Category: District
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…
Tomorrow, Tuesday 4/23 – Tenure/Retirement
Dear Putnam Valley Community:
The Putnam Valley Board of Education will hold a special business meeting, tomorrow, Tuesday, April 23, beginning at 7PM in the High School library. The purpose of this meeting is to approve the BOCES 2019-2020 budget and to vote on the BOCES Board of Education candidates.
The Board will also acknowledge the 2019 retirees of the…
Creating and supporting our “microclimates”
Dear Putnam Valley Community Member:
As the District begins a long-awaited spring break, the change of season warms the physical and emotional self. For students and instructional staff, there is time for renewal and recreation and, for many students, family holidays and ceremonies that strengthen bonds and are sources of resilience. In an article I…