Schoolhouse News 12-22-17

Posted by Harlem Valley News Posted on December 22, 2017
Posted in Patterson

Dear Parents and Friends:
Our best wishes for a happy holiday!  Schools will be on recess from December 25, 2017 through January 1, 2018. School resumes on Tuesday, January 2, 2018.
SUBSTITUTES NEEDED!  CCSD needs substitutes in the following areas. If interested, contact Joanne Stevens at jstevens@carmelschools.org or 845 878-2094, ext. 210:
  • Cleaners
  • Licensed Nurses
  • Level-1 Certified Teaching Assistants (Instructions for obtaining certification are available)
  • Monitor/Special Education Student Aides
  • Contact Juanita Kettlewell (ext. 211):  Teachers (must have at least a BA, BS or in a teaching program and completed your student teaching. NYS Certified teachers preferred. NYSED Fingerprint Clearance for employment required.

CHS Dance Team presents their 16th Annual “Evening of Dance,” Saturday, Jan. 6 at GFMS. Doors open at 5pm, show begins at 6pm. Tickets sold at the door and are $10/adults; $5/students. Raffle tickets and snacks available for purchase. Come see great performances by our team, senior solos and some special guests! For information contact Coach Melanie at CarmelHSDanceTeam@gmail.com (Snow date is Sunday, Jan. 7-Doors open at 3pm and show starts at 4pm).

 

Calling Future Carmel Rams Hockey Players! On Saturday, January 6, come cheer for the varsity hockey team on “Future Rams Night” at Brewster Ice Arena. See the excitement as the team faces Lakeland/HenHud and let the Rams welcome all aspiring varsity hockey players! Bring your skates, helmets and gloves. Puck drop is at 6:30pm. Come early!

 

Carmel Rams Booster Club presents Carmel Rams Youth Wrestling Clinic for students in grades K-6! Registrations accepted through Jan. 9, 2018. Mondays and Wednesdays and/or Thursdays from 6-7:30p.m. at George Fischer Middle School. $185/pp includes Carmel Wrestling shorts & t-shirt, USA wrestling card (valid for 1 Yr) and end of season celebration party. For practice dates and further information contact Mike at michaelplotkin@me.com
CHS NEWS
 Follow the CHS Art Department in Instagram! @creatingchs  Take a look at the amazing student artwork!
 
GFMS NEWS
Check out the new GFMS Science Department webpage (found under Departments on the GFMS homepage). Great resources for all students!
GFMS Yearbook Booster/Recognition Ads will be online ONLY this year! The school has partnered with Jostens to provide assistance in creating your personalized ad for your student. There are 2 ad sizes–1/8 page for $20 and 1/4 page for $35. Visit www.jostensadservice.com for more information or to place your ad. Ad deadline is January 26, 2018. Late orders will not be accepted.
 
GFMS Yearbooks are for sale, $46+tax (does not include cost of personalization or extras). Sorry, yearbooks are not free for 8th graders. To place an order on line: www.jostensyearbooks.com Order early as there will be limited/no copies for sale in June.
 
Applications and Information for the 2017-2018 GFMS Science Fair are now available. Visit the GFMS home page and look for the Science Corner section. This year’s fair is on Saturday, February 24, 2018.
KES NEWS
The KEPTO is always looking for volunteers! Please email kepto@carmelschools.org
KPS NEWS
Send in your household Box Tops labels in a baggie with your child’s and teacher’s names on the outside. There are containers in each classroom. In February, the KPSPTO will give a hot cocoa-and-cookies party to the class that collects the most Box Tops labels.

