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Good morning Cavallaro families,

I hope you are enjoying the beautiful wintery weather we are having, just in time for the holidays. Here are the announcements for the week:

Good morning Cavallaro families,

Here is the news for the week!

Good afternoon Cavallaro families,

I hope everyone had a lovely Thanksgiving celebrating with family and friends. As we welcome the last month of 2025, we reflect upon all of our successes and celebrate the warmth and beauty that makes us an I.S. 281 family.

Students will engage in following activities: 3D Printing, Lego WeDo, Lego EV3, Hydroponics, Flight Simulators.

The Cavallaro STEM program with a concentration in Technology will focus on several major concepts relating to STEM and building 21st Century skills.

STEM ENGINEERING at IS 281 is all about preparing you for the Challenges of the Future.  Students learn and implement the Engineering Design Process in their everyday lives.

The STEM Math Talent Program is a perfect opportunity for students to learn about financial literacy, investing and entrepreneurship.

Through a formal study of a range of styles, techniques and genres, including their own social dances, students expand their perception of dance and demonstrate a variety of skills.

Students learn the fundamental building blocks of art and how it relates to all art media. Those that have prior experience with art will have opportunities to advance their level to suit individual needs, while beginners will be able to accomplish new goals.

Our Athletics talent program is aligned with the New York State Learning Standards for Physical Education.