DALY DISH WEEK OF October 5-9, 2026

Happy Sunday, Daly Families:

This week ahead is a busy and exciting one at Daly!

We can’t wait to see those smiling faces on Picture Day this Wednesday, October 7. (Our Retake Day and Pre-K Picture Day will take place on Wednesday, October 28.)

On Friday, October 9, parents and guardians are welcome to join us at the Daly Diggers Pumpkin and Plant Sale. Class times for shopping can be found within the flyer below, and our Class Parents will also distribute the class times via WhatsApp this week as a reminder. This year, we will only be selling plants, pumpkins, and books – no toys. If you cannot join your child(ten) in person, you can always send an envelope with money. Items will range from $1 to $12.00. If you’re looking to purchase something specific for your home or if you have any questions – please reach out to event organizers Jessica Bughman (jessica.bughman@gmail.com) and Bella Wilkins (bella.b.wilkins@gmail.com). 

The rest of October has so much to look forward to, including all of the following:

• 16 Handles Day! Please take your families and friends to 16 Handles on Monday, October 12 for some yummy froyo – 16% of ALL proceeds go back to Daly!

• Our Family Photo Day Fundraiser on Sunday, October 17. Capture beautiful family memories with the Science Museum of Long Island as your backdrop. Spots are limited, so be sure to reserve your session.

• Family R.U.L.E.R Night on Thursday, October 15 from 6-7:30pm. Join us for a teacher-led evening of learning and fun! Families will participate in hands-on activities, explore R.U.L.E.R language, and discover simple emotional intelligence tools to use at home. There will be yoga, crafts, photobooth fun, and so much more.

• Prepare to be spooked at our fourth annual Spooky STEAM Night on Wednesday, October 21 from 6-7:30pm. Watch Daly transform into a spooky STEAM lab with many hands-on activities for kids to enjoy and some quiet spaces to have fun, too. We are still looking for volunteers to help lead hands-on demonstrations — think spooky science projects, slime-making, art project, etc. If you would like to volunteer your time, please fill out this form. 

• Daly’s Halloween Parade will be on Friday, October 30 at 8:45am. All are welcome to watch our STARRs transform into their favorite characters and showcase their awesome costumes on the Daly field.

Last but certainly not least… book that sitter well in advance and join us at THE DALY SOCIAL on Thursday, November 19 at Dirty Taco from 7:30-10:30PM. Click here to purchase your ticket and raffle entries. The Daly Social is our BIGGEST fundraiser of the year and a great opportunity to meet new and old friends, socialize with Daly teachers, and celebrate our incredible school community. Every single dollar earned at the event goes directly back to our school. 

We have so much happening and so much to look forward to! Wishing everyone a great week ahead at Daly!

Our best,

Sarah Castro (coulams@gmail.com)
Ashley Jaffe  (ashleydjaffe@gmail.com)
Daly HSA Co-Presidents 2026-27