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We hope this message finds you well. Please be advised that Thursday, November 6th will be a half-day dismissal to accommodate our Virtual Parent-Teacher Conferences.

🕒 Dismissal Schedule:
Grades 3K–2: 11:00 AM
Grades 3–5:11:15 AM
Students will exit through their regular dismissal doors.
We kindly ask that you arrive on time to ensure our teachers have adequate time to prepare for their conferences.



If you would like to schedule a conference with any of the Cluster teachers (Music, Art, Gym, Science, Library, Dance or STEAM), please sign up on the Google Form


📌 Important Reminders:
Students will have a shortened lunch period earlier in the day and will have the opportunity to eat.
There will be NO HANAC after-school program. All students must be picked up by 11:15 AM.
If your child rides the bus, it will depart at 11:00 AM. If you prefer to pick up your child instead, please send a note to their teacher in advance.
Teachers will be reaching out to schedule your virtual conference. If you have any questions or need assistance with scheduling, please contact your child’s teacher directly. See attached flyer for more details.


📅 Attached is the November calendar. Please take a moment to review it and save the important dates.

Thank you for your continued support and partnership.



We look forward to connecting with you during conferences!

Here are several important updates and upcoming events to keep in mind this week:

🧑‍🏫 PTA Meeting – Wednesday, October 29 at 6:30 PM (Virtual) Please join us for our monthly PTA meeting tomorrow evening. The meeting will be held virtually at 6:30 PM. We look forward to your participation!

The 5th grade Graduation Meeting will be held at 7:30 pm (virtually)

🎃 PTA Halloween Party & Dance – Forms Due by Wednesday All permission slips and required forms for the PTA Halloween Party & Dance must be submitted by Wednesday. Please refer to the attached flyer for grade-specific schedules and details. Reminder: Students are only allowed to attend their designated session. No siblings are allowed.

During this event, the Graduation Committee will be selling raffle tickets for $250 toward a brand new bicycle! Thank you for supporting our upcoming graduation activites.

👻 Halloween Parade – Friday, October 31 Get ready for some spooky fun! The Halloween Parade will take place this Friday:

3K–Grade 2: 8:20 AM

Grades 3–5: 8:45 AM

See the attached flyer for more information.

🏆 Attendance Contest Ends Friday, October 31 The school-wide attendance contest wraps up this Friday. Let’s finish strong! The celebration for students with perfect attendance will take place on November 5th.

🗣️ CEC 30 Virtual Speaker Series – Know Your Rights Join CEC 30 for a powerful virtual seminar: Thursday, October 30 at 6:30 PM Topic: Know Your Rights – A presentation and Q&A with Make the Road NY to learn about your rights when encountering ICE (Immigration and Customs Enforcement).

Thank you for staying engaged and informed. We appreciate your continued support!

Our Lost and Found is full! We've collected many items since the beginning of this school year, including coats, sweaters, hats, glasses, lunchboxes, and water bottles. To help you identify anything that might belong to your child, we've attached a video.

If you recognize any of the items, please email Ms. Pinto ([email protected]) or Ms. Trinidad ([email protected]) with a detailed description. We’ll make sure your child receives the item to bring home.

Please claim items by November 3rd. All unclaimed items will be donated so please reach out promptly.

Thank you for your support!

Get a chance to win $200.00 towards a new bike from TONY’S BICYCLES. Come and Support our Fifth Graders! Read the flyer