Stuyvesant HS Parents' Association

Parents' Association
Stuyvesant High School 

February 11, 2010 News Update
In this update
Upcoming PA events
Special Election for PA Assistant Treasurer
School events
Special Dance Show
PA Bulletin
PA Website Link
Greetings!
 
We have time to fit in just one more chock-full update before you go off on vacation. 
 
Check out the special request/opportunity to donate to the Lunar Dinner Raffle and Silent Auction -- and win a gift card!  Whether you'll be travelling or staying home over the break, this is a great time to approach possible donors - restaurants, museums, boutiques, your child's tutor, your gym or hair salon or spa...  The possibilities are endless!  Questions?  Ideas?  Please contact: LunarFeast2010@stuy-pa.org
 
Also note that we currently have a vacancy for the Assistant Treasurer position on the Executive Board -- look at the notice below and see if this might be a good fit for you or another Stuy parent you know.
 
And with all that, have a great break, and we'll see you when we all return!
  
 
Sincerely,

Florence Hutner
Corresponding Secretary
PA events
 
Tuesday February 23 meet 'n' greet at 6:30, meeting at 7:00 
Monthly PA Meeting
 
The agenda includes:
* Principal's report
* Special election for Assistant Treasurer
* Tips for upcoming parent-teacher conferences in March
* International Desserts & Appetizers Pot-Luck and Social Hour!
 
Parents are encouraged to bring a dessert or appetizer dish reflecting their cultural heritage to share at the meeting.  The PA will provide coffee, tea, and beverages.
 
Donate to the Lunar Dinner Raffle and silent auction:
Win a gift card!
 
Everyone who donates a gift to the raffle and silent auction will be entered in a drawing for a $50 Best Buy gift card at the February 23 PA meeting.  For every prize donation tendered at or before the time of the meeting, the donor will get a raffle ticket for the drawing.  You do NOT need to be present to win. 
 
Download donor forms and get information about all aspects of the Lunar Dinner Gala by going to the PA website at http://stuy-pa.org/home/content/view/184/72 .  
 
 
Friday March 19
Seventh Annual Lunar New Year Dinner Gala
Special Election at February 23 PA Meeting 
PA to fill Assistant Treasurer vacancy
 
We currently have a vacancy on the PA Executive Board for the position of Assistant Treasurer (AT), and we are calling for a special election at the February 23 PA General Meeting to accept nominations and hold an election for a new AT.  We are earnestly seeking a willing and able parent to fill this critical role; basic knowledge of Excel and QuickBooks is required.  For further information on the AT position, visit the PA Web site, www.stuy-pa.org and see the link to our By-Laws, or send an e-mail to our corresponding secretary, Florence@stuyPAnews.org.
Upcoming School Events
 
Monday February 15 - Sunday February 21
No school:  Presidents' Week vacation
Back to school on Monday February 22
 
Monday February 22
Open House 
The Open House for prospective Stuy students that was postponed by the snow day has been rescheduled to Monday February 22 from 5-8.  Volunteers are still needed for the Open House!  Contact Parent Coordinator Harvey Blumm at hblumm@stuy.edu.
Special Dance Show by Stuyvesant Alumna
February 19-21
BMCC Performing Arts Center, 199 Chambers Street
 
Artistic Director and Choreographer Jody Sperling (Stuyvesant '88) and Time Lapse Dance have intrigued audiences for the past decade with visual and kinetic routines that integrate experimental dance, circus arts, and light spectacles.  Check out this exciting event by a Stuy alumna right near the school!  More information is available at http://www.timelapsedance.com/tpac2010 or
at http://events.cuny.edu/eventDetail.asp?EventId=24227 . 
Check out the PA Bulletin
January 2010 Bulletin available online
 
You can still find the latest Parents' Association Bulletin on the PA website, at www.stuy-pa.org .  The January issue includes articles on the differences between the SAT and the ACT, updates on the State and City budget cuts and the impact on the Stuy school budget, and a special invitation to all Stuy parents to attend the 7th annual New Year Lunar Feast gala celebration.
  
Remember:  to receive a hard copy of the Bulletin in the mail, you MUST send in a request for a hard copy.  Feel free to email your request with your address to florence@stuypanews.org.
 
If you know of any Stuy parents who are not receiving this email, feel free to forward it to them or to let me know their name and email address.  Thanks!