Dear Pocantico Hills Community,
Happy Holidays to all of our families, students, staff and community!
The month of December has been a mix of important classroom work and seasonal celebrations.
We rang in the season with a number of community events, including our annual Golden Guests event. It was wonderful to see so many returning faces and welcome them back to Pocantico. Several guests took a tour, and all enjoyed a dress rehearsal of our concerts.
Speaking of which, “Bravo!” to our Elementary students and our Middle School band and choir performers as well. On two separate nights we enjoyed music from each group of students. They were amazing and it was a wonderful way to showcase their talent and enthusiasm!
There were even more musical adventures taking place at Poco, as our Sixth Grade Chorus performed on the stage at Radio City Music Hall. What an amazing experience for them and a special way to share with a broader audience the amazing work being done here at Poco.
A special thank you to the PTA, which this month hosted a Coffee and Conversation event along with our Educational Technology Director Alana Winnick and Director of Student Services Christine Perricelli. Participants gathered in our library and via online, to discuss the impact of technology on their children and how to help them find a balance. I look forward to more topics being discussed at these important events in the future and appreciate the PTA’s interest in facilitating them.
Once again, I wish you all a joyful holiday season. I look forward to more great things from our Pocantico students and staff in the new year!
Warm regards,
Rich Calkins
Superintendent of Schools
