Your week at a glance
Here's what's happening this week. Details and other upcoming events below.
Tuesday, November 5: School Recess & Boosterthon Fun Run pledging officially opens
Friday, November 8: Trick-or-Treat for Unicef donation deadline
Here's what's happening this week. Details and other upcoming events below.
Tuesday, November 5: School Recess & Boosterthon Fun Run pledging officially opens
Friday, November 8: Trick-or-Treat for Unicef donation deadline
In our school...
NO SCHOOL, Tuesday, November 5 (Election Day)
Boosterthon Fun Run, PLEDGING OPENS! Tuesday, November 5: This year, Manorhaven is launching a major fall fundraiser on November 21: the Boosterthon Fun Run! The two week Boosterthon program kicks off with an in-school Pep Rally for students on November 12, includes five days of team-building activities, and wraps up on November 21 with our big Fun Run. Classes that run the most laps in their grade level will receive a special prize. Family and friends, near and far, can officially start pledging donations on Tuesday, November 5! Donations will go toward educational and social enrichment programs including clubs, cultural programs and community-building events. Stay tuned for pledging instructions this week (en Español)!
Trick-or-Treat for Unicef, donation deadline, Friday, November 8: Any amount, big or small, is needed and appreciated. Return your donations to school by November 8. Questions? Contact Caryn Swibel or Suzanne Klein (en Español).
Manorhaven Fitness-a-thon fundraiser, Friday, November 15, 7:00pm-8:30pm, Manorhaven Cafetorium: The Manorhaven staff is hosting a fundraiser for a fitness track, featuring Tabata, yoga, Zumba and boot camp! $10/person at the door, adults only (no babysitting). Bring a yoga mat (en Español).
Save the Date! The Marvelous Manorhaven Mom's Night Out, December 5, 7:00-10:00pm, My Father's Place in The Roslyn Hotel): A fun night for a great cause! Join your fellow Manorhaven moms for an evening of live comedy, shopping, raffles and more. Official invitation and ticket purchase information coming this week (en Español)!
Diversity & Inclusion Committee meeting update and subcommittee sign-up: Thanks to all who attended the PTA's first meeting of the Diversity & Inclusion Committee. The conversation was truly inspiring! The committee identified three key areas of focus for the year ahead: Communication and outreach; Simple solutions for becoming a more inclusive community; and planning the first Manorhaven International Festival. Learn more about and sign up for these three subcommittees! If you missed the meeting, catch up on the meeting agenda (English/en Español) and share your thoughts with Analia Quispe or Jessica Melwani.
In case you missed it: Check out last week's PTA newsletter here.
In our district...
Caffeine with Mike, Wednesday, November 6, 9:00am, Daly Annex: Join Dr.Hynes for casual conversation and share your views on what's happening in the district.
CommUNITY Conversations, Wednesday, November 6, 7:30pm, Schreiber High School: Join special guests Nora Johnson, Beth Weisburd, Dr. Michael Hynes and Dr. Christopher Shields for the first in this new series of moderated conversations to inform, gather and educate on the Port Washington School District (en Español).
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).
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...
Climate Awareness Garden Project meeting, Wednesday, November 6, 5:00pm, Schreiber High School Climate Awareness Garden: Students in grades 1-12 have a unique opportunity to learn about the connection between climate change and food choices, and to take action locally! Learn more or contact (516) 744-0307 with questions.
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).
Learn more about what's happening around the Port Washington community here.
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NO SCHOOL, Tuesday, November 5 (Election Day)
Boosterthon Fun Run, PLEDGING OPENS! Tuesday, November 5: This year, Manorhaven is launching a major fall fundraiser on November 21: the Boosterthon Fun Run! The two week Boosterthon program kicks off with an in-school Pep Rally for students on November 12, includes five days of team-building activities, and wraps up on November 21 with our big Fun Run. Classes that run the most laps in their grade level will receive a special prize. Family and friends, near and far, can officially start pledging donations on Tuesday, November 5! Donations will go toward educational and social enrichment programs including clubs, cultural programs and community-building events. Stay tuned for pledging instructions this week (en Español)!
Trick-or-Treat for Unicef, donation deadline, Friday, November 8: Any amount, big or small, is needed and appreciated. Return your donations to school by November 8. Questions? Contact Caryn Swibel or Suzanne Klein (en Español).
Manorhaven Fitness-a-thon fundraiser, Friday, November 15, 7:00pm-8:30pm, Manorhaven Cafetorium: The Manorhaven staff is hosting a fundraiser for a fitness track, featuring Tabata, yoga, Zumba and boot camp! $10/person at the door, adults only (no babysitting). Bring a yoga mat (en Español).
Save the Date! The Marvelous Manorhaven Mom's Night Out, December 5, 7:00-10:00pm, My Father's Place in The Roslyn Hotel): A fun night for a great cause! Join your fellow Manorhaven moms for an evening of live comedy, shopping, raffles and more. Official invitation and ticket purchase information coming this week (en Español)!
Diversity & Inclusion Committee meeting update and subcommittee sign-up: Thanks to all who attended the PTA's first meeting of the Diversity & Inclusion Committee. The conversation was truly inspiring! The committee identified three key areas of focus for the year ahead: Communication and outreach; Simple solutions for becoming a more inclusive community; and planning the first Manorhaven International Festival. Learn more about and sign up for these three subcommittees! If you missed the meeting, catch up on the meeting agenda (English/en Español) and share your thoughts with Analia Quispe or Jessica Melwani.
In case you missed it: Check out last week's PTA newsletter here.
In our district...
Caffeine with Mike, Wednesday, November 6, 9:00am, Daly Annex: Join Dr.Hynes for casual conversation and share your views on what's happening in the district.
CommUNITY Conversations, Wednesday, November 6, 7:30pm, Schreiber High School: Join special guests Nora Johnson, Beth Weisburd, Dr. Michael Hynes and Dr. Christopher Shields for the first in this new series of moderated conversations to inform, gather and educate on the Port Washington School District (en Español).
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).
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...
Climate Awareness Garden Project meeting, Wednesday, November 6, 5:00pm, Schreiber High School Climate Awareness Garden: Students in grades 1-12 have a unique opportunity to learn about the connection between climate change and food choices, and to take action locally! Learn more or contact (516) 744-0307 with questions.
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).
Learn more about what's happening around the Port Washington community here.
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