Operations
Everything you need to know about daily life at Mosaic Shalom Academy.
School Hours
Monday - Thursday
8:10 AM - 3:00 PM
Friday (Early Release)
8:10 AM - 1:50 PM
Friday Mosaic Days
School Year
~185
Instructional Days
MSA's calendar aligns with major Southern Westchester districts while honoring holidays significant to all our represented communities.
Holidays We Celebrate (Days off from school)
Our calendar reflects the rich cultural and religious diversity of our community.
For the 2028-2029 School Year
Please note that we will also offer special school programming designed to build understanding and appreciation of these cultural holidays.
September
- Labor Day
- Rosh Hashanah
- Yom Kippur
October
- Sukkot
- Shemini Atzeret
- Simchat Torah
- Indigenous Peoples' Day
- Diwali
November
- Día de los Muertos
- Veterans Day
- Thanksgiving
December
- Winter Break (Dec 24 - Jan 3)
January
- MLK Jr. Day
February
- Lunar New Year
- Eid al-Fitr
- Presidents Day
- Midwinter Recess
March
- Purim
- Holi
- Good Friday
April
- Passover
- Easter Monday
- Eid al-Adha
May
- Shavuot
- Memorial Day
June
- Juneteenth
Additional Holidays Falling on Weekends
The following holidays would normally be observed but fall on weekends for the 2028-2029 school year: In other school years, these and similar holidays may fall on weekdays and would then be observed as days off.
Some Services and Support
Kosher Meals
Daily breakfast and lunch from a local Kosher vendor, with Kosher snacks available
Transportation
Car drop-off and public transit access. Adult escort from transit stops for grades 6-7
Facilities
Partnership with synagogue includes cleaning, maintenance, and facilities management
Health Services
All staff trained in CPR and First Aid. Allergies documented and monitored. Medical needs referred to Chief Operations Officer.
Teacher Day Operational Structure
This schedule demonstrates how our core staff collaborate to deliver comprehensive instruction
| Time / Period | Teacher A | Teacher B | Teacher C | Language Teacher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Advisory 8:10–8:40 AM (30 min) | Advisory A Teacher A | Advisory B Teacher B | Teacher C Prep | Advisory C Language Teacher |
Period 1 8:45–9:30 AM (45 min) | Teacher A Math Sec 1 | Teacher B Science Sec 1 | Teacher C English 1 | Language Teacher |
Period 2 9:35–10:20 AM (45 min) | Teacher A Math Sec 2 | Teacher B | Teacher C English 2 | Language Teacher Sec 1 |
Mosaic Movement 10:25–11:00 AM (35 min) | ||||
Period 3 11:05–11:50 AM (45 min) | Teacher A | Teacher B Science Sec 2 | Teacher C English 3 | Language Teacher Sec 2 |
Period 4 11:55–12:40 PM (45 min) | Teacher A Fun Math Elective | Teacher B Science Sec 3 | Teacher C History Sec 1 | Language Teacher |
Lunch 12:40–1:20 PM (40 min) | Lunch: Principal, Chief Operations Officer, Plus Teacher on Rotation (every week different teacher except Teacher C) | |||
Period 5 1:25–2:10 PM (45 min) | Teacher A Math Sec 3 | Teacher B | Teacher C History Sec 2 | Language Teacher Sec 3 |
Period 6 2:15–3:00 PM (45 min) | Teacher A Prep | Teacher B Fun Science Elective | Teacher C Prep | Language Teacher Sec 4 |
Technology Integration
Technology Integration at MSA balances digital tools with traditional academic practices. Students will develop AI literacy and digital research skills while maintaining a commitment to reading physical books, paper-based note-taking, and handwritten assignments.
Software Platforms
Alma
Student information system, attendance, scheduling, communication
GoGuardian
Digital safety monitoring and appropriate device use
Google Workspace
Email, Drive, collaboration tools for all students and staff, plus Gemini access for AI literacy