Kindergarten Virtual Parent Orientation, 6:30pm
Join Zoom Meeting https://zoom.us/j/97421947184?pwd=YkE1elkyZ3U4Z1BVWTlDWHBFWDBvZz09
See Parent Orientation Letter attached
Two attendees per student. Tickets and informative letter has been sent home by mail.
Please see letter dated June 2, 2021 that was mailed to parents.
District ID bracelet must be displayed.
April 14, 2021
Dear Amazing Families of Liberty, Valley Cottage and Upper Nyack Elementary School,
We look forward to the welcoming back of students to five day a week learning. Just a few reminders as
we begin this final part of the school year. Now more than ever we need your help, support and
cooperation to make this a safe experience for your children. Please see below for some reminders:
NYS Assessments are is in-person only.
Dismissal times:
Kindergarten walkers/car riders 2:45pm
Gr.1-5 walkers 2:50pm
Gr.1-5 car riders 2:55pm
Gr.K-5 bus riders 3:15pm
Greetings Parents
Please see section "Letters from the Principal" for Elementary School 5 day entry letter and Arrival and Dismissal letter.
Thank you.
Stomp Out Bullying Day, All Hands-In pact
Be a Buddy Not a Bully poster display
Digging for Dinosaur Fossils, chipping away at rock- Mrs. Gabrielson's 3 students
Digging for Dinosaur Fossils wearing hard hats! Mrs.Gabrielson's class
Stomp Out Bullying Day, All Smiles from staff and student
Stop Bullying poster chain by two students
Reading Buddies welcome Fall with pumpkin faces.
Mrs.Gabrielson's class visits the Post Office.
Staff Photo wearing Be Kind shirts!
Our Principal in costume for Rockland Read-In day!
Student relaxed and reading in library pit for Rockland Read-In.
SUMMER READING 2021 - ENTERING GRADE 6 English
SUMMER READING 2021 - ENTERING GRADE 6 - Spanish
SUMMER READING 2021 - ENTERING GRADE 6 - Creole
For Summer Reading & Program Information at the public libraries, go to
https://vc.nyackschools.org/groups/7792/valley_cottage_elementary_school_library/home
Main Office (845) 353-7280
Main Office fax 353-7287
Nurse 353-7290 (call if absent)
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. 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.
ATTENDANCE: If your child is ill and cannot attend school, please call Nurse Patti Kozar at (845) 353-7290 and leave a message. Please leave your child’s full name, class and reason for the absence. When your child returns to school, a written note is required.
BREAKFAST/LUNCH: Breakfast is available for students each morning from 8:20 to 8:45 and costs $1.00. Those students should report to the cafeteria upon arrival. Lunch is available each day for students to purchase and the cost is $2.35. Meal accounts can be prepaid weekly or monthly for your convenience through MyPaymentPlus.com (online payment plan).
DISMISSAL: Dismissal will begin at 3:15pm each day.
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 upon arrival. Students are escorted to the bus circle. An adult must be at the bus stop to meet K-1 students.
CAR RIDERS: Students whose parents will be picking them up by car meet in the Gym. Drivers should remain in their vehicles while children are escorted to the vehicle.
**** If your child has a change in dismissal plans, a note must be sent to the classroom teacher who will alert the office. It would be appreciated if phone calls were not made for this purpose unless of an emergency. If you must call, please do so before 3pm.
Our PTA website is at www.facebook.com/valleycottagePTA
Please contact the VCE PTA any time by speaking to an officer or any member, or by e-mailing your thoughts to: VCEPTAcommunications@gmail.com
Co-President: Shannon Bender (845) 548-1673; Email: Slbender3@aol.com
Co-President: Steve Leiser (267) 617-7321; Email: StevenLeiser@gmail.com
Vice President: Devon Cooney (613) 431-2024; Email: dcurryot@yahoo.com
Treasurer: Christine Edmonds (845) 548-7176; Email: cedmonds74@gmail.com
Recording Secretary: Raven Geraghty; Email: Raven0609@gmail.com
Corresponding Secretary: Erica Finnegan; Email: EricaLF@aol.com
