Grand Avenue School

📢 February isn't just about Valentine's Day—it's Black History Month! 🖤 Join us in honoring African-American contributions. Check out the Superintendent's Brief for our Feb. 28th celebration, P.S. I Love You Day highlights and mid-winter recess ideas! ❄️📚 #BlackHistoryMonth #SpreadLove https://qr.page/g/2RkDj1e3KnZ Spanish Edition: https://qr.page/g/4qjyNrQOO5n Haitian Creole Edition: https://qr.page/g/4tNX7GDTyWG

All schools closed tomorrow, Tuesday, February 12, 2024 🌨️ Due to the anticipated inclement weather tomorrow, all schools will be closed There will be no remote instruction. Stay warm and safe. Board of Education Meeting is also canceled.

WEAR PURPLE FRIDAY FEBRUARY 9TH. Grand Avenue will be acknowledging P.S. I Love You Day on Friday, February 9th. It is a day that brings awareness to the importance of mental health and decreasing bullying. Students and staff will wear purple and engage in activities that foster kindness and educate others that mental health is just as important as physical health.

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Super Science Saturday District-Wide Grades 3-5 - Join this Fun Interactive Parent/Child Activity to Investigate Concepts in Science Opportunity to win a great Prize January 27, 2024 9am to 12pm California Avenue Elementary School The registration link: https://form.jotform.com/240015054051135.

PARENTS AS PARTNERS IN PROGRESS This Team will meet on Saturdays from 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM at Uniondale High School: November 18, 2023 (Social Emotional Learning) February 10, 2024 (21st Century Technology) May 11, 2024 (TBD) Hot breakfast will be served Childcare available.

Dear Uniondale Parents, Families, and Community members: Our Strategic Planning Retreat is scheduled for Saturday, February 3, from 9 AM until 12:30 PM. We will be sharing updates on our progress in implementing our Strategic Plan, and also discussing ideas for the next steps. If you are interested in participating, please fill out this form https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSedTtI9TizqMw5ePUk6KBDNt4-LsJmcSEsCAzoVZHKaZPotCQ/viewform and we will send you further details.

VIRTUAL Grand Avenue PTA Meeting THURSDAY 1/25/2024 630PM-730PM Google Meet joining info/video link: https://meet.google.com/yqc-krfw-nfs

👨🏽‍👩🏽‍👧🏽👨🏿‍👩🏿‍👧🏿 Technology Opportunites for our Families: Visit our Technology Page at https://district.uniondaleschools.org/page/technology to explore OTIS TEQ Learning Opportunities for Families. Additionally, check if you qualify for a free tablet and internet service. 👨🏽‍👩🏽‍👧🏽👨🏿‍👩🏿‍👧🏿

UNIONDALE COUNCIL OF PTAs 2024 LEGISLATIVE FORUM Legislation and politics affect each one of us, including our children. In these uncertain times, we all have questions and concerns that require expression and dialogue with our locally elected officials. Please join us for a public discussion with your elected officials about our community, fiscal support, and other matters of importance to you and your family. Friday, February 2, 2024 Uniondale High School (in Person) at 6:00 p.m. https://drive.google.com/file/d/1yZLKQScI0GDMLH1l8sjbWlrt0eiUvYDI/view?usp=sharing

Please join us for our SPIRIT WEEK in honor of "The Great Kindness Challenge." Monday Jan 22- SHINE BRIGHT AND SPARKLE WITH KINDESS (Wear sparkles, bright colors, and sunglasses). Tuesday Jan 23- READ ABOUT KINDNESS (Wear your kindness t-shirt or a shirt with a kind message) Wednesday Jan 24 - SCORE POINTS BY BEING KIND (Wear your favorite team jersey or kindness shirt) Thursday Jan 25- KIND FROM HEAD TO TOE (Wear silly hair, hats, socks, or shoes) Friday Jan 26- GRAND DAY OF GIVING (Wear your Grand Avenue gear)

Unity in Action: Reflecting on Dr. King's Message in Uniondale https://drive.google.com/file/d/1VJDLCksBtOfpX32jJsExK-MZSYrCvQgs/view

Uniondale Schools PTA Council invites parents to Paint Night at Uniondale High School Little Theater on Wed, 1/10/24, at 6:30 PM. Enjoy painting led by UHS National Honor Society students, hear school updates, receive resources, and ask questions in a fun setting.

Exciting News: Superintendent's Brief, Vol. 2 is here! Focused on "Nurturing Innovation and Mastery in Our Students," this edition celebrates our dedication to student growth and educational innovation. https://drive.google.com/file/d/1uWQou9J-Gy9nF01E8IAiXAsXG0p7P5fK/view?usp=sharing Dive in to discover how we're shaping a bright future for our learners. Enjoy the read and join us in shaping our students' future!

This message is to inform you that we are currently experiencing a partial power outage at Uniondale High School and Central Administrative Offices due to a down fuse on a pole according to PSEG. This has impacted our internet throughout the district and our telephone systems. PSEG expects to resolve this issue shortly. Classes at the High School are continuing as scheduled. Thank you for your continued support.

Holiday Boutique (PTA Sponsored) Items available for purchase: jewelry, hand mirrors, reusable bags, musical light up toys, gloves, scarves, hat, pop-it toys, cars, toy animals, playset, and more! Pricing varies from $1-30. CASH ONLY.

A December to Remember Spirit Days! Please see the attached calendar for each spirit day for the month of December.

Meet Santa Saturday, December 9th 11:00 - 3:00. John J. Byrne Community Center. 925 Jerusalem Avenue, Uniondale, NY 11553. Free EVENT! This event includes Christmas carols, winter wonderland, crafts and vendors, giveaways and gifts.

Long Island Children's Museum December 7th from 6:00-8:00 PM. Grades K-6 get a free toy.

FAMILY WINTER WONDERLAND 12/2/23 12:00 - 3:30 PM. 40 Station Drive Wyandanch, NY 11798 \ The Rinx at Delano Steward Plaza and Wyndanch Plaza Association is having their opening day where everyone skates FREE! This event is not a PTA event.