District News: Week of 10/31/16

​BULLDOG BRILLIANCE
Irvington Students Were Scientists for "Day in The Life of The Hudson River Estuary"​

​On October 20th, at Matthiessen Park, Irvington’s 6th graders were "scientists for a day" and worked with students from the high school’s AP Environmental Science and Marine Science classes, and with Irvington 8th grade volunteers to collect and analyze real data from the field during hands-on exploration of the Hudson River Estuary.
 
This annual NYS Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) event connects students with the Hudson River and New York Harbor.  Approximately 4,700 students and teachers, representing about 100 elementary, middle and high schools, and colleges worked at sites from New York City to Troy.
 
The Day in the Life of the Hudson River Estuary event gives students the chance to experience the tidal Hudson River firsthand, conduct their own research about this ecosystem, and learn how scientists are working to protect the river.
 
The NYS DEC’s Hudson River Estuary Program helps prepare students to become stewards of the river, a vital natural resource.  For more information on the event, go to: http://www.dec.ny.gov/lands/47285

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RIVERTOWN PARENTS PRESENTATION
Managing Anxiety

​Managing Anxiety: 7 Strategies to Interrupt the Worry Cycle

Lynn Lyons, LICSW
Psychotherapist, Licensed Social Worker, Author

Wednesday, November 2, 2016
7:00 p.m.
Irvington HS/MS Campus Community Presentation Room (CPR) in the Campus Library

FREE ADMISSION AND PARKING
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Open to all parents and to students 12 years and older.  ​Registration requested due to limited space: www.rivertownparents.com

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NO SCHOOL
​Thursday, November 3rd

There will be no school on Thursday November 3rd due to Superintendent's Conference Day.

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HOLIDAY FOOD DRIVE
​November 7-18

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 in the Dows Lane and Main Street School lobbies, as well as in the High School's 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

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THE HARLEM WIZARDS ARE COMING TO TOWN!
​Buy Your Tickets Today

​Join us for the biggest PTSA fundraiser of the year!

Come see the Harlem Wizards on Friday, November 18, 2016 at the HS Campus Gym at 7pm.

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

Ticket Options:
Meet & Greet $30: An excellent opportunity to meet and greet 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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IEF BIDS4KIDS AUCTION
Open for Bidding Nov 2 through Nov 10

On Nov. 2, the Irvington Education Foundation kicks 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 preview what’s up for grabs and, starting Nov. 2, to make your bids!

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

Auction opens for bidding Wednesday Nov. 2 and runs through November 10, so mark your calendars. 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.

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