Mamaroneck Schools
Announcements
This page contains announcements of interest to our parents and provided by non-profit organizations within the Larchmont- Mamaroneck community. To be listed here, the announcement must be local, relevant to our students K-12, non-profit in nature, and nonpartisan. The Mamaroneck School District cannot promote for-profit businesses and/or endorse any particular commercial product(s).
Send submissions (just a few short sentences or paragraph, at least one week lead time) to dmanetta@mamkschools.org.
2020-2021 School Year
November, 2020
FREE TUTORING THROUGH LIBRARY SYSTEM
Tutor.com is a 1:1 live online tutoring service that is FREE through the library system. They just announced Spanish-language tutoring in a number of subjects. Information can be found on our website. Students must access Tutor.com through the library, and just need their card # and PIN.
RECYCLE YOUR FOOD SCRAPS THIS THANKSGIVING!
Haven’t started food scrap recycling yet? Get your starter kit in time for Thanksgiving! We are now offering free, contactless delivery of the complete food scrap kit to your home. A volunteer can drop off your starter kit and pick up your $20 check made payable to LMJGDC (Larchmont Mamaroneck Joint Garbage Disposal Commission). Please email us at foodwastekits@townofmamaroneckny.org to order or if you have questions. Take advantage of this food scrap recycling program offered to those in the Village of Larchmont and Town of Mamaroneck. If you live in the Village of Mamaroneck and are interested or have questions, please contact CFTE@vomny.org as they have a similar food scrap recycling program. THANK YOU for your participation -- we wish you and your family a Happy Thanksgiving!
LARCHMONT LIBRARY: BEAT EXPLORERS
The Larchmont and Mamaroneck Libraries are offering an amazing opportunity to work with NYC music producers and DJs. We'll meet with them via Zoom to create original tracks through the art of beat making, song writing, and rhyming.
Fridays at 5pm (11/20, 12/4, 12/11, 12/18) . For sign up and additional information visit larchmontlibrary.org/teens
FREE GUIDED FAMILY NATURE WALKS FOR MUFSD FAMILIES: Contact Susan Miele -scheduling@sheldrakecenter.org - if you'd like one of the few remaining spots for the MUFSD/Sheldrake free guided family nature walk Sat., 11/7 at 9 am (registration closes for this walk morning of 11/6) or on 11/15 - 9 am or 10 am walk. Covid-19 restrictions apply.
LARCHMONT LEARNING LINK
Learning Link Advocacy Group was founded by Mamaroneck High School Original Civic Research and Action seniors to bridge the opportunity gap between students of different economic backgrounds.Learning Link solicits scholarships for local businesses to provide extracurricular activities, e.g. music, art, robotics, martial arts, etc., and then connects interested underserved elementary students to those opportunities with the help of school district social workers. As a result of the COVID-19 pandemic, students and local businesses are in need of support now more than ever. Learn More Here: https://onelarchmont.org/learning-link
October, 2020
Community Counseling Center of Larchmont-Mamaroneck
Elementary School Parents Community Circle presents
The ABC’s of Coping
Monday, October 5th at 9:30am
Hosted by Dr. Alan Dienstag and Dr. Katie Sawyer
There’s more to coping then just pushing on through. In this time of COVID-19, hybrid and remote learning, political chaos, and racial strife, parents need a master class in coping. Join us as we explore and dig deeper to increase our capacity to and understand the ways in which we can cope. Click here to register and receive the zoom link.
Girl Scouts
Girl Scout Zoom Information Meetings
September 24th 7pm
October 4th 11am
October 6th 6pm
For information and zoom login email girlscoutslm@optonline.net
Mamaroneck Schools Foundation
MHS STUDENT GRANTS: MHS STUDENTS GR 10-12, APPLY BY OCT. 23
WHAT PROGRAM, TOOL OR EXPERIENCE WOULD YOU LIKE TO SEE MHS OFFER?
MSF invites current students in grades 10-12 to put your thinking caps on and apply for a grant award to be put to use this school year. We know MHS students are big thinkers and entrepreneurs, and this program offers a great opportunity for you to make your mark on MHS and expand learning opportunities for all students. What program, tool, or experience would you like to see MHS offer students?
Don’t miss out! Applications are due October 23, 2020
Guidelines and the application are now available online.
Questions? MSFoundation@mamkschools.org.
