On behalf of the Heathcote PTA, we welcome you and your families to Heathcote Elementary School!

Whether your child is starting kindergarten, or you are a new family to Heathcote, we know that this experience can be exciting AND overwhelming for parents and students alike. We hope to help make your transition to the Heathcote community easier. Most information related to curriculum, school information and procedures can be found on our school’s website and under the PTA pages on the top, but here are a few things to note which should help make your transition to Heathcote a little smoother.

E-blasts (Heathcote Herald)

Please make sure you sign up for the PTA e-blasts, via the My Account tab in the main menu above. PTA information is sent out every Sunday during the school year, and occasionally during the week as time-sensitive information arises. Receiving e-blasts will ensure that you stay connected! 

District and School Apps

The district and school rely on several apps to make the school experience smoother. The PTA has drawn up a handy cheat sheet! There are a lot of different apps to navigate but dismissal, teacher and school communication, lunch ordering and parent directory are all on here. Weather related delays and other time-sensitive matters are communicated by the District's emergency management system, so please ensure your contact information is up to date on Infinite Campus.

Joining the PTA

We hope that all Heathcote families will join the PTA! It is a great way to meet new families, collaborate with Heathcote staff and get involved in our school. To participate in PTA-sponsored programs and to have access to our online directory, we ask that all families join the Heathcote PTA. PTA Membership information is sent out in late August via our e-blasts. If you are a new family entering Heathcote during another time, please contact the Heathcote PTA President for membership information. 

Drop-off & Pick-up

Getting your kids to school (and picking them up!) can be one of the most difficult tasks to navigate the first few weeks of school. (We assure you, this process becomes easier as we get deeper into the school year!) Morning drop-off takes place between 8:20am-8:39am. Students riding district or private busses are dropped-off/picked-up in the rear circle.

The first bell rings at 8:35am. At this time, all students are expected to proceed to their grade-wings and into classrooms by the second bell, which rings at 8:39am. Any students arriving to school after 8:39am must report to the nurse’s office for attendance. 

There are 3 drop-off locations in the morning:

• Rear Circle, enter at Innes Road (all grades, you CAN assist your children getting out of the car)

• Front Circle - Door #1, Main Entrance (all grades, only if your child can exit the passenger side of the car without assistance)

• Front Circle - Door #3 (grades 3-5, only if your child can exit the passenger side of the car without assistance)

Students may walk or be dropped off by car in the front circle at either door. There is no parking anywhere in the front circle at any time. Only students who are able to exit cars without assistance should be dropped off in the front circle. Please review the school's arrival and dismissal policy. The School Dismissal Manager App is used for dismissal assignments and must be updated by 2pm.

School Schedule

Scarsdale schools use a 6-day timetable, which determines when your child will have “specials” such as PE, music, library, art, Spanish and technology. Each school day is assigned a letter day – A through F. Once day F has been completed, the schedule reverts back to Day A. The district and community calendars note the “Letter Days” for each school day. Your teacher will note the specials at the start of school. PE is one to note as children are not allowed to participate without athletic shoes. These days are indicated on the PTA calendar along with other PTA events. 

School Supplies

The PTA offers grade-specific school supplies for purchase in June, which are conveniently delivered to your child’s classroom before the start of the new school year. If you did not have the chance to purchase school supplies through the PTA, please search for your grade here to find out which supplies are needed.

Lunch Program

The students eat lunch during two lunch periods, in 2 separate areas. Kindergarten and 1st grade eat in the Multipurpose Room MPR C, and 2nd, 3rd, 4th and 5th grades eat lunch in the Multipurpose Rooms MPR A and B. Students sit with their classes at assigned tables, which are set up specifically for lunch during their lunch period. Kindergarten, 2nd and 4th grades have lunch from 11:45-12:15, followed by recess from 12:15-12:45; 1st, 3rd and 5th grades have lunch from 12:15-12:45, with recess prior from 11:45-12:15.

The Scarsdale School District runs our lunch program. Lunch service will begin on Monday. This optional program offers daily lunch options for purchase during the school year.  Please look out for communications from the District. Lunch is ordered through the Nutrislice App and funded through your child's MySchoolBucks account.

Snacks

Children in all grades can bring a snack from home to eat during the morning recess. Snacks are eaten in the wings and must be tree-nut and peanut-free.

After School Clubs

Our PTA offers After School Clubs, for 2 trimesters (Fall and Spring) during the school year from 3:15-4:15pm. Please refer to the “After School Club Program” tab on top for more information or contact our VP of Afterschool.

Lastly, the PTA relies on volunteers to make all of our programs successful for our children. If you are interested in getting involved, your child’s class parent can help or contact our VP of Class Parents to send you in the right direction! There are many ways to volunteer and whether or not you choose to chair a committee or simply support just one PTA initiative– we depend on parent involvement.

Once again, we welcome you to Heathcote! Please do not hesitate to contact anyone on the Executive Committee – especially over these next few weeks!

Other sources of information for New Residents:

Scarsdale 10583

An independent publication covering local news.

Local Cable TV

Cablevision:

Channel 77 – Covers information and televised school district meetings, including snow days and school-related programs.

Channel 75 – Scarsdale Village information and televised meetings.

Verizon Fios:

Channel 27 – Covers information and televised school district meetings, including snow days and school-related programs.

Channel 42 – Scarsdale Village information and televised meetings.

Newcomers Information Packet

Information about Scarsdale Village facilities and activities is available at Village Hall, located at 1001 Post Road.

Scarsdale New Residents Club

If you are new to the area and interested in meeting new people, the Scarsdale New Residents Club is a social club established to provide support and new friendships. Activities include informal monthly coffee mornings, social events such as golf, tennis, walking groups, book clubs, game nights, movie nights, playgroups and trips. To find out more, please visit their website at www.mysnrc.com. 

Scarsdale Recreation Programs

To receive email regarding registrations for Scarsdale Recreation Sports, you must set up an account with Scarsdale RecOnline. Please visit www.scarsdale.com and click on “Online Recreation Registration” to be directed to the registration page or to view programs and memberships (such as for the Scarsdale Municipal Pool or Tennis court permits.)