YOUR WEEK AT A GLANCE
Here's what's happening this week. Details and other upcoming events below.
Tuesday, January 12: Walker dismissal sign-up form due (walkers, grades 1-5)
Thursday, January 14: Cooking Lab workshop: A Taste of Italy
Tuesday, January 12: Walker dismissal sign-up form due (walkers, grades 1-5)
Thursday, January 14: Cooking Lab workshop: A Taste of Italy
IN OUR SCHOOL...
Manorhaven Dismissal Sign-up Form: After consulting with the Port Washington Police Department, building security, and Central Administration, Dr. Cohen and staff are confident that the school can execute a safe and efficient car line dismissal for students in grades 1-5. The plan outlined in the sign-up form offers parents of students in grades 1-5, who are currently walkers picked up by car, a choice between the drive-thru car line or continuing to park and pick-up as walkers. If your children are walkers in grades 1-5, please use THIS SIGN-UP FORM (en Español) to indicate your pick-up method preference by Tuesday, January 12. Questions? Email Dr. Cohen.
Cooking Lab Workshop, Italian Apperitiva Night, Thursday, January 14, 6:30pm: The final virtual workshop in our Cooking Lab series will take you on a virtual trip to Italy! The session is $45 (join solo, as a Date Night, or with the whole family!). Most food allergies and dietary restrictions can be accommodated. All participants receive the evening's recipes, live instruction and a special gift! Register HERE to participate. Venmo @ManorhavenPTA with note “Cooking Lab” . Contact Vicky Meraglia for instructions on paying by cash or check (payable to Manorhaven PTA). Questions? Contact Kathy Ostien.
Cultural Studies Week, POSTPONED: Manorhaven's much-anticipated Cultural Studies will be postponed until later in the school year, so that our students, families and staff can take fuller advantage of the outdoors during this special event. Stay tuned for more information and volunteer opportunities.
Daily Health Screening Reminder: We continue to see COVID numbers rise in our town and county. Please be sure to fill out the health screening daily, prior to your child entering the building. If your family travels outside the five contiguous states, or if any member of your household tested positive for Covid-19 or is in quarantine, you are required to inform the school as soon as possible and follow the appropriate health protocols (see the NYS Department of Health's travel guidelines, and direct any questions to Dr. Cohen). If your family is required to quarantine due to recent travel, or if you are awaiting COVID test results, you may request livestreaming for your child. Please make every effort to 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.
2021 Kindergarten Registration: If you have a student entering Kindergarten at Manorhaven in September 2021, please review the guidelines (en Español) for Kindergarten registration, download the registration packet (en Español), and contact Central Registration (516-767-5470) for further instruction on submitting your registration. Mark your calendar for Manorhaven Kindergarten Orientation on June 3, 2021 at 9:00am!
Manorhaven Eats! (en Español): Great deals and partnerships on delicious deliveries throughout our community! Questions? Contact Melissa Arker.
In case you missed it: Check out last week's PTA newsletter here.
Cooking Lab Workshop, Italian Apperitiva Night, Thursday, January 14, 6:30pm: The final virtual workshop in our Cooking Lab series will take you on a virtual trip to Italy! The session is $45 (join solo, as a Date Night, or with the whole family!). Most food allergies and dietary restrictions can be accommodated. All participants receive the evening's recipes, live instruction and a special gift! Register HERE to participate. Venmo @ManorhavenPTA with note “Cooking Lab” . Contact Vicky Meraglia for instructions on paying by cash or check (payable to Manorhaven PTA). Questions? Contact Kathy Ostien.
Cultural Studies Week, POSTPONED: Manorhaven's much-anticipated Cultural Studies will be postponed until later in the school year, so that our students, families and staff can take fuller advantage of the outdoors during this special event. Stay tuned for more information and volunteer opportunities.
Daily Health Screening Reminder: We continue to see COVID numbers rise in our town and county. Please be sure to fill out the health screening daily, prior to your child entering the building. If your family travels outside the five contiguous states, or if any member of your household tested positive for Covid-19 or is in quarantine, you are required to inform the school as soon as possible and follow the appropriate health protocols (see the NYS Department of Health's travel guidelines, and direct any questions to Dr. Cohen). If your family is required to quarantine due to recent travel, or if you are awaiting COVID test results, you may request livestreaming for your child. Please make every effort to 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.
2021 Kindergarten Registration: If you have a student entering Kindergarten at Manorhaven in September 2021, please review the guidelines (en Español) for Kindergarten registration, download the registration packet (en Español), and contact Central Registration (516-767-5470) for further instruction on submitting your registration. Mark your calendar for Manorhaven Kindergarten Orientation on June 3, 2021 at 9:00am!
Manorhaven Eats! (en Español): Great deals and partnerships on delicious deliveries throughout our community! Questions? Contact Melissa Arker.
In case you missed it: Check out last week's PTA newsletter here.
IN OUR DISTRICT...
AGATE Meet the Graduates (En Español), Wednesday, January 13, 7:30pm: Please join us for an Annual Panel Discussion with recent Schreiber graduates who will discuss and share practical advice on successfully navigating Schreiber and preparing for college. Zoom event link HERE. Spanish interpretation will be available. For more information, or if you have a question you would like to have answered at the meeting, please send an email to Elena Vesselinov or Rebecca Hughes Parker.
