off with a great book this summer.
VALLEY COTTAGE ELEMENTARY NEWSLETTER
26 Lake Road Val l ey Cott ag e, N Y 1 09 8 9 Tel: 845-353-7280 Fa x: 8 4 5 - 3 5 3 - 7 2 8 7 Nurse: 845-353-7290 Office Hours: 8:00-4:00 St u d e n t H o u r s : 8 : 5 0 - 3 : 2 0
JUNE EVENTS:
The First Graders are excited to go to the Maritime Aquarium in Mystic Connecticut on June 9th. The aquarium is a hands on/interactive experience that ties into our STEMscopes study of Part of Animals.
All library books are due back June 9. Please make every effort to have your child bring their book(s) back. Call or email the school library if you have any questions.
The Library welcomes the youth services librarians from the public libraries. Miss Danielle, Miss Melinda and Miss Rebecca from Valley Cottage Public Library will be visiting with students in June. They will be visiting with students in grades K-4 June 6-9 in the Library. On Wednesday, June 14th Miss Aldona, from the Nyack Public Library will be conduct two assemblies: one for kindergarten through grade 2, one for grades 3 and 4. The librarians will be reading to children, informing students how to obtain a library card and information on summer activities including summer reading program: Build a Better World…..Read! The Young Adult librarians from Valley Cottage and Nyack will be on hand to discuss summer reading and programs for young adults on Monday, June 5. The local librarians always have awesome presentations as well as encouraging book talks to make students want to discover their own super reading powers. We thank them all for coming and giving the students library flyers with summer programs and library information. It has been a pleasure reading and literacy learning with your children this year. Don’t forget to cool
off with a great book this summer.
Carolyn Travers, School Library Media Specialist 353-7295, [email protected]
1 2
Thursday, “B” day Gr.5 Bridges Concert, 8:50-12pm, MS (students only) New Kindergarten screening, 9-2pm, Library Gr.4 Math24 Tournament, 9:30-10:30am, Cafe New Kindergarten screening, 9-2pm, Library
5 New Kindergarten Screening, 9-2pm, Library Gr.4 Science Written Test VC/Nyack Adult Librarians visit Gr.5 classrooms 6 School Bd Mtg, Volunteer Recognition, HS 7:30pm VC Public Librarians meet with classes, Gr.K-4 Gr.K/Lora, Walking Trip: DeeMaria's Pizza, 10:45am 7 Gr.4 Field Trip: Liberty Science Ctr, 9-2:15pm VC Public Librarians meet with classes, Gr.K-4 Gr.K Song Writing Workshops with Alice Leon (Colucci 9:15am; Larison 10:15am, Lora 12:35pm, Gabrielson 2:25pm) 8 Gr.5 Field Trip: Sturbridge, MA, 6:45am-5:30pm VC Public Librarians meet with classes, Gr.K-4 Gr.1 Song Writing Workshops with Alice Leon (Giuffre 9am, Marino 9:45am; Murray 11:15am) 9 Gr.1 Field Trip: Maritime Aquarium, 9-1:30pm VC Public Librarians meet with classes, Gr.K-4 Student and Staff Library books due 10 PTA Color Run Races, MacCalman Field, 8:30am 12 Gr.1 Walking Trip to Kups 'n Kones, 1-3pm 13 New Kindergarten Orientation, 9:30-10:15am, Café Parents/Teachers, Library 14 Gr.5 Field Trip: Congers Lake (rain date 6/15) Assembly: Nyack Children’s Librarians, Gr.K-2 9-9:45am; Gr.3-4 10:30-11:15am, Café Gr.K/Lora, Walking Trip: Kups 'n Kones, 1pm PTA Mtg 7:30pm 15 Gr.4 Field Day (rain date 6/20) Gr.5 Yearbook day, (rain date 6/14) Gr.5 Dance, 7-9pm 16 Gr.K Moving Up Ceremony and singing performance, 9:30am, Cafe Gr.K Picnic, Gilchrest Park, Congers, 10am-1pm Gr.1 Field Day, 1:30-2:45pm End 3rd Trimester 19 20 21 21 22 23
Gr.2 Field Day, 1:45-3pm (rain date 6/21) Gr.5 Science Fair class presentation Gr.2/Niero, Class Party, 2:15 (courtyard) Gr.3 Game Day, all day Gr.5 Science Fair school presentation School Bd Mtg, Retiree Recognition, H 7:30pm Gr.5 Moving Up Ceremony, 9:30am, Gym HALF DAY / EARLY DISMISSAL 11:45AM HALF DAY / EARLY DISMISSAL 11:45AM Michael Mark performs in Morning Program LAST DAY / Early Dismissal 10AM Report Cards go home with students
NOTES FROM THE NURSE 353-7290
ANNOUNCEMENTS GR. 5 MOVING UP CEREMONY IS WEDNESDAY, JUNE 21, 2017 at 9:30AM in the Gym. Parking is available on the back playground blacktop. Please do not park on the grass.
