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TOWNSEND HARRIS HIGH SCHOOL DECEMBER 6, 2019WEEKLY NEWSCoat Drive:The Townsend Harris Winter Coat Drive is in full swing! Donate gently used or new coats to the large box in the lobby on the 2nd floor before Winter Vacation.These winter necessities will be distributed as quickly as possible to the most needed populations with the help of New York Cares. Please note that we do NOT accept gloves, hats, or scarves, or other winter accessories. We encourage you to donate those items elsewhere such as to the Salvation Army. Thank you for contributing to the Winter Coat Drive!******************************************************************Italy and Spain Townsend Harris International Trip Summer 2020Register for this great adventure and explore the beauty of these two countries’ past and present. In Italy, we will visit Rome, Vatican City, the Sistine Chapel, St. Peter’s Basilica, and The Colosseum, in Florence, San Lorenzo Market, and more. In Spain, we will visit Madrid, the Plaza Mayor, The Royal Palace, etc. And in Barcelona, La Sagrada Familia, The Magic Fountain of Montjuic, Park Guell, and more. For more information contact Mr. Castillo at Ccastillo@.For itinerary, enrollment, and more details visit ******************************************************************Holiday Pie Sale-Fundraising Holiday Pie Sale --- from the Cascon Baking Company of WhitestoneOrder your desserts, just in time for the Holiday's!All Pies and Cheesecakes $16, except the Pecan Pie $17Order forms with flyers are being distributed to the students and may also be obtained by visiting THHS PTA websiteOrders are being accepted now until noon on Friday, December 13.Please return to the PTA Mailbox in Room 313 with checks payable to THHS PTA Pies will be delivered to the school on Thursday, December 19 and available for pick up in the Main Lobby from 3:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m.If you have any questions, please email the PTA at pta@******************************************************************Annual Staff Holiday LuncheonHello Townsend Families, Our PTA is planning for the Annual Staff Holiday Luncheon to be held on Friday 12/20/2019. This year’s theme is “My Famous and Family Recipe”. We would like for you to cook or to buy your famous cultural dishes and share them with our Townsend Harris Teachers/Staff. If you don’t have time to cook, you can donate $10 - $20 and we will use the money toward purchasing of food. For those who will bring food, you and your children are invited to serve food for the staff and to have lunch with them. We will announce your child’s name and grade in our thank you message to the staff during the luncheon. (Bring your food to Ms. Reyes in room 313 on Friday 12/20 morning anytime between 8:00 am and 11:00 am.) * For those who will donate money, you can bring cash to our PTA meeting or send in the check with your child to PTA mailboxes located outside of Room 313. (Make sure to include your name, cell #, email, and child’s name & grade on the envelope.) *If you own a restaurant and would like to donate large amount of food, we would like to help advertise your business. *All dishes will be presented to staff with your child’s name and grade. Please kindly let us know by Monday 12/16/2019, or sign up & donate at our next PTA meeting. If you can volunteer to serve food, set up, or clean up, please arrive at the school library by 10AM. Please let us know how you want to participate by clicking on this link and fill out the form: you have any question, please email the PTA at pta@THHS-PTA******************************************************************College Essay Essentials WorkshopCollege Essay Essentials Workshop at 6:00 p.m. on Tuesday, December 10 in the Student Dining HallParents are invited to learn the details about our school’s special writing program that provides guidance and coaching to our juniors on writing the college essay. THHS has hired professional writers using a proprietary method called Story2. Get the scoop from the writers who teach this method to our students. Our PTA has organized a free workshop on Tuesday, December 10 in the Dining Hall. This event is intended for THHS parents only. Please attend this presentation. It is free, and no registration is necessary, just show up!For more information contact THHS-PTA at pta@******************************************************************2020 CensusThe census counts everyone in the United States. Census results are the basis for congressional representation and help determine how more than $675 billion in federal funds is distributed each year to support vital programs in states and communities across the country. These funds shape local health care, housing, education, transportation, employment, and public policy.Visit anytime to get the latest news.******************************************************************Athletic Calendar for the Incoming Week Please come and cheer for our students! Everyone is welcome, get to know other parents and make new friends.December 8Indoor Track BoysJim McKay Team Games @ Armory TrackIndoor track girls- Jim McKay Team Games @ Armory TrackDecember 9Basketball Boys VarsityVs. York Early College Academy @ York Early College Academy - GymWrestling Boys Varsity- Vs. Port Richmond@ Townsend Harris High School - GymDecember 10Basketball Girls VarsityVs. John Bowne @ Townsend Harris High School - GymTable Tennis Girls Varsity- Vs. York Early College Academy @ York Early College Academy - GymDecember 11Basketball Boys VarsityVs. Pathways College Prep @ Pathways College Prep-GymDecember 12Basketball Girls VarsityVs. Bayside High School @ Townsend Harris High School - GymTable Tennis Girls VarsityVs. Queens School Of Inquiry @ Townsend Harris HS - Table TennisWrestling Boys VarsityVs. Grover Cleveland @ Grover Cleveland HS-GYMDecember 13Indoor Track BoysPSAL Night at the Sprints @ Armory TrackIndoor Track girlsPSAL Night at the Sprints @ Armory TrackFor more information and upcoming events, please check the PSAL website:******************************************************************WEEKLY CALENDARMonday, December 9 ARISTA 6:30 p.m.- 8:00 p.m.Tuesday, December 10 Parent Workshop 6:00 p.m.- 7:15 p.m.Wednesday, December 11 Thursday, December 12Friday, December 13******************************************************************LOOKING AHEAD12/17 Winter Concert 6:30 p.m.12/19 SLT Meeting 3:30 p.m.1/23- 1/1 Winter RecessDates and information can also be accessed on our website at thhs.qc.edu which is updated regularly.*************************Please send any response to this email to me at: dmanhart@schools. ................
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