​Main Street School fifth-graders graduated from the District’s Drug Abuse Resistance Education program on Nov. 22 during a ceremony that was attended by parents, family members and teachers.

D.A.R.E. works to teach children to make healthy and responsible choices. During the program, which is run by Irvington police detective Erik Seman and officer John Nyarady, the students learned how to resist peer pressures, say no to drugs and alcohol and make good decisions.

“We thank Irvington police Detective Erik Seman and officer John Nyarady for teaching our students how to recognize and resist the direct and subtle pressures they will face in life,” Principal Joyce Chapnick said. “Through the program, the students developed positive relationships with detective Seman, officer Nyarady and the Irvington Police Department that will last a lifetime.”

Prior to the graduation ceremony, the students displayed their final projects to share with their families what they’ve learned through D.A.R.E. Their projects will be displayed until Dec. 2.

Mrs. Chapnick said the program was made possible through the collaboration between the District and the police department, and thanked the Irvington Education Foundation and Irvington PTSA for their generous support.

​The Irvington PTSA Brick Drive is back! Our goal is to add 100 more bricks to our IMS/IHS patio by graduation.

For each brick you buy, from now through January 31, 2017, your name will be added to a raffle for 1 free 4” x 8” brick with a small paw print logo.

Buy a brick for yourself, your current student, your grad, your favorite staff member, or as a dedication.

Proceeds from the sale of the engraved bricks will be used to create lovely outdoor spaces on the campuses of the Irvington schools that reflect the wonderful educational experiences happening inside the school buildings.

The funds raised from our first 100 bricks paid for the beautiful brick sitting walls outside IMS (shown above).

Place your order today: http://www.irvingtonnyptsa.org/brick-drive

​The PTSA Student Directories and Community Calendars have now been delivered.  If your youngest child is in grade K-5, the directory/calendar was backpacked home.  If your youngest child is in grade 6-12, your directory/calendar was mailed home.

If you did not receive your directory or calendar, please contact Shari Wels at shariwels@gmail.com

​Thanks for joining the PTSA!

The PTSA Special Needs Committee would like to invite you and your spouse to our

First Annual Holiday Social
Enjoy light food, drinks and good company

Friday December 9 at 7:00 pm at a private house in Irvington

RSVP to  rebeccarikon@gmail.com by 12/5; address provided upon RSVP.
This event is open to all district parents!

What is the Special Needs Committee?
We’re a group of parents interested in coming together to discuss different aspects of having a student with special needs.  Special needs means having an IEP, 504 plan, building level services, accommodations, or any other type of school or home based service.

Use Amazon Smile for your holiday shopping!

By designating Irvington NY PTSA when you shop on Amazon Smile, 0.5% of the price of your eligible purchases will go toward funding PTSA programs that directly benefit Irvington's schoolkids!

To participate, please either:

click on http://smile.amazon.com/ch/13-3085349 and enter your existing Amazon sign-in information
or
at Amazon Smile, sign in using your existing Amazon sign-in Information and designate Irvington NY PTSA as the charity you support.

Either way, once you make the designation, it will be the default every time you sign in through Amazon Smile.

​The DeCicco’s PTA Rebate Program is going digital!

If you have a DeCicco’s card, please link your card to Irvington PTSA here: http://www.deciccoandsons.com/ardsley-pta-program/ or in-store at the customer service desk.

If you don’t have a DeCicco’s card, please register for one in-store & link it to Irvington PTSA.

DeCicco’s generously donates 1% of your purchases to the Irvington PTSA.  Thanks for your support!

​A group of Main Street School fifth-grade students is leading the effort to raise money for victims of Hurricane Matthew in Haiti. Through a number of schoolwide events, they’ve raised more than $550 and will continue to collect donations until the end of November.

As part of the efforts, students on the leadership team presented important information to their peers on what it means to be an engaged global citizen. During the PJ Day and Hat Day fundraisers, the students asked their peers to donate a dollar to the cause and wear pajamas and hats to school as a way to show their support. The next fundraisers will include a Sock Day celebration, to be held on Nov. 15, Inside Out/Backwards Day on Nov. 23 and a T-shirt sale from Nov. 28-30.

“Thanks to everyone for supporting our students’ work as global citizens,” Principal Joyce Chapnick said. “As a school community, it is our responsibility to engage our students to take action in issues affecting others in our society.”

Wednesday, November 23rd is an early dismissal day, and there is no school Thursday and Friday, November 24th and 25th.

Have a wonderful Thanksgiving!

Thanksgiving is a time to reflect on what we are grateful for.

The Irvington PTSA is grateful for the generosity that you have shown towards our community members in need by supporting our recent coat and food drives.

Thanks to your donations, many families and senior citizens have warm coats and additional food in their pantries this holiday season.

Thank you for helping us care for our community.

Use Amazon Smile for your holiday shopping!

By designating Irvington NY PTSA when you shop on Amazon Smile, 0.5% of the price of your eligible purchases will go toward funding PTSA programs that directly benefit Irvington's schoolkids!

