Your week at a glance
Here's what's happening this week. Details and other upcoming events below.
SCHOOL CLOSED FOR REMAINDER OF SCHOOL YEAR (JUNE 17)
Monday, May 25: School Recess (no remote instruction, Memorial Day holiday)
Friday, May 29: Manorhaven Spirit Day
Here's what's happening this week. Details and other upcoming events below.
SCHOOL CLOSED FOR REMAINDER OF SCHOOL YEAR (JUNE 17)
Monday, May 25: School Recess (no remote instruction, Memorial Day holiday)
Friday, May 29: Manorhaven Spirit Day
In our school...
Remote instruction update: Per the extension of Governor Cuomo's executive order, all schools in New York State will remain closed through the end of the school year (June 17, 2020). Remote instruction will continue for the remainder of the year. Follow the latest updates on the evolving situation on the District's website. Please direct any questions about school or district policies to Dr. Cohen.
School Recess, Monday, May 25: There will be no remote instruction on Monday, May 25, 2020 in observance of the Memorial Day holiday. Remote instruction will resume on Tuesday, May 26, 2020.
School Supply Pick-up and Return: The process of returning of school library and classroom books and school-owned items, and the pick-up of students’ personal belongings prior to the summer break, will take place on May 27, 28 and 29. Check the schedule for times by grade level and instructions for handing off and receiving your child's items.
Manorhaven Spirit Day, Friday, May 29: Wear your Manorhaven gear or something blue to show off your school spirit at home! Snap a pic and send it to manorhavenschoolpta@gmail.com to share it on Facebook and Instagram!
Virtual PTA Forum: School Budget & Meet the Candidates, Monday, June 1, 8:00pm: The Manorhaven PTA will host an important, moderated discussion with trustees of the Board of Education and the candidates running for election to the Board. This year, it is more important than ever to get informed and let your voice be heard. Register here to attend (registration is required). Spanish interpretation will be available by audio dial-in, and can be requested during registration. Participation will be limited to the first 100 registrants; members of the broader Port Washington community are welcome to attend. Please submit questions for the trustees or the candidates ahead of the meeting to manorhavenschoolpta@gmail.com (en Español).
Virtual Kindergarten Orientation, June 8, 2:00pm: Manorhaven's virtual Kindergarten orientation will take place on June 8 at 2:00pm. Parents of incoming Kindergartners will receive a link to connect to the meeting closer to the orientation date.
Compact Committee election update: The deadline for Compact Committee nominations was Monday, May 18, 2020. There is one candidate for one open position for the 2020-2021 school year. In her nomination, Compact Committee candidate Carlie Gehl writes: “I would be interested in Compact Committee because I am interested in how the school is run and enjoy being included in the schools. I am interested in being involved in decisions that have a real impact on our schools and think I would be an asset to the committee.” In light of the current situation, ballots will not be distributed and a voice vote will be conducted at our final virtual PTA meeting of the year to formally elect the candidate. Questions? Contact Jessica Melwani.
In case you missed it: Check out last week's PTA newsletter here.
In our district...
School Budget Vote & Board Elections: Our district's critical budget vote (en Español) and Board elections will take place by absentee ballot only this year. Every registered voter in Port Washington will receive a ballot. Ballots must be received by mail or in a secure box at Central Administration by Tuesday, June 9 at 5:00pm. See below for opportunities to get informed about the budget and the candidates running for election to the Board of Education:
May Elementary Guidance Newsletter: Check out the latest from the district's elementary school guidance counselors! To review past issues, visit the Manorhaven Guidance Department's Website and don't forget to check Mrs. O'Donnell's Google Classroom with your child.
Food Distribution Program: The district continues to distribute breakfast and lunch for the entire week (including weekends), for all students in need age 18 and under, no identification required. Meals are distributed on Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays, from 7:00am-12:00pm, at five distribution locations: Our Lady of Fatima, the Daly School parking lot, the Community Chest building (Main Street), the Schreiber high school lobby, and Harbor Homes/Littig House (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, or reach out directly to our school counselor, Barbara O'Donnell, for further information (en Español).
In our community...
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, or to the Community Chest of Port Washington's COVID-19 Community Response Fund:
Our Lady of Fatima
Online: 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
Online: Click here to donate by credit card.
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).
Community Chest of Port Washington
Online: Community Chest Website
Online: Community Chest's GoFundMe Campaign (certified charity)
Mail: The Community Chest of Port Washington, 382 Main Street, Ste. 105, PW, NY 11050 (checks payable to The Community Chest of Port Washington; memo: COVID-19)
3) Drop off gift cards to Stop & Shop, Target, TJ Maxx or Visa in $20 or $25 denominations at 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.
US Census 2020: Despite these very challenging times, the US Census is happening now, and it is critical that every Port Washington resident be counted! Visit www.my2020census.gov to complete the Census, in English or Spanish, for your household (en Español).
Facebook / Twitter / Instagram / PTA Website / Email us!
Remote instruction update: Per the extension of Governor Cuomo's executive order, all schools in New York State will remain closed through the end of the school year (June 17, 2020). Remote instruction will continue for the remainder of the year. Follow the latest updates on the evolving situation on the District's website. Please direct any questions about school or district policies to Dr. Cohen.
School Recess, Monday, May 25: There will be no remote instruction on Monday, May 25, 2020 in observance of the Memorial Day holiday. Remote instruction will resume on Tuesday, May 26, 2020.
