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2019 School Contact List ELDRED Contact information: Eldred JuniorSenior High School, 600 Route 55, P.O. Box 249, Eldred, NY 12732; 456-1100; fax: 557-0690 George Ross Mackenzie Elementary School, 1045 Proctor Road, P.O. Box 249, Glen Spey, NY 12737; 456-1100; fax: 856-8579 Website: http://eldred.k12.ny.us Superintendent: John C. Morgano, Ed. D., morganoj@eldred.k12.ny.us Grades: K - 6 Registration: By appointment; call 456-1100 ext. 5143 Grades: 7 - 12 Registration: By appointment; call 456-1100 ext. 5180 Starting date: Tuesday, Sept 3 Hours: High School: 7:30 a.m. – 2:05 p.m.; Elementary School; 8:25 a.m. – 3 p.m.

FALLSBURG Contact information: Fallsburg Junior Senior High School, 115 Brickman Road, P.O. Box 124, Fallsburg, NY 12733; 434-6800; fax: 434-0168

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Lisa Parkinson, secretary at Sullivan West and Maureen Casey-Bryant (counselor) discussing student schedules.

Benjamin Cosor Elementary School, 15 Old Falls Road, P.O. Box 123, Fallsburg, NY 12733; 434-6800; fax: 4340871 Website: www.fallsburgcsd.net Superintendent: Dr. Ivan Katz, ikatz@fallsburgcsd.net; Superintendent’s Secretary’s email: sungerlei-

der@fallsburgcsd.net Grades: Pre-K-12 Registration: By appointment, call 434-6800, ext.1222 Starting date: Wednesday, Sept 4 Hours: High School: 7:56 a.m. to 2:38 p.m., Elementary School: 9:00 a.m. to 3:45 p.m.

HANCOCK Contact information: High School, 67 Education Lane, Hancock, NY 13783; Elementary School, 206 Wildcat Drive, Hancock, NY 13783; (607) 6372511, Fax: (607) 637-1380 Website: www.hancock.stier.org Superintendent: Terrance Dougherty, TDougherty@hancock.stier.org Grades: Pre-K-12 Registration: Packets can be picked up at the school from 7:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Monday through Friday through the month of August.

Starting date: Thursday, Sept 5 Hours: 8 a.m. – 2:32 p.m.

LIBERTY Contact information: Liberty Central School District Office, 115 Buckley St., Liberty, NY 12754; 292-6990; fax: 292-1164 Liberty High School, 125 Buckley St., Liberty, NY 12754; 292-5400, Main office ext 2000; fax: 292-7262 CONTINUED ON PAGE 4S

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Liberty Middle School, 145 Buckley St., Liberty, NY 12754; 292-5400, Main Office ext 2300; fax: 292-5691 Liberty Elementary School, 201 N. Main Street, Liberty, NY 12754; 2925400, Main Office ext 2030; fax: 2959201 Superintendent: Dr. Augustine E. Tornatore, atornatore@libertyk12 .org; Secretary to Superintendent & District Clerk, Tania DeFrank, tdefrank@libertyk12.org, 292- 6990 Website: www.libertyk12.org Grades: Pre-K-12 Starting date: Thursday, Sept 5 Hours: District Office: 8 a.m. – 4 p.m.; High School: 7:55 a.m. – 2:57 p.m.; Middle School: 7:55 a.m. – 2:54 p.m.; Elementary School: 7:45 a.m. – 2:35 p.m.

LIVINGSTON MANOR Contact information: Central School, 19 School St., P.O. Box 947, Livingston Manor, NY 12758; 439-4400; fax: 439-4717 Superintendent: John P. Evans, john.evans@lmcs.us Website: www.lmcs.k12.ny.us Grades: Pre-K-12 Registration: Registration packets

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for new students are available at the school. Parents should complete all forms before scheduling an appointment in the Guidance Office.

Starting date: Thursday, Sept 5 Hours: 8 a.m. to 2:45 p.m.

