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Posted Date: 01/23/26 (09:00 AM)


Magic Minutes

January 16, 2026

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...

This week was full of hands-on learning and curiosity! Our 3rd graders took an exciting field trip to the Long Island Explorium, where they explored forces and motion through interactive exhibits. 2nd grade students also enjoyed a fun and engaging in-house science assembly that sparked questions, creativity, and lots of excitement around science. We love seeing our students learning, exploring, and growing together!

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!)
Example calendar with dates pinned

School Closures/Early Dismissal:

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


2/12 Family Connect Night; Spread the Love - Wear Valentine's Day apparel, red or pink!
2/13 PS I Love You Day - Wear Purple
3/12 Family Connect Night
3/13 Decades Day - UPK 50s, K 60s, 1st 70s, 2nd 80s, 3rd 90s, 4th 2000s, 5th/BOCES Future
3/20 Celebration of World Down Syndrome Awareness Day - Wear silly socks and/or blue and yellow!
3/27 Report Cards Posted to Parent Portal after 3 pm
4/1 Family Connect Night
4/20 World Autism Awareness 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; Star Wars Day - May the 4th be with you!
5/6-5/7 NYS Math Assessment for Students in Grades 3-5
5/8 Wear Green for Mental Health Awareness
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 Beginner Concert
5/19 Art Show
5/22 Wear Red, White and Blue in Observance of Memorial Day
5/28 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/