
Press Release

The Ossining Union Free School District is pleased to announce that, after a thorough interview process that included a committee of teachers, parents, administrators, and Board of Education members, Elizabeth P. Wallinger has been named the principal of Claremont School, effective immediately. Wallinger has served as assistant principal at Anne M. Dorner Middle School in Ossining since August 2000. Claremont’s previous principal resigned this summer.

“We are so pleased that Liz has accepted this new challenge,” said Superintendent Dr. Phyllis Glassman. “We know she will serve our fourth and fifth graders, their parents, guardians and families, and our entire community, well. She has impressed us with her focus on the whole child and on equitable educational outcomes for all.”

Wallinger began her career in the New York City school system, teaching language arts and reading and serving as the coordinator for the Gates program. After co-authoring a proposal to establish a mini-school within MS 135, Wallinger served as coordinator of that program.  She went on to become a staff developer and then assistant principal at MS 135.

During her time in Ossining, Wallinger has had a distinguished career. She has participated in the English Language Arts Literacy Cabinet, served on several committees, acted as liaison for the Social Studies Audit Report, presented workshops to middle school parents and guardians, and coordinated many initiatives. More recently, she worked proactively with teachers and administrators to develop the new Professional Growth Plan. In addition, Wallinger provided leadership for the past two summers as principal for the Anne M. Dorner Middle School ELA/Math Extended Year Support Program, where she worked collaboratively with teachers and teaching assistants to develop a program that would meet the needs of each student during the summer months.  Additionally, Wallinger worked with teachers and school counselors to create specific goals relative to each and every individual student.

As AMD Principal Regina Cellio said, “Her work goes beyond the walls of AMD.” 

 

AMD Teachers Work on Draft of Sustainability Education Curriculum

 

In early July, teachers from Anne M. Dorner Middle School were among 100 talented middle school educators from the region who worked together to draft a multidisciplinary sustainability education curriculum in English Language Arts, social studies, math, science and the arts. They worked to develop curriculum units, which are being refined by expert curriculum and sustainability consultants and will be placed on the Web for the teacher-writers to pilot during the year. During the time they were at BOCES working on the curriculum, Congressman John Hall, a strong supporter of sustainability issues, addressed the group. Pictured left to right: Chris Dammon, Padraic Dermody, Pam Barcia, Allison Bacon, Congressman John Hall, Joan Indusi, Jane Stormes, Sue McCabe, Donna Cook, Elizabeth Blye, Dorothea Sturdivent, Frank Candullo, and Brian Rodefeld. Press Release

View Photos from

AMD's Spectacular Parent/Guardian Visit

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Latest P
ress Releases     All Press Releases

 

Educational Channel Programming Cablevision Channel 77: August 11 - August 15, 2008
View Programming Here!

 

Enjoy the Pictures from Ossining High School's 2008 Commencement Ceremony
Click on the Picture to Enter the Galleries

Recent Photo Galleries

Park Early Childhood Center Song-Sharing Day

Recognition of Tenure Recipients and Retirees

2008 Senior Prom Portraits       2008 Senior Prom Party

Ossining Senior Awards Night

Other Recent Galleries

Ossining Rocks!

OTA Retirement Party

Power of Peace Photos

25th Annual Sports Banquet Awards

 


Education As A Civil Right That Promotes And Supports Honest Discussions Regarding Issues Of Intolerance, Creates A Climate Of Respect For All, And Educates Students To Appreciate And Celebrate Differences

 

"In the Ossining School District, we pride ourselves on respecting diversity and differences as well as promoting leadership to denounce and obliterate prejudice, racism, bias, and intolerance.  We have been in the forefront of this mission and have provided cutting edge direction."   Read Dr. Glassman's full statement.

