Zoe Maxwell, an Irvington High School senior and outstanding soccer player, scored her 100th career goal during a game against Dobbs Ferry High School on Oct. 11. She reached the milestone when she scored the first goal of the game, which was followed by four additional goals for a final 6-1 victory.
 
Currently at 108 goals, Maxwell is the first student-athlete among the boys and girls soccer teams at Irvington High School to reach the milestone in recent history.
 
“Zoe’s 100th-goal milestone helps sum up the amazing qualities that she brings to the table as a student-athlete, including hard work, dedication, persistence, athleticism and consistency,” her coach Patrick DiBenedetto said. “This is a milestone that is unbelievably difficult to achieve.”
 
Maxwell reached the milestone the same day she was named Con Edison’s Westchester Scholar Athlete of the Week, when she was recognized for her athletic and academic achievements by a panel of athletic directors and coaches. She has also received All-League and League MVP honors, as well as All-Section, All-State Class B Player of the Year and All-American honors.
 
“She is a role model for our soccer program,” DiBenedetto said. “Since her freshman year, her dedication to the sport, love of the game and commitment to her team has continued to develop, making her the complete athlete that she is today. As a senior captain, Zoe leads by example. She is the first one to practice and last to leave the field. Her knowledge of the game, explosive speed, technical skills and agility enable her to evade defenders and score goals. These qualities are all balanced by her humble personality and team spirit. She is a true teammate that always encourages her fellow players.”
 
The girls soccer team is ranked No. 19 in New York State in Class B, and has earned the League Champion title for the third year in a row after boasting a 14-1-1 overall record. The team enters the Class B sectional tournament as the No. 2 seed, playing Yonkers Montessori Academy on Oct. 21 at Meszaros Field.
 
In addition to her dedication on the field, Maxwell is taking a demanding course load consisting of Advanced Placement and honors-levels classes. She is a member of the Latin Club and a class representative, and was selected as a senior peer leader from a pool of 80 applicants. She is also an outstanding member of the track and field team and holds numerous titles and honors. Outside of school, Maxwell is a Westchester Youth Soccer League referee and volunteers to provide holiday gifts for children in need.
 
Maxwell will attend Brown University next fall, where she will continue her academic and athletic pursuits.

​Irvington Schools will be closed on Friday, November 10 in observance of Veteran’s Day.

Please donate non-perishable food items or $25 Stop & Shop gift cards to help district families in need.
 
Suggested items:  nut-free snacks and granola bars, macaroni and cheese, crackers, cereal, instant oatmeal, tuna fish, soup, jelly, canned vegetables, canned fruit, canned chicken, juice, Parmalat or other long-life milk.
 
Donations should be dropped off in the Dows Lane or Main Street School lobbies.
 
Cash donations are also welcome.  Cash should be brought to the main office of your school in a sealed envelope labeled Food Drive. 
 
Thank you for helping those in need!
 
Questions? Susan Brunenavs svansciv@yahoo.com or Maggie Kadro maggiekadro@hotmail.com

Election Day is Tuesday, November 7.
 
Depending on your address, you may have up to sixteen items on your ballot.  There are two physical sides to the ballot.  To learn more about your ballot before Election Day, go to http://www.vote411.org, enter your address and you’ll get detailed information on each ballot item.
 
To find out your polling place or get other election information, go to: citizenparticipation.westchestergov.com or email keirasmith@mac.com.

​Don't miss the world famous Harlem Wizards basketball team on Friday, November 17 at 7pm at the Irvington HS gym! This annual event brings together our school community for an evening of fun and laughter as the Harlem Wizards thrill the crowd with lots of slam dunks, athletic tricks and humor. Come cheer on the Irvington All Stars, featuring teachers, coaches and staff from the IUFSD!! 
 
Advance purchase tickets start at $16 and are on sale online starting October 17: www.harlemwizards.com   Or, for grades K-5 only, or fill out the order form and return to school.
 
Meet and Greet tickets (courtside reserved seating, pregame meet & greet with players, souvenir lanyard and $10 discount on Wizards replica jersey) are $30 and available online only, quantities are limited.

