School House News

Posted by Harlem Valley News Posted on April 15, 2016
Posted in Education, Patterson

 

Dear Parents and Friends: 
 
  • It’s official–Give back recess days: THERE WILL BE NO SCHOOL ONThursday, April 21, Monday, April 25.  Also note that there is NO SCHOOL ONApril 22 (originally slated as Superintendent’s Conference Day).
  • STAFF ONLY:  Please note that Superintendent’s Conference Day has been changed to Monday, April 25, 2016.
  • LAST CALL–Consider running for the CCSD School Board. Three seats are up for election.  Candidates must be at least 18 years of age, a U.S. citizen and a district resident (for the past 30 days). Information and petitions can be obtained by contacting me at sdieck@carmelschools.org  Petitions are due by 5:00 pm onMonday, April 18, 2016. 
  • Putnam County Suicide Prevention Task Force presents “Suicide Prevention: Means Matter, A Conversation on Reducing Access to Lethal Means, featuring CHS Social Worker Dr. Karin Brenner and others on Wednesday, April 20 from9am to 12:30pm in the TOPS Building Auditorium, 112 Old Rte. Six, Carmel. Space is limited. To register email aherde@mhaputnam.org
  • CALENDAR CHANGE: The 33rd Annual CHS Student Art Show opens on Tuesday, April 26 (not Monday, April 25) in Casey Hall from 1:45-4 pm. Regular exhibit hours areApril 26-28 from 8 am to 3 pm, Thursday, April 28 from 6-8 pm and Friday, April 29 from8am to 1 pm.
  • Substitute Food Service Worker positions are available. Contactcfoltmer@carmelschools.org for an application and details.
  • Pupil Services Parent Seminar, Wednesday, May 11 at GFMS at 7pm.  Topic:  Pathways to Success: does the Car You Drive Really Matter? The audience will leave with the idea that success can be measured by standards not typically portrayed in the media.  This workshop is free and open to all parents and staff members.

Carmel High School News
FOLLOW @CarmelHS_info and @CCSD_Athletics on Twitter!!
 
  • TONIGHT!! CHS Rock Club show, Friday, April 15 at GFMS begins at 6:30pm.  Songs of Foo Fighters, Green Day, Radiohead, Led Zeppelin, Iron Maiden and more.  Tickets are $5/pp.
  • The CHS Parents Association would like to thank all the wonderful community members and parents who made this year’s Junior Post Prom Party a success.  Over $12,000 in donations (not including some of the food, drinks, etc.) was received and over 150 volunteers helped decorate and chaperone. Over 400 teens attended the party! Your help and support is truly appreciated.
  • Josten’s will be at CHS on April 19 and April 20 from 10am to 1 pm in the cafeteria to take orders for Caps and Gowns. Caps and Gowns can also be ordered at www.jostens.com  Students must purchase a cap and gown to participate in the graduation ceremony on June 23.
  • 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
  • CHS Juniors will have the opportunity to meet with college representatives at PNW BOCES in Yorktown Heights on Tuesday, April 26. Permission slips are due by Monday, April 18 and are available in the Guidance Office or the Guidance website. If unable to attend this trip, there will be a public College Fair, also on April 26 at Fox Lane High School in Bedford from 6-9pm
  • Carmel Rams Baseball hosts “A Nite at the Races” on Friday, April 29 at Our Lady of the Lakes, 10 Fair St., Carmel. Doors open at 7pm and races start at8pm. $35/pp at the door or in advance, includes dinner, coffee & dessert. Cash bar. $300/table of 10 reserved and paid in advance. For reservations/information contactcarmelramsbaseball@gmail.com or call Allyson @ 845 590-9226.
  • If you are interested in playing a sport next school year and you cannot come over the summer to be examined by the school doctor, he will be in the school in May to do physical exams. There are only a few openings available. Schedule an appointment with the school nurse during your FREE period before MAY. Don’t wait until the last minute.

George Fischer Middle School News
  • GFMS FBLA Spring Blood Drive, Wednesday, April 27 from 2-8pm in the GFMS Gym.  Walk-ins welcome.
  • Time. Yearbooks. Both are running out! The GFMS yearbook is filled with all the moments that have made our school year memorable. There are a few copies left, but not many. Buy today!  Visit www.jostensyearbooks.com Yearbooks are $48 plus sales tax.
  • Check out the GFMS PTA Facebook page for updates and news!

