10/19/23 HS Newsletter (day 6)
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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!
- 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.
- The Folklore Urbano NYC Sleepy Hollow High School Latin Music Residency is underway! Today the jazz combo will meet with renowned Colombian Educator, Composer, Pianist and Producer Pablo Mayor, followed by Cuban/Puerto Rican percussionist Oreste Abrantes in the coming weeks! An all-school celebration of Latin music and dance will take place during school on November 3rd featuring members of Folklore Urbano and the SHHS jazz ensemble.
- SPEAR Students Promoting Environmental Awareness will be having its first meeting TODAY in room 307W at 3 pm.
- Attention National Honor Society Applicants: Acceptance letters will be mailed this week. The Induction Ceremony will be held on October 24th at 7:00 pm. All current and new members are required to attend. Check Google classroom for an assignment for all new members by TODAY, Thursday, October 19th.
- A SUNY Oneonta representative will visit with our students tomorrow, Friday, October 20th at 11:00 AM. Students please remember to sign up via Naviance if you are interested in attending.
- 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!
- Attention Seniors!!! Senior Portrait Dates are currently open and available to make appointments: October 20th, 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).
- 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.
- Horseman's Harvest Neighborhood Pantry is having a pancake breakfast at SHHS this Saturday, 10/21. If you are interested in volunteering to help during the breakfast, please fill out our volunteer form: Click here to volunteer
- RiverArts and the Tarrytown Music Hall co-present Ronald K. Brown/EVIDENCE, A Dance Company this fall on Saturday, October 21st at 7:30pm. The show provides a unique perspective of human struggles, tragedies, and triumphs and integrates traditional African dance with spoken word and contemporary choreography. For further information and to purchase $15 tickets at any level use the following link and discount code: DISC_RKB https://tickets.tarrytownmusichall.org/EVIDENCE23.
- 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.
- Are you interested in being a teacher or working with kids? Please join us for our first Take a Look at Teaching meeting this year, on Thursday, 10/26 after school in room 410E. See Mrs. Sarr if you have any questions.
- 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!
- The Westchester County Youth Bureau is holding a Youth Med Tech Conference at Mercy University in Dobbs Ferry on Saturday, October 28th. This free event will feature fun and engaging speakers and workshops about careers in medicine and technology. Breakfast and lunch will be served. If you are interested in attending please stop by the main office to pick up a flier for instructions on how to register or use the following QR code. For any questions, please email WCYB@WestchesterCountyNY.gov.
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.
- 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
COMMUNITY SERVICE OPPORTUNITIES:
- The Warner Library is looking for volunteers to help out at their book sale in October. Please stop by the main office for more information and to sign up to volunteer.
- 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.
- Our Varsity Volleyball team had an exciting close match against Panas last night. The Horsemen unfortunately lost in 3 sets. Linette Kupfer led the team with 7 kills and 19 digs. Fabiola Colon had 8 digs and 5 kills. The Horsemen will return to action tomorrow for our last home match against Peekskill.
GO HORSEMEN!!
- 10/19-20 - Senior Portraits (by appointment only)
- 10/24 - National Honor Society Induction - 7 p.m. - HS Auditorium
- 10/25 - Underclassmen photo retakes
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