Contact Information

Building #25
5 BOCES Road
Poughkeepsie, New York 12601

845.486.8004

• Main Office: x404
• Health Office: x415
• Change of Address: Building Secretary @ x404
• Food Service: x408
• Transportation: Call your local school district
• Contacting Your Child's Teacher

Directions to Salt Point Educational Center

From the Taconic State Parkway [southbound]: get off the exit for Salt Point Turnpike [Route 115]; travel on Route 115 [towards Poughkeepsie] and look for the Dutchess BOCES entrance to be on your left. [distance from the Parkway is approximately 8 miles]

From the Taconic State Parkway [northbound]: get off the exit for Route 44; travel on Route 44 West [towards Poughkeepsie]; turn right onto West Road [County Route 71]; turn left onto Salt Point Turnpike and look for the Dutchess BOCES entrance to be on your left.

From the Mid-Hudson Bridge: travel east on Routes 44/55 [Church Street]; turn left onto Worrall Avenue [Route 115 North/East]; Worrall Avenue becomes Innis Avenue; Innis Avenue ends at Salt Point Turnpike; veer right onto Salt Point Turnpike [still Route 115 North/East]; look for the Dutchess BOCES entrance to be on your right. [distance from the Bridge is approximately 5 miles]

Online Maps & Directions: Google Maps | Yahoo Maps | MapQuest

Creative Works

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Helpful Links

Helpful Websites

• Literacy Webpage classhomepage user name is collin, password is literacy
  • This is a very good resource to assist you and your child in meeting literacy goals. Created by our Literacy Coach Dierdre Collin.
• Weather Conditions and School Closings
  • cancellations.com
  • National Weather Service
• Internet Safety
  • iSafe.org
  • safeteens.com
  • safekids.com
  • netsmartz.org
• New York State Education Department
  • New York State Education Department
  • NYS Grade 3-8 Testing Info
  • NYS Grade 3-8 Testing Schedule
  • Parent Resources
• United States Department of Education
• Ask Jeeves for Kids: A search engine for kids that allows them to search for information by asking a "real question"
• Children for Children: a not-for-profit promoting hands-on youth volunteering and giving programs which teach the value of community involvement at a young age, and provides resources to underserved schools
• Culinary Kids: Family Cooking Manual
• Yahooligans: A child-friendly version of Yahoo
• The Futures Channel: Connecting Learning to the Real World
• Summer Camp Opportunities:
  • Bright Horizons at Casperkill
  • Dutchess Arts Camp
  • Gold's Gym LaGrange Camp: 845.463.4800
  • Hudson River Performing Arts Center
  • Hyde Park Recreation Department
  • internalDrive Tech Camp
  • JCC Summer Day Camp: 845.471.0430
  • Mad Science Group: Mid-Hudson
  • Martial Arts Camp: 845.473.7916
  • Ramapo for Children
• Websites for Parents of Children with Autism & Related Disorders
  • Dutchess BOCES PEACCE Program
  • TEACCH Autism Program
  • Hudson Valley Autism Society of America
  • Boardmaker Communication
  • NY Families for Autistic Children
  • TEACCH Resources and Ideas
  • Advocacy
  • Publications and Magazines

Forms & Publications for Parents & Students

• Absentee Excuse Form
• Alternate & Special Education Technology Plan
• Early Release Request Form
• Field Trip Permission Form
• Free / Reduced School Lunch Form
• Handbook Consent Form
• Menus
  • Breakfast
  • Lunch
• Permission to Give Medicine
• Permission For Student Use of Computers
• Public Relations Consent Form [Use of Student Name and Photo]
• Release of Directory Information
• School Calendar at a Glance
• School Lunch Information Letter
• Student Code of Conduct

Forms & Publications for Teachers

• Scope and Sequence/ Curriculum
• Heat Calls memo
• English Language Arts [ELA] Checklist
  Compiled by Linda Kilpatrick. Linda "re-organized" the NYS Learning Standards and Performance Indicators by grade level [K - 1, 2 - 4, 5 - 6,& 7 - 8].
• Mid-Quarter Progress Report Template [in MS® Word® format]

Library Media Center

Welcome to the Salt Point Library Media Center 
Open During Normal School Hours 

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School Library Media Specialist: Matthew LaBrake 
Contact me: matthew.labrake@dcboces.org
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Class Projects

Career Exploration Glogster Project

 

"US Presidents" Blabberize Project

 

Author Laurie Keller Videoconference

 

"About Me" Wordle Activity

 

Civil Rights WebQuest

 

Website Evaluation

 

"Moby Dick" Glogster Project

 

"The Mitten" Videoconference Project

State Research Project

 

Create your own SuperHero

 

Web Scavenger Hunt

"About Me" Wordle

Create a personalized “Word Cloud”
http://www.wordle.net

Wordle is a toy for generating “word clouds” from text that you provide. The more times a word appears in your text, the larger it appears in your word cloud. You can tweak your clouds with different fonts, layouts, and color schemes. The images you create with Wordle are yours to use however you like. You can print them out, or save them to the Wordle gallery to share with your friends.

