Dear Sicomac Families,
It was wonderful to see more than 90 parents and guardians at our first PTO meeting this week! Our Newcomer’s Social was also a big success. It’s inspiring to watch our community truly take flight together into the new school year. That will be our recipe for success all year long.
I had the pleasure of spending time in your child's classrooms this week, and the back-to-school energy is still buzzing. Students are already deeply engaged in learning, and the highlight of our week was the visit from beloved author Rosemary Wells. She left our students inspired, and I know she was equally inspired by them!
Shout-Outs & Spotlights
Words of Wisdom: Each morning meeting closes with “Words of Wisdom” read over the PA system by a special community member. This week, our 5th grade leaders kicked off the tradition, helping us all start the day on the right note. We’re excited to hear next week’s voices!
Recess Safety Lessons: A big thank-you to Mr. DePersis and Ms. Reitano for leading lessons on safe recess play and playground use. Movement and play are essential parts of our day, and these safety skills ensure everyone can enjoy our playground and recess areas responsibly. We appreciate our PE team for teaching these lessons—and our students for following the rules that keep us safe.
Eagle Eye on Learning
The cherished program "Book Buddies" began again this week, with 5th graders meeting their 1st grade buddies for reading and connection.
Our teachers are lifelong learners, too! Thank you to Mrs. Branciforte for leading morning and after-school PD sessions to help us plan ahead and set a strong course for the months ahead.
Reminders for Families
Mark your calendars for Monday, September 29, 2025. A detailed schedule will be sent in a separate email next week—we look forward to welcoming you and showing you what we have been up to!
i-Ready Assessments: Beginning-of-year diagnostics are now complete for Grades 1–5. Next week you will receive communication from me on accessing and understanding your child's results. As always, you can contact your teacher or me with any questions.
Here's what's coming up at Sicomac
9/23 – Schools Closed: Rosh Hashanah
9/26 & 9/29 – Book Fair
9/27 – WEF Color Run
9/29 – Back-to-School Night
10/2 – Schools Closed: Yom Kippur
10/6–10/10 – Week of Respect
10/6 – Wyckoff Board of Education Meeting
10/8 – Bike or Walk to School Day
10/13 – Minimum Day for Students
10/13 – Fire Truck Visit!
10/15 – PTO Meeting (In-Person, 9:15 a.m. @ Sicomac)
10/17 – Sicomac Harvest Festival
10/21 – Health Barn Assembly (PreK–5)