​Main Street School students and staff members celebrated Unity Day, the signature event of National Bullying Prevention Month, by uniting against bullying and wearing orange shirts to show their support on October 25.
 
As part of the campaign that unites communities around the world each October, the students and staff helped raise awareness about bullying prevention. It was also an opportunity for them to celebrate the friendships they’ve fostered within their school community.
 
“We strive for a kind, respectful and inclusive environment at Main Street School,” Principal Joyce Chapnick said. “It is our hope that our daily efforts to embed character building as well as our special events related to character building will foster a positive environment in which children can learn.”
 
Students and staff all wore new orange t-shirts celebrating friendship and community, joining others around the country also wearing orange to unite against bullying — and unite for kindness, acceptance and inclusion.
 
See below for the amazing photo taken of MSS students on Unity Day.  Ms. Chapnick offered a special thank you to everyone that helped make the photo happen—especially the Irvington Fire Department and MSS Head Custodian, Angel Aviles.

​Irvington Schools will have a 2-hour delayed start on Wednesday, November 1st for professional development.

​Are you ready for the November 7th election?
 
BALLOTS
​Depending on your address, you may have up to sixteen items on your ballot.  There are two physical sides to the ballot. To learn more about your ballot before Election Day, go to http://www.vote411.org, enter your address and you’ll get detailed information on each ballot item.
 
ABSENTEE BALLOTS
Do you need more information on acquiring an absentee ballot?  Go to citizenparticipation.westchestergov.com for more information or email keirasmith@mac.com.
 
Please note that you must first fill out an absentee ballot application, which must be postmarked no later than 7 days prior to the election, (October 30th), or hand-delivered to the Westchester County Board of Elections by November 6th.  You will then receive the actual absentee ballot separately.
 
Exercise your right to vote.  Every vote truly does count.

Please donate non-perishable food items or $25 Stop & Shop gift cards to help district families in need.
 
Suggested items:  nut-free snacks and granola bars, macaroni and cheese, crackers, cereal, instant oatmeal, tuna fish, soup, jelly, canned vegetables, canned fruit, canned chicken, juice, Parmalat or other long-life milk.
 
Donations should be dropped off in the Dows Lane or Main Street School lobbies.
 
Cash donations are also welcome.  Cash should be brought to the main office of your school in a sealed envelope labeled Food Drive. 
 
Thank you for helping those in need!
 
Questions? Susan Brunenavs svansciv@yahoo.com or Maggie Kadro maggiekadro@hotmail.com​

Don't miss the world famous Harlem Wizards basketball team on Friday, November 17 at 7pm at the Irvington HS gym! This annual event brings together our school community for an evening of fun and laughter as the Harlem Wizards thrill the crowd with lots of slam dunks, athletic tricks and humor. Come cheer on the Irvington All Stars, featuring teachers, coaches and staff from the IUFSD!! 
 
Advance purchase tickets start at $16 and are on sale online starting October 17: www.harlemwizards.com.  Or, for grades K-5 only, or fill out the order form and return to school.
 
Meet and Greet tickets (courtside reserved seating, pregame meet & greet with players, souvenir lanyard and $10 discount on Wizards replica jersey) are $30 and available online only, quantities are limited.

Six Irvington High School seniors were recognized by the National Merit Scholarship Corporation as Commended Students, an honor given annually to outstanding students who achieve exceptional scores on the Preliminary SAT/National Merit Scholarship Qualifying Test.
 
Kristen Lee, Susanna Odabashian, William Pascal, Dina Pekelis, Rachel Sklar and Hannah Stack, who received the National Letter of Commendation award, are among 34,000 students throughout the nation to be recognized for their exceptional academic promise. They placed among the top scorers of more than 1.6 million students nationwide who took the qualifying test in 2016.
 
Congratulations to the six students on being recognized for demonstrating outstanding potential for academic success.

The PTSA Budget was approved at our General Membership Meeting on October 17.
 
If you missed the meeting, but are interested in seeing the Legislative Strategic Advisory Committee’s presentation "If You Moved Here for the Schools…Here’s Where Your Taxes Go." click on: LSA Presentation
 
If you’d like to see a short video presentation the about Irvington PTSA, including information on our programs, fundraising and grants, click on: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZJXTgvlezeY

Please donate clean, gently used or new coats, hats, gloves and scarves for all ages.
 
