I.S. 281 Joseph B. Cavallaro Home

Dear Cavallaro families,

Welcome back and I hope you all enjoyed a restful and peaceful winter break, celebrating the holidays and new year with your loved ones.

Good afternoon Cavallaro families,

I would like to take a moment to wish all of our families who celebrate, a very blessed Christmas to you and a happy Kwanzaa. As we close out 2025, I wish you all much health and happiness for the coming year.

Good afternoon Cavallaro staff and families,

As you know, we have started our MTSS Tier I, II and III cohort program, in alignment with NYC DOE Multi-Tiered Systems of Support initiative.

Students will engage in following activities: 3D Printing, Lego WeDo, Lego EV3, Hydroponics, Flight Simulators.

The Cavallaro STEM program with a concentration in Technology will focus on several major concepts relating to STEM and building 21st Century skills.

STEM ENGINEERING at IS 281 is all about preparing you for the Challenges of the Future.  Students learn and implement the Engineering Design Process in their everyday lives.

The STEM Math Talent Program is a perfect opportunity for students to learn about financial literacy, investing and entrepreneurship.

Through a formal study of a range of styles, techniques and genres, including their own social dances, students expand their perception of dance and demonstrate a variety of skills.

Students learn the fundamental building blocks of art and how it relates to all art media. Those that have prior experience with art will have opportunities to advance their level to suit individual needs, while beginners will be able to accomplish new goals.

Our Athletics talent program is aligned with the New York State Learning Standards for Physical Education.