Your week at a glance
Here's what's happening this week. Details and other upcoming events below.
SCHOOL CLOSED UNTIL APRIL 15, 2020
Here's what's happening this week. Details and other upcoming events below.
SCHOOL CLOSED UNTIL APRIL 15, 2020
In our school...
COVID-19 update: See the PWUFSD's March/April Covid-19 Community Update, and follow the latest on the evolving situation on the District's website. You can find answers to some frequently asked questions here (en Español;日本語). Please direct any questions about school or district policies to Dr. Cohen. See below for information on event postponements and cancellations. Contact Jessica Melwani or Liz Melman with questions about PTA events and activities.
NO Spring Recess: In light of the extended school closure, the New York State Department of Education issued attendance guidelines that school districts must follow to receive scheduled state aid. In order for our District to comply and continue to fight for our fair share of state funding, all academic instruction, food service and childcare programs will continue next week (April 13-17), through the previously scheduled Spring Recess.
Home Instruction Update: Per Dr. Hynes' and Dr. Cohen's letter on March 30, Phase 2 of direct virtual instruction for all K-5 classrooms began on April 1. Please contact Dr. Cohen with questions.
PTA Language Liaisons: If you or your child need additional language support during this difficult time, please reach out to any of our volunteer Language Liaisons. They can assist in explaining written materials, log-in processes, classroom assignments, etc. If you would like to serve as a language liaison and have not yet signed up, please contact Jessica Melwani.
Make the morning announcements on Facebook!: Does your family want to star in the Manorhaven morning announcements? Sign up for a specific day to say good morning to the school, do the Pledge of allegiance, and share some inspiring words with Manorhaven friends! You can record and upload directly to the PTA's Facebook group, or send your video to manorhavenschoolpta@gmail.com to be uploaded on your behalf. When you sign up for a date, please indicate how you plan to share your video. We can't wait to see our Manorhaven friends each morning! To make or follow the morning announcements, join the Manorhaven Elementary PTA Facebook group.
PTA Event updates: For a full list of PTA event postponements and cancellations through April 2020, check here. Questions? Contact Liz Melman or Jessica Melwani (en Español; 日本語).
In case you missed it: Check out last week's PTA newsletter here.
In our district...
Guidance Department Newsletter: Check out the latest suggestions from all the elementary school Guidance Counselors, with suggestions and tips for helping your families through this challenging time (en Español).
Community Outreach: If you or someone you know is in need of support at this difficult time, please refer to this list of community resources compiled by the elementary school Guidance Counselors (en Español).
A note from the Parents' Council: Please see this important note from the Parents' Council to learn more about how it is supporting our community at this difficult time (en Español).
Pupil Personnel Service (PPS) on Twitter: For updates and announcements from Pupil Personnel about Special Education services, follow @PortPPS on Twitter.
Dr. Hynes on the "State of the District," April 21, 8:00pm: Superintendent Dr. Hynes’ much-anticipated State of the District presentation will take place at the April 21 Board of Education meeting. Stay tuned for Livestream information.
In our community...
Coronavirus Bilingual Virtual Town Hall, Monday, April 6, 4:00pm-5:00pm: Senator Shelley B. Mayer presents a Coronavirus Bilingual Virtual Town Hall live on Facebook.
Emergency Aid Drive: Now more than ever, our community needs your help. There are four easy ways to help, if you're able:
1) Donate food to our local food pantries. Our food pantries will continue to need donations for a long time, during and after the current situation eased. This week, Our Lady of Fatima is low on: mac n cheese, peanut butter, jelly, oatmeal, chicken noodle soup, canned beets, canned corn, canned fruit, tuna, rice, cooking oil and mayo. St. Peter's is low on: white rice (3 or 5 lb bags), dried beans (black, lentils), canned black beans, jelly, oatmeal, cereal, pancake mix, canned mixed vegetables, canned spinach, canned corn, canned salmon, cooking oil, coffee mayo, mustard, pasta sauce and bread.
2) Donate money directly to our local food pantries, which are already set-up to assist families during the school closure:
Our Lady of Fatima
Credit Card: View video for Online donation instructions and visit www.faithdirect.net to donate (use code NY303 when church code is requested).
Mail: Sister Kathy Somerville, Our Lady of Fatima Parish Outreach, 10 Cottonwood Rd., Port Washington, NY 11050 (checks payable to Our Lady of Fatima Parish Outreach)
St. Peter of Alcantara
Mail: St. Peter of Alcantara Parish Social Ministry, Attn: Lourdes Taglialatela, 1317 Port Washington Blvd, Port Washington, NY 11050 (checks payable to St. Peter of Alcantara Parish Social Ministry; write "Food Pantry" on the Memo line).
3) Donate gift cards to Stop & Shop, Target, TJ Maxx or Visa in $20 or $25 denominations to our local food pantries, or donate to the PTA to purchase gift cards on your behalf (Venmo @ManorhavenPTA with note "Angel Fund: Gift Card Drive") (en Español).
4) Donate medical supplies to Port Washington's first responders. Drop off any of the supplies on this list, in unopened boxes or packages, at the Port Washington Fire Department, Monday-Friday, 8:00am-3:00pm.
Questions? Contact Jessica Melwani or Liz Melman.
