Distance Learning will begin for students on April 6, 2020. The Distance Learning Guide was emailed to parents on Wednesday, April 1. If you did not receive it, please make sure we have your correct email address by contacting your child's principal or by emailing info@carmelschools.org The Distance Learning Guide is also available on our website.
While our official distance learning program will officially begin on Monday, April 6, 2020, our teachers have begun reaching out this week with warm-up activities for students. This is a way to start them in a routine. Also, regarding Passover and Good Friday--teachers will send enough work to keep students active for all five days. However, school work should not take precedence over the observance of religious holidays. Students are encouraged to do the best they can at completing the work without creating any stress or anxiety. For questions, contact your child's teacher or building principal.
In addition to the Distance Learning Guide, parents/guardians should have received an email asking you to grant/deny permission for your child to use Zoom for teacher-led optional office hours. Your child will be unable to participate in Zoom video conferencing activities unless we have a completed permission form. If you have not already done so, check your email and complete a form for each child. If you did not receive this email, please contact your child's principal so we may update our records.
Microsoft Office 365 usernames and passwords for students were also emailed earlier this week. If you did not receive this email, please contact your child's principal so we may update our records.
Distance Learning Tech Support: Please contact TechSupport@carmelschools.org if you are experiencing difficulty engaging with the District's Distance Learning Plan, including usernames, passwords, logging in, equipment questions or needs, or general technical support.
FOOD SERVICES
Breakfast and lunch will be available for CCSD students who are eligible to receive free and/or reduced lunch services. In addition, any family who is experiencing economic hardship during this time who needs food assistance, can apply for free and reduced meals by completing a meal application (you can also email carmelfoodservices@carmelschools.org for the application). Completed applications can be emailed to carmelfoodservices@carmelschools.org or mailed to Carmel Central School District, Food Services Department, 81 South Street, P.O. Box 296, Patterson, NY, 12563.
Every Monday during the school closure, five (5) school breakfast and five (5) school lunch meals will be provided for each eligible child 18 years old or younger in the household. Meals can be picked up at the rear parking lot at George Fischer Middle school each Monday from 10:00 a.m. until 12:00 p.m.
ATHLETICS
As of March 16, 2020 all athletic competitions and practices have been cancelled as per guidance given by the New York State Public School Athletic Association. This includes all the community and outside organizations that use the Carmel facilities. Community members should refrain from using the fields and facilities until further notice.
The deadline for TRANSPORTATION requests for Private/Parochial School transportation and/or Childcare transportation for the 2020-2021 school year has been extended to April 15, 2020. Requests must be in writing. Completed requests can be sent to Mr. Pat Payne, Supervisor of Transportation, Carmel Central School District, Transportation Depot, 1099 Route 52, Carmel, NY 10512.
Gov. Cuomo has postponed the Budget Vote & Board Member election until "at least June 1, 2020 and is subject to further directive as to the timing, location or manner of such voting..." The Governor's executive order also postpones the circulation and filing of nominating petitions for Board of Education seats. That means candidates are not permitted to obtain signatures at this time.
Please follow the CDC guidelines to help prevent the spread and flatten the curve of COVID-19!
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