THE CROTON-HARMON BOARD OF EDUCATION
Is Pleased to Invite
Members of the Croton-Harmon School District
Parents, Teachers, Staff, Students, Residents
to Attend
A "World Cafe`"Public Roundtable Discussion:
Considering Croton's Educational Priorities During Fiscally Trying Times
Please join us to share your thinking during this important discussion as we attempt to clarify Croton's educational and fiscal direction under the newly implemented 2% Tax Levy Cap.
TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 7th, 7:00 PM
Croton Harmon high School Cafeteria
38 Old Post Road South, Croton-on-Hudson, NY
RSVP appreciated, but not required:
Denise Lowry, Secretary to the Superintendent,
914 271-4793 or denise.lowry@chufsd.org
 Perez-A-Palooza Raises $10,000 for a Good Cause
Faculty, administrators and support staff from throughout the Croton-Harmon School District recently joined together at the Croton-Harmon High School auditorium for a wonderful cause. Read more...
 Sounds of the Winter Season
Carrie E. Tompkins (CET) Elementary School hosted a Winter Concert just prior to the holiday break, featuring a bevy of sounds that centered on the winter season, mixed in with some traditional holiday classics. Read more...
 C.E.T will REACH for Knowledge
Respect Effort Acceptance Cooperation Honesty
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Please label your child’s lunchbox and outer clothing including sweatshirts. Each year our Lost and Found is piled high with sweatshirts, sweaters, and coats that go unclaimed.
 After School Program
The Spring 2012 After School Program begins on Monday, January 30. We would like to take a moment to remind you to send in a note if your child is registered for a program and/or supervision. It is very helpful to us if you include the name of the program even if your child is going to supervision first. Thank you for your cooperation.
Perez-A-Palooza was a HUGE success! As of now we have raised $10,197.50, but money is still coming in! Thank you to all the faculty, staff and administration that performed in the show or helped “behind the scenes”, it was a night that will not be forgotten! Thank you to the Croton Community for coming out and supporting the Fran Perez Memorial Scholarship with such generosity and love.
-Marlena Roberts
Click here for the Perez-A-Palooza DVD Order Form, or if you would like to donate to the Fran Perez Memorial Scholarship. Due in by February 10.
The CET Student Government would like to once again thank you for generously donating to the "Souper Bowl" canned food drive. We are so proud to announce that we have exceeded our goal and now have a total of 864 cans! Amazing!
All of the cans will be donated to the Cortlandt Emergency Food Bank and CET will enjoy a pajama day on Monday, as a reward!
Thank you again for your contribution!
~Mrs. Argenio & The CET Student Government
 NEWS
Thank you to all the families that joined us for Family Fun Night 2012!!! A great time was had by all, with lots of wonderful prizes for students and parents. A special thank you to all of our CET PTA volunteers, our CHHS student volunteers, our bake sale bakers, those that donated prizes, and Kelly Maloney for being our celebrity caller!
Dance Party and Wizards Basketball are right around the corner, so watch for information on how you can help! Also, please watch for more information on Cleat Swap, which is coming up in March! We are also looking for volunteers for our nomination committee to help us replace officers whose term is ending in June. Please contact us at cetpta@gmail.com to volunteer.
January is the perfect time to join our CET PTA…a new year with new opportunities! Help support our programs and services by joining today! Membership forms are available on our website at www.cetpta.com
 Croton Teen Theatre Presents:
The First Annual
Croton Teen Theatre
Spring Fling Dance
Featuring the Rock ‘N Roll Dance Party Sounds of
The Al Craven Band
Saturday March 3rd, 8 p.m. to 12 a.m.
Holy Name of Mary Church
Click here for more details.
 Does your little tiger cub need some Spiritwear? If you would like to order or have any questions, please contact Alicia Anfiteatro at 271-9641 or aliciaanfiteatro@gmail.com .
Kindergarten Registration
for 2012-2013
If you have a child eligible to attend Kindergarten for the 2012-2013 school year (he/she must turn 5 years of age on or before December 1, 2012), please call Mrs. Kooney in the CET Principal’s Office (271-5184 x 3212) to request a registration packet. Registration will be held February 6 - 10, 2012 by appointment only.
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The Daily Croton News Articles about CET:
Perez-A-Palooza a Hit in Croton (2/3/12)
"Faculty, staff and friends came together to celebrate the life of Francis Perez, and to donate to a memorial scholarship fund in her name at Perez-a-Palooza in late January. Over $10,000 was raised for after-school programs and the Fran Perez Memorial Scholarship Fund."
