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Health Services
Ryder Mental Health Resources
At Ryder Elementary, we are committed to providing care and supporting the social-emotional well-being of all our students. We provide classroom social-emotional learning lessons, individual and group counseling, and crisis counseling, as well as linkage and referrals to outside agencies.
Cartwheel is a trusted mental health partner with CRCS, delivering rapid access to mental health
health services via telehealth. Contact your child’s school counselor if interested in making a referral. Sessions are private and confidential, accessed via computer or smartphone. Appointments are available up to 8:00 pm daily, including weekends. Sessions are done weekly for 1-hour sessions for 2-6 months on average. Parent guidance and psychiatric evaluation/medication management is available if needed. Parent Guidance includes a parent/guardian meeting with a licensed therapist for 30-minute sessions every other week to support your child's mental health, focusing on communication, relationship challenges, and more. This is a great option when a child is too young or not interested in telehealth. Cartwheel also provides the district with mental health resources that can be found through Parent Square notifications or at Cartwheel
Contact Us
Ryder Elementary main extension: 518-234-4032, ext. 5000
Becky Dostie, School Counselor: dostieb@crcsd.org
Alicia Hughes, Classroom Support Teacher: hughesa@crcsd.org
Kelly Rossman, School Psychologist: rossmank@crcsd.org
Bethany Scarlata, School Psychologist: scarlatab@crcsd.org
Mental Health Resources
● Feelings Chart
● Virtual Calm Down Activities
● Teaching Feelings & Emotions
● Five-Finger Breathing
● My Worry Monster
● Everfi: Social Emotional Learning Lessons K-12
●Overcoming Obstacles: Social Emotional Learning Lessons K-12
● Fidget Toy (DIY: You can take two simple key rings and put them together; or, take a key ring and put soda-top tabs on the ring.)
● Weighted blanket
● Essential Oils & Diffuser: Try lavender (calming, helps aid in sleep) and ylang ylang (relieves tension and stress).
● Your favorite lotion: Your favorite smelly one, or unscented with added essential oils.)
● Small sketch pad/coloring book and pencils/crayons/markers: doodle, color, draw
● A list of things that you know make you happy
● A book of inspirational quotes, your favorite book, a book of poems, etc.
● A gratitude journal or just a positivity journal (a notebook works the same): Helps keep your thoughts positive.
● Psychology Today: COVID Fatigue-related articles
● Autism Speaks COVID resources: COVID-19 Information and Resources
● Wilma Jean The Worry Machine: A read-aloud book to help children cope with their worries
● Don’t Think About Purple Elephants: A read-aloud book to help children cope with their worries
● ChildMind COVID and Kids’ Mental Health
● The National Child Traumatic Stress Network: Parent/Caregiver Guide to Helping Families Cope with Coronavirus (English, Spanish, and Chinese versions available)
● Understood: Talking to your child about social and emotional issues
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● Feelings Chart
● Virtual Calm Down Activities
● Teaching Feelings & Emotions
● Five-Finger Breathing
● My Worry Monster
● Everfi: Social Emotional Learning Lessons K-12
●Overcoming Obstacles: Social Emotional Learning Lessons K-12 -
● Fidget Toy (DIY: You can take two simple key rings and put them together; or, take a key ring and put soda-top tabs on the ring.)
● Weighted blanket
● Essential Oils & Diffuser: Try lavender (calming, helps aid in sleep) and ylang ylang (relieves tension and stress).
● Your favorite lotion: Your favorite smelly one, or unscented with added essential oils.)
● Small sketch pad/coloring book and pencils/crayons/markers: doodle, color, draw
● A list of things that you know make you happy
● A book of inspirational quotes, your favorite book, a book of poems, etc.
