Spotlight on FRC Programs
Announcements
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Free Food, Games and School Supplies on Sat, Aug 26th, 2-6pm at Nyack Memorial Park.Comida, juegos y útiles escolares gratis el sábado 26 de agosto de 2 a 6pm en Nyack Memorial Park.Family Resource Center
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Back Pack Give-away / Sorteo de mochila - FREE / GRATIS - Tues/Martes - 22 de agosto/august, 10am - 1pm
Come to Rockland BOCES, 65 Parrott Road, West Nyack for free backpacks, while supplies last!Tuesday, August 22nd, 10am to 1pm¡Ven a Rockland BOCES, 65 Parrott Road, West Nyack para obtener mochilas gratis, mientras duren las reservas!
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Annual Free-Reduced Lunch Applications / Solicitudes anuales de almuerzo gratuito a precio reducido
Your annual application for free/reduced lunch is DUE. Below are applications to download, or you can contact Wanda Octaviano at 845-353-7214 for a hardcopy. DON'T DELAY!
Su solicitud anual para almuerzo gratis/a precio reducido está VENCIDA. A continuación se encuentran las aplicaciones para descargar, o puede comunicarse con Wanda Octaviano al 845-353-7214 para obtener una copia impresa. ¡NO SE DEMORE!
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FREE SCHOOL MEALS ALL SUMMER / COMIDAS ESCOLARES GRATIS TODO EL VERANO
Free breakfast and lunch will be served weekdays to anyone under 18 years old - no ID, no residency, no registration, no documentation needed. This program is operated by the Village of Nyack through NYSED with USDA No Child Hungry, just like school meals. Meals will be served at Waldron Terrace (Breakfast - 8am - 9:30am/Lunch 12pm-1pm) and Nyack Center (Breakfast - 9am - 10am/Lunch - 12pm - 1pm) from July 5th - September 1st. See attached flyer.
El desayuno y el almuerzo gratis se servirán de lunes a viernes a cualquier persona menor de 18 años - sin identificación, sin residencia, sin registro, sin documentación necesaria. Este programa es operado por Village of Nyack a través de NYSED con USDA No Child Hungry, al igual que las comidas escolares. Las comidas se servirán en Waldron Terrace (Desayuno - 8am - 9:30am/Almuerzo 12pm -1 pm) y el Nyack Center (Desayuno - 9am - 10am/Almuerzo - 12pm - 1pm) del 5 de julio al 1 de septiembre. Ver folleto adjunto.
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Parent Webinars - Special Education / Seminarios para padres sobre Educacion Especial
SEPTSA (Special Education Parent Teacher Student Association) and the Nyack Family Resource Center are hosting a series of webinars via Zoom for parents focused on Breaking Down the IEP, Parents' Rights and Preparing for the IEP Meeting. We will be presenting these webinars in both English and Spanish. The first series will be in Spanish and will be held the week of March 27th. The Zoom link for both series of webinars is in each flyer attached to this email, and can be accessed here: https://zoom.us/j/92929623917
SEPTSA (Asociación de Padres, Maestros y Estudiantes de Educación Especial) y el Centro de Recursos para Familias de Nyack están organizando una serie de seminarios a través de Zoom para padres centrados en Entendiendo el IEP, los Derechos de los Padres y como Prepararse para la Reunión del IEP. Estaremos presentando estos webinars en inglés y español. La primera serie será en español y se llevará a cabo la semana del 27 de marzo. El enlace de Zoom para ambas series de seminarios web se encuentra en cada folleto adjunto a este correo electrónico y se puede acceder aquí: https://zoom.us/j/92929623917
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FREE IMMUNIZATION CLINICS / GRATIS CLINICAS DE INMUNIZACION
CALL /LLAME -- 845-364-2520 or 845-364-2524
For Information or to make an appointment. Para mas informacion, or para ser una cita.
See flyers below / Ver folletos a continuación
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Graduation Gown Drive 2023
Please consider sponsoring one or two 8th grade students by purchasing a graduation gown on their behalf. Completed the tear off on the flyer below and send in with a check payable to NYACK MIDDLE SCHOOL. Cash is also accepted. Return form and payment in an envelope to the Main Office in an envelope marked "FRC/Graduation Gown." DEADLINE: February 28, 2023.
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Rockland Works / Apoyo para avanzar con su trabajo
For FREE employment and career services, contact ROCKLAND WORKS, 8 bvcn b45-770-2900
Para ayuda sober trabajo y carera GRATIS, llame a ROCKLAND WORKS, 845-770-2900.
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Soup Angels Thanksgiving Feast / Cena Gratis de Accion de Gracias
Soup Angels is hosting their annual Thanksgiving Feast with TO GO meals: Wednesday, November 23rd, between 4pm and 7pm.
Soup Angels esta proporcionando una Cena Gratis de Accion de Gracis con comidas "PARA LLEVAR": miercoles, 23 de noviembre, entre las 4 y 7pm.
