Dear Guggenheim Families,

It is hard to believe that school is still closed and the last few weeks has been a time of adjustment. We hope that you are managing and staying healthy, both physically as well as mentally. We want to reach out to see if you have any questions for our Principal Dr. Licato and Assistant Principal Ms. Sheehan we are hosting a "Virtual Coffee Talk.”  Please email us questions (our email addresses are below) and we will get these questions to them.

As a board we held our April meeting via a virtual WebEx on Friday and we want you to know we are trying to come up with creative ideas and solutions for our wonderful school programs such as the Talent Show, Legacy project, and fifth grade end of year. We are also in contact with the Board of Ed and the Parents' Council as we work together as a community.

We will continue to provide important information as it becomes available. Please read our email blasts, sign up for remind texts, Instagram, Facebook, and website updates. We hope this information is helpful to you and keeps you feeling connected to Guggenheim.

Also, the food pantries in Port Washington need assistance. St. Peters and Our Lady of Fatima are accepting food and monetary donations. Please see below for more detailed information on how you may be able to help and it is also posted on our website. 

Finally, we are finalizing our board slate for the next school year. Please consider joining the board and we have attached the flyer below with open positions and a deadline of April 14.

Please reach out to us if you have any questions or concerns. We will do our best to respond and, if necessary, seek guidance from those in a position to provide answers.

We miss you all, be safe and healthy!!!

Your HSA Co-Presidents,

Nicoletta Gargas, ngargas@yahoo.com
Jennifer Cincu, jencincu@hotmail.com

Hi Guggenheim Community,

We hope that you and your families are staying safe and healthy under these unique circumstances.

We are sad to tell you that one of our Guggenheim moms, Mrs. Schroeder, has passed away after battling illness for several years. One of the moms has set up a meal train to help the Schroeder children and Mr. Schroeder during these difficult times.

Click here: District Communications Regarding COVID-19 

• Port Washington UFSD Elementary Counselor Corner (see below attachment)
• With home instruction and more parents emailing teachers, please remember to include child's full name in the email subject line
• Please include this and title it with the subject heading of …
  • Un mensaje importante de La Directora de ENL de Port Washington sobre las computadoras.  Buenos dias a todos de la Comunidad de Port Washington Hispano-parlantes.  Les habla La Directora de ENL de Port Washington, La Sra. Cepero.  Hay muchas familias que no tienen información corecta en nuestras computadoras de la escuela.  Por favor, mande un correo electrónico al Director de su escuela o a mi - scepero@portnet.org.  Necesito esta información: Nombre y apellido de su hijo(a), escuela de su hijo, grado de su hijo y cualquier otra información actualizada.  Gracias.
• ¡Saludos a la comunidad hispanohablantede Port Washington! https://www.facebook.com/groups/222172222266684/members/  Si en Facebook "Familias y Amigos de Port Washington"
• Google Classroom Link in Spanish
• PW Parents' Council has organized a food drive. Donations are accepted at St. Peters and at Our Lady of Fatima food pantries. Please click on these links for more information: Information in English; Información en Español
• The State Education Department which announces that all of the following state tests are suspended for this school year:
  • New York State Grades 3-8 English Language Arts Test;
  • New York State Grades 3-8 Mathematics Test;
  • New York State Grade 4 Elementary-Level Science Test;
  • New York State Grade 8 Intermediate-Level Science Test;
  • New York State English as a Second Language Achievement Test (NYSESLAT) in Grades K-12; and
  • New York State Alternate Assessment (NYSAA) for students with severe cognitive disabilities in Grades 3-8 and high school.
  • Please note that Regents Exams are not yet included on this list. This is all of the information available at this time.  
• All school-related and Guggenheim sponsored and/or related community activities including the clothing drive, Talent Show and Guggenheim Social/Parents Night Out have been cancelled or postponed until further notice.
• In the meantime, please let your HSA know if you are aware of any local family experiencing particular hardship during this time

Great news!!! The Guggenheim Garden filled with baby greens, kale, lettuce... maybe carrots and radish too will be ready to harvest in June!!  Thank you green committee!! 

Although the Weber performance of Fiddler on the Roof was unable to go on as scheduled, you can still see the recorded version of the show!

The District and the Board of Education have been busy advocating for Port Washington’s fair share of state funding and NOW WE NEED YOUR HELP.

SIGNATURES ARE NEEDED BY MARCH 10th.  You can click on the link -  change.org 

Also - here is the link if you want to copy and paste in your browser: 

https://www.change.org/p/carl-heastie-standing-up-for-port-washington-s-fair-share-of-state-aid

Thank you for your support in helping Port Washington get its fair share of funding.  If you have any questions, please feel free to reach out to the Legislative Task Force at legislative@portnet.org

Click on the video and article for more information:

• A video of the recent visit by NYSUT (New York State United Teachers) advocating for more state funding.
• An article from Port Washington News that outlines the efforts by the District and the Board of Education

For more in depth information please see below:

• A Powerpoint presentation that goes into more detail about state aid funding and what it means for Port Washington.
• A print version of the change.org letter that is being sent to our State Legislators for your signature (if you would rather print and sign vs e-sign)

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Por favor no dude en contactarme si necesita más información en español. 

Sharon Sisimit

516-974-4326  Ssisimit@gmail.com