District News: Week of 1/30/17

1/25/2017

District News: Week of 1/30/17

BULLDOG BRILLIANCE
Girls Basketball Team Raises Money for Two Important Causes

The members of Irvington High School’s girls varsity basketball team have once again demonstrated their strength on and off the court when they raised money for two important causes.

During a league game against Hastings High School on Jan. 13, the girls raised more than $1,800 in memory of Shamoya McKenzie, a talented Mount Vernon basketball player who tragically died on New Year’s Eve. McKenzie, who was a passenger in the backseat of her family car, was returning home from practice when she was struck by a stray bullet.

“The Irvington girls donated the money directly to the young girl’s family to help cover the costs of her funeral,” coach Gina Maher said. “They were heartbroken when they learned about McKenzie’s death and, like many other teams, wanted to show their support. The outpouring from the students and our entire school community, as well as from those who attended the game against Hastings, was overwhelming.”

The following day, Irvington High School hosted the annual Autism Classic Tournament, a four-game showcase of some of the top girls basketball teams in the Hudson Valley, and raised more than $2,000 for programs that directly benefit people with autism.

“I am so proud of my team and classmates for how hard we worked to raise the amount of money that we did,” said Lindsay Halpin, the team’s senior captain. “It really shows how much our community cares about others and how we would do anything to help families in need."

“The Autism Classic is one of the highlights of the year in Section 1 girls basketball,” Maher said. “Every year, we fill our gym with fans from all over, and their generosity for such a special cause is moving.”

BUY A BRICK!
Buy by Tuesday, January 31st, to be in the Raffle!

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.

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

RIVERTOWN PARENTS PRESENTATION
Screenagers, Tuesday, January 31st

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

PARENT BOWLING NIGHT--BUY YOUR TICKET TODAY!
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.

DECICCO’S PTA REBATE PROGRAM

The DeCicco’s PTA Rebate Program has gone 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.

CURRENT CONTACT INFORMATION

It is vital that the District has parent and/or guardian's current contact information on file to ensure that important school and/or district messages reach you, such as the District's emergency alert system.

Please be sure to contact your child's school to update any changes to your contact information.