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Hello from the Principal's Office

HELLO FROM THE PRINCIPAL'S OFFICE 

November 8, 2024

Dear Baldwin Families,

November and marking period 2 is off to a fantastic start! Teachers will be finalizing marking period 1 grades over the next week. You will be able to access report cards starting at 3pm on Friday, November 15th. There is still time to schedule a parent conference for either November 12 or 25. The Teacher Reacher window will close at 10 PM on November 11th. Make your appointments today! 

Qustodio app

As part of the district’s ongoing commitment to ensuring our students’ online safety and well-being, we are excited to introduce the Qustodio app to our parents/guardians. Unfortunately in these recent times, there are far too many stories on the news about harmful, inappropriate, and offensive content and messages that our kids can be exposed to online and on their devices. We certainly don't want them to receive this kind of content, nor respond to it. And we want to be able to do what we can to protect them from it. For these reasons and more, I highly recommend that you take advantage of this opportunity to utilize Qustodio for no additional cost. 

Key Features

  • Activity Monitoring: Develop increased understanding of your child’s digital habits. Track your child's online activities, including websites visited, apps used, and the amount of time spent online.
  • Pause Button: Switch off online activity on your child’s Chromebook after school hours (when not needed for homework or other school-related activities) to restore a healthy digital balance and encourage screen-free family time.

In addition to being available on all district devices, families can register up to one personal device per child for free. 

To Register for a Qustodio Account

Use the following link to register with the Qustodio parent app: https://auth.qustodio.com/en/my-school/ 

IMPORTANT: Please use the email address the district/school already has on file for district communications or the registration process will not work.   

Learn More

For more information, including an FAQ, visit www.baldwinschools.org/qustodio. For support, please email myschool@qustodio.com.

What is Chronic Absenteeism?

One of the most important factors in student academic success is directly connected to their attendance. Chronic absenteeism is defined as being absent 10% or more of enrolled school days for the school year for any reason, excused or unexcused.  At this point of the school year, this means any student that is absent 5 or more full days this year is at risk in being considered chronically absent.  In terms of instructional time, this is a full week of missed instruction. The research is clear that by ninth grade, good attendance can predict graduation even better than test scores.  

Letters are being mailed home to students who currently meet this criteria so as to inform you of this risk. Now, I know you may be wondering, why if your child's absences are excused/legal, would you be getting this letter? The reason is due to the NYSED definition of chronically absent, which does include legal/excused full day absences. You can learn more about chronic absenteeism by accessing NYSED resources HERE.

Please reach out to your grade level administrator, school counselor, or attendance coordinator with any questions or concerns regarding your child's attendance. Together, we can work together in ensuring that our students have use of every minute of instructional time at their disposal for their future success.   

Early Dismissal from School

While it is best that medical appointments are scheduled after school or on non-school days, we understand that sometimes it is necessary to take your child to a medical appointment. If this is the case or for another legal reason, your child must be formally dismissed by the attendance office. They should not leave campus without being dismissed and their reason verified with a parent. We also ask that parents do not show up to campus without contacting the attendance office at least one hour in advance of your desire to pick up your child. 

Instructional Technology Department Office Hours

We are pleased to announce that our technology office (room 612) will have dedicated office hours during lunch periods 4-8 to assist any student with a Chromebook issue. Students will only be permitted to visit office hours during their assigned lunch period. 

Class of 2025 Important Information

We are excited for the Class of 2025 as they embark on the college application process and post-secondary planning! Along with that, our senior events will be just around the corner! To help ensure you can stay in touch with all pertinent information, I suggest you bookmark the link below. All important announcements, dates, and links will be posted there.

https://bhs.baldwinschools.org/class-of-2025

The Baldwin PTSA through the Senior Parent Committee is committed to ensuring that the Class of 2025 can have the best experience this year. Therefore, they are asking Senior families for a one-time family contribution of $40.00. This donation will help provide food at the Senior Banquet, raffles at their Prom, food at the Senior Countdown, snacks for the Senior Trip and a Class of 2025 commemorative bench to be displayed proudly outside Baldwin High School. See the attached letter for more details. 

Fall Musical - "The Unsinkable Molly Brown"

Baldwin High School has received a $10,000 grant to produce an updated version of the 1960 musical “The Unsinkable Molly Brown," which features new lyrics from Tony-nominated author Dick Scanlan focusing on Brown's character as an underdog and advocate. Sixteen schools nationwide were chosen through a program run by the Educational Theatre Foundation, The Music Man Foundation and Music Theatre International.

To win, applicants shared their plans to use the work as a tool to engage their school community in the musical's themes of women's and immigrants’ rights. The school will stage four performances from Nov. 21-23. This is a can't miss show!

The Unsinkable Molly Brown are officially on sale to the public. Get your tickets now before they are sold out!.  

To Purchase tickets: https://cur8.com/15948/project/126196

Announcements

Our next community circle is Tuesday, November 12th. Please see our special bell schedule HERE 

Congratulations to our Staff and Students of the Month!

Staff - Mr. Matthew Quiroz, School Psychologist

Grade 9- Jason Joseph

Grade 10- Chris Belice

Grade 12- Maya Bryan

The Key Club and Virtual Enterprise class is doing an annual Food Drive for Saint Christopher's Pantry. We are collecting from Wednesday 11/6- Friday 11/22 

The items can be dropped off in the large box in the commons by the security Desk. 

The Church is located in Baldwin and provides for those in need in the immediate area. 

The items they are in need of: 

Canned Chicken

Mac & Cheese

Canned Veggies (NO CORN)

Canned Beans (Hispanic)

Pasta

Crackers

Cereal

Tissue Products

Soup

Oatmeal

Diapers  Sizes 1-6 

Sportsnite is a competition between the blue and gold teams. Practices include dancing, stunting, and singing. There are also opportunities for other interests like art, photography, community service, scholarships and so much more. Join Sportsnite today! The QR posters are on the big screens in the commons, on the Sportsnite board between the cafeteria and the gym and in the hallways, or use the link below. Everyone wanting to participate must sign up using the QR code to be placed on a team.

Attention Future Educators of America! Our next TWO meetings are MANDATORY for anyone who is attending Plaza's High School Heroes. We will be meeting on Tuesday, November 12th & Tuesday, November 19th in Cafeteria A (NOT 312). If there is a complication, you must see Ms. Billig ahead of time. Failure to attend may result in being removed from the leave-2-learn

Baldwin High School's Theatre Club will be accepting donations starting today through Wednesday November 13th. We will be accepting the following baby products, food, cereal, wipes, pacifiers, socks, blankets, towels, and wash clothes. Donations will be given to Lutheran Social Services, who will give these items to new mothers in need. Donations will be collected in bins behind the Security Desk in the Commons throughout the week. Thank you for your support.

Seniors, the official Baldwin High School graduation lawn sign website is closing on December 1st! Order your personalized sign through the senior class Canvas today! Proceeds directly benefit your senior class.

Any student interested in trivia should attend the Academons Club on Tuesday at 2:45. Any questions, please contact Mr. Palumbo.

· Any student interested in working on the yearbook should attend a meeting next Tuesday AND Wednesday in room 635 right after school. If you have any questions, please contact Ms. Seepersad.

· There will be a Wrestling Interest Meeting held after school on Tuesday at 2:50 in the wrestling room. Whether you're new to wrestling or have previous experience, we welcome everyone to come and get more information.

The Baldwin Football team secured a hard-fought victory against the Macarthur Generals this past Saturday. A crucial goal line stand, spearheaded by Micah Ellerbe and Ryan Healy in the fourth quarter, allowed the Bruins to push the game into overtime. Angel Johnson then put Baldwin ahead by seven points during the overtime period. The defense rose to the occasion once more, preventing the Generals from reaching the end zone and sealing the win. On to the playoffs this evening at Glen Cove High School. Go Bruins!

Sincerely,

Dr. Testa

 

HELLO FROM THE PRINCIPAL'S OFFICE 


November 2, 2024

Dear Baldwin Families,

Welcome to November! With the end of marking period 1 on Monday, we begin the part of the school year filled with some incredible events and high spirit! Next week is a short week, with no school for students on Tuesday for Superintendent's Conference Day, and no school on Monday, November 11 for Veterans Day.

The High School Parent/Teacher Conference sessions are scheduled for November 12 from 6:30 PM to 9 PM and November 25th from 6:30 to 9 PM. As we did last year, we will use an online parent-teacher conference scheduling tool called Teacher Reacher.  The sign up process for Parent Teacher Conferences is open through Teacher Reacher (www.teacherreacher.com). The window for conference registration will close on Sunday, November 10th at 10 PM.  Report Cards will be posted to the portal at 3pm on Friday, November 15. 

Important Dates/Upcoming Events

11/4 - End of MP1

11/4 - Sports Boosters Meeting @HS 7pm

11/5 - Superintendent's Conference Day - Schools Closed

11/6 - PTSA meeting @HS 7:30 pm

11/7 - Parent Academy Workshop Virtual, 7pm

11/11 - Veteran's Day - Schools Closed

11/12 - Parent Teacher Conferences by appointment

11/13 - Board of Education Meeting @Steele, 8pm

11/15 - Report Cards Published to the Portal

Chromebooks

We ask that all students check their Chromebook to see if you have one that has a round charging port. If so, those will be locked down Nov 5 at 5 pm. Please check now so we can provide you with an updated device. Tech support will be available at 7 am on November 6 to assist with swapping your device. This is only for those with a Chromebook with a round charging port. For those who already have the most recent model there is no need to do anything. 

Qustodio

As part of the district’s ongoing commitment to ensuring our students’ online safety and well-being, the Qustodio app is available to all Baldwin families to help you monitor and manage their children's online activity.

  • Activity Monitoring: Develop increased understanding of your child’s digital habits. Track your child's online activities, including websites visited, apps used, and the amount of time spent online.
  • Pause Button: Switch off online activity on your child’s Chromebook after school hours (when not needed for homework or other school-related activities) to restore a healthy digital balance and encourage screen-free family time.

In addition to being available on all district devices, families can register up to one personal device per child for free.

To Register for a Qustodio Account

Use the following link to register with the Qustodio parent app: https://auth.qustodio.com/en/my-school/ 

IMPORTANT: Please use the email address the district/school already has on file for district communications or the registration process will not work.   