 

Directions for activity:

The first thing you need to do is complete the “Word Cloud” handout. Make sure you come up with the five words that are most important to you, and as many words that mean something to you as you can think of. The more words you include in section C of the handout, the cooler your word cloud will look.

Once you complete your handout go to the Wordle Homepage: http://www.wordle.net

Once you are at the homepage click on “CREATE” on the navigation bar on top of the page. You will see a box that says “paste in a bunch of text.” This is where you will enter in the information from your handout.

 

IMPORTANT

On your handout there are 3 sections: A, B, & C

Enter your name from section A 4 times

Enter the five most important words from section B 2 times

Enter the rest of the words from section C 1 time

After you are finished typing hit “GO.” Your personalized word cloud will be generated. You can check out all the different styles available by clicking RANDOM or you can customize your word cloud using the simple text editing toolbar at the top of the page. Once you are happy with your design click “PRINT.”

 

"Moby Dick" Glogster Project

GLOGSTER 

 

1) Read “Moby Dick”

2) Discuss the components of literary elements

3) Create a Glog (interactive poster) displaying six elements

     a. Required:

               i. Point of View

               ii. Characters

               iii. Setting

               iv. Plot

     b. Choose 2:

               i. Foreshadowing

               ii. Figurative Language (imagery, metaphor, simile, hyperbole, etc.)

               iii. Tone/Mood

               iv. Theme

4) Use text, web, and multimedia resources in your Glog

     a. To find videos:

               School Tube

               Teacher Tube

DEMO GLOG: The Three Musketeers - Literary Elements

Glogster Project Rubric

Glogster Project Organizer

Teacher's Guide

 

COMPLETED GLOGS

Year 2 Completed Glogs (Same project but with "My Side of the Mountain")

"The Mitten" Videoconference Project

The Project

Additional Resources

 

Preconference

1) Read "The Mitten" by Jan Brett (AudioBook)

2) Print out the "The Mitten" cut-out pages (Animals.pdf, Mitten.pdf, Mitten Reverse.pdf)

3) Decorate the cut-outs

4) Learn More about each animal in "The Mitten"

5) Choose an animal for your class to describe to another class

6) Write clues about your animal to give to the other class

 

Videoconferencing Agenda (40 Minutes)

1) Welcome and Introductions (5 Minutes): Each class shows where they are on a map and introduces themselves in some way

2) Each class shares their favorite part of the story and why (5 Minutes)

3) Presentations (20 Minutes):

          Classroom A: Description of the animal (5)

          Classroom B: Guess the animal (5)

          Classroom B: Description of the animal (5)

          Classroom A: Guess the animal (5)

4) Closing (10 Minutes): Classes share their mittens and ask each other questions

 

Videoconferencing with

A 2nd grade class from Stratford Elementary School in Garden City (Long Island), NY 

Wednesday, February 2nd, at 9:30am

Student Teams / Animals to Research

Madison & Lakoya / Mole & Snowshoe Rabbit

Malachi & Peter / Hedgehog & Owl

Shaun & Christian / Badger & Fox

Cameron & Josh / Bear & Meadow Mouse

ASK Author Videoconference

ASK Author Interview with Laurie Keller

Birdy's Smile Book

April 12, 2011, 1PM

Connected with author along with classrooms from Pennsylvania, Kansas, & Texas

Round robin with other classrooms asking questions

ASK (Authors Specialist and Knowledge) is an organized process that provides students with the opportunity to interview an author or a subject specialist in the topic they are reading about in a novel. The program uses excellent literature, journal writing and interviewing to promote reading for understanding. Here is a link to a new wiki that contains a video of the ASK process and a page of preparation resources - http://askprocess.wikispaces.com/

Questions Developed

GROUP 1

A. Where did you get the idea for the book?

B. Where did you come up with the idea for the character Birdy?

C. Who is your favorite author?

D. Why do you think the mirror at the end of the story is important?

E. What’s your favorite smile?

F. Where is your favorite place to write?

G. What was your reaction after you wrote the book?

H. Why can’t you smile when you eat broccoli?

GROUP 2

A. Why is your book all about smiling?

B. What are your favorite books?

C. Where did you get the ideas for the characters?

D. Why did you name the dog French Fry?

E. Are you currently writing any more stories?

F. How many books have you written?

G. Describe your favorite part of the book?

H. In the book how did you come up with your jokes?

GROUP 3

A. How did you come up with the names for your characters?

B. Describe your favorite characters?

C. Would you explain George Washington’s teeth? (Hippopotamus, ivory, and cow teeth)

D. Which do you enjoy more, writing or drawing?

E. How did you learn to draw?

F. What part of the book was the hardest to write?

G. Why did you want to become an author?

H. If you could rewrite the ending what would you change?

 

 

 

Career Exploration Glogster Project

1) Pick a Career that you would like to learn more about..

