Maplewood-Colonie Common School District

32 Cohoes Road

Watervliet, New York 12189

 

Jerome D. Steele                                                               Office: 518-273-1512

Superintendent                                                          Fax: 518-273-0269

 

 

 

October 24, 2005

 

 

Dear Parents:

 

As you are well aware, on Monday, October 31, 2005 we will be celebrating Halloween with the students of Maplewood School. 

 

Over the years, many parents and relatives have come dressed in costume as well.  While we certainly do not discourage parents and relatives from celebrating, we would like to see everyone’s faces.  In other words, we do not want anyone wearing face masks or anything which might conceal an individual’s identity.  This is strictly for security reasons.

 

Also, we want to insure that all students come dressed in costumes that are appropriate for an elementary school.  We do not want to make anyone feel uncomfortable.  In that same vain, I am reminding everyone that weapons of any kind are prohibited from school grounds and therefore should not be part of any costume. 

 

We want everyone to enjoy the Halloween tradition in a safe and secure environment.  We thank you in advance for your cooperation in this matter.

 

Sincerely,

 

 

Jerome D. Steele

Superintendent