Welcome to the Get Involved! Page

Mrs. Pamela Peterson, Coordinator of Parent & Community Involvement
Phone: 845-563-3458

     Many studies over the past decade show that the more involved a parent is in their child’s education, the higher the academic achievement of that child. Parents are most often the most influential person in their child’s life because they are their child’s first teacher. The seeds of promise that are planted by a parent as a child grows genuinely influence their future.

     The challenge is that many parents would like to be involved in their child’s education but do not know how. Parents also want to know how to identify and access high-quality programs and school activities that will support their child’s success in school.

     Feel free to search the Parent Involvement Resources on this page to find many practical and fun ways to become an involved parent. The various links on these webpages will offer suggestions, ideas and tips.

District Sponsored Events

The following events are sponsored, or brought to you, by the NECSD.

Event Name	Date	More Info
Parent Workshop: College Planning 101	Oct. 15 Postponed	more info coming soon
Family Expo	Oct. 22	English Flyer   Spanish Flyer
Parent University	Nov. 5 Dec. 3	more info coming soon
Parent Workshop: The Cost of College	Jan. 28	more info coming soon
Parent University	Apr. 28	more info coming soon
Family Reading Day	May 19	more info coming soon

Non-District Sponsored Events

The district has no involvement in the following events. They are listed here for informational purposed only. Please verify all details with the contact information listed.

Event Name	Date	More Info
Open Space Open House	Sept. 22	English Flyer   Spanish Flyer
Fit For Life! Program	Oct. 6 - Nov. 10	Flyer
Lights On Afterschool	Oct. 19	Flyer

Temporary Housing Information

Click Here for Temporary Housing Information

Important Files & Links

   Parents and Student Resources (NYSED)
   State Report Cards
   NYS Parental Information & Resource Center
   Parent Guides: NYSED Testing Grades 3 through 8
   Parent Guide: Response to Intervention (RtI)

   Parent Involvement Policy
   Change of Address Form
   Notifications to Parent Booklet
   Parent Institute Parent Tips - Elementary
   Parent Institute Parent Tips - Secondary

Resources Available for Parents

Supplemental Educational Services (Free Tutoring)
     Parents did you know that your child may qualify for Supplemental Educational Services, such as free tutoring? If your child attends a school that has been designated by the New York State Education Department as "in need of improvement," and your family meets the income guidelines your child could qualify for free tutoring from independent state-approved providers who offer tutoring at various sites within the community. For more information about Supplemental Educational Services, please contact Dr. David Noriega, Assistant Superintendent, Student Intervention and Support Services at 563-3412.

More SES information

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Way to Get Involved!

Building Compact Committees
     The Compact Committee is a school based organization that gives equal opportunity for parents, teachers, administrators and the community to work on school related issues. Meadow Hill's Compact Committee strives to bring together all stakeholders to help improve and implement positive changes for our school community.
Check each school webpage for more information on meetings times and dates and how to get involved.

Parent/Teacher School Groups
     These include school PTAs, PTOs, and more. Each school has one available for your to join. Monthly meetings allow you to discuss ways to help the school and the students within the school.
Check each school webpage for more information on meetings times and dates and how to become involved

District Wide Committees
     These include PAC and more....

Ask About School
     Let you child know education is important by asking him about what he is learning and instill a sense of importance to the things he learns.

Check Homework
     Make sure your student is completing their homework and that they understand it. Give any help you can to get them on their way to understanding the material the best they can.

Parent Effectiveness Program
     A comprehensive offering of Saturday morning parent workshops and parent volunteer opportunities sponsored by the Newburgh Enlarged City School District and local community that support students and their families.

Bilingual PAC
     A parent group supporting the needs of families whose children participate in the Bilingual Education Program. For more information contact the Bilingual Education Department at 568-6476.

Parents of Color Advisory Council
     A council for parents of color that will address educational issues and parental concerns for children of color. PCAC Meets on the second friday of each month at 6PM @ 54 Grand Street. Please use side door.