Perez-A-Palooza Sells Out Evening Show, 4 pm Show Still Open (1/24/12)
"The much beloved Fran Perez will have a fundraiser in her name, to benefit the children of CET. “Perez-a-Palooza” will feature a variety show of faculty and staff to benefit the Fran Perez Memorial Scholarship."
Recycling E-Waste Raises Money for CET PTA (1/20/12)
"CET will host an electronics take-back day on Jan. 24 for old cell phones, laptops and other electronics that shouldn’t be thrown in the garbage."
Understanding Thanksgiving a Must at CET (11/24/11)
"The students at CET are thankful for more than toys and material objects. Many students have spent the week leading up to Thanksgiving vacation learning about the history, and meaning of the holiday."
Better Schools Bonanza Awads CET $500 (10/26/11)
' “We started this contest with schools in mind and we know times are tough,” said associate publisher of Main Street Connect, Cathleen Stack. Main Street Connect is the publisher of The Daily Croton. “Schools are the life blood of the community and we like to give back to our community." '
Native American Craft Expert at Croton Arboretum (10/04/11)
"A Native American crafts expert will build a wigwam and live in The Croton Arboretum for half a week in October. The event was specially designed for fourth grade students from CET as part of the social studies curriculum."
Croton Varsity Soccer Escorts Girls into the Future (9/21/11)
"The Croton Tigers varsity girls soccer team had their homecoming game on Tuesday night, but support was in short order. Short, as in their biggest supporters were about four-feet-tall. Dozens of girls from AYSO, from about age five and up, were present to support their older counterparts."
Croton-Harmon Students Far Exceed State Averages (8/9/11)
"At CET, 74 percent of the 138 third grade students met or exceeded the state's ELA proficiency standards, while 66.7 percent met or exceeded the math standards."
News from
Mrs. Argenio,
Assistant Principal
The Giants will take on the Patriots during the 46th Annual Super Bowl, February 5, 2012! The CET Student Government will once again hold our “Souper Bowl” to encourage every student at CET to bring in a canned food for the Cortlandt Emergency Food Bank. The CET Souper Bowl will take place from Monday, January 30th – Friday, February 3rd. Our goal is to collect 622 canned goods, as we have 622 students. If we reach our goal, we will have a CET Pajama Day!
Thank you to the CET PTA Green Team for working with the Green Team kids to coordinate the electronics recycling drive. The drive took place last Tuesday and Wednesday. All electronics that were collected will be recycled appropriately and any money raised from the fundraiser will go to benefit the CET PTA.
Parents, please note that if you are walking your child to class in the morning, to quickly drop them off so that they can get right into the morning routine. Additionally, it is difficult for our teachers to have lengthy conversations at this time, as it is very hectic with all of the children arriving. If you have a pressing issue that you would like to discuss, please make a time to meet with the teacher before or after school. Thank you for your cooperation.
I’d like to quickly thank everyone who supported last night’s Perez-A-Palooza! It was such an amazing and fun night. The Fran Perez Memorial Scholarship is thriving thanks to everyone who participated, donated their time and money and attended the show(s)!
Have a great weekend!
Megan Argenio
 Bottle caps for Aveda: Bring in bottle caps and help save the environment! There is a bin near the Multi-Purpose Room to put your caps in. Together with 1700 schools, Aveda has been able to recycle over 700,000 pounds of caps - preventing approximately 81 million caps from entering our waterways and landfills. Click here for more information.
 An important message from Mrs. Argenio:
To ensure the safety of our students, faculty and staff and for anyone involved in dropping children off in the morning, we ask that you follow the rules below.
When dropping off, please:
- pull up to the back doors near the Multi-Purpose Room, where a greeter will meet your child
- do not unload before you reach the back doors
- have your child prepared to exit the vehicle at the back doors and remain patient while waiting to unload
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Children Can Make New Year’s Resolutions Too!
Renee Tanner, District Social Worker
Renee.Tanner@chufsd.org
Every New Year’s Day, adults make resolutions to improve their lives in the year to come. Some of these resolutions include being healthy and happier persons. These resolutions are not exclusive to adults. In fact, children can make their own resolutions and gain the same benefits as their parents. The following are some kid-specific New Year’s resolutions, from the American Academy of Pediatrics:
- For Preschoolers
- Children—ages 5 to 12
- Children—ages 13 and older
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