PQ Tuesday Newsday
January 2, 2024
NEWS FROM THE PRINCIPAL
Happy New Year! 2024 will surely be an excellent year for PQ. We have much to look forward to and goals to reach in the new year. We hope you all enjoyed the break and had plenty of time to relax and connect with family and friends. Although we are embarking on a new year, our driving purpose at PQ remains the same. The Profile of a 5th Grader is our central focus, and in January, we will explore what it looks like to be a continuously improving learner.
The PQ family will carry out goals to improve learning and problem-solving and accept and apply constructive criticism to improve our quality of work.
As we continue our work around The Profile, we will also continue to implement the PQ PBIS (Positive Behavior Intervention and Support) program. We will use time throughout this week to refresh our students and staff about expected behaviors in various locations around the building. It is essential for all of us to review and reflect on how to make a safe and positive environment for all.
Upcoming- next week, our students will participate in the second round of STAR/DRA testing. These assessments provide valuable data for planning and preparing programming to meet our students' needs. Please take some time to discuss the purpose of these assessments with your child. In addition, the Pre-K conversation at the North Salem Library will be held on Monday, January 8th. Be sure to join us that evening to ask questions and share your thoughts on Pre-K.
Lastly, the PQ chorus is getting geared up for another year of stellar performances! Please see the signup instructions below if your child is in 4th or 5th grade.
Have a pleasant week,
Roy & Dawn
PQ Chorus Signups for 4th and 5th Grades
It is time for PQ's Chorus to start up!
A letter from Dr. Catino regarding chorus is linked below. There is also a permission slip / sign up page in the link as well.
All School Assembly - Jared Campbell
All grades will be attending Jared Campbell's "Blue Project" assembly on January 10th. Jared is an award winning singer/songwriter from upstate New York and has toured the country speaking at hundreds of schools and playing with national acts such as Jason Mraz, Gavin Degraw and Journey. His main focus is allowing his music to impact the lives of his listeners by experiencing joy, finding comfort through pain, and looking past obstacles towards living a better life. His songs are uplifting, thought provoking and emotionally heartfelt. Jared mixes humor, stories of life on road and personal experience to relate to the audience set before him. Students walk away with life changing experiences such as finding their true passion in life, appreciating others around them and ceasing to bully those that are different.
More here if you need it: https://jaredcampbell.com/
PreSchool Parent Forum - January 8th
Join us for the Preschool Parent Forum on Monday, JANUARY 8, at the Ruth Keeler Memorial Library from 5:00 to 6:30 PM.
The forum is an excellent opportunity for you to share your thoughts on how we can shape the future of early childhood education in our district. We welcome insights from parents who anticipate utilizing the district-sponsored Pre-K program as well as those whose children have already completed preschool to share the successes and challenges of their child's experiences.
Superintendent Duncan Wilson and Deputy Superintendent Adam VanDerStuyf, along with Pequenakonck Elementary School Principal Roy Martin and Assistant Principal Dawn Snowden, will discuss the potential for a North Salem Central School district-sponsored Pre-K program and answer any questions you may have.
In addition, the National Honor Society students will lead children's activities and serve pizza during the meeting. Please mark your calendars; we look forward to seeing you there.
After School Enrichment
The Fall session of ASE will be coming to an end the first week of December. If there are any makeup classes, our committee will reach out to each class individually with details.
There will be no Winter ASE classes this year.
Our next session will be opening in April. Please visit our website for additional information as the Spring session approaches.
www.pqase.org
Email the committee with any questions at pqase@northsalemschools.org.
Thank you!
From the PQ Nurse
We are seeing many diseases this time of year. Please seek medical attention/diagnostics when ill and make the nurses office aware of these documented illnesses. This is important for treatment and to control any spread in the school.
As a reminder, if a student needs medication in school, it has to be transported by an adult/guardian or the student needs a self carry form which can be found in the pediatricians office and on our website under PQ health forms.
Do not hesitate to contact the nurse's office at x-3043 for any questions or concerns.
Danielle Zaetz, R.N.
Mairead Doria, R.N
Update From the Nurse
Please click on the link below to see a message from the PQ Nurse.
From the PQ Office
Kindergarten Registration
Kindergarten registration for the 2024-25 school year is ongoing. To register your child, please contact Jean Jerussi at jjerussi@northsalemschools.org or call 914-669-5317 x-3056
Parents please note that students may NOT switch buses.
A bus change can only happen when there is an emergency childcare issue. This change needs to be communicated with the PQ Office and transportation. Once they approve it, a bus pass can be written and given to the student for the driver. The parent also needs to update School Dismissal Manager mentioning this bus change and the bus number.
Please reference PQ Pointers for this school policy and others.
Thank you.
North Salem Central School District
From the Superintendent
Breakfast/Lunch Menu
Upcoming Building Events
January:
Jan 3 - BOE Mtg 7:30pm
Jan 9 - PQ PTO Mtg 9:00am
Jan 15 - No School - Martin Luther King Jr. Day
Jan 17 - BOE Mtg 7:30pm
Jan 29 - Early Dismissal for Students - 11:30 dismissal
Jan 31 - Community Conversation with the BOE 7:00pm
Important Links
Community Events
Varsity Basketball Captain for a Day
Enter your child to win Varsity Basketball's Captain for a Day
Winter After School Cooking Classes
Please see the attached regarding cooking classes being held through North Salem Recreation.
Brewster Little League
Baseball and softball registration is now open with Brewster Little League! Reach out to North Salem parent Matthew DeRose with questions (347-249-3009)
NS Recreation
Please click on the following links to see what the North Salem Recreation Department is offering.
About Us
Website: www.northsalemschools.org
Location: 173 June Road, North Salem, N.Y., USA
Phone: 914-669-5317
Twitter: @pq_elementary