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6/15/20 STATEMENT TO THE SCHOOL COMMUNITY:

The Nyack Union Free School District Board of Education, the Superintendent, and Administration stand resolutely against all acts of racism and in solidarity with black and brown students, administrators, faculty, staff and families in our community.

In the wake of the violent killings of George Floyd, Breonna Taylor and Ahmaud Arbery, we have seen largely peaceful protests, including a remarkable, youth-led demonstration, which drew a beautifully diverse crowd of thousands of neighbors to downtown Nyack this past week.

This Board of Education and Administration feel the anger and hurt of our black and brown communities in the face of brutal injustice. We affirm without equivocation that Black Lives Matter. And, we pledge to confront systemic racism whenever and wherever it occurs in our District.

We also celebrate the courage, commitment, and resilience of our students. We pledge to amplify their cries for equity as we work with all our community partners to ensure that young people of color—along with their families, and our faculty and staff—feel valued and safe in our schools.

The mission of Nyack Public Schools is “Building Bridges for today's students to cross into tomorrow's world with Equity, Innovation and Optimism.” Equity comes first, and it must continue to come first in everything we do. As we endeavor to dismantle systemic racism and end racial disparities in academic outcomes, disciplinary actions, Special Education referrals and more, our work must uplift and center black and brown voices.

Over the past several years, we have seen our administrators, staff, faculty and Board join courageous conversations, challenge inequities and support each other in pursuit of a District culture that lives up to our core values—and recognizes the role of educators in helping to create a more just and equitable world.

We, your Board of Education, and the Leadership of Nyack Public Schools, share those values and validate the role our teachers and staff play. We believe in the ability of our public schools to catalyze positive change, and commend the young people of Nyack for leading our community towards reconciliation, healing, and hope.

Sincerely,
The Nyack School Board, Superintendent and Leadership Team of Nyack Schools

Message from the Principal:

Greetings Parents

Spotlight on VCE

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.

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)

Jan 18

Schools Closed, Martin Luther King, Jr. Day

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Jan 18

Schools Closed, Martin Luther King, Jr. Day

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Jan 18

Martin Luther King Jr. Day - No School/Classes

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Jan 19

D day, Blue cohort

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Jan 19 11:30 PM 12:30 AM

BOE Meeting

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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.

Letters from the Principal

Afterschool Day Care-Recreational Programs

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

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Announcements

Friday, January 22, 2021 will be a remote day for all students due to district voting in the building.

On Friday January 15th from 10am to 2pm we will have a “pick-up” of supplies for our virtual students.

The COVID RESPONSE webpage (previously Reentry to Schools) keeps our school community informed and updated on all things COVID-related.

December 2020 Cohort Calendar

JCC After School Program hosted at Valley Cottage Elementary

Nyack Public Schools is now on Facebook, Twitter & Instagram to tell our stories of equity, innovation and optimism!

Rockland County Department of Health has provided resources for families in need of emotional and/or financial hope during this pandemic

TECHNOLOGY HELP DESK

Nyack Public Schools STAND RESOLUTELY AGAINST ALL ACTS OF RACISM. A STATEMENT TO OUR SCHOOL COMMUNITY IS POSTED HERE.

The Education Continuity Plan for ALL ELEMENTARY STUDENTS, K-5, is linked HERE