4/22/2025 Letter to the Community

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April 22, 2025

Dear TUFSD Families and Staff,

Welcome back! I hope everyone had a chance to relax, recharge, and enjoy the much-needed break.

Today is a special day—Earth Day—a time to celebrate nature and reflect on our connection to the environment. I encourage everyone to take a moment to step outside and appreciate the beauty around us. Explore our local community, practice mindfulness, and create positive change in the world around you.

Before the break, our scholars were hard at work—reading, writing, and even creating their own stories. A big congratulations to the students recently inducted into the National Honor Society. Your dedication and commitment truly inspire us all!

Sincerely,

Dr. Raymond Sanchez

At the upcoming Board of Education meeting, the Board will be asked to adopt the proposed budget. In addition, we will continue our discussions regarding transportation and receive an update from Human Resources.

🌍💐 Today we celebrated Earth Day by taking time to stop and smell the flowers 🌸 and getting creative with some nature-inspired crafts! 🎨🌿 It’s a beautiful day to appreciate our planet and all the little things that make it special. 💚🌎

🎉 Congratulations to our SHHS students who were recently accepted into the World Language Honor Society! This prestigious recognition honors your dedication to scholarship, leadership, service, and character. We’re so proud of your hard work and commitment to excellence—way to go! 👏📚🌟

🌟 Special thanks to all the SHHS teachers who helped get their students to the College Fair on April 9, to the Central Office staff who joined us, and to Mr. Larkin and Ms. Perez for managing the arrival of 80 additional cars on campus. A big shoutout as well to Mr. Genua, our lead organizer who made it all happen! 🙌

College admissions reps, military personnel, and local first responders all shared how much they enjoyed meeting our 10th and 11th graders. 👏🎓

📚 A HUGE thank you to the Horsemen PTA for giving our Morse students and teachers the chance to grow their libraries!

The goal of the book fair is to ensure all learners have access to books. One way we support this is through "Share the Fair," an awesome initiative that helps students purchase books and sparks a lifelong love of reading! ❤️📖

📚✨ Writing magic at Morse! Students welcomed their families for a special celebration where they proudly shared book reviews on stories of their choice. 📝❤️

From April 7–11, the Sleepy Hollow English Department welcomed the Anywhere Theatre Company for a week-long theatre residency. Students experienced interactive, open rehearsals and two full performances of Persephone—a modern musical retelling of the myth, written by director Peter Royston and his son Will Royston, with original music and lyrics by cast member Emma Freeman. A big thank-you to the Anywhere Theatre Company for bringing this dynamic theatrical experience to our school! Check out some highlights below.

A total of 173 Tarrytown students joined this year’s Spring Break Camp—58 from Washington Irving and 115 from Morse—making it a fun and active week for all!

Is your family ready for some spring clothing? Horsemen PTA Community Wardrobe "shopping" days are this Wednesday-Friday, April 23, 24, and 25th.

TUFSD families must sign up here to make an appointment. Because of space constraints, no walk-ins are permitted.

Community Wardrobe is a joint effort of the Horsemen PTA and the Village of Sleepy Hollow that finds new homes for great clothes, free to neighbors who need them, in a dignified, boutique setting.

The Tarrytowns School Foundation Gala will be held on April 26.

For more information visit: https://www.tarrytownschoolsfoundation.org/springbenefit2025.html

To purchase tickets visit: Spring Gala Tickets

The TUFSD Latino Parent Leadership Institute invites all Latino families to a special conference: "Together we are stronger! United and learning for a better future."

This event will be held on Saturday, April 26, from 10:00 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. in the Sleepy Hollow High School Cafeteria (210 North Broadway, Sleepy Hollow, NY).

Join us for an engaging day of learning, connection, and community building. Lunch and entertainment are included!

We’re excited to invite you to the Ballet & Drama Showcase presented by United Way and the Westchester Ballet Company!

📅 Date: Tuesday, May 6
⏰ Time: Show starts at 5:00 p.m. (please arrive by 4:45 p.m.)
📍 Location: W.L. Morse Elementary School Auditorium, 30 Pocantico St., Sleepy Hollow, NY

Come support our talented young performers as they take the stage for an evening of dance and drama!

Costume Reminder:
🎭 1st Grade Dancers – Wear a solid yellow top, black socks, and black leggings.
🎭 2nd Grade Dancers – Wear a solid blue or purple top, black socks, and black leggings.

We can’t wait to see you there! 🎶✨

Auditions for Aladdin Jr. in Spanish were held last week, and an incredible group of students in grades 4–12 has been cast in this exciting production.

