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BULLDOG BRILLIANCE IMS Spring Concert Series  IMS BAND CONCERT Irvington Middle School held its annual spring band concert on May 9 when the talented members of the sixth- through eighth-grade bands and jazz band performed before an audience of peers, teachers and parents. “The students have developed a true sense of pride and dedication to the music program,” said band teacher Paul Scattaretico, who conducted the concert. “They are open-minded and creative. They are willing to step outside of their comfort zone and try new musical ideas.” The concert opened with members of the sixth-grade band, who performed “Any Way You Want It,” “Antiquitus,” “Fight Song” and “Hand Clap.” The jazz band performed “Billie Jean,” “I Heard It Through the Grapevine,” “Alligator Bogaloo” and “Don’t Stop Believin’.” The combined seventh- and eighth-grade bands performed “Adrenaline Engines,” “Semper Fidelis,” “Gimme Some Lovin’,” “Trumpet Shout-Out” and “Shape of You.” The concert concluded with a performance of “Sweet Caroline” by the combined bands of the middle school. "It’s a magical experience when all the groups get together,” Scattaretico added. “It’s a culmination of spirit, energy and emotional expression. It’s that special feeling that is common across all the art forms and almost impossible to explain.” For photos, click on: http://www.irvingtonschools.org/pages/Irvington_UFSD/News/Student_Talent_Takes_Center_St IMS CHORUS & ORCHESTRA CONCERT Irvington Middle School held its annual spring concert on May 17, when it treated audience members to outstanding performances by the talented members of the middle school chorus, orchestra and chamber ensemble. During the concert, members of the orchestra performed “Red Pepper” by Jeffrey Bishop, “Dance of the Tumblers” by Nicolai Rimsky-Korsakov, and selections from “Mamma Mia” by ABBA. Members of the chamber ensemble performed “Inverno (Winter)” by Antonio Vivaldi and “Eine kleine Nachtmusik” by Wolfgang A. Mozart. “The students did a wonderful job,” orchestra teacher Alan Goldberg said. “Their energetic playing was joyfully received by the audience. The favorite orchestra piece, by far, was ‘Mamma Mia.’” Members of the chorus performed “Hey Brother” by Avicii, “Don’t You Worry ’Bout a Thing” by Stevie Wonder, “Grow, Little Tree” by Andrea Ramsey, “Waving Through a Window” from “Dear Evan Hansen,” and “Mr. Blue Sky” by Electric Light Orchestra. The evening also included a joint performance of “Viva La Vida” by Coldplay by all members of the choir and orchestra. “The students performed professionally and artistically,” chorus teacher Stephen DiGiovanni said. “The audience was truly impressed and overjoyed by their enthusiastic singing. The favorite choir piece was ‘Mr. Blue Sky.’” For photos, click on: http://www.irvingtonschools.org/pages/Irvington_UFSD/News/Chorus__Orchestra_Students_Del BULLDOG FAMILY FUND SPRING APPEAL  A world of thanks to the many of you who made a donation in response to our BFF appeal letter! See the letter here: BFF Spring Appeal Letter Make your tax-deductible donation here: Bulldog Family Fund Thank you in advance for your generosity and for helping us care for our community. SPECIAL NEEDS COMMITTEE YEAR-END CELEBRATION Friday, June 8  Join the PTSA Special Needs Committee for an end of year celebration! When? Friday, June 8, at 7:00pm Where? A private home in Irvington, address provided upon RSVP Who? All parents with students in the Irvington schools. Preschool parents welcome. Adults only, please. Why? To eat and drink and celebrate How much? FREE, but please tell us you’re coming: http://www.irvingtonnyptsa.org/snc-year-end-celebration.html PTSA ANNUAL MEETING Tuesday, June 12  Please join us for our PTSA Annual Meeting. Tuesday, June 12 9:15am – 10:15am Dows Lane Multi-Purpose Room Agenda items include: --Presentation of 2018-2019 PTSA budget and vote. --Presentation of Executive Committee nominees and vote. --Vote to appoint replacements for the upcoming Executive Committee Assistant Treasurer and MSS VP vacancies. The Nominating Committee has selected candidates for open 2018-2020 Executive Committee positions. To see the candidate slate, please click on: 2018 EC Slate. The election will be held during our annual meeting on June 12, 2018. Hope to see you there! GIVING TREES Please donate by Friday, June 15  If you were not able to attend the PTSA Spring Luncheon, there are still ways you can help. Please consider donating to our Schools’ Giving Trees.
