District News: Week of October 15th

10/8/2018

SAVE THE DATE: PTSA GENERAL MEMBERSHIP MEETING
Tuesday, October 16th

Please join us for our first General Membership Meeting of the year on Tuesday, October 16th at 9:15 in the Dows Lane Multi-Purpose Room.

Agenda:

Meet PTSA Executive Committee
Get an update on the Capital Bond Project from Dr. Harrison
Hear about our new committees and what’s upcoming with the PTSA

EYES ON ART

Eyes on Art is pleased to present Japanese (and American) artist Yayoi Kusama, who is the top-selling female artist in the world. “Yayoi Kusama overcame impossible odds to bring her radical artistic vision to the world stage. Kusama created a legacy of artwork that spans the disciplines of painting, sculpture, installation, performance, poetry, and literary fiction.”
https://www.wnyc.org/story/kusama-infinity-and-beyond/

The classroom presentations will take place at:
·        Dows Lane 12/14-20
·        Main Street School 11/26-30
Through the Training Workshops (see below for dates), volunteers will learn about the artist, the elements of art, art project(s), and how to present to the students.

Eyes on Art welcomes previous and new volunteers to join them. New volunteers will work with mentors.

All volunteers should attend one of the two training sessions, and a link will be made available for those who cannot attend either session.
TRAINING WORKSHOPS:
Choice #1: Monday, October 29, 9:30 - 11:00 am, Dows Lane Multipurpose Room
OR
Choice #2: Thursday, November 1, 9:30 - 11:00 am, Dows Lane Multipurpose Room

TO VOLUNTEER,
or if you have any questions,
please write to:
eyesonartirvington@gmail.com

WINTER COAT DRIVE
October 15th – 26th

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!

RIVERTOWN PARENTS

JOIN THE PTSA

Become a member of the PTSA for the 2018-2019 school year today! Click on: PTSA Membership

Your membership supports:

Educational programs like Eyes on Art, Science Fair, Greek Day, Authors & Illustrators
Social events like Parent Bowling Night, New Family breakfast, Welcome Back BBQs and HS sports dinner
Staff appreciation lunch and gifts for American Education Week
Advocacy efforts through our Legislation, Special Needs and Diversity & Inclusion committees
Speakers through Rivertown Parents
The Walking School Bus
And much, much more!

SUPPORT OUR SCHOOLS THROUGH SHOPPING!

Last year the PTSA earned more than $7,000 from the three shopping fundraisers below. Let's keep it up!!

DeCicco's will give the PTSA 1% of all purchases if you link your DeCicco card to Irvington PTSA.
Link your DeCicco's card by visiting https://www.deciccoandsons.com/ardsley-pta-program/

Amazon donates 0.5% of the price of your eligible AmazonSmile purchases.
Visit www.smile.amazon.com to link your Amazon shopping to support IUFSD.

Clip your Box Tops to help us earn even more money. More information can be found at www.boxtops4education.co

HELP THE PTSA

We'd be happy to have you as a volunteer! See opportunities at https://www.irvingtonnyptsa.org/volunteer.htm

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