SHHS Art Students Show Animated Shorts at Jacob Burns Media Center

Students enrolled in Studio in Media Arts and AP Studio Art with Ms. Langston and Ms. Dreher will be showing original animated film shorts, as well as, participating in a round-table discussion about their creations at the Jacob Burns Media Center in Pleasantville on Saturday, June 4th from 1pm - 2pm.

The exhibit is a result of a PBS: Art21 workshop that Ms. Langston is enrolled in at Jacob Burns. The workshop is focused on the animated work of the contemporary artist William Kentridge and how to incorporate his work into the art curriculum. After viewing the Peabody award winning Kentridge film, students in both Ms.Langston and Ms. Dreher's classes created original animated and digital art works. The themes of the work concern self-identity, alter-ego, struggle and loss.

The animated shorts will be available in the near future for viewing on Hollow Hits. (Posted 6/4/11)

NYS DMV Learner’s Permit Online Knowledge Test Application

Before applying for a learner permit, students who are at least age 15 can take the written test through the DMV Online Knowledge Test Application (OKTA) program which is available at Sleepy Hollow. The test is presented in an easy-to-use computer format and is offered in English and Spanish.

The OKTA program automatically scores each test and displays the results for the student on the computer screen.

Students who pass the test online will receive a receipt, instructions, and all required forms to apply for a learner’s permit. Students who are at least age 16 can bring their receipt and completed forms to any state or county motor vehicle office to apply for a learner permit. Students who fail the test can retake it online as often as the school allows.

Students should see Mrs. Farmer during the school year in 303E to schedule an appointment. (Posted 6/4/11)

Sleepy Hollow Students Invited to Attend GLSEN’s Respect Awards Ceremony in New York City

Faculty Advisor Kristen Dreher and the four Gay-Straight Alliance (GSA) officers, Violet Overn, Ben Slaw, Layla Fassa and Nora Handelman were invited by the Gay, Lesbian and Straight Education Network (GLSEN) to attend May 23rd's Respect Awards at Gotham Hall in New York City. GLSEN is a leading national education organization focused on ensuring safe school environments for all students. Established in 1990, GLSEN envisions a world in which every child learns to respect and accept all people, regardless of sexual orientation or gender identity/expression. GLSEN seeks to develop school climates where difference is valued for the positive contribution it makes to creating a more vibrant and diverse community.

The invitation was in recognition of the work that Sleepy Hollow's GSA does to make schools safer, particularly within Sleepy Hollow High School and the community. The club was nominated by the Lower Hudson River Chapter of GLSEN, which is familiar with its work within Sleepy Hollow High School.

GLSEN’s Respect Awards recognize individual and corporate leaders who have helped propel GLSEN's efforts to ensure safe schools for all of America's students, regardless of sexual orientation or gender identity/expression. (Posted 5/27/11)

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Student members of the Sleepy Hollow High School Gay-Straight Alliance with their faculty advisor waiting for the train to NYC at Philipse Manor Station: left to right: Nora Handelman, Violet Overn, faculty advisor Ms. Kristen Dreher, Ben Slaw and Layla Fassa

SHHS Senior Wins UNA-USA Westchester High School Essay Contest

Senior Oleysa Bylim, an Honor student attending the Participation in Government and Contemporary Issues class received first prize for an essay she submitted to the Westchester Chapter of UNA-USA. The essay contest originated in 1986 as a national high school essay contest on the United Nations to inspire students to engage global issues and the work of the UN through scholarship and critical thinking. This year’s contest was sponsored by the local branch of UNA-USA and addressed the topic of “Child Soldiers: What Can Be Done?” The essay was to address the causes, problems and measures to be taken by the United States and international organizations to find a solution.

Oleysa received her award at the UNA-USA annual meeting on Sunday, May 15.

Picture caption: Olesya is surrounded by Claire Heskestad, UNA-USA Board member and Marcia Brewster, UNA-USA Board President. (Posted 5/23/11)

Sleepy Hollow High School Sophomores Laura Epstein and Madeline McGovern Win Annual Hall of Fame Essay Contest

Sleepy Hollow High School sophomores Laura Epstein and Madeline McGovern have been named the winners of the annual Hall of Fame essay contest, sponsored by the Warner Library and the Historical Society of Tarrytown and Sleepy Hollow. Laura and Madeline will each receive an award of $250.00, courtesy of the Villages of Sleepy Hollow and Tarrytown.

The contest was open to seventy-five sophomores. Each student was to choose an individual with ties to the area to research, and produce a 750-word essay. Each paper was blindly judged by a panel of six, chosen by the Historical Society and the Library. Laura’s paper dealt with Nathan Cobb, while Madeline’s research focused on Worcester and Cornelia Warner.

Laura and Madeline will be honored for their achievements and receive their awards at a ceremony to be held at the Warner Library on Wednesday, May 25^th at 7:00 PM. (Posted 5/21/11)

Students Gear Up for the Science Regents Exam

On Saturday, May 14^th over 180 high school students and over 50 middle school students gave up their morning to prepare for their June science Regents examination. Students who could not attend due to work, family obligations, or athletic contests were given a copy of the exam to be completed at home. Three-hour long practice exams were administered in the subjects of Living Environment, Earth Science, Physics, and Chemistry.

At the high school level, David Marcus, Peter Lee, David Erenberg, Carlos Franco, Leana Peltier, and Jason Choi volunteered to administer the practice exam. At the middle school level, Debbie McCarl and Deidre Sullivan administered the Living Environment Regents for their Honors level 8^th graders. A special thanks goes out to the recently-inducted members of the Science Honor Society who volunteered - Kristina Figueroa, Sofia Pinho, Alexia Boumis, Robercy Tapia, Stephanie Mora, and Andrew Eagan. They were a big help registering students, making additional copies, sharpening pencils, signing out calculators, and keeping an eye on the students.

Feedback from the students was very positive and several students actually thanked their teachers for giving them a test on a beautiful Saturday morning in May. The science teachers will grade the Mock Regents examination and share the results with their students to identify areas of weakness and devise a specific review plan.

The June Science Regents Exam schedule is as follows:

Wednesday, June 15 (afternoon) - Physics

Friday, June 17 (afternoon) – Earth Science

Tuesday, June 21 (morning) – Living Environment

Wednesday, June 22 (afternoon) – Chemistry (Posted 5/20/11)

The Summer 2011 Driver Education Program Starts July 5, 2011

Driver Education can help provide the foundation for safe driving behavior and has a number of other tangible benefits including a senior license at age 17 instead of age 18 and insurance discounts that more than pay for the cost of the program (discounts vary by individual insurance companies).

The program is 48 hours—24 hours in the classroom and 24 hours in the car. PAS Auto School has been contracted to provide the in-car portion of the program. Students will be taught by trained and state certified instructors using specially equipped cars (e.g. dual brakes, dual mirrors) to ensure maximum safety.

You must have a permit by July 1, 2011, to take Driver Education this summer. Just pick up an application from Denise Martin-Newton in the front office Guidance Department. All details are available on the application. If you have any questions, please call 914-332-7700.

We hope you will enjoy learning how to become a safe driver! (Posted 5/20/11)

Sleepy Hollow High School Spring Orchestra Concert

The Sleepy Hollow High School Spring Orchestra Concert is Tuesday, May 24th at 7:30 PM in the Kusel Auditorium. This concert will feature the String Orchestra, the Full Symphony Orchestra, the Chamber Orchestra and the Advanced Trio as well as the Orchestra Awards. Please come and experience the wide variety of music that the orchestra has prepared to entertain you with! (Posted 5/17/11)

Sleepy Hollow is a MSG Varsity V Award Winner for the second year in a row!

On Tuesday May 10^TH, 2011, Richie Doyle from Sleepy Hollow High School was awarded “Best on-Air Talent” by MSG Varsity during its V Award Show. Richie’s submission video “Best of Richie Doyle” competed against 3,600 entries from the tri-state area in the V Award competition. This submission was a five minute highlight video of Richie’s work as sports reporter for the Digital News, as well as scenes from his own “Richie Doyle Show.” Scenes from Richie’s video and the V Award Show can be seen on the homepage of www.sleepyholllowhits.com.

This is the second year in a row a member of Sleepy Hollow’s Multimedia Team has won this award. Alexander Berger won first place honors for Best Original Production for the MSG Varsity V Awards competition in 2010. Richie will receive a trophy and the multimedia team will receive a $5000 grant. The money will be used to upgrade editing computers and components of the TV Studio.

In addition to Richie’s sports reporting on the Digital News, Richie has produced six “Richie Doyle Shows” which cover a variety of topics relating to Sleepy Hollow High School, including sports, science fairs, backstage at our Talent Show, SHHS presidential candidates and everyday life in the Hollow.

Richie’s sports reporting on the Digital News and his popular shows can be seen on cablevision 77, Fios 42, MSG Varsity 614 – Sleepy Hollow on Demand, and DY11 Digital Yearbook and at www.sleepyhollowhits.com on the Hollow and News pages. (Posted 5/17/11)

Sleepy Hollow High School proudly announces that the following young people have been selected as students of the month as indicated:

April

Herandy Chacon – Physical Education

Lia Huben – Foreign Language
Ezekiel Sierra – Foreign Language

Edisson Urgiles – Special Education

Andis Lopez – Social Studies
Malayshia Thigpen – Social Studies

Joel Castillo – Mathematics
Ezekiel Sierra - Mathematics

Lessly Campoverde – English
Jose Moctezuma – English

Jose L. Rivera – English as a Second Language (ESL)

Anthony Veras – ESL

Roseiby Rodriguez – Science

Mackenzie Hodgson – Fine Arts
Joanna Raymund – Fine Arts (Posted 5/17/11)

SSHS Experiments in Digital Printmaking Art Exhibit at the Warner Library and Fundraiser for Japan

Fifty Sleepy Hollow High School art students are displaying their work in an exhibit entitled Experiments in Digital Printmaking at the Warner Library during the month of May. The students, who are enrolled in Studio in Media Arts classes with Ms. Langston and Ms. Dreher, created original digital artworks by experimenting with Adobe Photoshop. The digital prints are inspired by traditional printmaking techniques, such as, etching, woodcuts, acquaints, lithography and silk screen. The students studied the works of artists Andy Warhol, Robert Rauschenberg, Shepard Fairey and Edvard Munch, as well as, the art of traditional Japanese woodcuts. Twenty-four student created Japanese inspired digital woodcuts are printed on hand-made paper and are available for purchase. The money raised from the digital woodcut prints will be donated to aid the victims of the recent tsunami and earthquakes in Japan. For information on how to purchase the prints, please contact Ms. Langston @ tufsd.org.

A reception for the student artists will be held at the Warner Library on Tuesday, May 17 from 3:30 to 5:00. The public is invited to attend. (Posted 5/13/11)

The 1st Annual Sleepy Hollow Performing Arts Awards

Monday, May 23 at 7pm

The Donald Kusel Auditorium

Young Artists Exhibition at the Katonah Museum of Art

Marking its 28th year, the Young Artists exhibition at the Katonah Museum of Art, showcases the extraordinary talents of 300 seniors from the Museum’s member high schools. This year, Sleepy Hollow exhibiting seniors are, Brittany Brand, Deanna Melillo, Violet Overn, Mat McGinnis, Marisa Weissman, Meg Capo, Joanna Raymund, Layla Fassa, Mary Dunwoody, Nora Handelman, Rosalinda Rameriz, and Gabby Correa. Please come out and support our Hollow Senior Artist's at the Katonah Museum of Art, Sunday May 15 from 3-5pm. Exhibition will be up from May 15-22. www.katonahmuseum.org (Posted 5/10/11)

SHHS Art Students Create Designs for the Rotary's Annual Rubber Ducky Derby

SHHS art students enrolled in the Graphic Design Advertising Agency class designed promotional pieces for the Rotary's Annual Rubber Ducky Derby. Students designed 500 rubber duck theme bookmarks to advertise the event and senior Jonfel Guarin designed the poster. The objective of the class is to act as an advertising agency for nonprofit organizations in the community. Students in the class have previously designed posters for the Sleepy Hollow Half-Marathon, the SHHS blood drive and a logo for the Sleepy Hollow/Tarrytown Food Pantry. (Posted 5/7/11)

Sleepy Hollow High School Principal Invited to Speak at National Educational Conference

Carol Conklin, Principal of Sleepy Hollow High School, has been invited to speak on dropout prevention at the School Improvement Grant Conference in Chicago, IL on May 19, 2011.

Sponsored by the United States Department of Education, this conference will focus on what high schools are doing to proactively keep students in school. Doing What Works, a program administered by the Department of Education, recently bestowed an award upon Sleepy Hollow High School for its efforts in this regard. (Posted 4/30/11)

Sleepy Hollow High School Students Chosen to Participate in Design Workshop

SHHS seniors Mathew McGinnis and Joanna Raymund were chosen to attend Katonah Art Museum's Poster Design Workshop for the Young Artists 2011 exhibition. One poster design, selected from 35 entries from 20 local high schools, will be used as a postcard invitation and sent to more than 3,000 people, as a poster, and as the press image representing the Young Artists exhibition. The artwork will be chosen based on votes from participating students, KAM Board and staff, the YA 2011 Program Committee, and input from Facebook fan favorites.

On May 11 and 12th, seniors Violet Overn and Deanna Melillo, and juniors Kaitlyn Tuohy and

Cathelyn Marte will be participating in the Museum’s curating workshop. These students will participate in an all day workshop where they will learn how to curate the Young Artists' 2011 Exhibition.

Young Artist’s Exhibit May 15 - May 22, 2011

Marking its 28th year, the Young Artists exhibition showcases the extraordinary talents of 300 seniors from the Museum’s member high schools in Westchester, Putnam, Rockland, Dutchess, and Fairfield counties. Sleepy Hollow will chose 10 senior artist's to exhibit. Come out and support your senior artists at the exhibitions opening Sunday, May 15th 3-5pm. (Posted 4/30/11)

Sleepy Hollow ESL Club to Walk to Benefit March of Dimes

Members of the Sleepy Hollow High School ESL (English as a Second Language) Club will participate in the March of Dimes Walk on May 1. The walk begins at Saxon Woods Pool in Mamaroneck and concludes at the Galleria Mall in White Plains.

All proceeds will be directed to the March of Dimes for their ongoing educational efforts. (Posted 4/30/11)

Sleepy Hollow High School's Project Y.O.U. and the JCC on the Hudson will be sponsoring a benefit concert featuring the world renowned rock band, Flame, on Sunday, May 22, 2011 from 2:00 - 4:00 in the Sleepy Hollow High School auditorium. Tickets start at $10.00. Proceeds from the concert will benefit programs for special needs students from both the Public Schools for the Tarrytowns and the JCC on the Hudson, such as SHADE, the Pioneer League, the Special Needs Training Institute, Project Y.O.U. and Camp Beshemesh.

Flame is an incredibly inspiring rock band whose members just happen to have a variety of disabilities. Despite these challenges, Flame performed 2 years ago at the high school and had the entire school dancing. They are now known globally and were even in People Magazine this past Fall.

For tickets, contact Kim Kaczmarek at 332-6292. Hope to see you there!! Get your Flame on!! (Posted 4/26/11)

Sleepy Hollow High School Principal to Receive Education Honor from Pace University

Carol Conklin, Principal of Sleepy Hollow High School, has been chosen as this year’s recipient of the Pace Partnership Award.

Each year the Pace University School of Education identifies a community partner that has made an outstanding contribution to the mission of the school. Specifically, Ms. Conklin was recognized for her commitment to enhance the professional development of current and future teachers.

Leslie Soodak, Chair of the School of Education, praised Ms. Conklin’s efforts. “You have shown a commitment to our partnership by ensuring that our teacher candidates have meaningful field experiences in your school and have facilitated new initiatives, such as teacher inquiry groups,” Dr. Soodak noted in a congratulatory letter to Ms. Conklin. “Your active participation on the Teacher Education Council has allowed us to be more responsive to the needs of the public schools we serve.”

Ms. Conklin will receive this award at the Pre-Commencement Award Ceremony on Thursday, May 19^th at the Pleasantville campus of Pace University. (Posted 4/22/11)

Sleepy Hollow High School Art Students Join the Fight Against Hunger

Art students in Mr. Benton’s and Ms. Dreher's classes have recently created pinch pots for the Empty Bowls Project. Empty Bowls is an international grassroots effort to fight hunger. The basic premise is simple: Potters and other craftspeople, educators and others work with the community to create handcrafted bowls. Guests are invited to a simple meal of soup and bread. In exchange for a cash donation, guests are asked to keep a bowl as a reminder of all the empty bowls in the world. The money raised is donated to an organization working to end hunger and food insecurity.

On Sunday May 1st, approximately 40 student-crafted bowls will travel to the event in Hastings-on-Hudson. All money raised will be donated to SHARE the Project, Inc.

All members of the community are invited to attend this special event on Sunday, May 1st, 2011 from 1:00 to 5:00 PM at MacEacheron Park in Hastings-on-Hudson, NY. (Posted 4/22/11)

Sleepy Hollow 8th Annual Jazzfest Poster Winners

Four Sleepy Hollow High School students received awards for their winning graphic designs at the Sleepy Hollow Jazzfest held on April 8 in the Kusel Auditorium. Ninety Studio in Media Arts students created digital images to promote the event. The winning designs were chosen for their effective visual portrayal of the tempo, rhythm and movement found in jazz music. The graphic designs were used on posters, T-shirts, promotional material and the program cover. The winners are- Mackenzie H. and Jennifer N., tied for first place and Devin M. and Allyson P., finalists. The winning designs, along with a selection of the designs of the other entrants, are on display outside the Kusel Auditorium. (Posted 4/22/11)

Sleepy Hollow High School proudly announces that the following young people have been selected as students of the month as indicated:

March

Danny Toyos – Library Media Science

Olesya Bylim – Physical Education
Jessica Tucci – Physical Education

Mike Valentin – Foreign Language
Pedro Cajilima – Foreign Language

Manuel Hidalgo – Special Education

Benjamin Tschan – Social Studies
David Hargrove – Social Studies

Jacqueline Barbato – Mathematics
Christine Greige - Mathematics

Jose Felipe Pacheco – English
Skarlen Valentin – English

Ana Guerra – English as a Second Language (ESL)
Vinicio Acevedo – ESL

Timothy Frankstone – Science
Darleny Neris – Science

Pedro Cajilima – Fine Arts (Posted 4/15/11)

SHHS Teacher to Attend Brown University Leadership Institute
Will Lead Class Discussions of U.S. Role in Afghanistan

PROVIDENCE, RI (April 4) – Claire Heskestad, a social studies educator at Sleepy Hollow High School, was recently selected to attend the annual Summer Leadership Institute at Brown University. This year’s Institute is focused on helping teachers develop the knowledge and skills to lead their classes in deliberations about the United States’ role in Afghanistan.

The Institute, sponsored by the University’s Choices Program, will provide 23 selected teachers from across the country with an opportunity to learn about Afghanistan from scholars and foreign policy exerts. Participants will also discuss pedagogy for teaching about Afghanistan and Pakistan at the secondary level. The five-day program will be built around a new Choices curriculum unit – The U.S. in Afghanistan – that explores the culture and history of the country as well as multiple options for U.S. foreign policy in the region.

The Choices Program is a national education program designed to introduce substantive international content into secondary school classrooms. The program offers 39 curriculum units on topics relevant to classes on U.S. history, world history, civics and current issues. All units use a problem-based approach to make complex international issues accessible and meaningful to high school students.

“Choices provides valuable tools for teaching 21^st century skills that my sophomores and seniors need to develop as citizens in our global society,” says Ms. Heskestad. “I am excited to become more adept at using Choices’ materials on a range of important topics I teach in my Participation in Government and Contemporary Issues classes. Having recently completed a second Master’s Degree in Diplomacy with a concentration in International Conflict Management, I have a vested interest in the current situation in Afghanistan and its potential resolution.”

As part of the Choices Summer Institute, Ms. Heskestad will facilitate the use of Choices material in Sleepy Hollow and beyond. “We were impressed by Ms. Heskestad’s leadership skills, dedication to the field of social studies, and potential to impact other educators in her community. We look forward to working with her,” said Choices Director Susan Graseck.

Funding for the Summer Leadership Institute is provided by the Carnegie Corporation of New York and the Craneleith Foundation.

The Choices Program is affiliated with the Watson Institute for International Studies at Brown University and housed within Brown’s Office of Continuing Education.

For more information about the Choices Program, please see www.choices.edu or contact Mimi Stephens, Director of Professional Development for the Choices Program, at Mimi_Stephens@brown.edu. (Posted 4/14/11)

High School Jazz Fest to Take Place April 8th at Sleepy Hollow High School

The Public Schools of the Tarrytowns are sponsoring a high school jazz ensemble festival on Friday, April 8, 2011 at the Dr. Kusel auditorium at Sleepy Hollow High School. The event is an educational opportunity for area high school jazz ensembles, which will perform during the day before three well-known jazz musicians/educators –Pete Malinverni, Bill Mobley, and Ron Blake. In the evening, the judges act as guest soloists, performing along with the three top-rated bands. The public is invited to attend the concert which beings at 7:30pm. Tickets may be purchased in advance or at the door for $10 (adult) and $5.00 for students.

This spring marks the eighth annual JazzFest event. The program has become a venue to showcase high school jazz ensembles talented musicians in an educational format. Each ensemble performs three pieces for the judges, who provide critical feedback, guidance and encouragement, sometimes taking out their instruments “to show just what they mean.” For the bands that are selected to perform in the evening concert, student musicians have the unique opportunity to play side-by-side with renowned professional jazz musicians in a performance setting.

The evening performance will also include presentation awards to art students who designed posters in Mrs. Angela Langston’s Media Arts class, to publicize the event. The winning posters will be posted on the Tarrytown school district web page.

The event is being organized by Gail Persad, Chair of the Fine and Performing Arts Department at Sleepy Hollow High School.

The JazzFest is funded by a generous grant from The Foundation for the Public Schools of the Tarrytowns. For more information, contact Gail Persad at 332-6223.

Sleepy Hollow High School College Fair

The Sleepy Hollow High School’s Department of Counseling and Guidance Services is pleased to host its third annual College Fair with over sixty institutions confirmed to attend. The College Fair will be held on Tuesday, April 5 from 9:00AM-11:00AM in the Middle School Gymnasium. All juniors and sophomores will attend the college fair and have the opportunity to meet with the representatives in attendance. Parents are invited to attend this event as well. Please click here to see the listing of colleges. (Posted 3/26/11)

Sleepy Hollow HS Students attend Equinox Ceremony at United Nations Headquarters

Thirteen students representing Brazil, the Dominican Republic, Ecuador, France, Germany, Iran, Indonesia and the United States attended the Peace Bell ceremony celebrating the Equinox at 7:21 PM at UN headquarters in New York City on Sunday. Sponsored by the Connecticut Chapter of UNA-USA, and accompanied by Leana Peltier, SPEAR Club advisor and Claire Heskestad, Model UN Club advisor, the students were given a private tour of the General Assembly building where they learned about the involvement of the United Nations around the world, observed the art work created by international artists, and stood in the General Assembly hall. Following a dinner where they listened to a presentation by Barbara Herlain Hillary, the first African-American woman to reach both the North Pole and the South Pole, students attended the ceremony in the Rose Garden by the East River. They joined in a minute of silence for the victims of Japan’s earthquake and tsunami, as well as for the civilians caught in the conflict in Libya. Speakers presented messages from around the world. The event was sponsored by UNESCO (UN Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization) and the Earth Society Foundation. 2011 is the UN International Year of Forests as well as the International Year of Youth with the theme of “dialogue and mutual understanding”. (Posted 3/26/11)

SHHS students pose with Club advisors and members of the CT chapter of UNA-USA in the General Assembly Hall

SHHS students pose in front of Marc Chagall's famous glass stained window at UN headquarters.

SHHS Student Designs Logo for the Tarrytown/Sleepy Hollow Community Food Pantry

Students enrolled in Studio in Media Arts classes at Sleepy Hollow High School participated in a contest to design a logo to represent the TT/SH Food Pantry. Students were able to experience some of the "real-world" aspects of advertising design, such as budget limitations, competition and how to symbolically communicate a message. Fausto Pugo, a junior, created the winning design. The logo will be used on all communications and promotions for the TT/SH Food Pantry.

Studio in Media Arts is high school art class which meets the New York State art requirement for graduation. It is a computer-based art class that explores the concepts and theories of communication arts, as well as the fine arts.

The Tarrytown/Sleepy Hollow Food Pantry, an initiative of the Community Coalition, is a volunteer effort to provide under-served residents of the community with food and related supplies. (Posted 3/26/11)

Sleepy Hollow HS students attend Holocaust and Human Rights Institute at Manhattanville College

Four juniors and seven sophomores attended a one day Institute for High School Student Leaders at Manhattanville College with students from the New York metropolitan area. Three of the juniors who had attended the Institute last year came back to lead a workshop entitled Women’s Rights in the Middle East while the other eight students attended workshops as diverse as Poverty in the USA, Tibet, Stalin and the Forgotten Genocide, and Becoming an Upstander. The goal was to sensitize students to human rights issues around the world and motivate them to take action as well as develop awareness campaigns and activities within their own communities. Our students came back elated from their experience and are planning to create a video to share their views, support anti-bullying strategies by modeling upstanding within our school, and generate activities to motivate their classmates to take a more active role in fighting for human rights issues both domestically and on an international level. In addition, the eight honor students who attended the workshops will make presentations about their experience to their classmates in Global History and Geography.

Juniors Kyle McGovern, Alex Dopico and Sophie Parens are commended by Keynote Speaker Dr. Mary Johnson for leading an outstanding workshop on Women’s Rights in the Middle East.

(whole group)

(Posted 3/18/11)

Sleepy Hollow High School Science Research Students Earn Awards at Local Competition

Students enrolled in the Science Research program at Sleepy Hollow High School competed at the Westchester Science and Engineering Fair on March 12, 2011 at Sleepy Hollow High School.

We are proud to announce that our students won the following awards:

Adam Caspari

Qualified for presenting at ISWEEEP – International Fair in Houston, Texas, $500
1^st Place in Math, $100
Mu Alpha Theta Award – Use of math in a challenging, original, thorough, and creative investigation

Victoria Nadile
2^nd place in Environmental Science, $75
RICOH – Sustainable Energy Award

Layla Fassa
3^rd Place in Behavioral Science, $50
Visual Impact Award - best visual representation of research, $25

John Petry and Jonnathan Araujo
Tied for 4^th place in Medicine, $25

Jonathan Mares
4^rd place in Medicine and Health, $25
Visual Impact Award – best visual representation of research

Sarah Camlic
4^th place in Behavioral Science, $25
American Psychological Association Award – outstanding behavioral research

Sean Kirkpatrick and Jay Lotz
US Army Award - outstanding research, $25

Richie Doyle
US Army – High Honors Award, $25

Meg Capo, Violet Overn & Kerry Oliveira
Patriot Risk Management Award for outstanding projects in Behavioral Science, $25

Olesya Bylim and Frances Russell
Westchester Academy of Medicine Award for exceptional research

Jose Duque and Armon Margono
Philips Award for Exceptional Research

Congratulations to our students, and their teacher, Ms. Janet Longo-Abinanti, for an outstanding performance! (Posted 3/14/11)

Student Studio 2011: Emerging High School Talent

Three Sleepy Hollow High School students will be exhibiting their art work at The Rye Arts Center show, Student Studio 2011: Emerging High School Talent. The exhibit recognizes the creative and artistic talents of select high school students from Westchester and Lower Fairfield Counties. Each art teacher at the high school, Mr. Benton, Ms. Dreher and Ms. Langston each selected one student to represent different mediums. The students exhibiting are senior, Nora Handelman, junior, Kaitlyn Touhy and freshman Bernardo Rodriguez.

