Dear Parents, Guardians & Students,
Welcome back to Southampton Intermediate School. As we begin another exciting academic year, we extend a warm welcome to our students and their supportive families. We are thrilled to reunite with our returning students and meet our new students. This year promises to bring new adventure and so many opportunities to grow and connect in and out of the classroom.
In order to make sure you are ready for the start of the year please follow these steps…
STEP 1: UPDATE FORMS IN POWERSCHOOLPowerSchool Parent Portal & PowerSchool E-Collect Forms
We kindly urge you to take a few moments to complete the E-Collect forms available on the PowerSchool Parent Portal. These digital forms are designed to enhance your experience by simplifying the process of sharing essential information.
Log In: Access the PowerSchool Parent Portal using your credentials.
Navigate to Forms: On the left side bar, locate the "Forms" section within the portal.
Complete and Submit: Fill out the forms with accurate and current information for your child.
Should you have any questions or encounter any difficulties while completing the forms, please do not hesitate to reach out to our dedicated support team: Tech Support Representative: Jordan Miranda, jmiranda@southamptonschools.org or Main Office secretary, Sarah Olivier at solivier@southamptonschools.org.
In order to participate in sports, and receive school issued devices, all Southampton Intermediate School parents/guardians and students must complete their online forms in PowerSchool at this time.
*Students must use their Google Sign In to access PowerSchool.
*Parents can also click the forgot password, to reset it.
STEP 2: MAKE SURE YOU HAVE SIGNED UP FOR PARENT SQUARE. ParentSquare Communication Platform
ParentSquare is the school district’s primary form of communication. This platform will allow us to streamline all communication with our families. Please make sure your contact information is updated in PowerSchool, as that is how your messages will be sent to you from the ParentSquare platform. Be sure to sign in and customize your settings, as you can change how you are notified of messages and also change the frequency of your notifications. Go to https://www.parentsquare.com/signin and put the email address you used in PowerSchool in the “Register” Box to get started!
Also, be sure to download the APP on your phone for faster and easier communication:
iPhone - Apple Store
Android - Google Play Store
If you need any assistance, please contact Sarah Olivier in the Main Office by emailing solivier@southamptonschools.org or Jordan Miranda in the Technology Office by emailing jmiranda@southamptonschools.org or by calling 631-591-4700
STEP 3: MAKE SURE YOU ARE READY FOR SCHOOL ON DAY 1!
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First Day of School Information
The first day of school for students is Wednesday, September 4th, 2024.
Our school day begins at 7:25 AM. Students will report as a grade level
to the following areas, where they will meet their teachers and be
provided with their schedule / locker information. First period Teachers
will then escort their students to their first period class.
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The SIS bell schedule is posted on the SIS website page.
Students and parents can also view the 2024-2025 bell schedule by clicking the link below:
https://drive.google.com/file/d/1VWvN3z-axZA1fXwYcq9lMSF6SkGkSr0R/view?usp=sharing
Student Schedules
Dr. Tuthill, Director of Counseling, and the Counseling Department Staff cannot wait to welcome students back on Wednesday, September 4th. Counselors will be reviewing student schedules in mid to late August. It is important to note that schedules in the PowerSchool Student Portal will be available for viewing on Monday, September 3rd. Posted schedules are still subject to change.
Parents, guardians, and students who are in need of assistance with accessing the student and parent PowerSchool portal are encouraged to email our technology support staff member, Jordan Miranda at jmiranda@southamptonschools.org. .
Cell Phones/Personal Electronic Device Usage, Procedures & Rules
The use of all non-school issued devices, including cell phones, air pods, smart watches, and any other electronic devices that can record, transmit communication, etc. are strictly prohibited during instructional time 7:25-2:30. Students must keep their devices in a secure location where it cannot be accessed, seen, or heard. Examples of secure locations are: backpacks, lockers or housing stations. During instructional times, students are not permitted to use devices in bathrooms, hallways or locker rooms.
Cell phone/Personal Electronic Device Usage Guidelines will be strictly enforced. We are counting on parent/guardian support and student compliance to help us ensure our students have a non-distracting learning environment.
https://drive.google.com/file/d/1p2DufyfIx7jCpFU4HcEIa3Cz_fX9yPra/view?usp=sharing
Student Devices ( iPads & Chromebooks)
Southampton Intermediate School provides iPads for all 5th and 6th grade students. All 7th and 8th grade students will continue to utilize chromebooks. If your incoming 5th grader or rising 7th grader has not received their new devices, please contact Jordan Miranda in our Technology Office at jmiranda@southamptonschools.org.