Using the Qustodio App

After registering, you can access Qustodio through the Qustodio website or with the Apple iOS or Android app.  

Learn More

For more information, including an FAQ, visit www.baldwinschools.org/qustodio. For support, please email myschool@qustodio.com.

AP Exam Payment Instructions: 

For those students enrolled in AP courses, go to www.myschoolbucks.com, or navigate here through the BHS homepage on the district website.   Due to ordering deadlines set by the College Board, it is important that all payments be submitted by Wednesday, January15, 2025. 

To see the AP exam product list, click on “School Store” in the upper left.  Then click on “Categories” to click and view “AP Exams.”  Choose each exam to add and check the class and teacher name of each exam to ensure accuracy.  Add the appropriate exam(s) to your basket for the correct student(s) and proceed to checkout by viewing the cart in the upper right corner of the screen.    Payment may be made using a VISA, Mastercard, or Discover card.  No checks are accepted. The online or printed statement from your financial institution will serve as your receipt. 

You can review the 2025 Exam Schedule on the College Board website. Please read the attached letter for some important information that all AP students and families should know. Spanish version. 

Baldwin HS PTSA

Our next ptsa meeting is November 6 @ 7:30 and immediately following we will host our second senior parents meeting. All seniors and their parents are encouraged to attend. Those interested in supporting the senior class can make a donation HERE

Friendly reminder, the NYS PTA Resolutions is up for review and vote in November and submit your stance. Please note that is for paid members only. Your vote must be submitted by 11/5. thank you.

Best of Long Island 2025

Baldwin Union Free School District is proud to announce that we have been nominated in multiple categories for the Best of Long Island 2025  

The 2024 voting period runs through December 15, 2024. During this time, Baldwinites can vote once per category everyday at www.bestoflongisland.com.

At the end of the voting period, the nominee with the most votes in each respective category will be awarded the distinction of winning the Best of Long Island 2025. 

To vote, visit www.bestoflongisland.com/voting:

Baldwin Nominees

Go to Arts and Entertainment:

  • Baldwin Bruins Sports Podcast: select “Best Podcast”
  • The Baldwin Bruin: select “Best Mascot”

Go to Education:

  • Erin Beirne: select “Best Guidance Counselor”
  • Stephanie Pina: select “Best Guidance Counselor”
  • Virginia Coles: select “Best Guidance Counselor”
  • Baldwin High School: select “Best High School Spirit”
  • Darius Burton: select "Best High School Sports Coach”
  • Tom Catapano: select "Best High School Sports Coach”
  • Erica Taylor: select “Best School Principal”
  • Neil Testa: select “Best School Principal”
  • Meghan Kargman: select “School Psychologist”
  • Dan Baxt: select "Best Teacher”
  • John Buglione: select "Best Teacher”
  • Scott Dunn: select "Best Teacher”

Go to Services:

  • Baldwin UFSD: select "Best Place to Work”

Show us your Baldwin spirit by voting! Please share this exciting news to help Baldwin win!  

The National Business Honor Society 

NBHS recognizes high-achieving students in the fields of business education and leadership. We invite juniors and seniors who demonstrate excellence in business coursework, leadership, and community involvement to apply for membership. To qualify for active membership, a student must be a high school  junior or senior. The student must have completed or be currently enrolled in their third  business course. The student must have a minimum of a 3.0 GPA and a 3.5 Business GPA.Please complete the form attached, as well as submit two recommendation forms (linked in the form) by November 19, 2024. See Dr. Franza with any questions. Apply HERE

Announcements

The Counseling Center will be begin hosting On Site Admission Days the week of November 1 – 15th. The participating colleges are listed on the Counseling Center Window. Please see your School Counselor for the criteria for each school. You will receive an immediate Acceptance Determination at the end of the interview if you meet the school’s criteria. In most cases, the application fee is waived. The participating colleges are listed on the Counseling Center Window. Please see your School Counselor for the criteria for each school. You will receive an immediate Acceptance Determination at the end of the interview if you meet the school’s criteria. In most cases, the application fee is waived.

The FAFSA Workshop originally scheduled for 10/29 was postponed to a later date to be announced soon. 

Join us for our Fall Parent Academy Workshop this Thursday, November 7, at 7pm (virtual) to learn more about raising readers and practical strategies for K-8 parents to support literacy at home. See the attached flyer for more details. Spanish version

Check out the What's Bruin in Baldwin Newsletter! 

JOIN SPORTSNITE! Sportsnite is a program that has something for everyone. If you like music, singing, dancing, stunting, art, or photography, these are only a few of the fun activities that are involved in the Sportsnite program. It's a fun performance-based competition between the Blue and Gold teams. Practices are after school where students are learning routines all leading up to the final week of spirited events. Sportsnite also offers leadership, community service, and scholarship opportunities for those involved. Check out Why Join Sportsnite

This is a big week for the Bruins Sports Podcast! With the soccer season ending, our 3rd co-host Robert officially joins Blaine and Averi on the team. They sit down with the Junior Captain of the Cheerleading team, Morgan Jackson. Morgan talks about the challenges of cheerleading, how her gymnastics background led her here and how it helps. Morgan also talks about the difference between cheering for a game and cheer competitions.  Make sure you tune in!  

https://bhs.baldwinschools.org/athletics/baldwin-bruins-sports-podcast

BALDWIN SCHOOL DISTRICT IS HIRING!!!! The District is hiring part time Elementary School Lunch Monitors to assist students during lunch & recess. Apply today!

$18.72 per hour
Report to the same school five days a week
Hours 10:45 AM – 1:15 PM
Send your resume or letter of interest to Humanresources@baldwinschools.org

This past weekend 23 Baldwin students served as volunteers at Sunrise Day Camp and spent the day making kids happy by engaging them in a variety of activities, such has helping kids navigate a corn maze, helping them with crafts and activities, and supervising hayrides! Thank you for bringing out your best for others!

Jadyn Culbreath

Asia Dowe

Sabrah Folkes

Summer Hamilton

Blaine Harding

Mikayla Lorusso

Mia Randazzo

Kennedy Thompson

Breanne Barnett

Soren York

Alli Linhart

Haiti Vann

Akua Bonsu

Annabelle Lopez

Averi Thomas

Abigail Forde

Amanda Aguiluz

Erin Timmes

Safiya Allie

Valeria Zuluaga Hincapie

Madison Rosado

Michelle Perez

Shyla Irby

Cheerleading – there will open gym for anyone interested in cheerleading on November 7th and 13th from 3:30 to 6:00 in the back gym

Any student interested in joining the Coed Marksmanship team should attend a meeting next Thursday November 7th at 2:45 in room 629. Any questions, please see Mr. Palumbo.

There will be a meeting on Thursday, November 7th at 3:15 in Cafeteria B for any boy or girl interested in trying out for the winter track team. You must have an updated physical and be signed up in final forms to be eligible to try out.

Congratulations to the JV volleyball team on a hard-fought win over MacArthur. The team finished the season winning 13 of their last 14 games. Congrats to all players on a great season!

Girls' Varsity Volleyball - Congratulations to the team as they beat Glen Cove 3-1 on Friday. Please come support the team on Senior day in their last season home game tomorrow at 6:45.

Varsity Football - the Bruins faced off against Calhoun High School in a crucial Week 7 matchup last Saturday, with both teams entering the game with a record of 3-3. In a hard-fought contest, the Bruins emerged victorious with a final score of 13-6. Quarterback Angel Johnson led the charge for Baldwin, making a significant impact with a 50-yard touchdown run in the first half that broke the game open. The Bruins' defense also delivered an impressive performance, restricting the Colts to under 100 yards of total offense. Then this week in the final home game of the season and Senior day, the team won a thrilling 7-0 overtime victory against MacArthur. The team finished the season with a 5-3 record and advances to the playoffs! Go Bruins! 

Sincerely, 

Dr. Testa


October 25, 2024

Dear Baldwin Families, 

October has been a fantastic month so far and even more so with the beautiful weather! Next week is the final full week of the marking period, so it is important that each student finish strong, get in those assignments, and attend extra help as often as possible. 

The High School Parent/Teacher Conference sessions are scheduled for November 12 from 6:30 PM to 9 PM and November 25th from 6:30 to 9 PM. As we did last year, we will use an online parent-teacher conference scheduling tool called Teacher Reacher.  The sign up process for Parent Teacher Conferences is open through Teacher Reacher (www.teacherreacher.com). The window for conference registration will close on Wednesday, November 10th at 10 PM.   

Instructions on how to create your account and begin using Teacher Reacher can be found HERE. If you have used Teacher Reacher previously, your account is still active, and you do not need to create a new account. Just log in and make sure your child is connected to your account.  

IMPORTANT NOTE #1: When scheduling your appointments, please DO NOT schedule your appointments back to back. You will need time to walk from one conference to the next. Therefore, please have at least one conference time slot. This will give you five minutes to get to your location.  

IMPORTANT NOTE #2 To afford as many parents as possible the opportunity for conferences, we have created the 5- minute timeframe. For this scheduling plan to work well for all, please know that teachers must limit conferences to five minutes. It is important to use your brief time wisely. The purpose of the Parent-Teacher Conference is to meet your child’s teacher, to review their progress and, if necessary, to discuss what should be done to maximize student success. There simply won’t be enough time for lengthy, personal discussions during these 5-minute conference sessions.  

Arrival and Dismissal

As part of our efforts to ensure smooth arrival and dismissal of students, we ask that all parents coming on property during these times to follow all directions of our security team and to move slowly through campus. If dropping off your child in the morning, it is best to do so before 7:30 as it gets very congested thereafter. Similarly at dismissal, it is best to pick up your child after 2:45 when the busses depart. Additionally, we ask that all parents wait in their vehicle for your child to come out, and not walk up to the courtyard. 

