MSHS Tuesday Newsday

Dear NS Families,

Thank you. I am grateful for all the notes, emails, and the wonderful luncheon for our staff in recognition of Teacher Appreciation Week last week. A huge thank you to all of the volunteers who helped set up, clean up, and make it a wonderful week. A special thank you to the MSHS PTO and the NS Booster Club who did all of the heavy lifting for the week - with food and desserts. It was greatly appreciated. We also had some parents (thank you) who sent in flowers, cookies, and other goodies to make the week very special. Thank you all.

Tonight is the last of the 3 Budget & Capital Project Information Sessions at the North Salem Town Board meeting, 7 p.m.

Congratulations to our Metro Award nominations for Little Mermaid:

Hazel Northshield - Best Student Stage Manager

Best Crew

Raul Saez - Best Child Performer (Flounder)

Bella LeClair - Best Acting Performance by a Female

We were also nominated for Best Makeup and Hair and Costume Design - Mr. Markiss Jackson.

Congratulations to all of our nominees and Mrs. Chan Chee for all the passion and effort she put in to make the musical so tremendous! We are small but mighty!

Parents of 8th and 12th graders see below. There is a section that outlines ads for your student for both Moving Up or Graduation in the North Salem News. 10% of the proceeds goes to our PTO.

Thank you for all those who signed up for the Color Run, if you are still interested, the QR code and online registration should still be open.

All the best,

Mr. DiGrandi

5/14 - Grade 8 NYS Science Test

5/20 - MS Band Concert, 7:30pm

5/20 - Annual Budget Vote & BOE Election, 7am-9pm

5/21 - Science Symposium

5/21 - BOE Meeting, 7:30pm

5/22 - Mental Health and Wellness Fair with Color Run (more info below)

5/22 - MS Chorus Concert, 7:30pm

5/26 - Schools Closed - Memorial Day

5/27-5/30 - MSHS Art Show

5/27 - High School Awards Night, Grades 9-11

5/28 - Senior Awards Night

5/29 - HS Concert, 7:30pm

5/30 - 7th & 8th Grade Dance (more info below)

Breakfast & Lunch Menus and our new MSHS Deli Order Form

Parents of Seniors-

Can you believe it? It’s almost the end of the school year!

Senior Trip to Lake Compounce-

Our Senior Trip will take place on Thursday, June 12th at Lake Compounce. Completed permission forms are due by Tuesday, June 4th.

Class of 2025 Commencement Ceremony Information

If you have any questions, feel free to reach out to Mrs. Doherty (kdoherty@northsalemschools.org).

The North Salem Jr/Sr prom is scheduled for Thursday June 5, 2025. As costs have risen for the venue, food, and entertainment the Jr/Sr class has increased its fundraising efforts to defray costs as much as possible. Even the smallest donation can make a difference!

• Premier Plus: $1000+
• Platinum Sponsor: $500
• Gold sponsor: $250
• Silver sponsor $100
• Friends of North Salem (any denomination up to $100)

Please contact Allie Bratt, albratt@northsalemschools.org or Anne Bratt, abratt@northsalemschools.org to support our junior/senior prom.

Thank You to those who are able to donate to support our students and bring the price of the prom down! As prices continue to rise for the venue, the entertainment, and decorations, your support is so appreciated!!

Platinum Sponsor:

North Salem Teacher's Association (NSTA)

North Salem Athletic Booster Club

Silver Sponsor:

Linda Newman

Anonymous Donor

Vanessa Moreira

Friends of North Salem:

Anonymous Donor

North Salem Junior, Joey Centofanti, hopes to make a positive impact on the community by helping fundraise for Northern Westchester Hospital's construction of a Behavioral Health Center, providing essential care for students who are in immediate need of medical attention for mental health purposes.

Please see his letter below with more information.

Click HERE to donate.

The NSHS Business Club Needs Your Help!

The NSHS Business Club, which was founded last year, is officially launching their first student-led business! Help support the club by purchasing their new product: the customizable snack bundle! This is a great way to treat your child, whether it be they're preparing for long sports practices or they deserve a reward after a difficult test. Each bundle will be $5, which includes your child's choice of a drink, chips, cookies, and candy!

To pre-order a snack bundle, send your child in with CASH or a CHECK and they can customize their bundle at the Business Club booth during a free period/lunch! The booth will be open Tuesdays starting April 1st.

If there are any further questions, feel free to reach out to us through our socials or email our advisor, Ms. Willis, at mwillis@northsalemschools.org:

Instagram: nsbusinessclub

Facebook: Search "NS Business Club"

Sincerely,

Sean Canellos and Samantha Tello

NSHS Business Club Co-Presidents

Helping Kids Deal With Conflict

No matter how hard we try to avoid them, arguments, fights, and disagreements are a fact of life — for adults and for kids. Conflict may not be pleasant, but it doesn’t have to feel catastrophic. Teaching kids practical skills to manage it in a healthy way will help them navigate everything from squabbles over toys to relationships with siblings both now and as they grow up.

