Grand Avenue School

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.

For those family members interested in attending this Saturday's Parent Academy at Uniondale High School, here is the updated registration link. https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdsg_b84ZsG5HasBpC3jqUIXnYyt6gJEdxaXRxSEsobPcL91A/viewform We encourage you to attend! The meeting will be in the Little Theatre of the High School at 9:00 am. Childcare and breakfast will be provided!

Reminder: The Uniondale Board of Education meeting will be held at Grand Ave. School tonight! The public session starts at 6:30 pm, to be followed by a presentation from Mrs. Bryant-Bell on the latest news and events from Grand Ave.! We will also hear about our new Pre-K STEAM science program. All are welcome! Recordatorio: ¡La reunión de la Junta de Educación de Uniondale se llevará a cabo hoy en Grand Ave. School! La sesión pública comienza a las 6:30 pm, seguido por una presentación por Mrs. Bryant-Bell sobre nuestras últimas noticias. También escucharemos una presentación sobre el nuevo programa de ciencas de prekínder. ¡Todos son bienvenidos!

Grand Ave. School is hosting the Uniondale Board of Education Meeting on Tuesday , November 14th. Please join us at 7:00 pm at Grand Ave. School to learn about upcoming District events, get your questions answered by the Board of Education, and hear a presentation about our new Pre-K STEAM program. La escuela Grand Ave. School está presentando la reunión de la Junta de Educación el martes, 14 de noviembre. Por favor, únanse a nosotros a las 7:00 pm en Grand Ave. School para aprender sobre los eventos que están por venir en el Distrito, hacer preguntas a la junta de educación, y escuchar una presentación del nuevo programa de ciencias de prekinder.

📢 Attention, Parents! We need your help with the following: Digital Equity Survey and Device Insurance https://docs.google.com/document/d/e/2PACX-1vS50-Y-hVjtxMDN9Ih1xWDYgIC0KhCcfwkAqaAd1eydhBJXtaTz3a-9OWxX7hQ3Jn1iCGQ5neiRDB1O/pub 📢 ¡Atención, Padres! Necesitamos su ayuda con lo siguiente: Encuesta de Equidad Digital y Seguro para Dispositivos 📢 Atansyon, Paran yo! Nou bezwen èd ou ak sa yo ki anba yo: Sondaj sou Ekite Nimerik ak Asirans pou Aparèy

Please join us Friday, November 17th from 6:30-8:30 PM for a family movie night showing of Disney's "Elemental". The cost is $5 per child for PTA members or $8 per child for non PTA members. Cash will only be accepted on movie night. Parents must accompany their child for the entire event. Refreshments will be available for purchase.

Parent Academy. The Uniondale Board of Education is seeking to widen its network of engaged parents by creating an opportunity for families to support the district and their children in addressing: Educational Issues, Technology Practices, and Social Emotional Learning. See link below for more details. https://drive.google.com/file/d/1k4QUeNYHkrTBVkUMn2ZVFjNFQ0KcrDYl/view?usp=drive_link

Grand Avenue's RED RIBBON Spirit Week! Monday October 30th: Believe in yourself! Wear a shirt with a positive message or wear RED to kick off Red Ribbon Week! Tuesday October 31st: Say BOO to Drugs! Wear your Halloween costume for the parade. Do NOT wear your costume to school. Students will change into their costumes for the parade. Wednesday November 1st: My Future is TOO Bright! Wear BRIGHT colors or sunglasses. Thursday November 2nd: I am a work of art! Showcase your unique style. Wear your favorite outfit, favorite color, or mix-match all your favorite colors. Friday November 3rd: We are TEAM GRAND! Wear your GRAND Ave gear or your favorite sports gear.