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				<title><![CDATA[Family Newsletter - 5-11-26]]></title>
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					<description><![CDATA[Good morning I.S. 281 families,

I hope everyone had a beautiful day yesterday celebrating all of our Cavallaro Mother's on their special day.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Mon, 11 May 2026 13:00:00 -0400</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Family Newsletter - 5-4-26]]></title>
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					<description><![CDATA[Good morning Cavallaro families,

Hello May!!! This month, we recognize Jewish American Heritage Month and Asian Pacific Island Heritage.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Mon, 04 May 2026 12:56:00 -0400</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Letter from Superintendent Erin Lynch-Reyes]]></title>
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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>
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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[New York City Public Schools will be OPEN for in-person instruction on Tuesday, February 24, 2026.]]></title>
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					<description><![CDATA[New York City Public Schools will be OPEN for in-person instruction on Tuesday, February 24, 2026.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Mon, 23 Feb 2026 15:26:00 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Barty Attendance Challenge: Every Day Present. Every Day Matters!]]></title>
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					<description><![CDATA[Our school is excited to be part of the Barty Attendance Challenge (BAC) and our “Chronically Present: Every Day Matters” campaign!]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Thu, 05 Feb 2026 15:40:00 -0500</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[NYC School Survey Now Open]]></title>
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					<description><![CDATA[Good afternoon,

Every year, the DOE asks families, teachers and staff of students in grades 3-K through 12, and students in grades 6-12 to take the NYC School Survey.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Mon, 02 Feb 2026 12:32:00 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[See You at School Tomorrow!]]></title>
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					<description><![CDATA[Good evening Cavallaro community,

Thank you all for your cooperation during our remote instructional day today. I hope you had a chance to also enjoy the snow.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Mon, 26 Jan 2026 18:34:00 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Letter from the Cahncellor Kamar H. Samuels - Immigrant Resources]]></title>
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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>
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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[Free at home virtual tutoring for Students with PRACTICE.]]></title>
				<link>http://www.is281.com/apps/news/article/2151366</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[Good afternoon Cavallaro families,

On Wednesday, October 15th, 2025, we kicked off our Free at home virtual tutoring for Students with PRACTICE. This program is still accessible for the remainder of the school year.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Fri, 09 Jan 2026 13:39:00 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[NYC DOE Multi-Tiered Systems of Support Initiative]]></title>
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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[Letter from Chancellor Melissa Aviles-Ramos - No Disruption to Bus Service]]></title>
				<link>http://www.is281.com/apps/news/article/2129371</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[Dear Families,

We are pleased to share that yellow bus service will continue uninterrupted.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Mon, 03 Nov 2025 05:42:00 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Free at home virtual tutoring for Students with PRACTICE]]></title>
				<link>http://www.is281.com/apps/news/article/2121861</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[Good morning everyone,

On Wednesday, October 15th, we will kick-off our Free at home virtual tutoring for Students with PRACTICE.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Thu, 16 Oct 2025 08:13:00 -0400</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>
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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[Letter to Community from Isabel DiMola]]></title>
				<link>http://www.is281.com/apps/news/article/2097878</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[Dear District 21 Community,

After sixteen incredible years of service to the students, families, and community members of District 21, I am honored to share that I will be transitioning to the role of Acting First Deputy Chancellor of NYC Public Schools, effective August 18, 2025.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Fri, 22 Aug 2025 06:24:00 -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[Specialized High Schools Admissions Test]]></title>
				<link>http://www.is281.com/apps/news/article/2037897</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[Starting with the fall 2025 administration, the Specialized High Schools Admissions Test (SHSAT) will move to a digital model. This computer-based assessment will immediately embed supports for English Language Learners (ELLs) and students with disabilities and will include test questions that vary from the current multiple-choice and grid-in question types.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Tue, 25 Feb 2025 10:32:00 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Letter from Chancellor Melissa Aviles-Ramos - Regarding Supporting Immigrant Students]]></title>
				<link>http://www.is281.com/apps/news/article/2032824</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[Dear Families,

I am reaching out to reaffirm our commitment to you and your children. Please know that New York City Public Schools is dedicated to protecting the right of every student to attend public school, regardless of immigration status, national origin, or religion.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Thu, 13 Feb 2025 07:47:00 -0500</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[JUPITER Online Grading System]]></title>
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					<description><![CDATA[Dear Parents/Guardians,
We are happy to announce that we have purchased an online grading program called Jupiter.  This program will allow students and parents to login anytime to check their child’s grades and homework.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Tue, 01 Apr 2025 06:11:57 -0400</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[School Safety - Scanning]]></title>
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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[I.S. 281 – Joseph B. Cavallaro “Full STEAM Ahead”]]></title>
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					<description><![CDATA[It is our vision to help guide students in the development of their character and academic potential so they can become teachers, leaders, and dreamers.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Tue, 01 Apr 2025 06:09:44 -0400</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[NYC Schools Account (NYCSA)]]></title>
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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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