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December 18th 2009
www.eastchester.k12.ny.us
Principal: Theresa Cherry — 793-6130, ext. 5102
Upcoming
WINTER CONCERT
Wed — Dec. 23
HALF DAY
11:15 Dismissal
Holiday Recess
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Thur & Fri
Dec. 24 & 25
NO SCHOOL
Holiday Recess
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Mon — Fri
Dec 28—Jan 1
NO SCHOOL
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Mon — Jan 4
SCHOOL
RESUMES
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Mon — Jan 18
Martin Luther
King Jr. Day
NO SCHOOL
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Thur — Jan 21
PTA Meeting
Cafeteria
7:45 PM
I am so proud of our students’ musical talents. Once again, they lit
up the night at our annual Winter Concert last Monday evening. The
parents were so flattering after hearing the orchestra, band and chorus perform. I’d like to thank Suzanne Greene, Katherine Ness and
Joe Petrizzo for preparing the students so well. The children’s musical skills were evident in their playing and singing. It was easy to see
on the students’ faces how proud they were of their accomplishments. Personally, I am honored to work with such a professional
music staff and such fantastic students. The concert truly put everyone in the holiday spirit.
Senior Citizens’ Breakfast
The Senior Citizens of Eastchester and Tuckahoe were treated to a
freshly prepared breakfast and the talents of our students and staff at
our annual Senior Citizens’ Breakfast. As always, the seniors told me
how much they look forward to this event all year and how wonderful the students and teachers are at the Anne Hutch School. Our staff
rallied together to provide food and entertainment for members of
our community. This was the second year that the staff actually prepared the breakfast for our guests. It spoke volumes when everyone
worked together either cooking breakfast, providing entertainment,
or just talking to the seniors. I know the students learned firsthand
what KFC (Kindness Follows Caring) means at our school and it is
something that will remain with them always. I am especially grateful to Gina Zohar, Vidya Bhat, Karen McCaffrey, Katherine Ness,
Suzanne Greene, all the staff members who cooked and the students
who served breakfast and performed for the seniors, the PTA, and
Student Council who helped fund the breakfast, the custodial staff
for assisting with parking and of course, thanks to Santa (Ray Lillis)
for making this event special for everyone.
Visitors in the School Building
Please remember that any time you visit the building, even if it is before school begins in the morning, you must stop in the main office.
If you have a conference with a teacher before school, please come
to the main office and we will call into the classroom and alert the
teacher that you have arrived. It is important that we know who is in
the building at all times for safety reasons.
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Cultural Arts
The Cultural Arts Program at AH provides exposure for students’ interests and talents beyond the regular school curriculum. This program supplements the daily experiences of our
students by providing specialized professional instruction in a variety of creative areas.
Some of the activities that students are involved in this year are:
The Veggie Van (Science), Dirtmeister- the Fantastic Physical Phenomenon (Science),
Jacob Burns Film Center- See, Hear, Feel (ELA), Dance Around the World
(Performing Arts), Dino Dig (Science), Poet Residency (ELA), Art Residency (Art),
Author Visit (ELA), Colonial Kitchen (Social Studies), Earth Day (Science/Social
Studies), No Bones (Science/Social Studies), Square Dancing (Performing Arts).
These programs are an important part of your child’s education. The Anne Hutchinson
School community is committed to offering a well-rounded education as a means of preparing students for our ever-changing world.
The PTA of Anne Hutchinson has traditionally sponsored these programs through PTA
dues, fund raisers, etc. Please continue to support the PTA so that we can maintain an enriching experience for all students.
Additional Board of Education Meeting
The Eastchester Board of Education has added a board meeting to the schedule. There will
be a special meeting on January 6, 2010 at 8:00pm. Architects from KD&G will present
findings on the recently commissioned study of the Eastchester Union Free School District
heating operations.
LOST & FOUND
Please have your child come and check the lost and found for hats, gloves, scarves and
coats. It’s overflowing and we will be sending it off to the Good Will during the break.
Thank you.
Attention 2nd Grade Parents
Save the Date!
All American
Sing-a-long!
A performance and sing-a-long of patriotic music
Wednesday, January 27, 2010
9:30am in the Auditorium
(Snow date January 28)
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Dance Around the World
Friday, Dec. 11th 2009
The dancers performed traditional dances from all over the world and discussed
their cultural significance. Some students went on stage to help demonstrate
the mambo and the twist, while the rest danced in their seats. Especially entertaining for the students, was watching some of their teachers perform the
horah.
