On behalf of the entire staff, we thank you for the box of delicious holiday cookies each of us received.  It was a welcomed, festive treat and truly appreciated, especially during this very busy period of time.  This small gesture speaks volumes in terms of spreading good cheer.

This week marked the beginning of a period of time known as an "Hour of Coding". During this time, students are receiving instruction in computer coding in the computer lab from Mrs. Madoff.  This STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Math) activity has generated a lot of enthusiasm and excitement in the students.  Please ask them about the experience.

The Winter Concert is Monday evening at 7:00 in the gymnasium.  Our band, chorus and orchestra students will be performing for us.  They are working very hard with their teachers in preparation for this signature event in their musical career.

I hope many of you picked up "lost items" from the Lost and Found collection when you were in school for your parent conference.  Going forward, please put your child's name on every piece of clothing or other personal items.  During the cold season especially, it is disheartening to see so many items left astray.  It helps, too, to remind your children to try and be more responsible for their belongings.

I also want to remind you about the use of the playground before or after school.  Once the students are dismissed from school at the end of the day, responsibility for supervision shifts from the school to the parent.  Many students make their way to the playground, which is certainly encouraged. However, I am receiving an increasing number of reports where students are not being supervised and/or engaging in more aggressive playing.  It is advised that the rules enforced during the school day are also carried over beyond the school day to ensure everyone's safety.  Thank you.