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Family Update 4/4/2025
Farid Johnson
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Dear Siwanoy Families, Did you know that today is National School Librarian Day? On April 4th each year, National School Librarian Day recognizes the professionals who keep the school library in working order. School librarians spend long hours keeping the library organized. They are also dedicated to helping our children find the resources they need to keep learning. School librarians are the people who create an environment where students can learn every day of the year. Their work is an impressive accomplishment. Please make sure to thank Mrs. Sullivan and Mrs. Galiani when you see them. They are, simply put, amazing and we are so grateful to have them.
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Our 4th graders took a field trip to Philipsburg Manor Philipsburg Manor House is a historic house in the Upper Mills section of the former sprawling Colonial-era estate known as Philipsburg Manor. Together with a water mill and trading site, the house is operated as a non-profit museum by Historic Hudson Valley. It is located on US 9 in the village of Sleepy Hollow, New York. Our 4th graders experienced a kid-friendly, interactive experience exploring 18th-century colonial life, including a focus on the lives of enslaved people, with demonstrations, a reconstructed mill, and a slave garden. 
March Madness Jersey or T-shirt Day is on Monday, April 7, 2025 Any basketball fans here? Anyone watching March Madness? Student Government has made a plan for Monday to be March Madness basketball spirit day. Please wear your favorite March Madness jersey or t-shirt.
This month is Arab American Heritage Month, Middle Eastern and North African (MENA) Heritage Month, Neurodiversity Month and the Month of the Military Child. Did you know that April was designated as Arab American Heritage Month in 2021? Around 3.7 million Americans trace their roots back to the Middle East, which includes 22 countries from Western Asia, the Arabian peninsula and North Africa including Egypt, Lebanon, Syria, Morocco, Tunisia, Qatar and Saudi Arabia. Next week, we will be learning about Middle Eastern Heritage Month. We have set up a collection box for a care package we are putting together for a friend who is currently serving overseas. One week only! A friend in our hearts is currently deployed overseas, and the family, along with the four elementary schools, is taking the next week to put together a care package for him. We have set up a box in the main hallway, and we would appreciate anything that you would care to send in to us. Thanks so much, in advance, for your help as we realize one week is a quick turnaround! P.S. A huge thank you to our third grade teachers for making the connection to their Siwanoy Serves Initiative because next week we hope to make letters to include in the care package! 
Phrase of the month is "teamwork" Teamwork is when people work together to solve a problem or achieve a goal. By working as a team, we can solve problems more quickly while learning from each other. Teamwork takes patience, flexibility, and leadership.
Our Kindergarten Registration portal is still open for the 2025-2026 school year Please register your incoming kindergartener as soon as possible as it helps us to get a handle on the number of kindergarten classes we will need in the upcoming school year. We really appreciate those of you who have already registered. Kindergarten registration 2025
News from our school nurses SEASONAL ALLERGIES -A seasonal allergy is a type of allergic reaction that only occurs during a certain season. Even children who have never had seasonal allergies in the past can develop them at any time. The allergy symptoms that develop during these times are an over-reaction of the immune system to things in the environment such as pollen, grasses, ragweed, molds and dust mites. The body thinks these substances are dangerous and cause an allergic reaction. Allergies are often genetic or may develop with continued exposure to certain allergens. Some people outgrow their allergies and some allergies may last a life time. For many children spring allergies can be most unpleasant and problematic. Allergy symptoms can vary from child to child. Seasonal allergy symptoms include: Stuffy or runny nose usually with clear or pale-colored mucous. Sneezing, coughing or wheezing. Red, itchy, watery eyes. Itchy nose, mouth/throat. Postnasal drip. As allergy symptoms can be similar to cold symptoms it may be hard to know if a child has a cold or allergies. Allergies will occur around the same time every year and the symptoms can last for more than 2 weeks. Children with allergies will not have fever. Children with a cold will not have itchy eyes and the mucous in the nose/throat is usually yellowish and thick. There are many ways to treat seasonal allergies, depending on how bothersome the symptoms are: Limit child’s outdoor activities especially if pollen levels are high. Keep windows at home and in the car closed. Use A/C whenever possible on re-circulating mode to filter the air. Have your child wash their hands and face after being outside so they don’t rub pollen in their eyes and nose. Remove shoes and change clothing after being outside to reduce tracking of allergens in the home. Have your child bathe and wash hair before getting into bed. This eliminates transferring pollen to their pillow and blankets. If reducing exposure doesn’t help doctors may recommend medications for relief of your child’s symptoms. These may include oral antihistamines, nasal sprays and eye drops. If your child needs medication for relief of allergy symptoms please make sure it won’t make them drowsy during the school day. Just a reminder I do not have any allergy medication in school. If your child will need allergy medication including eye drops during school, please have their doctor complete a medication authorization form prior to sending in the medication. Uncontrolled allergies put children at risk for sinus infection, ear infection, asthma exacerbations and poor concentration at school. Let’s work together to minimize your child’s allergy symptoms and ensure they will continue to be engaged while in school. |