Baldwin High School is getting in the Halloween Spirit! Next week we will have three designated spirit days:

October 30 - Jersey Day: Wear your favorite team jersey

October 31 - Costume Day - 

-No full face coverings or makeup that conceals your identity

-No offensive or culturally inappropriate costumes

-Costumes must be school appropriate and in-line with the dress code

-No prop items - toy swords/knives, toy guns, or any other prop items permitted

-Costumes must not compromise student and staff safety

November 1 - Blue & Gold Day

PSAT this Saturday, October 26

Those registered to take the exam, please make sure to arrive by 7:30 AM to check in and be directed to your testing room. As this is a digital exam, all students must use their school issued Chromebook to take the exam. Prior to Saturday, please follow the directions attached to ensure that the BlueBook app needed for the exam is updated. There will be tech support on site tomorrow if you need any help. 

AP Exam Information

The 2025 AP Exams will be administered in schools as digital exams except for
language exams which will remain paper based, over two weeks in May: May 5-9 and May 12-16. You can review the 2025 Exam Schedule on the College Board website. Please read the attached letter for some important information that all AP students and families should know. Spanish version. 

Student use of E-bikes

Recently our region has seen an increase in the use of E-bikes and motorized scooters. While many utilize this technology appropriately, a handful of riders have operated these devices recklessly leading to accidents and injuries. Thankfully, none of our children have had these situations. However, it is important that you know as parents that we expect that students are obeying all traffic and safety laws, which includes regular bikes and scooters.

-There is a speed limit (20 mph) for motorized bikes and scooters

-You cannot be younger than 16 years old

-You cannot drive on the sidewalk

Attached is an informational flyer from NCPD regarding the rules governing the use of these vehicles. 

Be careful of Scams!

Please let this serve as a reminder that you should not share personal or financial information over the phone with unsolicited callers. If you receive such a call, hang up immediately.  We are sending this reminder because parents and/or guardians of children who have recently taken an SAT or PSAT exam have been receiving scam calls requesting personal information, including a credit card number, to mail the test results.

Additional tips about how to protect yourself  from SAT test-related scams can be found on the  Better Business Bureau website and below:

  • Always be wary of unsolicited callers: If you receive a random call from someone asking for payment, research their organization before sharing any personal information.
  • Double check with your child: If someone claims they're calling because of a service your child requested, hang up and check with your child first.
  • Understand the College Board's practices: The College Board will never ask you for your bank or credit card information over the phone or through email.
  • Don't give your financial information to strangers: Never agree to pay a stranger with any form of payment for a purchase you didn't initiate.

Announcements

The Counseling Center will be begin hosting On Site Admission Days the week of November 1 – 15th. The participating colleges are listed on the Counseling Center Window. Please see your School Counselor for the criteria for each school. You will receive an immediate Acceptance Determination at the end of the interview if you meet the school’s criteria. In most cases, the application fee is waived.

JOIN SPORTSNITE! Sportsnite is a program that has something for everyone. If you like music, singing, dancing, stunting, art, or photography, these are only a few of the fun activities that are involved in the Sportsnite program. It's a fun performance-based competition between the Blue and Gold teams. Practices are after school where students are learning routines all leading up to the final week of spirited events. Sportsnite also offers leadership, community service, and scholarship opportunities for those involved. Check out Why Join Sportsnite

 Bruins Sports Podcast: This week, Averi sits down with some of Baldwin's finest Cross-Country stars. She chats with Paul Fleck, Jeremy Rosario and Jaden Small. Their discussions are all over the place touching on season preparation, the necessary mentality for long distance running, goals, challenges and the importance of time management as an athlete.

https://bhs.baldwinschools.org/athletics/baldwin-bruins-sports-podcast 

Congratulations to the boys’ soccer team for their playoff victory over Roosevelt. The bruins defenders Justin Victor, Max Ascencio, Toni López and Matt Alexandre led a great team defensive effort holding Roosevelt scoreless for the full 80 minutes. The game was scored by senior Justin Valle off a cross by Matt Alexandre. 

Congratulations to the JV Volleyball team on their victory over New Hyde Park. The offense was led by the serving of Dreyana Raymond and spiking of Jalaena Jorif. Brianka Joseph and Aysha Giraldo led the defense.

Congratulations to the JV volleyball team on a hard-fought sweep over Roslyn yesterday. The offense was led by great serving and setting from Jesse Englehardt, with great hustle plays by Samiah Banjo and Ella Ozsirkinti. All players played their best games of the season

Sincerely,

Dr. Testa


October 18, 2024

Dear Baldwin Families,

The school year sure is moving along rapidly! With just 11 school days remaining in marking period 1, the next two weeks are critical for your child if they need to boost their academic performance or improve their attendance. As you know, marking period grades and attendance affect eligibility to participate in clubs, sports, activities, and leaving to learns. Let's bring out our best for marking period 1! 

I am pleased to welcome Ms. Pamela Higgins to Baldwin High School as Interim Assistant Principal of Guidance. Dr. Papandrea departed for a new role in another district. While we wish Dr. Papandrea well and will miss him, we are excited to have Ms. Higgins fill this very important role.  Ms. Higgins is a highly experienced and recently retired school administrator with 11 years as a High School Dean and Assistant Principal and serving as a Middle School Principal for the last 7 years. We are excited to have her join our team to help support us for the rest of the school year. Please join me in welcoming her to Baldwin High School! 

Financial Aid Night

We are excited to invite you to our upcoming Financial Aid Informational Night, which will provide valuable insights into the college financial aid process and help you navigate the path to securing financial support for your child's higher education.

Here are the event details:

  • Date: Tuesday, October 22, 2024
  • Event: Financial Aid Night
  • Time: 7:00 PM
  • Location: Baldwin Senior High School - Auditorium
  • Host: Mr. Clancy, School Counselor

Our guest speaker for the evening will be Elizabeth Dalton with Adelphi University. Ms. Dalton brings a wealth of knowledge and experience in the field of financial aid. She will cover a wide range of topics, including:

  • The FAFSA (Free Application for Federal Student Aid) Application Process
  • Understanding the differences between subsidized and unsubsidized loans
  • Exploring scholarship opportunities
  • Navigating the world of grants and financial assistance

This event is an excellent opportunity for parents to gain valuable information and insights that will be instrumental in supporting your child's college journey. Whether you are a first-time college parent or have been through this process before, there is always something new to learn.

We encourage you to mark your calendars for this important event, and please feel free to invite other parents who may benefit from this information.

Thank you for your continued support, and if you have any questions or require further information, please do not hesitate to contact the Baldwin High School Counseling Center.

Announcements

Please enjoy the October issue of Inside Baldwin UFSD by clicking here.

In this week's episode of the Baldwin Bruins Sports Podcast, Averi sits down with her co-host Blaine Harding and her volleyball teammates Asia Dowe and Gabby Vanterpool for an excellent episode. They discuss their season, a little about themselves and really break down some of their volleyball pet peeves. Tune in! 

 

https://bhs.baldwinschools.org/athletics/baldwin-bruins-sports-podcast 

The Counseling Center will be begin hosting On Site Admission Days the week of November 1 – 15th. The participating colleges are listed on the Counseling Center Window. Please see your School Counselor for the criteria for each school. You will receive an immediate Acceptance Determination at the end of the interview if you meet the school’s criteria. In most cases, the application fee is waived.

Attention Seniors - The Senior Class will be having a brief meeting on Monday in Cafeteria A to go over important information. All seniors are encouraged to attend. Any questions see Mr. Buckley or Mr. Morrow.

The next GSA meeting will be on October 23rd.

Any student interested in working on the Yearbook should attend a meeting on Wednesday, October 23rd at 2:45 in room 635. We are assigning students to work on specific pages of the book. Any questions, please see Ms. Seepersad or Mr. Palumbo.

Boys Basketball – any boys interested in trying out for basketball, must attend a mandatory meeting on Tuesday at 2:45 in room 516. Please see Coach Buton if you have any questions.

Girls’ volleyball - Congratulations to the Varsity Girls Volleyball for winning their game against Uniondale in 3 sets. Congratulations to the team for another victory against Academy Charter in 3 sets at the Spike Out Cancer game!

Congratulation to the boys’ Varsity Soccer Team who clinched a playoff spot yesterday with a win over Mepham. The Bruins opened the scoring with a goal by Devonte Young who was assisted by Justin Victor. Matt Alexandre scored the game winning goal off an assist by Max Ascencio Cueva with 13 seconds left in the game. They will face Roosevelt tomorrow, time to be decided.

Sincerely,

Dr. Testa


October 12, 2024

Dear Baldwin Families,

Marking period 1 is advancing quickly as we are already past the midpoint of the quarter. Progress reports are now available on the portal, so please be sure to review the comments as well as grades. Please reach out to your teachers with any questions or concerns.  

As we do every year, our students and staff will be involved in several safety drills as required by New York State. Drills serve as an opportunity to practice procedures that keep our students safe in the event of an emergency.

Next week, the High School will review these skills through conducting a lockdown drill and a fire evacuation drill. Please be assured, this serves only as practice for our students. The district’s safety plan can be found on the website HERE.

If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact me. Thank you for your continued support and partnership.

Parent-Teacher Conferences 

The High School Parent/Teacher Conference sessions are scheduled for November 12 from 6:30 PM to 9 PM and November 25th from 6:30 to 9 PM. As we did last year, we will use an online parent-teacher conference scheduling tool called Teacher Reacher.  

On Tuesday, October 15th at 10:00 AM, the sign up process for Parent Teacher Conferences will be open through Teacher Reacher (www.teacherreacher.com). The window for conference registration will close on Wednesday, November 6th at 10 PM.   

Instructions on how to create your account and begin using Teacher Reacher can be found HERE. If you have used Teacher Reacher previously, your account is still active, and you do not need to create a new account. Just log in and make sure your child is connected to your account.  

IMPORTANT NOTE #1: When scheduling your appointments, please DO NOT schedule your appointments back to back. You will need time to walk from one conference to the next. Therefore, please have at least one conference time slot in between. This will give you five minutes to get to your next location.  

IMPORTANT NOTE #2: To afford as many parents as possible the opportunity for conferences, we have created the 5- minute timeframe. For this scheduling plan to work well for all, please know that teachers must limit conferences to five minutes. It is important to use your brief time wisely. The purpose of the Parent-Teacher Conference is to meet your child’s teacher, to review their progress and, if necessary, to discuss what should be done to maximize student success. There simply won’t be enough time for lengthy, personal discussions during these 5-minute conference sessions.  

