Spotlight on FRC Programs

  • Parenting Workshop - FRC Team and Evelyn Bautista-Miller, Tender Steps NY

  • Zumba Night at Waldron Terrace HW Club - March 2018

  • 6th Grade Boys Council, Dec. 2017

  • Girls Circle (6th Gr) 2017-18

  • 8th Grade Positive Action Club, 2017-18

  • Girls Circle (7th gr), 2017-18

  • Waldron Terrace HW Club Meet & Greet 2017

  • FRC Team at Great Nyack Get-Together 2017

  • Family Wellness/Yoga Night for Waldron Terrace HW Club, March 2017

  • 6th Grade Girl Circle with Mrs. O and Mrs. Rufo - Spring 2017

  • Positive Action Club Community Service Project. Letters for Meals on Wheels! March 2017

  • 7th Grade Girl Circle with Mrs. O and Mrs. Rufo - Spring 2017

  • P.R.I.D.E. Week Presentation in Mrs. DePalma's class, November 30th.
    P.R.I.D.E. Week Presentation in Mrs. DePalma's class, November 30th.

  • Positive Action Club 2017-2018

  • Positive Action Club Members 2016!
    Positive Action Club Members 2016!
  • The Positive Action Club brings 8th graders together twice a week during lunch to learn ways to think and act more positively in their daily lives. Program is co-facilitated by Dornzella Milligan from NHS and Wanda Octaviano, NMS FRC.
    The Positive Action Club brings 8th graders together twice a week during lunch to learn ways to think and act more positively in their daily lives. Program is co-facilitated by Dornzella Milligan from NHS and Wanda Octaviano, NMS FRC.

  • FRC Parenting Workshop, Mondays in March, 2018

  • FRC Parenting Workshop, Mondays in March, 2018

  • FRC Parenting Workshop, Mondays in March, 2018

  • The Nyack Center Welcome Night is an annual event where families are invited to meet District leaders, ask questions and win prizes. Translation services, dinner and childcare are provided!
    The Nyack Center Welcome Night is an annual event where families are invited to meet District leaders, ask questions and win prizes. Translation services, dinner and childcare are provided!

  • 5th Grade Parent Orientation with Translation, May 31, 2018, 6pm

  • 5th Grade Parent Orientation with Translation, May 31, 2018, 6pm

  • Boys Council November 2018 with guest presenter, Ray Lopez, ENL teacher

  • Waldron Terrace HW Club Nov 2018

  • Waldron Terrace HW Club Meet and Greet, Nov 2018

  • Positive Action Club, Oct 2018

Announcements

  • NEW DATE: Parent Teacher Conferences with Translation, Tues, Dec. 4th, 6pm-8pm

    Family Resource Center

  • Conferencias de padres con traducción CANCELADOS el 15 de nov. NUEVA FECHA: martes, 4 de diciembre, 6-8pm

    Se han cancelado las conferencias de padres con traducción el  jueves, 15 de noviembre debido a una tormenta de invierno.  La nueva fecha es el martes, 4 de diciembre, 6-8pm

    Family Resource Center

  • Parent Teacher Conferences CANCELED Nov. 15th due to winter storm! NEW DATE: Dec. 4th

    November 15th Parent Teacher Conferences have been re-scheduled to Tuesday, December 4th, 6pm - 8pm.  

    Family Resource Center

  • Parent Teacher Conferences with Translation - Nov. 5 and 15th, 6-8pm

    Family Resource Center

  • Reunión de Orientación con Traducción para Padres del Quinto Grado -- jueves, 31 de mayo, 6pm

    Nos gustaría invitarlo a una reunión de orientación con traducción para los padres del quinto grado el jueves, 31 de mayo a las 6pm en la cafetería de la Escuela Intermedia de Nyack.

    Family Resource Center

  • 5th Grade Parent Orientation 2018

    Join Us on May 31st for 5th Grade Parent Orientation, 7pm.  

    Family Resource Center

  • Join Us! FRC Parenting Workshop - Internet Safety - Nyack Center, March 26, 6:30pm

    Come for great information, pizza dinner, raffle prizes.  Free childcare!

    Family Resource Center

  • Our Next Parenting Workshop, Monday, March 19th

    Nyack Center at 6:30pm.  Come for great information on handling difficult behavior. Free childcare and pizza dinner.

    Family Resource Center

  • La Proxima Taller de Padres - lunes, 19, Marzo

    Nyack Center, 6:30pm, Cuidado de ninos, cena y informacion importante!

    Family Resource Center

  • Summer Camp Planning has begun! Call your FRC for Summer Camp Resources!

    Call for information about local and nearby programs, day and sleep-away camps, specialized programs in the arts, science, tech, cooking, etc. and more!  Ask about scholarship opportunities!

    Family Resource Center

Contact Us

Wanda Octaviano, FRC Coordinator    

Speaks Spanish / Se Habla Espanol  

(845) 353-7214  

woctaviano@nyackschools.org   

Office Hours:  9am to 2pm, Monday-Friday

 

 

 

 

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! 
  • Watch our short video of FRC activities!   Click Here:   NMS FRC 2015-2017

Donation Station

DONATION STATION is a program that anonymously connects specific needs to students and families in need or in crisis.  When we find out about a need, the FRC sends out an email request to families on the Donation Station List. If someone would like to donate, they simply reply back to the FRC.  The FRC will then connect the person in need with the donated item (for example: clothing, coats or school supplies). Please call if you would like to be added to our email list to receive donation requests OR if you have a specific need you would like to report.

All Family Resource Center Programs and Services are FREE to Nyack School District families.

