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Jessica Hinojosa, FRC Coordinator Speaks Spanish/Se Habla Espanol 

(845) 353-7214 

Office Hrs:  Mon - Thurs.,  9am - 3pm.

 

Welcome to the Nyack Middle School Family Resource Center

The Nyack Middle School Family Resource Center (FRC) is here for YOU and YOUR FAMILY        

  • The FRC is a family engagement program dedicated to strengthening the link between family, school and community to ensure the success of EVERY child, pre-K through 8th grade.
  • All FRC services and programs are FREE to Nyack Public School families.  
  • The FRC collaborates with teachers, administrators, community leaders and other partners, building connections to ensure that vital resources are more accessible and responsive to the changing needs of ALL families.  We are here to support you as an active partner in your child's education.  The FRC is funded by the Nyack District and Rockland 21C. 
  • Research shows that family involvement in middle school has direct links to youth's academic success and social outcomes.  The Nyack Middle School Family Resource Center's main goal is to help you, help your child during these challenging years.  
  • Please call anytime for information, answers to your questions and referral requests regarding school, district or county wide services, programs, events, community service opportunities and more! 
  • Nyack FRC District Snapshot - Successes 2019-2020 (Student Population Served: 2,963):  Nyack FRC Info Graphic 2019-2020.pdf

 

How the FRC Helps Families

  • Parent Advocacy & Support 
  • Community and District Resources including support groups, healthcare and insurance referrals, family services, student volunteer opportunities, summer camp information,  and more. 
  • Outreach and Informational Events 
  • Translation Services in Spanish and Creole
  • Free School Supplies available to students all year long
  • Monthly FRC Newsletter - English and Spanish

How Families Can Help Families

The FRC coordinates a variety of charitable programs.  Here are some of the ways that YOU can help throughout the school year:

  • DONATION STATION - This program anonymously connects specific donations to students and families in need or in crisis. Join our email list and donate when you can.
  • SCHOOL SUPPLIES - We collect school supplies all year long - especially binders!  Donations can be dropped off in the Guidance Office.
  • Thanksgiving Supermarket GIFT CARD DRIVE - Instead of food items, the FRC gives families the opportunity to make their own food choices with supermarket gift cards.
  • HOLIDAY GIVING - In collaboration with NMS staff, the FRC collects supermarket and other gift cards for our most vulnerable students and their families.

 

FRC Student Programs

  • GSA/Dignity for All Club - Partner with school social worker to offer an after school GSA club (Gay Straight Alliance) for students in grades 6th through 8th.
  • Lunch Bunch / Lunchtime Drop-in for Students - Sometimes students need a break from the regular school day.  The FRC is a welcome haven for some.  Light snack and water provided. For grade 6th, 7th & 8th grade. 
  • Free School Supplies - Donated school supplies are made available to ANY student who needs them - no questions asked.
  • Community Service Resources - Lists of local organizations where students can gain volunteer experience and accumulate hours.

 

Resources - Food, Counseling...

 

 

Learn English / Aprenda inglés

ONE TO ONE LEARNING has been providing English classes and other supportive services for immigrants to empower them to reach their full potential and to lead meaningful lives in the communities in which they live and work.  For more information go to: https://www.one2one-learning.org/

LITERACY SOLUTIONS NY offers classes in Westchester and Rockland County.  To register, call 845-825-6141 or 845-323-3665.  For more information about FREE Online English classes go to:   http://literacysolutionsny.org/2020/09/02/free-fall-virtual-english-classes/

THE ENGLISH SKILLS ACADEMY at Rockland Community College is an intensive college preparatory program for English language learners at various levels.  http://www.sunyrockland.edu/community-and-business/esa

English for Speakers of Other Languages (BOCES):

https://www.rocklandboces.org/adult-education-business-services/high-school-equivalency-tasc/

Nyack FRCs Make a Difference

  • The results of a 2016 United Way focus group on growing and emerging needs in education, income and health in Rockland County identified the Family Resource Center as a SOLUTION to the barriers that prevent Rockland County residents from having their needs met and/or accessing existing services!   
  • Nyack FRCs rank 1st in the county with the number of basic needs and social service requests answered, reflecting the strong relationships they have built with the community.
  • Nyack FRCs lead the county in family and community engagement programming, welcoming parents and encouraging involvement in their children’s learning.
  • FRC was listed by The Journal News as a great place to donate your time and donations.  Always call ahead before dropping off any donated items to your school FRC!  Journal News - How To Donate to the Needy

 

Summer Camp / Volunteer Opportunities

SUMMER CAMP LISTS /  RESOURCES:

LOCAL OPTIONS / PROVIDE FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE:

Rockland Center for the Arts, West Nyack 
General Info/Registration: https://rocklandartcenter.org/roca/camps-at-roca/summer-day-camp.html
Scholarships: https://rocklandartcenter.org/roca/camps-at-roca/summer-camp-scholarships.html

Nyack YMCA Summer Camps - Nyack and Pomona, NY
Offer summer programs at two locations - Nyack YMCA in Nyack, and Kruckers in Pomona, NY (swimming).
General Info: https://www.rocklandymca.org/programs/summer-camp/

Frost Valley YMCA - Claryville, NY - Sleep-away options (Note: Spots fill up very quickly!)
General Info: https://frostvalley.org/camp/overnight-camps/
Financial Aid: https://frostvalley.org/camp/overnight-camps/apply-for-financial-aid/

Arsenal Elite Summer Sports Camps - Nyack High School Fields - Week-long programs in Baseball, Soccer. Call 845-353-7214.

Helen Hayes Youth Theatre - Nyack, NY - 2-week program that culminates in a full, musical production at end of session
https://helenhayesyouththeatre.com/

Summer STEAM Camps @ St. Thomas Aquinas College - Gr 5-9. week-long  programs in math, robotics, coding, art and sustainable energy. https://www.stac.edu/academics/steam-camps.

SUMMER CAMP / SPECIAL NEEDS:

Website Resources:  SUMMER CAMP 101 Website Resource List 2020.docx 

COMMUNITY SERVICE:  Community Service Resource List 2022 1.pdf