Qustodio app for online safety

As part of the district’s ongoing commitment to ensuring our students’ online safety and well-being, we are excited to introduce the Qustodio app to our parents/guardians. For no additional cost, the Qustodio app is designed to help families monitor and manage their children's online activity.

Key Features

  • Activity Monitoring: Develop increased understanding of your child’s digital habits. Track your child's online activities, including websites visited, apps used, and the amount of time spent online.
  • Pause Button: Switch off online activity on your child’s Chromebook after school hours (when not needed for homework or other school-related activities) to restore a healthy digital balance and encourage screen-free family time.

In addition to being available on all district devices, families can register up to one personal device per child for free.

To Register for a Qustodio Account

Use the following link to register with the Qustodio parent app: https://auth.qustodio.com/en/my-school/ 

IMPORTANT: Please use the email address the district/school already has on file for district communications or the registration process will not work.   

Using the Qustodio App

After registering, you can access Qustodio through the Qustodio website or with the Apple iOS or Android app.  

Learn More

For more information, including an FAQ, visit www.baldwinschools.org/qustodio. For support, please email myschool@qustodio.com.

Best of Long Island 2025

Baldwin Union Free School District is proud to announce that we have been nominated in multiple categories for the Best of Long Island 2025  

The 2024 voting period runs through December 15, 2024. During this time, Baldwinites can vote once per category everyday at www.bestoflongisland.com.

At the end of the voting period, the nominee with the most votes in each respective category will be awarded the distinction of winning the Best of Long Island 2025. 

To vote, visit www.bestoflongisland.com/voting:

Baldwin Nominees

Go to Arts and Entertainment:

  • Baldwin Bruins Sports Podcast: select “Best Podcast”
  • The Baldwin Bruin: select “Best Mascot”

Go to Education:

  • Erin Beirne: select “Best Guidance Counselor”
  • Stephanie Pina: select “Best Guidance Counselor”
  • Virginia Coles: select “Best Guidance Counselor”
  • Baldwin High School: select “Best High School Spirit”
  • Darius Burton: select "Best High School Sports Coach”
  • Tom Catapano: select "Best High School Sports Coach”
  • Erica Taylor: select “Best School Principal”
  • Neil Testa: select “Best School Principal”
  • Meghan Kargman: select “School Psychologist”
  • Dan Baxt: select "Best Teacher”
  • John Buglione: select "Best Teacher”
  • Scott Dunn: select "Best Teacher”

Go to Services:

  • Baldwin UFSD: select "Best Place to Work”

Show us your Baldwin spirit by voting!

Please share this exciting news to help Baldwin win!  

Announcements

All are welcome to attend the first Baldwin Friends of Music & Arts meeting occuring October 15th at 7:30PM in the Baldwin High School choir room.  Learn more about how to support the arts in Baldwin and see an exciting performance from the cast members of the BHS production of The Unsinkable Molly Brown.

Follow Baldwin Friends of Music & Arts  

Follow Baldwin Arts 

Checkout the Baldwin Friends of Music & Arts Newsletter

BFOMA Membership Form

Congratulations to our Staff and Students of the Month!

Mr. Tom Llewellyn, Physical Education

Ms. Gisela Collado, School Monitor

 

Grade 9- Namani Raynor

Grade 10- Chibueze Ijeaku

Grade 11- Elizabeth Pintor

Grade 12- Julia Tapa

 

Please join us at the SEPTA Expo at the Meadow School on October 16 starting at 7pm! See the attached flyer for details!

ATTENTION SENIORS: Please check the Senior Activities Canvas page to order your Graduation Lawn Sign. Proceeds from the lawn signs can help bring down the cost of Prom and the Senior Trip. Ordering will close soon so make your order as soon as possible. Any questions see Mr. Buckley or Mr. Morrow.

The Counseling Center will be begin hosting On Site Admission Days the week of November 1 – 15th.

The participating colleges are listed on the Counseling Center Window. Please see your School Counselor for the criteria for each school. You will receive an immediate Acceptance Determination at the end of the interview if you meet the school’s criteria. In most cases, the application fee is waived.

Attention Juniors and Seniors – Now through November 26th, College Representatives will be offering Juniors and Seniors both In Person and Virtual College Visits. The In Person Visits will be held during the school day in the Guidance Office and the Virtual College Visits will be held in the early evening hours after school. You and your families may join the Virtual Visits on your devices in the convenience of your home or anywhere. This is your opportunity to learn more about the schools you may be interested in a very casual setting and ask questions that you may have. Simply, sign into your Clever Account and choose Naviance. Select Colleges and click on Research Colleges. Click on College Visits. Here you will register for the visits you wish to choose. You will find a schedule in the Guidance Office Show Case, on Naviance or ask your Guidance Counselor for assistance. Please don’t pass up this opportunity to start your college, Journey.

Crochet Club is excited to announce our first meeting of the school year! Stop by Room 419 this Tuesday after school to see what we're making!

Any student interested in participating in Baldwin's trivia team should attend the Academons Club meeting on Tuesday at 2:45 in room 629. Any questions, please see Mr. Palumbo.

Congratulations to the girls’ varsity tennis team on their 7-0 win against Freeport!

Congratulation to the JV Football Team on their 40-0 win over New Hyde Park. Kassim Taylor scored 4 touchdowns, with MJ Mitchell and Aiden Stewart scoring one touchdown each. Gavin McGinley scored 4 extra points, and Alejandro Costa, Lucas Diaz, and Myles Darby each forced turnover. The team moves to 2-2 on the season with 4 games to go. Go Bruins!

Congratulations to the JV volleyball team who won their 7th consecutive win with a victory over Westbury. The team was led by strong defense from Ella Ozsirkinti and great serving from Jasmin Mcleod.

Boys’ Varsity Soccer – Congratulations to the team as they beat last year’s county champions East Meadow 1-0 yesterday on a goal by Devonte Young. The Bruins were led by a strong defensive effort from seniors Justin Victor, Robert Bautista, and Justin Valle. Please come support the team on Senior day in their last regular season home game on Monday at 1pm.

The Boys Varsity Soccer team defeated MacArthur 3-1 yesterday with a goal from Erick Ramos and 2 goals from Nathaniel Hernandez. Assists from Devonte Young and Matt Alexandre. Please come support the team on Monday at 1:00 at home as they battle against Great Neck South for a playoff spot.

Sincerely,

Dr. Testa


October 3, 2024

Dear Baldwin Families, 

October is off to an excellent start and officially at the midpoint of the marking period. Progress reports will be published on the portal on Wednesday, October 9th at 3pm. Students should be in the habit of checking the portal at least once a day to ensure that their attendance is accurate and that their grades are up to date.  

Baldwin High School is excelling year after year, with a 99% graduation rate and ranked as one of the best schools in the nation for the fifth straight year, according to US News & World Report. This is because of our students who immerse themselves in not only their academic pursuits, but also extra-curricular activities and sports. It's no secret that the more involved you are in Baldwin High School, the more success you will have as a student.  

This is why it is so important that each Baldwin High School student aim to Bring out their Best and participate in at least one school activity or more that connects them to our school. We have a comprehensive list of clubs and activities to engage your children. Check out all that we offer in clubs and activities HERE. 

Attention students taking the SAT this Saturday, 10/5. Please make sure to go on your school-issued Chromebook and open the Bluebook app before Saturday. This will allow it to auto-update which will be necessary to take the exam.

Our next home football game is this Saturday starting at 11AM. We are implementing for every home game the following rules. This will be in effect for all home varsity football games and varsity basketball games in the winter. 

  1. ONLY BALDWIN STUDENTS AND STUDENTS FROM THE AWAY TEAM ARE PERMITTED TO ATTEND THE GAME
  2. STUDENTS FROM BOTH SCHOOLS MUST SHOW THEIR STUDENT ID TO ENTER. NO ID, NO ENTRY
  3. ALL ADULTS ARE PERMITTED TO ENTER AND BE PREPARED TO SHOW ID
  4. SCHOOL-AGED PEOPLE NOT FROM BALDWIN SCHOOLS OR THE AWAY TEAM CAN ENTER IF UNDER THE SUPERVISION OF AN ADULT(S) OVER 21
  5. ALL INDIVIDUALS SHOULD BE PROMPTED TO REMOVE THEIR HOODS AND ANY COVERINGS THAT CONCEAL THEIR FACE.
  6. NO STUDENT ENTRY OR RE-ENTRY ONCE THE 3RD QUARTER BEGINS
  7. NO RE-ENTRY FOR ANY SPECTATOR INCLUDING ADULTS ONCE THE 3RD QUARTER BEGINS

2024 College Board National Recognition for our students

A total of 31 Baldwin High School students—nearly double last year’s count—earned academic honors from the 2024 College Board National Recognition Programs, which celebrate students’ hard work in high school and showcase their strong academic performance. The award recipients can showcase this academic achievement in their college applications, and numerous colleges actively seek out these students through College Board’s Student Search Service™. Check out the story HERE!

AP Scholars

171 Baldwin High School students have earned Advanced Placement® (AP) Scholar Awards in recognition of their exceptional achievement on AP Exams during the 2023-2024 school year. To qualify for the AP Scholar Award, students must complete three or more AP Exams with scores of three or higher.  Check out the story HERE!

Announcements

Last week all students grade 9-11 had their portrait retaken. To order your child's photo, following the instructions attached below

Please check out the latest issue of our digital newsletter, What’s Bruin in Baldwin

Method Learning still has openings to enroll in its Fall 2024 SAT prep course!. All classes are held at Baldwin High School in the evenings. See the attached flyer for detail and how to enroll! 

Attention Juniors and Seniors – Now through November 26th, College Representatives will be offering Juniors and Seniors both In Person and Virtual College Visits. The In Person Visits will be held during the school day in the Guidance Office and the Virtual College Visits will be held in the early evening hours after school. You and your families may join the Virtual Visits on your devices in the convenience of your home or anywhere. This is your opportunity to learn more about the schools you may be interested in a very casual setting and ask questions that you may have. Simply, sign into your Clever Account and choose Naviance. Select Colleges and click on Research Colleges. Click on College Visits. Here you will register for the visits you wish to choose. You will find a schedule in the Guidance Office Show Case, on Naviance or ask your Guidance Counselor for assistance. Please don’t pass up this opportunity to start your college, Journey.