To participate, please either:

click on http://smile.amazon.com/ch/13-3085349 and enter your existing Amazon sign-in information
or
at Amazon Smile, sign in using your existing Amazon sign-in Information and designate Irvington NY PTSA as the charity you support.

Either way, once you make the designation, it will be the default every time you sign in through Amazon Smile.

Join us on Saturday, December 3rd at MSS between noon and 3:00 for the Winter Festival!

Decorate a gingerbread house and *new this year* build a snow-globe!

Community Holiday Showcase: Come support our children and community based clubs and organizations! We will have great things for you to buy, do and learn!

Click on Winter Festival Flyer for more info, and to get the order form for gingerbread houses and snow-globes.

The PTSA Special Needs Committee would like to invite you and your spouse to our

First Annual Holiday Social
Enjoy light food, drinks and good company

Friday December 9 at 7:00 pm at a private house in Irvington

RSVP to  rebeccarikon@gmail.com by 12/1; address provided upon RSVP.
This event is open to all district parents!

What is the Special Needs Committee?
We’re a group of parents interested in coming together to discuss different aspects of having a student with special needs.
Special needs means having an IEP, 504 plan, building level services, accommodations, or any other type of school or home based service.

The DeCicco’s PTA Rebate Program is going digital!

If you have a DeCicco’s card, please link your card to Irvington PTSA here: http://www.deciccoandsons.com/ardsley-pta-program/ or in-store at the customer service desk.

If you don’t have a DeCicco’s card, please register for one in-store & link it to Irvington PTSA.

DeCicco’s generously donates 1% of your purchases to the Irvington PTSA.  Thanks for your support!

​Seventh-graders, who are studying memoirs in their English language arts classes, worked on a project that challenged them to incorporate text, images and music into a movie trailer about a book of their choice.

Each student presented his or her book trailer before fielding questions and comments from fellow classmates. Some of the books that the students read included “My Thirteenth Winter” by Samantha Abeel, “Warriors Don’t Cry” by Melba Pattillo Beals and “Hero of the Underground” by Jason Peter.

As part of the reading unit on memoirs, the students examined essential questions that asked them to think about how experiences can change one’s perspective and what factors influence the development of one’s identity.

Please donate non-perishable, non-expired food items or $25 Stop & Shop gift cards to help district families in need.

**FOOD COLLECTION BOXES** will be at all 4 schools:

​Dows Lane: lobby

Main Street School: lobby

Middle School: 2nd floor of the lobby

High School: main office; suggested HS items: freshman: mac & cheese, sophomores:  canned vegetables, juniors: canned tuna & chicken, seniors: canned soups

**GIFT CARDS** should be brought any of the 4 school offices.

Thank you for your help!

If you have any questions, please contact Maggie Kadro maggiekadro@hotmail.com or Andrea Vitale vitaleandrea22@gmail.com

Students and teachers made great strides in the fight against breast cancer by raising money for the American Cancer Society during the 4th annual Making Strides Against Breast Cancer Walk, held at the Meszaros Field and Oley Track on Oct. 25. Through generous donations from students, faculty, staff and community members, the District raised more than $3,000.

It was a wonderful experience to see so many students come together and work for something bigger than themselves,” said Irvington High School teacher Kathleen Tetro, who helped organize the walk. “Thanks to everyone who gave to this wonderful cause.”

The event was sponsored by the Irvington Faculty Association and Irvington High School Bridges Program, as well as members of the Student Council, Key Club and Community Service Club.

​There is no school on Friday, November 11th in honor of Veterans Day.

Please donate non-perishable, non-expired food items or $25 Stop & Shop gift cards to help district families in need.

FOOD COLLECTION BOXES will be at all 4 schools.
Dows Lane: lobby
Main Street School: lobby
Middle School: 2nd floor of the lobby
High School: main office

GIFT CARDS should be brought any of the 4 school offices.

Thank you for your help!

If you have any questions, please contact Maggie Kadro maggiekadro@hotmail.com or Andrea Vitale vitaleandrea22@gmail.com

Join us for the biggest PTSA fundraiser of the year!

Come see them Friday, November 18, 2016 at the HS Campus Gym @ 7pm.

Buy your tickets today before they sell out: www.harlemwizards.com!

TICKET OPTIONS:
Meet & Greet $30: An excellent opportunity to meet the players prior to the game.
Avoid the after-game rush & hang out with the Wizards before anyone else…a Win Win!
General Admission: Advance $16, Door $20

Doors open at 6:15pm

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The Irvington Education Foundation has kicked off its annual online auction, Bids4Kids, featuring one-of-a-kind items and experiences donated by Irvington teachers, and local heroes, celebrities and artists.

Visit www.iefonline.org/bids4kids to make your bids!

This year’s auction includes parties with teachers, special lessons, exploring careers, and too many more to list

The auction runs through Wednesday Nov. 10, so bid now! ALL the proceeds from the auction go towards IEF-funded programs at all four Irvington schools, including 3rd Grade Family Math Night, Mad Month of Science, class trips to Stone Barns and the Clearwater, and so much more.

Questions? Email veraluthra@yahoo.com