Geller House • Dr. Vikki Palmer
Linden Hill • Marjorie Clark, LMSW
Cedar Knolls Acadamy • Joseph Agovino
ACHIEVE Alternative High School • Dr. Katherine Reitzes
***IMPORTANT UPDATE*** 5/1/2020
Governor Cuomo has extended the declaration of the Statewide State of Emergency, necessitating that schools remain CLOSED through the end of the academic school year. For our District, the last day of school is June 26, 2020. As of May 1st, the Governor has not made a determination on the summer program, which is scheduled for July 6 - August 14, 2020. Governor Cuomo has stated that a determination and decision will be provided by the end of May.
The School District will continue our alternative online instruction currently in effect through June 26th.
***IMPORTANT UPDATE*** 4/16/2020
Governor Cuomo has extended the declaration of the Statewide State of Emergency, necessitating that schools remain CLOSED through May 15, 2020, at which time the continued closure will be re-evaluated.
The School District will continue our alternative online instruction currently in effect.
***IMPORTANT UPDATE*** 4/6/2020
Governor Cuomo has extended the declaration of the Statewide State of Emergency, necessitating that schools remain CLOSED through April 29, 2020, at which time the continued closure will be re-evaluated.
The School District will continue our alternative online instruction currently in effect.
***IMPORTANT UPDATE*** 3/27/2020
Governor Cuomo has extended the declaration of the Statewide State of Emergency, necessitating that schools remain CLOSED through April 14, 2020, at which time the continued closure will be re-evaluated.
The School District will continue our current plan for the alternative online instruction currently in effect.
There has been a declaration of both a Statewide and local State of Emergency, necessitating the closing of all schools from March 18th through April 1, 2020. On March 27, 2020, this order for school closure was extended until April 14, 2020. On April 6, 2020, this order for school closure was extended until April 29, 2020. On April 16, 2020, this order for school closure was extended until May 15, 2020.
Students should have received their assignments in the mail by March 20th.
In accordance with Education Law §3604 and Executive Orders 202.2 and 202.4, school districts must exhaust any available time, including snow days and vacation (recess) days.
Since we must exhaust these days first, we will apply the 2 remaining unused snow days, as well as the scheduled holiday for the Friday before Memorial Day (5/22), to the remainder of this week - March 18, 19 & 20, 2020.
Spring Recess (6 days) has been rescheduled from April 6 - 13, 2020 to March 23 - 30, 2020. All days from April 6 - 13, 2020 are now regularly scheduled school days.
A revised school calendar for 2019-2020 school year has been updated on our calendar page.
We encourage everyone to follow the directives of state and local officials and use recommended preventative measures to reduce the spread of illness in our communities. Information can be found by clicking the arrow to the right on this page. It contains important information from the CDC and NYS Department of Health.
Stay Safe and Healthy.
The school district is closely monitoring the situation and following guidance and directives from the New York State Department of Health, The Centers for Disease Control (CDC), the NYS Department of Education, the Governor of New York and the Westchester County Executive.
The district has been cleaning and disinfecting buildings throughout the district to minimize the spread of viruses such as influenza, stomach viruses and a variety of other illnesses.
There are a number of actions that you and your family can take to reduce your risk of becoming ill.
Ø Wash your hands with soap and water for a minimum of 20 seconds. If you are unable to wash your hands use alcohol based hand sanitizers.
Ø Avoid touching your face; especially your eyes, nose, and mouth with your hands.
Ø Avoid close contact with people who are sick.
Ø If your child is sick please keep them home from school. If you are sick please stay home.
Ø When coughing or sneezing, cover your mouth and nose in the crook (bend) of your elbow or with a tissue. Wash your hands immediately afterward.
Ø Clean and disinfect frequently used objects and surfaces frequently. This includes door handles, countertops, tables and other surfaces in your home.
If you or your child has symptoms of a respiratory illness immediately contact your health provider’s office and inform them. If you suspect that it could be COVID-19 please tell them. They will provide you with guidance as to how to proceed.
Attached is a document with frequently asked questions from the New York State Department of Health. Below are two useful websites that are valuable resources:
https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/community/home/get-your-household-ready-for-COVID-19.html
https://www.health.ny.gov/diseases/communicable/coronavirus/docs/faqs.pdf
Lastly, if your child is sick please keep them home. This will drastically help reduce the spread of any germs, colds, and viruses.
Sincerely,
Ray Raefski
Principal Cedar Knolls Academy/
Director of Curriculum HCKS UFSD
El distrito escolar sigue de cerca la situación y sigue las instrucciones del Departamento de Salud del Estado de Nueva York, los Centros para el Control de Enfermedades (CDC) y el Departamento de Educación del Estado de Nueva York.
El distrito ha estado limpiando y desinfectando edificios en todo el distrito para minimizar la propagación de virus como influenza, virus estomacales y una variedad de otras enfermedades.
Hay una serie de acciones que usted y su familia pueden tomar para reducir el riesgo de enfermarse.
Ø Lávese las manos con agua y jabón durante un mínimo de 20 segundos. Si no puede lavarse las manos, use desinfectantes para manos a base de alcohol.
Ø Evite tocarse la cara; especialmente tus ojos, nariz y boca con tus manos.
Ø Evite el contacto cercano con personas enfermas.
Ø Si su hijo está enfermo, manténgalo en casa fuera de la escuela. Si está enfermo, quédese en casa.
Ø Cuando tosa o estornude, cúbrase la boca y la nariz en la curva del codo o con un pañuelo desechable. Lávese las manos inmediatamente después.
Ø Limpie y desinfecte objetos y superficies de uso frecuente con frecuencia. Esto incluye manijas de puertas, encimeras, mesas y otras superficies en su hogar.
Si usted o su hijo tienen síntomas de una enfermedad respiratoria, comuníquese de inmediato con el consultorio de su proveedor de salud e infórmeles. Si sospecha que podría ser Covid-19, dígales. Le proporcionarán orientación sobre cómo proceder.
Se adjunta un documento con preguntas frecuentes del Departamento de Salud del Estado de Nueva York. A continuación hay dos sitios web útiles que son recursos valiosos:
https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/faq-sp.html
https://www.health.ny.gov/diseases/communicable/coronavirus/docs/faqs.pdf
Por último, si su hijo está enfermo, manténgalo en casa. Esto ayudará drásticamente a reducir la propagación de gérmenes, resfriados y virus.
Sinceramente,
Ray Raefski
Director de la Academia Cedar Knolls
Director de Currículum HCKS UFSD
The media is reporting that our school is closing.
The Hawthorne Cedar Knolls Union Free School District is NOT closing. The closing you have heard about is for the Hawthorne Cedar Knolls Residential Treatment Center, for children that are in residential placement, located on the same campus.
The Cedar Knolls Academy, Achieve Alternative High School and Linden Hill programs are open and will continue to provide educational services. The Hawthorne Cedar Knolls Union Free School District is a New York State Public School District and separate from the Jewish Board.