Message from the Principal:

                                                                                                                                                      

                      

 

Spotlight on VCE

  • Stomp Out Bullying Day, All Hands-In pact

    Stomp Out Bullying Day, All Hands-In pact

  • Be a Buddy Not a Bully poster display by two girls

    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, chipping away at rock- Mrs. Gabrielson's 3 students

  • Digging for Dinosaur Fossils wearing hard hats! Mrs.Gabrielson's class

    Digging for Dinosaur Fossils wearing hard hats! Mrs.Gabrielson's class

  • Stomp Out Bullying Day, All Smiles from staff and student

    Stomp Out Bullying Day, All Smiles from staff and student

  • Stop Bullying poster chain by two students

    Stop Bullying poster chain by two students

  • Reading Buddies welcome Fall with pumpkin faces.

    Reading Buddies welcome Fall with pumpkin faces.

  • Mrs.Gabrielson's class visits the Post Office.

    Mrs.Gabrielson's class visits the Post Office.

  • Staff Photo wearing Be Kind shirts!

    Staff Photo wearing Be Kind shirts!

  • Our Principal in costume for Rockland Read-In day!

    Our Principal in costume for Rockland Read-In day!

  • Student relaxed and reading in library pit for Rockland Read-In.

    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)

  • Virtual Zoom Meeting

    Special BOE Meeting

    Please use this Zoom link to access the BOE Mtg: https://zoom.us/j/99230994235

    6:00 PM - BOARD OF EDUCATION MEETING

    In response to New York State Governor Andrew Cuomo’s “New York State on PAUSE” Executive Order 202.1 to help curb the spread of Coronavirus (COVID-19) in our community, the Nyack Board of Education will not be meeting in-person. The July 13, 2020 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:
    https://zoom.us/j/99230994235
    or
    Dial: +1 646 558 8656
    Webinar ID:992 3099 4235

    We 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.
     

    Workshop Item 2.1 Discussion of Name Change of School Sports Teams * * * The Board of Education has received multiple inquiries, including a petition, seeking to have the District change the name of the school sports teams and related activities/clubs. At the meeting on July 13, 2020, the Board of Education plans to discuss the scheduling of a future meeting(s) to review and decide this matter. The Board of Education will not be making any decision at the meeting on July 13, 2020 about whether or not to change the name.

    Nyack Public Schools

  • Special BOE Meeting

    Nyack Public Schools

  • Special BOE Meeting

    Nyack Public Schools

  • FIRST DAY OF SCHOOL

    Welcome back!!


    Class times: 8:50 am to 3:15 pm

    Valley Cottage School

  • BOE Meeting

    Nyack Public Schools
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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

 

Student hours:  8:50am-3:20pm

Late Pass must be obtained after 8:50am

 

26 Lake Rd, Valley Cottage, NY 10989

http://vc.nyackschools.org

 

 

 

 

 

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. 

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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