Park Avenue Post

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Tuesday, September 3, 2024

• Kindergarten 9:00 AM- 2:50 AM (No breakfast for K students)
• Grades 1&2 Full day, 8:20 AM-2:50 PM
• Grades 3-5 Full day, 8:20 AM-2:55 PM

Wednesday, September 4, 2024 - Normal Day. Everyone arrives at 8:20am.

PLEASE TRY TO HAVE YOUR CHILD ARRIVE AT SCHOOL BETWEEN 8:10 AND 8:25AM.

In the morning, kindergarten, first and second graders will normally arrive between 8:10am and 8:25am and enter through the MAIN ENTRANCE on Park Avenue. They will line up in the gym daily. (ON THE FIRST DAY ONLY, KINDERGARTEN STUDENTS WILL ARRIVE AT 9AM.)

Students in third, fourth and fifth grades will also enter through the MAIN ENTRANCE between 8:10am and 8:250am. They will then go down to the cafeteria to be picked up by their teachers. If the weather is nice, they may be directed outside onto the back playground.

PLEASE CLICK HERE FOR A VISUAL OF MORNING DROP OFF ROUTINES FOR STUDENTS.

ParentSquare is the primary way we communicate with our families. If you have not already done so, you will need to verify your information to setup your account. Please be on the lookout for an invite from ParentSquare by email or text in the coming days. Our technology department will be sending an email similar to the one copied below to all Park families in the coming days. Thank you!

Good Afternoon Parents and Guardians,

As you may be aware, Port Chester School District's system for mass communication with families is changing to a software called ParentSquare.

You will be receiving an email from ParentSquare that says "Port Chester-Rye Union Free School District invites you to ParentSquare". Once you open the email, click the green box that says, Activate your account. Once the website opens, create a password for your ParentSquare account and click Register. Once registered, click, Confirm, for your phone number/email address. A verification code will be sent to your phone number or email address. Please enter the verification code. Once the code is verified, you are enrolled in ParentSquare.

If there are any issues with your ParentSquare account, please reach out to Michael Ritacco, the district Director of Technology, at mritacco@portchesterschools.org.

WE HAVE A FREE BREAKFAST PROGRAM AT PARK AVENUE FROM 7:50-8:20AM.

BREAKFAST AND LUNCH ARE STILL FREE FOR ALL STUDENTS!!!

However, we still need parents to complete these forms for us to continue to qualify for the free breakfast and lunch program. We will send these forms home in backpack mail soon.

CLICK HERE FOR LETTER

CLICK HERE FOR ENGLISH FORM

CLICK HERE FOR SPANISH FORM

If your child will be eating breakfast, please try to arrive at 7:50am. If you will not be participating in the breakfast program, please do not drop off your child until 8:10-8:25am.

The district website houses our breakfast and lunch menus. Please bookmark the links below and check regularly so you can be aware of the food offerings at Park Avenue.

BREAKFAST MENU

LUNCH MENU

PLEASE CLICK HERE FOR OUR PARK AVENUE DISMISSAL PLAN LETTER FOR PARENTS.

This will be sent home in backpack mail to all families on the first day of school. Please return this letter fully completed ASAP, but no later than Thursday, September 5 so that we can ensure the safety of all of our students at dismissal.

At dismissal, we use several exit doors for dismissal. PLEASE CLICK HERE FOR A VISUAL OF THE AFTERNOON DISMISSAL PLAN. Please meet your child at the appropriate door for dismissal.

Please make every effort to arrive promptly at 2:50 or 2:55pm when your child is dismissed from school. To ensure safety of our children, please do not double park cars for any reason during dismissal and do not block crosswalks around the school.

PAS is happy to welcome Dr. Jesenya DeLeon to our psychologist staff. Dr. De Leon brings a wealth of experience. She holds a Doctorate in Psychology from Fairleigh Dickinson University and a Master's in Clinical Psychology from Columbia University. Fluent in both English and Spanish, Dr. De Leon possesses nearly a decade of experience working with neurodivergent children in New York City and Westchester County. Dr. DeLeon is shared with King Street School. She will be with us on Thursdays and Fridays and alternating Mondays.

. CLICK HERE TO SEE HER LETTER OF INTRODUCTION TO THE COMMUNITY.

We are excited to invite you to our first annual Back to School Bash - Ram's Reunion event on Thursday, September 5th, from 5 PM to 6:30 PM! This is a wonderful opportunity for students, faculty, staff, parents, alumni, and community partners to come together and celebrate the start of an amazing school year.

