Cayuga Elementary School

865 Hawkins Avenue
Lake Grove, NY 11755
Principal: Matthew P. Wells
Principal's Aide: Jason Plantamura
Principal’s Aide for Humanities: Dana Reino
Principal’s Aide for STEAM: Erin Lam
Secretaries: Mrs. DePalo & Mrs. Nickel
Nurse: Mrs. Fox
Phone: (631) 471-1800
School Hours: 8:50 am - 3:20 pm
Elementary Half Day Hours: 8:50 am - 12:00 pm

Sachem Transportation: (631) 471-1380
S.C.O.P.E. (Before/After Care): (631) 360-0800

Please note that in the case of a 2-hour delayed opening, students should be at bus stops 2 hours from their regular pick-up time and students will be able to enter the building at 10:50 a.m. Instruction will begin at 11:00 a.m.

**ALL VISITORS MUST PRESENT PHOTO IDENTIFICATION UPON ENTERING THE BUILDING.**

***TO ENSURE THE SAFETY OF OUR SCHOOL, CHILDREN WILL NOT BE PERMITTED TO RETURN TO THEIR CLASSROOMS BEFORE OR AFTER SCHOOL. ***

Updated Supply Lists

Cayuga Spirit Days 2023-2024

Curriculum Night Letter from the Principal 2023-2024

PTA Happenings – Monthly At-A-Glance

Sachem Family Connect Nights 2023-2

Cayuga Elementary School’s Mission Statement

The mission of the Cayuga staff and parents is:
To develop respectful and responsible students.
To provide students with an innovative, research-based curriculum.
To create a safe and secure learning environment.
To build the foundations for on-going academic success.

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In the News

Sachem Thanks and Honors Veterans

Students and staff members across the Sachem Central School District recently honored those who have served in the U.S. military through lessons and activities.

Several elementary schools invited current and former service members to their buildings to be thanked and honored. Veterans who are family members of Sachem students gathered for breakfasts which were followed by a parade. Students lined the hallways and outside of their buildings with American flags and thank-you cards as the veterans walked through. Following the parade at Tamarac Elementary School, students presented candy donations to the Farmingville Fire Department to be sent to troops overseas.

Other buildings invited veterans to be guest speakers and share their experience in the military with students. At Chippewa Elementary School, fourth and fifth graders participated in a question-and-answer session with vets. Tamarac Elementary School invited Staff Sergeant Dawn Amato to the building. Amato served in the military for 22 years and now works as a bus driver in Sachem. Alongside her service dog Peaches, Amato shared her journey about how she joined the United States Army and served her country.

Through these interactive events and in-class lessons, students learned about the different branches of the military. They connected with local heroes and expressed gratitude for the sacrifices they have made.

Click here to view the Cayuga photo slideshow.

Click here to view the Chippewa photo slideshow.

Click here to view the Grundy photo slideshow.

Click here to view the Lynwood photo slideshow.

Click here to view the Merrimac photo slideshow.

Click here to view the Tamarac photo slideshow.

Date Added: 11/15/2023