The Giving Tree is a joint effort between the PTSA and administration to help fund “wished-for” items that will further enhance school initiatives. A contribution, no matter the size is welcomed and appreciated. Thank you for your continued support of the PTSA and our Schools. Make your tax-deductible donation today: Giving Tree Donations PTSA EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE SLATE 2018-2020 The Nominating Committee has selected the following candidates for open 2018-2020 Executive Committee positions. The election will be held during our annual meeting on June 12, 2018.
Co-President: Susan Brunenavs Co-President: Maggie Kadro Executive Vice-President: Gladys Sawhney VP Community Outreach: Megan Klatell Secretary: Leslie Alkalay DL VP: Stephanie Fonseca MSS VP: Dympna Kenny IMS VP: Rachelle Shapiro IHS VP: Allison Waguespack BULLDOG BRILLIANCE Students Create Pablo Picasso-Inspired Hand Puppets  Equipped with white paper bags, crayons and markers and their imagination, students at Dows Lane Elementary School and Main Street School created their own art, inspired by Pablo Picasso, as part of the PTSA-funded Eyes on Art program from April 9-20 and May 7-11, respectively. Under the direction of Elissa Strauss and Lori Hecker, a mother-daughter team and co-directors of the Eyes on Art program, the students learned about the famous artist and analyzed three pieces of his work, “Family of Saltimbanque,” “The Three Musicians” and “Woman With a Blue Hat,” before creating their own art. Through the program, parent volunteers instructed the students about the various elements of art and examined with them how the artist used those elements to convey a message. “The students reflected upon how Picasso expressed his life experiences and portrayed his world in his paintings,” Strauss said. “They then created their own individual Cubist hand puppets that expressed aspects of how they look at their world.” Picasso – one of the influential artists of the 20th century – worked in a broad range of styles, often simultaneously. He is widely known for co-founding the Cubist movement, the invention of constructed sculpture and the co-invention of collage. He was a painter, sculptor, printmaker, ceramicist and stage designer. Strauss and Hecker said they selected to focus on Picasso for the spring workshops because his collages were a major influence for Romare Bearden, the artist the students studied in the fall. “Through a supportive and interactive learning environment, the Eyes on Art program encouraged the students to find personal meaning in works of art,” Strauss added. “An effective art project provides an opportunity for independent problem-solving, and the children relate to art when it has real, personal meaning for them.” In addition to Strauss and Hecker, the program’s success was made possible thanks to Eyes on Art Co-chairs Lisa Izes, Rebecca Rikon, Stacey Rosenkranz and Kristina Schmidt, as well as members of the PTSA, art teacher Nina Rossi, Main Street School Principal Joyce Chapnick and Dows Lane Principal Deb Marinello. Check out the photos here: http://www.irvingtonschools.org/pages/Irvington_UFSD/News/Students_Create_Pablo_Picasso- MEMORIAL DAY WEEKEND  No school on Monday, May 28 for Memorial Day. Have a wonderful weekend! SPECIAL NEEDS COMMITTEE YEAR-END CELEBRATION Friday, June 8  Join the PTSA Special Needs Committee for an end of year celebration! When? Friday, June 8, at 7:00pm Where? A private home in Irvington, address provided upon RSVP Who? All parents with students in the Irvington schools. Preschool parents welcome. Adults only, please. Why? To eat and drink and celebrate How much? FREE, but please tell us you’re coming: http://www.irvingtonnyptsa.org/snc-year-end-celebration.html PTSA ANNUAL MEETING Tuesday, June 12  Please join us for our PTSA Annual Meeting. Tuesday, June 12 9:15am – 10:15am Dows Lane Multi-Purpose Room Agenda items include: --Presentation of 2018-2019 PTSA budget and vote. --Presentation of Executive Committee nominees and vote. --Vote to appoint replacements for the upcoming Executive Committee Assistant Treasurer and MSS VP vacancies. Hope to see you there! GIVING TREES Please donate by Friday, June 15  Please consider making a tax-deductible donation to our Giving Trees!
