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A Letter to Families
A Letter to Families
Dear Farmingdale Families,
The teachers and administrators of Farmingdale School District have been working diligently to prepare the next phase of our remote learning plan.
As we introduce and implement our new plan, we ask for your patience and understanding. You can expect that there will be bumps in the road, but we will do our best to help you navigate the new plan and troubleshoot any problems that arise. Our technical support teams are standing by to assist you. Details on how to get help are at the bottom of this page.
Phase 1 of the remote learning plan that we put in place after our school closure was voluntary. It was meant to help students keep their skills up and maintain their emotional and intellectual connection to school. Phase II is not voluntary for students. Teachers will be interacting with students and providing lessons with new content via Google classroom. They will assign, collect, and give feedback on work. They will also grade work where appropriate and will communicate with parents as needed.
This plan meets the guidelines of the New York State Department of Education and will ensure that students maintain content, skills, and connection to learning while schools are closed. The district will remain sensitive to the stressors and challenges that your families are facing, and how that affects our students.
As we move forward, we will be monitoring everyone’s progress, gathering feedback, and adjusting our plan as necessary.
We know this is a tough time for everyone, but please keep in mind that this is temporary. We will get through it, and our school community can only be strengthened by overcoming the obstacles before us.
About Learning At Home (Grades K-5)
About Learning At Home (Grades K-5)
Students in grades K - 5 will primarily use Google Classroom to access lessons and interact with their teachers. This platform is compatible with a variety of devices (e.g., Chromebooks, laptops, desktops, smartphones, tablets).
Through Google Classroom:
Teachers will stay connected to their students.
Teachers will create lessons and assignments to engage students and maintain the learning process while at home. The assignments are designed to be completed independently by students. All core subjects and special classes (e.g. art, music, physical education, etc.) are included in this plan.
Teachers may use a range of readings, graphics, videos, online documents and interactive tools as they populate their google classrooms.
The district will also continue to give families access to all of our K-12 digital resources which can be accessed through the Farmingdale remote learning platform. This includes Raz Kids, Dreambox, and many others.
See K-12 Learning Plans and Resources
Elementary Remote Learning
About Learning At Home (Grades 6-12)
About Learning At Home (Grades 6-12)
Students in grades 6-12 are accustomed to learning in blended online environments using Google Classroom. Building upon students' fluency with digital tools, our teachers have designed instruction that optimizes learning from home for our secondary students.
Students are expected to engage daily and complete each assignment as directed by the teacher.
Teachers may expect students to upload completed work to the appropriate platform.
Teachers and administrators will continue to communicate with parents through email.
See K-12 Learning Plans and Resources
Resources
Digital Tools and Resources
Digital Tools and Resources
These resources are made available via our website and Google platform and are accessible through the ClassLink Launch Pad Single-Sign On Application. Instructions for accessing ClassLink from any personal device through a web-browser are below.
These resources are made available via our website and Google platform and are accessible through the ClassLink Launch Pad Single-Sign On Application. Instructions for accessing ClassLink from any personal device through a web-browser are below.
Classlink Login - Click HERE
Classlink Login - Click HERE
Classlink Video Instructions - Click HERE
Classlink Video Instructions - Click HERE
ClassLink LaunchPad includes login for:
• BrainPop
• Castle Learning
• Discovery Ed
• Dreambox Learning
• GoMath / Think Central
• McGraw Hill / Connect Ed - Online Textbook
• Raz-Kids
Please Note: We experienced an issue with the ClassLink LaunchPad on Thursday March 26. The Sign in with Google button is currently not working. Students should be able to log in directly to ClassLink with their PC login credentials.
Elementary Remote Learning
Google Classroom
K-12 School Learning Plans and Resources
K-12 School Learning Plans and Resources
Principal Weekly Updates and Announcements
Principal Weekly Updates and Announcements
Frequently Asked Questions
Frequently Asked Questions
Question about an assignment?
Question about an assignment?