This marks the first-ever U.S. performance of Aladdin Jr. in Spanish, and it will be directed by a Broadway Creative Team:

• Evy Ortiz (West Side Story)

• Lauryn Ciardullo (Aladdin)

• Daniel Gutiérrez (On Your Feet)

Public Performances (Free Admission):
📅 Wednesday, June 11 at 7:00 p.m.
📅 Saturday, June 14 at 11:00 p.m.

School Performances (Great for dual-language classes):
📅 Thursday, June 12, 2025 at 10:00 p.m. & 12:00 p.m.

From clay and creative writing to tap dancing and theater, there's something for every young artist at this summer’s Tarrytown Arts Camp, running July 7–25. Programs for grades K–8 include Multi-Arts Camp, Theater Afternoons, Clay Camp, Architecture, Music, and more—led by professional artists and educators. Held at Kingsland Point Park, Sleepy Hollow High School, and the historic Philipse Manor Station.

🌟 Scholarships available.
📍 Register now: www.TarrytownArtsCamp.com

Mercy University Center for STEM Education is running a free Summer 2025 program for middle school students called Verizon Innovative Learning STEM Achievers Program- an engaging, hands-on program developed to enrich learning through design thinking, 3D printing, augmented reality, and social entrepreneurship.

This program is for rising 6th, 7th, and 8th grade students (or current 5th, 6th, and 7th grade students). Free lunch for the students is provided and the program itself is 100% free, transportation not provided.

The program is from July 7, 2025-July 25, 2025, from 9:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.. It’s available at the Mercy University Westchester Campus and the Mercy University Bronx Campus.

The Horsemen PTA is asking everyone to link their Decicco's and Sons card to the Horsemen PTA. By doing so the Horsemen PTA will receive money that we can be used to support our schools, just by shopping and swiping your card!

Please see attached flyer for details and make sure to look for Horsemen PTA on the drop-down list.

🎭 Tarrytown Music Hall Academy – Summer 2025 Camps!

Looking for fun and creative summer activities? The Tarrytown Music Hall Academy is offering an exciting lineup of Summer 2025 programs for students in grades K–college! From musical theater camps like Matilda Jr., Annie Jr., Newsies Jr., and The Lion King Jr. to circus arts, dance intensives, scenic painting, and more—there’s something for every young performer or artist.

📅 Programs run July through August
📍 Located at The Music Hall, 13 Main Street, Tarrytown
🔗 Learn more and register: tarrytownmusichall.org/academy-programs

Join us for Community Day at The Pocantico Center on May 17, from 11:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.! This FREE event features hands-on art, STEAM, and garden activities, face painting, and more, in collaboration with local partners. Don't miss the interactive puppet performance by Arm-of-the-Sea at 2:00 p.m. and your last chance to view Sketching Light: Chagall’s Windows for Union Church in the DR Center gallery.

Enjoy complimentary food from Abeetz Pizza Truck and Jimmy’s Soft Serve.

📍 Location: 200 Lake Rd, Tarrytown, NY 10591
🔗 Register & learn more: pocantico.org/events
📧 Contact: pocanticoprograms@rbf.org

🏐🔥 Ready, set, SERVE! Our Spring Co-Ed Volleyball Clinic kicks off on May 14 in the S.H.H.S. gym! Open to 6th-8th graders of all skill levels—come learn the game, boost agility, sharpen strategy, and most of all, have FUN! 🙌💪

📅 Starts May 14
📍 S.H.H.S. Gym
🎯 Grades 6-8 | All skill levels welcome

Don’t miss out—let’s hit the court! 🚀🏐

Register here: Tarrytown Parks and Recreation

Join the Tarrytown Summer Arts Camp Team!

Applications are open for 2025 counselor positions—both paid and volunteer opportunities available! Gain leadership experience, community service hours, and be part of an exciting arts program. Positions are available in Multi-Arts, Architecture, Clay, and Creative Writing at various locations.

Apply now at www.TarrytownArtsCamp.com

The Sleepy Hollow/Tarrytown Youth Leadership Police Academy aims to provide a supportive and educational environment where our youth can develop essential life skills that will serve them well into adulthood. We believe that by investing in our young community members today, we are contributing to a brighter and more prosperous future for Sleepy Hollow & Tarrytown.

This summer, we are organizing three sessions of the youth academy, scheduled to take place from August 4 to August 8, August 11 to August 15, and August 18 to August 22.

To discuss this opportunity further or to answer any questions you may have, please feel free to contact me directly via email at Sbencosme@sleepyhollowny.org. Thank you for considering our request, and we look forward to the possibility of partnering with you to make the Sleepy Hollow/Tarrytown Youth Leadership Police Academy a success.

🛍️🌿 Join Us at the TASH Indoor Farmers Market, now through April 26!! 🌿🛍️

📅 Every Saturday | 🕘 9:00 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.
📍 John Paulding School

Stop by for fresh produce, local goods, and community vibes—all indoors! 🍎🥖✨ See you there!

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