Good Evening YMA Learning Community,

Please see the attached flyer for upcoming PTSA events:
- PTSA Fall Book fair will take place next week in the South Wing Gym
- We need volunteers to help set up and organize the book fair - please use the link attached to sign up to volunteer
- Our 1st YMA PTSA General Meeting will be held on Wednesday, October 8th in the South Wing Gym. This is also Family night at the book fair. Come and join us to support our YMA PTSA.

Looking forward to seeing everyone at the fair and thank you for helping organize the book fair.

Don DeMatteo
Principal
Yonkers Montessori Academy
3 days ago, Yonkers Montessori Academy
Book Fair Volunteer Letter_page-0001
Book Fair Volunteers
PTSA General Meeting - October 2025

YMA's online school spirit store is now open. Come and get your school spirit gear through the link on our website. The pop-up store is open now and will close on October 15th . If you have any questions, please contactMr. Landrau.

https://stores.smoothusa.com/yma/shop/home

5 days ago, Yonkers Montessori Academy
YMA Online Store

Yonkers Force vs Yonkers Brave 2025

September 27, 2025 1:30pm

Roosevelt High School - Tony DeMatteo Field


Tickets are on sale at YMA during lunch periods (4 and 7) in the SGO. Tickets are only available for high school students (grades 9-12).
Tickets are not sold at the gate on Saturday.

5 days ago, Yonkers Montessori Academy
Yonkers Force 2025
SCHOOLS & CENTRAL OFFICE CLOSED September 23 & 24, 2025 IN OBSERVANCE OF ROSH HASHANAH | ESCUELAS & OFICINA CENTRAL CERRADAS 23 y 24 de septiembre del 2025 EN OBSERVANCIA DE ROSH HASHANAH
8 days ago, YPS News
SCHOOLS & CENTRAL OFFICE CLOSED September 23 & 24, 2025 IN OBSERVANCE OF ROSH HASHANAH Atención Familias de las Escuelas Públicas de Yonkers ESCUELAS & OFICINA CENTRAL CERRADAS 23 y 24 de septiembre del 2025 EN OBSERVANCIA DE ROSH HASHANAH

We’re thrilled to welcome Brenda Cardoza, the new Yonkers Public Schools Parent Coordinator! Ms Cardoza is a long-time advocate and trusted voice for our families. Her work will center on strengthening parent engagement and supporting our vulnerable student population, particularly those served under the McKinney-Vento Act, which addresses the needs of students experiencing homelessness. Surrounding Ms. Cardoza is Associate Superintendent Lissette Colón-Collins (left), and Superintendent of Schools Aníbal Soler, Jr. (right).

9 days ago, YPS News
Brenda Cardoza, parent advocate.

Good morning Yonkers Public Schools! Today, Monday, September 15, 2025, is a "C" Day. But, wait! The week begins with a C and ends with an A? You've got this. 💯 Carpe Diem!

13 days ago, YPS News
Today is a C Day
September Letter Day Calendar

Good Evening YMA Learning Community
Thank you to all the parents and students that attended last evening curriculum night at YMA. It was great to speak to so many of you and see you visiting classrooms and meeting YMA teachers.
Please review the reminders and updates below:
- All students were provided with emergency cards and other opening of school documents. Please return them to school as soon as possible. Completed documents should be returned to the teacher that provided them to the students.
- Please join the YMA PTSA. We cant have a PTSA without our parents. Membership link can be found by clicking here. We will hold our first PTSA meeting in October. Date to follow!
- Download the YPS App from the Apple App Store or Google Play and select to receive alerts from YMA. For more information visit the Yonkers Public Schools Website
- Parent Portal – please make sure you have access to the parent portal – access to grades assignments and attendance. For more information click - https://www.yonkerspublicschools.org/page/parentportal
- Please submit your child’s updated health records and immunization records
- Our school opens for students at 7:25am. When dropping your children at school, please do not park your car around the permitter of the school and leave your car unattended. This blocks our busses and creates more traffic.
- During the day, please limit dropping off food and other items to school. This creates distractions to the students instruction and class time.
- If you need to reach your child, please call the main office at 914 376 8540 or email your child’s assistant principal. You can also email me directly.
Together let’s make this school year the BEST for our entire learning community

Thank You
Don DeMatteo
Principal
YMA

16 days ago, Yonkers Montessori Academy
Interested in taking AP classes online in Math and Science? See the attached flyer and complete the survey.
17 days ago, Yonkers Montessori Academy
Flyer - Enroll in Online Advanced Placement Courses Today
Good morning Yonkers Public Schools! Today, Monday, September 8, 2025, is a "D" Day. Carpe Diem!
20 days ago, YPS News
Today is a D Day
Letter Day Calendar Preview
Good Evening YMA families, Please join us on Wednesday, September 10 at 5pm for our annual YMA Open House Curriculum Night. Come and meet your child’s teachers and hear about the exciting year ahead. More specific grade level meeting information will be sent out tomorrow evening by the grade level assistant principals! Members of our Ptsa will also be here Wednesday night! Please stop by and say hello and join the YMA Ptsa! Welcome Home to YMA Don DeMatteo Principal Yonkers Montesori Academy
20 days ago, Yonkers Montessori Academy
YMA Open House 2025

Good Evening YMA Faculty, Staff, Families and Students,

Please review the information sent to your email. We will begin this school year joining Yonkers Public Schools and the State of New York as we implement the bell to bell distraction free school day which requires students to restrict the use of internet enabled devices during the school day.