Should you have a question about an assignment, please contact the classroom teacher. The document below includes contact information by building:
AAE Online Learning Access/Contacts - Click HERE
NSE Online Learning Access/Contacts - Click HERE
SEM Online Learning Access/Contacts - Click HERE
WWP Online Learning Access/Contacts - Click HERE
HWT Online Learning Access/Contacts - Click HERE
FHS Online Learning Access/Contacts - Click HERE
Curriculum Directors - Click HERE
I need help addressing my child's Social Emotional needs.
I need help addressing my child's Social Emotional needs.
If you need therapy/counseling support or guidance counselor programming support, see response below.
Elementary Students: https://sites.google.com/a/farmingdaleschools.org/sel-resources/products-services
Howitt Middle School Social Workers: Terri Muuss, Ruth Martina, & Christine Capellino Google Classroom Code: 2bmx5vm
Farmingdale High School Social Workers: Josseline Morales & Lauren Vega Google Classroom Code: newe2jp
Community Links for student and adults
I have a question about Special Education services.
I have a question about Special Education services.
What is the District Special Education/Pupil Personnel Services Online Support Plan and who can I contact about a question?
Please click on this link to view the entire plan. If you would like to contact the administrative team or CSE chairpeople please do so via email or phone.
If you would like to contact the administrative team or CSE chairpeople please do so via email or phone.
Don Cassidy- Director of Special Education/Pupil Personnel Services
dcassidy@farmingdaleschools.org (516) 434-5180
Jane Gruner- Chairperson of Special Education Preschool/Primary
jgruner@farmingdaleschools.org (516) 434-5189
Dr. Yuvelin Baltar- Chairperson of Special Education Grades 5-8
ybaltar@farmingdaleschools.org (516) 434-5086
Brian Norton- Chairperson of Special Education Grades 9-12
bnorton@farmingdaleschools.org (516) 434-5240
Jadwiga Cutrone- District Wide Psychologist/CSE Chairperson for Out of District Students
jcutrone@farmingdaleschool.org (516) 434-5089
I don't have Wifi at home.
I don't have Wifi at home.
Is there a way I can get Free Wifi at home?
In response to the COVID-19/coronavirus pandemic, Altice USA has taken several steps to ensure that Americans within the communities we serve have reliable access to high-speed broadband connectivity to keep them connected to the people, information, and resources they rely on.
Altice USA is committed to helping schools and students stay connected during this unprecedented time. For households with K-12 and/or college students who may be displaced due to school closures and who do not currently have home internet access, we are offering our Altice Advantage 30 Mbps broadband solution for free for 60 days to any new customer household within our footprint.
Starting Monday, March 16, 2020, eligible households interested in this solution can call:
866-200-9522 to enroll in Optimum region
Can I setup my child's Chromebook to print at home?
Can I setup my child's Chromebook to print at home?
Yes. All district Chromebooks have cloud printing enabled.
Your home printer must be cloud ready and compatible with Chromebooks.
Technical Support on Chromebooks
Technical Support on Chromebooks
Should you experience any difficulty logging into ClassLink or other technology related challenges please contact. To help expedite the process, please provide us the names of your children and which school(s) they attend.
AAE - AAEsupport@farmingdaleschools.org
NSE- NSEsupport@farmingdaleschools.org
SEM - SEMsupport@farmingdaleschools.org
WWP- WWPsupport@farmingdaleschools.org
HWT- HWTsupport@farmingdaleschools.org
FHS - FHSsupport@farmingdaleschools.org
Teachers in need of IT support may contact teacherITsupport@farmingdaleschools.org
If you require a Chromebook replacement, please complete this form.
Parent Portal Questions or Support
Parent Portal Questions or Support
Need help with the Infinite Campus Parent Portal?
Should you experience any issues logging into the Infinite Campus Parent Portal, please email ParentPortal@farmingdaleschools.org. Please include your childrens' names, school, grade, and birthdate.
If you do not remember your username or password, please email us with your request using the same email address used to register for the account.
ParentPortal Resources:
Login Page for Parents and Students
Instructions to Navigate the Parent Portal
Infinite Campus Parent Portal - Detailed Information
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We'd love to hear your ideas. If you have an idea or comment about the new site, please email us at communications@farmingdaleschools.org
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