There is still time to join Intramural Night. Intramural night is a great place to make new friends while to dance or stunt. 12th and 10th grade practice is today from 6-8pm in Cafeteria A. Junior and Freshmen practice tomorrow from 4:30 - 6:30 pm. Practice will go back to normal time after break.

Congratulations to the members of the cross-country team who competed in the Suffolk County Coaches Invitational at Sunken Meadow, one of the most challenging courses on the east coast. Paul Fleck took second in the 5k race with a time of 17 minutes and 6 seconds and was supported by Jeremy Rosario, Jayden White and Kuh-ron Punj. Three members of the girls team also posted impressive performances including Sienna Bolasingh, Samantha Joseph, and Milan Coggins. The team will compete next week at the Manhattan College invitational at Van Courtlandt Park. This is one of the largest meets in the nation. Good luck to all who compete.

The cross-country team competed in their 5k league meet at Eisenhower Park last night. Paul Fleck broke his own school record of 15 minutes and 29 seconds and posted the fastest time by an athlete in Nassau County this season. Supporting him were Jaden Small and Jeremy Rosario who ran 17:44 and 17:47. Rounding out the team were Jayden White and Kristian Sawh. The girls team posted impressive performances too by Sienna Bolasingh, Kelly Dehler, Chidera Ubah, and Samantha Joseph.

Girls’ volleyball - congratulations to the varsity girls’ volleyball for another win against Freeport last Friday. That was the team’s 3rd consecutive wins in 3 sets. The team also got over 100 service aces in their last 8 games. The team then had their fourth winning streak against Jericho last night with the score of 3-2. Shelly Rivera had 8 exceptional service aces and Sabrah Folkes, Asia Dowe and Kennedy Thompson had a combine of 24 kills to send the opponent home with a loss. Keep up the momentum!

Congratulations to the JV volleyball team who won their 6th consecutive game over Jericho. The offense was led by Lizzie Albrecht, Brianka Joseph, and Jalena Jorif with great serving by Lilly Wolfrom.

Congratulations to the Girls Varsity Soccer team on their win against Farmingdale on Friday 4-1. Baldwin scored early in the first half off a long range shot from Elizabeth Hill followed by a second goal from Malia Robinson with an assist by Averi Thomas. Baldwin led 2-0 at half time and came out strong in the 2nd half to score early on another goal by Malia Robinson with the assist from Averi Thomas. This was an overall great effort from the team with goalkeeper Dee Ikechukwu making 16 saves, and strong performances from Erin Timmes, Akua Bonsu, Amanda Aguiluz , Haiti Vann and Allison Linhart. The 4th goal was added by Abigail Forde with the assist coming from Ameena Joseph. Well done girls!

Congrats to the Girls Varsity Tennis team on their fifth win against Bethpage yesterday!

Sincerely,

Dr. Testa


September 27, 2024

Dear Baldwin Families,

It was wonderful to see our parents in the building this week for Know Your School Night! I hope you enjoyed your experience and left feeling great about your child's academic program.  

Now that we are entering the month of October, the midpoint of the marking period is approaching! This means that student progress reports will be posted on the portal soon, and serves as an important reminder to routinely check the parent/student portal for student attendance and grades. Information about accessing the student and parent portal can be found HERE

We provide  a variety of additional support for students so that they can bring out the best academic performance in themselves. All teachers have set extra help times for their students to get the help that they need. 

Extra help Schedule

Another great resource is our Saturday Academy, where on select Saturdays from 9AM - 11 AM, students can get tutoring in all core subject areas. Please contact your counselor or dean to sign up to attend! Our next session is tomorrow, September 28 followed by October 19, 26, November 2, 9. 

Students can also come to the Learning Collaboratory after school from 2:45 - 4:15 pm for quiet and comfortable place to study or complete their homework. 

I'm sure you would agree that cell phones for our kids are a huge distraction to their learning. That is why one of our Critical Expectations is that all cell phones, headphones, earbuds, and any other mobile devices besides their Chromebook needs to be out of sight and away. If a student is becoming too distracted due to their device, teachers are authorized to take the device and hold it. Some teachers use pouches, charging stations, etc. to help manage this. We ask for your support in ensuring that your child understands this expectation and accepts it, and to be conscious of when you may need to communicate with them to avoid doing so during class time. 

Safety Drills

As a reminder, early next week, we will conduct our first lockdown drill of the year. This will be one of two drills we will conduct this Fall. In all drills and in a real emergency, students and staff must move into the safe zone of the room, which is in an area that is not visible from the door or hallway. This area is marked in each room with a Bruins Paw sticker.  

During drills and a real emergency, cell phones should be silenced.  Use of a cell phone in a lockdown would be limited, and only used to relay pertinent information to 911, such as a description or location of an intruder or the need for medical aid for someone. You should not send messages to other people within the building as this can place the receiver in danger. Sending messages to parents or parents to their child can cause panic and possibly compromise the emergency responder’s ability to effectively manage the incident. 

In a lockdown, we would not respond to the Fire Alarm unless actual signs of fire are observed in the room. Doing so could compromise the safety of those already secured. We would not respond to the Public Address (P.A.) system or other announcements. 

Flu Season

Flu season is upon us and it is important to be aware of how you can protect yourself from getting seriously ill. Check out the attached flyer for important tips on how you can fight flu at home and at school. Additional Information can be found on The New York State Department of Health website.
 

Congratulations Coach Catapano

Please join me in congratulating Tom Catapano, Baldwin PE teacher and Girls' Varsity Basketball Coach on his induction last night into the Nassau County High School Athletics Hall of Fame!. Coach Catapano has done Baldwin proud in his 15-year tenure as Head Coach, amassing 236 victories, 10 Nassau County Championships, 5 L.I. titles, 2 State Championships, and a State Federation title, which involved defeating the number 1 ranked team in the nation! 

Above all, Coach Catapano has influenced the lives and careers of countless young ladies, producing individuals of character, leadership, and unparalleled work ethic. Thank you, Coach Catapano, for your dedication to Baldwin Basketball and our school community!  

Bruins Sports Podcast

In this week's episode of the Baldwin Bruins Sports Podcast, Blaine and Averi sit down with Jelani Williams, Prosper Prowl and Coach Bobby Appel from the Varsity Football team after their big win at Homecoming last weekend on the new turf field. They talk about the energy at last week's game and their expectations for the rest of the season.

Announcements 

Please enjoy the September issue of Inside Baldwin UFSD by clicking here.

Tuesday, October 1, will be our next community circle day. The special bell schedule for this day can be found HERE

Join us for the Baldwin Grand Baldwin Festival on Saturday, October 5th

Any student interested in joining Baldwins Trivia Club should attend our first meeting on Tuesday, October 1st at 245 in room 629. Any questions, please see Mr. Palumbo.

ATTENTION SENIORS! Senior Portraits are being held for the final time at Baldwin High School on October 23 - 25. To schedule an appointment, you must go to https://prestigeportraits.com/  First time to camera seniors are welcome as well as retakes ($20 resit fee). 

Attention Juniors and Seniors – Beginning today through November 26th, College Representatives will be offering Juniors and Seniors both In Person and Virtual College Visits. The In Person Visits will be held during the school day in the Guidance Office and the Virtual College Visits will be held in the early evening hours after school. You and your families may join the Virtual Visits on your devices in the convenience of your home or anywhere. This is your opportunity to learn more about the schools you may be interested in a very casual setting and ask questions that you may have.

Simply, sign into your Clever Account and choose Naviance. Select Colleges and click on Research Colleges. Click on College Visits. Here you will register for the visits you wish to choose.You will find a schedule in the Guidance Office showcase, on Naviance or ask your Guidance Counselor for assistance. Please don’t pass up this opportunity to start your college Journey!

The Varsity Cheerleaders are holding a school supply drive and they NEED YOUR HELP! They will be collecting through Wednesday. Any donation makes a difference and is appreciated! Please drop your donations in the grey bin located in the Main Office.

Congratulations to Arianna Joseph, Kayla Charles, Kennedie Payne, Gabby Lawrence, Morgan Jackson, Taleah Cameron, and Imma Warrington for making the All- American Cheerleading team this past weekend! Their hard work and dedication to the sport is undeniable!

Congratulations to the girls’ varsity tennis team on their 5-2 against Wantagh and their 7-0 win against Lawrence!

Congratulations to the JV volleyball team who won earned their third consecutive victory over Hicksville yesterday. The team was led by strong serving from Dreyana Raymond, Jaelana Jorif, Kyle Deslemond and Jasmin Mcleod.

Congratulations to varsity girls’ volleyball for a big win against Hicksville in 3 sets. The team was focused and played exceptionally well. And for another win against Valley Stream Central in 3 sets! Please come cheer them on as they will attempt their third straight win in 3 games and in 3 sets against Freeport at 6:30 home tonight. Keep up the momentum!

Gender and Sexuality Alliance Club will be holding our first meeting on Monday, September 30th after school in room 323. All are welcome!

Do you love music and want to learn to play guitar or bass. Join the Electric Guitar Club. Learn how to play guitar and then you can impress your friends on tik tok. We provide instruments and equipment in the club. No music experience is necessary, beginners are welcome.

CONGRATULATIONS to the Girls Varsity Soccer team on their win against New Hyde Park, 2-1 with a victory that has been deserving of the team up to this point in the season. Malia Robinson scored the first goal from an assist by Captain Averi Thomas. Malia Robinson scored a second goal assisted by Elizabeth Hill. Incredible saves from keeper Dee Ikechukwu, as well as good performances from captain Haiti Vann, Akua Bonsu, Amanda Aguiluz and Erin Timmes all on defense helped to keep New Hyde Park at bay. A very good performance by all the players and a great team win. Well done!

Upcoming Important Dates & Events

10/5 - SAT Exam

10/5 - Baldwin Grand Festival - 12 -4:30 pm

10/7 - PTSA Meeting - 7:30 pm

10/9 - Progress Reports Published to the Portal

10/10 - PTA Sponsored Legislative Forum at HS, 7pm

10/10- Bruins Sports Booster Club meeting, 7pm

10/15 - Friends of Music and Arts meeting, 7:30 pm

10/17 - Tri-M Music Honor Society Induction and Concert, 6:30 pm

Sincerely,

Dr. Testa


September 20, 2024

Dear Baldwin Families,

The 2024-25 school year is off to an excellent start! While we are still early on in the first marking period, it is always critical for our students to get off to a strong start in their course of study. Good study habits, time management, organization, and good attendance are critical factors for student success. Our teachers are ready and willing to support their students and we encourage them to take advantage of extra help on a regular basis.  We also have a Saturday Academic Academy program, where we have certified teachers available to help support students. This is available to all students.  If you are interested, speak to your child's counselor to sign up for a particular Saturday date.  

