Carmel Schoolhouse News

Posted by Harlem Valley News Posted on November 14, 2015
Posted in Education, Patterson

 

Dear Parents and Friends: 
 
 
Don’t wait…our opinion poll will close on Wednesday, November 18, 2015! Please take a few moments to answer four questions to express your thoughts, hopes and ideas about the Carmel Central School District.  Your responses will help as we begin to develop a strategic plan which will serve as the blueprint for change and a framework for decision making for the future.
 
We invite you to apply for one of the Strategic Planning Committees. In particular, please consider the Core Planning committee, which will meet for an entire day on Friday, January 22 and again for most of the day on Saturday, January 23.  This committee will help develop consensus elements of our Strategic Plan based in part upon the feedback we received from the Carmel Café sessions (which took place on November 3).  The committee will also recommend the Strategic Plan and plans of action to the Superintendent and Board of Education. Applications will be accepted until December 9, 2015 (new date).
Let’s STUFF A BUS FOR THE TOYS FOR TOTS PROGRAM! Bring your new, unwrapped toys tomorrow, Saturday, November 14 from 11am to 2 pm in the Kent Elementary School parking lot. Help the less fortunate children in the community. Sponsored by the CCSD Transportation Department.  If you are unable to make it tomorrow, you can drop off your toys at the Transportation Office today until 5:30 p.m.
 
CHS FBLA Blood Drive is TODAY until 3:15 p.m. in Casey Hall.  Walk-ins are welcome!
The GFMS FBLA Blood Drive is Wednesday, Nov. 25 from 2-8pm in the GFMS Gym. For an appointment (to shorten your wait time) call Jeff Diamonde at 845 228-2300, ext. 545.
 
Lunch and Learn Info Session with Elise Velez, LMSW, sponsored by The Office for Persons with Developmental Disabilities on Tuesday, Dec. 1 from 12-2pm at Putnam Independent Living Services, 1441 Rout 22, Ste. 204, Brewster. Call 845 228-7457, ext. 1108 for information.
2015 Winter Dance Camp, offered by the CHS Dance Team. 2 sessions: Sat-Sun, Dec. 12 & 13 from 12:30-4pm and Sat-Sun, Dec. 19 & 20 from 9am-12:30pm. For any child currently in grades K-8. See flyer in Peachjar for information or emailCarmelHSDanceTeam@gmail.com   

Carmel High School News
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The CHS Business Department is hosting their annual Blood Drive on Friday, November 13 from 8:00 am to 3:15pm in Casey Hall.  Walk-ins welcome!
“Almost Maine,” a romantic comedy by John Cariani will be presented by the CHS Drama Club in CHS Casey Hall this evening, Friday, Nov. 13 at 8pm; Saturday, Nov. 14 at 2pm and 7:30pm and Sunday, Nov. 15 at 2pm. The play is suitable for ages 13+. Students and seniors $10 / Adults $12. Purchase tickets at www.ticketriver.com/event/17813
To help decide between the New SAT or the ACT, take Kaplan’s New SAT and ACT Combo Test at CHS on Saturday, November 21 from 9am to 12:30pm. To register visit: www.bit.ly/Carmel_ComboTest
SAVE THE DATE:  Carmel’s Best Dance Crew, Saturday, Nov. 21st at 6pm at GFMS. For info email CarmelHSDanceTeam@gmail.com
Paint by You Fundraiser for the CHS Dance Team, Friday, Dec. 4 from 7-9 pm in the CHS cafeteria. $45/pp (ages 14+ only) Registration required. To register/info emailCarmelHSDanceTeam@gmail.com

George Fischer Middle School News
Physicals for all student athletes interested in a winter sport are being held onNovember 17 and November 24 at GFMS. Students who do not have an updated physical must see the GFMS nurse.  Modified sports begin on Monday, November 30.
 
GFMS PTA Used Clothing & Toy Drive, November 12-14. Visit the GFMS PTA website for a list of acceptable items. Volunteers needed. Student volunteers can get community service hours. To volunteer email gfmspta@carmelschools.org
 
GFMS PTA Otis Spunkmeyer Fundraiser. Check out the flyer! All participating 8th graders get a portion of their profit applied to the cost of their Washington DC trip.Order deadline is Nov. 20! No orders will be accepted after this date. Delivery during the week of Dec. 14.
Join the GFMS PTA! Membership is just $10. The PTA supports many quality programs throughout the year that benefit students. Join by Nov. 15th for a chance to win a Yankee Candle Goodie Bag.
Check out the GFMS PTA Facebook page for updates and news!

