Dear families,
We closed out the week and semester with the first Half-Way Day in many years. Students enjoyed the day by creating a mural that will be displayed in our main lobby! We're excited to unveil the mural soon!
Quarter III
Monday will be the first day for Quarter III, please be sure to review your child's schedule on the Portal.
Smart Watch and Cellphone
Since the holiday break there has been an increase in the number of students that are wearing smart watches to school. These watches can be very distracting to students and interrupt instruction. We are requesting all watches (and cellphones) be turned off and kept in the student's locker during the school day. If you need to get in touch with your child during the school day, please contact our main office at 914.769.6343. Thank you in advance for your cooperation.
Tech-Free Days – First Day: February 2nd
We've identified a variety of Thursdays to power-off from technology! On selected Thursdays, teachers will be planning their lessons with the intent for students not to use technology. Our hope is to reinforce the importance of balancing screen time access while promoting face-to-face collaboration and making connections with peers. Tech-Free Dates: February 2nd, March 2nd, April 13th, April 19th (ELA State Assessment), April 20th (ELA State Assessment), May 4th (Math State Assessment), May 5th (Math State Assessment), June 1st.
22-23 Yearbooks:
Yearbooks are still available! Want to place an ad for your child? Still haven't bought a yearbook? The school order number is 4196. Click HERE to start your order. The deadline to purchase an ad is March 1st!
Dates to Remember:
Monday, January 30th – Quarter III Begins (Review Schedule on the Portal)
February 2nd – Tech-Free Thursday: Students should not bring in their device to school
February 3rd - Pizza Day
February 8th – Grade 7 BOCES Visit: Fearsome Predator
February 16th – Parent Coffee (more information to come!)
February 20th – February 24th – Winter Recess: School Closed
Warm regards,
Amy Gladstone, Principal
Kristen Bonnici, Assistant Principal