PHYSICAL EDUCATION AWARDS: The Physical Education Department will honor 2 boys and 2 girls from the highest grade in each school who excelled in Physical Education throughout the year. At VCE, the P.E. teachers of our students will speak about each student and a certificate will be presented soon in morning program. LOST AND FOUND: The end of the year is near and “lost and found” will be purged. When visiting the building, check for any lost items. There are numerous pairs of children’s eyeglasses in the office!
ATTIRE: Please NO OPEN-TOE SHOES, flip flops, heels or wedges. Sandals must have ankle straps. We cannot ensure your child’s safety in unsafe footwear. Also, children must wear appropriate footwear for Physical Education class/recess. Students have gym class every other day.
DISMISSAL: Parents, we encourage you to follow normal dismissal procedures at all times. However, if you must dismiss children early on class trips, concerts, or moving up ceremony days, and if siblings are needed, please send notes to the attention of each child’s teacher via backpack on the event day so that teachers know what time to dismiss students to the office. A specific time is necessary; children may be traveling throughout the building. The student sign out book will be at the security desk on event days. Thank you for your cooperation.
GET YOUR PHYSICALS DONE IN THE SUMMER!! Kindergarten, 2nd and 4th grade students, as well as all new students at Valley Cottage are required to hand in a recent physical that was done within the past year. Please keep your child home if he/she vomits before coming to school. A stomach virus is very contagious and generally children are sick for 2448 hours. If your child is home or was sent home with a fever, they must have a normal temperature (98.6) for 24 hours before returning to school. It is the parent/guardian responsibility to report illnesses/absences to the nurse. Please do so before the start of the school day at 3537290. Voicemail is on 24/7 for you to leave a message. Please do not email teachers for daily absences. Sincerely, Patricia Kozar, RN, Professional School Nurse
Dismissal schedule for our last three days of school is as follows: Wednesday, June 21st 11:45AM Thursday, June 22nd 11:45AM rd Friday, June 23 10:00AM Report Cards go home with students
There will be NO class placement changes made during the summer. Report cards will be handed out on the last day of school. Summer reading packets will be sent home during the last week of school. Packets are listed on the website in the Library folder in the Directory.
HAVE A FUN, SAFE SUMMER!
26 Lake Road Val l ey Cott ag e, N Y 1 09 8 9 Tel: 845-353-7280 Fa x: 8 4 5 - 3 5 3 - 7 2 8 7 Nurse: 845-353-7290 Office Hours: 8:00-4:00 St u d e n t H o u r s : 8 : 5 0 - 3 : 2 0
JUNE EVENTS:
The First Graders are excited to go to the Maritime Aquarium in Mystic Connecticut on June 9th. The aquarium is a hands on/interactive experience that ties into our STEMscopes study of Part of Animals.
All library books are due back June 9. Please make every effort to have your child bring their book(s) back. Call or email the school library if you have any questions.
The Library welcomes the youth services librarians from the public libraries. Miss Danielle, Miss Melinda and Miss Rebecca from Valley Cottage Public Library will be visiting with students in June. They will be visiting with students in grades K-4 June 6-9 in the Library. On Wednesday, June 14th Miss Aldona, from the Nyack Public Library will be conduct two assemblies: one for kindergarten through grade 2, one for grades 3 and 4. The librarians will be reading to children, informing students how to obtain a library card and information on summer activities including summer reading program: Build a Better World…..Read! The Young Adult librarians from Valley Cottage and Nyack will be on hand to discuss summer reading and programs for young adults on Monday, June 5. The local librarians always have awesome presentations as well as encouraging book talks to make students want to discover their own super reading powers. We thank them all for coming and giving the students library flyers with summer programs and library information. It has been a pleasure reading and literacy learning with your children this year. Don’t forget to cool
off with a great book this summer.