2) Complete the "Career Research Guide" using the library databases and the following resources:

http://www.careerkids.com/careers/

 

http://www.bls.gov/k12/

 

http://www.careeronestop.org/defaultB.aspx

3) Create a Glog (interactive poster) that expresses what you learned in your research

Make sure you express at least 6 out of the 8 prompts in the ORGANIZER

Make sure you include all of the requirements as shown in the RUBRIC

DEMO GLOG (Musician)

TEACHERS GUIDE

FINAL PROJECTS

 

Create a SuperHero

Create your own SuperHero

Complete the following writing prompts:

What’s your secret identity?

           “My Superhero’s name is…”

What can your Superhero do?

          List and explain your super powers…

What do you look like?

          Describe your physical appearance...

          What kind of costume do you wear?

Who are you really?

          What is your Superhero’s alias?

          What does he or she do when not in costume?

          Why did your character become a Superhero?

 Create your world!

           Name the city or places your Superhero lives…

           List and describe your Superhero’s villains and archenemies…

           List and describe your Superhero’s friends…

 

Now create your Superhero

http://marvel.com/games/play/31/create_your_own_superhero

 

State Project

Use the resources below to complete the "State Report Booklet"

 

 

Start with the atlases located in the reference section of the library!

 

Databases:

Full-text for more than 50 popular, elementary school magazines, 100 student pamphlets, an encyclopedia, an atlas, and a dictionary!

All Databases

 

Online Resources:

Other educational websites for you to use!

Explore Your World

Online Atlas

Fact Monster

National Geographic

How Stuff Works

E-Reference Desk (US State Timelines)

When did my state join the union?

 

US Presidents Blabberize Project

http://blabberize.com/

 

1) Pick your President

2) Research President using databases and other resources

http://www.potus.com/

  http://americanpresidents.org/

http://www.presidentsusa.net/bio.html

http://millercenter.org/president

General Biography Resources

http://www.biography.com/bio4kids/index.jsp

http://www.infoplease.com/people.html

 

3) Format research as first person narrative

4) Find picture of the President

5) Record audio clip of student presentation and save as a file (30 seconds max)

6) Upload picture to Blabberize

7) Upload sound clip to Blabberize

8) Generate final product

 

EXAMPLE:

FINAL PRODUCTS (Sheehan) 2011

FINAL PRODUCTS (Sheehan) 2012

 

FINAL PRODUCTS (Felipe)

FINAL PRODUCTS (Fitzpatrick)

Website Evaluation Lesson Plans

Objectives:

• Students will understand that not all information they find on the Internet is true.

• Students will understand why it is important to evaluate websites before using the information in them.

• Students will be able to evaluate websites on their own for credibility, reliability, authenticity, objectivity, currency, and purpose.

 

Outline:

Step One:

o Go over the definition of evaluation, the importance of evaluating websites, and things to look for when evaluating a website.

o Materials: PowerPoint presentation and “5 W’s Handout”

Step Two:

o Have students divide into groups of two and evaluate a selected website designed for this purpose

o Materials: http://bandhmo.org and “Website Evaluation Form”

Step Three:

o Go over “Website Evaluation Form” as a class, explain the hoax, re-emphasize the importance of evaluating all Internet sources

 

Lesson Plans

Other Hoax Websites

 

MAY 2013 EVENTS

Sunday, May 12, 2013

Mother's Day

May 22, 2013 - June 3, 2013

NYS Science Testing

Grades 4 & 8

Friday, May 24 - Monday, May 27, 2013

Memorial Day Weekend

(No School for Students or Teachers and Offices Closed)

Programs and Teachers

ABC Program: Academics, Behavior, and Community Program

This program is an intensive, full-day program that fully integrates academics, social and behavioral competencies. Academically, the emphasis will be on reading, writing, and math. Socially and behaviorally this program includes embedded activities that teach specific social and behavioral skills. The purpose is to address the relationship between behaviors/social issues and academic difficulties.

