Upper Nyack School

May Message from Principal Thomas DiLeo

May Principal's Message

Dear Families,

Happy May! Our school is full of energy as we enter the final stretch of the school year, and there’s so much to celebrate.

This month, we recognize Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month, a time to celebrate the many cultures and contributions of AAPI communities. As part of this celebration, we are excited to welcome a special performance on May 19th—Chinese acrobats will be visiting our school to share their talents and highlight the rich tradition of Chinese acrobatics. We know our students will be amazed and inspired by this unique cultural experience!

May is also Teacher Appreciation Month, and I want to take a moment to recognize the incredible dedication of our teachers and staff. Each day, they go above and beyond to support, challenge, and care for our students. If you have a moment this month, I encourage you to share a quick note or kind word with your child’s teacher—it truly means a lot.

Our 5th grade students are beginning their journey toward middle school. On May 30th, they will take part in BRIDGES, a special visit that gives them a chance to explore the middle school building and meet some of the teachers and staff. We’re also looking forward to visits later this month from Mr. Johnson, the Middle School Principal, who will be spending time with our students to help them feel confident and ready for what’s ahead.

Finally, a big congratulations to all of our students who are working hard and doing their best on state exams. We are proud of their focus, effort, and positive attitude. They’re showing what it means to rise to a challenge—and we’re cheering them on every step of the way!

Thank you for your continued support. Let’s finish the school year strong!

Warmly,

Mr. Di Leo