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June 14, 2019 Historical Marker Commemorates Continental Army Camp on School 29 Grounds Did you know that in 1776, the Continental Army made camp on the grounds of what is now Westchester Hills School 29? They rested and prepared a defense against an attack by British and Hessian forces in what became the Battle of White Plains on October 28th. The Americans, outnumbered 2 to 1, retreated to North Castle, under orders from General Washington. Nearly 243 years later, the Westchester County Historical Society recognized School 29 as an historic site, and joined Board of Education President Rev. Steve Lopez, Principal Steven Murphy, students, and friends to unveil this marker. ARMY CAMP 1776 CONTINENTAL ARMY TROOPS CAMPED IN THIS AREA, PART OF PHILIPSBURG MANOR, PRIOR TO THE BATTLE OF WHITE PLAINS OCTOBER 28, 1776 The 152 Million Dollar Class of 2019 The Class of 2019 smashed the scholarship record weeks ago. In fact, since we reported the May 1st total, these remarkable young people have earned an additional $30 million in scholarships, grants, and incentives, bringing their total to $152,321,496.00 as of this morning. And, we still have two weeks to go! With their aspiration for post-secondary study, the young men and women who are the Yonkers Public Schools Class of 2019 have proved themselves to be the young adults colleges and universities want in the Class of 2023. Commencement ceremonies for our eight high schools begin Friday, June 21, 2019. Stay tuned! Fermi Wins Top Prize at National History Day It was a long, gratifying road to the National History Day competition for the team from Enrico Fermi School, whose hard work, determination and competitive spirit earned them the Most Outstanding Research Award. Congratulations Heidi, Michelle, Kayley, Jennifer - your families, your teachers and of course, teacher, advisor and driving force, Ms.Danielle Yanik!!! We are #YonkersProud Workshop Set for Grandparents Raising Children The Family Service Society Yonkers Kinship Support Program is providing a useful workshop on the Yonkers Basics for grandparent and relative caregivers who are raising children, Monday, June 18, 2019 from 10AM-12Noon at Riverfront Library's  4th Floor Yonkers Room. Jennifer Langley, Ed.D., Assistant Professor, Borough of Manhattan Community College, will coach caregivers on simple and fun strategies to support the growth and development of young children, and to help prepare them for school. Please join us! Continental breakfast will be served. Kindly RSVP to Kayla Urena, 914 963-5118. Last Day of School is June 26 Families, please keep in mind that the final day of school before summer break is Wednesday, June 26, 2019. Both Tuesday, June 25 and Wednesday, June 26 are half days for students. Why not get a head start on your planning for the next school year by downloading this handy two page calendar summary?   Quick Notes 2019-20 Contract for Excellence Public Hearing 6:30PM Wed 6/19/19. Documents & signup to comment here Board of Education Stated Meeting 7:00PM Wed. 6/19/19. Comments welcome!. Regents Exam Schedules Moving Up Ceremonies Class of 2019 Commencement Schedule

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