MONTICELLO Contact information: Administrative Office, 237 Forestburgh Road, Monticello, NY 12701; 794-7700 fax: 794-7710 Monticello High School, 39 Breakey Ave., Monticello, NY 12701; (845) 7948840; fax: 794-8133 Robert J. Kaiser Middle School, 45 Breakey Ave., Monticello, NY 12701; 796-3058 ; fax: 796-3099 Kenneth L. Rutherford Elementary School, 26 Patricia Place, Monticello, NY 12701; 794-4240; fax: 794-5137 George L. Cooke Elementary School, 69 Richardson Ave., Monticello, NY 12701; 794-8830; fax: 794-8854 Emma C. Chase Elementary School, 28 Pennsylvania Ave., Wurtsboro, NY 12790; 888-2471; fax: 888-2029 Superintendent: Tammy Mangus, 794-7700 ext. 70910, tmangus@ k12mcsd.net Website: www.monticelloschools .net

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Grades: K-12 Registration: Registration is done by appointment only at 37 Breakey Avenue, Monticello, NY 12701. Call district registrar and schedule appointment, 845-794-7700, ext.

78905 or visit: www.monticello schools.net/registrar/index.cfm Starting date: Thursday, Sept 5 Hours: High School: 7:13 a.m.-2:15 p.m.; Middle School: 7:13 a.m.-2:15 p.m.; Rutherford School: 9:00 a.m.3:32 p.m.; Cooke School: 9:00 a.m.3:32 p.m.; Chase School: 9:00 a.m.-3:32 p.m.

ROSCOE Contact information: 6 Academy St., P.O. Box 429, Roscoe, NY 12776; (607)-498-4126; fax: (607)-498-6015 Superintendent: John Evans, jevans@roscoe.k12.ny.us Website: www.roscoe.k12.ny.us Grades: Pre-K-12 Registration: Registration packets can be picked up at the school from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m., Monday through Thursday during the summer.

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SULLIVAN WEST Contact info: District Office, 33 Schoolhouse Road, Jeffersonville NY; P.O. Box 308, Jeffersonville, NY 12748; 845-482-4610 Ext. 3000; Fax 845-4823022 Sullivan West High School, 6604 State Route 52, P.O. Box 309, Lake Huntington, NY 12752; 845-932-8401, Main Office Ext. 1100; Fax: 845-9328425 Sullivan West Elementary School, 33 Schoolhouse Road, P.O. Box 308, Jeffersonville, NY 12748; 845-482-4610, Ext. 2158; Fax: 845-482-9883 Superintendent: Stephen A. Walker, 845-482-4610 Ext. 3000, walkerste@ swcsd.org Website: www.swcsd.org Grades: Sullivan West High School, 7-12; Sullivan West Elementary, Pre-K6 Registration: All registration is conducted in the Registrar’s Office at the District Central Offices in the Elementary School (845-482-4610 ext. 3006) Starting Date: Thursday, Sept 5 Hours: Sullivan West High School: 7:35 a.m. to 2:22 p.m., Sullivan West Elementary School: 8:45 a.m. to 3:27 p.m.

TRI-VALLEY Contact information: Tri-Valley Elementary School, 34 Moore Hill Road, Grahamsville, NY 12740; 985-2296; fax: 985-0046 Tri-Valley Secondary School, 34 Moore Hill Road, Grahamsville, NY 12740; 985-2296; fax: 985-7903 Superintendent: Michael Williams, 985-2296, ext 5101, michaelwilliams @trivalleycsd.org Website: www.trivalleycsd.org Grades: Pre-K-12 Registration: Call for appointment,

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Monticello schools get healthy #BeWellMonti

certainly all of Sullivan County to be well,” said Mangus.

If you’re a student or staff member, how can you be part of the challenge?

Well, according to the MCSD, you have to commit to a healthier lifestyle. That can mean being more active, or it can mean eating more vegetables.

MCSD says it can just mean getting that extra hour of sleep or taking time to assess where you can improve your health and your family’s health.

Also, you will need to post at least 10 times a month on your public Twitter account using the hashtag #BeWellMonti and #BWMStaff or #BWMStudent.

If you need some inspiration, you can follow @WhyMontiRocks on Twitter or search #BeWellMonti to join the conversation.

Each month Mangus will pick out one student and/or staff member,

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ullivan County is rated second to last in health rankings throughout the state, but the Monticello Central School District is looking to change that.

