Daily Announcements

THERE WILL BE NO SCHOOL FOR STUDENTS ON THURSDAY & FRIDAY, MAY 24-25, since the days allotted for school closings due to the weather were not used this year. Thursday, May 24 will be a Superintendent's Conference Day for staff.

Welcome

Valley Cottage Elementary School...

Welcome to success, a place where we do our best.

To contact offices directly, please use the following phone numbers:
Main Office      (845) 353-7280
Main Office      (845) 353-7287 (fax)
Nurse's Office           353-7290
Voice Mail                353-7165
Cafeteria                  353-7286
Family Resource Ctr 353-7291

Principal's Message

Dear Families,

It’s hard to believe that it’s May. This year is flying by. We have successfully completed NY State Assessments in ELA and Math and we are looking forward to a busy and productive spring. In addition to lots of classroom learning, there are field trips and special assemblies on the horizon. On May 10^th at 7:30 p.m. at the High School, our community will have the opportunity to meet the candidates running for seats as Trustees on our Board of Education. This Candidates’ Forum is sponsored by the PTA. The Trustee and Budget vote will take place on Tuesday, May 15^th. Please remember to vote.

Daily Announcements

From the Nurse:
Physical examination papers for students in Gr.K, 2 and 4 are due. If you have not yet handed them in, please do so as soon as possible.
Thank you.

Per our Transportation Department:

Bus changes are for emergencies only. Any request for a bus change must be sent to the main office on paper for approval by our Transportation Dept.

Good News

On Friday, May 11th, over 250 students and families attended our annual VCE Fuel Up to Play Health Fair. A fabulous time was had by all as they rotated through six stations of fitness games and activities.
In all, 24 VCE staff members volunteered their time, energy and enthusiasm to run the different stations to make the event such a success. Families also had the opportunity to visit the community health resource tables that offered information and support. On behalf of the Fuel Up committee, many thanks to all who attended and those who helped out.

Fuel Up Team
Julie Kassel - FRC Coordinator, Meredith Handt - Speech and Language Pathologist,
Michael Ramponi - Physical Education Teacher, Lindsay Obrig - Parent

The PTA at Valley Cottage sponsors field trips and programs for students throughout the school year. For further information, please call PTA Interim President, Mrs. Helene Bon, at 917-566-1603 and/or Co-Vice President, Mr. Marc Burns at 268-1899. Please view the PTA Directory for contact persons and numbers.

Upcoming Events

Saturday, May 19

Jimerson String Festival Rehearsal, 9am HS Gym

Sunday, May 20

Jimerson String Festival 3pm NHS

Monday, May 21

"C" day

Call 353-7291 (Family Res.Ctr) beginning 5/16-5/23, 9am-2pm.

to make an appointment for upcoming New Kindergarten Screening on 6/1/, 6/4 and 6/5.

Tuesday, May 22

"D" day

Call 353-7291 (Family Res.Ctr) beginning 5/16-5/23, 9am-2pm.

to make an appointment for upcoming New Kindergarten Screening on 6/1/, 6/4 and 6/5.

Field Trip: Gr. 3

Hudson River Museum
9am-1:30pm

5th Grade Bridges Rehearsal

MS 10am-12pm

IST/RTI 1:30pm

Saturday, May 19, 2012

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Weather

	Today, 5/19/2012 High: 80 Low: 52 Mostly sunny 0% chance of precipitation.
	Tomorrow, 5/20/2012 High: 78 Low: 55 Partly sunny 12% chance of precipitation.