Students Bring Smiles to Others During Kindness Week |
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“Write your kindness notes so we can spread them like confetti!” said Frank G. Lindsey teacher Danielle Cohen.
Cohen’s third grade students were busy at their desks, writing positive messages on colorful post-it notes. The notes were placed around the school during the week leading up to World Kindness Day on November 13 and included upbeat messages such as “You Rock!” and “Never Give Up!”
All three elementary schools took part in kindness activities during the week, spreading positivity around the buildings, reading books about kindness, and playing themed games, such as Kindness Bingo.
Greta Sieverding and Kayla Sciacchitano’s kindergarten class at Furnace Woods read
Be Kind by Pat Zietlow Miller and The Kindness Quilt by Nancy Elizabeth Wallace, which was the inspiration for making a class "quilt of kindness." Students were also encouraged to perform random acts of kindness during the week. Kindergartener Clara said that making a card for a friend “so they can feel better” was a way to be kind, while classmate Mila said, “I can show kindness by helping my dad cook – it makes him happy.”
Among the kindness activities at Buchanan-Verplanck were anonymous notes of kindness written by Jessica Anderson’s first-grade students and spread around the school. “We also learned what the word ‘anonymous’ means in the process!” she laughed.
Dana Duffy’s fourth graders at FGL incorporated making cards for veterans at the VA hospital in Montrose into their Kindness Week activities.
“One small act of kindness has the power to transform a person's day,” said Elementary School Counselor Abbey Polito, who planned many of the week’s kindness-themed activities. “I was overwhelmed seeing the many acts of kindness that occurred in our three elementary schools. I know that the kindness activities, books, and gestures will be felt throughout our school community for some time to come.”
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Candidates for Blue Mountain Middle School’s National Junior Honor Society recognized local veterans this past Veteran's Day. Candidates urged their classmates to make cards and tissue paper flowers during lunch period, and BMMS students stepped up to the challenge! The National Junior Honor Society was able to assemble six large baskets filled with cards, flowers and pre-packaged cookies, which were then delivered to the Montrose VA to honor and celebrate local veterans. |
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Two Hen Hud Seniors Sign National Letters of Intent |
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Two of Hen Hud’s multi-sport senior student-athletes signed National Letters of Intent to play women’s lacrosse at the NCAA level earlier this month. Jordan Porter and Colleen Ryan, both members of the Class of 2022, signed their letters during the NCAA early signing period. Jordan will be joining the women’s lacrosse team at Missouri Western State University in St. Joseph, Missouri, and Colleen will be joining the Arizona State women’s lacrosse team in Tempe, Arizona.
Jordan has been a member of the varsity girls lacrosse team since she was in ninth grade. She also has been a three-year member of the varsity girls’ tennis team and was a member of Hen Hud’s 2021 Class C Section One girls lacrosse championship team. Head coach Rob Molfetta commented, “Jordan will do great things at Missouri Western State University because of her excellent stick skills and knowledge of the game. She is an excellent attacker who can score goals or create assists. She will be an asset to her team the moment she steps on campus.”
Colleen has played multiple positions for Coach Molfetta and has been a member of the varsity girls lacrosse team since she was in ninth grade, earning All-League and All-Section accolades. A talented athlete, she also played varsity basketball for four years and varsity tennis for three years. Colleen has been a member of two Section One championship teams at Hendrick Hudson: the 2021 Section One Class C girls lacrosse championship team and the 2020 Class A girls basketball Section One championship team.
“Colleen will have an impact right away at Arizona State University,” said Molfetta. “She has the defensive skills, speed and knowledge to play at the next level and will become an excellent defender for her team. She is a versatile player that can play either defense or midfield.”
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District Launches Strategic Planning Process, Seeks Community Input |
The Hendrick Hudson School District is developing a new Strategic Plan that will identify and implement key instructional priorities, drive practice across all five schools, and be representative of the community.
The first step in this process is hearing from key stakeholders (students, staff, families and community members) in a variety of ways over the next month, in order to obtain feedback regarding what’s working and where there are opportunities to create new solutions together.
From now until December 6, please complete the Community Assessment Form. Your responses to this brief questionnaire will help shape our district’s priorities for the next several years.
The district will also be hosting one-hour focus groups and 30-minute, one-on-one interviews. We are seeking family and community members to participate in both of these important engagement opportunities - please share your interest and availability using this link.
Finally, we are still looking for volunteers to join the Steering and Advisory teams. Please click here to learn more and apply to be part of the strategic planning process.
Don’t miss the opportunity to be part of this important conversation, and visit the Strategic Plan tab at the top of the district website for frequent updates and details on the strategic planning process. |
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Sailors Earn a Spot at New York State Final Four, Finish Season 25-1 |
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Congratulations to Hen Hud’s varsity volleyball team on making it to the New York State Class B Final Four on November 20 and 21 in Glens Falls, NY. The team faced three other Class B teams during pool play and, with a record of 4-2 against their opponents, the Sailors qualified for the championship match against John Glenn High School of Long Island’s Section XI. Unfortunately, the Sailors fell to John Glenn (3-1) in the final.
This was the tenth trip to the state Final Four for Hen Hud volleyball, which has captured state titles in 2006, 2007 and 2008. As this year’s Class B runner up, the Sailors concluded the season at 25-1.
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Hendrick Hudson High School recently announced that plans are being made for a commencement ceremony in June 2022. “My hope is that we come through the winter months unscathed and maintain our course for hosting the first full graduation ceremony in three years,” principal Jim Mackin said.
Mackin noted that SUNY Purchase is not available for the 2022 ceremony and, as a result, the plan is to host the ceremony at the high school. At this point, the schedule for end-of-year activities is as follows. Please note that all dates and times are subject to change.
June 13 – Cap and Gown Distribution and Graduation Practice (Mandatory)
June 14 – Tour of Graduates (FGL/FW/BV)
June 15 – Senior Award Night 7 pm
June 16 – Senior Prom at Factoria
June 17 – Commencement Ceremony 6:30 pm
June 18 – Commencement Ceremony RAIN DATE
June 19 – Commencement Ceremony RAIN DATE
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COVID-19 UPDATE
The Hendrick Hudson School District receives regular updates from the New York State Department of Health, New York State Education Department and the Centers for Disease Control regarding the coronavirus. Please check the district’s website regularly for current information and contact your child’s school nurse if you have any specific questions or concerns. Click here for the district's dedicated COVID-19 resources page.
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Hendrick Hudson School District, 61 Trolley Road, Montrose, NY 10548 |
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