● A gratitude journal or just a positivity journal (a notebook works the same): Helps keep your thoughts positive. -
● Psychology Today: COVID Fatigue-related articles
● Autism Speaks COVID resources: COVID-19 Information and Resources
● Wilma Jean The Worry Machine: A read-aloud book to help children cope with their worries
● Don’t Think About Purple Elephants: A read-aloud book to help children cope with their worries
● ChildMind COVID and Kids’ Mental Health
● The National Child Traumatic Stress Network: Parent/Caregiver Guide to Helping Families Cope with Coronavirus (English, Spanish, and Chinese versions available)
● Understood: Talking to your child about social and emotional issues
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● Schoharie County Dept. of Public Health (for Covid-19 updates)
● Schoharie County Community Mental Health Clinic and Chemical Dependency Clinic: 518-295-8336. Please call for crisis assistance 8:30 a.m. - 5 p.m. weekdays. After hours and weekends, contact the Mobile Crisis Assessment Team (MCAT) at 1-315-732-6228 or 1-844-732-6228.
● Schoharie County Department of Social Services: 518-295-8334. Please visit Social Services for additional information regarding access to information.
● For eligibility for NYS Benefits, individuals in need can create an online account through MyBenefits as a prescreen for eligibility for the following supports: HEAP, SNAP, Assistance Programs, Health Insurance, and Tax Credits.
● The NYS COVID-19 Emotional Support Helpline at 844-863-9314 is staffed 8 a.m. to 10 p.m., 7 days a week.
Food Pantries
Catholic Charities of Schoharie County (CCSC) – 489 West Main Street, Cobleskill By appointment ONLY – Mon 9:00am to 4:00pm, Tue & Wed 1:30pm to 4:00pm 518-234-3581 Contact Person: Allison Briggs *Please note: This pantry’s services are limited to residents of Schoharie County only.
First Baptist Church – 492 West Main Street, Cobleskill By appointment ONLY – Thursday Morning (call by Wednesday) 518-234-2729 Contact Person: Mary Robinson @ 518-234-3135 Call for an appointment: leave your name, phone number, number of people in the household.
Cobleskill United Methodist Church – 107 Chapel Street, Cobleskill Fridays only 9:30am to 12:00pm 518-234-3671 Call for an appointment: leave your name, phone number, number of people in the household.
Zion Evangelical Lutheran Church – 615 E. Main Street, Cobleskill Open for walk-ins last Saturday of the month 9:00am – 12:00pm 518-234-3381 Emergency Pantries - Call for an appointment: leave your name, phone number, number of people in the household.
Schoharie County Community Action Program – 795 East Main Street, Suite 5, Cobleskill Open Monday through Friday 9:00 am to 3:00 pm 518-234-2568 Please call in advance to ensure staff will be available to assist you. Emergency assistance only.
St. John’s Monastery – 151 Heron Road, Cobleskill Open for walk ins Tuesday, Thursday, and Saturday 10:00am-12:00pm 518-254-7283 Contact Person: Fr. Nicholas Clinkingbeard Emergency Pantries – Call for an appointment.
St. Paul’s Lutheran Church – 265 Main Street, Richmondville Open for walk-ins last Saturday of the month 9:00am to 12:00pm 518-294-6656 Emergency Pantries - Call and leave your name, phone number, number of people in the household. *Please note: This pantry’s services are limited to residents of Richmondville, Summit and Warnerville.
United Methodist Church – Rt 10, Summit Open for walk ins third Saturday of the month 10:00am to 11:00am 518-287-1828 Contact Person: John Korbel Emergency Pantries - Call for an appointment: leave your name, phone number, number of people in the household.
Bethany Evangelical Lutheran Church – 177 Church Street, Central Bridge By appointment ONLY 518-868-2868 Contact Person: Rev. Steffen Zehrfuhs Call for an appointment: leave your name, phone number, number of people in the household.
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Catholic Charities of Schoharie County (CCSC) – 489 West Main Street, Cobleskill By appointment ONLY – Mon 9:00am to 4:00pm, Tue & Wed 1:30pm to 4:00pm 518-234-3581 Contact Person: Allison Briggs *Please note: This pantry’s services are limited to residents of Schoharie County only.
First Baptist Church – 492 West Main Street, Cobleskill By appointment ONLY – Thursday Morning (call by Wednesday) 518-234-2729 Contact Person: Mary Robinson @ 518-234-3135 Call for an appointment: leave your name, phone number, number of people in the household.
