Schoolhouse News 3-16-18

Posted by Harlem Valley News Posted on March 16, 2018
Posted in Education, News, Patterson

 

Dear Parents and Friends:
 
Because of the recent storms which resulted in school closings, the following days are now INSTRUCTIONAL DAYS:  April 3, April 4, April 5, April 6 and May 25. Spring Recess days are now March 30 and April 2.
 
There is still time to register for many Continuing Ed Spring classes.  Photography classes will begin Wednesday, March 21 and Defensive Driving is March 26 & 27.  Other great classes available too. For more information visit the Continuing Ed webpage.
 
The 2018-2019 School Year Calendar at-a-glance is now posted on our website!
The March 13 Board of Education meeting has been rescheduled for Tuesday, March 20, 7:30pm in the CHS Library.  Because of this, the Budget Q&A originally scheduled for Tuesday, March 20 has been canceled.  NOTE: Depending upon predicted weather conditions forecast for Tuesday, March 20, the Board of Education Meeting may be rescheduled to Monday, March 19 (same time/location). Final determination will be posted on our website on Monday morning.
Requests for private/parochial school and/or childcare transportation for the 2018-2019 school year are due no later than April 1, 2018. Requests must be in writing. Applications are available on our website under Departments>Transportation
Nomination packets for prospective Board of Education candidates are now available!This year, two seats will be up for election (currently held by Richard Kreps and Michelle Yorio). Term of office is three years, from July 1, 2018 through June 30, 2021. Candidates must be a U.S. citizen, at least 18 years of age and have been a resident of the District for at least one year prior to the election. The election (and budget vote) takes place on Tuesday, May 15, 2018. If interested, please contact me at sdieck@carmelschools.org Deadline for petitions is Monday, April 16, 2018 by 5:00pm.
Local employers, agencies and organizations: Announcing the 2018 CHS Student Job Fair, April 11 from 10am to 1pm in CHS’ Casey Hall. As a valued community employer we invite you to participate as we assist students in learning about local employment, internships and volunteer opportunities. It is also the ideal opportunity for employers to recruit!  For more information contact Denise Petersen at dpeterse@carmelschools.org by March 30 to reserve your spot.
Share your profession with GFMS 8th Graders at the GFMS PTA Career Day,  Friday, April 27. If interested or for more information contact the PTA at gfmspta@carmelschools.organd include Career Day in the subject line.
 
Color-A-Thon 2018, April 14 (rain date is April 15) at KES near Imagination Station. On your mark. Get set. Go! MPESPTO, KPSPTO and KEPTO are hosting the Color-A-Thon color run together again this year. It’s fun for the whole family and raises money for your PTO. Every child must have a paid adult entering the race with them. Staff from all schools participate in tossing color on the kids during the run! More information and a sponsorship packet will come home soon in your child’s backpack.
Follow CCSD Art Department on Instagram!
CHS NEWS
CALENDAR CHANGES: 
  • Freshman sports begin on Monday, March 19.
  • CHS International Dinner has been postponed from March 16 to April 20. 
Freshmen! Interested in science? Carmel Science Research class is currently accepting applications for next year. Applications can be obtained from your guidance counselor, science teacher or in room 201.
 
SENIORS–Apply for Senior Awards and scholarships! Log into your Naviance account and click on the “About Me” tab to complete the Senior Awards Survey. Deadline to apply is March 29, 2018.
 
Carmel HS Rock’n Roll Concert Friday, April 13 at 7pm in the GFMS Auditorium.
Tickets sold at the door and are $10/adults; $5/students.  Come hear songs by Led Zeppelin, The Who, Radiohead, Weezer and more!
FAMILY UNIVERSITY–SAVE THE DATE: Wednesday, April 18 from 6-9pm at GFMS.  An evening of educational and informational workshops for middle and high school students and their parents. Keynote speaker is Dr. Jess Shatkin, author of “Born to Be Wild, Why Teens Take Risks and How We Can Help Keep Them Safe.” $5 registration includes a light dinner. Pre-registration is strongly suggested. For details visit www.preventioncouncilputnam.org  Sponsored by Putnam CTC.
 
The Junior Parents College Night Video can be found on the CHS Counseling page under Links.
 
CHS students are invited to attend the Putnam County Youth Forum onTuesday, April 17. This is a day-long educational program organized by and designed for Putnam County high school students. Students will attend workshops, facilitated by professionals on issues such as healthy lifestyles, internet and technology, law and order in the community, how to survive college, teen addictions and much more. Transportation to and from will be provided. If your child would like to attend, return the Parent/Guardian Permission Slip and workshop selection form to Mrs. Kershaw at CHS by March 23.
GFMS NEWS
 
CALENDAR CHANGE:  Modified sports will begin on Monday, March 26 with a meeting in the GFMS gym from 2:30-3pm.
 
