Spotlight on FRC Programs

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

  • Zumba Night at Waldron Terrace HW Club - March 2018

  • Girls Circle (6th 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

  • 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!

  • 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

  • Positive Action Club 2019

  • Boys Council 2019

Announcements

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Contact Us

Wanda Octaviano, FRC Coordinator Speaks Spanish/Se Habla Espanol  (845) 353-7214 woctaviano@nyackschools.org.  Office Hrs:  9am - 2pm, Mon-Fri

 

 

 

 

Welcome to the Nyack Middle School Family Resource Center

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

  • VIEW OUR FRC VIDEO:  "Message from the Nyack Family Resource Centers" -- https://youtu.be/vguXpXru4po
  • 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 Middle School FRC Brochures - English and Spanish:   FRC Brochure NMS 2020 ENGLISH.pdf     FRC Brochure NMS 2020 SPANISH.pdf 
  • Watch our short video of FRC activities!   Click Here:   NMS FRC 2015-2017

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:

  • Helping Families Impacted by COVID-19.   How YOU can HELP - Pandemic 2020.pdf 
  • FOOD DONATIONS URGENTLY NEEDED!  NHP COVID - FOOD DONATIONS NEEDED May 2020.pdf 
  • 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.
  • COAT 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 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.
  • GSA - Partner with school social worker to offer an after school GSA club (Gay Straight Alliance) for students in grades 6th through 8th.
  • “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.
 
 

Resources

 

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: http://www.one2one-learning.org/classprograms.html

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

Re-Entry / Reingreso 2020

Google Classroom Instructions / Instruciones Aula de Google:  Google Classroom Instructions.pdf 

Re-Entry At a Glance - September 1 2020.pdf /  Re-Entry At a Glance Spanish 2020 Sept 1 2020.pdf 

Re-Entry/ Reingreso -- ENGLISH / ESPANOL

Tech Help: https://www.nyackschools.org/groups/6161/technology/homehttps://www.nyackschools.org/groups/6161/technology/technology_instructions_for_logging_into_computers_and_learning_platforms

Ayuda Tecnica: https://www.nyackschools.org/groups/6161/technology/instrucciones_para_iniciar_sesin_en_las_computadoras_y_plataformas_de_aprendizaje

School Meals / Comidas Escolares:   Meals Program for FR Families Sept 2020 flyer-SED.pdf 

Covid Guidelines for Parents:   SCHOOL NURSES COVID-19 GUIDELINES 003.pdf  / SCHOOL NURSES COVID-19 GUIDELINES SPANISH.pdf /  SCHOOL NURSES COVID-19 GUIDELINES 003.pdf 

Zoom Etiquette / Etiqueta de Zoom:  Zoom Etiquette for Students 2020.pdf 

Childcare Resources and Support

YMCA Childcare Program - Hilltop:  October Full Day Child Care Program flyer and reg HILLTOP.pdf  /  YMCA PROGRAMA DE GUARDERIA.pdf 

For local resources, visit Childcare Resources of Rockland's website: https://childcarerockland.org/

Childcare Subsidy Program/Programa de subsidio para cuidado infantil:  Childcare Subsidy.pdf /  Childcare Subsidy SPANISH.pdf 

Click HERE for informative brochures (in English and Spanish) on a variety of topics from Childcare Aware of America. Topics include: finding the right Child care program, paying for childcare, finding quality care for children with special needs, selecting a quality school-age program,  and more.

Covid 19 Information and Resources

Para videos sobre el virus, y mucho mas en espanol, visite:  https://ap-od.org/home-spanish/

United Way COVID 19 Resource List (including food services & pantries) :  United Way Resource Guide 6-24-20.pdf 

Covid-19 Resources for Immigrant Families - Office for New Americans:   NY COVID-19 resources 09 04 2020 Office of New Americans _00000002_.pdf 

Rockland County Food Pantries and Food Programs:  Feeding Programs - English - 9232020.pdf  /  Feeding Programs - Spanish - 9232020.pdf  /  Feeding Programs - Creole - 9232020.pdf 

Rent Assistance - Rockland Housing Action Coalition, Inc. TBRA Flyer - Rent Assistance - App - Outreach 5-13-20.pdf / Website:  http://rhachomes.org/

Free Covid 19 Testing - Haverstraw:  Testing Site in Haverstraw HRHC.pdf 

Free Covid 19 Testing - Spring Valley:   COVID 19 TESTING - English July 2020 final 1.pdf  /  COVID 19 TESTING - SPANISH July 2020 final 1.pdf 

Free/Reduced Lunch Recipients to Receive EBT Benefits:   https://otda.ny.gov/SNAP-COVID-19/Frequently-Asked-Questions-Pandemic-EBT.asp

Legal, Financial  & Counseling Info/ Informacion Legales, Financiales y de Consejeria - COVID 19:  COVID-19 Legal-Financial Info Spanish and English 1.pdf 

Affordable, multi-lingual THERAPY: https://vcs-inc.org/

For the latest COVID-19 information go to: https://rocklandgov.com/departments/health/coronavirus-covid-19/

Filing for Unemployment: https://www.labor.ny.gov/ui/pdfs/unemployment-filing-instructions.pdf

Relief for Workers / What You Need to Know about the CARES ACT:  CARES ACT info April 13 2020.pdf 

Virtual Calming Room: https://sites.google.com/scusd.edu/virtualcalmingroom/home

NY Work Scenarios/Benefits:  Worker Protections Benefits Family Leave Unemployment3 27 2020.pdf 

Financial Support Update Apr 4, 2020  (English/Spanish)  COVID 19 SUPPORT UPDATE April 3 2020.pdf 

English Learner Family Engagement Resources: https://www.immigrantsrefugeesandschools.org/post/english-learner-family-engagement-during-coronavirus

Childcare for "Essential" Workers: Contact Childcare Resources of Rockland - Elaine Trotta, 845-825-0009, ext. 421

School and Parent Resource: Covid-19 Screening Toolkit - PreK to Gr 12:  PreK to Gr 12 Student Parent Covid Screening ToolKit.pdf 

Talking to your kids about COVID-19 - English/Spanish: https://childmind.org/article/talking-to-kids-about-the-coronavirus/

 

More resources from the Office of Mental Health Website: https://omh.ny.gov/