Collection boxes will be in the Dows Lane and Main Street School lobbies.
 
Thank you for helping those in need!

Eyes on Art is pleased to present American artist Romare Bearden, who created works of art “celebrating the black American experience, which he integrated into greater American modernism”.  Bearden is best known for his richly textured collages, and was also prolific in experimenting with all different mediums and styles (http://www.theartstory.org/artist-bearden-romare.htm). 
 
Elissa Strauss and Lori Hecker are excited to take over as the program’s new Directors, along with Co-Chairs Lisa Izes, Stacey Rosenkranz, and Rebecca Rikon.  
 
To volunteer as a classroom presenter and/or for more information about the PTSA's Eyes on Art program, please contact eyesonartirvington@gmail.com.
 
The presentations will take place at Dows Lane during November 13th-21st and November 27th-28th, and at the Main Street School on November 30th and from December 4th-8th.
 
We welcome previous and new volunteers.  Through a training session, volunteers will learn about the artist, the elements of art, art project(s), and how to present to the students.  New volunteers will be matched with mentors. All volunteers should attend one of the two training sessions, and a link will be made available for those who cannot attend either.
 
Training sessions:
Choice #1: Monday, October 23rd, 9:30 - 11:00 am, Dows Lane Multipurpose Room
OR
Choice #2: Wednesday, October 25th, 9:30 - 11:00 am, Dows Lane Multipurpose Room
 
Please contact eyesonartirvington@gmail.com to RSVP or for further information.
 
The Neuberger Museum of Art at SUNY Purchase has a Bearden exhibit running from September 10 – December 22nd
https://www.neuberger.org/exhibitions/upcoming/view1/388.html

Don't miss the world famous Harlem Wizards basketball team on Friday, November 17 at 7pm at the Irvington HS gym! This annual event brings together our school community for an evening of fun and laughter as the Harlem Wizards thrill the crowd with lots of slam dunks, athletic tricks and humor. Come cheer on the Irvington All Stars, featuring teachers, coaches and staff from the IUFSD!! 
 
Advance purchase tickets start at $16 and are on sale online starting October 17: www.harlemwizards.com   Or, for grades K-5 only, or fill out the order form and return to school.
 
Meet and Greet tickets (courtside reserved seating, pregame meet & greet with players, souvenir lanyard and $10 discount on Wizards replica jersey) are $30 and available online only, quantities are limited.

​iASK-CAB welcomed approximately 125 attendees to its September 27th presentation Drugs & Alcohol Use: An Irvington Perspective.  It was the first of several community conversations about this topic that will be presented this school year.
 
Watch the presentation here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=axvYYu_U5-M&feature=youtu.be and add your voice to the important conversation about the health and safety of our youth.

Please donate non-perishable food items or $25 Stop & Shop gift cards to help district families in need.
 
Suggested items:  nut-free snacks and granola bars, mcaroni and cheese, crackers, cereal, instant oatmeal, tuna fish, soup, jelly, canned vegetables, canned fruit, canned chicken, juice, Parmalat milk
Donations should be dropped off in the Dows Lane or Main Street School lobbies.
 
Cash donations are also welcome.  Cash should be brought to the main office of your school in a sealed envelope labeled Food Drive. 
 
Thank you for helping those in need!
 
Questions? Susan Brunenavs svansciv@yahoo.com or Maggie Kadro maggiekadro@hotmail.com

Twenty IUFSD teachers recently worked with educators from other states and countries to learn how to make a lasting change in their classrooms. During a daylong MasterClass World Tour workshop, hosted by the District, they worked with authors of three best-selling educational technology books.
 
Holly Clark, co-author of “The Google Infused Classroom,” Trevor MacKenzie, author of “Dive into Inquiry” and Kelly Hilton, co-author of “The HyperDoc Handbook,” collaborated with the teachers to discuss how they can incorporate the lessons from each of their books, to develop better learning outcomes for their students.
 
“Over the course of the day, each author provided insight into the content of their book and examples of instructional uses,” Director of Technology Jesse Lubinsky said. “Attendees also had time to develop their own resources with guidance and assistance from the authors.”
 