Join us on the lawn near the main entrance of Port Chester Middle School for an evening filled with fun and connection. Bring your picnic blanket and positive energy, and enjoy delicious food from local food trucks, uplifting music, and a chance to meet new friends and reconnect with familiar faces.

PLEASE CLICK HERE for the Back to School Bash flyer. All families are welcomed and encouraged to attend if you can.

Start with hello week raises awareness about social isolation and educates students and the community on how to prevent it by reaching out to others who may feel left out, lonely or invisible. Our goal is that all students at Park feel a sense of belonging and celebrate spreading kindness to all.

CLICK HERE FOR THE FLYER

Monday 9/16:

Say Hello to somebody in our school community and introduce yourself

Wear yellow or green (The colors of inclusion)

Tuesday 9/17:

Wear an article of clothing displaying a positive message or represents something important to you.

Task for the day Random act of kindness: We are encouraging staff and students to go out of their way to do something nice for someone else.

Wednesday 9/18:

Wear rainbow colors. Make someone smile!!

Task for the day: Spread kindness: Write a kind note or draw a picture for someone in our school.

Thursday 9/19:

Superhero Day!! You are a someone special. Let everyone see your superpower! Wear something superhero themed and spread kindness like a superpower!

Task for the day: Sit with someone new at lunch or play with someone new at recess.

Friday 9/20:

Task for the day: Port Chester / Park Avenue spirit: Wear school colors to show we support each other in this great community!

First and Fifth Grades will be getting new Chromebooks this year!

In order to distribute the devices, parents first have to fill out a Chromebook Agreement form in ENGLISH or SPANISH and these will be sent home via backpack mail in the first days of school.

Please join me in recognizing our incredible Park Avenue parents who are leading our Parent/Teacher Organization (PTO) this year:

Laura Ianello & Samantha Goyburu, Co-Presidents

Kelly Castro, Vice President

Tracy Tamucci, Treasurer

Noemi Sagastizado, Secretary

Your partnership as parents is what makes the PTO a success. Please consider joining and supporting their efforts.

PLEASE CLICK HERE TO JOIN THE PTO.

OUR PTO ORGANIZED A WONDERFUL KINDERGARTEN SOCIAL FOR OUR STUDENTS ON 8/29!! Many thanks to this dedicated team for their incredible volunteer efforts to help us to build community at Park!

FOR YOUR FUTURE PLANNING:

• Grades K,1,2 Back to School Night
• Wednesday, September 11 @ 6pm.

• Grades 3,4,5 Back to School Night
• Thursday, September 12 @ 6pm.

Please consider completing the survey below to have your voice heard and impact your school community.

LISTEN AND LEARN SURVEY - CLICK HERE

There are a lot of great things coming up! Please mark your calendars:

Here are some upcoming highlights:

• Tuesday, September 3 - First day of school
  

• Wednesday, September 11 - Back to School Night - Grades 1,2,3
  

• Thursday, September 12 - Back to School Night - Grades 3,4,5

• Mon, Sept 16 - Friday, Sept 20 - START WITH HELLO WEEK

• Tuesday, September 17 - PAS PTO MEETING
  

• Wed-Fri, September 25-27 - PAS FALL BOOK FAIR (Thurs, 9/26 - Open until 7pm)
  

• Friday, September 27 - PAS Back to School Bash

• Monday, September 30 - PICTURE DAY

• Wednesday, October 2 - Walk to School Day

• Thurs/Fri, October 3&4 - Rosh Hashanah (No School)

Mr. Dreves is hosting virtual parent coffee sessions on the second Friday of each month from 9:30-10am. There is no set agenda, and parents are welcome to log in and discuss what's on their minds.

The first Parent Coffee will be held Friday, September 13 at 9:30am. As we move forward, I'll be in touch with the PTO to see how we can facilitate some in person meetings also.

CLICK HERE FOR THE SCHEDULE AND LINK.

The Port Chester School District's mission is to develop responsible and self-sufficient citizens who value cultural diversity, are creative and adaptable, and have the skills to think critically, communicate effectively, and continue growing individually.

The district's vision is "SUCCESS FOR EVERY STUDENT".

• Email: cdreves@portchesterschools.org
• Website: https://www.portchesterschools.org/pas/home
• Location: Park Avenue, Port Chester, NY 10573
• Phone: 914-934-7895
• Twitter: @craigdreves