Schoolhouse News

 

Dear Parents and Friends: 
 
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  • The annual community basketball shootout, sponsored by the Carmel Rotary Club and CHS Interact Club, takes place on Saturday, March 12 from 9am to 12 noon in the CHS Gym. Community groups and individuals can raise money to support your favorite charity, program or organization. For information or pledge forms call 845 225-2012 or visit www.carmelrotary.org
  • Visit http://bit.ly/1PPvkIB today to like & share the KPS video, “Students in Our Class Know How to Keep Swimming.” Your participation will give KPS 3rd graders in Mrs. Burnell and Mr. Tompkins’ class a chance to see the movie “Finding Dory,” as a gift from Ellen DeGeneres. The movie has special meaning for the Burnell/Tompkins students, both past and present, because Nemo is the class mascot and serves to motivate and inspire children–especially when life gets hard. To illustrate this, the class created a video and wrote to Ellen DeGeneres asking for her help. You too can help–make the video go viral to really catch Ellen DeGeneres’ attention!

    IMPORTANT! Likes & Shares must be on the video posting on EllenTube at http://bit.ly/1PPvkIB
  • IMPORTANT NOTE: All children entering or attending 7th & 12th grades on or afterSeptember 1, 2016 MUST receive an adequate does or doses of vaccine against meningococcal disease. Please contact your child’s physician with any questions.
  • Continuing Ed registration is ongoing. Classes begin the week of March 7.  Lots of great programs. Check it out!

Carmel High School News
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  • The CHS Parents Association Merit Award application is now available.Applicants must be graduating with their class this June and must attend a technical school, 2-year college, or 4pyear college after graduation. Applications may be downloaded in the scholarship section in Naviance. Completed applications are due by 5pm on Tuesday, April 26.
  • Seniors wishing to apply for scholarships to be given on Senior Awards Night (in June) must complete and submit an application by March 16, 2016. The application can be found in each student’s “About Me” tab in Naviance. No late entries will be accepted. For questions, students can contact Mrs. Petersen or Mrs. Vest at CHS.

George Fischer Middle School News
  • The GFMS PTA will be holding a gift basket raffle from 2/27 to 3/11. Baskets contain Yankee Candle items. Stop by Family Fun Nigh to get your tickets.
  • Family Fun Night, Friday, March 11 in the GFMS Gymnasium from 7-9pm. Fun-filled basketball game in which staff and students play. The PTA will be selling refreshments, 50/50 raffle tickets and spirit wear. Admission is $5/pp at the door. This is not a drop off event.
  • Did you order your GFMS yearbook? To purchase your copy, visitwww.jostensyearbooks.com Yearbooks are $48 plus sales tax. Yearbooks can no longer be personalized. Limited copies will be available for sale in school. Reserve your copy today. Sorry, yearbooks are not free for 8th graders.
  • The Annual GFMS Walk for Heart Event, to support the American Heart Association, takes place during the week of May 3-6 during PE classes. Kick-off date is April 4 & 5. Students who raise $150 before this kick-off date will earn the “Toby Top Dog” price in addition to other great prizes. Surprise incentive for all students who create their online donation page and send 15 emails. Visitheart.org/hoops and search for George Fischer Middle School under Carmel, NY. Matching donations accepted. GFMS Spirit Wear is available for purchase.
  • Check out the GFMS PTA Facebook page for updates and news!

Matthew Paterson Elementary School News
  • MPES hosts a New York Blood Center Blood Drive on Wednesday, March 9 from 12:30-5:30pm in the MPES Cafeteria. Walk-ins welcome!
  • Time is running out!!  Don’t miss out!! Yearbooks are available for purchase atwww.yearbookordercenter.com using code #20839. Cost is $25 through March 30; $30 after March 31. Quantities are limited. NOTE: Fourth graders receive a free yearbook, courtesy of the MPES PTO! 
  • Mixed bag fundraiser information has been sent home with your student on. Consider participating in this exciting fundraising opportunity!
  • The MPES School Store has great new items for the new year. All items are $1 or less. Mark you calendars, upcoming school store date is March 18.
  • MPES Spiritwear is in and available for purchase. Amazing, comfy sweatshirts, t-shirts, etc. Buy some Spiritwear today for your favorite MPES student! Contact the MPES PTO for more info.
  • SAVE THE DATE: This year’s Color-A-Thon is Saturday, April 9 at GFMS. Fundraising packets must be returned by March 11, however online donations will be accepted until 3/25.

