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Nominations for the 2024-2025 PTA Executive Officers

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The Horsemen PTA nomination committee would like to announce the following nominations for the 2024-25 school year Horsemen PTA Executive Officers:

  • President – Liza Price
  • Vice President – Sophia Rana
  • Treasurer – Liz Cronin
  • Secretary – Doug Wray

All dues paying Horsemen PTA members may vote in the election at the next General Membership Meeting via Zoom on Wednesday, April 3, 2024.

Meet the Candidates!

Liza Price is the current Horsemen PTA President for the ‘23-‘24 school year. A resident of Tarrytown, she lives here with her husband, her two sons (both TUFSD students, JP and WI), and her dog. Liza joined the PTA as a class parent 3 years ago and has continued to take on new roles, last year as Spirit Wear Co-Chair and this year as President. She has also chaired numerous events, such as the Scholastic Book Fairs, Elementary Movie Night, and Teacher Appreciation Week. Liza’s passions are baking (she’s a pastry chef!) and advocating for children, and she looks forward to another year as a part of the Horsemen PTA.

Sophia Rana is a devoted mother, wife, and accomplished dentist.  As a 20-year resident of Tarrytown, she loves this community and has a passion for advocating for our children.   Her son is currently a student at SHMS.  Sophia has been actively involved in Horsemen PTA for 9 years, volunteering as class parent, chairing PTA events, and serving as Horsemen PTA President (2021-23).  The experience she gained as PTA President will be invaluable as she returns to serve on the Executive Committee. She is also co-founder and co-director of the Community Wardrobe and is grateful for the opportunity to serve our greater community in this role.  

Liz Cronin is the current Horsemen PTA Treasurer for the ‘23-‘24 school year.  Liz has been a resident of Tarrytown for 20 years and has a daughter in the 5th grade at Washington Irving. Liz joined the PTA when her daughter was in kindergarten and has participated as a class parent, Scholastic Book Fair Co-Chair, and volunteer at many events over the years

Douglas Wray moved to the district in the mid 1990’s, attending middle and high school. He returned with his bachelor’s degree and began volunteering for SHFD and SHAC. Now he has two children in the district. As a newcomer to the PTA, he is eager to learn and excited to serve our parents, teachers, and students. 

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Thank you TUFSD Staff!

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The Horsemen PTA wanted to show our appreciation to all the staff of TUFSD. We used the professional development day as an opportunity to commission fellow parent and baker, Amanda Duggan of A B Cakes, to make a special treat for our amazing staff. Along with Amanda’s cookies, gluten free and kosher cookies were provided as well as candy, mints, and seltzers. Treats were left at the 3 professional development locations.

Chip chip, Hooray! The PTA (and all parents) appreciate the TUFSD staff everyday!

Thank you for all you do for our students. ❤️

El PTA de Horsemen quería mostrar nuestro agradecimiento a todo el personal de TUFSD. Usamos el día de desarrollo profesional como una oportunidad para comisionar a la madre y panadera, Amanda Duggan de A B Cakes, para hacer un regalo especial para nuestro increíble personal. Junto con las galletas de Amanda, se proporcionaron galletas sin gluten y kosher, así como dulces, mentas y agua mineral. Se dejaron obsequios en los 3 lugares de desarrollo profesional.

Chip chip, ¡Hurra! ¡La PTA (y todos los padres) aprecian al personal de TUFSD todos los días!

Gracias por todo lo que hace por nuestros estudiantes. ❤️

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New Home for Community Wardrobe

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We are so excited to announce our new permanent Community Wardrobe location at 222 North Washington, just south of Beekman, in the heart of the Village of Sleepy Hollow.

Since we began helping our school district’s clothing-insecure families in Dec 2020, we have clothed thousands of people within and outside the TUFSD, offering a dignified “shopping” experience, and operating solely with volunteer labor, donated inventory, and donated space.

Now that we have a permanent location, we have the financial responsibility of RENT and other supplies, so our next step is FUNDRAISING. Here’s how you can help:

– Sponsor a month of rent. Visit our website for details: https://horsemenpta.com/community-wardrobe/

– Make a monetary donation via check or online (even $5 helps!): https://nyspta-horseman.memberhub.com/store/items/828631

– Purchase items from our Amazon wish list: https://www.amazon.com/…/1TVNZ…/ref=nav_wishlist_lists_1

– Volunteer

**We’re not ready to accept clothing donations yet but we promise to keep you posted!

Community Wardrobe is a committee of the Horsemen PTA, a 501(c)(3) organization, so your donation is tax deductible. Thank you to our amazing community for your continued support!

