Community Communication

August 2024

Dear Schreiber Students and Families,

Welcome to the 2024-2025 school year! As we step into this new academic year, I want to extend a warm welcome to each of you. Whether you’re returning or joining us for the first time, this year promises to be an inspiring journey filled with growth, discovery, and new opportunities. Together, we’ll create a vibrant and supportive community where every student can thrive. Let’s embrace the challenges and celebrate the successes that lie ahead as we work together to make this year special.

As we approach the first day of school, I want to provide you with the necessary information for a smooth opening. Our first day of school for students is Wednesday, September 4, 2024.

For your convenience, the beginning-of-the-school-year letters regarding the use of electronic devices, traffic pattern, and military information are available in the dropdown menus below this letter. Additionally, welcome letters from each grade level assistant principal are available by clicking on the following class or grade level:

Class of 2028 (Grade 9) from Dr. Lomangino

Class of 2027 (Grade 10) from Ms. Anisis

Class of 2026 (Grade 11) from Dr. Weinstein

Class of 2025 (Grade 12) from Mr. Weiss

Get to know your assistant principal! They are your go-to resource for making the most of your time at Schreiber. Whether you have a question or just want to say hello, don't hesitate to stop by their offices! Building a strong connection with your assistant principal can make all the difference in your high school experience.

Bell schedule: The instructional periods are 60 minutes in duration and all students have lunch daily. As you can see, periods 1 - 3 and 7 - 8 are each an hour. The periods in the middle of the day are shortened to allow students to have a class and lunch during those 90 minutes. Students will either have lunch period 4 or period 6. If students have lunch period 4, their next class will be held during BOTH periods 5 and 6. Those with a class during BOTH periods 4 and 5 will have lunch period 6.

On the first day of school, we will follow an organizational homeroom bell schedule, which can be found below:

Special Bell Schedule for Opening Day

September 4th – A Day

1st Day Organizational Homeroom Schedule - 50 minute periods
Period	Start	End	Notes
Org Homeroom	8:05	9:00	AP Assemblies: 8:10 – 8:40
1	9:05	9:55
2	10:00	10:55
3	11:00	11:50
4	11:55	12:20	Lunch
5	12:25	12:50
6	12:55	1:15	Lunch
7	1:20	2:10
8	2:15	3:05

During the organizational homeroom, grade level assistant principals will host assemblies to share important information and review expectations. If any students need help reading their schedules or navigating the building, counselors, administrators, faculty, and staff will be stationed throughout the building and happy to help!

Student schedules: Student schedules are posted in Synergy StudentVUE and ParentVUE. Once logged in, please look under the documents tab for the matrix view of the schedule. This is posted as a PDF that automatically deletes each night and reposts each morning. For information about the schedule change process, please see the Procedures for Schedule Corrections and Changes from Ms. Director.

If you have questions about your Synergy account or need additional assistance, visit the Parent and Student Portal section of www.portnet.org (under the Parents menu) or email us at [email protected].

If you have any questions or need additional information, please reach out to your child’s assistant principal:

Class of 2028 (Grade 9) from Dr. Lomangino ([email protected])

Class of 2027 (Grade 10) from Ms. Anisis ([email protected])

Class of 2026 (Grade 11) from Dr. Weinstein ([email protected])

Class of 2025 (Grade 12) from Mr. Weiss ([email protected])

Thank you for your support. We look forward to a great year ahead!

Warmly,

Kathryn Behr, Ed.D.

Principal

Paul D. Schreiber High School

Electronic Use

August 2024

Dear Students and Parents/Guardians:

The purpose of this letter is to inform you of the electronic device rule at Schreiber High School. We kindly ask you to familiarize yourself with the following expectations to support an environment conducive to learning and engagement.

Electronic devices include but are not limited to mobile phones, laptops, Chromebooks, tablets, and electronic recording devices (i.e., cameras, video cameras). This rule also includes wearable devices such as headphones and smartwatches.

At times, instructional methods incorporate the use of technology. Please remember that electronic devices used during class are for instructional purposes only, not for gaming, entertainment, or social communications. The use of electronic devices in the classrooms, at assemblies, and during safety drills is strictly prohibited unless expressly authorized by a school official. Unless directed for instructional use, the devices must be put away and may not be visible. Inappropriate use of electronic devices or use deemed disruptive or unsafe may result in any of the following consequences:

Any staff member, administrator, teacher, teaching assistant, educational assistant, secretary, etc. may confiscate the device.
Parents may be notified.
Parents may be required to pick up the electronic device.
The student may be assigned detention in school or after school.
The student may be assigned in-school or out-of-school suspension.

