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Sleepy Hollow Middle School 2006-2007 News Archive
Middle School Students Visit The Madden Outdoor Education
Center
During the week of October 2, the Sleepy Hollow Middle School
students visited the Madden Outdoor Education Center in Kent Cliffs, New
York with their instructional teams. Each team enjoyed a full day at the center
participating in organized recreational activities emphasizing teamwork and cooperation. Groups
were challenged with such tasks as scaling a 12-foot wall with the help
of a dangling rope on the reverse side, using only each other for
climbing assistance. Other groups were faced with the task of moving
everyone from one platform to another several feet apart using only two planks, neither of which
spanned the distance between the platforms. The Spider’s Web, See Saw,
and Barrel Climb were among the other obstacles groups faced.
Throughout this exciting day students on all four teams were challenged
to work together, communicate effectively, and rely on the help of
teammates to overcome challenges. Students will draw upon this
experience to help them work together effectively in school. The middle
school students wish to extend a great big thank you to Mr. David
Benedict, Sr. for organizing the trip for all four teams and to Mr. Cy
Hughes for helping with transportation! (Posted
10/23/2007)
Career Exploration Workshops
The
Community Schools Initiative Programs would like to invite all Sleepy
Hollow Middle School students to explore different career options and
fields of study in our Career Exploration workshops. This year students
will gain hands-on experience that will turn into life long skills that
they will need for the 21st Century. The activities planned will
reinforce academic lessons, while allowing time for self-expression and
becoming effective leaders.
Click here for flyer.
The workshops will
begin October 24th through May 28th, 2008.
*Enrollment is on a First Come First Served Basis* (Posted
10/19/2007)
Let Your Voice Be Heard!
The Sleepy Hollow Middle School Student Council has introduced some
changes this year. Each homeroom class has elected a representative and
an alternate to the Student Council Senate. The Senate membership then
decided upon the type of elected officials they wanted to represent
them. They decided on an 8th grade President, 2 Vice-
Presidents (one from each grade), a Secretary, and a Treasurer. Once
the government body is in place, the Student Council will draft a
Constitution that they will bring back to their homerooms to be
ratified.
Student Council, along with Mrs. Randazzo’s Art classes, is holding a
“Design the Middle School T-shirt contest.” The winning design, voted on
by the student body, will become the new Middle School t-shirt which
will be sold as a fundraiser to support school trips and activities.(Posted
10/19/2007)
Bring on The Herald!
Sleepy
Hollow Middle School is proud to announce the Horsemen Herald,
our very own school newspaper. The Herald will be focusing on the
the inner workings of our school and is being facilitated by Ms. Angel
Linteau and Ms. Audra Emmerich. Aiding in our publication, our fine
student journalists will be
covering a variety of topics and events. We are excited to get the
journey started and look forward to our first official publication in
November. (Posted 10/19/2007)
Middle School Students "Shake-Up" the Summer
On Friday,
July 6th, over 30 Sleepy Hollow Middle School Students from our Summer
Institute and the YMCA's Shakespeare Troupe braved the heat and sun and
took part in the Shakespeare in the Park's "Summer Shake-Up"
program. This program, sponsored by The Public Theater and Bank of
America, was held at the Delacorte Theater in Central Park. The
students, led by The Public's teaching artists, investigated
Shakespeare's text through games and improvisations and also had the
chance to learn about professional opportunities in the theater. The
highlight of the day was a special viewing of the The Public Theater's
production of Romeo and Juliet.(Posted
7/19/2007)
The
Community Schools Initiative Summer Program
The Community Schools
Initiative Summer Programs invited all 6th, 7th, and 8th
grade students of Sleepy Hollow Middle School to participate in their
FREE six-week Summer Workshops. The workshops began July 9th and will
run through August 9th, 2007.
Students enrolled in one of the following
exciting Workshops Below:
InThe Mix:
In collaboration with the Cornell
Cooperative Extension, students are encouraged to develop habits that
contribute to a healthy lifestyle by participating in nutritional
training. They are learning how to create, prepare, and cook healthy
meals and snacks. Students also visit the Hilltop Hanover Farm in
Yorktown and learn how healthy foods are harvested. In addition, the
YMCA in Tarrytown offers Martial Arts and Hip Hop classes.
