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Early Learning Center information
Address: 372 Church St.
Phone: 845-451-4720
Principal: Nadine Elting-Dargan, ndargan@poughkeepsieschools.org
Main office hours: 7:30 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.
School hours: 8:30 a.m. - 3:05 p.m.
School nurse: 845-451-4720 ext. 3410
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Kindergarteners put growth, language skills on display at moving up ceremonies
At the three moving up ceremonies held at Poughkeepsie Middle School, Early Learning Center Principal Nadine Elting-Dargan spoke not only of a future in which Poughkeepsie graduates a bilingual class, but also future educational milestones for each young scholar.
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Class of 2037 takes first steps moving up to kindergarten
The 71 students moving up to kindergarten performed a slew of children’s songs on Friday, including “The Alphabet Song,” “Open Shut Them,” “Down by the Bay” and others.
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Growing garden program teaches ELC students
Through the ELC Learning Garden, the students learn not only about where food comes from and the differences between fresh and processed foods but also the responsibility of taking care of something that requires attention and maintenance.
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Get help learning the alphabet
Learn the alphabet in English and Spanish by viewing this slideshow.
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New board liaison Stewart seeks to act as students’ voice
The senior said she won't be shy in advocating for the needs to students of all ages in the district, but also plans to help students see what good is being done by the board.
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Board of Education establishes governance goals
As part of its continuous process for strengthening its governance capacity, the Poughkeepsie City School District Board of Education approved its 2024-25 Board Goals at its regular meeting Oct. 1.
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Want to help? Volunteer Fair Wednesday
On Wednesday from 3-6 p.m., the Community Schools Department is holding a Volunteer Fair at the Columbus Administration Building, 18 S. Perry St. in Poughkeepsie.
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Building renaming town hall planned, survey available
The Poughkeepsie City School District Board of Education’s Ad-Hoc Committee Building Names Study Group is making a push this month to receive more community feedback as it moves toward its conclusion in December.
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P-TECH program launches, giving students path to associate degrees
The Dutchess BOCES Pathways in Early College High School, or P-TECH, program allows students to earn not only a high school diploma but also an associate degree in electrical technology.
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Marist LPP resumes after successful '23-'24
The Marist Liberty Partnership Program is a dropout prevention college access program funded by the New York State Department of Education, one of 51 across the state. Its goals are to prepare students to complete high school, strive in college and be ready for post-graduate careers.
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PACS aims to create parent guide, pursues absenteeism answers
The committee decided it will open its Oct. 5 meeting up to district parents for them to share ways the district can strengthen its support to families so that students regularly attend school and also as a way for the district to understand the barriers that prevent regular attendance.
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Cradle to Career dashboard launched
The Poughkeepsie Children's Cabinet has launched a groundbreaking Cradle to Career community dashboard, marking a significant step in the collective efforts to support the success of the city's youth.