Matthew Paterson Elementary School News
From the MPES PTO:
  • Check out the November issue of Caring for Kids newsletter by Social Worker Kathy MacCarthy. This month’s issue features “Teaching your Child Self Control”
  • Upcoming school store dates are as follows: November 20, December 11. New items and clearance items. Everything is priced at $1.00 or less. NOTE: School store was canceled for Nov. 6. Apologies for any inconvenience.
  • Paintbrushes & Party Fundraiser! Come join in for an evening of fun! Saturday,November 14 from 7-9:30 p.m. at Paintbrushes and Party. $45/pp Limited tickets available. A portion of proceeds goes to MPES PTO. To order tickets visitwww.paintbrushesandparty.com or call 845 *GO*PAINT. For adults only.
  • Gifts and Things Fundraiser order pick-up is December 9 from 5-7pm at MPES.
  • Yearbooks are on sale now! Purchase your child’s yearbook atwww.yearbookordercenter.com using code #20839. NOTE: Fourth graders receive a free yearbook, courtesy of the MPES PTO!
  • Upload pictures of your 4th grader at their youngest age to the yearbook website atwww.hjshare.com  Love notes may be purchased as well. Visit MPTEPTO.org for detailed HJeShare Parent Instructions.

Kent Primary School News
News from the KPSPTO:
  • School store is open for grades 1-4 every Friday from 12-2 p.m. when school is in session. $5 student limit. To volunter, email volunteers@kpspto.org
  • Shop ’til you drop at Vendor Night, Nov. 18, 6:30–8:30 p.m., KPS cafeteria. Vendors wanted; space is limited. Reserve a spot today. Email Pam Carinci,vicepresident@kpspto.org
  • Visit the KPSPTO website for additional information on events and activities!

Kent Elementary School News
News from the KEPTO:
  • The school store will be open during lunch hours on Wednesday, Nov. 18 and Nov. 25. Reminder: Please do not send your child with more than $5 (placed in a sealed envelope).
  •  Visit the KEPTO website for additional information on events and activities!
  • Like the KES PTO Facebook page. All up-to-date information will be posted there.

COMMUNITY NEWS
To accommodate our new format, Community News items will be limited. Please contact the organization for further information.
 
 
 
BREWSTER LIBRARY
Upcoming programs: Book Club for Kindergarteners, Tuesdays through Dec. 8, 4:30-5:15pm. Mystery at the Library!, after-hours pizza party, ages 12-18, Friday, Nov. 13, 5-7pm. SAT Full-length Practice Test, Saturday, Nov. 21, 9:30am-1:30pm. For information/registration visit www.brewsterlibrary.org (click Calendar) or call 845 279-6421.
  
FHL BREWSTER BULLDOGS (v. Danbury) HOCKEY GAME FUNDRAISER
Saturday, Nov. 14, 7:35pm at Brewster Ice Arena. To benefit the American Cancer Society. Tickets: $14.50/adults; $10/children 10 and under. Tickets must be purchased in advance. Send check payable to Brewster Bulldogs (put American Cancer Society in the memo) to Beth Makaj, 232 Lakeshore Dr. East, Carmel, NY 10512. Call 845 531-2931 for info.
GOLD AGE OF SWING: 1940’S WWII THEMED DINNER DANCE
Saturday, Nov. 14 at the Patterson Recreation Center, 65 Front St., Patterson. Dinner & dancing: $35/pp. In advance only (dinner-6-7pm; dancing-7-11pm). General admission (dancing-7-11pm): $20/pp at the door. Tickets available at Patterson Rec Center and The Duffle Bag, 1270 Rt. 311, Patterson. Call 845 878-7106.
 
CARMEL FIRE DEPT. AUXILIARY VENDOR FAIR
Saturday, Nov. 14, 10am-3pm at the Carmel Fire House. Over 14 vendors.
KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS
Dinner theater with Elvis Tribute Artist Patrick Perone, Friday, Nov. 20, 10 Fair St., Carmel. Doors open at 6:15pm, dinner at 7, first set at 8. Tickets in advance or at the door. Limited seating. Senior discount. Contact Donny (914) 316-2957 or http://carmelknights.org/
 
ANNUAL GIRL SCOUT CRAFT FAIR 
Saturday, Nov. 21 from 11am-3pm at Carmel High School. Games, crafts, yummy treats.
LAKE CARMEL PARK’S ANNUAL HOLIDAY CRAFT FAIR
Nov. 21, 10am-3pm— Lake Carmel Community Center, 10 Huguenot Rd., Lake Carmel. Contact lcpdclerk@townofkentny.gov or 845 306-5602.
LONG TERM PLANNING FOR NON-PROFITS
Offered by Cornell Cooperative Extension, Thursday, Dec. 3, 9am-1pm at Bureau of Emergency Services, 112 Old Rt. 6, Carmel. $30/pp. Contact 845 278-6738 orhttp://putnam.cce.cornell.edu/
 
HOLIDAY ON THE LAKE
Parade & tree lighting, Saturday, Dec. 5, 9am-7:46pm. Many activities and events. Visitwww.carmelcivicassoc.org for more information!
 
NEW YORK CHUANG YEN CHINESE SCHOOL DUMPLING PARTY
December 6 from 9:30–11:30am in the dining hall at Chuang Yen Monastery, 2020 Rt. 301, Carmel. For information or to rsvp contact Principal Mrs. Lu Liu at luliu919@yahoo.com
 
ST. JAMES CYO HOLIDAY BASKETBALL CLINIC
Dec. 28, 29 and/or Dec. 30, 10:30am-12pm.$25/session. Attend 1, 2 or all 3. Pre-registration required by 12/15/15. Email MKSTJCYO@gmail.com for forms/info.

Author: Harlem Valley News