YOUR WEEK AT A GLANCE
Here's what's happening this week. Details and other upcoming events below.
Sunday, April 11: Last day of Manorhaven apparel Online pop-up shop
Tuesday, April 13: Meeting for returning EVLP families & Virtual STEM Night
Friday, April 16: Spring Plant Sale orders due
Sunday, April 11: Last day of Manorhaven apparel Online pop-up shop
Tuesday, April 13: Meeting for returning EVLP families & Virtual STEM Night
Friday, April 16: Spring Plant Sale orders due
IN OUR SCHOOL...
Manorhaven Apparel Pop-up Shop Deadline Extended! Last day, Sunday, April 11: What better way to show your Manorhaven spirit than with some new gear, just in time for spring! Don't miss out: the Manorhaven apparel pop-up shop will only be open through today, Sunday, April 11. Items will be available for pick up at Arena Graphics (52 Main Street) in mid-April. You will be emailed when your order is ready. Support our school and town. Happy shopping!
Virtual Meeting for EVLP Families Returning to In-person Learning, Tuesday, April 13, 4:30pm-5:15pm: EVLP parents and students who will be returning to in-person learning on April 15 are invited to join Dr. Cohen for an overview of Manorhaven's building protocols and a Q&A session about the transition back from fully virtual to in-person learning. Please check your email for meeting log-in details and other important information about your child's upcoming transition. If you did not receive that email, please check your spam/junk folder or contact Theresa Wadkins for more information. Welcome back!
Virtual STEM Night, Tuesday, April 13, 6:00pm: Join us for the weirdest, wackiest STEM Night yet! Have a piece of paper handy for a hands-on experiment, no other supplies needed. The whole family is welcome! Register HERE; registration required, Zoom link and log-in provided upon registration (en Español).
Romero Britto Coloring Contest Deadline, Thursday, April 15: Earlier this week, Mrs. Regan shared a coloring contest in students' Google Classrooms. Sharpen those colored pencils to win some great prizes for our school! Submit your child's artwork by Thursday, April 15.
Spring Plant Sale Orders Due Friday, April 16; Volunteers Needed!: The Spring Plant Sale is back! Pre-orders only (no student shopping). Orders are due by Friday, April 16, pick-up at an off-site location near school on Friday, May 14. Place your orders HERE (English/Español). The Plant Sale team needs your help sorting orders, and assisting with distribution (helping at the pick-up location and making home deliveries). Sign up to volunteer HERE (English/Español)! Questions? Contact Brooke Kent.
Virtual PTA Meeting, Friday, April 23, 9:30am: Join the PTA in welcoming members of the Board of Education (BOE) for a presentation and Q&A about the annual district budget ahead of the critical vote on May 18. Register HERE (registration required); submit questions for the BOE reps via Zoom registration or by emailing the PTA. Spanish interpretation will be available via audio (dial-in: 425-436-6327; access code: 465533). Get informed and make your voice heard at the polls next month!
Opt-Out Notification Deadlines for State Testing (Grades 3-5): State ELA, Math and Science assessments for grades 3-5 will be conducted in April and May. If you wish to opt your child out of the ELA assessment, please notify Dr. Cohen and your classroom teacher by this Tuesday, April 13. The deadline for opting out of the Math assessment is April 27 and Science is May 1. If you opt out and your child is not testing, you can choose to keep your child home until 10:30am on the testing day, or send them into school for quiet desk work/reading.
Manorhaven Garden, Volunteers Needed!: The Manorhaven Garden is back in full swing, and parent volunteers are needed as classes start visiting again this spring! Two parent volunteers will be allowed to join each class (sessions are 30-minutes, one class at a time). Two activities will be conducted simultaneously to ensure that there are only 10 students and one adult in the garden itself at any time. Parents will be required to sign a waiver in advance, maintain six-foot distance and stay masked at all times. School staff will be present to oversee students and help enforce social distancing. If you are interested in joining the garden committee or helping out with student sessions, contact Liz Sobel.
NYS Updated Travel Guidance: Please continue to adhere to all NYS Department of Health's travel guidelines and practice COVID safety precautions. NYS has modified travel restrictions; students who travelled domestically no longer need to quarantine if they feel well and are not exhibiting any symptoms. International travelers must continue to follow all travel guidance and requirements, including a quarantine period. If your family is required to quarantine due to travel, or if anyone in your household is awaiting COVID test results, you may request livestreaming for your child. Siblings of children who are awaiting Covid test results are also eligible to livestream. Please provide at least 24-hours notice for livestream requests. All family health updates, livestream requests and questions about school protocols should be directed to Dr. Cohen. Please see Dr. Allen's district communication on the update to the policy HERE (en Español).
The Manorhaven COVID Helpers are at the ready!: Need support while quarantined? The Manorhaven Covid Helpers have you covered! If you are quarantined and unable to leave your home to run essential errands for your family, the Manorhaven Covid Helpers can assist. Please fill out this form (en Español) if you are in need of help and would like to be connected to a volunteer. English-, Spanish-, Japanese-, French- and Hindi Bangla-speaking volunteers are available to help! Still interested in becoming a Manorhaven Covid Helper? It's not too late to join the team. Sign up HERE (en Español). Questions? Contact Jessica Melwani & Caryn Swibel.
