SEPTEMBER 2024 NEWSLETTER | |
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On behalf of the PTSA Executive Committee, welcome back to school! In the coming year, the PTSA is excited to bring back signature programs such as the Science Fair, Spelling and Geography Bee, Family Movie Night, Senior Scholarship Awards, the Graduation Parade, and Welcome BBQs at the middle and high school.
Last year, the PTSA funded grant requests for a new playground at Dows Lane, guest authors, clubs, enrichment programs, field trips, professional development, and more! In addition, we also ran our signature programs such as the MSS Talent Show, the District-wide Science Fair, Family Movie Night, Preschool Carnival, and School BBQs - all of which foster a sense of community while enriching the student experience.
Read Our New PTSA fact Sheet!
As an all-volunteer organization, we are always in need of your time and talent! Follow us on Facebook and Instagram for timely volunteer opportunities, or join our volunteer database to tell us how you would like to get involved!
Thank you for your continued support and please reach out with any questions or suggestions at hello@irvingtonnyptsa.org!
Sonal Vasudev, President, Irvington NY PTSA
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You are a vital part of helping the PTSA enrich and support our schools, teachers and students! When you renew your annual membership ($50), please consider an additional donation of $100 or more to help us reach our fundraising goal. | | |
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Volunteer Committee Chairs Needed! | |
The following PTSA Committees are in need of volunteers:
Rivertown Parents
Science Fair
Parent Student College Night
Student Voter Registration
Main Street School Book Fair.
| For more information or to sign-up, email hello@irvingtonnyptsa.org. | | |
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Love Football? Enter our NFL Survivor Pool Fundraiser | Deadline to Enter: Sep 14 | Put your football knowledge to use or test your luck for a chance to win the Grand Prize while competing with neighbors, family, and friends, while raising funds to support the PTSA! The PTSA receives 50% of all entry fees (1 entry ($50), 3 entries ($100) or 10 entries ($250)), so the more entries you buy, the bigger the winnings, the better your chances to win and more money raised for the PTSA. | | |
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Got a Question for School Administrators? Submit a PAC Query! | The Parent Advisory Council or PAC is a forum for parents to anonymously raise questions/concerns or share suggestions with school administrators about topics that impact the District, the school, the grade or a class. Each school (Dows Lane, Main Street School, Irvington Middle School and Irvington High School) has its own PAC which is composed of that school’s principal and assistant principal, and the PTSA Vice Presidents (VP) and Grade Parents. | |
Attention New Families: Welcome to Irvington Schools! | |
If you recently joined the Irvington school district, the PTSA New Families Welcome Committee is here to ease your transition into the community and our schools. Please mark your calendars for our New Families Welcome Breakfasts at Dows Lane, MSS and IMS.
- K-3rd Grade: Thurs. Sep. 5, 2024 at 9AM in the Multipurpose Room at Dows Lane Elementary School
- 4th & 5th Grade: Mon. Sep 9, 2024 in the Auditorium at Main Street School
- 6th - 8th Grade: Fri. Sep. 20, 2024 at 8AM in the Campus Presentation Room at Irvington High School
In the coming weeks, you’ll receive a welcome email with information and resources, as well as dates for the New Families Welcome Breakfasts at your child’s school. In the meantime, please visit www.irvingtonnyptsa.org/NewFamilies for a list of upcoming events (including the welcome breakfasts), school and community resources and social media groups, and a contact list of PTSA school and grade representatives. If you have any questions, email the committee members at newfamilies@irvingtonnyptsa.org
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Get into the School Spirit in Time for Homecoming | |
Whether it’s Homecoming, game time for your favorite team, or an average Tuesday, it’s always a perfect time to show your Irvington school spirit. Load up now on your Irvington spirit wear! We have T-shirts, sweatshirts, pajamas, hats and tumblers ready for local pickup in Irvington!
Visit the PTSA Spirit Wear store for all available styles and sizes. A portion of the sales proceeds support the PTSA General Fund which brings grants and programs to our schools.
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Dows Lane and Main Street School Class Parents | PTSA Class Parents have been assigned (see full list here). Class parents’ role is to be a liaison between the teacher, the PTSA and parents/caregivers of the students in the class teacher, the PTSA and parents/caregivers of the students in the class. They look forward to meeting you at the open houses and will be sharing important information for the year with you then. You are encouraged to contact your class parent(s) if you need anything in the meantime. | |
Welcome Back BBQs: 6th Grade and High School | PTSA school representatives and parents are teaming up again this year to host a welcome back student BBQs for incoming 6th graders on the first day of school and for all high school students on Sep. 6th! Thank you to all our volunteers for organizing these special events to bring students together and celebrate the start of the school year! | | |
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K Popsicles with the Principal | On August 26th, the PTSA brought incoming kindergartners together at Dows Lane to meet their fellow classmates and principals, while enjoying popsicles on the last days of summer! We’re proud to support this annual tradition which helps our youngest students get comfortable with their new school, and creates new bonds between kindergarten families. | |
Superintendent’s Breakfast | On August 28th, the PTSA organized breakfast to welcome back more than 200 school administrators, faculty and staff at the Superintendent’s Breakfast. Along with our annual teacher appreciation lunches, these hospitality events allow us to celebrate and show gratitude to those who play a vital role in shaping our children’s school experience. | |
- Sep 5: Dows Lane New Family Welcome Breakfast - 9:00am to 10:00am - MPR
- Sep 5: MSS Open House - 6:45pm to 8:30pm - Auditorium and Classrooms
- Sep 9: MSS New Family Welcome Breakfast - 8:15am - MSS Auditorium
- Sep 10: Dows Lane K & 1st Grade Open House - 6:00pm to 7:30pm - Gym and Classrooms
- Sep 10: Board of Education Meeting - 7:30pm - CPR
- Sep 12: Dows Lane 2nd & 3rd Grades Open House - 6:00pm to 7:30pm - Gym and Classrooms
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Sep 11: Dows Lane PAC Meeting (Submit a Question)
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Sep 13: IMS PAC Meeting (Submit a Question)
- Sep 13: MSS Welcome Back BBQ - 5:00pm to 7:00pm - Outside (Rain Date Sep 20)
- Sep 19: Dows Lane PTSA Coffee w/ the Principal - overview of Eureka2 and MTSS - 9:00 to 9:45 - PLR
- Sep 19: IMS Open House - 6:30pm to 9:00pm - Campus Theater
- Sep 20: IMS New Family Welcome Breakfast - 8:00am - CPR
- Sep 24: Board of Education Meeting - 7:30pm - CPR
- Sep 26: IHS Open House - 7:00pm - Campus Theater
- Oct 3 & 4: Rosh Hashanah - SCHOOL CLOSED
- Oct 9: PSAT Testing - 8:00am to 12:00pm
- Oct 11: Grade 4 Field Trip to Ward Pound Ridge Reservation - 9:30am to 2:00pm
MPR - Dows Lane Multipurpose Room
PLC - Dows Lane Professional Learning Center
CPR - IHS Campus Presentation Room
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