09/10/2024 Letter to the Community

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The Board of Education has officially approved our new Pillars and Goals, which will guide our district's efforts both now and in the years ahead. These foundational elements will focus our work and drive our commitment to student success.

Over the weekend, our school experienced a "phishing" attack which led to two staff accounts being accessed by an unknown person. We contained the situation quickly, secured all potentially compromised accounts, and contacted all impacted users/families. We will be working to improve our processes and ensure user training to prevent future incidents.

Preliminary investigations indicate that student data was not accessed or compromised. We will continue to investigate and provide updates as needed. Ensuring the protection of your students' data is our top priority.

Check out our new #HorsemenPride video, showcasing the highlights of our school!

We’re excited to invite you to apply to join our District Equity Team this year! Your perspective and contributions would be invaluable as we continue to focus on creating an inclusive and equitable environment. If you're interested, please complete this survey by September 20. Meetings will include team connections (circles), data analysis, and subcommittee reports.

If selected, you will be contacted by the end of the month. Thank you for considering this opportunityv

This week, students will start Second Step, a social emotional learning program being implemented with students in grades kindergarten through 8. Parents can look out for ongoing tips from their teachers on how to support and reinforce skills at home. See attached letter that went out to families last week to learn more.

• Elementary
• Middle School

Sleepy Hollow welcomes Anthony Giuliano as the new head coach! Excited for his leadership and how it will revitalize our football program!

Read here: New Coach Confident Sleepy Hollow is Hungry for Success

Congratulations to Jamie Puleo, Dexter Scheller, Matias Huertas, Dylan Raghavan & Abby Matos-Rodriguez for having their original music selected for the NYSSMA All-State Electronic Music and Songwriting concerts! Honorable mention to Henry Scheller and Mikey Vega.

Congratulations to Nico Mayor and Henry Scheller for their All-State recognitions by the NY State School Music Association!

Congratulations to seniors Jocelin Santocki, Roxie Bloom and Ayaka Utsumi as they have been named National Merit Scholar Semifinalists!

Taking steps to reduce waste through recycling and composting initiatives.

Read about it here: Learning Not to Toss That School Lunch

The Sleepy Hollow Performing Arts Boosters helps the talented SHMS / SHHS performing artists. Please consider signing up to support SHPAB at Sleepy Hollow Performing Arts Booster

Save the dates for our Back to School Nights!

• Washington Irving (3rd): Sept 11 at 6:00 p.m.; (4th-5th): Sept 18 at 6:00 p.m.
• SHMS (6th-8th): Sept 17 at 6:00 p.m.
• SHHS (9th-12th): Sept 19 at 6:00 p.m.

Save the Date: Join us on October 15 at 6 p.m. in the MS/HS auditorium for an in-person session on the latest updates to our Capital Bond Project.

Registration for the free school theater residency of Beauty & the Beast is now open until October 10. Casting will take place in person on October 16.

For more information and to register visit: Tarrytown Music Hall

Bethany Arts Center is hosting their 5th Annual ARToberfest on October 5, 2024, with a rain date on October 6, 2024, from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Enjoy a day of music, art, crafts, food, and family-friendly activities, featuring visual artists, live musicians, and interactive demonstrations.

The Pocantico Center is hosting exciting fall events, including nature tours and musical performances. For more details and to register, visit pocantico.org/events.

As a reminder, the Middle School and High School have new traffic patterns for morning drop off, from 8:15-8:30 a.m.

As a summary,

• Route 448 Entrance: Drop off near the High School Auditorium and exit via Route 448. No right turns at the stop sign by the baseball field. Drop off at the auditorium, circle around, and exit through Route 448.
• Route 9 Entrance (High School): Drop off at the main entrance semicircle, then turn left toward Route 9. Right turns must follow the Route 448 drop-off traffic.

• Route 9 Entrance (Middle School): Drop off at the triangle island. Turn left toward the Route 9 light. After 8:15 a.m., avoid driving up the hill to the high school.

Please see the messages from Mr. Holland and Dr. Brand for more information.

Registration is now open for the Education United Afterschool Academic & Enrichment Program! This free program runs from October through May, offering students academic support and engaging activities that spark creativity. Join us Monday through Thursday for a fun and enriching experience.

To learn more call or text 914-214-7086 or email morse@unitedwaywp.org

The Family YMCA at Tarrytown is offering an early morning care program at JP, Morse and WI. Care will be provided onsite starting 1 1⁄2 hours before the normally scheduled arrival time, breakfast will be provided during this time.

Program runs Mondays – Fridays when school is in session. Fee: $189 per month

$50 deposit required to reserve your spot. Send your completed form with payment to Gabriela Rivas, Billing Administrator gabrielar@ymcatarrytown.org 914 631-4807 ext. 100.

Sleepy Hollow Middle School (in collaboration with FSW)

Grades: 5-7

Description: The program offers FREE age-appropriate after-school activities to improve the social, emotional, and academic competencies of participating youth in grades 5 – 7 at SHMS. We will also offer homework help for the ENL students in grades 5 - 7. We are looking to help the 5th graders transition to Middle School and there will be transportation provided from Washington Irving Intermediate School to Sleepy Hollow Middle School.

Schedule: Monday - Friday 3 p.m. -6 p.m.

Cost: Free

The Westchester County Hispanic Advisory Board, in collaboration with Pace University, is conducting a new survey to assess the needs of the Latino community in Westchester County. This comprehensive survey, the first in over 20 years, will gather vital information on education, healthcare, employment, housing, and social services. Your participation is crucial in shaping future community support and services.

Survey link: http://bit.ly/hlcs-24

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