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Family Newsletter - 10-26-26

Good afternoon Cavallaro families,
We've had a nice stretch of beautiful weather to enjoy the Fall Festivities. I hope you have been able to get your families away to soak up the sunshine, cool weather and changing leaves.

Family Newsletter - 10-19-26

Good afternoon Cavallaro families,
Hello on this beautiful October fall day! I hope you enjoyed your weekend and here is the news for the week.

Family Newsletter - 10-13-26

Good afternoon Cavallaro families,

Thank you to those who were able to join us last night for our Safety Town Hall meeting, and a special thank you to Ms. Wiederhold for putting together an informative session for our families.

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.