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Coming Soon
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Board of
Education
Meetings:
Peekskill
Administration Building
Tuesday,
February 7
Public Session begins at
6 p.m.
Tuesday,
February 14
Public Session begins at
7 p.m.
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Save the Dates
for the Peekskill High School
Spring Play!
April 27, 28, 29
Performance times: Friday and Saturday - 7:30 pm,
Sunday 2:00 pm
Tickets:
phs.tkts@gmail.com
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Fundraiser for Jazz Education Saturday, March 3 Celebrating Mardi Gras For further information, contact Ray Blue at rayblueisax @yahoo.com
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A Gift of School Supplies for Oakside Second Graders
 This January, every second grader at Peekskill's Oakside Elementary School received a treat to brighten the new year. Over many months this past winter, a group of retired teachers, members of the New York State Union of Teachers (NYSUT), assembled rainbow-colored boxes, each loaded with school supplies. They arrived at the school in time to give every student a fresh start to schoolwork in 2012. |
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Coming Up: February Celebrates Black History Month
 Black History Month will get off to a musical start at Peekskill Middle School when world-renowned jazz musician and Peekskill High School alumnus Ray Blue and his musicians present three afternoon workshops on the History of Jazz in the PKMS Auditorium.
February 2, 2012 - African Roots, Spiritual and Blues (4:30 PM)
February 9, 2012 - Blues, Swing, Rhythm and Blues (5:00 PM)
February 14, 2012 - BeBop, Modal and Modern (5:00 PM)
The D'Joule' African Dance Company will visit and perform with PKMS LEAP students on February 29 to culminate a month of celebration. Contact Naima Smith Moore at PKMS for additional information.
 During February also, Peekskill Middle School students will be cooking recipes from The Black Family Reunion Cookbook in their Family and Consumer Science Classes. The book contains memoir as well as recipes and is compiled by the National Council of Negro Women. "Strong families and good cooking often go hand in hand," is one of the book's  messages. Another book that Middle School eighth grade students will explore is Peekskill's African-American History by Peekskill historian John Curran. This work contains many local stories of Peekskill families past and present. All the Peekskill schools will be celebrating Black History month; watch for the February issue of this eNewsletter for complete news of activities and explorations from all grades. |
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Financial Aid Workshops at PHS
Despite the recession, Peekskill High School seniors still have their eyes on college, and many have already been accepted. According to the Assistant Principal for Guidance, Margie Daniels, "We are talking to many eager parents. College is still a critical part of the American dream, and we try to foster a college-going culture. And there are many options available." The Peekskill High School Guidance counselors-Jim Bennett, Virginia Bovian, Frank Colombini, Zorayda Saldana, and staff member Maria Gordineer-work with seniors and their families to identify college options and, most critically, to help with the financial planning required. With about 185 graduating seniors this year, Ms. Daniels says a high percentage are interested in college. This January, the counseling staff sponsored an information forum and a hands-on event, bringing families to the Peekskill High School library computers to begin the process of completing an online FAFSA, or application for Federal financial aid. "The FAFSA is challenging, but definitely important to complete," explained Jim Bennett. "And then we help students apply for the many scholarships available." Ms. Daniels emphasized that she and her staff are there to help any senior who wants to pursue higher education; "We are a caring community and we're here to help." |
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Peekskill Middle School Goes to a Hockey Game
 What better winter outing could there be than a West Point hockey game? Physical education teachers and coaches Anthony Di Cuio and Jonathan Iasilio organized an enthusiastic group of students, parents, and teachers for the outing, and Principal David Fine went along too. Go Army!
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Peekskill Art Show Brings in the New Year
Patrons of the Peekskill Coffee House enjoyed some inspired creations on the walls this month, thanks to Peekskill students. From Oakside to Peekskill High School, a range of artistic creations were on display.
Thanks to Peekskill art teachers Heather Brown, Jennifer Lombardo, Patricia Roldan, Sarah Soyko, Elizabeth Damiano, and Dawn Hoagland. |
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Exciting Sports Contests Every Week!
In basketball, the Peekskill Red Devils are heating up, especially with their latest win over John F. Kennedy Catholic by a 25 point margin! There are many don't-miss sports contests through February. Besides great girls and boys basketball teams, there's also swimming, wrestling, indoor track, and bowling. |
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Volunteers Welcome!
Be a part of the future of the Peekskill City School District by volunteering on a committee. Share your voice and ideas, work with friends, neighbors, and Board members, and make the Peekskill City School District the best it can be. Volunteers are needed for committees on financial planning, education, wellness, facilities, and communications. Please email Ms. Debra McLeod at dmcleod@peekskillcsd.org, or call her at 914-737-3300 x342.
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"Know from whence you came.
If you know whence you came,
there are absolutely no limitations
to where you can go."-James Baldwin
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We want to hear from you.
Please contact Superintendent Jim Willis by calling 914-737-3300 x303, or email enews@peekskillcsd.org
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Peekskill CSD Communications
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Music teachers Kim Meade and Crystal Hernandez led the students in singing and playing for an appreciative auditorium of Board members, staff, and community. Music faculty and students are already planning their culminating concerts for the spring. Stay tuned for dates! More photos can be viewed on the PCSD Facebook Page. Video can be seen on the District TV Channels and on the MSG Varsity Web site. 
