Rye Lake Lower Campus

Principal Jonathan Remeny

Dear Rye Lake Lower Campus Community,

It is with great pride that I write to you as the new Principal of the Rye Lake Lower Campus! It is an honor to join this incredible school community, and I’m so excited to begin working with our amazing students, staff and families. This year, we’re especially excited to welcome the MD program to the Rye Lake Lower Campus. As the population of the campus changes, we’ll all work together to build a new school community where every student continues to feel supported, connected and empowered to thrive.

We look forward to a fantastic year ahead filled with new opportunities, meaningful connections, and continued growth. Whether you’re new to our campus or returning for another year, know that you are an essential part of our community. Together, we’ll build on the strengths we each bring, support one another through challenges, and celebrate our successes along the way. Our work will continue to be guided by the core values of respect, trust, teamwork, and a shared commitment to always doing our best. These values guide how we treat one another, learn together, and build a safe, welcoming space for all. We enter this exciting new chapter, with optimism, determination, and a belief in the power of community.

We’d also like to highlight the important work of the Southern Westchester BOCES Parent Teacher Association (SEPTA), which continues to provide valuable support and learning opportunities for families. Please consider joining SEPTA this year. A special thank you to all of the members and officers that do such important work.

We look forward to a wonderful school year!

Jonathan Remeny

Principal

Assistant Principal Maureen Salka

I am pleased to join the Rye Lake Lower Campus as Assistant Principal, bringing extensive experience in education, including roles as a Special Education Teacher, Behavior Specialist, and Assistant Principal, most recently at Rye Lake Campus Middle/High School. I am a strong advocate for students with disabilities and am deeply committed to supporting the whole child, academically, socially, and emotionally. I look forward to building strong relationships within the Rye Lake Lower Campus community and partnering with staff and families to ensure every student thrives.

Maureen Salka
Assistant Principal

Rye Lake Lower Campus News

Rye Lake Lower Campus celebrate their uniqueness and individuality with snowflakes

This December, the Rye Lake Lower Campus was alive with snowflakes as unique as each of our students and staff. Creativity filled the campus as everyone designed snowflakes to celebrate the wonderful differences that make our community bright and one of a kind.

Just like real snowflakes, no two of us are exactly alike, and each contribution added to the beauty of our shared environment. Colorful, imaginative snowflakes showcased the spirit and creativity of our students and staff.

Each snowflake carried a name, allowing us to celebrate both our similarities and our differences. Sizes, shapes, colors, and creative additions were endless, reflecting the incredible individuality within our community.

A big thank you to everyone who participated! This December, Rye Lake sparkled with creativity, connection, and the joy of celebrating what makes each of us special.
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Holiday craft yields engaging classwork and holiday cheer to go!

Students in Rachael’s class at Rye Lake Lower Campus created a variety of holiday decorative ornaments, led by Speech Therapist Diane Torsiello, with wonderful support from our related service providers.

Throughout the activity, students engaged their senses and practiced fine motor skills as they followed a step-by-step process to design their own ornaments.

By the end, each student had not only a completed ornament but also felt a true sense of accomplishment. They’ll be bringing home a little holiday magic too!
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Physical Therapist leads Lower Campus students in weekly yoga session

Students in Kris’s class enjoyed their weekly yoga session lead by PT Jenni. The students took turns choosing a yoga pose and modeled the pose for their peers. This weekly collaboration between the teacher and the physical therapist engages the students in a fun activity while working on skills such as following directions, imitating actions, body awareness, and motor skills.
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Lower Campus Inflatables Parade makes Thanksgiving fun and festive

Who says Thanksgiving has to be a serious holiday? Rye Lake Lower Campus staff made it fun and festive for students with their Inflatables Parade on Tuesday, Nov. 25. There were dinosaurs, chickens, a frog, reindeer and even Principal Remeny and Assistatn Principal Salka as a turkey and a unicorn, respectively. Happy Thanksgiving to all!
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Thank you bags a gesture of gratitude for all that the Bus Team does

RLLC students and volunteers team up to say thanks to campus staff

Students at Rye Lake Lower Campus teamed up with volunteers from YAI in November to create thoughtful thank-you gifts for our amazing Campus Bus Team.
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