The show is on view from March 9- March 22. An opening reception for the public will be held on Wednesday, March 9 from 6-7:30. To view Kaitlyn's artwork click here to be linked to the homepage of the SHHS Art department website. (Posted 3/5/11)

Sleepy Hollow High School Wants Your Blood!

On Wednesday, March 23, the SHHS Student Government will hold our annual blood drive from 8:30 am - 7:45 pm in the music wing/gyms wing/auditorium area.

What is different about it this year is that we have a day shift and an evening shift so that we could open it up to the community. We are hoping many of you will find the time to donate and also spread the word to family and friends.

If you would like to sign up at any time, please email Bonnie Berry at bberry@tufsd.org or call 914-332-6201. Thank you so very much. (Posted 3/7/11)

Model UN Club members attend Conference at Johns Hopkins University

Eleven students from Sleepy High School’s Model UN Club attended a four day conference held last week in Baltimore, MD by Johns Hopkins University. Nine members represented Canada, one Latvia and one Chile. Each student participated in a different committee, from Disarmament and Security to the Peaceful Use of Outer Space, and the World Health Organization. He or she had to research the country’s position on two separate topics and to prepare papers that were submitted to the committee chairs prior to the conference. Each committee then attempted to resolve the issues by following the protocol and etiquette of the United Nations and to reach a resolution by the end of the sixth session on Sunday. In addition, students went on a campus tour of the university, listened to speakers such as Michael Fairbanks, and attended social events where they had a chance to mingle with delegates from sixty other schools from around the country as well as Ghana and Guatemala. (Posted 2/25/11)

Class Rings

On March 1st (girls) and March 2nd (boys) Jostens will be taking orders for class rings of the sophomore and junior classes, a $25 deposit will be needed to place an order for a ring. (Posted 2/25/11)

Junior Dinner

The Junior Dinner will be held on April 1st. The cost of the dinner will be $65 (which include the cost of a meal, the hall, DJ entertainment, and decorations). Payments must be made in cash to Mr. Larkin in room 321W, before or after school, by March 23rd. (Posted 2/25/11)

Sleepy Hollow High School Announces Students of the Month

Sleepy Hollow High School proudly announces that the following young people have been selected as students of the month as indicated:

January
Katherine Doyle – Library/Media Science

Tyler O’Donnell – Physical Education
John Jelenek – Physical Education

Amelia Bonvento – Foreign Language

Stefan Keeney – Special Education

Santa Isabel De La Cruz – Social Studies

Carl Robinson – Social Studies

Johanna Rosen – Mathematics
Kailey Pujols - Mathematics

Ishmael Mejia – English
Cynthia Torres – English

Eva Sanchez – English as a Second Language (ESL)

Jeruvy Collado – ESL

Jonathan Mares – Science
Benjamin Slaw – Science

Imani Ford - Science

Nora Handelman – Fine Arts
Katherine Clayton – Fine Arts (Posted 2/25/11)

The Math and Science Honor Society Induction Ceremony

The Math and Science Honor Society Induction Ceremony has been changed from Monday March 7th to Monday April 4th at 7:30pm. High School Juniors who are eligible will receive applications upon returning from winter break. If anyone has questions or concerns, please feel free to contact Mrs. Walsh at jwalsh@tufsd.org or Mr. Choi at jchoi@tusfd.org. Thank you. (Posted 2/17/11)

NYS DMV Learner’s Permit Online Knowledge Test Application

The OKTA program automatically scores each test and displays the results for the student on the computer screen.

Students should see Mrs. Farmer during the school year in 303E to schedule an appointment. (Posted 1/6/11)

Sleepy Hollow High School Senior Represents Westchester County at Governor Cuomo’s Inaugural State of the State Address

Jonathan Mares, a senior at Sleepy Hollow High School, was selected to represent Westchester County at Governor Andrew Cuomo’s State of the State address on Wednesday, January 5, 2011. Jonathan was seated on the stage with the governor, along with 51 other students, each of whom represented a county in New York State.

Jonathan was accompanied to Albany for this prestigious event by Ms. Roberta Golan, a social studies teacher at Sleepy Hollow.

Sleepy Hollow High School is proud to have been afforded the honor of selecting a student to represent Westchester. ( Posted 1/5/11)

Sleepy Hollow featured on MSG Varsity's "High School Experience"

A segment on Hudson River research will be airing on Monday, Dec. 13 on "The High School Experience." "High School Experience" premiers directly after "High School SportsDesk," which airs nightly on Optimum Channel 14 at 6 p.m. Each feature is also available online at MSGVarsity.com 24-48 hours after it premiers.( Posted 12/11/10)

Sleepy Hollow High School Announces Students of the Month

Sleepy Hollow High School proudly announces that the following young people have been selected as students of the month as indicated:

November

Vanessa Davila – Library/Media Science

Erica O’Brien – Physical Education
Christine Greige – Physical Education

Carl Robinson – Foreign Language
Doris Tenesaca – Foreign Language

Yosmery Patino – Special Education

Christopher Losowski – Social Studies
Rafael Garcia-Cisnero – Social Studies

Jake Oshins – Mathematics
Adam Caspari - Mathematics

Hannah Becker – English
Megan Maher – English

Abraham Socualaya – English as a Second Language (ESL)
Alexander Bonilla – ESL

Benjamin Parens – Science
Ezekiel Sierra – Science

Gian Carlo Banting – Fine Arts
Robercy Tapia – Fine Arts (Posted 12/8/10)

The Fine and Performing Arts

Present the 2010 Winter Expose Music Concerts and Art Show

December 13–Middle School - 7:00pm

December 14- High School - 7:30 pm

All art work will be displayed outside the Dr Kusel Auditorium.

Please come out and support your children!

(Posted 12/4/10)

Sleepy Hollow High School Announces Students of the Month

Sleepy Hollow High School proudly announces that the following young people have been selected as students of the month as indicated:

October

Armando Cabrera – Library/Media Science

Armando Cabrera – Physical Education
Mark Briscoe – Physical Education

Nicholas Arduino – Foreign Language
Camille Aulagner – Foreign Language

Adelso Suarez – Special Education

Ailin Xiao – Social Studies

Nicole Carmona – Social Studies

Gian Carlo Banting – Mathematics

Kailey Pujols – English
Jovana Alejandro – English

Starling Cruz – English as a Second Language (ESL)

Laurisa Rodriguez – ESL

Mike Valentin – Science
Erica O’Brien – Science

Deanna Melillo – Fine Arts
Jonathan Mares – Fine Arts (Posted 11/27/10)

This fall, the Sleepy Hollow Players are bringing the madness, murder, and hilarity of Joseph Kesselring’s “Arsenic and Old Lace” to the stage. Watch as Mortimer Brewster struggles to balance an exasperated fiancée, two loving but murderous aunts, one brother who thinks he’s Teddy Roosevelt, another who’s become a hardened psychopath, and (of course) the police. If you think your family is dysfunctional, wait until you see the Brewsters! “Arsenic and Old Lace” will premiere on November 19th at 7:30, with additional shows on November 20th at 2:00 and 7:30.

Sleepy Hollow High School’s Award-Winning Newspaper is in the Spotlight

Hoofprints, Sleepy Hollow High School’s student newspaper, will be profiled on MSG Varsity’s High School Journal program on Tuesday, November 16^th at 7:00 PM. The focus of the segment is on organizing a student newspaper and the use of student artwork to enhance the newspaper’s content. (Posted 11/13/10)

Electronics Recycling Drive

Nov 13, 2010 at 9 AM to 1 PM
Sleepy Hollow School
210 N. Broadway, Sleepy Hollow, NY 10591

As a service to the community, Principia NP is offering a electronics recycling drive to residents of Sleepy Hollow.
Proceeds from the drive will help fund the Green Science and Green Citizen Scholarships for college-bound Sleepy Hollow high school students. Click here for the flyer. (Posted 11/1/10)

Multimedia Team wins Best News Magazine for the Second Year in a Row

Sleepy Hollow High School’s Digital News Report has won Reel Teens Best News Magazine Award for the second consecutive year. No other school or organization has been able to achieve this distinction in the ten years that Reel Teens has been running its festival.

The festival screened snippets of broadcasts from October 8-10 at the Hunter Movie Theater in Hunter, NY.

A panel of entertainment industry judges awarded prizes to the best entries in ten categories, with a special Jurors Award presented as well. Four hundred and ninety-three entries were received from across the United States and forty-two from foreign countries. Seventy finalists were screened over the three days of the festival.

Sleepy Hollow, the first place winner of the Best News Magazine Award, will receive $100, a 'Felix' statuette, and a Certificate of Achievement.

The Festival celebrates the creative intelligence of young people by screening films and videos made by teenagers.

For more information, please visit www.reelteens.org. (Posted 10/22/10)

Sleepy Hollow High School Announces Students of the Month

Sleepy Hollow High School proudly announces that the following young people have been selected as students of the month as indicated:

September
Adam Caspari – Library/Media Science

Nicholas Arduino – Physical Education
Jennifer Onwe – Physical Education

Esther Perez – Foreign Language
Nicholas Greige – Foreign Language

Maria Amay – Special Education

Rosalinda Ramirez – Social Studies
Jose Pacheco – Social Studies

Melissa Alvarez – Mathematics
Erica Jimenez – Mathematics
Elizabeth Pisapia – Mathematics
Brenda Diaz – Mathematics

Victoria Lopez – English
Bernardo Rodriguez – English

Rahidy Rodriguez – English as a Second Language (ESL)
Ailin Xiao – ESL

Layla Fassa – Science
Carl Robinson – Science

Grace Carr – Fine Arts
Cristian Pasato – Fine Arts (Posted 10/22/10)

Sleepy Hollow High School Seniors Named Commended Students

Hannah Becker, Thomas Carraro, and Benjamin Slaw, members of the Class of 2011 at Sleepy Hollow High School, are among the 34,000 seniors nationally to be named Commended Students in the 2011 National Merit Scholarship Program.

National Merit Scholarship Corporation (NMSC), a not-for-profit organization, was established in 1955 specifically to conduct the annual National Merit Scholarship Program. Scholarships are underwritten by NMSC with its own funds and by approximately 500 business organizations and higher education institutions that share NMSC’s goals of honoring scholastic champions and encouraging the pursuit of academic excellence.

Commended Students placed among the top five percent of more than 1.5 million juniors in 22,000 high schools who entered the 2010 National Merit Scholarship Program by taking the 2008 Preliminary Scholastic Aptitude Test (PSAT).

Congratulations to Hannah, Thomas, and Benjamin! (Posted 10/22/10)

Sleepy High School Seniors Kassandra Brito and Anabel Perez Earn Prestigious Scholarship

Kassandra Brito and Anabel Perez, members of the Class of 2011 at Sleepy Hollow High School, have been awarded scholarships by the Westchester Chapter of 100 Hispanic Women.

Scholarships of $1,000 each were awarded at a luncheon held on October 1, 2010. Kassandra and Anabel completed an extensive application and maintained the necessary academic profile to earn this award.

The mission of 100 Hispanic Women is to encourage Latinas toward excellence in leadership. A priority for the organization is to assist deserving and qualified applicants finance their college educations. (Posted 10/12/10)

Sleepy Hollow High School Individualized Senior Experience Program

What do Phelps Memorial Hospital, Sleepy Hollow Police Department, Sleepy Hollow Physical Therapy, Eileen Fisher and the New York Times all have in common? They have all been involved in the Sleepy Hollow High School Individualized Senior Experience Program.

The Individualized Senior Experience gives graduating seniors the opportunity to explore career interests while they experience working independently in an adult world. The success of the program depends on community support. Help our seniors out by volunteering to be a sponsor or a resource.

Be a Sponsor! Provide an internship opportunity to a student while he/she is completing the project.

Be a Resource! You can help by talking with students and sharing your expertise. It’s a fun, easy way to support a vital program in our school.

This year we are looking for adults with experience in the following areas: Clinical psychology, radiology, women’s health, computer engineering, cartooning, nutrition, music production, music education, graphic design, advertising, law, engineering, and finance .

If you are interested in being a resource or a sponsor, please contact Ms. Hunsberger at jhunsberger@tufsd.org, Mrs. Wiener at owiener@tufsd.org (Posted 10/7/10)

Sleepy Hollow High School Teacher Katharine St. Vincent Among Select Few Chosen for Prestigious Teaching Program

Katharine St. Vincent, ESL Chairperson at Sleepy Hollow High School, is one of only 110 teachers selected to participate in the Teaching Excellence and Achievement Program (TEA) and International Leaders in Education Program (ILEP) U.S. Teacher Exchange. Ms. St. Vincent was chosen following a national competition, and is one of 8 teachers selected from New York State.

An orientation conference was held in March, where participants attended sessions on cross-cultural communication, international collaboration, and using advanced technologies.

Ms. St. Vincent will travel to the international host school for two weeks in 2011. She will have the opportunity to collaborate with host school teachers on best practices in teaching and classroom management, interact with the local community through home stays and meetings with the local press, visit local schools, meet with representatives on the Fulbright Commission, U.S. Public Affairs Section (PAS), and visit cultural sites.

The TEA/ILEP U.S. Teacher Exchange provides a unique opportunity to build global competence in the U.S. classroom through teacher professional development. The exchange opportunity is funded by the U.S. Department of State Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs.(Posted 9/16/10)

Senior Art Show

Come out and support Sleepy Hollow High School's most talented seniors, at the Annual Senior Art Show, June 18-27th! Artist reception will be June 18th from 7-9pm at Studio A Gallery, Tarrytown. The show will consist of traditional and digital photography, digital imaging, sculpture, drawing, painting, and encaustic. Exhibiting seniors are Brigid Chillemi, Lauren Zallo, Stephanie Crawford, Marta Baran, Alexis Bateman, Kelly Pereira, Jenny Yanqui, Diana Paccha, Mathew Durso, Ramses Vasquez, Polina Ionina, Katharine Wood, Edwin Zhinin and Qiao Liang Zhang. Live music will be provided by singer songwriter Nikki Schoen and Will Holland, Matt Durso, Jay Lotz along with alumni David Salter and Roy Lotz.

Studio A Gallery (next to the Chamber of Commerce)
52 Main Street
Tarrytown, NY 10591
June 18-27
Artist reception June 18th 7-9pm

Jazz in the Courtyard

The Jazz Program of the Public Schools of the Tarrytowns is pleased to announce the return of Jazz in the Courtyard. Once again, Jazz ensembles representing elementary, middle and high school students will perform outdoors for the community. Jazz in the Park will be held at Sleepy Hollow High School on Thursday, June 17^th starting at 6pm. The evening will include performances by the Washington Irving Elementary School Stage Band, the Sleepy Hollow Stage Band, the Music Works Combo, and the Sleepy Hollow Jazz Band.

The Sleepy Hollow Jazz Band has had an outstanding year. The band took Third Place overall at the Seventh Annual Sleepy Hollow Jazz Festival. Kyla Moscovich, a senior trumpet player, was recognized as the Best Soloist at the festival. The Jazz Band has also had the good fortune to work with Trumpet Player and Jazz Educator Iantheia Calhoun as an artist-in-residence.

So, bring your lawn chairs or a blanket to the High School Courtyard to enjoy a light meal, the beautiful weather and some excellent music as the students showcase their talents. Food will be available for purchase. We look forward to seeing you there.

For further information, please contact Micah Sprague at msprague@tufsd.org. (Posted 6/7/10)

Sleepy Hollow High School Names Students of the Month

The following Sleepy Hollow High School students have been selected for their achievements in the subject areas noted:

March
Elayne Hernandez – English
Maddy McGovern – English
Marisely Rodriguez – Mathematics
Nicole Abou-Rjeili – Mathematics
Olesya Bylim – Physical Education

April
Juan Delgado – Science
Ariana Cember – Mathematics
Cathy Marte – Mathematics (Posted 5/27/10)

Sleepy Hollow High School Sophomores Amelia Bonvento and Emily Eagan Win Annual Hall of Fame Essay Contest

Sleepy Hollow High School sophomores Amelia Bonvento and Emily Eagan have been named the winners of the annual Hall of Fame essay contest, sponsored by the Warner Library and the Historical Society of Tarrytown and Sleepy Hollow. Amelia and Emily will each receive an award of $250.00, courtesy of the villages of Sleepy Hollow and Tarrytown.

The contest was open to eighty-five sophomores. Each student was to choose an individual with ties to the area to research, and then produce a 750-word research paper. Each paper was blindly judged by a panel of six, chosen by the Historical Society and the Library. Amelia’s paper dealt with Minna Irving, while Emily’s research focused on Cornelia Beekman.

Amelia and Emily will be honored for their achievements and receive their awards at a ceremony to be held at the Warner Library on Wednesday, May 26^th at 7:00 PM. (Posted 5/25/10)

Students Begin Regents Preparations

On Saturday, May 22nd, over 150 Sleepy Hollow students voluntarily sat for a 3-hour practice science Regents examination. The annual Mock Regents held by the science department had more participants than ever before. In spite of the large numbers, the morning ran smoothly. Exams were given in Earth Science, Physics, Chemistry, and Living Environment.

A special thanks to Mr. Lee, Ms. Adamo, Mr. Hotaling, Ms. McQuade, Ms. Peltier, Mr. Franco, and Mr. Choi for volunteering their Saturday morning to administer the practice examination. The exams will be graded and reviewed with the students in preparation for the Regents examination. In addition, science teachers are currently holding review sessions after school.

The 2010 Living Environment and Chemistry Regents are scheduled for Wednesday, June 16th. The 2010 Earth Science and Physics Regents are scheduled for Tuesday, June 22nd. (Posted 5/24/10)

Be an Evaluator for WISE Presentations

Twenty-two Sleepy Hollow seniors have been doing senior experiences this year for their social studies class. They have participated in internships or created their own independent projects. Projects topics cover a wide range of interests such as physics, nursing, education, engineering, law, photography, and fashion. We are looking for community members to give an hour of their time serving as evaluators for the students' final presentations. All instructions are given on the day of the presentation, and the experience promises to be rewarding. Presentation dates are June 1st, June 2nd, June 8th, June 9th, June 10th and June 14th, and the location is Sleepy Hollow High School. Please contact Ms. Hunsberger right away at 332-6228 or jhunsberger@tufsd.org if you would like to be an evaluator or if you need more information. Thank you for your support. (Posted 5/24/10)

Science Mock Regents

The Science Department will be holding Mock Regents Examinations on Saturday, May 22nd at the high school cafeteria. The exams will begin at 9 AM sharp. Practice Regents Examinations will be given in Earth Science, Physics, Living Environment, and Chemistry. Students will have three hours to complete these practice tests. If you have any questions, please contact Jason Choi at 332-6226.

The 2010 Living Environment and Chemistry Regents are scheduled for Wednesday, June 16th. The 2010 Earth Science and Physics Regents are scheduled for Tuesday, June 22nd. (Posted 5/20/10)

Sleepy Hollow High School Students Recognized for their Effort to Increase Census Participation

Students in the Participation in Government and Contemporary Issues 12H class were recognized by the Village of Sleepy Hollow for a 78% return on a form that went home to encourage census participation within the school community. In April, Sleepy Hollow Mayor Ken Wray offered a prize of $500 to the Social Studies class that would return the most forms to school indicating that each household had indeed completed the census form. In addition, 19 Juniors and Seniors were trained as census takers and are still part of the effort to increase participation. On Friday, May 7, Village Administrator Anthony Giaccio came to congratulate the students on their involvement and encourage their participation in local government upon their graduation from college. Part of the prize money was used to purchase lunch for the winning class as well as the census takers. Dr. Howard Smith attended the gathering and asked students to share their experience. Anthony Cepin, Sleepy Hollow HS Team Leader for the Westchester Hispanic Coalition stated that the numbers were up to 69% this year. Karen Leon who works for the census in New Rochelle explained how it can be a challenging but interesting job. The Superintendent of Schools then accepted a donation from the Village of Sleepy Hollow to the RHMS LIFE Center on behalf of the school district. The organization was chosen by the winning class to share the balance of their award. It dedicates itself to helping the immigrant Hispanic community. Students enjoyed a delicious luncheon in the company of Mr. Giaccio and Principal Carol Conklin who came to congratulate them. (Posted 5/17/10)

Sleepy Hollow Chorus Director Honored as “Jazz Educator of the Year”

Mrs. Gail Persad, Chorus Director and Fine Arts Department Chairperson at Sleepy Hollow Middle and High School, is being honored by the Harrison Band Parent Association on Monday, May 17^th. The HBPA has selected Mrs. Persad as the “Jazz Educator of the Year” to acknowledge her tireless efforts to bring jazz education to the forefront of every school music program. To this end, Mrs. Persad has run the Sleepy Hollow Jazz Festival for the past five years. Under her direction it has grown and become one of the premiere high school jazz festivals in the region. The Sleepy Hollow Jazz Fest attracts the most accomplished high school jazz bands from Orange, Rockland, and Westchester County. The Guest Artists and Clinicians Mrs. Persad has brought to the festival include jazz greats Cecil Bridgwater, Wycliffe Gordon, Gerry Niewood, Jim Rotondi, and many more. The festival has been complimented for its unique performance and clinic combination and the innovative way all participating groups listen and learn from each other. The organization will honor Mrs. Persad during their annual Jazz Night Dinner at Ernesto’s Restaurant in White Plains, NY. (Posted 5/13/10)

Sleepy Hollow High School Students Connect with Indonesia

Sleepy Hollow High School is a member of the BBC World Class network and has received many requests to link up with other high schools worldwide. On Wednesday, April 28, six students volunteered to participate in an audio-visual connection with four students from the Smansa Gresik 1 High School in Jawa Timur, Indonesia. With an 11 hour difference between the two schools, the event was a bit of a challenge to schedule. The four seniors, one sophomore and one freshman joined Mrs. Heskestad around 8 AM for the experimental communication while four Indonesian counterparts and their teacher Mr. Fran returned to school at 7 PM their time to participate. Director of Technology Mrinalini Rejwar was instrumental in providing technological support and the connection through Skype. Students on both sides of the world were able to exchange greetings, introduce themselves and chat for about 10 minutes. The event was deemed a success and a second teleconference is being planned for Tuesday, May 11 around 7:45 AM. (Posted 5/5/10)

Students from Studio in Media Arts and Photography classes exhibit their work at the Warner Library

Sleepy Hollow High School students who are enrolled in Studio in Media Arts classes and traditional Photography classes will be exhibiting their work at the Warner Library in Tarrytown, May 11 through May 30, 2010. This year's exhibit, tilted The Narrative Portrait, focuses on the expression of one's inner self and emotions through the use of images, symbols, visual storytelling and words. This year marks the seventh year Sleepy Hollow art students have been invited to exhibit their work. The opening reception will take place at the library on Wednesday, May 12, 2010 from 3:30 to 5:30. The public is invited to attend. (Posted 5/5/10)

Hoops for Haiti Charity Game a Success!

On Friday, April 23, teachers from Sleepy Hollow Middle School met teachers from Sleepy Hollow High School on the basketball court in an effort to raise funds for Haiti. A total of 21 teachers took turns ducking and dunking in a fast and furious game that kept all spectators enthralled. The event was widely attended by Middle School students who had prepared posters and rehearsed cheers to support their teachers. Students from the Interact and Model UN Clubs were on hand to help at the concession stand and with the collection of the $2.00 entrance fee. Over $700 was raised at the event!

During half time, students took chances at three point shots. Two students won prizes for their efforts: Freddie Bertrand made two baskets for the High School and Xavier Rodriquez shot one for the Middle School.

Special thanks go to referees Jason Choi and Justin Best; Masters of Ceremony Marina Pantoliano, Aidan Young and Meg Lindon; administrators Beth Lopez, Carol Conklin and Alan Alterbaum; Middle School coordinators Rachel Shrinsky and Rosanna Capalbo; and High School coordinators Dina Moricco and Claire Heskestad. A special thanks goes to all the Sleepy community members who came to support the game. It was a tremendous success and will hopefully become a school tradition. (Posted 4/29/10)

Poster Designs by SHHS Studio in Media Arts Students win top prizes in the Earth Art Contest sponsored by The Sleepy Hollow Downtown Revitalization Corporation

SHHS freshman, Breanne Touchy won first place and Brittany Galante, also a freshman, won second place for their Earth Day poster designs in the First Annual Earth Day Contest sponsored by The Sleepy Hollow Downtown Revitalization Corporation. Breanne and Brittany who are both students in Ms. Langston's Studio in Media Arts class created their designs on the iMac computers and then printed them on recycled hand made paper. Breanne was awarded a $100 savings bond, Brittany won a $50 savings bond and both students also won art supplies. Click on the SHHS/MS art department website, then news to view the winning images. (Posted 4/28/10)

Sophomore Sophie Simon Places Fifth in National Foreign Language Exam

In March, the Sleepy Hollow High School Foreign Language Honor Society sponsored the National Foreign Language Examinations. One hundred and fifty-one of our students joined other students from across the country in accepting the challenge of this exam.

Sophie Simon, a Sleepy Hollow sophomore currently enrolled in French 3, placed fifth in Westchester County on the French exam. In addition, Sophie tied for fifth place nationally!

In May, Sophie will receive a special award at a ceremony to be held at Harrison High School.

Congratulations to Sophie on her great accomplishment, and to her teacher, Kristen Keiser, for preparing her so well. (Posted 4/25/10)

Sleepy Hollow Senior Adam Fry wins First Place in International Science Competition

Sleepy Hollow High School Senior Adam Fry earned First Place honors in the Environment category at the International Sustainable World, Energy, Engineering, Environment World Olympiad (ISWEEEP) held between April 14^th and April 19^th, 2010 in Houston, Texas. Adam competed against 465 students from 70 different countries.

Adam’s project, Green Roofing: A Viable Storm Water Management Technology, measured the increased efficiency of green roofs as compared to flat roofs over an eight month period. His experiment demonstrated that millions of gallons of water could be preserved by converting flat roofs to green roofs.

Congratulations to Adam! (Posted 4/21/10)

Electronics Recycling Drive
In coordination with
Sleepy Hollow High School’s S.P.E.A.R.
(Students Promoting Environmental Awareness and Responsibility) Club

May 1, 2010 from 9 AM to 12 PM
Sleepy Hollow High School
210 N. Broadway, Sleepy Hollow, NY 10591

As a service to the community, Principia NP is offering a FREE electronics recycling drive to residents of Sleepy Hollow.

Proceeds from the drive will help fund the Green Science and Green Citizen Scholarships for college-bound Sleepy Hollow high school students.

