Message from the Superintendent/principal

May 9, 2008

Dear Friends of Pocantico,

This week we ushered in the spring concert season with an inspired performance by students in grades 3, 4 and 5. Congratulations to them and hats off to our vocal music teacher, Sheila Stanton and instrumental music teacher, Jerry Lucadamo. Next up are the middle school singers and musicians who take the stage Thursday, May 15 at 7:30 p.m. We hope you will join us for their performance.

Next Wednesday we host our school community’s senior citizens for their spring luncheon. If you know of any family members or neighbors who may be interested in attending, please encourage them to call the school office to make a reservation. The luncheon includes a delicious meal served by our middle school students, a lively game of Bingo and a preview of the middle school concert. Each year PTA volunteers organize this event and a similar winter luncheon. We thank the volunteers and our kitchen staff for their efforts on behalf of our senior citizens.

With the arrival of warm weather comes the temptation for students to wear “flip flops”. Since we have many sets of stairs throughout the school we ask that parents please refrain from sending students to school wearing flip flops. Thanks in advance for your attention to the safety of our students.

Test borings will be taking place next week to assess the condition of our pool’s infrastructure. The district has initiated the tests through which the architects and engineers will be able to assess the condition of our pool’s infrastructure and advise the Board on the best course of action to address the pool’s needs.

Happy Mother’s Day to the many moms and grandmothers in our community. Enjoy the weekend.

Tom

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