MSF VIRTUAL RUN-BIKE-RUN - REGISTER TODAY!!
WHEN: 10/3/2020 – 10/12/2020; Register by September 8 to guarantee a race shirt
WHERE: You can run wherever you want: in your neighborhood, on the trails, or around a track! There's a few suggestions for routes on the event page too
WHO: The event is open to ALL ages – get your whole family out! Parents, younger siblings, grandparents – all are welcome and encouraged to participate! Grab friends and create your own team!
HOW: Register for the event via the link below, then select a suggested route or make one up on your own. Self-time your RUN-BIKE-RUN, and submit your times online! Visit the event site for more details, suggested routes, and more ways you can increase the impact of your participation!
SHARE: Please share this event with friends and family - We'd love to introduce ourselves!
REGISTER HERE:
https://events.elitefeats.com/mamaroneck20
Información en español:
https://85419f20-4c02-446b-be57-239c4819715c.filesusr.com/ugd/8d6baa_04576c6409434c84991289c8ba37edfd.pdf
September, 2020
Cub Scouts
Larchmont/Mamaroneck Cub Scout Pack 33 Parents Information session - 7 PM Tuesday September 29th). Join Pack 33 for a Parents Information session where we will answer questions for Parents of 1st through 5th Grade students interested in joining Cub Scouts! More information can be found here https://larchmont33.mypack.us/node/1370
Girl Scouts
Girl Scout Zoom Information Meetings
September 24th 7pm
October 4th 11am
October 6th 6pm
For information and zoom login email girlscoutslm@optonline.net
Larchmont Library
From the Larchmont Public Library…
Teens Take Charge (7 pm Monday, Sept. 21; 7 pm Wednesday, Sept. 23)
School success depends on executive function skills like planning, prioritizing, managing time, and taking responsibility. Emily Rubin Persons is a certified ADHD Life Coach and her Teens Take Charge program will provide insights and tools to help. Sign up for one of our Zoom sessions. Learn more here.
Mamaroneck Schools Foundation
MSF VIRTUAL RUN-BIKE-RUN - REGISTER TODAY!!
WHEN: 10/3/2020 – 10/12/2020; Register by September 8 to guarantee a race shirt
WHERE: You can run wherever you want: in your neighborhood, on the trails, or around a track! There's a few suggestions for routes on the event page too
WHO: The event is open to ALL ages – get your whole family out! Parents, younger siblings, grandparents – all are welcome and encouraged to participate! Grab friends and create your own team!
HOW: Register for the event via the link below, then select a suggested route or make one up on your own. Self-time your RUN-BIKE-RUN, and submit your times online! Visit the event site for more details, suggested routes, and more ways you can increase the impact of your participation!
SHARE: Please share this event with friends and family - We'd love to introduce ourselves!
REGISTER HERE:
https://events.elitefeats.com/mamaroneck20
Información en español:
https://85419f20-4c02-446b-be57-239c4819715c.filesusr.com/ugd/8d6baa_04576c6409434c84991289c8ba37edfd.pdf
STEM Alliance of Larchmont-Mamaroneck
- STEM Quest 2020 - a Virtual Scavenger Hunt for a Cause!
Saturday, September 26th
Younger grades with adults: 2pm - 4pm
Upper grades, teens & adults: 4pm - 7pm
Learn more here.
- Fall After School Programs from the STEM Alliance
After school classes start in October! We have a great, expanded list of classes for students as young as Grade 2 going all the way up to high school. Digital Design, Nature Photography, Discovering STEM for younger scientists, Web Design & more! Check out all offerings here. For Grades 4 -8 GIRLS ONLY, sign up for Girls DO Science: Backyard Ecologists, a hybrid program that combines virtual learning with outdoor exploration.
Street Store Serving Those in Need During the Pandemic
Due to the pandemic, many families have to choose between buying food, paying rent, or buying clothes. YOU CAN HELP! We need clothing for an upcoming Street Store to serve those with need in Larchmont/Mamaroneck. Bring your used clothing donations (fall/winter season only with a strong need for children’s & men’s clothing) to Larchmont Avenue Church, 60 Forest Park Avenue, Larchmont, on the following dates: Tuesday, September 22 from 8:30 - 10:30 AM, Wednesday, September 23 from 1:30 - 3:30 PM and, Thursday, September 24 from 5:30 - 7:30 PM. READ MORE HERE.