PQ Tuesday Newsday

Student leadership and Independence is on full display with this 5th grade group. They are building a student initiated club creating a news bulletin board for all students to see near the cafeteria. This month they created a teacher spotlight section, local sports, and a Chicken naming ballot for our 2 new PQ chickens that arrived earlier this fall!

PQ Families,

It's Halloween week! There is lots of excitement in the building for the upcoming weekend, but our teachers and staff are doing an incredible job keeping students focused and engaged in the classroom!

Halloween

This Friday we will have our annual Halloween Parade! Students are welcome to come to school dressed up for the day, but please follow these guidelines.

• No masks - a child’s face can not be covered at any point in the school day, including the parade.

• No weapons or accessories that mimic a weapon or costumes that are not appropriate for the school environment.

• Blow-up costumes will only be welcome in the parade; they will not be allowed in the classroom or the school building.

Veterans Day

We are deep in the preparation process for our upcoming Veterans Day Assembly. If your child has invited a veteran guest, please be sure to return the confirmation that was sent home along with a photo, so that we can create our Wall of Honor for all of our Veterans in attendance. We will also take part in a school spirit day on November 10th, so get your red, white, and blue outfits ready!

REMINDER - There is no school Wednesday, November 11th.

Morning Extra Help and Activities Drop-Off

A few reminders for early morning extra help and activities drop-off.

• Timely arrivals are important. Please do not drop off students in the morning earlier than their scheduled activity time. If you arrive early, please wait with your child in the car and send them into the building at the time of their scheduled activity.

• Students who arrive after 8:30 will not be sent to the classroom for extra help as the teachers have already engaged students in their lessons. If a student arrives after 8:30 they will be sent to wait with early arrivals.

• Parents, please do not come in to wait with your child inside the security office. We kindly ask that you stay in your vehicle and only the student enters the building.

Thank you for your partnership.

Sincerely,

Mrs. Snowdon

Please be sure to view all of the updates and announcements below.

Liam helped a classmate put on his jacket and helped to close the snaps.

What's Happening in Your Grade

Picture Retakes 11/13

PTO Holiday Fair 11/30-12/2

Halloween Parade

10/30 10am

Field Trip: Stamford Museum & Nature Center 11/17

Stephan Matteau is back working with our students! 11/6 & 11/17

Field Trip: Inst. for American Indian Studies 11/12

Native American Presenter Jr Spencer 11/11

We are continuing to conduct emergency evacuation drills at PQ. These drills are an important part of helping students and staff understand how to respond calmly and safely in the event of an emergency.

Back-to-school season brings students together, but the close contact in classrooms also accelerates the spread of seasonal germs. To ensure a healthy learning environment, the school nurse's office is open during all operational hours to assess students who feel unwell. Parents are strongly urged to keep children home if they exhibit symptoms of contagious illnesses to give them time to recover and to protect classmates.

Head Lice

Strep

Coxsackie

Impetigo

When to Keep Your Child Home

Absences, Immunizations, Medications, Welcome 2026

Please note that there is no nurse available before or after school hours. Parents and guardians are encouraged to contact the nurse with any health updates or concerns.

Danielle Zaetz, R.N.

Alexis Bolnik, R.N.

914-669-5414 x3043

Check out the link below for school year pointers!

Take a look at the below link to see what the Cafeteria is serving up in October!

Aramark is hiring food service workers for the North Salem School District

Ladies Night Out

When: 11/23 @ 6:30pm

Where: Something Fancy

Registration is Open!

Grades K-6

North Salem Community!!!

Give them the gift they'll LOVE wrapping up in! A gift they'll enjoy all year long.

Cozy, beautiful and filled with North Salem pride

The perfect gift for your favorite Tiger

Grab yours today!

Please scan the QR code below or click on the below link to purchase. Blankets will arrive before Thanksgiving.

https://nsmhpto.givebacks.com/shop/items/d6224e9532c6

Parent's Night Out

December 12th, 2026

Handbag Bingo - Annual Fundraiser

March 12, 2027

11/4 - BOE Meeting

11/10 - Veterans Day Assembly @ PQ 9:45am

11/11 - No School

11/13 - Picture Retakes

11/18 - BOE Meeting

11/25 - Early Dismissal (K-5 11:55am / Pre-K 12:15)

11/26 - 11/27 - Thanksgiving Break

11/30-12/2 - PTO Holiday Fair

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