Your week at a glance
Here's what's happening this week. Details and other upcoming events below.
Tuesday, January 14: Diversity & Inclusion Committee Meeting (7:00pm, APR)
Here's what's happening this week. Details and other upcoming events below.
Tuesday, January 14: Diversity & Inclusion Committee Meeting (7:00pm, APR)
In our school...
Diversity & Inclusion Committee Meeting, Tuesday, January 14, 7:00pm, APR: Roll up your sleeves and help brainstorm ideas to enrich and increase access to our diverse school community. Spanish interpretation and childcare will be provided (children must be fully potty-trained to be dropped off). Please RSVP to Jessica Melwani if you will require childcare (en Español).
Cultural Studies Week VOLUNTEERS NEEDED!: As in previous years, we'll be decorating the hallway bulletin boards for Cultural Studies Week. We need parent volunteers to assist with the boards, working individually or in pairs/groups. If you are interested, please contact Serena Scher and she will provide a list of available topics about Norway. Instructions and tips on how to prepare your board will be provided. Please also remember to send in your child's snowflakes (see instructions) and any white, clear, blue or sparkly recyclable materials.
PTA Meeting & Discussion with Dr. Susan Bartell, video available!: If you were unable to join last week's talk about children and anxiety with Dr. Susan Bartell, you can view the Livestream on the PTA's Facebook page. Please note that the PTA's Facebook group is private, and posts can only be viewed by members. If you are not yet a member, please join the group "Manorhaven Elementary School PTA" and make sure to answer the required membership questions to ensure quick admin approval.
In case you missed it: Check out last week's PTA newsletter here.
In our district...
HEARTS' Afternoon Artists, Registration deadline Wednesday, January 15 (grades 3-5 only): HEARTS’ "Afternoon Artists" is a free after-school program for 3rd, 4th and 5th grade Port Washington School District students who want to explore self-expression through ceramics, painting, printmaking, mixed media and drawing. Registration must be received no later than JANUARY 15, 2020. Participants will be selected by lottery; priority will be given to the 5th graders and those who have not had the opportunity to participate in this program. Learn more about the program's dates, times and attendance requirements, and apply Online here.
Caffeine with Mike, Wednesday, January 15, 9:15am, Kathleen A. Mooney (KAM) Annex (formerly Daly Annex): Join Dr.Hynes for casual conversation and share your views on what's happening in the district.
Curtains Up, Registration now open!: Curtains Up is a HEARTS-sponsored afterschool musical theatre program open to all 4th and 5th grade students. This year’s production is "Annie Jr." Registration opens on Wednesday, January 8; auditions will be held on Wednesday, February 26. Rehearsals will be held on Mondays, Tuesdays and Thursdays from 3:30pm-5:15pm in the Weber auditorium (with an occasional Wednesday or Friday) starting March 16. The performances will be held on June 19 & 20. There is a $75 registration fee; scholarships will be made available based on need. Register here or email pwcurtainsup@gmail.com with any questions. To learn more about the Curtains Up program, check out this video.
Legislative Task Force Community Forum, Thursday, January 30, 7:00pm, Schreiber: Save the date! The Board of Education's Legislative Task Force will convene a community forum with our legislators to discuss New York State funding for Port Washington schools.
In our community...
ChessMates, Thursday evenings, Daly School (classes begin Thursday, February 6; registration deadline February 1): ChessMates offers high-level instruction and supervised play to students of all levels, grades K-12, at the Daly School on Thursday evenings. For more information, visit www.lichessmates.com.
Incoming Kindergarten Girl Scouts: If you are the parent of a girl entering Kindergarten in 2020, and are interested in joining the Girl Scouts, learn more here or call (516) 741-2550 for more information (para más información en español, por favor llamar á Maria 516-741-2550).
Learn more about what's happening around the Port Washington community here.
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Diversity & Inclusion Committee Meeting, Tuesday, January 14, 7:00pm, APR: Roll up your sleeves and help brainstorm ideas to enrich and increase access to our diverse school community. Spanish interpretation and childcare will be provided (children must be fully potty-trained to be dropped off). Please RSVP to Jessica Melwani if you will require childcare (en Español).
Cultural Studies Week VOLUNTEERS NEEDED!: As in previous years, we'll be decorating the hallway bulletin boards for Cultural Studies Week. We need parent volunteers to assist with the boards, working individually or in pairs/groups. If you are interested, please contact Serena Scher and she will provide a list of available topics about Norway. Instructions and tips on how to prepare your board will be provided. Please also remember to send in your child's snowflakes (see instructions) and any white, clear, blue or sparkly recyclable materials.
PTA Meeting & Discussion with Dr. Susan Bartell, video available!: If you were unable to join last week's talk about children and anxiety with Dr. Susan Bartell, you can view the Livestream on the PTA's Facebook page. Please note that the PTA's Facebook group is private, and posts can only be viewed by members. If you are not yet a member, please join the group "Manorhaven Elementary School PTA" and make sure to answer the required membership questions to ensure quick admin approval.
In case you missed it: Check out last week's PTA newsletter here.
In our district...
HEARTS' Afternoon Artists, Registration deadline Wednesday, January 15 (grades 3-5 only): HEARTS’ "Afternoon Artists" is a free after-school program for 3rd, 4th and 5th grade Port Washington School District students who want to explore self-expression through ceramics, painting, printmaking, mixed media and drawing. Registration must be received no later than JANUARY 15, 2020. Participants will be selected by lottery; priority will be given to the 5th graders and those who have not had the opportunity to participate in this program. Learn more about the program's dates, times and attendance requirements, and apply Online here.
Caffeine with Mike, Wednesday, January 15, 9:15am, Kathleen A. Mooney (KAM) Annex (formerly Daly Annex): Join Dr.Hynes for casual conversation and share your views on what's happening in the district.
Curtains Up, Registration now open!: Curtains Up is a HEARTS-sponsored afterschool musical theatre program open to all 4th and 5th grade students. This year’s production is "Annie Jr." Registration opens on Wednesday, January 8; auditions will be held on Wednesday, February 26. Rehearsals will be held on Mondays, Tuesdays and Thursdays from 3:30pm-5:15pm in the Weber auditorium (with an occasional Wednesday or Friday) starting March 16. The performances will be held on June 19 & 20. There is a $75 registration fee; scholarships will be made available based on need. Register here or email pwcurtainsup@gmail.com with any questions. To learn more about the Curtains Up program, check out this video.
Legislative Task Force Community Forum, Thursday, January 30, 7:00pm, Schreiber: Save the date! The Board of Education's Legislative Task Force will convene a community forum with our legislators to discuss New York State funding for Port Washington schools.
In our community...
ChessMates, Thursday evenings, Daly School (classes begin Thursday, February 6; registration deadline February 1): ChessMates offers high-level instruction and supervised play to students of all levels, grades K-12, at the Daly School on Thursday evenings. For more information, visit www.lichessmates.com.
Incoming Kindergarten Girl Scouts: If you are the parent of a girl entering Kindergarten in 2020, and are interested in joining the Girl Scouts, learn more here or call (516) 741-2550 for more information (para más información en español, por favor llamar á Maria 516-741-2550).
Learn more about what's happening around the Port Washington community here.
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