10/31/23 HS Newsletter (day 2)
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Please see the newsletter below for the most recent SHHS announcements, school highlights, upcoming events and a list of useful contacts and resources. Have a great day!
TODAY IS DAY 2.
- For all students who eat in the cafeteria, Westchester County has passed a new law that requires all students to request a fork, knife, and spoon, as well as ketchup, mustard or mayonnaise when buying food from the cafeteria. These items will no longer be out for the taking. You must request them when you are purchasing your food.
- Attention students, starting tomorrow, November 1st, breakfast in the cafeteria will be free to all SHHS students! Stop by the cafeteria any time between 7:30 and 8:30 a.m. to pick up your breakfast. Don't forget, eating breakfast is essential to success in school.
- Starting tomorrow, Wednesday, November 1st enjoy the bigger and better brownies at Sleepy Coffee and check out the new prices for all food and drink items.
- The Library will be closed after school today.
- Tomorrow, Wednesday, November 1st, the Guidance Department will host Financial Aid Night for 10th, 11th, and 12th Grade Students – A financial aid advisor will walk students and parents through applying for financial aid and answer any questions about this process. Please note a separate event will be scheduled for Spanish speaking parents.
- The following college representatives will visit with our students this week. Please sign up through Naviance.
- CUNY Bernard M Baruch College, tomorrow, Wednesday, November 1st at 11:45 AM
- State University of New York at New Paltz, Thursday, November 2nd at 9:00 AM
- Drew University, Thursday, November 2nd at 11:30 AM
- Saint Anselm College, Thursday, November 2nd at 1:30 PM
- Rutgers University-Newark, Friday, November 3rd at 11:30 AM
- Any student that needs an updated physical in order to participate in Winter Sports, please stop by the nurses office today for your pre-physical. Dr. Goldstein will be here on Wednesday, Nov. 1st at 9AM for sports physicals.
- The following people need to hand in uniforms back to Mrs. Persad: Elsa Block, Libby Block, Heidy Garay, Penny McVey, Jocelin Santocki, Camila Hilario, Michelle Orellana, & Sophia McLaurin. You may leave it in her mailbox. Please make sure it has your name on it. Thank you!
- Do you think you have the best dressed pet for Halloween? Please enter our Pet Costume Contest, hosted by the PAW Club! You just scan the QR code on the flyers posted around school and submit a photo/description of your pet! May the best pet win!
- Attention underclassmen: student IDs have been handed out by science and math teachers. If you took a student portrait and did not receive your school ID please fill out the missing ID form that can be found on your Homeroom google classroom by October 31st.
- Attention all 9th and 10th grade ENL and World Language students! The Sleepy Hollow World Languages World Cup soccer game will be taking place on Thursday, November 2nd after school on the turf field. See your ENL or World Language teacher for a permission slip to participate in this great event!
- The Peabody Preserve invites teens and adults to come enjoy a ‘Meditation in the woods’ hosted by Paul Griffin. This event is free for residents of Tarrytown & Sleepy Hollow and is being held on Saturday, November 4th from 11am-12:30pm. For further details please see the flyer that will be emailed out.
- The Math Honor Society will once again sponsor the Mathematical Association of American's AMC 10 and 12 Math Competitions. The AMC 10/12 provides an opportunity for high school students to develop positive attitudes towards analytical thinking and mathematics that can assist in future careers. The AMC 10/12 is the first in a series of competitions that eventually lead all the way to the International Mathematical Olympiad. The AMC 10/12 will be administered on Wednesday, Nov. 8th during periods 7 and 8. Please email Mrs. Walsh or see your math teacher if interested.
- On November 7th & 8th the Community Wardrobe will be offering free winter clothing for the whole family. Items that will be available are coats, gloves, hats, scarves, and boots. You must have an appointment to shop. This event is free to local residents in need of winter gear. Please use the following link https://signup.com/go/mrtWWWA or OR code to make a reservation to shop. You may also stop by the main office to pick up a flier with further information.
