Category: District
September 11 Remembrance / Help for Houston
Dear Putnam Valley Community:
For those of us who were here in New York on September 11, 2001 the memories of that day begin with a perfect fall day of bright sun, blue, blue skies and a cool stillness. After that, our breathing begins to become heavy, and terrible images prevail along with emotions that are…
Heroes amongst us!
To All:
Today I was visiting Mrs. Podesta and Ms. Mistretta at the Elementary School. Suddenly there was an emergency call from the cafeteria. Our hearts stopped as we raced to the scene. What we found was that caring, well-trained, alert monitors had spotted a child choking and…
Dignity and Humanity In Our Schools
August 16, 2017
Dear Putnam Valley Community:
As an educator, parent and concerned citizen, the voices of hate that are heard in our country are deeply disturbing and hurtful. We are compelled to reflect on how devastating such language has been to other nations and to our own nation in the past. Indeed, as we prepare for…