Kindergarten Orientation
See the information listed for our upcoming Kindergarten Orientation.
See the information listed for our upcoming Kindergarten Orientation.
See information regarding the PTA sponsored "5th Grade Lawn Sign"
JULY 28 - AUGUST 7TH
MONDAY-THURSDAY - 9AM - 2:30PM
(NO SESSION, FRIDAY, 8/1)
STUDENT REGISTRATION IS $100 (LINK COMING SOON)
BREAKFAST AND LUNCH INCLUDED FOR ALL STUDENTS
28 DE JULIO - 7 DE AGOSTO
LUNES A JUEVES - 9:00 A.M. - 2:30 P.M.
(NO HAY SESIÓN EL VIERNES 1 DE AGOSTO)
LA INSCRIPCIÓN DE ESTUDIANTES ES DE $100 (ENLACE PRÓXIMAMENTE)
DESAYUNO Y ALMUERZO INCLUIDOS PARA TODOS LOS
ESTUDIANTES
Attached are the 2025-2026 school supply lists.
See the attached information on the Cultural Arts fundraiser.
If you have a transportation question or concern, please send an email to: Transportation@nyackschools.org.
The attached is posted on behalf of the VCE PTA.
Greetings VCE families,
Welcome to May…We are almost there! I cannot believe that we are entering into the final months of the 2024-2025 school year. Warm weather is beginning to take hold and the busy time of year is upon us. With that being said, as I have before, I am sharing with you some important dates and reminders to help you plan for your family during this beautiful spring month.
Saturday, May 3rd –Touch A Truck – 11:00 AM to 1:00 PM
Monday, May 5th – Origami presentation for 1st grade
Wednesday, May 7th – National School Nurse Day
Thursday, May 8th – Friday, May 9th – NYS Math Exam
Thursday, May 8th – Teacher Appreciation Luncheon
Sunday, May 11th – Mother’s Day
Monday, May 12th – Junior Heroes visit for 5th grade
Monday, May 12th – PTA meeting – 6:30 PM – in the GLC
Tuesday, May 13th – Mad Science presentation for 4th grade
Tuesday, May 13th – Thursday, May 15th – Kindergarten walking trip to Dee Maria’s Pizzeria
Thursday, May 15th – Mad Science presentation for 2nd grade
Friday, May 16th – Tanglewood Marionettes for all grades
Monday, May 12th-Friday, May 23rd – NYSSELAT testing
Tuesday, May 20th – NYS Science test – for 5th grade
Tuesday, May 20th – Wednesday, May 21st - Alice Leon presentation – for the kindergarten classes
Wednesday, May 21st – Grade 3 trip to Legoland in Yonkers, NY
Wednesday, May 21st – Grade 4 and 5 dress rehearsal for spring concert
Thursday, May 22nd – Soul Steps presentation for 5th grade
Thursday, May 22nd – Grade 4 and 5 second dress rehearsal for spring concert
Thursday, May 22nd – Grade 4 and 5 spring concert – 6:00 PM – in the gymnasium
Friday, May 23rd – Field Day
Monday, May 26th-Tuesday, May 27th – No School in observance of Memorial Day
Friday, May 30th – Sports Day
Friday, May 30th – Bridges for 5th grade – at Nyack Middle School
Friday, May 30th – Learning in the Park for 4th grade
Saturday, May 31st – Car Wash - 10:00 am – 12:00 pm
As always, please reach out to your teachers or myself if you have any questions or concerns.
Sincerely,
Lucrisha Addison-Harris
AfterschoolDayCare-RecreationalProg WEBSITE info.pdf
Afterschool Day Care Programs available for V.C.E.
JCC – BTB (Beyond the Bell) (held in V.C.E. cafeteria)
Candace Wood (Site Leader)
Reed Silverman (Program Coordinator, contact person)
reeds@jccrockland.org
JCC Rockland
450 West Nyack Rd
West Nyack, NY 10994
(845) 362-4400 ext. 103
www.jccrockland.org (click on Youth, then Afterschool Programs)
Eliza Milman, CEO
Tel: (845) 362-4400 X136
Fax: (845) 362-5107
elizam@jccrockland.org
Hours: 3:15 to 6:00pm
If after school activities are cancelled, JCC is cancelled
NO JCC/BTB here at building on half days when school has half days
NO JCC/BTB if school closes early due to weather or emergency
NYACK CENTER
58 Depew Ave, Nyack, NY 10960
Tel: 358-2600 (Kim Cross) / Fax: (845) 358-5364
RECREATIONAL FACILITY
CENTRAL NYACK COMMUNITY CENTER = Clarkstown Parks & Rec.
