Below are the lists of school and personal supply lists for the upcoming school year – K-5.

(Specific quantities will be provided by your classroom teachers.)

KINDERGARTEN

• Pocket folders (plastic or laminated)
• My first pencils
• Black and white composition notebook
• OPTIONAL: Package of clear top load page protectors
• OPTIONAL: Three ring binder

• Tissues
• Antibacterial wipes
• Complete change of clothing, labeled in a shoe box
• Backpack
• Smock/old shirt

 

FIRST GRADE

• Pocket folders (plastic or laminated)
• Pencils with erasers (#2)
• Gallon size “Ziploc” bags
• Quart size “Ziploc” bags
• Marble notebook – primary
• Pencil box or bag
• OPTIONAL: Box of 24 colored pencils
• OPTIONAL: Shoebox for indoor recess with quiet toys

• Tissues
• Small liquid soap/hand sanitizer
• Backpack
• Smock/old shirt
• Special project: one small recent picture of student

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Link PTA presents a fundraiser at The Dog House – “Rockland’s Best Dogs & Burgers” from June 12th to the 18th. Come with your family and friends for a delicious meal. Ten percent of your purchase will be donated to help support the Link PTA.

The Dog House is open 7 days a week:

• Monday – Thursday from 11 am to 9 pm
• Friday and Saturday from 11 am to 10 pm
• Sunday from 11 am to 9 pm.

You must bring the fundraiser flyer with you.

 

As you know, Field Day will be held on Friday, June 3^rd, weather permitting.   In the event of inclement weather it will be held Tuesday, June.7^th.

The Field Day Celebration will start out with our traditional opening ceremony. This consists of all students marching onto the field with their Field Day team and banner. After the opening ceremony, students in grades 3-5 will re-enter the school to attend an assembly, while grades K-2 will remain on the field to participate in their events. All grade levels will re-enter the school for their lunch periods.  Following lunch, grades 3-5 will assemble on the field to participate in their events.

All grade levels K-5 will be participating in events that promote physical fitness and a healthy lifestyle.  Just like last year, the Field Day will be broken down into two sessions allowing for optimal participation by all students. Below is a detailed breakdown of times and activities.

FIELD DAY SCHEDULE:

Opening Ceremony / Long Run 8:15 AM – 9:00 AM

Grades K-2  9:00 AM – 10:40 AM

Grades 3-5 12:00 AM – 1:40 PM

Closing Ceremony / Tug of War 1:15 PM – 1:45 PM

** ATTENTION PARENTS**

The Staff at Link Elementary is always concerned with your child’s safety, as well as you are.  In past years, the Field Day event has been supported by a large crowd of spectators, which is a positive sign of support for physical fitness.  However, the large number of spectators must realize Link Elementary has safety codes that they must abide by.  Therefore, parents are encouraged to follow and support the following rules for Field Day:

Safety Rules

1. No cars are to be parked in and/ or blocking the large playground area to the entrance of the school.  This is a safety hazard if there was ever a need for an evacuation. In addition, buses begin entering the grounds at 1:30 and must have access to the playground.  (Please, Please, Car Pool if you can!!)
2. No cars are to be parked in the designated Fire Zone located around the front courtyard of the school.  This area must be clear for emergency vehicles.
3. All parents must stay off of the events field. Please sit on the hill or along the side of the field behind the roped off area.
4. No parents will be permitted inside the school to visit classrooms or children during the day.  We hope that all children will stay for the entire Field Day.
5. Students must be SIGNED OUT by a Legal Guardian, witnessed by their classroom teacher in order to leave the field following the announcement of the final scores.
6. If a student is not signed out they will be dismissed as they would be on a normal school day.

 

*All cars must be off the school grounds no later than 1:45p.m., so that buses can safely enter for dismissal.

 

 

 

 

 

Please join us to hear about end-of-year activities and more!

The budget vote and school board election will be held on Tuesday, May 17, 2011.

Any registered voter who is a resident of the Town of Clarkstown can vote.

In addition to the school budget, May 17^th is also the election date to fill two seats on the Clarkstown Board of Education.  It is important to make sure your voice is heard with regards to who is making the decisions on behalf of your children and our schools.

