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Van Buren May 2025 Newsletter

Posted Date: 05/08/25 (04:00 PM)
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May 2025

Spring is in the air!

Hello Van Buren Families and Friends!

Spring is here, bringing with it (hopefully!) sunshine, warmer days, and a calendar packed with engaging events here at school! Get ready for a busy and exciting month filled with field trips, the Scholastic Book Fair, and other spring events. I also want to extend a huge THANK YOU to our PTA and families who made Staff Appreciation Week extra-special.

Mark Your Calendars
  • 5/12 & 5/13: New York State Math assessments (grades 3-5)
  • 5/15: Last day of after school enrichment & clubs
  • School Budget Vote on May 20
  • Monday, May 26: Schools closed in honor of Memorial Day
  • Spring Carnival: Thursday, June 5th at 6:00. It should be a fun evening!
  • Friday, June 6th: no school for students

Moving Soon? Help Us Prepare for a Smooth Transition!
If your family has plans to move before the start of the next school year or during the summer, please take a moment to complete the attached form. Providing this information allows us to plan effectively for staffing and resources, ultimately ensuring a smoother transition for your child, whether they are staying or moving. Your timely response is greatly appreciated!

Safe Play at School
This is a friendly reminder to please ensure your child wears sneakers to school, especially on their scheduled Physical Education (PE) days. While we understand that Crocs and sandals can be comfortable, they are not appropriate footwear for PE class due to safety concerns and the nature of the activities. Additionally, these types of shoes can make it difficult for students to run and play safely during recess. Sneakers provide the necessary support and traction for physical activities, helping to prevent slips, trips, and injuries.
We appreciate your cooperation in helping us keep our students safe and active!

Outside of school hours families are welcome to enjoy the playground. While there, check out our new communication boards!

We're so grateful for your active participation and look forward to a fantastic month together!

Warm regards,
Cindy Cronin
Principal
Communication board
 

Mental Health Awareness Month

May is Mental Health Awareness Month, a time dedicated to highlighting the importance of emotional well-being for all ages, including our children. Just like physical health, mental health plays a crucial role in a child's overall development, learning, and happiness.

Throughout May, we will be engaging in age-appropriate activities in the classroom to help students understand their feelings, develop coping strategies, and recognize when they or a friend might need support.

If you have any concerns about your child's mental health, our school psychologist, Dr. McGlynn, and our school counselor, Mrs. Massaro, and our school social worker, Mrs. Fabbri, are valuable resources. Please don't hesitate to reach out to them. Together, we can create a community that prioritizes mental health and empowers our children to thrive emotionally.
 

Be a Force for Fun and Learning! Van Buren PTA Needs You!

Did you know the Van Buren PTA plays a vital role in making our school such a fantastic place? From exciting literacy programs to the wonderful events that build our strong community, the PTA supports all our students.

Now, we have an exciting opportunity for you to get more involved! Several of our dedicated PTA officers are moving on after years of incredible service, and we're looking for enthusiastic parents to step up and help shape the future of our PTA.

As a PTA officer, you'll have the chance to:
  • Spark joy by helping to plan fun and enriching events for our kids.
  • Connect with other amazing Van Buren families and build lasting friendships.
  • Forge connections with our wonderful Van Buren staff, including our new principal!

Ready to make a real difference? Contact Pam Farrar at vicepresident2@vbptabville.org to learn more about available officer positions and how you can contribute your talents!
 

Upcoming Events

May 12:
  • NYS Math Assessment - Session 1
  • Board of Education: Proposed Budget & Meet the Candidates 6:00pm (Transportation)
May 13:
  • NYS Math Assessment - Session 2
May 19:
  • Special Champions event
  • Board of Education work session 5:00pm
May 21:
  • Pre-K screening
May 20:
  • School Budget Vote
May 22:
  • PTA meeting 6:00-8:00 at Sky Zone!
May 23:
  • 5th grade talent show
May 26: 
  • Memorial Day (observed) - NO school
May 28, 29, 30:
  • Scholastic Book Fair
May 29:
  • Book Fair - Family Shopping night 5:30-7:00pm
June 2:
  • Board of Education meeting 7:00pm
June 3:
  • Get Ready for PreK 4:30-5:30
  • VB Spring Band, Chorus & Orchestra concert 6:30 pm (Baker)
June 4:
  • 5th grade Camp Talooli day
June5:
  • VBE Spring Carnival 6:00-8:00pm
June 6:
  • NO school
June 11:
  • VBE Spring Olympics
June 12:
  • PTA meetings 6:00pm
June 13:
  • Flag Day
June 16:
  • Board of Education Meeting 5:00pm
June 19:
  • Juneteenth - NO School
June 20:
  • 5th grade Moving Up Ceremony 9:30 (Baker auditorium)
June 26:
  • Last Day of School (11:00-11:30 dismissal)
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Contact info

If you have any questions or concerns, please don't hesitate to contact us. You can reach out via Parent Square or any of the methods below:

  • Main Office 315-638-6121
  • ccronin@bville.org
  • www.bville.org