Tues.-Wed.-Thurs. 10AM-1PM
Ocean Adventures:
The Maritime Aquarium in Norwalk, Connecticut inspires our students to
appreciate the Long Island Sound through living exhibits, marine
science, and environmental education. This summer students are taking a
journey into the “sea world”. Students learn how to fish for ocean sea
creatures, dissect squid, and engage in many cool team projects.
Tues.-Wed.-Thurs 10PM-3PM
Fashion Camp:
The Westchester Fashion Academy in White
Plains teaches our campers how to design model figures & clothing
through sketching & create trend boards from inspiration. They also
design garments and will create a portfolio of their work to display at
our grand finale on August 9.
Monday through Friday 10AM-3PM (Posted
7/19/2007)
Sleepy
Hollow Middle School presents THE CAPTURE OF MAJOR
ANDRE!
Based on the historical events that occurred in
Patriot's Park during the Revolutionary War, The Capture
of Major Andre tells the story of three patriots and
their capture of the spy John Andre. Full of danger and
excitement, The Capture of Major Andre is a theatrical
time machine, taking audiences back to this pivotal
moment in the history of our area and our country.
Directed by Peter Royston, this production will be
presented this week at Patriot's Park.
Click here for
flyer (Posted 5/22/2007)
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)
First Annual Middle School
College Fair
Ms. Cruz and Mr. Jacobs organized a class
trip to the Westchester County Center in White Plains on May 7, 2007.
Our eighth grade middle school students were given the opportunity to
meet with approximately 80 admissions representatives from various
colleges and universities during the first annual BOCES Middle School
College and Career Fair. Research suggests it is best to begin thinking
about college no later than middle school. A student who decides to go
to college before high school is able to use all four years to help
reach his/her goals knowing what courses are needed in high school to be
accepted to the college of one’s choice. Some of our middle school
students are currently taking as many as 4.5 high school credits.
Colleges from all over
the country are realizing the importance of early college awareness.
During the first annual Middle School College Fair admissions counselors
came from as far as Maryland, Ohio, Massachusetts, North Carolina,
Vermont and Florida. Additionally, many SUNY and CUNY schools were in
attendance to answer questions and provide valuable information and
early awareness about colleges and the admissions process. Students
returned to Sleepy Hollow Middle School with packets of information.
The students overwhelmingly felt the trip had been a success. The
college fair culminates this year’s career curriculum in which our
students discussed possible career and college goals after graduation. (Posted 5/20/2007)
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)
The First Annual "Career Day"
at Sleepy Hollow Middle School was a Tremendous Success!
On March 29th, 2007, CSI/21st
Century programs hosted the first Sleepy Hollow Middle school career
day. We invited 25 local professionals to take part in this event. The
presenters spoke about a variety of careers including; nursing, banking,
catering, law, technology, real estate and news broadcasting . Each
class of students was visited by three professionals, each with a
mission to help the students understand the connection between academics
and the workforce. We received rave reviews from teachers, students and
the professionals that volunteered their time for this event. On behalf
of the CSI/21st Century staff, we want to thank the administration,
teachers, students, and our presenters for making this day a great
success.
(Posted 4/18/2007)
Seventh Graders in
Mr. DiLeo's Music Class Learn How to Make Podcasts.
After researching the music topics of their choice and listening to
existing examples of Podcasts on the web, seventh grade students in Mr.
DiLeo's music class created scripts for their own radio shows. Mr. DiLeo
recorded each show and taught the students to import music from their
CD's and create their own jingles, stingers and introduction music using
Apple's GarageBand software. Click on the links below to listen to the
students' Podcast Radio Shows.
(Posted 3/27/2007)
 Middle
School Presents: The Capture of Major Andre
This spring
Sleepy Hollow Middle School will be presenting its first independent
theatrical production:
The Capture of Major Andre
Based on the historical events that occurred in Patriot’s Park during
the Revolutionary War, The Capture of Major Andre tells the story of
three patriots and their capture of the spy John Andre. Full of danger
and excitement, The Capture of Major Andre is a theatrical time machine,
taking audiences back to this pivotal moment in the history of our area
and our country.
