Please join us via ZOOM on Wednesday May 26th at 6:30pm for NMS Fifth Grade VIRTUAL Parent Orientation.
zoom link https://zoom.us/j/93328488861
Telephone:1-646-558-8656; Webinar ID: 93328488861
Valley Cottage School
Message from the Principal:
Greetings Parents
Please see section "Letters from the Principal" for Elementary School 5 day entry letter and Arrival and Dismissal letter.
Thank you.
Spotlight on VCE
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Stomp Out Bullying Day, All Hands-In pact
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Be a Buddy Not a Bully poster display
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Digging for Dinosaur Fossils, chipping away at rock- Mrs. Gabrielson's 3 students
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Digging for Dinosaur Fossils wearing hard hats! Mrs.Gabrielson's class
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Stomp Out Bullying Day, All Smiles from staff and student
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Stop Bullying poster chain by two students
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Reading Buddies welcome Fall with pumpkin faces.
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Mrs.Gabrielson's class visits the Post Office.
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Staff Photo wearing Be Kind shirts!
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Our Principal in costume for Rockland Read-In day!
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Student relaxed and reading in library pit for Rockland Read-In.
Quick Links
Parent Resources
Grade 1 Supply List 2020-21.pdf
Grade 2 Supply List 2020-21.pdf
Grade 3 SupplyList 2020-21.pdf
Diane Capezzuto Supply List 2020-21.pdf
Grade 4 Supply List 2020-21.pdf
Grade 5 Supply List 2020-21.pdf
Noreen Hart Supply List 2020-21.pdf
Kindergarten Supply List 2020-21.pdf
Tara Gabrielson Supply List 2020-21.pdf
Upcoming Events (scroll through)
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A day
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Bd mtg, 7pm, Tenure Recognition Night
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BOE Meeting: Budget/Trustee Vote
7:00 PM - BOARD OF EDUCATION MEETING
Click here to View the AGENDA
In response to New York State Governor Andrew Cuomo’s “New York State on PAUSE” Executive Order 202.97 to help curb the spread of Coronavirus (COVID-19) in our community, the Nyack Board of Education will not be meeting in-person. The May 18, 2021 Nyack Board of Education meeting will be held via videoconferencing, and a transcript will be provided at a later date. The public will have an opportunity to see and hear the meeting live and provide comments.
TO ACCESS THE MEETING VIA ZOOM WEBINAR USE THE LINK BELOW:
https://zoom.us/j/91698602157
OR
Dial: +1-646-558 8656
Webinar ID: 916 9860 2157We suggest logging in at least five minutes before the start of the meeting.
PUBLIC COMMENT:
Due to the COVID-19 public health emergency, comments from the public must be submitted via the Zoom Q & A section and include your full name.Nyack Public Schools -
B day
Valley Cottage School -
C day
Valley Cottage School
Quick Contacts
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
Need to Know
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.
We're here for you!
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