Important Dates to Remember

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Though it's the end of the year, we are not winding down. There are quite a few dates to be aware of, and opportunities to attend.

Field Trip to the Intrepid Museum                  Thursday, May 19, 9:15-2:45
STEAM Sharing on Flight and Rocketry        Friday, May 20, 1:25-2:10
(there will be one more STEAM sharing in June)
Carnegie Hall Field Trip                                 Monday, May 23  8:30-12:30
Birthday Celebrations in Worship                 Wednesday, May 25, 2:30
Upper School Spring Concert                        Thursday, May 26, 7:00 p.m.
No School, Teacher Work Day                       Friday, May 27
No School, Memorial Day                              Monday, May 30

Lastly, every year at the end of May we go old school with our work and close the computer accounts of students. They won't have access to their computers or email accounts again until next fall. Accounts will be closed after Thursday, May 26. If you have any questions or concerns, please email us.

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