The PRES Press
Principal's Monthly Newsletter, December 2019
A Message from Principal Amy Fishkin
PRES Participates in Hour of Code
Winter Concert is a Success!
First Grade Caroling
PRES Chorus Candlelight Concert
Wednesday, Dec 18, 2019, 07:00 PM
Presbyterian Church of Mount Kisco, Millwood Road, Mount Kisco, NY, USA
Morning Arrival at PRES
Please remember that if you are dropping off your child in the morning (after 8:40 AM), please use the drop off circle at the front entrance to the building. Parents should stay in their car and only let your child out of the car when you have pulled up to the sidewalk in front of the building. Please do not park in the circle as this can impact other parents dropping off their children, and block traffic flow into the parking lot and on Pound Ridge Road.
If you must walk your child into the building, please use a marked parking spot in the front or back of the building and check in at the main office. While pulling into and out of the parking lot during this busy time of day, please be mindful of the other cars, pedestrians, and buses. Thank you!
Art Leave Replacement Update
Parent-Principal Coffees
Coming up...
Friday, January 17th - STEM and Science Education
"In an ever-changing, increasingly complex world, it's more important than ever that our nation's youth are prepared to bring knowledge and skills to solve problems, make sense of information, and know how to gather and evaluate evidence to make decisions. These are the kinds of skills that students develop in science, technology, engineering and math—disciplines collectively known as STEM." -U.S. Dept. of Education. Come join us to learn about how our Science 21 program integrates 21st century skills for our students and supports the concepts of STEM education.
Friday, February 7th - NYS Testing (Grades 3-5)
Are you curious about what the NYS ELA and Math tests look like? Are you wondering how the tests have changed over the years in response to the "Opt-out" movement? We will demystify the NYS tests, help you understand what to expect on them, and how to support your child at home in preparation for these State assessments in grades 3-5.
Friday, March 6th - Social-Emotional Learning
With a growing number of children developing anxiety, learning how to cope with the daily challenges of life is essential for our students to learn. Join us for a discussion on the ways we are supporting social-emotional development in our school.
Friday, May 1st - Supporting Your Child In Reading
Summer months will be here before we know it. Learn how to keep the reading momentum going so that children don't lose the progress they made during the school year. Learn about strategies for supporting your child when he/she gets stuck on a tricky word. Learn ways you can support your child's reading comprehension and love for books!
Thank you!
Upcoming Events at PRES
December 2019:
December 18 = Chorus Candlelight Concert @ 7:00 pmDec. 23-Jan. 3 = NO SCHOOL (Holiday Break)
January 2020:
January 6 = School Reopens
January 10 = Bingo Night @ 6:00 pm (PRES Gym)
January 17 = Parent-Principal Coffee @ 9:30 AM (PRES Library)
January 20 = NO SCHOOL (Martin Luther King Jr. Day)
January 24 = Bingo Night Snow-date
January 30 = CAREs Community Meeting - Wear PRES Green & White!
January 31 = School Spirit Day - Wacky Wardrobe Day!
Stay Connected!
Also visit our PRES school website: https://www.bcsdny.org/Domain/277 for local school updates.
Wishing you and your family a healthy and happy holiday!
Principal Amy Fishkin
Email: afishkin4396@bcsdny.org
Location: Pound Ridge Elementary School, Pound Ridge Road, Pound Ridge, NY, USA
Phone: 914-764-8133
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/BCSDNY/