Section: Pierre Van Cortlandt Middle School
Croton Harmon Education Foundation Announces Incoming Board of Directors
October 11, 2007The Croton-Harmon Education Foundation (CHEF) recently elected its 2007-2008 Board of Directors. Sabina Barach, who has been President for the past two years, is stepping down to be Vice President. Gem Mitchell, will be assuming the role of President. Charlie Weinstock, a new board member, will be the Secretary and Beth Wallance will continue her role as Treasurer. Teri Lukin, who was a CHEF Board Member last year and recently assumed a position on the Croton-Harmon School Board, will be the newly-created liaison between CHEF and the School Board.
Gem Mitchell said, “I am honored to be President of CHEF and I look forward to working with the board members, the school staff, and the community to support innovation in our schools.”
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Croton-Harmon Education Foundation Awards over $44,000 in Grants for Spring '07
June 19, 2007The Croton-Harmon Education Foundation (CHEF) awarded over $44,000 in grants to the Croton-Harmon Schools. Grants were awarded for a wide array of programs for all three schools, including:
Carrie E. Tompkins Elementary School
- CHEF awarded CET the funding for 6 laptops, 5 wireless tablet computers, 9 cameras and books and related materials for a new CET Learning Hub to be located in the CET library and accessible to children in all elementary school grades.
Pierre Van Cortlandt Middle School
CHEF awarded the PVC math department funds to enable it to acquire state-of-the-art RM Math Educational Software for customized math instruction to 6th-7th graders.
To enable PVC to incorporate guitar instruction as part of its music curriculum, CHEF will provide the funds necessary to purchase 25 acoustic guitars, related books and stands.
CHEF provided the funding for the materials and construction of a school garden and greenhouse by the 7th grade at PVC, who will be responsible for the design, background research and care of the garden as part of its Living Environment Curriculum. The garden is expected also to be incorporated in the study of invertebrates by the 5th grade and to generally benefit the entire PVC community.
CHEF’s most recent grant to the Arts-In-Our-Schools Committee will enable CHHS to hire a member of the Hudson Valley Shakespeare Festival to teach an after-school class on contemporary acting techniques.
To support both the choral program and video production classes at CHHS, CHEF provided the funds for a digital piano and related software.
CHEF continued its commitment to technology at CHHS by providing the funds for the purchase of 2 additional SmartBoards and related peripherals, one for the dedicated use by the CHHS Art Department and the other to enhance the CHHS special education program.
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CHEF's 'Under the Stars Food Festival' Fundraiser set for June 2nd
May 28, 2007
Dubbed “the year’s biggest fundraiser for Croton schools as well as the community’s biggest and best social event,” the Under the Stars Food Festival to benefite the Croton-Harmon Education Foundation (CHEF), is set for Saturday, June 2, 2007 beginning at 6:30 PM.
In its 7th year, residents of the Croton-Harmon school district are invited to join friends and neighbors, to bid on a wonderful array of auction items and enjoy delectable appetizer, dinner and dessert specialties. And, for the first time, guests will experience all the fun in a new venue—a hip, open and welcoming, urban-style space—which allows all the food and fun (not to mention dancing until midnight) to happen under one roof, gorgeously lit with a galaxy of sparkling stars, at Peekskill’s New York State Armory.
This year’s event also offers new ticket options to better suit busy schedules…
- Come early to enjoy wines from around the world from 5:30 PM to 6:30 PM… or
- Buy a traditional general admission ticket and eat, drink, enjoy the auction and dance all night starting at 6:30 PM… or
- Get a late night ticket, from 9:00 PM to 12:00 PM, which includes drinks, dessert and dancing to the R&B, soul and blues mastery of “Big Nancy and Supreme Court.”
For additional information, please email or call Bianca Mancinelli at 914-827-0018. To download the event flyer with a ticket order form click here.
