YOUR WEEK AT A GLANCE
Here's what's happening this week. Details and other upcoming events below.
Sunday, October 25 - November 7: Virtual Fall Scholastic Book Fair
Monday, October 26 - October 30: Food Allergy Awareness Week
Friday, October 30: Spirit-of-the-Season Day
Sunday, October 25 - November 7: Virtual Fall Scholastic Book Fair
Monday, October 26 - October 30: Food Allergy Awareness Week
Friday, October 30: Spirit-of-the-Season Day
IN OUR SCHOOL...
Virtual Fall Scholastic Book Fair, October 25-November 7: Visit Manorhaven's Online Scholastic Book Fair today! Support our school and stock up on some new winter reading material for your home library. To visit the virtual fair, click here, scroll to the bottom of the page and click the “Shop Now” button. All orders are shipped directly to students’ homes. Free shipping on book orders over $25 (please note that there is a shipping fee on all orders containing non-book items.) Thank you for your support, and happy reading!
Manorhaven Spirit-of-the-Season Day, Friday, October 30: In lieu of traditional Halloween festivities, we'll be showing off the spirit of the season and our school! Wear your Manorhaven gear or Halloween colors (orange and black) to celebrate the day, and see Dr. Cohen's recent note (English/Español) to the Manorhaven community about the difficult decision to forego costumes this year.
Parent Teacher Conferences, Tuesday, November 3 (SCHOOL RECESS): Parent teacher conferences will be held virtually on Tuesday, November 3. Please be on the lookout for an email from your teacher with sign-up instructions. Evening time slots will also be available on Thursday, November 19. Please direct specific questions to your child's teacher.
Virtual Wine Tasting Evening, Thursday November 5, 7:30pm: LAST CALL! Take a break and join the Manorhaven PTA for a virtual evening of wine tasting and good company! Join fellow Manorhaven families for a virtual wine tasting evening hosted by Scout and Cellar Wines. Register HERE by November 1 (en Español). Payments should be sent via Venmo to @ManorhavenPTA with the note "Wine Tasting." To pay by cash or check (payable to Manorhaven PTA), contact Vicky Meraglia. Questions about the event? Contact Kathy Ostien (en Español).
Let's get cooking! Cooking Lab workshop series, Family French Brunch, Saturday, November 14, 10:00am: Join the Manorhaven PTA and Port Washington’s Cooking Lab for its second virtual cooking workshop exploring the cuisines of France! $45 per workshop; join solo, as a Date Night, or with the whole family! Participants receive three recipes, live instruction and a special gift! Most allergies and dietary restrictions can be accommodated. Register HERE (en Español). Questions? Contact Kathy Ostien (en Español).
In case you missed it: Check out last week's PTA newsletter here.
Manorhaven Spirit-of-the-Season Day, Friday, October 30: In lieu of traditional Halloween festivities, we'll be showing off the spirit of the season and our school! Wear your Manorhaven gear or Halloween colors (orange and black) to celebrate the day, and see Dr. Cohen's recent note (English/Español) to the Manorhaven community about the difficult decision to forego costumes this year.
Parent Teacher Conferences, Tuesday, November 3 (SCHOOL RECESS): Parent teacher conferences will be held virtually on Tuesday, November 3. Please be on the lookout for an email from your teacher with sign-up instructions. Evening time slots will also be available on Thursday, November 19. Please direct specific questions to your child's teacher.
Virtual Wine Tasting Evening, Thursday November 5, 7:30pm: LAST CALL! Take a break and join the Manorhaven PTA for a virtual evening of wine tasting and good company! Join fellow Manorhaven families for a virtual wine tasting evening hosted by Scout and Cellar Wines. Register HERE by November 1 (en Español). Payments should be sent via Venmo to @ManorhavenPTA with the note "Wine Tasting." To pay by cash or check (payable to Manorhaven PTA), contact Vicky Meraglia. Questions about the event? Contact Kathy Ostien (en Español).
Let's get cooking! Cooking Lab workshop series, Family French Brunch, Saturday, November 14, 10:00am: Join the Manorhaven PTA and Port Washington’s Cooking Lab for its second virtual cooking workshop exploring the cuisines of France! $45 per workshop; join solo, as a Date Night, or with the whole family! Participants receive three recipes, live instruction and a special gift! Most allergies and dietary restrictions can be accommodated. Register HERE (en Español). Questions? Contact Kathy Ostien (en Español).
