11/15/23 HS Newsletter (day 5)
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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 5.
- Congrats to Zeus, our furry friend who won the PAW Club's Halloween Pet Costume Contest! Shyam Manjanath, please come pick up their certificate for your pet from Ms. Mora in 205W after school.
- Come join the Asian-American Culture Club as we celebrate Diwali today in room 204W at 3 pm. There will be food and snacks provided. Please see Maya Batheja or Mr. Choi with any questions.
- A Representative from Western Connecticut State University will visit with our seniors tomorrow, Thursday, November 16th at 9:30 AM . Please sign up through Naviance if you are interested in attending.
- The Foreign Language Honor Society is hosting their annual "International Banquet" tomorrow, Thursday, November 16th @ 6:00 pm. The Cost is $5.00 STUDENTS & $10 ADULTS. Come and enjoy delicious foods from all over the world.
- Friday, November 17th is the 10th Grade Career Fair. In order to attend, Sophomores must return permission slips to their 10th grade English teacher. Students will report to their 2/3 odd day class that morning. At 8:45am, we will then ask 10th graders to report to the auditorium area for boarding buses. We will return to our campus at 11:30 AM - students will then report to their 5th period class.
- A young man is accused of murder and it is up to twelve strangers to decide his fate. As the jurors deliberate, tensions flare and prejudices are revealed as one juror demonstrates the courage to stand up for her convictions. Come see, “The Angry 12” this Friday at 7 and Saturday at 2 and 7PM. No charge for admission. It is completely free!
- We will be starting Saturday Academies and are looking for student volunteers to participate! Do you have a special skill/interest area that you'd like to share with children and families? If so, consider facilitating an activity with them. You can also volunteer to help out with setup, cleanup, serving families, etc. The first Academy will be on 11/18 from 9-11am at Washington Irving Intermediate School. If interested, please sign up in the HS main office to earn community service hours.
- There will be a math meet on Monday 11/20 in room 209w at 3pm. All are welcome to attend.
- The second rho kappa meeting is on Monday, November 20th from 3:00-3:45 in the library. Attendance is expected so please do your best to attend.
- 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.
- Due to the library closing, all library books are due back on November 22nd.
- The following students must see Mrs. Bonitatibus in guidance to collect their yearbooks: Maya Batheja, Aaron Bell, Nathaniel Bell, Egz Dak, Kayla McGuigan, Joshua Miller, Matthew Schatzel, Miles Sheridan, and Karina Dakota Vizcaino.
- The following people need to hand in uniforms back to Mrs. Persad: Sophia McLaurin. You may leave it in her mailbox. Please make sure it has your name on it. Thank you!
- Attention Seniors!!! Senior Portrait Dates are currently open and available to make appointments for 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).
- Saturday Academy: Join us for our very 1st Saturday Academy on November 18th! There'll be free breakfast, interactive activities and several community partners sharing essential information with families. Take family pictures at our photo booth, get your faces painted, participate in a healthy cooking session and so much more! Community & family members, click here to learn more about how you can get involved! Staff members can apply internally or reach out to Dr. Audrey Brutus. High school students looking to volunteer for community service hours can sign up in the HS main office!
- The fun doesn't stop with us! Afterwards, head over to the Beekman Kindness Fair from 12-4pm and keep the festivities going for your whole family!
- Attention Sleepy Hollow HS Parents/Guardians: Yearbooks are now on sale! Please make sure you purchase your child's yearbook now, before prices go up. The yearbook is a treasured keepsake of their high school memories, and your child will enjoy looking at it for many years to come. Go to jostens.com to purchase a yearbook. It is an investment you don't want to miss!! Questions? Please send an email to Mrs. Bonitatibus at pbonitatibus@tufsd.org.
- Attention Parents/Guardians of High School Seniors: Congratulations! Your child is now a senior in high school and you are so proud of their achievement. Why not create your own recognition ad in their yearbook and let them know how proud you are? Imagine the smile on your child's face when they see your personalized ad? Go to jostens.com to create your ad. The website is very user friendly and there are Jostens' representatives who are available to help every step along the way. Questions? Please email Mrs. Bonitatibus at pbonitatibus@tufsd.org.
- 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!
- 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:
- Cyber-Safety Tips
- 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
BLUE LIGHTS OUTSIDE OF SCHOOLS:
- Blue lights flashing notify people outside of schools that the school is on LOCKDOWN.
- Please remember NOT to enter a school when the blue light box outside of the school is flashing blue.
- All of our schools have one or more blue light boxes throughout the outside of the school. The box is gray and has a strobe light that will flash blue when activated.
- Please be advised that we do activate the blue strobe lights during our lockdown DRILLS as well.
COMMUNITY SERVICE OPPORTUNITIES:
- Many of the businesses on Beekman Avenue have joined together to sponsor a week of kindness events in honor of World Kindness Week. Any high school students who would like to attend and volunteer will get community service hours. Please see the attached flyer for further details or stop by the main office to pick up a flyer.
- 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
- The District will be starting Saturday Academies and are looking for student volunteers to participate! Do you have a special skill/interest area that you'd like to share with children and families? If so, consider facilitating an activity with them. You can also volunteer with setup, cleanup, serving families, etc. The first Academy will be on 11/18 from 9-11 am at Washington Irving School. If interested, please sign up in the HS main office to earn community service hours.
November 18th will mark the start of our Saturday Academy, a program designed to cultivate family engagement and enrich the educational experience of students in a fun and interactive manner. One Saturday a month, community partners, district staff and the PTA will collaborate to provide a culturally responsive space and programming where students can have breakfast, explore their interests, develop new skills, and bond with their families in a supportive and nurturing environment. Community & family members, click here to learn more about how you can get involved! Staff members can apply internally or reach out to Dr. Audrey Brutus.
After thorough consideration and careful planning, the Board of Education approved a resolution that proposes a bond vote on December 12, 2023.
This capital plan will play a crucial role in supporting our mission to create a safe, nurturing, and enriching learning environment for all of our students. It will help to address many infrastructure needs across our school district. Our schools have been the heart of our community for generations. It is our responsibility to ensure that they continue to remain places where our children can thrive academically and emotionally.
Additional information on the proposed bond can be found in the following resources:
Over the course of the next few weeks, leading up to the vote, we will provide various opportunities for our community to learn more about the bond. In the meantime, I want to thank you for your ongoing support of our schools.
- Congratulations to Kayla McGuigan and Emily Aridas, who received All-Section recognition for their play this past season on our Varsity Girls Soccer team. Kayla was recognized as an All-Section player and Emily was recognized as All-Section Honorable Mention. GO HORSEMEN!!
- Exciting things are happening with our Sleepy Hollow Football Program as 3 of our players were selected to play in the Exceptional Senior All Star Game on Sunday Nov. 19th, at Clarkstown North HS. Damon Fedor, Jerry Amay and Evan Bowen were selected from a panel of coaches to play for the South Team. Please wish them luck when you see them in the hallways or around campus. GO HORSEMEN!!
- 11/16 - Foreign Language Honor Society International Banquet - 6:00 - 8:00 p.m. cafeteria - stop by for some delicious food!
- 11/17 - Sophomore Career Day (grade-level field trip)
- 11/17 - 1st Quarter Report cards published on the parent portal
- 11/17-11/18 Fall Drama - The Angry 12 (Friday 7 p.m.; Saturday 2 and 7 p.m.).
- 11/22 - ½ day for Staff and students
- 11/23-11/26 Thanksgiving Recess
- 11/30 - Start of the Godwin Basketball tournament
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