Matthew Paterson Elementary School News
  • Mark your Calendar–MPES Spring Book Fair is May 2,3 and 4. There will be a great selection of wonderful books. Hope to see your student there.
  • Time is running out!!  Don’t miss out!! Yearbooks are available for purchase atwww.yearbookordercenter.com using code #20839. Cost is $30. Quantities are limited. NOTE: Fourth graders receive a free yearbook, courtesy of the MPES PTO! 
  • The MPES School Store has great new items for the new year. All items are $1 or less. Mark your calendars–the upcoming school store dates are May 6, May 20 and June 3.

Kent Primary School News
 

  • 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:
  • Talent Show–We have some talented kids! The KES Talent show takes place on April 29 @6:30pm at GFMS.
  • School Breakfast is just $1.50 and takes place at KES every school day from 9-9:30 a.m.!
  • KEPTO Discount Card Sale–$8! The card pays for itself after just a few uses! With this card you can purchase 1 small popcorn and get a 2nd small popcorn for FREE!! Cards are $8/each. To purchase contact kepto@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
  • Yearbook!  It’s that time of year to purchase your child’s yearbook atwww.yearbookordercenter.com using code #24490. NOTE:  4th graders receive a free yearbook, courtesy of the KEPTO!

COMMUNITY NEWS
To accommodate our new format, Community News items will be limited. Please contact the organization for further information.
 
PLANT A PINWHEEL
Today, Friday, April 15 from 1-4pm in front of the Sybil Ludington Statue, Lake Gleneida, Rt. 6, Carmel. Plant a pinwheel in recognition that April is Child Abuse Awareness Month. sponsored by Child Advocacy Center, Prevent Child Abuse NY and Putnam County.
 
LADIES AUXILIARY BINGO TONIGHT!
Ladies Auxiliary, sponsored by Our Lady of the Lakes Council # 6318 of the K of C is hosting their 1st Designer Bag Bingo, Friday, April 15. Reserved/paid seating only, limited to 100. Email for info: LADIESKOFC@GMAIL.COM
LAKE CARMEL COMMUNITY CENTER PENNY SOCIAL
Tonight, Friday, April 15. Doors open at 7pm, calling begins at 7:45pm. !0 Huguenot Rd., Lake Carmel. For information contact lcpdclerk@townofkentny.gov or 845 306-5602.
CARMEL ROTARY FILL THE TRUCK EVENT
Saturday and Sunday, April 16 & 17 at the Shop Rite Plaza.  Food donations will be given to local food pantries including St. John’s in Mahopac, Gilead in Carmel, and Putnam CAP.
SQUARE FOOT GARDENING
Learn how to use your vegetable garden space to its fullest potential. Offered by the Cornell Cooperative Ext., 1 Geneva Rd., Brewster. Saturday, April 16, 10-11:30am. Fee is $15/pp. Register online at http://putnam.cce.cornell.edu/events or call 845 278-6738.
BATTLE OF THE BANDS
Bands must pre-register. Registration opens Monday, April 18-Friday, April 22 from 9am to 4pm and Saturday, April 23 from 8am to 2pm at Sycamore Park. Event to be held on Saturday, April 14 from 3-7pm at Sycamore Park, Mahopac. Registration forms atwww.carmelny.org/recreation under forms. Only 6 bands will be accepted, chosen on first come first served basis. Players must be 15-20 years old. For info contact 845 628-7888 orcarmelrecreation@ci.carmel.ny.us
BLOOD DRIVE
April 21. Tops Building, Classrooms 1 & 2, Bureau of Emergency Services, 112 Old Rt. 6, DBS Campus, Carmel. 9am to 3pm.Please call Eileen Kelly at (845)808-1500 Ext. 45222 to make your blood donation appointment. Sponsored by Putnam County Employees.
SPAGHETTI DINNER FUNDRAISER
Friday, April 22 from 5-8pm at the Carmel VFW, Rt. 6, Carmel. $10/pp or $20/family of 4. Proceeds to benefit Eagle Scout Project for an outdoor education center at Camp Herrlich.
 
CARMEL UNITED SOCCER CLUB REGISTRATION
Still accepting registrants for Spring in-house soccer. Tryouts for Fall 2016 travel teams will be held on Saturday, April 23 and 30 for players born 2002-2007. Tryouts for players born 2008-2009 will be on Saturday, May 14 and 21. Visit www.carmelsoccer.com for more info.
 
