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News & Events
The latest updates, upcoming events, and community moments at The Neighborhood School.
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Upcoming Events
TNS Pantry Delivery
May 2026
Studio in the School Exhibition Celebration
Family Night
Memorial Day, schools closed
No University Settlement
School Leadership Team
No University Settlement
Eid al-Adha, schools closed
SING
Library books due
June 2026
Anniversary Day/Chancellor's Conference Day for staff development; students do not attend
No University Settlement
No University Settlement
Clerical Day, students do not attend
PTA Meeting
FIELD DAY
School Leadership Team
TNS Pantry Delivery
Last Day of University Settlement
Juneteenth, schools closed
5th Grade Graduation
Last day of School - Half-day
SING
July 2026
TNS Pantry Delivery
August 2026
TNS Pantry Delivery
September 2026
Labor Day
First Day of School
TNS Pantry Delivery
Yom Kippur - Schools Closed
Curriculum Night
October 2026
Indigenous Peoples' Day - Schools Closed
TNS Pantry Delivery
November 2026
Election Day - remote for students
Half-day for Family Conferences
Veterans Day - Schools closed
TNS Pantry Delivery
Thanksgiving Recess - Schools closed
December 2026
TNS Pantry Delivery
Winter Recess - Schools closed
January 2027
Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Day - Schools closed
February 2027
Midwinter Recess - Schools closed
March 2027
Eid al-Fitr - Schools closed
Good Friday - Schools Closed
April 2027
Spring Recess - Schools closed
May 2027
Eid al-Adha - Schools closed
Memorial Day - Schools closed
June 2027
Clerical Day - Schools closed for students
Anniversary Day/Chancellor's Conference Day for staff development
Last day of school for students
The full school calendar
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Looking Back
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Studio in a School Parent Workshop
Sign up to participate in a clay sculpture parent workshop with Mildor on Wednesday, May 13 after drop-off
Join us for an air-dry clay sculpture workshop led by Studio Artist-Instructor Mildor Chevalier No experience necessary to participate.
Read morePTA Meeting
Auction
TNS Spring Fling
Annual Spring Fling fundraiser party.
Community News: TNS Parents' Film MONUMENT at Anthology Film Archives
Sarah Halpern and Tim Geraghty (parents of Evelyn, 4th grade) premiere MONUMENT — a six-part documentary on Rhode Island — at Anthology Film Archives, two blocks from school, May 21–28.
Read moreNYS Math Tests
Teacher Appreciation Week
Bake Squad Candy Walk
Activity Link: https://www.konstella.com/activity-details.html?activityId=68d34d43f6ba6d526038902f
Principal Appreciation Day
2/3 Grades at Camp Ramapo
2/3s at Camp Ramapo
School Secretary Appreciation Day
School Secretary Appreciation Day
Celebrating our school secretaries!
2/3 Grades at Camp Ramapo
2nd/3rd grade camping trip, April 29 through May 1.
School Leadership Team
SING
Bake Squad Candy Walk
Fun fundraising event for TNS families.
Dyanthe's Morning Hour
Dyanthe's Morning Hour
Coffee hour with Principal Spielberg.
Office Admin Appreciation Day
Office Admin Appreciation Day
Thank you to our amazing office staff: Tylynn, Alicia, and Joann!
Summer Rising Offers released
Summer Rising Offers Released
Check MySchools for your Summer Rising program placement.
TNS Half Day -- Dismissal at 11:45 AM
Early dismissal. No after school programs.
National Librarian Day
Celebrating our librarian Paula Zamora Gonzalez!
NYS ELA Tests (Day 2)
New York State English Language Arts assessments continue.
Spring Fling May 7: The Night That Makes the TNS Budget
Our annual fundraising goal is $35,000 — and Spring Fling on May 7 is how we get there. Here's exactly where your donation goes, the Title I gap, and four concrete ways to help right now.
Read morePTA Meeting
Monthly PTA general meeting. All families welcome.
NYS ELA Tests
New York State English Language Arts testing, April 14-15.
April 2026 PTA Meeting Minutes
April recap: $25,894 deficit driven by doubled Teaching Assistant investment, Spring Auction prep, Benevity corporate-matching pivot, Hold Harmless watch.
Read moreNational Assistant Principal Appreciation Week
Celebrating our Assistant Principal Shaquawn Parker!
Spring Recess -- Schools Closed
Spring break from April 2-10. Classes resume April 13.
No University Settlement
University Settlement after-school program not running today.
Movie Night
Family movie night at school.
Middle School Admissions Info Meeting
Information session for families navigating middle school admissions.
Parent Coordinator Appreciation Day
Celebrating our parent coordinators.
Movie Night: 'A Minecraft Movie'
Movie Night in the TNS Auditorium with pizza and popcorn.
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Summer Rising Application Closes March 27th
Deadline to apply for the Summer Rising program.
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Save the Date: TNS Spring Fling May 7th
Annual Spring Fling fundraiser at The Last Resort Cocktail Lounge.
Read moreEid al-Fitr -- Schools Closed
No school in observance of Eid al-Fitr.
Mx. March Market -- Women's History Month Fundraiser
Women's History Month fundraiser benefiting the Women's Prison Association.
Read moreTalent Show
Annual student talent show. Suggested donations: $3 children, $5 adults, $10 families.
Half Day Friday March 13th
Early dismissal at 11:45 AM on Friday, March 13th
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Kindergarten Application Deadline
Applications due January 23, 2026 for children born in 2021
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Only 5 More Tour Dates
Limited prospective family tours remaining for the 2026-2027 school year
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Operation Warm Coat Drive
Free brand-new coats for students on January 15th
Read moreDyanthe and Shaquawn's Weekly Letter
Updates on Morning Hour, SING, recess yard conditions, and winter break
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Parent Stress Management Workshop
Virtual workshop on stress management for parents of children with special needs
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Fall Fling This Weekend
Annual Fall Fling event with classic TNS activities for the whole family
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Prospective Family Tour Dates 2025-2026
Tour schedule for prospective families from October through February
Read moreDyanthe and Shaquawn's Weekly Letter 9/22
Weekly leadership letter and TNS Newsletter.
Read moreDyanthe and Shaquawn's Weekly Letter
End of year weekly letter from school leadership.
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Prospective Family Tours
Tour dates for prospective families for the 2025-2026 school year.
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