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)
Wednesday, June 17: Virtual End-of-Year Celebration
HAVE A HAPPY, HEALTHY SUMMER!
Here's what's happening this week. Details and other upcoming events below.
SCHOOL CLOSED FOR REMAINDER OF SCHOOL YEAR (JUNE 17)
Wednesday, June 17: Virtual End-of-Year Celebration
HAVE A HAPPY, HEALTHY SUMMER!
In our school...
Virtual End-of-Year Celebration, Wednesday, June 17, 10:00am: We can't get together at our annual picnic this year, but that doesn't mean we can't celebrate! Join the PTA and some special guests for a dance party on the last day of school. Students, siblings, and families all welcome. Let's get moving, have a little fun and kick-off summer! Tune into the livestream on the PTA's Facebook page. If you don't have a Facebook account, you can log in with Zoom (password: 701394), but Zoom participation is limited (Facebook preferred).
2020-2021 School Supplies on sale now!: Once again, the PTA is pleased to offer pre-packaged boxes of supplies for Online purchase. All boxes can be customized (you can remove items you already have, change quantities, etc.). Check grade-level supply lists here (en Español; 日本語) and purchase at www.schooltoolbox.com. If you wish to support students in need this coming fall, you may purchase additional grade-level boxes or make an Angel Fund donation before checkout. Place your orders by August 14, 2020 to ensure delivery before the start of school in September.
Summer Reading: Check out the district's summer reading lists for grades K-5 and 6-8, and sign up for the Port Washington Public Library's annual summer reading program starting tomorrow, June 15!
Amazon Smile now available through Amazon app!: Guess what? You can finally shop Amazon Smile from your Amazon smartphone app! A portion of eligible sales will automatically be donated to your charity of choice. If you’re already registered with Amazon Smile, follow these instructions to start linking your app purchases. If not, sign up now and put your Amazon shopping to work for a good cause!
In case you missed it: Check out last week's PTA newsletter here.
In our district...
Upcoming Board of Education meetings:
AGATE needs you in 2020-2021: AGATE is seeking representatives from each school to serve as building liaisons, as well as a Website/Social Media Coordinator. To learn more, contact AGATE Co-Presidents, Nanette Melkonian and Kim Keiserman.
"Helping Kids Process Violence, Trauma and Race in a World of Nonstop News": Part of the Parents' Council mission is to provide resources or programs to help our district's students and parents. Parents' Council will continue to share helpful resources, such as this video from Common Sense Media, as appropriate.
Community Outreach: If you or someone you know is in need of support over the summer, 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: Our community will continue to need your help over the summer! There are two 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, over the summer and beyond. Our food pantries are very low on many staples, including: white rice (no larger than a 5lb or 10lb bag), flour (small-medium sized bags), dried beans (black, lentils, red beans), canned black beans, jelly, oatmeal, cornmeal, breadcrumbs, sazon Goya, cereal, pancake mix, pancake syrup, canned fruit, canned vegetables, canned salmon, canned tuna, shelf-stable juice, coffee/tea, cooking oil, mayo, mustard, honey, relish, salad dressing, various Spanish condiments, salt/pepper, pasta sauce, mac-n-cheese, peanut butter, canned soup, bread and reusable shopping bags.
2) Donate money directly to the following local organizations that are already set-up to assist families in our community:
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)
Questions? Contact Jessica Melwani or Caryn Swibel.
US Census 2020: 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).
Learn more about what's happening around the Port Washington community here.
Facebook / Twitter / Instagram / PTA Website / Email us!
Virtual End-of-Year Celebration, Wednesday, June 17, 10:00am: We can't get together at our annual picnic this year, but that doesn't mean we can't celebrate! Join the PTA and some special guests for a dance party on the last day of school. Students, siblings, and families all welcome. Let's get moving, have a little fun and kick-off summer! Tune into the livestream on the PTA's Facebook page. If you don't have a Facebook account, you can log in with Zoom (password: 701394), but Zoom participation is limited (Facebook preferred).
2020-2021 School Supplies on sale now!: Once again, the PTA is pleased to offer pre-packaged boxes of supplies for Online purchase. All boxes can be customized (you can remove items you already have, change quantities, etc.). Check grade-level supply lists here (en Español; 日本語) and purchase at www.schooltoolbox.com. If you wish to support students in need this coming fall, you may purchase additional grade-level boxes or make an Angel Fund donation before checkout. Place your orders by August 14, 2020 to ensure delivery before the start of school in September.
Summer Reading: Check out the district's summer reading lists for grades K-5 and 6-8, and sign up for the Port Washington Public Library's annual summer reading program starting tomorrow, June 15!
Amazon Smile now available through Amazon app!: Guess what? You can finally shop Amazon Smile from your Amazon smartphone app! A portion of eligible sales will automatically be donated to your charity of choice. If you’re already registered with Amazon Smile, follow these instructions to start linking your app purchases. If not, sign up now and put your Amazon shopping to work for a good cause!
In case you missed it: Check out last week's PTA newsletter here.
In our district...
Upcoming Board of Education meetings:
- June 16, 8:30pm: BOE meeting
- June 16, 10:30pm: BOE/Budget Vote & Election Results meeting
- June 18m, 9:30am: Policy & Personnel Committee meeting
- June 23, 8:00pm: BOE Meeting
AGATE needs you in 2020-2021: AGATE is seeking representatives from each school to serve as building liaisons, as well as a Website/Social Media Coordinator. To learn more, contact AGATE Co-Presidents, Nanette Melkonian and Kim Keiserman.
"Helping Kids Process Violence, Trauma and Race in a World of Nonstop News": Part of the Parents' Council mission is to provide resources or programs to help our district's students and parents. Parents' Council will continue to share helpful resources, such as this video from Common Sense Media, as appropriate.
Community Outreach: If you or someone you know is in need of support over the summer, 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: Our community will continue to need your help over the summer! There are two 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, over the summer and beyond. Our food pantries are very low on many staples, including: white rice (no larger than a 5lb or 10lb bag), flour (small-medium sized bags), dried beans (black, lentils, red beans), canned black beans, jelly, oatmeal, cornmeal, breadcrumbs, sazon Goya, cereal, pancake mix, pancake syrup, canned fruit, canned vegetables, canned salmon, canned tuna, shelf-stable juice, coffee/tea, cooking oil, mayo, mustard, honey, relish, salad dressing, various Spanish condiments, salt/pepper, pasta sauce, mac-n-cheese, peanut butter, canned soup, bread and reusable shopping bags.
2) Donate money directly to the following local organizations that are already set-up to assist families in our community:
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)
Questions? Contact Jessica Melwani or Caryn Swibel.
US Census 2020: 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).
Learn more about what's happening around the Port Washington community here.
Facebook / Twitter / Instagram / PTA Website / Email us!