November 13, 6:30 PM: Third Grade Vanaver Caravan Dance Performance at the High School (student performers arrive at 5:45 PM)
November 19, 6:00 PM: Capital Project Public Presentation
To read about the proposal:
November 21: School Picture Retakes
November 27 - 29: Thanksgiving Recess; School is Closed
December 3, 7:00 AM - 9:00 PM: Capital Project Vote
District Office, 122 Kyserike Road, Accord
Save the Date! Hall of Holidays celebration, December 19! Look for details including your grade level time to visit during the school day!
Wednesday, November 13, 6:30 PM, Rodout Valley High School Auditorium
Come out and enjoy a special evening with the Vanaver Caravan and all of our Rondout third graders, performing dances from around the world. This performance is the first time all third graders in the district will be together. We hope to see you there!
Vote December 3 - No Increase to Tax Levy!
On Tuesday, December 3, the Rondout Valley Central School District community will vote on a Capital Project that focuses on security, safety, and the arts.
The best part? The proposed project would not increase the local tax levy.
The project addresses several high-priority items that were identified in the State-mandated Building Condition Survey, as well as key security and safety enhancements, significant improvements to recreational fields and learning spaces, a complete auditorium and music suite upgrade at the High School, and more.
At KES, we are going to receive many upgrades to security features including enhanced secure vestibule for visitors, a new playground, soccer field, a basketball court, new windows in the wing for grades 1-3, and more!
Check out the link to view the informational flier!
Looking for a Great Thanksgiving Book?
Here is a great read aloud of an award winning book you are welcome to include as Thanksgiving approaches. It’s also in our library!
We are Grateful - Otsaliheliga! by Traci Sorell
“Cherokee people say otsaliheliga to express gratitude. It is a reminder to celebrate our blessings and reflect on struggles–daily, throughout the year, and across the seasons.”
Read aloud: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=F1cDcBY1C1Y
Standards Aligned Activities: https://static1.squarespace.com/static/59f23df09f8dce7578c71128/t/
Use this link to view a complete list of upcoming events through January 1!
https://docs.google.com/document/d/1nX-_tiTYaBnxpnDIJPO1tMKbHKhLGWYQS5RyP5UAI0w/edit?usp=sharing
Regular school attendance is crucial for academic success, especially in reading and math.
Thank you so much for sending your children to school each day! Our goal is for students to meet the Federal Benchmark for good school attendance: fewer than 18 absences per year.
Please keep your child home if they are sick. If they attend every day when they are well, they will easily meet the attendance goal.
For more information on school attendance, check out the attached resource from Attendance Works. There’s more on their website:
Please send $1.25 with your child when they want to buy ice cream and snacks or add money to your myschoolbucks account (myschoolbucks.org)
Here is the ice cream schedule:
Monday: No ice cream
Tuesday: First Grade
Wednesday: Second grade
Thursday: Third Grade
Friday: Pre-K and Kindergarten
How can I Help at Home?
Please remind your child of the expectations shown in this newsletter. You can also read or watch a video read-aloud of our books of the month!
Our PBIS Books of the Month and video links can be found using this link:
https://docs.google.com/document/d/1GiJxR1eXOlGJWJc_SDqsT84zTnJbwXpG6OPbXb9kkS8/edit