Know Your School Night

Next week, please join us for Know Your School Night, which will be held on Tuesday, September 24th beginning at 6:55 pm. Please view the attached letter for details!

Safety Drills

Next week, we will conduct our first lockdown drill of the year, which is one of the safety drills required by New York State. See the attached letter for more details. 

New Website

We are thrilled to offer a newly enhanced digital experience that is not only visually appealing but offers improved usability and mobile functionality. The new design is based on extensive research and feedback from our families and staff.

Check out the new and improved Baldwin UFSD website: www.baldwinschools.org. Please be sure to update any bookmarks, since some links may have changed. To learn more about the redesign and what's new, click here >>

Fall College Expo

Each year, the Nassau Counselors’ Association (NCA) hosts the Fall College Expo, a valuable resource for Long Island students and families. This event provides access to a wide range of colleges and universities, where representatives will offer their expertise to help guide your child through the college admissions process. We are fortunate to have this year’s event take place once again at Adelphi University in 2024!

At the Fall College Expo, students and parents can benefit from:

  • One-on-one conversations with college and university representatives
  • Guidance from experienced counselors to assist in navigating the college search process

Please see the attached flyer for more details about registering for the event. 

College Visits

Starting on September 23rd through November 26th, College Representatives will be offering Juniors and Seniors both In Person and Virtual College Visits. The In Person Visits will be held during the school day in the Guidance Office and the Virtual College Visits will be held in the early evening hours after school. You and your families may join the Virtual Visits on your devices in the convenience of your home or anywhere. This is your opportunity to learn more about the schools you may be interested, in a very casual setting and ask questions that you may have.

Simply, sign into your Clever Account and choose Naviance. Select Colleges and click on Research Colleges. Click on College Visits. Here you will register for the visits you wish to choose.

You will find a schedule in the Guidance Office Show Case, on Naviance, or ask your Guidance Counselor for assistance. Please don’t pass up this opportunity to start your college Journey

Announcements

Please join me in congratulating the following students for being recognized as All State Musicians by NYSSMA (New York State School Music Association).  These students will be performing in ensembles at the annual NYSSMA conference in Rochester, N.Y. December 5 through December 8, 2024.

Brandon Firth - Alternate - Tenor 2

Brandon Firth - Symphonic Band - Euphonium

Rohan Khan - Symphonic Band - French Horn - 

 

Congratulations to our Commended Students in the 2025 National Merit Scholarship Program! Lucas Lautan and David Orlep both were awarded as Commended Students, which means they placed among the top 50,000 students in the nation for their performance on the 2023 PSAT! 

Seniors: Please check your Senior Canvas Page about Yearbook announcements. All baby photos for the yearbook are due by September 27. Instructions on how to upload your photo are on the Senior Canvas page. Also, order your yearbooks now or BEFORE September 27 and get up to four free personalized icons on your yearbook cover.

Attention seniors: The senior class will be having a brief meeting on Monday September 23rd in Cafeteria A going over important information. All seniors are encouraged to attend. If you have any questions see Mr. Buckley or Mr. Morrow. Also check your Senior Canvas Page about Yearbook announcements. All baby photos for the yearbook are due by September 27. Instructions on how to upload your photo are on the Senior Canvas page. Also, order your yearbooks now or BEFORE September 27 and get up to four free personalized icons on your yearbook cover.

https://bhs.baldwinschools.org/class-of-2025

ATTENTION SENIORS ENROLLED IN ENGLISH 4! The deadline to register for Nassau Community College Dual Enrollment Credit is September 25th! See the attached flyer for details! 

Congratulations to the Girls Varsity soccer team on their Tie with Bellmore J.F.K. The Girls played a hard game going into the second half 0-0. Breaking the tie for Baldwin, was a penalty goal by Malia Robinson and then a Free kick taken by Lizzy Hill. The final score being Baldwin 2 Bellmore 2. Well done girls!

If you love to DANCE! OR STUNT! JOIN Intramural Night. Intramural Night practices are on Tuesdays and Thursdays for 12th and 10th graders and on Mondays and Wednesdays for 9th and 11th graders. Meet in Cafe A from 6-8pm. See Ms. DeTurris, Ms. Piña, Ms. Austin and/or Ms. Polo for more details.

Future Educators of America will be meeting this Tuesday, September 24th in room 312 at 2:45. We will be discussing all the upcoming leave-to-learns, community service opportunities, and events to participate in. Don't miss out! New members are welcome! Bring a friend!

Step Team tryouts start next week after school. Anyone interested should report to Cafeteria B at 2:45 PM. Please make sure to wear gym attire

The Girls Varsity Volleyball Team won 3-0 against Hempstead! Keep up the winning momentum!

Baldwin Varsity Football - We extend our heartfelt gratitude to everyone who joined us for our homecoming game last Saturday. The team showcased an impressive defensive performance, recording 10 tackles for loss and one interception. Micah Ellerbe stood out with 7 tackles, while Michael Jordan secured a crucial late-game interception to help seal our victory. On the offensive side, we racked up over 300 total yards, with Jelani Williams leading the charge with 143 rushing yards and a touchdown, and Angel Johnson contributing 163 passing yards and a touchdown. Tonight, the Bruins will travel to Glen Cove to take on the Big Red, with kickoff scheduled for 7:00 PM. We invite you to come out and support our 1-0 Bruins!

Congratulations to the JV volleyball team who went 2-0 this week with wins over Hempstead and Sewanhaka. The team was led by the strong defense of Aysia Giraldo and some great offensive hits from Jalaena Jorif, Jasmin Mcleod and Liv Pascual.

The Varsity Cheerleaders are holding a school supply drive and they NEED YOUR HELP! They will be collecting through Wednesday the 25th. Any donation makes a difference and is appreciated! Please drop your donations in the grey bin located in the Main Office.

Sincerely,

Dr. Testa

 


September 14,2024

Dear Baldwin Families,

Our first full week of school was filled with spirit, culminating in a wonderful pep rally out on the turf field! Later today at 1pm, join us as we officially open our new Athletic Complex with a ribbon cutting and parade, followed by our Homecoming football game at 2pm. See you at the game!

This past week I and the building administration held grade level assemblies to discuss important expectations and goals for the year. We spoke about the importance of strong attendance, eligibility, leading with character, and getting involved in the school. Ultimately, we want students to bring out the best in themselves, to help motivate others to do the same, and to ultimately Bring out the Best for Baldwin!

As we do every year, our students and staff will be involved in several safety drills as required by New York State. Drills serve as an opportunity to practice procedures that keep our students safe in the event of an emergency. Next week, the High School will review these skills through conducting fire evacuation, lockout, and lockdown drills. Please be assured, these serve only as practice for our students. The district’s safety plan can be found on the website HERE.

PSAT Exam

At Baldwin High School, we believe in creating as many opportunities as possible for our students to own their future. That’s why we offer the PSAT/NMSQT® (Preliminary SAT/National Merit Scholarship Qualifying Test) to our students. Whether your child is thinking about attending a two- or four-year college, is going straight into the workforce, or isn’t sure what they want to do after high school, the PSAT/NMSQT can help make their path clearer. This is why we encourage ALL juniors to register and take the PSAT! We also encourage 10th graders who have successfully completed Geometry to also consider taking the exam and get a head start!  

Taking the PSAT/NMSQT can also help your child to: 

  • Enter the National Merit® Scholarship Program if they meet program requirements specified in the PSAT/NMSQT Student Guide. 
  • See where they are and set a target for where they want to be. 
  • Practice and prepare for the SAT®. 
  • Find out what AP® courses they’re ready to take. 
  • Plan and pay for college. 
  • Connect to their future career. 

This fall the PSAT/NMSQT will be administered in a digital format on October 26, 2024 that will provide an overall easier testing experience for students. Your child will have to use their own school-issued device. 

To register for the PSAT, please go to myschoolbucks.  The fee for the exam is $23. Please register by September 30, 2024. 

Lifetouch Portraits for students in grades 9-11 

On September 18th and 19th during PE classes, students will have their portraits taken in an effort to update our student management system. You will also have an opportunity to purchase portrait packages via Lifetouch if you so choose. Details will be sent to you via email from LifeTouch.  

College Essay Workshop

We are excited to invite you to our upcoming College Essay Workshop on Tuesday, September 17, 2024, at 7:00 PM in the Baldwin High School Auditorium. This workshop is an invaluable opportunity for our Seniors who are in the process of completing their college essays, as well as for rising Juniors who are eager to get a head start.

The workshop will be hosted by our dedicated School Counselor, Ms. Vanessa Gonzalez. We are also honored to have two special guests: Mr. Francisco Resto, an admissions representative from St. John’s University, and Ms. Kate Anderson, an admissions representative from SUNY Oswego. They will share their insights on what college admissions officers are looking for in essays and offer tips on how to make your student’s essay stand out.

Announcements

If you love to DANCE! DANCE! DANCE! OR STUNT! STUNT! STUNT! JOIN Intramural Night. Intramural Night practice has started! See Ms. Deturris, Ms. Piña, Ms. Austin and/or Ms. Polo for more details on how to participate!

Seniors: Please check your Senior Canvas Page about Yearbook announcements. All baby photos for the yearbook are due by September 27. Instructions on how to upload your photo are on the Senior Canvas page. Also, order your yearbooks now or BEFORE September 27 and get up to four free personalized icons on your yearbook cover.

If you love to DANCE! OR STUNT! JOIN Intramural Night. Intramural Night practices are on Tuesdays and Thursdays for 12th and 10th graders and on Mondays and Wednesdays for 9th and 11th graders. Meet in Cafe A from 6-8pm. See Ms. Deturris, Ms. Piña, Ms. Austin and/or Ms. Polo for more details.