• This program serves students in elementary and middle school age range, as well as nonclassified students who may be eligible for 504 services.
• Each student is enrolled for one semester with a targeted transition plan back to a home school placement. The opportunity to remain in the program is available.
• The program is staffed by a lead teacher with expertise in behavior and social competencies, two Special Education/Elementary Education teachers with extensive training in effective reading strategies, and a teaching assistant.
• The ABC program consists of two classrooms at the BOCES Salt Point Educational Center. The population consists of classified and nonclassified students.
• To maintain consistency and insure the success of each student, parents and home district teachers are provided training for successful transition back to the student’s district classroom.

Assistive Technology

Certified personnel provide direct and indirect support service in the integration and use of assistive technology devices, materials, and strategies to students, educational teams, and families.  This service includes assistive technology evaluations, student technology consultations, and training to students and staff to promote the integration and use of technology tools within the academic environment.  Follow-up support is provided upon request, including staff development.

Intensive Day Treatment Transitional

This is a short-term transitional program to serve adolescents in acute emotional crisis. Clinical services are provided by Rockland Children’s Psychiatric Center. This program offers two classes: one designed for adolescents, grades seven through twelve and the second designed for students in grades three through six.

Intensive Learning Environment [1-6-2]

These programs are designed for students aged 5 - 10 years with highly intensive management needs. Students typically lack impulse control, are very violent and may be substance affected. These programs are augmented with related services as specified by the student’s IEP.

Extended School Year [ESY]

The Extended School Year [ESY] Program serves students from all school districts who require a 12-month program as determined by the local Committee on Special Education.

PEACCE Program [1-6-2]

These programs are designed for students with Autism Spectrum Disorders [ASDS]. Our staff is trained in the TEACCH Model as developed at the University of North Carolina. A very defined program provides the structured environment required for the children to learn. Related services as designated on the student’s IEP are provided by TEACCH trained staff within the classroom.

For more information about the PEACCE Program, please visit their website at: www.dcboces.org/PEACCE

1-6-1 and 1-8-1 Centers

The 1-6-1 programs serve students whose needs are determined to be highly intensive for reasons related to behavior, delayed development or physical disabilities.

The 1-8-1 programs serve students whose management needs are determined to be intensive for reasons related to behavior, delayed development and/or physical disabilities and who can tolerate a slightly higher ratio than 1-6-1 but not as high as 1-12-1.

Both are augmented with related services as designated on the student’s IEP. Vocational programs are offered to secondary students within the Special Education class framework.

Student Senate News

A Student Senate gives students the opportunity to become stakeholders in their school and will provide them with a voice regarding student-centered activities. Students will have the ability to help plan several schoolwide activities:

• School dances
• Incentive trips
• Student/Staff sport events
• Holiday canned food drive
• Community projects

Student Senate Criteria

The Student Senate Board at Salt Point Educational Center will consist of twelve members. One student will be elected from each of the middle school classes and will be expected to represent their class. Some of the qualities expected to be an effective student senate member include:

• Good speaking skills to a group as well as individuals
• Good communication skills with peers and adults
• Passing grades in all classes
• Good organizational skills
• Good citizen at school and in the community
• A commitment to maintain and improve student policy
• Willingness to help with extra duties at school

Student Senate Eligibility

• Must be able to attend weekly Student Senate meetings
• Honors level students only
• Complete a candidate's application

Student Senate accomplished goals for the 2007-2008 school year

• Community Service project (Food Drive) went well
• Worked on school dances and helped to make separate programs for elementary and middle school students
• Helped out during yearbook cover vote
• Students asked for larger food portions from the cafeteria for older students and received it
• Students wanted monthly incentive trips for Honor students and helped to plan them
• Student run morning announcement program
• Senate helped to create the Yearbook title page
• The Senate helped to create the Hand Message Goals for 2008 video
• Attended the annual Hudson Valley Middle Level Leadership conference in Red Hook
• Created healthy lunch menu ideas for school lunches
• Asked for and received the school’s support to create a middle school basketball team
• SPCA campaign to collect items need for animals in need

Student Senate possible goals for 2008-2009

• Continuation of last year goals
• Student hall monitors
• Students give School tours
• School sports teams
• Drama club
• Establish pen pal program with U.S. soldiers or a holiday gift drive
• Establish student reporters for the Poughkeepsie Journal
• Student I.D. cards
• Student mentoring program
• Good Character program initiated by middle school students

iCenter...LIVE!

Salt Point Center LIVE over the web...

Click on the image above of the building to begin the streamed announcements. You may also then need to click the Play icon to begin the live stream. NOTE: The video will only be available during the live broadcast.