The Annual Family Fun Night (sponsored by the GFMS G.O. and the PTA) isFriday, March 23 at 7pm in the GFMS Gymnasium. Come and watch the students from the GFMS Basketball teams play with 5/6 and 7/8 grade teachers in a fun-filled basketball game. Tickets are $5/pp and will be sold at the door. Students should be accompanied by an adult, as this is not a drop off event. Spirit week with special themed days will lead up to Friday.  Here is the Spirit week schedule:
  • Monday, March 19 — USA Day
  • Tuesday, March 20 — Twin, Triplet, Quadruplet Day
  • Wednesday, March 21 — Hippie Day
  • Thursday, March 22 — Colors Day (maroon/white in support of Parkland, FL)
  • Friday, March 23 — Carmel Colors Day (Blue for Gr. 5/6 and Red for Gr. 7/8)
GFMS and American Heart Association Walk for Heart Event takes place during the week of April 9-13 during Physical Education classes. Join Jax and the Scare Squad in the school’s efforts to raise healthy heart awareness and support the American Heart Association. Create your personalized donation page at www.heart.org/hoops and share with friends and family. Earn thank you prizes based on participation. Collection envelopes are due the day of the event.
 
FAMILY UNIVERSITY–SAVE THE DATE: Wednesday, April 18 from 6-9pm at GFMS.  An evening of educational and informational workshops for middle and high school students and their parents. Keynote speaker is Dr. Jess Shatkin, author of “Born to Be Wild, Why Teens Take Risks and How We Can Help Keep Them Safe.” $5 registration includes a light dinner. Pre-registration is strongly suggested. For details visit www.preventioncouncilputnam.org  Sponsored by Putnam CTC.
Share your profession with GFMS 8th Graders at the GFMS PTA Career Day, Friday, April 27. If interested or for more information contact the PTA at gfmspta@carmelschools.org and include Career Day in the subject line.

GFMS Yearbook–Have you purchased yours? There are a limited number of copies on order which are available for purchase. Yearbooks are $53.10 (price includes sales tax)/ Note: Yearbooks can no longer be personalized. To order online visit www.jostensyearbooks.com Order forms are on Peachjar for all in-school orders, checks payable to GFMS.  Sorry, yearbooks are not free for 8th grade students.
KES NEWS
Color-A-Thon 2018, April 14 (rain date is April 15) at KES near Imagination Station. On your mark. Get set. Go! MPESPTO, KPSPTO and KEPTO are hosting the Color-A-Thon color run together again this year. It’s fun for the whole family and raises money for your PTO. Every child must have a paid adult entering the race with them. Staff from all schools participate in tossing color on the kids during the run! More information and a sponsorship packet will come home soon in your child’s backpack.
 
Harlem Wizards Vs. The Carmel All Stars! Join in cheering on our teachers on Friday, May 18 as they take on the Harlem Wizards at CHS, 30 Fair St., Carmel for a 7pmgame. Doors open at 6pm. Tickets are limited. Purchase in advance online at https://harlemwizards.thundertix.com/events/121375 NOTE: a service fee of $0.99 per ticket will be added to your total.  The online Box Office for this event closes at 11:59pm the night prior to the game. If available, tickets purchased at the door will be $20/each. Contact kepto@carmelschools.org for more information.
Check out this video to see which teachers are playing! https://vimeo.com/257602283
 
Yearbooks are on sale now! Purchase your child’s yearbook at www.yearbookordercenter.com using code #24490. Early Bird Special–1 book for $25 or 2 or more for $23/each. Prices go up March 26. NOTE: 4th graders receive a free yearbook courtesy of the KEPTO. Please upload any pictures you would like to be considered for this year’s yearbook to www.hjeshare.com and use school code COUGAR
Visit the KEPTO Facebook for additional information on events and activities. https://www.facebook.com/KentElementaryPTO
KPS NEWS
CALENDAR CHANGE: Last week’s snowed-out KPSPTO Open Parents’ Meeting has been rescheduled to Wednesday, March 21 at 6:30pm at KPS. Andy Irvin will be on hand to answer questions about the 2018-2019 budget process.
 
Color-A-Thon 2018, April 14 (rain date is April 15) at KES near Imagination Station. On your mark. Get set. Go! MPESPTO, KPSPTO and KEPTO are hosting the Color-A-Thon color run together again this year. It’s fun for the whole family and raises money for your PTO. Every child must have a paid adult entering the race with them. Staff from all schools participate in tossing color on the kids during the run! More information and a sponsorship packet will come home soon in your child’s backpack.
 
