Our 5th grade Band and 4th grade Concert is December 17th at 6:00. Please click below for more information about arrival, concert dress, and more.
If you have a student in 4th or 5th grade who would like to sign up for chorus please click on the link below for information and a permission slip. The permission slips are due by December 20th.
Love That Pet!
Inspired by Sharon Creech’s book, Love That Dog, 4th grade students will be collecting items for the Putnam Humane Society from Wednesday, November 20th - Friday, December 6th. (There will be a box for donations in the main hallway.
Please click the link below for more information on what we are collecting.
PQ is taking up a collection of "stocking stuffers" for Friends of Karen. Please click the link below to learn more about this program.
Our 5th graders will be hosting a "penny wars" competition from Dec. 2 - 20th. The classroom that collects the most points will win a pajama day/pizza party for their classroom. All proceeds from this fundraiser go to support our 5th Grade Committee. Please click the link below for more detail.
Parent Volunteers Needed for the Yearbook
Seeking Parent Volunteers for the '24-'25 Yearbook. We are looking for one parent volunteer per grade level to coordinate with the class parents and teachers as well as people to photograph school events.
Form to sign-up for either:
Spiritwear Store
Please click below to check out this year's PQ Spiritwear!
The Harlem Wizards are coming to North Salem!
The North Salem Booster Club will once again host the Harlem Wizards at North Salem Middle School/High School on Friday, December 6th at 7pm. We’re gearing up for an unforgettable Basketball game that promises to be a blast and a fantastic boost for our school community.
Latest Health Update in Pediatrics:
Bacterial pneumonia cases are on the rise in young children, according to the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.
Pneumonia, a common lung infection, can be caused by multiple sources, including bacteria, viruses, fungi, and parasites. However, the CDC says cases caused by the bacteria Mycoplasma pneumoniae have been increasing in the last six months "since late spring and have remained high" and has been impacting children in particular.
What are general pneumonia symptoms in kids?
Other types of pneumonia may have similar to slightly different symptoms from pneumonia cases caused by M. pneumoniae. They include:
- Chest pain when breathing or coughing
- Altered mental status (confusion)
- Cough
- Fatigue (feeling tired)
- Fever or chills
- Nausea, vomiting, or diarrhea
- Shortness of breath
- Macrolides are the first-line treatment for this infection. Some first-line antibiotics used to treat pneumonia, like penicillin, will not treat M. pneumoniae.
If an illness is persisting please seek medical attention to diagnose and treat.
Thank you,
The Health Office
On Tuesday, December 3rd, please consider supporting The North Salem Foundation for Learning (NSFL) with a tax-deductible contribution. NSFL fosters scholastic excellence in the North Salem Central School District by awarding scholarships, funding unique student/faculty projects and providing enhanced educational opportunities for students in grades pre-K-12, which are outside the scope of the traditional budget. Click here or copy and paste in your browser to donate: https://bit.ly/3YNHTRd. Thank you!
Kindergarten Registration: Dec. 9 - Dec. 11
If you have a student who is turning 5 years old by December 1, 2025 and would like to register them for Kindergarten at PQ please contact Laura Tartaglia in the PQ office to set up an appointment.
** If your student is already enrolled in the Universal PreK program at PQ, you do not need to set up an appointment at this time.
Laura Tartaglia: 914-669-5317 x3056 / ltartaglia@northsalemschools.org
We use the My School Bucks app for parents to create a lunch account for their students. Please click on that link and sign up if you haven't already.
If you feel you might qualify for "Free or Reduced Meals" through the state, please click the following link for information: National School Meal Program Information
November 27 - Early Dismissal 11:30am
November 28/29 - NO SCHOOL / Happy Thanksgiving
December 4 - BOE meeting 7:30pm
Dec. 9-11 - Kindergarten Registration (see above info)
December 17 - Gr5 Band and Gr4 Concert 6:00pm
December 18 - BOE meeting 7:30pm
(December 19 - Snow Date for Concert 6:00pm)
Dec. 23-Jan. 1 - NO SCHOOL
January 2 - School Resumes
K-8 Girls Lacrosse Clinic
Please click on the link below to learn more about this Lacrosse Clinic.
Brewster LL Baseball & Softball
2025 Registration in underway!
Brewster Challengers Division
Adaptive Baseball and Softball Clinics
Run of the Mills Jingle Jangle 5K
Brought to you by the North Salem LIONS Club! It’s a family fun run where strollers are welcome, and festive costumes are encouraged!
When: Saturday, December 7th
Where: NS Lions Community Center
Time: 8:30 AM Check-In
What’s in Store:
- $10 Early Registration includes a cozy mug or festive T-shirt!
- Hot Chocolate and Treats waiting for you at the finish line!
- Food and Coat Drive to benefit the Local Pantry!
Let’s spread joy and community spirit together! Sign up now for a day filled with fun, laughter, and holiday cheer!
Details and Registration: www.northsalemlions.club
Aramark Food Services Hiring
Aramark, the company that supplies our food services, is hiring. Please click this link if interested: Aramark Now Hiring
Westchester Institute for Human Development
The help you need from WIHD's Community Support Network is here in one place. Reach out to (914) 493-8119 or CSN@wihd.org.
About Us
Website: www.northsalemschools.org
Location: 173 June Road, North Salem, N.Y., USA
Phone: 914-669-5317
Twitter: @pq_elementary