In collaboration with teachers, principals carefully selected items that will enrich and enhance our children's educational experiences. We are asking you to help us fulfill each school's wish list so that our schools become even more exceptional. Click here to donate: https://my.cheddarup.com/c/irvington-ptsa-spring-luncheon-2018 BULLDOG BRILLIANCE MSS Students Star in ‘The Tale of Beauty and the Beast’  Under the direction of Deborah Ottaviano and with the support of stage manager Georgia Tasigiannis-James and set designer Lisa Papovitch, Main Street School students performed in “The Tale of Beauty and the Beast,” a lively musical adaptation based on the timeless fairytale. The production featured 37 talented students, who learned how to use their voices and imagination to create believable characters for the stage. Throughout the rehearsal process, they collaborated and problem-solved during improvisation and scene work. In addition, two students operated the sound and lighting equipment during the student-run production. “It was astonishing to see how the level of commitment rose during performances,” Ottaviano said. “Students truly understood the importance of working cooperatively and pulling together as a team. Many of the students have made new friends, and undoubtedly, now have a memory that will last a lifetime.” The performance took place on May 11 at the school’s auditorium. The production also served as a fundraising opportunity. Destination Imagination team members raffled off tickets to raise money for their trip to the Global Finals, and families purchased flowers for the performers, which supported Main Street School’s garden fundraiser. “We couldn’t have done it without the support of the MSS community,” Tasigiannis- James said of the production. “Many thanks to our MSS colleagues.” Click here for photos: http://www.irvingtonschools.org/pages/Irvington_UFSD/News/1621586616102233748 MAKE UP DAY Friday, May 25  Per the revised District calendar, Friday, May 25 is a full day of school. RIVERTOWN PARENTS EVENT Family Tinker Night  Family Tinker Night is tomorrow night. Please be aware that only those registered may attend. SPECIAL NEEDS COMMITTEE YEAR-END CELEBRATION Friday, June 8  Join the PTSA Special Needs Committee for an end of year celebration! When? Friday, June 8, at 7:00pm Where? A private home in Irvington, address provided upon RSVP Who? All parents with students in the Irvington schools. Preschool parents welcome. Adults only, please. Why? To eat and drink and celebrate How much? FREE, but please tell us you’re coming: http://www.irvingtonnyptsa.org/snc-year-end-celebration.html PTSA ANNUAL MEETING Tuesday, June 12  Please join us for our PTSA Annual Meeting. Tuesday, June 12 9:15am – 10:15am Dows Lane Multi-Purpose Room Agenda items include:
Hope to see you there! GIVING TREES Please donate by Friday, June 15  Please consider making a tax-deductible donation to our Giving Trees! In collaboration with teachers, principals carefully selected items that will enrich and enhance our children's educational experiences. We are asking you to help us fulfill each school's wish list so that our schools become even more exceptional. Click here to donate: https://my.cheddarup.com/c/irvington-ptsa-spring-luncheon-2018 iASK-CAB PRESENTATION VIDEO  In Case You Missed It...How Addictive Substances Affect the Teen Brain
On May 8, 2018, iASK CAB hosted a workshop for the Irvington community. Attendees observed actual PET images, showing how alcohol and drug use affects the developing adolescent brain. The discussion focused on different topics including vaping. You can view the presentation here: http://www.iask-cab.org/the-science-of-how-addictive-substances-affect-the-teen-brain/ BULLDOG BRILLIANCE Vote to Keep our Bulldogs Brilliant  Vote Yes on the School Budget! At the PTSA General Membership Meeting on Wednesday, April 18th, PTSA members voted to support the proposed 2018-2019 IUFSD school budget. We encourage you to find out more about what we consider a responsible and carefully thought-out budget here: IUFSD Proposed 2018-2019 Budget ELECTION DAY Tuesday, May 15, 2018 POLLING PLACE Main Street School, 101 Main Street, Irvington, NY 7 am to 9 pm BALLOT
Please make sure that all members of your household over the age of 18 are registered to vote. For registration and absentee ballot information, please click on: Voter Registration/Absentee Ballot 2018 And of course, please vote on election day! THE IRVINGTON PTSA NEEDS YOU!  The Irvington NY PTSA is in the process of identifying volunteers interested in: CHAIR OPENINGS and GRADE PARENT OPENINGS for a TWO YEAR term beginning on July 1st, 2018 and ending on June 30th, 2020. Applications are due Friday, May 18. To find out more, and to apply, click on: http://www.irvingtonnyptsa.org/ptsa-chair-and-grade-parents.html Thank you! PTSA GIVING TREES  Please consider making a tax-deductible donation to our Giving Trees!
