Floral Park Memorial High School

Shortage of Game Officials Dear Parents/Guardians of Section VIII Student-Athletes: As we begin the High School and Middle School spring sports season, the availability of game officials is once again a significant hurdle. Frankly, due to the extreme shortage of officials available to officiate all sports in general, Section VIII has a limited pool of officials to assign now not just in Middle School sports, but for ALL sports throughout the county, regardless of the level. For example, to date, there are currently over 40% of JV baseball games that do NOT have an umpire scheduled. Additionally, at the High School level, more and more lacrosse games will be scheduled as JV/V doubleheaders so the same crew can officiate both games. While this is certainly not an ideal situation, I can assure you that Section VIII and its governing body are working diligently to have as many games as possible, regardless of the level, assigned game officials. This will continue to remain a fluid situation for the foreseeable future. There will be games currently scheduled that will not be assigned game officials. In these instances, our coaches will do their best to both coach and maintain the safest possible playing environment for our student-athletes to participate in. These are considered “game scrimmages”. Please remember that we are attempting to deal with a rather unique situation, one that is not exclusive to just Section VII schools, but all schools in sections throughout New York State. Further, this is now considered a national issue. We continue to ask that you remain patient and supportive of all players and coaches, whether we are home or away, as we again deal with this unusual situation. As always, we value your partnership and appreciate your continued support of our coaches and student-athletes in the Section VIII Athletic Community and beyond. Thank you. Sincerely, Patrick Pizzarelli, CAA Executive Director Section VIII Athletics

Attention All Sewanhaka Central High School District Families! Elmont Memorial High School Counseling Center Presents Parent University on Thursday, March 7 from 6-8pm. Click here for more info: https://5il.co/2fea5

Dear Parent or Guardian: We are pleased to announce that all students enrolled at Elmont Memorial High School, Floral Park Memorial High School, New Hyde Park Memorial High School, and Sewanhaka High School will be able to receive a FREE breakfast and lunch meal at school beginning on FEBRUARY 1, 2024. This implementation is a result of the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) expanding access to the federal Community Eligibility Provision (CEP). CEP allows eligible schools participating in the National School Lunch and School Breakfast Programs to offer school meals at no charge to all students. What does this mean for your child(ren) attending the schools) identified above? Effective FEBRUARY 1, 2024, all students enrolled at Elmont Memorial High School, Floral Park Memorial High School, New Hyde Park Memorial High School and Sewanhaka High School will receive meals at no cost to your household. No further action is required of you. Parents of any student with a positive balance on their MySchoolBucks account may either: • Leave the money in the account for the student to purchase snacks, or; • Request a refund of their balance To request a refund, please send an email to Dena DeBari, School Lunch Manager, at ddebari@sewanhakaschools.org. If you have any further questions, please contact Dena DeBari, School Lunch Manager, at 516-539-9498. Sincerely, Dr. Thomas P. Dolan Interim Superintendent of Schools

Attention All Sewanhaka Central High School District Families! H. Frank Carey High School Counseling Center Presents Parent University on February 6 from 5-7pm. Click here for more info: https://5il.co/2cube

Attention All Sewanhaka Central High School District Families! Floral Park Counseling Center Presents Parent University on January 18 from 5-7pm. Click here for more info: https://5il.co/2bm14

Scheduling for Success Virtual Meetings! Please Join the School Counselors Virtually for an Informational Meeting Regarding Scheduling Courses for the Next School Year 2024-2025 Please be sure to log onto the grade your child is currently placed in. January 4th Grade 7 - 7pm - 7:45pm Meeting link https://meet.google.com/uhx-wmwv-bgg Join by phone (US) +1 857-703-6856 PIN: 245488826 Grade 8 - 8pm - 8:45pm Meeting link https://meet.google.com/mrr-dvmc-kpd Join by phone (US)+1-507-609-0112 PIN: 464470532 VIRTUAL MEETING FOR GRADES 9 - 11 WILL BE HELD ON TUESDAY, JANUARY 3RD, 2024 Grade 9-11 7pm - 8pm Google Meet joining info Video call link: https://meet.google.com/rip-mbbp-ruh Or dial: ‪(US) +1 224-458-3169‬ PIN: ‪129 321 990‬#‬‬ More phone numbers: https://tel.meet/rip-mbbp-ruh?pin=3204600740898

