JOHN L. EDWARDS ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
Telephone: 518.828.4360
Second Grader’s Artwork Recognized
John L. Edwards Elementary School 2nd grader, Tianna Rivera, was chosen as runner up in New York State Senator Stephen M. Saland’s 2008 Senate Education Committee Report Art Contest. Her artwork will be included in the report.
9 schools and over 160 children in grades 2, 3 and 4 participated in his Senate District. The judges were directors of the Columbia County Council on Arts and the Dutchess County Arts Council.
Senator Saland congratulated Tianna for her achievement and presented Tianna with a Senate certificate.
Photo caption: Yisel Martinez (Tianna’s mom), Tianna Rivera, New York State Senator Stephen M. Saland and Superintendent of Schools Jack F. Howe.
Construction Going Well, But Calls for Caution
The construction project is going well and is on schedule. The frame is up, cement floors have been poured, and the infrastructure is being worked on. Students continue to get a view of the process and we hope to be able to post some pictures on our web site.
With the number of vehicles in and out, the need for access to the site, protected areas, etc., we have major traffic and parking problems. These pose a hazard to our students and staff. Once again, we ask that you observe posted signs, park only in designated areas, take up one space only when parking, do not attempt to enter the bus area between 2:00 and 2:30, or when busses are in the area in the morning. It is a punishable offense to pass a bus that is unloading and has its flashers on. We will write down your license number and will report it. Our students are our first concern, and we must all watch out for their safety. Please help us out by observing our safety rules. It’s better to be a few minutes late than to take a life or cause serious injury.
People picking up their children from pre-k must be in and out by 2:05. If you are picking your child up early, you will not get out of the bus lane after 2:05. You know not to come in there, so don’t. The busses will block you in and you will be stuck until they leave at almost 2:30. They are supposed to be there. You’re not. The more you argue with us about it, the further delay there will be. We will do our best to move you to a safe place where you will not interfere with busses that are loading, and will move you out as quickly as we can. We anticipate that by next fall, the drop off and parking areas will be reconfigured and there will be separate areas for the busses and parents. Keep your thoughts on the future! It will get easier!
Kindergarten Screening
Do you have, or know of a child, who will be 4 or 5 on or before December 1st? While we are not quite ready to start taking registrations for next fall's kindergarten class, we are surveying our community to identify potential students for kindergarten and pre-k. With the governor's proposal to significantly cut state aide to school districts, and the uncertainty of our budget, we are trying to determine how many children may be entering kindergarten in September. Additionally, we are trying to determine how much interest there is in pre-k. More information
| JLE PTA Officers 2008 - 2009 | |
|---|---|
| President | Michelle Bowes |
| Administrative Vice President | Kristy Frederick |
| Committee Vice President | Karen Krager |
| Treasurer | Michelle Ublacker |
| Recording Secretary | Joanne Allie |
| Corresponding Secretary | Andrea Steils |
| Historian | Lynn Race |