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Registration
Mark your calendars with these important dates: 6/12, 6/13, 6/14, 6/15 for UNES KG Screening
Wednesday @6:30 pm in the GLC In person
Here is the zoom link: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/82180126203?pwd=V29FOUpIcWVDakJ5WjRzYVFmeE4wdz09
“Nothing is worth more than laughter. It is strength to laugh and to abandon oneself, to be light.” This quote from Frida Kahlo is our district calendar quote for the month of December.
December & Collaboration - ‘Tis the season of light. We send and receive messages to be merry and bright. We light holiday candles for Hanukkah, Kwanzaa, Christmas, Winter Solstice; decorate with twinkles and sparkles that light up the nights; and come together in collaborative December celebrations across our community. It is important to reflect not only upon the love and light around us but also the loss or less that people around us may feel especially at this time of year. And it is important to laugh. I wish for laughter- together with friends and families - to lighten our days.
In the spirit of light and collaboration, I share this bit of inspiration from Angela Y. Davis, for truly, I find that “It is in our collectivities that we find reservoirs of hope and optimism”.
As we close out 2022 and welcome in the new year, may you find a bit of optimism through laughter that fills the air and may your hearts and homes be light.
Dec. 9 and Dec. 16 will be an early dismissal for students
Early Dismissal Schedule:
11:30 am - Kindergarten Students
11:35 am - Walkers & Grades 1 - 5
11:40 am - Car Riders Grades K - 5
11:45 am - Bus Riders K - 5
P/T Conferences(Afternoon) 12-45pm-3:15pm
P/T Conferences(Evening) Virtual Only
Wednesday, November 23, 2022 - Early Dismissal
11:30 am - Kindergarten Students
11:35 am - Walkers & Grades 1 - 5
11:40 am - Car Riders Grades K - 5
11:45 am - Bus Riders K - 5
Picture Day ID: EVTQH7NGC
Join us in wearing a blue shirt to show our unity in creating a culture where bullying will not be tolerated.
Yom Kippur
Wednesday September 21 at 7PM
Monday-Wear yellow or green
Tuesday-Wear an article of clothing with a positive message
Wednesday-Be a rainbow in someone else's cloud. Wear rainbow colors
Thursday-kindness always wins! sit with someone new at lunch or play with someone new at recess
Friday- Nyack spirit:Wear Red and Black
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SCOOP Archives
Dear Upper Nyack families!
It is with great pleasure and enthusiasm that I reach out today as the new principal of Upper Nyack Elementary! My first days here have been incredible, and I’m already hard at work meeting with people in and around the school to build relationships that will strengthen our ability to support our kids and ensure a strong educational program.
I am honored to serve this community and work hard on behalf of the children at Upper Nyack as we continue to enhance the greatness that already exists in this school community. As I first walked through the doors of our school, I was greeted with a bulletin board welcoming me and noting “Happy Days Ahead!” These words ring true to my heart, and I will work tirelessly to ensure that UNES is joyful and conducive to growth and learning.
Each and every day when your children walk through our doors, they become my top priority. All of us here at UNES will work hard to “build bridges to tomorrow” as we care for the whole child, support their social emotional as well as academic needs, and most importantly ensure that they feel safe and loved. In these walls, our children will learn to innovate, collaborate, think critically, build leadership skills and utilize the tools around them to lay a foundation for a better future.
I want to welcome our new and returning families to a great year at UNES. I also encourage all of our parents to become active members of our PTA because with your support, our students can enjoy amazing events and other opportunities that contribute to an amazing school experience. Please also know that my goal is to communicate early and often! In order for you to stay on top of all that is taking place at UNES, please be sure to have an updated cell phone number and email address in Infinite Campus.
Please never hesitate to contact me with any questions, comments, or concerns at 845-353-7260, or at cdreves@nyackschools.org. I sincerely look forward to working with you this year and for many years to come! With your partnership, this will be the best year yet for UNES!!
Sincerely,
Craig Dreves
Principal, Upper Nyack Elementary
Drop by for coffee and chat with Susan Yom, 9:00 - 10:00AM, in the BOE Room at 13A Dickinson Avenue.
UNES PTA, Thank you for all you do for us and our students
Grade 4
Outdoor Learning
Fire Prevention at UNES
UNES Gratitude Day Parade
Winter Concert with Mr. Yankou
Our 5th Graders representing their culture/heritage
CHANGES IN DISMISSAL MUST BE MADE IN WRITING. PLEASE SEND THE TEACHER A NOTE AND PLACE IN FOLDER IN BACKPACK. NO DISMISSAL CHANGE WILL BE HONORED AFTER 2:00PM.
UNES PTA Meetings:
PTA/IDEA Meetings are the second Wednesday of every month at UNES
Supply Lists
Technology information:
Kinder registration instructions English and Spanish
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