đź’śThey understood the assignment đź’śđź’› Across KLSD, PTOs went ALL OUT for Teacher & Staff Appreciation Week, from breakfast spreads and catered lunches to themed days and many thoughtful surprises. Celebrating our teachers and staff who show up every day for our students. Thank you for all that you do.
🎙️Tiny Tasters podcast🎙️Second graders turned into food critics 🍽️✨They reviewed their favorite local spots, published a digital guide called "Tasty Places to Eat" on Book Creator, and took it one step further, recording podcasts in GarageBand to interview each other about their picks. Future critics in the making!
#vision2030 #knowledgeandskills
Exciting sustainability achievement 🌎 We are thrilled to announce that KLSD has received the New York State Green Ribbon Schools award! From solar power to cleaner transportation to a geothermal energy system, our efforts are making a big impact. Students are leading the way by advocating for climate policy, getting their hands dirty in the garden, and working with local conservation organizations.
#vision2030 #sustainabilityandglobalcitizenship #greenribbonschools
Climate change and its real-world impact 🌎
MPES 5th graders participated in a climate change workshop with the PNW Boces Center for Environmental Education, learning how rising temperatures and sea levels are impacting both communities and wildlife, from increased flooding to changes in natural habitats. They also met Buffy the box turtle and saw how warmer winters have directly affected her.
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Happy Bus Driver Appreciation Day to our KLSD bus drivers. Thank you for all that you do.
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Another Successful Sustainability Showcase 🌱🌎
On Tuesday evening, the district celebrated its sustainability progress and goals with student projects, examples of energy savings across the district, and even a tour on board one of the district’s electric buses.
Elementary school Green Teams showed off their efforts and older students shared research projects. These initiatives focused on recycling and waste reduction, protecting wildlife and habitats, and the impact of everyday choices on the environment, along with ecosystem models and builds created from reused materials. Our community partners joined the conversation with displays and a Q&A panel, highlighting conservation efforts, wildlife education, and sustainable practices.
#Vision2030 #SustainabilityAndGlobalCitizenship #StudentCenteredLeadership #EarthMonth #EarthDay
John Jay High School
April 21, 2026 5:15 - 7 PM
JJHS’ mental fitness training for athletes was highlighted by the New York State School Board Association. We are the first district in the U.S. to implement the program. Read the article here.
Universal Pre-Kindergarten Lottery Application is open now through Jaunary 9, 2026. Access application here.
Virtual Open House for Universal Pre-Kindergarten on Monday, November 10, 7 pm. Find the Zoom link here.
Katonah-Lewisboro School District anticipates offering a full-day, tuition-free Universal Pre-Kindergarten (UPK) program for a group of eligible four-year-old children for the 2026–27 school year. This program is funded through a New York State Department of Education Pre-K Expansion grant and is contingent upon continued grant and budget funding, which will be finalized once the state budget is approved, typically by April 1.
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
To learn more, view the report here: https://www.klschools.org/page/empowering-all