Cobleskill United Methodist Church – 107 Chapel Street, Cobleskill Fridays only 9:30am to 12:00pm 518-234-3671 Call for an appointment: leave your name, phone number, number of people in the household.
Zion Evangelical Lutheran Church – 615 E. Main Street, Cobleskill Open for walk-ins last Saturday of the month 9:00am – 12:00pm 518-234-3381 Emergency Pantries - Call for an appointment: leave your name, phone number, number of people in the household.
Schoharie County Community Action Program – 795 East Main Street, Suite 5, Cobleskill Open Monday through Friday 9:00 am to 3:00 pm 518-234-2568 Please call in advance to ensure staff will be available to assist you. Emergency assistance only.
St. John’s Monastery – 151 Heron Road, Cobleskill Open for walk ins Tuesday, Thursday, and Saturday 10:00am-12:00pm 518-254-7283 Contact Person: Fr. Nicholas Clinkingbeard Emergency Pantries – Call for an appointment. -
St. Paul’s Lutheran Church – 265 Main Street, Richmondville Open for walk-ins last Saturday of the month 9:00am to 12:00pm 518-294-6656 Emergency Pantries - Call and leave your name, phone number, number of people in the household. *Please note: This pantry’s services are limited to residents of Richmondville, Summit and Warnerville.
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United Methodist Church – Rt 10, Summit Open for walk ins third Saturday of the month 10:00am to 11:00am 518-287-1828 Contact Person: John Korbel Emergency Pantries - Call for an appointment: leave your name, phone number, number of people in the household.
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Bethany Evangelical Lutheran Church – 177 Church Street, Central Bridge By appointment ONLY 518-868-2868 Contact Person: Rev. Steffen Zehrfuhs Call for an appointment: leave your name, phone number, number of people in the household.
Health Services
The C-R Health Services Team is here to support the well-being of all our students. Feel free to contact us with any questions or concerns.
Nurse Contacts:
Stephanie Cooney, C-R High School: cooneys@crcsd.org
Phone: 518-234-4032, ext. 1104 Fax: 518-234-9018
Ingrid Trappenburg, Golding: trappenburgi@crcsd.org
Phone: 518-234-4032, ext. 2018 Fax: 518-212-3341
Lynn Rickson, Radez: ricksonl@crcsd.org
Phone: 518-234-4032, ext. 4003 Fax: 518-294-6425
Kristi Miner, Ryder: minerk@crcsd.org
Phone: 518-234-4032, ext. 5060 Fax: 518-234-6956
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C-R's counselors are committed to providing care and supporting the social-emotional well-being of all our students. Each of our schools has a web page to help families find resources that support students' mental health:
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Health Office Information Cards are sent home early in September for parents to complete. The information that parents provide on these cards is very important, especially in emergency situations. If you have a change in emergency contact person(s) or new home/business telephone number(s), please write this information and send it into school so that our records may be updated. In the event that your child becomes ill during the school day and needs to go home, it is a parent's responsibility to provide transportation.
Returning to school after illness:
After illness, students must be fever free (without medicine), vomit free and/or diarrhea free for 24 hours before they may return to school. -
New York State education law requires all new entrants, and students in grades Pre-K, K 1,3, 5, 7, 9, and 11 receive a physical exam. Your child will receive a physical by our school physician. If you prefer to have this exam done by your own family physician, please contact school nurse to make these arrangements. Also, although optional, a Dental Health certificate is asked to be completed by your dentist at a scheduled visit.
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Vision and hearing exams will be done by the school nurse for the following grades: new entrants (distant and near acuity, and color perception, and hearing), Pre K, K, 1, 3, 5, 7, and 11 (near vision and distance acuity only) along with hearing exam. Any abnormal results notification will be sent home.
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The State requires that information is gathered and reported for BMI in grades Pre-K, K 1,3,5,7,9, and 11. No names or personal data is used. This is for statistical data. If you wish to opt out please notify school nurse.
