ESM School Reopening Plan - Stronger Together (July 2020):
Preparing to reopen for the 2020-21 school year in this new learning environment with protocols and practices for the health and safety of all is our highest priority. We developed a reopening plan focused on student learning and in adherence to guidance provided by the NYS Department of Health, the Executive Office of the Governor and the NYS Education Department.
Our ESM Reopening of School Plan — Stronger Together See (Plan Highlights PDF) or (Full Plan PDF) was developed by a District Advisory Committee of more than 150 stakeholders who shared their time, expertise and perspectives. More than 7,000 students, parents and staff members provided feedback and input through multiple surveys/questionnaires conducted in June ...
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ESM Adjusts 20-21 Calendar (7-28-20):
ESM adjusted the District calendar at the July 28 Board of Education meeting. The March 15 Superintendent's Conference Day has been moved to September 8. The first day of school for K-12 is now September 9.
2020-2021 Calendar (Updated 7/29/20) - holidays, breaks & staff days, 1-page PDF
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Summer Meals for Youth 18 & Under:
Anyone 18 years old and younger can receive free breakfast and lunch this summer. The Summer Food Service Program runs July 6 - Aug. 14 at East Syracuse Elementary School, 230 Kinne St.
This year, due to COVID-19, meals will be “grab-n-go” on Monday, Tuesday and Thursday from 10–11:30 a.m. On Tuesday and Thursday, youth will receive breakfast and lunch for two days.
Families should use the cafeteria entrance and follow the signs. Please practice social distancing and plan to wear a mask.
No paperwork or identification is required for the state and federally funded Child Nutrition Program. Participants do not have to live in East Syracuse or attend the ESM School District.
Acceptance and participation requirements for the program and ...
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Districtwide School Safety Plan:
Notice…Public Hearing
The East Syracuse Minoa Central School District Will Conduct A Public Hearing On Monday, August 24, 2020 at 7:30 pm to be held either Virtually or at ESM Central High School Library for the purpose of reviewing revisions to the District’s District-Wide School Safety Plan required under the Project Safe Schools Against Violence in Education (SAVE) Legislation
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Updated Information on Coronavirus:
ESM has compiled resources and parent messages for parents/guardians regarding COVID-19 and our online distance learning model we have implemented. Naturally, it is normal to be concerned when we hear about health-related events like this. Please be assured that the health and safety of students and staff is always our top priority. We are updating this web page as we have new information available in this rapidly-evolving situation. See below (scroll down) for messages that have been sent to parents/guardians from the Superintendent via SchoolMessenger .
Visit our Parent Resources page for resource links regarding public services, helping children cope with stress, continuum of learning/learn at home tips/videos and much more. You can also visit Our resource page that includes ...
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ESM Designated as a Best Community for Music Education for 7th Year:
For the seventh year in a row, ESM is proud to be designated among the Best Communities for Music Education. Designations are given to districts that demonstrate an exceptionally high commitment and consistent access to music education as part of a well-rounded education.
ESM is among only 754 school districts nationwide that were recognized by the National Association of Music Merchants (NAMM) Foundation.
“Through consistent and overwhelming support from the ESM administration, parents and community, we are able to continue to provide a music education that is integral to develop the skills necessary for a student to be successful professionally, socially and emotionally in life. On behalf of the entire music department, it is an honor to receive the distinction of “Best ...
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Woodland Named a NYS Ed Dept. Recognition School:
We are proud to announce that Woodland Elementary is a 2019-20 Recognition School named by the New York State Education Department (NYSED). Woodland is among only 13% of all New York State public schools to receive this recognition.
“Recognition schools are the highest performing and rapidly improving schools across the state. Recognition Schools across the state demonstrate the relentless commitment of teachers, administrators, staff and parents, without whom this growth would not have been possible,” Interim NYSED Commissioner Shannon Tahoe said.
The NY State Education Department identified 582 K-12 schools that are high achieving and high progress as Recognition Schools. Under the Every Student Succeeds Act (ESSA) plan, Recognition Schools are those with high academic ...
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ESM Among Newsweek’s Top STEM Schools in US:
Newsweek has named East Syracuse Minoa Central High School to its 2020 list of the best STEM high schools in America.
“We’re very proud to be honored nationally as a science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) school,” said Grenardo Avellino, ESM Central High School Executive Principal.
ESM is ranked number 3,642 of more than 31,000 public and private high schools in the U.S. on the Newsweek Top 5,000 STEM High School list. Newsweek partnered with STEM.org to rank America’s Best STEM High Schools. The list includes schools that offer skilled teachers who keep up with developments in these fields and who create dynamic learning environments to engage their students.
Among the schools on the list, ESM also ranks #2,257 among public ...
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