May 12, 2024

Dear Parents and Guardians,

Happy Mother's Day to all the incredible parents! Today, as we celebrate the love, strength, and endless
sacrifices you make for your children, let's also remember the rich history behind this special day. Mother's
Day has ancient roots, but its modern version is credited to Anna Jarvis, an American woman who held a
memorial for her mother in 1908. Through her tireless efforts, President Woodrow Wilson officially declared
the second Sunday in May as Mother's Day in 1914, making it a national holiday in the United States. Yet,
the celebration of mothers and motherhood transcends borders, deeply ingrained in various cultures
throughout history, often intertwined with religious or cultural traditions. So, here's to you, mothers, for
shaping the future generation with your unwavering support, guidance, and boundless love. Thank you for
everything you do. Wishing you a day filled with joy, relaxation, and the appreciation you truly deserve.

As a gentle reminder, the fourth-quarter progress reports will be available via the parent portal on Tuesday,
May 14th.Your continued involvement in your children's education is crucial, and reviewing their progress
reports is a great way to stay informed and supportive as we near the finish line. Your encouragement can
make all the difference in helping them finish the year on a positive note.

Additionally, the final exams are scheduled to start on June 13th. We'll be emailing the exam schedule to
families on Wednesday, May 15th.

General Announcements:
Update From the School Counseling Department:
Our counselors visited the 10th-grade classrooms to introduce Pathful Explore—a comprehensive career
planning resource. Pathful Explore includes interactive tools such as career interest and values
assessments, videos featuring real professionals, life skills content, and goal planning tools.
Your username is your full last name followed by the first letter of your first name, and your password is:
Tuckahoe (case-sensitive). You can access the platform at
https://www.virtualjobshadow.com/login/933AFD/users/.

SAT registration is now open for the 2024-25 testing year. Many colleges consider SAT scores as part of
their holistic admission and placement decisions, making it a valuable measure of your academic abilities.
Most juniors take their first SAT in the spring, with many opting to retake it in the fall of their senior year to
improve their scores. Doing so can help keep your college options open, showcase your unique strengths,
and even qualify you for scholarships.

The attached link provides a calendar listing the upcoming SAT dates and a direct link to the College
Board for exam registration.

Fall College Visit for Raising Senior (Current 11th Graders):
We are finalizing plans to take students from the current junior class on an overnight college visit to walk
the campuses of Boston College, Boston University, and either Northeastern University or Tufts University.

The trip is tentatively scheduled for Tuesday, October 1st, and Wednesday, October 2nd. The goals of
the initiative are as follows:
● Campus Exploration: Experience the campus environment firsthand.
● Academic Insight: Learn about academic programs and department facilities.
● Admission Understanding: Understand admission requirements and processes.
● Student Life Engagement: Interact with current students and explore campus activities.
● Financial Aid Awareness: Discover financial aid and scholarship opportunities.
● Networking: Connect with admissions representatives and peers.
● Decision-Making Support: Compare colleges and make informed decisions.
● Motivation Boost: Gain inspiration for academic success and future goals.

With the generous donation of a community member, students will only be required to pay for their hotel
accommodation and meals. We anticipate that seats will be limited, so we encourage all students to
respond promptly when permission slips are provided. Special thank you to Mr. Treglia and Mrs. Perilo for
coordinating this event and providing our scholars with opportunities to explore their interests.

TMHS Spring Band Concert:

Advanced Placement Administration:
We are halfway through the administration of Advanced Placement exams. So far, 124 students have taken
ten different exams. Our dedicated teachers have spent countless hours preparing our scholars for these
important college-level assessments. AP exams will conclude on Friday, May 17th, after which seniors will
begin their internship experiences. A special thank you to Mr. DeBellis, our Test Coordinator, and Mr.
Sweeney for their efforts in proctoring the exams for our students.

Teachers’ Appreciation Week:
We extend a heartfelt thank you to our dedicated PTA for their generous gesture in recognizing our
amazing educators. They hosted a delightful luncheon on Wednesday, May 8th, as a token of appreciation
for the hard work and dedication of our teachers. Our educators' unwavering commitment to our students
goes beyond the classroom, shaping the minds and futures of those they teach.

We also want to express our deepest gratitude to the parent volunteers who contributed their time and
effort to make this event possible. Your support and recognition mean the world to us and serve as a
testament to the strong partnership between our school community and our PTA. Thank you for valuing
and celebrating the dedication of our teachers.

TMHS Spring Chorus Concert:
Join us for the Tuckahoe High School and Middle School Chorus Concert on Tuesday, May 28 (Rain date:
May 29th) on the THS Turf Field! Show your Tuckahoe School Spirit by wearing black and orange attire.
Middle School concert at 6:00 PM (arrive at 5:30), Nyssma concert at 6:30, and High School concert at
7:00 (HS students arrive at 6:00). We hope to see many of you in attendance!

Tuckahoe UFSD Memorial Day Commemoration:
The Tuckahoe Union Free School District Memorial Day Commemoration will take place on Tuesday, May
21 (rain date: May 22) at 9:30am on the THS Field. It's a time for our school community to come together in
remembrance and gratitude for those who have given their lives for the freedoms we cherish and pay
tribute to our fallen heroes.

PTA Announcements
Board of Education Candidate Forum, May 16th at 7 p.m. in the TMHS Auditorium
There is one (1) open seat for the Board of Education and the candidates are:
Michele Fret, Lori Gerald and Allison Halloran. The community is invited to submit questions to be posed to
the candidates. Some or all of the questions may be used. We ask that you please keep any question (s)
submitted confidential. Click HERE for details.