Carolyn Travers, School Library Media Specialist 353-7295, [email protected]
1 2
Thursday, “B” day Gr.5 Bridges Concert, 8:50-12pm, MS (students only) New Kindergarten screening, 9-2pm, Library Gr.4 Math24 Tournament, 9:30-10:30am, Cafe New Kindergarten screening, 9-2pm, Library
5 New Kindergarten Screening, 9-2pm, Library Gr.4 Science Written Test VC/Nyack Adult Librarians visit Gr.5 classrooms 6 School Bd Mtg, Volunteer Recognition, HS 7:30pm VC Public Librarians meet with classes, Gr.K-4 Gr.K/Lora, Walking Trip: DeeMaria's Pizza, 10:45am 7 Gr.4 Field Trip: Liberty Science Ctr, 9-2:15pm VC Public Librarians meet with classes, Gr.K-4 Gr.K Song Writing Workshops with Alice Leon (Colucci 9:15am; Larison 10:15am, Lora 12:35pm, Gabrielson 2:25pm) 8 Gr.5 Field Trip: Sturbridge, MA, 6:45am-5:30pm VC Public Librarians meet with classes, Gr.K-4 Gr.1 Song Writing Workshops with Alice Leon (Giuffre 9am, Marino 9:45am; Murray 11:15am) 9 Gr.1 Field Trip: Maritime Aquarium, 9-1:30pm VC Public Librarians meet with classes, Gr.K-4 Student and Staff Library books due 10 PTA Color Run Races, MacCalman Field, 8:30am 12 Gr.1 Walking Trip to Kups 'n Kones, 1-3pm 13 New Kindergarten Orientation, 9:30-10:15am, Café Parents/Teachers, Library 14 Gr.5 Field Trip: Congers Lake (rain date 6/15) Assembly: Nyack Children’s Librarians, Gr.K-2 9-9:45am; Gr.3-4 10:30-11:15am, Café Gr.K/Lora, Walking Trip: Kups 'n Kones, 1pm PTA Mtg 7:30pm 15 Gr.4 Field Day (rain date 6/20) Gr.5 Yearbook day, (rain date 6/14) Gr.5 Dance, 7-9pm 16 Gr.K Moving Up Ceremony and singing performance, 9:30am, Cafe Gr.K Picnic, Gilchrest Park, Congers, 10am-1pm Gr.1 Field Day, 1:30-2:45pm End 3rd Trimester 19 20 21 21 22 23
Gr.2 Field Day, 1:45-3pm (rain date 6/21) Gr.5 Science Fair class presentation Gr.2/Niero, Class Party, 2:15 (courtyard) Gr.3 Game Day, all day Gr.5 Science Fair school presentation School Bd Mtg, Retiree Recognition, H 7:30pm Gr.5 Moving Up Ceremony, 9:30am, Gym HALF DAY / EARLY DISMISSAL 11:45AM HALF DAY / EARLY DISMISSAL 11:45AM Michael Mark performs in Morning Program LAST DAY / Early Dismissal 10AM Report Cards go home with students
NOTES FROM THE NURSE 353-7290
ANNOUNCEMENTS GR. 5 MOVING UP CEREMONY IS WEDNESDAY, JUNE 21, 2017 at 9:30AM in the Gym. Parking is available on the back playground blacktop. Please do not park on the grass.
PHYSICAL EDUCATION AWARDS: The Physical Education Department will honor 2 boys and 2 girls from the highest grade in each school who excelled in Physical Education throughout the year. At VCE, the P.E. teachers of our students will speak about each student and a certificate will be presented soon in morning program. LOST AND FOUND: The end of the year is near and “lost and found” will be purged. When visiting the building, check for any lost items. There are numerous pairs of children’s eyeglasses in the office!
ATTIRE: Please NO OPEN-TOE SHOES, flip flops, heels or wedges. Sandals must have ankle straps. We cannot ensure your child’s safety in unsafe footwear. Also, children must wear appropriate footwear for Physical Education class/recess. Students have gym class every other day.
DISMISSAL: Parents, we encourage you to follow normal dismissal procedures at all times. However, if you must dismiss children early on class trips, concerts, or moving up ceremony days, and if siblings are needed, please send notes to the attention of each child’s teacher via backpack on the event day so that teachers know what time to dismiss students to the office. A specific time is necessary; children may be traveling throughout the building. The student sign out book will be at the security desk on event days. Thank you for your cooperation.
GET YOUR PHYSICALS DONE IN THE SUMMER!! Kindergarten, 2nd and 4th grade students, as well as all new students at Valley Cottage are required to hand in a recent physical that was done within the past year. Please keep your child home if he/she vomits before coming to school. A stomach virus is very contagious and generally children are sick for 2448 hours. If your child is home or was sent home with a fever, they must have a normal temperature (98.6) for 24 hours before returning to school. It is the parent/guardian responsibility to report illnesses/absences to the nurse. Please do so before the start of the school day at 3537290. Voicemail is on 24/7 for you to leave a message. Please do not email teachers for daily absences. Sincerely, Patricia Kozar, RN, Professional School Nurse
Dismissal schedule for our last three days of school is as follows: Wednesday, June 21st 11:45AM Thursday, June 22nd 11:45AM rd Friday, June 23 10:00AM Report Cards go home with students
There will be NO class placement changes made during the summer. Report cards will be handed out on the last day of school. Summer reading packets will be sent home during the last week of school. Packets are listed on the website in the Library folder in the Directory.
HAVE A FUN, SAFE SUMMER!