Yearbooks are on sale now. $25/ea. until March 23. After that, the price is $35 for a limited time. NO extra yearbooks will be ordered. Order yours today. There are 2 simple ways to order: Visit www.yearbookordercenter.com and enter school code 24609 or send an envelope into school marked KPSPTO Yearbook with a note including your child’s name, teacher and number of yearbooks ordered. Cash or checks payable to KPSPTO.
4th Grade Fundraiser Wood Sign Paint Night, April 20 at Knights of Columbus. See Peachjar and your child’s backpack for the flyer and more information.
KPS 11th Annual Talent Showcase, Friday, May 18. Get your act together! Group and solo acts welcome. Grade K-4. Act Review Night is April 3. Space is limited. First 32 acts accepted and perform. Email IrinaDejesus2003@yahoo.com to register. Registration instructions and other details coming home in backpacks and on Peachjar soon.
 
School Store is now open every Friday (while school is in session) from 12-2pm for grades 1-4. $5 maximum.
Follow KPS on twitter @Kent_Primary
MPES NEWS
Color-A-Thon 2018, April 14 (rain date is April 15) at KES near Imagination Station. On your mark. Get set. Go! MPESPTO, KPSPTO and KEPTO are hosting the Color-A-Thon color run together again this year. It’s fun for the whole family and raises money for your PTO. Every child must have a paid adult entering the race with them. Staff from all schools participate in tossing color on the kids during the run! More information and a sponsorship packet will come home soon in your child’s backpack.
 
 MPES Talent Show is Thursday, March 22 at 6pm at GFMS.  More details will be coming home.
Girls on the Run Spring Season at MPES is from April 9-June 15, with the GOTR K on June 16. Practice on Tuesdays and Thursdays from 3:45-5:15pm. $175 program fee. Scholarships available.  To register visit www.girlsontherunhv.org
School Store will be open on Wednesday, March 28, April 26, May 23 and June 13. Please send no more than $5 for your child to spend. To volunteer at the school store visit https://m.signupgenius.com/#!/showSignUp/10c0f4fa4af2eaafa7-school3
Buy your MPES yearbook at https://www.yearbookordercenter.com using code # 20839.
Purchase your MPES spirit wear at http://mpespto.org/wpcontent/uploads/2017/09/spiritwear-flyer.pdf  Next School spirit day is March 29!
Visit the MPES PTO website for additional information on events and activities! Be sure to sign up for the PTO emails by clicking the envelope to subscribe.
 
COMMUNITY NEWS
PATTERSON RECREATION PROGRAMS
For info on these and other programs visit www.pattersonrec.org or call 845 878-7200
  • Easter Eggstravaganza for kids 10 and under, Saturday, March 31. Doors open at 10am sharp. Do a craft and meet the Easter Bunny. Baskets provided.
  • National “Stop the Bleed” Public Safety Program, Saturday, March 31, 1-6pm. Started by the White House, this program address the most common cause of preventable trauma death in the US–uncontrolled bleeding. Reserve your spot by calling 845 878-7200.
  • Youth Soccer is back! For those 3-6 years old form 10-11am on Memorial Field in Putnam Lake. Beginners program teaches basic skills, teamwork and good sportsmanship. Only $60/player for six weeks starting April 2.
  • Tumble Time, including basic skills and fundamentals of gymnastics and tumbling on Fridays, starting April 13. Children ages 3-5 from 6:30-7:15pm; Children in grades K-2 from 7:30-8:15pm. $80 for 8 classes.
  • Just Dance–Introductory class for boys and girls. New day and schedule: Mondays, starting April 9. Grades 5-8 from 4:45-5:45pm. Grades K-4 from 6-6:45pm. $70 for 7 weeks.
  • Summer Camp programs and dates available on website at www.pattersonrec.orgRegistration is now open. New! All Girls Half-day Basketball Camp. Early bird pricing on Multi-Activity Camps!
  • Town of Patterson’s Men’s Softball League, 2018 spring season at Cornwall Hill Ballfield. Weeknight games from mid-May-June. Call Mike Capra for info and registration at 845 519-0443.
GREEN CHIMNEYS CLEARPOOL EVENTS
  • Saturday, April 14–Family Camp. Experience camp together as a family with a day of traditional camp activities!
  • April 28-29–Mother-Daughter Weekend. A weekend retreat for moms and their girls filled with nature activities and shared experiences in the great outdoor
CARMEL RAMS YOUTH LACROSSE
Spring registration remains open for boys and girls in grades K-4 only. Visit www.crylax.org for information and to register online only. 
BROWNIE TROOP 1085 COOKIE SALE
Saturday, March 17, 9am-2pm outside Shop Rite, 184 Rt. 52, Carmel.
CARMEL UNITED SOCCER NEWS
For more information on these events visit www.carmelsoccer.com
  • Travel Tryouts will be held April 21-28. Register online (address above) and click Travel. There is no fee to tryout. Birth years 2000-2010.
CARMEL BOY SCOUTS TROOP 1 PANCAKE BREAKFAST
Applebees, March 17 from 8-10am. Tickets sold at the door. Bring family and friends!
PUTNAM COUNTY DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH FREE RABILES VACCINE CLINIC
Saturday, March 24, 2-5pm at South Putnam Animal Hospital, 230b Baldwin Place Rd., Mahopac. For info call 845 808-1390, ext. 43160.
 