They are putting the challenge out to the staff and students of the district to become a healthier version of themselves.

“We’ve certainly been trying to lift the heavy weight of helping people focus as a county on being well. What better highlight than to allow for modeling by the adults, to the children in the school,” said Monticello Central School District Superintendent Tammy Mangus.

The district says the goal of the #BeWellMonti challenge is to help build a culture of health at Monticello schools.

“My message to the district has

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always been to do great things,” said Mangus. “The greatest things come from the smallest action, all daily, intentional action, add up to the

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Winners will have a chance to win the $500 grand prize this November.

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It also taught me that a little goes a long way.

The challenge gave me a path to boost my selfesteem, and it brought me to new ideas that I never knew I liked.

My "why": Wellness is important because it’s a small change that can make a huge difference.

Wellness impacts many areas within a person’s life. With wellness, you’re getting one step closer to accomplishing your life to the fullest potential.

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My wellness goal: My goal is to drop down to 200 pounds or less. To lose my huge stomach, as my friends ask me when I’m due.

Biggest takeaway from the #BeWellMonti Challenge: I try to spend more time with my kids and at home now.

I try not to be on a work 24-7 status, which is hard to do, due to my pride in my work at Monticello.

Current wellness goal: To try to start each day counting my blessings rather than my limitations and not let my debilitating illness stop me from living life to the fullest.

Position: Special education teacher at KLR Current wellness goal: Run a 10k Biggest takeaway from the #BeWellMonti challenge: Every little bit counts towards your goals My why: Be my best self May (Student): Anastasia Gessman Position: I am a senior.

Current wellness goal: My wellness goal is to shift my diet in the right direction, so it will be easier for me to create a routine I’ll use throughout college.

Biggest takeaway from the #BeWellMonti Challenge: The biggest take away that I had from the challenge was that it taught me that becoming healthy/being healthy doesn’t require as much work as people may think. It can start from just picking an apple over a bag of pretzels.

My “why”: My “why” is my girls so I can be around longer for them. Recent with my medical problems, I need to lose the weight, so doing the #beWellMonti encourages me to do more each day. They make me proud every day they grow.

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July: Kayleigh Bubolitz Position: Fifth-grade teacher at KLR Current wellness goal: To feel healthy, physically, and mentally.

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and they will be that month’s Wellness Winner.

Can parents and/or guardians join in the fun? MCSD says, yes! Parents and guardians are encouraged to lead the way for their children in making healthier choices. They may post on their child’s behalf, but the student must be involved in order to qualify.

Can a non-staff, student or parent join in? Unfortunately no, but MCSD hopes that people from the community get inspired and follow #BeWellMonti for inspiration.

Here are the Monti Wellness Winners thus far:

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Growing Healthier Kids: Tackling Childhood Obesity WRITTEN BY CAROL RYAN, RN, MPH DIRECTOR OF COMMUNITY HEALTH AND GRANTS SULLIVAN 180

‘Fast foods, baked goods and other desserts, candy, and vending machine snacks like chips include little or no nutrition but add lots of excess calories to the diet.’

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o child or teenager likes being overweight. It affects their energy level, self-esteem and happiness. For the adults in their lives, the concern is much broader: parents worry about their children’s health, mental health, bullying by other children, school performance and future.

How overweight are Sullivan County kids?

The chart on page 9S shows that Sullivan County school children are more overweight or obese than comparable children in the Mid-Hudson Valley or in New York State.

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Fruit-infused water is a delicious alternative to sugary drinks like soda.

marked reduction in physical activity time. The more overweight a child or teen is, the less they feel like being active.

So what can we do?

Clearly, our American culture and fast food lifestyle is contributing to the problem! It is important to understand how to make activity and dietary changes gradually, in order to achieve success and prevent with-

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What is the cause?

It is a simple formula really: when the calories eaten exceed the calories needed for growth and maintenance, excess weight results.

Fast foods, baked goods and other desserts, candy, and vending machine snacks like chips include little or no nutrition but add lots of excess calories to the diet. Sugary drinks like soda, sports drinks and energy drinks are the single largest source of calories in the US diet (Harvard School of Public Health). A typical 20-ounce can of soda contains about 15 teaspoons of refined sugar!