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NAMI Support Groups / in Spanish / en Espanol
Grupo de consejeria para padres - Martes, 7-8pm, por Zoom - Llame 359-8784 para mas informacion.
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Contact Us
Wanda Octaviano, FRC Coordinator Speaks Spanish/Se Habla Espanol (845) 353-7214 woctaviano@nyackschools.org. Office Hrs: Mon - Thurs., 9am - 3pm. Out of Office on Fridays.
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 Newsletters / Que Pasa FRC?
- FRC October Newsletter 2023 English.pdf
- FRC SPANISH Newsletter October 2023.pdf
- FRC September Newsletter 2023.pdf
- FRC SPANISH Newsletter Sept 2023.pdf
- FRC June Newsletter 2023 English.pdf
- FRC June 2023 Newsletter Spanish.pdf
- FRC May Newsletter English 2023.pdf
- FRC May Newsletter 2023 Spanish.pdf
- FRC April Newsletter 2023 FINAL.pdf
- FRC April Newsletter 2023 FINAL Spanish.pdf
- FRC March Newsletter English 2023.pdf
- FRC March 2023 Newsletter Spanish.pdf
- FRC February Newsletter English 2023.pdf
- FRC February 2023 Newsletter Spanish.pdf
- FRC January Newsletter English 2023.pdf
- FRC January 2023 Newsletter Spanish 1.pdf
- FRC December Newsletter 2022 English.pdf
- FRC December 2022 Newsletter Spanish.pdf
- FRC November Newsletter 2022.pdf
- FRC SPANISH Newsletter November 2022.pdf
- FRC October Newsletter 2022 English.pdf
- FRC SPANISH Newsletter October 2022.pdf
- FRC September Newsletter 2022.pdf
- FRC SPANISH Newsletter Sept 2022.pdf
- FRC June Newsletter 2022 English Final.pdf
- FRC June 2022 Newsletter Spanish Final.pdf
- FRC May Newsletter 2022 English.pdf
- FRC May 2022 Newsletter Spanish.pdf
- FRC April Newsletter 2022 English.pdf
- FRC April 2022 Newsletter Spanish.pdf
- FRC March Newsletter 2022 English.pdf
- FRC March 2022 Newsletter Spanish.pdf
- FRC February Newsletter English 2022.pdf
- FRC February 2022 Newsletter Spanish.pdf
- FRC January Newsletter English 2022.pdf
- FRC January 2022 Newsletter Spanish.pdf
- FRC December Newsletter 2021 English.pdf
- FRC December 2021 Newsletter Spanish.pdf
- FRC November Newsletter 2021.pdf
- FRC SPANISH Newsletter November 2021.pdf
- FRC October Newsletter 2021 English 1 1.pdf
- FRC SPANISH Newsletter October 2021.pdf
- FRC September Newsletter 2021.pdf
- FRC SPANISH Newsletter Sept 2021.pdf
- FRC June Newsletter 2021 FInal.pdf
- FRC June 2021 Newsletter Spanish FINAL.pdf
- FRC May Newsletter 2021 English.pdf
- FRC May 2021 Newsletter Spanish.pdf
- FRC April Newsletter 2021 English FINAL.pdf
- FRC April 2021 Newsletter Spanish.pdf
- FRC March Newsletter 2021 English.pdf
- FRC March 2021 Newsletter Spanish.pdf
- FRC February Newsletter English 2021.pdf
- FRC February 2021 Newsletter Spanish.pdf
- FRC January Newsletter English 2021.pdf
- FRC January 2021 Newsletter Spanish.pdf
- FRC December Newsletter 2020.pdf
- FRC December 2020 Newsletter Spanish.pdf
- FRC November Newsletter 2020.pdf
- FRC SPANISH Newsletter November 2020.pdf
- FRC October Newsletter 2020 English.pdf
- FRC SPANISH Newsletter October 2020.pdf
- FRC September Newsletter 2020 Final.pdf
- FRC SPANISH Newsletter Sept 2020.pdf
- FRC June Newsletter 2020.pdf
- FRC June 2020 Newsletter Spanish.pdf
- FRC May Newsletter 2020.pdf
- FRC May 2020 Newsletter Spanish.pdf
- FRC April Newsletter 2020.pdf
- FRC April 2020 Newsletter Spanish.pdf
- FRC March Newsletter 2020 English.pdf
- FRC March 2020 Newsletter Spanish.pdf
- FRC February Newsletter English 2020.pdf
- FRC February 2020 Newsletter Spanish.pdf
- FRC January Newsletter English 2020.pdf
- FRC January 2020 Newsletter Spanish.pdf
- FRC December Newsletter 2019.pdf
- FRC December 2019 Newsletter Spanish.pdf
- FRC November Newsletter 2019 1.pdf
- FRC SPANISH Newsletter November 2019.pdf
- FRC October Newsletter 2019 English.pdf
- FRC SPANISH Newsletter October 2019.pdf
- FRC September Newsletter 2019.pdf
- FRC SPANISH Newsletter Sept 2019.pdf
- FRC June Newsletter 2019 FINAL.pdf
- FRC June 2019 Newsletter Spanish FINAL.pdf
- FRC May Newsletter 2019.pdf
- FRC May 2019 Newsletter Spanish.pdf
- FRC April Newsletter 2019.pdf
- FRC April 2019 Newsletter Spanish.pdf
- FRC March Newsletter 2019.pdf
- FRC March 2019 Newsletter Spanish 1.pdf
- FRC February Newsletter 2019.pdf
- FRC February 2019 Newsletter Spanish.pdf
- 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
- 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 ...
