Veeder Flyer
March 2020
A Note from our Principal
It is hard to believe we have reached the month of March in the school calendar! We have lots of learning and activities planned this month. We also have a new Superintendent to lead the school district. We begin our NYS testing in ELA for all students in grades 3-4. The testing dates are March 25th and March 26th with make-ups being held on March 30th through April 3rd. Students will be taking the test on the chromebook. Their teachers have prepared them well and we wish them the best of luck! Our STEAM fair takes place this month, along with registration for all incoming Kindergarten students. PTA is also planning their big event known as the Beach Party. This will take place in the cafeteria on Friday, March 13th from 6:30-8:00 pm. Come join the fun!
Ms. Sullivan
THE WORD OF THE MONTH IS COOPERATION
Important Dates in March
March 2 - PTA @ 6:30pm
March 4 - Math Olympiad
March 5 - Spring Pictures
- School banking
March 11 - Lego Robotics
March 12 - Kindergarten Registration 5-8pm
- School banking
March 13 - Beach party 6:30-8pm
March 18 - Math Olympiad
March 19 - First day of Spring
- School banking
March 24 - Homework Club End DateMarch 25-26 NYS ELA TESTS (grades 3-4)
March 25 - Lego Robotics
March 26 - School banking
PTA Beach Party
Veeder STEAM Fair
The Veeder STEAM Fair will be on Thursday, March 19th from 6:30-8pm in the cafeteria. This year we will spark ideas with STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Art, & Math) centers in the library during the week of February 10-14th. Students have the opportunity to create and design their own experiment or scientific project at the STEAM Fair.
Watch for sign up forms to come home soon and be sure to sign up!
Homework Club End Date
The last day of Homework Club for the school year will be Tuesday, March 24th.
NYS ELA & MATH TESTING DATES (only for students in Grades 3 & 4)
Please refrain from scheduling your child a medical appointment in the am on these important testing dates!
Odyssey Of The Mind
Birthday Reminder
Your child’s individual classroom teacher will communicate with you directly about how birthdays will be celebrated in the classroom.
For health and safety reasons, we do not allow cakes, cupcakes, cookies, brownies or sugary treats to be distributed to other classmates. Please refrain from having floral arrangements and/or bouquets or balloons delivered to school. Although this is a nice gesture for your child, not every family can afford or provide the same type of gift. We try to avoid any hurt feelings this may cause and/or disruptions in the classroom. All monthly birthdays will be recognized on the special birthday bulletin board outside the main office.
Additionally, PARTY INVITATIONS ARE NOT TO BE HANDED OUT IN SCHOOL FOR A CHILD’S HOME BIRTHDAY PARTY EVEN IF ALL STUDENTS IN THE ROOM ARE INVITED. A school directory is made available through the Veeder PTA to assist you with birthday invitations. Thank you for your cooperation.
School banking
Homework Club
Math Olympiad & Lego Robotics
Lego Robotics will be held March 11th & 25th.
Veeder is against Bullying!
Our Anti-Bully Pledge is recited as a school community every Monday.
I will not bully.
I will help someone who is bullied.
I will include students who are left out.
I will tell an adult if someone is being bullied.
Make a friend, Be a friend!
Veeder PTA
2019-2020 PTA Officers
President Allana Layman, allana.layman@gmail.com
Vice President Alyssa Burke, alyssaburke8383@gmail.com
Treasurer Lauren Ciullo, laurenciullo@lathampool.com
Recording Secretary Chrissy Goode, chrissygoode83@yahoo.com
Corresponding Secretary Erica Blakley, ericablakley@yahoo.com
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About Veeder
Email: veederattendance@scolonie.org
Website: https://www.southcolonieschools.org/veeder-elementary-school/
Location: 25 Veeder Drive, Albany, NY, USA
Phone: 518-869-4661