In addition to our fast food and junk food culture, the amount of time that young people spend on their electronic devices has led to a

changes along with them. Small and consistent modifications over time will lead to big results. Engage your children, solicit their participation: they may enjoy learning about wellness, trying out some fun recipes, spending time together, and feeling empowered by success in their improving body image.

Here are a few tips: 1. Substituting a large glass of water (add fresh or iced fruit slices for flavor) for each 20-ounce sugar sweetened soda will save about 240 calories per drink (CDC).

2. Healthy snacks such as fresh fruit, raw nuts, whole grain crackers and healthy low fat cheeses should be visible and easy to grab. Save the purchase of fast foods for rare occasions rather than having them as a staple in the house.

3. Reduce the amount of added salt and/or sugar in recipes. Add herbs and spices for flavoring.

4. Whole grains provide more nutrition and are digested more slowly

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than refined grains leading us to stay full for longer. For sandwiches, start by substituting one of the white bread slices with whole grain bread.

For rice, you can transition to brown rice by starting with half white and half brown rice.

5. Move more. To state the obvious, people of all ages are more likely to keep up physical activities if they choose something they enjoy. Your child does not have to become an athlete, the goal is to add more activity each day. It could be as simple as adding 15 minutes daily at first by walking the dog, for example. There are also a variety of programs for youth in Sullivan County offering healthy physical and social activities.

and much more.

For detailed information about free and/or low cost youth activities near you, contact the Sullivan County Youth Bureau at 845-807-0394.

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Activities for Youth in Sullivan County Listed below are a few available youth activities in Sullivan County: • CRMC Warrior Kids: designed to promote healthier lifestyle choices for children and families. To book a free program: youth leaders and educators can contact Amanda Langseder at alangseder@ghvhs.org

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Sullivan County school children are more overweight or obese than comparable children in the Mid-Hudson Valley or in New York State, according to Data on Grades Pre-K, K, 2, 4, 7, and 10 from the New York State Department of Health (2014-2016).

or 794-3300 ext. 2187.

• Many towns offer programming to promote physical activity year round.

• Extracurricular school sports are offered throughout the county.

• Scouting opportunities and 4H clubs are available.

• There are many non-profits in the county that offer dance, gymnastics, artistic and creative opportunities, football, basketball, children’s yoga,

Nutrition Education Services in Sullivan County • Sullivan County Public Health Services: Provides public health education outreach and their WIC program provides nutrition education for eligible pregnant women and children 0-5 years: 845-292-5910 • Cornell Cooperative Extension: Creating Healthy Schools and Communities program: 845-292-6180.

Eating healthy and being physically active will help youth live longer by preventing chronic diseases.

Ultimately, being a role model for these changes will result in a healthier household. You and your family can succeed. * This article is not intended to provide medical consultation. If there is a need for clinical intervention,contact your health care provider.

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Keys to academic success

BY STEPHEN WALKER SULLIVAN WEST SUPERINTENDENT

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oung people are coming of age in a unique period in our history and in our schools. Technology has allowed for the answer to virtually all of the questions posed from a textbook to be accessible in a few seconds on the internet. As a result, a student’s ability to critically analyze information, determine the validity, reliability and point of view of a source, and synthesize information into a broader context becomes vital for true learning to occur.

Students are now in a position to share their learning, and build upon the work of others not just within their classroom, but throughout the world. That places upon them the priority to become globally aware,

clear communicators and collaborators. And it places an onus upon schools to help students to develop these skills!

Students also need to learn how to achieve balance, often between the allure of technology and the importance of setting technology aside to engage with peers and the natural world around them.

This is a challenge for most adults as well! Having spent the past year getting to know the young people of our School District community, and the outstanding faculty and staff who work with them in our schools, I am optimistic for the bright future that our students have in front of them, and I’m looking forward to an outstanding year of learning in 20192020!

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National Night Out builds community relations STORY AND PHOTOS

BY ISABEL BRAVERMAN

CALLICOON –– As the school year begins it’s important for kids to know who they can trust in the community, from teachers to police officers and fire fighters. The National Night Out event strives to do that.

Held on the first Tuesday of August, National Night Out is a communitypolice awareness-raising event in the United States. The event has been held annually since 1984, and is sponsored by the National Association of Town Watch.

