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The Wild Coyote
Camp Avenue Elementary School
September 2023
Contact Us:
1712 Merrick Avenue Merrick, NY 11566
Telephone: (516) 379-3732 Absentee Line: (516)379-3733
Principal's Message
Dear Parents and Guardians,
Welcome Back!! I hope you all had an exciting and restful summer. I am happy to announce that we will be having our 3rd annual "Meet and Greet" on August 31st. Students will have the opportunity to stop by and say hello to their new teacher between 10:00-11:00 AM outside in the front of the school. Our teachers have taken time and careful thought in preparing their classrooms for all our students and we anticipate an academically rich and productive school year!
As noted in my welcome back letter, sent via parent square, please be cognizant of classrooms with student allergies and be mindful when packing snacks for your child. As in the past, food cannot be brought in for birthdays as per the Board Policy. The policy is available for review on the North Merrick Website.
The faculty and I look forward to greeting you on Thursday, September 14th at “Meet the Teacher Night.” More information will come out about the evening in the coming weeks.
If you ever have any questions or concerns, please feel free to call me at 516-379-3732 or e-mail me at HBromberg@nmerrick.org.
The staff and I look forward to working with you and your children. Once again, welcome back to what I am sure will be a terrific school year!
Sincerely,
Hillary K. Bromberg, Ed.D.
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North Merrick Board of Education
Megan C. Ryan Esq., President
Ed Corona, Vice President
Steve Enella, Trustee
Mary Keene, Trustee
Will Luciani, Trustee
Tracey Miller, Trustee
Kathy Moran, Trustee
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Please visit the North Merrick School District Website for news from around the district, updates and revised policies from the Board of Education, and useful links to engageNY.com and other curriculum related parent sites.
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Co-President: Andrea Catalano.................................................................917-886-1044
Co-President: Dana Hodermarsky.............................................................516-238-5228
Vice President/Legislation: Donna Salomone..........................................516-375-8619
Vice President/Fundraising: Julie Hain.....................................................516-286-4747
Vice President/Cultural Arts: Liz Schmer..................................................516-428-8459
Recording Secretary: Kristen Bickard........................................................516-428-5745
Corresponding Secretary: Angela Dimos..................................................718-496-4857
Treasurer: Vanessa Lin...............................................................................516-851-9872
PTA Information Update
Hello Parents/Guardians!
Here are some upcoming dates and information from the PTA.
September 5- 8:45 am Kindergarten and New Parent Meet and Greet in the Cafeteria
September 11- 7pm Class Parent Meeting & 8pm PTA Executive Board Meeting
September 12- Fall Picture Day
September 15- Wear Gold for to support pediatric cancer awareness
September 22- Welcome Back Picnic 5pm to 7pm (in back of the school)
(Rain Date Sept 29th)
September 20- 7:30PM PTA Meeting
September 26- Reflections Begin
October 4- Walk/Bike to School Day
** Keep an eye out for PTA flyers regarding Membership, Fall Product Fundraisers and Volunteer Opportunities
The PTA Website has been updated on the district page. Check back often for updates.
Welcome to the new school year!
Camp Avenue Day 2023
Did You Know we Have a Direct Absence Line?
Please be reminded that regular school attendance is not only mandated by law, but is a key ingredient for educational success. Legal reasons for absences include: illness, death in family, court appearances, and observance of religious holidays. If your child is frequently absent due to illness, you will be contacted and medical documentation may be requested. All other absences will be considered unexcused or truant.
Please also be aware that lateness to school can be considered partial truancy and is monitored as closely as absences. Chronic lateness is disruptive to the students in the class, the teacher, and most importantly, to the child. Parents and guardians are asked to contact the school to report each absence. This can be done by calling our Absentee Line at 516-379-3733. If you are requesting classwork and/or homework for your child on the day of the absence, please leave that message with Nurse Power or on the absence line. Parents are requested to submit a written and signed excuse note for each absence your child has, when they return to school.