The Golden Wave Online Newspaper will have its first meeting this Tuesday in room 416A immediately after school. New members are welcome.

Boys’ Basketball Open gym will be held next Tuesday and Wednesday at 6:00 -8:00 PM at the high school. If you have any questions, please see Coach Burton.

Mathletes - We will have our first meeting Tuesday September 17. We will hold elections at this meeting. See you there!

Congratulations to the Girls Varsity Soccer team on their first win of the season against Freeport on Saturday 7-1. Goals were scored by Averi Thomas, Ameena Joseph, Lizzy Hill, Akua Bonsu, Malia Robinson, assisted by Lizzy Hill, Malia Robinson and Averi Thomas. This was a great team effort, where everyone on the team got to play and were ALL responsible for the win. Well done girls and let’s look forward to our next game against Farmingdale today. Go Lady Bruins!

Boys’ Varsity Soccer - The Bruins tied Long Beach 2-2. The Bruins were led offensively by Robert Bautista and Justin Valle who each contributed a goal. Erick Ramos, Matt Alexandre and Max Ascencio - Cueva were key contributors on the defensive end. Please come support the team tomorrow at home as they take on the undefeated Jericho Jayhawks.

Cross Country - Congratulations to Paul Fleck who broke his own 4k school record with a time of 12 minutes and 47 seconds. For the first meet of the season at Bethpage, he was supported by Jaden Small, Jeremy Rosario, and Karan Punj. The girls’ team was led by Sienna Bolasingh and supported by Kelly Dehler, Milan Coggins, Chidera Ubah, Sam Joseph and Chi Okeke. Good luck to the teams as they compete in their first 5k of the season next week at Eisenhower Park. Go Bruins!

Congratulations to the girls’ varsity tennis team on their 6-1 win against Wantagh. Other congratulations for their 7-0 win against Lawrence. Singles players Molly Curran, Alex Baez, and Michelle Perez winning their matches in straight sets. Come cheer them on today against Farmingdale at home.

Congratulations to the girls’ varsity tennis team on their 5-2 win against Farmingdale. Clinching the win at fourth doubles was Kimmy Perez and Jada Taylor. MOLLY CURRAN then finished an exciting win by beating out her opponent in a tiebreaker to get our fifth win.

Congratulations to the Girls Varsity Volleyball team on their first win of the season at home against Roosevelt 3-1 last night. Please come support the team's next home game on September 19th at 6:45 pm. Thank you all for coming.

Girls’ volleyball - The Varsity Girls Volleyball team deserves congratulations on their dominant 3-1 victory over East Meadow. After dropping the first set, the team battled back with grit and drive to add another victory to their record. The team's record now stands at 2-1. Keep up the triple X's.

Sincerely,

Dr. Testa


September 7, 2024

Dear Baldwin Families,

What a fantastic first week of the 2024-25 school year! It was wonderful to see the students back and smiling and enjoying being back! With such a great start, it is exciting to already have our Homecoming festivities next week culminating with Pep Rally and our Homecoming Game! Click on the links below to see details!

Homecoming Spirit Week Activities

Ribbon-Cutting Ceremony and Homecoming Game

This year, we challenge all students to Bring out the Best, for themselves, their family, and their school community. This can be accomplished through focusing on leadership, character, and high academic expectations. Already, the building administration team is speaking with all students by grade about this, along with critical expectations, including attendance and academic eligibility procedures.  

We are also focusing very seriously on late arrival to school and tardiness overall. I need your help in supporting a major improvement in our children arriving at school on time. Period 1 begins at 7:42 AM and it will no longer be acceptable to continually arrive after this time and expect there to be no impact on student performance and success. As we know as adults, punctuality is a critical factor for success in our careers and work. Together, we can improve the mindset in our kids about the importance of being punctual in our daily activities.  

Free Breakfast and Lunch

We are pleased to announce that all Baldwin School District students will once again be able to receive FREE breakfast and lunch meal at all schools throughout the 2024-25 school year! Even though families are no longer required to submit an application to qualify for these free meals, it is strongly encouraged that those families who have done so previously continue to submit the attached application. This is important in order for us to determine eligibility for reduced fees for AP exams and other fee waivers that are available. You can also submit the form online by using the following link: www.baldwinschools.org/meals

Chromebook Insurance

Baldwin UFSD offers an optional insurance agreement with Smart Tech Insurance to provide peace of mind for any damage to your child’s Chromebook, as well as loss or theft of the device. Parents will need to purchase the insurance policy ($29) directly with Smart Tech Insurance using the instructions below. Also, all insurance claims are handled directly through Smart Tech. Baldwin UFSD DOES NOT need to be involved with any insurance claims.  

To sign up for the 2024-2025 school year, simply go to Baldwin Schools - Smart Tech Insurance to enroll.  The optional Chromebook insurance policy can be purchased starting July 1, 2024.

Please see this flyer (English | Spanish) for more information. A detailed FAQ can also be found on the Smart Tech Insurance website.

Virtual PSAT/NMSQT Informational Night 

Join us on Tuesday, September 10, 2024, at 7:00 PM for essential details about the upcoming PSAT/NMSQT, including its benefits and how it can support your child's academic journey. The PSAT is highly recommended for current 10th and 11th-grade students as it plays a key role in their academic planning and college readiness.

To join the meeting, please use the following link: PSAT/NMSQT Informational Night.

Please note that the PSAT exam date has been changed to Saturday, October 26, 2024, at 8:00 AM at Baldwin High School. The exam cost is $23, payable through MySchoolBucks. The registration deadline is Friday, September 30, 2024.

Join the PTSA!

Join the BHS PTSA for the 2024-2025 school year! This year, we're offering fantastic incentives for those who join by September 30th. Don't miss out—join today!
https://bhsptsa.memberhub.com/

The PTSA is also holding a Double Good Gourmet Popcorn fundraiser! Join us for an exciting competition among all grades at Baldwin High School! The grade with the highest sales will win a spirit day and ultimate bragging rights. Let's discover which grade reigns supreme at BHS! The BHS PTSA will receive 50% of all sales. No need to create stores—simply shop using the provided link below:

9th Grade Link: https://s.dgpopup.com/ir2078ki

10th Grade Link: https://s.dgpopup.com/2824lxfn 

11th Grade Link: https://s.dgpopup.com/5z9iq45v 

12th Grade Link: https://s.dgpopup.com/mg03lm74

College Essay Workshop

Join us on Tuesday, September 17, 2024, at 7:00 PM in the Baldwin High School Auditorium. This workshop is an invaluable opportunity for our Seniors who are in the process of completing their college essays, as well as for rising Juniors who are eager to get a head start.

The workshop will be hosted by our dedicated School Counselor, Ms. Vanessa Gonzalez. We are also honored to have two special guests: Mr. Francisco Resto, an admissions representative from St. John’s University, and Ms. Kate Anderson, an admissions representative from SUNY Oswego. They will share their insights on what college admissions officers are looking for in essays and offer tips on how to make your student’s essay stand out.

Lifetouch Portraits for students in grades 9-11 

On September 18th and 19th during PE classes, students will have their portraits taken in an effort to update our student management system. You will also have an opportunity to purchase portrait packages via Lifetouch if you so choose. Details will be sent to you via email.

Bruins Sports Podcast

Welcome back, listeners! Our 1st episode of season 6 is an introduction sharing some information about this year's hosts, Blaine, Averi and Robert. Tune in!

Announcements

Yearbook Club - there is a mandatory meeting on Tuesday, September 10th right after school in room 635.

Attention ALL students: The cafe offers FREE breakfast and Lunch to all students! Don't miss out on some delicious menu items. Also, Cafe A now has a deli station along with the same in Cafe B! Enjoy your meal!

All students: Please remove last year's stickers from the back of your ID card and go to the Deans' Office to obtain your new stickers to use the Library and Learning Collaboratory.

Sincerely,

Dr. Testa


August 27, 2024

Dear Baldwin Families,

I am proud to welcome you to the upcoming start of the 2024-25 school year! This new school year affords us an opportunity to renew our commitment to ourselves and our school community! With that renewal also comes a desire to work together to accomplish amazing things for our children.   

As the year progresses, please routinely check the parent portal to stay informed about your child’s academic progress and attendance.  Additionally, please check your email at the end of each week for my weekly messages titled, Hello From the Principal’s Office.  These messages will contain all sorts of information and celebrations of student and staff success stories.  The school website will be a valuable resource for you. I suggest bookmarking the following link: www.baldwinschools.org/bhs and go to the section titled For Parents and Students.  This is the primary information center for the High School.

As a school community, we desire all students to commit to bringing out the best in themselves--for them, for their family, and for our school. In partnership together, we can Bring Out The Best for Baldwin!

We are excited to see our students back on Tuesday, September 3rd. Please make sure to view the portal to view your class schedule, as this will be the only means to obtain it. Please also note your home room location, as that will be the starting location for students on the first day. You can view the first day bell schedule HERE 

IMPORTANT REMINDERS

ALL students must show their school ID upon entry to the building, and have it visible at all times during the school day. Students who do not have their ID can only enter after being verified and provided with a temporary ID sticker. This sticker must be worn in a visible area for security and staff to be able to see it.  

Prior to period 1, students will wait in the cafeterias until 7:35 AM. At that time, students will be permitted to go to their lockers.   

School starts at 7:42 AM. If you are dropping your child off, it is strongly suggested that you do so before 7:30 AM. Any later and you risk your child being late to class (which will be considered unexcused) and getting stuck in the volume of cars and buses trying to get in and out of campus. Please also respect and follow the security staff and the directions they give so that we can have a safe and orderly arrival.  

If you DO NOT want your child(ren) photographed or filmed by the District, please complete the form below and submit to the Main Office of your child(ren)’s school no later than SEPTEMBER 5.  Opt-out photo form  

As the new school year begins on September 3, please remind your children of some important expectations and aspects of our code of conduct policies. This information can be found in our Baldwin High School Information Packet, linked HERE. It is important for all students and parents to review this information each year. Additionally, please note the following reminders.  