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New York State Education Law requires that male students in grade 9, and female students in grades 5 and 7 be evaluated for scoliosis (curvature of the spine). This will be done by the school nurse. If scoliosis is present the school nurse will notify parent in writing within 90 days of finding. This is mandated by NYS.
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If a student needs to be on any medications (prescription or over-the-counter medication) during the school hours, please see that the medication is properly labeled. The label must include the child's name, medication name, time to be given, dosage, duration and it must be in the original container (pharmacies will provide second labeled container upon request). This medication must be accompanied by orders from a licensed health prescriber AND a note from the parent requesting the school nurse to administer the medication to the child. Forms for this are available below and in the nurse's office. All medications, including over the counter medication (i.e. Tylenol, Ibuprofen, cough drops, etc.) must be brought to the health office by an adult and NEVER given to the student to keep on person. All medications must be picked up at the end of the school year by an adult (unless student has self-carry order) or the medication will be disposed of.
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For students who are self-directed (able to take his/her own medications as determined by physician, parent, and school nurse): teachers or other school staff should carry the self-directed student's medication as per doctor's orders.
For students who are NOT self- directed:
- The parent or guardian may attend the activity and administer the medication; or
- The parent can personally request another adult who is not employed by the district to administer the medication on the field trip and inform the school in writing of such request or; See attach
- The student's health care provider can be consulted and may order the medication time to be adjusted or the dose eliminated.
- If no other alternative can be found, a licensed professional employed by the district must administer the medication.
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The District provides supplementary accident insurance for all enrolled students, this insurance is designed to be non- duplicating in that benefits are paid for expenses in excess of those provided under parents' insurance. Notify school nurse with any questions.
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The New York State Department of Health has revised the regulation regarding immunization requirements for school attendance, effective September 1, 2016. Non-medical exemptions are no longer permissible for required vaccines. More information can be found here: NYS Department of Health guidance regarding non-medical exmptions.
Seventh, 8th, and 12th graders are required to get meningococcal vaccine in order to attend school. Even kids that have had shot before may need a booster. Check with your doctor or school nurse.
Click to view the mandated immunization for school attendance.
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Seasonal Illness Guidelines (COVID, Flu, and Other Respiratory Infections)
Cobleskill-Richmondville Central School District follows guidance from the CDC and New York State Department of Health regarding respiratory illnesses, including COVID. For more details, please refer to the CDC website here.
Illness/Positive COVID Test
As with any infectious illness, students, and staff who test positive for COVID-19 or who show symptoms should stay home from school. Please refer to Centers for Disease Control’s (CDC) Isolation and Precautions Guidance for more information.
Updated Quarantine Procedures
Per the CDC, COVID-19 testing and isolation related to positive cases are now recommended but no longer required. As illnesses such as COVID, the flu, and common colds begin to spread, all school community members are encouraged to stay home when not feeling well, especially if experiencing a fever.
Testing
Testing is recommended for people with symptoms of COVID-19 as soon as possible after symptoms begin.
At-Home Test Kits
Cobleskill-Richmondville Central School District will provide at-home COVID-19 test kits for students and staff, if/when they are made available to us. In the meantime, if you need a home COVID test, please contact your local pharmacy or refer to the NYSDOH website.
COVID-19 Vaccination
COVID-19 vaccinations are not required to attend school. Children ages six months and older are all eligible to receive the COVID-19 vaccine. Children older than five are eligible for a booster. For more information, visit this link.
Flu (Influenza)
The flu spreads easily. You can spread it to others before you know you're sick and it can cause serious illness in infants and young children. An influenza vaccination is the best method for preventing seasonal flu and its potentially severe complications in children. The NYSDOH recommends that all children aged 6 months up to their 19th birthday get a seasonal flu vaccine. Additional helpful resources on flu prevention and treatment are available from the NYSDOH.
Masks
Any student or staff member may wear a mask while at school to prevent the spread of illness. Mask-wearing is recommended for at least ten days following a positive COVID test or illness.
For more information about keeping our students, staff, and members of the school community safe and healthy, please contact one of our school nurses.