We're excited to offer our after-school enrichment clubs again this year! We know how much our students enjoy these opportunities, and we appreciate your enthusiasm.

We want to give you some insight into how our club offerings are determined. The selection of clubs each session is driven by the interests and availability of our dedicated school staff. These clubs are a great way for our teachers and staff to share their passions with students, and we are grateful for their willingness to volunteer their time.

A note about Creativity Club: The brochure description is a little vague (!), but students in this club will learn to finger knit. They will produce a knitted work that they can keep, gift, or donate.

You may also notice that clubs are often offered to specific grade levels or grade level bands (e.g., K-2 or 3-5). This allows us to make sure the activities and content are developmentally and age-appropriate for the students participating.

Please refer to the brochure linked here for club offerings and the sign up form.

Learning begins promptly at 8:45 AM. Students arriving after this time will be marked tardy. To ensure a smooth start to your child's day, we recommend arriving by 8:30 AM to allow time for unpacking, socializing, and settling into class.

Need to report an absence, tardy, early pickup, or dismissal change? Use our convenient online form! This ensures timely communication with the Attendance Office. Paper notes are also accepted.

Please complete this form by September 1st if you plan to use early drop off (8:00-8:30) in the morning. This information will allow us to plan for student supervision.

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This message is to inform you about the process for administering medication to your child at school.

The school nurse will be available for medication drop-off during regular school hours. Additionally, drop-off is available on:

If these dates and times don't work for you, please contact Mrs. Evans at 315-638-6123 to discuss alternative options.

We have also attached helpful action plans for your reference:

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Attached is the Van Buren Student & Family Handbook which is a comprehensive guide for students and families outlining school rules, policies and expectations to ensure a safe and productive learning environment where all students can thrive.

Note on updated electronics policy: New York State passed legislation that will restrict the use of cellphones and other electronic devices by students beginning in the 2025-2026 school year. On September 3, 2025, all schools in our district will be required to implement a “bell-to-bell” ban, prohibiting students from using cellular phones and other devices with internet capability (i.e. Smart watches) from their arrival to school until dismissal. Learn more about our policy in our Code of Conduct and on the district's website.

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: