Your week at a glance
Here's what's happening this week. Details and other upcoming events below.
Monday, November 11: School Recess (Veteran's Day)
Tuesday, November 12: Boosterthon Fun Run in-school pep rally!
Wednesday, November 13: Boosterthon Fun Run team-building days kick-off in school
Here's what's happening this week. Details and other upcoming events below.
Monday, November 11: School Recess (Veteran's Day)
Tuesday, November 12: Boosterthon Fun Run in-school pep rally!
Wednesday, November 13: Boosterthon Fun Run team-building days kick-off in school
In our school...
NO SCHOOL: Monday, November 11 (Veterans' Day)
Boosterthon Fun Run, OFFICIAL PROGRAM KICK-OFF! Tuesday, November 12: The Boosterthon team is kicking off two weeks of fun with an in-school student Pep Rally on November 12, followed by five classroom team building days in which the students will experience an amazing character-building theme, MINDSPARK: WILD WEST! Booster’s most exciting theme yet combines S.T.E.A.M. skills with character-building lessons that will help strengthen our kids and our community. Then, on November 21, students will run as many laps as they can for our school. The class that runs the most laps in each grade level will receive a prize, and ALL students will win a special reward if we meet our overall fundraising goal together! Register your student for pledging at FUNRUN.COM and sign up to volunteer at the Run. Questions? Contact Kathy Richmond or Melissa Arker (en Español; 日本語).
PTA Meeting & Book Discussion, Wednesday, November 20, 7:00pm: Join the PTA for a discussion with author Amy McCoy, who’ll be sharing her book, Little Big Sister, with students earlier in the week! Spanish interpretation and childcare will be provided. Please RSVP to Jessica Melwani if you plan to use the babysitting services during the meeting (all children must be fully potty-trained to be dropped off for babysitting). Book orders due by Thursday, November 14. (en Español; 日本語).
The Marvelous Manorhaven Mom's Night Out, December 5, 7:00-10:00pm, My Father's Place in The Roslyn Hotel: Get your event and raffle tickets now! Join your fellow Manorhaven moms for an exciting evening of live comedy, shopping, raffles and more. A fun night for a great cause! Questions? Contact Tracy Widolok or Taryn Tsepelman (en Español).
Manorhaven Fitness-a-thon Fundraiser POSTPONED: The Manorhaven staff's fitness-a-thon fundraiser has been postponed until a later date (previously scheduled for Friday, November 15). Stay tuned for more information.
NEW interactive school meal menus!: Use this fabulous new tool to view breakfast and lunch menus, see allergy-friendly meal options, view nutritional information and talk to your kids about healthy meal choices!
In case you missed it: Check out last week's PTA newsletter here.
In our district...
Weber HSA meeting (5th grade ONLY), Wednesday, November 13, 7:30pm, Weber Auditorium: 5th grade parents and students are invited to a fun presentation and demonstration by the Weber Tech Department the upcoming HSA meeting. Kids will see robots and drones in action and parents will learn about Weber's truly impressive technology, industrial arts and digital arts curriculum.
Board of Education Building Walk-Through, Thursday, November 14, 3:50pm: Join the Port Washington Board of Education for its annual school walk-throughs and see firsthand the new construction per the 2015 bond work. Manorhaven's walk-through will be held on November 14 at 3:50pm (en Español).
Parent's Council Holiday Drive, family sponsor applications due by Friday, November 15; gift cards due by Tuesday, December 12: Help spread some holiday cheer to families in need in our own community! There are two ways to participate in the Parent's Council's annual Holiday Drive: Sponsor a family (either on your own or with a group) or donate gift cards in $25 denominations. Questions? Contact Outreach Committee co-chairs Suzanne Klein and Caryn Swibel.
"Not My Kid" Parent Program, Monday, November 18, Weber Middle School: Elementary school parents--particularly those of 5th graders--are welcome to attend this informative and inspiring discussion about vaping and addiction prevention with speaker Stephen Hill. For more information about the program, visit www.speaksobriety.com.
Save the Date! Parent Council meeting, Wednesday, December 4, 7:00pm, Weber Auditorium: Join the Parent Council for a special presentation, "Addiction and the Child's Brain," with Dr. Stephen Dewey (en Español).
In our community...
Annual Daughter Dance, Friday, November 16, 7:00pm-10:00pm, St. Peter's School Gym (1321 Port Washington Blvd.): Girls, grab your dad, grandfather, uncle or another someone special for a night of dinner and dancing at St. Peter's first community Daughter Dance. All are welcome! Space is limited, reserve your tickets by November 1. Questions? Email ttlibra1@yahoo.com.
A Christmas Story, November 22-24, Schreiber Auditorium: The Schreiber Theater Company presents the holiday comedy classic for the whole family. Evening performances on November 22 and 23 (7:30pm), matinees on November 23 and 24 (2:00pm).
How to Raise a Reader, Sunday, December 8, 3:00pm, Port Washington Public Library: The PWPL and PRC Parent University welcome Pamela Paul, editor of The New York Times Book Review, for a discussion about her new book, How to Raise a Reader. Paul will offer practical tips, strategies, and advice to parents looking to inspire a lifelong love of reading in children of all ages.
Free homework help at the PRC, Mondays, 4:00pm-5:00pm, RSVP REQUIRED: Stop by the PRC with your child in grades K-5 for homework help with Ellie, a Schreiber High School Sophomore generously donating her time and knowledge! Homework help is offered on Monday afternoons; you must call ahead to let the PRC know you're coming (516-767-3808).
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NO SCHOOL: Monday, November 11 (Veterans' Day)
Boosterthon Fun Run, OFFICIAL PROGRAM KICK-OFF! Tuesday, November 12: The Boosterthon team is kicking off two weeks of fun with an in-school student Pep Rally on November 12, followed by five classroom team building days in which the students will experience an amazing character-building theme, MINDSPARK: WILD WEST! Booster’s most exciting theme yet combines S.T.E.A.M. skills with character-building lessons that will help strengthen our kids and our community. Then, on November 21, students will run as many laps as they can for our school. The class that runs the most laps in each grade level will receive a prize, and ALL students will win a special reward if we meet our overall fundraising goal together! Register your student for pledging at FUNRUN.COM and sign up to volunteer at the Run. Questions? Contact Kathy Richmond or Melissa Arker (en Español; 日本語).
PTA Meeting & Book Discussion, Wednesday, November 20, 7:00pm: Join the PTA for a discussion with author Amy McCoy, who’ll be sharing her book, Little Big Sister, with students earlier in the week! Spanish interpretation and childcare will be provided. Please RSVP to Jessica Melwani if you plan to use the babysitting services during the meeting (all children must be fully potty-trained to be dropped off for babysitting). Book orders due by Thursday, November 14. (en Español; 日本語).
The Marvelous Manorhaven Mom's Night Out, December 5, 7:00-10:00pm, My Father's Place in The Roslyn Hotel: Get your event and raffle tickets now! Join your fellow Manorhaven moms for an exciting evening of live comedy, shopping, raffles and more. A fun night for a great cause! Questions? Contact Tracy Widolok or Taryn Tsepelman (en Español).
Manorhaven Fitness-a-thon Fundraiser POSTPONED: The Manorhaven staff's fitness-a-thon fundraiser has been postponed until a later date (previously scheduled for Friday, November 15). Stay tuned for more information.
NEW interactive school meal menus!: Use this fabulous new tool to view breakfast and lunch menus, see allergy-friendly meal options, view nutritional information and talk to your kids about healthy meal choices!
In case you missed it: Check out last week's PTA newsletter here.
In our district...
Weber HSA meeting (5th grade ONLY), Wednesday, November 13, 7:30pm, Weber Auditorium: 5th grade parents and students are invited to a fun presentation and demonstration by the Weber Tech Department the upcoming HSA meeting. Kids will see robots and drones in action and parents will learn about Weber's truly impressive technology, industrial arts and digital arts curriculum.
Board of Education Building Walk-Through, Thursday, November 14, 3:50pm: Join the Port Washington Board of Education for its annual school walk-throughs and see firsthand the new construction per the 2015 bond work. Manorhaven's walk-through will be held on November 14 at 3:50pm (en Español).
Parent's Council Holiday Drive, family sponsor applications due by Friday, November 15; gift cards due by Tuesday, December 12: Help spread some holiday cheer to families in need in our own community! There are two ways to participate in the Parent's Council's annual Holiday Drive: Sponsor a family (either on your own or with a group) or donate gift cards in $25 denominations. Questions? Contact Outreach Committee co-chairs Suzanne Klein and Caryn Swibel.
"Not My Kid" Parent Program, Monday, November 18, Weber Middle School: Elementary school parents--particularly those of 5th graders--are welcome to attend this informative and inspiring discussion about vaping and addiction prevention with speaker Stephen Hill. For more information about the program, visit www.speaksobriety.com.
Save the Date! Parent Council meeting, Wednesday, December 4, 7:00pm, Weber Auditorium: Join the Parent Council for a special presentation, "Addiction and the Child's Brain," with Dr. Stephen Dewey (en Español).
In our community...
Annual Daughter Dance, Friday, November 16, 7:00pm-10:00pm, St. Peter's School Gym (1321 Port Washington Blvd.): Girls, grab your dad, grandfather, uncle or another someone special for a night of dinner and dancing at St. Peter's first community Daughter Dance. All are welcome! Space is limited, reserve your tickets by November 1. Questions? Email ttlibra1@yahoo.com.
A Christmas Story, November 22-24, Schreiber Auditorium: The Schreiber Theater Company presents the holiday comedy classic for the whole family. Evening performances on November 22 and 23 (7:30pm), matinees on November 23 and 24 (2:00pm).
How to Raise a Reader, Sunday, December 8, 3:00pm, Port Washington Public Library: The PWPL and PRC Parent University welcome Pamela Paul, editor of The New York Times Book Review, for a discussion about her new book, How to Raise a Reader. Paul will offer practical tips, strategies, and advice to parents looking to inspire a lifelong love of reading in children of all ages.
Free homework help at the PRC, Mondays, 4:00pm-5:00pm, RSVP REQUIRED: Stop by the PRC with your child in grades K-5 for homework help with Ellie, a Schreiber High School Sophomore generously donating her time and knowledge! Homework help is offered on Monday afternoons; you must call ahead to let the PRC know you're coming (516-767-3808).
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