August 2026 Newsletter
Cold Spring Early Learning Center
We are almost starting a brand new school year! I hope your summer has been filled with sunshine, laughter, adventure, and special moments with those you love. Whether your family enjoyed exciting vacations, visits to playgrounds, quiet afternoons at home, or simply time together, I hope you had the opportunity to rest, recharge, and make wonderful memories.
As August arrives, the staff here at Cold Spring are busy preparing our classrooms and hallways for the return of our youngest learners. Every classroom is being thoughtfully designed to spark curiosity, inspire creativity, and create a welcoming environment where children feel safe, valued, and excited to learn.
Thank you for trusting us with your greatest treasures each day. It is truly a privilege to partner with your family during these important early years. Here's to an incredible year of choosing to grow, soaring with courage, and transforming our students- because together we are stronger and ready for tomorrow.
With joy,
Kristen
Open House
Cold Spring ELC will be hosting our annual Open House on September 10th at 6:00 pm. This is a time to meet your child’s teachers, visit their classrooms, and learn about what happens inside those classrooms every day. This is also an opportunity to forge a collaborative partnership with your child’s teachers. You will start with a Coffee and Tea Mixer to mingle with the Specials Teachers from 6:00-6:30 pm, where you will also "chalk the walk" to write a message for your child to see the following morning. Then you will make your way to your child's classroom from 6:30-7:00pm. For our families that have more than one child in our building, you can make your way to your other child's classroom for a visit from 7:00-7:15pm. We look forward to seeing you there!
Pine Plains Elementary PTA
The PTA supports our students in our elementary schools, assists parents in developing skills they need to raise and advocate for their children, and encourages parent involvement within the schools. Each year, the PTA raises and distributes funds to support programs that enrich the school experience for our students. Last year, the PTA supported scholarships, Teacher Appreciation Day, Field Day, Holiday Shop, book fairs, fall pictures, Math and Science Night, Watermelon Welcome, Family Fun Nights, and more! All members of the community are invited and encouraged to join the PTA and attend PTA meetings. Questions? pineplainselementarypta@yahoo.com or reach out on Facebook at Pine Plains Elementary PTA.
