Tag: Printable
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Back-to-school health and immunization reminders
With students returning to school in just a few short weeks, now is the perfect time to remind families about New York state’s requirements regarding health exams and immunizations. Beginning July 1, 2018, all new students enrolling in the district for the first time—along with children entering prekindergarten, kindergarten, and grades 1, 3, 5, 7,…
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Vaping 101: What every parent should know
There are hundreds of e-cigarette brands on the market, and they are now the most commonly used tobacco products among youth. Middle and high school students are increasingly using these battery-operated devices, often marketed as a healthier alternative to traditional cigarettes, to inhale nicotine, THC and various synthetic chemicals. And that has health officials –…
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Build parents’ awareness of school safety drills
Download Portfolio’s handout to help parents understand required safety drills.
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Child abuse and neglect notification requirements
The Capital Region BOCES School Communications Portfolio has prepared a package of materials with all the tools school districts need to comply with
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Student Gender Identity FAQ
The School Communications Portfolio developed an FAQ on gender identity that is intended as an internal document for school officials, district superintendents and other appropriate administrators, who may in turn want to share it with staff. This Word document includes a highlighted area on page 4 for customization, if applicable. We started with an internal…
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- Prepare for a crisis before it occurs with internal resources for school leaders
- Advisory: Schools must notify parents ahead of safety drills
- Required notifications for school districts (2024-25)
- Explaining changes to the 2024-25 calendar to your school community
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