Directed by Peter Royston, this production will be presented in May at
Patriot’s Park. Rehearsals will be after school three days a week.
An
informational meeting will be held on Monday, March 19th from
3:00 pm to 3:30 at the south side of the cafeteria for all students
interested in being involved. Along with acting in the production, there
are many ways to be involved, including stage crew, marketing and
writing.
Auditions for actors will be held on Monday, March 26th and
Tuesday, March 27th. Open to Middle School Students
only! Click
here for
informational meeting flyer. For more information, call Mr.
Royston at 914-589-4405. (Posted 3/13/2007)
Seeking Community Professionals to
Volunteer in our Annual “Career Day” at Sleepy Hollow Middle School
On
Thursday March 29th, 2007 the Community Schools
Initiative/21st Century Programs, in collaboration with
Sleepy Hollow Middle School, will host a Career Day for all middle
school students. We seek eager professionals from all fields to
introduce our students to the real world of work. This activity is
scheduled to take place from 1pm until 3pm. Each professional volunteer
will provide our students with a 20-minute career introduction. We
welcome professionals of all professions. If you would like to
participate, please
click here
to print and complete the Participants Biographical Sketch form and
return to Ms. Sandy Ocasio, Project Director via email
Socasio "at" tufsd.org (replace "at"
with @ and remove spaces) or fax (914) 333-0687. Thank you in advance
for your consideration and we look forward to our collaboration.
(Posted 3/8/2007)
 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)
To all Performing Arts Students and Parents:
Baked Goods Needed for Show
We need your help in providing individually wrapped snacks for sale at
the Middle School Variety Show on Feb. 15. The money made from the
concessions at this show will go towards our annual Music Awards
Breakfast at the end of the year and the Competition Trip. Please send
in baked goods and other snacks with your performing arts student by
Thursday, February 15. Baked goods can be given to Mrs. Persad, Mr.
Sprague, or Mrs. Trenczer.
Thanks again for your support. Any
questions, please feel free to email: btrenczer "at" @tufsd.org
(Replace "at" with @ and remove spaces) (Posted 2/7/2007)
Middle School Variety
Show
Students and Parents are welcome to attend the Sleepy Hollow Performing
Arts Boosters’ Middle School
VARIETY SHOW.
There will be dancing,
singing, live bands, acting, and a live D. J.
Thursday, Feb. 15 at
7:30 p.m. at Morse School in the Joe Carmody Auditorium.
Admission is $5.00 for students/$6.00
for adults.
Children Under 3: admission is free. (Posted 2/7/2007)
The CSI/21st Century Enrichment Experience
In 2002, the Community School Initiative (C.S.I) was established,
resulting in an expansion of day, after-school and summer program
opportunities offered to Sleepy Hollow Middle School students. This
program is funded by United Way and lead by Westchester Jewish Community
Services (WJCS). As a result of the District’s satisfaction with the
quality of these services and the strong spirit of collaboration
extended by the District to CSI, WJCS was invited to provide additional
services under the 21st Century Learning Center grant.
During the school day CSI/21st Century
programs is a drop-in center to all SHMS students and their families.
Our team of Social Workers Eve Hausler, Rosalia-Kullock Sosa, and
Kimberly Lisack offer parent-child support groups, prevention counseling
and family outreach.
After school we offer an array of
enrichment opportunities to our middle school students, below is a brief
description of our 2007 winter/spring programs.
Maritime: The Maritime Aquarium in
Norwalk, Connecticut inspires our students to appreciate the Long Island
Sound and protect it for future generations. This is done through living
exhibits, marine science, and environmental education. The Maritime
Aquarium’s traveling teachers travel to Sleepy Hollow to deliver
educational programs to Sleepy Hollow Middle School students
after-school on Wednesdays and Thursdays. The workshops run for 8 weeks
and include: Boat building (miniature size), researching Global Warming
and its affect on our environment, and dissecting fish that live in the
sound.
