Category: District
Inside Putnam Valley – Episode 42
On this edition of Inside Putnam Valley, hear from Jill Figarella about the proposed budget, Regina Albano, who was named Coach of the Year, Brian Burrow with all the latest in Athletics, Margaret Podesta about the sustainability fair, Principal Sandy Intrieri and Matt Mello about the IB program and Principal Travis McCarty about the Washington,…
Appreciation for our Educators!
Teacher and Staff Appreciation!
Last Friday night, I attended the TempoMental concert at the HighSchool. I heard the sweet and touching voices of students who love the harmonies they create and sing the soul of Putnam Valley. They expressed their love of their teachers and their world in the music room and in their school…Director of Curriculum and Instruction
Dear Putnam Valley Community:
Last week, a group of 26 members of the Putnam Valley community, Board of Education, district staff, administrators, parents, and students, had the opportunity to interview the four finalists for the position of Director of Curriculum and Instruction. Each of the candidates brought some unique strengths, presentation skills, sophisticated models of thinking,…
Looking within to build a culture of wellbeing for staff and students: How Yale RULER fostered a language of emotional connection in Putnam Valley Schools
“Emotions are something that we rarely talk about, yet something that is so important. They affect us in so many ways and if we can learn how to better embrace our emotions, then we can help our students to do the same, and to have a more positive school experience.” This response from a teacher…