PQ Tuesday Newsday

Principal Message

Dear PQ Families,

I hope you all enjoyed the holiday and the additional day off yesterday. An early snow day is always welcomed at PQ; it certainly brought some joy and excitement to our start of December!

This month, we are focusing on what it means to be a Critical and Creative Thinker. Throughout the month, students will engage in tasks that stretch their thinking, challenge their assumptions, and encourage them to look at problems from new angles. As always, the Profile of a 5th Grader remains central to our instructional practices and guides our philosophy and methods across grade levels.

We also have a very special opportunity coming to PQ. Stéphane Matteau, a name any hockey fan will recognize, will be joining our 4th graders beginning on December 16th. Stéphane runs a program called Make Your Moment, designed to help educate, teach, and support students in developing leadership skills and strong character. The program includes discussions on anti-bullying, self-respect, and personal growth. The students will participate in the floorball hockey experience where they will get a chance for physical activity, teamwork, laughter, and pure fun. Stéphane’s mission is to empower students, strengthen their sense of well-being, and help them develop the confidence to achieve their academic and personal goals.He will be visiting our 4th-grade students four times throughout the remainder of the school year. This is an incredible opportunity, and we are thrilled to welcome him to our community.

Finally, registration for Kindergarten and Pre-K will begin next week:

Kindergarten:
Families registering for Kindergarten should contact the PQ Main Office to schedule a registration appointment for next week.
Pre-K:
The Pre-K lottery registration will be sent out next week and posted to the district website. Families will register to enter the lottery, which will be held at the end of January. After the lottery, selected families will be invited to officially register. For the 2026–27 school year, we will have 41 available spaces for children who turn 4 years old on or before December 1st, 2026.

Thank you for your continued partnership and support. Wishing you all a wonderful rest of the week!

Dr. Martin

Kindergarten registration will take place December 8, 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.

4th grade band rehearsals are on going this month. Please click on the links below for more information. Depending on whether your student is signed up for morning or afternoon sessions, the following are the dates for the first few sessions:

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

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

Box Tops for Education

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

All Grades

Our school is collecting items for Friends of Karen. Please click on the flyer below to learn more about our collection. All donations are due to PQ by Monday, December 8th.

Friends of Karen Collection

All Grades

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)

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

DECEMBER Lunch & Breakfast Menu

Mistletoe Market

Come out for Mistletoe Market happening Sunday December 7th from 9:00-2:00.

Mistletoe Market Flyer

North Salem Baseball / Softball

2026 Spring Baseball & Softball Early Registration Now Open For Grades Pre-K through 6th. Learn More!

Baseball / Softball Flyer

No.Salem Lions Club Thanksgiving Assistance

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 - Thanksgiving Flyer

Elfie Woo is the 2nd release from Jen Upchurch

Elfie Woo is the 2nd release from Jen Upchurch in her Heart Fam Fam children’s book series. Elfie Woo is an elf from the Heart Fam Fam world that works for Santa, bringing love to each child via an extra special wish over each toy she creates.

Elfie Woo will make a great holiday gift, something you can revisit any time of year.

Click the link to Kickstarter to find out more.

https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/jenupchurch-pptcc/heart-fam-fam-and-jen-upchurch-arts-presents

Run of the Mills

The No. Salem Lions 2nd Annual Run of the Mills, Jingle Jangle 5K!

Saturday, December 6th @ 8:30 AM

1 Titicus River Road

$15 early registration

Register NOW : https://forms.gle/tWsstsRRRU8cmZ6s9

Run of The Mills Flyer

Girls Lacrosse Clinic

North Salem Lacrosse is holding an 8 week Clinic for girls in K-6th grades starting December 3rd.

NS Lacrosse Clinic

Collection for United for the Troops

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