Throughout the school year, Irvington educators will have the opportunity to reconnect with the authors at several after-school meetings to further improve their work.

Please join us for our first General Membership Meeting of the year on Tuesday, October 17 at 9:15 in the Dows Lane Multi-Purpose Room.
 
Agenda items include:
​
--Legislative Strategic Advisory Committee presents: "If You Moved Here for the Schools...Here's Where Your Taxes Go."
--Vote on the 2017-2018 PTSA budget

Please donate clean, gently used or new coats, hats, gloves and scarves for all ages.
 
Collection boxes will be in the Dows Lane and Main Street School lobbies.
 
Thank you for helping those in need!

​(Registration is requested: http://www.rivertownparents.com/event-registration.html)
 
 
Thursday, October 19, 7:30 pm – 9:00 pm
 
Kick Procrastination to the Curb: Strategies to Get Your Student
Unstuck and Started!
 
Leslie Josel founder of Order Out of Chaos® and author of “What’s the Deal with Teens and Time Management?” 
 
DESIGNED FOR PARENTS OF STUDENTS IN
5TH - 12TH GRADE
 
Dobbs Ferry Middle School/High School Auditorium
505 Broadway, Dobbs Ferry
 
FREE ADMISSION AND PARKING

Purchase great birthday, teacher, and holiday gifts and support your school! There are 100s of high-quality items ranging from holiday and everyday gift wrap, to jewelry, housewares, kitchen goods, gourmet foods and chocolates, and subscriptions to best-selling magazines!
 
Every dollar you spend helps the PTSA fund valuable enrichment and community programs for our kids.  Our PTSA earns 40% of every dollar you spend.  Order and pay online, and get your order shipped to your home! Spend $60 to qualify for free shipping. 
 
*** Click here: PTSA Gifts and Goodies ***
or copy http://www.gaschoolstore.com/Login and enter ID: 4201513 for Irvington PTSA.
 
Some of our favorites items include:
Twinkle Twinkle Little Star Roll Wrap
Emoji Holiday Roll Wrap
Mensch on a Bench Roll Wrap
Stainless Steel Tumblers and Water Bottles
Space Monster Popsicle Mold
Bohemian Necklace
 
Questions? Want more suggestions about items?  Feel free to shoot us an email and we’ll be happy to be your Personal Shoppers! Email IrvPtsaGiftsandGoodies@gmail.com

​Don't miss the world famous Harlem Wizards basketball team on Friday, November 17 at 7pm at the Irvington HS gym!

This annual event brings together our school community for an evening of fun and laughter as the Harlem Wizards thrill the crowd with lots of slam dunks, athletic tricks and humor. Come cheer on the Irvington All Stars, featuring teachers, coaches and staff from the IUFSD!! 
 
Advance purchase tickets start at $16 and are on sale online starting October 17: www.harlemwizards.com   Or, for grades K-5 only, or fill out the order form and return to school.
 
Meet and Greet tickets (courtside reserved seating, pregame meet & greet with players, souvenir lanyard and $10 discount on Wizards replica jersey) are $30 and available online only, quantities are limited.

Main Street School students celebrated their school and community spirit during a schoolwide pep rally held on Sept. 28 at the gymnasium. Dressed in green and white attire, the students participated in a number of team-building activities. They also welcomed student-athletes and members of the high school marching band as special guests to their school.
 
“The pep rally provided opportunities to foster community both within and beyond the classroom at MSS,” Principal Joyce Chapnick said.
 
Homecoming games are scheduled from October 4 - 7. For the full homecoming schedule of events, click here.

Visit the PTSA tables between 6 pm and 8 pm at the Homecoming games on Friday and Saturday nights.

We'll be selling Spirit Wear, including t-shirts with the new District logo, and some old favorites!  

We'll also have a Voter Registration & Information Table.  

On Saturday night, representatives from our Brick Drive will be on hand too!

There will be no school on Monday, October 9 in observance of Columbus Day.
 
There will be no school on Tuesday, October 10 due to Superintendent’s Conference Day.

On Wednesday, October 11th from 6:30 pm to 8:00pm in the Campus Presentation Room, please join us to meet the new Director and Assistant Director of Pupil Personnel Services and to receive information regarding Special Education in the Irvington Schools.
 
