Do you want to be more involved with our schools? In this edition of eNews from Peekskill Schools you can learn more about the opportunity to volunteer at our upcoming 2017 Special Olympics Timing Event and/or at Peekskill Middle School's Career Day.  Also in this newsletter, you can read about  how our Newcomer program is lowering drop-out rates, find out where to see our student artists' latest exhibit and much more.  As always, please make sure to check our upcoming events noted below. 
eNews from Peekskill Schools             February 3, 2017
Peekskill City School District: Educating Children of Promise
Upcoming Events  
 
February 3:  Early Release Pre-K - 12 (No PM Pre-K)

February 6:  PTO Executive Meeting in BOE Room: 6:30 p.m.

February 7: Board of Education Meeting at Admin. Building; 7 p.m.

February 9: PHS Interact Blood Drive; 8:30 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.

February 11: Peekskill Basics General Discussion at Woodside Elementary; 10 a.m. - 12 p.m.

February 14:  Board of Education Meeting at Admin. Building; 6 p.m.

February 15: PTO General Meeting in BOE Room: 6:30 p.m. ( District -wide Open House Event)

February 16: Uriah Hill Parent Workshop: 1:30 p.m.

PKMS LEAP Living Legacy Awards; 7 p.m.

February 20 - 21: Winter Recess: Buildings Closed; No District Transportation  

February 22-24: Winter Recess: Buildings Open; No School for Students

February 28: SEPTO Meeting in PHS Library; 6:30 p.m.

March 1: Winter Sports Awards Night: PHS Cafeteria; 7 p.m.

March 2: Family University Begins

March 6:  PTO  Executive  Meeting in BOE Room: 6:30 p.m.

Kindergarten Registration Begins

March 7: Board of Education Meeting at Admin. Building; 7 p.m.

View our complete District calendar here.
Red Devil fans, view our athletic schedule 
here
Hillcrest's 3rd Annual Science Fair
From homemade slime to bridges built of fettuccine, Hillcrest's 3rd Annual Science Fair had it all, complete with erupting volcanoes! Check out the hard work our junior scientists put into their projects by browsing the photos in this album.

Our Special Olympics Track Time Trial Event returns to Peekskill for 2017 and we need 200 volunteers to help make this year a success! Please fill out this electronic form if you would like to volunteer. 

The event will be held Saturday, April 22, 2017 from 8 a.m. - 2 p.m. at Torpy Field. Free t-shirts to those who sign up to volunteer. Community service credit available for students who need it.
PKMS Career Day: Speakers Wanted

On Friday, April 28, 2017 Peekskill Middle School is looking for individuals to volunteer their time to speak with our students about different careers. If you are able to come for the day, or even an hour, please click here to fill out our electronic volunteer form. Please respond with your availability by April 12, 2017.
PHS Student Art Work to Be on Display at HVCCA's "Between I & Thou" Exhibit Opening Feb. 4

In anticipation of the Hudson Valley Center for Contemporary Art's upcoming art installation, "Between I & Thou," Peekskill High School art students have been working with HVCCA Artist in Residence Kristianne Molina to create their own piece for the show's opening reception on Saturday, February 4.

Under the guidance of PHS art teachers, Molina has spent the past several weeks working alongside approximately 100 students in grades 9-12 as the classes create a visual story through the art of fabric painting and collaging, à la the style of renowned African American artist Faith Ringgold, who will have her work on display at the HVCCA show.

Read the full article on this event  here

The following article was published on LoHud.com on January 23, 2017.

When Yunior De La Rosa first arrived in Peekskill two years ago at age 14, he was shy, scared and didn't speak English.

De La Rosa and his family had moved to the city from the Dominican Republic and he was placed in seventh-grade classes where mostly English was spoken, which made it nearly impossible to keep up.

Two years later, with the help of a new language acquisition program, De La Rosa is translating Spanish to English for his peers, he's on the honor roll for his sophomore classes, and is set to graduate in two years. 

To read the full article on LoHud.com, click here.

The Peekskill Middle School Drama Club put on two amazing performances of, "Aesop, Come Back" January 20 and January 21. Congratulations to our talented students and advisors on the excellent show! Next, the club will begin working on rehearsals for their spring musical, "Annie," which opens this May.

For a photo album from, "Aesop, Come Back," please click here

Summit Academy students welcomed guest speakers Peekskill Police Chief Eric Johansen and PHS SRO Andre Wright to their Participation in Government classroom recently. The students, who had been learning about Peekskill City Government and its various agencies, asked about topics including the personnel budget, body cameras, citizen arrests, police questioning, and the qualifications needed to be a police officer. Chief Johansen, a graduate of Peekskill High School, affirmed that the best part of his job is helping people and his goal as Chief is to have his department "help as many people as we possibly can."

Peekskill High School will team up with Kaplan to offer several 2017 Kaplan SAT Prep Courses. Classes will run March 4, 2017- April 29, 2017. The NEW registration deadline is Monday, February 13, 2017. Please see the attached flyer for more information. NOTE- there is a minimum participation requirement that must be met to hold these classes. If you are interested, please sign up now so we can be sure there are enough students to hold this course.

Click here for a flyer with registration information. 
Uriah Hill Honors Female Role Models with Special Brunch

Inspired by our District's "Dads Take Your Child to School Day," which took place earlier this school year, Uriah Hill recently decided to have a special day to welcome mothers and inspirational female role models into their students' classrooms. The school's "Mom's Brunch"  featured a variety of fun activities and delicious refreshments.

Special thanks to the Xi Chi Omega Chapter of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Incorporated of Peekskill, NY, for recently donating healthy holiday snacks to Peekskill Middle School.

The 108 year old national sorority was founded at Howard University in Washington, D.C. and the sorority's members are committed to education, empowering families and wellness. Ms. Marie Elena Grossett, Chapter President along with Program Chairwomen Ms. April Wainwright and Natasha Clare coordinated the colorful holiday bags filled to the brim with healthy snacks for the PKMS students.

The Kraft Mobile Food Truck is coming to Hillcrest! Once a month on Thursdays from 3:30 - 5:30 p.m. we will need volunteers to help set up, distribute food and clean up. Volunteers can sign up for one or two hour blocks. Please call Phyllis Elliott at 914-739-2284 ext. 243. Dates for 2017 are as follow: February 16, March 9, April 13, May 18,June 15.
Did You Know?

Peekskill Superintendent Dr. David Fine posts regular monthly messages on our website. You can find these insights, along with the Superintendent's video blog on our District homepage in the "e-Corner" area. This is a great way to stay up to date with what is going on behind the scenes at PCSD!
Peekskill Board of Education
Lisa Aspinall-KellawonPresident
Richard Sullivan,  Vice President

Trustees: Douglas Glickert, Maria Pereira,  Michael Simpkins, Colin  Smith,  Jillian Villon
 
Dr. David Fine
Superintendent
The 
Peekskill Education Foundation
Needs You!
 
Looking for an effective way to help out the Peekskill City Schools? PEF's mission is to raise funds for local education. They are looking for board members and volunteers.
 
We Want to Hear From YOU!

Please contact Superintendent Dr. David Fine by calling 914-737-3300 ext. 303, or email enews@peekskillcsd.org

Peekskill CSD Communications
Laura Belfiore, Editor 
Peekskill City School District
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