The Westchester School

Don't forget, you're invited to our Transition Fair!

***Important message regarding our SCHOOL AGED programs only**** Parents and Guardians, The program was recently informed by the New York State Education Department that instructional lunch periods no longer count towards the minimum instructional time required by the state. As a result, the program is required to lengthen the school day, which is currently 9:00 AM to 2:30 PM, to six hours daily for both of our school-aged campuses. Effective July 5, 2023, the new school day for all school-aged students will be 8:45 AM to 2:45 PM. The program will communicate this change to your child’s school district for the upcoming school year. Please feel free to reach out to me with any questions you may have about the change. As always, thank you for entrusting your child to The Westchester School. Padres y tutores, El Departamento de Educación del Estado de Nueva York informó recientemente al programa que los períodos de almuerzo instructivos ya no cuentan para el tiempo mínimo de instrucción requerido por el estado. Como resultado, se requiere que el programa prolongue la jornada escolar, que actualmente es de 9:00 a. m. a 2:30 p. m., a seis horas diarias para nuestras dos escuelas para niños en edad escolar. A partir del 5 de julio de 2023, el nuevo día escolar para todos los estudiantes en edad escolar será de 8:45 a. m. a 2:45 p. m. El programa comunicará este cambio al distrito escolar de su hijo para el próximo año escolar. No dude en comunicarse conmigo si tiene alguna pregunta sobre el cambio. Como siempre, gracias por confiar a su hijo a The Westchester School.

***Important*** Due to anticipated inclement weather, The Westchester School will be closed tomorrow, March 14th, 2023 at all locations. Students will be on Distance Learning. Thank you and stay safe!

***Important*** Due to anticipated inclement weather, The Westchester School will be closed tomorrow, February 28th, 2023 at all locations. Students will be on Distance Learning. Thank you and stay safe!

***Important**** Due to anticipated inclement weather, The Westchester School’s NORTH SALEM campus will be closed tomorrow, Wednesday, January 25, 2023. Students will be on Distance Learning. Thank you and stay safe!

Hello, As a reminder, the program will be closed Friday, 12/23/2022 through Monday, 01/02/2023. All locations will reopen on Tuesday, 01/03/2023. Happy Holidays from the Westchester School. Hola, Como recordatorio, el programa estará cerrado el viernes 23/12/2022 hasta el lunes 02/01/2023. Todas las ubicaciones volverán a abrir el martes 03/01/2023. Felices fiestas desde la escuela Westchester.

We are excited to welcome you for Back to School Day on Wednesday, 10/19/2022, at all three locations from 10:00 AM to 12:00 PM. Come see your children shine! Estamos emocionados de darle la bienvenida para el Día de Regreso a la Escuela el miércoles 19/10/2022, en las tres ubicaciones de 10:00 a. m. a 12:00 p. m. ¡Ven a ver brillar a tus hijos!

Dear Parents and Guardians, As a reminder, all locations are closed on Wednesday, October 5th, in observance of Yom Kippur. ___________________________________________________________________________ Queridos padres y guardianes, Como recordatorio, todas las ubicaciones estarán cerradas el miércoles, 5 de octubre, en observancia de Yom Kippur.

Good morning to all, Just a friendly reminder that The Westchester School will be closed tomorrow Monday September 26th for Rosh Hashana, and will be open on Tuesday September 27th. Enjoy the rest of your Sunday!

***IMPORTANT*** Due to the anticipated inclement winter weather, all WSSC locations will be closed and switch to remote learning tomorrow, Wednesday March 9th, 2022 - Thank You and stay safe!

Dear Parent and Guardians, Recently, Governor Hochul announced that mask mandates would end for schools in New York State effect tomorrow Wednesday March 2nd, 2022. If your child has worn a mask to school and you wish for that to continue, please share that preference with your child's teacher. We will continue to have masks available for all who prefer to continue masking. It will be nice to see smiling faces again!

***IMPORTANT*** Due to the anticipated inclement winter weather, all WSSC locations will be closed and switch to remote learning tomorrow, Friday February 25th, 2022 - Thank You and stay safe!

***IMPORTANT*** Due to the anticipated inclement icy weather, all WSSC locations will be switching to remote learning tomorrow, Friday February 4th, 2022 - Thank You and stay safe!

***IMPORTANT*** Due to the anticipated inclement weather, all WSSC locations will be switching to remote learning Thursday January 20th -Thank You

***IMPORTANT*** Due to the anticipated inclement weather, all WSSC locations will be switching to remote learning tomorrow (Friday, January 7th) -Thank You

****IMPORTANT***** In an abundance of caution leading into the holidays, all Westchester School campuses will be going remote tomorrow December 22nd and Thursday December 23rd. Have a wonderful holiday!

It's almost that time of year!!!

Join the Halloween celebration at Ridge Road Park on October 30th! Visit - http://wecschool.org/fall for more details!

It's time to get excited! WSSC's school spirit week is starting October 4th 2021!

**IMPORTANT: Regarding Transportation** Below you will find the new process for submitting an alternate PM request. Please read carefully as the process has been updated and is now effective. NOTE – the google form is designed so only parents can access not schools (public) Families must Submit New Alternate Afternoon Drop-Off Forms for Curb-to-School Students Families who need an alternate afternoon bus drop-off arrangement for the 2021-22 school year must submit a new request form. Request Form: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSd8kVtjAspzELkfBm0ULVVFFmHIwFBsoe4KD6Gln-SjaCr8NA/viewform The DOE will not roll over alternate afternoon drop-offs from one school year to the next so families must submit one on a yearly basis. The deadline for busing arrangements to be in place for September 13, is August 3. Submissions after August 3 will be considered for start dates on a rolling basis. As a reminder, schools cannot request alternate drop-off forms on behalf of families and these alternate drop-offs are not guaranteed. Thank You.