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Board of Education Meeting
Tuesday,
January 8 & January 22
Public Session begins at 7 p.m. in the Administration Building
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Basketball Alumni Night & Gary "Porky" Male Dedication Ceremony
Friday, January 11
The PCSD Athletic Department will be holding a basketball alumni night for all former boys' basketball players. There will be a reception for all former players from 4 p.m. - 5 p.m. in the high school cafeteria.
Also on this evening there will be a special dedication of an equipment closet in memory of PCSD Athletic Manager, Gary "Porky" Male, who passed away this summer. |
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PHS Chorus & Band Cupcake Contest
Wednesday, January 9
Bake your most delicious cupcake recipe and get artistic with the decor!
Two $25 gift card prizes will be awarded for -Best Tasting & -Original Decorating
Please bring 12 cupcakes on the night of the band concert to the concession table by 6:30 p.m.
Winners will be announced after the concert. |
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The
Peekskill Education Foundation
Needs You!
Looking for an effective way to help out the Peekskill City Schools? PEF's mission is to raise funds for local education. They are looking for board members and volunteers.
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Upcoming Performances
PKMS:
Jan. 10th: Band & Chorus Concert @ 7:00 p.m.
PHS:
Jan. 9th: Woodwind & Band Concert @ 7:00 p.m.
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Congratulations Red Devils!
Congratulations to our Boys Varsity Basketball team who were featured on MSG Varsity's show HS Sportsdesk for their game against Beacon last month. The team was highlighted for scoring 17 three-point shots in one game!
The following are the names of the players who scored the shots & the number of how many three-pointers each scored:
Ramon Searight: 7
Jay Cabell: 6
Dan Casey: 2
Josh Oliver: 1
Morgan Jackson: 1
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Emily Diaz's 5th Grade Class Writes Letters & Receives One From President Obama
 At Hillcrest Elementary, students in Emily Diaz's 5th grade class spent a portion of their December class time writing letters in both English and Spanish to 114 soldiers deployed all over the Middle East who were unable to return home to be with their families for the holidays. In their letters, the students thanked the soldiers for their sacrifices and for helping to protect our country's freedoms. This most recent letter writing project is one of many that Diaz has had her class take part in. Earlier this year Diaz's students wrote to both Senator Ball and President Obama, both of whom have responded to the class. In the letter from President Obama, which was received just last week, the President thanked the students for their "thoughtful letters," and encouraged the children set educational goals and to work hard to improve their community and our Nation. The president concluded his letter by writing, "Young people like you inspire me and give me great hope for the future."
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Oakside Elementary Students Sing to Local Seniors at the Field Library
Just before the holiday break students from Oakside Elementary took their annual Winter Sing-a-Long show on the road when they stopped by Peekskill's Field Library to sing holiday songs to a group of senior citizens who gather frequently at the library. The children's chorus, which was led by their music teacher, Andrea Moffett, serenated their audience while the seniors enjoyed their lunch. Students from Oakside also joined students from Hillcrest in visiting the Veterans Home at Montrose the week before Christmas. At each visit the children sang Christmas songs and handed out handmade holiday cards and candy canes to the Home's residents.
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Young Stars Shine at Hillcrest's Talent Show
Students at Hillcrest Elementary sang, danced and even cartwheeled their way across the stage at the school's second annual Talent Show. While all of the acts were equally great, the show concluded with an especially energetic group of students who chose to show off their "Gangam Style," which led to the audience, and even some teachers, joining them in the dance.
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Committee Volunteers Needed!
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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"Each age has deemed the new-born year
The fittest time for festal cheer"
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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
Laura Belfiore, Editor
Peekskill City School District |
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