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McNamara Update - April 20, 2026

Posted Date: 04/20/26 (09:00 AM)


McNamara Elementary School

McNamara Elementary School

April 20, 2026

 

Dear McNamara Families,

Thank you to the PTA for putting on an awesome science fair! All student projects were impressive, and it was fun to see their different areas of interest. Congratulations to the winners of the categories below:

Messiest Project - Dante D'Agostino & Carter Rusin
Most Creative - Charlotte Schafer
Best Collaboration - Shawn Hirt
Most Practical - Cam Fitzgerald
Best Overall - Farrah Bauer & Kamryn Boyle
Most Likely to Save the Planet - Gavin Graham

Our April PTA meeting has been rescheduled for Wednesday, April 29.

Have a terrific week!

Mindy Howard
Principal - McNamara Elementary School
Science Fair Winners
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 Humor!
Humor
 

Students Not Returning to McNamara

If you know that your child will be moving to another school or district for the 2026-2027 school year, please let us know by completing the form linked below:
Students Not Returning Form
 

Save the Date

Wednesday, April 29
6:00 - PTA Meeting at McNamara

May 4-8
Teacher and Staff Appreciation Week

New York State Testing Schedule:
May 4 & 5 - Grades 3-5 ELA State Assessment
May 7 - Grade 5 Science State Assessment
May 11 & 12 - Grades 3-5 Math State Assessment
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: Tony Mastracco, (315) 638-6132, amastracco@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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