FIRST DAY OF SCHOOL

This is a reminder that the first day of school is Thursday, September 2, 2010.  Additionally, the first two days of school are half-days for kindergarten students only.  Kindergarten students will be dismissed from school at approximately 11:15 a.m.  Please make sure that a parent, guardian, or other designated adult is at your child's bus stop.  All other students in grades 1-5 will be dismissed at approximately 3:30 p.m.  Please call our office if you have any questions or concerns.  

WELCOME BACK!

As a reminder, school starts September 2, 2010.  Additionally, the first two days of school (Sept. 2 & 3) are half-days for all kindergarten students.  

Our building is now open for visitors.  Please feel free to visit our building with your child.  Please note, however, that custodians and contractors are finalizing projects and cleaning our building.  For your safety, please stay away from areas where work is being done.  If you have any questions, please call our office at any time (355-5273).  Enjoy the rest of your summer!

SUMMER REGISTRATION

If you are new to the district, and have not yet registered your child, please take note that August 24, 26, and 31 are the remaining days for summer registration.

For more information, CLICK HERE. 

Camp MAC Information

Camp MAC is a free day camp that is funded by NYS and the surrounding townships.  Children entering the 1st grade through the 6th grade are eligible to attend.  

For information on Camp MAC Summer ’10 and an application form click here.

PASTA FOR PENNIES

On Wednesday, June 9, Mrs. Valentino's 2nd grade class enjoyed a treat from the Olive Garden of Middletown, N.Y.  For the second year in a row, Mrs. Valentino's  class was the top fundraising class in the school and winners of Olive Garden's “Pasta for Pennies” program with a total collection of $600. The proceeds raised go to the Leukemia and Lymphoma Society, which researches cures for Leukemia, Lymphoma, and many other cancers.  For more pictures, please click on the title of the news article  (pictured are Mrs. Valentino's students, Intermediate Student Council President and Vice President, Bridget Wiley and Lovina John, and Mr. Short, student council advisor).  

PTO WATER BOTTLES

This year our PTO graciously purchased water bottles for our elementary students. If interested, you can purchase one of these water bottles for $1.  Please stop by our main office if interested. 

INCOMING THIRD GRADE PARENT NIGHT

Attention all second grade parents.  Our Intermediate school is having their annual third grade parent night on June 7, 2010, at 7:00 p.m. in the Intermediate School auditorium.  CLICK HERE for more detailed information. 

SILLY HAIR / HAT DAY

Here are a few pictures of silly hair / hat day. My class earned this day by making good choices in the classroom. We discussed that there are a lot of choices in life, and that it is important to make sure you make "good choices" and always try to do the right thing.

~Ms. Murphy

ARBOR DAY

Orange and Rockland's Mr. Beamish, gave a wonderful presentation on the importance of trees in Ms Bennington's 2nd grade class. Not only did each child receive a tree but Mr. Beamish supplied the entire school with trees, posters and bookmarks!

Ms C. Bennington

CINCO DE MAYO

Mrs. Fitzgibbons' class celebrated Cinco de Mayo with a book selection from Skippy Jon Jones being read by Mr. Rodriguez.  He came in complete with a sombrero and a Mexican accent.  Mr. and Mrs. Espinosa cooked authentic Mexican appetizers for the children to sample which included quesadillas, tacitos, and fresh salsa. Ole!

Please click on the title of the news article for more pictures.

~Mrs. Fitzgibbons