Recyclable Electronic Items:

· Computer Monitors · AC Adapters · TV’s (under 20 inches)

· Calculators · Shredders · Stereo & Speakers

· Computer Towers · Laptops · Used Printer Toner

· Plasma Screens · Printers · Copiers

· Keyboards & Accessories · Scanners · Cellular Phones

· Digital Cameras · I-Pods · Household Electronics

*There will be a $7.00 disposal fee for TV’s and CRT Monitors

Items that will not be accepted:

· Refrigerators · Stoves · Car Batteries

· Lawn Mowers · Air Conditioners · Washing Machines

For further information, contact Principia NP at (908) 400-1363 or info@principianp.com (Posted 4/21/10)

High School Jazzfest To Take Place April 16^th at the Sleepy Hollow High School

The Tarrytown school district is sponsoring a high school jazz ensemble festival on Friday, April 16, 2010 at Sleepy Hollow High School. The event is an educational opportunity for area high school jazz ensembles, who will perform during the day before three well-known jazz musicians/educators –Justin DiCioccio, Todd Williams, and Jim Rotundi. In the evening the judges act as guest soloists, performing along with the three top-rated bands. The public is invited to attend the concert which begins at 7:30pm. Tickets may be purchased in advance or at the door for $8 Adult and $5.00 for student at the Dr. Kusel auditorium in the Sleepy Hollow High School.

This spring marks the seventh annual Jazz Fest event. The program is sought a venue to showcase high school jazz ensembles talented musicians in an educational format. Each ensemble performs three pieces for the judges, who provide critical feedback, guidance and encouragement, sometimes taking out their instruments “to show just what they mean.” For the bands that are selected to perform in the evening concert, student musicians have the unique opportunity to play side-by-side with renowned professional jazz musicians in a performance setting.

The event is being organized by Gail Persad, Chair of the Fine and Performing Arts Department at Sleepy Hollow High School.

The JazzFest is funded by a generous grant from The Foundation for the Public Schools of the Tarrytowns. For more information, contact Gail Persad at 332-6223. (Posted 4/15/10)

Sleepy Hollow High School Students Earn National and Local Awards

The following students have been recognized as noted:

Senior Elyssa Swanson earned First Place in the Behavioral Science category in the poster division at the Junior Science and Humanities Symposium in Albany, New York on March 22 and 23, 2010.

Senior Justin Best earned All-Section honors at the Westchester County Basketball Coaches Association’s Annual Banquet on March 23^rd. Justin was one of thirty-five players in Westchester, Rockland, and Putnam Counties to be so recognized. Justin was a co-captain on this year’s Headless Horsemen boys’ basketball team.

Senior Joseph Scarpati earned Honorable Mention for the Westchester County Basketball Coaches Association’s Court of Excellence Award. Joe was among the top 20 scholar-athletes participating in boys’ basketball this past season. Joe was a co-captain on this year’s Headless Horsemen boys’ basketball team.

Students of the Month:

January – Christopher Fahey – Physical Education

February – Rosalinda Ramirez – Mathematics

February – Christian Berenguer – Mathematics

Congratulations to all! (Posted 4/710)

The Sleepy Hollow Players will present "Footloose" directed by Gail Persad. Shows are this Friday (4/9) at 7:30 pm, Saturday (4/10) at 2pm and 7:30pm. Tickets are $8.00 adults, $5.00 students and seniors. All tickets will be sold at the door. (Posted 4/510)

Model UN Club Attends Second SHEFMUN Conference

Eight members of Sleepy Hollow High School Model UN Club attended the second SHEFMUN conference hosted by the EF International Academy on Wednesday, March 24. Our students represented the countries of Lebanon, Libyan Arab Jamahiriya, Nigeria, Russian Federation and Vietnam on the issue of climate change, specifically the reduction of CO2 emissions and deforestation on a global scale.

Students researched their countries’ policies and standings, tapping into recent decisions made during the United Nations Summit that resulted in the Copenhagen Accord last December. Delegates working in two independent Councils representing developed and developing nations sought a consensus in finding solutions to the world wide problems. One of the councils was able to pass a resolution with one abstention, while the other was still in deep discussion during consecutive unmoderated caucuses and unable to come to a final resolution in the limited time frame.

Delegates were then treated to an elaborate pizza buffet and given a chance to rekindle international connections they had established during the first SHEFMUN conference hosted at Sleepy Hollow last November. Sophomores Sara Rennert and Catherine Lillis were recognized for their superior debating skills and expert knowledge of the complex issues. Each received an Award of Excellence for her contributions. The Model UN Club is open to any High School student interested in international affairs and meets Thursday afternoons. (Posted 3/27/10)

Sleepy Hollow High School Senior Adam Fry Invited to International Science Conference

Adam Fry has been selected to present his research on green roofs at the International Sustainable World Energy Engineering Environment Project Olympiad (ISWEEEP) in Houston, Texas from April 14-19, 2010. (Posted 3/18/10)

Sleepy Hollow High School Hosts Westchester County Science and Engineering Fair

On March 13th, Sleepy Hollow hosted the Westchester Science and Engineering Fair (WESEF). We had over 240 students from 30 school districts in Westchester and Putnam Counties compete for an opportunity to advance to the Intel International Science and Engineering Fair. Approximately 160 judges were involved in the selection process for numerous awards.

WESEF 2010 was a great success due to the efforts of our great custodial staff and our fabulous students who volunteered to help set up on Friday night and direct people on Saturday.

Hosting the event was possible through the support of Carol Conklin, Howard Smith, Barbarann Tantillo, John Staiger, Chuck Scarpula, Alan Alterbaum, Cheryl Greene and the science department.

Our school received countless compliments from judges, teachers, students and the CEO of the Progenics Pharmaceuticals, the main sponsor of the fair.

Below is a list of Sleepy Hollow winners.

WESEF 2010 Sleepy Hollow Winners

2^nd Place Behavioral Science - Team Project - Elyssa Swanson & Emily Mottola
3^rd Place Environmental Science - Adam Fry
3^rd Place Medicine and Health – Jonathan Araujo and Tara Bonanno
4^th Place Animal Science – Maddie LaRue
4^th Place Environmental Science – Diana Morales
4^th Place Medicine and Health – Layla Fassa
Phelps Memorial Hospital High Honors Award - $100 – Team Project - Elyssa Swanson & Emily Mottola
Visual Impact Award – Best visual representation – $25 – Maddie LaRue
Philips Award for research focusing on improving the quality of people’s lives - $25 – Lauren Zallo
Westchester Academy of Medicine “Future of Medicine” Award $50 – Jonathan Arajuo
US Public Health Service Award – Sarah Camlic
Stockholm Junior Water Prize – Kelly Bender
Society for In Vitro Biology Award – Olesya Bylim and Jonathan Mares (Posted 3/18/10)

Jazzfest Poster Design Winners Announced

How Can We Visualize Jazz? This is the question that was posed to 80 SHHS students enrolled in Studio in Media Arts and Digital Imaging classes who competed in the 7th Annual Sleepy Hollow JazzFest design contest. This year's winning artist is Brittany Brand, Class of 2011, whose design will be used on posters to promote the event, the program cover and T shirts. The winning artist also receives a $100 cash prize which will be awarded at the evening of the JazzFest, April 16 in the Kusel Auditorium.. The runner-ups, who also receive a prize, are Megan Copley, Abigael Titcomb and Marissa Weissman. Click here to see the designs of this year's winner and finalists, as well, as winners and finalists from previous years. (Posted 3/16/10)

Science Competition Winners

Seniors and juniors in science research competed this past Saturday at the Westchester Rockland Junior Science and Humanities Symposium.

Maddie LaRue came in Second Place in Behavioral Science

Adam Fry came in 3rd place in Environmental Science

Elyssa Swanson came in 5th place in Behavioral Science

These 3 students have qualified to compete at the State Level in Albany on March 22 and 23rd. In addition.....Kelly Bender took 2nd place in Environmental Science and Jonnathan Araujo took 3rd in Medicine and Health in the poster competition

Congratulations To These Awesome Students! (Posted 3/11/10).

Sleepy Hollow High School Art Students Chosen to Participate in Rye Arts Center Exhibition

Deanna Melillo, Kelly Pereira and Marta Baran have been selected

to represent Sleepy Hollow High School in The Rye Arts Center’s annual exhibition, Student Studio: Emerging High School Talent. Their artwork will be on display in The Rye Arts Center’s gallery, along with other talented high school art students’ from Westchester and Lower Fairfield Counties. This show was conceived as a way of celebrating the creative impulse of the next generation.

An opening reception to honor students selected for this show will be held at The Rye Arts Center on Thursday, March 11, 2010 from 6 - 7:30pm. Come out and support the high school's emerging artists @ 6:45 for the recognition ceremony. We hope that you and your family and friends will attend. The exhibition will be on display from March 11 - March 24, 2010.

www.ryeartscenter.org
914.967-0700 ext. 33

Other Art News:

Sleepy Hollow High School artists Stephanie Crawford, Polina Ionina, Qioa Liang Zhang, Kelly Pereira, Jenny Yanqui and Tamara Vasquez, participated in the Katonah Museum of Art’s Young Artists Exhibition. This exhibition showcased talented seniors in Westchester County. Their artwork was on display from February 7-14, 2010. (Posted 3/11/10).

ESL Trip

Did you ever wonder how the latest gossip on your favorite celebrities makes it from their private lives to the internet and the pages of People magazine? On Thursday, February 4, 2010, the Sleepy Hollow ESL3 and ELA12 classes visited the headquarters of Time Inc. in Manhattan to learn more about how that happens. The trip was organized by Bob McCoach, a Homework Center volunteer who retired from Time Inc. after working there for more than 25 years. Mr. McCoach thought students might like to learn a little about the company, the kind of career opportunities available in their many branches, and of course, how we get all the latest about J. Lo and her life.

Students were first greeted at the Time/Life building in Manhattan by Mr. Gardner and Mr. Ordoñez, who are both directors in the areas of licensing and syndication. They talked about their responsibilities in the company and how they got their jobs in the first place. It was especially interesting to hear from Mr. Ordoñez, who grew up in Ecuador, and initially studied at the Fashion Institute of Technology before coming to work at Time/Life. Later, the visitors met Mr. Pérez, the Vice-President of Consumer Marketing for the magazines Health and This Old House. He told how he and his mother left Castro’s Cuba when Pérez was only three, crossed the Rio Grande, and arrived in Miami to begin their new American life. Mr. Pérez reported that his mother expected him to earn excellent grades, and when he didn’t measure up, she made him write essays in Spanish about historical heroes. Mr. Pérez used the knowledge of people from his degree in psychology to propel him to success in the magazine and media business. Both Mr. Ordoñez and Mr. Pérez emphasized the benefits of being bilingual in their work. Later Mr. O’Brien, the Vice-president of Distribution, showed a video about how trees become magazines, and also gave away pins, magazines and collector books about Michelle Obama and about Michael Jackson.

After picnic lunches provided by Maria in the Sleepy Hollow cafeteria, students learned some secrets of advertising from Ms. Monique Manso, the Vice-President of Corporate Sales and Marketing. The next time they see an ad on TV or a pop-up on the computer screen, students will remember her mantra: “It’s all about telling a story.” Later, Mr. Blau, the Senior Vice-President and CEO of LIFE.com, showed an action film about the future of Sports Illustrated magazine on the iPad. Check it out (just search Sports Illustrated Demo on YouTube) if you want a preview of the exciting future of interactive magazines.

The students left Manhattan with a clearer idea of the kinds of jobs available at places like Time/Life. They also learned that hard work and a passion for what you do will make success easier to reach, and sweeter to enjoy. (Posted 3/11/10).

Sleepy Hollow High School Talent Show

The Sleepy Hollow High School Talent Show is this Friday, March 12, 2010 from 7:30 PM – 10:30 PM. Come show your support of friends and family who will dazzle you with their performances. We have singers, dancers, and musicians of all kinds! Tickets are $6 for SHHS students, $7 for adults and other guests. The Class of 2012 will be sure to make this an unforgettable night! (Posted 2/26/10).

Attention High School Junior Parents:

Due to a scheduling conflict, some juniors are unable to take the in-school SAT Prep course. However a license has been reserved for these students to take the course independently at home. If your child is interested in taking the College Board On-line SAT Prep course at home, please see Mrs. McGough Choi in Room 311 West or e-mail her at smcgough@tufsd.org to set up an appointment to register.

The district continues to offer its SAT Prep Evening Course starting in March. Your child should see his or her counselor to register (Posted 2/23/10).

Sleepy Hollow High School Talent Show

The Sleepy Hollow High School Talent Show is this Friday, February 26, 2010 from 7:30 PM – 10:30 PM. Come show your support of friends and family who will dazzle you with their performances. We have singers, dancers, and musicians of all kinds! The Class of 2012 will be sure to make this an unforgettable night! (Posted 2/22/10)

Sleepy Hollow is MSG Varsity Partner of the Week!

MSG Varsity has recognized Sleepy Hollow High School as “Outreach Partner of the Week.” This award embodies the spirit of MSG Varsity by emphasizing community, leadership, friendship, teamwork and camaraderie. Schools chosen for “Outreach Partner of the Week” maximize the power of the media to bring stories and school activities to life using compelling storytelling, appropriate use of camera, editing and overall production value. We will be coming to Sleepy Hollow in the next few weeks to present school officials with a plaque to commemorate this important award. See a feature on the “Outreach Partner of the Week” on MSGVarsity.com and on the Feb. 25 edition of “High School Sports Desk” at 7 p.m. on Channel 14. (Posted 2/22/10)

Sleepy Hollow High School Announces Students of the Month

November
Nicole Carmona - Mathematics

Esmerelda Cepeda - Mathematics

Ashley Smutek – Fine Arts
Diana Paccha – Fine Arts
Amor Luciano – Fine Arts
Breanne Tuohy – Foreign Language
Bruna Reis – Social Studies
Julia Garcez – Social Studies

December
Diego Tenesaca – Physical Education
Alexia Boumis – Physical Education
Nate Caspari - English
Nicole Carmona - English
Surelys Bonilla – English as a Second Language
Johannis Pina – English as a Second Language
Dartry Valdez – English as a Second Language

January
Alberto Santana - Mathematics
Caryn Hummel - Mathematics (Posted 2/19/10)

“Love Shouldn’t Hurt”: Teenage Dating Relationships and Violence Prevention

Diane Prisco, a representative from “Hope’s Door” visited the Violence Prevention for Females physical education classes at Sleepy Hollow High School. “Hope’s Door” is a safe haven for victims of domestic violence located in Westchester County. Teenage dating relationships, dating abuse and domestic violence were the main topics of discussion addressed during the class presentations. The differences between healthy and unhealthy dating relationships were identified as well as possible warning signs of abuse. The students were highly engaged throughout the presentation and many students expressed interest in volunteering at the women’s shelter which is part of the “Hope’s Door” organization. The health and physical education department welcomes the opportunity to have the organization present to our classes again in the future. (Posted 2/7/10)

Sleepy Hollow Students Featured in British Broadcasting Corporation’s Web Site Dedicated to Raising Awareness of Climate Change

Sleepy Hollow High School is among a select number of educational institutions featured on a web site maintained by the British Broadcasting Corporation (BBC) dedicated to informing the public to the dangers of climate change. Students from around the world discuss how they experience climate change in their environment. Students from Sleepy Hollow are also featured in a photograph on the site.

Visit the site at your convenience:
http://www.bbc.co.uk/worldclass/your_stories/20100118_climate_look_back.shtml (Posted 2/4/10)

Sleepy Hollow High School raises over $1,000 for Haiti

In response to the catastrophe in Haiti and eager to help the survivors of the earthquake, Sleepy Hollow High School students rose to the occasion and lent a helping hand. Several clubs and student volunteers joined the effort coordinated by the Model UN Club. Staff, teachers, and students brought homemade goods and participated in five bake sales. A special highlight were the cakes baked on the premises by Kim Kaczmarek’s Project YOU students. The Senior class donated the proceeds of its weekly bake sale as well. Members of the World Culture and Amnesty International Clubs made over 150 blue and red ribbons that were sold around the school as were T-shirts silk screened by Mr. Benton’s art class. Students in Mrs. Irmler and Mr. Franco’s classes made additional donations. Members of the Interact Club volunteered to roll all of the collected change. To date, $1, 027 have been raised. Proceeds will be distributed as follows:

- $ 360 from bake sales to the UN’s World Food Program

- $ 196 from donations and T-Shirts sales to UNICEF

- $ 153 from ribbon sales to the Red Cross

- $ 206 from the Latin American Student Organization (LASO) to a yet to be determined organization

Efforts will continue in the coming weeks and months to raise additional funds to help the Haitian people, including the sale of ribbons and T-shirts. In particular, the “Change for Haiti” campaign has the four grade level classes competing against one another to be the first to fill up a water jug with change. The sophomore class is in the lead so far; the winning class will decide which international organization will receive the funds. The Social Studies Honor Society will be joining forces with the Amnesty International Club to host a movie night. Plans for a concert are also in the works. In addition to the fundraising activities, Marcie Caldwell is coordinating supplies donations through the Community Opportunity Center on Wildey Street. (Posted 2/1/10)

Paintings of the Hudson River Valley

Sleepy Hollow High School art students enrolled within Ms. Dreher’s Advanced Placement Studio Art and Portfolio Seminar Classes, have recently completed paintings of the Hudson River Valley. The Paintings were originally created to help celebrate the Hudson River 400 and were first on display, during Sleepy Hollow’s Winter Concert. Ms. Dreher's art students learned to stretch their own canvases and to prepare them for the acrylic medium. Each student then photographed original landscapes and utilized them for reference once painting.

The paintings will now be on display from January 14 – February 3, 2009 at Hennessy Home Accents located in Sleepy Hollow. Opening reception will be January 14, 2009 from 6pm-8pm. Live music will also be performed by Sleepy Hollow music students. Please come out and support your local art students. Hennessy Home Accents – 16 North Broadway, Sleepy Hollow, NY. (Open Thurs. – Sun. 11am to 5pm) (Posted 1/13/10)

Digital Surrealism

Students enrolled in Ms. Langston's SHHS Digital Imaging class studied the Surrealism movement in art and then created personal surreal landscape photo collages with Adobe Photoshop software. Surreal artists took dream images of the unconscious and transcribed them into art using symbolic images to represent their inner visions and fantasies. The students used online resources to study the works of René Magritte and Salvador Dali, who helped turn Surrealism into an important artistic movement. Dali described his blend of precise realism and dreamlike, fantasy as “hand-painted dream photographs” which makes digital imaging an appropriate medium to explore this movement. The students also looked at the works of surreal photographer, Jerry Uelsmann and the digital fantasy work of contemporary artist Maggie Taylor for inspiration. To create their digital surreal landscapes the students used a combination of at least 10 images including original digital photographs, scanned images and stock photos. The images chosen were to evoke a feeling of fantasy or a dream and also to provoke thought and questioning. The images and symbols chosen by the students also had personal meaning to them and many students used a photograph of themselves. Technical expertise with the use of the software program, as well as, the visual/aesthetic relationship between the images— shapes, color, value, form, composition and balance- were also taken into consideration. Click here for more images (Posted 12/9/09)

Sleepy Hollow Hosts First SHEFMUN Conference

On Monday November 23, students from Sleepy Hollow High School’s Model UN Club joined forces with foreign students from the EF International Academy to debate the issue of Iran and Nuclear Weapons, a first for both schools.

Forty students divided into two councils represented 12 different countries and Iran in simulations of the UN Security Council. For many new members, this was an “on the job” learning experience. Students had researched in advance the country they were to represent, written a position paper and sketched the framework for a resolution. Following proper decorum and protocol, delegates made motions, participated in moderated and unmoderated caucuses, established working papers and finally voted on a resolution within a three-hour window. Students were then able to socialize informally while sharing a meal together. This cultural exchange was a wonderful opportunity for students from both schools to share some views of the world and get to know one another better.

A special thank you to SHHS Principal Carol Conklin for promoting the interschool collaboration; to EFIA teachers Andrea Ouimette and Caleb Munro for initiating the planning of the conference; to Pace University student-teacher Gabriel Tanglao for helping train the SH team; to alum and former Club Co-President Greg Valdespino for chairing one of the councils while on his break from Stanford; and to all the club members’ families who generously donated drinks and snacks, especially the Tschan family who sponsored the pizza dinner.

A second SHEFMUN conference is being planned at EFIA in February 2010. It will be followed by a trip to United Nations headquarters in the spring. The Club is open to any high school student interested in international affairs. (Posted 12/7/09)

Sleepy Hollow High School Honored by United States Department of Education as a Model in Dropout Prevention

The Federal Department of Education has chosen Sleepy Hollow High School as a model school in preventing young people from leaving school early. Of the Department’s six recommended practices, Sleepy Hollow is featured on three: Adult Advocates, Academic Supports, and Social/Behavior Programs. The adult education program, the Humanities Team, and the school’s unique approach to discipline are all highlighted in the study.

Doing What Works, the lead agency for the study, is a website sponsored by the US Department of Education. Its goal is to create an online library of resources that may help educators implement research-based instructional practice.

More information on this prestigious honor can be found on the Doing What Works website: www.dww.ed.gov. Once on the site, choose the Comprehensive Support drop down menu item, followed by one of the three recommended practices noted above. After choosing one of the practices, select See how it Works.

There is valuable information along with interviews of key personnel featured on the site.

In addition, there is a site profile that details Sleepy Hollow’s impressive demographic and performance data.

Sleepy Hollow is the only school in New York State and one of only three schools nationally to be highlighted in the study. (Posted 12/3/09)

“Best News Magazine Video”

Sleepy Hollow High School’s Multimedia Productions Team Won “Best News Magazine Video” at the ninth annual Reel Teens Festival. The team earned a trophy and had excerpts of their video shown during each night of the festival.

The Reel Teens Festival celebrates the creative intelligence of young people by screening films and videos made by teenagers. This year, 623 entries were received, 42 from foreign countries.

The Festival was held from October 9 -11, 2009 at the Hunter Movie Theater in the Hunter, New York. (Posted 11/1/09)

Sleepy Hollow High School Seniors Named Commended Students

Melanie Ferreira and Adam Fry, members of the Class of 2010 at Sleepy Hollow High School, are among the 34,000 seniors nationally to be named Commended Students in the 2010 National Merit Scholarship Program.

National Merit Scholarship Corporation (NMSC), a not-for-profit organization, was established in 1955 specifically to conduct the annual National Merit Scholarship Program. Scholarships are underwritten by NMSC with its own funds and by approximately 500 business organizations and higher education institutions that share NMSC’s goals of honoring scholastic champions and encouraging the pursuit of academic excellence.

Commended Students placed among the top five percent of more than 1.5 million juniors in 22,000 high schools who entered the 2010 National Merit Scholarship Program by taking the 2008 Preliminary Scholastic Aptitude Test (PSAT).

Congratulations to Melanie and Adam! (Posted 11/1/09)

Sleepy Hollow High School Students Selected as All-State Musicians

The Sleepy Hollow Music Department proudly announces that the following students have been selected members of the All-State ensemble for the 2009-10 school year:

Band
Melanie Gold
Klya Moscovich
Victoria Nadile
Meg Lindon
Eric Mauhs

Chorus
Ben Slaw
Andrew Eagan
Robert Dondiego
Katy Wood
Hannah Becker

Orchestra
Hwa-Sueng Erstling

These talented young people were chosen based on their NYSSMA solo scores. They will perform with other top musicians from Westchester County on November 5, 2009 at SUNY Purchase.

For more information, please go to www.wcsma.org. (Posted 11/1/09)

Sleepy Hollow High School Celebrates Spirit Week

Something magical happened at Sleepy Hollow High School last week.... during Spirit Week, students participated in a series of activities that demonstrated their pride in being a part of our school and a member of the Class of 2010, 2011, 2012, or 2013 … enjoying memories that will last a lifetime. The week culminated with a Class Pride Pep Rally which kicked off our weekend Homecoming events, including a bonfire, home games and a dance on Saturday evening where this year’s winner of the Class Competitions was announced. Congratulations to the Class of 2010, who have quite the winning streak, victorious for a third year in a row! Congratulations also to our 2009 Homecoming King and Queen, Bobby Small and Kelly Bender. (Posted 10/27/09)

Sleepy Hollow Model UN Club supports the World Food Programme

Members of Sleepy Hollow High School’s Model UN Club fundraised for the World Food Programme which has been asking for contributions to help the victims of the Philippines recover from recent mudslides provoked by storms and typhoons. Students held a bake sale and contributed $65 to the cause, helping to feed four families for two weeks. Hunger remains a prevalent world problem. Every six seconds a child dies due to hunger and related causes. The United States is the largest donor country to the World Food Programme. (Posted 10/25/09)

Science Students Take Part in 7^th Annual Hudson River Day

On October 8, 2009, students from the AP Environmental Science and AP Biology classes joined over 2500 students to participate in a statewide program to study the Hudson River. The “Day in the Life of the Hudson River” is coordinated by The Hudson River Estuary Program of New York State Department of Environmental Conservation and Hudson Basin River Watch. Each fall, environmental education centers team with school classes along the Hudson River to create a day-in-the-life picture of the river from the Troy Dam to New York Harbor – a span of over 166 miles. This year the students from Sleepy Hollow traveled up to Denning’s Point in Beacon to team with educators from the Beacon Institute of Rivers and Estuaries (BIRE).

The “Day in the Life of the Hudson River” is designed to study the dynamic nature of the Hudson River Estuary. Students took samples of the river to study the biodiversity and chemistry of the river water. The lower section of the Hudson River experiences dramatic changes in salinity, circulation patterns, tidal ranges, river width and water depth, fish species, macroinvertebrate communities, and plant communities. The participating schools share their data so that each school can examine their findings in the greater context of the entire water system.

This year the students were able to use portable computer probes to measure dissolved oxygen, pH, and temperature. These probes were purchased through a generous grant awarded by the Foundation to the high school science department. In addition, the students measured salinity, turbidity and took core sample. The highlight of the day for most students was actually seining in the Hudson River for fish and invertebrates such as crabs.

The program was chaperoned by Ms. Adamo, Ms. Peltier, and Mr. Choi. They were assisted by three staff members from the Beacon Institute. The science teachers hope to run a similar activity in the spring at Kingsland Point Park. (Posted 10/19/09)

SHHS Spirit Week 10/13/09 - 10/17/09

Sleepy Hollow High School will celebrate Spirit Week 2009 beginning Tuesday, 10/13/09. The week consists of many activities planned around students, community members and alumni.

Tuesday, 10/13
Students work on hallway decorating no later than 7:00pm – closed to visitors, only SHHS students permitted.

Wednesday- 10/14
Dodgeball – 7:00pm MS/HS gyms – closed to visitors, only SHHS students permitted.

Thursday, 10/15
Students work on hallway decorating no later than 10:00 p.m.- closed to visitors, only SHHS students permitted.

Friday, 10/16
Parents, community members and alumni are invited to view decorated hallways from
7:45 – 8:30 am

Pep rally, 8^th period - closed to visitors, only SHHS students permitted.