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Croton PTAs Set Dates for Proposed School Budget Review
April 25, 2007Croton’s joint Parent Teacher Association (Special Education PTA, Carrie E. Tompkins PTA, Pierre Van Cortlandt PTA, Croton Harmon PTA) invite residents to attend any of three upcoming “informational coffees” on the school district’s 2007-08 proposed budget.
During each of the presentations, Superintendent Dr. Marjorie Castro and Asst. Superintendent for Finance and Administration Kathleen Ryan will present the proposed budget to district residents. Both administrators will also review their educational goals supported by the budget and the factors that influenced its development, along with the estimated tax rate increase. Members of the Croton Harmon Board of Education and the principals from the schools will also be in attendance to answer questions.
Schedule:
Wednesday, April 25, 2007, at 7:00 PM in the main floor Community Room at Croton Harmon High School.
Thursday, May 10, 2007, at 7:00 PM in the Choral Room, 109, at Pierre Van Cortlandt Middle School.
Friday, May 11, 2007 at 7:00 PM in the Project Room, 103, at Carrie E. Tompkins Elementary School.
For those residents who are unable to attend, portions of the meeting will be taped and rebroadcast on cable station 78. As a reminder, the statewide budget vote and school board trustee election will be held on May 15, 2007 from 6:00 AM to 9:00 PM in the gym at Croton Harmon High School.
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Croton-Harmon Education Foundation Seeking Grant Applications
April 19, 2007Following the awarding of over $30,000 in grants from its Fall grant cycle, the Croton-Harmon Education Foundation (CHEF) is now seeking applications for its Spring grant cycle. If you have an idea, please consider submitting an application yourself, as part of a group, or in conjunction with one or more teachers or administrators. The deadline is April 30, 2007. Applications are available from the foundation website at www.crotonfoundation.org. The allocations will be awarded in June for Fall 2007.
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PVC Students Perform "The Jungle Book" this Weekend
February 27, 2007Students from Pierre Van Cortlandt Middle School (PVC) will perform Disney’s “The Jungle Book Kids” on both Friday, March 2nd and Saturday, March 3rd, at 7:30 PM. Tickets for the performance are $5.00 per person and are available at the door before the show in the Frederick Blais Auditorium at the Croton Harmon High School.
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Croton Harmon Education Foundation’s Dine-a-Round Tickets On-Sale Now
January 21, 2007It’s that time of year again when the Croton-Harmon Education Foundation (CHEF) extends an open invitation to the community to join friends and meet neighbors for a very special evening while supporting unique educational experiences for the children of the Croton-Harmon School District.
On Saturday, February 3, 2007, CHEF’s Dine-a-Round begin at 6:45 PM with cocktails at one of Croton’s beautiful homes for drinks, appetizers, and live music. Then, guests whisk off to a wonderful sit-down dinner at one of fifteen Croton homes. The evening concludes at 10:00 PM when participants reconvene at another beautiful home for dessert & dancing to the Curtis Winchester Band.
For more information or to purchase tickets (download order form) for $95.00 per person, please either visit the Croton-Harmon Education Foundation website or call Lisa Penberthy at 914-271-5655. And if childcare is needed, CHEF has made arrangements for a sitter to come to your home for the evening—free of charge!
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PVC Middle School Warns Parents of "The Choking Game"
December 1, 2006In the following letter, dated November 21, 2006 and delivered eleven days later on December 1, 2006, to parents of children attending the Pierre Van Cortlandt Middle School, is a warning of a “dangerous thrill seeking practice” that “has been tried, and or, discussed, by a few of our sixth grade students.”
Dear Parents/Guardians:
It has recently come to our attention that a dangerous thrill seeking practice has been tried, and or discussed, by a few of our sixth grade students. Lt us hasten to add that the operative word is “few.” What we are about to describe is not of epidemic proportions, but having said this, we felt it essential that parents be aware of what is taking place with some children.
Specifically, we are speaking of something called the “choking game.” This activity is also known as the “passing out game”, the “passing out game”, the “fainting game”, or the “space monkey game.”
