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McNamara Update - December 1, 2025

Posted Date: 12/01/25 (09:00 AM)


McNamara Elementary School

McNamara Elementary School

December 1, 2025

 

Dear McNamara Families,

I hope everyone had a terrific Thanksgiving break with friends and family. And just like that, it's December!

On Wednesday, December 10 we have a half day for parent-teacher conferences. Dismissal will begin at 11:20. Please be sure you have signed up for a conference with your student's teacher!

On Friday, Trimester 1 report cards will be available for families to view on SchoolTool or on Parent Square. These report cards are updated from previous years, so if you have any questions please reach out to your student's teachers.

Have a terrific week!

Mindy Howard
Principal - McNamara Elementary School
Attendance & Dismissal Change
 

Student Spotlight

Each week we will celebrate students who exemplify the Positivity Project character strength of the week. Congratulations to our students who are on student spotlight for Gratitude!
Gratitude
 

Holiday Assistance

Could your family benefit from some assistance with purchasing food and gifts during the holiday season? If so, please complete the form linked below by Friday, December 5.
McNamara Holiday Assistance
 

McNamara Holiday Helpers

We are looking for donations to directly support McNamara families with purchasing food and gifts this holiday season! If you are interested in donating, please purchase a gift card to Target, Walmart, Aldi or a store of your choice for any amount, and write the amount on the gift card. You can either drop the donation off directly to the main office, or send it in with your child. Please label the gift cards “McNamara Holiday Helpers.” The deadline for sending in donations is Friday, December 12th. Thank you for your generosity!
 

Baldwinsville Christmas Bureau Donations

From December 1-15 McNamara Elementary School will be supporting the food and gift drive to benefit the Christmas Bureau. All donations benefit families with children in the BCSD. If you would like to participate, we encourage you to donate these items:

  • Canned and boxed food
  • Socks, hats, mittens, and gloves
  • Any gift that a child (ages birth to 18) would appreciate, including toys, games and sports items

You can send in donations with your child or drop them off in the front lobby.
 

ID Required for Student Pick-Up

If you plan to come to McNamara to pick up your child, remember that identification is required. Please plan to bring your driver's license every time you come, even if we know you!
 

Save the Date

Thursday, December 4
6:30 - McNamara Winter Concert

Friday, December 5
Trimester 1 Report Cards available to families

Wednesday, December 10
Half Day for Students - Parent Teacher Conferences

December 20 - January 4 - Holiday Break, No School
Calendar
 

Contact Us at McNamara!

Principal: Mindy Howard, (315) 638-6130, mhoward@bville.org
Main Office Secretary: Jill Kantak, (315) 638-6130, jkantak@bville.org
Attendance: Donna Murphy, (315) 638-6130, dmurphy@bville.org
Psychologist: Alex Rusin, (315) 638-6130, arusin@bville.org
Social Worker: Sami Cangro, (315) 638-6130, scangro@bville.org
Counselor: Lauren Lostumbo, (315) 638-6130, llostumbo@bville.org
Nurse: Kyleigh Moore, (315) 638-6132, kmoore@bville.org
(Daily Medication Drop-off - 9:15-11:00 & 1:00-2:45)
 
Bus

2025-2026 Arrival and Dismissal

Early Student Drop-off - 8:00-8:25
Student Arrival - 8:35-8:45
Parent/Guardian Pick-Up - 3:25
Bus/Walkers Dismissal - 3:25
Buses Depart - 3:30
 

Helpful McNamara Links:

Early Drop-Off Request
McNamara Car Pick-Up Procedures
Student Pick-Up Information Form
Link to Join the PTA
McNamara Website
McNamara Facebook
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