Estamos muy emocionados de anunciar nuestra nueva ubicación permanente del ropero comunitario localizado en 222 North Washington, justo al sur de la Avenida de Beekman, en el corazón de Pueblo de Sleepy Hollow.

Desde que comenzamos a ayudar a las familias con problemas de ropa de nuestro distrito escolar en diciembre de 2020, hemos vestido a miles de personas dentro y fuera del TUFSD, ofreciendo una experiencia de “compra gratuita” digna y operando únicamente con trabajo voluntario, inventario y espacio donado.

Ahora que tenemos una ubicación permanente, tenemos la responsabilidad financiera del ALQUILER y otros suministros, por lo que nuestro próximo paso es la RECAUDACIÓN DE FONDOS. Estas son las siguientes maneras como puede ayudar:

– Para Patrocinar un mes de alquiler. Visite nuestro sitio web para más detalles: https://horsemenpta.com/community-wardrobe/

– Haga una donación monetaria mediante cheque o en línea (¡incluso $5 ayuda!): https://nyspta-horseman.memberhub.com/store/items/828631

– Compre artículos de nuestra lista de deseos de Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/…/1TVNZ…/ref=nav_wishlist_lists_1

– Voluntario.

**Aún no estamos listos para aceptar donaciones de ropa, ¡pero prometemos mantenerlos informados!

Ropero Comunitario es un comité de Horsemen PTA, una organización 501(c)(3), por lo que su donación es deducible de impuestos. ¡Gracias a nuestra increíble comunidad por su continuo apoyo!

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WI Movie Night – 3/3 @ 6:30pm

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Elementary students voted and Minions: The Rise of Gru is the winner!

Mark your calendars for a FREE Elementary Movie Night sponsored by the Horsemen PTA on Friday, March 3rd at 6:30pm in the WI Auditorium!

Pizza with the Principals will be from 5-6pm before the movie. $2 slice and other concessions available. Come join the fun for one or both of these exciting family events! **Please note: Parents MUST stay with their child.

¡Los estudiantes de primaria votaron y Minions: The Rise of Gru es el ganador!

¡Marque sus calendarios para una noche GRATUITA de cine de los primarios grados patrocinada por los Horsemen PTA — viernes 3 de marzo a las 6:30 en el Auditorio de WI!

La pizza con los directores será a las 5-6 pm antes de la película. Será $2 cada porción de pizza y venderemos otras comidas para durante la pelicula. ¡Únase a la diversión de uno o ambos de estos emocionantes eventos familiares! **Tenga en cuenta: los padres DEBEN quedarse con su hijo.

Fundraising

“No Cook Wednesday”: PTA Food Trucks Fundraiser Nov. 18

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Take a night off from cooking and grab your dinner to go with food trucks brought to you by Horsemen PTA!

Food trucks will be available on Wednesday, Nov. 18, from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. in the John Paulding School parking lot. Please note registration is required for a spot in line. Click here to register.

Please note this event has been rescheduled from Nov. 11 to Nov. 18 due to a forecast of heavy rain! We are rolling over registrations from Nov. 11 to Nov. 18. Please change your sign-up if you require a different time slot for the new date!

Here are the trucks that will be attending:

Physical distancing and face masks required. This is a grab-and-go event—please send only one member of your family to wait in line, and please register for only one person regardless of the number of trucks you would like to visit and number of meals you will be taking to go.

20 percent of proceeds will benefit our schools via the Horsemen PTA.

Thank you for your support, and see you in line!

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PTA Statement on Racial Inequity and Injustice in America

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National PTA condemns the inequitable and brutal treatment of all African Americans in this country. No human being should be subject to what we saw happen to George Floyd last week. Millions of people are outraged by the killing of another unarmed black man, and like so many Americans, we mourn the recent deaths of Breonna Taylor, Ahmaud Arbery and other African Americans who died, unable to achieve their full potential in life.

This ongoing problem of unequal justice has led to protests across this country and continues to have a profound effect on African Americans and communities of color, who feel hurt, frustrated, angry and afraid. Our nation must do better, and PTA stands with those who peacefully seek to inspire meaningful change.

While we understand significant reforms are needed to create lasting change that will end the systemic discrimination and injustices that have existed for far too long, PTA has a rich legacy in coming together to help solve the toughest problems facing our children and families. PTA can help lead the way with our collective voice.