Snacks will be served.  R.S.V.P. is not required but appreciated so we have enough food!  Contact Pat Riccobono at patricia.riccobono@irvingtonschools.org.
 
Questions? Please e-mail Rebecca at Irv.ptsa.snc@gmail.com

(Registration is requested: http://www.rivertownparents.com/event-registration.html)
  
Thursday, October 12, 7:00 pm – 8:30 pm
Screening of “Angst: Raising Awareness Around Anxiety” followed by a panel discussion.
 
Sleepy Hollow High School Auditorium
210 North Broadway, Sleepy Hollow
 
The movie will have Spanish subtitles - panel discussion will be translated.
Open to all parents and students in grades 6-12.
 
Free admission and parking.
 
 Thursday, October 19, 7:30 pm – 9:00 pm
 
Kick Procrastination to the Curb: Strategies to Get Your Student
Unstuck and Started!
 
Leslie Josel founder of Order Out of Chaos® and author of “What’s the Deal with Teens and Time Management?” 
 
DESIGNED FOR PARENTS OF STUDENTS IN
5TH - 12TH GRADE
 
Dobbs Ferry Middle School/High School Auditorium
505 Broadway, Dobbs Ferry
 
FREE ADMISSION AND PARKING

The general election is on Tuesday, November 7th.
 
If you are not registered to vote, the deadline to register is Friday, October 13th.
 
For registration and election information, please go to:
Westchester Gov Election Info
​

​Our first collection of the school year will be Friday, October 13th.  You can backpack them to Dows Lane or Main Street School or drop them off in the collection boxes at the Middle School, the High School, the library (in the Children's room) or the Parks and Rec office on Main St.
 
This year Box Tops for Education is offering a new APP that allows you to earn Bonus Box Tops on the products you buy with a simple photo of your receipt. Check it out and help us DOUBLE up on Box Tops this year: www.boxtops4education.com/bonusapp
 
Be sure to sign up as a member of the Box Tops community to participate in sweepstakes, print or download coupons and learn more ways to earn! Any questions please visit: www.btfe.com or contact Marylou Banino at emelle@optonline.net.

Irvington PTSA Kicks Off Annual Gifts & Goodies Fundraiser!
 
Purchase great birthday, teacher, and holiday gifts and support your school! There are 100s of high-quality items ranging from holiday and everyday gift wrap, to jewelry, housewares, kitchen goods, gourmet foods and chocolates, and subscriptions to best-selling magazines! 
 
Every dollar you spend helps the PTSA fund valuable enrichment and community programs for our kids.  Our PTSA earns 40% of every dollar.  For example, you could spend $10 on wrapping paper at a chain store and make them richer, or you could order through our fundraiser and earn $4 for our school!  Spend $60 to qualify for free shipping. Order and pay online, and get your order shipped to your home! 
 
*** Click here: PTSA Gifts and Goodies ***
 
or copy http://www.gaschoolstore.com/Login and enter ID: 4201513 for Irvington PTSA.
 
Some of our favorites items include:
Twinkle Twinkle Little Star Roll Wrap
Emoji Holiday Roll Wrap
Mensch on a Bench Roll Wrap
Stainless Steel Tumblers and Water Bottles
Space Monster Popsicle Mold
Bohemian Necklace
 
Product catalogs and fliers were sent home in your child's backpacks last week.  Sale only runs until October 15th!
 
Questions? Want more suggestions about items?  Feel free to shoot us an email and we’ll be happy to be your Personal Shoppers! Email IrvPtsaGiftsandGoodies@gmail.com

​Please join us for our first General Membership Meeting of the year on Tuesday, October 17 at 9:15 in the Dows Lane Multi-Purpose Room.
 

Agenda items include:
--Legislative Strategic Advisory Committee presents: "If You Moved Here for the Schools...Where Do Your Taxes Go?"
--Vote on the 2017-2018 PTSA budget

​Please donate clean, gently used or new coats, hats, gloves and scarves for all ages.
 
Collection boxes will be in the Dows Lane and Main Street School lobbies.
 
Thank you for helping those in need!