Homecoming games for:

Ø Volleyball vs. Dobbs Ferry - open to all
4:15 at SHHS

Ø Field Hockey vs. White Plains - open to all
4:30 at SHHS

Ø Boys’ Soccer vs. Hastings - open to all
4:30 at Washington Irving

Ø Bonfire
8:00 at SHHS Baseball Field – closed to visitors, only SHHS students and modified sports teams are permitted.

Saturday, 10/17

Football game- The Horsemen take on Ardsley – this event is open to all.

Ø Senior Ceremony - 1:40 at SHHS (on the football field), followed by game at 2:00pm

Homecoming Dance – 7:00PM – WI gym- $5 – only SHHS students will be permitted – NO OUTSIDERS/VISITORS

COME SHOW YOUR SPIRIT! (Posted 10/8/09)

Financial Aid Night for Seniors

Come find out about the financial aid process: How to apply, What to apply for, How to manage the funds you already have, and What to expect. Join the counselors and the Principia Group for a very informative evening on Tuesday, October 6^th at 7:30 in the auditorium. (Posted 9/29/09)

Sleepy Hollow High School celebrates the International Day of Peace, Sept. 21st

Seniors in the Participation in Government and Contemporary Issues classes celebrated the United Nations’ International Day of Peace and Global Cease-fire by discussing the meaning of peace around the world, researching different conflicts, examining the options available to resolve them and analyzing the current US foreign policy. They viewed UN Secretary General Ban Ki-moon’s We Must Disarm (WMD) message and his goal “to make peace not just a priority, but a passion.” Students created a graffiti board in the Upper West hallway to share their feelings about world peace with the school community. (Posted 9/28/09)

Sleepy Hollow High School Seniors among National Merit Scholarship Semifinalists

Sarah Feigelson and Sydney Gaylin, members of the Class of 2010 at Sleepy Hollow High School, are among the 16,000 seniors nationally to be named National Merit Scholar semifinalists.

More than 1.5 million juniors in 22,000 high schools entered the 2010 National Merit Scholarship Program by taking the 2008 Preliminary Scholastic Aptitude Test (PSAT). The nationwide pool of semifinalists, which represents less than one percent of U.S. high school seniors, includes the highest scoring entrants in each state. Approximately 15,000 semifinalists are expected to advance to the Finalist level and it is from this group that all National Merit Scholarship winners will be chosen.

National Merit winners will be announced beginning in April of 2010. (Posted 9/23/09)

Senior Model UN Club Co-Presidents Reflect on a Busy Year

Following the Club’s last meeting on June 9, Leah Morales and Greg Valdespino reflected on a busy year and a long term commitment to Sleepy Hollow High School’s Model UN Club. The pair has shared a variety of responsibilities since they first joined the club as freshmen, but this schoolyear has been a particularly busy one.

“Model UN has been a major part of my high school career. I distinctly remember going to my first meeting on the last day of eighth grade, knowing little about what Model UN was about. Ever since that first day I have been greatly interested in the inner workings of the United Nations and how important it is to the world and its well being. Throughout my years I was able to walk for hunger, adopt a manatee, fund the clean up of land mines, participate in school awareness campaigns, visit United Nations headquarters and attend two Model UN conferences in Boston, among other things. I encourage all students at Sleepy Hollow to attend a meeting or talk to a member. Being a part of this club will allow them to leave high school with the satisfaction of having made a difference in the world as a teenage student, something I will treasure always.” Leah Morales.

“This year has been extremely successful for the Model UN. We have raised money for disaster relief and mine clearance, and we have sent toys to orphans in Honduras. The Harvard Model UN trip was extremely productive and I think all students enjoyed meeting new students and engaging in an active discussion; at the least, I certainly did. Model UN has changed my life and is the reason why I plan to pursue International Affairs next year at Stanford. I am so glad that I have had the privilege of participating in this amazing group.” Greg Valdespino

Picture Caption

Club members at Harvard Model UN Conference in December 2008, a trip funded through a generous grant from the Foundation of the Tarrytowns. Co-Presidents stand on left and right of picture. (Posted 6/18/09)

Students Gear Up for the Science Regents Exam

On Saturday, May 30^th over 130 high school students and almost 50 middle school students gave up their morning to prepare for their June science Regents examination. The Mock Regents were administered in the subjects of Living Environment, Earth Science, Physics, and Chemistry. The fact that so many students showed up for a voluntary test was remarkable. Mr. Franco commented, “I was delighted by the great turnout. We’ve done this in other years, but the turnout was never so high.”

At the high school level, Chris Adamo, Jason Choi, Carlos Franco, Stephanie McQuade, Leana Peltier, and Eric Rinaldi gave up their Saturday morning and volunteered to administer the practice exam. At the middle school level, Debbie McCarl and Deidre Sullivan administered the Living Environment Regents for their Honors level 8^th graders.

“Whether we like it or not, state tests are becoming more important in the lives of our students. It is our duty to prepare them as best as we can. Most students see the importance of doing well on the Regents.” said Mr. Choi.

The June Science Regents Exam schedule is as follows:

Wednesday, June 17 - Earth Science and Chemistry
Thursday, June 18 – Living Environment
Wednesday, June 24 – Physics (Posted 6/2/09)

Prom Safety/Alcohol Awareness Day

With the high school senior prom just a day away, the SADD Club (Students Against Destructive Decisions) along with VASSA sponsored a Prom Safety/Alcohol Awareness Day on Wednesday, May 27^th. A crashed car from a local DWI accident was on display at the school for students to view. Members from the SADD Club explained the tragic story behind the DWI-related car crash to fellow high school students who came out to view the wreck. Aside from viewing the crashed car, students also had the opportunity to participate in a couple of alcohol awareness activities including “walking the line” wearing goggles that simulate alcohols’ effects on the body. The senior lounge in the high school was also decorated with various informative posters and facts on the dangers of binge drinking including a reality wall of student made projects detailing the negative effects and consequences associated with alcohol abuse. Informative pamphlets and brochures on alcohol use and binge drinking were distributed to interested students as well. Overall, we experienced a terrific turn-out and a high level of student interest. SADD and VASSA would like to wish everyone a safe and fun prom this year! (Posted 5/27/09)

WISE Evaluators Wanted

Seniors in Sleepy Hollow High School's WISE Program will be presenting their projects on June 3rd, June 4th, June 9th and June 11th in the Sleepy Hollow library. The WISE program provides seniors with an opportunity to pursue an independent project or internship during their Spring semester. No training is necessary to be an evaluator, and it promises to be a rewarding experience. The goal is to have two community members at each presentation. Please email jhunsberger@tufsd.org or call 332-6228 to sign up to be an evaluator. (click here for schedule) (Posted 5/26/09)

Sleepy Hollow High School Summer School

Dear Superintendent, Principal and Head of Guidance:
The Tarrytown Union Free School District’s Summer School is designed to support students who
have not been successful in a course of study or Regents examination during the regular school
year. In preparation for the 2009 summer school program, we have attached a description of our
course offerings and registration requirements. Our summer school program will run from Monday,
July 6th to Tuesday, August 11th. The Summer school will be in session four* days a week, from
8 a.m. to 11 a.m.
Please note classes will be held on Friday, July 10 & Friday, July 17.
Students not residing within the Tarrytown School District are invited to attend on a tuition basis.
Mail in registrations deadline: Friday, June 26, 2009.
Last day of registration for Regents exams: Thursday, July 23, 2009
Walk-in registration will take place at Sleepy Hollow MS/HS on the following dates.
Tuesday, June 30th 8 – 12 pm
Wednesday, July 1st 12 - 4 pm
Sincerely,
Marie Horowitz

Information and Application

Rock Band FLAME Scheduled to Perform at Sleepy Hollow High School

FLAME was formed in Upstate New York and is made up of people with developmental/physical disabilities, including Autism, Down’s Syndrome, mental retardation, and blindness.

Pioneer League is an athletic team made up of special needs children at Sleepy Hollow High School.
For more information about FLAME visit their website at www.flametheband.com. (Posted 5/21/09)

Sleepy Hollow Pioneer Athletes Competed at the Hudson Valley Special Olympics Spring Games

This past Saturday, 4 of our Sleepy Hollow Pioneer athletes competed at the Hudson Valley Special Olympics Spring Games track and field event at Brewster High School. They competed against athletes from all over the Hudson Valley. In all, they brought back 12 medals!!!

Here are the results:

Byron Leon: Gold medal - 100 meter, gold medal - softball throw, bronze medal - 50 meter

Tommy Kennedy: gold medal - 100 meter, 4th place - 50 meter, 4th place - softball throw

Brenda Alfaro: gold medal - softball throw, bronze medal - 50 meter, bronze medal - 100 meter

Molly Leavey: gold medal - 50 meter, gold medal - 100 meter, silver medal - softball throw

In addition, Jan Carlo Flanders was awarded the "Medals to Create Miracles" award, in memory of our own Marybeth McGuire-Andrus for his dedication, kindness, compassion, and friendship. This award will be given each year in memory of Marybeth to an athlete who possesses the qualities that made her so special. Jan Carlo was unable to be at Spring Games because he is on his way to Disney World ( a graduation present and a lifelong dream), so all of his teammates accepted the award on his behalf. They stood before the crowd of hundreds and spoke beautifully!! (Posted 5/18/09)

Day in the Renaissance

On April 29^th and on May 5^th, Sleepy Hollow High School’s class of 2012 experienced a Day in the Renaissance, at Caramoor in Katonah, New York. Studying the Renaissance is part of the Global History and Geography ninth grade curriculum. To enhance their understanding of this period, the students were taken back in time to experience this great era of technical and artistic developments. In the House Museum students admired portraits and tapestries dating back to the 1400’s. They learned Renaissance songs and dances which helped them to see the importance of the theatre arts in the lives of Renaissance men and women. Students even got to observe the ancient craft of falconry!

The social studies department and all the ninth graders who attended would like to thank the Foundation for their generosity in making this exciting day possible for us. A good time was had by all, and it was a day our Global students will not forget. (Posted 5/12/09)

Sleepy Hollow Student Art Exhibit at the Warner Library

Fifty SHHS students enrolled in Digital Imaging and traditional Photography classes will be exhibiting their work at the Warner Library beginning May 13 and ending May 31. The show, which is entitled "Art is Self Expression", contains such themes as self-portraits, landscape photos, abstract images and experimentation with digital images. This is the fifth year that the Warner Library had invited SHHS students to exhibit. The opening reception and awards ceremony is being held on May 13th from 3:30-5:30. All are invited to attend. The awards are sponsored by The Sleepy Hollow Chamber of Commerce. (Posted 5/11/09)

Sleepy Hollow High School’s SPEAR Club Participates in TEAC’S Annual Village Clean-Up

On Saturday, April 18th students involved in Sleepy Hollow High School’s SPEAR club (Students Promoting Environmental Awareness and Responsibility) joined science teachers Ms. Adamo and Ms. Peltier in TEAC’s (Tarrytown’s Environmental Advisory Council) annual village-wide clean-up. Seniors Matt and Greg Valdespino and Sam Schnog collectively filled four large garbage bags with trash along with two bags of recyclable material, all around the Aqueduct behind the school. (Posted 4/27/09)

Sleepy Hollow High School Senior Max Epstein Wins First Place in International Science Competition

Sleepy Hollow High School senior Max Epstein took first place in the Energy category of the ISWEEEP 2009 science competition.

The ISWEEEP competition, which stands for International Sustainable World (Energy, Engineering & Environment) Project, was held on Saturday, April 18^th in Houston, Texas. Max competed against 450 students from 60 different countries. He submitted his project, titled Converting Levulinic Acid from Cellulosic Waste into a Biofuel directly to ISWEEEP and was selected by them to present last weekend. Max received a $1,000 prize from the Cosmos Foundation, the event organizer. (Posted 4/27/09)

Collecting for Darfur

April is Genocide Awareness Month and Sleepy Hollow seniors are waging a "Change for Change" campaign this week (April 27-May 1) to collect money to help the victims of the genocide in Darfur, Sudan. After studying the causes of genocides that have been taking place for the past 100 years and the response of the international community, including the United Nations, students from four Contemporary Issues classes are asking for pocket change to help make a difference. (Posted 4/27/09)

Rock Band FLAME Scheduled to Perform at Sleepy Hollow High School

The rock band FLAME will perform in Sleepy Hollow High School’s new auditorium on Wednesday, May 27, 2009 at 2 p.m. at a special student assembly. They will also play at the Pioneer League dinner/dance from 4-6 p.m.FLAME was formed in Upstate New York and is made up of people with developmental/physical disabilities, including Autism, Down’s Syndrome, mental retardation, and blindness. Pioneer League is an athletic team made up of special needs children at Sleepy Hollow High School. For more information about FLAME visit their website at www.flametheband.com (Posted 4/22/09)

High School Jazzfest to Take Place April 17^th at the Sleepy Hollow High School

The Tarrytown school district is sponsoring a high school jazz ensemble festival on Friday, April 17, 2009 at Sleepy Hollow High School. The event is an educational opportunity for area high school jazz ensembles, who will perform during the day before three well-known jazz musicians/educators – David Lalama, Ralph Lalama, and Mark Patterson. In the evening the judges act as guest soloists, performing along with the three top-rated bands. The public is invited to attend the concert which beings at 7:30pm. Tickets may be purchased in advance or at the door for $8 Adult and $5.00 for student at the Dr. Kusel auditorium in the Sleepy Hollow High School.

During the day, eight high school ensembles will perform and compete for awards in the following categories: Best Latin Selection, Best Swing, Best Ballad, Outstanding Soloists, Best Brass Section, Best Saxophone Section and Best Rhythm Section. Participating schools include Sleepy Hollow, Harrison, Mamaroneck, Port Chester, Hackley, Lakeland and Pleasantville High Schools. Each ensemble performs three pieces for the judges, who provide critical feedback, guidance and encouragement, sometimes taking out their instruments “to show just what they mean.” For the bands that are selected to perform in the evening concert, student musicians have the unique opportunity to play side-by-side with renowned professional jazz musicians in a performance setting.

The evening performance will also include presentation awards to art students who designed posters in Mrs. Angela Langston’s Media Arts class, to publicize the event. The winning posters were voted by the public on the Tarrytown District Web page. Winners were Tim Rachlin 1^st, Charlotte Frank 2^nd and runners up were Leo Kapica and Nick Greige.

Please come and support our student musicians and artists! (Posted 4/11/09)

Electronics Recycling Collection to Take Place at Sleepy Hollow High School

On Saturday, April 25th from 9a.m. until noon Sleepy Hollow High School’s SPEAR Club (Students Promoting Environmental Awareness and Responsibility), along with Principia NP, a non-profit organization, will host an electronics recycling collection at the high school. All are welcome to bring unwanted computers, monitors, keyboards, printers, DVDs, AC adapters, stereo equipment, and computer components to the parking lot of the high school at 210 North Broadway, Sleepy Hollow, New York.

Appliances such as stoves, refrigerators, and large televisions will NOT be collected.

Proceeds from the drive will help fund the Green Science and Green Citizen Scholarships for college-bound Sleepy Hollow High School students.

For more information about the electronic recycling collection please call (908) 400-1363. (Posted 3/25/09)

Guidance News – Spring Activities:

Thursday some of our students will be attending the Hispanic College Fair at Mercy College.

Friday March 27^th the counselors will be taking students to the Construction Career Day Program. Students in grades 9-12 who have an interest in this trade area should see their counselor or Mrs. Grasso for a permission slip.

On Monday, March 30 we will be hosting our first Sleepy Hollow College Fair. Representatives will be coming from approximately 50 schools to speak with our students about their programs and campus life. This will give our students the opportunity to ask their questions and explore schools located close to home as well as those in other states. Parents are invited to stop by between 9:00 and 9:45 in the AM to visit with the representatives. The fair will be located in the middle school gym. A list of the schools that are planning to attend can be found on the Guidance webpage.

April 15^th and 16^th are the dates of our annual college tour. We will be traveling to SUNY Albany, Western New England College, Springfield College and Quinnipiac University. This has always been a great trip and we look forward to taking our juniors this year. Permission slips have been distributed. (Posted 3/24/09)

SHHS Studio in Media Arts Invites the Community to Vote for the 2009 JazzFest Design

Over 80 SHHS Studio in Media Arts students participated in a competition for the 6th Annual Sleepy Hollow JazzFest promotional graphic. The winning design will appear on the program cover, posters and tee-shirts. The top four selected will be awarded cash prizes sponsored by The Foundation for the Public Schools of the Tarrytowns. In the past, the design has been chosen by a team of music and art teachers along with input from design professionals. This year we are launching an online contest where students, teachers and members of the community can vote on their favorite design from the top twelve selected. Voting will start 3/20-3/24. The Jazz festival is April 17th.

Click here to view images

Click here to vote! (Posted 3/20/09)

Sleepy Hollow High School Students Qualify as Finalists at Westchester Science and Engineering Fair

Sleepy Hollow High School junior Tara Bonanno, along with her Yorktown High School partner Stephanie Capogna, qualified as finalists at the Westchester Science and Engineering Fair (WESEF) and will present their research at the Intel International Science and Engineering Fair during the week of May 11th in Reno, Nevada.

WESEF, held at PACE University in Briarcliff, offers high school students from Westchester and Putnam counties the opportunity to present their research to scientists, business leaders, and the general public. The top eight individual projects and the top four teams represent Westchester and Putnam counties in the INTEL International Science and Engineering Fair where they will compete with over 1,500 top high school research students from over forty countries worldwide.

Allyson Miscioscia qualified to move on to the New York State Science and Engineering Fair on March 30th in New York City.

In addition, the following students won awards for the following:

Emily Arduino with partner Tyler Lipperman from Yorktown HS, and Sleepy Hollow’s Elyssa Swanson tied for first place in Behavioral Science.
Max Epstein: second place in Chemistry
Tara Bonanno: second place in Medicine and Health
Allyson Miscioscia: third place in Medicine and Health
Mariya Redko and Valentina Guzzo with partner Dianna Morales: third place in Environmental Science
Sydney Gaylin: fourth place in Cell Biology
David Salter: fourth place in Behavior Science
Greg Valdespino: fourth place in Animal Science
Roy Lotz: fourth place in Chemistry (Posted 3/19/09)

Pi Day

The Math and Science Honor Society of Sleepy Hollow High School will be hosting several events to celebrate Pi Day. The festivities will take place on Friday, March 13th during 8th period and will include Sudoku, a Rubik's Cube Challenge, SET games, a Digits of Pi Memorization Contest, Ken Ken, and a Math competition verses some of Sleepy Hollow's finest teachers. We look forward to a fun filled day! (Posted 3/8/09)

Click for Spring Indoor Practice Facilities

Diamonds Are Forever

On February 26^th, the Government and Contemporary Issues honors classes were delighted to host a talk by local freelance writer and novelist Dave Donelson. Mr. Donelson is the author of Heart of Diamonds, a tale of conflict diamonds and civil war in Congo. He shared many personal stories and experiences with our class, as he spoke about his years of research on one of the most complicated areas in the world. Excerpts from his book, and slides from his visit to central Africa accompanied a lively discussion. Students expressed horror and outrage at the atrocities being committed against civilians in the quest for diamonds. In this deadly competition for resources; wealth has brought neither comfort nor advantages. (Posted 3/4/09)

Sleepy Hollow Players Present

March 20th 7:30 PM
March 21st 2:00 PM and 7:30 PM

Adults $10 Students $5

Dr. Kusel Auditorium

(Posted 3/3/09)

Studio in Media Arts Digital Portfolios

Creating Digital Portfolios offers students enrolled in Studio in Media Arts at SHHS the opportunity to develop self-assessment and critical thinking skills. By the end of each course, the students compile a digital art portfolio showing samples of their best art pieces along with written reflections of the works. For the portfolio cover, the students create an original digital collage based on a theme of their choice. The portfolio creation and the reflection process allows the student to look back at the art-making process and learn from their successes, as well as, their challenges. The digital portfolio can also provide the teacher with an assessment tool to evaluate the student's progress. Ultimately, the goal of the portfolio is to instill confidence in the student by allowing them to view their projects as a body of work and an achievement that they can be proud of.

Angello Bobbi Brittany Alex

Myles Mary Paula Olesya

(Posted 3/3/09)

Marybeth’s Miracles Organic Vegetable Garden To Be Dedicated This Spring In Honor Of Marybeth McGuire-Andrus

Sleepy Hollow High School’s Experiential Learning Program and Project Y.O.U. (Youth Opportunities Unlimited) are sponsoring the installation of a 12’ by 24’ custom garden in late winter/early spring in honor of Marybeth McGuire-Andrus, a special education teacher who passed away after battling cancer in July 2007.

The garden, which was funded by a grant from The Foundation of the Public Schools of the Tarrytowns, along with donations from students, staff, parents and members of the community, will be located in the courtyard between the middle school and high school.

Experiential Learning Program and Project Y.O.U. are two programs that serve students with special needs at Sleepy Hollow High School. (Posted 3/1/09)

Guidance Message

Attention Juniors:

Don’t forget to register for the SAT/ACT examinations for May and June. You will find these dates on the Guidance pages of the district website.

The Rotary Scholarship is now available. Pick up an application from the guidance office. Applications are due by March 27^th.

Attention Seniors:

Your midyear grade reports to colleges have been sent out. It will probably take at least a week for them to attach the reports to your file. Please don’t panic if you receive a request for your grades before we return from winter break. We will check with the schools when we return.

Have a happy and safe winter break. (Posted 2/12/09)

Westchester/Rockland Junior Science and Humanities Science Contest

Congratulations to our Science Research Students and Janet Longo- Abinanti for their huge success this weekend at the Westchester/Rockland Junior Science and Humanities science contest.

We had 4 students qualify for the NY State competition in March by placing in their respective subjects.

                Kareem Ishmail won 1st place for biochemistry
                Max Epstein won 1st place in Chemistry
                Jake Rosen won 3rd place in behavioral science
                Greg Valdespino won 5th place in Environmental science

We also had several students excel in the Regional competition.

                Sydney Gaylin ...3rd place Overall
                Roy Lotz ....1st place in Physical Science
                David Salter ...3rd place in Behavioral Science
                Sydney Gaylin ...2nd place in Biology
                Tara Bonanno ....3rd place in Biology

Again, kudo to all the Research Students and to Janet for their hardwork and dedication. Thanks to all the science teachers who volunteered their time and helped to improve the students' presentations during Midterm Week. (Posted 2/9/09)

Lifeguard Training - American Red Cross Safety Training Courses

American Red Cross certified, this class teaches the skills and knowledge to prevent and respond to emergencies in a pool. This 36-hour course covers lifeguard training, CPR for the professional rescuer, AED essentials, and oxygen administration. Attendance at all classes is mandatory. For more information, please contact Melissa Weaver, Aquatics Director at (914) 631-4807 ext. 14.

Dates: March 1^ST – March 29^TH, Sundays Only 1-8 PM

Prerequisites:

- Minimum Age 15

- Must be able to swim 500 yards continuously, using front crawl and breaststroke (200 yards of each, the final 100 yards your choice)

- Swim 20 yards and surface dive to retrieve a 10-lb object, return to the surface, and swim back to the starting point on your back, holding the brick on your chest.

$50.00 deposit required to participate in pre-course testing and to reserve a place in the class. Deposit is refundable if participant does not pass pre-course skills test.

Pre-course testing dates: (Attendance at one of the Pre-course Testing Dates is Mandator)

Sunday February 22^ND 4:45 PM

Monday February 23^RD 9 PM

Wednesday February 25^TH 9 PM

Lifeguard Training $385 includes textbook, pocket mask, and Red Cross certification fees. Participants must register at least two weeks prior to start of class. $50 deposit required to reserve a space in this class and to take the pre-course test. Balance of $335 to be paid upon successful completion of prerequisites. (Posted 2/9/09)

Art, Technology and Popular Culture- ANDY WARHOL Celebrity Portraits

Studio in Media Arts classes at Sleepy Hollow High School motivate and engage students in art through the use of technology. Students learn about art history, art movements and create hands-on art projects via iMac workstations. In this assignment, influenced by the style of the celebrity portraits of Andy Warhol, the students created a series of digital images using scanned photos of a celebrity of their choice. The students also compiled research about the Pop Art movement and created virtual silk-screen prints via online art resources. Warhol is considered to be one of the most influential artists of the second half of the 20th century and his images still adorn clothing and advertising today. As a leader in the Pop Art movement, he reflected upon trends in society by using everyday images and cultural icons for his subjects. He was interested in mass-producing his art and achieved this through the process of photographic silkscreening. If he were alive today, he would no doubt have embraced the world of digital imaging to further expand his creative vision. Click here to see more portraits. (Posted 2/9/09)

Sleepy Hollow High School Senior Melody Bates named Intel Semifinalist

Sleepy Hollow High School senior Melody Bates was named a semifinalist in the highly competitive Intel Science Talent Search.

The Intel Science Talent Search is a program of the Society for Science and the Public. Students across the country compete for $1.25 million dollars in scholarships. As an Intel semifinalist Melody will receive $1,000 and an additional $1,000 will go to Sleepy Hollow High School.

Melody competed against 1,608 other students. Her project title was “The Affect of Vision on Artistic Preference.” The purpose of her study was to investigate whether there is a correlation between vision and artistic preference.

On January 28, 2009, 40 of the 300 semifinalists were named finalists. Finalists will receive an all expense paid trip to Washington, D.C in March, where top finalists will compete for a $100,000 grand prize. The grand prize winner will be announced at a black-tie gala award ceremony at the Mellon Auditorium on March 10, 2009.

To learn more visit www.societyforscience.org/sts/press/20090114.asp (Posted 2/8/09)

Inaugural Celebration at the High School

"I really hope that he lives up to what everyone wants him to be." "It's an honor to be here with my friends who I care about to witness this event." "I'm noticing this is history." "When I look back, I will be able to tell people what I was doing on January 20, 2009" These are just some of the very moving quotes stated by our Sleepy Hollow High School students as they watched President Obama's inauguration. Students gathered in the auditorium, received programs, Hawaiian leis and pineapple chunks (selected by the Social Studies National Honor Society to represent Obama's birth state), and watched, cheered, and teared up as our 44th President talked about our history, our challenges, and our resolve to carry forward that American gift of freedom. Following the speech, the student panel was asked some difficult questions: "How will the world respond to Obama’s speech? What is Obama asking you, the students, to do?" Ms. Burton concluded the event with a challenge to continue the work and the fight that Obama referenced. The students and faculty of Sleepy Hollow were very fortunate to have the means to share this momentous occasion together; many of the themes introduced in the packed auditorium will continue to live in our classroom activities and discussions. (Posted 1/21/09)

Sleepy Hollow Model UN Club members attend HMUN 2008

Despite recent budget freezes, support from dedicated administrators and a generous grant from the Foundation of the Tarrytowns allowed fourteen members of Sleepy Hollow High School’s Model United Nations Club to attend the four day international Harvard Model UN Conference in Boston from December 11 through 14. Led by club advisor Claire Heskestad, and tenth grade class advisor Robert Spirelli, the two sophomores, two juniors and ten seniors represented the European nations of Moldova and Liechtenstein in a variety of General Assembly and Economic and Social Council committees to resolve real life situations with about 3,000 delegates from twenty-one of the continental United States and twenty additional countries.

