PQ Tuesday Newsday

The Pre-K program is run for 4 year old North Salem Central School District students at Pequenakonck Elementary School (PQ). The program will be full day (9am- 2pm) and will operate on the NSCSD calendar. The lottery is chosen at random in January and all parents will be notified of their child's status. If your child is chosen, they will need to be registered with the North Salem Central School District. If your child is not chosen, you will be placed on the waitlist. If you would like to be placed on the lottery list, please complete the form below. This form closes on January 26th.

UPK Lottery Entry Form

Kindergarten registration is taking place December 9, and 10 from 4:00-6:00. Please contact Lucy Barry to set up an appointment - (914) 669-5317 x 3056 or lbarry@northsalemschools.org

Your student is eligible for Kindergarten in the 2026-27 school year if they turn 5 years old by December 1, 2026.

**If your student is currently in our UPK program you do NOT need to set up an appointment. A registration packet will be sent home with your student.

There is one more 4th grade band rehearsal for each session this month. Please click on the links below for more information. After December 10 and 11, rehearsals will start up again in January.

Wednesday Mornings 8:00- 8:50 AM : December 10

Thursday Afternoons 3:30 - 4:15 PM : December 11

4th Grade Band - English

4th Grade Band - Spanish

The 5th Grade Band and the 4th Grade will be having a concert on Tuesday, December 16th at 6:00pm! Please click on the letters below if your student is in 4th grade or in the 5th grade band.

4th Grade Concert Parent Letter

5th Grade Band Concert Parent Letter

Former NHL player Stephane Matteau will be bringing his program, Make Your Moment, to PQ on December 16th. Over 4 visits, he will work with our 4th graders to learn leadership skills, discuss anti-bullying techniques, self respect and more. The school is very excited to have this program introduced to our students!

The PQ PTO is excited to present our first ever PQ Holiday Market 12/15-12/17! “Lil’ Shoppers Shoppe” will allow children to purchase inexpensive, high-quality gifts for family and friends while giving back to their school. Most gifts are under $5, and the PQ PTO will receive a percentage of all sales. More information came home with your child last week. Keep an eye on our socials if you’re interested in volunteering to help run this exciting new event!

Download the Box Tops 4 Education app and start earning money for PQ today! No scissors required— just scan your receipts or connect to your Walmart account! All Box Tops proceeds will go to the PQ PTO.”

https://www.boxtops4education.com/s/sfsites/c/cms/delivery/media/MCXBZ2UPTCOFF73CJNH5OCKLTGIA

Chorus will begin in the new year!

If your student(s) in 4th or 5th grade would like to sign up for PQ's chorus group please look at the flyer below. Permission slips need to be handed in to Mr. Franzone by December 23rd.

Chorus Sign Up Sheet

This year, all children in the school receive meals at no charge regardless of household income. However, families are strongly encouraged to complete and submit the Free and Reduced-Price application as this form is used to determine eligibility benefits for State and federal funding/programs. Please read the letter linked below for more information.

Parent Letter (English version, Spanish Version)

Free and Reduced Application (English version, Spanish Version)

Now is the time for 4th and 5th grade students to sign up for chorus. You have until December 23rd to get your permission slip in to Mr. Franzone. Permission Slip

Our students are able to work consistently in small groups in order to collaborate and to learn.

Please take a moment to see our newest information sheet below. It is about how to recognize and treat symptoms of the flu and of coxsackie. Linked below is a summary of other processes and procedures. Please take the time to read through these. If you have any questions please don't hesitate to reach out to us.

Danielle Zaetz, R.N.

Chrysta Gomes, R.N.

914-669-5414 x3043

Symptoms of Coxsackie and the Flu

When to Keep Your Child Home

Absences, Allergies, Immunizations, Medications, etc.

From Dr. VanDerStuyf

Please click below for information on Universal Free Meals and our new phone system.

August Letter to the District

The link below has information about our new school start times and the district's new policy on electronic devices - including cell phones and smart watches.

July Letter to the District

Updated District Calendar

Our district calendar was updated. Please click on the link below to view it.

Updated District Calendar

December 8-10: Kindergarten Registration

December 16: Grade 5 Band and Grade 4 Concert 6:00pm

December 24-Jan 2: No School

The North Salem High School Drama Department invites children to a tea party with the cast of Alice in Wonderland!

• Saturday, December 13th 11:00-1:00

Join the cast of Alice in Wonderland for an interactive tea party and Toy Drive!

Alice's Tea Party flyer

Sign Up for the Event

Baseball / Softball Flyer

If you or someone you know in town or the North Salem School District needs assistance, please contact the North Salem Lions Club at (914) 384-5346.

NS Lions Club - Flyer

United For the Troops is looking for donations. Please click on the link below for information. There is a bin in the main hallway at PQ if your student would like to bring something in.

United For the Troops

Please click below for information on signing your child up for the Little Lights Theater Co. events.

The Little Lights Theater Co

Website: www.northsalemschools.org
Location: 173 June Road, North Salem, N.Y., USA
Phone: 914-669-5317
Twitter: @pq_elementary