Manorhaven Deals!: Check out these great discounts and givebacks from vendors in our community. From delicious deliveries to enriching experiences, including spring break camp with the Coding Space of Port Washington, Manorhaven's got you covered. Support local businesses and support our school!
In case you missed it: Check out last week's PTA newsletter here.
Virtual Meeting for EVLP Families Returning to In-person Learning, Tuesday, April 13, 4:30pm-5:15pm: EVLP parents and students who will be returning to in-person learning on April 15 are invited to join Dr. Cohen for an overview of Manorhaven's building protocols and a Q&A session about the transition back from fully virtual to in-person learning. Please check your email for meeting log-in details and other important information about your child's upcoming transition. If you did not receive that email, please check your spam/junk folder or contact Theresa Wadkins for more information. Welcome back!
Virtual STEM Night, Tuesday, April 13, 6:00pm: Join us for the weirdest, wackiest STEM Night yet! Have a piece of paper handy for a hands-on experiment, no other supplies needed. The whole family is welcome! Register HERE; registration required, Zoom link and log-in provided upon registration (en Español).
Romero Britto Coloring Contest Deadline, Thursday, April 15: Earlier this week, Mrs. Regan shared a coloring contest in students' Google Classrooms. Sharpen those colored pencils to win some great prizes for our school! Submit your child's artwork by Thursday, April 15.
Spring Plant Sale Orders Due Friday, April 16; Volunteers Needed!: The Spring Plant Sale is back! Pre-orders only (no student shopping). Orders are due by Friday, April 16, pick-up at an off-site location near school on Friday, May 14. Place your orders HERE (English/Español). The Plant Sale team needs your help sorting orders, and assisting with distribution (helping at the pick-up location and making home deliveries). Sign up to volunteer HERE (English/Español)! Questions? Contact Brooke Kent.
Virtual PTA Meeting, Friday, April 23, 9:30am: Join the PTA in welcoming members of the Board of Education (BOE) for a presentation and Q&A about the annual district budget ahead of the critical vote on May 18. Register HERE (registration required); submit questions for the BOE reps via Zoom registration or by emailing the PTA. Spanish interpretation will be available via audio (dial-in: 425-436-6327; access code: 465533). Get informed and make your voice heard at the polls next month!
Opt-Out Notification Deadlines for State Testing (Grades 3-5): State ELA, Math and Science assessments for grades 3-5 will be conducted in April and May. If you wish to opt your child out of the ELA assessment, please notify Dr. Cohen and your classroom teacher by this Tuesday, April 13. The deadline for opting out of the Math assessment is April 27 and Science is May 1. If you opt out and your child is not testing, you can choose to keep your child home until 10:30am on the testing day, or send them into school for quiet desk work/reading.
Manorhaven Garden, Volunteers Needed!: The Manorhaven Garden is back in full swing, and parent volunteers are needed as classes start visiting again this spring! Two parent volunteers will be allowed to join each class (sessions are 30-minutes, one class at a time). Two activities will be conducted simultaneously to ensure that there are only 10 students and one adult in the garden itself at any time. Parents will be required to sign a waiver in advance, maintain six-foot distance and stay masked at all times. School staff will be present to oversee students and help enforce social distancing. If you are interested in joining the garden committee or helping out with student sessions, contact Liz Sobel.
NYS Updated Travel Guidance: Please continue to adhere to all NYS Department of Health's travel guidelines and practice COVID safety precautions. NYS has modified travel restrictions; students who travelled domestically no longer need to quarantine if they feel well and are not exhibiting any symptoms. International travelers must continue to follow all travel guidance and requirements, including a quarantine period. If your family is required to quarantine due to travel, or if anyone in your household is awaiting COVID test results, you may request livestreaming for your child. Siblings of children who are awaiting Covid test results are also eligible to livestream. Please provide at least 24-hours notice for livestream requests. All family health updates, livestream requests and questions about school protocols should be directed to Dr. Cohen. Please see Dr. Allen's district communication on the update to the policy HERE (en Español).
The Manorhaven COVID Helpers are at the ready!: Need support while quarantined? The Manorhaven Covid Helpers have you covered! If you are quarantined and unable to leave your home to run essential errands for your family, the Manorhaven Covid Helpers can assist. Please fill out this form (en Español) if you are in need of help and would like to be connected to a volunteer. English-, Spanish-, Japanese-, French- and Hindi Bangla-speaking volunteers are available to help! Still interested in becoming a Manorhaven Covid Helper? It's not too late to join the team. Sign up HERE (en Español). Questions? Contact Jessica Melwani & Caryn Swibel.
Manorhaven Deals!: Check out these great discounts and givebacks from vendors in our community. From delicious deliveries to enriching experiences, including spring break camp with the Coding Space of Port Washington, Manorhaven's got you covered. Support local businesses and support our school!
