District News: Week of 5/15/17

5/9/2017

District News: Week of 5/15/17

BULLDOG BRILLIANCE
Top Honors for Two Juniors at Scholastic Art and Writing Awards Competition

Two Irvington High School juniors earned top honors at the prestigious Scholastic Art and Writing Awards competition. Claire Lazarus and Jung Won Park were each recognized for their artwork, which stood out among entries from thousands of students nationwide.

Lazarus won a Silver Key award for her drawing “Man on a Dock.” Her other pieces “Daisies” and “Mangled,” earned her two Honorable Mention awards. Park received a Gold Key award for his mixed media piece “Nile.” He also won a Silver Key award in the photography category for his work “Tanzania.”

Presented by the Alliance for Young Artists and Writers, the awards program identifies students with exceptional artistic and literary talents.

Click on http://www.irvingtonschools.org/pages/Irvington_UFSD/News/Top_Honors_for_Two_Juniors_at_ to see some of the artwork.

VOTE YES ON MAY 16TH
The PTSA Supports the Proposed 2017-2018 IUFSD School Budget

KEEP OUR BULLDOGS BRILLIANT
and vote YES in support of the school budget on Tuesday, May 16th!

At our General Membership Meeting on Wednesday, April 26th, PTSA members voted to support the proposed 2017-2018 IUFSD school budget.

We encourage you to find out more about what we consider a responsible budget here: http://www.irvingtonschools.org/pages/Irvington_UFSD/1621583407664804338/2017-18_Budget

Thanks!

Click here to find out what's on the ballot.
Voter Registration Information & Deadlines
Application for Absentee Ballot

PTSA USED BOOK SALE
Saturday, May 13th

Come to the PTSA Used Book Sale and get a great deal on books!

Saturday, May 13th
10am - 2pm
Dows Lane Multi-Purpose Room

PTSA PRE-SCHOOL CARNIVAL
Saturday, May 13th

2017 Dows Lane Preschool Carnival
Saturday, May 13
10AM-12PM
Dows Lane School

Come enjoy a fun-filled FREE family event to welcome incoming kindergarteners to Dows Lane! School tours and school bus orientation for preschoolers! Games, bike raffle, prizes, bouncy castles, arts, crafts, cotton candy and more!

SPECIAL NEEDS CELEBRATION
Friday, June 2nd

Join the PTSA Special Needs Committee for an end of year celebration!

When? Friday, June 2, at 7:00 pm
Where? A private home in Irvington, address provided upon RSVP
Who? All district parents and preschool parents welcome. Adults only, please.
Why? To eat and drink and celebrate another successful school year!
How much? FREE, but please tell us you’re coming: http://tinyurl.com/mkymn7w

For more information about the Special Needs Committee, go to: www.irvingtonnyptsa.org/special-needs-committee

Please email with any questions: irv.ptsa.snc@gmail.com

GIVING TREES
Donate Today!

Please consider making a tax-deductible donation to our Giving Trees, and help fund as many of each school's wish list items as possible!

Click here to donate: https://irvington-ptsa-spring-luncheon-givingtree.cheddarup.com

PTSA GENERAL MEMBERSHIP MEETING
Tuesday, June 13th

PTSA will be holding our last General Membership Meeting of the school year on June 13th, at 9am in the Multi-Purpose Room at Dows Lane

Agenda includes the election of officers for open Executive Committee positions.