Category: Superintendent’s Messages
Facilities Project Update – ES/MS/HS
Dear Putnam Valley Community:
The Board of Education has approved a resolution to move forward with the facilities project. A referendum will be placed before the voters on December 4 and the vote will be held from 6 am - 9 pm at Putnam Valley Elementary School.
The proposed project includes the following highlights:
Elementary School – creation of new innovative learning…
Information to Share–Resignation of Nicole Mangiere
Dear Middle School Parent and Caregiver:
Last evening, our Putnam Valley Middle School Assistant Principal, Ms. Mangiere, was appointed by the Chappaqua School District as Assistant Principal of Seven Bridges Middle School. We are sorry to lose Ms. Mangiere's creative energy and enthusiasm. While she was only here for a year, she certainly made a difference…
Sad news to share…
Dear Putnam Valley Community:
We are heartbroken to share that one of our beloved teachers, Mr. Mark Trabakino, died suddenly at Putnam Hospital on Friday evening. Mr. Trabakino taught at the High School since it opened in 2000 and has also provided his educational expertise at our Middle School. Mr. Trabakino had a warm heart and uplifting mindset. He was full…
Msg. From Dr. Wills – Update on Transportation
Dear Parents and Community Members:
I want to follow up on our efforts to improve transportation service. It is understandable that there has been frustration and concern expressed by parents for issues that have occurred since the start of school. While the process for arrival and departure has improved and drivers have been trained more thoroughly…
Reminder-15 Minute Early Dismissal THIS Friday 10/5-All Schools Dismissal times included
Dear Putnam Valley Community:
This Friday, October 5, 2018, our three schools will hold their Early Dismissal Evacuation Drill as required by the New York State Education Department. Each school will dismiss 15 minutes earlier than their regular dismissal time.
Dismissal times for October 5:
High School 2:25 PM
Middle School 2:25 PM
Elementary School 3:05 PM
Regular…
Parent involvement and Civic Participation-Capital Proposal
Dear Putnam Valley Community:
Please join us to learn more on Wednesday night.
On Wednesday, September 26, at 6:30 PM, the District will host the first meeting of the Project Implementation Committee, a community partnership that will seek to disseminate information about the District’s Facilities Proposal. As we all know, timing is everything. In 2021-2022,…ES/MS/HS – Facilities Project – Will you join us on 9/26?
Dear Putnam Valley Community:
Will you join us?
Our Facilities Planning Committee, made up of parents, staff and administrators, met several times to consider the District's academic and extracurricular spaces and the needs of our students and community now and in the future. We are very excited to share that we have a plan…