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Dear I.S. 281 Joseph B Cavallaro at 8787 24 AVENUE Family: I am writing to notify you that a member or members of our school community have tested positive for COVID-19 and may have exposed others while at school.

Dear I.S. 281 Joseph B Cavallaro at 8787 24 AVENUE Family: I am writing to notify you that a member or members of our school community have tested positive for COVID-19 and may have exposed others while at school.

Dear Families, It’s an honor to serve with Mayor Eric Adams as I become your new Schools Chancellor—and to welcome your children back to school after their much-deserved winter break. The health and safety of our children, families, and staff is our highest priority.

Students will engage in following activities: 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.

In STEM Math Talent, students will start off with an advanced math coursework in 6th grade in a fun, interactive learning environment. In 7th and 8th grade, they will start the Virtual Enterprise program.

New York City: NIA dance students at Cavallaro Junior High School pay tribute to our first responders during the COVID-19 Pandemic.

Students in Vocal Music will not only learn how to sing, but they will learn the basics of Music Theory and how to read basic sheet music.

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.