The Wild Coyote
Camp Avenue Elementary School
December 2019
Contact Us:
1712 Merrick Avenue Merrick, NY 11566
Telephone: (516) 379-3732 Absentee Line: (516)379-3733
Principal's Message
Dear Parents,
With the holiday season quickly approaching, the season of giving is here as well. Camp Avenue School is participating in the Kiwanis Holiday Toy Drive, and our Student Council is also sponsoring a Pajama Drive and a gently used Coat Drive.
We will be celebrating Computer Science Week December 9th-15th. Learning computer science helps nurture problem-solving skills, logic and creativity. By starting early, students will have a foundation for success in any 21st-century career path. Our students will have the opportunity to participate in “The Hour of Code”. The Hour of Code is a global movement reaching tens of millions of students in 180+ countries. During a scheduled computer/laptop class time, students will participate in a form of coding to create movement for a character on the computer.
On behalf of the Camp Avenue family, we wish you and your family a very happy and healthy holiday season. See you next year when school resumes on Thursday, January 2, 2020!
Sincerely,
Hillary Bromberg Ed.D.
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Megan Ryan, Esq., President
Michelle Gordon, Vice President
Ed Corona, Trustee
Robert Crowley, Trustee
Steve Enella, Trustee
Vincent Lentini, Trustee
Tracey Miller, Trustee
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Please visit the North Merrick School District Website for news from around the district, updates and revised policies from the Board of Education, and useful links to engageNY.com and other curriculum related parent sites.
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Co-President: Chris Mitkish ............................................................... 516-376-6682
Co-President: Michelle Lynch............................................................. 631-888-4210
Vice President/Legislation Kristen Murphy....................................... 732-670-7103
Vice President/Fundraising: Michelle Nuccio .................................. 516-547-7397
Vice President/Cultural Arts: Liz Schmer...........................................516-263-6834
Recording Secretary: Jackie Weber .................................................. 516-457-6566
Corresponding Secretary: Jayme Perper............................................516-476-4882
Treasurer: CarrieAnn Paukowits..........................................................917-923-8670
Membership: Lisa Friedman .............................................................. 516-236-7126
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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. Parents are requested to submit a written and signed excuse note for each absence your child has, when they return to school.