Submit questions to: TuckahoeBOEDebate@gmail.com. Deadline for submission of questions is
Monday, May 13th at 3 p.m.

JOIN THE PTA!
Interested in joining the PTA? GOOD NEWS! We are now accepting nominations for open positions. This
is a great opportunity for those with students in ALL grades to meet fellow parents and make a difference in
our schools! Please visit HERE for all the details.

Upcoming PTA events
● Sunday, May 19th - PTA Dance Recital
● Thursday, June 20th - 8th Grade Color Wars (during school hours)
For all the latest PTA News and Event Information, please be sure to visit TuckahoePTA.com regularly!

Important Reminders:
DARE Picnic and Pool Party at Lake Isle - Wednesday, May 29th:
We are excited to announce an upcoming event for our 7th-grade students (ONLY) - a DARE Picnic and
Pool Party at Lake Isle! This event, organized in collaboration with local law enforcement, aims to
celebrate the completion of the DARE program while providing a fun and safe environment for our
students to enjoy.Transportation will be provided to and from Lake Isle by school buses. The permission
slips will be sent out shortly, and all activities will be supervised by school staff and law enforcement
officers.

Senior Internship Program:
● Senior Internships begin on Monday, May 6th for 32 of our scholars. For students enrolled in AP
courses, attendance at school is mandatory each day until the conclusion of their final AP exam.
Thereafter, students will be able to start their internship program. If any student or parents have
questions about the internship program, please feel free to email Mrs. Mosa, Senior Internship
Advisor, at mosac@tuckahoeschools.org. Once students begin their internship, they no longer
attend school but report directly to their internship sites.

Important Reminders:
● All seniors must complete 20 hours per week during their internship. This is mandatory, and your
site supervisors have been informed of this expectation. The 20-hour schedule should be
determined by your site sponsor and must also be completed during the week of June 4th, which
coincides with senior prom week.

● All seniors must keep a weekly journal to be turned in to Mrs. Mosa no later than June 17th.
Remember, this is a requirement of the internship program.

All seniors must return to THS for presentations between June 11th and June 18th. A sign-up genius in
Google Classroom was shared with students so that they can schedule their appointment.

Message from Mrs. Jane Devereux, School Nurse:
With the arrival of lovely spring flowers comes allergy season and increased outdoor activities! Physical
exertion and environmental allergens are common triggers for asthma. To ensure all our students remain
healthy and active, please ensure that any medications or treatments for allergies or asthma are up-to-date
and being taken appropriately.

If your child has asthma, please inform our nurse, Mrs. Jane Devereux, so we can plan for emergencies
accordingly. If your child has severe asthma (has ever been hospitalized or intubated) or is taking
prescription medication for it, it's important that we're aware so we can provide the best possible care.
Students may self-carry their medication and/or have backup emergency medication in the nurse's office.
For either option, please submit the Authorization to Give Medications form, completed by both a parent
and healthcare provider. The form is available on the school website under 'Nurse/Health Information' or
attached to this message. For any questions or concerns, please contact the nurse at 914-337-5376 x1236
or devereuxj@tuckahoeschools.org.

Physics Day at Six Flags Great Adventure:
On Thursday, May 23rd, with the generous support of the PTA, students from Ms. Buchanan and Dr.
Giallorenzo's physics and AP classes will be visiting Six Flags Great Adventure for Physics Day. During
this excursion, students will engage in hands-on experiments to explore fundamental principles of physics
such as velocity, potential and kinetic energy, acceleration, and gravity, all while enjoying roller coasters
and other thrill-seeking activities at the park. They will utilize basic measuring tools provided by built-in
software on their phones, as well as an education packet provided by Six Flags. Although Great Adventure
has offered Physics & Education Days in the past, this marks the first opportunity for Tuckahoe students to
participate. Those interested in joining must submit their permission slips and payment by Friday, May 3rd.
The permission slip is attached.

6th Grade Spring Trip to Chelsea Piers:
Some of the best memories of the academic journey are made on field trips. They combine the excitement
of exploring new places, participating in engaging new activities, and working together with your peers.
Consequently, we are pleased to announce we have made arrangements for another exciting field trip for
the TMS 6th Grade Class to visit Chelsea Piers Connecticut on Thursday, May 16th. Please be sure to
review the letter to families here.

Tuckahoe Middle High School New York State Assessment and AP Exam Calendar:
The attached link lists the dates of all New York State Exams for middle school students, as well as the
Advanced Placement and the New York State Regents Exams for high school students. Additional
information regarding the final exam schedule will be shared in the coming weeks. Please review the
attached document and mark your calendar accordingly.
https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1jULSLByDJAVKGh_GXi82nTbAh0kL87iiNjdiiKdYOA0/edit
?usp=sharing

Here is a list of important dates:
Tuesday, May 14th - 4th Quarter Progress Reports
Wednesday, May 15th - Spring Band Concert
Thursday, May 16th - 6th Grade Trip to Chelsea Piers
Monday, May 20th - Spring Strings Concert
Tuesday, May 21st - Memorial Day Commemoration
Wednesday, May 22nd - TMHS Art Show
Friday, May 24 - Monday, May 27th - NO SCHOOL - Memorial Day
Tuesday, May 28th - Spring Chorus Concert
Wednesday, May 29th - 7th Grade DARE Picnic
Thursday, May 30th - THS Academic Awards

Sincerely,
R. Arthur S. DeBellis A. Colasuonno

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