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Your students will be receiving Summer Reading materials to help them stay sharp and prepare for their next grade level. All classrooms will be receiving summer reading materials for their students. Each student will receive a shrink-wrapped packet with five books and a Summer Reading Journal from Scholastic. Information from the Port Chester-Rye Brook Public Library is also included.

Summer reading is vital in preventing the summer slide and ensuring that students retain what they have learned throughout the school year. We believe these materials will support their growth and enthusiasm for learning.

Students will also be receiving grade-level Math Packets.

CLICK HERE FOR DIGITAL RESOURCES. More details will be coming soon!

John Elliot from Channel 2 news came to speak with our children in grades 3 & 4 about weather and being a news reported last THURSDAY, June 5 in the morning!

CLICK HERE TO SEE THE VIDEO OF HIS VISIT ON THE LOCAL NEWS!

This year, students in our first grade have been writing paper letters to pen pals at Ridge Street School in Rye Brook. The goal of this program is to create bonds between the two communities and to teach our students the proper way to write an old fashioned pen and paper letter. On June 16, first graders at Park , King Street and Ridge Street will all gather together at Ridge Street School to meet their pen pals and to make new friends! The program has been a great success and our students have loved it!

This summer in late July/early August, we plan to send a physical mailing to all households with important information about next year. In this mailing, we'll include the principal's welcome, your child's teacher for next year, a copy of the yellow emergency pickup cards, a map of pickups and traffic plans, the school calendar, supply lists and other things.

This will be the ONLY PHYSICAL MAILING that we will do this year. Please ensure that your mailing address is up to date in our data system and that your email is correct so that you receive our electronic communications also.

We will have no school on Thursday, June 19 in honor of Juneteenth. For those who are not aware of the significance of this NYS holiday, here is a short summary:

Juneteenth is a holiday that commemorates the day—June 19, 1865—when the last enslaved people in the United States were informed of their freedom, over two years after slavery was officially ended by the Emancipation Proclamation. It is a time to recognize an important moment in American history and to celebrate freedom, family, and community.

These guidelines were sent to all class parents regarding the end of year class parties on June 20. ONLY PRE-APPROVED PARENTS FROM THE VOLUNTEER LIST MAY ATTEND.

Party Details:

K–2 Schedule:

Party Begins: 1:30 PM

Reminder: All visitors must bring a valid ID to enter the building. To help ensure a smooth and enjoyable celebration, we kindly ask that you coordinate any plans directly with your child’s teacher.

Guidelines for a Safe & Fun Celebration (per Mr. Dreves):

• Food: Optional. If you’d like to contribute, please bring only pre-packaged, nut-free items.

• Allergy Safety: Inform your child’s teacher in advance about any food or drinks you plan to bring, so that families of students with allergies can be notified.

• Goodie Bags: Optional. Non-food items are welcome and encouraged!

• Parent Limit: A maximum of four class parents per class may attend the party.

• Activities: Feel free to bring a game, craft, or book to share with the class.

Thank you for helping to make this a joyful and memorable celebration for our students!

Date: Tuesday, June 24, 2025

Place: BACK PLAYGROUND

(In the event of rain, it will be in the gymnasium)

Time: 9:30am

Short reception to follow. Festivities to end by 11am.

Please enter through back playground fence on the left side of the school

THE TWO TICKETS WILL BE PROVIDED VIA BACKPACK MAIL DURING THE WEEK OF JUNE 16-20.

These tickets will give each family 2 seats at the graduation. If the event is held outdoors in good weather, you may bring other family members, but only 2 may take seats. The others will be requested to remain standing.

Date: Wednesday, June 25, 2025

Place: IN FRONT OF THE SCHOOL

(In the event of rain, it will be in the gymnasium)

Time: 9:30am

Parking will be limited - please plan to park on Haines, Columbus, College, or Glen Avenue. When possible, walking is the best option. Please don’t block driveways.

THE TWO TICKETS WILL BE PROVIDED VIA BACKPACK MAIL DURING THE WEEK OF JUNE 16-20.

These tickets will give each family 2 seats at the graduation. If the event is held outdoors in good weather, you may bring other family members, but only 2 may take seats. The others will be requested to remain standing.

There is no rain date for this event. In case of bad weather, the event will be moved into the gym. In this case, we can ONLY ALLOW 2 people to attend the event. Please plan accordingly

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

Here are some upcoming highlights:

• • Thursday, June 12 - High Touch / High Tech Scientist Visit - Grade 2
  • Friday, June 13 - 5th Grade kickball versus faculty and 5th Grade Lunch (Paid by PTO)
  • Tuesday, June 17 - 2nd Grade Walking Trip to Lyon Park for Picnic
  • Wednesday, June 18 - 5th Grade Liberty Science Center Field Trip & 1st Grade Inter-visitation with Ridge Street School
  • Thursday, June 19 - JUNETEENTH - NO SCHOOL
  • Friday, June 20 - End of Year Class Parties (1:45-2:45pm)
  • Tuesday, June 24 - Kindergarten Graduation (AM) and Kindergarten Orientation (PM)
  • Wednesday, June 25 - 5th Grade Graduation Ceremony (AM) / EARLY DISMISSAL DAY
  • Thursday, June 26 - EARLY DISMISSAL DAY
  • Friday June 27 - LAST DAY OF SCHOOL AND EARLY DISMISSAL DAY

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