The 43rd Annual Westchester Jewish Music and Arts Festival presented by The Westchester Jewish Council and The Westchester Klezmer Program in cooperation with Westchester County Parks. The event will feature a wide variety of musical performances including headliner Golem, a Klezmer rock band based in New York City, Rockmitzvah, a full service live musical ensemble of real rock and roll musicians. , Israeli singer and composer Sandy Shmuely, and the Westchester Klezmer Band Program. Israeli dancing for all ages will take place throughout the day. Face painting by Maria, as well as juggler Ned Gelfars, will also be on hand to provide additional family activities throughout the day.

The event is free (including parking) and open to the public, and will be held rain or shine. Attendees are welcome to bring chairs, blankets, and picnics. Food, including ice cream and ices trucks and snacks (pizza, and more) will be available for purchase. A vendor exhibition area including Jewish Art/Judaica, jewelry and more will be open throughout the festival. Click here for vendor listings.

Over 1000 people are expected to attend.

Sunday, August 20, 2017
Performances:
12:00pm, Westchester Klezmer Program Band
1:00pm, Rockmitzvah (music)
2:00pm, Golem
3:45pm, Juggler Ned Gelfars
5:00pm – Sandy Shmuely

Kensico Dam Plaza, 1 Bronx River Parkway Road, Valhalla, NY

The Scarsdale Forum's Education Committee invites you to a conversation about Scarsdale schools at an event to be held Thursday, September 7, 2017, at 7:30 pm in Rutherford Hall of the Scarsdale Village Hall, 1001 Post Road. This back-to-school event will include a live poll providing current Scarsdale students, Scarsdale alumni, parents, empty nesters and the community at large the opportunity to answer a variety of questions about Scarsdale schools. Responses will be shown in real time on a screen visible to both audience members and home viewers. Those who plan to attend the event should bring an electronic device (such as a smartphone, tablet, or laptop) to participate in the polling. There will also be a public comment portion of the evening so that audience members can discuss the live poll's questions and answers. The qualitative and quantitative information collected during the live polling will be used in reports and articles that the Education Committee plans to issue during 2017-2018. The reports and articles will be made publicly available.

The Scarsdale Forum is actively gathering data that can be used to inform residents, as well as school and Village decision-makers about relevant topics in our community. During May-June 2017, the Forum's Education Committee conducted a village-wide online survey soliciting Scarsdale residents' opinions on topics the Education Committee should research and report upon during 2017-2018. Respondents from all five neighborhoods ranked 12 topics in order of priority: "Need for a Long-Term Financial Plan" and "Program Evaluation Process and Metrics" ranked first and second, respectively. Tied for third place were "Financial Literacy" and "Community Design Initiative: Involving All Stakeholder in Designing Education Goals."

Additionally, the online survey revealed five issues respondents wanted addressed: better communication with the school district, a clear framework to compare Scarsdale schools with other school districts, facilities renovation, more math and science in the elementary schools, and more foreign language instruction.

According to Education Committee Co-Chair Mayra Kirkendall-Rodríguez: "Now that we have these school topics ranked, we would like to deepen our engagement with the Scarsdale community to really understand what educational priorities exist. Also, we need to probe how residents feel about how much we want to spend to continue including innovative programs in our schools."

The September 7 event will provide the Education Committee the opportunity to explore the Scarsdale community's educational values and priorities in more depth. Co-Chair Carlos Ramírez said: "We encourage residents of Scarsdale and the Mamaroneck Strip to attend the event and have their voices heard. As a community, we are empowered to participate in important discussions about our schools and to insure stakeholder involvement happens."

The Scarsdale Parks, Recreation and Conservation Department in conjunction with Scarsdale independent sports organization and local neighborhood athletic associations will be sponsoring a fun filled day of youth sports activities for the community on Saturday, September 9th from 10 AM to 1 PM at the Crossway Field Complex. The jamboree is designed to educate and showcase the wide variety of youth sport options available in the community. There will be wide variety of sports, games, food, music, inflatable amusements and more. This event is free and open to all Scarsdale residents. For more information visit the Scarsdale Recreation website at www.scarsdale.com/recreation, or you may call the Parks, Recreation and Conservation Department at 722-1160 with any questions.

Event: Bicycle Sundays co-sponsored by Con Edison, New York-Presbyterian Hospital

Where: Bronx River Parkway from Westchester County Center in White Plains, south to Scarsdale Road in Yonkers.

When: Sundays in May, June and September

Presented By: Westchester County Parks

Sponsors: Westchester Parks Foundation, Con Edison, New York-Presbyterian Hospital and Danny's Cycles and Organic Pharmer, with support from radio station 100.7 WHUD.

For more information click here or call (914) 864-PARK.

Hebrew School Open Houses for Prospective Pre-K-Grade 6 Families at Scarsdale Synagogue
Bring your friends and neighbors! Come see what all the buzz is about.

SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 10 - Pre-K - Grade 6
3:30-4:00 p.m. - For families looking for a warm and welcoming program for children with learning challenges:
Come learn about Kulanu, our inclusion program for Grade 4-6 students with learning and social challenges such as language-based learning disabilities and ADHD. Meet our Kulanu staff and see how our specialized program is right for your child.

4:00-5:00 p.m.
Hebrew School Open House for ALL incoming Pre-K-Grade 6 families. Learn about our curriculum and specialists, tour the school...all while your children participate in fun activities with members of our faculty

5:00-5:30 p.m.
Ice cream schmooze. Meet our Director of Congregational Learning and mingle with other families

RSVP REQUESTED.

For more information, please contact Rabbi Ilyse Glickman, Director of Congregational Learning, rabbiglickman@sstte.org

Scarsdale Synagogue is a reform synagogue. We are located at 2 Ogden Road, Scarsdale, NY 10583. 914-725-5175. www.sstte.org

The Board of Education of the Scarsdale Union Free School District will hold the following meetings on Monday, September 11, 2017, at Scarsdale High School, 2 Brewster Road, Room 170-172.

At 6:30 p.m., the Board will convene a Special Meeting to discuss Board development.

At 7:30 p.m., the Board will convene a Business Meeting.

The Business Meeting agenda is as follows:
● Consent Agenda, including a Personnel Report
● 2014 and 2017 Bond Project Updates
● Information Items, including the Smart Schools bond; New York State School Boards Association (NYSSBA) proposed bylaw amendments and resolutions; an update on Instructional Time Study; and proposed Board policy revisions addressing Educational Research, Student Withdrawal from School, Tutoring, Interscholastic Athletics, Admission of Non-Resident Students, and Admission of Exchange Students.
● Action Items, to include the approval of Board policies addressing Educational Research and Student Withdrawal from School.

Members of the public are cordially invited to be present and to speak at designated times on agenda items or other non-personnel related matters.

A joint meeting of the Law and Sustainability Committees of the Board of Trustees of the Village of Scarsdale has been scheduled for Tuesday, September 12, 2017 at 6:30 PM. The meeting will be held in the 3rd Floor Meeting Room in Village Hall.

Agenda

1. Proposed Amendments to Village Code Chapter 281 – Trees

Open House: Continue Your 7th - 12th Grader's Jewish Educational Experience
WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 13

Are you looking to continue your child's journey beyond Bar/Bat Mitzvah? Scarsdale Synagogue has a vibrant and engaging program that is perfect for tweens and teens! Join us on September 13th with your child to find out more...

6:30-8:00 p.m. - Enjoy a pizza and salad dinner; Learn about our fantastic and engaging Team Tikkun curriculum and youth programming department, tour the school, and meet our Director of Congregational Learning.

RSVP REQUESTED