Web Design: Think Quest is a
curriculum that allows our middle school students to connect, create,
and research, while working in teams to build a dynamic and educational
website. Our students meet with Ms. Daphnee Momporousse, Enrichment
Coordinator every Monday afterschool and are working diligently toward
competing in the nationwide Think Quest competition in April.
Big Brother/Big Sister Mentoring
Program: New York Life employees are trained as mentors and are
matched with SHMS student who take part in this mentoring program. They
help our students explore career options and promote a positive school
experience. Ms. Olga Irizarry leads the group on Wednesday's after
school. During the summer our students are invited to take part in a big
celebration that gives them opportunity to meet mentees from other
middle schools in the Westchester Region.
Kids X-Press Magazine: In support
of our "Fit Kids" fitness program, our students will work toward putting
together a health magazine, which will include topics of obesity, eating
disorders and exercising. Our hope is to teach our students and their
peers how to lead a healthier lifestyle. Kids X-Press professionals meet
with our students every Tuesday after-school.
Please contact Sandy Ocasio, Program Coordinator at 914-333-0063 for
additional information.
Eighth Graders Visit
Washington, D.C.
On Wednesday, May
16 through Friday, May 18, the eighth-grade class at
Sleepy
Hollow Middle School went on their annual trip to
Washington, D.C. The students toured Arlington National
Cemetery; the Lincoln, Washington, and FDR Memorials;
the Smithsonian’s Air and Space and Holocaust Museums;
and the Vietnam War, World War II, and Korean War
Memorials.
At the Lincoln Memorial, the students and
chaperones viewed the 10-foot marble statue of Abraham Lincoln sitting
in his chair. At the Holocaust Museum, the 8th-graders and
chaperones were moved by the images and videos of the victims of such
severe brutality. At the Vietnam War Memorial, everyone saw the huge
wall with the engraved names of soldiers who were lost in the war. At
the Air and Space Museum, the students learned about NASA’s aircrafts
and the history of aviation. Our final night in Washington, D.C.
included a cruise through Baltimore’s Inner Harbor.
Overall, the Washington, D.C. trip was an
educational and fun time for all. The students would like to thank
their 11 chaperones and The Foundation
for helping to make this trip so successful. (Posted 6/2/2007)
Middle
School Steering Committee
The MS Research Steering Committee,
composed of 25 teachers and parents from Sleepy Hollow Middle School
and Washington Irving, as well as administrators and a member of the
Board of Education, has begun to
strategically examine the research based
recommendations of national and state organizations including; the New
York State Education Department, the New York State Middle School
Association, the National Association of Secondary School Principals,
and the National Middle School Association to develop a vision
statement/position paper which outlines the essential elements of an
exemplary middle school. In addition to our examination of current
research, committee members will also participate in site visits to
regional middle level programs to observe best practices in action. To
find out more about the committee's work view the minutes and
presentation materials. Click
here to view minutes from 12/13/06 meeting. Click
here
to view presentation. (Posted 1/12/2007)
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 Our
assignment calendars for seventh and eight grade are now
available online!
Click
here to view the middle school calendar choices! |
Middle School Trip to Washington, D.C.
We are pleased to announce that
our eighth graders will have the opportunity to visit Washington, D.C.
on May 16th, 17th and 18th. An outing
such as this is certainly fun for the students; however, the primary
purpose of such a trip is an educational one. This trip will provide a
culminating activity for the students’ two-year study of United States
History.
Click the following
links for the tentative
itinerary,
permission slip, and medical release. I state tentative due to the
ever-changing availability of programs, restaurants and activities. The
final itinerary will be handed out at a parent meeting on May 3, 2007.
This meeting will take place in the cafeteria at 7:30 PM. The cost of
the trip is $400.00 per student. Financial assistance is
available, through a Foundation grant, for students in need. Those
who are requesting assistance should send a letter to my office by
January 5, 2007. I will review these promptly and respond by January
12, 2007.
The first payment of
$133.00 for the trip and the enclosed form must be received no later
than Friday, January 12, 2007. The second payment of $133.00 should be
made by February 15, 2007 and the final payment of $134.00 is due by
March 29, 2007. We plan to have at least one fundraiser to help defer
some of the cost. Students that participate in the fundraising will
decrease the cost of their trip. More information on fundraising will
be sent home in the near future.