For over 120 years, PTA has been the conscience of this country, speaking on behalf of our nation’s most valuable and vulnerable resource⁠—our children. This year, as we celebrate the 50th anniversary of the unification of the National Parent Teacher Association and the National Congress of Colored Parents and Teachers, we recognize we are experiencing times that mirror why the unification was necessary. It is imperative that we remain united and supportive during this difficult time.

Our transcendent goal has always been to change the lives of children for the better and we will continue to ensure our society values and protects every child. We encourage PTA members and all concerned citizens to speak out and demand that every child be afforded the opportunity to make their potential a reality. Together, we can move above and beyond the perceived division of our diverse experiences and build a shared experience—the experience of working together as human beings, intent on building a better nation and world for our children’s future.

View press release from National PTA here.

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Welcome

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The Parent Teacher Association is a 100% volunteer organization made up of parent volunteers that supplies valuable resources and funding to support all types of school programs. (Check out our Made Possible by Horsemen PTA Contributions Page for some examples.)  This web site was created to provide information about the PTA, its officers, events and programs. We invite you to join our organization and make your child’s experience in school an even more memorable one for yourself and your children.

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2024 WI Yearbook

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WI Yearbook ordering is OPEN! Order your yearbook online HERE.

Yearbooks are $22 (softcover) or $27 (hardcover). They can also be ordered via the paper form that arrived home in your child’s folder. If ordering via the form, please send it back into school with your child and include payment. Yearbooks will arrive in May and will be distributed to your child discreetly at school. Ordering will close Monday, April 8. There will be no exceptions. Purchasing a yearbook is optional.

REMINDERS:

Photos of school and extracurricular activities due to yearbook@horsemenpta.com by Friday, Feb. 9.

Baby photos of fifth graders due to yearbook@horsemenpta.com by Friday, Feb. 9. Please remember to include your child’s name in the email. Tell your friends!

Questions? Please email yearbook@horsemenpta.com.

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¡El pedido del anuario de WI está ABIERTO! Solicite su anuario en línea aquí.

Los anuarios cuestan $22 (tapa blanda) o $27 (tapa dura). También se pueden solicitar a través del formulario impreso que llegó a casa en la carpeta de su hijo. Si realiza el pedido a través del formulario, envíelo a la escuela con su hijo e incluya el pago. Los anuarios llegarán en mayo y se distribuirán discretamente a su hijo en la escuela. El pedido se cerrará el lunes 8 de abril. No habrá excepciones. Comprar un anuario es opcional.

RECORDATORIOS:

Fotos de actividades escolares y extracurriculares enviadas a yearbook@horsemenpta.com antes del viernes 9 de febrero.

Las fotos de bebés de los estudiantes de quinto grado deben enviarse a yearbook@horsemenpta.com antes del viernes 9 de febrero. Recuerde incluir el nombre de su hijo en el correo electrónico. ¡Dile a tus amigos!

¿Preguntas? Envíe un correo electrónico a yearbook@horsemenpta.com.

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Horsemen PTA Mini-Grants

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Horsemen PTA Mini-Grants are open to fund programs, experiences, or supplies that can improve the school experience for students, which is inclusive of all aspects of their school day.  Any district staff member may apply.  The PTA has $20,475 dedicated to Elementary, $6,450 towards Middle School, and $8,600 towards High School.

Final submissions, including Principal approval certification, must be received by November 3rd, after which time the Form will be closed.  Please contact awilliamson@horsemenpta.com with any questions.

Apply Here.  Please note, drafts can be saved and edited as many times as needed.  We look forward to hearing from you with your ideas!

Find out more information about us at horsemenpta.com

Fundraising

Fun Run!

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K-5 Parents and Families- It’s Fun Run Registration Time! 🎉 You can now register for our Horsemen PTA Fun Run to take place during school on October 12th! Our goal is to raise $40,000 to support cultural arts programming, K-5 field days, teacher mini grants, and more to strengthen our school community. Registering is easy and free! Every child that registers (regardless of donation level) will get a prize from Booster! Register NOW on mybooster.com using “Public Schools of the Tarrytowns”.