The students received their topics in advance and had to research and submit position papers prior to the conference. Some of the discussions at hand focused on environmental, legal, social, cultural, and political issues as well as specific concerns about refugees, international security, criminal justice, and the UN’s development program. Delegates met during seven sessions over the course of four days to discuss and resolve two situations, following the protocol of the United Nations which typically includes formal debates, moderated and un-moderated caucuses, working papers, resolutions and amendments. The conference is run by Harvard students and one day is traditionally spent on location so that delegates may experience college life and visit the campus. The group was able to meet up with a Sleepy alumnus and former Model UN Club member who is presently attending Harvard as a junior. (Posted 12/31/08)

Record Numbers in Science

This year a record number of students from the High School’s Science Research Program will be entering local, state, and national contests. The research conducted by the juniors and seniors in the Science Research program will be presented via both poster board presentations and Power point presentations. Under the supervision of Ms. Janet Longo-Abinanti the Science Research program has grown significantly over the past several years. She credits the support of the School Board, Dr. Howard Smith, Carol Conklin and the science department for the increase in student participation in the research program.

Typically, students enroll in the Science Research Program in their sophomore year and choose and research a topic of study. Once a suitable mentor or program is found, students in their junior and senior years conduct their own research – setting up experiments, collecting data, and analyzing the data. The range of topics varies according to student’s interest. Many choose areas of biological science - this year seniors Kareem Ishmail will present on The Effects of B-Amyloid on Hippocampal Neuronal Resistance to Oxygen/Glucose Deprivation and junior Sydney Gaylin will present The Role of Intron Sequences downstream of the 5'Splice Site in pre-mRNA Splicing. Other students choose a more environmental chemistry topic such as senior Max Epstein’s research on Converting Levulinic Acid from Cellulosic Waste into a Biofuel or senior Mariya Redko’s research on the Cost and Effectiveness of Various Water Purification Methods. Still others choose a topic in the realm of the psychological or social sciences such as senior Jake Rosen’s research on The Impact of Family Factors on Empathy or senior Melody Bate’s research on The Affect of Vision on Artistic Preference.

Students have so far entered the Siemens Science Contest, the Westchester-Rockland Junior Science and Humanities Symposium, the Westchester Science and Engineering Fair (WESEF) which can qualify students for the Intel International Science and Engineering Fair (ISEF), and finally the Intel Science Talent Search (STS). The 2 Intel competitions are considered by many as the most prestigious science research competitions for high school seniors. Each year, 300 semi-finalists are selected from a nationwide pool of thousands and subsequently 40 finalists present their research to the National Academy of Sciences in Washington, D.C. for Intel STS and for Intel ISEF over 1500 students from over 50 countries compete for millions of dollars in scholarships and cash awards. In the past, Sleepy Hollow has had several semi-finalists in Intel STS and a few finalists who competed at Intel ISEF. Other contests the students are planning to enter include the Young Epidemiology Scholars Competition, the Young Naturalist Competition, the International Sustainable World – Energy, Environment, and Engineering Project Olympiad, the Manhattanville Competition and the Tri-County Science Competition. We hope that as the Science Research Program continues its growth, more students will enter and have success in these science competitions. (Posted 12/31/08)

Sleepy Hollow High School Senior Writes Two Articles

Sleepy Hollow High School senior Melody Bates has written two recent articles for Teen Ink magazine. Teen
Ink is a national teen magazine, book series, and website devoted entirely to teenage writing and art. To read Melody’s articles, visit the website below.
http://www.teenink.com/Opinion/article/65000/Plastic-Surgery-An-Ugly-Trend/ (Posted 12/15/08)

Please note the following regulation that is being communicated to the Sleepy Hollow HS community:

Effective immediately: The only door to be used by students, parents, and visitors to the high school, to enter or exit the building, between 8:30 a.m. and 3:00 p.m. is the High School main entrance. We ask all parents and visitors to sign in at the Main Office.

During sixth period lunch, all juniors and seniors will need to show a valid Sleepy Hollow ID card to exit; ninth and tenth graders will need to show a pass indicating they have permission to go home for lunch. All students will need to show a sign out pass issued by the attendance office to leave the building. Students should meet their parents by the HS main entrance. (Posted 12/4/08)

Sleepy Seniors Get the Inside Scoop About Veterans Day

In conjunction with Veterans Day, High School Seniors taking the Participation in Government and Contemporary Issues class got the inside scoop about the present American foreign policy in the War against Terror. Army Staff Sergeant David Cyr came to visit the class and share his personal experiences in Iraq and Afghanistan. SSG Cyr used his own slides to illustrate the hardships and responsibilities of American troops, as well as the living conditions of the local populations. Following a question and answer session, SSG Cyr then led the class in the Pledge of Allegiance. (Posted 11/17/08)

Senior Jessica Gonzalez Receives Youth Recognition Award

Sleepy Hollow High School’s Jasmine Gonzalez was one of 10 Westchester County high school seniors who received Westchester County Youth Board’s Youth Recognition Award. She was honored at a dinner on 10/22/08 at the Davenport Club in New Rochelle where she received a gift and a plaque.

The aim of the Westchester County Youth Recognition Award is to recognize high school seniors of the Class of 2009 who have been involved in building a flourishing, strong, and compassionate community through individual efforts and actions. (Posted 11/5/08)

Sleepy Hollow High School Students Selected to Perform in All-State and NYSSMA Musical Ensembles

Melanie Gold, a Sleepy Hollow High School junior, was selected to perform with the New York State School Music Association, or NYSSMA, Conference Symphonic Band after her performance of Hindemith Trumpet Sonata at the All State Band auditions last spring. This group brings together the best high school musicians in the state. She will travel to Rochester, New York for NYSSMA’s 73^rd annual conference to be held on December 4-7, 2008.

The following students were selected to perform with the All-State Music Festival ensembles on Thursday, November 13, 2008 at 8pm at SUNY Purchase: Hwa-Seung Erstling, orchestra; Megan Lindon, orchestra; Melanie Gold, orchestra; Eric Mauhs, band; James Von Heill, band; Kyla Moscovich, band; Greg Valdespino, mixed chorus and Jackie Nadile, women’s chorus. (Posted 11/4/08)

SAVE the PLANET and get MONEY for Sleepy Hollow Students

Electronics Recycling Collection to Take Place at Sleepy Hollow High School

On Saturday, November 8^th from 9a.m. until noon Sleepy Hollow High School’s SPEAR Club (Students Promoting Environmental Awareness and Responsibility), along with Principia NP, a non-profit organization, will host an electronics recycling collection at the high school. All are welcome to bring unwanted computers, monitors, keyboards, printers, DVDs, AC adapters, stereo equipment, and computer components to the parking lot of the high school at 210 North Broadway, Sleepy Hollow, New York.

Appliances such as stoves, refrigerators, and large televisions will NOT be collected.

Proceeds from the drive will help fund the Green Science and Green Citizen Scholarships for college-bound Sleepy Hollow High School students.

For more information about the electronic recycling collection please call (908) 400-1363.
Contact: Leana Peltier (lpeltier@tufsd.org) or Chris Adamo (cadamo@tufsd.org) (Posted 11/4/08)
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WISE 2009

The WISE Task Force is excitedly setting up Resources and Sponsors for this year’s seniors that will be participating in the WISE Program. WISE is an individualized senior experience where students pursue a passion or career interest outside of the classroom. Please contact Olivia Wiener (owiener@tufsd.org)

or Jessica Hunsberger (jhunsberger@tufsd.org) if you would like to be a Resource (share your talents by meeting with a student – short term commitment), or a Sponsor (provide an internship experience for a student – 40-60 hours). We are especially looking for lawyers, people in finance, trading, and graphic designers. (Posted 11/4/08)
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Sleepy Hollow High School Science Students Take Part in 6^th Annual Hudson River Snapshot Day

Sleepy Hollow High School students who are currently taking AP Biology and AP Environmental Science classes took part in the 6^th Annual Hudson River Snapshot Day at Kingsland Point Park on October 7, 2008.

Hudson River Snapshot Day is designed to study the dynamic nature of the Hudson River Estuary. Students took samples of the river to study the biodiversity and chemistry of the river water. Some things the students looked for were dissolved oxygen, pH, Nutrients, Salinity, temperature, turbidity and chlorophyll. In addition, students examined things like topography, tide movement, and soil composition.

The event was coordinated by The Hudson River Estuary Program of New York State Department of Environmental Conservation and Hudson Basin River Watch.

Over 2,500 students from over 60 schools took water samples from Jamaica Bay to Troy Dam –a span of over 166 miles. They will share their data so that each participating school can examine their findings in the greater context of the entire water system. (Posted 10/18/08)

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Sleepy Hollow High School Selected as Exemplary High School in New York State

Sleepy Hollow High School has been selected by the Magellan Foundation to represent one of three exemplary New York State high schools to have programs and practices that lead to high graduation and low drop-out rates.

Principal Carol Conklin will travel to Saratoga and Syracuse, N.Y. to share her school’s strategies and success at a conference titled “Best Practices in Successful High Schools” on October 15-16, 2008.

The Magellan Foundation is a not-for-profit group that seeks to strengthen and improve school leadership.

Sleepy Hollow High School was among the top 40 from over 640 schools to reach benchmark graduation rate standards and was one of five exemplary high schools chosen for in-depth research, study and visitation by the Foundation in May 2008.

The Foundation conducted interviews with individuals and groups, collected and analyzed materials used in the classroom, and studied how the school identifies and handles students in need of special assistance. (Posted 10/14/08)

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Sleepy Hollow Music News!!!

Congratulations to the Sleepy Hollow High School musicians! The following students were selected to perform in the Area All-State Music Festival ensembles; Hwa-Seung Erstling-Orchestra, Megan Lindon-Orchestra, Melanie Gold-Orchestra, Eric Mauhs-Band, James Von Heill –Band, Kyla Moscovich-Band, Greg Valdespino-Chorus and Jackie Nadile-Chorus. Each student will rehearse with other county members and perform a concert THURSDAY, NOV. 13 at 8 PM at SUNY PURCHASE.

This is a significant accomplishment that requires our student’s dedication and hard work! Each of these students prepared a NYSSMA solo and was chosen on their scores and teacher recommendation. Once again congratulations to our students and teachers!! (Posted 10/13/08)
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Do you want to know how to help
support your child’s music program?
Come to the first SHMHS Music Booster Meeting!!
WHEN? OCTOBER 14^th!!
WHAT TIME? 7:00 PM
WHERE? HS Auditorium
WHY? To help organize and support the many
events that the music department provides!
That includes raising funds for
MUSIC scholarships, awards, trips, and
musical theatre needs!
We hope to see you there!!

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Sleepy Hollow High School Welcomes Home its First Graduates, The Class of 1958.

On Saturday, September 14th, Principal Carol Conklin hosted a reception for the Class of 1958. More than fifty alumni and their families toured the school, reminisced about old times and took pride in their heritage as the founding Horsemen. Prior to 1958, each village had its own high school, and there was quite a rivalry between the two! Members of the Class of 1958 recollected how hard it was to give up their high schools (now Washington Irving and Morse Elementary Schools) and merge the communities. The state of the art building and rigorous curriculum attracted national attention for the new Sleepy Hollow High School in the October 1957 issue of Woman's Day magazine. Identified as a "perfect microcosm of an American community", the country watched two small town districts merge to better serve its young people and prepare a new generation to meet the challenges of life in the post World War II era. The article goes on to say "new buildings won't educate your children; the real guarantees of a good education are good teachers and a good curriculum." Judging by the success of the Class of 1958 and the happy memories they still embrace of their years here, they enjoyed a great education on all accounts and leave a legacy we can all be proud of.

The Class of 1958 made a generous donation in memory of their deceased classmates to the SHHS Memorial Garden Fund, a special beautification project underway in the high school courtyard. Members of the community interested in making a donation or learning more about the garden project can contact Garden Committee Chairperson Kim Kaczmarek. Ms. Kaczmarek is a special education teacher at the high school. (Posted 9/15/08)

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Sleepy Hollow Music Student Selected For Regional NYSSMA!

The Sleepy Hollow Music Department would like congratulate High School student Melanie Gold for the outstanding accomplishment of being selected to perform with the NYSSMA Conference Symphonic Band! Melanie has been selected for this honor based upon her performance, an All State level six solo, Hindemith Trumpet Sonata last spring. She received a perfect score of 100. Kyla Moscovich was selected as an alternate trumpet player as well. They are currently under the direction of Band Instructor Mr. Micah Sprague. Melanie will be attending the Rochester conference and work with other top young musicians throughout New York State. The conference will be held December 4^th-7^th. For more information about performances and concert you can go to NYSSMA.ORG.

Congratulations!!! A job well done!!! (Posted 9/11/08)

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If you have questions about student placement, assessment or academic plans, the school counselor is a great place to begin. The number for the guidance office is 332-6207, the secretary, Mrs. Grasso can direct you from there.

If you have a question involving a student disciplinary matter or attendance, contact Mr. Alan Alterbaum at 332-6203.

You are always welcome to contact our main office at 631-8838, our receptionist, Mrs. Lorador can assist you in connecting to middle school and high school staff. The principal’s secretary, Ms. Berry can be reached at 332-6201; she can assist you if I am unavailable when you call.

Questions about a course of study can be addressed directly to a teacher or directed to the department chair or administrator responsible for program, curriculum and staff supervision in a given discipline:

English
Mrs. Judith Kelly, Department Chair
332-6222

Social Studies
Mrs. Jessica Hunsberger, Department Chair 332-6228

Science
Mr. Jason Choi, Department Chair
332-6226

Mathematics
Mrs. Jennifer Walsh, Department Chair
332-6225

Fine and Performing Arts
Mrs. Gail Persad, Department Chair
332-6223

Athletics
Mr. Chuck Scarpulla, Athletic Director
631-3664

Foreign Language
Mr. Jaime Begazo, Department Chair
332-6224

ESL
Mrs. Katharine St. Vincent, Department Chair 332-6227

Special Education, Guidance, Social Work, Nursing and Psychological Services
Mrs. Cheryl Greene, Assistant Principal
332-6209

Health and Physical Education
Ms. Kelly Kutch, Department Chair
332-6301

Student Activities
Mrs. Carol Conklin, Principal
332-6200
Mr. Alan Alterbaum, Assistant Principal
332-6203

BELL SCHEDULE:
Please note on a regular bell schedule, the day begins at 7:45 AM with period one for performing arts and other select classes and at 8:30 AM with period 2 for everyone else.

VOICE MAIL:
An updated voice mail directory will be sent to you for your reference during the month of September. If at any time you wish to leave a message and do not have the mailbox number, call our main office number 631-8838 and the receptionist will connect you.

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Getting to & from School

BUSES:
The transportation department issues bus passes for those high school students eligible for transportation. If you have any questions, contact Mr. Cyril Hughes at 631-3663. Two AM bus pick-ups are scheduled to accommodate students scheduled for period one classes. Beginning September 11^th, late busses will be available at 4:15 PM and 5:15 PM for all students eligible to receive transportation.

DROP OFF/PICK UP:
The main entrances to the middle and high school are now fully accessible to thru traffic; only the rear parking lot east of the auditorium is temporarily closed due to construction. Two drop-off points for busses and cars are now in place adjacent to the middle and high school entrances, cars may enter and subsequently exit to/from either Broadway or Bedford Road; note there is no longer a traffic turn around by the gymnasium. For everyone’s safety, it is important that traffic rules are carefully followed.

EARLY ARRIVAL:
The building is closed to students before 7:30 AM unless scheduled for a specific appointment with a staff member.

VISITORS:
Parents are always welcome at school. All visitors, including parents, must enter through either the MS of HS main entrances, sign in and be issued a “Visitors Pass” before they may continue through the building. Visitors’ parking area is located at both the north and south entrances. Handicapped parking and ramp access to the main office is available on the northwest side of the building only.

CODE OF CONDUCT/ STUDENT HANDBOOK

We establish school rules and procedures in accordance with the district’s code of conduct. The Code was developed with input from teachers, parents, students and administrators and adopted by the Board of Education based upon the principles of civility, mutual respect, citizenship, character, appreciation of differences, honesty and integrity; written to help ensure a safe and orderly learning environment for all of our students. It applies to all students, staff, parents and visitors when on school property or attending school functions. There have been no changes to The Code since it was distributed to families, you may access it from our website at the main page of our website. If you would like an additional copy mailed to you, please contact our main office.

In the front of this agenda book is a student handbook detailing school rules and regulations. These represent the plain language version of our code of conduct; a copy is enclosed for your reference. Every student is responsible for familiarizing him/herself with these rules and abiding by them. On the first day of school students will sign a card acknowledging receipt of this book and their responsibility for knowing and following school rules.

Parents/guardians are encouraged to review the agenda book often as a means of keeping abreast of student progress. We urge you to review the student handbook with your child and discuss its contents. Please pay careful attention to rules that govern the use of cell phones and other electronic devices, which are prohibited during the school day.

STUDENT ASSISTANCE COUNSELING:
Sleepy Hollow Middle and High School is continuing a Student Assistance Program for the 2008-2009 school year. The program will provide alcohol, tobacco, and other drug prevention activities and counseling services to students. If you are worried about your child's behavior and would like to speak to the Student Assistance Counselor and/or see your child, please call Mrs. Hastings directly at 332-6229.

Author Aimee Friedman Visits

New York Times bestselling author Aimee Friedman paid a visit to Sleepy Hollow High School on Thursday, June 12, 2008. Ms. Friedman visited Mrs. Meyer’s 9^th grade Honors English classes to discuss the writing process, her work as an editor, and how she became a writer.

Ms. Friedman is the author of the popular young adult trilogy South Beach, French Kiss, Hollywood Hills, along with A Novel Idea, the graphic novel Breaking Up, and most recently, her first hardcover novel The Year My Sister Got Lucky. Her writing is also included in two short story anthologies, Mistletoe and 21 Proms.

Students were enthralled as Ms. Friedman shared her true-life inspiration for writing her latest book about two teenage sisters in her novel The Year My Sister Got Lucky. Ms. Friedman’s freshman audience asked questions about conquering writer’s block and what to expect when choosing writing as a career. Ms. Friedman treated her audience to a sneak-peak of her upcoming novel Sea Change by reading a bit of the first chapter to the class. The visit ended with students happily getting their books signed by the author.

After Ms. Friedman’s visit freshman Mary Dunwoody exclaimed, “I TOTALLY loved her. She was awesome! It was so nice to meet the person who wrote my book!”

Aimee Friedman is also an editor at Scholastic Publishing. For more information about her, visit her website at www.aimeefriedmanbooks.com (Posted 6/17/08)

Sleepy Hollow High School Students Participate in White Plains Invitational Science Contest

Sleepy Hollow High School sophomores who are currently part of the Science Research Program presented their projects at the White Plains Invitational Science Contest. This contest was held at White Plains High School on Saturday, June 7, 2008.

Tara Bonanno and Jill Moshman placed third in the category of Medicine and Health; Sam Dilthey placed second in Mathematics; Adam Fry placed third in Environmental Science; Aidan Young placed second in Behavioral Science; Lauren Zallo placed third in Behavioral Science.

These dedicated and talented students will continue to work on their projects until 2010 when they will enter the Westchester Science and Engineering Fair (WESEF) in their junior year and the prestigious Intel science competition in their senior year. (Posted 6/12/08)

Upstanders Day Celebrated at Sleepy Hollow High School

Thursday, May 29 was Upstanders Day for Human Rights, celebrating the 60^th anniversary of the United Nations’ Universal Declaration of Human Rights and the use of UN Peacekeeping Forces.

Spearheaded by five 10^th graders who attended Human Rights Institute workshops on March 12 sponsored by the Holocaust and Human Rights Education Center located at Manhattanville College, and supported by Mrs. Heskestad’s Global 10 students, Ms. Graham’s Senior Contemporary Issues students, and members of the Model UN Club, posters were created to raise awareness about Human Rights issues around the world.

High School students were encouraged to view pictures and read information located in Upper West Hall and North Hall. Social Studies teachers were also provided with a Scavenger Hunt handout to motivate their students to seek pertinent information. All students were invited to “Be the Change” and get more involved in modern global issues. (Posted 6/2/08)

The Journal News Awards SHHS Student Newspaper in Four Categories

Hoofprints, the Sleepy Hollow High School student newspaper, was one of twenty Westchester high school newspapers honored at the 18th annual Journal News High School Journalism Awards ceremony at The Journal News headquarters in White Plains on May 29, 2008. Hoofprints won three art and design awards- an honorable mention in Page Design for the Go Green layout, 3rd place in Overall Newspaper Design and 2nd place in Illustration for artwork accompanying a poem about Martin Luther King, Jr. The newspaper also won an honorable mention writing award for the article Conquer the Common Cold. This is the third consecutive year that Hoofprints has won awards in this prestigious contest. This year's four awards are the most ever achieved by SHHS. Link to the photo gallery of the event @ http://jukebox.lohud.com/photos/popup/index.php?gallery=Journalism%20Awards%202008&offset=21 . Link to the article @ http://www.lohud.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=2008805300319

To view issues of the award-winning newspaper click on the link in the right column on the TUFSD home page. A year-end double issue will be arriving mid-June. (Posted 6/1/08)

Attention Sleepy Hollow School Juniors

A five-day summer program for juniors who intend to pursue or may be interested in pursuing a career in accounting is being sponsored by the New York State Society of CPAs.

Additional information and details can be obtained from Don A. Kiamie at donalbert@optonline.net, or 212 213-2112.

Author Aimee Friedman Plans to Visit Sleepy Hollow High School

New York Times bestselling author Aimee Friedman will visit Sleepy Hollow High School on Thursday, June 12, 2008. Ms. Friedman plans to visit Mrs. Meyer’s 9^th grade Honors English classes to discuss the writing process, her background and how she became a writer.

Aimee Friedman is also an editor at Scholastic Publishing. For more information, visit her website at www.aimeefriedmanbooks.com(Posted 5/22/08)

Sleepy Hollow HS Ranked in Newsweek

Sleepy Hollow HS is proud of its standing Newsweek's recent ranking of the top high schools in our country. The article reports on the top 1300 out of 27,000 high schools, this year Sleepy Hollow HS ranked 338. Read the article to learn more more...

Newsweek Article (Posted 5/21/08)

Sleepy Hollow Middle/High School Pioneer Team

Congratulations to the following athletes from the Sleepy Hollow Middle/High School Pioneer team. They competed this past Saturday at the Special Olympics Spring Games at Mahopac High School in Track and Field.

Jesse– 50 Meter – 5^th place, 100 Meter – 3^rd place, Softball throw – 5^th place

Brenda– 50 Meter – 2^nd place, 100 Meter – 2^nd place, Softball throw – 1^st place

Byron– 50 Meter – 5^th place, 100 Meter – 4^th place, Softball throw – 1^st place

Tommy– 50 Meter – 2^nd place, 100 Meter – 2^nd place, Softball throw – 1^st place

Congratulations on a job well done! (Posted 5/21/08)

Sleepy Hollow High School Selected as Exemplary High School in New York State

Sleepy Hollow High School has been selected by the Magellan Foundation as one of five New York State high schools for a research project that focuses on programs and practices that lead to high graduation and low drop-out rates.

The Magellan Foundation is a not-for-profit group who seek to strengthen and improve the leadership of schools.

Out of more than 640 schools that were studied in New York State with similar challenges, Sleepy Hollow High School was among the top 40 in reaching benchmark graduation rate standards, and as such was included in a process for review of exemplary high schools, and ultimately chosen as one of the five high schools to be visited and researched in detail to showcase as a model school.

A team from RMC Research and a NYS Education Department Official will visit Sleepy Hollow High School on May 14^th and 15^th to learn about special programs and teaching strategies that have led to high graduation and low drop-out rates. They will conduct interviews with individuals and groups, collect and analyze materials used in the classroom and study how the school identifies and handles students in need of special assistance.

Photographs from the two day visit will be added to the Magellan Foundation website at www.magellanfoundation.org (Posted 5/21/08)

Click here for Sleepy Hollow End of Year Events/Info for Seniors

Correction of Honor Roll

Because we have uncovered a problem with the computer listing of the Honor Roll and High Honor Roll, in the recent issue of the Tales of the Hollow we would like to correctly acknowledge the students who have earned this honor:

High Honor Roll

Honor Roll

2008 Sleepy Hollow High School Photo Showcase

The Sleepy Hollow High School Photo Showcase will be held at the Warner Library from May 8th to May 28th.The exhibit features 60 art pieces including digital photography and imaging along with traditional black and white photos created by students enrolled in Studio in Media Arts and Photography classes.

The opening reception and awards ceremony will be held Monday May 12th from 3:3Opm to 5:00 pm. (Posted 5/11/08)

Life’s just a Renaissance at Caramoor!

Can you tarantella? The 9^th grade global students can and with flair! Their mastery of the popular Renaissance dance was a spectacular sight of swirls and turns, accompanied by 14^th century instruments and Italian tunes. The 9^th graders visited Caramoor and participated in a day of Renaissance experiences: from falconry to an impromptu enactment of Don Giovanni, many of whom took part in the play, costumes and all. As they are currently studying the Renaissance, our visit to Caramoor on April 29^th and May 5^th was a perfect opportunity to become true “Renaissance men and women”, at least for a day. “Un ringraziamento speciale” to the Foundation’s Arts’ Council’s generous support, which allowed all our students to participate. Fare-thee-well fair mistresses and good sirs! (Posted 5/8/08)

The Minds That Move The World

Thanks to the generosity of Cablevision, eight of Sleepy Hollow’s greatest minds, along with Ms. Hunsberger and Ms. Langston, had the good fortune of hearing former Vice-President and Nobel prize winner, Al Gore speak at Radio City Music Hall on Friday, May 2^nd. Gore’s talk was part of the Radio City Speaker Series that features prominent politicians and media figures sharing thoughts and opinions on today’s political landscape. Sleepy Hollow students were able to make connections with ideas discussed in the Advanced Placement Government and Politics class, and were inspired to take action politically and socially in the future. (Posted 5/6/08)

Great Sleepy Hollow Library Reading Contest

Congratulations to all who participated in the first annual Great Sleepy Hollow Library Reading Contest! Middle School students have been burning the midnight oil for months, reading and summarizing books, trying to capture individual prizes and win the class prize. Mrs. Setness' 7th grade period 3/4 class earned first prize. Mr. Tejeda's 7th grade period 3/4 class was the Runner-Up. Annie Plotkin won the 7th grade first prize and Benjamin Tschan was the Runner-Up. Ranggy Tapia took the top 8th grade honor and Emily Eagan earned the Runner-Up prize. Individual winners received gift certificates for local businesses and an official contest certificate to proudly display. Reading not only makes you smarter, it inspires you to a world of possibilities-keep reading!!! (Posted 4/19/08)

HIGH SCHOOL JAZZFEST TO TAKE PLACE APRIL 17th AT TARRYTOWN MUSIC HALL

The Tarrytown school district is sponsoring a high school jazz ensemble festival on Friday, April 17, 2008 at the Tarrytown Music Hall. The event is an educational opportunity for area high school jazz ensembles, who will perform during the day before three well-known jazz musicians/educators – Steve Brown, Tony Kadleck, and Todd Williams. In the evening the judges act as guest soloists, performing along with the three top-rated bands. The public is invited to attend the concert which beings at 7:30pm. Tickets may be purchased in advance or at the door for $10 through the Tarrytown Music Hall Box Office, 914-631-3390.

