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1/18/2017 District News: Week of 1/23/17BULLDOG BRILLIANCE Martin Luther King Jr. Inspires Main Street School Students  Main Street School fifth-grader Aaditya Haridas and fourth-grader Rayna Gupta were named winner and runner-up, respectively, in the Martin Luther King Jr. Breakfast Committee’s essay competition. The Breakfast Committee, in partnership with the Village of Hastings-on-Hudson, sponsors the essay competition to provide an opportunity for students in elementary, middle and high schools across the Rivertowns to write a 300-word essay on what Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. means to them. Out of all entries, judges selected Haridas and Gupta as recipients of the top honors in the elementary school category. “Martin Luther King Jr. means a lot to me,” Haridas wrote in his essay. “MLK inspires me to nurture a dream of a time when people treat other people fair and not judge them for their race and religion. He also inspires me to help this country in endless ways no matter how small or big the task.” Haridas will be awarded a $100 gift card and a certificate, and Gupta will receive a $50 gift card and a certificate. Both students will have the opportunity to read their essays aloud during the fifth annual MLK Breakfast on Jan. 16 at the James V. Harmon Community Center in Hastings-on-Hudson. BRICK DRIVE Buy by January 31st to be in the Raffle!  The Irvington PTSA Brick Drive is back! Our goal is to add 100 more bricks to our Campus Quad 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. Order by March 1st and your brick will be part of the Campus Quad patio by GRADUATION and the MOVING UP CEREMONIES! Buy a brick for yourself, your current student, your grad, your favorite staff member, or as a dedication. Your brick purchase is tax deductible and proceeds from the sale of the engraved bricks will continue to 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. The funds raised from our first 100 bricks paid for the beautiful brick sitting walls outside IMS. Place your order today: http://www.irvingtonnyptsa.org/brick-drive EXECUTIVE FUNCTIONING PRESENTATION Thursday, January 26th  On Thursday, January 26 at 7 pm in the Main Street School Auditorium, The PTSA Special Needs Committee and the Irvington Diversity Foundation will present “Executive Functioning” with Dr. Martin Kutscher. Dr. Kutcher will discuss executive functioning in children, and provide tips to help improve their organization and time management skills. All parents welcome. If you'd like to attend, RSVP at: http://www.irvingtonnyptsa.org/executive-functioning.html UPCOMING RIVERTOWN PARENTS PRESENTATIONS Screenagers, Tuesday, January 31st Transgender Issues & Questions, Monday, February 13th   Screenagers Targeted to both parents and their children, this documentary explores how technology impacts children’s development and the challenges of parenting in the digital world. Through poignant and unexpectedly funny stories, along with surprising insights from authors, psychologists, and brain scientists, SCREENAGERS offers solutions on how adults can empower children to best navigate the digital world and find balance. Panel Discussion Immediately Following the Screening with: Amber da Silva-Barron Licensed Clinical Social Worker Jean O’Brien Technology Specialist – Tarrytown Union Free School District Tuesday, January 31st at 7pm Sleepy Hollow High School Auditorium 210 North Broadway, Sleepy Hollow The movie will have Spanish subtitles - panel discussion after the screening will be translated. Open to all parents, and students grades four and higher Free admission and parking Limited seating, RSVP at http://wp.me/p4sLKb-do  Transgender Issues & Questions: An Information Session for Parents with Representatives from Callen-Lorder Community Heath Center D’hana Perry, Transgender Health Care Coordinator Melanie Martinez, Health Outreach to Teens Program Mental Health Provider Today, most of our children will encounter transgender issues, either through the media, at school, in the community or at home. We invite you to learn more about this important topic from representatives of Callen-Lorde Community Health Center, metropolitan New York’s leading resource for transgender teens, adults and families. Monday, February 13, 2017 7:00-9:00 p.m. Hastings High School 1 Mount Hope Boulevard All Rivertown Parents events are free and open to the public. SAVE-THE-DATE: PARENT BOWLING NIGHT Friday, February 10th  Get your strike on at Parent Bowling Night! When: Friday, February 10th, 2016 Where: Bowlmor, 47 Tarrytown Rd, White Plains Evening includes: bowling, shoe rental, pub food and drink tickets Click HERE for more information and the ticket link. IRVINGTON SCIENCE FAIR 2017 March 25th  Full STEAM ahead for the Irvington Science Fair! Mark your calendars for the Irvington Science Fair, 3/25/17, 12-3pm at the Gina Maher Gym. Sign ups are open! Sneak preview of our guests include, Digital Arts Experience, WeCanCenters, Curious on Hudson and many more! Click Here to check out the science fair page, and let’s get started! BEST OF WESTCHESTER Vote now through January 25th  Help Irvington UFSD, Student Website Keep “Best of Westchester” Titles!
Voting for Westchester Magazine’s new “Best of Westchester” list for 2017 is now open and you can help the Irvington Union Free School District and a student-created website keep their titles. The District was voted as the best school district in the area in the “Best of Westchester” list for 2016. In addition, Irvington High School students’ weather website, Weather in the Hud, was voted by the public as the best local website. Weather in the Hud, http://www.weatherinthehud.com, provides detailed forecasts that are specific to Irvington and the Hudson Valley region. The public can vote on a number of categories, including Best Public School District and Best Local Website, from now through Jan. 25. For more information and to vote, visit http://www.westchestermagazine.com/Westchester-Magazine/Best-Of/ Comments are closed.
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