In collaboration with teachers, principals carefully selected items that will enrich and enhance our children's educational experiences. We are asking you to help us fulfill each school's wish list so that our schools become even more exceptional. Click here to donate: https://my.cheddarup.com/c/irvington-ptsa-spring-luncheon-2018 BULLDOG BRILLIANCE Book Club Brings Together Students, Parents  Main Street School hosted more than 115 students and their parents for this year’s second Parent-Child Book Club on April 25. Working in groups, they engaged in interesting and lively discussions about one of the four books they read together. “We truly believe it is important to read together,” Principal Joyce Chapnick said. “We are very excited that we have started a tradition here at Main Street School that supports fostering a love of reading for students, while creating a fun way to explore and understand books at a deeper level.” The students and their parents had the opportunity to choose from a selection of four age-appropriate books, which were recommended for fourth- and fifth-graders. Library Media Specialist Gayle Pulley and a team of parents selected the books “Kimchi & Calamari” by Rose Kent, “Rules” by Cynthia Lord, “Shadow” by Michael Morpurgo and “The Hero Two Doors Down” by Sharon Robinson. “We could not have done it without librarian Gayle Pulley and the amazing support of the PTSA,” Chapnick added. “A special thank-you to Robyn Welter, Simone Handfield, Delina Codey and all of the volunteers who helped out as facilitators of book discussions and for food donations.” USED BOOK SALE Public Hours  The Used Book Sale will be open to the public on: Saturday, May 5, 10am – 2pm Thursday, May 10, 3pm – 9pm Dows Lane Multi-Purpose Room Books for all ages! Cash or check only. Hope to see you there! CANDIDATE PANEL QUESTIONS Deadline Extended to Sunday, May 6  IRVINGTON PTSA & LEAGUE OF WOMEN VOTERS OF THE RIVERTOWNS ARE SPONSORING AN IRVINGTON BOARD OF EDUCATION CANDIDATE PANEL Monday, May 7th 8:00pm to 9:30pm Irvington Public Library On the night of the Panel, representatives from the League of Women Voters (LWV) will choose questions to ask the candidates from the ones you submit. The three candidates for the two open Board of Education seats are Erin Bernstein, Michael Hanna and Beth Propper. To submit a question and find out more about the election and the candidates, click on: Candidate Panel. THE IRVINGTON PTSA NEEDS YOU!  The Irvington NY PTSA is in the process of identifying volunteers interested in: EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE VACANCIES for a ONE YEAR term beginning on July 1st, 2018 and ending on June 30th, 2019. COMMITTEE AND PROGRAM CHAIR OPENINGS for a TWO YEAR term beginning on July 1st, 2018 and ending on June 30th, 2020. GRADE PARENT OPENINGS for a TWO YEAR term beginning on July 1st, 2018 and ending on June 30th, 2020. To find out more, and to apply, click on:
Thank you! ELECTION DAY Tuesday, May 15  ELECTION DAY Tuesday, May 15, 2018 POLLING PLACE Main Street School, 101 Main Street, Irvington, NY 7 am to 9 pm BALLOT --2018-2019 Proposed School Budget At the PTSA General Membership Meeting on Wednesday, April 18th, PTSA members voted to support the proposed 2018-2019 IUFSD school budget. We encourage you to find out more about what we consider a responsible and carefully thought-out budget here: IUFSD Proposed 2018-2019 Budget --Board of Education Trustees The three candidates for the two open Board of Education seats are Erin Bernstein, Michael Hanna and Beth Propper. DEADLINES May 8, 2018
Please make sure that all members of your household over the age of 18 are registered to vote. For registration and absentee ballot information, please click on: Voter Registration/Absentee Ballot 2018 And of course, please vote on election day! iASK-CAB EVENT Tuesday, May 8  How Addictive Substances Affect the Teen Brain & Workshops to Learn About Vaping
Tuesday, May 8 7:00pm - 9:00pm Dows Lane iASK-CAB will be hosting an informative community event on May 8th featuring Dr. Stephen Dewey, a renowned neuroscientist whose work has been featured on 20/20, Dateline, The New York Times and more. Dr. Dewey will discuss the affects of addictive substances on the teen brain using actual PET images. His presentation will be followed by a interactive workshops for both adults and teens on vaping. Light dinner will be served prior to the meeting. RSVPs are appreciated. Walk-ins welcome. To RSVP or for more information, click on: http://www.iask-cab.org/event/1311/ |
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