Learn more about what's happening around the Port Washington community here.
Facebook / Twitter / Instagram / PTA Website / Email us!
COVID-19 update: See the PWUFSD's March/April Covid-19 Community Update, and follow the latest on the evolving situation on the District's website. You can find answers to some frequently asked questions here (en Español;日本語). Please direct any questions about school or district policies to Dr. Cohen. See below for information on event postponements and cancellations. Contact Jessica Melwani or Liz Melman with questions about PTA events and activities.
NO Spring Recess: In light of the extended school closure, the New York State Department of Education issued attendance guidelines that school districts must follow to receive scheduled state aid. In order for our District to comply and continue to fight for our fair share of state funding, all academic instruction, food service and childcare programs will continue next week (April 13-17), through the previously scheduled Spring Recess.
Home Instruction Update: Per Dr. Hynes' and Dr. Cohen's letter on March 30, Phase 2 of direct virtual instruction for all K-5 classrooms began on April 1. Please contact Dr. Cohen with questions.
PTA Language Liaisons: If you or your child need additional language support during this difficult time, please reach out to any of our volunteer Language Liaisons. They can assist in explaining written materials, log-in processes, classroom assignments, etc. If you would like to serve as a language liaison and have not yet signed up, please contact Jessica Melwani.
Make the morning announcements on Facebook!: Does your family want to star in the Manorhaven morning announcements? Sign up for a specific day to say good morning to the school, do the Pledge of allegiance, and share some inspiring words with Manorhaven friends! You can record and upload directly to the PTA's Facebook group, or send your video to manorhavenschoolpta@gmail.com to be uploaded on your behalf. When you sign up for a date, please indicate how you plan to share your video. We can't wait to see our Manorhaven friends each morning! To make or follow the morning announcements, join the Manorhaven Elementary PTA Facebook group.
PTA Event updates: For a full list of PTA event postponements and cancellations through April 2020, check here. Questions? Contact Liz Melman or Jessica Melwani (en Español; 日本語).
In case you missed it: Check out last week's PTA newsletter here.
In our district...
Guidance Department Newsletter: Check out the latest suggestions from all the elementary school Guidance Counselors, with suggestions and tips for helping your families through this challenging time (en Español).
Community Outreach: If you or someone you know is in need of support at this difficult time, please refer to this list of community resources compiled by the elementary school Guidance Counselors (en Español).
A note from the Parents' Council: Please see this important note from the Parents' Council to learn more about how it is supporting our community at this difficult time (en Español).
Pupil Personnel Service (PPS) on Twitter: For updates and announcements from Pupil Personnel about Special Education services, follow @PortPPS on Twitter.
Dr. Hynes on the "State of the District," April 21, 8:00pm: Superintendent Dr. Hynes’ much-anticipated State of the District presentation will take place at the April 21 Board of Education meeting. Stay tuned for Livestream information.
In our community...
Coronavirus Bilingual Virtual Town Hall, Monday, April 6, 4:00pm-5:00pm: Senator Shelley B. Mayer presents a Coronavirus Bilingual Virtual Town Hall live on Facebook.
Emergency Aid Drive: Now more than ever, our community needs your help. There are four easy ways to help, if you're able:
1) Donate food to our local food pantries. Our food pantries will continue to need donations for a long time, during and after the current situation eased. This week, Our Lady of Fatima is low on: mac n cheese, peanut butter, jelly, oatmeal, chicken noodle soup, canned beets, canned corn, canned fruit, tuna, rice, cooking oil and mayo. St. Peter's is low on: white rice (3 or 5 lb bags), dried beans (black, lentils), canned black beans, jelly, oatmeal, cereal, pancake mix, canned mixed vegetables, canned spinach, canned corn, canned salmon, cooking oil, coffee mayo, mustard, pasta sauce and bread.
2) Donate money directly to our local food pantries, which are already set-up to assist families during the school closure:
Our Lady of Fatima
Credit Card: View video for Online donation instructions and visit www.faithdirect.net to donate (use code NY303 when church code is requested).
Mail: Sister Kathy Somerville, Our Lady of Fatima Parish Outreach, 10 Cottonwood Rd., Port Washington, NY 11050 (checks payable to Our Lady of Fatima Parish Outreach)
St. Peter of Alcantara
Mail: St. Peter of Alcantara Parish Social Ministry, Attn: Lourdes Taglialatela, 1317 Port Washington Blvd, Port Washington, NY 11050 (checks payable to St. Peter of Alcantara Parish Social Ministry; write "Food Pantry" on the Memo line).
3) Donate gift cards to Stop & Shop, Target, TJ Maxx or Visa in $20 or $25 denominations to our local food pantries, or donate to the PTA to purchase gift cards on your behalf (Venmo @ManorhavenPTA with note "Angel Fund: Gift Card Drive") (en Español).
4) Donate medical supplies to Port Washington's first responders. Drop off any of the supplies on this list, in unopened boxes or packages, at the Port Washington Fire Department, Monday-Friday, 8:00am-3:00pm.
Questions? Contact Jessica Melwani or Liz Melman.
Learn more about what's happening around the Port Washington community here.
Facebook / Twitter / Instagram / PTA Website / Email us!