- Food Pantries and Feeding Programs: Food Pantry List Sept 2021 English.pdf ; Food Pantry List Sept 2021 Spanish.pdf ; Food Pantry List Sept 2021 - Creole.pdf
- FOR THE MOST CURRENT INFO REGARDING FOOD RESOURCES GO TO: https://www.rocklandhunger.org/find-food/
- Free Counseling Services - Haverstraw: https://voh-ny.com/counseling-services/
- Free/Low-Cost Counseling Services - New City: https://vcs-inc.org/services/
- Volunteer Opportunities 2021: Volunteering Options 2021.pdf
- Rockland County MHA Services.pdf
- Rockland County MHA Services Spanish.pdf
- NMS Class Page Guide 2017 English.pdf
- NMS Class Page Guide 2017 - SPANISH.pdf
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
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
Google Classroom/Tech Help - Aulas de Google/Ayuda tecnica
Google Classroom Instructions / Instruciones para las aulas de Google: Google Classroom Instructions.pdf
Ayuda Tecnica: https://www.nyackschools.org/groups/6161/technology/instrucciones_para_iniciar_sesin_en_las_computadoras_y_plataformas_de_aprendizaje
Zoom Etiquette / Etiqueta de Zoom: Zoom Etiquette for Students 2020.pdf
Parent Webinars - Special Education / Talleres para padres sobre Education Especial
Parent Rights / Derechos de padres
Videos:
- English/Ingles: https://zoom.us/rec/share/PkSuvRk6qmWNtdDcIe1PLaz8WToVf9TJ4n41d0qyPqgaNK1YwUf9T62FNq3Y4Jb0.A3-YD2RjeWW2Lo-o?startTime=1681165082000
Passcode: sAn4H1i# - Spanish/Espanol: https://zoom.us/rec/share/9Gha8-oionKhR4Sa12DC8qUXFHaN981kBBUJHM2J4bfX2rvxlxku_9utXukn3FEK.dvg9sG9tpwuJPJQR
Passcode: Xu%czL28
Presentation / Presentacion: Parent Rights Derechos de Padres.pdf
How to prepare for your IEP Meeting / Como preparase para su reunion de IEP
Videos:
- English/Ingles: https://zoom.us/rec/share/OJ8DO6yRZUBKOfOsVEoi4prK_mW0Tz6W1P_AsAzQLpd2RZoxBYLViAOURCfiMjO1.R348glK_BHU2cj5i?startTime=1681337177000
Passcode: R&*k3.e4 - Spanish/Espanol: https://zoom.us/rec/share/KnupfdA3vohZwn28tV5mjZ073ZIWC53roeR7SOln5HCPxKNXcgkBuBnEUr62_k0.6pA9KmH_VYT_kvyI?startTime=1680127553000
Passcode: Y#DlX7u6
Presentation / Presentacion: Preparing for a Meeting Prepararse para la Reunion.pdf
Breaking Down the IEP / Entendiendo el IEP
Videos:
- English/Ingles: https://zoom.us/rec/share/wzt42Jbwv2CbLRJcLaS3mdbkdzJ2ycukhWYLuVrQ8NblwHbr4vu12oMGJqPyGoOe.hMRnALK11C9Uck7B?startTime=1681509841000
Passcode: ^u4t$3@B - Spanish/Espanol: https://zoom.us/rec/share/UI3MFhBk2tu_HWtLAB61VN2L4xGe2fi2sQ_86uVBcF7QHV2KEUdhQWdbtvVIbpQp.BPZPdHiEdGC4Bdv8?startTime=1680299999000
Passcode: N$1TBVfq
Presentation / Presentacion: IEP Basics Ententiendo el IEP.pdf
Summer Camp / Volunteer Opportunities
SUMMER CAMP LISTS / RESOURCES:
- Art Performing Theater Camps 2020.pdf
- Science Computer Tech Camps 2020.pdf
- Day Sports Camps 2020.pdf
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:
- Camp Kipanga - https://www.campkipanga.com/.
- Camp Venture - https://venturetogetherny.org/
programs/camp-venture/
Website Resources: SUMMER CAMP 101 Website Resource List 2020.docx
COMMUNITY SERVICE: Community Service Resource List 2022 1.pdf