The Wild Coyote
Camp Avenue Elementary School
October 2023
Contact Us:
1712 Merrick Avenue Merrick, NY 11566
Telephone: (516) 379-3732 Absentee Line: (516)379-3733
Principal's Message
Dear Parents,
It was wonderful that so many families were able to attend PTA's Welcome Back Picnic. October is National Safety Month. Some highlights include our annual Red Ribbon Week sponsored by our fabulous PTA and Fire Safety education for our K-2 students.
On October 3rd, we have our Evacuation Drill to Merrick Avenue Middle School in the morning. That afternoon we will have our Early Dismissal Drill. Kindergarten students will be dismissed at 2:30pm and students in grades 1-6 will be dismissed at 2:35pm. We kindly ask that you are prompt in meeting your children at these times.
Our next PTA meeting will be at 7:30 pm. on Tuesday, October 25th on Zoom. I hope you can join us. Also, don’t forget to check our calendar for the various PTA-sponsored activities planned for our students and families.
On October 11th North Merrick will be hosting a Family Engagement Night (Formally called Parent University). These nights are always a great time for faculty, parents, and students to participate in a wide variety of stimulating activities in STEM, Music, Art and more! We hope to see you there!
If you have any questions or concerns, feel free to contact me. I am looking forward to an OUTSTANDING October!
Sincerely,
Hillary 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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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
Welcome Back Picnic!
Important Reminder About Arrival at 8:15 am
Upon arrival at 8:15 am, please remember to drive up to the teacher in the traffic circle. If there is space, we ask that you drive past the cross walk so that we can move the cars more efficiently from Merrick Avenue. Parents should remain in their cars as they drop off their children in the circle. We also noticed some parents allowing their children to cross Merrick Avenue rather than waiting to turn into the traffic circle. This is not advised for the safety of the children. I know the arrival procedures are not ideal, but we thank you for your patience as we look out for the safety of our students.
Important Reminder about Absences
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 the nurse or on the absence line. Students are requested to submit a written and signed excuse note for each absence when they return to school.
International Walk to School Day
Red Ribbon Week
Red Ribbon Week will be observed October 23-27. More information will follow shortly.
Halloween Parade
That day, we will also have our PTA Fall Festival for our students only. It should be a fun and festive day!