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
Monthly School spirit day will begin January 26! Wear your MPES spirit wear to show your school spirit! Spirit wear will be available for purchase by contacting the MPES PTO http://mpespto.org/spiritwear
School Store will be open Wednesday, Jan. 24 and Wednesday, February 28. Please send no more than $5 for your child to spend.
Yearbooks are now on sale! http://mpespto.org/yearbook
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
CAMP HERRLICH PROGRAMS
  • Winter Camp for the December holiday break. Fun, enriching, well-supervised activities will keep your kids active and engaged during the days off from school, and lunch and snack are included! Regular and extended hours are available. Visit http://bit.ly/2j1tAFO for the registration form or call 845 878-6662 for information.
  • Enrichment clubs at Kent Schools and MPES–starting in January. Kent clubs will include mixed media, edible creations, basketball and yoga. MPES clubs include bookbinding, forensics, science and edible creations. To register for KENT program visit http://bit.ly/2zz2fkC and for MPES visit http://bit.ly/2AluJj0 or email jvanacoro@campherrlich.org for information.
  • Before & After School programs–rolling admissions. 1-5 days per week or drop in scheduling available. Programming includes homework time, physical activity, arts and crafts, STEM activities and the Enrichment Clubs are included! Financial aid is also available. Visit http://bit.ly/2zClCwo for information and registration or call 845 878-6662.
PATTERSON RECREATION…
wishes all patrons a safe and joyful holiday season. Looking forward to the New Year and all of the new and returning programs and events that will be offered in 2018.
GREEN CHIMNEYS COMMUNITY OUTREACH CENTER ACTIVITIES/EVENTS
All take place at the Community Outreach Center, 965 Route 22, Brewster, NY
  • Teen Night, Thursdays from 6-8pm and Fridays, 2:30-8pm. A safe environment to hang out with friends, play pool, watch movies. Free internet, homework help, peer support groups, arts and crafts and more.
  • LGBTQ–Alliance provides safe space for LGBTQ and allied youth and young adults ages 13-21 to build community and promote social justice through empowerment. Ongoing group every 3rd Saturday from 11:15am to 12noon. For info contact Dora or Patrick at 845 279-1467.
  • General hours at the center are Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday from 2:30-6pm, and Saturday from 11am to 4pm.
BREWSTER ROCKETS 16U FINALIZING WINTER/SUMMER 2018 ROSTER
Pitching experience is a priority, but all positions will be considered. To be considered, email your name, position(s), team experience and why you would be a great addition to the Rocket’s family to: brewsterrockets16ublue@gmail.com All inquiries will be kept confidential. Travel and overnights will be required for this team for two weekends (one in Feb and one in March) and East Coast tournament weekend travel and overnights June through July.
NY PUTNAM COUNTY CHINESE SCHOOL SPRING SESSION
Open House, Dec. 24 from 10 am to 12 pm, 1 Fair St, Carmel. Spring semester begins on Jan. 14, 2018. CCSD students receive 10% off tuition if registered by Jan. 1, 2018. Leadership, scholarship and volunteer opportunities available. To register visit http://www.nyputnamcs.org/register.html or contact Principal Ms. Lu Liu at nyputnamcs@gmail.com
FREE INTRODUCTION TO LACROSSE CLINIC
For boys and girls in grades K-6. New players ONLY to try the game of lacrosse. Held by CRYLAX coaches, as well as Carmel Varsity Lax players. At Carmel Sports Club on Jan. 6, 2018 from 12pm to 1pm. Equipment will be provided. Please RSVP to crylax2012@gmail.comso that the clinic can be staffed accordingly.
PUTNAM COUNTY YOUTH FORUM
High School Teens–serve on the Youth Forum Planning committee! Identify workshops, find facilitators, assist in designing flyers and posters and help run the event (event takes place on Tuesday, April 17). The first meeting of the planning committee is Tuesday, Jan. 16 from 6:30-8pm at 1 Geneva Rd., Brewster. The committee will meet each Tuesday until early April 2019. If interested email Dena Altavilla at dla25@cornell.edu
CARMEL YOUTH FLAG FOOTBALL LEAGUE-TEAMS FORMING NOW!
For Carmel area youth ages 13-16, to start this winter at the new Carmel Sport Club. If interested in signing up or coaching contact Walter Recher at wrecher@verizon.net or visit the Carmel Sports Club, Old Rt. 6 (across from the Donald B. Smith Center).
GREEN CHIMNEYS CLEARPOOL EVENTS
1. Summer Camps registration is open now. Call for a tour (845 225-8226) or for info visit www.greenchimneys.org/camps View camp video at https://youtu.be/SOfzQ5vei98
2. Now accepting applications from students who will enter 10th grade next year to join the CIT (Counselor in Training) program. For information and application contact Stacey at sdamiano@greenchimneys.org
3. Green Chimneys Vacation Camps–February 19 & 20 and March 30, April 2-6 at the Clearpool Campus. Registration required at http://clearpool.greenchimneys.org/vacation-camps/
CULTURAL ARTS COALITION PRESENTS “YULE BALL”
Harry Potter fans of all ages are invited to attend the “Yule Ball” at the Studio Around the Corner, 67 Main St., Brewster on Dec. 30. The first session is from 4-6 pm and is open to all ages. $5/pp. The second session is from 8-11pm and is open to those 16 and older. $10/pp. For tickets and info visit http://toscac.booktix.com or www.CulturalArtsCo.com or email info@culturalartsco.com or call 845 363-8330.
CARMEL UNITED SOCCER CLUB’S WINTER FOOT SKILLS CLINIC
Now accepting registrations! Red Bulls trainers will be running the sessions. Open to players born 2004-2012. Sessions held on Thursdays at Patterson Rec starting in January. Sign up asap as space is limited. For more info or to register visit www.carmelsoccer.com
WINTER BASEBAL CLINIC
Saturdays from January 6-February 24 at the Carmel Sports Club with CHS Varsity Coach Joe Hackert. Grades 3-5 from 12-1pm and grades 6-8 from 1-2pm. Hitting mechanics, throwing, fielding pitching, base running. Early registration discount deadline 12/30/17–$199. Call 845 228-2550 or email info@carmelsportsclub.com for info and to register.
There will be no email newsletter next week (12/29).  Enjoy the holiday break!

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Author: Harlem Valley News