Marianne Serratore (marianne.serratore@vcsdny.org) is our Assistant Superintendent for Curriculum and Instruction. She, along with the building principals oversees the teaching and learning aspects of our Reopening Plan. In an effort to assure high-quality teaching and learning, a continuity of learning plan has been developed for the 2020-2021 school year. This plan considers and plans for …
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VALLEY CENTRAL REMOTE/ONLINE GUIDANCE DOCUMENT FOR PARENTS AND CAREGIVERS As we embark upon a year like no other we have experienced, we want to thank you for all you for your patience and continued support of the Valley Central School District. Our goal is to provide high quality instruction for all Valley Central Students, whether …
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The following rules and regulations implement the Internet Safety Policy adopted by the Board of Education to make safe for children the use of district computers for access to the Internet and World Wide Web. Definitions In accordance with the Children’s Internet Protection Act, Child pornography refers to any visual depiction, including any photograph, film, …
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Valley Central families have the opportunity to choose from a hybrid instructional method or 100% at home remote/online learning. Please indicate your choice by Wednesday, August 5th. Valley Central has been working collaboratively to develop the best program we can, under the guidelines that are imposed upon us by the State Education Department and …
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Valley Central truly hopes that we are able to open schools and have a normal year for 2020-2021. However, we need to be prepared for the possibility that we will need to utilize a hybrid method including online learning. We have asked parents about their experience with online learning- we would like to …
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If my child was 100% online before the Pause are they now hybrid? Students remain on the teams they chose prior to the Pause, so Team Online is still 100% remote, while Team In-Person returns each day and Team 1 returns on Monday and Thursday and Team 2 on Tuesday and Friday. If my …
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Log In l Connect to WiFi l Classlink l Google For Education l Kami l Read & Write Logging In at Valley Central All students have access to a Google Account that will give them access to the Google Classroom digital learning space and tools for them to access online instruction. The student’s username and …
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Screenagers: Distracted Parents We worry about screentime and our kids. But what about our own screentime? How is it affecting our lives and our relationships? Parent’s Guide to Gaming A brochure about gaming developed by the National PTA NYS Office of Technology- Keeping Kids Safe Online Protecting our children on the Internet FBI Guide to …
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Information for 100% online students: Pictures days: Tuesday, October 27 – 3:00 – 5:00 pm Thursday, October 29 – 3:00 – 5:00 pm Saturday, October 31 – 9:00 am – Noon Please use the link below to sign up for an appointment: https://pickatime.com/client?ven=11615734&event=355947 Pictures will be taken in MS back gym. Signage will be posted …
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Mindful Stones Wellness Board Mindful Nature Hunt Calming Space Wellness Apps What’s Up? Apple App- for help on tough days What’sUp? Google Play App – for help on tough days 7 Cups Apple App-Online Therapy and Chat 7 Cups Google Play App-Online Therapy and Chat Talkspace Apple App- Online Therapy Talkspace Google Play App- Online …
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