High School PTSA Discusses Senior Events

The Parent-Teacher-Student Association discussed Senior Week as well as some of the students' requests for changes at the school at their monthly meeting Monday night. 

Treasurer Joan Zornberg announced a current balance of $6,632.58.  There was over $283 in disbursements last month. The group's membership stands at 523, including parents, students and faculty.

Student representative Kevin Sanchez said that the student body has a few requests, including repainting of lines in the senior parking lot and more mirrors in the girl's locker rooms.

Senior week begins next Monday and will include a senior fashion show and student teacher day, where students select their favorite teacher and take their place in front of the class for the day.

The class of 2012 is holding a pizza and bake sale this upcoming week and rehearsals start for this years school musical, 'High School Musical'.

Gerri Cookler gave the update from the guidance department.  She reminded parents that night sessions will be set up in the coming months to accommodate those unable to meet with their child's counselor during the day.  

The fundraising committee raised the idea of a defensive driving class to help folks save on their auto insurance while raising money for the school.  Also, a plant sale is scheduled for May 6, in conjunction once again with White Post Farms.

The Central Council gave their report, mentioning some of the fundraising efforts taking place across the district, such as a used book sale and a comedy show.  The council will be awarding two scholarships per school, and any seniors at New Hyde Park interested in applying should go to the guidance office.

The council also reminded folks that is retiring effective July 1, but will still be involved in the planning of next year's budget.  A liaison meeting is scheduled for March 3.

With all the bad weather as of late, the issue of delayed openings was raised, and why the district doesn't seem to utilize them.  Principal Michael DeMartino explained that it has to do with concern for the buses out on the icy roads.

The next PTSA meeting is scheduled for Monday March 7 at 7:30 p.m. in the high school library.