This week at childmind.org, we’re talking about how to help kids deal with conflict and the intense emotions that come with it. We have tips for calming kids down so you can help them decide what to do next. And because conflict often erupts from painful feelings, we have resources on helping kids deal with disappointment and embarrassment. When it comes to finding a resolution, kids should be aware of their own wants and needs, but recognize that other people have wants and needs, too — so we have advice for helping kids understand how to empathize and set boundaries.

— Molly Hagan, Staff Writer

The MSHS PTO and the MSHS Mental Health & Wellness Fair are teaming up to bring graded 6-12 their first color-run!

REGISTER HERE!

College Essay Writing Workshops will be held at Somers High School during the summer. They have decided to offer students outside of their district the opportunity to participate. Please see attached flyer for details if you are interested. Click here.

College Acceptances are rolling in! To see a list of Acceptances please click here. Seniors, don’t forget to update your college outcomes on SCOIR.

Summer Opportunities: Looking for something to do this summer? Check out some options by clicking here.

Sophomores/Juniors/Seniors

The Southern Westchester College Fair will be held at the Westchester County Center in White Plains on Tuesday, April 29 from 6-8:30 pm. This event is hosted by Westchester-Putnam College Conferences, Inc. For information please email wpccfairs@att.net or call 914-739-2313.

The Northern Westchester College & Career Fair will be held at Putnam/Northern Westchester BOCES in Yorktown on Wednesday, April 30 from 9am-12 noon and 5:30pm to 8 pm. For more information please email dlividini@pnwboces.org or call 914-248-2450.

For a list of attending colleges for both dates, please click here.

Juniors:

Which SUNY are you?

You and your family are invited to join SUNY for an online group information session. You will have the opportunity to explore The State University of New York -- the campuses, academic programs, application and admissions process, financial assistance, the Excelsior Scholarship and more! During the session, you will be able to send your questions via live chat. Links to various dates can be found here.

Seniors:

· Scholarship Opportunities - Lots of updates have been made! To view available scholarship opportunities, please click here.

· The 2025-26 FAFSA form is live! The U.S. Department of Education has now expanded access to everyone during the current beta testing period prior to the official launch on Dec. 1. Students can now file and submit their FAFSA form. They are encouraged to log in to their studentaid.gov account and get started today. Students and their parents will need to create their FSA ID before completing the FAFSA; to do so, please go to https://studentaid.gov/fsa-id/create-account/launch . The deadline to file is June 30, 2025.

· NY State Financial Aid Agency

The Higher Education Services Corporation (HESC) is New York State’s student financial aid agency. They award nearly $1 billion in financial aid to students each year. Please click here to learn more about what programs they offer.

Hello MS/HS Families,

Important information regarding ticks and seasonal allergies is just a click away. Please take a moment to click on the link: IMPORTANT INFORMATION ON TICKS AND SEASONAL ALLERGIES

WHAT'S IN YOUR FOOD WHEN YOU HEAT IT IN PLASTIC? MICROPLASTICS!

Microplastics are tiny plastic particles, less than 5 millimeters in size, originating from the breakdown of larger plastic items and found in various environments, including water, soil, and even our bodies.

Microplastics in humans may lead to serious health issues, including various cancers, respiratory disorders, and inflammatory bowel disease.

Please click on the link for important information :

"Parenting in the age of Microplastics"

Important Nutritional Information:

Ex-FDA Food Expert Reveals Worst Cereal In America with Link to Cancer.

Please click on the YouTube link for further information:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hPzjspzVpLg

Social Media:

Time To Break Our "Tik" Fever-Addictive app knows US kids at risk.

As TikTok gains more acceptance among youth, there is growing concern among parents, policymakers, and clinicians about the actual impact the platform is having on the mental health of youth. Click Here for important information.

IMPORTANT INFORMATION:

Each household is eligible to receive four at-home test kits, which can be requested from COVIDTests.gov. They’ll be shipped for free through the US Postal Service.

FLU SEASON IS HERE! - Click here for important information

Helpful Information:

• Absence from School: Contact the attendance office at x 2165 or mshsattendance@northsalemschools.org to report your student's absence. Do not hesitate to contact me at x 2017 to discuss your child's illness. I'm happy to answer any questions and address our concerns.

• When to keep your child home from school: Please click here for information about when you should keep your child home from school.

• Immunization Requirements for Students in Grades 6-12: Click here for information regarding the "2024-2025 School Year New York State Immunization Requirements for School Entrance/Attendance.

• Mandatory Physical Examinations: The New York State Education Department (NYSED) requires a physical exam for new entrants and students in Grades: Pre-K, K 1,3,5,7,9, and 11. Students who wish to participate in interscholastic sports (Grades 7-12) and for working papers require an annual physical.