On May 17^th, the polls are open from 7:00 am to 9:00 pm at:

• Clarkstown High School North
• Congers Elementary
• Link Elementary
• West Nyack Elementary

For additional information on your polling place, registration, or the absentee ballot process, please contact the District Clerk at (845) 639-6455.

Clarkstown’s schools are among our greatest resources and the future of the school system depends upon our residents.  Please take the time to review the information on the CCSD website about the budget.    2011-12 Budget Highlights

The Clarkstown Council of PTAs held its 3^rd Annual Candidates Forum on May 2^nd in which CCSD School Board Candidates were given the opportunity to present themselves to the Clarkstown Community, state their positions, and explain why they want to be a School Board member.   Click to view the video.

 

 

On Monday, May 10th and 11th, The Clarksville Inn will be generously donating 25% of your total purchases to the Link PTA. You must present this form so they know Link sent you there!  Please note that on Tuesday nights, KIDS EAT FREE! Here is their menu in case you want to plan ahead or order Take Out!

The Inn is located at 1 Strawtown Road in West Nyack. For more information, call 845-358-2801 or visit their website.

MONDAY, MAY 2 – BOARD OF EDUCATION CANDIDATES FORUM

On May 2^nd at 7pm in the Felix Festa auditorium, the Clarkstown Council of PTAs asks questions of all of the candidates running for the CCSD school board and audience members can ask questions as well.  Please come to hear where the candidates stand on the issues that impact our schools.  The CCSD Board of Education election takes place on the same day as the school budget vote – May 17.

TUESDAY, MAY 3 – BUDGET PRESENTATION

On Tuesday, May 3^rd at 7pm, our Superintendent, Dr. Keller-Cogan, will present the 2011-2012 school budget at Link.  Please make an effort to attend and become an informed voter.  Child care will be provided at Link so that families can attend.

THURSDAY, MAY 5 – AFTER-SCHOOL GOLF PROGRAM BEGINS

The after-school junior golf program run by Total Golf Adventures is back at Link for another 6-week session.  It will begin on Thursday, May 5 and run from 2:45pm to 3:45pm.  You can register online.

FRIDAY, MAY 6 – LINK PLANT SALE

On Friday, May 6^th, we will be holding our annual pre-Mother’s Day plant sale.  Students will visit the sale with their classes throughout the day.  A Flyer with details will be coming home with students next week and is available here.  Volunteers are needed.

FRIDAY, MAY 6 – DEADLINE FOR FIELD DAY SHIRT ORDERS

Field Day is coming soon.  Please send in your order forms for field day t-shirts by May 6^th.

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The annual Link Spring Book Fair takes place in the Library from Tuesday, April 12^th through Thursday, April 14^th from 8:20am to 2:15pm daily.  Each child will have an opportunity to visit the book fair with their class where parent volunteers and teachers will assist them with the purchase of books.  Book fair money may be sent in with your child and should be kept secure in a bag or envelope with your child’s name and class written on it.  Parents are invited to shop with their children in grades K through 2 at their designated class times.

Additionally, we hope you’ll attend our Family Night with your children, grandparents, or other family members on Thursday, April 14^th from 6-8pm, where you’ll also have the opportunity to contribute books to your child’s classroom library.  Check out our book fair website.

Immediately following the early release from school on Friday, April 15^th at 10:30am, the Link PTA will be hosting a movie – “Air Buddies” – in the gym.  Advanced registration, payment, and permission slips are due April 11^th.  Flyers were sent home in your child’s folder and can be found here as well.  Please contact Jessica Rich at [email protected] with any questions.

 

The 2^nd Board of Education Budget Workshop and is scheduled for tonight, Tuesday, April 5^th.  (Please note the venue and time have been changed.)  The meeting will begin at 7:30pm at the NORTH High School auditorium.  Public input on the budget will be welcome.  Visit the District’s budget website for updated notes and presentations about the proposed 2011-12 school budget.  If possible, please come to tonight’s meeting to hear about the budget and to voice your opinions about the future of our schools.  For future meeting dates and to learn how to view the BOE meetings online if you cannot attend in person please visit our BOE Page.