In the event that a staff member has confiscated an electronic device, the device will be given to the appropriate grade level assistant principal as soon as possible. Any student misusing or disruptively using an electronic device who refuses a staff member’s request to relinquish an electronic device will be considered insubordinate and subject to further disciplinary action.

Using electronic devices outside the building, in the cafeteria, in the student commons, or during class changes is acceptable. If you need to reach your child during class, please contact the appropriate grade level office, and a message will be immediately forwarded to the student.

Thank you for your partnership in ensuring a productive and safe learning environment. If you have a question about this matter, please contact your grade level assistant principal.

Sincerely,

PAUL D. SCHREIBER HIGH SCHOOL ADMINISTRATORS

Traffic Pattern

August 2024

Dear Parents/Guardians,

In order to start the year off smoothly, please take a few minutes to consider the established traffic pattern at Schreiber High School. The map link in this letter provides a good overview of the parking lot. Although our traffic pattern has not changed for the 2024-2025 school year, we kindly ask that you review this map and pay special attention to the following safety procedures:

For the safety of our students, staff and visitors, please drive slowly and cautiously on campus.
Please do not cut through the parking lot. The few minutes or seconds that you save pale in comparison to the risk created as students and staff walk through the lot.
Please do not pass vehicles that are stopped and discharging students. This is extremely dangerous. Please be patient.
If you are dropping off your child, please pull all the way up to the end of the cafeteria just before the handicapped parking area. Often cars have stopped before this spot, causing a backup that is quite dangerous.
Do not turn around in front of the school in an attempt to return to Campus Drive.
Do not stop on Campus Drive to discharge students, even if they attend middle school. Middle school students should be dropped off on Bogart Ave.
Please be very careful if you drop your child on Old Hills Lane. This off-campus location is not recommended because there is no security to assist with traffic control. If you decide to drop off your children in this area, please pull to the side of the road and be very alert for passing vehicles.
Cars are not allowed into the bus circle until all buses have arrived, typically around 7:30 each morning.
The St. John’s Street exit will remain closed in the morning due to safety concerns unless inclement weather or other exigent circumstances necessitate opening.

Security guards are here to maintain safety on the school campus. Please observe all security directives. Thank you for your help and support in ensuring the safety of our children.

Sincerely,

Kathryn Behr, Ed.D.

Principal

Paul D. Schreiber High School

11th and 12th Grade Military Information

August 2024

Dear Parents/Guardians and Students of the Classes of 2025 and 2026:

The "No Child Left Behind Act of 2001" passed specific requirements concerning Armed Forces Recruiter Access to Students and Student Recruiting Information:

Duty to Provide Information to Military Recruiters

Unless the parent/guardian requests otherwise, the District must provide access to high school students' names, addresses, and telephone numbers upon request by a military recruiter.

Consent

Schools must notify parents/guardians that they may opt out of releasing their child's name, address, and telephone number to military recruiters. Upon receipt of this form or letter to this effect, the school shall comply with the request.

Access to Students

Each district shall provide military recruiters with the same access to high school students as is generally provided to higher education institutions, community colleges, and prospective employers.

If you do not want your child's name, address, and telephone number released to Armed Forces recruiters, YOU MUST SIGN AND RETURN THIS FORM or SUBMIT A LETTER TO THIS EFFECT by September 27th to:

Ms. Bonnie Lane (Grade 12 secretary) via email at [email protected] or FAX it to 516-767-5809
Ms. Kathleen Raft (Grade 11 secretary) via email at [email protected] or FAX it to 516-767-5809

Your statement of objections will be placed in your child's records, and we will not release this information to military recruiters without your written consent. Thank you for your attention to this important matter.

Sincerely,

Kathryn Behr, Ed.D.

Principal

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DO NOT RELEASE MY STUDENT’S INFORMATION

As parent/guardian of _ I do not give permission for Paul D. Schreiber High School to release any information regarding the above student to any branch of the US Military.

Date: Grade Level of Student (circle one): 11 12

Parent/Guardian Signature: _________________________________

RETURN THIS LETTER AND FORM TO GRADE LEVEL SECRETARIES BY SEPTEMBER 27, 2024.

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