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Posted Date: 12/12/25 (09:00 AM)

Magic Minutes

December 12, 2025

Hello Merrimac!

Welcome to this week's edition of the Magic Minutes! We're excited to share the latest happenings and updates from our school community to keep you informed and engaged.

This Week...

We had a wonderful week filled with learning, celebrations, and special events!

Citizenship Awards: November’s focus was on coping skills—the strategies we use to face tough situations, understand and manage emotions, and work toward regulating stress in both mind and body. We are so proud of our students who were recognized for showing these important life skills.
Winter Concerts: Our 5th grade band and orchestra, along with our 4th and 5th grade choruses, performed beautifully this week. Students shared their talents with the school during the day and then with families at Seneca in the evening. Congratulations to our performers and a big thank-you to Ms. Krug and Ms. Degenhardt for their work preparing our musicians.
PTA Holiday Boutique: This always-loved event brought lots of joy to our school! Students had fun shopping for family and friends while supporting a successful PTA fundraiser.
Parent-Teacher Conferences: Thank you to our families and staff for another productive week of partnership and communication.
First Grade Field Trip: Our first graders are enjoying Frosty’s Big Day today—such a fun and festive experience!

Wishing everyone a warm and restful weekend!

Weekly Spirit Days...

Every Monday - Merrimac Mondays (Wear your Merrimac gear or school colors!)

Wednesdays through 3/18 - Joggers and Jammies for Joy!

Every Friday - Fifth Grade Fridays (Wear your 5th grade shirt!)

School Closures/Early Dismissal:

12/24-1/2 No School

1/19 No School

2/16-2/20 No School

3/12 Half Day for Students (Kindergarten through 5th grade - dismissed by 11:20 am)

4/2-4/10 No School

5/25 No School

6/19 No School

6/25 Half & Last Day for Students (Kindergarten through 5th grade - dismissed by 11:20 am)

(*0 snow days used - No School 5/22, 5/26 & 5/27)

(**1 snow day used - School in Session 5/22)

(***2 snow days used - School in Session 5/22 & 5/27)

(****3 snow days used - School in Session 5/22, 5/26 & 5/27)

Important Dates

12/15 Festival of Lights - Wear lights, blue or silver!

12/16 Ugly Sweater Day

12/17 Dress like your favorite holiday character

12/18 Candy Cane Day - Wear red and white

12/19 Flannel Friday - Wear your favorite plaid outfit

12/19 Report Cards Posted to Parent Portal after 3 pm

12/22 Holiday Headgear

12/23 Pajama Day

1/13 Rubber Ducky Day - Wear yellow or your duckiest attire

1/15 Family Connect Night

1/16 Superhero Day

2/12 Family Connect Night

2/13 PS I Love You Day - Wear purple

3/12 Family Connect Night

3/13 Decades Day

3/27 Report Cards Posted to Parent Portal after 3 pm

4/1 Family Connect Night

4/20 World Autism Day - Wear blue

4/24 Tropical Day - Wear your best island attire!

4/29-4/30 NYS ELA Assessment for Students in Grades 3-5

5/4 Family Connect Night

5/6-5/7 NYS Math Assessment for Students in Grades 3-5

5/11 6:30 pm Concert at Seneca (5th grade band & orchestra; 4th/5th chorus)

5/13 NYS Science Assessment for Students in 5th Grade

5/14 TENTATIVE First Responder Parade

5/19 TENTATIVE Beginner Concert

5/19 TENTATIVE Art Show

5/28 TENTATIVE Field Day (Rain Date 5/29)

6/11 Family Connect Night

6/12 Wear Red, White and Blue to celebrate Flag Day!

6/16 5 pm 5th Grade Moving Up at East

6/25 Report Cards Posted to Parent Portal after 3 pm

Contact Us

If you have any questions or concerns, please don't hesitate to contact us. You can reach out via the following:

(631)244-5670
https://merrimac.sachem.edu/

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