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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.
Positive Action Club 2017-2018
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!
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

VIDEO MESSAGE FROM YOUR FRC

Click here for a video message from your Nyack Family Resource Centers! https://www.icloud.com/photos/#0okjDTLU4wdzJSeXGwXXfjgDg

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FREE BREAKFAST/ LUNCH DURING SCHOOL CLOSURE

Free breakfast and lunch is available for pick up for students who are eligible for free/reduced lunch during the year. Where? Nyack Center, 58 Depew, 9:30am - 1pm, and Waldron Terrace Housing Complex (15 Highview Ct) parking lot, outside the community meeting room, 10am - 11am (mobile unit).

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YOUR FRC IS STILL AVAILABLE TO HELP!

If you have any questions, concerns or are looking for education resources and information/updates related to Covid-19, please feel free to contact me via email or phone during my usual office hours - 9am - 2pm. I'm happy to help any way I can!

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FINANZAS FAMILARES ha sido CANCELADO!

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Finanzas Familiares: Presupuesto y Ahorro

Venga para un taller para toda la familia gratuito y en espanol. En la biblioteca de Nyack, 25 de marzo, 6pm-8:30pm. Incluye cena, cuidado de ninos, rifas y premios! Llame 845-353-7214 para mas informacion!
- Qualitas Flyer Nyack FRC 2020 Finanzas Familiares Wanda Octaviano.pdf
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Graduation Gown Drive 2020

Please consider donating $20 to cover the cost of a graduation gown for a student who cannot afford one. See attached flyer!
- Graduation Gown Drive FRC 2020.pdf
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Conoce Salude y Come con su FRC de Nyack - 21, Noviembre - 6pm

Conozca a sus coordinadoras de FRC - Obtenga information sobre servicios de biblioteca, cuidado de ninos, consejos para la tarea, preparacion para la escuela . intermedia y mas. Cena de pizza y cuidado de ninos GRATIS! Donde? La Biblioteca de Nyack, 59 S. Broadway.
- Conoce Salude y Come Flyer 2019.pdf
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FRC Meet Greet and Eat at Nyack Library - Nov. 21st, 6pm, Nyack Library

Join your Nyack FRC Coordinators for information about library services, childcare resources, homework tips, preparing for middle school and more.
- Meet Greet and Eat Flyer 2019.pdf
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WELCOME NIGHT/BIENVENIDOS/BYENVENI - NYACK CENTER

Join us for Nyack Center's Annual WELCOME NIGHT. Monday, Oct. 21, 5:30pm. Pizza Dinner, Raffle Prizes and More! Spanish and Creole translation will be provided!
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Free Reduced Lunch Forms 2019-2020

Find them here in English, Spanish and Creole!
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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 NEW VIDEO: "Message from the Nyack Family Resource Centers" -- https://www.icloud.com/photos/#0okjDTLU4wdzJSeXGwXXfjgDg
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:

Families Impacted by COVID-19. How YOU can HELP - Pandemic 2020.pdf
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 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

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.