Photos
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Senior Citizen Breakfast
Friday, December 11th 2009
The Senior Citizen Breakfast held on Friday, December 11, 2009 was sponsored by
the Anne Hutchinson Student Council Community Service Club. Approximately 75
senior citizens from the community attended the breakfast, and dined on scrumptious scrambled eggs, pancakes, sausages, pastries, fruit cups, and a variety of hot
and cold beverages prepared by the Anne Hutch faculty and served to the senior
citizens by student council members. Students in chorus and orchestra performed
musical selections to put everyone in the holiday spirit. A group of middle school
students even performed in an Irish Step dancing routine which really impressed the
crowd. A great time was had by all!
Photos
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Friday, January 29 — 5:30 - 8:30 pm
Anne Hutchinson Cafeteria
Join us for a night of food, fun and games
for our 5th graders!
Send your R.S.V.P. in By Friday, December 18th
**Volunteers Needed that night**
If interested, call Carolyn Clark at (914) 779-3683
** WANTED **
Photos of our 5th Graders from Waverly to Now!
We are still in need of photographs for our Memory Book!!
Please label the back of the photograph with the class year/grade and activity (i.e., 2nd grade, field day) and send them in an envelope marked:
Sandy Genova c/o Mrs. O’Neill/5th Grade Memory Book Photos.
**NOTE: PHOTOGRAPHS WILL NOT BE RETURNED.**
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ANNE HUTCHINSON
AFTER SCHOOL CLUBS
_________________WINTER
2010__________________
BASKETBALL
FOR BOYS AND GIRLS
IN THE ANNE HUTCHINSON GYM
5 WEEKS
JANUARY 7 THROUGH FEBRUARY 5
FEE: $65
Registration is by mail on a first-come-first-served basis.
REGISTRATION DEADLINE: DECEMBER 29
QUESTIONS? Contact Laura Viola at 793-8740 or
[email protected]
BASKETBALL
Grades 4, 5
Grades 2, 3
Thursdays, Jan. 7, 14, 21, 28, Feb. 4
Fridays,
Jan. 8, 15, 22, 29, Feb. 5
3:15 to 4:15
3:15 to 4:15
Come to the gym and shoot some hoops. Coach Marc’s drills will improve
your shooting, passing, and dribbling skills. Then you will break into
teams and play a game.
Instructor: Marc Gerber
• Students, meet in the cafeteria at 3:00.
• Parents, pick-up is from the gym at 4:15. Please be prompt.
• Confirmations and announcements will be sent by e-mail.
Please include your e-mail address.
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REGISTRATION FORM
NAME_______________________GRADE____TEACHER____________
PARENT’S NAME______________________HOME PHONE___________
WORK PHONE________________________CELL PHONE____________
EMERGENCY NAME/PHONE___________________________________
EMAIL ADDRESS_____________________________________________
REGISTER ME IN THE FOLLOWING CLUB:
______BASKETBALL
Grades 4, 5
Thursdays,
3:15 to 4:15
______BASKETBALL
Grades 2, 3
Fridays,
3:15 to 4:15
I hereby give permission for my child, named above, to participate in the Anne
Hutchinson After School Program. I agree to hold harmless, from any liability,
the After School Program, the Eastchester Union Free School District, the
Town of Eastchester, The AHPTA, and anyone affiliated with these institutions.
I attest and verify that my child is physically fit to participate in any club in
which I seek to enroll him or her.
Parent signature___________________________________________
Instructions:
• Complete one form for each child.
• Make your $65 check(s) payable to the Anne Hutchinson, PTA.
• Mail your forms and checks to:
Mrs. Laura Viola
After School Clubs
7 Barbara Place
Eastchester, NY 10709
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DO NOT SEND YOUR ENVELOPES TO SCHOOL. THEY WILL GET LOST!!
Confirmations, calendars and other info will be sent by e-mail.
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Breakfast with Santa
Saturday, December 12th 2009
THANK YOU!!
The PTA would like to thank all of the families who attended our Pancake Breakfast
With Santa! We had over 150 people enjoy pancakes and visit with Santa. We also
collected many books and craft items to send to a local children's hospital.
We would also like to extend a special thank you to the following people and businesses for their generous contributions:
Lisa Ruvolo
John DeSisto and the Tuckahoe-Eastchester Lions Club
Stop&Shop
Trader Joe's
Walgreens
Rojay Party
Mrs. Zohar & The Student Council
Without their participation and donations we would not have been able to organize
this event. See you all next year!
Photos
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Beginning January 4th
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