Spaghetti Dinner

"Please help support Sleepy Hollow High School's Freshman Class by attending the annual Spaghetti Dinner, Wednesday April 9th from 5 to 7pm (Family Conference Night). Located in the Cafeteria, it's just $5 to enjoy all you can eat salad, dinner, dessert, and drink. The night will include good food, fun, and raffles. There will also be a discount for large families of 5 or more. Hope to see you there!" (Posted 3/31/08)

March 14th, 2008 is Pi Day!

The Math and Science Honor Society of Sleepy Hollow High School will be hosting a variety of events on Friday, March 14th, 2008 in celebration of Pi Day. Students can wear a white t-shirt with their favorite math formulas, facts and figures on it in order to receive extra credit in their math classes. Students can compete in a Rubik's Cube Challenge, a Suduko Challenge, a Tetric Challenge or the A-Bomb Challenge (a math contest against Mr. Alterbaum)! After school there will be a pie sale to benefit the Honor Society's Earth Day Events. Contact Mr. Jason Choi (jchoi@tufsd.org) or Mrs. Jennifer Walsh (jwalsh@tufsd.org) for more details. (Posted 3/11/08)

Math and Science Honor Society Induction- Wednesday, March 19th, 2008

On Wednesday evening, March 19th, 2008, at 7:30pm The Math and Science Honor Society will induct its second class. The Induction will take place at The W.L. Morse School. Contact Mr. Jason Choi (jchoi@tufsd.org) or Mrs. Jennifer Walsh (jwalsh@tufsd.org) for more details. (Posted 3/11/08)

DarfurFast

The Senior Government and Contemporary Issues Honors Classes participated in DarfurFast, a fundraising program sponsored by Genocide Intervention Network. Ms. Graham’s students did an extraordinary job of raising money for women and children driven into unprotected refugee camps in western Sudan and Chad. The funds provide propane for cooking; so women and children are not forced to leave the camps in search of firewood. A gift of $1.00 will prevent one woman or child from having to face violent attack outside the camps for one year. Within two weeks, Ms. Graham’s dedicated and generous students raised over $2,100 for DarfurFast. (Posted 3/6/08)

Dear Students and Parents:

We are pleased to announce that the first phase of construction at Sleepy Hollow is nearing completion, and it is with great anticipation that we are planning to take occupancy of some of our new space in February and begin emptying the South Wing to begin the renovation scheduled for this spring.

In the new addition that faces Broadway, eight new high school general classrooms, seven new high school science rooms, the nurse’s office, main offices and the high school library will be ready for us to move in. This in turn will free up existing high school science rooms and general classroom space in East Hall and the cafeteria building for us to relocate MS and HS classes being moved from the South Wing. This space, along with the eight temporary classrooms being set up in the new high school gym will allow the middle school and high school to function comfortably during this next phase of the facilities project. While some high school classes are currently scheduled in the South Wing, it is first and foremost the home base of our middle school. As you will see by the attached map, we are reorganizing the building in a way that provides continuity for the middle school and strategically places shared staff (such as foreign language teachers) in centrally located areas.

The move will take place over the February break so there will be minimal disruption to students. However, we will need some additional time to prepare classrooms to be moved and subsequently set them back up in new locations. For this reason, we have added an early dismissal at 10:45 AM on Thursday, February 14^th and there will be no school for students on Monday, February 25^th.

When students return to school on Tuesday, February 26^th, they will be directed to report to their current homeroom in the ‘old’ location. Teachers will then escort their students to the ‘new’ location at which time they will distribute updated schedules with new room assignments, issue new lockers and get students acclimated with the new floor plan of the building. By the end of this first day back, we expect everyone to be at ease with the transition and well on their way to settling into the new routine.

We invite students and parents to see all the wonderful changes that have been completed during this first phase of construction at the Open House we will be hosting on Monday, February 25th from 6 to 8 PM. Mark your calendar and meet us at either the MS or HS entrance and we'll take you on a tour.

If you have any questions or concerns, feel free to contact either of us. We look forward to working with you as we begin this exciting new chapter in Sleepy Hollow’s history.

Sincerely,

Carol L. Conklin Chris Borsari
High School Principal Middle School Principal

Queridos Estudiantes Y Padres de Familia:

Nos da mucho placer el anunciar que la primera etapa de la construcción en Sleepy Hollow esta cerca de completarse, y es con gran anticipación que estamos planeando la ocupación del nuevo espacio en Febrero y empezaremos a desalojar el área sur para empezar la renovación planificada para la primavera.

En la nueva adición que da cara a Broadway, ocho nuevas aulas de secundaria, siete nuevas aulas de ciencia, la enfermería, oficina principal y la biblioteca de la secundaria estarán listas para ser usadas. En torno, esto liberaría aulas de ciencias en la secundaria y aulas generales en el pabellón este al igual que la cafetería para realojar las clases de la secundaria y escuela intermedia del pabellón sur. Este espacio al igual que las ocho aulas temporarias en el gimnasio permitiría que la secundaria y la escuela intermedia funcionasen confortablemente durante la siguiente fase del proyecto. Aunque algunas clases secundarias están programadas en el pabellón sur, es importante decir que esta es la base de la escuela intermedia. Como puede ver en el mapa adjunto, estamos reorganizando el edificio de tal manera que provea continuidad para las clases intermedias y coloque personal compartido (como profesores de Lenguas) en áreas centralizadas.

La mudanza tomara lugar durante el descanso de febrero de esta manera habrá mínima interrupción para los estudiantes. Sin embargo, necesitaríamos tiempo adicional para preparar aulas para mudarlas y subsecuentemente moverlas a lugares nuevos. Por esta razón, hemos añadido una salida temprana a las 10:45 AM el Jueves, 14 de febrero y no habrá escuela para los estudiantes el lunes, 25 de febrero.

Cuando los estudiantes retornen el martes, 26 de febrero, serán dirigidos a sus homerooms “antiguos”. Después los maestros los acompañaran a sus “nuevos” homerooms para que se les entreguen sus nuevos horarios mostrando los cambios en sus aulas, nuevos casilleros y familiarizar a los estudiantes con el nuevo plan de la escuela. Al fin del primer día de retorno, esperamos que todos estén cómodos con la transición y en su camino a aclimatarse en su nueva rutina.

Invitamos a los estudiantes y a padres de familia a ver los cambios maravillosos que se han completado durante esta primera fase de la construcción en la asamblea libre que estamos dando en el Lunes, 25 de febrero de 6 a 8 PM. Márquelo en su calendario y reúnase con nosotros en las entradas de la secundaria o escuela intermedia y los llevaremos por un tour.

Si tiene algunas preguntas o preocupaciones, siéntase libre de contactarnos. Esperamos trabajar con usted mientras empezamos este nuevo capitulo en la historia de Sleepy Hollow.

Sinceramente,

Carol L. Conklin Chris Borsari
Directora de la Secundaria Director de la Escuela Intermedia (Posted 2/4/08)

Upward Bound Announces New Academic Coordinator

The Mercy College Upward Bound Program at Sleepy Hollow High School is happy to announce that Nadra Walker has been appointed as Upward Bound Academic Coordinator. Ms. Walker’s experience ranges from interning and serving as a leave replacement in the Counseling Department at Sleepy Hollow to working as an Admission Communications Coordinator at Nyack College. Her experience assisting students as they prepare for the demands of college will be an asset to the Upward Bound participants.

Upward Bound has been very proactive in providing participants with an opportunity to learn about the college process beginning in the ninth grade. Annual services include academic instruction through a six-week summer program, tutoring, counseling, mentoring, cultural enrichment, and work-study programs. Additionally, Upward Bound provides opportunities for students and their parents to visit colleges, meet with admission representatives, explore career possibilities, gain an understanding of the financial aid process, and learn about various college possibilities available to them. The federally-funded program is now in its ninth year at Sleepy Hollow and serves 50 students annually. (Posted 1/16/08)

All State Honors for Sleepy Hollow Athletes

Congratulations are in order to three outstanding Sleepy Hollow Horsemen athletes who all have made First Team All State honors.

Jackie Mottola Field Hockey All State Forward

Jackie Mottola, an outstanding field hockey player, was honored by being placed on the NY State Class B field hockey team as a forward. Jackie, who led our team in scoring with over 20 goals, was the main cog in the Sleepy Hollow offensive attack. As captain, she led our team to sectional playoffs in the last 2 seasons. The Sleepy Hollow senior had a tremendous career and is deserving of this outstanding honor.

In football congratulations to Steve Amaro and Jamel Lyde for receiving 1^st Team All-State honors by the New York Sportswriters Association (NYSSWA).

Steve Amaro Football All State Linebacker

Steve, a senior, received his honor for playing defensive back for the Horsemen. Steve led the team with 87 tackles, 1 interception, 4.5 sacks, and 22 tackles for losses. As a middle linebacker, Steve was a force in the middle that not many teams could deal with his presence. Steve led the Horsemen to a 7-2 record.

Jamel Lyde Football All State Defensive Back

Jamel, a senior, received this honor for his play as a defensive back for the Horsemen. Playing on both sides of the ball, Jamel also led Section I by rushing for 14.2 yards per carry. His defensive ability has been recognized by many coaches, both at the high school and college level, who have seen him play. Jamel,a n outstanding athlete in all sports., is certainly deserving of this great honor.

Congratulations to all three student athletes for receiving this prestigious award

The Sleepy Hollow community is very proud of all of you! (Posted 1/16/08)

Sleepy Hollow High School W.I.S.E. Program

What do Jacob Burns Film Center, Stone Barns at Blue Hill, Phelps Memorial Hospital, CBS News, Open Door and Sleepy Hollow Animal Hospital have in common? They are all involved in the Sleepy Hollow High School W.I.S.E. Program.

W.I.S.E. (Wise Individualized Senior Experience) gives graduating seniors the opportunity to clarify career interests while they experience working independently in an adult world. The W.I.S.E. class starts on January 28th, 2008 with internships beginning in March.

Do you have a special skill, hobby or interest? Be a Resource! You can help by being interviewed by a student. It’s a fun, easy way to support a vital program in our school.

Be a Sponsor! Provide an internship opportunity to a student while he/she is completing the project. Our most immediate needs this year are in the areas of Graphic Design, Web Design, Marketing, and Music Recording.

If you are interested in being a resource or a sponsor, please contact Mrs. Hunsberger at JHunsberger@tufsd.org, Mrs. Wiener at OWiener@tufsd.org or Melissa McCrae at Loveizagift@aim.com.

We will be hosting an opening reception at Sleepy Hollow High School, which will be held February 26^th, 2008 at 7:30 p.m. in the cafeteria. (Posted 1/8/08)

Digital Books Arrive at Sleepy Hollow

Mrs. Moiron models a new digital book, Artemis Fowl by Eoin Colfer. The Sleepy Hollow Library has a new collection of digital books available just in time for winter vacation. Just plug in your earbuds and you're good to go! Help us grow our collection-tell us what titles you'd like to hear. (Posted 12/17/07)

Sleepy Hollow High School Students Attend Physics Workshop at Cornell University

Three Sleepy Hollow High School students and Physics teacher Leila Madani were invited to participate in a day-long physics workshop , “Getting a Charge Out of Light”, at Cornell University’s Center for Nanoscale Systems on Saturday, December 1, 2007 in Ithaca, New York.

At the workshop, which focused on renewable solar energy, the students and Ms. Madani participated in activities including discovering how gravity of black holes work with the “Spandex Universe”, experiencing 3-D imaging, and touring the Cornell Center for NanoScale Science & Technology Facility.

Ms. Madani also participated in several teacher activities including a program on how solar cells work and “Electrical, Light, Heat Energy Conversions”, a workshop covering the conservation of energy, one of the most fundamental principles of physics. Madani plans to use the knowledge shared from the workshops in her AP Physics classes. The students had the opportunity to tour the campus and meet with admissions counselors from Cornell University to obtain information about how to apply to the prestigious college. (Posted 12/5/2007)

WHAT’S ON YOUR BOOKSHELF?

Teachers Mrs. Hull, Mrs. Linteau and Mr. Choi, avid readers all, whose recommended novels are showcased this month in the Sleepy Hollow Library. Featured are Miracle’s Boys by Jacqueline Woodson, Outlander by Diana Gabaldon and A Thousand Splendid Suns by Khaled Hosseini for Middle School, High School and adults, respectively. The Library’s new Readers’ Advisory Service will highlight teachers’ and students’ recommended “good reads” throughout the year. (Posted 12/3/2007)

Sleepy Hollow High School Fall College Trip

The annual fall college trip was held, this year, on Thursday, November 1^st. Forty 11^th and 12^th graders took the day long trip to visit three colleges in New York State. Two schools in the Albany area were visited, Siena College and Rensselear Polytechnic Institute. The Sleepy Hollow students attended general information and financial aid sessions in addition to going on student guided tours of each of the campuses. They enjoyed lunch while visiting Rensselear. Before returning to the high school, the students also visited St. Thomas Aquinas College in Rockland County. An overnight college tour for juniors will be scheduled in the spring. Interested students should speak directly with their counselors for additional information. (Posted 11/29/2007)

Sleepy Hollow High School Guidance Department Presents Financial Aid Night

A financial aid information session for high school seniors and their families will be held at 7:30 pm on Tuesday, December 4, 2007 in the Sleepy Hollow High School cafeteria. The Guidance Department, in conjunction with Education Funding Consultants Association, will address a variety of financial aid topics, including how to plan for college with or without financial aid, how to determine whether or not one qualifies for financial aid, and what to do if not enough financial aid is granted. Workshop attendees will hear ways to pay for their children’s education without changing one’s family’s financial future. The workshop will also review instructions on filing financial aid forms and how to qualify for more aid, key ways to reduce a child’s college tuition, dozens of helpful tax strategies designed to preserve family assets, and how to pay for college without jeopardizing one’s retirement. This workshop is a wonderful introduction to the financial aid process. High school seniors and their families are encouraged to attend. (Posted 11/28/2007)

Sleepy Hollow High School Sophomores Attend BOCES Career Fair

On Friday, November 16^th over 200 members of the sophomore class attended the annual BOCES Career Fair. The purpose of the Career Fair was to help 10^th graders start to explore the different careers choices that are available to them. The Career Fair, which is open to all school districts in Southern Westchester, provided students with the opportunity to attend small workshops in which individuals from a variety of professional fields spoke about their chosen careers. In addition to the workshop speakers talking about the personal and academic requirements of their professions, they also shared anecdotes from their experiences. Students were also given an opportunity to ask the presenters questions, including how to begin to prepare for a given career while in high school, a particular profession’s working conditions, the advantages and challenges of a given career, and compensation and benefits within a given field. Overall, the day was extremely successful, as students found the fair very informative and helpful in getting them started in thinking about future careers. (Posted 11/28/2007)

Sleepy Hollow Students are Semi-Finalists in the First Annual Moot Court Competition

Nine law students from Sleepy Hollow High School participated in the first annual Westchester County Human Rights Moot Court Competition. Under the guidance of teacher, Jessica Hunsberger, the prepared a legal brief in which they represented a school district that was accused of violating a student’s 1^st and 14^th amendment rights. On November 14^th, Sleepy Hollow student litigators presented their oral arguments, and responded to difficult questions posed by Westchester County attorneys (posing as judges) and justices at the Westchester County Courthouse. Sleepy Hollow advanced to the semi-final round and received a medal for “best runner-up brief.” Opening event remarks were presented by County Executive Andy Spano, State Senator Andrea Stewart Cousins in addition to several county legislators and judges. The experience was an excellent opportunity for the students and they are already looking forward to competing again next year. (Posted 11/19/2007)

Sleepy Hollow High School Multimedia Students win Adobe MAX Award Honorable Mention

The annual MAX Awards recognizes the best of the best uses of Adobe software for creating engaging experiences. The Adobe MAX Awards are a global competition. Sleepy Hollow students Multimedia Production Team’s products: the 2007 Digital Yearbook on DVD and the www.sleepyhollowhits.com website won the Adobe 2007 MAX Awards Honorable Mention designation in the Public Sector category.“The submission received high accolades from the judges.” Sleepy Hollow students will be featured in the MAX Awards area of adobe.com and will be announced at MAX North America in Chicago.Thanks to the Foundation of the Tarrytowns, Mrs. Conklin and Dr. Smith, Mr. Mormile will bring Alex Berger and Jesse Ovalles, multimedia team representatives, to Chicago for the MAX North America Conference from September 30th to October 3rd, 2007 (Posted 10/3/2007)

An Opportunity to Honor Your Graduating Senior, Favorite Teacher or the Class of 2007*

If "All the World’s A Stage"

Then why not invest in the best seat in the house…

In the new Sleepy Hollow High/Middle School Theater

Don’t miss this once in a lifetime opportunity for a permanent place in the history of the Public Schools of the Tarrytowns

The Foundation for the Public Schools of the Tarrytowns is proud to sponsor, the “Buy A Seat” campaign. Your purchase of a personalized engraved commemorative plaque to adorn a seat in the newly constructed High/Middle School Theater will help to enrich the academic and cultural lives of Tarrytown and Sleepy Hollow’s public school children.

Just fill out and return the form below with your tax-deductible check or credit card information. Be careful to insert both letters and spaces in each space provided. Each name will be placed on a beautifully engraved brass plaque to be placed on each seat. The name(s) of the individual(s) you choose to honor will be an enduring part of the beautiful new state-of-the-art theater.

Your tax-deductible contribution of $100 per seat will help accomplish the Foundation’s mission of enhancing our students’ educational experiences. Seats are limited and plaques will be sold on a first-come, first-served basis, so please return your form as quickly as possible. The Foundation thanks you for preserving the legacy of excellence in the Public Schools of the Tarrytowns.

In conformity with Internal Revenue Service requirements, please be advised that we have not provided you with any goods or services as consideration for this contribution. Donations are tax-deductible to the full extent of the law. Your cancelled check is your receipt.

For questions please call: Shelly Colley 366-8457, or email Foundation@tufsd.org

Plaques will be sold on a first-come, first-serve basis; space is limited, so please respond ASAP.

* mailing to entire community will go out in September

Click here for order form

DY7 - Digital Yearbook 2007 Premieres June 11th
Over 100 multimedia students worked together as a team to create this year’s digital yearbook. This is the seventh Digital Yearbook at Sleepy Hollow. The DVD plays for 2 and one half hours and contains 49 videos. The Digital Yearbook will premiere at the Senior Breakfast on Monday, June 11^th.

Seniors and members of the Digital Yearbook Production Team will receive a DVD for free. All others will have to pay $5 which is the cost of production.

The multimedia production classes under the direction of Tom Mormile, also is responsible for producing their own Adobe Site of the Day flash video website, www.sleepyhollowhits.com. View a Trailer for DY7 on the homepage and our latest Digital News Report featuring senior messages, teacher retirements, the junior dinner and updates on sports and construction. Students are still working on videos to post to the web this last week of school.

Multimedia students use state of the art technology and high end software (Dreamweaver 8, Flash 8, Adobe Premier Pro 2.0, Adobe After Effects Pro 7.0, Adobe Photoshop CS2, Audition, Encore and Bridge) to create the website and the DVD.

The Sleepy Hollow multimedia students would like to thank Carol Conklin, John Krouskoff and Dr. Smith for making the website and DVD possible. (Posted 6/7/2007)

"The Laramie Project”
"Laramie Project" to be performed at Winfield L. Morse School, Joseph P. Carmody Auditorium June 7th and June 9th @ 7:00pm
$8 Adults, $5 Seniors and Students
Presented by the Gay-Straight Alliance of Sleepy Hollow HIgh School..... Funded by the Foundation for the Public Schools of the Tarrytowns

"The Laramie Project” is a play that explores the killing of Matthew Shepard, a gay student at the University of Wyoming, who was beaten, tied to a fence and left to die on the outskirts of Laramie. After Mr. Shepard’s death, members of the Tectonic Theater Project, a group based in New York, traveled to Laramie and interviewed more than 200 people. The edited interviews, as well as the trial testimony of the two men convicted of Mr. Shepard’s murder, were distilled into the script. The "Laramie Project" is student-acted/ directed/ teched/ designed/ and student built. The play contains language that some parents may find unsuitable for children. (Posted 6/7/2007)

Swimming at Sleepy Hollow swim start
One of the new physical education electives offered to Sleepy Hollow students this year was swimming. Students enrolled in the course were bused daily to the local Tarrytown YMCA where they were instructed on basic swimming skills. As part of the course, students learned the proper techniques for each stroke including freestyle, backstroke, elementary backstroke, breaststroke and butterfly. In addition, students were introduced to racing starts from the blocks, flip turns, proper diving techniques and breath control. They also learned how to retrieve objects from the bottom of the pool, how to tread water, and how to perform competitive workouts. Our physical education teacher and swimming instructor, Ms. Turnesa, reported that her classes put so much hard work and effort into their swimming. Her students truly loved coming to class and could not wait to get in the pool and swim. She is so proud of the tremendous progress they made throughout the semester! (Posted 6/7/2007)

Dance Residency at the Tappan Zee Dance Group
During the month of May, physical education students enrolled in the Dance elective had the opportunity to participate in a Dance Residency program at the Tappan Zee Dance Studio in Tarrytown. Students were bused to and from the studio during their regularly scheduled physical education class times where they received dance education from professionally trained dance instructors.

Under the instruction of Mr. Robert Brace and Ms. Rachel White, Sleepy Hollow dance students learned jazz and hip hop dance. The students truly enjoyed their experience at the dance studio. They came to class each day eager to participate and learn new dance techniques. Many of the students have highly recommended their experience at the Tappan Zee Dance Group to other students thinking of enrolling in the dance elective next year.

Our physical education department along with the students in our dance elective program would like to offer our thanks the MS/HS Arts Plan for making this program possible. The MS/HS Arts Plan is an initiative designed to bring additional arts enhancements to students in the district and is funded by The Foundation for the Public Schools of the Tarrytowns. (Posted 6/7/2007)

Ace Hendrix Does it Again! Ace Hendrix
Mr. DiLeo's Film II class at Sleepy Hollow High School has been selected to show at 2 more film festivals this summer. Their student film, ACE HENDRIX: YOU ONLY DIE ONCE, will be at The Rivertown Film's 3rd Annual Student Film/Video Contest this Saturday and Sunday (June 9th and 10th) at The Garnerville Arts and Industrial Center in Garnerville, New York. Later this summer, they will also be showing at The Hudson Valley Film/Video Festival at The Tuscan Cafe in Warwick, NY on Saturday August 11th. You can still view this award winning film at www.SleepyHollowHits.com and we hope you can join for these 2 film festivals. (Posted 6/5/2007)

art show

The 6th Annual Sleepy Hollow Senior Art Show
The 6th Annual Sleepy Hollow Senior Art Show will open on Friday, June 8, 2007 from 7:00pm - 8:30pm at Coffee Labs. (7 Main Street, Tarrytown, NY) Exhibiting seniors will be displaying an array of work including pottery, paintings, drawings, silkscreens and photography. Many pieces will be for sale. Live Music will be provided by "Just two Guys" Please come out and support our young artists! (Posted 6/4/2007)

Hoofprints Wins Three Awards at The Journal News 17th Annual High School Journalism Awards Ceremony

For the second year in a row, Hoofprints, the SHHS newspaper, was honored at The Journal News High School Journalism Awards. The 17th annual ceremony took place on May 31 at the The Journal News headquarters in Harrison, NY. This year the paper won three awards up form two last year. First Place in the Wild Card category went to SHHS Katie M. for her article My Space: Is It Really Yours. Editor-in-Chief Josh H., Executive Editor Katie M. and Layout/Production Manager, Jenny K. won 3rd place in Page Design for the paper's first ever two-page color photo spread "Life in the Hollow". Jenny K. won an honorable mention in Page Design for "Top Picks of '06".

Winners were chosen from among 509 entries submitted by 27 schools, all in Westchester County. The judging was done by a team of 27 Journal News editors, writers, photographers and artists. Seventeen high school papers won awards citing the best work in 12 categories, from best headline to best news story to best page design. (Posted 6/2/2007)

Sleepy Hollow High Announces The Fourth Annual Jazz in the Park

The Jazz Program of the Public Schools of the Tarrytowns is pleased to announce the return of Jazz in the Park. Once again, band ensembles representing elementary, middle and high school students will perform outdoors for the community. Jazz in the Park will be held in Pierson Park on Wednesday, June 6^th starting at 6pm. The evening will include performances by the Washington Irving Elementary School Stage Band, the Sleepy Hollow Jazz Lab and the Sleepy Hollow Jazz Band.

The Sleepy Hollow Jazz Band has had an outstanding year. The band took first place at the Music in the Parks Festival in Williamsburg, Virginia and Second Place overall at the Third Annual Sleepy Hollow Jazz Festival, which was held at the Tarrytown Music Hall. Benjamin Gold, a senior trombone player, was recognized as the Best High School Soloist at the Williamsburg Festival. The Jazz Band has also had the good fortune to work with pianist Pete Malinverni as an artist-in-residence.

So, bring your lawn chairs or a blanket to Pierson Park to enjoy a light meal, the beautiful weather and some excellent music as the students showcase their talents. Food will be available for purchase from Tony’s Pizzeria and Main Street Sweets. We look forward to seeing you there.

For further information, please contact Micah Sprague at 914-332-6223 or at msprague@tufsd.org. (Posted 5/28/2007)

Sleepy Hollow High School Model UN Club Members Participate in their Second Fight for Hunger Walk

Sleepy Hollow High School Principal Carol Conklin is pleased to announce that members of the high school’s Model United Nations Club participated in their second Fight Hunger: Walk the World in New York City. On Sunday, May 13^th, five members of the club and their advisor, Claire Heskestad, put aside their Mothers’ Day festivities long enough to lend their support to the fight against hunger, a worldwide event supported by the World Food Programme of the United Nations, whose headquarters is located in Rome, Italy. Almost one million people were expected to walk from Auckland, New Zealand to Western Samoa during the 24 hour period. In addition to everyday concerned citizens, walkers included several heads of state. All worked to bring attention to the goal of eradicating hunger around the world by the year 2015, which is one of the Millennial Goals of the United Nations. This was the fourth consecutive year that the EFP promoted the event.

Walkers of all ages met at the Irish Hunger Memorial located in Battery Park. After a welcome by the walk sponsor, the TNT Television Network, representatives of the WFP gave a pep talk and reminded participants that a child dies every five seconds of hunger or hunger related causes. Following the walk’s banner, walkers enjoyed a cool sunny walk south along the Hudson River, taking in magnificent views of Ellis Island and the Statue of Liberty. They then looped back to the departure point, covering a distance of about three miles.

“As a parent and an educator, I feel very appreciative when young people are so eager to participate in worldwide events to improve the future of all children, especially when that takes time away from their own family celebrations,” Mrs. Heskestad commented about the experience. When told of the students’ participation in the walk, Mrs. Conklin stated, “What a wonderful affirmation of our students commitment to making this world a better place for generations to come.” But Leah Morales and Dara Brennan best summed up the day by stating, “It’s really great to go every year, because you get to connect with other people who care about the same issues.” Eva Kramer, who joined the walk for the first time added, “It was a really exciting experience and it was satisfying to walk for such a globally worthy cause.”

