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ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

THE ELEMENTARY BUILDING'S MAIN TELEPHONE NUMBER: (716) 933-6045.
FAX: (716) 933-6037
OFFICE HOURS: 7:00 A.M. - 3:30 P.M.

 

Elementary School Personnel:

 

Principal Brian Crawford 716-933-6045
Secretary Teegan Forness 716-933-6045
Psychologist Michelle Edick 716-933-6041
Guidance Counselor Beth Scanlon 716-933-6042
CSE/CPSE Chairperson Tanya Burke 716-933-6036
CSE/Psychology Secretary Tara Meacham 716-933-7107
Registered Nurse Karen Kent 716-933-6013

Pre-Kindergarten

    • Pre-registration: February through March
    • Registration: April
    • Child must turn 4 years old on or before December 1st of the school year in which they are enrolled
    • For more information, contact our Registrar
      • Michelle McCracken (716)933-6760
    • Each classroom has 1 teacher and 1 teacher aide
    • Absences, early dismissals, and late arrivals are logged in PickUp Patrol.  You will receive a welcome email before Meet the Teacher night.
    • Changes in bussing are also logged in PickUp Patrol.  Your child may bus to any address as long as it is in the PCS district.
    • How will I know how my child is doing?
      • Teachers are in contact frequently via ParentSquare (you will receive an invite to join that prior to Meet the Teacher night as well)
      • Formal conferences will be held in Nocember
      • Report cards will be sent home in January and June
      • The PCS UPK report card is based on the Brigance Benchmark Assessment that measures progress in achieving NYS UPK standards.
      • Pre-K Report Card Example
    • You will be notified if your child received half day or full day placement at the end of July
    • Pre-K screening and family interviews will be held in the beginning of August
    • Ms. Forness will contact you for both
    • Per NYS UPK regulations, there are a limited number of spots available for UPK class sizes. 
    • Preference must be given to district residents over non-residents.  In the event there are more district resident registrations than spots available, the district will conduct a lottery for enrollment.  Not all families who register are guaranteed a spot. 
    • In the event of a lottery, families with twins entering UPK are given one number and if selected both students are admitted. 
    • In the event of a lottery, any family not selected is a placed on a wait list and will be notified if spots become available. 
    • If PCS receives fewer UPK in-district registrations than spots available for UPK, families living out of district will be considered for enrollment.  A separate, out of district lottery will be used to determine out of district enrollment in PCS UPK.
    • Any out of district student is expected to follow all out of district guidelines and remain a student in good standing (attendance, grades, behavior) throughout the school year. 
    • Half day students will have one session in a traditional pre-k classroom.
    • Half day session times:
      • AM Session: 7:50AM – 10:15AM
      • PM Session: 11:25AM – 2:15PM
    • Full day students will have two half day sessions.  One session is in a play-based classroom and their other session is in a traditional pre-k classroom.  Full day students will also have breakfast, rest time, and lunch.
  • Q: What is UPK?

    A: In New York State, UPK is a State and federally funded prekindergarten program offered to families free of charge. The only eligibility requirement for UPK in New York State is a child's residency and age. UPK is not an entitlement in New York State and not all families currently have access to UPK. In districts where UPK is available, entry is based on a lottery system and not all families who register are guaranteed a spot. Families should check with their local school district to see if they offer UPK and when registration begins.

    Q: Is UPK participation mandatory?

    A: No. UPK is a voluntary program for both districts and children. Parents and/or caregivers may choose, but are not required, to enroll their child(ren) in a UPK program. However, once enrolled, the school district’s attendance policy must be applied.

    Q: If I decide I do not want to register my child for UPK because they are not ready, can I enroll them in UPK the following year?

    A: No. According to Section 3602-e of Education Law, a child is eligible for UPK when they are four years of age on or before December 1 st of the school year in which they are enrolled or will otherwise be first eligible to enter public school kindergarten the following school year. Therefore, a child would only be eligible for UPK for one year.

    Q: Will my child be required to be screened prior to starting UPK?

    A: Yes. Commissioner’s Regulations §117.1 requires that all students in prekindergarten through grade 12 be screened upon entry to the school district to determine which students are possibly gifted or have or are suspected of having a disability and/or have limited English proficiency.

Summer Recreation

    • Summer Recreation will run from July 7th through August 8th, 2025.
    • Mondays through Thursdays
    • 9:00AM – 2:00PM
    • Lunch provided
    • There will be NO transportation provided by PCS.
    • Summer Recreation is provided by PCS at no cost to families.
    • Children can also register for swim lessons – 8:00AM – 9:00AM
      • If there is a high demand for lessons, instead of coming daily, children will be assigned to a Monday/Wednesday or Tuesday/Thursday rotation based on skill.
    • Summer Recreation is for PCS students that have completed Kindergarten through 8th grade, even if they live out of district.
    • There will be open swim for those registered for Summer Recreation – 1:00PM – 2:00PM  
      • Depending on daily attendance, children may be assigned to a Monday/Wednesday or Tuesday/Thursday rotation based on age.
    • While Summer Recreation is a drop off program, parents should plan to sign their child in and out for the day with a counselor.
    • Parents and guardians will be contacted via ParentSquare for Summer Recreation.
    • An events calendar and lunch menu will be posted to ParentSquare prior to the start of Summer Recreation.
    • Registering for Summer Recreation does not equal enrollment.  Our office will contact you via ParentSquare to confirm enrollment.  If you do not hear from us by June 30th, please contact Ms. Forness.
    • Any discipline issues that arise at Summer Recreation will first be handled by the high school counselors.  If a referral to a Principal is required, families will be contacted and students may be removed from the program.
  • Registration will be open May 2nd through June 30th, 2025

    Summer Recreation 2025 Registration Form

    Please contact Ms. Forness with any questions.

  • Applications will be accepted from April 28th at 7:00AM through May 2nd at 3:00PM.

    *No late entries will be accepted!*

    Eligible applicants must be a PCS Junior or Senior or a PCS graduate in their first or second year of college at the time of application.

    Summer Recreation Employment Form

    Contact Ms. Forness, Elementary Secretary, with any questions.

Summer Literacy

  • Summer Literacy will run from July 7th through August 8th, 2025.
  • Mondays through Thursdays
  • 9:00AM – 11:30AM
  • Students must be invited to join the program
  • Letters will go out to families in the beginning of May
  • Please commit or decline by June 2nd so any open slots can be filled before the start of Summer Literacy!
  • Attendance is very important as spots are limited!
  • For children that just completed Kindergarten through 5th grade.
  • Students can also register to attend Summer Recreation.  Teacher aides will walk the students out to Summer Recreation counselors at the end of Summer Literacy each day.