58 Waldron Ave, C. Nyack, NY 10960
Tel: (845) 358-2500 (Kathy Klein) / Fax: (845) 358-2500
Main Office (845)353-7280
Main Office fax 353-7287
Attendance 353-7281 (for all absences/dismissal changes)
Nurse 353-7290
Voice Mail 353-7165 (follow prompt)
Cafeteria 353-7286 (8am-2pm)
Family Resource Ctr 353-7291
Late Pass must be obtained after 8:50am
26 Lake Rd, Valley Cottage, NY 10989
SCHOOL INFO: Classes begin promptly at 8:50am and end at 3:10pm. Dismissal is 3:15pm. Students who arrive after 8:50am must stop at the office for a late pass. Please make every effort to make sure your child arrives on time in the building by 8:45am.
ATTENDANCE/CHANGE OF DISMISSAL/EARLY DISMISSAL: Please call the attendance secretary at 845-353-7281 for all absences, change of dismissal, and early dismissal notices. Please leave your child’s full name, class and reason for the absence. Should you need to speak to the the nurse regarding your child's illness, please call Nurse Patti Kozar at 845-353-7290.
A written note must be received when your child will be picked up by someone other than those listed on the emergency contact list or if they will be dismissed in a different manner (ie: car pick up, walker, etc.). Please send a note via your child or email the main office secretaries by 2PM at caponte@nyackschools.org or tholland@nyackchools.org notifying us of the change in dismissal and authorized pick up person. When there is a change in dismissal, we ask that you notify the office as there may be occasions where your child's teacher may not be available to forward the dismissal change to the office in a timely manner. Should you encounter a dismissal change PRIOR to the end of the day without written notice, notify the office prior to 2:00PM at 845-353-7281 or 845-353-7280 so all parties involved are aware.
BREAKFAST/LUNCH: Breakfast is available for students each morning starting at 8am. Students wanting breakfast may enter through the designated parking lot doors and breakfast will be provided. Lunch is available each day for students to purchase. Meal accounts can be prepaid weekly or monthly for your convenience through MyPaymentPlus.com (online payment plan).
DISMISSAL: Dismissal will begin promptly at the end of each school day. Please refer to the information listed above for change of dismissal/early dismissal.
WALKERS: These students will be called to be dismissed. If you are accompanying your child home, please wait by the front playground.
BUS RIDERS: Bus numbers are announced at dismissal. Students are escorted to the bus circle and brought to their bus. An adult must be at the bus stop to meet K-1 students; if an adult is not there, the student will be sent back to school PRIOR to 4:00 PM.
CAR RIDERS: Students whose parents will be picking them up by car will meet in the Gym. Drivers should remain in their vehicles while children are escorted to them. We ask that parents DO NOT exit their vehicle or DO NOT leave the car pick up line. This will enable us to continuously move the car line and dismissal forward.
Valley Cottage Elementary PTA members 2022-23
Co-President: Holly Anderson hollylanderson@gmail.com (845) 661-0561
Co-President: Michael Rothenbucher mike.vce.pta@gmail.com (917) 842-9846
Vice President: Michelle Recla mrosado79@aol.com (347) 210-5606
Treasurer: Brendan Nolan bnolanVCEPTA@gmail.com (845) 629-1058
Corresponding Secretary: Amanda Roman amandaroman.pta@gmail.com (845) 494-4064
Recording Secretary: Jenn Manca jennelliottmanca@gmail.com (212) 729-6844
Valley Cottage Elem. PTA Facebook Page: https://www.facebook.com/groups/1431065247286661
Subscribe to VCE PTA emails here: http://eepurl.com/dLvpXU
Become a PTA member by signing up here: https://valleycottage.memberhub.com/store?category=Memberships
Questions? Contact us at: VCEPTAcommunications@gmail.com
September PTA newsletter docx.pdf