The Model UN Club encourages high school students to understand the way the United Nations functions and its continuous involvement around the world since its founding in 1945. This year, club members attended the four day Harvard Model UN Conference in Boston last December, where they represented the Dominican Republic in a variety of committees, thanks to generous funding from the Foundation of the Public Schools of the Tarrytowns. Members also participated in a conference at UN headquarters in March sponsored by the UNA-USA, where the role of the new UN Secretary General Ban Ki-moon was defined and topics of Peace Keeping and Peace Building were debated by members of the diplomatic corps.

For further information, please contact Claire Heskestad at 914-631-8838 ext. 2166. (Posted 5/28/2007)

2007 SHHS Student Photo Showcase Winners
A selection of twenty digital and traditional photographs, chosen from over ninety entrants, will be on display at The Warner Library from May 22 through June 14. The opening reception and awards announcement will be held on May 22 from 3:30-5:30 pm at the library.

Students who are enrolled in either Photography or Media Arts classes at Sleepy Hollow are eligible to enter. Awards are given in three categories in both mediums- Portrait, On Location and Experimental. The Sleepy Hollow Chamber of Commerce awarded savings bonds to the six first place winners in each category. Due to the immense amount of students who entered digital photos this year, The Foundation for the Public Schools of the Tarrytowns donated three additional savings bonds for Best in Show, Expertise in Digital Imaging and Creativity in Digital Imaging. The Media Arts students composed and took their photos with digital cameras generously donated by FUJIFILM. (Posted 5/21/2007)

Spring Orchestra Concert
The Sleepy Hollow Middle and High School Spring Orchestra Concert is this Tuesday, May 29th (the day after Memorial Day) in the Washington Irving Auditorium at 7:30 PM. If you are interested in hearing an eclectic array of string orchestra music, you are invited to attend our concert! (Posted 5/21/2007)

Tarrytown Summer School
The Tarrytown Union Free School District’s Summer School is designed to support students who have not been successful in a course of study or Regents examination during the regular school year. In preparation for the 2007 summer school program, we have attached a description of our course offerings and registration requirements. Our summer school program will run from Monday, July 2nd to Monday, August 13th.

Students not residing within the Tarrytown School District are invited to attend on a tuition basis. Mail in registrations are due by Friday, June 22, 2007. Walk-in registration will take place at Washington Irving Elementary School on the following dates and times:

Wednesday, June 27th 8 – 11 am

Thursday, June 28th 12-3 pm (Posted 5/21/2007)

Model UN Club members participate in their second Fight Hunger: Walk the World in New York City.
On Sunday, May 13, five members of the Sleepy Hollow High School Model UN Club and their adviser put aside Mothers’ Day festivities long enough to lend their support to the world wide Fight against Hunger, organized by the World Food Programme of the United Nations. Almost a million people were expected to walk from Auckland, New Zealand to Western Samoa during the 24 hour period, including several heads of state, to bring attention to the eradication of hunger around the world by the year 2015, one of the Millennial Goals of the United Nations. WFP headquarters located in Rome, Italy, promoted the event for the fourth consecutive year.

Walkers of all ages met at the Irish Hunger Memorial located at Battery Park. After a welcome by thewalk sponsor, TNT, representatives of the WFP gave a pep talk and reminded participants that a child dies every five seconds of hunger or hunger related effects. Following the banner, walkers enjoyed a cool sunny walk south along the Hudson River, taking in views of Ellis Island and the Statue of Liberty, and then looped back to the departure point, covering about three miles.

The Model UN Club is open to any high school student interested in understanding the way the United Nations functions and its continuous involvement around the world since its founding in 1945. Club members attended the four day Harvard Model UN Conference in Boston where they represented the Dominican Republic in a variety of committees last December, thanks to generous funding from the Foundation of the Tarrytowns. Members also participated in a conference at UN headquarters in March sponsored by the UNA-USA, where the role of the new UN Secretary General Ban Ki-moon was defined and topics of Peace Keeping and Peace Building were debated by members of the diplomatic corps. (Posted 5/14/2007)

Sleepy Hollow High School/Middle School PTSA Meeting
May 14th, 2007 - 7:30 p.m.
High School Cafeteria
Please join us for a facilities update: Where we are currently and where we will be when your child returns to school in September. Update on planned Internet Safety Programs for this year and next...
Look forward to seeing you on Monday night!! (Posted 5/14/2007)

2007 Fall Sports

Starting Dates
Football                                    August 20th
All other Varsity Sports             August 27th
Modified Sports                        September 6th

Physicals will be offered during the first week of June – date to be announced

Fall Sports Offered
Varsity                            JV                                  Modified
Football                          Football                         7th & 8th grade Football
Boys’ Soccer                  Boys’ Soccer                 Boys’ Soccer
Girls’ Soccer                  Girls’ Soccer                  Girls’ Soccer
Cross Country                Volleyball                       Cross Country
Girls’ Swimming                                                   Volleyball
Volleyball

Sleepy Hollow Pride is on the Rise (Posted 5/14/2007)

The Great Potential Program
The Great Potential Program at Sleepy Hollow Middle and High Schools is sponsoring a Food Drive for the Homeless from May 9th through May 25th. We solicit your support through the donation of non-perishable food items. Receptacles are located in the main offices of each school.
We thank you in advance for your support

Cheryl Burton,
Social Worker/Site Director
Sleepy Hollow Middle and High School
Great Potential Program
332-6278 (Posted 5/9/2007)

Sleepy Hollow High School Student Honored by the Boys and Girls Clubs of Northern Westchester
Sleepy Hollow High School Principal Carol Conklin is pleased to announce that high school junior Melissa Melendez has been named Boys & Girls Clubs of Northern Westchester’s Youth of the Year for 2007. Melissa competed against other Boys & Girls Clubs for the New York State Youth of the Year title on April 16th, 17th & 18th in Albany.

The Youth of the Year program is sponsored by the Reader’s Digest Association, Inc. and is administered by the Boys and Girls Clubs of America. This national scholarship program recognizes superior leadership skills, academic achievement, and outstanding service to the Boys and Girls Club, to the community and to one’s family.

Barbara E. Cutri, Director of Operations for the Northern Westchester Club, stated that “Melissa is a shining example of the positive impact the Boys and Girls Club has on the lives of young people.” Mrs. Conklin added, “Melissa is most deserving of this honor. She has extended way beyond our community service requirement to make a real difference in her hometown. We are very proud of her.” Melissa’s guidance counselor, Leticia Andujar, shared, “It is an honor to have a student from Sleepy Hollow High School receive this recognition. Melissa is a wonderful student who is very caring and considerate towards her peers. There is no doubt in my mind that Melissa is worthy of this award.”

For further information, please contact Leticia Andujar at 914-332-6210.

Sleepy Hollow High School Student Honored by Ciba for Excellence in Science Research
Sleepy Hollow High School Principal Carol Conklin is pleased to announce that high school senior Eric Ross will be honored by Ciba Specialty Chemicals Foundation as part of their 2007 High School Science Awards Program. Eric will be recognized at a reception on Tuesday, May 15th at Ciba Specialty Chemicals Corporate Headquarters in Tarrytown.

When told of the award, Mrs. Conklin stated, “Eric is the perfect student to receive this recognition. Bright and inquisitive, he has demonstrated perseverance and excellence in this project. Eric has the kind of talent that corporations like Ciba are eager to nurture, and I have no doubt we’ll be hearing about many more achievements in years to come. He has a wonderful future ahead of him!” Eric’s science research teacher Mrs. Janet Longo-Abinanti added, “Eric is an amazing student. I am happy to have had the opportunity to work with him in science research.” The administration, faculty and staff of Sleepy Hollow congratulate Eric on this recognition.

For further information, please contact Janet Longo-Abinanti, Science Research Teacher at 914-332-6226.

Sleepy Hollow High School Film II Class Honored at Film Festival
Sleepy Hollow High School Principal Carol Conklin is pleased to announce that the high school’s Film II class movie Ace Hendrix: You Only Die Once was selected to be screened at the 5th annual Hendrick Hudson Film Festival last Friday, April 27th. Ace Hendrix was one of fifteen films, selected from sixty, to be screened at the festival. This student film festival was held at Hendrick Hudson High School in Montrose. The film was nominated in the categories of comedy, direction, performance and screenplay, and high school senior CAREY ROBINSON received the award for Best Individual Performance.

The Film II class worked an entire semester on this short film project. In Film I, they learned director’s styles and filmmaking techniques through the analysis of contemporary films. In Film II, they got to put it all into practice. Using miniDV cameras and Apple Final Cut Pro for editing, the students worked the entire semester to bring this film to life. The students in the Film II class, which was taught by David DiLeo, a teacher in the performing arts department, included Jasmine Brumley-Taub, John Campbell, Matthew Cuellar, Michael Praino, Carey Robinson and David Wu. These students brainstormed, wrote the script, directed, filmed, acted in, and edited the movie. They also created an original soundtrack using Apple GarageBand. Nick Carraro, Emili Feigelson and Taylor Zolbe donated time, during their free periods, to serve as additional actors. The film itself was 15 minutes long with the basic storyline of a washed up detective named Ace Hendrix, who was assigned to investigate when a student from a local high school goes missing.

Both the students and Mr. DiLeo had an incredible time seeing what other schools had done in similar films and many of the students said that it was “just great” to see their film on a big screen in front of a live audience. Mr. DiLeo added, “It has never been so easy to see that my students are learning what I am teaching them. Everything I taught them, they gave back in the film. It was all the assessment I needed.” Similarly, senior John Campbell stated “Seeing the film on a big screen in front of an audience was better than any award the film could have received.” Carey Robinson stated “Film II was an awesome opportunity to see what really goes into the making of a film. We were able to learn how the film industry works by actually doing it ourselves and having fun at the same time.” Mrs. Conklin stated, “We are very proud of these students’ achievements on their maiden voyage into filmmaking. I can’t wait to see what they will come up with next.” All at Sleepy Hollow look forward to viewing the future films produced by the Film I and II classes.

Ace Hendrix: You Only Die Once can be viewed on Sleepy Hollow Hits via the internet at www.sleepyhollowhits.com.

For further information, please contact David DiLeo at 914-332-6223.

Sleepy Hollow High School Students Selected for Hispanic Youth Leadership Institute
Sleepy Hollow High School Principal Carol Conklin is pleased to announce that high school senior Juan Rodriguez and high school junior Emily Santana were selected, respectively, as a delegate and an alternate to this year’s Angelo Del Toro Puerto Rican Hispanic Youth Leadership Institute (HYLI). Twelve delegates and three alternates were selected from the local region. Juan and Emily attended a formal delegate orientation at Fordham University’s Tarrytown campus on Thursday, April 12th as well as a final orientation session on April 25th. The Youth Leadership Institute was held in Albany from Saturday, April 28th through Monday, April 30th.

The Selection Committee reviewed a total of 39 application packets from high schools in the region. Members of the committee observed applicants at training events as well as read their submissions, evaluated their essays and read teacher recommendations. Students were selected for their excellent knowledge, poise and demeanor during the process.

Upon learning of two high school students being selected, Mrs. Conklin stated that “We were thrilled to have two of our students selected to participate in this fine leadership program. Both Emily and Juan are dedicated students who work hard and achieve in this forum and in so many other ways. They have represented our school community with distinction. We are very proud of them.” The administration, faculty and staff congratulate Juan and Emily on their selection.

For further information, please contact Leticia Andujar, Guidance Counselor, at 914-631-6210.

Sleepy Hollow Music Department Travels to Williamsburg
The Sleepy Hollow High School Music program recently went to Williamsburg, VA and participated in the Music in the Parks Music Festival at Busch Gardens. Five performing groups; the Concert Band, Jazz Band, Chorus, Women's Chorus, and Orchestra all performed for top adjudicators from all over the country. Each group gave an outstanding performance and everyone had a fun time at the beach and the park. The trip was run by Mrs. Gail Persad, Mr. Micah Sprague, and Mrs. Brittney Trenzcer. Congratulations to all the performers for representing Sleepy Hollow in a really positive way!

Sleepy Hollow's "ACE HENDRIX" Wins Award
The Film II class and their instructor, Mr. David DiLeo, attended the fifth annual Hendrick Hudson Film Festival this past Friday. They were already winners in that they were chosen to show amongst 14 other films out of over 60 entrants. On top of that, 1 Sleepy Hollow senior also took home the award for BEST INDIVIDUAL PERFORMANCE that night. The class was also pleased to be able to show their movie to a live audience on the big screen. You can now view Ace Hendrix : You Only Die Once on the "small" screen at www.sleepyhollowhits.com (Posted 4/30/2007)

High School JazzFest to Take Place April 13 at Tarrytown Music Hall
The Tarrytown school district is sponsoring a high school jazz ensemble festival on Friday, April 13, 2007 at the Tarrytown Music Hall. The event is an educational opportunity for area high school jazz ensembles, who will perform during the day before three well-known jazz musicians – Wycliffe Gordon, Steve Gilmore, and Tom Christensen. In the evening the judges act as guest soloists, performing along with the three top-rated bands. The public is invited to attend the concert which beings at 7pm. Tickets may be purchased in advance or at the door for $10 through the Tarrytown Music Hall Box Office, 914-631-3390.

The JazzFest is funded by a generous grant from Hitachi America, Ltd, with additional support from The Foundation for the Public Schools of the Tarrytowns. For more information, contact Gail Persad at 332-6223.

Sleepy Hollow High School Announces Science Research Aware Recipients
Carol Conklin, Principal of Sleepy Hollow High School, is pleased to announce that members of the Sleepy Hollow High School Science Research course received numerous awards and prizes at this weekend’s Westchester Science and Engineering Fair. The WESEF took place at the Briarcliff Campus of Pace University on Saturday, March 17, 2007. This exceptional group of Sleepy Hollow High School students were recognized as follows:

Jenny Aguilar is a WESEF Finalist and will present at the Intel-ISEF Fair in New Mexico in May 2007. She earned 2nd place in the Biochemistry section. She also earned the Excellence in Neurobiology Research award from Psychogenics Pharmaceuticals and the Intel Society for Optical Engineering Award for the best projects using optical microscopes.

Daniel Capo earned 3rd place in the Engineering section. He also earned the ASM International Foundation Award for Excellence in research involving materials science, the Herbert Hoover Presidential Library Association Award for excellence in communication skills in engineering and the National Society of Professional Engineers Award for outstanding projects in engineering.

Gabriel Plano earned 3rd place in the Engineering section. He also earned the ASM International Foundation Award for excellence in research involving materials science, the RIOCH Sustainable Energy Award and the US Air Force Award for Excellence in Science Research.

Eric Ross earned the Ciba Specialty Chemicals Award for excellence in science research.

Chelsea Schoen and Rosa Bauer-Moshi earned the Entergy Research Award for excellence in advanced research and high quality presentations and the Visual Impact Award for best visual representation of a research project.

John Bonanno earned the Society for In-Vitro Biology Award for excellent research in Cell Biology.

Jesse Humm earned the Ciba Specialty Chemicals Award for excellence in science research and the US Air Force Award for excellence in science research.

Sleepy Hollow High School’s Science Research Program is a three year program offered to high school students who are interested in studying a particular area of science firsthand. It allows students the time and flexibility to deeply explore an area of personal interest in scientific fields. Science Research, an elective course offered through the Science Department, started eight years ago in the fall of 1997. It provides students with the excellent opportunity to develop their research, writing and presentation skills.

When told of Sleepy Hollow’s success, Mrs. Conklin stated, “Students learn invaluable lessons about project development that will serve them well for a lifetime through the breadth and depth of this self-directed learning process.” Mrs. Janet Longo-Abinanti, the Science Research teacher, shared, “I am extremely proud of the work done by these students and I congratulate each of them on their success.” The administration, faculty and staff of Sleepy Hollow High School are extremely proud of these students and are pleased that their hard work and preparation was recognized.

For further information, please contact Janet Longo-Abinanti, Science Research Teacher at 914-332-6226.

Foreign Language Honor Society Induction Ceremony
The Foreign Language Honor Society is proud to announce its 10^th induction. The ceremony will take place on Tuesday, March 27, 2007 in Washington Irving School auditorium.

The Foreign Language Honor Society is dedicated to promoting and encouraging the study and expansion of the foreign languages taught at Sleepy Hollow High School. In order to be a member the candidates have to have an average of eighty-five in three and a half years of studies of a language and participate in at least one activity sponsored by the society. This year, fifty-six juniors have fulfilled the requirements to become members of the Society.

The Foreign Language Department would like to congratulate our new members for their great achievement. (Posted 3/14/2007)

Sleepy Hollow High School Talent Show
Sleepy Hollow High School invites you to join them for an evening of rare talent at the 2007 Sleepy Hollow High School Talent Show. Delight in your seat as you watch and listen to the fine acts brought to you by our very own immensely talented student body. Acts ranging from cover bands to break dancing and original music to step will keep you tapping your toes for hours. The Talent Show will be held Friday, March 9th, in the Washington Irving School Auditorium at 7:00pm. Tickets are $5 for students and $7for adults. This night of heartpounding entertainment should not be missed! (Posted 3/5/2007)

Want to Navigate The Steps to College With Greater Ease and Confidence?
Get advice from professionals and students at the Warner Library’s program: ‘The Road To College: Helpful Tips for the College-Bound, on Wednesday, March 14th, 2007, 4:00 - 5:30 PM.. Learn about filling in applications, applying for scholarships, managing filing deadlines, improving interviewing and writing skills, and meeting the challenges of the first year. Parents and students of all ages are welcome. Come even if you’re just thinking about going to college! Call the Warner Library Reference Desk at 914-631-7734 to register. (Posted 3/2/2007)

Students Visit South Africa
The African-American Heritage Club of Sleepy Hollow Middle/High School is traveling to South Africa during the February break. The highlights of the trip include visits to Johannesburg, SOWETO, Capetown, Robben Island, where Mandela was imprisoned, and a Safari. The group will be taking school supplies to donate to a school that they will be visiting. (Posted 2/13/2007)

Please note: The PTSA meeting scheduled for Monday, February 12 has been cancelled. The next meeting will be held March 17, 2007 (Posted 2/9/2007)

Legends Hockey Team Steak Dinner
Second Annual Steak Dinner to benefit The LEGENDS Sleepy Hollow/Irvington High Irvington High School School Hockey Team. Friday, February 16th, 2007 from 6 p.m. – 9 p.m. Pre-Purchased Tickets Required. All you can eat filet mignon, salad, dessert, & Cold Beverages. Catering Provided by Nightingale Catering Services. To Order Tickets contact: annchillemi "at" yahoo.com (replace "at" with @ and remove spaces) or Tel: 914-332-7844 by February 6th. (Posted 2/5/2006)

Rotary Scholarship Information for Juniors and Parents
The Rotary Scholarship is available in the guidance office. See your counselor for an application. The official application deadline is April 1, however, since that date falls during spring break, all applications will need to be completed and returned to guidance by March 23, so that they can be processed and sent to the Rotary selection committee, by the due date. (Posted 2/2/2007)

Sleepy Hollow High School Multimedia Class Receives International Honor and Recognition
Adobe Corporation today recognized the work done by students in Mr. Mormile's multimedia class for its excellence, designating it as an Adobe Site of the Day and featuring it in the company's Customer Showcase. This is no small achievement. Other winners showcased alongside our students' projects include Dell Computer, Dannon Spring Water, and the Bank of America. The recognition from Adobe Corporation is as result of the students' use of "strong visual design, technical execution, usability, interesting and/or timely content, ROI and benefit to the organization." (Click here to view the other required criteria). More than one hundred students are involved in the development of the sleepyhollowhits.com site, and they take advantage of the latest technologies, including Dreamweaver 8 and Flash 8 and the Adobe Production Studio Premium Edition to produce the site.

Opening Doors in China
Kathleen Hull, Sleepy Hollow High School teacher, visited China over the summer to explore the possibilities of setting up student teacher exchanges. Sleepy Hollow High School is one of three high schools in Westchester to have staff members visit China to set up student/teacher exchanges.

"It would be great if this trip were just the first step in establishing an ongoing dialog and exchange between Sleepy Hollow and schools in China", Hull said.

Airfare was donated by the Foundation for the Public Schools of the Tarrytowns and accommodations were paid for by the hosting schools.

The trip to China was an incredible learning experience according to Hull. "We discovered many things about current education in China during the time we spent with educators and students in elementary schools and high schools in Shanghai, Nanjing and Beijing. I was even invited to teach a third-grade English class-one of the highlights of my trip!" (Posted 1/11/2006)

Sleepy Hollow Life Now Available in Your Home
Sleepy Hollow life is yours to see! The multimedia students of Sleepy Hollow High School have used innovative technologies to create www.sleepyhollowhits.com. From UTube.com to video.google.com, video based websites are the newest rage! Under the direction of Tom Mormile, students are using state of the art technology and high end software (Dreamweaver 8, Flash 8, and Adobe Production Studio Premium Edition) to create Sleepy Hollow’s new digital news website.

The latest events, news, sports and classes are now going to be a part of every home computer. Through sleepyhollowhits.com, Hollow student life is shared with peers, parents and the whole school community. Not familiar with the Ancient Japanese technique of Rake Firing? Well simply log onto our “classes” section of the news and see how high school art students are practicing these ancient techniques. Any sports fans out there? Log onto our “Sports” section and see a trailer from the latest football, soccer and fall sports seasons! Sleepyhollowhits.com is a true reflection on student life. There is something for everyone!

We are interested in sharing student life with the community and invite you to visit sleepyhollowhits.com. We are currently streaming 20 videos and plan to have 40 by the end of the year. A hosting website and streaming server is used to deliver the videos to your computer. When you visit our site, please make sure to download the latest FREE Adobe Flash Player so that you can take advantage of the latest technology that allows you to view the videos in full screen.

The Sleepy Hollow multimedia students would like to thank Carol Conklin, John Krouskoff and Dr. Smith for making this website possible.

Now go out there and log onto www.sleepyhollowhits.com! See you there!

Learner Permit Knowledge Test Now Available Electronically
The New York Department of Motor Vehicles has started an exciting new program, which allows high school students, at no cost, to take the learner permit knowledge test electronically via an internet connection at the high school. By offering the knowledge test online, students and their parents are provided a greater level of convenience.

Sleepy Hollow High School has become one of the first public high schools in Westchester to enroll in this program. Sleepy Hollow students age 15 and older are eligible to participate. Tests are offered in both English and Spanish. Students should see Mrs. Lupetin in Mr. Alterbaum’s office and provide proof of identity and date of birth. The student will be given all of the necessary training material and an appointment will be scheduled for the student to take the test.

Once the student has passed the test, the system will print a test receipt, which can be presented at any DMV office to complete the process of receiving the learner’s permit. It’s that simple.

For more information, or to schedule an appointment, please see Mrs. Lupetin in Mr. Alterbaum’s office. (Posted 1/2/2007)

Model UN Club attends Harvard Model UN Conference in Boston
Nine members of Sleepy Hollow High School’s Model UN Club attended the four-day Harvard Model UN Conference in Boston the weekend of December 7-10, 2006. The students were divided among the six committees of the General Assembly, where they represented the interests and opinions of the Dominican Republic. Club members met with delegates from other national and international teams that represented almost all of the 192 member nations of the United Nations.

Organized by Harvard students, the conference aims at teaching high school students the process followed in order to resolve some major problems faced by the United Nations. Delegates prepare in advance for specific topics by submitting position papers. Learning the intricacies of debates, motions, caucuses, and resolution papers, students follow the official and informal rules of international diplomacy to gain a better understanding of the goals and achievements of the enormous bureaucratic machine that is the United Nations.

In addition to committee meetings in Boston proper, students attended conferences at Harvard University where they were able to visit with a recent Sleepy Hollow graduate and former Model UN Club member. Events to meet and interact with other delegates included an ice-cream social, a concert and a dance. Model UN Club Advisor Claire Heskestad and Sophomore Class Advisor Nazar Rabadi chaperoned the conference.

The four day trip was financed through fundraising, parental participation, HMUN financial aid, and a generous grant from the Foundation for the Public Schools of the Tarrytowns. Public transportation was used to minimize cost. The Club’s future endeavors include funding a humanitarian project and attending the Model United Nations Members Day at United Nations headquarters in New York City in March of 2007.

For further information, please contact Claire Heskestad, Faculty Advisor of the Model UN Club at 914-332-6228. (Posted 1/2/2007)

Annual Blythedale Children's Hospital Visit
The Administration, Faculty and Staff of Sleepy Hollow High School announce the 21^st Annual Blythedale Children’s Hospital Toy Drive and visit. Students from the high school will visit Blythedale on Friday, December 22^nd.

The Blythedale Toy Drive was started over two decades ago by Joseph Cerrivino, a former member of the High School’s Foreign Language Department, and it continues to be an annual tradition that is deeply valued by the high school community. It is viewed as an opportunity for members of the high school community to bring holiday cheer and excitement to others, as the Blythedale Toy Drive and visit enable the students to recognize the importance of giving of oneself and of being mindful of others at all times, but most especially during the holiday season. Student “elves” see it as their “mission” to have a gift for every child at Blythedale, while the faculty, staff and administration contribute to a larger gift given to the school located within the hospital. This year, over 85 students will be involved in the visit. In addition to arriving by fire truck and police escort, provided by the Sleepy Hollow Police and Fire Departments, Santa and his “elves” will be joined by members of the high school chorus and jazz band. The morning program will involve performances by these two musical groups, as well as a large group sing-along. Then, Santa’s elves will assist the hospital staff in distributing the gifts at the end of the performances. It is an event enjoyed by all involved.

The Blythedale Faculty Committee, as well as the student elves, would like to thank The Rotary Club of the Tarrytowns and The Teachers Association of the Tarrytowns for their continued sponsorship of the Toy Drive. They would also like to thank all the generous individuals who have contributed individual gifts and who have made donations. Without their assistance, the Blythedale Toy Drive would not have been possible.

For further information, please contact James Giordano, Chair of the Blythedale Toy Drive at 914-332-6228 or at jgiordano "at" tufsd.org. (Replace the "at" with @ and remove spaces) (Posted 12/14/2006)

Sleepy Hollow High School Announces Induction of National Honor Society Members
Carol Conklin, Principal of Sleepy Hollow High School, is proud to announce the induction of the newest members of the Sleepy Hollow High School Chapter of the National Honor Society. The induction occurred on Thursday, October 26, 2006 at Winfield L. Morse School. In total, 56 students were inducted: nine seniors and 47 juniors.

Students who obtain an 85 weighted average or better are eligible to apply for membership. Those invited to apply must complete an activity report, as well as write an essay on leadership. All eligible members are evaluated by the faculty in the areas of service, character and leadership. The submitted applications and the faculty vote are reviewed by a faculty council representing the four core academic subjects and the guidance department. Those who meet the requirements of membership are invited to become members of the society. Once members, students are encouraged to uphold the fundamental values of the National Honor Society.