Come one, come all... Gladiator Nation invites district families...Navigating the Teenage Years: A Guide for Parents....How to be successful in High School & Beyond for ELL Families....Coping Strategies....Gentle Flow Yoga.DECEMBER 5TH 5PM-7PM

CTE RSVP here: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSeOHjRvHeGnFyawkagZL0pY-jI2CgUPIz5d3gRWVHbXM8qmjw/viewform Be a part of something different and follow your interests!; Pre-Engineering, Medical Assisting, Digital Animation and Game Design, Culinary Arts, Cosmetology, Construction Trades, Automotive Technology, Architecture Technology & A+/Computer Networking

Career and Technical Education offers pathways toward technical endorsements, program-specific credentials, and in some cases, college credit, all while channeling the affinities and ambitions you have into a passion. https://drive.google.com/file/d/1Hw7sUyQrZnpuHXgWbp5LktnR2ztY6hMJ/view?usp=sharing

SEPTA - meeting & presentation; Wednesday, November 15, 2023 / Time: 7:30pm Wednesday, November 15, 2023 (a brief SEPTA meeting will take place before the presentation) @ Floral Park Memorial High School Library / Where: Floral Park Memorial High School Library

PARENT TEACHER CONFERENCE LINK! https://ptcfast.com/schools/Floral_Park_Memorial_High_School

ATTENTION PARENTS & SENIORS Applying for Financial Aid Join us for a Financial Aid Night On October 30th, 2023 at 6:00pm in the Auditorium Seminar for Parents of Students in Grade 12 Topic: Financial Aid Form (FAFSA) Student Aid Sources Eligibility for Grants and Loans Speaker: Wealth Management Solutions Representative

Parent Teacher Conferences! See the link below for information! https://5il.co/27q6v

11th Grade parent night October 26th 6pm Live in the Auditorium or via Google Meet meet.google.com/wyq-bmeh-hz

The Sewanhaka Central Council of PTAs and the Sewanhaka Central High School District are the proud sponsors of the See Saaw Program: Preparing for a Successful School Year A Panel Discussion A panel of school staff personnel will discuss the following topics and provide valuable resources and strategies that address the importance of creating a successful school year for your children. Discussion will center around opportunities for students to thrive socially, emotionally, physically and intellectually. Topics will include: Parenting through the elementary school to middle school transition Understanding school wide resources and how to access support for students Recognizing the evolving development of the teenage brain Identifying signs of stress and anxiety and strategies to respond Helping teens with time management and organization When: Wednesday, October 18, 2023 Time: 8:00 p.m. (Immediately after the SCC PTA meeting) Where: Floral Park Memorial High School Library Mark your calendar!!

Senior Parent Night 9/28 at 6pm Google Meet: https://meet.google.com/tra-jsgq-cdw

Please see attached for Juniors and Seniors.

The Senior Parent Meeting will be held virtually and live. The link is below. The live meeting will be n the auditorium. Thursday, September 28 · 6:00 Google Meet: https://meet.google.com/tra-jsgq-cdw

College Application Workshop During School!! This week!!, In the library!

Sewanhaka Central High School District College and Career Fair Hosted by the Counseling Departments of Elmont Memorial High School, Floral Park Memorial High School, New Hyde Park Memorial High School, H. Frank Carey High School, and Sewanhaka High School Monday, October 2, 2023 at 6pm Sewanhaka High School, 1st Floor Atrium For more information, click here: https://5il.co/241b1