National Night Out began simply with neighbors turning on their porch lights and sitting in front of their homes. The first National Night Out involved 2.5 million residents across 400 communities in 23 states.

This year it was held at the Delaware Youth Center in Callicoon sponsored by the Sullivan West Community Task Force.

An event in Fallsburg was canceled due to a storm.

The event featured booths with local organizations such as the District Attorney’s Office, the Sheriff’s Office, The Kingfisher Project, Human Rights Commission, Girl Scouts, Sullivan County Probation Department and the Red Cross. Also in attendance were local fire and ambulance departments.

Rain didn’t keep people away from the National Night Out event in Callicoon, where local organizations set up information booths.

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Chief Assistant District Attorney Meagan Galligan represented the Sullivan County District Attorney’s office at National Night Out.

Many local organizations representing community issues attended National Night Out, like the Kingfisher Project, which raises awareness about the opioid epidemic.

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Stop-arm cameras to be installed on Fallsburg buses

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overnor Andrew M. Cuomo recently signed legislation authorizing school districts to install stop-arm cameras on school buses in order to catch drivers who unlawfully pass a stopped school bus and ensure the safety of New York’s students.

One of the districts which will be putting stop-arm cameras on their buses is Fallsburg.

Recently the Fallsburg Town Board approved a contract with Rekor Systems to install stop-arm cameras on buses used for the Fallsburg Central School District’s routes.

According to Fallsburg Supervisor Steve Vegliante, prior to approving the contract, the town was in contact with the Fallsburg Police Department and Fallsburg Central School District. “There’s no downside to it,� Vegliante said. “Hopefully we will stop or

‘Stop-arm camera technology is a tool that will hopefully diminish instances where vehicles illegally pass a school bus.’ Dr. Ivan Katz Fallsburg Superintendent of Schools | at least curtail people from going around buses, which I guess is a fairly common occurrence and an extremely dangerous one.�

Fallsburg Superintendent of Schools Dr. Ivan Katz added, “Any measure that a school community takes in the name of safety and protecting our kids is a great measure and a top priority. Stoparm camera technology is a tool that will hopefully diminish instances where vehicles illegally pass a school bus.�

Riaz Latifullah, Executive Vice President of Rekor Systems, said the cam-

eras will be installed on the Fallsburg buses in early October.

Rekor Systems’ software (OnGuard) used in the camera’s processing module was developed in 2015, and is over 99 percent accurate. The idea for using this type of technology to stop people from illegally passing school buses came when Rekor Systems was working on a project regarding the protection of law enforcement and the Move Over Law. The stop-arm cameras are barely noticeable and take photos of multiple angles of oncoming traffic in high-def-

inition 1080p. These images will include the captured vehicle’s license plate, make, model and color. Using GPS, the system knows where the bus is and when it’s stopped.

The device also contains a processing module which will take the information collected and send it instantaneously to whomever you want, from the local police department or local school district.

Unlike past scenarios and technology used to crack down on people illegally passing buses, the use of Rekor Systems’ stop arm camera requires the bus driver to do nothing, allowing them to do what they do best, focus on the children’s safety.

If a situation is flagged by the system, an evidence package will be provided to local law enforcement and then they will make a decision on whether or not to issue a warning or citation. “We’re trying to achieve behavioral change when it comes to driving,� Lat

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Rekor Systems’ technology provides an automated solution for school bus stop-arm enforcement that helps address the persistent and pervasive threat to student safety from motorists every school day.

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In all 50 states, it is illegal to pass a school bus that is stopped with its red lights and stop-arm extended to load or unload students. Nineteen states have enacted School Bus Stop-Arm Camera Laws that permit cameras to be installed on the outside of the school bus to record illegal passings for citations.

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ifullah said. He added that Rekor Systems likes to integrate technology to come up with solutions, whether it be for law enforcement or consumers.

“We’re in the public safety sphere,” Latifullah said. “Schools are important and we like to help our kids.”

For more info about Rekor Systems and their OnGuard program, visit rekorsystems.com or https://e5c7q5v5.stackpathcdn.com/ wp-content/uploads/2019/08/ OnGuard-White-Paper.pdf.

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