Family Newsletter

Relief is in sight! Not only from the rainy humid days of summer, but also from the never ending snacking, and quest to keep the kids busy! You know who has been busy? The maintenance and custodial teams! I thank them for all of their hard work in turning the building around for yet another school year - especially with the flooring project.

I wish all of our new and returning families a wonderful end of the summer. I can't wait to greet all of you on September 8th!

The summer mailing will be sent out next week. Soon, you will find your child’s class placement, and supply list in the mailbox. Important information from the district and school including emergency forms will be sent home with your child on the first day of school. They need to be completed and returned to school promptly with your child. Please take the time to review this information carefully.

I realize there is so much information for families to digest. I encourage you to email me at any time, check the student handbook which may answer more questions, or give me a call at the office.

The faculty and staff at Seymour Smith are looking forward to the new school year. Enjoy the rest of your summer vacation, and I’ll see you in September!

We are transforming bombers. The choice to grow. The courage to soar.

September 2

Bomber Welcome Walk

BOE Meeting

September 8

First Day of School

September 10

Emergency Preparedness Drills Begin

September 14

FLEX begins

BLT Meets

September 15

BOE Meets

September 21

No School - Yom Kippur

September 22

PTA's Book Fair

September 24

Open House

September 29

Safety Team meets

The PTA supports and speaks on behalf of the children in our elementary schools, assists parents in developing the 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 children in our community. Over the years, the PTA supported such programs as scholarships, Teacher Appreciation Day, visiting authors & artists, Field Day, Holiday Shop, book fairs, EXPO, Fall pictures, PARP, 5th grade Moving Up, Ice Cream Social, Fall Festival, Family Fun nights, The Boo Thru, dances, The Science Fair, and more! All members of the community are invited and encouraged to join the PTA and attend the PTA meetings.

Questions? pineplainselementarypta@yahoo.com

They’re also on facebook: Pine Plains Elementary PTA

Look for a membership application coming home the first day of school!

Seymour Smith ILC

Office Opens: 7:30

Buses Unload: 9:00

(8:45 for breakfast)

Instructional Day Ends: 3:15

Office Closes: 4:00

Important Telephone Numbers

Seymour Smith Main Office (518) 398-3000 x3102

Seymour Smith Nurse’s Office x3103

Seymour Smith Food Service x3108

Seymour Smith Greeter x3112

PPCSD Transportation x3115

PPCSD Central Office

(518) 398-7181

Staff Email

firstinitial.lastname@ppcsd.org

j.roberts@ppcsd.org

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Seymour Smith ILC

Check out the documents at the following District Health Services Link: https://www.ppcsd.org/district1/departments/health-services

Nurse Funk will be following up with you to make sure we have the proper paperwork on file to keep your kiddos safe and healthy!

Lunch Menus, the MySchoolBucks app, along with other helpful lunch applications can be found here: https://www.ppcsd.org/district1/departments/food-services. Don't forget our kitchen offers birthday treats made on site - look for the menu coming home the first day! We do ask that birthday treats (if brought from home) be commercially prepared and packaged, thank you!

We are happy to welcome Ms. Vandemark to 4th grade! Last year she joined the PPCSD and taught PreK, has an extensive background in childcare, and cheers for the Yankees and the Giants!

Mrs. Campbell moved on up to 5th grade this year and supports Ms. Vandemark's love for the Yankees in her old classroom!

3rd grade classrooms have relocated to "the elbow", and 2nd grade classrooms are now on the 2nd floor as a planning move with the flooring project this summer.