Click here to read important information and access forms pertaining to Health Examinations, Medication Administration and Allergy Action Plans.

I know this information can be confusing. Please don't hesitate to contact me, I'm happy to answer any questions and address your concerns.

Stay well,

Rita Driscoll, R.N.BSN

MSHS School Nurse / 914-669-5414 x2017 / rdriscoll@northsalemschools.org

Athletic News for Week of May 12-

FREYJA SMITH ATTENDS THE LOUCKS GAMES MAY 10th

On Saturday, May 10th Freyja attended the Loucks Games at White Plains High School.
The Loucks games is a nationally renowned, elite track and field meet held in White Plains each year. Freyja placed 14th in the Javelin out of 31 Multi State entries!

Congratulations Freyja!

BOYS AND GIRLS LACROSSE ONE LOVE GAMES MAY 10th

The boys and girls lacrosse teams hosted ONE LOVE games by advocating for the foundation. Concessions were sold, T Shirts were purchased for all participants.
Over $650.00 has been raised to date online. Congratulations to the teams for their efforts!

Every dollar raised will advance One Love Foundation's mission of ending relationship abuse by educating young people about healthy and unhealthy relationship behaviors.

• Varsity Girls vs. Highland 12-8 LOSS
• Varsity Boys vs. Albertus Magnus 16-4 WIN

The North Salem Youth Girls Lacrosse team hosted a game on the turf field at 2:00pm after the boys game vs. Somers. Please help support One Love Foundation by making a contribution to the fundraiser and sharing the link below with your family and friends.

One Love Fundraiser

2025-2026 TENTATIVE START DATES

Fall Season 2025

Football August 23, 2025 Section One Approved to start 8/23rd

High School August 25, 2025 Section One Approved to start 8/25th

Modified September 8th, 2025

Winter Season 2025-2026

High School November 17th,2025

Modified December 1, 2025

Modified Ice Hockey TBA

Unified Sports 2026
Bowling March 3rd, 2026

Basketball April 7th, 2026

Spring Season 2026

March 16th, 2026 ***Pending NYSPHSAA and Section One Approval 3/9/25

Modified April 6th, 2026

North Salem Athletic Calendar: https://northsalemcentral.tandem.co/

*All practices and games are posted on the Athletic Calendar. Subscribe for notifications regarding date/time/locations.

FITNESS CENTER- OPEN!

The fitness center will be open Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and Thursdays throughout the school year from 3:00-4:00pm for students in Grades 7-12. All students are required to sign in with the teacher and remain in the Fitness Center until the end of the session. In the event that transportation is needed, there is a late bus at 3:45pm. Sneakers and athletic attire are required.

LIVE STREAMING- Live streaming is available at both the HS Gymnasium and Tiger Stadium- Turf Field Local Live Link

TIGER STADIUM- Tiger Stadium Rules

SPORTS YOU: Please subscribe to Sports You and enter your code for the sport that you have signed up for in Family ID. All HS and MS coaching staff will be communicating to our families through this platform. Link: sportsyou.com **The codes are the same from each school year for each level of the sport.

GO TIGERS!

Sincerely,

Denise M. Kiernan, CAA

Director of Health, Physical Education and Athletics

Register to become a PTO Member to have access to our directory, signups and store.

MSHS PTO MEMBERSHIP TOOLKIT

The North Salem Farmers Market returns May 10 and runs every second Saturday through October. With 30+ vendors, live music curated by Ian Hendrickson-Smith (The Roots, Uncle Cheef), lunch options, seating, and kids activities. This is more than a market—it’s a monthly celebration of food, farming, and community. Shop local organic produce, fruit, meat, fish, poultry, mushrooms, bagels, breads & pastries, wild-fermented cider, spirits, pickles, mustards, honey, dumplings, flowers & native plants, and more. Easy parking, ADA accessible with public transportation via the Metro North. More at northsalemfarmersmarket.org, follow @northsalemnyfarmersmarket for updates & announcements.

⚽Memorial Day 5v5 Soccer Tournament ⚽

To Benefit Tunnel to Towers Foundation

Join us this Memorial Day as we honor the brave men and women who made the ultimate sacrifice for our great nation. After the parade and hot dogs, lace up your cleats for a fun and meaningful 5v5 short-sided soccer tournament— all in support of the Tunnel to Towers Foundation, which assists military heroes and their families.

📆 Date: Memorial Day
⏰ Kickoff: 12:00 PM (after the parade and hot dogs)
📍 Location: Purdys Field

💵Entry Fee: $25 per team
👥Team Size: 5v5 (up to 20 teams)
🎯All proceeds go directly to Tunnel to Towers

🏆 Prizes:

• First Place Team: Free Pizza!🍕 AND BRAGGING RIGHTS
  
• Best Costume: Box of Donuts! 🍩
  

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