Critical Expectations: 

  • Dress for Success in a professional learning environment – no hoods, hats, head coverings allowed in learning spaces. No hoods on anywhere.
  • Be on time and engaged in all your classes 
  • Cell phones and earbuds away and out of sight  
  • Must have a pass and visible student ID in the halls 
  • Locker access should occur before/after school, passing time only.  
  • Stay in class for the First 10 minutes and remain for the Last 10 minutes of class  
  • Be Kind; Respect yourself and others  
  • Threats made to the school on social media or other means will result in automatic Superintendent Suspension  
  • Closed Campus per. 1-3, grades 9-11 

Student Dress Code: 

A student’s dress, grooming, and appearance, including hairstyle/color, jewelry, make-up and nails, shall:
1. Be unlikely to injure people or damage property, appropriate according to this code, and not substantially disrupt or materially interfere with the educational process.
2. Recognize that extremely brief garments and see-through garments are not appropriate.
3. Ensure that underwear and midriffs are completely covered by outer clothing
4. Include footwear at all times. Footwear that is a safety hazard will not be allowed.
5. Not cover the student’s face to the extent the student is not identifiable except for a medical or religious purpose. (Parental or doctor’s notes required.)
6. Not wear hats, bandannas, or other head coverings in class unless otherwise permitted for a school activity or for a medical or religious purpose.
7. Not include items that are vulgar, obscene, discriminatory, libelous or denigrate others based on a person’s actual or perceived race (including traits historically associated with race, such as hair texture and protective hairstyles like braids, locks, and twists), color, weight, religion, religious practice, national origin, ethnic group, gender (including gender identity and expression), sex, sexual orientation, or disability.
8. Not promote and/or endorse the use of alcohol, tobacco, or illegal drugs and/or encourage other illegal or violent activities.
9. Not include headphones or earpieces or other electronic devices at any time while on school property, except for instructional purposes and in designated areas as directed by the teacher or administrator.
10. Not include items of clothing that advocate a prohibitive group identification or affiliation.
11. Not include sunglasses unless a medical necessity.

Student Entry into the building: 

 All students must show their issued student ID upon entry to the building. This is required at arrival to school and any other time during the school day when re-entering. Students who do not have their ID upon entry must be verified and provided a temporary student ID sticker. This sticker must be visibly worn. Students who are frequently without their school ID will be assigned lunch detention and/or lose their open-campus privileges.  

If your child lost their ID, they can request a new one at the Dean's office. A replacement fee of $5 will be charged.  

IDs are also necessary to access assigned lockers and enter the Learning Collaboratory.  

Attendance 

Attendance is one of the most important factors contributing to student outcomes. As such, students are expected to attend school daily. The full district attendance policy can be found HERE 

  • If a student is absent, a parent/guardian should contact the attendance office the morning of the absence. 
  • Students who are absent must also submit a note to the Attendance Office within five days of their return to school.  Notes must include the date(s) and reason for the absence and must be signed by a parent/guardian. Notes submitted beyond the five-day limit will be treated as a cut for eligibility purposes.  The Attendance Office is located on the 2nd floor of Building 7. 
  • Students who become ill during the day must check in with the classroom teacher and request a pass to the Health Office.   
  • Any student leaving the campus during scheduled classes for health-related reasons must first report to the Health Office for parental and office approval.  Failure to do so will result in a cut/illegal absence. 
  • Any student looking to be dismissed for an appointment or other legal reason must be formally dismissed by the Attendance office. They should not leave campus without being dismissed and their reason verified with a parent.  
  • A Student with more than five illegal or unexcused class absences for any subject/class period, or one or more full day unexcused absence within a marking period, will be placed on probation, lasting for a period of five weeks.  Any further illegal or unexcused class absences for any subject within the five-week period will make the student ineligible for participation.  Continued illegal or unexcused absences will disqualify the student for all extra-curricular activities and sports for an imposed period, up to the remainder of the school year.  
  • Students are expected to arrive on time for all scheduled classes. Students who reach 5 TU in a particular class are subject to teacher intervention, which includes but is not limited to, mandatory extra help, teacher detention, loss of class participation points for the marking period.  
  • Students who are tardy unexcused more than 5 times are subject to a disciplinary referral to the grade level administrator. Teachers will be responsible for initiating a referral for disciplinary action. 
  • Excessive TU may impact student eligibility according to the outlined procedures. Students who accumulate 15 or more TU in any class period are subject to the Eligibility procedures, which may result in their status being elevated more rapidly. 

The only legal/excused reasons for being absent or late to school are: 

1.personal illness 

2. illness or death in the family

3. impassable roads or weather

4. religious observance

5. quarantine

6. required court appearances

7. attendance at health clinics

8. approved college visits,

9. approved cooperative work programs

10. military obligations

11. such other reasons as may be approved by the appropriate building administrator.

*Absences due to vacation will be automatically considered unexcused.  

Attendance Coordinators: Mr. Kappel (Grades 10 & 12), Ms. Moorer (Grades 9 & 11) 

Important Reminders from the Health Office: 

  • Except Epi-Pens and inhalers, medications (prescribed and over the counter) are not permitted to be self-carried. For Epi-Pens and inhalers, a completed medication form (for self-carry or otherwise) must be completed by a licensed physician and submitted to the Health office for review. All other prescribed medications directed to take during the school day must have a completed medication form submitted to the Health office. In those cases, the medication must: 1) be delivered to the nurse in the prescription bottle or original packaging; 2) remain in the Health Office and 3) be administered under the supervision of the school nurse.
  • Students are not permitted to wear any type of apparatus (i.e. slings, braces, bandages, boots, soft/hard casts, etc.) or use crutches unless a doctor’s note specifically indicates that it is needed. Students in school without the proper medical documentation will not be permitted to remain in school and/or attend classes.
  • In general, students should be symptom-free before returning to school and resuming normal activities. In some instances, students may be asked to provide a note from their licensed health care provider before they return to school or participate in the full range of school activities. Students who exhibit flu-like/Covid symptoms and/or fever/vomiting are not permitted to remain in school. The final decision to permit participation rests with the school physician. The Superintendent of Schools, or his/her designee, in consultation with the school physician, nurse and other appropriate staff, will develop protocols to address a student’s return to activities when there has been a serious illness or injury.

 

Transportation information

The Baldwin School District follows the transportation guidelines set by New York State Education law. In Baldwin, transportation is provided for resident students attending both public and non-public schools as follows: K - Grade 12 residing more than 1.5 miles from the school attended, to a maximum of 15 miles. Please visit the Transportation page on the district website for more information and details.  

Late Bus Schedule: 

BHS - 2 BUSES 1 north 1 south 

3:30 

4:30 

6:00 

 Important Dates: 

September 3 - First Day of Classes - following a special bell schedule - view HERE 

September 5 - First Day of Classes for Barry Tech/BOCES students.  

September 14 - Homecoming

September 16 - PTSA New Parent Mixer and Monthly Meeting

September 24 - Know Your School Night - 7 pm  

See you soon!

Sincerely, 

Dr. Testa 


August 2, 2024

Dear Baldwin Families,

I hope everyone is enjoying a wonderful summer! While we still have four weeks until the first day of classes, we are already well underway with our preparations for the 2024-25 school year!

Now that we are midway through the summer, this is a good time to remind our students to get moving on any summer reading or summer assignments they need to complete! Information for all summer reading/assignments can be found in the link below. Incoming 9th grade students enrolled in AP Human Geography, please make sure to complete your assignment as instructed!

Summer Reading/Assignments 

Attention incoming 9th grade students and parents!

Very soon you will receive a letter in the mail inviting you to our 9th grade Orientation program on August 26th. You can also view the letter HERE. We hope to see you all there! We will go over pertinent information and other details, so make sure you attend! In High School, there are no supply lists that are put out for materials required. Students are expected to bring their Chromebooks everyday and have writing utensils. Other than that, each teacher will review what may be needed for class on the first day of school. 

Attention Juniors and Seniors!

Fall Driver Education Registration information is now available on our website. Registration must be submitted by September 4th! Use the link below to access the registration form and learn more about the program.

Fall Driver Education Program  

Attention Class of 2025!

Our first round of Senior Portraits at the High School has concluded. The next scheduled week at the High School is August 19-21. Please use this link to search your school by city, ​Baldwin, and state, New York to schedule your appointment online at www.prestigeportraits.com

You can also make an appointment at the studio in Farmingdale.  You can make an appointment at the studio at www.prestigeportraits.com and use the FIND A STUDIO NEAR YOU tab to schedule an appointment.  

Chromebook Insurance

Baldwin UFSD offers an optional insurance agreement with Smart Tech Insurance to provide peace of mind for any damage to your child’s Chromebook, as well as loss or theft of the device. 

The price for the insurance policy is $29 and will be effective until July 1st, with an option to renew each school year. 

Parents will need to purchase the insurance policy directly with Smart Tech Insurance using the instructions below. Also, all insurance claims are handled directly through Smart Tech. Baldiwn UFSD DOES NOT need to be involved with any insurance claims.  

To Sign Up

To sign up for the 2024-2025 school year, simply go to Baldwin Schools - Smart Tech Insurance to enroll.  The optional Chromebook insurance policy can be purchased starting July 1, 2024.

For More Information

Please see this flyer (English Spanish) for more information. A detailed FAQ can also be found on the Smart Tech Insurance website.

Textbooks/Debts Owed

Please make sure that your child returns any textbooks issued and/or settles any outstanding debts they may still have from this past school year. Debts and items can be returned resolved in the main office, Monday - Thursday from 8 AM - 2PM in August. 

Important Dates:

The digital version of the full 24-25 Baldwin UFSD calendar is now available on our website, and linked HERE

August 14 - Sports Physicals

August 19 - Football Tryouts 

August 19 -21 - Senior Portraits by appointment only at HS

August 22 - Sports Physicals

August 23 - Class Schedules released on student portal only - no paper schedules  

August 26 - Fall Sports Tryouts

August 26th - 9th Grade and New Student Teen to Teen Orientation - 9 AM

August 26th - 9th grade and New Student Parent Orientation - 7pm

September 3 - First Day of Classes

Announcements

Please enjoy the July issue of Inside Baldwin UFSD by clicking here.

Coach Michael Higgins was honored as Coach of the Year for Track and Field, while Coach Rebecca Laflare was recognized as Coach of the Year for Conference III Girls Lacrosse. Congratulations!

Have a wonderful rest of the summer!

Sincerely,

Dr. Testa