In case you missed it: Check out last week's PTA newsletter here.
IN OUR DISTRICT...
Spring Gift Card Drive (en Español) Donation Deadline Extended, Friday, April 23: In lieu of an in-person Spring Clothing Drive, the Parents' Council is again collecting gift cards for distribution to student families in-need. They are hoping to collect $10,000 in gift cards by Friday, April 9! Donate gift cards Online HERE (enrollment code: 8AA2D47C66364 ).
2021-2022 Ed. Foundation Grant Application Deadline, Tuesday, May 4: The Ed. Foundation is an independent, nonprofit, community-based organization dedicating to supporting initiatives that go beyond basic educational needs to enhance and expand educational opportunities for all students in the Port Washington public school district. For more information on the grant application or other questions about the Ed. Foundation, contact grants@theedfoundation.org
Board of Education (BOE) & Committee Meetings (en Español): All BOE meetings can be livestreamed HERE
Budget & Facilities Committee Meeting, Monday, April 12, 1:00pm: To join, check the District calendar for the meeting link closer to the meeting date.
Board of Education Meeting, Tuesday, April 20, 8:00pm: To join, check the District calendar for the meeting link closer to the meeting date.
Policy & Personnel Committee Meeting, Wednesday, April 21, 1:00pm: To join, check the District calendar for the meeting link closer to the meeting date.
2021-2022 Ed. Foundation Grant Application Deadline, Tuesday, May 4: The Ed. Foundation is an independent, nonprofit, community-based organization dedicating to supporting initiatives that go beyond basic educational needs to enhance and expand educational opportunities for all students in the Port Washington public school district. For more information on the grant application or other questions about the Ed. Foundation, contact grants@theedfoundation.org
Board of Education (BOE) & Committee Meetings (en Español): All BOE meetings can be livestreamed HERE
Budget & Facilities Committee Meeting, Monday, April 12, 1:00pm: To join, check the District calendar for the meeting link closer to the meeting date.
Board of Education Meeting, Tuesday, April 20, 8:00pm: To join, check the District calendar for the meeting link closer to the meeting date.
Policy & Personnel Committee Meeting, Wednesday, April 21, 1:00pm: To join, check the District calendar for the meeting link closer to the meeting date.
IN OUR COMMUNITY...
Port Washington Girl Scouts Parent Information Meeting, Wednesday, April 21, 7:00pm: Calling all incoming Kindergarten and First grade girls! Join the Port Washington Girl Scouts for a virtual parent information session on how to join a troop. Click HERE to register by April 19. For more information, contact Judy Levine or call (516) 774-5011.
Science Museum of Long Island's "Rock with Science" Spring Fair, Saturday, May 1, 12:00pm-4:00pm: Grab the whole family and head to the SMLI for a day of outdoor family fun. Events include a petting zoo, onsite science experiments, live music, magic and more! Tickets must be purchased in advance and strict adherence to all social distancing practices must is required. Tickets can be purchased HERE.
Summer Together 2021 (en Español): Help Port kids attend Port summer camps! Summer Together 2021 is a volunteer-run program that sponsors camp and activity scholarships for Port families in need. Help ensure that ALL of Port's children have a fun, enriching summer! Please donate Online. Checks can be mailed to the address listed on the Website.
Gold Coast Arts Summer Camp Program: In-person and virtual summer camps available for children ages 6-14. Camp will feature art, Chess, ceramics, musical theater and much more! Camp will run from June 28- August 27, 2021. To register or learn more, click HERE.
Stay in the Know!: Want to know more about what's happening in our community? Sign up HERE for Councilwoman Mariann Dalimonte's weekly newsletter and stay up to date about everything happening in the Town of North Hempstead.
Learn more about what's happening around the Port Washington community HERE.
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Science Museum of Long Island's "Rock with Science" Spring Fair, Saturday, May 1, 12:00pm-4:00pm: Grab the whole family and head to the SMLI for a day of outdoor family fun. Events include a petting zoo, onsite science experiments, live music, magic and more! Tickets must be purchased in advance and strict adherence to all social distancing practices must is required. Tickets can be purchased HERE.
Summer Together 2021 (en Español): Help Port kids attend Port summer camps! Summer Together 2021 is a volunteer-run program that sponsors camp and activity scholarships for Port families in need. Help ensure that ALL of Port's children have a fun, enriching summer! Please donate Online. Checks can be mailed to the address listed on the Website.
Gold Coast Arts Summer Camp Program: In-person and virtual summer camps available for children ages 6-14. Camp will feature art, Chess, ceramics, musical theater and much more! Camp will run from June 28- August 27, 2021. To register or learn more, click HERE.
Stay in the Know!: Want to know more about what's happening in our community? Sign up HERE for Councilwoman Mariann Dalimonte's weekly newsletter and stay up to date about everything happening in the Town of North Hempstead.
Learn more about what's happening around the Port Washington community HERE.
Facebook / Twitter / Instagram / PTA Website / Email us!