Although we would like
every eighth grade student to experience this trip, your child’s
behavior in school will determine their ability to participate. In
order to have a successful trip we will also need a minimum of ninety
students to take part.
If you have any
questions feel free to contact me at (914) 332 – 6275. Once again,
if your child is planning to participate, we must receive at least the
first payment of $133.00 and the filled out form no later than January
12th. If paying by check, please make the check payable to the
“Sleepy Hollow Activity Fund.”
Sincerely,
Chris Borsari
Principal
Click
here for
Middle School Superlatives 2006-2007
 The
Sleepy Hollow Winter Concert Series
The Sleepy
Hollow winter concert series will start on December 18th with the Sleepy
Hollow Middle School Performing arts groups. The middle school groups
will perform a variety of repertoire ranging from seasonal tunes to
contemporary selections. The groups that will be performing will be the
chorus, orchestra and band.
The high
school program will have a vast variety of groups on December 19th. The
Singers, Orchestra, High School Band, Jazz Band and Concert Choir will
be performing and closing the concert with the combined selection of
"Winter Wonderland". Both concerts start at 7:30pm at the Washington
Irving auditorium. Please come support and celebrate the
accomplishments of our fine arts students! They have all worked so hard
to make this happen!
 Sleepy
"Hollowood"
Sleepy Hollow Middle School is buzzing about the
Jacob Burns Cinemania Program.
Currently in its third season, the
Cinemania
program has been the talk of the town. Read more to see how your
child can participate in this cultural experience!
The
Cinemania
program
gives young movie buffs the opportunity to
explore through film the experience of childhood in all corners of the
globe. This ten-week after-school program offers weekly meetings that
include a movie screening, an interactive discussion, and writing and
reading film reviews. Students assist in the presentation of special
community events, such as
Movie
Crafts for Kids
and
Cinemania Bash.
Cinemania
nurtures an appreciation for the cinema arts, provides an introduction
to visual literacy, fosters self-expression, and expands students'
worldview. All students receive a free student membership to the JBFC
and a
Cinemania
notebook.
Cinemania
helps seventh and eighth grade students:
• Understand the language of film,
including cinematography, editing, lighting, framing, and point of view.
• Reflect upon the adolescent
experience and explore their own identity through characters and stories
that relate to their lives.
• Form and articulate educated
opinions about the movies they see.
• Become more active viewers of
visual media.
• Learn about worlds and cultures
other than their own by screening films from other countries.
• Form friendships with like-minded
students from other area middle schools
• contribute to their community
through volunteer opportunities.
Please contact Jennica Vieira @
jvieira "at tufsd.org
(replace the "at with @ and remove spaces) for more details. Space is
limited. (Posted
12/2/2006)
Middle School Research Steering
Committee Formed
Sleepy Hollow Middle School has begun an exciting period of transition.
A major construction/renovation, a new principal, and the imminent
arrival of sixth grade students are all clear indications of the changes
which lie ahead. Although change is often quite unsettling, this period
of transition offers us a unique educational opportunity. We have the
opportunity to reinvent Sleepy Hollow Middle School, using the latest
research and findings, to create an exemplary middle school program
which fosters the academic achievement and personal development of all
our students.
The Sleepy Hollow Middle School Research Steering Committee, composed of
teachers and parents from Sleepy Hollow Middle School and Washington
Irving, as well as administrators and a member of the Board of
Education, has been organized to help guide this process. The
committee’s charge is to strategically examine the research based
recommendations of national and state organizations including; the New
York State Education Department, the New York State Middle School
Association, the National Association of Secondary School Principals,
and the National Middle School Association to develop a vision
statement/position paper which outlines the essential elements of an
exemplary middle school. In addition to the examination of current
research, committee members will also participate in site visits to
regional middle level programs to observe best practices in action.