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. 
  • Information Articles Library 
  • 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 - 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.
  • Coat/Winterwear Drive in collaboration with NMS G.O. Club 
  • Holiday Giving - In collaboration with NMS staff, the FRC collects supermarket and other gift cards for our most vulnerable students and their families.
  • Sponsor a Student - Sponsor a student and cover the cost of PTA or school-sponsored, fee-based events, trips or activities for the year.

FRC Newsletters / Que Pasa FRC?

FRC January 2019 Newsletter Spanish 1.pdf 

FRC January Newsletter English 2019.pdf 

FRC December 2018 Newsletter Spanish.pdf 

FRC December Newsletter 2018.pdf 

FRC SPANISH Newsletter November 2018.pdf 

FRC November Newsletter 2018.pdf 

FRC SPANISH Newsletter October 2018.pdf 

FRC October Newsletter 2018.pdf 

FRC SPANISH Newsletter Sept 2018.pdf 

 FRC September Newsletter 2018.pdf 

FRC June Newsletter 2018.pdf 

FRC June 2018 Newsletter Spanish.pdf 

FRC May Newsletter 2018.pdf 

FRC May 2018 Newsletter Spanish.pdf 

FRC April Newsletter 2018.pdf 

FRC April 2018 Newsletter Spanish.pdf 

FRC March Newsletter 2018.pdf 

FRC March 2018 Newsletter Spanish.pdf 

FRC February Newsletter 2018.pdf 

FRC February 2018 Newsletter Spanish.pdf

FRC January Newsletter 2018.pdf 

FRC January 2018 Newsletter Spanish.pdf 

FRC December Newsletter 2017.pdf 

FRC SPANISH Newsletter December 2017.pdf 

FRC November Newsletter 2017 2.pdf 

FRC SPANISH Newsletter November 2017.pdf 

FRC October Newsletter FINAL 2017.pdf 

FRC SPANISH Newsletter October 2017.pdf 

FRC September Newsletter 2017.pdf 

FRC SPANISH Newsletter Sept 2017.pdf 

FRC June Newsletter 2017 FINAL.pdf 

FRC June 2017 SPANISH Newsletter FINAL.pdf 

FRC May Newsletter FINAL English 2017.pdf 

FRC May 2017 Newsletter FINAL Spanish.pdf 

FRC April Newsletter 2017.pdf 

FRC April 2017 Newsletter Spanish.pdf 

FRC March Newsletter 2017.pdf 

FRC March 2017 Newsletter Spanish.pdf 

FRC February Newsletter 2017.pdf 

FRC February 2017 Newsletter Spanish.pdf 

FRC January Newsletter 2017.pdf 

FRC January 2017 Newsletter Spanish.pdf 

FRC December Newsletter 2016.pdf 

FRC December 2016 Newsletter Spanish.doc 

FRC November Newsletter 2016.pdf  

FRC SPANISH Newsletter Nov 2016.pdf 

FRC October Newsletter 2016.pdf  

FRC SPANISH Newsletter Oct 2016.pdf  

FRC Newsletter September 2016 FINAL.pdf  

FRC Newsletter September SPANISH FINAL.pdf  

 

 

 

 

 

FRC Student Programs

 

  • Positive Action Club for 8th Graders - A nationally recognized, evidence-based school program focused on the philosophy that “we feel good about ourselves when we do positive actions” and that “there is always a positive way to do everything, no matter how difficult a situation may seem.” The club is co-facilitated by Wanda Octaviano, Nyack Middle School Family Resource Center Coordinator, and Dornzella Milligan, Student Support Services and Prevention Coordinator at Nyack High School.  Meets weekly during lunch.
  • Girls Circle for 6th and 7th Graders - A free, nationally recognized program designed to promote strength and resiliency in girls and young women. Club is co-facilitated by Wanda Octaviano, FRC Coordinator and, school social worker, Jeanine Rufo. Meets weekly during lunch.
  • Boys Council for 6th Graders - Students meet weekly during lunch to have fun, make connections and develop their identities in a positive way. This free and nationally recognized program is co-facilitated by Guidance Counselor, Edgar Lambert,  FRC Coordinator, Wanda Octaviano.    
  • Waldron Terrace Homework Club - A free on-site, afterschool program run by Nyack teaching staff which provides access to academic support and computer technology to middle school students who live in the Waldron Terrace community.  Students can attend every Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday from 5-6pm in the Waldron Terrace Community Room, October through June.
  • “Take a Free Book” Baskets - Donated books are displayed throughout the school building for students to take and read.
  • 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.
  • Free School Supplies - Donated school supplies are made available to ANY student who needs them - no questions asked.
  • Career Day - The FRC provides career and community service resources to students during lunch periods during the annual "Career Day."  Rockland County Youth Bureau  is also invited to speak to eligible students about T.E.E.N. Works program. 
 
 

Resources

Visit Your School Website

Learn How To Access Your Child's Class Page Online! 

NMS Class Page Guide 2017 English.pdf   

NMS Class Page Guide 2017 - SPANISH.pdf 

Hudson 2-1-1: Get Connected, Get Answers

Rockland 21C

Parent Toolkit - English/Spanish

10 Tips for Middle School Parents

OCADA Our Community Against Drug Abuse

The Nyack Center

Colorin Colorado - Bilingual School Support for English Language Learners

Healthcare.gov

Benefits / Food Assistance Eligibility

 

Nyack FRCs Make a Difference

  • FRC - In The News:  The Nyack 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
  • 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.

Rockland 21C

Rockland 21C is a non-profit organization, founded in 1996, that provides best practices, professional development and FRC coordinator support and training.  Rockland 21C supports FRC programs in Rockland’s eight school districts, Rockland BOCES, teacher centers, colleges, government and business leaders, as well as numerous public and private agencies.  Rockland 21C is the very first organization in the nation to develop a county-wide 21C model.