The Wild Coyote
Camp Avenue Elementary School
October 2018
Contact Us:
1712 Merrick Avenue Merrick, NY 11566
Telephone: (516) 379-3732 Absentee Line: (516)379-3733
Principal's Message
Dear Parents,
It was wonderful to see so many of you at our well attended Meet the Teacher Night. October is National Safety Month. Some highlights include our annual Red Ribbon Week sponsored by our fabulous PTA and Fire Safety education for our K-2 students. We will also participate in Digital Citizenship Week, October 15-19. We will participate in an activity that helps educate our students on how to positively behave on the Internet.
I would like to thank the entire Camp Avenue community for complying with our building safety procedures, specifically having photo I.D. ready whenever entering our building. Your cooperation and assistance is appreciated as we strive to provide the safest learning environment for our students.
Our next PTA meeting will be at 7:30 pm. on Wednesday, October 24th. I hope you can join us. Also, don’t forget to check our calendar for the various PTA-sponsored activities planned for our students and families.
If you have any questions or concerns, feel free to contact me. I am looking forward to an OUTSTANDING October!
Sincerely,
Hillary Bromberg Ed.D.
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North Merrick Board of Education
Jennifer Hyland, President
Tracey Miller, Vice President
Ed Corona
Wendy Gargiulo
Michelle Gordon
Vincent Lentini
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Co-President: Jennifer Andrews .................................................917-509-3155
Co-President: Lisa Triano.............................................................524-0119
Vice President/Legislation: Chris Mitkish...................................379-6682
Vice President/Fundraising: Sara Fortin.....................................547-7397
Vice President/Cultural Arts: Liz Schmer....................................263-6834
Recording Secretary: Marlys Bido...............................................917-359-2836
Corresponding Secretary: Jayme Perper...................................476-4882
Treasurer: CarrieAnn Paukowits.................................................917-923-8670
Membership: Jamie Shulman......................................................851-4753
Welcome Back Picnic
Families brought their picnic food
Children enjoyed playing on the playground
Great music, dancing, and games with our DJ
Important Reminder About Arrival at 8:15 am
Upon arrival at 8:15 am, please remember to drive up to the teacher in the traffic circle. If there is space, we ask that you drive past the cross walk so that we can move the cars more efficiently from Merrick Avenue. We also noticed some parents allowing their children to cross Merrick Avenue rather than waiting to turn into the traffic circle. This is not advised for the safety of the children. I know the arrival procedures are not ideal, but we thank you for your patience as we look out for the safety of our students.
Important Reminder about Absences
Please be reminded that regular school attendance is not only mandated by law, but is a key ingredient for educational success. Legal reasons for absences include: illness, death in family, court appearances, and observance of religious holidays. If your child is frequently absent due to illness, you will be contacted and medical documentation may be requested.
All other absences will be considered unexcused or truant. Please also be aware that lateness to school can be considered partial truancy and is monitored as closely as absences. Chronic lateness is disruptive to the students in the class, the teacher, and most importantly, to the child. Parents and guardians are asked to contact the school to report each absence. This can be done by calling our Absentee Line at 516-379-3733. If you are requesting classwork and/or homework for your child on the day of the absence, please leave that message with the nurse or on the absence line. Students are requested to submit a written and signed excuse note for each absence when they return to school.
Student Learning Corner
Collaborated with partner to try a plan
Worked together to try a new idea
Success!
Early Dismissal Drill
International Walk to School Day
Red Ribbon Week
Red Ribbon Week will be observed October 22-26. More information will follow shortly.