Nassau News
November 2023
Dear Nassau Families,
November is the perfect reminder of all of the gifts that we have. I am very grateful to work with such an amazing group of kids. Their passion, inquisitive nature, love of learning, and gentle kindness inspire me every single day!
November also brings us to the end of our first marking period. Our parent teacher conferences will be held November 15, 16 and 17. This is a great time to meet with your child's teacher to discuss their progress in the new school year.
Most of the leaves are off of the trees in Poughkeepsie, and I don’t believe we will be above 80 degrees this weekend like we were last Saturday! However, as we head into the Holiday Season, I’m confident that everyone will be enjoying their time together!
Best,
Erik Lynch
Principal
As we approach the holidays, we would like to remind you of the Adopt a Family program run by the Spackenkill High School LEO Club with support from the District.
We are asking for new items (from diamonds on giving trees in school lobbies), gifts of cash, or gift cards to grocery or department stores. Gifts of any amount are greatly appreciated and will be added with others to help make a difference in the lives of community members in need.
If you are having a good year please share by taking a diamond from your school’s giving tree and return it with your donation to the box next to the tree by December 15. Gifts of cash or gift cards can be returned to the people listed below.
If your family is experiencing a difficult time economically please reach out to one of the people below that is in your child’s building by November 21st to be included in the program. All information is held in strict confidence.
Nassau:
Nora Bergstraser, MSN, RN: nora.bergstraser@sufsdny.org 463-6390
Brittany Farrell, Social Worker: brittany.farrell@sufsdny.org 463-7844
Hagan:
Sharon Dooley-Russo, RN: sharon.dooleyrusso@sufsdny.org 463-8398
Erin Poole, Social Worker erin.poole@sufsdny.org 463-7840
Todd:
Alyssa Karcz, BSN, RN: alyssa.karcz@sufsdny.org 463-6527
Kate Casucci, School Psychologist: kate.casucci@sufsdny.org 463-7830
Amanda Odendahl, Social Worker: amanda.odendahl@sufsdny.org 463-7830
SHS:
Liz Giancaspro, BSN, RN: elizabeth.giancaspro@sufsdny.org 463-2043
Tracie Phillips, Social Worker: tracie.phillips@sufsdny.org 463-7822
Adam Hammond, School Counselor: adam.hammond@sufsdny.org 463-7822
Thank you and Happy Holidays!