CARMEL SPORTS ASSOCIATION-2019 CARMEL CUBS COOPERSTOWN TEAM FUNDRAISER
Sunday, March 25 from 3:30-6:30pm at Spins Bowl. Tickets are $20/pp and include 2 hours of bowling, shoe rental, pizza and drinks. Discounted arcade cards (20 credit) can be purchased for $8. To RSVP and purchase tickets by March 14, send an email to carmelcubsbaseball@gmail.com
LADIES AUXILIARY CASH BINGO
Sunday, March 25 at the Knights of Columbus, 10 Fair St, Carmel. Doors open at 1pm and calling begins at 2pm. Admission is $30/pp at the door and is limited to the first 100 people. Email questions to ladieskofc@gmail.com  All proceeds to Rosary Hill.
PUTNAM COUNTY ANNUAL SEEDLING SALE
Apple and peach trees along with some other new items available. Plant material sold bare root, hand dipped in moisture gel, wrapped and bagged for your convenience. Place your order by March 28.  Visit www.putnamcountyny.com/keepputnamgreen
INTERMEDIATE SEWING SERIES
Thursdays, April 12-May 24 from 6-7:30pm in Brewster. For ages 12-17. Fee is $50 for 4-H members; $80 for non-members. Learn advanced machine and hand sewing skills: embroidery, applique, and quilting. Projects may include a shirt, vest, pillowcase and/or table runner. Sewing machine ownership NOT required. Additional info:  http://putnam.cce.cornell.edu/eventsor call 845 278-6738.
DRUG CRISIS IN OUR BACKYARD ANNUAL WALK TO STOP THE STIGMA
Saturday, April 21, 8-11am (registration at 7:30am), at Walkway Over the Hudson, Poughkeepsie, NY. For registration and pledge forms visit www.drugcrisisinourbackyard.org
CORNELL COOP EXT. MASTER GARDENER SCHOLARSHIPS

Two $500 scholarships to graduating high school seniors to pursue the study of Plant Science, Horticulture, Botany, Floriculture, Architectural Landscape Design, Forestry or other environmentally related programs. Details available in CHS Guidance office online at http://putnam.cce.cornell.edu/  Deadline for application is April 30, 2018.
4-H DOG CARE PROGRAM & TRAINING SERIES
Basic dog care and training for youth ages 9 and up. Wednesday evenings, May 2-June 20 from 6:30-8pm. $65/pp for non-4-H members; $30 for 4-H members. Dog ownership not required. Register online at http://putnam.cce.cornell.edu/events or call Cornell Cooperative Extension at 845 278-6738 for info.
GIRLS EMPOWERMENT DAY-JUNIOR LEAGUE OF POUGHKEEPSIE
Saturday, May 5, 9:30am-3:30pm at Dutchess Community College. Open to 9th and 10th graders. Apply by April 9. For information email jlpgirlsempowerment@gmail.com
THE TECH CENTER AT YORKTOWN SUMMER CAMP
For students ages 12-15. Four one-week sessions: July 2,3,5; July 9-13; July 16-20 and July 23-27. Registration is no open. Visit http://register.asapconnected.com/Courses.aspx?CourseGroupID=10250 or www.pnwboces.org/tech  For additional information, please call Gerry Battista at 914-248-2220.
PATTERSON VETERANS MEMORIAL PARK SEEKS LIFEGUARDS
Age 15+–adults also welcome. Waterfront Certification is required, CPR Certification is required. Beach is open Memorial Day-Labor Day. Anyone who is interested or would like additional information should contact Brian Callahan at bcallahan45@yahoo.com
Have a great weekend.

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Author: Harlem Valley News