Main Entrance Traffic updates: I would like to thank everyone for reaching out to share concerns over the traffic congestion in the main entrance during arrival and dismissal. Our Safety Team has studied the current traffic flow and have made recommendations that would greatly improve the safety and wellbeing of your child(ren). These recommendations include the addition of speed limit signage (5 mph) and the creation of a distinct Drop-off lane with the addition of bollards (barriers) to create a clear line of traffic. In the future, we are looking to add a speed table/speed bump to slow traffic at the crosswalk. Thank you in advance for your patience as we complete this work to further ensure the safety of your child(ren). We are asking that you do not park or get out of your cars in the Drop-off lane, please park in the front parking lot.
Dear Parents and Guardians:
On behalf of our faculty and staff members, I’d like to welcome you to Harry F. Abate Elementary school, Home of the Abate Wolves.
We are an Intermediate Sister School, educating students in Grades 3-6, Enrichment program Grades 2E-6E and sharing families with our Primary Sister Schools, Kalfas and Bloneva Bond Grades Pre K 3 -2.
I’m hoping that you and your child(ren) are well, rested and ready to join us for the 2024-2025 school year. Our administrative team, custodial, office and teaching staff members have been working very hard this summer to prepare for the safe and secure arrival of your child(ren).
As you may recall, we had some minor changes to our schedule last year which included the extension of the school day to a 3:20 pm dismissal every day; we will continue with this schedule as we follow an 8:45 am to 3:20 pm school day.
Please plan on attending our Open House on Wednesday - August 28th between 4:00 pm and 6:00 pm and be on the look-out for information from your child’s classroom teacher about our new Room Parent program and digital Newsletter on Smores. Every month, you will receive a digital school newsletter that will provide useful and timely information. Please read this newsletter closely to be informed of upcoming dates, events, program updates and important information needed to help your child be successful in school.
As Principal, my primary goal is to maintain a safe and orderly environment for every student and faculty member as we offer quality instruction to your child(ren) in a secure and nurturing learning environment. I am very excited that your child(ren) will be joining us this school year!
Sincerely,
Mrs. Lynne Tompkins, Principal
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