CARMEL ROTARY CLOTHING DRIVE
Through April 22–to support Purple Heart Disabled Veterans. Men’s and Women’s clothing accepted at the Bureau of Emergency Services, 110 Old Rt. 6, Carmel; Putnam County Office Bldg, 40 Gleneida Ave., Carmel and Putnam Co. Health Dept., 1 Geneva Rd., Brewster.
 
TOWN OF KENT — TOWN CLEAN-UP
1. The Town of Kent Beautification Committee of volunteers will sponsor a cleanup of roadsides and lakeshores on Saturday, April 23 from 9am to 1pm throughout the town.
2.Also on April 23-Lake Carmel Earth Day Cleanup competition takes place for children ages 16 and under with adult supervision. Meeting at Beach 5 parking lot for contest rules, safety instructions and supplies. Prizes for the most trash and recyclables . Celebrate Earth Day and get involved in the community. Volunteer driven. For info contact Bill Huestis, 845 225-2012.
MEDICATION TAKE BACK DAY
Saturday, April 23, 9am to 2pm at Putnam Hospital Center Wagner Cancer Pavilion, 670 Stoneleigh Ave.,  Carmel. For info call 845 808-1390, ext. 43166.
 
KENT VOLUNTEER FIRE DEPT. OPEN HOUSE
Sunday, April 24, 10am to 3pm., 2490 Route 301, Carmel. See the equipment, apparatus, gear and more. Food, beverages, games and fire and EMS demonstrations.
CARMEL FIRE DPET. AUXILLIARY BREAKFAST
Sunday, April 24 from 9-11am at the Carmel Fire House. Adults $8; Children 4-12 are $5; Ages 3 & under are free.
LAKE CARMEL PARK DISTRICT BOAT AUCTION
Saturday, April 30. Viewing at 8am; auction begins at 9am. Maintenance Shed, 8 Champlain Dr., Lake Carmel. Cash, Money Order, Certified Checks only. Open to the Public. For info contact lcpdclerk@townofkentny.gov or 845 306-5602.
PAINT THE TOWN PURPLE
April 30, Patterson Fire Dept., 13 Burdick Rd., Patterson. 8am to 3pm, Breakfast, tag sale, bake sales, car wash. 2-7pm, vendors and food trucks. 4pm, live music. 8pm, dinner and a movie under the stars. To benefit the Relay for Life of Patterson. For info contact Tracey Walsh at 845 216-1139 or Tracey.walsh@cancer.org
PUTNAM HOCKEY ASSOCIATION
Openings for travel players for 2016-2017 season. Loaner equipment may be available for new players. Tryout info can be found at http://putnamhockey.com/Page.asp?n=89551&org=PUTNAMHOCKEY.COM. Email info@putnamhockey.com with inquiries.
SPECIAL NEEDS THEATER WORKSHOP & DANCE/MOVEMENT THERAPY
Theater–Thursdays, May 12-June 16, 4:15-5pm for ages 7-10 and 5:15-6pm for ages 11-14. Dance/Movement Therapy– 6 week classes, May 19-June 23  6-7pm for ages 6-9. $90/child. Pied Piper Youth Theater, 275 White Pond Rd., Stormville. Visitwww.pipertheater.org to register. For info contact 845 878-9780.
4-H FISHING CLINIC
Saturday, June 11 for ages 8-14. Free to 150 Putnam County youth at the Putnam County Veterans Memorial Park, Carmel. A parent/guardian must remain for the entire clinic. Sponsored by Cornell Cooperative Extension and the Oasis Sportsmen’s Club. Space is limited and accepted ONLY through online registration at http://putnam.cce.cornell.edu/events  For info call845 278-6738.
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
Summer Day Camp–enrolling now! check out www.campherrlich.org/daycamp for information.
PUTNAM CO. SHERRIF DEPT PARTICIPATES IN SHERRIF’S CAMP
June 26–July 2, 2016. For children ages 9-12 years old. For information contact Janeen Cunningham at 845 808-1600, ext. 46120 or Deputy Michael Schmidt at 845 225-4300, ext. 42385.
PIED PIPER YOUTH THEATER SUMMER CAMP
 
PUTNAM CO. PARKS DEPT. SEEKS LIFEGUARDS
Memorial Day through Labor Day. Putnam County Veterans Memorial Park, Carmel. Current certification required at time of application. Contact Christopher Ruthven at 845 808-1994.
ARTS ON THE LAKE SUMMER BAND & STRINGS CAMPS Taught by CCSD music faculty. Band Camp is July 11-14 and Strings Camp is July 18-21. Discounts for early bird sign-ups by June 15. For info visit www.artsonthelake.org

Author: Harlem Valley News