PQ Tuesday Newsday

PQ Families,

Today marks the third day of school, and I am proud to say students are settled into their new classrooms and have adjusted to new routines quickly!

As with every start to the school year, there are always a few kinks to work out, so I want to review drop-off and pick-up procedures.

K-5 Drop- off

• Drop-off window is from 8:05 AM - 8:55 AM.

• When dropping off please stay in the far left lane coming up the hill so buses and cars can pass if it gets backed up.

• Stay in the car. We have adults at the curb to assist children who need help getting out of the car. When parents exit the vehicle, it backs up the line and adds to distraction.

• Follow the directions of the SRO at the crosswalk for when to approach the drop-off curb.

• Do not let students out of the car before arriving to the curb. It is dangerous to have students crossing the parking lot and walking between buses.

• School hours are 8:55 - 3:35

K-5 Pick-up

• K-5 pick-up dismissal begins at 3:25.

• Stay in the far-left lane coming up the hill so buses and cars can pass. It will get backed up, and if cars are taking up both lanes, buses can not get through.

• Stay in the car. We have adults at the curb to assist children who need help getting in the car. When parents exit the vehicle, it backs up the line and adds to distraction.

• Once your child is in the car, please follow the cars ahead of you to exit the line. If you need to secure seatbelts or booster seats, please pull out of the line and into a parking space to complete that task.

PRE- K Drop- Off

• Drop-off window is from 8:55 AM - 9:15 AM. This time window is an effort to accommodate families with older children while still minimizing heavy traffic with the K-5 students. Pre- K students will be dropped off at the staircase by the gym.

• When dropping off, please stay in the far left lane coming up the hill so buses and cars can pass if it gets backed up.

• Stay in the car. We have adults at the curb to assist children who need help getting out of the car. When parents exit the vehicle, it backs up the line and adds to distraction.

PRE-K Pick-Up

• Pick your child up at the front of the school between 2:00 - 2:15 PM You will pull along the front curb of the school, and a UPK staff member will walk your child to your car.

• Once your child is in the car, please follow the cars ahead of you to exit the line. If you need to secure seatbelts or booster seats, please pull out of the line and into a parking space to complete that task.

Sincerely,
Mrs. Snowdon

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

Gemma was asked by a classmate for support in the cafeteria and was then willing to continue that support in the upcoming days.

Riley helped a brand new Kindergarten student who was very shy transition to early dop off by showing them around the library.

Running Club with Mr. Gilchrist is back! See the links below for dates, times and how to get your runner signed up!

The ASE committee is excited to offer our Fall 2026 ASE program. ASE is an after school program that provides safe, fun, educational, and memorable, after school activities for students at PQ.

Fall 2026 ASE registration opens tonight, September 8th at 8:00PM and closes at 8:00PM on September 25th.

You can view the Fall 2026 Schedule HERE.

Hi All,

I am looking forward to welcoming your students this Fall!!!!

Update: the Nurse's office has a new school nurse. If you hear from Alexis Bolnik please welcome her as she will be in both buildings.

Below is a summary of a few processes and procedures. Please take the time to read through these.

If you have any questions or have received phone calls or letters please don't hesitate to reach out to us.

• Absence from School: Please report to the School Dismissal Manager and state the reason for absence. Please include any diagnosed illness. Do not hesitate to contact the nurse's at x 3043 to discuss your child's illness.

• When to keep your child home from school: (see attached) for information about when you should keep your child home from school.

• Immunization Requirements for Students in Grades Prek-5: Click here for information regarding the "2026-2027 School Year New York State Immunization Requirements for School Entrance/Attendance.

• Mandatory Physical Examinations: The New York State Education Department (NYSED) requires a physical exam for new entrants and students in Grades: Pre-K, K 1,3,5,7,9, and 11.

All medical forms are available on the school website under the Health Office tab.

• Medications in School: Important and REQUIRED Health Office Forms: Provider and Parent Permission to Administer Medication at School/School Sponsored Events: REQUIRED for students who need medication in school, such as over-the-counter (OTC) medications, prescription medicine, or inhalers (except for Epi-Pens/Auvi-Qs). Please remember to complete the parent section and unless a self carry, all medications must be brought in by an adult.
• Allergy/Anaphylaxis Action Plan: REQUIRED for students who require an EPI-PENS/AUVI-Q. Please remember to complete the parent section.
• Provider Attestation and Parent Permission for Independent Medication Carry and Use: REQUIRED for students considered ready and capable of self-carrying an Epi-Pen/Auvi-Q and/or Inhaler ONLY.

If you need any clarification, please don't hesitate to contact the nurse's office, we are happy to answer any questions and address your concerns.

Danielle Zaetz, R.N.

Alexis Bolenik R.N.

School Nurse / 914-669-5414 x3043 / dzaetz@northsalemschools.org

914.669.5442 (Fax)

Check out the link below for school year pointers!

Please see the updated Art & STEAM supply list. These supplies should be labeled separate from the classroom supplies and delivered to Tara Carl's Art room during Open House

Please click on the link below for the 2026-2027 school supplies list.

• Kindergarten
• 1st Grade
• 2nd Grade
• 3rd Grade
• 4th Grade
• 5th Grade
• Art & STEAM

Kindergarten

Please remember that all of Kindergarten starts the school year off with 6 half days. So, from September 3 - 11 Kindergarten students will dismiss at 12:00. September 14th will be their first full day of school.

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

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

Please see the flyers below as the North Salem MS/HS PTO is sponsoring our 1st district wide fundraiser of the school year!

We are offering 2 different dates for you to Make Your Own Merch Night!

To sign up: fancyshmancybaby.com, and book the date you prefer!

*list sizing you're interested in, in the note section at checkout

IG: @fancy_shmacy_baby

We appreciate your continued support!

September 9 - BOE Meeting 6:30pm @ MSHS

September 14 - Kindergarten's first Full Day of School

September 15 - PQ/MSHS PTO Meeting @ MSHS Library 9:30

September 15 - Curriculum Night Gr K-2 and Pre-K 6:00pm

September 21 - No School

September 23 - BOE Meeting 6:30pm @ MSHS

September 29 - Curriculum Night Gr 3-5 6:00pm

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