To support our students, Yonkers Public Schools is providing every student with a device to use in school and take home. Please read the letter in the email along with completing the parent consent that will be available on September 3rd.

Together we will make this year the best ever at YMA. I can't wait to welcome our entire learning community home to YMA for the 2025-26 school year.

Sincerely,
Don DeMatteo
Principal
Yonkers Montessori Academy

about 1 month ago, Yonkers Montessori Academy

1:1 devices for every student. New rules on internet-enabled devices.

See how Yonkers Public Schools is preparing for 2025-26 in Superintendent Soler’s interview with News12.

Watch here: 
https://westchester.news12.com/yonkers-schools-superintendent-previews-2025-26-school-year

about 1 month ago, YPS News

YMA Elementary upcoming dates for students and families:

  • 1st Riders Program for Pre-K and Kindergarten

  • Pre-k - 6 Family Meet and Greet and supplies drop off

  • PK-3 Kiss and Drop

about 1 month ago, Yonkers Montessori Academy
Elementary upcoming dates flyer

Start the countdown! School begins Wednesday, September 3, 2025 for all students PreKindergarten - Grade 12.

about 2 months ago, YPS News
Ten young children smiling and posing together on a sunny day at the School 32 playground. Some hold up fingers making the V for Victory sign, while others beam with excitement. They are dressed in colorful summer clothes, and playground equipment and trees are visible in the background. The Yonkers Public Schools logo appears above the embedded text  that reads: Start the Countdown! School Begins September 4

Yonkers Magic: When you're headed to 3rd grade in September, and your Reading Buddy is the Superintendent of Schools! Thank you, Superintendent Soler, for inspiring a love of reading and supporting the academic growth of young readers through the much loved Family Service Society of Yonkers Summer Reading Buddies program at Riverfront Library. "Books are...portable magic." -- Stephen King

about 2 months ago, YPS News
Mr. Soler, Reading Buddy to a rising 3rd grader
NORMAL SCHEDULE RESUMES WEDNESDAY, JULY 16
Extended School Year Program

Power has been restored at Yonkers Montessori Academy. The Extended School Year (ESY) program will run as normally scheduled tomorrow, Wednesday, July 16th.

We appreciate your patience and understanding during this unexpected disruption. Thank you for your continued support and cooperation.
2 months ago, YPS News
Important Message From Yonkers Public Schools
EXTENDED SCHOOL YEAR PROGRAM AT YMA CANCELED TODAY, TUESDAY, JULY 15, 2025

Due to the inclement weather resulting in a power outage at Yonkers Montessori Academy, the Extended School Year (ESY) program has been canceled for today, Tuesday, July 15th.

We understand the inconvenience this may cause and appreciate your understanding and flexibility. Further updates regarding the status of the program will be provided as soon as more information becomes available.

Thank you for your continued support and stay safe.
2 months ago, YPS News
IMPORTANT MESSAGE FROM YONKERS PUBLIC SCHOOLS
IMPORTANT INFORMATION ABOUT NEXT WEEK!
3 months ago, YPS News
Heat Wave
Register Here: https://bit.ly/06-17-25-town-hall New York's statewide "bell-to-bell" restrictions on Internet-enabled devices in all public schools, including smartphones and smartwatches, will go into effect in September 2025.  Please join Superintendent Soler for an important virtual Town Hall to discuss how this will be implemented and what it means for students and families on Tuesday, June 17, 2025 at 5:00 PM. Registration is required. Register Here: https://bit.ly/06-17-25-town-hall
4 months ago, YPS News
Town Hall Bell to Bell Ban on Internet-Enabled Devices
Town Hall Bell to Bell Ban on Internet-Enabled Devices
Town Hall Bell to Bell Ban on Internet-Enabled Devices
YMA Daily Announcements Today is Tuesday, June 10, 2025 For all students it is a “B” day At this time, will everyone please stop what they are doing and stand for the Pledge of Allegiance. The focus of the month for June is Collaboration, Preparation, Equality, Clarity and Applicability Teachers: Report Card window is now open, window closes Wednesday, June 18, 2025. PK through 6 closes at the end of the school day, grade 7 through 12 closes at 12:00 p.m. Summer Address/Contact information is being collected electronically and is due today, please check your email for the link. If you are having trouble signing in please see Ms. Vicale in the main office. Teachers/Staff/Students: With your help SGO will be donating pet supplies to our local animal shelter. Please, donate to our wish list: We Urgently Need New & Clean items. The SGO has also made a Pet wall across from the Cafeteria to display your pet. If you would like your pet to be displayed, please bring a picture with its name on it. Donations will be collected through Monday, June 23, 2025. Donation boxes will be located in the Main Office and the South Wing Office. Modified boys' baseball is having an end of the year meeting in room 221 at the beginning of fifth period. All players are required to attend. The word of the day is Defined For our Montessori Mindfulness Moment of Reflection “Every person is defined by the communities she belongs to.”
4 months ago, Yonkers Montessori Academy
YMA Crest