 

 

Contract for Excellence   See the full details of this important report.
Public Comments - No public comments were received during the Contract for Excellence

 

Links & Notices
 

Looking for Pictures?   Ossining Gallery / Starflyr Photos     Submitting Photos or Documents?    Here

Board of Education Center 

 - Main Page

 - Achievement Gap Report Document
 - Bond Referendum

 - Dual Language Program:
   Two Voices One World

 - Emergency Evacuation

 - Evacuación De la Emergencia
 - Mission Statement  /
 
- Declaración de Misión
 - School Bell - Budget Issue
 - School District Goals for 2007 - 2008 
 - Students of Distinction Awards
 

Facilities Improvement Planning:  Here

 

Budget for 2008-2009 With Report Card Links  Document

 

Calendars
- 2008 - 2009 Ossining Full District Calendar 
- 2008 - 2009 One Page District Calendar (July 1 Revisions)

 

District Long Range Plan/Plan De la Gama Larga Del Districto
 - Word Document     English      Español
 -
PDF Document       English      Español
 - PowerPoint      
       English             Español


Helpful Links...

Athletics: Games & Direction Interscholastic Sports Web

Budget for 2008-2009 With Report Card Links  Document

Cultural Arts Webpage Here
Educational Channel   TV 77


E-mail Guidelines Brochure Updated for 2007-2008

Energy Management Newsletter Here

Human Resources  Click Here
New York State Department of Finances STAR Rebate

 

Ossining Chamber of Commerce
Ossining Public Library

Ossining MATTERS Community Link
Ossining MATTERS Funding Application Here
 - May 27, 2008 Board of Education Presentation
 

Ossining Staff Development Center
Ossining Teachers Association

 

Putnam/Northern Westchester BOCES    Here

PBIS Grid Here      PBIS Photo Gallery


Office of Technology
 - Computer : Acceptable Use Policy (1)
 - Computer: Acceptable Use Policy (2)
 - Parent/Guardian -
   Student Agreement for Use of the Network

 - Long Range Technology Plan

 

Transportation Department
 
- Form for Transportation to
   Private & Public Schools

 

GroupWise Access Faculty & Staff 
Remote Access Faculty & Staff
IC Access  Faculty & Staff

2007-2008 Letters & Presentations:
- Parent Guide to ELA
- Dr. Glassman's Letter following the 1/09/08 Board Meeting

- Dr. Glassman: Board of Education Mid-year Update (1/09/08)
-  Technology PowerPoint (1/09/08)

 

Parents & Guardians Center


Change of Address Form  Here

Cambio de Dirección Aquí

Cafeteria Payment Form Form

 

Menus for Our Schools

 - Roosevelt School Menu
 - Park School Menu

 - Brookside School Menu
 - Claremont School Menu

 - Anne M. Dorner Middle School Menu
 -
Ossining High School Menu


Annual Letters to Parent & Guardians

Bus Stop Change/Cambiar la Parada del Bus
 - Bus Stop Change Request
 - Solicitud Para Cambiar el Lugar de la
   Parada del Bus

 Evacuation
 

 - Evacuation Letter
 

 - Potassium Iodide (KI) Letter and Potassium Iodide (KI)
   Refusal/Opt-Out Form


Evacuación


 - Letra de la Evacuación

 - Letra de Yoduro de Potasio (KI)
y Forma de Negar
   el Uso del Yoduro de  Potasio Iodide (KI)

 

Free & Reduced Lunch Informatio


 - Free & Reduced Meal Program and Letter
  from Dr. Glassman


 - Meal Account Letter with Policy 8510


 - Family Application IIIA


 - Single - Foster Child Application IIIB - English
 

Alimentos Gratis y Reducidos


 - Programa y Letra de Alimentos Gratis y
  Reducidos de Dra. Glassman

 

 - Letra de la Cuenta de la Comida con la Poitíca 8510
 

 - Uso de la Familia IIIC

 

 - Solo - Uso Foster del Niño IIID

 

Photography: Use of Student Photos & Names    Form

 

Fotografía: Uso de fotografías/nombres de estudiantes  Forma

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Board of Education, Ossining Union Free School District,
Roosevelt Education Center, 190 Croton Avenue,
Ossining, New York 10562

 For more information or if you have any questions, please contact:
Nicole Reis, Executive Assistant to the Superintendent
914-941-7700 ext. 318   914-941-2794 (fax);
nreis@ossining.k12.ny.us  

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