Please bring school devices to school the first day fully charged. Incoming grade 5 students will also have an opportunity to receive iPads during the 5th Grade Orientation on Tuesday, August 27th . ALL E-Collect Forms must be signed in order to receive your device. As a reminder, students can only use school issued Chromebooks and Ipads in Southampton Intermediate School as personal devices are not permitted.
Health & Safety Information
All students who are attending Southampton Intermediate School must be fully immunized as per New York State Department of Health guidelines. Please see the following resources below for information on immunization requirements. Questions can be directed to our school nurse, Ashley Kelley, at akelley@southamptonschools.org or by calling (631) 591-4712.
CLICK HERE TO READ INFORMATION FROM THE NYS DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH ON MANDATORY SCHOOL IMMUNIZATION REQUIREMENTS.
School Breakfast & Lunch School breakfast and lunch will now be available to all SIS students at no cost throughout the 2023-2024 school year. Please note that all a la carte items above what is provided with a breakfast and/or lunch must be purchased at cost. These include bottled drinks, snacks, a second meal and more.
School breakfast will be available every day starting at 7:00 AM. Student lunch periods take place periods 5 - 7, or from 10:25 AM - 12:33 PM and will be indicated on student schedules. Please note that lunch periods are determined based on student programming and current grade level. Specific periods cannot be selected.
The cost for purchasing a “double” or second meal are as follows:
Cost of Second Breakfast : $2.00
Cost of Second Lunch : $ 3.25
Students who do not participate in our school lunch program must bring their own food options with them in the morning. As in the past, students are prohibited from having outside food delivered to the intermediate school during lunch periods. Food deliveries for students, inclusive of those ordered through mobile apps, are strictly prohibited. Please note that food deliveries will be turned away at the main entrance and that Southampton Intermediate School is not responsible for money lost through these types of transactions.
Lastly, we highly encourage all parents and guardians to complete and submit the annual lunch forms as in the past. Submission of these forms will allow all qualified families to continue to receive important benefits like the free and/or reduced lunch program.
STEP 4: MAKE SURE YOU KNOW HOW TO ARRIVE AND HOW TO LEAVE! Student Arrival, Dismissal and Bus Information
All students are encouraged to take our school buses to and from school each day. The Southampton Transportation Department and Montauk Bus will be communicating bus route numbers and pick up/dropoff locations prior to the start of school. Questions regarding bus transportation can be directed to the Southampton Transportation Department at (631) 591-4541 or Montauk Bus at (631) 874-5300.
For those who choose parental/guardian transportation, select staff members will be out front of the Intermediate School to assist in that process. Morning drop off and afternoon pick up will take place on Leland Lane directly in front of the Intermediate School. A village crossing guard will be on hand during morning arrival and dismissal, as well. We ask that all parents and guardians follow the directions of security staff to ensure everyone’s safety.
Dismissals
2:30
All students at SIS will be dismissed after period 10 extra help at 2:30 PM. All students are required to remain at SIS for Extra Help. It is encouraged that if you know you will pick up your child early from school you do so before 2:00 pm.
4:00
Secondly, we will be offering a late bus for students who stay at SIS for tutoring and clubs. Bus access will be given through student passes handed out daily. (Parents will be notified when clubs begin–October tentative start)
5:30
The SIS late bus for 7th and 8th grade students participating in fall sports will depart approximately 5:30 PM. All students enrolled in a fall sport should have received an email invitation to sign up for the late bus runs. Please note that this is a shared bus with SHS.
It is also important to note that dismissal at SIS is an independent process for all students, including 5th graders. We encourage parents to have direct conversations with their children about their after school plans. Students choosing to walk into town and return to SIS will not be permitted back in the building. Specific questions about this expectation can be directed to Assistant Principal, Dr. Epley at nepley@southamptonschools.org.
Meet the Teacher Night
Southampton Intermediate School’s Meet the Teacher night is scheduled for Tuesday September 10th at 6:00 PM. Please save the date and be on the lookout for program details as we come closer to the evening.
We encourage all parents and students to visit the Southampton Intermediate School webpage often for all of the latest news and information. We are very excited to start off the 2024-2025 school year and look forward to welcoming our students on Wednesday, September 4th.
In Partnership,
Patrick Bentsen
Principal
Nick Epley Ed.D
Assistant Principal
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