Daily Announcements

Important Letter to the
President of the Teachers' Association
from the Board of Education
 Click here for details...
2-2-10 BOE Meeting Doc.pdf

District Announcements

Elementary School Artists from Increase Miller and Lewisboro Elementary Exhibit at the Katonah Museum of Art

Inspired by viewing, discussing and writing about the recent Katonah Museum of Art exhibition, “Bold, Cautious, True: Walt Whitman and the American Art of the Civil War Era,” fifth grade student artists at Increase Miller Elementary School became “’I’ Witnesses to History,” creating their own interpretations of important events and figures of the American past. Fourth grade students from Lewisboro Elementary School took the perspective of “the artist as journalist,” creating mixed media paintings that reflected their worlds “since the day each was born.” They investigated their worlds - from the personal to the communal – to mine the objects and images that would serve as the raw materials for their work. The students’ art will be exhibited from Sunday, February 7 through February 14, 2010.
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The Winter 2010 issue of Keys for Healthy Living is now available HERE.

Features include:  "High School Student Leads the Way in Blazing a Trail at Katonah Elementary School," "John Jay Middle School Students Go Green Designing Sustainable Homes," "Family Fitness Tips," "The “New and Improved” John Jay High School Fitness Center is Up and Running," "New Progress Reports Mean Less Waste," "'Green' O & M Practices Continue to Grow," and more.
2010 - Winter KHL - Feb 1.pdf
Family University Invites Parents to Participate in a Book Group on Wednesday, February 24, from 10-11:30 at the Katonah Village Library

The book Chores Without Wars by Lynn Lott and Riki Intner will be featured. Please see the attached flier for more information. The registration form is available via the Family U Web site at www.klfamilyuniversity.org.


BookGroup22410_JPEG_2.pdf
Family University Presents the 2010 Workshop Series
at the Katonah Village Library
9:00-9:30 AM Registration, 9:30-11:00 AM Presentation

Wednesday, March 3: 
Strong Marriages/Unions Build Strong Families

Wednesday, March 24:
I't Not Easy Being Green: Useful Suggestions for Environmentally Aware Practices for Your Home and Family with an Overview of the KLSD Sustainability Curriculum

Please see the attached registration form for more information.
For more information, please visit www.klfamilyuniversity.org.
FUEN2010WorkshopSeriesFlier.pdf
THE WIZARDS RETURN!

Sponsored by the John Jay Booster Club, the legendary Harlem Wizards return to the Katonah-Lewisboro School District for another awe-inspiring basketball show on Saturday, March 6th at John Jay High School! Due to the overwhelming popularity of the event, this year there will be TWO shows – a 3:00 p.m. show (geared toward a younger audience) and a 7:00 p.m. show!
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Kindergarten Orientation for 2010-2011:
March 10 at 7:00 p.m. at each Elementary School


Please call the main office of your respective elementary school if you have a child eligible for kindergarten in September 2010. Each school is hosting a kindergarten orientation for parents on March 10th at 7:00 p.m.

November 17, 2009

Dear Parents,

We have been monitoring the H1N1 flu situation very closely in partnership with our school’s medical director and the county health department. We are very happy to report that very little has changed since we last wrote. To date, we have seen only a small number of illnesses related to H1N1.
More...
Update on H1N1 Flu - 11-17-09.pdf
October 28, 2009
Dear Parents/Guardians and Staff:

RE: Health Notice Methicillin Resistant Staphylococcus Aureus (MRSA)

Recently, we have had three confirmed cases of MRSA in the Katonah-Lewisboro School District. More cases may occur. We need to recognize that MRSA is present in our community, as it is in most communities. We need to remain diligent in our efforts to prevent MRSA infections, particularly in light of the serious nature of the combination of a MRSA infection and H1N1 influenza. More...
MSRA_Electronic_Letter general 10-30-09.pdf

REMINDER

Kindergarten 2010-2011
Please call Linda Ghirardi at 763-7155 if you have a child eligible for kindergarten in September 2010. The school is also having a kindergarten orientation for parents on March 10th at 7:00 PM in the school cafeteria.

From the Principal

October 6, 2009

Dear Families,

Most recently, you may have noticed some activity on the property of Increase Miller. The project involves construction to upgrade Increase Miller Elementary School?s Waste Water Treatment plant. As a school, we are required by New York State Law (Section 18-36 of the NYC Watershed Rules and Regulations)to treat effluence before it is discharged into the environment and this project will ensure our continued compliance.

This project will be funded by the Department of Environmental Conservation. The Katonah-Lewisboro Operations and Maintenance Department will continue communications with Carlin Contracting Co. and other contractors to ensure no disruption to the school
environment. We anticipate this project will take about a year to complete.

Thank you for your cooperation and understanding with regard to this matter.

Sincerely,

Kerry Ford

Upcoming Events

Sun, Feb 7 - Sun, Feb 14
Katonah Museum of Art: "Young Artists 2010"
"Young Artists" features the art of local high school students, including John Jay HS.AND student artwork from Increase Miller and Lewisboro Elementary Schools will be featured in its own gallery.

Wednesday, February 10
Arts Alive Mtg. 2:45 PM @ JJHS
Saturday, February 13
Winter Katonah-Lewisboro Indoor Farmers' Market @JJHS, (rain or shine)
9:00 AM - 1:00 PM

Sunday, February 14
Valentine's Day
Mon, Feb 15 - Sun, Feb 21
National "Random Acts of Kindness" Week
Mon, Feb 15 - Fri, Feb 19
Presidents' Day Recess - Schools Closed to Students

Weather

Today, 2/8/2010
High: 32 Low: 16
Partly sunny
10% chance of precipitation.
Tomorrow, 2/9/2010
High: 34 Low: 21
Slight chance snow
21% chance of precipitation.