The Tuckahoe PTA’s Cultural Arts Committee is dedicated to connecting TUFSD students with the arts by delivering arts-related programs to the three schools. For this extended school closure, we’ve identified resources for families to access from home. Numerous cultural organizations have launched or augmented their online offerings in response to the coronavirus shutdown. Below are some of the standout offerings we’ve identified. We hope that these help by providing both cultural enrichment and ways of keeping families occupied and stimulated in this difficult time.
The Executive Board of the Tuckahoe PTA wishes to, first and foremost, send our support to all of our families as we as a school community navigate this challenging situation together. We hope that everyone remains safe and healthy throughout this time.
We owe a debt of gratitude to all of our Administrators, Teachers, and other School Staff for their leadership, commitment, and dedication to our students. Every educator has taken on the challenge with positivity and creativity, playing a vital role in ensuring the continued education of our students in the most uncertain of times–from technology to curriculum to support services to facilities, we thank each and every one of you for your efforts.
The Tuckahoe PTA remains committed to resuming as many activities, programs, and events as possible once we are in a position to do so safely and responsibly. We continue to post updates on our web site www.tuckahoepta.com. We also serve as a resource for families who may have questions or concerns. Do not hesitate to reach out to Board members, listed on the web site, with specific questions as they may arise. If we cannot answer them, we will try to put you in touch with someone who can.
The below is an updated list of changes to our upcoming activities:
PTA Event
Date
Status
Planning for College Workshop
3/17/20
Rescheduling; new date to be determined
A Taste of Tuckahoe – TMS and THS
3/18/20
Rescheduling; new date to be determined
MET Museum Tour
3/22/2020
Rescheduling; new date to be determined
Girls on the Run
3/24/2020
Initial meeting canceled. Meetings expected to begin after closure
Spring Social
3/27/2020
Rescheduled to 5/8/20
PTA Dance
Various
Classes during closure are canceled; the dance classes are being extended and the Dance Recital rescheduled to 5/31
Books ‘N Bites
3/18, 3/25
Sessions may be rescheduled; Author visit on 3/31 may be rescheduled
Curious-on-Hudson
Various
Classes during closure are canceled; New Sessions expected to resume after closure, more information to follow.
The National Guard assisting with the distribution of meals
The following message is being shared with Tuckahoe families on behalf of the Tuckahoe School District administration:
In light of the fact that the school closure has displaced our meal plan, any students on the free and reduced meal plan or students in need of food may pick up a bag of shelf stable food at ECAP.
ECAP is open for distribution on weekdays from 10am-2pm and is located at 142 Main Street, Tuckahoe. Distribution at Tuckahoe Community Center is currently discontinued.
The Tuckahoe Union Free School District’s Board of Education currently has two (2) seats available for nomination. If you are interested in becoming a Trustee, Board of Education Nominating Petitions are available through the office of the District Clerk, please call 914-337-6600 x1251. Petitions are due no later than 5pm on April 20, 2020. For more information on what running for the Board of Education entails, please click here.
The Tuckahoe Union Free School District Annual Budget Vote and Trustee Election will be held on Tuesday, May 19, 2020 from 6am to 9pm at the following election district poll places:
Tuckahoe Community Center, 71 Columbus Avenue, Tuckahoe, NY, for those persons residing in Election District A (west of Midland Avenue);
William E. Cottle Elementary School, 2 Siwanoy Boulevard, Eastchester, NY, for those persons residing in Election District B (east of Midland Avenue).
The PTA encourages our school community to be engaged and attend upcoming Board of Education meetings and workshops at which the proposed budget will be discussed.
The Tuckahoe PTA Middle School Committee is pleased to host the middle school students for our annual lunch event in the gym. The PTA will provide food from local restaurants to all middle schools students FREE of charge
How can you help?
We are in need of both volunteer servers and nut-free dessert donations to help us make this event a success.
If you are able to assist, please click on the link below to sign-up to volunteer or donate a dessert item.
