5th Grade Lawn Sign
See information regarding the PTA sponsored "5th Grade Lawn Sign"
See information regarding the PTA sponsored "5th Grade Lawn Sign"
Help support the VCE PTA with their annual spring flower sale for Mother's Day.
Dear 5th Grade Students and Parents/Guardians,
I hope this letter finds you and your family well. It is this time of the year when your child needs to select their language of study. However, I want to stress that the need to be able to communicate in at least one language other than English is more than a requirement for our learners. It is a 21st-century skill that every student needs to possess to succeed in this global and multicultural world. That's the reason why in Nyack, we make language learning one of our priorities. We want to equip our students for the future.
We offer world language classes starting in 6th grade. Therefore, all 5th graders are required to select the world language they wish to study in 6th grade. We currently offer two (2) different languages at the Middle School: French and Spanish. Our French and Spanish programs are designed for students that have had little to no exposure to these languages. They will be able to gain a strong knowledge of the language selected and develop proficiency in this language.
Your child, in consultation with you, needs to fill out the selection form by clicking this link: https://forms.gle/TLg7qeFZ3tHz8Do39 by April 10, 2025. This will allow us to proceed with our scheduling process. This year, your child will have the opportunity to experience firsthand a language class taught by the World Language students during their visit to the elementary schools. In addition, I have attached the following video and PowerPoint presentation to help you in selecting a language:
Choosing carefully is very important, as switching languages is not possible. New York State guidelines require students to study a language for at least two years at the middle school level and two more years at the high school level for an Advanced Regents Diploma. Students interested in more than one language can always learn another language when they enter our high school, where we offer ASL as a world language for four years in addition to French and Spanish.
Please feel free to contact me if you have any questions and/or concerns.
Sincerely,
Elcie Douce, Ed. D.
World Language Department Chair
Nyack Public Schools
(845) 353-7173
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
VCE is happy to announce the celebration of DIVERSITY through dance, music,
games and food and we would love for you to join in on the fun!
When: Thursday, April 3, 2025
Where: Valley Cottage Elementary
Time: 6-7:30 pm
Set up time begins at 5:00 pm
You can reserve a table by scanning the QR code in the attachment or clicking the link below:
Cuándo: Jueves 3 de Abril de 2025
Dónde: Valley Cottage Elementary
Hora: de 6:00 p.m. a 7:30 p.m.
El tiempo de preparación comienza a las 5:00 p.m.
VCE se complace en anunciar la celebración de la DIVERSIDAD a
través de la danza, la música, los juegos y la comida. ¡Nos encantaría
que te unas a la diversión!
Puedes reservar una mesa escaneando el código QR o haciendo clic en el enlace que aparece a
continuación. Sé creativo: comparte fotos, comparte un plato, recuerdos personales, imágenes y
algunos datos curiosos o incluso un talento especial de tu país. Una vez que todas las mesas estén
reservadas y finalice el período de inscripción, no podremos dar cabida a ningún otro participante.
¡Así que inscríbete pronto, ya que el espacio para las mesas es limitado! También te invitamos a
colaborar con otras familias.
Tenga en cuenta:
Si prepara un plato o una bebida, debe proporcionar y mostrar una lista completa de ingredientes la
noche del evento.
Por favor enviar antes del 20 de Marzo.
Attached are the 2025-2026 school supply lists.
Valley Cottage Elementary PTA and 5150 Martial Arts would love for you to try out their self-defense martial arts classes.
See information attached.
See the attached information on the Cultural Arts fundraiser.
Greeting Valley Cottage Families,
Spring has sprung, and we have made it to the end of another month. With a new month and a new season, we celebrate new beginnings.
I hope this information is helpful as you plan out your month for your child and family.
● Wednesday, April 2nd – Channel 4 Weather Team will be here visiting our 3rd grade classes
● Thursday, April 3rd- International Night – held in the café and gym from 6:00-7:30 pm
● Tuesday, April 8th – Nyack Strings Festival – held in the café from 1:30-2:30 pm
● Tuesday, April 8th – LifeTouch Spring Picture Day and 5th grade panoramic photo taken
● Thursday, April 10th – Grade 5 NYS Science Test
● Friday, April 11th – PTA sponsored “Crazy Hair/Hat Day”
● Saturday, April 12th – Passover begins
● Monday, April 14th through Friday, April 18th – School Closed Spring Break
● Sunday, April 20th – Passover ends
● Monday, April 21st – School reopens
● Monday, April 21st – PTA meeting at 6:30 pm – held in GLC
● Wednesday, April 23rd and Thursday, April 24th – Grades 3-5 NYS ELA State Test
● Monday, April 28th – Day in Clay for 3rd grade
A few things as we look towards the end of the year:
● If there is a change in dismissal, please call the main office BEFORE 2:00 pm. This will
assist us in making sure that students and teachers are alerted, and that students are in their
proper location for dismissal.
● Please refrain from sending in fast food such as McDonald’s, Wendy’s, etc., for your
student's lunch.
Your attention to this information is greatly appreciated.
If you have any questions or concerns please feel free to contact us. Enjoy your spring break!!
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 lwoodward@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