School Supply Pick-up and Return: The process of returning of school library and classroom books and school-owned items, and the pick-up of students’ personal belongings prior to the summer break, will take place on May 27, 28 and 29. Check the schedule for times by grade level and instructions for handing off and receiving your child's items.
Manorhaven Spirit Day, Friday, May 29: Wear your Manorhaven gear or something blue to show off your school spirit at home! Snap a pic and send it to manorhavenschoolpta@gmail.com to share it on Facebook and Instagram!
Virtual PTA Forum: School Budget & Meet the Candidates, Monday, June 1, 8:00pm: The Manorhaven PTA will host an important, moderated discussion with trustees of the Board of Education and the candidates running for election to the Board. This year, it is more important than ever to get informed and let your voice be heard. Register here to attend (registration is required). Spanish interpretation will be available by audio dial-in, and can be requested during registration. Participation will be limited to the first 100 registrants; members of the broader Port Washington community are welcome to attend. Please submit questions for the trustees or the candidates ahead of the meeting to manorhavenschoolpta@gmail.com (en Español).
Virtual Kindergarten Orientation, June 8, 2:00pm: Manorhaven's virtual Kindergarten orientation will take place on June 8 at 2:00pm. Parents of incoming Kindergartners will receive a link to connect to the meeting closer to the orientation date.
Compact Committee election update: The deadline for Compact Committee nominations was Monday, May 18, 2020. There is one candidate for one open position for the 2020-2021 school year. In her nomination, Compact Committee candidate Carlie Gehl writes: “I would be interested in Compact Committee because I am interested in how the school is run and enjoy being included in the schools. I am interested in being involved in decisions that have a real impact on our schools and think I would be an asset to the committee.” In light of the current situation, ballots will not be distributed and a voice vote will be conducted at our final virtual PTA meeting of the year to formally elect the candidate. Questions? Contact Jessica Melwani.
In case you missed it: Check out last week's PTA newsletter here.
In our district...
School Budget Vote & Board Elections: Our district's critical budget vote (en Español) and Board elections will take place by absentee ballot only this year. Every registered voter in Port Washington will receive a ballot. Ballots must be received by mail or in a secure box at Central Administration by Tuesday, June 9 at 5:00pm. See below for opportunities to get informed about the budget and the candidates running for election to the Board of Education:
- Online Voter Registration Deadline, Tuesday, May 26: You can ONLY register to vote online this year. Register now to ensure that you are sent a ballot for the school budget and the board of education candidates before the June 9th election.
- Board of Education Meeting (Public Budget Hearing), Tuesday, May 26, 8:00pm: All BoE meetings are livestreamed here. Submit questions and comments to BOE@portnet.org.
- AGATE "Meet the Candidates" Virtual Forum, Wednesday, May 27, 7:30pm: AGATE invites the community to a virtual forum with this year’s Board of Education candidates, who are running for two seats. BOE Trustees serve 3-year terms starting July 1. Please submit questions for the candidates in advance to co-presidents@agatepw.org. Find a link to the forum here (en Español).
- "Meet the Candidates" Virtual Forum, presented by the League of Women Voters of Port Washington-Manhasset, Thursday, May 28, 7:00pm: Zoom registration is required; participation is limited. Zoom meeting links will be posted on the LWV Facebook page and the LWV Website on Sunday, May 24, 2020.
- Manorhaven PTA Virtual Forum: School Budget & Meet the Candidates, Monday, June 1, 8:00pm: Please join the Manorhaven PTA for this important, moderated discussion with trustees of the Board of Education and the candidates running for election. Register here to attend (registration required). Spanish interpretation will be available via audio dial-in, and can be requested during registration. Participation will be limited to the first 100 registrants; members of the broader Port Washington community are welcome to attend. Please submit questions for the trustees or the candidates ahead of the meeting to manorhavenschoolpta@gmail.com (en Español).
May Elementary Guidance Newsletter: Check out the latest from the district's elementary school guidance counselors! To review past issues, visit the Manorhaven Guidance Department's Website and don't forget to check Mrs. O'Donnell's Google Classroom with your child.
Food Distribution Program: The district continues to distribute breakfast and lunch for the entire week (including weekends), for all students in need age 18 and under, no identification required. Meals are distributed on Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays, from 7:00am-12:00pm, at five distribution locations: Our Lady of Fatima, the Daly School parking lot, the Community Chest building (Main Street), the Schreiber high school lobby, and Harbor Homes/Littig House (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, or reach out directly to our school counselor, Barbara O'Donnell, for further information (en Español).
In our community...
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, or to the Community Chest of Port Washington's COVID-19 Community Response Fund:
Our Lady of Fatima
Online: 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
Online: Click here to donate by credit card.
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).
Community Chest of Port Washington
Online: Community Chest Website
Online: Community Chest's GoFundMe Campaign (certified charity)
Mail: The Community Chest of Port Washington, 382 Main Street, Ste. 105, PW, NY 11050 (checks payable to The Community Chest of Port Washington; memo: COVID-19)
3) Drop off gift cards to Stop & Shop, Target, TJ Maxx or Visa in $20 or $25 denominations at 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.
US Census 2020: Despite these very challenging times, the US Census is happening now, and it is critical that every Port Washington resident be counted! Visit www.my2020census.gov to complete the Census, in English or Spanish, for your household (en Español).
Facebook / Twitter / Instagram / PTA Website / Email us!