KLSD is collaborating with the Northwell School Mental Health Partnership to foster well-being in all students. Find the November newsletter here.
Our Annual KLSD Panel Discussion for Preschool Parents: Everything You Ever Wanted to Know About 'Getting Ready' for … KINDERGARTEN!
Tuesday, November 18, 9:30 – 10:30 a.m. at Meadow Pond Elementary School.
Know that children must be 5 years old by December 1, 2026, to attend Kindergarten.
Please RSVP here
PANELISTS
MPES Principal: Ashlyn Field
MPES Kindergarten Teachers: Lina Foncello and Jackie Kovatch
MPES Nurse: Emily Cunningham
KLSD Speech and Language Therapist: Sofia Santos
KLSD Occupational Therapist: Lauri Griffin
MPES School Psychologist: Tara Skif
KLSD Committee on Special Education and SPED Teacher: Kathleen Anderson and Helen Bock
MPES SEPTO Parent Representative: Alicea Mangas
MPES PTO Secretary: Danielle Pafundi
The Office of Curriculum and Instruction shared a presentation with the Board of Education on Pillar 6 of the KLSD Vision 2030 - Collaborative Educators. A key focus across our schools and district is Professional Learning Communities (PLC) - groups of educators who regularly collaborate, share best practices, and improve instructional strategies.
To learn more, view the report here: https://www.klschools.org/page/empowering-all
To learn more, view the report here: https://www.klschools.org/page/empowering-all
Board of Education Seeks Committee Members! KLSD Board of Education is inviting community members to serve on three sub-committees: the Audit Committee, Finance Committee, and Sustainability Committee. Those interested in participating must send a letter of interest and resume to the District Clerk by Tuesday, August 19. MORE: https://klschools.edurooms.com/engage/klsd-board-of-education/newsletters/updated-board-of-education-seeks-community-members
Katonah-Lewisboro School’s next Board of Education meeting is on Thursday, July 24. The Public Session begins at 7 pm in the John Jay High School Library. The agenda includes the 2025 - 2026 Adoption of Tax Levy.
Click here for the meeting's agenda and streaming link:
https://klschools.edurooms.com/engage/klsd-board-of-education/newsletters/july-24-2025-board-of-education-meeting
Click here for the meeting's agenda and streaming link:
https://klschools.edurooms.com/engage/klsd-board-of-education/newsletters/july-24-2025-board-of-education-meeting
Katonah-Lewisboro School’s next Board of Education meeting is on Thursday, June 26. The Public Session begins at 6:30 pm in the John Jay High School Library. The Agenda includes the 2025 - 2026 District Safety Plan Public Hearing.
Click here for the meeting's agenda and streaming link:
https://klschools.edurooms.com/engage/klsd-board-of-education/newsletters/june-26-2025-board-of-education-meeting
Katonah-Lewisboro School’s Board of Education is meeting on Tuesday, June 10, and Thursday, June 12. The June 10 meeting is Executive Session only. The Public Session of the June 12 meeting begins at 7:30 pm. in the John Jay High School Library. The Agenda includes:
- Presentation - Altaris School and Safety Review
- Presentation - Public Consulting Group (PCG) - Special Education Review
Click here for the meeting's agenda and streaming link:
https://klschools.edurooms.com/engage/klsd-board-of-education/newsletters/june-10-and-june-12-2025-board-of-education-meetings?fbclid=IwY2xjawK1FSVleHRuA2FlbQIxMABicmlkETFjTXZUaXBEWWRid2E2ajhxAR7fjLtru1_qGRFqEXP4EZzYWgmnczGIw7Xi1Plc-wQKLO1CnvVG5-EdKHu9Qw_aem_16-a_iCkeL6-LTiWlfYmrg
🐜 : MPES grade 2 Insect Museum
Katonah-Lewisboro’s next Board of Education meeting is Thursday, June 5, in John Jay High School’s cafeteria. The evening features the recognition of tenure candidates, retirees and outgoing Board of Education trustees.
A reception will be held in the John Jay High School cafeteria at 5:30 p.m. for tenure recipients, retirees and their guests. The public session begins at 6:30 p.m.
Click here for the meeting's agenda and streaming link:
https://klschools.edurooms.com/engage/klsd-board-of-education/newsletters/june-5-2025-boe-meeting-notice
🧶: IMES third graders’ yarn birds
Thank you to everyone who voted! The school budget passed, as did the two propositions related to energy savings.
The newly elected Board of Education trustees are:
Jon Poffenberger
Arwen Thomas Belloni
Carolyn Snell
The unofficial results are as follows:
Proposition #1
Yes: 744
No: 309
Proposition #2
Yes: 826
No: 226
Proposition #3:
Yes: 807
No: 244
Arwen Thomas Belloni: 790
Jon Poffenberger: 766
Carolyn Snell: 825
Congratulations to our new and returning trustees! We deeply appreciate the community's support of our schools and our students, and look forward to the work ahead, Empowering All.
Sincerely,
Ray Blanch
Superintendent of Schools
In the news! Our science research and robotics programs are featured in a STEM series in The Recorder. Read it here. https://www.therecorder.org/post/robotics-and-science-classes-sharpen-problem-solving-skills
Mark your calendar for the Katonah-Lewisboro Schools' Sustainability Fair! Tuesday, April 22, 5:30 - 7 pm, at John Jay High School. All welcome!
A perfect start to Earth Month - an article in The Recorder highlights some of the many sustainability projects in KLSD classrooms.
https://www.therecorder.org/post/sustainability-education-has-taken-root-in-area-schools
Enjoy the District's Spring newsletter: https://klschools.edurooms.com/engage/klsd-news/newsletters/spring-into-learning
