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We look forward to seeing you tonight at 6:00 pm in the VCE gym for our grade 4 and grade 5 concert. concert flyer for website.docx Valley Cottage School It’s getting warm outside .... Remember to bring a water bottle!! Water bottle posting for website.docx Valley Cottage School Color Run Valley Cottage School PTA DIRECT DONATION FUNDRAISER The attached is posted on behalf of the VCE PTA. Valley Cottage School Start the school day off on time! Here are the morning attendance times for Nyack Public Schools: Nyack High School - Grades 9-12: 7:30 AM Nyack Middle School - Grades 6-8: 8:05 AM Elementary Schools - Grades K-5: 8:50 AM Communications Please see the attached for Supply Lists School Year 2023-2024: School hours are 8:50-3:20 (Students should be in the building by 8:45AM) Supply List Grade 1.pdf Supply List Grade 2.pdf Supply List Grade 3.pdf Supply List Grade 4.pdf Supply List Grade 5.pdf Supply List Grade KG.pdf Supply List Mrs Gabrielson.pdf Supply List Mrs Soloff.pdf Supply List Mrs Weber.pdf Valley Cottage School Mark your calendars for the 2023-24 school year’s important dates and holidays with the District’s calendar at-a-glance posted here: View the Nyack Public Schools Calendar 2023-24 Communications Like, Follow and Share us on Facebook, Twitter & Instagram as we tell our stories with equity, innovation and optimism! Like, Follow, Share us at: Facebook: @nyackschools Twitter: @nyack_schools Instagram: @nyackschools Communications TECHNOLOGY HELP DESK If you are experiencing a problem with technology call 845-353-7075 for assistance. Click here for more Technology Assistance Valley Cottage School View More Posts Message from the Principal: Greetings VCE families, Welcome to May…We are almost there! I cannot believe that we are entering into the final months of the 2023-2024 school year. Warm weather is beginning to take hold and the busy time of year is upon us. With that being said, as I have before, I am sharing with you some important dates and reminders to help you plan for your family during this beautiful spring month. Tuesday, May 7 th – Wednesday, May 8 th – NYS Math Exam Saturday, May 11 th – PTA sponsored Car Wash – 10:00 am – 12:00 pm Sunday, May 12 th – Happy Mother’s Day Monday, May 13 th – Alice Leon musical presentation for Kindergarten Tuesday, May 14 th Alice Leon musical presentation for Kindergarten Grade 5 NYS Science Exam Grades 4/5 concerts – 6:00 pm - @VCE Please have your child arrive PROMPTLY at 5:45 pm wearing: Grade 4 – white shirt and black pants Grade 5 – wear 5 th grade tee shirt (which will provided to them during the day) and black pants If you child WILL NOT be participating in the concert, please notify Sara Beth Lieberman at slieberman@nyackschools.org Wednesday, May 15 th – Mad Science – 4 th grade presentations Thursday, May 16 th – PTA staff appreciation luncheon Friday, May 17 th Mad Science – 2 nd grade presentation 4 th grade trip to Museum Village Monday, May 20 th – Middle School Administration to visit 5th grade to discuss what to expect next year Tuesday, May 21 st Nyack Public Schools Budget Vote Kindergarten walking trip to #1. Wednesday, May 22 nd – Kindergarten walking trip to #2 Thursday, May 23 rd Kindergarten walking trip #3 Field Day/Sports Day Monday, May 27 th and Tuesday, May 28 th – Closed for Memorial Day Wednesday, May 29 th – Valley Cottage Library visits VCE to discuss summer programs Thursday, May 30 th – Bridges at Nyack Middle School Friday, May 31 st 3 rd grade trip to Hudson River Museum 4 th grade trip to Hook Mountain As always, please reach out to your teachers or myself if you have any questions or concerns. Sincerely, Lucrisha Addison-Harris Spotlight on VCE Stomp Out Bullying Day, All Hands-In pact Reading Buddies welcome Fall with pumpkin faces. Staff Photo wearing Be Kind shirts! Our Principal in costume for Rockland Read-In day! Quick Links Class Pages Family Resource Center Food/Menus Library Media Center Nurse Notes Registration Transportation Parent Portal Nyack Basics After School Programs. AfterschoolDayCare-RecreationalProg WEBSITE info.pdf Afterschool Day Care Programs available for V.C.E. JCC – BTB (Beyond the Bell) (held in V.C.E. cafeteria) Candace Wood (Site Leader) Rachel Appell (Program Coordinator, contact person) rachela@jccrockland.org JCC Rockland 450 West Nyack Rd West Nyack, NY 10994 (845) 362-4400 ext. 207 www.jccrockland.org (click on Youth, then Afterschool Programs) Eliza Milman, CEO Tel: (845) 362-4400 X136 Fax: (845) 362-5107 elizam@jccrockland.org  Hours: 3:15 to 6:00pm  If after school activities are cancelled, JCC is cancelled  NO JCC/BTB here at building on half days when school has half days  NO JCC/BTB if school closes early due to weather or emergency NYACK CENTER 58 Depew Ave, Nyack, NY 10960 Tel: 358-2600 (Kim Cross) / Fax: (845) 358-5364 RECREATIONAL FACILITY CENTRAL NYACK COMMUNITY CENTER = Clarkstown Parks & Rec. 58 Waldron Ave, C. Nyack, NY 10960 Tel: (845) 358-2500 (Kathy Klein) / Fax: (845) 358-2500 Quick Contacts Main Office (845)353-7280 Main Office fax 353-7287 Attendance 353-7281 (for all absences/dismissal changes) Nurse 353-7290 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. Dismissal is 3:15pm. 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 in the building by 8:45am. ATTENDANCE/CHANGE OF DISMISSAL/EARLY DISMISSAL: Please call the attendance secretary at 845-353-7281 for all absences, change of dismissal, and early dismissal notices. Please leave your child’s full name, class and reason for the absence. Should you need to speak to the the nurse regarding your child’s illness, please call Nurse Patti Kozar at 845-353-7290. A written note must be received when your child will be picked up by someone other than those listed on the emergency contact list or if they will be dismissed in a different manner (ie: car pick up, walker, etc.). Please send a note via your child or email the main office secretaries by 2PM at lwoodward@nyackschools.org or tholland@nyackchools.org notifying us of the change in dismissal and authorized pick up person. When there is a change in dismissal, we ask that you notify the office as there may be occasions where your child’s teacher may not be available to forward the dismissal change to the office in a timely manner. Should you encounter a dismissal change PRIOR to the end of the day without...