WHITE PLAINS HIGH SCHOOL PTA

• UPCOMING EVENTS March 30th: Guidance College Panel via ZOOM March 30th: “The Set” WPHS Night of Talent April 3 - 7:    Spring Break - NO SCHOOL!   PTA Nominations for 2023/2024 School Year DO YOU WANT TO BE A PART OF THE WPHS EXECUTIVE BOARD OR HELP RUN A COMMITTEE? WE ARE LOOKING FOR INDIVIDUALS WHO WANT TO BE AN ACTIVE PART OF OUR PTA FOR THE 2023/2024 SCHOOL YEAR!    The Nominating Committee Members Heather Hendrickson, Melissa Ferrera, Liz Murray, Lydia Kris and Stacie Kloepfer-Brooks They would love to hear from you if you are interested in service on the WPHS PTA next year! Please email lydiakris@gmail.com to express interest   -WHO NEEDS A SUMMER JOB? Did You Know…. The White Plains Youth Bureau (WPYB) has a  Youth Employment Office in H-Cafeteria at WPHS?!!! WPHS students can drop in to learn about job opportunities, community service opportunities, pick-up work permit applications, or find out more information about Youth Bureau programs.  The office is open Monday - Friday from 9:00am - 4:00pm Parents are also invited to join a ZOOM on April 25th to learn about internship and employment opportunities the Youth Bureau has to offer.  Registration Required! WHITE PLAINS HIGH SCHOOL FUNDRAISER   “YANKEES v. TWINS”  April 16, 2023   WP PTA BOOK DRIVE "Free Up Space” Clean out those shelves and make room for new books!  DONATE NOW!   WPHS “Night Of Talent” Thursday, March 30 6:00pm - 8:00pm   SCHOLARSHIPS Attention Seniors!!!!!   Come visit the Bulletin Board right across from the  College and Career Center….it's a great resource!   🐯Follow Us on FACEBOOK and TWITTER🐯 *Follow us for updates during the week! Facebook link: https://www.facebook.com/wphspta Twitter link: https://twitter.com/wphs_pta   Reach out to us with any questions, concerns or ideas at WPHSPTA@gmail.com Have a great week! Heather Hendrickson and Tracy Viola WPHS PTA Co-Presidents       There's So Much Happening in White Plains! City Of White Plains Events Calendar WP Department of Recreation and Parks City of WP - Fall & Winter Guide 2022-23 White Plains Youth Bureau Website   Month of March Ebersole Ice Rink Public Skating Schedule StoryWalk at Bryant-Mamaroneck Park White Plains Performing Arts Center White Plains Business Improvement District (BID) White Plains Public Library White PlainsYouth Bureau Unsung Heroes Campaign   Monday, March 20th - April 2nd Hudson Valley Restaurant Week - prix fixe lunches and dinners offered at new restaurants and old favorites. Click for a list of participating White Plains restaurants. Hudson Valley Restaurant Week - prix fixe lunches and dinners offered at new restaurants and old favorites. Click for a list of participating White Plains restaurants. Saturday, March 25th The White Plains Library Foundation Gala - Celebrating the Freedom to Read, 7:00-10:00 p.m. at the White Plains Public Library. Tickets required. Click here to learn about the White Plains Library Foundation.   White Plains Youth Bureau Opportunities Teen Lounge Takeover! Program Description: Come hang out at the Teen Lounge after school and play ping pong, video games, air hockey, basketball, board games and more. New PS5 with 2023 games. Homework help and snacks are available. Van rides from Highlands to the Teen Lounge at the Youth Bureau are available Mondays – Fridays and van rides home are Mondays- Thursdays.  Location: White Plains Youth Bureau Teen Lounge Meeting Time: Mondays – Fridays 3pm – 7pm  Open Gym Program Description: White Plains youth are welcome to come play basketball in a structured environment. Professional athletic coaches assist all who attend in mastering the rules and strategies of the game. All skill levels are welcome from beginners to advanced. All who come, play! Location: White Plains Youth Bureau Lower Gym Meeting Time: Mondays, Tuesdays, Wednesdays, Fridays 3pm – 8pm, Saturdays 3pm – 8pm  Coordinator: Stephen Duncan, Wilson Moronta      Girls with Impact Program Description: This is a powerful introduction to the world of business for Middle School and High School girls. This is a live, virtual entrepreneurship program conceptualized just for girls. This ‘mini-MBA’ program equips girls with the skills, knowledge and confidence to become the leaders, entrepreneurs and innovators of tomorrow. Girls accumulate 35 hours of community service and participation looks great on resumes.  Location: 10 – week virtual sessions  Meeting Time: Tuesday @ 7pm, Wednesday @ 8pm, or Saturday @ 12pm *next 12-wk cohort starts Mar. 13th Coordinator: Girls with Impact Providers / Gina Covington  Girl Power Productions Program Description: A special place where Middle School and High School Girls work together to create multimedia projects with a focus on the community.  Girls are introduced to video production and work together to develop informative pieces that are posted on social media. Location: White Plains Youth Bureau  Meeting Time: (Fall sessions only) Coordinator: Avery Phillips   Toastmasters Program Description: Develop and improve your public speaking skills while strengthening your leadership and organizational skills in a fun and engaging environment. Youth increase confidence in public speaking. This skill will help youth at both college and employment interviews. Location: White Plains Youth Bureau  Meeting Time: The 1st and 3rd Wednesday of every month at 6:30pm or zoom in from home! Coordinator: Debra Jones  Tutoring Program Description: We have tutors to help students experiencing difficulties in Math, Science, essay writing and standardized testing. Why struggle when help is available? Tutors can meet in person or via zoom.  Location: White Plains Youth Bureau  Meeting Time: varies based on student and tutor schedules.    Boxing and Muay Thai Program Description: Boxing is coming back to the Youth Bureau starting March 6th! Prepare to train and learn the basics as well as hone your skills for those who have already enjoyed this sport in the past. Our instructor will also teach Muay Thai to students as well. Muay Thai is a combat sport that uses stand up striking along with various clinching techniques.  Both these practices expose our students to self-defense, critical thinking and exercise all-in-one. Both Middle School and High School girls and boys welcome!  Location: White Plains Youth Bureau Fitness Room  Meeting Time: Mondays, Thursdays and Saturdays from 4pm – 6pm  Coordinator: Ricardo Jimenez      White Plains Public Library     Check Out The Links Below! News and Programs, The Edge, The Trove, and The Hub White Plains Public Library March Programs/Events for Adults White Plains Library March Programs/Events for Youth and Families   White Plains City School District News White Plains City Schools District Website White Plains City School District: 2022-23 School Year Calendar White Plains School District: Board of Education White Plains High School White Plains High School Website Rochambeau High School Rochambeau High School Website Parent Teacher Association New York State PTA Westchester East Putnam Region PTA  City Of White Plains Common Council Agendas, Adopting Budgets, Calendars     Questions/Comments: Please email: wphspta@gmail.com