Although the bulk of our work will occur this year, committee members
have been asked to make a two year commitment to our efforts. Please
look for future updates regarding the committee’s exciting work on this
website. (Posted 11/17/2006)
Mathletes Train for National Competition
The MATHCOUNTS
team is busy training for the Regional Competition in February to be
held at Pace University. The training team includes eight students in
the 8th grade Honors Math program, coached by math teacher Ms. Albukerk. Four of these students will compete at the regional competition in February.
As February approaches, the team will decide who will represent them based on a set of practice rounds. Last year was the first year the team competed
at the regional level. They came in third place in the team round, but did not win any of the other categories.
MATHCOUNTS is a national math enrichment, coaching and competition program that promotes middle
school mathematics achievement through grassroots involvement in every U.S. state and territory. Winners at the local level proceed to state competitions,
where the top 4 Mathletes and top coach earn the right to represent
their state or territory at the national level. At all levels,
MATHCOUNTS challenges students' math skills, develops their
self-confidence and rewards them for their achievements. (Posted
11/172006)
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. 17th
and 18th 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)
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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 |
Encouraging Positive Behavior: “The Power of One”
This year we will continue to focus upon recognizing and developing positive behavior in all our students. In order for our school community to
flourish each member must act appropriately and responsibly at all times. We believe that each member of the school community has the power to change
their own behavior, thereby positively influencing the school environment. This individual positive focus is referred to as the “Power of One”
and will serve as a theme for the entire school year. Take a look at the “Power of One” video
(1.2 MB) which will be part of our opening day lessons on positive behavior. If these individuals could have such a profound positive influence
upon the nation and world, just imagine how we can affect Sleepy Hollow Middle School! (Posted 9/2/2006)
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).
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)
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
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(Posted 4/29/2006)
 Sleepy
“Hollowood”
Sleepy Hollow
Middle School is buzzing about the Jacob
Burns Cinemania Program.
Currently in its second season, the
Cinemania
program has been the talk of the town. Read more to see how your
child can participate in this cultural experience!
The
Cinemania
program
gives young movie buffs the opportunity to
explore through film the experience of childhood in all corners of the
globe. This ten-week after-school program offers weekly meetings that
include a movie screening, an interactive discussion, and writing and
reading film reviews. Students assist in the presentation of special
community events, such as
Movie
Crafts for Kids
and
Cinemania Bash.
Under the guidance of
Dr. Ara Osterweil,
Cinemania
nurtures an appreciation for the cinema arts, provides an introduction
to visual literacy, fosters self-expression, and expands students'
worldview. All students receive a free student membership to the JBFC
and a
Cinemania
notebook.
Cinemania
helps seventh and eighth grade students:
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Understand the language of film,
including cinematography, editing, lighting, framing, and point of
view.
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Reflect upon the adolescent
experience and explore their own identity through characters and
stories that relate to their lives.
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Form and articulate
educated opinions about the movies they see.
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Become more active viewers of
visual media.
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Learn about worlds and cultures
other than their own by screening films from other countries.
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Form friendships with like-minded
students from other area middle schools
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contribute to their community
through volunteer opportunities.
Please contact Jennica Vieira
jvieira at tufsd.org
for more details. Space is limited for the Spring Session. (Posted
2/16/2006)
Interact Club Honored by the Village of Tarrytown
for Community Service
Carol Conklin, Principal of Sleepy Hollow Middle and High School,
announces that the Interact Club of Sleepy Hollow High School was
honored by the Village of Tarrytown with a Proclamation recognizing
their community service, especially in working with the senior citizen
population of the community.
On Monday evening, February 6th
the Mayor of Tarrytown, Drew Fixell, and the Tarrytown Board of Trustees
presented members of the Interact Club of Sleepy Hollow High School and
their Faculty Advisor, Sarina McGough Choi, with a Proclamation,
thanking them for their service to the community. The Proclamation
stated that The Interact Club of Sleepy Hollow High School is thanked
and commended “for generously volunteering their time and energy to work
with area senior citizens on intergenerational projects.” The Education
Committee of the Village of Tarrytown, chaired by Mary McGee, nominated
the Interact Club for this honor. The Committee wanted to recognize
local students for the good work they have done and the vital service
they provide to the Village of Tarrytown.
