Welcome Fricano Families!

Welcome to the 2026-2027 school year! Whether your family is returning to us or joining our school community for the first time, we are thrilled to welcome you to Fricano! The primary years are a magical time or growth, curiosity and discovery. The summer has flown by, and our staff has been hard at work getting everything ready for the first day of school on September 8th. We're all eagerly anticipating the hallways once again filled with the energy and laughter of our students. This year, our focus will continue to be on creating a safe and nurturing learning environment where every child feels valued, supported, and challenged to reach their full potential.

Please make sure to read this whole newsletter thoroughly, as it contains important information and changes for the new school year. Please download our "Starpoint" App if you have not already, and follow us on social media (Twitter, Instagram, and Facebook) @FricanoPrimary for many updates and pictures throughout the school year.

We know that a strong partnership between home and school is crucial for student success, and we are committed to working together with you. Throughout the year, we will be sharing important updates and information through our monthly smore newsletters, website, and social media channels. We encourage you to get involved, whether it's by volunteering, attending school events, or simply staying in touch with your child's teacher.

We can't wait for our hallways to be filled with smiles and laughter again! As Fricano's administrators, we are committed to fostering a safe, joyful and welcoming environment with our students can thrive academically, socially, and emotionally. If you have any questions or concerns as we approach the start of the school year, please don't hesitate to reach out to the school office. Please note that teacher assignments will be posted on the eSchool Parent Portal in about a week. We look forward to seeing you all during supply drop off (1st and 2nd graders and self contained students- September 3rd from 5-6:30pm) and Kindergarten Orientation on August 3rd at 9:30am or 11am).

Sincerely,

Denielle Toth and Taylor Ramsey

Principal and Assistant Principal

It is required to sign up for our parent portal! All Report Cards will be ONLY available on the portal this year. Teacher Assignments and Required forms will be available through the portal as well. Teacher assignments will be posted around the of August. If you have an account through an older student, your younger student will be attached to your account. If you already signed up with your Fricano student, thank you!

To sign up:

1. Go to www.starpointcsd.org
2. Click "Menu" and then "Parent Portal" under the Parents and Community section
3. Scroll to the bottom and click "Parent Portal Registration and Log In":
4. Click on "Parent Portal Registration"
5. Fill out Account Information, Personal Information, and Student Information
6. Once you've submitted all of your information, your account will be approved by Starpoint within one day. Please keep your username and password in a safe place for future reference. The account will be used until your student graduates Starpoint.

• Note: The first time you login, you will be required to verify contact information and fill out the Digital Equity Survey

If you have any questions regarding this process, please contact Sherry Schupp at 716-210-2364

If your student would like to have your child buy milk or snacks, please send in money in a well labeled bag or envelope, or put money onto their account through My School Bucks (click for information)

Please contact adepasquale-Glena@starpointcsd.org for your child's student ID to enroll.

Indicate your preferences with these purchases on the following form: Form Link

• September 3rd: Kindergarten Orientation and 1st/2nd grade Meet and Greet
• September 8th: First Day of School for ALL Students!
• September 24th: Kindergarten and New family ice cream night, Family Book Fair Night
• October 2nd : Dismissal Drill; release 15 mins early
• October 14th: Picture Day
• October 27th: PTA Trunk or Treat 5:30-7pm

Early Dismissal

Any and all early pick-up requests must be put into the Pick-Up Patrol by 11:00am. Any student needing to be picked up for an appointment/early dismissal must be picked-up by or before 2:30pm. This will allow us to release all regular pick up students starting at 3:10pm and utilize all staff to safely ensure this process is followed safely. If you must pick up your child before 2:30pm, this will take place in the Fricano Primary vestibule at the main entrance with proper I.D. There will be no pick-ups in the office between 2:30pm- 3:20pm, so please plan accordingly! If there is an emergency and a pick up is needed, please call the office.

Please enter Driveway “D” and proceed to the Fricano playground visitor parking lot. Due to safety concerns, we ask that you do not enter our pick up line before 2:45 pm. You will be directed where to line-up in the visitor’s parking lot by our Buildings and Grounds Staff. Please come to a complete stop and wait until directed to proceed. Staff members will register your vehicle into the Parent Pick-Up Patrol (PUP) program by identifying the last name from the window sign in the driver’s side window or the rear view mirror of your vehicle. Continue driving slowly until you get to the side parking lot of the school. Students should enter the vehicle on the passenger side. If you have students in BOTH Fricano and RIS, please get into the Fricano pick up line FIRST (between 3:10-3:25pm). After picking up your Fricano student, you will need to leave and enter the RIS pick up line. RIS pick up will run from 3:15 pm-3:30 pm.

Please Note: We will have a police presence at Pick Up who will monitor the speed of cars and make sure nobody is driving distracted (including but not limited to using their cell phones while driving). If you are reckless in your driving (ie: speeding, not adhering to traffic rules) it is possible to lose pick up privileges, as the safety of our students, staff, parents and community is a top priority for the Starpoint Central School District. Thank you for helping us make our pick up as safe as possible.

The Starpoint CSD's Code of Conduct applies to all students from Kindergarten to 12th Grade

Website: https://www.starpointcsd.org/fricano
Location: 4363 Mapleton Road, Lockport, NY, USA
Phone: 716-210-2100
Twitter: @FricanoPrimary