Taconic Hills Central School District

Congratulations to this week's Titan Strong Certificate Winners!

View Local Summer Food Pantry Programs & Additional Information Here: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1IBuzj5l0j1-Dc8SRMRKi0Cuzy6YkH_a01napGFLXhXw/edit?usp=sharing

Good Evening, We have received multiple concerns regarding the high temperatures and humidity for this week. The District will remain open tomorrow, June 18, 20 and 21. A reminder that the District will be closed on Wednesday, June 19 in observance of Juneteenth. We would like to take this opportunity to remind families about our commitment to safety. The building is cooled with AC units in each classroom. We will continue to monitor temperatures during the week, and will make adjustments to PE classes, recess, and other outdoor activities if necessary. Please follow these guidelines to ensure your child’s safety in these temperatures: Provide your child with a water bottle to drink and refill at our filtered water stations Dress your child in appropriate, light, loose fitting clothing. If you wish for sunscreen to be applied to your child before going outside, please send them in with the product and a note to the school nurse stating that it is okay to apply. Students who will be taking the 4PM late buses tomorrow will be held inside until the buses arrive. A reminder that tomorrow is the last late bus run for the 2023-2024 school year. The document in the link below has information in regard to heat and its impact on individuals. More details and specifics regarding summer weather preparedness can be found here: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1Bkgu1zlFGisgOcuhCQUzO1639F9ZVJPW/view?usp=sharing Thank you for your cooperation in ensuring a safe and comfortable environment for our students. Lynnette Brunger Superintendent of Schools Nicholas Smith Director of Facilities II

The deadline for AP & 2nd Semester College in the High School courses is Thursday, August 1. In order to be reimbursed, you must have a minimum 3.0(B) grade in the course or score of 33 or above in the AP exam, AND submit the following with your course reimbursement form: - an official college transcript - receipt of payment of the course Complete the course reimbursement form here: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1uLkLb1q_sCLAaVzbL0J5uD6oqXjv-uql/view?usp=sharing Please contact Ms. Brady at ebrady@taconichills.k12.ny.us with any questions.

Congratulations to this week's Titan Strong Certificate Winners!

Summer is quickly approaching!☀️ There are a multitude of summer enrichment programs for your student to participate over July & August before the new school year begins! View local summer enrichment opportunities here: https://www.taconichills.k12.ny.us/page/summer-enrichment-programss

Attention: The last day for 4PM late buses for the 2023-2024 school year will be next Tuesday, June 18. Please also be advised that the District will be closed on Wednesday, June 19 in observance of Juneteenth.

WOOHOO! LET'S GO BOYS!! ⚾🧡⚾ Taconic Hills Varsity Baseball team defeats Little Falls 9-6 and advances to Class B FINALS tomorrow at 1PM at Binghamton University!!!! Thank you to all of the students, staff, and community members who came out to support our athletes! Let's get em' tomorrow Titans!!!!

The Taconic Hills Little League is hosting their annual Pancake Breakfast Fundraiser!⚾️🥞🥎 When? Saturday, June 22 from 8AM-11AM Where? Copake Memorial Park, 305 Mountain View Rd Copake NY 12516 Cost? Adults $10 Donation, Kids 12 & Under $5 Donation Checks should be made out to Taconic Hills Little League. Any questions or interest in buying tickets should contact Ryan Proper at rproper7@gmail.com. Thank you for supporting our little league athletes!

Attention all Elementary Students! The Elementary PTO is hosting a "Principal for a Day" raffle! 🍎✏️ There will be 2 lucky winners: one from grades PK-3 to shadow Principal Backlund, and another from grades 4-6 to shadow Principal D'Amico. Tickets are $1 each or 15 tickets for $10. They can be purchased online here: https://neartail.com/sm/T8ZmYCN-f , or by cash or check from Mrs. Flores in the library. The winners will be drawn on June 12, and they will become Principals for a Day on June 14th! Contact taconichillspto@gmail.com with any questions. Good Luck!