The Interact Club was chartered at Sleepy
Hollow High School in the fall of 2004. Interact is the acronym for
International Action, representing Rotary International’s desire to
involve teenagers in serving their communities locally and
internationally. The Rotary Club of the Tarrytowns sponsors this
service club financially, which is geared towards young people in high
school aged 14-18. Interact’s goal is to give young people an
opportunity to participate in fun, meaningful service projects and for
them to develop leadership skills through their service. Like Rotary,
it is hoped that the Interact members will learn the importance of the
Rotary’s belief of service above self and incorporate that ideal into
their lives starting in high school. Interact also hopes to encourage
and foster the advancement of international understanding, goodwill and
peace through the ideal of service. Over the course of the school year,
the club organizes and participates in a variety of projects and
activities, depending on the interest of the club members and the needs
of the community. The Interact Club of Sleepy Hollow wants to serve the
community and increase awareness school wide of the organizations we
serve locally and internationally. The overall hope is that the club
will help improve the quality of life at home and abroad, addressing
issues and needs that are critical today.
During the 2004-2005 school year, the
Interact Club collected supplies, and prepared and mailed packages for
graduates and associates of the high school who were serving in the
military overseas, most especially in Iraq. They also raised $685.31
for UNICEF to aid the victims of the Tsunami. In the spring, club
members helped clean up the properties of Stone Barns Farm and The
Rockefeller State Park at Rockwood. The club provided service to The
Foundation for the Public Schools of the Tarrytowns and hosted tours and
a breakfast at the high school for the Rotarians. The year ended with
students participating in the NYC AIDS Walk. This academic year, the
club provided assistance at the Annual MS Swim Across the Hudson in
September. They have also been holding monthly computer tutorial
sessions for members of the Sleepy Hollow and Tarrytown Senior Citizen
Associations at the high school. The club will start volunteering at
Kendall and will be working with the Senior Citizen Associations on
intergenerational histories in the coming months. They also plan on
participating in the NYC AIDS Walk again in May.
“The concept of
Interact recognizes the importance of grooming future community-minded
citizens who will be prepared to step up and assume leadership roles in
service organizations. Through their positive energy and selfless
attitudes, the students in our Interact Club are already making their
mark in service to our community. With young people like these, the
future of Rotary Club and other service organizations is bright!”
said Dr. Howard Smith, Superintendent of Schools and current President
of The Rotary Club of the Tarrytowns. Principal Carol Conklin stated,
“All of Sleepy Hollow High School’s community is proud of the community
service provided by and the intergenerational efforts of the Interact
Club. There is nothing more powerful as having senior citizens and
students learn from each other. I want to thank Mrs. McGough Choi for
her efforts with these projects.” Faculty Advisor Mrs. McGough Choi
added, “Being an active member of one’s community and providing needed
service is one of the best lessons we can teach our students. If they
graduate with a greater awareness of the world around them and are
encouraged to get involved and make a difference, then the world will
become a better place.” The school and district at large are proud of
the students and the recognition they received.
For further information, please contact
Sarina McGough Choi, Interact Club Faculty Advisor at 914-332-6222.
 Arts
Boosters' Middle
School
Variety Show
Students and Parents are
welcomed to attend the Sleepy Hollow Performing Arts Boosters’
Middle
School
Variety Show.
There will be dancing, singing, live bands, acting, and more! This
event showcases Middle School students!
Please join the fun Thursday, Feb. 16, 7:30 PM
in the SHHS. Auditorium. Admission is $5.00 for students/$6.00 for
adults. Children under 3 are free. (Posted 2/8/2006)
Snacks
Needed for Variety Show
To
all Performing Arts Students and Parents:
We need your help in providing individually wrapped snacks for sale at the
Middle School Variety Show on Feb. 16.
The money made from the concessions at this show will go towards
our annual Music Awards Breakfast at the end of the year.
Please send in baked goods and other snacks with your performing arts
student by Thursday, February 16 to the Music Wing of the high school.
Thanks again for your
support.
Any questions, please feel free to email:
btrenczer at tufsd.org
(change at
to @ and eliminate any spaces) (Posted 2/8/2006)
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