The Weekly Update #4
December 17th, 2024
September 12, 2025
🍎 September Events! 📏
**BACK TO SCHOOL NIGHT! ** Tuesday, September 16 6:00-8:00 PM
🍁 September 22- First day of Fall! 🍂
September 25- ERI Program attends Ramapo Reservation
Note from the Principal-
Welcome back everyone!! We have started the year off great and the entire staff is excited about all the fun things that are being planned. Our FunRun is Ocotber 8th and we are ready to kick off that. Christopher Columbus School is celebrating it's 100th year ! We have some wonderful plans for our current students and we will have a big celebration on October 1- There will be an alumni night celebration for past graduates on October 1st. If you are a alumni, please let us know if you are coming.
Have a great year,
Ms. Mazzola
Attendance / Tardiness
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😀Any students arriving late to school after 8:45 MUST be walked into main office by their parent. Parent must sign in with secretary. Student will be given a late slip to be admitted into their class.
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🎉Get ready to celebrate 100 years of Christopher Columbus School #8 in style! Join us for our Dress Up Through the Decades Spirit Week as each class travels back in time with fun fashions from the past. 🎉
Thursday 9/25
1920s - FACULTY - Flapper style fringe, bowties, suspenders, feather headbands, and newsboy caps.
1930s - PRE-K - farm style looks, overalls, plaid shirts, simple dresses, Great Depression era simplicity.
Friday 9/26
1940s - KINDERGARTEN - Military inspired looks, swing skirts, suspenders, and victory rolls hair.
1950s - FIRST GRADE - Poodle skirts, leather jackets, slicked-back hair, rolled up jeans, and diner vibes.
Monday 9/29
1960s - SECOND GRADE - Tie-dye, peace signs, fringe vests, bell-bottoms, and flower power headbands.
1970s - THIRD GRADE - Disco sparkle, wide collars, jumpsuits, and big sunglasses.
Tuesday 9/30
1980s - FOURTH GRADE - Neon colors, leg warmers, side ponytails, denim jackets, and bold patterns.
1990s - FIFTH GRADE - flannel shirts, overalls, band t-shirts, scrunchies, and backwards caps.
Wednesday 10/1
2000s - EVERYONE - Show your school #8 Spirit by wearing your Christopher Columbus School 100 Year Celebration T-Shirt! 🎉
Hello School 8 Families!
We are thrilled to introduce ourselves as the new team supporting your child’s emotional, social, and academic growth this year! We are excited to work with students, families, and staff to create a supportive and positive school environment.
Brian Platt – School Guidance Counselor
As the School Guidance Counselor, my role is to support students in navigating their emotional well-being, personal development, and academic success. I work with students individually, in small groups, and in the classroom to help them build important skills like problem-solving, self-regulation, and healthy relationships. Whether your child needs help adjusting to school, making friends, or simply managing school stress, I’m here to guide them along the way!
Aimee Jimenez – School Social Worker
As the School Social Worker, I focus on supporting students and families by addressing challenges that might be affecting their emotional health or academic performance. I work with families to connect them with resources, help students cope with difficult situations, and provide a safe space for children to talk through personal challenges. I also collaborate with teachers and staff to ensure that each child’s unique needs are met.
Together, we’re here to ensure that every student feels supported, valued, and ready to thrive. We believe that a strong partnership between school and home is essential, so please feel free to reach out to either of us if you have any questions or concerns, or if there’s anything we can do to help your child succeed.
We look forward to getting to know each of you and making this a fantastic school year for all our students!
