N E W FA M I LY
QUICK GUIDE 2022–2023
Major Dates (as of April 1, 2022, subject to change)
AUGUST Monday, August 1st Health Exam Forms & Emergency Contact Information Due From Parents SEPTEMBER Monday, September 5th Labor Day, School Closed Wednesday, September 7th Orientation for Kindergarten and Grades 1-7 Students Thursday, September 8th First Day of School, Noon Dismissal for Kindergarten Friday, September 9th Noon Dismissal for Kindergarten Monday–Tuesday, September 26th–27th School Closed, Rosh Hashanah OCTOBER Wednesday, October 5th School Closed, Yom Kippur Monday, October 10th School Closed, Indigenous Peoples’ Day NOVEMBER Wednesday–Friday, November 23rd–25th School Closed, Thanksgiving Break DECEMBER Friday, December 16th Winter Break Begins (Noon Dismissal, no after school activities)
JANUARY Tuesday, January 3rd School Reopens Monday, January 16th School Closed, Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Day FEBRUARY Monday–Tuesday, February 20th–21st School Closed, Presidents’ Day Holiday MARCH Monday–Friday, March 20th–31st School Closed, Spring Break APRIL Monday, April 3rd School Reopens Thursday, April 6th School Closed, Passover Friday, April 7th School Closed, Passover & Good Friday MAY Monday, May 29th School Closed, Memorial Day JUNE Thursday, June 8th VCS Graduation Ceremony Tuesday, June 13th Final Day of School (K-7th Grade)
School Hours Monday, Tuesday, Thursday & Friday 8:30 a.m. to 3:10 p.m. Kindergarten - 3rd Grade
Wednesday 8:30 a.m. to 2:20 p.m. for Kindergarten - 3rd Grade
8:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. 4th Grade - 8th Grade
8:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. for 4th Grade - 8th Grade
Who’s Who at VCS Jen Mitchell, Head of School vcsheadofschool@vcs-nyc.org
Ruben Parra, Dean of Students rparra@vcs-nyc.org Contact for student-related questions.
Jessica Romero, Academic Dean jromero@vcs-nyc.org Contact for questions regarding curriculum and instruction.
Sarah Williamson-Broadman, Dean of Faculty swilliamson@vcs-nyc.org Contact for faculty-related questions.
Lisa Lowell, Nurse nurse@vcs-nyc.org Contact for questions related to student health, health forms and allergies.
Leslie Johnson, Director of Finance & Operations ljohnson@vcs-nyc.org Contact for questions related to contracts, billing, Tuition Assistance and food service.
Natalie To, Senior Accountant nto@vcs-nyc.org Contact for questions related to billing and contracts.
Tara Russo, Business Office Associate trusso@vcs-nyc.org Contact for questions related to DOE MetroCards.
Connie Sopic, Director of Advancement csopic@vcs-nyc.org Contact for volunteer opportunities and philanthropic contributions.
Dalton Richardson, Director of Communication Systems drichardson@vcs-nyc.org Contact for questions about website, email communications and updating contact information.
Michelle Ayoub, Afterschool Coordinator mayoub@vcs-nyc.org Contact for questions related to AfterSchool.
Brittany McCarthy, Day Receptionist reception@vcs-nyc.org
Chris Jones, Evening Receptionist reception@vcs-nyc.org
Dan Mulaj, Facilities Manager
Miscellaneous Class Lists Class lists and other start-of-school information will be sent in August. Lunch/Snack Lunch and snack are provided every day for all students. We are a nut sensitive school and we ask families not to bring outside food into the school. Birthday cupcakes are provided once a month from our kitchen. After School Options VCS offers a variety of after school options for students of all ages. There are many options to choose from whether they are free or cost an additional fee. Please contact the Business Office for information about applicable fees and information about discounted fees for families who qualify for Tuition Assistance. All options will be provided with more information at the start of the school year. PlayGroup (K - 5th Grade) runs from dismissal to 6:00 p.m. Monday to Friday. PlayGroup children have a snack and remain in school until picked up by their parents or caregivers. AfterSchool Courses (K-5th Grade) are available to students of in the Lower School and offer a number of subjects for an additional fee. The VCS Instrument Lessons Program (4th - 8th Grade) offers individual instrumental instruction with a professional musician for an additional fee. Open Library (6th - 8th Grade) is available daily. Upper School students may drop in the Library every day from dismissal to 5:30 p.m. Students are supervised as they work on homework, read or participate in other quiet activities.