District News: Week of 10/9/17

BULLDOG BRILLIANCE
Students Celebrate School Spirit at Main Street School Pep Rally

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.

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PTSA at Homecoming Games

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!

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​NO SCHOOL
October 9th and October 10th

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.

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SPECIAL NEEDS COMMITTEE AND DISTRICT PPS MEET & GREET
Wednesday, October 11

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

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TWO UPCOMING RIVERTOWNS PARENTS PRESENTATIONS
Thursday, October 12
Thursday, October 19

(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

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VOTER REGISTRATION DEADLINE
Friday, October 13

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
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BOX TOPS
Due on Friday, October 13

​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.

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GIFTS AND GOODIES
Orders due on October 15

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

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PTSA GENERAL MEMBERSHIP MEETING
Tuesday, October 17

​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

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WINTER COAT DRIVE
October 16 - 27

​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!

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