Community Update


FEGS
Health & Human Services

Whether you have applied for FEMA or not - even if you were not eligible or were denied assistance-
There may be local resources available for you. A trained, compassionate case manager can work one-on-one
with you to:

  • Answer your questions about recovery

  • Develop a plan to address your needs

  • Connect you with appropriate community resources

  • Determine what financial assistance may be available to you

  • Advocate on your behalf with service and benefit providers

 See PDF below...

fegs_hurricane_sandy.pdf

Recovery Action Plan

April 26, 2013

Governor Andrew M. Cuomo and U.S. Housing and Urban Development (HOD) Secretary Shaun Donovan today announced Federal approval of New York State's Recovery Action Plan to help struggling homeowners and businesses following Superstorm Sandy.

 


Residential and Business Hurricane Relief Fund Applications

Attached are copies of the Island Park, N.Y. Residential and Business Hurricane Relief Fund Business and Residential Grant Applications.  Please be advised that they must be submitted no later than May 20, 2013 and unfortunately there are limited funds available.  Thank you.



Island Park Hurricane Relief
Together With Island Park Civic Association

The Young Families of Island Park Hurricane Relief in partnership with the Island Park Civic Association would like to provide you with the opportunity to apply for financial assistance in the wake of Hurricane Sandy. This opportunity has been made available by a generous grant from the Robin Hood Foundation. Read more...


Island Park UFSD
Request for Donations

On October 29th, Super-storm Sandy devastated the community of Island Park—this includes the Village, Barnum Island, and Harbor Isle.  There is not one home in the community that did not sustain significant or total destruction. Read more...


Message From Island Park Faculty Association

Dear Friends and Merchants-

We reach out to you in this time of widespread disaster.  We truly feel your pain and are experiencing the same problems in varying degrees ourselves.  At difficult times like these, we realize just how much we all mean to each other and how very strong are the ties that bind us. Read more...


Hurricane Sandy: Help Those in Need in Island Park Long Island NY

The Island Park Fire Department, Hurricane Sandy donation page has been established to assist the Island Park Fire Department. Read more...


Dear Island Park Community,

The Island Park Pupil Personnel Office would like you to have the following information in support of our ongoing recovery from the storm of October 29, 2012.  We would like to also make you aware that there was a district wide staff meeting held on November 13, 2012 where all district staff were provided with information that will be helpful in assisting your child(ren) with their return to school. 

Please see the link below for information pertaining to the social and emotional aspects of recovery from events such as the recent storm.  We also have a centralized list of important resources.  Please let your child's teacher know if you would like a copy of this information.  This information is also available in the District PPS office.

http://www.nasponline.org/resources/crisis_safety/naturaldisaster_ho.aspx


Schools

PTA Corner


THE ISLAND PARK PTA
invites you to our

 END OF YEAR DINNER DANCE

Thursday, May 23, 2013
7:00 p.m. - 11:00 p.m.
Bridgeview Yacht Club

Read more...

See RSVP form below.

eoy_dinner_2013.pdf
BOARD OF EDUCATION 
Meet The Candidates Night
2013 meet the candidate night - final.docx

Island Park School's Apparel Order Form

apparel_order_form.pdf
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Health & Safety


Important Info about School Budget and Bond. See Budget Info...


Latest Principal's Weekly Family Newsletters
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Island Park Students’ Artistic Talents Featured at Art Show

The artistic talents of students at both Francis X. Hegarty School and Lincoln Orens Middle School were on display recently at the Island Park School District’s annual Spring Art Show. Read more...



Island Park Schools Hosts Breakfast for Seniors

On Friday, May 3 more than 50 Island Park seniors gathered in the lunch room at Island Park Lincoln Orens Middle School for the school district’s annual Seniors' Spring Breakfast. Read more...


Perfect Harmony

Students at Francis X. Hegarty School and Lincoln Orens Middle School are busy rehearsing for their annual Spring Concerts. Read more...


So You Think You Are Having a Bad Hair Day?

Usually, when you are having a bad hair day, you try to hide so no one will see you. Read more...


Energy Drink-BEWARE!

The consumption of energy drinks has soared in recent years coinciding with advertising for these products which has increased dramatically. Television is littered with commercials promising increased energy almost instantly after drinking an energy product. See PDF below

Energy_Drinks_BEWARE.pdf
Analysis of Donations Received through 2/15/13
analysis_of_donations2-15-13.pdf

2012-2013 Application for Free and Reduced Price School Meals/Milk

2012-2013 Solicitud de Familia para las Comidas Escolares y Leche Gratis o Precios Reducidos

If your child is in need of free or reduced priced breakfast and lunch because you are displaced due to Sandy, please download and complete the application; check #3 “Homeless”. Then return it to Mrs. Strommer. See application…


Letter to FXH Parents
Hegarty School Newsletter 1-18-13

Dear Parents,

This is to provide an update about school activities as well as communicate the importance of ensuring students are arriving to school on time and are ready to learn. Read more...



Join School Newsletter Email Blasts
IPS will send an e-newsletter blast to you.  This will be one email with ALL school and district flyers embedded in it.  You will no longer have to go to the website to open postings one-by-one. Join now...
Monday, May 20
LOMS College Awareness Week
BOE Meeting
7:30 PM
@ LOMS Cafe
Tuesday, May 21
Summer Rec Regis
BOE Meeting
7:00 PM

School and Library Trustee Elections
School and Library Budget Votes

@ LOMS Foyer

FXH Spring Concert
7:00 PM
@ LOMS

Daily Announcements

See PTA page for info about candidates running for Board of Ed.

School lunches are back to $2.50 and breakfast $1.50

Application for School Transportation 2013-14

Dear Parent/Guardian:

Below is an application for Bus Transportation. Please complete the top portion of the application and have the school complete the bottom portion.

Please return the application to me no later than April 1, 2013.

If you have any questions, please call me at 434-2608. Thank you.

Nancy Donnelly
Transportation Department
 

Transportation_app_2013-14.pdf

School Calendar 2012—2013
Revised—Approved by Board of Education January 28, 2013

Order of snow make-up days: The first closing day would be made up on Mon Mar 25; second closing day would be made up on Wed Mar 27; third closing day would be made up on Tues Mar 26; fourth closing day would be made up on Thurs Mar 28 and fifth closing day would be made up on Fri Mar 29. See PDF below...

Sandy_Revised_2012-2013_sch_calendar.pdf

The Island Park Civic Association
Please visit the Island Park Civic Association  website for latest news about upcoming events that are important to all families. Read more...

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