The 2024-25 District Wide School Safety Plan is available for review and public comment. There is a 30 day public comment period. Please complete this google form with any questions or comments: https://forms.gle/a9BZDgNuUh6gjo4t7 View the plan here: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1L5bozGaV8lIAsL_3fM9D1M8r7OkIGRUY/view

You're Invited!🧬🧪🦠 The Science Research Program is hosting their 18th Annual Symposium on Tuesday, May 28 at 7PM in the Performing Arts Center. Science Research students will be sharing their research work through posters and speaker presentations. 2018 Taconic Hills Graduate Grace Howard will be the Keynote Speaker at this event. Light refreshments will be served. We hope to see you there!

A huge congratulations to our faculty members that received tenure at last night's Board of Education Meeting! 🧡🥳 Congratulations to: - Brianna Beebe, Math Teacher - Jennifer Berry, School Counselor - Veronica Burley, School Psychologist - Suzanne Kukon, Elementary Teacher Also pictured are: - Lynnette Brunger, Superintendent of Schools - Bonnie Torchia, Board of Education President - Dr. Jennifer Eraca, Director of Pupil Personnel Services - Laura Backlund, Grades PK-3 Principal

AQUATIC & FITNESS CENTER MEMORIAL DAY WEEKEND 2024 HOURS Friday, May 24: CLOSED Saturday, May 25: OPEN 9AM-1:45PM Sunday, May 26: CLOSED Monday, May 27: CLOSED Regular Hours will resume on Tuesday, May 28. Thank you!

Please see the 2024-2025 District Budget Vote & School Board Election results below. Thank you to all who voted!

The 2024-2025 District Budget Vote & School Board Member Election is from 12PM - 9PM in our Veterans Community Room, located in the High School (left entrance of building). Come out and vote, your vote matters! The Elementary Learning Fair celebration is from 4:30PM-6:30PM in the Elementary Library for all Elementary families! Come view the outstanding projects, and enjoy some ice cream! The National Honor Society is hosting a bake sale from 12PM-5PM outside of the Veterans Community Room. There are delicious baked goods from brownies to cookies to small pound cakes. They are raising money for NHS activities next year!

Congratulations to this week's Titan Strong winners!!

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Dear Parents/Guardians: Please note that Monday, June 24th will now be a half day for students PreK-8.

Dear Taconic Hills Families & Community: Spongy moth (formerly known as gypsy moth) eggs are hatching, and small caterpillars are all around. These caterpillars are barely noticeable right now, and are covered in tiny hairs. By July, these caterpillars will be a few inches long, and by the end of the summer will turn into the moths that we saw everywhere last year as well. The tiny hairs on these caterpillars carry histamines that can cause an itchy, red rash. Usually, the rash goes away on its own within a day or two, but people with a severe sensitivity may need to use a cortisone cream to ease their symptoms. The New York State Education Department Guidelines for Medication management in Schools states that medication cannot be administered to students without a doctor’s prescription. While this prevents our nursing staff from administering cortisone cream to most students with these rashes, they have been providing vaseline and lotion to students who visit with severe symptoms. Under amendments to the State Education law Section 409-K and Social Services Law Section 390-G, no school or day care center can apply pesticides to any playgrounds, turf, or athletic fields. While we are unable to suppress the insects, our recesses, PE classes, athletics practices, and before & after school program have been vigilant about encouraging students to check themselves for these little creatures when coming back inside. Thank you for working with us to ensure our students safety and comfort during these past & upcoming weeks of the insect’s life cycle. More information regarding the spongy moth, including their life cycle and manual removal can be found here: https://cals.cornell.edu/.../whats-bugging-you/spongy-moth View the NYS Department of Environmental Conservation Fact Sheet on spongy moths here: https://ccedutchess.org/resources/spongy-moth-factsheet Lynnette Brunger Superintendent of Schools Nicholas Smith Director of Facilities II