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Notices
Eid al-Adha and Anniversary Day
Good morning Cavallaro families,
Just a reminder, there is NO SCHOOL for students on June 5th and June 6th.
Just a reminder, there is NO SCHOOL for students on June 5th and June 6th.
Family Newsletter - 6-2-25
Good afternoon,
Happy June!! Please pay special attention to all of the important end of year dates to finish the 2024-2025 school year smoothly.
Happy June!! Please pay special attention to all of the important end of year dates to finish the 2024-2025 school year smoothly.
Family Newsletter - 5-27-25
Good morning Cavallaro families,
In this last week of May, please ensure that your child has submitted all of the necessary work to their teachers for the end of marking period 3. We will be moving forward with final exams, End of Year i-ready diagnostics and NYS Regents exams.
In this last week of May, please ensure that your child has submitted all of the necessary work to their teachers for the end of marking period 3. We will be moving forward with final exams, End of Year i-ready diagnostics and NYS Regents exams.
STEM
STEM Science
Students will engage in following activities: 3D Printing, Lego WeDo, Lego EV3, Hydroponics, Flight Simulators.
STEM Technology
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
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.
STEM Math
The STEM Math Talent Program is a perfect opportunity for students to learn about financial literacy, investing and entrepreneurship.
Fine Arts
Dance
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.
Art
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.
Athletics
Our Athletics talent program is aligned with the New York State Learning Standards for Physical Education.