AGATE Connecting Over Coffee (En Español), Friday, January 22, 10:00am: Join us for a casual opportunity to meet other parents, share strategies and resources, and discuss challenges over Zoom!
Port Washington School District, Open Positions for Hire: The Port Washington UFSD is seeking Educational Assistants (on both a temporary and permanent basis). Interested in applying? Email Elaine Fenick or 516-767-5050. Feel free to share with interested candidates.
Free meals for all students: All meals continue to be free for children ages 18-and-under through the end of the school year, and the District will continue to provide meals for remote students and hybrid day students. Meal pick-up resumes at Schreiber and Sousa from 9:30am-11:00am, Mondays, Tuesdays and Wednesdays, on Monday, January 4. If picking up a bulk meal package (five days of meals), please pick up once a week. For more information and to apply for the meal program, click HERE.
Board of Education & Committee Meetings
Board of Education Budget & Facilities Meeting, Monday January 11, 1:00pm: Livestream HERE
Board of Education Meeting, Tuesday, January 19, 8:00pm: Livestream HERE
Board of Education Policy & Personnel Committee Meeting, Wednesday, January 20, 9:30am: Location TBD
AGATE Connecting Over Coffee (En Español), Friday, January 22, 10:00am: Join us for a casual opportunity to meet other parents, share strategies and resources, and discuss challenges over Zoom!
Port Washington School District, Open Positions for Hire: The Port Washington UFSD is seeking Educational Assistants (on both a temporary and permanent basis). Interested in applying? Email Elaine Fenick or 516-767-5050. Feel free to share with interested candidates.
Free meals for all students: All meals continue to be free for children ages 18-and-under through the end of the school year, and the District will continue to provide meals for remote students and hybrid day students. Meal pick-up resumes at Schreiber and Sousa from 9:30am-11:00am, Mondays, Tuesdays and Wednesdays, on Monday, January 4. If picking up a bulk meal package (five days of meals), please pick up once a week. For more information and to apply for the meal program, click HERE.
Board of Education & Committee Meetings
Board of Education Budget & Facilities Meeting, Monday January 11, 1:00pm: Livestream HERE
Board of Education Meeting, Tuesday, January 19, 8:00pm: Livestream HERE
Board of Education Policy & Personnel Committee Meeting, Wednesday, January 20, 9:30am: Location TBD
IN OUR COMMUNITY...
Free COVID-19 Testing from Northwell Health in Manorhaven: Beginning Sunday, January 10, Northwell Health will provide free testing to Port Washington residents at the Port Washington Adult Activity Center (80 Manorhaven Blvd.). Registration is required; call 1-833-422-7369 or click HERE to make an appointment. Spanish interpretation will be available.
Let's Get Cooking with the Ed Foundation: Cooking Lab Workshop, Sunday, January 10, 5pm: Cook a delicious Sunday night dinner with The Cooking Lab's own Michelle Capobianco and Mat Lanfant. The menu includes seasonal vegetable risotto and a chocolate souffle. Register HERE to receive ingredient list and zoom link.
Port Washington Community Food Pantry Drive: Our local pantries are in need, now more than ever. Please consider helping by donating basic supplies and items in need. Information on items requested and how to drop off can be found HERE (En Espanol).
Learn English in 2021!: Free, Online classes are available for people who live and work in Port Washington, weekdays from 9am-9pm, at the Port Washington Public Library. To register, contact Peggy O'Hanlon at (516) 883-4400, ext. 1308.
ChessMates Winter Session: High-level online instruction in addition to practice will be provided to K-12 students of all levels from beginner to advanced. Emphasis is on achieving excellence, enhanced problem solving and logical reasoning skills, and creativity!
One-on-one District technology support sessions for Spanish-speaking parents, Wednesday, January 13, 7:00pm: Long Island Together, in collaboration with the Port Washington Public Library and TESOL, will offer Spanish-speaking parents in Port Washington an opportunity to meet virtually with a Spanish-speaking volunteer and ask questions about how to use District technology to support students with remote learning.
Learn more about what's happening around the Port Washington community here.
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Let's Get Cooking with the Ed Foundation: Cooking Lab Workshop, Sunday, January 10, 5pm: Cook a delicious Sunday night dinner with The Cooking Lab's own Michelle Capobianco and Mat Lanfant. The menu includes seasonal vegetable risotto and a chocolate souffle. Register HERE to receive ingredient list and zoom link.
Port Washington Community Food Pantry Drive: Our local pantries are in need, now more than ever. Please consider helping by donating basic supplies and items in need. Information on items requested and how to drop off can be found HERE (En Espanol).
Learn English in 2021!: Free, Online classes are available for people who live and work in Port Washington, weekdays from 9am-9pm, at the Port Washington Public Library. To register, contact Peggy O'Hanlon at (516) 883-4400, ext. 1308.
ChessMates Winter Session: High-level online instruction in addition to practice will be provided to K-12 students of all levels from beginner to advanced. Emphasis is on achieving excellence, enhanced problem solving and logical reasoning skills, and creativity!
One-on-one District technology support sessions for Spanish-speaking parents, Wednesday, January 13, 7:00pm: Long Island Together, in collaboration with the Port Washington Public Library and TESOL, will offer Spanish-speaking parents in Port Washington an opportunity to meet virtually with a Spanish-speaking volunteer and ask questions about how to use District technology to support students with remote learning.
Learn more about what's happening around the Port Washington community here.
Facebook / Twitter / Instagram / PTA Website / Email us!