Regardless of the title, we are referring to a method of self-induced oxygen deprivation or peer-induced asphyxiation in order to achieve a kind of “high or “rush.” Using pressure with thumbs on the person’s carotid arteries or pressing the person up against the wall so they cannot breathe (thereby depriving them of oxygen) are two ways to achieve the “high.” This altered state results from temporary blood loss to the brain as pressure is applied. When the pressure is released, tingling and a slight sense of euphoria are experienced. Needless to say, all of this is very dangerous and has the potential for damaging the brain.
Some of the clues parents need to watch for are as follows:
- Unusual marks around a child’s neck
- Complaints of headaches
- Angry, hostile behavior
- Bloodshot eyes
What is the attraction of the “game?”
- A sense of euphoria
- An altered state of consciousness
- Peer pressure of a dare or game of “chicken”
- Watching peers lose consciousness
What are the results of the “game?”
- Bruises/concussions (after a fall)
- Seizures
- Brain Damage
Our hope is that you will take the opportunity to talk to your son or daughter about these matters, but in so doing, remain cautious so as to not arouse curiosity and interest in experimentation. If you know of this type of activity occurring or see any aforementioned signs, please contact our Student Assistance Counselor, Guidance Counselor, Psychologist and/or administrator. Our shared goal is to prevent this risky behavior and our students from harm.
Sincerely,
Don Slater, Interim Principal
Barbara Ulm, Assistant Principal
Sounds scary. It looks worse. And there are plenty more of videos like this one, all easily found on YouTube by simply doing a keyword search. Watch:
Link to YouTube clip.
For more information, visit The Dylan Blake Foundation for Adolescent Behaviors, an educational clearinghouse of information, research and awareness campaign of the asphyxiation behavior known among our youth as “The Choking Game” or “The Pass Out Game.” Also see, “Choking Game Education: Deadly Games Children Play: Awareness, Family Help, Statistics, Victims.”
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Croton-Harmon Education Foundation Kicks-off its Seventh Year
October 25, 2006The Croton-Harmon Education Foundation (CHEF) kicked off its seventh year at its annual meeting in late September. CHEF’s mission is to build a partnership between the schools and the community by raising and administering funds in support of innovation and excellence in the Croton-Harmon School District. Through the generous support of the Croton community, CHEF provides funds for a variety of initiatives, many of which give students unique educational experiences that go beyond the scope of traditional classroom learning. To accomplish their mission, CHEF allocates money in the form of grants to support ideas and programs that have an enduring presence in the schools.
The officers for the coming year were elected at the meeting with Sabina Barach continuing as President, Lisa Penberthy continuing as Vice President, Melissa London Glickman as Secretary and Beth Wallance, a new member, as Treasurer. CHEF also welcomed four new members to its Board and said a goodbye to long-standing members Steve Bluestone and past Vice-President Ziporah Janowski. The new Board members are Erik Aldeborgh, Teri Lukin, Gem Mitchell, and Colleen Kirk Roeschel. They join continuing Board members: Priscilla Bellows, Mary O’Neill Berry, Ann Gallelli, Mitch Klein, Bianca Mancinelli, Liza Parker Migliorelli, Quinn Moss, Ron Rentel, Debra Polansky Schor, and Kathleen Dunleavy Soares.
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Croton-Harmon Education Foundation Seeks Board Members
June 27, 2006The Croton-Harmon Education Foundation (CHEF), which raises and administers funds to support innovative programs in the school district, is recruiting new board members. These individuals play an important role in policy making, fund raising, grant making and communications—according to their talents, time and interests
Candidates can download an application (Word format) at www.crotonfoundation.org, send an introductory letter and resume to Croton-Harmon Education Foundation, Att: Nominating Committee, PO Box 172, Croton-on-Hudson, New York 10520, or e-mail ziporahjanowski AT hotmail DOT com.
The deadline for applications is July 31, 2006. Candidates will be contacted and interviews will be conducted in August and early September.
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