The PTA recently hosted its first Coffee & Connect event, launching a new series designed to strengthen the connection between families and the school through meaningful conversation. Parents gathered in the school library, with an online option available, to continue an important discussion about students’ use of technology. The conversation builds on two digital events held last year with Dr. Nathan Thoma, Clinical Associate Professor of Psychology at Weill Cornell Medical College and Pocantico parent, and Joe McGrath, fellow Pocantico parent, educational technology director, and Board of Education member.

Did Santa really visit Pocantico? It sure looks like he did! Whether or not it was really the jolly man himself, he was among several friends, neighbors, alumni and grandparents of students who visited the school for the annual Golden Guests event! Sponsored by the PTA, guests gathered to catch up with one another, reminisce and enjoy a concert with the 7th and 8th Grade Band as well as the 5th and 6th Grade Choir! After, guests enjoyed a light breakfast and continued their visit.

They say if you can make it here, you can make it anywhere . . . and our sixth graders are on their way! Our Sixth Grade Chorus ventured into New York City where they enjoyed the holiday displays and PERFORMED, under the direction of Choral Director Juliet Freedman, at Radio City Music Hall!!!! This is the third year in a row the chorus has performed at the famed venue before a matinee of the Rockettes Christmas Spectacular!

The weather turned cold and brisk just in time for a seasonal performances.

Taking the stage first were the Elementary students!

Our First and Second Graders took to the stage and presented "Snoozy Snowflake," by Jill and Michael Gallina!

Then it was the Third and Fourth Graders turn. They sang their hearts out with "Snow Way Out" by Sally K. Albrecht and Jay Althouse. This performance included a surprise appearance from Old Man Winter!

Thank you to Music Teacher Juliet Freedman for a wonderful evening of music!

A week later it was another wonderful night of music, this time brought to us by our Middle School students!

The audience enjoyed a series of delightful tunes thanks to our Fifth and Sixth Grade Band and Chorus, the Sixth Grade Band, along with the Seventh and Eighth Grade Band and Chorus and the Jazz Band!

Bravo to Band Director Michael Murray, Choir Director Juliet Freedman and accompanist Aram Ko, not to mention our talented musicians and singers!

Jan. 5, School reopens following Holiday Recess

Jan. 14, Board of Education Meeting, 7:30 p.m.

Jan 19, Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Day, District Closed

Jan. 22, One Poco Night, 6 p.m.

Jan. 28, Board of Education Meeting, 7:30 p.m.