- Attention Seniors!!! Senior Portrait Dates are currently open and available to make appointments: November 8th, 9th, and December 7th. There will be no senior portrait sittings past December 2023. Directions for signup can be found on the Yearbook Google Classroom. If you have any questions or if you have trouble signing up, please reach out to your Yearbook Advisors - Mrs. Katsman (Room 211W) or Mrs. Adamo (Room 210W).
- SHHS Cares is sponsoring a sneaker drive. We are in need of new or gently used sneakers for all ages. All donations are distributed back to the community through the non-profit organization 914Cares. Boxes will be located at the main entrance and by the gym. Please support our club.
- Attention all students & staff: The fitness center is open Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday mornings at 6:40am for any student or staff member interested in using it. Haven’t ever worked out before or intimidated by the exercise machine thing? No problem Coach/trainer Mr. DiLorenzo is there to help show you and program for you if needed or wanted.
- The SHHS Homework Center is now open Mondays-Fridays from 3:00-4:00 PM in room 300N. We provide homework help, content-specific tutoring, general academic assistance, and snacks. Visit the HW Center today!
- TUFSD Family Cultural Inventory: We're delighted to invite you to participate in our Family Cultural Survey—a fantastic opportunity to celebrate the diverse tapestry of cultures that make each family special and unique. This short survey aims to discover the rich traditions, values, and experiences that shape your family identity so we can accommodate and support your children in our schools. https://forms.gle/b5wWywnjqrhv3qoV6
- Social media tips for parents/guardians from our School Resource Officer, Officer Steven Bencosme:
- Parenting Suggestions Regarding Technology
- How to Support Your Child’s Social-Emotional Health / Cómo apoyar la salud socioemocional de su niño
- Parent Ultimate Guide to Instagram / Guía para padres sobre Instagram
- Tik Tok Guide for Parents/Guardians
- Snapchat Safety Resources for Parents
- A Parent’s Guide to Snapchat
BLUE LIGHTS OUTSIDE OF SCHOOLS:
- Blue lights flashing notify people outside of schools that the school is on LOCKDOWN.
- Please remember NOT to enter a school when the blue light box outside of the school is flashing blue.
- All of our schools have one or more blue light boxes throughout the outside of the school. The box is gray and has a strobe light that will flash blue when activated.
- Please be advised that we do activate the blue strobe lights during our lockdown DRILLS as well.
COMMUNITY SERVICE OPPORTUNITIES:
- The TaSH Farmers Market has opportunities available. Please review and complete the survey that will be emailed to your student email accounts: 2023 TaSH Hand Description + Application
RiverArts is in need of student volunteers (who work in exchange for community service hours) for their many upcoming fall events. All students will be offered tickets to our spring events if they wish to attend, as a way of saying thank you! And students who volunteer for the Ronald K. Brown Dance Company at the Tarrytown Music Hall are invited to stay and watch the performance. Please see the flier below for further details and/or stop by the main office to pick one up.
- Any student that is interested in participating in Winter Sports, FamilyID is now open. The FamilyID link can be found on the HS webpage, under Athletics.
GO HORSEMEN!!!
After thorough consideration and careful planning, the Board of Education approved a resolution that proposes a bond vote on December 12, 2023.
This capital plan will play a crucial role in supporting our mission to create a safe, nurturing, and enriching learning environment for all of our students. It will help to address many infrastructure needs across our school district. Our schools have been the heart of our community for generations. It is our responsibility to ensure that they continue to remain places where our children can thrive academically and emotionally.
Additional information on the proposed bond can be found in the following resources:
Over the course of the next few weeks, leading up to the vote, we will provide various opportunities for our community to learn more about the bond. In the meantime, I want to thank you for your ongoing support of our schools.
Principal: Dr. Deborah Brand
(914) 631-8838
Assistant Principal: Daniel Larkin
(914) 631-8838
Assistant Principal: Jessica Perez
(914) 631-8838
Attendance Office: Marjorie Maia (Spanish Speaking)
(914) 332-6205
Guidance Office
(914) 332-6207
Main Office: Joanne Waldron
(914) 631-8838
Main Office: Jessica Castro (Spanish Speaking)
(914) 631-8838
Main Office: Jacqueline Geoghegan
(914) 631-8838
Athletics: Mike Arias
(914) 631-3664
Transportation Office
(914) 332-6259