10/23/23 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.
- The first National Honor Society meeting will be held today at 3:05 in the cafeteria. All current members and new inductees are required to attend.
- Hoofprints, Sleepy Hollow High School's newspaper, will hold its next meeting tomorrow, Tuesday, October 24th at 3:10 p.m. in 305W. New students are welcomed and all writers, photographers, and layout team members are expected to attend. Please see Mr. Rogers or Ms. Langston if you have any questions.
- Attention Ski and Snowboard Club members. We are having club officer elections at 3 pm on Wednesday, October 25 in Ms. Madani's room 208W. You are eligible to vote if you have ever attended a trip in the past with us.
- Underclassmen photo retakes will take place on Wednesday, October 25th from 830-3. If you didn’t take a photo or would like to retake your photo simply report to the auditorium during your lunch, free period or study hall. If you have any questions contact Ms. Adamo or Mrs. Katsman.
- 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.
- 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 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: 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.
- 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.
- 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!
- 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:
- Interested in obtaining community service hours? Come and cheer on the Rivertown Runners this Saturday the 28th. See Mr. Matute in room 312 west for more information.
- 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 Boys Soccer team played a great Section 1 playoff game against a tough Pelham team on Friday, ultimately being defeated on penalty kicks 5-4. The coaching staff would like to congratulate the entire team on a great season!
- Our Varsity Football team was defeated in a hard fought game against Rye on Saturday. Shoutouts to our Senior Football players and Cheerleaders, who were recognized before kick off, thank you for your participation and effort during this season. The team will travel to Ramapo on Thursday night for their final game of 2023.
- Our Varsity Volleyball team finished the regular season with a 5 set win against Pawling on Saturday. Shoutouts to Linette Kupfer, who led the team with 17 kills and 25 digs, Sam Taylor who led with 5 blocks, and Lizbeth Patino who had 24 assists. Great match played by the entire team! Next up, the team will prepare for the 1st round postseason game on Saturday.
- Our Varsity Field Hockey team was defeated on Saturday in their 1st round postseason game by Hendrick Hudson. Strong performances by the entire team. Coach Jess and Coach Mike are extremely proud of how the team has played this season, ending with a winning record!
- Our Varsity Girls Soccer team was defeated by a very strong Pelham team in the 1st round of the post season on Saturday. The coaching staff is incredibly proud of all our athletes this year and we want to thank you again for your time, energy and all your positive contributions to our fall season as people and players.
- Our Varsity Cross Country team had a strong showing at the Section 1 Coaches Invitational on Saturday at Bowdoin Park. It was a challenging day due to the conditions but our team had some strong performances. Shoutout to Owen Staley for placing in the top 15 runners out of 150. The team will travel to the Hudson Valley Sportsdome on Saturday for the Westchester County Championship meet.
- Our Varsity Swim team won their Conference Championship meet on Saturday, with almost every swimmer dropping their race times. Congratulations to the entire team of swimmers on a great season!
GO HORSEMEN!!!
- 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