In case you missed it: Check out last week's PTA newsletter here.
IN OUR DISTRICT...
AGATE Conversation with the District Superintendents, Thursday November 5, 7:30pm: Join a conversation with Port Washington School District Superintendents Dr. Hynes and Dr. Meoli around the Future of ESTEAM & Enrichment for all students. Learn more about the guiding principles for ESTEAM and what are our curricular priorities. Gain knowledge on how can we meet the needs of advanced learners during this challenging time & in the future. Join via Zoom HERE, Spanish translation will be provided throughout the event. Questions? Reach out via email. (en Español)
Parents' Council October gift card drive: The Port Washington School District will not be holding the annual coat drive this fall due to restrictions on social gathering. Instead, the Parents' Council is holding a GIFT CARD DRIVE as a safe way to help our neighbors in need. Click HERE (enrollment code: A95D5F4766364) to purchase gift cards Online and your donation will be sent directly to Parents' Council. If you already have a Scrip account registered to another organization, use these instructions to ensure your donation is directed to the Parents' Council. $25 cards are preferred for ease of distribution, but ALL denominations are appreciated! You can also send gift cards to school that you already have at home, in an envelope labeled "Main Office: Parents' Council Gift Card Drive." (en Español)
Board of Education & Committee Meetings
Board of Education, Budget & Facilities, Monday November 2, 1pm: Livestream HERE
Parents' Council October gift card drive: The Port Washington School District will not be holding the annual coat drive this fall due to restrictions on social gathering. Instead, the Parents' Council is holding a GIFT CARD DRIVE as a safe way to help our neighbors in need. Click HERE (enrollment code: A95D5F4766364) to purchase gift cards Online and your donation will be sent directly to Parents' Council. If you already have a Scrip account registered to another organization, use these instructions to ensure your donation is directed to the Parents' Council. $25 cards are preferred for ease of distribution, but ALL denominations are appreciated! You can also send gift cards to school that you already have at home, in an envelope labeled "Main Office: Parents' Council Gift Card Drive." (en Español)
Board of Education & Committee Meetings
Board of Education, Budget & Facilities, Monday November 2, 1pm: Livestream HERE
IN OUR COMMUNITY...
Science Museum of Long Island Halloween Movie Night, Friday October 30, 5:30pm: Looking for a socially-distant Halloween activity to do with the family? Join the Science Museum of LI for an evening of outdoor activities. Events include trick-or-treating, slime station and a showing of Halloweentown. Come in costume and bring a blanket and your own seating. Masks must be worn at all times. Space is limited; RSVP required HERE by October 29.
Virtual Pillowcase Project, Youth Disaster Preparedness Program: All attendees to this free, educational session designed for students in grades 3-5 will receive instruction on designing a personal preparedness kit using a regular pillowcase and their own creativity! Participants will receive a digital workbook filled with a variety of family preparedness and safety resources for region-specific hazards. Registration is required HERE.
Parent Resource Center Coat Drive 2020: While the District's annual winter clothing drive had to be cancelled, there is still opportunity to share warm winter coats and accessories with members of our community in need! The Parent Resource Center is looking for clean, warm, gently used or new winter coats in specific sizes, as well as warm hats, gloves, mittens and scarves for children and adults. Sign up for specific items and get information about drop-off times/location HERE.
Learn more about what's happening around the Port Washington community here.
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Virtual Pillowcase Project, Youth Disaster Preparedness Program: All attendees to this free, educational session designed for students in grades 3-5 will receive instruction on designing a personal preparedness kit using a regular pillowcase and their own creativity! Participants will receive a digital workbook filled with a variety of family preparedness and safety resources for region-specific hazards. Registration is required HERE.
Parent Resource Center Coat Drive 2020: While the District's annual winter clothing drive had to be cancelled, there is still opportunity to share warm winter coats and accessories with members of our community in need! The Parent Resource Center is looking for clean, warm, gently used or new winter coats in specific sizes, as well as warm hats, gloves, mittens and scarves for children and adults. Sign up for specific items and get information about drop-off times/location HERE.
Learn more about what's happening around the Port Washington community here.
Facebook / Twitter / Instagram / PTA Website / Email us!