The Sleepy Hollow Players Presents: Check Please! & Hard Candy
The Sleepy Hollow Players will perform two plays by John Rand. Check Please! Dating has never been so disastrous! and Hard Candy. Looking for your dream job? Then you must survive this nightmare of an interview! Come for the Comedy and support the arts! Nov. 17^th and 18^th at the Morse Auditorium $5 for students, $8 for adults. (Posted 11/15/2006)

"Sleepy Wear" is Back!
Don't miss this opportunity to support the PSTA by ordering your "Sleepy Wear" today. All orders must be in by November 10th. Click here to print order form or stop by the Sleepy Hollow Middle School or Sleepy Hollow High School offices to pick up a form. Items will be available in early December. (Posted 10/23/2006)


Grey Hooded Cotton Sweatshirt $25.00	Grey Cotton Boy's T-Shirt $12.00	Black Cotton" Girl's Cut T-Shirt $15.00	Red & Black Flannel PJ Pants $22.00

Sleepy Hollow Music Department Holiday Craft Fair
We invite you to come and be a part of our Sleepy Hollow craft fair Saturday, December 9, 2006. Spaces are located in our High School cafeteria and surrounding halls where they are measured 4’X15’. The cost is $30.00 per space. For additional $3.00, a table and two chairs may be rented from the school.

Each vendor is required to donate one craft item that will be used in the school raffle run during the fair. We ask that the value of the donated item be at least $5.00. A complimentary raffle ticket for each vendor is included in our gratuity package. Click here for more information and registration form. (Posted 10/13/2006)

Read the School Newspaper Online!
The editors, reporters, advisors, and other staff members of the school newspaper have been busy getting the first issue ready for distribution. If you would like to read the school newspaper, click either the image to the right or the hyperlink above and you can download a web version of the first issue of this year's Hoofprints! This file is 2.8MB, so we recommend a high speed internet connection.
This document requires Adobe Acrobat reader, which can be downloaded by clicking here. (Posted 10/12/2006)

Sleepy Hollow MS/HS PTSA Meeting Monday, October 16 at 7:30 PM in the high school cafeteria. The topic is: Keeping up with the Changes: Your Teenager's Transformation. Speakers will be Ellen Kaplan, school psychologist and Helen Hastings, student assistance counselor.

Please Note: The 10th Grade Parent Coffee scheduled for October 18 in the Principal's conference room has been rescheduled to October 19, same time and place.

Click here to view list of ACT and SAT National Testing Dates

Foreign Language Society's Annual International Banquet
The Foreign Language Honor Society proudly presents its annual International Banquet~Columbus Cuisine~Dinner will be served on Thursday, October 19 at the cafeteria of Sleepy Hollow High School at 6:00 pm. (Posted 10/6/2006)

Sleepy Hollow High School seniors named National Merit Scholarship Semifinalists
Carol Conklin, Principal of Sleepy Hollow High School, announced today that three seniors have been named National Merit Scholarship Semifinalists. They are among 16,000 national Semifinalists in the 52^nd annual National Merit Scholarship Program. These academically talented high school seniors have an opportunity to continue in the competition for some 8,200 Merit Scholarship awards, worth $33 million, that will be offered next spring.

More than 1.4 million juniors in nearly 21,000 high schools entered the 2007 National Merit Program by taking the 2005 Preliminary SAT/National Merit Scholarship Qualifying Test (PSAT/NMSQT), which served as an initial screen of program entrants. The nationwide Semifinalists named in the 2007 National Merit Scholarship Program pool of Semifinalists, which represents less than one percent of U.S. high school seniors, includes the highest scoring entrants in each state. The number of Semifinalists in a state is proportional to the state’s percentage of the national total of graduating seniors.

To become a Finalist, a Semifinalist must have an outstanding academic record throughout high school, be endorsed and recommended by the school principal, and earn SAT scores that confirm the student’s earlier qualifying test performance. The Semifinalist and a school official must submit a detailed scholarship application, which includes the student’s self-descriptive essay and information about the Semifinalist’s participation and leadership in school and community activities.

Approximately 15,000 Semifinalists will advance to the Finalist level and it is from this group that all Merit Scholarship winners will be chosen. Merit Scholar designees are selected on the basis of their skills, accomplishments, and potential for success in rigorous college studies, without regard to gender, race, ethnic origin, or religious preference.

Mrs. Conklin added “We are extremely proud of the achievements of these students and the national recognition they have received. We wish them our very best as they go forth in the National Merit Scholarship Program Competition.”

For further information, please contact Cheryl Greene, Assistant Principal for Pupil Services at 914-332-6209.

August, 2006

Dear Students and Parents/Guardians:

It is my pleasure to begin welcoming you back to school on behalf of the faculty and staff. We hope you and your family are enjoying a wonderful summer, and that you are looking forward to a productive new school year.

We are very busy this summer hiring new staff, revising curriculum and readying the building for your return. New faculty has been hired in English, mathematics, science and social studies. These new teachers will work with students at various grade levels in our high school. The selection of new staff is the result of lengthy interview processes, thanks to all the students, parents and teachers who joined us in committee interviews and demonstration lessons this spring and summer.

The district continues phasing its new student information system, and we are experiencing some additional growing pains with the scheduling process. As a result, completion of the master schedule and finalizing of student schedules has been delayed. We are anticipating mailing student schedules home the week of August 21^st and ask that you bear with us as we continue to make this transition. Counselors will be available to work with you on any necessary modifications the week prior to school opening.

The official groundbreaking ceremony for Sleepy Hollow’s additions and renovations was held on July 11^th, with site work demolition (aided by a tornado) beginning a day later. While we are very excited that the facilities project is under way, the day-to-day impact of construction certainly presents its share of challenges. Through every phase of the project we will do our best to minimize the impact on students; you will receive updates on a regular basis from our superintendent, Dr. Smith.

Please note that our phone lines were hit with the tornado, and will likely be out for several more weeks. To contact the main office or the principal’s office in the meantime, please call 332-6202 or 6203.

HERE IS WHAT’S HAPPENING WITH CONSTRUCTION:
During this school year, construction activity will be limited to the West Wing addition in front of the building and the back parking lot where the new gym and auditorium are being built. The main driveway is blocked off with no thru traffic, and the front lobby is closed. Two temporary main entrances have been established – one on the north side of the building and the other on the south side. Middle and high school students, staff and visitors are welcome to enter either. A turn-around loop has been created at the south end of the building near the administration building by the Broadway entrance. This will allow cars to drop-off or pick-up students and then return to Broadway. A turn-around loop has also been created at the north end of the building to facilitate the pick-up or drop-off of students entering from Bedford Road. Busses will only drop-off and pick-up students at the north end of the school using the Bedford Road entrance.

Several accommodations are in place to compensate for the temporary loss of the music wing, auditorium and The Quad. The only entry to the gymnasium and locker rooms will be through the outside doors on the north side of the building. During the school day, students will need to walk outside under a covered walkway to access the gym. Orchestra has been relocated to John Paulding; all rehearsals and lessons will take place there. Classrooms have been created for band, chorus, guitar and other music classes across from the cafeteria (in what used to be the assistant principal’s office and teacher’s room.) Band rehearsals will take place in the south side of the cafeteria and chorus will rehearse in the lobby.

The West Wing construction will block existing classroom windows; in this situation, state regulations require us to provide open classrooms into the hallways, with no doors or other barriers. Fresh air will come from the hall windows, with ventilation enhanced by air conditioners and fans. We will work with students and teachers to minimize noise and distraction. Lockers will be relocated to Upper East. We have also relocated the multimedia and computer art rooms to North Hall.

While we know that the inconvenience of construction will be worth it in the long run, we also know that some students, in particular our upperclassmen, will have to put up with all the inconvenience and graduate before they are able to reap the benefits of the new construction. I promise you, that we will work closely with students to make sure that each year of their high school experience is a memorable one regardless of what is happening with our facility.

INVITATION TO FRESHMEN PARENTS:
Parents of incoming 9^th graders are invited to a Principal’s Coffee Chat in the main office conference room so we can help acclimate you to high school. There is no formal presentation, so bring your questions. Please RSVP to Mimi Lorador by August 22^nd at 332-6202 if you are planning to attend.

Tuesday August 29^th8:00 – 8:45 AM
Making the Transition to High School – What Can a Parent Expect?

FIRST DAY OF SCHOOL:
The first day of school is Thursday, September 7^th. The high school will run a special activity day schedule; with students assigned to events all day long by grade level and homeroom. High school classes will begin meeting on Friday, which will be cycle day 1.

ELIGIBILTY:
Practices for fall JV and Varsity sports will commence mid-August. No student may participate unless they have been cleared medically. All students must be academically eligible to participate in athletics and other school activities. Last school year’s academic achievement determines eligibility for the fall. For questions about eligibility status or for a copy of our policy, please contact Mr. Alterbaum.

LUNCH/LEAVING CAMPUS:
No student may leave campus during the day without appropriate parental permission. Students in 9^th and 10^th grades may not leave at any time unless a parent or guardian signs them out of school. Students in 11^th and 12^th grade in good academic standing, who demonstrate good school citizenship, are afforded the privilege of leaving campus (on foot – no driving) during their lunch period. Parents must notify us in writing if they do not want their 11^th or 12^th grader to leave school grounds during lunch.

ATTENDANCE:
We expect every student to attend school every day and to arrive on time. Student absences must be called in to the attendance office, 332-6205 by 9:30 AM, and a note confirming the absence – indicating the date(s) and reason(s) signed by a parent or guardian must be presented when a student returns to school. Students arriving late must be signed in by a parent/guardian or arrive with a note confirming the arrival time and the reason for being tardy. We make every attempt to notify parents of a student absence when we do not hear from a parent; this includes use of an automated message system. Parents, please be sure we have day time and mobile telephone numbers where you can be reached in the event we need to contact you.

We will be sending home later this month a print out of the contact information we have on file for you to review and update.

SIGNING OUT OF SCHOOL:
Students who need to leave school early must come to school that day with a note signed by a parent or guardian, this note MUST INCLUDE a telephone number where the parent or guardian may be contacted. Without a note, a student is not permitted to sign out of school. Verbal permission for signing out over the phone is insufficient. In the absence of a note, a parent or guardian will have to come to the receptionist’s desk in the main office next to the lobby and sign his or her child out of school in person. These rules apply to students eighteen or older as well, unless we receive different written instructions from parents.

BELL SCHEDULE:
Please note on a regular bell schedule, the day begins at 7:45 AM with period one for performing arts and other select classes and at 8:30 AM with period 2 for everyone else.

BUSES:
This year, the transportation department will be issuing bus passes for those high school students eligible for transportation. Only those students presenting passes will be permitted to take the bus. Passes will be sent later this month when we mail home your schedule. If you have any questions, contact Mr. Cyril Hughes at 631-3663. Two AM bus pick-ups are scheduled to accommodate students scheduled for period one classes. Beginning September 11^th, late busses will be available at 4:15 PM and 5:15 PM for all students eligible to receive transportation.

WALKERS:
All students should enter through either of the temporary main entrances on the north and south sides of the building.

DROP OFF/PICK UP:
The main entrance and the back parking lot are no longer accessible and no thru traffic is permitted while the front of the building is under construction. Two drop-off points on turn around circles are available at both the north and south sides of the building, allowing vehicles to enter and depart from either Bedford Road or Broadway. For everyone’s safety, it is important that new traffic rules are carefully followed.

EARLY ARRIVAL:
The building is closed to students before 7:30 AM unless scheduled for a specific appointment with a staff member.

VISITORS:
Parents are always welcome at school. All visitors, including parents, must enter through either of the temporary main entrances, sign in and be issued a “Visitors Pass” before they may continue through the building. Visitors’ parking area is located at both the north and south entrances. Handicapped parking and ramp access to the main office is available on the north side of the building only.

CODE OF CONDUCT/ STUDENT HANDBOOK
We establish school rules and procedures in accordance with the district’s code of conduct. The Code was developed with input from teachers, parents, students and administrators and adopted by the Board of Education based upon the principles of civility, mutual respect, citizenship, character, appreciation of differences, honesty and integrity; written to help ensure a safe and orderly learning environment for all of our students. It applies to all students, staff, parents and visitors when on school property or attending school functions. There have been no changes to The Code since it was distributed to families last year, you may access it from our website at tufsd.org. If you would like an additional copy mailed to you, please contact our main office.

On opening day each student receives an agenda book to be used daily to track assignments and plan efficiently.

E-MAIL COMMUNICATION:
We are constantly exploring ways to strengthen home/school communication; and are building an email directory. If you would like to have notices sent to you via email, please send your email address to Bonnie Berry at: bberry@tufsd.org.

SAT PREP:
We will offer this course in the fall and spring for juniors and seniors, contact your counselor if you have questions or need additional information, a flyer is enclosed with dates and times.

SCHOOL PICTURES:
School pictures for underclassmen are scheduled for October 16^th and 17^th, and senior portraits later this month. Davis Studios will contact seniors directly to schedule sittings, which will take place in air-conditioned classrooms in North Hall

SUPPLIES:
High school students should all have a loose-leaf notebook with dividers, pens, pencils and a highlighter. You will get information about other specific supply needs from your teachers during the first week of school.

FREE AND REDUCED LUNCH:
Enclosed is the application for free and reduced lunch. Applications must be processed annually, so please review and send in as soon as possible. Completed applications can be submitted to Mrs. Lupetin in Mr. Alterbaum’s office.

STUDENT ASSISTANCE COUNSELING:
Sleepy Hollow Middle and High School is continuing a Student Assistance Program for the 2006-2007 school year. The program will provide alcohol, tobacco, and other drug prevention activities and counseling services to students. If you are worried about your child's behavior and would like to speak to the Student Assistance Counselor and/or see your child, please call her directly at 332-6229. A letter explaining the program and the confidentiality afforded students who work with Mrs. Hastings is enclosed.

WHO CAN I CONTACT IF I HAVE A QUESTION?
If you have questions about student placement, assessment or academic plans, the school counselor is a great place to begin. The number for the guidance office is 332-6207, the secretary, Mrs. Grasso can direct you from there.

If you have a question involving a student disciplinary matter or attendance, contact Mr. Alan Alterbaum at 332-6203.

English	Mr. Dan Allen, Department Chair	332-6222
Social Studies	Mrs. Jessica Hunsberger, Department Chair	332-6228
Science	Mr. Hank Conklin, Department Chair	332-6226
Mathematics	Mr. Ed Bernabei, Department Chair	332-6225
Fine and Performing Arts	Mrs. Gail Persad, Department Chair	332-6223
Athletics	Mr. Chuck Scarpulla, Athletic Director	631-3664
Foreign Language	Mr. Jaime Begazo, Department Chair	332-6224
ESL	Mrs. Katharine St. Vincent, Department Chair	332-6227
Special Education, Guidance, Social Work, Nursing and Psychological Services	Mrs. Cheryl Greene Assistant Principal	332-6209
Health and Physical Education	Ms. Kelly Kutch, Curriculum Developer	631-3664
Student Activities	Mrs. Carol Conklin, Principal	332-6200
	Mr. Alan Alterbaum, Assistant Principal	332-6203

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION:

We are fortunate to have the support of outstanding organizations such as our PTSA, Performing Arts Boosters, Sports Boosters, and the Foundation for the Public Schools of the Tarrytowns. Please read the enclosed notices and benefit our students and our school through membership and by participating in scheduled activities whatever way you can.

We believe that there are a few fundamental guiding principles that are the keys to being successful in school, and we build our program upon this foundation. This year, we will be paying particular attention to the “4 Be’s” through the PBIS initiative (additional information on these plans is enclosed). I invite you to join us in focusing on the positives as we strengthen these basic tenets of school success for all students.

For Students and Staff:

BE HERE... EVERY CLASS, EVERY DAY

BE PREPARED... TO DO YOUR BEST WORK

BE RESPECTFUL... OF SELF AND OTHERS

BE POSITIVE... THINK YOU CAN, AND YOU WILL

For Parents:

BE INVOLVED... CALL AND VISIT OFTEN

The coming school year will hold its share of joys and struggles for us all. Students, expect great things of yourself (we do,) and settle for nothing less (we won’t either.) Mr. Alterbaum, Mrs. Greene and I, along with the entire faculty and staff wish you a successful and productive school year. If you have any questions or concerns, now or at any time during the school year, please be sure to contact us.

Sincerely yours,
Carol L. Conklin
Principal

The Public Schools of the Tarrytowns is Now Offering Parents and Guardians the Ability to Make Changes to Their Student Emergency Information Online!
Gone are the days of filling in multiple forms and returning a variety of cards and the important information back to each school in September! This month, parents/guardians will receive a back-to–school packet that contains a letter from the superintendent, a copy of the information the district currently has on file for each child, a student ID and password so parents/guardians can make any changes online through our secure web portal, and instructions for doing so. Parent/guardians can click on the link below or the image above and enter in the student ID and password printed on the sheet that was mailed home and access the system. The district recently partnered with K12 Alerts® to provide this system, as well as an emergency alerts system for phone, email and text messaging to cellphones. (Click here for more information)

Sleepy Hollow Middle & High School Summer School
The Tarrytown Union Free School District will be offering several courses for High School students during the Summer of 2006 at Sleepy Hollow MS/HS. The courses are for students who need remediation for Regents Examinations and to attain credit for a failed class. Students not residing in the Tarrytown School District who wish to attend on a tuition basis must complete the attached form and receive permission from their home school. (Read more). Posted 6/21/2006).

Middle School Final Exam Schedule

Digital and Print Yearbook Now Available!
Sleepy Hollow High School seniors will attend a senior breakfast this morning and receive their yearbooks, both a digital and print version. To view a low bandwidth, 9.75 MB excerpt from the dozens included on the digital yearbook, click here and experience Teleporters (or click here if the site is busy or slow). The high school seniors will also have an opportunity to vote online in the Sleepy Hollow Video Awards for the 2006 Digital Yearbook. Sleepy Hollow students, click here to cast your vote! A full length feature article highlighting this year's digital yearbook appears in today's Journal News.(Posted 6/13/2006)

Thank You from the Warner Library
The Warner Library would like to thank Mr. Nazir Rabadi and his AP Statistics class for the wonderful job they did in tallying the responses on our 'Teen Room Satisfaction Survey'. The information that was provided will go a long way towards helping the library create an appealing teen area and develop resources that will be more relevant to our teens. (Posted 6/9/2006)

Hoofprints Wins Two Journal News High School Journalism Awards
Sleepy Hollow High School joined a prestigious group of sixteen high schools that were honored at the 16th annual Journal News High School Journalism Awards, where Hoofprints, the school student newspaper, won two awards.

The awards recognized the best work from among 487 entries in 12 categories, submitted by 25 area schools. They were presented in a ceremony at the newspaper's main office, in Harrison.

Hoofprints received a third place award in the Artwork/Cartoon category for the original anime cartoon series "Destiny's Hearts," and received an honorable mention in page design for "Life in the Hollow," a double-spread photo essay. Due to a generous grant of digital cameras to the Media Arts department from the Foundation and Fuji, Hoofprints was able to incorporate more original student photos into the newspaper this year. (Posted 6/1/2006)

Sleepy Hollow High School Awards Night
The Principal of Sleepy Hollow High School, Carol Conklin, announces that the annual Sleepy Hollow High School Awards Night will take place on Monday, June 5^th at 7:30 pm. It will be held at the Westchester Marriott, located at 670 White Plains Road in Tarrytown.

The ceremony will recognize students for their academic achievements, for their community service, for their citizenship and for their efforts in related areas. Students in grades 9 through 12 will be recognized, and approximately 135 awards will be given. It is expected that more than $200,000 in scholarship monies will be awarded over the course of the evening, including $10,000 scholarships from Hitachi Ltd., Bayer, and Coca Cola, as well as a scholarship from Gates Millennium. Awards Nights provides the high school and the community with the opportunity to recognize its students for their hard work throughout the year.

For further information, please contact Cheryl Greene, Assistant Principal for Pupil Services at 914-332-6209.

Click here for Final Exam Instructions

Click here for Final Exam Schedule

Science Research Students Need Mentors
Science research students need mentors to assist with project design, possibly project implementation and data analysis . The time required for the mentor varies from 1 hour per month to several hours per week depending on the nature of the project. The mentors expertise is vital to the success of the program. We are currently in need of mentors in the following areas:

Fredric's Ataxia
stem cells and treatment of diabetes
hormonal influence on obesity
effect of noise pollution on learning and hearing loss
depression in adolescents
identification of endangered species in Westchester County
alternative fuel sources such as wind, hydrogen and corn
differences between males and females with regard to spacial knowledge, way finding and math tasks
effects of antioxidants on tumor growth
family vs. media as an influence on gender role and choice of occupation

For more information click here to contact Janet Longo-Abinanti

Spring Showcase 2006
Please join us this Saturday, May 13 at SHHS from 11am to 2pm for Spring Showcase. Showcase is an opportunity to see work from students K - 12 in one place at one time! The day will include academic displays, musical performances, varsity athletics and more! Senator Nick Spano will be on hand to present the district with a SMART Board grant at 11:45. The Sleepy Hollow Police Department will be doing child safety seat installations & checks, child fingerprinting and a K-9 demonstration. Summer Camp information and registration will also be available. AYSO fall registration will take place in the cafeteria. The EPTA will sponsor games and crafts. The list of events goes on…. Click here for a link to a full schedule of the day’s events. Come see first hand why the words “Sleepy Hollow…say it proudly!” ring so true! (Posted 5/9/2006)

Calendar Changes due to Construction at Doubletree
Construction at the Doubletree has caused us to make some calendar changes that affect both the Academic Awards Night and the Sports Awards Dinner.
The Academic Awards Night will be celebrated at the Westchester Marriot, 670 White Plains Road, Tarrytown on Monday, June 5 at 7:30 PM and the Sports Awards Dinner will be held at the Tarrytown House, 49 East Sunnyside Lane, Tarrytown on Wednesday, June 7 at 6:30 PM. Those being recognized at these events will receive an invitation along with other specific information in the near future. (Posted 5/1/2006)

Sleepy Hollow Media Arts Students Exhibit at the Warner Library
The Warner Library is playing host to a media arts display created by students of Angela Langston’s Digital Imaging and Media Arts class. For the second year in a row, the talented Sleepy Hollow students have their creative work gracing the Reference Room in the library. With ‘Words as Image’ the theme, each student chose lyrics, a poem or a quote that was meaningful to them to create a digital picture that was an interpretation of the words through multiple symbolic imagery. Typography was used to enhance the message, with letterforms adding shape, form, line and pattern to the designs. Angela Langston says, “One of my goals as a teacher of communication arts is to impart my appreciation and knowledge for this art form in order to help students become aware of, embrace and interpret the multitude of visual messages in their daily landscape.” Due to a generous grant from the Foundation for the Public Schools of the Tarrytowns and Fuji, students also had access to digital cameras, so their collages incorporated original photographs along with stock photography. The result of the students’ efforts has produced an attractive and eye-catching display that is also very thought provoking, and reveals not only the talent of the artists, but also their sensitivity and thoughtfulness”, comments young adult librarian, Elizabeth Siracusa. “We are always amazed at the talent of the students and we look forward to this display each year during National Library Week. Patrons love to browse the exhibit as they search for their items of interest And we are always interested in fostering our relationship with the students and the schools.”
The ‘Words and Image, Words as Image’ display will be on exhibit at the library through the end of April. (posted 5/1/2006)

Middle School Students Engage in 1920's Audio Project
At Sleepy Hollow, middle school students in Ms. Heskestad and Mr. Nardullo’s classes engaged in an audio project centered around the 1920’s. This project involved nearly 180 students, all of whom are eighth graders. Students researched various events and personalities of the decade using laptops and information from the library databases. They then developed a variety of presentations (interviews, newsflashes, opinion pieces, advertisements, etc.) and selected music from the period. Each team then presented a radio show that combined the different elements, which was recorded in front of a live audience using digital technology. The digital audio recorders were provided for this project as part of a grant from the Foundation for the Public Schools of the Tarrytowns. The eighth grade social studies teachers also spent time learning how to use various software programs and web services to make the project more purposeful to the students. We invite you to listen to some of the students' work.

Student sample 1 (1.1MB)

Student sample 2 (0.61 MB)

Student sample 3 (0.5 MB)

Student sample 4 (0.88MB)

Student sample 5 (0.76 MB)

Student sample 6 (0.63 MB)

Student sample 7 (0.61 MB)

Student sample 8 (0.68 MB)

(Posted 4/29/2006)

7th Annual Spring Showcase
The 7th annual SPRING SHOWCASE will take place on Saturday, May 13 from 11:00am - 2:00pm at Sleepy Hollow High School. We will be celebrating the accomplishments academic, creative, musical, athletic, and artistic of the students K—12 in the Public Schools of the Tarrytowns!

PLUS: Photography Show
AYSO Fall Registration
Varsity Lacrosse, Softball Games
Summer camp information
Football Boosters Free Carwash
EPTA plant sale pick up (at John Paulding)
and more!
Food will be available for purchase
(Posted 4/24/2006)

Health Walk

April

March

January Katherine Doyle – Library/Media Science

Tyler O’Donnell – Physical Education John Jelenek – Physical Education

Sleepy Hollow High School Announces Students of the Month

November

Sleepy Hollow High School Announces Students of the Month

October

November Nicole Carmona - Mathematics

Esmerelda Cepeda - Mathematics

Ashley Smutek – Fine Arts Diana Paccha – Fine Arts Amor Luciano – Fine Arts Breanne Tuohy – Foreign Language Bruna Reis – Social Studies Julia Garcez – Social Studies

December Diego Tenesaca – Physical Education Alexia Boumis – Physical Education Nate Caspari - English Nicole Carmona - English Surelys Bonilla – English as a Second Language Johannis Pina – English as a Second Language Dartry Valdez – English as a Second Language

Band Melanie Gold Klya Moscovich Victoria Nadile Meg Lindon Eric Mauhs

Orchestra Hwa-Sueng Erstling

English Mrs. Judith Kelly, Department Chair 332-6222

Social Studies Mrs. Jessica Hunsberger, Department Chair 332-6228

Athletics Mr. Chuck Scarpulla, Athletic Director 631-3664

January
Katherine Doyle – Library/Media Science

Tyler O’Donnell – Physical Education
John Jelenek – Physical Education

November
Nicole Carmona - Mathematics

Ashley Smutek – Fine Arts
Diana Paccha – Fine Arts
Amor Luciano – Fine Arts
Breanne Tuohy – Foreign Language
Bruna Reis – Social Studies
Julia Garcez – Social Studies

December
Diego Tenesaca – Physical Education
Alexia Boumis – Physical Education
Nate Caspari - English
Nicole Carmona - English
Surelys Bonilla – English as a Second Language
Johannis Pina – English as a Second Language
Dartry Valdez – English as a Second Language

Band
Melanie Gold
Klya Moscovich
Victoria Nadile
Meg Lindon
Eric Mauhs

Orchestra
Hwa-Sueng Erstling

English
Mrs. Judith Kelly, Department Chair
332-6222

Social Studies
Mrs. Jessica Hunsberger, Department Chair 332-6228

Athletics
Mr. Chuck Scarpulla, Athletic Director
631-3664