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				<title><![CDATA[Family Newsletter - 9-28-26]]></title>
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					<description><![CDATA[Good morning Cavallaro families,

I hope you all faired okay and stayed safe and dry with weekend with the passing storm. Here is this week's information:]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Mon, 28 Sep 2026 10:08:00 -0400</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[PRACTICE - Online Grading and Family Communication System]]></title>
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					<description><![CDATA[Good afternoon Cavallaro families,

All of our students will receive an important notice to bring home today, providing you with information to access PRACTICE (see attached flyers in different languages).]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Thu, 24 Sep 2026 06:16:00 -0400</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Pivot to Remote Readiness Reminder]]></title>
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					<description><![CDATA[Just a reminder, in the event that it becomes necessary to Pivot to Remote Instruction due to weather or any other unforeseen event, it will be necessary for your child to have a digital device to access their instruction for that day from home.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Fri, 25 Sep 2026 09:32:00 -0400</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Family Newsletter - 9-22-26]]></title>
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					<description><![CDATA[Good afternoon Cavallaro families,

We celebrated the first day of Autumn today, with some chillier than normal weather. The leaves will be changing soon and air becoming crisp, so please make sure your child dresses accordingly.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Wed, 23 Sep 2026 06:09:00 -0400</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[District 21 Middle School Showcase]]></title>
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					<description><![CDATA[District 21 will be hosting a Middle School Showcase for our current 5th graders to highlight the many wonderful academic programs our District has to offer. Fourth grade families are encouraged to attend. Staff members from each Middle School will be in attendance to provide information about their school’s unique programs.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Tue, 22 Sep 2026 11:01:00 -0400</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[District 21 High School Showcase]]></title>
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					<description><![CDATA[District 21 is excited to invite our current 8th graders to the High School Showcase, where we will highlight the many outstanding academic and Career & Technical Education (CTE) programs our high schools have to offer.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Tue, 22 Sep 2026 11:04:00 -0400</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Family Newsletter - 9-14-26]]></title>
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					<description><![CDATA[Good morning Cavallaro families,

We had a very successful kickoff to the 2026-2027 school year last week, as we welcomed back our Cavallaro families and students.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Mon, 14 Sep 2026 12:04:00 -0400</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Safety and Emergency Preparedness 2026-27]]></title>
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					<description><![CDATA[Dear Students and Families,

Every student deserves to feel safe and supported at school and keeping schools and students safe starts with you.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Fri, 11 Sep 2026 08:07:00 -0400</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[September 2026: Welcome Back to School! A Message from Chancellor Kamar H. Samuels]]></title>
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					<description><![CDATA[Dear Families:

Welcome back! I am so excited to begin the 2026–27 school year together.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Thu, 10 Sep 2026 07:15:00 -0400</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Welcome Cavallaro Families]]></title>
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					<description><![CDATA[Good morning Cavallaro families,

Welcome to the 2026-2027 School year. I am so excited to welcome our new group of 6th graders to their first day of Middle School, as well as welcome back our 7th and 8th graders.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Wed, 09 Sep 2026 07:05:00 -0400</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[NIA - Registration for Free After-School at I.S. 281]]></title>
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					<description><![CDATA[NIA - Registration for Free After-School at I.S. 281]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Tue, 08 Sep 2026 06:23:00 -0400</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Summer Assignments]]></title>
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					<description><![CDATA[Please complete your summer assignments by September to prepare for Unit 1. We hope you have a wonderful, restful summer and look forward to welcoming you in September.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Thu, 11 Jun 2026 15:48:00 -0400</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Letter from Superintendent Erin Lynch-Reyes]]></title>
				<link>http://www.is281.com/apps/news/article/2187301</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[Dear District 21 Community,

It is an honor to introduce myself as the newly appointed Superintendent of District 21.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Mon, 13 Apr 2026 05:56:00 -0400</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Letter from the Cahncellor Kamar H. Samuels - AI Guidance]]></title>
				<link>http://www.is281.com/apps/news/article/2182294</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[Dear Students, Families, Educators, Leaders, and Community Members,

As the Chancellor of NYC Public Schools (NYCPS), an educator for more than two decades, and an NYCPS parent, I believe our students deserve schools that are safe and academically strong.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Thu, 26 Mar 2026 06:25:00 -0400</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[IS 281 Joseph B. Cavallaro Was Designated for Local Support and Improvement (LSI)]]></title>
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					<description><![CDATA[Good morning Cavallaro community,