Kent Primary School News
  • Got a talent? Show it off at the KPSPTO 9th Annual Talent Show on May 6, 2016! Get your act together with friends or go solo.  REGISTER NOW!!  Details can be found in Peachjar.
  • 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
  • Visit 4ourschool.com to place online orders at your favorite retailers, while your purchases earn cash back for KPSPTO — at no additional cost to you!
  • Visit the KPSPTO website for additional information on events and activities!
  • Like the KPSPTO on Facebook

Kent Elementary School News
News from the KEPTO:
  • Color-a-thon!!! KES has teamed up with KPS and MPES to participate in a color run on April 9 at GFMS. Registration begins at 9am and the run/walk begins at10am. Envelopes went home this week. Contact the KEPTO with any questions.Register here and don’t forget to pick KES!!
  • KEPTO Discount Cards! Some businesses include Friendly’s (15% off), Carmel Diner (10% off), Gappy’s (15% off). Cards are $10/each. To purchase contactkepto@carmelschools.org or visit the KES Main Office. Great teacher, bus driver, mail carrier, babysitter, etc. presents! To see the card visit http://kepto.org
  • School Store will be open on March 9 during lunch hours. Send your child in with no more than $5 in a sealed envelope with their name and teacher on it. PTO volunteers are on hand to help. REMINDER: If school has a delayed opening the school store is closed.
  • Yearbooks are on sale now! Purchase your child’s yearbook atwww.yearbookordercenter.com using code #24490. Early Bird Special until March 18th: 1 for $25; and 2 or more books for $23/ea. NOTE: Fourth graders receive a free yearbook, courtesy of the KEPTO.
  • The photography company has send the large mosaic to the school! Come take a look at it displayed in the school lobby.
  •  Visit the KEPTO website for additional information on events and activities!

COMMUNITY NEWS
To accommodate our new format, Community News items will be limited. Please contact the organization for further information.
 
 
 
ARTS ON THE LAKE
MIckel Murfi’s The Man in the Woman Shoes–one performance only on Saturday, March 5 at 8pm at the Arts Center, 640 Rt. 52, Carmel. Created in Ireland, Mr. Murfi’s solo show is “as Irish as a Guinness garnished with a shamrock,” said the NY Times. Tickets atwww.artsonthelake.org
 
CARMEL CUBS 2016 COOPERSTOWN TEAM
Dinner Dance & Silent Auction/Raffle, TONIGHT Friday, March 4, 7-11pm at Sinapi’s Ceola Manor, Jefferson Valley, NY Tickets: $75/pp. To purchase and for info emailgocarmelcubs@gmail.com or visit www.csany.org
 
GREEN CHIMNEYS CLEARPOOL CAMPUS
Father/Daughter Day, March 5, Mother/Daughter Weekend, April 16-17, Register atwww.greenchimneys.org/upcoming-events/ or 845 225-8226, ext. 608.
 
CARMEL BOY SCOUT TROOP #1-FLAPJACK FUNDRAISER
Saturday, March 5 from 8-10am at Applebee’s 115 Independent Way, Brewster. Tickets available at the door — $6/pp. Proceeds dedicated to the Scouting program.
 
NY CHUANG YEN CHINESE SCHOOL
Learn Chinese. Spring semester begins April 3. 10% off tuition for CCSD students who register before March 10. For info or to register visit
 
PUTNAM BRAVES
Recruiting players 10 years old for TRAVEL baseball for the 2016 season. Contact Gordon Moccio at 845 667-4289 or email
info@putnambraves.com or visit www.putnambraves.com for more information.
PLANT PUTNAM 2016
Putnam County Tree and Shrub Seedling Sale. Orders must be placed by March 30. Visit
http://www.putnamcountyny.com/keepputnamgreen/ to order online or download an Order Form.  For more information contact Lauri Taylor at 845 878-7918 or
THE TECH CENTER AT YORKTOWN-SUMMER CAMP
For 12-15 year olds–4 one week sessions in July (7/5-8; 7/11-15, 7/18-22; 7/25-29). Registration open now at
 or www.pnwboces.org/tech.  Contact for info: Gerry Battista at 914-248-2220.
CAMP HERRLICH-CAMPS & ENRICHMENT SESSIONS
1. Spring Break Vacation Camp. Send the kids to Camp for some outdoor fun. Visit
2. Spring Enrichment Clubs for KES and KPS students! Soccer, Yoga, and Art Clubs start the week of March 28. Visit www.campherrlich.org/aasp for flyer and registration info.
3. Summer Day Camp! Early Bird Specials end March 1. Visitwww.campherrlich.org/daycamp for information

Author: Harlem Valley News