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All school events, parent workshops, PTA meeting dates for the 2023-24 school year are posted on the WOS Google Calendar.

FREE & REDUCED PRICE SCHOOL MEALS APPLICATION
Parents and caregivers who believe that their children may be eligible for free and reduced-price school breakfast and lunch are encouraged to complete the 2023-24 application and email it to Maureen Clancy (mclancy2@socsd.org) as soon as possible. The downloadable application is posted in English and Spanish on the Food Service webpage.

GENERAL
School Supply Lists: Kindergarten | Gr. 1 | Gr. 2
Back to School Basics
Little Book of School Rules- Code of Conduct (English | Español)
Bus Designee Form (English | Español)
Pick Up Information (English | Español)
School Communications
SOCES Parent FAQ
Annual Notifications
Arrival/Dismissal Procedures
Mobile Device Handbook (English | Español)

SCHOOL HEALTH
School Nurse: Riva Fisher, RN
Tel: (845) 680-1304
Fax: (845) 680-1920

Student Health Examination Requirements
New York State law requires a health examination for all students entering the school district for the first time AND when entering pre-kindergarten or kindergarten, 1st, 3rd, 5th, 7th, 9th and 11th grades. Physicals completed within 365 days prior to the first day of school are acceptable.

Please contact your child’s healthcare provider to schedule your child’s health examination and required vaccinations. Remember to sign consent forms allowing your provider to speak with school health staff at the time of your child’s examination.

Please read the following requirements carefully:

• The examination must be completed by a NY/NJ state licensed physician, physician assistant or nurse practitioner.
• A dental certificate which indicates your child has been seen by a dentist or dental hygienist is requested at the same time.
• A copy of the NYSED Student Health Examination Form must be provided to the school within 30 days after the start of school for new entrants and when your child starts kindergarten, 1st, 3rd, 5th, 7th, 9th and 11th grades. Please note that the NYSED Student Health Examination Form or its electronic health record equivalent MUST be used for all physicals; no other forms are acceptable.
• Links to the NYSED Student Health Examination Form and dental certificate forms  are posted on the For Parents page of our school district website, under Forms.

Parents are encouraged to make copies of the completed forms for their own records before sending them to the School Nurse’s Office. Forms may be sent to WOS School Nurse Riva Fisher at rfisher@socsd.org or via fax (845.680.1920).

Immunization Requirements
Proof of up-to-date immunizations must be submitted prior to the start of school for kindergartners and all new students. View information regarding New York State Vaccination Requirements for School Entrance/Attendance: English | Español.

The Rockland County Department of Health offers immunization and medical clinics for children ages 5-18 and adults, including those who are uninsured, underinsured or on Medicaid. For information or to make an appointment, call (845) 364-2497. Details are posted on the NYS Department of Health website.

Head Lice Information
Head lice are a common, contagious problem in schools year-round. It can spread easily and quickly through head-to-head or hand-to head contact with an infested person through direct contact or through sharing of personal items, such as hats, brushes and any head gear (e.g., batting/riding helmets). Head lice may be contracted any place where children interact in close contact, such as school, camp and sleepovers.

A student who is found to have head lice will be sent home for treatment. It is extremely important that parents are vigilant in treating their children with head lice and removing the eggs (nits):

• Get Tough: Treat the head
• Get Picky: Remove head lice and nits
• Be on Guard: Every week, take a peek

Once the student has been treated, he/she may return to school. Please feel free to call your child’s School Nurse for assistance.