I am excited to share the attached letter with you, detailing that the New York State Education Department (NYSED) has designated IS 281 JOSEPH B CAVALLARO for the Local Support and Improvement (LSI) support model for the 2025-26 school year, based on 2024-25 data.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Tue, 03 Feb 2026 08:54:00 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Letter from the Cahncellor Kamar H. Samuels - Immigrant Resources]]></title>
				<link>http://www.is281.com/apps/news/article/2155308</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[Dear Families,

As an immigrant myself, I know how essential our school communities are to immigrant students and families—and how much our immigrant students and families contribute to our schools.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Tue, 20 Jan 2026 16:21:00 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Department of Health & Mental Hygiene - Noronavirus Information]]></title>
				<link>http://www.is281.com/apps/news/article/2152585</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[Dear Parents,

As winter approaches, circulation of both gastrointestinal and respiratory viruses. Typically increase.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Tue, 13 Jan 2026 12:43:00 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[NYC DOE Multi-Tiered Systems of Support Initiative]]></title>
				<link>http://www.is281.com/apps/news/article/2133633</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[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.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Wed, 12 Nov 2025 07:09:00 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Family Science Day]]></title>
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					<description><![CDATA[Attention Cavallaro Families, 
Below is a link to Family Science Days for the 2025-2026 school year sponsored by Urban Advantage!]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Tue, 30 Sep 2025 06:58:00 -0400</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Cell Phone and Electronic Device Policy]]></title>
				<link>http://www.is281.com/apps/news/article/2099053</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[Dear Parent/Guardian,

As part of the New York State Law mandating distraction-free schools, prohibiting the use of internet-enabled devices by students (cell phones, apple devices etc.) ...]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Mon, 25 Aug 2025 14:17:00 -0400</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Erin Lynch-Reyes Introductory Letter]]></title>
				<link>http://www.is281.com/apps/news/article/2097879</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[Dear District 21 Community,

It is with deep gratitude and great enthusiasm that I introduce myself as the new Interim Acting Superintendent of District 21.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Fri, 22 Aug 2025 06:26:00 -0400</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Every day counts!]]></title>
				<link>http://www.is281.com/apps/news/article/2082801</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[Dear Families,

Our schools are simply better with your children present—and we're not done yet!]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Mon, 23 Jun 2025 11:41:00 -0400</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[DOE Notice - School Food Menus]]></title>
				<link>http://www.is281.com/apps/news/article/2026812</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[The DOE is committed to the health and well-being of every child, and continues to provide free, nutritious meals to all students every day.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Mon, 03 Feb 2025 05:30:00 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Family Newsletter - 1.13.24 - Pivot to Remote Readiness Reminder]]></title>
				<link>http://www.is281.com/apps/news/article/2017334</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[Good morning Cavallaro families,

January brings a busy start to the new year, with midyear testing, Senior Picture Day preparations and Lunar New Year celebrations coming up.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Tue, 14 Jan 2025 06:18:00 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Protection of Student Rights and Privacy]]></title>
				<link>http://www.is281.com/apps/news/article/1959475</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[Federal and state law requires the DOE and its schools to provide families with annual notices around the protection of student rights and privacy.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Tue, 03 Sep 2024 05:40:09 -0400</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Help Your Child Succeed in School!]]></title>
				<link>http://www.is281.com/apps/news/article/1709636</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[Build the Habit of Good Attendance Early School success goes hand in hand with good attendance!]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Tue, 17 Jan 2023 09:03:00 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[I.S. 281, has been designated for Local Support and Improvement !]]></title>
				<link>http://www.is281.com/apps/news/article/1057686</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[It's time together to celebrate OUR success...Cavallaro has been designated for Local Support and Improvement (LSI) by the New York State Education Department (NYSED) for the 2023-24 !]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Tue, 01 Apr 2025 06:12:40 -0400</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[School Safety - Scanning]]></title>
				<link>http://www.is281.com/apps/news/article/1746980</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[Dear Parents: 
We are committed to providing a safe and secure learning environment for all students in our school. The NYPD's School Safety Division has assisted us in achieving this goal and in implementing a coordinated approach to school safety.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Tue, 01 Apr 2025 06:11:27 -0400</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[NYC Schools Account (NYCSA)]]></title>
				<link>http://www.is281.com/apps/news/article/1294866</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[Parents/guardians who have not done so yet, please create a NYC Schools Account (NYCSA), in order to view your child’s attendance, report card grades, transportation information, reading levels, assessment scores, and progress towards graduation for high school students.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Tue, 01 Apr 2025 06:09:13 -0400</pubDate>
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