Yorktown Central School District

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School Budget Vote
Tuesday, May 21, 2013
Mohansic Elementary School
7:00AM - 9:00PM

Crompond Fourth Grade Students Participate in Revolutionary War Encampment

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On Tuesday, May 7, 2013, fourth grade students from Crompond Intermediate School culminated their studies of the life and the American Revolution with a day of living history, reenacting life in an encampment during that period. This year, Jonathan Kruk, “Best Storyteller in the Hudson Valley,” came to teach students through a variety of activities designed to stimulate hands-on learning.

Students stepped back in time and dressed as American Revolutionary soldiers, working with teachers and parent volunteers to participate in muster, workshops, singing and assembly. This annual spring event integrates studies of social studies, English language arts, and physical education as children learn about and participate in marching in ranks, pitching tents, writing diaries, playing music, eating and other workshops.

Yorktown's "Tech Tuesdays" Program Featured Nationally

Please click here to read the spring 2013 Scholastic Administrator article about how the Yorktown CSD professional development "Tech Tuesdays" program is changing the nature of instruction throughout the district. Here is a link to the full publication.

YCSD Hosts Second Annual "Energy Throw Down"

From April 24 - May 24, 2013, students and staff from throughout the Yorktown Central School District will be participating in the second annual competition to see which building can save the most energy. All are invited to brainstorm ways to conserve energy and reduce the carbon footprint. All school calendars have suggested ideas, including turning off water, using eco-friendly water bottles, reusing copier paper and more. On the final day, a district-wide “Earth hour” will be held where all will be asked to turn off lights, computers, and other electronic equipment to help conserve energy. In June, the electric bills from the previous months will be compared to see which building team saved the most energy, and the winner will be presented the “Green Light Bulb” award. Last year, Mohansic Elementary won the coveted award. Which school will save the most energy this year?

Mrs. Lori Roberts Named Principal of Crompond School

Mrs. Lori Roberts has been named as Principal of Crompond School to succeed Mr. Kenneth Levy, who has served as an elementary principal in the Yorktown Central School District for 12 years and is retiring effective July 31, 2013. Superintendent of Schools Dr. Ralph Napolitano declared, “First and foremost, Mrs. Roberts cares about children and provides many opportunities for them to grow and develop into competent, caring and confident learners who want to make a difference. She is a life-long learner who is always interested in applying the most effective and efficient strategies to today’s classrooms; she is currently enrolled in the Doctoral program at Manhattanville College, where she continues to thoughtfully examine how children learn best.” Mrs. Roberts participates in and often facilitates many district committees and study groups, including Positive Behavior Intervention Support (PBIS), Response to Intervention (RTI), Annual Professional Performance Review (APPR), Curriculum Council, technology team building and district Emergency Response Teams.

Mrs. Roberts has served the Yorktown school community for 16 of her 25 years in education. She has served as Assistant Principal at Yorktown High School for the past four years and prior to that, taught fifth grade in Yorktown for more than 10 years.

Yorktown High School Science Research Students Present in Tri-County Science Fair

On Saturday, April 20, several Yorktown High School Science Research students presented their research in the Tri-County Science Fair. Kaitlin Ferguson won first place in the psychology category for her research: The Periaqueductal Grey and its Relation to Aggression Modulation; Satoko Mii won second place in the medicine category for her research: The Effect of Psychological Stress on the Development of Breast Cancer and Lauren Hannah won third place in the chemistry category for her research: Image-Guided Radiotherapy of Colorectal Cancer. Kaitlin Ferguson also received the highest award for the entire fair and won a chance to present her research at the state level in June, when she will present at the Science Congress held by the Science Teachers Association of NY (STANYS).

News from the Superintendent & Board of Education

2013 Yorktown CSD Budget Newsletter Now Available

Please click here to view the newsletter; it will be arriving in Yorktown households via US mail this week. The budget vote will be held on Tuesday, May 21 from 7:00 AM - 9:00 PM at Mohansic Elementary School, 704 Locksley Road, Yorktown Heights, NY.

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Help Support our Public Schools: An Action Plan!

The Yorktown Central School District continues to be a leader among districts throughout Westchester County and New York State. This is the direct result of ongoing community support and strong local control of schools. Quality public schools in Westchester are essential, for both our present and future student population and to preserve our long-term property values.

What do you need to do? You need to be educated about the issues and you need to have your voices heard. We encourage you to review and complete the letters found in the Advocacy section of the 2013-2014 Budget website. It's EASY! Read more...

Yorktown Central School District Celebrates Reopening of Turf Field at Yorktown High School

On Tuesday, April 23, 2013, there was a grand reopening of the renovated turf field at Yorktown High School. Board President Jackie Carbone stated, "We want to thank the community for their continual support of the district-wide infrastructure improvement. We look forward to having our athletes and their competitors use the new turf field. In addition to the new track and press box which we opened last fall, we are delighted that our athletes and visitors have a state-of-the-art facility." Members of the Board of Education, administration, KSQ Architects, and construction managers Arris Contracting will be present and the public is invited to attend.

The turf field and track renovation was managed through the 2006 bond. The press box is a donation from Hull Construction, with the support of the Yorktown Athletic Club, Yorktown Huskers Sports Club, Arris Contracting and KSQ Architects.

Crompond School Named
National Green Ribbon School

On Earth Day, Monday, April 22, 2013, U.S. Secretary of Education Arne Duncan announced that Crompond School is among the 64 schools recognized nationally by the U.S. Department of Education in its Green Ribbon Schools (ED-GRS) program. Crompond staff, students and parents are being honored for their exemplary efforts reduce environmental impact and costs, improve the health and wellness of students and staff, and provide effective environmental and sustainability education, incorporating Science, Technology, Engineering and Math (STEM), civic skills and green career pathways. Principal Ken Levy acknowledged the months-long application process initiated by students, staff, and community as “a true WE effort. This award reflects a multitude of district initiatives in health and wellness, operations and maintenance.” Superintendent of Schools Dr. Ralph Napolitano commended the Crompond Green Team, stating, “Our staff, students and parents have demonstrated a comprehensive perspective which helps which improves both the environment and their health.”

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