Padres y familias de K-5: ¡Es hora de registrarse para la carrera divertida! 🎉 ¡Ahora puede registrarse para nuestra carrera divertida de la PTA de Horsemen que se llevará a cabo durante la escuela el 12 de octubre! Nuestro objetivo es recaudar $40,000 para apoyar la programación de artes culturales, días de campo K-5, minibecas para maestros y más para fortalecer nuestra comunidad escolar. Registrarse es fácil y gratis! ¡Cada niño que se registre (independientemente del nivel de donación) recibirá un premio de Booster! Regístrese AHORA en mybooster.com utilizando “Public Schools of the Tarrytowns”.

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Spirit Wear Sale!

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Support Our Schools! Grab your Horsemen Spirit Wear at the lowest prices of the year. Shop now: https://spirithero.com/collections/sleepy-4

Now through September 18th, Spirit Wear will ship directly to you, guaranteed to arrive in time for Spirit Week and the October 6th Bonfire.

¡Apoye nuestras escuelas! Consigue tu Horsemen Spirit Wear a los precios más bajos del año. Comprar ahora: https://spirithero.com/collections/sleepy-4

Desde ahora hasta el 18 de septiembre, Spirit Wear se enviará directamente a usted, con la garantía de que llegará a tiempo para la Semana del Espíritu y la hoguera del 6 de octubre

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School Supplies – Order from Home

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Get an early start on your back-to-school shopping! Order your school supplies now (or anytime before school starts) and have them delivered right to your door. Every box ordered feeds a child in need and supports the Horsemen PTA.

HOW: Go to SchoolToolBox.com and create an account.
– Search for your child(ren)’s school by name.
– Select their grade(s) for 2023/24. You do not need to know the teacher’s name.
– Select all OR some of the required items.
– Consider donating to the PTA.
– Your supplies ship to your home.

Thank you for your support!

¡Empiece temprano con sus compras para el regreso a clases! Ordene tu material escolar ahora (o en cualquier momento antes de que comiencen las clases) y recíbalos directamente en su puerta. Cada caja ordenada alimenta a un niño necesitado y apoya a la PTA de Horsemen.

CÓMO: Vaya a SchoolToolBox.com y cree una cuenta.
– Busque la escuela de su(s) hijo(s) por nombre.
– Seleccione su(s) grado(s) para 2023/24. No es necesario saber el nombre del profesor.
– Seleccione todos O algunos de los elementos requeridos.
– Considere donar a la PTA.
– Tus suministros se envían a tu casa.

¡Gracias por tu apoyo!

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Lost & Found Event – 5/2-5/3 @ SHHS

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Lost & Found Event this week! The Horsemen PTA will host an opportunity for parents to reunite with their students’ lost jackets, sweatshirts, and water bottles on Tuesday, May 2nd and Wednesday, May 3rd from 5pm – 7pm outside the High School Auditorium. Lost & Found collections from Transportation, the High School, and the Middle School will be made available in one convenient location. Swing by on your way home from work or sports practice!

¡Evento de objetos perdidos esta semana! La PTA de Horsemen ofrecerá una oportunidad para que los padres se reúnan con las chaquetas, sudaderas y botellas de agua perdidas de sus alumnos el martes 2 y miércoles 3 de mayo de 5:00 p. m. a 7:00 p. m. fuera del auditorio de la escuela secundaria. Las colecciones de objetos perdidos y encontrados de Transporte, la escuela secundaria y la escuela intermedia estarán disponibles en un lugar conveniente. ¡Pasa por aquí de camino a casa después del trabajo o de la práctica deportiva!

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Horsemen PTA Earth Day – 4/22

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The Horsemen PTA Earth Day event is approaching! We are teaming up with the Tarrytown Environmental Advisory Council (TEAC) to clean up the pollinator garden behind Sleepy Hollow High School on Saturday, April 22nd from 10:00am – 12:00pm. TUFSD students and families are encouraged to volunteer. Register using the TEAC Signup Genius (scroll down to “04/22/23 – Pollinator garden clean up”): https://www.signupgenius.com/…/10c0c45a4ab22a2fcc61…

¡Se acerca el evento del Día de la Tierra de la PTA de Horsemen! Nos asociamos con el Consejo Asesor Ambiental de Tarrytown (TEAC) para limpiar el jardín de polinizadores detrás de la escuela secundaria Sleepy Hollow el sábado 22 de abril de 10:00 am a 12:00 pm. Se alienta a los estudiantes y familias de TUFSD a ser voluntarios. Regístrese utilizando TEAC Signup Genius (desplácese hacia abajo hasta “04/22/23 – Limpieza del jardín de polinizadores”): https://www.signupgenius.com/…/10c0c45a4ab22a2fcc61…